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December 2019/ January 2020 https://lakesidegroup.org.uk/churches
Pilates Classes run by Emma Charlton at
Butcombe Village Hall AVAILABLE FOR HIRE
Suitable for private parties, group activities etc. Pilates is an exercise & it is suitable for most people. Regular Hire / Single Event Hire Pilates can help you to Modern kitchen and toilet facilities, improve your flexibility, help you bar area and stage
gain strength & help you relax. to see information about the hall, The classes are small & friendly to view our calendar for availability Please contact me if you would and to book on-line, like to come along to a class. visit: chewstokechurchhall.org.uk
NEMPNETT THRUBWELL VILLAGE HALL is situated in a beautiful rural location with amazing views! It is an ideal venue for all types of functions and occasions, having extensive parking, level access, full disabled facilities, fully fitted kitchen, video/audio system and children’s play area.. To book or for more details, please visit our Facebook page or call 01761 462391
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MICHAEL W. ROWE
FUNERAL DIRECTOR
A family business offering personal service day or night
Rest Room facilities
2 The Vinery, Har- ford Square Chew Magna, BS40 8RD [email protected] Telephone: 01275 332565
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A Chew Valley based business that specialises in all aspects of Garden Design Garden Landscaping Garden Maintenance
For discussions and quotes please contact: Gavin English Mobile: 07748968527, landline 01275 380150 Email: [email protected] www.yourenglishgarden.com We are fully qualified and insured. References are available on request.
Services include:
• Dog Walking • Overnight Boarding • Doggy Day Care • Pet/Home Visits • Small Pet Boarding • House Sitting Contact Vicki Morris [email protected] 07895 507189
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******* USEFUL CONTACTS ****** MAGAZINE CONTACTS AND DEADLINes Chew Stoke Parish Council Chairperson: Dick Raffety 01275 331102 Clerk: Catherine Parkman 07779 592328 Vice– Chairperson: Jeff Dowson 01275 332911 Nempnett Thrubwell Parish Council Clerk: A Johnstone 07771 763557 Chew Stoke Church Hall Pete Wring 01275 333720 Bookings: chewstokechurchhall.org.uk Chairperson: Nicola Pushman 07780 468304 Nempnett Thrubwell Village Hall Bookings Sec.: Gill Ford 01761 462391 Women’s Institute Hazel Wedlake 01275 332812 Toddler group Lucy Masters [email protected] Scouts/cubs/beavers [email protected]
U3A Intermediate Bridge Michelle Stagg 01275 333086 Bowling Club Martyn Edmonds 01275 474729 Chew Stoke Golf Society Nigel Roberts 01275 333516 Cricket Club Ro Masters 01275 331229 Drama Club Andrew Tromans 07710 163743 Chew Stoke School Headteacher: Ben Hewett 01275 332354 Chair/Governors: Gill Baker 01275 333753 Chew Valley School Headteacher: Gareth Beynon 01275 332272 Chew Valley Leisure Centre 01275 333375 Chew Valley Lake Sailing Club Allen Marsh 01275 331143 Hub in the Pub [email protected] Kate Tate 01225 484510 Chew Valley Choral Society Helen Boyde 01275 333014 Kim Heath 01275 331711 Chew Stoke Film Club Harvest Home Nick Baker 01275 333753 www.chewstokeharvesthome.org.uk Healthwatch 01225 232 401 [email protected]
Got some news? Want to advertise an event or your business? You can get in touch with us either by Email: [email protected] or contacting the Editor:
Cynthia K Troup 01275 333002 Handwritten entries can be delivered to Cynthia at Fairwood, Pilgrims Way, Chew Stoke
Distribution: The McDonald Family Tel 01275 333130 Email [email protected]
The copy deadline for the February 2020 edition will be
Friday 17th January
9 WHO’S WHO IN THE CHURCH
Rector in vacancy Associate Priests The Rev. Sandy Munday 01275 331060 (on duty Sunday, Monday & Tuesday) The Rev. Sandra Lovern 01275 332657 (on duty Thursday until Sunday) ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— ————————————— Parish Office Mon, Weds, Fri 9am –1pm [email protected] 01275 331061 ______Churchwardens: Chew Stoke: Andrew Troup 01275 333002 Alison Hoddell 01275 332421 Nempnett Thrubwell: Rosemary Porter 01761 462571 Nick Houlton 01761 462075 ______Capt. Bellringers: Chew Stoke: John Bone 01275 332328 Nempnett Thrubwell: Andrew Ball 01275 472356 Churchyard Maintenance: Chew Stoke: Anne Summers 01275 333812 Nempnett Thrubwell: Nick Houlton 01761 462075 Sunday School: Tina Kilroy, Angela White, Angela Hurford, Sheila Limburn, Heather Patch, Cynthia Troup
Magazine Editorial: Cynthia Troup Distribution: Suzanne Macdonald
Covenant Secretary: Nempnett Thrubwell: Nick Houlton Deanery Synod Reps: Chew Stoke: Jessica McInnes Jerry Moorehouse Nempnett Thrubwell: Rosemary Porter ______PCC Secretaries: Chew Stoke: Jessica McInnes Nempnett Thrubwell: Alison Howard PCC Treasurers: Chew Stoke: Peter Jameson Nempnett Thrubwell: Nick Houlton PCC members: Chew Stoke :
Nempnett Thrubwell:
______Sidesmen Chew Stoke: Mesdames Limburn, Patch, Manville, Sommerville, Theobald, Troup and Down Messrs: Jameson, Murrant, Penna, Soper, Kilroy.
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WHAT’S GOING ON IN OUR VILLAGE HALLS? To book a private party, meeting, an event or class, here are your village hall contacts:
Chew Stoke Church Hall Book online: chewstokechurchhall.org.uk or tel: 07780 468304 (Nicola Pushman Bookings Secretary)
The Methodist Chapel Hall [email protected]
Nempnett Thrubwell Hall Book online: www.nempnett-thrubwellvillage-hall.org Tel: 01761 462391
Regular bookings at Chew Stoke Church Hall
Monday 1000 -1600 Art Club 1700 Tae Kwondo (ffi Andy Mole 01275 343556) Tuesday 10.00 Keep Fit Class (Drop-in class £4.00 a session, bring a mat) 19.30 Chew Valley Choral Society Wednesday 19.30 W.I. Meeting (3rd Weds only) Thursday 19.30 Parish Council (1st Thurs only) 19.00 Film Club (last Thurs only) 10.30 The Hall Singers Choir
Regular bookings at Methodist Chapel Hall: Monday 09.30 Pilates (Emma Walker, see advert p31) 18.30 Beavers Tuesday 14.00 U3A Intermediate Bridge Thursday 12.30 Lunch Club (3rd Thurs only) 19.30 Duplicate Bridge Club
At Nempnett Thrubwell Village Hall: Tuesday 1830 Tai-Chi (except first Tuesday of the month)
Come pray with us ...
St Andrew’s Church, Chew Stoke usually Mondays at 2pm Please call Mary Sommerville 333572 Feel free also to write in the request book at St Andrew’s Church, Chew Stoke or contact one of the clergy.
Also at 3 Madam’s Paddock, Chew Magna, first Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm. FFI Constance Bowdler 332078
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CHURCH NEWS ’ Tis the season to be merry.
‘Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, a virgin will be with child and bear a son, and she will call His name Immanuel’ (which means, God with us). Isaiah 7:14
Dear Friends Look at a hundred Christmas cards or Advent calendars, and see how many, if any, bear any reference to the real meaning of Christmas. I find it very sad that this Christian celebration is being dummied down in our shops and towns, where it sometimes seems as though the agenda is to write out any reference to God’s wonderful gift of the Christ child. But the Christmas story is actually very modern and multicultural, encapsulating the message to be found throughout the Gospel. To herald the birth the angels sang “Peace on earth from God to all people” – and don’t we all long for that - and Jesus commanded us, throughout his ministry, to live for others, not ourselves, to seek justice for all and share freely without thought of the cost.
Perhaps this true message of Christmas runs counter to the modern way of thinking, because it demands a response from us. But either we accept the Lordship of Jesus Christ and, with his help, live the life he calls us to, or we decide the whole thing is false, and then there is no Christmas - and I hope we never reach that point.
Jesus’ commandments are always gentle and wise, and if we all followed the greatest of all, 'Love your neighbours as yourselves,’ what a very different place the world would be. These few simple words are God’s answer to the messiness of our lives, but runs counter to the way our human instinct tells us to live. God knew that, he knew what we needed and gave freely of his love and guidance, his forgiveness and grace through his message: 'Peace on earth, goodwill to all men, salvation and forgiveness of sin.’
The wise men and shepherds heard and responded to the amazing events of that night. I pray that we all shall do so, now and in the year ahead. I wish you all a very happy Christmas and a peace-filled New Year.
Yours in Christ, Sandra Lovern.
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Carol Singing around the Village
Thursday 19th December at 6.30pm
We shall start from the Church Hall and sing around the village and in the Stoke Inn from 7.30pm. If you know of anyone who would appreciate a visit from the carol singers, please contact one of the churchwardens, Andrew 333002 or Alison 332421
Calling all children! Do come to the
Crib Service Tuesday 24th December at 4.00pm
At this service we retell and enact the story of the first Christmas. We hope that children will dress up to represent the different characters in the stable – the innkeeper, Mary, Joseph, the donkey, sheep, shepherds, kings, angels You are welcome to come in costume – or dressing up clothes will be available for ½ hour before the service
CHRISTMAS COLLECTIONS & DONATIONS Our Christmas collection at St Andrew’s Church will go to support In Hope (formerly known as Crisis Ministries) in Bristol, a charity which runs the Wild Goose Cafe, a foodbank and a night shelter & aims to transform the lives of the most vulnerable in our society. Please only donate from their list – available on-line at https://www.crisis- centre.org.uk/practical-items or in the church porch. Donations should be left please in St. Andrew’s Church by Monday 16th December.
Coffee Morning Saturday 11th January at 10.30am in Chew Stoke Church Hall An opportunity to catch up after Christmas & to place an order for an Easter Lily in memory of a loved one. All very welcome
Would you like to arrange the flowers in Church for a couple of weeks each year? Would you and a friend be able to help by cleaning the Church for a month during 2020? We would be most grate- ful for any help you could give – please contact Liz Wormald on 332336 about flowers or Hazel Poynter on 333827 about cleaning. Or just turn up and sign up for either rota over coffee.
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DECEMBER Sunday 1st 10.30am Family Service for Advent and Baptisms Wednesday 4th 12.30pm Soup Lunch in the Church Hall Wednesday 4th 6.30pm Christingle Service Friday 6th 7.30pm Christmas Cheer in the Church Hall Sunday 15th 6.30pm Evensong – accompanied by a traditional West Gallery Band Tuesday 17th 2.30pm Decorating the Church for Christmas – ALL WELCOME Thursday 19th 6.30pm Carol singing around the village & at the Stoke Inn. Meet at the Church Hall Friday 20th 9.30am End of term School service Monday 23rd 10.30am Decking the church with flowers & greenery for Christmas – please bring flowers & greenery ALL WELCOME
Christmas Services 2019
Sunday 22nd 6.30pm Christmas Carol Service
Tuesday 24th 4.00pm Crib Service - see separate advert
Tuesday 24th 11.00pm Midnight Mass with the Archdeacon of Bath
Wednesday 25th 10.30am Family Service for Christmas There will be no service at St Andrews on Sunday 29th December JANUARY 2020 Wednesday 8th 12.30pm Soup Lunch in the Church Hall Saturday 11th 10.30am Coffee morning in the Church Hall – see separate advert Thursday 23rd 7.30pm Filling Station – in the Pelly Barn, Chew Magna
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Christmas Cheer in the Church Hall 7.30 on Friday 6th December Supper and lively musical entertainment!
featuring ‘the Silver Foxes’ for Tickets: £12.50 Please telephone 331237
ST ANDREWS CHURCH REGISTER Wedding Desmond Augustus Richards and Lucy Alice Masters We wish them every blessing and happiness in their lives together Funeral Service and Burial 4th November Ken Durbin Burial 19th November Brian Douglas Hawkins May Ken and Brian both rest in peace Baptism 24th November Sophia Grace Gillett We welcome her as a new member of the Church & pray for her family & future life.
Think church worship boring? Then try this……. FILLING STATION AN EXCITING NEW WAY TO WORSHIP SPEAKERS TO INSPIRE-MUSIC TO LIFT YOU UP– PRAYER TO GET YOU IN TOUCH WITH GOD- AND GOOD COFFEE & CAKES! EVERY 4TH THURSDAY OF THE MONTH AT THE PELI BARN CHEW MAGNA (next to the Pelican Pub)
Next meeting is on Thursday 23rd January at 7.30pm The speaker will be Trevor Dunlop Do come along and share in our hospitality and fellowship Lakesidegroup.org.uk
ST ANDREW’S PASTORAL GROUP For Chew Stoke readers, if you know of anyone who would appreciate a visit, including anyone new to the village, please contact: Gill Wring on 333720 or Alison Hoddell 332421
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ST ANDREWS CHURCH SOUP LUNCHES Wednesday 4th December in the Church Hall from 12.30 until 1.30pm £5 per person, £1 for under 5’s A selection of home-made soups and cakes Fairtrade stall & carol singing from the school All in aid of In Hope (formerly known as Crisis Ministries) in Bristol, a charity which runs the Wild Goose Cafe, a foodbank and a night shelter & aims to transform the lives of the most vulnerable in our society.
Also on Wednesday 8th January 2020 -come beat away those winter blues!
Nempnett Christmas Breakfast on Saturday December 14th at Nempnett Village Hall From 10 to 12 Please come for full or Continental breakfast and visit the various stalls. Christmas raffle
Thanks to all your valued contributions the magnificent sum of £2,258 was raised at the curry lunch. We are always ready to welcome interested folk to join our ranks whether as supporters or as committee members to get a more ‘hands-on’ experience of the work of the RNLI supporters. Committee work is not onerous with only 3/4 meetings a year. If you would like more information on our local activities please contact our Secretary, Tim Gracey. Tel:- 01275 854623 or mobile 07464 963435 or e-mail [email protected] . Saturday 18th January 2020 Chew Valley Wildlife Group: Fund Raising Jumble Sale for Avon Wildlife Trust in The Old Schoolroom, Chew Magna at 10am We should be most grateful for offers of help and also for donations of jumble and white elephant. Please call Claire on 01761 463294 / 07854 080374.
Congratulations and thanks to the PCC and Church Hall committee for their redecorating of the church Hall. Much appreciated.
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SCHOOL NEWS
Chew Stoke Church School pupils help at the Soup Lunch A group of children from Chew Stoke Church School had a great time earlier this month when they helped at St Andrew’s Church soup lunch. The Key Stage 2 pupils welcomed people arriving at the hall, (as they are doing here with John Dobbs) took their coats and were then kept busy helping to serve and clear the soup. The children enjoyed working with the local community so much they have already asked if they can help again next month. At the December soup lunch not only will the children be helping out but they are also hoping to entertain the guests with some festive singing.
PRAYER FOR DECEMBER AND THE NEW YEAR
Loving God, Thank you that you are not far off, and that as we celebrate Christmas we celebrate your love and involvement in this world. We pray your wisdom will be with us in the changes our country is facing. We pray your love will be with those suffering in any way, and with those who try to help them. We pray that in the new year you will continue to guide and support us all. In Christ’s name, Amen
17 Chew Valley Choral Society Rehearsals begin Tuesday 14 January 2020 7.30-9.30pm in the Church Hall, Church Lane, Chew Stoke, BS40 8TX. Vacancies in all sections. We are friendly mixed-voice choir of people who enjoy singing choral works of all kinds. Our Music Director is the celebrated composer, organist and choral conductor David Bednall. We are looking for new members to join us in preparing for our performance of Haydn’s “Nelson Mass” and Fauré’s Requiem on Saturday 25 April 2020 at St John’s Church, Keynsham. For more details email: [email protected], phone 01275 333014; website http://www.chewvalleychoral.org.uk.
Senior Citizens in the Chew Valley and surrounding area are once again invited to the Inner Wheel Club of Chelwood Bridge's annual tea party in January. The club, along with all other Inner Wheel clubs in the country, hold similar events to celebrate Inner Wheel Day, with the Chelwood Bridge Club always holding a tea party for senior citizens in the area. It will be taking place on Thursday January 23rd at Pensford Memorial Hall, starting at 2.15pm Besides tea, sandwiches and cakes, there will also be games and a raffle. If you do not have any means of getting there, but would like to come, transport can be arranged. You can do this by ringing Di Farmer on 01275 333480. If you would like to find out more then please ring Sandra Blair on 01761 452026. Please also let her know if you are going, so that the club has an idea of numbers wishing to attend.
At The Majestic (aka Chew Stoke Church Hall)
Isle of Dogs (Cert PG) Friday 13 December 2019 at 7:30
Directed by Wes Anderson (The Royal Tenenbaums & The Life Aquatic) it is a wonderful stop-motion animated science fiction film set in a dystopian near future Japan. The story follows a pack of dogs led by ‘Chief’ (Bryan Cranston) that have been banished to an island following the outbreak of a canine flu. A young boy hijacks a plane to the island in his quest to find his dog ‘Spots.’ Supporting the main presentation will be ‘Just the ticket’ a comedy short film by the award-winning independent filmmaker Sabina Sattar.
PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE DUE TO GENERAL ELECTION ON 12 DEC! Doors 7pm for a 7:30 screening.
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rd 3 December ‘Foreigners in London – from 1520 to 1677’. Leslie Primo’s talk will discuss why the Aristocracy preferred foreign artists and the impact on English art. Christmas lunch will follow. Last meeting at the Bath and West Show Ground, Shepton Mallet, BA4 6QN at 11am. 7th January 2020 ‘Kicking and Screaming: a brief history of post war art’. Linda Smith’s talk will review the key moments in British art and help us to view the works. This will be our first meeting at Strode Theatre, Street BA16 0AB starting at 11.00am. Details; www.theartssocietymendip.org.uk. Guests Welcome. FFI 01934 862435.
Art in Chew Stoke
We are a small friendly group meeting every Monday in Chew Stoke Church Hall. We meet at 10.00 and finish at 16.00 with a lunch break taken at a local eatery. So far this term we have enjoyed life drawing with Linda Alvis ( one of our tutors ) pencil and charcoal drawing of winter trees with Pauline Palmer and also oil and acrylic painting with Martin Bentham. We are looking forward to a watercolour session with Paul Weaver. Next term we start with Chinese painting and culture.
If you are interested come along to one of our sessions or contact Ann Hollomon on 01275 333143 or email [email protected]
Age UK Banes activities in our area
Gadget Busters is moving! Wednesday 11th December will be at the Rural Network Hub at the Children’s Centre next to Chew Valley School as usual Wednesday January 8th & Wednesday January 22nd will be at Pensford Village Hall Sessions are from 9.45am till 11.45am and cost £3 per session. Get help with your laptop, iPad, tablet, phone or camera. Drop into our friendly and informal group to talk to one of our volunteers. You don’t need to book, just turn up UK B&NES Tel: 01225 466135 NB Gadget Busters from January 8th onwards, will be based at Pensford Village Hall as part of the Wellness Wednesday Hub.
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WILDER FUTURE – Restoring the abundance of Avon’s Wildlife. Illustrated talk by Ian Barrett, CEO, Avon Wildlife Trust. In Chew Magna Old School Room, 7.45pm. Admission £2.50. Help us make the next chapter for wildlife a safer, healthier and happier one, where nature is in recovery, not in danger. It’s not too late to save our wildlife – find out how AWT are working towards this goal and how you can join in and help.
CHEW VALLEY LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY Our Dec meeting, on Thursday 5th, is our Christmas Meeting. STARTING AT 7.30.pm. Doors open at 7.00. Mike Bottomley will give his lecture “Katherine Parr - the Queen in Queen Charlton” Katherine Parr, the 6th wife of HENRY VIII, had an association with the estate of Queen Charlton and also with Sudeley Castle which we visited as a Society in 2018. Mike dresses in Tudor Costume and plays Tudor music to accompany his presentation. As usual, in the Old School Room, Chew Magna. Following the talk we shall have our Christmas celebration with season finger food, please bring a small plate of food to be placed on the sharing table and the Society will provide wine and soft drinks. Everyone is welcome. Russell Peters Tel: 01275332741/07976266427. Email: [email protected]
CHEW STOKE WI.
November is the end of the WI year so as I write, the AGM is 2 days away. I have had to write the Presidents report so have been reviewing our activities the past year. I am pleased to say that members seem to have enjoyed what has been on offer, with a very varied programme of talks and some memorable outings. Visits to Westgate Farm vineyard and forest Garden, the Bristol Botanic Garden and Stoberry Gardens in Wells were much enjoyed, and I would recommend a visit to each. We made our third visit to Highgrove in July, missing rainy June and saw different areas of this tranquil garden and had a lovely lunch. Other events included an especially entertaining talk from broadcaster Emma Britton and another from Nick King who makes and sells skin products made from goats milk from a prizewinning herd of goats from of all places……. Chew Stoke! The 2020 programme looks vary varied and hopefully has something for everyone. We are celebrating Christmas with a meal at Chew Kitchen on 2nd December, joining the Group Carol Service in Blagdon on the 9th and listening (and maybe dancing) when we hear about the life and music of Elton John at our December meeting on the11th.
January 15th is an open meeting for anyone, male and female to join us to hear Bryony Williams, "Bake off contestant" talk about her experiences. Do join us. FFI contact Jan 01275 472600.
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We cover Bristol and the surrounding area, just give us a call on 07764 633 003 or send an email to [email protected] if you'd like a quote.
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On Monday, 16 December we will be holding a quiz accompanied by a glass of festive cheer and nibbles. We will also be treated to a recital by our very own Recorder Group. Coffee or tea will be served from 10.00 am and we look forward to welcoming you then The January meeting will be held on Monday, 20 January when Ben Ashenden of the Co-Op Bank will be giving a talk entitled Tax, Care and Toy Boys. He will be giving helpful information about looking after your money, properties and inher- itance. Doors open at 10.00 am when light refreshments will be served. Both meetings will be held at Ubley Village Hall at 10.30am. There will be a meeting fee of £1 for members or £2.50 for visitors. New members are always welcome and the membership fee is £10 per year (renewable each January).
CHEW VALLEY GARDENING SOCIETY Thursday 9th January 8pm ( No meeting in December) in Stanton Drew Village Hall
Our local celebrity garden expert Mary Payne MBE will talk on: “Gardening for climate change” Visitors welcome! Full details of the programme of talks and visits for 2019 are shown on the Society’s Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/chewvalleygardeningsociety
PLEASE NOTE: From January 2020 meetings will be held in the Village Hall in Stanton Drew, where parking and access will be considerably easier.
Compton Martin gardening club We will be having our Christmas meeting on Wednesday 11th December, in Compton Martin village hall at 7.30pm. Club chairman , Sally Yells, will be giving a festive themed talk , "Nuts!", fol- lowed by our traditional American supper. In the new year on Wednesday 8th January we will be welcoming Mrs Julie Henderson speaking on "Botanical Latin Demystified", also in the village hall at 7.30pm. Visitors and guests are always welcome. For information about the club please contact Chris on 01761 221579. Wishing everyone a "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year"
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Chew Stoke Parish Council Short report of November’s meeting www.chewstoke.org.uk (for more details)
The Church Warden of St Andrews Church came to the meeting to discuss the possibility of the current Church Hall being renamed as the Village Hall with The Parish Council taking on financial responsibility. The current Church funds are able to pay for the recent redecoration of the Hall, however within 10 years the Church will not be able to continue carrying more costs and could be forced to close the hall. The Parish Church Council advise that as the Church is a charity then a full repairing lease from the diocese could be offered to the Parish Council. It was agreed in principle to take a lease of the Hall on terms to be agreed, with the Diocese being informed.
Overhanging vegetation The Parish Council wish to thank Parishioners for trimming back vegetation that was overhanging pavements and paths
PARISH COUNCILLOR VACANCY There is one Vacancy on the Parish Council to be filled by co- option. To be considered for co-option, applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria: Be registered as a Local Government Elector for the Parish of Chew Stoke on the current Electoral Register. Has during the whole of the previous 12 months occupied as tenant or owner any land or other premises in the Parish of Chew Stoke Has had his/her principal or only place of work in the previous 12 months in the Parish of Chew Stoke. Has resided either in the Parish of Chew Stoke or within 3 miles thereof during the previous 12 months. Any person wishing to be considered for co-option should contact the Clerk to the Council, in writing, at the address below, or by e-mail to [email protected] by midday on 31st January 2020. Applications to be discussed at our meeting on 7th February 2020. Mrs Catherine Parkman, Springfield, Bristol Road, Chew Stoke BS40 8UB Tel 07779592328 Email: [email protected]
Proposal to contribute to £1000 legal fund to oppose Airport Expansion A vote was held in regards to pledging £1000 towards the PCAA. Many thanks to all Parishioners who responded, the responses were collated with 86% in favour of pledging funds.
Development at the Old Village Stores on Bristol Road: Banes have asked the Parish Council to offer any suggestions for a street name for this development. Discussions were held and it was agreed that we will suggest Malcolm Close, in memory of the Late Malcolm Genge who ran the local shop and garage for over 30 years.
Quarry Hay Footpath Tree roots are pushing through the Tarmac. A tree surgeon has been asked to inspect. Next meetings Thursday 5th December Thursday 2nd January 2020
The Chew Valley Santa Scramble and Mini Santa Scramble, proudly sponsored by Winford Ford, is in its third year and is arguably the best way to clear the cobwebs during the festive season! Simply run, walk, sprint or toddle around a gorgeous marshalled 5k ish or 1k route on Sunday 15th December Brought to you by the team behind the Chew Valley 10k, ably assisted by Chew Valley School A’Level students as part of their course, the aim is to encourage activity amongst all ages, whilst raising much needed funds for Chew Valley School Society. Whether you join in on your own, or come with friends and family, everyone will be made welcome – even dogs! All entrants will receive a Christmassy medal, Santa suit, including hat and beard and clementine in the price of entry (£14 for adults, £10 for over 60’s and under 18’s and £7 for under 11’s.) You can find out more and enter online now at www.chewvalleysantascramble.co.uk – thank you for your support!
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CHEW VALLEY FLOWER DECORATION SOCIETY We will have our AGM and Christmas social evening on 2nd December, after which the Flower Club will close for Christmas.
Our first meeting of the New year, yes 2020, will be on 4th February – details will be in the Chew Valley Gazette, or please ring our Chairman Sue Billows, on 01761 463281, or email her at suebillows44hotmail.com Why not think of joining us in the New Year and take up a new interest, meet new people. We would love to see you. May I wish you all a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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The new advertising year starts with the 2020 February edition. If you want to advertise your business here it will reach 500 homes in the area ten times in the year for a very reasonable price.
For more information Please contact the Editor on [email protected]
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DECEMBER st 1 Family Service Romans 13. 11-end Sara Hindle Laura Down Tina Kilroy for Advent Matthew 24. 36-44 Jerry Moorhouse M Sommerville Heather Patch 10.30am + Baptism
th 8 Evensong Isaiah 11. 1-10 Liz Wormald M Sommerville Matthew 3. 1-12 Cynthia Troup Cynthia Troup 6.30pm th 15 Evensong with Isaiah 35 1-10 Sue Cook Mike Murrant West Gallery Matthew 11. 2-11 Alison Hoddell Jessica McInnes 6.30pm Band
22nd Christmas Carol tbc Peter Soper 6.30pm Service Les Poynter 24th Crib Service tbc Lee Kilroy Tina Kilroy 4.00pm Heather Patch Heather Patch
24th Midnight Micah 5. 2-5a, Susan Theobald Mike Murrant 11.00pm Mass Luke 2.1-14 Andrew Troup Susan Theobald 25th Christmas Isaiah 52. 7-10, 1-4, Sara Hindle Jerry Moorhouse 10.30am Family Service John 1. 1-14 Jerry Moorhouse Cynthia Troup JANUARY 5th Family Service Ephesians 1. 3-14 M Sommerville Laura Down Sheila Limburn 10.30am John 1. 10-18 Jerry Moorhouse 12th Evensong Isaiah 42. 1-9 Liz Wormald Les Poynter Matthew 3. 13-end Hazel Poynter Peter Soper 6.30pm Psalm 29
19th Evensong Isaiah 49. 1-7 Susan Theobald Mike Murrant John 1. 29-42 Stephen Hoddell Susan Theobald 6.30pm Psalm 40 v1-12
26th Parish Communion 1 Corinthians 1. 10- Philippa Hawkins Jessica McInnes Cynthia Troup with children’s 18 Jerry Moorhouse 10.30am activities Matthew 4. 12-23
CHURCH FLOWERS CHURCH HALL CARETAKING: December: Week beginning Lyn Walker will do the advent ring December 1st Di Dec 23rd 10.30 decorating of the church, all 8th Suzanne welcome 15th Val January: Altar: tba 22nd Sheila Lady Chapel: 12th and 19th H Patch 26th E Burbin 29th Louise
CHURCH CLEANING : January 5th Michelle December 12th Dick Hazel Poynter and Cynthia Troup 19th Mary Brass: tba 26th Di January Gill Wring and Alison Hoddell Brass: Hazel Wedlake 28
December Services The Lakeside Group Ministry Chew Magna, with Dundry, Norton Malreward and Stanton Drew and Chew Stoke with Nempnett Thrubwell - for January see website
1st December 8th December 15th December 22nd December 29th December 1st Sunday of 2nd Sunday of 3rd Sunday of 4th Sunday of 1st Sunday of Advent Advent Advent Advent Christmas 8.00am 10.00am 10.30am 6.30pm 10.30am Holy Parish Gift Morning Carol Communion Service Worship Service Communion Chew 10.30am st at the Magna 1 Sunday Special Baptist 6.30pm Chapel Advent Celebration 10.30am 6.00pm 11.00am Café Church Carol Morning
Service Worship Dundry (Ang/ Bapt) at Baptist Chapel 10.30am 6.30pm 6.30pm 6.30pm Chew Family Evensong Evensong Carol Service Service Stoke + Baptism
10.30am Nempnett Parish 4.30pm Thrubwell Communion Christingle Service
10.30am 10.30am 10.30am Norton Morning Parish Morning Communion Malreward Worship Worship with Carols
10.30am 8.00am 10.30am 4.30pm Parish Holy Morning Carol Stanton Communion Communion Worship Service
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Nick Houlton
Antique Dealer At LOWER SCHOOL ROOM (next to Bank) Valuations for Insurance, CHEW MAGNA Probate & Family Division FRIDAYS 10 A.M.– 11A.M. Single items or complete HOME BAKED GOODS, PRESERVES, estates purchased. SMOKED SALMON, HAM & BACON, House Clearance Service CRAFT & CARDS, JEWELLERY & 40 Years Experience PLANTS COME AND SEE US ! smell and taste our new percolated coffee! Telephone: 01761 462075 toasted teacakes, home made sweet or 07766 752327 and savoury snacks to buy. [email protected] See our products and producers on Facebook- “chew valley country market”
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Beverley Gullock Electrical Contractor 53 Hillcrest, Pensford Bristol, BS39 4BD T or F : 01761 490035 E : [email protected]
Working in the Chew Valley for over 40 years
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The Chew Stoke flower & gift shop. Call in and buy cut flowers, ‘ready to go’ bouquets, plants, gifts and much more!
Open Monday to Friday 9am-5pm Saturday 9am to 12 noon.
Flowers to order for weddings, funerals and special occasions
Local delivery available. Find us at Unit 5 Fairseat Workshops, Stoke Hill, Chew Stoke, BS40 8XF www.classicflowerdesigns.co.uk www.facebook.com/classicflowerdesigns
@chewflorist T: 01275 333095
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Printed by GENI PRINTING of Chew Stoke 01275 333895 www.geniprinting.co.uk