JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2018 Published on behalf of High Littleton Parish Council High Littleton with Farmborough Brownies Schools Contact:- Ann Edwards Tel: 07989 630541 News from the Parish Council High Littleton Pre School – Tel: 07971 914659 [email protected] High Littleton Toddler Group It was with great shock and sadness that the Parish Council received the news of [email protected] the death of Councillor Sean Skelhorn. Sean had devoted his life to public service, High Littleton C of E Primary School Contact:- Becky Fulford Tel: 01761 470410. rst in the Royal Navy and then for over 30 years as a Police O cer. I know that on Tel:- 01761 470622 High Littleton Bell Ringing – Contact: - o [email protected] Jenny Cornwell. Tel: 01761 453641 more than one occasion he received the Chief Constable’s commendation for particular Norton Hill School – Tel: 01761 412557 [email protected] policing work he had undertaken. [email protected] High Littleton & Hallatrow Village Day Somervale School - Tel: 01761 414276 Committee - Contact: Chris Wootten Tel: Sean served as a Parish Councillor for over 13 years. He was devoted to the protection [email protected] 01761 471106 [email protected] and maintenance of Grey eld Wood. Sean loved the countryside, shing and shooting. Writhlington School - Tel: 01761 433581 High Littleton Ladies Group He will missed by our villages. [email protected] Contact: - Mavis Hurley Tel: 01761 471647 High Littleton Luncheon Club – Contact: - With Christine Skelhorn’s permission, the Council will dedicate the new bench at the top BANES Maureen Carey Tel: 01761 471852 of Scumbrum Lane to Sean’s memory. Main Switchboard - Tel: 01225 477000 High Littleton & Hallatrow WI - Contact:- Helen (Secretary) Tel: 01761 568125 Council Connect - including waste & recycling, Pauline Young who has been Clerk and Financial O cer to the Parish Council had decided roads & highways and general, library & [email protected] to retire after 14 years’ service. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Pauline for planning enquiries. Tel: 01225 394041 High Littleton Football Teams Local Councillor - Les Kew Tel: 01761 452649 Seniors: Nathan Randall Tel: 07515 507443 her work over this period. The work of the Clerk is not easy and has many Statutory St Johns Ambulance - Tel: 01761 453464 Vets: Gary Elliott Tel: 07812 132202 responsibilities which happen in the background and are largely unseen to many of us. MP Jacob Rees Mogg - Tel: 0117 9872313 Over 35’s: James Tonizzo Tel: 07801 198963 However they are essential to the Council’s processes. High Littleton Parish Council Clerk- U13’s & Youth Coordinator: [email protected] Phil Smith Tel: 07766 305222 At the start of 2018, the Council looks forward to a year when we will hopefully complete Police -To report damage, vandalism and U11s: Shane Sheppard Tel: 07821 277568 our Neighbourhood Plan which will provide the focus for our activities over the future. thefts anonymously- Tel: 101 U10s: Greg Easton Tel: 07342 261245 Woodland Trust: Tel: 01761 472108 U9’s: Adam Bean Tel: 07432 433091 It only remains for me to wish all in High Littleton and Hallatrow every success in the U7s: Leyton Carpenter Tel: 07812 593631 coming year. Doctors Surgeries & Hospitals High Littleton Recreational Ground Committee – Contact:-Carey Gilliland Cameley Surgery, Temple Cloud Councillor Leonard Sheen Tel: 01761 452205 [email protected] Chairman Elm Hayes Surgery, Paulton Recreation Ground Club Tel: 01761 472223 Tel: 01761 413155 Pigeon Flying Club Tel: 01761 436041 St Mary’s Surgery, Timsbury Cam Valley Arts Trail Group Tel: 07763218176 News & Views celebrates 5 years! Tel: 01761 470880 Hallatrow NSPCC Committee Paulton Memorial Hospital, Paulton Contact: Jay Appleton Tel: 01761 452116 January 2013 saw the rst issue of the new look parish newsletter in the form of News Tel: 01761 412315 [email protected] & Views delivered to each household in the parish. Over the years as well as the Parish Royal United Hospital, Bath Registered Childminders Council news we have seen articles about village life past and present; we’ve celebrated Tel: 01225 428331 wins with the football team, shared successes with the school and have watched groups Jo Mans eld-Tel: 01761 471754. 07968 756917 old and new thrive in our communities. Clubs & Organisations Wendy Conner-Tel: 07952 955392 Rachel Fisher - Tel: 07876 889596 High Littleton Beaver Scouts – Contact:- We’d like to thank the Parish Council, all our contributors and advertisers for their Tricia Horwood Tel: 01761 470809 Local churches continued support over the last ve years. You have all certainly demonstrated that a lot [email protected] Methodist Church Centre goes on in our villages making them a great place to live in. High Littleton Scout Group Contact:- Contact:- Maureen Carey Tel: 01761 471852 Simon Walker [email protected] Holy Trinity Church We look forward to the next year and hearing your ‘news & views’ about the parish. Cubs: Angie Wiles (Mon) [email protected] Revd Guy Edwards Tel: 01761 416581 Cubs: Ros Watts (Tues) [email protected] Church Hall Tel: 01761 471017 Vicki Smith & Karen George 2 3 Art & Craft Workshops Cam Valley Arts Trail Group
On Saturday 24th February the Cam Valley Arts Trail Group will be running a day of workshops in Timsbury at the Conygre Hall. This is a fantastic opportunity to come and try di erent art and creative techniques.
You will be amazed at how much you can do in a couple of hours and have something made by you to take home. Workshops include: Needle Felting, Chinese Painting, Willow Weaving, Batik, Calligraphy and more. Go on treat yourself and book a place.
The aim of the sessions is to share the arts within our communities and raise funds which will be used to provide free taster art sessions at village events throughout the summer and at our annual arts trail.
To book visit our contact page for full details and costs at http://www.camvalleyartstrail. Classes in Ballet, Modern, Tap & Jazz co.uk. Tel. 01761 479026 Booking opens 15th January 2018.
Classes held in Timsbury, Camerton, Midsomer Norton, www.camvalleyartstrail.co.uk Chew Magna, Keynsham & Saltford. Twitter: @camvalleyarts Ages from 3 years onwards. Instagram: camvalleyartstrail Facebook: @camvalleyartstrail Email: [email protected]
Blackbird image courtesy of Kate Westcott
4 5 High Littleton Primary School Green Lane Farm Bed and Breakfast At the beginning of the school year, the Department for Education releases the results for all primary schools, which allows us to gauge how successful we have been during the past twelve months. I am delighted to announce that the school continues to be in a very strong position with the attainment and progress of our children being signi cantly above national averages and in the top 10% of schools in the country.
At the end of December, Owl Class performed their nativity ‘Star, Shine Star’ whilst Years 1 and 2 performed ‘Children of the World. Both nativities were performed to a very high standard. I’m sure that, if you were lucky enough to be in the audience, you would have been as pleased as I was to see the children giving it their all. The children were a credit to the school.
Our annual Senior Citizens’ Party was held in December. We were delighted to see so many visitors, who were given a guided tour of the school as well as tea and mince pies. More details available at www.greenlanefarmbandb.co.uk Key Stage 2 pupils then joined in to sing a few Christmas carols. Alternatively please call Caroline on 01761 452833 or email [email protected]. Towards the end of last term, the whole school descended upon Bristol as we snaked our way into the Hippodrome to watch this year’s production of Aladdin with the incredible Marti Pellow! The children and sta booed, hissed and cheered our way through the performance with many a cry of “He’s behind you!” My thanks go to all the sta and volunteers who shepherded the children to and from the theatre. I’d also like to thank the children themselves. Their behaviour and manners were excellent. They made their Headteacher a very proud man indeed!
Gareth Gri th
Seedy Saturday Saturday 10th March 10am - 2pm The best seed swap, potato day and green fair in North-East Somerset - join us for our nineth year of seeds! Timsbury Conygre Hall, North Road, Timsbury, nr Bath, BA2 0JQ 07920557651 New Road Entrance: £1 on the door (under 16s enter free) [email protected] High Littleton 6 7 Woodland Courses High Littleton Scouts Here are dates of regular events coming up in the new year in Grey eld Woods, run The group has had another successful year with our young members being o ered by Ecowild. They are all provided free of charge through the Wellbeing College so a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities. These include work and instruction it would be great to see more people in the village making use of them. For those on a multitude of activity badges (Leaders love awarding well-earned badges). who are not dog walkers they give a reason to get out in the darker months and feel Other activities include weekend and week-long camps, beaver sleepovers, shooting better in the process. Hot drinks, snack and shelter always provided. and archery, night hikes, cycling, cooking and a variety of day visits to places of interest. Each section’s activities are supervised by dedicated, fully quali ed Leaders, supported Woodland Tai Chi by willing helpers of whom some are parents. We currently have vacancies for more cubs Saturdays 12.30-2.30pm on a Tuesday. All sections are open to boys and girls. Starts: Saturday January 6th 2018 until Saturday February 10th 2018 Restarting Saturday February 17th 2018 until Saturday March 24th 2018 We are still awaiting for our o er to purchase the church premises to be formally accepted Tai Chi improves balance, stability and vitality. by the Methodist Church Custodian Trustees, as they have many church properties to dispose of at the moment - 3 in this area alone. Woodland Mindfulness Saturdays 2.30-4.30pm In the meantime, to exist nancially we have to do a full programme of fundraising, as Starts: Saturday January 6th 2018 until Saturday February 10th 2018 our monthly expenses are considerable. One of the most popular is our Jumble Sale - we Restarts: Saturday February 17th 2018 until Saturday March 24th 2018 have two each year - one in October and another in February. These are well supported Mindfulness is a tool to help us respond rather than react to life’s ups and downs, and to by the local communities and the pro t from one sale covers our running expenses for feel good about ourselves. one month. The October sale made us a net pro t of £345.00.
Woodland Wellbeing However, to exist functionally we rely on having su cient adult leaders, helpers and Wednesdays 10am-12pm supporters. We are currently short of adult support in all sections. Should any readers Fortnightly; 10th January, 24th January, 7th February, feel they would like to come along one night, say 7pm, see what we are all about, they Then weekly again from 21st February would be most welcome. Cubs are on Monday and Tuesday, Beavers Wednesday and Natural arts and crafts, foraging, re cooking, ID of wildlife and social relaxation in a Scouts on Thursday. friendly group. More details about the free courses above can be found on http://wellbeingcollegebanes. Mike Walker co.uk or ecowild.org.uk Chairman HL Scout Group
Also, in addition to the existing Friday morning group, we are running a new Wild Baby and Toddler group starting on Tuesday mornings from the 9th January. Both groups run from 10 -11.45am, meeting at the Oak at the start of the track to the main gate. It is £4 Scouts’ Jumble Sale per child or £2 for under 2 year olds. Max £6 per family. on
Emily Malik, EcoWild Community Interest Company Saturday 3rd February www.ecowild.org.uk 07812 155 659 at Conygre Hall, Timsbury 10 am - 11.15 am Bell Ringing Practice Prayer Group Donations of jumble on the day at the hall after 9 am Every Wednesday 7.30pm Meets the 2nd & 4th Tuesday monthly. at Holy Trinity Church Tel: 472496 or 479861 or contact Carol Holmes for collection on Tel: 07860570025
8 9 WI 2018 programme High Littleton & Hallatrow WI January Friday 5th: Charity Film Night & Fish ‘n’ Chips (vegetarian alternative) Throughout the year we have had a range of di erent speakers who have entertained, informed and given us much to think about and discuss, not least February Tuesday 6th: Taste of Timsbury - Deborah Gri n our speaker in November, ‘Pete the Rat’ who has spent his working life as a pest controller. At our Christmas Social in December we had a delicious bu et supper March Tuesday 6th: Dementia - Tracey Curtis, B&NES and were entertained by the excellent Men of Chew Choir.
April Tuesday 3rd: “No dig Gardening” - Stephanie Ha erty In November we held another successful Community Lunch at the Recreation Ground Social Club. We would like to thank Jo Yeates for her help. We hope to arrange another May Tuesday 1st: Resolution Meeting & either Curling or “From Hollywood lunch in the New Year. We had a very successful stall at the School’s Christmas Fayre in to ITV” - Chris Rylance December and sold homemade sweets, biscuits, chutneys and gifts. As a result of recent fund raising activities we have been able to give the Recreation Ground Committee June Tuesday 5th: Exercise to Music - Leanne Trainer another £200 towards the purchase of a permanent table tennis table.
July Tuesday 3rd: Police Underwater Search Unit - Nicholas Evans The WI has been an active campaigning organization for 100 years; recent campaigns have highlighted the plight of the bee population, food waste and the problems of August Tuesday 7th: WI Picnic plastic waste in our seas. We have set up a sub group so that we can become more involved in WI campaigns at a local level. In February, people across the country will be September Tuesday 4th: Cam Valley Arts Trail - Karen George and Lucy Empson wearing green hearts to highlight the problems of climate change and the opportunities we have for a world powered by clean and secure energy. High Littleton and Hallatrow October Tuesday 2nd: HL & H WI AGM & First Aid - Sam Overton WI will be holding a Green Heart workshop on Saturday 13th January from 2-4pm at the Church Hall. For just £2.00, which includes refreshments and anything you make, you can November Tuesday 6th: Coco-Bella Chocolates - Deanna de Burgh come along and knit, crochet or make a felt green heart ready to “show the love” and turn Valentine’s Day Green! December Tuesday 4th: WI Christmas Party Do you know of any families in either village who had a link with the su ragette movement? If so I would be grateful if you could you let me know.
Our new programme of speakers and activities starts in February so why not come along INNER WHEEL INVITATION - ANNUAL TEA PARTY to a meeting and nd out more about the WI. We meet on the rst Tuesday of the month at the Village Hall, doors open 7.15pm. If you would like to know more about our group The Inner Wheel Club of Chelwood Bridge will be holding its annual tea party for all please contact Sheila on 01761 470962 or Helen on 01761 568125. senior citizens who would like to come along. It will be taking place on Wednesday January 24th at Pensford Memorial Hall , starting at 2.15pm. Happy New Year to all from HL& H WI.
Besides tea, sandwiches and cakes, there will also be games and a ra e. Sheila Richardson If you do not have any means of getting there, but would like to come, transport can be President arranged.
If you would like a lift and / or would like to nd out more, please ring Heather on 01761 452092, or Linda on 01761 419328. Please also ring one of those numbers if you would like to come along, so that we have an idea of numbers wishing to attend. This will help greatly with catering purposes. 10 11 High Littleton Recreation Ground Committee AGM Sunday 21st January 11am at the Recreation Club All welcome
Please note that, alongside our normal AGM agenda, we will be inviting discussion from any villagers on two important subjects; Dog access to the Recreation Ground – following many years of issues and with the safety of all Ground users in mind, a decision will be taken at our February meeting as to whether to restrict or remove dog access. Ideas to improve the Ground – following a year of repairs and maintenance, we are opening the oor to any ideas for upgrading our facilities or extending availability of the space to new users.
Any villagers with an opinion on these subjects they would like to share are more H��� L�������� R��������� C��� than welcome to attend our AGM and join the debate. Carey Gilliland (Chairman) YOUR FRIENDLY LOCAL CLUB HOME OF HIGH LITTLETON FC, HIGH LITTLETON PIGEON FLYING CLUB AND NUMEROUS SKITTLE TEAMS Did you know? OPEN Monday - Saturday: 8pm till 11.30pm Sunday: 7.30pm till 11pm Tel; 01761 472223 (during opening times only)
NEW MEMBERS ALWAYS WELCOME Membership £3 adults , OAP free. Enjoy our friendly atmosphere and cheap prices! Source:http://www.bathnes.gov.uk/sites/default/ les/siteimages/Bins-and-Recycling/Recy- cling-and-Rubbish/Image1.jpg 12 13 Holy Trinity Church I’m of an age that doesn’t easily take to social media. I did set up a Facebook account HOLY TRINITY CHURCH SERVICES about eight years ago, but after a while, got fed up with constant emails notifying 7th Jan 10.00 Family Service with 4th Feb 10.00 Family Service with me of other people’s postings. It’s as much to do with temperament as with time of Holy Communion Holy Communion life. There’s something in me that doesn’t like the idea that my activities, thoughts, 14th Jan 9.30 Holy Communion 11th Feb 9.30 Holy Communion tastes and opinions are ‘out there’ for everyone to see. 21st Jan 10.00 Joint Bene ce 18th Feb 10.00 Joint Bene ce Service with Holy Service with Holy What I’ve recognised though, is that the internet is a great big open space which I can’t Communion at Communion at a ord to be absent from. Facebook is the most widely-used social media platform with Paulton Farrington Gurney about 2 billion users globally. In other words, ¼ of planet earth’s population! 28th Jan 9.30 Morning Worship 25th Feb 9.30 Morning Worship
So I’ve started using it again. Since making some personal posts I have • caught up with people Please check the notice board to con rm February • smiled at photos dates nearer the time. • laughed at jokes • been moved by people’s stories and personal causes • been touched that people think of me • been intrigued by the questions people ask Free Christmas tree collections From the 9th to the 31st January 2018 we will collect your I can see how it can be addictive and all-encompassing, diverting attention from the real Christmas tree for composting, as part of our garden here & now. But it’s also clear to me that if you can keep it in proportion, social media waste collection service. can be hugely enriching and fun. Please: So, as well as my personal page, we now have a Holy Trinity Church, High Littleton page, •Cut up your tree if it is more than 1.2 metres tall so it will which Tess Neathway has kindly set up. We will use it to post photos of the church’s t in our vehicles activities in the community and to keep you informed of forthcoming events. If you •Remove the pot and any decorations fi rst are a Facebooker, please visit the page and ‘like’ us. The Facebook posts will also feature automatically on our new church website, which you can nd by Googling ‘high littleton •Put it at the front edge of your property on your garden church’, or paulton-bene ce. org.uk. You can also, of course, go and have look at what waste collection day so that our crews can easily see it. the vicar is up to! Source: http://www.bathnes.gov.uk/services/bins-rubbish-and-recycling/recycling-and- Revd Guy Edwards 01761 416581 [email protected] rubbish-collections/bank-holiday-collections
Remembrance Day Thanks Rubbish & Recycling Collections We would like to say a huge ‘thank you’ to Sandra and her ‘yarn bombers’ for their If you have any questions about the new rubbish and recycling collections get in touch inspiration and making the hundreds of poppies which covered the church railings at with Waste Services on 01225 39 40 41 or by email to [email protected] Remembrance. They were a great spectacle and focal point and received many lovely comments. Alternatively have a look at their website for more information and hints and tips at http://www.bathnes.gov.uk/services/bins-rubbish-and-recycling/recycling-and- Thank you. rubbish-collections#check
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18 19 What’s On in January & February Friday 5th January WI Members Charity Film Night, High Littleton Church Hall, 7pm Saturday 6th January Yarn Bombers, Methodist Church 2-4pm Monday 8th January Ladies Group New Year Meal. The Hunters Rest, 7.30pm. Tuesday 9th January Parish Council Meeting, High Littleton Church Hall, 7pm Thursday 18th January Rec Ground Trust Meeting, High Littleton Recreation Club, 7pm Saturday 20th January Yarn Bombers, Methodist Church 2-4pm Sunday 21st January Rec Ground Trust AGM, Recreation Club. 11am Monday 22nd January Ladies Group, Methodist Church Hall, 7.30pm. ‘Garden Schemes’ - Angela & Aubin Buntin
Thursday 1st February Cam Valley Arts Trail Meeting, The Hunters Rest. 7.30pm Saturday 3rd February Scouts’ Jumble Sale, Conygre Hall Timsbury. 10 am - 11.15 am Saturday 3rd February Yarn Bombers, Methodist Church 2-4pm Monday 5th February Ladies Group, Methodist Church Hall, 7.30pm. ‘The Coroner’ - P Klines Tuesday 6th February WI Meeting, High Littleton Church Hall, 7.30pm “Taste of Timsbury” - Deborah Gri n Tuesday 13th February Parish Council Meeting, High Littleton Church Hall, 7pm Saturday 17th February Yarn Bombers, Methodist Church 2-4pm Monday 19th February Ladies Group. Methodist Church Hall, 7.30pm. ‘The Village Agent’ Wednesday 21st February Village Day Committee Meeting, Methodist Hall, 8pm Saturday 24th February Art Workshop Day, Conygre Hall Timsbury. See www.camvalleyartstrail.co.uk for information.
News & Views Co ee Mornings Editor: Karen George every Thursday from 10am – 11.30am [email protected] at the Methodist Hall To advertise contact Vicki Smith 07815 620247 All welcome Copy deadline for March / April 2018 issue: 1/2/2018 Cover Photograph Mobile Library Visit Dates ‘View towards the Rec’, High Littleton. Dates: 2nd, 16th & 30th January, If you have a photo you’d like to go on the News 13th & 27th February & Views cover then send it in to Stop: Rotcombe [email protected]. Time: 11:25 - 11:45 am
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