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Pu lished and Distri uted quarterly y The Membury MerryMakers Su lied Free to each household in the Parish Pu lished and Distri Additional uted quarterly copies y Theare Memburyavailable MerryMakers from the post Su Su office lied lied &FreeFree stores toto eacheach, Membury householdhousehold inin thethe Parish Parish Additional Enquiries copies to our arenew availableemail: [email protected] from the post office & stores, Membury Enquiries to our new email: [email protected] PARISH NOTICE BOARD ISSUE NO. 131120127 WINTERWINTER 201720162018 EDITOR: MOLLY BARRELL ASUBSSISTANT EDITOR EDITORS & : JAKKI HENDERSON & RICHARD BARRELL ADVERTISING: ALEX TASKER SUBFRONT EDITOR: COVER Richard: Richard Barrell Barrell VILLAGE REPORTER: Judy Martin PROOF READERS: Mike & Jenny Beaman Enquiries to our new email: [email protected]
ST. JOHN BAPTIST CHURCH POSTAL COPIES Regular monthly services ou too could have a copy sent to a friend 1st Sunday 11.00am Parish Communion Yfor just £10.00 per calendar year - and that includes the purchase price of £1.20 for 2nd Sunday 11.00am Morning Prayer the magazine. 3rd Sunday 11.00am Parish Communion An interesting gift! 4th Sunday 11.00am Informal Service For details, please contact us on our new 5th Sunday 10.30am Team Service email: [email protected] See Diary of Events for seasonal services/other events
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DIARY OF EVENTS Editorial DECEMBER DECEMBER PlusDecember ça change, again! Can youplus believe c’est it? Justla même in case you chose can’t, you- - 1st7th S4YH VH: 6.00 Oak VH Apple Café - decorating the will find your Christmas card tucked between the pages (thanks to “The more it changes, the more it stays the same” – and this 3rd PTFA: Christmas Christmas tree Lunch 12.30pm VH Sarah Clemens for the art work, and to all those contributors whose old French quotation certainly applies to Membury, as we MM: Pantomime rehearsal 4.30 pm greetings are printed within) and we’re representing a popular 8th School: Open Morning and Craft approach Christmas. We all knew we would miss the PO and Christmas carol on the front cover of the magazine. (If you really 3rd Church: Christingle Service 3.00pm store, but it’s only since its closing that the village has set its Exhibition 10am-12noon can’t work out what it is, the answer appears at the end of this 4th Watercolour workshop 2.00pm – 4.00pm communal mind to arranging traditional amenities and events 9th Colecroft VH: PTFA Cottage Christmas Lunch 12.30pm editorial.) differently, and some surprisingly good things have come out 4th Moviola Church: 7.00 Christingle for 7.30pmVH Service 3.00pm of thatThe dilemma.year has seen The a lotFriday of changes afternoon in Membury, Post Offi comings ce counter and 5th15th School: VH: RaucousNativity PlayChorus Church : A Christmas - goings,one of and,the busiestin true Membury in the area style, - has we given offer arise hearty to Oakwelcome Apple to those who have joined our community. Of course, the Mercury MM: Pantomime Cracker 6.30rehearsal 6.30pm Café, which has come into being since the last issue (see p12). 8th S4YH 6.00 VH Theitself MerryMakers is not exempt fromPop–up change, pub, either, with itsand, attendant like much Fish of the & Chip 16th Church: Carol Service 7.00 pm MM: Public Meeting Re: Mercury 7.15 VH vancountry, has proved we have very to face popular, the reality even of sellingrising costs out onand one falling occasion revenue, tightening our belts accordingly. Initially, this has meant 10th19th MM: School: Pantomime Christmas rehearsal Play 4.00pm (be sure you order, to avoid disappointment!) reducing our page count, so we are sending Justine on an extended 12th21st MM: School: Pantomime Last Dayrehearsal of Term 6.30pm cruise,And now and weprioritising have an items offi cial from Membury within the Calendar.parish boundary. Displaying 14th School: Art Exhibition 5.30pm Chestnut Tree: Carol singing 6.30 localWe apologise scenes shot to our by neighbours, local people, who it have will regularlybe on sale written from 15th S4YH 6.00 VH 23rd Church: No Service thefor endus over of November the years, and for thank the paltry them forsum their of contributions.£5.00 (£7.50, if 16th Christmas Cracker 5.30pm VH We know from your reactions and comments that you value the 25th Church: Christmas Day Service 10.30am you want yours sent by post.) All profi ts will go towards the 17th MM: Pantomime rehearsal 4.00pm runningMercury costs in its ofpresent this magazine,format, and andso you we are thank all invited you in to advance a public 31st Church: VH: MMCarol – NewService Year 7.00pm Party 8.00 till late formeeting supporting at 7.15pm us in in thisthe Villageway – Hallsee p28on Friday, for more December details. 8th to 22nd Carols outside the PO Thanks,discuss additionaltoo, to all ways of you of funding who contributed, the Mercury and so that to our the judgeswhole 25thJANUARY Church: Christmas Day service 10.30pm –burden Drew is& not Joy shouldered Yapp, Roger by the & hard-workingSarah Clemens, MerryMakers and Jakki (see 31st MM:New Year’s Eve Party 8.0pm VH HendersonTreasurer’s –report who on selected p 7.) We suitable are confident shots that,for each with month.your ideas They 24th VH: MM 7.30pm Pantomime and observations, we can continue to maintain the present quality JANUARY decided that, the more local the scene, the better its chance of RED RIDING HOOD of the magazine, which owes as much to the high standard of the 2nd MM: Pantomime rehearsal 6.30pm inclusion, which is why some shots from the wider area were notsubmissions included. as Also, to the the high orientation expectations and of qualitythe editorial of some team. shots If 7th25th MM: VH: Pantomime MM 7.30pm rehearsal Pantomime 4.00pm provedyou are a not problem able to inattend the theprinting; meeting, that’s we wouldour learning be pleased curve to hear – 8th Parish RED Council RIDING VH HOOD moreyour suggestionsdetailed instructions and observations next year! beforehand Don’t byforget e-mail, it, telephonethough 9th Flower Show 2.00pm AGM VH 26th VH: MM 2.00pm & 7.30pm Pantomime –or we a noteneed in shots our PO of pigeonhole.Membury allPlease year put round, your nameso keep to your your MM: Pantomime rehearsal 6.30pm RED RIDING HOOD cameramessages, at theunlike ready, a reader and respondingsend in your to anshots item – in natural our last scenes issue. or 14th MM: Pantomime rehearsal 4.00pm eventsHumour - when is a thevery time individual comes. thing, the same remark or story 18th MM: erection of stage for Pantomime drawing uproarious laughter from some, while others remain One of the regrets expressed at the time of the PO closure 19thFEBRUARY MM: Pantomime rehearsal 6.30pm unmoved, or even upset. We seriously try to make sure that what was the loss of singing carols around the Christmas tree. Sigh 21st16th MM: VH Pantomime & Car Park: rehearsal MM Pop-up 10am – pub 4.00pm & goes into the magazine will offend no-one. Naturally, we do not 22nd MM: Pantomime tech. rehearsal 6.30pm noalways more succeed, – that tradition but we can will rely continue, on our readers almost to unchanged,let us know Fish & Chips from 6.00pm except for the location: exchange the words “Christmas Tree” 23rd MM: Pantomime rehearsal 6.30pm either in conversation or through the Mercury e- mail if they think 19th VH: Moviola (Film Title TBA) for “Chestnut Tree”, and there you have it. Thanks to the 24th MM: Pantomime dress rehearsal 7.30pm we have overstepped the boundary of good taste. Posting a torn- generosity of Bill & Anne Sheppard, who are opening their 25th MM: Pantomime 7.30 VH out page on a public notice-board with a threat to report us to the drive to us all on December 21st, we can meet and greet and 26thMARCH MM: Pantomime 7.30 VH police is not the way Membury folk usually act, so we are unable to singapologise our hearts personally out under to the Membury’sreader who took historic such offence.Chestnut Whoever Tree, 27th MM: Pantomime 7.30 VH 16th VH & Car Park: MM Pop-up pub & suitablyyou are, refreshedwe are sorry as to before have upset(details you on – but p2.) we think you have MARCH Fish & Chips from 6.00pm misread the intention. 3rd19th PTFA:Casino VH: Moviola Evening (Film (PTFA) Title 8.00pmTBA) VH DespiteOBITUARY all this, we think you will find much to inform and entertain you in the following pages. You may find items in a ∆ = Bring your own drink! VH = Village Hall slightly Frederickdifferent order than previously, Donald but don’t Board worry – it’s all there! The centre-page feature1942 this -2018 time is dedicated to the Church, KEY:LM* = Like Minds? S4YH = Sing For Your Health givingFred, you as some he was glimpses commonly of its known work that in Membury, seem particularly was a farmer apt PC: Parish Council asand we motorcelebrate mechanic Christmas. whom We everyone have the usualknew, reports his fame from reaching other MM: MerryMakers organisations,as far as Yorkshire telling whereus of their Clive own Sedgewick celebrations was anda vicar concerns, at the time of the Foot and Mouth outbreak. At his funeral at St. John - Please E bring OME picnic to share and, in the later pages, some observations on the world around us:Baptist Roger Church Clemens on begins October a new 15th, series, family “Wayfaring”, member, Sascha, on p 24, to Lewsley Farm recalled his kindness and the fun they had as children on the ring your o n rin and Astronomy and Green Corner also make an appearance. It’s farm and in the garage. A great character, he died while still T always interesting to read of other residents’ experiences, and, as VH - Village Hall recovering from the burns he su ered in a workshop accident well as Travellers’ Tales, we have a report on what it’s like to be LM - Liketo Minds Old Orchard several months ago. filmedWe extendwhile building our sincere your sympathy own house to on his p family.25. We conclude this S4YH - Sing V For Your Health B issue with a little humour that we hope all will share, before the Crossword. cont. page 2 12 WINTERWINTERSPRING 201820172016
Editorial cont. The Last Post continued from Page 1 cont. from page 1 UK EDITORIAL - We hope that you will see, from the diary and the various reports 2nd class and 2nd class signed for Tues, Dec 18th A new event that we hope will become a Membury tradition that there is much to look forward to in Membury in the coming 1st class and 1st class signed for Thurs, Dec 20th is the installation of a Christmas tree in the Village Hall – and Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed Sat, Dec 22nd months, and like Scrooge at the end of “A Christmas Carol,” you all have a part to play in this. Membury Primary Academy “ - - it was always said of him, that he knew how to keep INTERNATIONAL (don’t forget their Open Day and Craft Fair on Saturday, RoyalSHOP Mail International LOCALLY Standard (airmail) FOR and International CHRISTMAS: tracking and ChristmasDecember well, 8th) if willany manbe visiting alive possessed the Oak Apple the knowledge. Café on Friday, May signature servicesPersonalized Christmas Cards thatDecember truly be said 7th ofto makeus, and Christmas all of us!” decorations to hang on the Africa, Middle East Tues, Dec 4th tree,Thank and you, we Mr. hope Dickens that you, – and the a villagers, Very Merry will Christmas bring along and any a Cyprus, Malta, Far East, Eastern Europe Fri, Dec 7thth Happyunwanted New Yeartree decorationsto all our readers you may be storing in your loft to (except Poland,Meats Czech - Republic turkey, and Slovakia) bronze, bacon etc contribute to the truly festive occasion of village and school (Carol represented on the front cover: The Holly and the Ivy) Caribbean, Central and South AmericaHams Sat, Dec 8th doing something together. The café will be operating its usual Greece, Turkey, Australia, New Zealand Mon, Dec 10th hours, with tea and festive fare on offer for all – no charge, but Canada, Czech Republic, Italy, Poland, USA Fri, Dec 14th Finland, Sweden, Cheeses Sat, Dec 15th donations are welcome. (We are sorry, but due to Education Austria, Denmark, Germany, Iceland, Netherlands, Norway, Mon, Dec 17th Department Health and Safety rules, dogs will not be welcome Portugal, Slovakia, Spain,Mince Switzerland Pies/bread at the caféREGULAR on that day). DIARY Belgium, France, Ireland, Luxembourg Tues, Dec 18th ARTSThese & are CRAFTS...... Hall changes we have made ...... Thursday because we like the2.00pm village Alcohol the way it is – but what of our responsibility for the natural PARCELFORCE WORLDWIDE INTERNATIONAL GLOBAL EXPRESS SERVICES WesternMulled Europe wine will be available in theMon, shop Dec 17th BADMINTONworld? There are changes...... Hall we need ...... Thursday to make in our day-to-day 6.45pm Rest of Europe & rest of the world Mon, Dec 17th living and working, and the article on the River Yarty on p5 for £1.50 a go CHURCHshould be a wake-upSERVICES..... call to everyone, SEE NOTICE not just theBOARD authorities. PARCELFORCE WORLDWIDE INTERNATIONAL Ireland express Looking after our footpaths is part of this– see p25 - and opening Ireland (republic)(10p going to the charity of your choice)Wed Dec 19th LIKEour eyes MINDS to what ..Our happens homes around ...Firstus – see Thurs. p24. What in willmonth happen to the quality of life of future generations – our children and SHARON AND JEREMY MOBILEgrandchildren LIBRARY - if we don’t ..opps look PO..alt after our Fridayworld now? 1.30pm Carols round the Tree SHORT Some things MAT don’t BOWLS change, ...... however Hall ..... – we Wed. still have 7.00pm the PTFA invite you to join them for Christmas lunch on December 9th, followed by the traditional Carol-singing round the tree outside the SINGChristingle FOR service YOUR in HEALTH the Church ..... at Hall 3.0pm .....Friday – why not 6.00pmcome for lunch and make an afternoon of it? The following week-end, Post Office led by the Raucous Chorus on the Raucous Chorus invite you to their Christmas Cracker – an Friday, December 22nd from 6.30pm early evening hour of Christmas carols, songs and readings, SENDaccompanied YOUR by wine NEWS and seasonal & VIEWS snacks on Saturday,TO US AT: Mulled wine and Beer available December 15th at 5.30pm. Again, there is no charge for this [email protected], and all donations will go to the NSPCC. On Sunday, the Church invites everyone to its annuual Carol Service in the Church at 7.0pm. Mulled wine and mincepies will be served The Lastafterwards, Post and a collection taken for charity. UK 2nd class andIf you’re2nd class still signed standing for as New Year comes Wed, around,Dec 20th the Special DeliveryMerryMakers Guaranteed are holding their usual New Thurs, Year’s Dec 21Evest party – Christmas 2017 1st class anddetails 1st classon p18. signed And for then there’s the pantomime. Thurs, Dec Historically, 21st UK:SpecialMembury Delivery Guaranteedhad its own Saturdaypantomime, delivery but like Fri, all Dec things 22nd that aren’t looked after, it stopped happening until Barbara Harvey and Yes, the tradition will continue – re-located across theI NTERNARonTIO NCraddockAL thought it would be just the thing to cheer up road beneath the landmark Membury Chestnut Tree. BillInternational Standard and International tracking and signature services the farming community in the dark days followingnd the foot- and Anne Sheppard have kindly o ered their drive as aAfrica, Middleand-mouth East epidemic in 2001. Some of Sat,the starsDec 2 of those early Cyprus, Malta, Far East, Eastern Europe Wed, Dec 6th meeting space, so that the village and their Christmas shows have left us (or grown up) but, low and behold, others (except Poland, Czech Republic and Slovakia) guests can still assemble to sing carols, and wish each Caribbean,have Central come and along South to Americatake their place. We Thurs, have Deca sparkling 7th cast other Merry Christmas. Apart from the location, not muchGreece, Turkey,and a newAustralia, director New (Jakki Zealand Henderson) to Sat, deliver Dec 9 Natth Bruzon’s will have changed. Chips and seasonal snacks will be Czech Republic,hilarious Germany, script of Italy, Red Poland Riding Hood – but Wed, not Dec as 13youth know it! available, a re to warm chilled hands, mulled wine to Canada, Finland,in January. Sweden, Tickets USA go on sale in the New Thurs, Year Dec – fi 14ndth out how raise the spirits (bring your own drinks, as well, if you Austria, Denmark,to lay your Iceland, hands Netherlands, on some on Norway,p18. And Fri, be Decquick, 15th or you may wish) and Richard at the keyboard with the Raucous Portugal, miss Spain, it! Switzerland chorus to lead everyone in the carols we all know and Belgium, France, Ireland, Luxembourg Sat, Dec 16th love. This is the real beginning of Christmas and a And then – we’ll be well on our way to Spring – where does Membury tradition: PARCELFtheOR timeCE W go?OR UntilLDW Ithen,DE S weER VhaveICE Splenty to keep us busy. So Express from48 the Mercury team: Wed, Dec 20th December 21st at 6.30pm - don’t miss it! st Express 2Merry4 Christmas and Happy Thurs, Dec New 21 year! WINTERWINTERSPRING 2017 20182016 32
Membury Parish Council - selected extracts ordinate the ring-round alarm list, check flood alarm equipment or dealThe withPOLICE updates. reported The PC no decided crimes tofor take the ownershipparish of Membury of the plan, StephanieMembury Jones (Clerk Parish to the Council) Council by Stephanie Hidson-Jones (Clerk to the Council) andTo access passed thea proposal Axminster to purchase Rural Crime sand Report for residents’ please use click in fillingon Extracts from the minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on thesandbags. following link. https://www.police.uk/devon-and-cornwall/ Extracts from the minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, October 10th 2017 in the Village Hall. DEV.4083/crime/MOBILE ‘PHONE MAST October 9th in Membury Village Hall, taken by MEMBURY NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN Taken by Mrs. Stephanie Jones, Clerk to the Council In response to a request to ensure a reliable mobile ‘phone signal Stephanie C J Hidson-Jones, Clerk to the Council forCllr Membury,it Bell reported was that noted he hadthat, met under with a landmarkNeil Parish deal MP with to discuss the PRESENT: Cllrs Burrough(Chair), M.Bell, M.Burrough, government, the 4 main networks agreed :- Email: [email protected] R. & S. Foster, P. Pearse, L.Warren, Clerk to the Council arranging a meeting with the Chief and Deputy Chief Executive Present: & Cllrs Cllr IainD Burrough, Chubb. R Barrell, M Bell, B Foster, R cers- to guarantee of E C a concerning £5bn investment the blockage programme on development in Foster, S Foster, P Pearse and L Warren, Cllr Iain Chubb the- tohamlets, guarantee while voice fteen and houses text coverage could be for allowed 90% of in the the UK villag by e. APOLOGIES: Cllrs R.Barrell, B.Foster, P. Diviani (EDDC), Quoting section 84 of the revised National Planning Policy (DCC), Cllr Paul PCSO Diviani H. Widger.(EDDC) and four members of the 2017 Framework, published in July, Cllr Bell pointed out that ‘Planning public. - to guarantee full coverage to increase from 69% to 85% of UK The opening formalities were completed unopposed. policies and decisions should recognise that sites to meet Apologies for absence: Cllr Mark Burrough. by 2017 FOOTPATHS local business and community needs in rural areas may have Minutes of the meeting on August 14th, 2018 were passed toThe be foundPC is to adjacent monitor tothe or situation. beyond existing settlements, and in The following report was read in Cllr B.Foster’s absence. as correct and signed, with no matters arising. locationsLITTER BINSthat are IN not THE well CAR served PARK by public transport’. This might PeterFOOTPATH Hartnell REPORT has strimmed brambles, cleared around the help our case. He had met with Hilary Horley from the Corry Cllr Barrell reported in writing that since bin collection had been signpost and removed an obstruction from Footpath 25, and tidied Valley Community Land Trust based in Dalwood to discuss the upCllr Footpath Foster 10,reported clearing that the he undergrowth had forwarded at the to bridge. Ros Davies, reduced to once in 3 weeks, the car park bin outside the Village the Parish Paths Liaison cer at CC a list of issues schemeHall was which constantly had enabled overflowing. the building On enquiry, of six low-costStreetscene homes had saidin a ectingVictoria Strangcounty of council Yarty Farm assets has on thanked Public both ights District of Way and in Parish thethat village. the PC Cllr should Ruth pay Foster for extra pointed bins out and that extra the rubbish Neighbourhood collection. councilsMembury for Parish, the improvements which needed to Beckford attention Bridge, and/or which repairing. is now PlanCllr Chubbwas drafted advised four that years it was ago, his and understanding should be revisedthat street to takebins wheel-chair accessible. He requested that landowners be asked to take care to avoid accountshould still of thebe emptiedchanges weekly, (such as but the undertook closing of to the check PO thisand with EDDC. theA brokenfootpath Bridleway signs when signpost trimming on Footpath their hedges 35 has andbeen cutting reported stores) which have occurred since. The Neighbourhood Plan will totheir the verges, DCC. which is now their responsibility, and no longer bePRECEPT/BUDGET on the agenda for the 2018/19 next meeting in November. undertakenREPORTS FROMby local COUNTY councils. and DISTRICT COUNCILS DEVONA budget AIR working AMBULANCE party of Cllrs – night Barrell, landing Warren, R. Foster, and the Clerk are to prepare a provisional budget to be presented to ResidentsCOUNTY have & DISTRICT complained COUNCILLORS of debris left in REPORTS Brinscombe Lane by Cllr Debbie Burrough reported that she had met with Toby the meeting in November. This will need to be confirmed by the contractors. It seems that no-one monitors the work of Skanska ussell, Community Landing Sites evelopment cer, Cllr Paul iviani reported that E C new o ces should meeting on January 8th in order to meet the deadline of January Construction UK Limited, and the PC felt strongly that work should evon Air Ambulance, but the elds around Membury did not open around New Year, and he is trying to organise a tour for 24th, 2018. bethose checked interested on completion. to see how Cllr the S.Foster money said has that been the spent. prioritising He meet the necessary conditions to make a safe landing site. of repairs was not always logical, and that District Council could also reported that StocklandFINANCE was to be surveyed, as an alternative. avoid a waste of resources by consulting Parish Councils. THE QUAKER BURIAL GROUND E C has one of the best waste recycling gures in the The external audit had been completed, and accepted with one minor correction. countryPLANNING at 61%. Although various papers requested from the council had The closing bank balance reported for September was CllCllr S. Iain Foster Chubb said reportedthat the refusal that he of had an application attended a for meeting a change been sent to the Rural Payments Agency along with the grant of use of holiday dwellings at Lea Hill showed inconsistency in the £16,724.33 with Julia Cutforth, Health Provisioner, on care packages for application form, the clerk was informed it had said it had not planning department, who had granted permission in other similar patients when discharged from hospital. beenHIGHWAYS submitted. REPORT It seems that, as the PC had not applied for cases, and a failure to take account of the views of local residents an o cial Countryside Stewardship Capital Grant Application asCllr represented Chubb also in the reported Neighbourhood that Skanska, Plan whichthe highway recommended Under the Parishes Together Grant, the PC currently holds pack£456.50 before for thethe endclearance of May, of itditches is too and late drains, to apply which for aneeds grant to be suchmaintenance use be allowed contractors, by local have people. been The called Clerk towas a Scrutinyinstructed this year. They would re-apply next year. tomeeting write to with District the CouncillorCC. Cllr Chubb Paul Diviani reported asking that why he canhe had use not spent by March 31st, 2018. HOSTING THE PARISH COUNCIL WEBSITE. supportedsome of his this Locality application. Budget for another ‘Unsuitable for HGVs’ Cllr S. Foster suggested that, since that gullies are no longer roadQUAKER sign to BURIAL be put upGROUND at the Webble Green end of the parish. clearedThe clerk by hadthe County, raised concernssome of the about money whether could bethe spent website on this, providerand agreed was to doing ask Ron this Martin and needed for a quote. payment. In case Cllr of Ruth standing Foster ItBroadband was reported Update that the History Society had asked if there was o eredwater remaining to read through on the roadthe Proposal for more ocumentthan 24 hours, to access presenting this a funding to have the work done professionally. If there was not, Cllr Chubb reported a signi cant delay in the delivery information.potential hazard to other road users, please contact: theysuperfast would broadband discuss forming across a village Devon working and Somerset party. Some by work has COMMUNITIES https://new.devon.gov.uk/roadsandtransport/report-a-problem/ TOGETHER alreadyGigaclear. been Cllr done, Ruth but Foster a great voiced deal concerns remains. Aregarding quote was the to be soughtparts of for this the parish laying which of a new are hedge. not in line for provision from any CllrThe Bellcreation reported of an thatentrance applications to a field for on funds Springfield between Hill of has brought mud and debris onto the road causing nuisance and a provider,MEMBURY and BROADBANDsaid she was happy to attend the Blackdown between £400 to £30,000 can be made to this fund, and one suggestionpotential hazard was a to community other road shopusers. deliveringCllr Warren to agreed Membury to speak but HillsCllr ParishR. Foster Network reported meeting that 18-24 with properties Connecting in the Devon Beckford and to the person who works the field. BridgeSomerset, area on still behalf have notof the been parish connected, council. even though the based in Stockland. The closing date for all applications is companyFLOODING Connecting ISSUES Devon and Somerset have £4.5m - £7m to JanuaryAGENDA 16th, 2019. allocate to the work. So far, they have only offered vouchers for For the meeting on Tuesday, November 28th to include: Cllr Bell reported that David Turner, Engineering Projects The clerk reminded the meeting that the council holds 4G Wireless connection, an inferior substitute. Cllr R.Foster has Manager at EDDC had visited Membury, and a design had £466.40Emergency to spend Plan and on theFlood clearance Volunteers of drains, ditches and attended the Scrutiny Committee at EDDC and raised the matter gullies, which must be used by March 31st, 2019. withbeen both sketched Cllr Chubb for a andproposed Cllr Diviani, trash butscreen so far upstream no reply ofhas the been New Notices for the Car Park sump at Bonds Lane, which would prevent rubbish blocking MEMBURY PRIMARY ACADEMY OFSTED REPORT received from CDS. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME the sump. Building and installation would cost about £3,000, Openreach have quoted £30.000 to carry out the work, having Cllr Barrell reported that Ofsted had given the school a good but would help to prevent further ooding in the village. There report,Cllr Burrough but changes is to meet in the with way the inspections chairs of Chardstock are carried and out All completed a viability survey. A letter is to be sent to CDS, with saints, who are also in Yarty Ward. copieswas approximately to Neil Parrish(MP), £600 left DCC in andthe fundsEDDC fromasking the for Devon assurances mean that, to get a “good” result, they had to have done better regardingEmergency dates Flood and Resilience allocation Fundsof funds. so Cllr Bell asked whether thanComplaints they did had at the again last been inspection. received The regarding main concern long-term is parkingthat, DCC and EDDC could make up the shortfall. Cllr Diviani said it thoughin the Village are now Hall 28 car pupils park. at A the notice school, is to twentygo in the of Mercury those are and DEVON EMERGENCY RESILIENCE GRANT (Flooding) was in the interests of the DC to ensure that residents do not agede-mails seven sent toand known over. offenders. The pre-school The situation is undersubscribed, is to be monitored. and su erCllr S. from Foster any reported ooding, that and nothing suggested has been a meeting spent, because to take nothis waysThe meetingof attracting closed younger at 9.56pm. families into the village to ensure volunteersmatter further. had comeCllr Bell forward undertook to use tothe contact equipment David the Turner PC had and, theThe survival minutes of the meetingprimary can school be found need in to full be at found. memburypc.org.uk plannedalong with to spendCllr Warren, the money to speak on. Melissa to the Taylorrelevant is movinglandowners. out of the village, which will leave no-one to complete the Flood Plan, co- See Governors’ report on p 11. 14 WINTERWINTERSPRING 201720162018
Neighbourhood PlanMembury - Update Parish ResistCouncil any development - cont. or road scheme likely to have an Stephaniefrom Alex Hidson-Jones,Tasker Clerk to the Council adverse effect on tranquility or dark skies and seek ways to reduce any existing impact. FINANCEThe plan has– EXTERNAL now successfully AUDIT completed a Strategic going through the village and the lane going up to the school Environmental Assessment with no suggestions for changes andWe bridleway. have made Also, these a wall changes on Case to meetBridge the has requirements su ered some of The clerk reported that the E ternal Audit had been nalised thedamage, SEA and and because at Long weBridge feel a that capping they dostone not has detract fallen from o . the fromwithout the any statutory major bodiesissues. other than Natural England requesting that we emphasise our support of the landscape and originalCORRESPONDENCE public feedback and plan intent. A Budget Working Party comprising of Cllrs R Barrell, R Foster, countrysideL Warren and in theour clerk policies. will meet We have prior achieved to the next this meeting by making in * EastThe PlanDevon has District now been Council’s submitted Gambling to the Policy Parish Consultation Council for minorNovember word to changes prepare to a provisionaltwo policies budget - eg changing for discussion “satisfactorily by the their* Axe approval Valley & andWest then Dorset formal Ring submission & Ride Service the EDDC Ltd – Grantand the mitigated”council, to tobe “avoided” approved in in Policy January. NE1 which now reads:- governmentApplication 2018/19inspector. PolicyONLINE NE1 BANKING - conserving and enhancing the natural beauty of What REALLY areMud Devon’s on Housing the needs?Roads - Seminar October ourIt wasparish proposed that the clerk registers with Online with 12th 2018 – CPRE-Best Western Hotel, Tiverton fromCllr Bell Simon and Cllr Foster Simon Foster are to attend The Catchment 1)Business, Development Lloyds proposals Bank Internet will only Banking be supported service so where that the PC can conduct banking online. This method will be quicker and easier Communities conference on behalf of the PC. Wow! The Parish Council and individual councillors have a)and they of have nancial demonstrated bene cial to that the anyparish adverse council. impacts It was onpassed the ITEMS FOR AGENDA OF 27.11.2018 been inundated with calls. Some of you have called the naturalunanimously. environment (landscape and biodiversity) have been * Membury Neighbourhood Plan avoided,BANK RECONCILIATIONand police, some of you have tried the Devon County Council for* Budget advice, and including Precept our clerk and myself. DCC seem CLOSING BALANCE £16,120.01 b) they enhance the natural environment where there is the to* Communitybe unable toShop help for and Membury our Highways officer is, most opportunity to do so. A full account can be found on the PC website. unfortunately* Quaker Burial off Ground sick. andPlanning adding applications in “not detract validated from the by landscape”EDDC for August into the , September * Broadband Update : The situation is that despite the maize ripening early introductory paragraph in Policy HP1 which now reads:- * Feedback from The Catchment Communities conference 18/1634/FUL - Crawley Farm Yarcombe Honiton EX14 9AY farmers and contractors have been waiting through HP1 – Meeting new build within an evolving parish September* Update on and the parishOctober council for a websitedry period which never 18/1635/FUL - Crawley Farm Yarcombe Honiton EX14 9AY Any proposal for new additional housing development must appeared.PUBLIC QUESTIONIn desperation, TIME they have had to get it cut and 18/1902/FUL - Bowditch Farm Lodge, Membury meet the requirements and standards of the Design Statement, clamped, aniel La ar anyway, spoke inevitably on the closure transferring of Membury mud from Post the cefields not18/1636/FUL detract from - Crawley the landscape Farm Yarcombe and not increaseHoniton EX14the flood 9AY risk toand the Stores roads and - a thereminder possibility that of the a Communitybeautiful landscape Shop for theis to18/2132/TRE others and 1will Heath be supported: Common, Membury,etc. Axminster EX13 7UF anvillage. “intensive He would industrial be happy area, to nottake as a leaddepicted in trying in the to setestate up a Planning1 applications decided by EDDC for AugustSPRING and community 20172016 shop like the one in Thorncombe, which has a small 2Some people may not realise that our parishWINTER boundary agents’ brochures. September 2018: café and residents bring in local produce to sell in the shop. Cllr extends across the A30 at the Yarty Bridge below James Lane Nevertheless, just as any urban industrial business has to 18/1633/AGR - Crawley Farm Yarcombe Honiton EX14 9AY. Barrell identi ed the biggest problem as suitable premises, and (the lane to Yarcombe) following the hedge-line some 200 abide by rules to ensure the populace is not endangered or APPROVED though the little stone barn on the main village street would be metres to the north (the other side) of the road. During the ideal, it was impossibleEditorial to nd out who cont. owned it, and whether undulycontinued inconvenienced, from Page so do 1 agricultural activities – more Pre-submission18/0797/FUL - Challenger consultation Farm the Membury Blackdown Axminster Hills AONB EX13 asked 7JT. they would be willing to lease or sell it to the community. Several APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS details on the DEFRA or Farming advisory group websites. that we remove the light pollution exemption for trunk roads. Asideas Wea first werehope step discussedthat to you minimise will and see, Mr their from Lazar liability, the was diary askedthe and culprit ifthe he various wouldshould reportstake put 18/0798/FUL - Challenger Farm Membury Axminster EX13 7JT. this forward. Mr Lazar agreed, but would need some help. Cllr The A30 does not become a trunk road until it meets the A303 outthat signs there warningis much toof look the mudforward on tothe in road/andMembury orin slipperythe coming nearAPPROVED Upottery. We therefore agreed to delete the Trunk road Debbie Burrough said the Council would help as much as it could. surfaces.Duncanmonths, Mackinderand However, like Scrooge suggestedthat mayat the notthat end be asof enoughthis“A Christmas may to take protect Carol,”some them time exclusion18/0599/FUL in the - Rock Natural On EnvironmentThe Yarty Membury Objective EX13 2a). 7AH. This REFUSED now fromto set either up it mightprosecution be wise or to civil look claims into the in possibility the event of of a an mobile 18/1649/TRE - 4 Heath Common Membury Axminster. APPROVED “ - - it was always said of him, that he knew how to keep reads:- accident.shop as a The short-term NFU & alternative.legal counsel’s Cllr Barrell advice reported is to clear suggestions the WITHSHOP CONDITIONS LOCALLY FOR CHRISTMAS: Christmas well, if any man alive possessed the knowledge. May debrisof a riday afternoon by the end of eachcaf whenworking the daypost to o minimise ce is in the liability, village 18/1902/FUL - Bowditch Farm Lodge, Membury. APPROVED that truly be said of us, and all of us!” thathall, this which responsibility would be made is made available clear free to contractors,of charge if it andwas that WITH CONDITIONSPersonalized Christmas Cards implemented. (see separate article on Oak Apple Café, p12. bothThank have you, third Mr. party Dickens insurance. – and a Very Merry Christmas and a Details can be found on the PC website HappyThe meeting New Year closed to all at our 9.28pm. readers Meats -BARRY SIDAWAY turkey, bronze, bacon etc Mud or other deposits that interrupt the use of the road HIGHWAYS The minutes in full can be accessed on the web site: (Carol represented on the front cover: The Holly and the Ivy) Beckford Bridge formemburypc.org other users that may cause injury or endanger other road Hams users, are illegal under Section 148 & section 161 of the SeasonsPlumbing of heavy rainfall& Heating and a physical barrierEngineer across the ford have created a dam, blockingCheeses culverts so that the river spreads Highways Act, 1990. Section 149 allows the local highways into elds, and repeatedly renders the road impassable for lengthy authorityREGULAR to clean the road and recover DIARY expenses. stretches of time. Cllr Simon Foster carried out a site visit with NB. In our case this is Devon County and not the Parish avid Ashford,• AGA eighbourhoodMince SERVICING Pies/bread ighways cer at CC. The REGULAR DIARY Council,ARTS which & CRAFTS...... Hall...... Thursday has neither the funds nor the authority 2.00pm to Environmental Agency are searching for a solution and David ARTS & CRAFTS...... Hall ...... Thursday 2.00pm Ashford will• alsoOIL BOILER SERVICING chase up theAlcohol repairs needed on Whitehall Bridge. makeBADMINTON...... Hall...... Thursday things happen as you may wish on 6.45pmthe roads. Any issues • relatingBREAKDOWNS AND REPAIRS to the maintenance of the highways in the WeBADMINTON have had little ...... Hall response from ...... Thursday the police or DCC, 6.45pm parishMulled must be wine reported will to DCCbe availablevia their website in theat: https:// shop whichCHURCH we can SERVICES...... SEEonly attribute to lack of NOTICEBOARD resources & budgets new.devon.gov.uk/roadsandtransport/report-a-problem/ with – something to remember when you next vote! However, we photographic• evidence,PLUMBINGfor if possible. £1.50 – No job too The a morego thatsmall. potholes are CHURCHLIKE MINDS...... Our SERVICES..... homes...... First SEE NOTICE Thurs. BOARD in month reported to DCC, the higher the likelihood of them being repaired. have been doing our best to contact those who might help andMOBILE those who LIBRARY...... 5ways...... alt are responsible for not clearing Friday up 1.30pm the mud. If Extra funds(10p are Reliable, goingavailable to tothe friendly service.deal charity with allof theyour roads choice) in the parish LIKE MINDS ..Our homes ...First Thurs. in month which have a concrete haunch - a concrete gutter on the side of a theSHORT mud is not MAT cleared BOWLS...... Hall...... Wed. up the PC will refer the 7.00pmmatter to the road - which can get blocked with overgrown vegetation.There are HighwaysMOBILE authority. LIBRARY I have ..opps to mention PO..alt our Friday clerk Stephanie 1.30pm a numberPhone: 01297 678166 / 07958 ofSHARON these in the parish, AND which haveJEREMY not been788463 cleared out JonesSING and FOR Councillor YOU HEALTH...... Hall...... FridayLeslie Warren, who have taken 6.00pm the lead for some time or repaired. and, unfortunately, occasional abuse to try to resolve these Cllr Debbie Burroughinvite reportedyou to that join the them wall outside for the village issues.SHORTPO HALL...... Hall.....Friday We willMAT be BOWLSraising the ...... matter Hall1.00pm with ..... our -Wed. 3.00pm new 7.00pmcounty hall requiresCarol-singingEmail: [email protected] and round pointing the work tree carried outside out on it, whichthe is councillor Iain Chubb at the next PC meeting. He has been the responsibility of whoever owns the land. This is to be reported verySINGOAK helpful APPLEFOR with YOUR otherCAFE.....Hall....Friday HEALTHissues so .....I remain Hall .....Fridayhopeful 1.00pm that - 4.00pm6.00pm we can to DCC Highways department, as the wall abuts both the road Post Office led by the Raucous Chorus on secure more resources for our parish from your council taxes. Friday, December 22nd from 6.30pm SEND YOUR NEWS & VIEWS TO US AT: Mulled wine and Beer available [email protected]
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RiverParish Yarty Website & Watercourses inBack the up to Parish the cloud of Membury fromwww.membury.org.uk Simon Foster Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive, and many other cloud storage services make it incredibly easy to make backups of COUNCILLORS MIKE BELL & SIMON FOSTER attended is ayour resource files, andlandowners the free storagecan call onon offerfor free when advice you aboutsign up land may the East Devon MaximisingCatchment Areathe great communities potential conference of management,be enough. andIf it isn’t,grants you such can as pay the a environmentalreasonable fee stewardship to get a on October 19thYOUR hosted Membury by the BlackDown Village website: Hills AONB and schemeslot more funded storage. by Justthe government bear in mind to that minimise most cloudthe e storage ects and sponsoredIt has been mainly great toby see the manyEnvironment more events Agency promoted (EA), East on the costsservices of e cessive sync files water to a run o certain on folder the environment,on your computer. councils Beware: and DevonDiary andDistrict Notice Council board and pages South since West the Water last edition (SWW). of the this is NOT a true backup. It means that if you delete a file from Mercury. In doing so, you not only advertise a specific event, residents are available. There is great concern regarding phosphate levels and that folder, it will disappear from your online storage as well. but also keep the details of your organisation to the fore on ThisThis has method been islargely easy, optionalfast, and in in the many past, cases, but in free. April this year sedimentthe website deposition to encourage in the newYarty members. catchment Membury area. The Primary “New Farming Rules for Water” were enacted with the aim of A real benefit of cloud storage is that it creates a copy of your YartyAcademy and the now Axe has are its the own most page polluted where yourivers can in findDevon the latest intensifying the control of pollution from agriculture and, for the andnewsletter have been and targeted any other for announcements. special monitoring We andhave action. also added files in a physically separate location. They’re safe from flood, rstfire time, and ensuring theft. Cloud optimal storage management has lots of of other the land advantages to minimise too: Thisa page has recentlya ected with the costinformation of purifying on Recycling drinking andwater updated by the soil erosion. If signi cant amounts of pollution from manure slurry Contacts Pages to make it easier to find what you are looking you can access the files from practically any computer with South West Water which is passed on to consumers. Also, and or soil is seen in water running o elds, then the EA has the for in addition adding a transport section with information on an internet connection and you can keep files in sync across the runs of migratory sh and the resident populations of authoritymultiple to devices. investigate, to enforce consultations with FAWG and sh,Bus e.g. & Train brown Timetables trout, have and declined (more affordable?) signi cantly Taxi in recentServices. We have removed all Parish Council Information (with exception ultimately,Change proceed of email toaddress: legal enforcement. The new rules also apply years. There is a potential threat of sh su ocating during to landowners who are not farmers. Therefore those residents of the Neighbourhood Plan) from the Village website as the NB: David Dodd is no longer using the BT address, but the hot weather, as a consequence of algae blooms which using septic tanks and excavations should also be aware of the New Parish Site is now well established. The parish Site can address found below: consumehowever muchstill be of accessed the oxygen, from if thenutrients menu infor the those river who are have rules and heightened intention to act by the EA. notstill controlled. not visited The or “bookmarked” long term decline it. of sh populations David Dodd may be due to both declining invertebrates sh food and The EA incident “Hotline” number is 0800 80 70 60 to report any System Backups: Simon Evans pollution of spawning areas where the clean gravel required of the above. Just like potholes, if they are not reported they do 01404881282 forAlthough development PCs nowadays of the sh have eggs a highand frypercentage are saturated of reliability with not get ed. silt.things The canwidespread go wrong, use not of necessarily weed killers a systemand pesticides failure but may a ouemail: may [email protected] ask what has this got to do with ood risks The virus infection (as David found out recently) can have disastrous also be a factor in the health of invertebrate populations. qualityemail: of [email protected] water is a marker indicating excess uncontrolled consequences if you are not fully prepared (as we mentioned in The spread of invasive species such as Himalayan Balsam water run o . The emphasis is now on holding back water that the New Year Edition). David’s regular backups proved to be an falls on our hills and to let it run to the sea at a more gentle pace. thrivesessential on theelement excess of hisdeposits data recovery. of silt. Village Hall Report Our MP Neil Parish gave the keynote speech in which he outlined WeThe all Axe need Valley to beRivers aware Association that the number (AVRA) of is ransomwarecurrently in from Richard Barrell the process of establishing a programme of ecological the raft of new agricultural and environment bills to be presented attacks is increasing, so everyone’s files are at risk from being to parliament in the coming months. Agricultural subsidies will surveillance and water quality monitoring activities across The Hall Buildings are, at last, registered with the Land encrypted by malware of some form. (Of course, it isn’t just in future be inexorably linked to the care of the environment, thethe Axe documents valley catchment on your PC area that which could includes be lost: the we Yarty all use our Registry! This has been a long, tortuous and expensive road ooding and water uality of which the ew arming ules for Valleytablets in andconjunction phones withas personal the EA andcomputers SWW among these days, others. taking but at last we are there. Changing the Charity status to a Water is the rst of such measures. ltimately, our environment Unfortunately,photos and videos the limited which resources might be ofstored the Environment only on that device. Charitable Incorporated Organisation was step one and will only be improved if there is a willingness among communities AgencyIf you lose mean it orthat break water it, samplingyou might is also as infrequentlose forever as the four photos, meant that whoever is a current Trustee now has ownership timescontacts a year, and hence other the files involvement on it). of the AVRA, a largely to engage and support these e orts. ence the EA is encouraging incidentresponsibility reporting of and the more Hall insteadrigorous of environmental the previous monitoring, situation voluntaryThe most organisation important rule which of backups it is hoped is thatwill resultany important in a more data as wherebyproposed the by originalthe AVRA. Trustees Both Stockland were the andregistered Membury owners. Parish As accurateshould exist identi in cationtwo or ofmore the physicalproblems locations and pollutants. at once. If you time has gone on this situation had become untenable due create a backup and delete the original, it’s no longer really councils are planning public meetings where these agencies will espite this, issues associated with water run o from to the demise of some and others being untraceable. Step a backup. You still have just one copy of your data - you just present their plans to improve the health of the River Yarty in more contaminated land have already been identi ed. As a two was to get the Land Registry registration which is now resultmoved there it to is a an different intense place. programme of consultation with detail. An early example of such interaction with our community willcomplete. take place Deeds next year, are heldin which with AVRAour Solicitors, will give MemburyMilford and Primary agriculturalLet’s start businesswith the obvious: in the area. what It domay you be needof no to surprise backup? that Well, Dormor. wefirst have and had foremost, a ood you of need planning to back applications up your personal to update files. You Academy 100 Salmon and Sea Trout Ova with the appropriate thecan potency always ofreinstall slurry pitsyour and operating the like system in recent and months. re-download The tanksAlso and completedkit to grow theare frythe to works alevin to stage. improve These the will storeroom. then be spreadingyour programmes of bovine if waste your hard e crement drive fails, is restrictedbut your ownto speci personal c releasedThe walls as uvenile and floor sh have into beenthe arty. fully insulated and damp- periodsdata is throughoutirreplaceable. the Any year personal to minimise documents, the risk ofphotos, polluting home proofed with the floor being raised to the level of the Hall videos, and any other data on your computer should be backed waterways, the monitoring of which is being tightened. and tiled. The ceiling has been plastered and all redundant up regularly. The issue of sediment and silting of the river has many electrical wiring removed. Shelving has also been re-arranged There are many ways to back up your data, from backing up to causes, not least land management but also a change in to make it more user-friendly. All this will make it warmer and an external drive to uploading copies of your data to a remote easier to keep tidy (hirers please note!). weatherserver overpatterns, the Internet. such as You the canprolonged use the periods tools integrated of wet into weather leading to waterlogged ground last winter, as well 100 CLUB Windows or download a third-party backup tool. Choose the Lights August:to the toilets £10.00 have Jill been Bellamy changed to an automatic as sudden downpours that do not have time to soak into the backup solution that works best for you. Two popular options system so that local £5.00 residents Tilly Sheppard are not inconvenienced(!) by ground. The Farming and Wildlife Advisory group (FWAG) are; the lights Drawn being byleft ouron all local night police as has Constable happened on many Back up to an external hard drive. occasions and to help to reduce our energy bill. September: £10.00 Heather Pearse - Granddaughter If you have an external USB hard drive, you can just back We shall be looking at some minor refurbishment of the £5.00 Gloria Walsh, Rev’d Walsh’s wife up to thatTHE drive using your PARISH computer’s built-in backup toilets as the systems currently in use are not functioning as Drawn by Carol Davies at Moviola features (or simply drag to copy in Windows File Explorer). they should. It is hoped that this will remove the pervading On Windows 10 and 8, use File History. On Windows WEBSITE Octoberodour that £10.00 is currently Caroline present. Jones The Pottery 7, use Windows Backup. On Macs, use Time Machine. Occasionally connectDon’t the drive Forget: to the computer and use the Again I £5.00stress Duncanthat all these Mackinder works have Hook been Hill funded Farm from backup tool,this or leave is it yourplugged website.in whenever you’re home Goodthe interest luck toaccrued the winners. by the judicious Thank you management all for joining. of the and it will back up automatically. Backing up is cheap and Henniker bequest, for which we are very grateful to Charlie Visit it for information Anyone who would like to participate in the draw fast, but if your house gets robbed or catches on fire, your Bracher. backup can beabout lost along your with your village. computer, which is very please contact Bill Sheppard 01404 881338 Should you think that other improvements are needed bad. (There is nothing to stop you storing the backup drive at or wesheppard @btinternet.com for details. anotherwww.membury.org.uk property, your work or friend’s house for example, in please contact a Trustee; there is one in every group that between backups). uses the Hall! 61 WINTERWINTERSPRING 201820172016
NEW YEAR’S EVE Membury RemembersMoviola - fromMembury Mike Capper Village Hall We have had to PARTY delay the showing of “Their Finest” until Monday 4th December Doors open 7.00pm for 7. 0pm showing. This is an excellent film. Do not miss it. DRESS TO IMPRESS Although supposed to be serious, there MEMBURY VILLAGE HALL are some very funny 8 PM TILL LATE £5.00 per person moments.
DANCE TO THE WELSH WIZARD DJ Ice creams, tea, coffee and wine SHARED SUPPER available on the night Sign up at the Post Office as always.
(Include what you are going to bring to share, In 1940, at the height of the Blitz, Catrin, a married either a main or dessert, each couple bring woman (Gemma Arterton) and a screenwriter (Sam enough for 6) Claflin) develop a growing attraction while working THE PARISH started its week of commemoration BRING YOUR OWN DRINK of the centenary of the First World War armistice together on a propaganda film about the evacuation of with a showing of a fi lm version of R C Sherriff ’s Allied troops from Dunkirk, France for the Ministry of “Journey’s End”, which tells the story of a Information. company waiting for the German Spring Off ensive A comedy drama directed by Lone Scherfig. to hit them in 1918. It was a very moving fi lm, Gemma Arterton which recreated the atmosphere of life in the trenches. With Bill Nighy and Jeremy Irons Full & partial re-wiring - Design Service This was followed on Saturday, November 10th by a production,Lighting. inScene a packed lighting. LED Village upgrades. Hall, of Membury Garden Lighting - Design & Installation Remembers. Written by Mike Capper with some assistanceNew fromconsumer Molly units Barrell, it told the story of the First World War, strongly supported by the Raucous Chorus, NICEIC - EICR - Electrical Installation condition reports led by Richard Barrell. The narrators were Jason Hawkes and miraculously,Installation fault Field finding Marshalls Kitchener and Haig. A Story of the Cavalry Poems were read and the ten men from the Parish who from Nick Yool Intruder alarms grade IIx died told their stories. At the end there were few dry eyes Don Ferbreach, who lived at Rices for many years, in the houseTelephone but / Datathe cablingemotion & points was soon swept away by remembered an anecdote told by his father, a WW1 the MerryMaker’s wonderful food and service led by Jill cavalryman. During an attack, his horse was shot from Bellamy.EV It charging was an points unforgettable evening, which brought under him and he was trapped (and hidden) underneath the horse’s body. This enabled him to escape the the parishAims together AGA repairs in Remembrance. attention of the Germans, who were nishing o any On SundayAll materialsNovember & 11th, labour the guaranteed Reverend Doctor Paul injured British soldiers they came across. He managed to Avis took the Remembrance Sunday service. As always, extricate himself after two days and survived to tell the All part P certificated installations carry tale. His granddaughter, Jenny, still lives in Axminster. the namesDOMESTIC of those who died in both wars were read and a wreathINSTALLER laid. Theadditional organ NICEIC was back-up supplemented warranty by some wonderful trumpet playing by Hugh Davies and Jenny Beaman gave a short history of the parish War Memorial. 61 WINTERSPRING 20172016 WINTERWINTERSPRING 201720162018 72 Moviola Membury Village Hall MemburyPew MerryMakersNews NEW YEAR’S EVE Membury MerryMakers fromfrom Petronella Nigel Cook Byrde (Chair) from the Treasurer Jason Hawkes We have had to I am writing this at the end of October – when the autumn As many of you PARTY will know, the MerryMakers was founded to fund delay the showing colours are warm and beautiful and we have had our the Membury Mercury. For many years now, this has been pretty HarvestSeason’s Festival. Lots of people Greetingsget together at this time to easy as the Mercury was financially self-supporting, with a good of “Their Finest” help prepare for the celebration. As usual, the Church was advertising base, subscribers beyond the parish boundaries and until Monday 4th the ongoing agreement with the Parish Council to fund one issue beautifully decorated – including the School’s corner which December reminded us of the Fruits of the Sea in a lovely collage of per year. The MerryMakers could get on with pantos, events and materialsto andyou paint. After allthe Service, from we had a delicious the Moviola and everyone was happy. Doors open 7.00pm roast pork lunch in the Hall. Many thanks to all those who However... in the last 2 years, for various reasons, the cost for 7. 0pm showing. decorated, cooked and helped in any way. Harvest Lunch of producing the Mercury has doubled from £1040 to £2080 per raisedMerryMakers! £363.20. The School Harvest Festival was the next year. At the same time, the income derived from advertisers and This is an excellent day, followed by tea in the Hall – a pretty full weekend. subscribers has fallen. This, in essence, leaves the MerryMakers with a deficit of over £1200 per year to make up. Attendance at our film. Do not miss it. AHow week do later, I start we this were review? back Thatin Church is easy: for on a sada high occasion note|! I –am of course referring to the recent History Society Walk and Artisan events is generallyDRESS lower thanTO in IMPRESS the past (hence our shout-out in Although supposed Fred Board’s funeral. The Church was full. Fred had lived in the Summer issue), but the relatively small losses made by Moviola Exhibition. I know that Mike Capper has written a lovely piece Membury all his life. A truly local character – as at home with films and the New Year’s Eve Party are more than made up for by to be serious, there farmingdetailing as the with event machinery. and those Our involved, thoughts but are I just with have his to family. say what Pantomime,MEM S4YHBU andRY Quiz V Night,ILL whichAG areE allH profitable.ALL are some very funny an absolute pleasure it was for the MerryMakers to be involved. I The second Saturday in September is Devon Historic Unfortunately, financing the deficit in the production of the think it can best be summed up in one word, which I received in 8 PM TILL LATE £5.00 per person moments. Churches Trust’s annual “Ride and Stride” day. Instead of Mercury is completely beyond our limited funds for any length of a comment in the days following – ‘Exceptional’ - and to top it all a walk, Sara Cran eld organised a co ee morning in the time. Without something changing dramatically, the Merrymakers Ice creams, tea, off the event raised the superb sum of £235.00 in donations for DANCE TO THE WELSH WIZARD DJ Church on Saturday, September 8th, splitting the proceeds will be insolvent in less than 2 years and there will be no more BBC’s Children In Need. This will be donated, not from any one Mercury, pantomime, Moviola or any of the other events we coffee and wine of £120 between DHCT and Hospice Care. About 35 came SHARED SUPPER group but from The Community as a whole, so thank you all. organise. Simply put, we all need to consider ways to generate the available on the night along, several helped bake and all had a chance to chat and necessary funds to continue production in its current, professional So what else has been happening? Since our Boule Sign up at the Post Office as always. get to know some of the people new to Membury. format. Tournament in August things have been quiet, although we have Later in September, we remembered the last of Membury’s (Include what you are going to bring to share, been treated to some quality offerings from Moviola, Richard and Sadly, it isn’t just a case of having less colour in the Mercury In 1940, at the height of the Blitz, Catrin, a married “sons” to be killed in the Great War: Joel Francis CHARLES or eveneit hchasinger a m thoseain o advertisersr desser twho, ea continuech cou ptol eavoid brin payingg whothe S4YH was killed team incontinue action onto impress,September and 27th I am 1918. looking He forward was to woman (Gemma Arterton) and a screenwriter (Sam the relatively small feese weno askugh for. fo Morer 6) fundamental action is athis regular year’s soldier round andof Seasonal had probably Singing. been in the battle areas required (although, if you are an advertiser, you could help by Claflin) develop a growing attraction while working in FranceAnd what for else 4 years. is in theWe pipeline?have now This remembered year’s Quiz all is of on checking thatB youRIN haveG YpaidOU yourR Oinvoice,WN DorR letI NusK know if you together on a propaganda film about the evacuation of Membury’s fallen on or near the 100th Anniversary of their haven’t received it.) Saturday, November 18th and I know Jason, as always, will not Allied troops from Dunkirk, France for the Ministry of death.be going It haseasy given on us. us I aapologise sense of inthe advance passage to ofthe 4 Team long who We have had several suggestions about how to increase years.have ended up with me as a member – sorry, you didn’t want to funding and reduce costs to ensure future finances are sound. Information. Maybe you have some suggestions,too. We obviously also need to winThe anyway! Church has been “there” for so many of Membury’s A comedy drama directed by Lone Scherfig. former residents, as a place of worship, for the landmark increase our advertising base to its former level - largely achieved Our annual New Year’s Eve Party, as in previous years, will by Alex Tasker and the quality of the paper itself - so if you have events in people’s lives and at their end for probably a Gemma Arterton be a Shared Supper, where we all bring enough food to share, marketing experience and can take this part of the operation on, 1,000and where years. we We will hope be entertainedit can last at by least the Welshanother Wizard 1000 yearsDisco. we would be delighted to hear from you. Alternatively, if you have With Bill Nighy and Jeremy Irons and beyond. So we hope all will understand that we have Whilst there is no particular theme to this year’s party, you will experience in the layout of magazines or brochures and are willing committed a large chunk of the Fabric Fund legacies to Full & partial re-wiring - Design Service see from the Posters that you are invited to Dress To Impress, to donate some time to the Mercury, please get in touch. the repair and repointing of the Tower – plans for which are so it is in your hands. This is a great evening, open to all, so We would like to invite anyone who has any interest now rming up nicely, with work likely to begin at the end Lighting. Scene lighting. LED upgrades. come along and join us. (If you have any music requests for in the future of the fabulous Mercury, which we all of February. The abseilers will start with removing loose Garden Lighting - Design & Installation the DJ let me know - e-mail below - and he will do his best to receive free every quarter, to come to an open meeting masonry, leaving the pointing till slightly warmer weather. accommodate you) on DecemberNew consumer 8th at units 7.15pm in the Village Hall. Watch out They will use the West door so disruption inside the main for posters to remind you! We would all welcome your ChurchLooking will further be avoided. into the future we are keen to hear from other constructiveNICEIC - EICR input - Electrical and ideas Installation in the condition hope reportsof coming to GroupsChristmas: and Societiesthe Christingle who may service want will to runbe ona joint Sunday, event. As the some consensus about the future of the Mercury. Decemberrecent collaboration 9th at 3pm. with Thethe HistoryCarol Service Society will has be shown, on Sunday, this Installation fault finding Decemberreally does 16th work, at and, 7pm as (with they mulledsay, many wine hands and mincemake lightpies work! to follow).Following Christmas on from this,Day ifService you are will the be Chair at 10.30pm or Secretary as usual. of a Intruder alarms grade IIx (NOgroup service or Society on Sun please 23rd). let Weme wishknow everyone your views in onMembury our previously aproposed very Happy Summer Christmas Fete - and [email protected] we hope many will come and Telephone / Data cabling & points support these services. Before I finish, I want to take the opportunity to explain that EV charging points one of the primary roles of the MerryMakers is to fund the Mercury, which we all agree is a superb, quality Magazine. We Aims AGA repairs all receive this free, delivered to our doors, four times a year, withoutMEMBURY necessarily realising the tremendousMERCURY amount of work All materials & labour guaranteed that goes into its production. This is where you, our supporters play a vital role. None of our events and activities would work All part P certificated installations carry DEADLINES 2019: DOMESTIC without your continued support - and remember, by supporting INSTALLER additional NICEIC back-up warranty theSpring MerryMakers 2019 you areIssue: supporting Friday, the Mercury Feb - and 1st just as importantlySummer it is great2019 to see Issue: you all. Friday, May 4th And yet again I can’t finish without thanking my fellow 01297 445027 MerryMaker’s,Autumn 2019committee Issue: Members, Friday, Associates Aug and Helpers 2nd who help to make this all worthwhile. WINTERSPRING 18 2017 2016 WINTERWINTERSPRING 112 201720182016
Sing for your Health presenting a different challenge which was accepted and MEMBURY Richard Barrell Tel: 881 291 overcome! We are now rehearsing for our Christmas events DAVID REED to which we heartily invite you to come and enjoy singing MID-SUMMER FETE some of the well known items with us. SATURDAY, JUNE 23rd 2018 OFTEC REGISTERED First is our “Christmas Cracker” entertainment on Saturday December 16th from 5.30-6.30pm in the Hall, free admission AGA & RAYBURN and refreshments, but you will be asked for a donation for Would you, your club or society COOKERS SERVICED the British Heart Foundation, then on Sunday 17th at 7.00 like to be involved in this exciting pm at the Church Carol Service. The traditional Post Office OIL COOKERS & BOILER Carols is on Friday 22nd at 6.00 outside the PO where a fire new event in Membury? will be blazing and festive drinks will be available, again We are hoping to start an annual SERVICING & REPAIRS raising money for Charity. event for the WHOLE community Do look out for notices informing of rehearsal dates. If you to enjoy and would love your help! TELEPHONE: 01297 443321 wish to be added to our mailing list for rehearsal dates and other information,Christmas Email: [email protected] Craft Raise money for your own charity or Although our regularOpen slot is onMorning Fridays at 6.00pm in the Hall sometimes other commitments get in the way and we move club, have fun and be part of something to MondaySaturday evenings or Saturday 8th mornings.December exciting! Do come along and join us, everyone is welcome whatever If you would like and I think if you talk to anyone who comes along to 10am - 12pm SING FOR YOUR HEALTH (AKA Membury Raucous Chorus) your singing ability. After all we are SINGING FOR OUR Membury Primary Academy - your club/group to be involved they will agree with you. We had great fun with our HEALTH. - to help EX13 7AF recent concert in Tatworth Church singing (mostly) well- Keeeeep singing! - to join our Fete committee known Love Songs from 1600 to the present day, each era 221 WINTERSPRING 2017 2016 please contact Nigel Cook at: [email protected] Green Corner EVERYONE VERY WELCOME from Jason Hawkes A recent news release from the World Meteorological Organisation states that CO2 levels in the atmosphere have made the biggest rise in the 30 years that they have been measured in such a detailed and comprehensive manner. While we are also seeing a surge in methane levels and a rise in ocean acidification, it does seem as though we are jumping off a cliff without knowing if the tide is in or not. I am as guilty as the next person of getting in the car to take the dog somewhere nice for a walk, but I have been looking at electric cars lately. One thing that is changing is the attitude of governments and carmakers about petrol and diesel. Whether it is due to public health concerns, moves towards a smart grid or the realisation that oil can’t last forever, the industry and lawmakers are queuing up to make announcements on dates for electric only vehicles. Felicity’s Cleaning, Ironing Only ten years ago, this seemed like a gimmick. I test drove a Noddy-style electric car which, although it took off like a rocket, had a top-speed of 30mph and a range of 40 miles - only good for a city commute. Battery technology has come on in leaps and and bounds and, although it still faces major hurdles, especially regarding resource use, a change is gonna come. Small Pet Sitting Service. The other side of the electric car gimmickry has been the electricity grid itself: not much point in driving an electric car if the power to charge it has come from a coal-fired power station.This year, though, has seen the first full day of coal-free power in the UK since 1880 and the continuing ‘decarbonisation’ of the Grid means electric cars may one day be truly ‘green’. I am seriously thinking that my next car will be electric. Cleaning Hours Available. • On another note, I am part of a group called Sustainable Chard and we are putting on • Holiday cottage cleaning. a big, all-day event for Earth Hour next March. I am against the concept of Earth Hour, CHALLENGER FARM per se - turn the lights off for an hour every year as a sop to the planet but you actually • Pressing with Elna press. live and do whatever the hell you want for the other 8,759 hours! Hmmm! But it can • Looking after small pets during short BED & BREAKFAST prove a useful awareness-raiser. breaks. In the Guildhall at 11.30am on March 24th we will have a children’s event with stalls, • Reasonable rates for locals workshops and loads of fun stuff. In the afternoon, there will be a series of talks about • References Available. how we can personally reduce our own environmental impact - which will NOT include • SPECIAL DIETS CATERED FOR ‘How to live in a cave and knit your own yoghurt’! In the evening there will be a line-up of fabulous bands and entertainers. All proceeds from evening ticket sales and donations
• ALL EN-SUITE are going to a renewable energy project in the town. In 2016, Chard was pleased to host the biggest Earth Hour event in the country. Next year, we hope to make it bigger again. Caring, Friendly and Mobile 01404 881255 I wish you all a wonderful and peaceful Christmas and a fulfilling 2018. Ring Felicity on [email protected] 01404 881640 281 WINTERSPRING 2016
TRAVELLERS TALES from Jeremy Wallace
The Neighbourhood Plan attack, to try to cure well, but after a short time and the Passport to Pimlico the problem of alleged he rather scupppered “unsustainability” in our our plans of attack by On the 3rd of November, three parish. Time went quickly, announcing to us that wise-ish old men of Membury, Mike and before we knew it he was going through Bell, Alex Tasker and Jeremy Wallace, we were in Clapham the process of bringing caught 281 the late-running 10.06am WINTERSPRINGJunction, looking 2016 for a out a White Paper to train in Axminster, clutching their limo to take us to the present to Parliament passports, Neighbourhood Plans Home Office in Marsham before Christmas and briefing papers for a visit TRAVELLERSto the Street. Our driver TALES took us that should help our Ministerfrom Jeremy of State Wallace for Housing and over Albert Bridge, down “unsustainability”! Planning, Mr. Gavin Barwell, and Neil the embankment, along Discussions continued attack, to try to cure well, but after a short time Parrish,The Neighbourhood our local MP. Plan Grosvenor Road and for some time until Mike the problem of alleged he rather scupppered andAfter allowingthe Passport us to have to coffee,Pimlico we arrived outside the stood up and said “unsustainability” in our our plans of attack by Alex put us to work, reading and Fry Building with some On the 3rd of November, three parish. Time went quickly, announcing“Gosh, it’s to us14.50! that We twenty minutes to spare learningwise-ish our old brief men andof Membury, our line ofMike and before we knew it hemust was goingcatch throughthe 15.27 before our meeting. Bell, Alex Tasker and Jeremy Wallace, we were in Clapham thefrom process Clapham!” of bringing (twenty caught the late-running 10.06am Junction,“Quick!” looking cried forour a outminutes’ a White drive).Paper to train in Axminster, clutching their limoguide to andtake manager, us to the Mike presentMeeting to Parliament closed, lots of passports, Neighbourhood Plans HomeBell. “Let’s Office have in Marsham a bacon beforesmiles Christmas and handshaking, and briefing papers for a visit to the Street.bap and Our a coffee!”driver took We us thatdown should in lifts, help ontoour Minister of State for Housing and overdid. AlbertThen into Bridge, the downFry “unsustainability”!pavement, looking for our Planning, Mr. Gavin Barwell, and Neil theBuilding, embankment, security along checks, Discussionslimo. Neil continued said to me, Parrish, our local MP. Grosvenorpassports, Roadscanner and and for some time until Mike Philip J Pearce “We will win this one.” After allowing us to have coffee, wea large arrived badge outside around the stood up and said Quality Fishmonger At this point, Alex was Alex put us to work, reading and Fryeach Building of our neckswith some stating “Gosh, it’s 14.50! We trying to get into a black 201 WINTERWINTERSPRINGSPRINGlearning 20182017201720162016 our brief and our line of 92 twenty“ESCORT minutes REQUIRED”! to spare must catch the 15.27 WINTER Mercedes with CD plates The mobile fish shop calls to beforeA few ourmoments meeting. passed, from Clapham!” (twenty Homemade Sticky Toffee pudding knocks spots off any - (Corps Diplomatique) – WINTERHistorySchool Society ReportRECIPE existingLike customers Minds in the then a gopher collected us fromfrom Emily Mike Churchill Capper (Senior Teacher) otherfrom pudding Margaret It is surprisinglyBulpitt straightforward and not for “Quick!” cried our minutes’ drive). from Patricia Bruzon the diet conscious. not a good idea! However, IN EARLY SEPTEMBER, we returned to ‘The Wildside Experience’ Membury area every guideand took and usmanager, through Mike more Serves 4 Meeting closed, lots of inA Hemyock.recent stay inThe the children Picos de sawEuropa the was seasonal a lesson change in gargantuan since their last In November we met at Angela’s to discuss our driver was as good as portions Historyand a trip down Society memory lane &of childhood MerryMakers flavours. We were 6oz dates, stoned and chopped Bell.security “Let’s doors, have upa bacon in a lift, visit and enjoyed Forest School activities, teambuilding activities the questionWednesday “who should morning be King between – Charles smiles and handshaking, stayingand the in chocolatethe Hotel del incentivised Oso, in a beautiful archery! national Chocolate park. The bars food were was 300ml water, 1 teaspoon his word, and appeared Village Exhibition and Walk bicarbonate soda bap and a coffee!” We genuinelyplaced in home-cooked, the centre of and the the board taste to sublime. add to No the nouvelle fun.Thank cuisine you to or William”? 9am and 9.45am past thousands of people down in lifts, onto here, only hearty bowls of stew full of old fashioned calories and local RichardOn Saturday, and Alison October Whiteside 14th for theanother History wonderful Society trip. held a 2oz unsalted butter , 6oz caster on time. We rushed to sausage and beans. The flavours of morcilla (Spanish black pudding), sugar,We had 2 eggs, a beaten,lively discussion 6oz self- on the pros & cons of did.playing Then on into computers, the Fry jointAs part event of ourwith focus the MerryMakers. on mental health It opened we have with begun an eclecticusing pavement, looking for our Chorizo (nothing like the anaemic supermarket copies) and tocino continuingraising flour, 1 with teaspoon the traditionalvanilla rules of succession Platform 9 and caught (chunks‘Heartsmart’,mix of of displays proper which salted in the is pork a Village PSHE fat cooked basedHall. toBill teaching a softSteer melting brought resource mouthful) his with a Building,then to the security Minister’s checks, limo. Neil said to me, broughtfocussteam on back trains, positive memories which self of heesteem warming, has builtand satisfying promotingand run dishes around good we really mentalhis garden. only health. meaningFor theThe sauce: that 300ml fishif the double Queenshop abdicates, also calls retires every or dies cream, 2oz demerara sugar, the train with only dreamThePaul children aboutWeldon nowadays. had had a modelsvisit The from servings, of Boris the inexotic the huge robot, bowlscars who hewhich has spoke had rebuilt a to them then Charles becomes King or should (as many of the passports, scanner and 2 teaspoons black treacle Office. (We are now in the decentaboutin his soup thecareer importance ladle and for eacha motor of guest ‘letting yacht to help love he themselves, in’.refurbished. were Bill meant Foster to population think)WednesdayPhilip Charles allow J PearceWilliam to theto become King? “Wethree will minutes win this to one.”spare – be starters; I am still wondering who on earth could manage to finish 1 Pre-heat the oven to 180ºC /350º/ Gas mark 4 and grease a 11 x 7 a large badge around showedOur Harvest off his Festival skills ashad a atool-maker nautical theme and Jothis Wootton year. We learned middle of the Corridors of the whole bowlful as well as the main course (and dessert)! This visit inchOn baking the one tin.Post hand,Quality OfficeCharles Fishmongerlost and his popularityStores with At this point, Alex was wasaboutdisplayed a real the treat. work a coupleI am of almostpeople of her embarrassed who highly sh detailedfor to a admit living, dolls that sustainable we houses. did turn Ken up shing each of our necks stating standing room only, of 2 Boil the dates in the water for about 5 minutes until soft, then add Power!) forandStride breakfast the had story the a ofwonderfulfollowing the Mousehole day collection and enjoyed cat aboutof the model eye-popping a man aircraft called selection and Tom who many people over his continued affair with Camilla when trying to get into a black the bicarbonate of soda. course – all the way to ofrowedJeremy food which out Wallace in included stormy had a weather table all sorts full toof of cakescatch fascinating and sh pastries, to feed bits as malnourishedand well pieces, as Princess Diana was still alive and we questioned why “ESCORT REQUIRED”! the usual cold and hot dishes now served in many hotels. (Oh dear, no 3 Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, then add residentsincluding of a thehuge seaside and ancient village. chainsaw,The children which read certainly beautifully and he had married Diana in the first place. The fact that he Nine of us were Mercedes with CD plates wonder the diet had to kick in on our return!) theOrders eggs andThe beat can well.mobile be left fish with shop Jeremy calls to and A few moments passed, Andover! We were very sangwoke with up thegreat village enthusiasm. when it Thank was started! you to theAlso PCC on whodisplay provided later went on to marry Camilla, raising the possibility of theSo howHarvest to consider tea for less us calorificafterwards meals? in theMuch village attention hall. has focused 4 Mix in the dates, flour and vanilla essence then pour into the gathered round the - (Corps Diplomatique) – was Monica Gallantree’s amazing Matchstick Locomotive, a Sharonfuture ‘Queenexisting at Camilla’, the Postcustomers was very Office unpopular in or the and please we all then a gopher collected us pleased with the way the recentlyThorncombe on cauliflower Primary rice. School I did not hosted believe thata Year whizzing 6 Mini a cauliflowerMarine event greased baking tin. inMembury a food processor through would the yield ages anything from theother school than a realand mess. some How table, the Minister Mr. not a good idea! However, with 80 children from schools within the Acorn MAT. The highlight agreed5 Cook thatin the this oven could for about be 30-40 hard minutes for people until just to firmaccept. to the Ontouch. day had gone to keep our wronglovely could pieces I be? of Having embroidery decided tofrom embark Jean on Foster a health and kick, Beryl I decided contact meMembury to arrange area aevery call directly and took us through more of the day was the opportunity to test themselves against the the other hand Charles was raised to be King and has toGriffin, give it a kindly whirl (or lent is it by a whizz?) Keith. I Theduly whizzedHistory withSociety mushrooms displayed and 6 To make the sauce, put all the ingredients in a pan over a low heat Barwell, the gopher, two our driver was as good as Commandos bespoke 6 m in atable assault course as they experienceand stir togetherWednesday of untilall of blended, the duties then morning bring that to our the monarchboil. between Some ofhas this to can security doors, up in a lift, parish intact. We look cookedits collection it in a pan of with photographs garlic and a touch of nearly (only aall teaspoon the houses or two) in the to your home ofnegotiated olive oil. I admit a range it was of delicious.challenging I am obstaclestold, but have alongside yet to try, their that Year 6 undertake.be poured over the sponge and finished under the grill, or it can be kept knowledgeable civil his word, and appeared thispeers.Parish can beDuring in added 1989 the toand daya small various the quantity children maps of Arboriodeveloped and documents. rice totheir make resourcefulness a Outsiderisotto. completely separate and9am poured and over the 9.45am sponge when served. past thousands of people forward to the outcome, on time. We rushed to Apparentlyandwas communication a collection this tastes of exactly skillsvintage likein a acars rangenormal ranging of risotto, team from except activities. a Rollsthat it is MyWilliam tip for Christmas? and Kate Cookare immensely your pudding popularbefore you in need the theUK hob playingservants, on Neil computers, Parrish, but will carry on with perhapsRoyce,We look better two forward forDaimler the to weight the Darts, next conscious. an half AC term, ICobra, have during also a beenMorgan which persuaded we and will a to be andfor your around vegetables. Mob:the worldEither leave 07831and inmany a pan of of368798 veryus felt hot water,that if or William wrap the Platform 9 and caught mixMorris celeriac 8; withit’s amazinga proportion what of potato is hidden to make away mash in and this again Village. against pudding bowl in a towel and place in an insulated bag. It will keep hot with secretary, and the myholding better ourjudgement, Year 5/6 I found Tag Rugbyit tasted tournament, lovely. However Christmas a Spanish Craftpotato became King it would give a real boost to the monarchy then to the Minister’s the Neighbourhood Plan OpenThank Morning, you to all PTFA the Christmasexhibitors, lunch, especially 3/4 Netball, Jo, Robert, the Christmas Tony, for quite a Thewhile; and fish as mentioned shop inalso a previous calls edition every of the Mercury, omelette made with boiled potato instead of the usual deep fried ones, inmake the your UK mince andHome: piesattract and evenfreeze 01460 beforemore baking.tourists 67721 Take to outthis just country what you Three Wise Men. Our the train with only thoughplayBill andand edible, Mikea visit was who from no joy.displayed Father Not an Christmas. experiment their cars. I would willingly repeat! Office. (We are now in the project to its conclusion. thusrequire helping and bake. our Saves Wednesdayeconomy. time and waste.However, Enjoy to compared the the festive season. to his three minutes to spare – At 2.00 pm, Nick Yool led a walk through the Village father William has relatively little experience of what it middlecase was of putthe Corridorsto the of whilst relating its history. Over 60 people turned up for Post Office and Stores Well done, Mike & Alex! would be like to become King and he and Kate wouldn’t standing room only, of the walk, which came as a very pleasant surprise to the Power!)Minister, who listened be able to bring up their young family away from the organisers. Nick produced a number of photographs course – all the way to showing how the Village used to be, explained that many of glareOrders of publicity can if William be leftwas king.with Jeremy and Nine of us were Andover! We were very the old properties were actually small farms and the range Given a choice we all would happily accept William gathered round the of trades available within the Village. The walk ended at becomingSharon our nextat themonarch Post but Officereluctantly or thought please pleased with the way the the church where various historical features were identified that if we made a change in the long-held rules of table, the Minister Mr. before it was time for tea. contact me to arrange a call directly day had gone to keep our succession, would it lead to other changes further down Barwell, the gopher, two Throughout the day attendees were splendidly fed and the line which mightto ultimately your lead home to the end of the parish intact. We look watered by the MerryMakers. A great time was had by all Monarchy completely. knowledgeable civil and it is intended to extend the walk next year down into forward to the outcome, Rock. So our decision was that we would still want Charles servants, Neil Parrish, but will carry on with to become KingMob: – but please 07831 no Queen 368798 Camilla! Surely The History Society is organising its programme for the with secretary, and the the Neighbourhood Plan winter and will publicise the events as soon as lecturers, she could remainHome: The Duchess 01460 of Cornwall 67721 or maybe dates and Village Hall availability can be confirmed. Princess Consort? Three Wise Men. Our project to its conclusion. case was put to the Well done, Mike & Alex! Short Mat Bowls from Janet Andrew Minister, who listened Our season started a little late due to the improvements being made to the storeroom at the hall, but now these are complete our games are well under way until our Christmas break. New members are assured of a very warm welcome, come and try your hand on Wednesday evenings. We meet at 7pm, bowls and tuition provided. 2017 2017 WINTERSPRING 2016 WINTER15 2 2018 WINTERSPRING 2016 15 2
School Report cont. fromCHRISTINGLE Emily Churchill (Senior Teacher) CHRISTINGLE COLOUR IN CHURCH Christingle celebrations are named after the Christingles COLOUR IN CHURCH Christingle celebrations are named after the Christingles I remember a long time ago watching snooker on black I remember a long time ago watching snooker on black that are lit during the service. Christingles are made from an and white television; can you imagine what it was like trying that are lit during the service. Christingles are made from an and white television; can you imagine what it was like trying orange decorated with red tape, sweets and a candle.Each to decide what colour was being hit? What a revelation orange decorated with red tape, sweets and a candle.Each to decide what colour was being hit? What a revelation piece of the Christingle holds special symbolism to help it was years later to watch it in colour! We take colour so piece of the Christingle holds special symbolism to help it was years later to watch it in colour! We take colour so children understand the importance of Jesus and the Gospel, much for granted; I would hate to live in a monotonous children understand the importance of Jesus and the Gospel, much for granted; I would hate to live in a monotonous and its relevance at Christmas time. colourless world. In church we differentiate our liturgical and its relevance at Christmas time. colourless world. In church we differentiate our liturgical seasons with the use of colour. • The orange represents the world seasons with the use of colour. • The orange represents the world VIOLET • The red ribbon (or tape) symbolises the love and blood of Christ VIOLET • The red ribbon (or tape) symbolises the love and blood of Christ The Christian year begins at the end of November, 4 weeks • The sweets and dried fruit represent all of God’s creations. The Christian year begins at the end of November, 4 weeks • The sweets and dried fruit represent all of God’s creations. before Christmas with Advent. Advent is a time of preparation • The lit candle represents Jesus’s light in the world, bringing before Christmas with Advent. Advent is a time of preparation • The lit candle represents Jesus’s light in the world, bringing for Christians as we look forward to celebration of the birth hope to people living in darkness for Christians as we look forward to celebration of the birth hope to people living in darkness of Jesus at Christmas. The colour violet is used in our altar of Jesus at Christmas. The colour violet is used in our altar • Although Christingles have been taking place in England for • Although Christingles have been taking place in England for frontals, pulpit falls, bible ribbons and in clergy vestments. Violet frontals, pulpit falls, bible ribbons and in clergy vestments. Violet nearly 50 years, the idea of the Christingle actually began in nearly 50 years, the idea of the Christingle actually began in is also used during Lent, which from Ash Wednesday begins the is also used during Lent, which from Ash Wednesday begins the Marienborn, Germany in 1747. At a children’s service, Bishop Marienborn, Germany in 1747. At a children’s service, Bishop 6 weeks preparation to Easter 6 weeks preparation to Easter Johannes de Watteville looked for a simple way to explain the Johannes de Watteville looked for a simple way to explain the RED happiness that had come to people through Jesus. He decided RED happiness that had come to people through Jesus. He decided Red can symbolise a number of to give the children a symbol to do this. This was a lighted Red can symbolise a number of to give the children a symbol to do this. This was a lighted elements from the fire of the Holy candle wrapped in a red ribbon. At the end of the service, whilst elements from the fire of the Holy candle wrapped in a red ribbon. At the end of the service, whilst Spirit at Pentecost to the blood of the children held their candles, the bishop said the prayer, Spirit at Pentecost to the blood of the children held their candles, the bishop said the prayer, martyred saints and is used from • ‘Lord Jesus, kindle a flame in these children’s hearts that theirs martyred saints and is used from • ‘Lord Jesus, kindle a flame in these children’s hearts that theirs Palm Sunday into Holy Week up like thine become.’ Palm Sunday into Holy Week up like thine become.’ and until Maundy Thursday. It is now often used in November and until Maundy Thursday. It is now often used in November • In 1968, John Pensom of The Children’s Society adapted • In 1968, John Pensom of The Children’s Society adapted from All Saints Day up to Advent Sunday. from All Saints Day up to Advent Sunday. Christingle and introduced it to the Church of England. This Christingle and introduced it to the Church of England. This WHITE involved children decorating an orange with a red ribbon, dried WHITE involved children decorating an orange with a red ribbon, dried fruits, sweets and a candle to create a new visual representation fruits, sweets and a candle to create a new visual representation This colour of purity helps us in the celebration of our great This colour of purity helps us in the celebration of our great of Christ, the light of the world, celebrated by the lighting of the of Christ, the light of the world, celebrated by the lighting of the Christian festivals like Christmas and Easter, Trinity Sunday, All Christian festivals like Christmas and Easter, Trinity Sunday, All Christingle candles. Christingle candles. Saints day and Maundy Thursday. White is also used for the Saints day and Maundy Thursday. White is also used for the services of holy baptism, confirmation, holy matrimony and services of holy baptism, confirmation, holy matrimony and ordination ordination GREEN GREEN Green is that colour which I think we are all Green is that colour which I think we are all used to, an everyday colour. When no other used to, an everyday colour. When no other colour is suitable the church uses green and it colour is suitable the church uses green and it is the colour most used in church being used is the colour most used in church being used for about 50% of the year. for about 50% of the year. WINTERWINTERSPRING 2017 20182016 112
Governors’ Report from Jenny BeamanMEMBURY (Chair) DAVID REED Suddenly,MID-SUMMER it’s the end of FETEin the Village Hall on the November by our parents. The money raised on Autumn and it seems ages rd16th in support of Children in Need. OFTECthese occasions REGISTERED enables the PTFA sinceSATURDAY we welcomed the, JUNE 23 2018 Please join us if you can to help this to AbuyGA books & R andAYBURN other much- children back from their long very worthwhile charity. needed equipment for our village summerWould holiday. you, We your started club or society Cschool.OOKERS SERVICED thislike school to yearbe involved with twenty- in this exciting Our wonderful PTFA continues eight children - four more than to raise money for our school.OIL I COOKERSLooking forward & toB seeingOILER you at this time newlast year. event Although in Membury expect? many of you came to their our events and round the village, Hallowe’en Cake Sale and I know our Wenumbers are hopingare growing to start - an annual SERVICINGA Happy & R ChristmasEPAIRS which is good news indeed that a number of you are planning to event for the WHOLE community to you all! - we still need to concentrate come to the Christmas LunchTELEPHONE put on : 01297 443321 on toincreasing enjoy and the numberwould love your help! attending the Early Years Class.Raise As part money of the for drive your own charity or to makeclub, haveit better-known fun and be in part of something the community, the exciting!school is holdingIf you an would Open like Morning at the beginning- your of December club/group with to be involved PTFA ORGANISED craft activities- to help for the children to enjoy.- toPlease join ourspread Fete the committee news about how wonderful and please contact unique our schoolNigel is to Cook your at: CHRISTMAS friends - especially if they have young [email protected] EVERYONE VERY WELCOME As you walk down Butchers LUNCH Hill, you can now see the brightly- painted hoardings 12:30pm around the school’s former swimming pool. We thank Janice Sunday 9th December Hodge and the children for working so hard on decorating Membury Village Hall the panels, which the PTFA Felicity’s Cleaning, Ironing have provided to improve the area while it is being developed. and Plans are under way to change this site into an area the children Small Pet Sitting Service. will be able to use as a valuable extension of the playground. When completed it will be a great • Cleaning Hours Available. asset to the school. • Holiday cottage cleaning. Pressing with Elna press. I know some of you came • to the Harvest Festival, which • Looking after small pets during short focussed this year on the Harvest breaks. of the Sea. The children shared • References Available. their songs and pictures with ADULTS £15 ▪ CHILDREN (3-16) £7 ▪ UNDER 3’S £3 us. We miss ather Geo rey, but I hear that Prebendary Cate ▪ BRING YOURCaring, Friendly OWN DRINKS and Mobile ▪ Thomas will be a regular visitor to Ring Felicity on the school after Christmas TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM SCHOOL OR VIA EMAIL TO The school has been invited [email protected] 881640 to our new Friday Pop-Up Café 121 WINTERWINTERSPRING 2017 20162018
The League of Friends of Axminster Hospital From Ann Veit, Secretary Parish will be visiting us on February 1st at about 3pm, so come Oak Apple Café along and make your voice heard on local issues. from Daniel Lazar ‘IIf justyou thoughthaven’t been I would along up-date yet, come you downwith the one latest Friday news. afternoon The League of Friends and try some of the co ee cake, the date and walnut, the lemon (Credit Berthold Werner) It is likely that the turnkey works to the room in Axminster will startdrizzle, on theMonday, cookies, February or if you 5th. are Thisvery phaselucky, someshould soup! take It’s 5 weeksall free, THE OAK APPLEAxminster CAFÉ opened its Hospital doors at about one-ish on andbut wethe accept equipment small will donations then be if installedanyone wants week tocommencing help contribute ctober 19th and the rst customers were a couple from Liverpool Monday,Marchto the costs. We’ll 12th even Together be providing with training,mince pies this during will take December! two seeking information about Lorna McVie who lived in the village weeks so the department should be fully functioning as of some 30 years ago. Dusty and weary from their travels, they were Monday, March 26th.’ delighted to receive a warm welcome, a toasted teacake and a cup of tea. During the period that Axminster X-ray is unavailable services The Café came about as a result of a debate at the Parish Council will be provided at Exeter, Honiton and Sidmouth hospitals. meeting about how to replace the social side of the much-missed The League is still exploring the possibility of ‘Hospiscare village shop. ichard Barrell suggested that since the Post ce at Home’ in the Axminster catchment area. There are a lot of has takenWhat up residence is The in Leaguethe village ofhall Friends on Friday afternoonsDoing? the aspects to be considered and the League must be certain it café would be an ideal bedfellow, which also helps to keep Tom, the is getting value for the money that you have helped to raise. To keep our hospital, yours and mine, vibrant and active we postmaster, suitably refreshed. One thing is certain: we will insist on guaranteed levels of do need everyone to ask to be seen at Axminster. Whether it is We were blessed with e cellent weather for our rst day, and service throughout the area. The next meeting of the League your GP, your consultant or the booking offices at the hospital virtually everyone (not forgetting Max) sat outside enjoying a Trustees will be on the 28th November when the subject will be ASK FOR AXMINSTER, (especially if it is the booking office as staggering array of home-made delicacies and a decent cup of tea discussed in depth. If you are interested in becoming a member they may have no idea that Axminster is far more convenient for or co ee. All in all, we had nearly people stop by, some of whom of the League of Friends please contact me on the email you). Be firm. ASK FOR AXMINSTER. It is your hospital. This brought along a cake. The primary aim of this pop-up, dog-friendly, address below or by leaving your details in the League Postbox applies to anyone in East Devon, You don’t have to be a patient volunteer-run community café is to provide a meeting place where at the Hospital Reception. Please support us to support you. with the Axminster Medical Practice to enjoy the many benefits residents can enjoy a catch-up with old friends and an opportunity of Axminster Hospital. May I wish you all the compliments of the season and may to make new ones, buy tickets to events and nd out what’s going you look forward to a happy and healthy New Year. on inThe the process village. ofIt’s acquiring hoped that and after installing half-term the somenew X-ray of the parents ofequipment the school continues children will and stay the to following enjoy a drinkdates with have us just as beenwell. Our Ann Veit, Secretary to localreceived PCSO from Chris Juliet Bolsover Dines willat Thestop R.D. by every & E Foundation month or two Trust. (look What the League of Friends of Axminster Hospital. outa treat for posters it will be, and state emails of the with art dates equipment and details), active and in Axminster. our MP Neil Email : [email protected] WINTERWINTERSPRING 20172018 2016 132
Pew News History of the VillageAxe Hall Valley Mission Community accordingfrom Petronella to the Mercury, Byrde with help from Nick Yool - thank you! Visioning Day 1816 – a reading room was set up Axe Valley Mission Community Visioning Day Back in the Summer, I was approached in the car park by On Saturday 21st October, fifty members of the six churches 1910Molly, Samuel hoping Manning idd, that the Church the Sheri could of evon, do a centrewho lived spread Onat Saturday for 21stof our October, Mission fifty Community members ofcame the sixtogether churches for ofthe our day Mission to talk, Community came Oxenways, let the land next to the school so that the old reading-together for thediscuss day to talk,and praydiscuss about and thepray future about of the the future Community. of the Community. roomthe Mercury.might be replaced. The PCC He tossedcharged somea rent of ideas 5/- per around annum, and which we he gavehope back you as find a donation. our assortment interesting. RunI am like writing a club, thisvillagers at the were end invited of October to join on –paying still noa subscription. frosts, Books,sun is periodicals, out most cardsdays and and board the autumngames were colours available are during warm the openingand beautiful. hours of 10.00amWe had to a 10.0Team pm. Service Soon villagers on October saw its potential29th, a for holdingfifth Sunday. functions, It sowas trestle well tales supported and chairs by were parishioners purchased, butfrom hirers hadelsewhere to provide in their the own Team crockery, as well tablecloths as Membury, and cutlery. and Atdefinitely this stage, it was lit by oil lamps and heated with a alor para n heater. different. Tony Nixon and Claudia Pearse had a combined 1920band - Females – which over played 18 were very admitted rousingly, to membership. along with the organ 1929– others - the reading in the roomvillage was may conveyanced have heard to a them. body of Not 4 trustees. sure the wildlife in the Church liked the trumpet, but we did. The 1930 – the room was enlarged. Rev’d Kay D’Albertenson gave a talk including an overview 2004 – A stage lighting rig was installed, with help from the 1931of some – the nameof the was work changed being to done Membury at Pippins. Parish Hall. A weekly doctor’s surgery was held here from this date until the 1990s. MerryMakers, as well as a new sound system, a hearing loop and Earlier in October we had our Harvest Festival, followed the disabled toilet. 1949by lunch – an Elsan in the toilet Hall was for installed around (the 60 village on Sunday, did not have and mains School water until 1950.) 2006 – improvements to the store room included lifting the roof and Harvest and Tea the following Tuesday. The decorations removing the block wall, to give more space. 1986in the(Summer Church) – lookedthe Mercury wonderful report from – thank Chairman you, Brian Emma Mungo reads: 2009 – the Chair reports a “spirited discussion” regarding extending the Yapp (who did the Font) and all the Flower Ladies for the kitchen in order to accommodate a dishwasher. The majority were in Youarrangements, may have heard and rumours for growing of a proposal such to wonderful rebuild the Parishflowers; and favour, and, at the same time, a toaster, fridge-freezer and microwave Hall.thank - - youBefore to any all actionthe cooks can be and taken, tea we makers must be who clear contributed about cooker were to be added. Crockery and pans were to be replaced. Representatives from all the six churches (All Saints, whyto thiswe need busy a newtime. hall, Harvest if indeed Lunch we do. raised And if we£317 do, incan donations. we Representatives2011 fromAxminster, – all New the curtain Combpyne, six churches rails were Chardstock, (All purchased, Saints, Membury Axminster,and the booking and Combpyne, Woodbury system Chardstock, a ord it The village hall is the centre of village life at leastMembury and Woodbury Holy Cross), met together at the Baptist Church in Kilmington. twelveThere organisations have recently make been regular two use Pearse of ours Christeningsfor meetings, in at the computerized.Holy Cross), met together at the Baptist Church in Kilmington. additionChurch. to private It is lovely functions. to see this young generation Thegrowing, Rector took2012 us Thethrough – New Rector padded various took chairs usactivities through were inpurchased. various order to activities develop ina pictureorder to of the current and so many children in Church, giving us all a senseactivities of of the church; those things that were going well, the things we would really like A feasibility study was proposed. 2013develop – Remote-controlled a picture of the blinds current were activities installed of in the Veluxchurch; windows, those continuity. to see and areas ofthings challenge that were or difficulty. going well, The the day things included we would much reallylively like discussion to 1986 (Autumn) – An open meeting was held to discuss the project. and a new cupboard for the sound system and to provide extra storage accompanied by seesome and merriment, areas of challengemuch tea, orcoffee difficulty. and delicious The day includedsoup for lunch.much GrantsOn October were available, 14th, but the the History village Societywould still walk have gotto raise as far £20,000 as the for catering accessories was built. Plans were discussed for an ofChurch, the £60,000 and required. had a goodFund-raising look round was to inside,include abefore mile Inof it penniessummary was we electronically-controlledrecognisedlively discussion that we accompanied can hatch develop shutter. aby clear some sense merriment, of common much purpose, tea, coffee and delicious soup for lunch. (eachtime household for tea and was another issued with look a sticky at the label interesting attached toexhibition theirexamine Mercury, our priorities2014 – toand fall aim in line for with much insurance improved security communication. demands, a key Detailed safe was notes of the within the which Hall. to label It is agood jar to forcollect all ofthe us pennies!), to look the at beginningthe Churchevent of the willin a be writteninstalled. up and there will opportunities for anyone to respond and add to the wastepaper collection, and carol singing. debate. This was the beginning of a process which should enable us to redefine our aims different context and mull over how so many people have, 2015 – A new Village Hall web site became available to view through a and objectives as a Mission Community. 184 w 1988over manyThe evelopment generations Commission from at leastin London Norman o ered times, a grant done of link from the illage web site. Plans were made to replace the oil red £14,000,wonderful which and skilled work – with stone, wood, metal, heating system with a “greener” air-sourced heat pump, on the advice of spurredcloth. theIt is County a living building, although Grade I listing restricts a “green heating” expert. (This has proved invaluable in keeping the Hall Council, who had damp-free.) previouslysome of the things we might like to do. Our top concerns refusedat present help, intoare replacing the worn bell ropes, thinking 2016 – the Hall became a Charity Incorporated Organisation, which not o about ering amasonry further repair (possibly using an abseiling expert only brought it in line with Charity Law, but made it eligible to register £16,000,pointer), which and was what to do about painting? We could get the with the Land registry. subsequentlywhole inside matched repainted for about £2,000, including repairing A caretaker was appointed to combine the rolls of safety o cer and by the District Council. plaster where it is damaged, BUT the existing paint (except cleaner. 1989in the – the Childrens’ Hall was corner) is non-breathable so we are meant New hand dryers were installed. This expenditure was possible openedto steam in April. it off (see first – making the work and cost seem out due to the skilful management of the Henniker legacy by Charlie Bracher. theof pressreach release for now. We are tentatively thinking that we might overleaf). 2017 new remotely controlled blinds were tted to the upper do better if we had a “Friends of Membury Church” group windows. A landline, emergency ‘phone and wi were funded by 2001– more – central people heating thinking of solutions, and knowing experts the Parish Council, and a new hot water system installed, because the andwho the might stage curtainshelp. There are already several informal friends old one was becoming inadequate to meet the hall’s needs. were installed. who do things for the Church on a regular basis – for which Land registration was completed in the winter, and the store room further 2002we are– Henniker very grateful. bequest improved by having the oor raised to the same level as the hall, the of shares worth £89,000 wallsIn beingsummary plastered we recognisedand painted thatand damp-proofed.we can develop Automatic a clear lightingsense wasChristmas: made to the Christingle Hall service will be on Sunday, December wasof common installed in purpose, the toilets. examine our priorities and aim for much trustees3rd at for3pm. the The bene Carol t Service will be on Sunday, December improved communication. Detailed notes of the event will be of17th the village.” at 7pm Plans (with mulled wine and mince pies.) Christmas 2018 a large roll down screen was installed. A ling cabinet was placed written up and there will opportunities for anyone to respond wereDay discussed Service forwill a benew at 10.30 as usual. We hope that outside the hall for the delivery of newspapers, and the Pop-up Post and ce add from to 1. pm the debate. . pm This on ridays was the began, beginning along of with a process the ak Apple kitchen,everyone with ina RangeMembury cooker has and a plate-warmer, very Happy a Christmas hot water system and willand a disabled toilet. Automatic exterior lighting was installed. Café,which also should open onenable Fridays us from to redefine 1.00pm ourto 4.00pm. aims and objectives as a come and support these services. Mission Community. 141 WINTERWINTERSPRING2017 2018 2016
HARVEST TIME The Belfry of Six Bells History of the VillageFrank Pearce Hall & Mark Sheppard
■ There are six bells in the belfry, five of which were tuned and Press Release ■ re-hung in 1951. In June 2009, fiveHistory bells were Society removed for refurbishment at Nicholson Engineering in Bridport. All had replacement head stocks and new clangers, and one had new bearings. The overall cost was £23,000, half of which was raised by the generosity of the people of Membury, and over £6,000 in grants. The total weight is 61.5 cwt (6,888 lbs) • Bell 1 = C (Cast in Croydon and hung in 1951) • Bell 2 = B Major. (Dated 1723 and with engraved arms of the Fry family). • Bell 3 = A Major. (with the inscription, “Protégé virgo pia quos convoco Sancta Maria”). • Bell 4 = G (With the inscription, “Est mihi collatum I.H.S. istud nomen amatum”) • Bell 5 = F (Inscribed “T. Pyke, Bridgewater, 1781, Samuel Hardy, John Long, Churchwardens.”). • Bell 6 = E (Major. Decorated with a border of roses, thistles and harp, together with the date 1638, some initials and “Hark how I call, prepare your hearts and come to the Kingdom of God and of his Sonne.”) Anyone interested in joining the bell ringers, please contact Frank Pearce on 01404 881 or Mark Sheppard 01404 881 to find out when the practice sessions are.
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■ Arts & Crafts ■ Flower Show WINTERWINTERSPRING 201820162017 15 2 History of the CHRISTINGLEVillage Hall - From Richard Barrell (Chair Trustees) VillageCOLOUR Hall IN CHURCH Christingle celebrations are named after the Christingles I remember a long time ago watching snooker on black It’s been an interesting year for the Hall, with several and white television; can you imagine what it was like trying that are lit during the service. Christingles are made from an projects on-going, which, hopefully, will be completed to decide what colour was being hit? What a revelation orange decorated with red tape, sweets and a candle.Each in the near future. One now complete is the addition of it was years later to watch it in colour! We take colour so piece of the Christingle holds special symbolism to help a large electric screen, which drops down in front of the much for granted; I would hate to live in a monotonous children understand the importance of Jesus and the Gospel, patchworks so that they no longer have to be removed. colourless world. In church we differentiate our liturgical and its relevance at Christmas time. This will be available for lms and for any hirer who seasons with the use of colour. • The orange represents the world wishes to use illustrations. • The red ribbon (or tape) symbolises the love and blood of Christ WeVIOLET are still considering quotes and advice regarding theThe oor, Christian which year needs begins to at be the replaced end of November, hopefully 4 weeks we will • The sweets and dried fruit represent all of God’s creations. bebefore able Christmas to proceed with withAdvent. this Advent in the is nota time too of distant preparation future • The lit candle represents Jesus’s light in the world, bringing butfor Christians the cost, as which we look is forwardsubstantial, to celebration has to beof the usti birth ed hope to people living in darkness of Jesus at Christmas. The colour violet is used in our altar against the improvement. • Although Christingles have been taking place in England for frontals, pulpit falls, bible ribbons and in clergy vestments. Violet nearly 50 years, the idea of the Christingle actually began in isAlso also underused during discussion Lent, which is the from addition Ash Wednesday of Solar begins Panels the to Marienborn, Germany in 1747. At a children’s service, Bishop the6 weeks Hall preparationroof - again to anEaster expensive undertaking needing careful planning – and blinds for the windows will soon Johannes de Watteville looked for a simple way to explain the RED happiness that had come to people through Jesus. He decided be installed, now that we have received acceptable to give the children a symbol to do this. This was a lighted quotes.Red can symbolise a number of PARISH NOTICE BOARD elements from the fire of the Holy candle wrapped in a red ribbon. At the end of the service, whilst SpiritThe atuse Pentecost of the foyerto the forblood the of pop up Post ce on the children ISSUE held their candles,NO. 120127 the bishop said the prayer, WINTER 20172016 Fridaymartyred afternoons saints and ishas used been from very successful and the • ‘Lord Jesus, kindle a flame in these children’s hearts that theirs additionPalm Sunday of the into Oak Holy AppleWeek up Café at the same time like thine become.’ EDITOR: MOLLY BARRELL hasand untilalso Maundy proved Thursday. a success, It is althoughnow often usedthere in are November some ASUBSSISTANT EDITOR EDITORS & : JAKKI HENDERSON & RICHARD BARRELL ADVERTISING: ALEX TASKER FRONT• In 1968, COVER John Pensom: Richard of The Barrell Children’s VILLAGE Society adapted REPORTER: Judy Martin PROOF READERS: Mike & Jenny Beaman concernsfrom All Saints regarding Day up tosecurity Advent forSunday. the PO in still allowing Christingle andVILLAGE introduced it toEnquiries the ChurchHALL to our of England.new email: This [email protected] accessWHITE to the toilets. We, the Hall Trustees, are not involved childrenCHAIRS decorating OF an TRUSTEESorange with a red ribbon, dried charging any hire fees for these activities as they are fruits, sweets and a candle to create a new visual representation This colour of purity helps us in the celebration of our great seen to be of bene t to the illage and that was the of Christ, the light1986 of the– 1995 world, Rear celebrated Admiral by the lighting of the Christian festivals like Christmas and Easter, Trinity Sunday, All ST. JOHN BAPTIST CHURCH purpose for which the Henniker bequest was made to Christingle candles. Brian Mungo Saints day and Maundy Thursday. White is also used for the POSTAL COPIES Regular monthly services theservices Hall. of holy baptism, confirmation, holy matrimony and 1995 – 1999 Chris Abbott ordinationThe acquisition of an alcohol licence is also up for ou too could have a copy sent to a friend 1999 – 2002 Ruth Abrahams 1st Sunday 11.00am Parish Communion discussionGREEN this will make nancial sense for hirers Yfor just £10.00 per calendar year - and wishing to provide a bar. A ling cabinet is in position in 2002 – 2004 Mr Chris Symington 2nd Sunday 11.00am Morning Prayer Green is that colour which I think we are all that includes the purchase price of £1.20 for front of the cargo door for daily newspaper deliveries for used to, an everyday colour. When no other the magazine.2004 – 2010 Charles Bracher 3rd Sunday 11.00am Parish Communion those signed up to the scheme, about 20 at present. colour is suitable the church uses green and it An interesting2010 – gift!2014 John Tuck 4th Sunday 11.00am Informal Service isConcerns the colour mosthave used been in raisedchurch beingas to usedthe condition/ cleanlinessfor about 50% of of the the Hall year. and we need to address these For details,2014 please- Richard contact Barrell us on our new 5th Sunday 10.30am Team Service concerns so that all hirers are satis ed with the email: [email protected] See Diary of Events for seasonal services/other events condition of the Hall for their event. It must be stated again, however, that hirers are expected to leave the Hall in a clean and useable state after their event and this is not always the case. Any extra cleaning needed will be charged to hirers not meeting this condition. This VILLAGE CAR PARK whole issue is something that the Trustees will need to Want to address with some urgency. Please Note: There are some major projects in the pipeline which book the we would not be able to consider were it not for the The car park in front of the Village Hall Henniker bequest, which is being so well managed for Village Hall? us by Charlie Bracher. Sadly, at this AGM, our secretary is intended for the use of visitors to the Judy Martin has decided to step down, though she Go to:- Village Hall, Church or School. Would will remain a Trustee. We thank her for her loyalty and stu_jul_payne @hotmail.com e ciency over the years, and welcome Sue McLaney residents who regularly use the car as the new Secretary elect. I would to like to thank all and just do it! park for extended periods please make Trustees for their support in ensuring that the Hall is kept to the high standard villagers have come to expect. or phone: 01297 792437 alternative arrangements when events It is an amenity for the whole village, and any ideas for are scheduled at any of the above. improving its running or use would be very welcome. For Notice board Thank you ACCESS CODE FOR THE DEFIBRILLATOR Parish Council IS 1234. IN CASE OF EMERGENCY: ALWAYS DIAL 999 FIRST THEN ACCESS DEFIBRILLATOR, AS INSTRUCTED. Repeat Prescriptions Did you know we can sign up to re-order on the internet? It really works. Ask the surgery for details.
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1) Use, 2) Major, 3) Needy, 4) Egret, 5) End, 6) Exemplarily, 7) Transmitter, 10) 10) Transmitter, 7) Exemplarily, 6) End, 5) Egret, 4) Needy, 3) Major, 2) Use, 1) DOWN: DOWN:
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6) Estate Agent, 8) Axe, 9) Dry, 10) Toddler, 12) Smear, 13) Teens, 14) Clogs, Clogs, 14) Teens, 13) Smear, 12) Toddler, 10) Dry, 9) Axe, 8) Agent, Estate 6) ACROSS : 161 WINTERWINTERSPRING2018 2017 2016
An extract from the ChurchHistory register of the theVillage German Hall plenipetenturies (sic) had agreed to the allied terms. Flags were flying, he added, and bells were ringing. And so, this terrible and devastating war has Whilst looking though the church service register, I been brought to a conclusion by the triumph of Right!! found this interesting entry for November 11th, 1918, DEOCome SOLI GLORIA: andDEO MAXIMAS help GRATIS PERus! written by the vicar, FEW Langdon. This year, the Village Hall will have a Christmas tree – a DOMINUM NOSTRUM JESUM CHRISTUM!! proper BIG Christmas tree! “No children’s service, the school being closed through And subsequently – the prevalence of influenza. It will deserve a LOT of baubles and tinsel and stars and The bells were rung at 6:15pm. Today - St Martin’s day. John Denslow, the mason, sparkle. So, if you have any you no longer need, bring them brought back tidings from Axminster that there was a Aalong service, to the very well attended considering the short telegram at Snells, the bookseller in Axminster, stating notice,OAK Apple was heldCafé aton 7pm December as follows:- 7th between 1.00 and 4.00 that the fighting would cease at 11am. In other words, Hymn 298 (Praise, my soul, the King of Heaven) and help the children from Membury Primary Academy - ■ Oak Apple Cafe Lords Prayer, Pswho 103 will (Bless be making the Lord, their oown my decorations soul -) – to make our tree look WONDERFUL! Prayers (PS Sorry – but because Hymnof the presence379 (Now of thankchildren we all our God) shortfrom school,address we cannot welcome dogs this week.) Te Deum (We praise Thee, O God - ) pause for silent prayer, God Save the King and blessing”. An interesting entry on two counts: the end of the war & the beginning of the ‘flu epidemic.
CHARITY NEWS - Wilf’s Walk ■ Sing 4 Your Health from Sara Cranfield ■ School
On Wednesday, September 13th, after morning prayer, Wilf and I went on a sponsored walk in aid of ‘Devon Historic Churches Trust’. We set out in very wet & rough weather, but by the time we got to Greendown, the sun was shining, and kept us company for the rest of the day. Petronella Byrd joined us in Axminster & walked with us to Smallridge. After stopping for lunch in Chardstock, we made our back way home, arriving just after■ Pantomime 3pm. In all, we walked 12.7 miles and visited all four churches. Together we raised £250, half of which is coming back to St John Baptist in Membury to help the fabric funds. It was a lovely day and I’m so pleased we were able to help this worthy cause. Thank you all who sponsored Wilf & me in this venture. I hope we can repeat it next year & may even go a little further!
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Membury Primary Academy School Governor’s Report HARVESTSchool Report TIME The Belfry of Six Bells Frank Pearce & Mark Sheppard from Jenny Beaman (Chair) fromMembury Emily Scriven MerryMakers (Senior Teacher) Autumn Report from Jill Bellamy,BECOME Chair A SCHOOL There are six bells in the belfry, five of which were tuned and When I last wrote, our school had We have had aGOVERNOR busy start to the school AT year at Membury We have had another busy 3 months with 3 fi lms Fishre-hung in 1951. In June & 2009, fiveChips bells were removed for just staged its Music Festival, and Primary Academy! This September saw staff changes, with – “Mary Shelley”, “On Chesil Beach” and “The refurbishment at Nicholson Engineering in Bridport. All had the children were looking forward MemburyMrs Leganski becoming Community head of ChardstockPrimary St AcademyAndrews replacement head stocks and new clangers, and one had new to a long, hot summer’s holiday. GuernseyandThe Membury Local LiteraryGoverning Primary. and Body Miss Potato of Scriven Membury Peel is nowPrimary Pie Senior Society”. aims Teacher, to ensure All Now the Autumn Term is more than werethat children well attended. are attending a successful school which provides bearings. The overall cost was £23,000, half of which was themwith responsibilitywith a good education for day toand day supports running their of the well-being. school. We half complete and already they +raised byPop the generosity of theup people of Membury,Pub and over welcome Mrs Cowan to the school as KS2 teacher. have visited the church to give their OurGovernors Fish and attend Chip two Eveningstermly meetings are provingwhere reports very about £6,000 in grants. in The the total Villageweight is 61.5 Hall cwt (6,888 lbs) special thank you for the harvest. populartheThis school’s academic and progress it is year great are our discussed, to whole see schoolathey large test focus proportion information is receivedof the • Bell 1 = C (Cast in Croydon and hung in 1951) And Christmas is not that far away… villagersby‘Communities’. asking questionshaving We aand hopegood make to chinwag surerun thisthe through schoolwhile spends enjoying all of itsour budget theirtrips, Saturday 16th February wisely against the priorities shown in the school development plan. • Bell 2 = B Major. (Dated 1723 and with engraved arms of the delicioustopics and celebrationssh and chips, this not year. to Our mention first whole the school tter trip As their theme for this year, the staff have chosen to Fry family). GOVERNORS:took place in September with a wonderful visit to Dennings Saturday 16th March concentrate on the importance of communities - starting Amber and other drinks from the bar. It is raising • Bell 3 = A Major. (with the inscription, “Protégé virgo pia with the school community, widening the scope to consider aboutDown Farm£200 in a Smallridgemonth for by the invitation Merrymakers of Mrs Hamish which is From 6.00pm until • provide a strong and supportive link between the school and quos convoco Sancta Maria”). the community of all the Acorn Academy schools, and then verytheBengough. community much Thisappreciated. gave us an insight into ‘hands on’ farming in about 8.00pm extending its focus to include the local community of Membury the local community. The children enjoyed spending the day • Bell 4 = G (With the inscription, “Est mihi collatum I.H.S. •The receive calendar reports, photo make focusedcompetition visits to began the school, with studya and the surrounding area of East Devon. Our Art Club project results,in the forested and participate area, taking in other part activities in outdoor to activities,enable them species to Membury istud nomen Village amatum”) this term has therefore chosen Membury as its theme. Aided by slow start but we have now had a good number of understandspotting and the learning strengths about and life weaknesses cycles. We of also the gotschool to see a • Bell 5 = F (Inscribed “T. Pyke, Bridgewater, 1781, Samuel school governors and members of the village, the children are photos in of Membury and the winning photos will Car Park cow having her hoof checked and antibiotics administered. Hardy, John Long, Churchwardens.”). working on a mural of our street to be put on show at the end be• understand produced how and the printed weaknesses as a orCalendar areas for fairly development soon. becomeWe had targets Mark inHancock the annual from school Ferne plan Animal and Sanctuarymonitor progress to £5 per portion of this term. Roger Clemens started by helping the children to Calendars will be on sale for £5.00 from beginning • Bell 6 = E (Major. Decorated with a border of roses, thistles towardstalk to us those about targets animal rescue in the local community. He look for fine details in buildings and turn small white boxes into of December. You will be able to buy one from “The Please and harp, order together on with the date 1638, some initials beautifully decorated model houses and, thanks to the kindness •explained complete howgovernor animals training come to to make be at sure the theysanctuary, contribute how and and “Hark how I call, prepare your hearts and come Oakwork Apple”,effectively our as new a team café which is open on a Friday of Jo Wootton and Paul Weldon, we now have a fabric map afternoonthey are cared from for 1.00pm and the re-hominguntil 4.00pm process. at the We Village were 881641 to the Kingdom or of God and of his Sonne.”) of the village on which to place them, and some fields to give really interested to see how this is happening in our own [email protected] all• are whilst responsible the Postfor the conduct ce is open.of the school and for Anyone interested in joining the bell ringers, please contact a home to various small white sheep.The Art Club runs in the promotingcommunity. high standards. • DiscountFrank Pearce new on 01404 tyre 881sales or Mark! Sheppard 01404T. J Re1er 881 to Village Hall after school from 3.30 to 4.45 on Mondays this term. Last and not least I am pleased to say that Daniel to avoid disappointment Please come and share your expertise with us. It’s lovely to see • areOur willing Harvest to Festivaldevote time, service enthusiasm was a huge and success.effort to theWe were find out when the practice sessions are.O1erwood Lazarduties ofhas and joined responsibilities us as a committeeof a governor member which is ! Newtown the school and the village taking part in a common activity. With welcomed by the Rev Clive Sedgewick and were pleased to • Fitting and balancing! Buckland St Mary this in mind, we also plan to set up a loom in the Hall with a greatsee many news. of theThank local you community Daniel. supporting us in church. As part of the governance structure of Acorn Multi Academy Chard basket of multi-coloured ribbons in the hope that hall users and Trust,TheShould children governors anyone had also worked else report out hard tothere theon harvest Directorslike to poetry,join of theus which Trustin the they Somerset children alike will take a ribbon and weave it into the pattern, Board and Executive Head. It is the Trust Board that remains • Puncture repairs! fun,read howeverout confidently. great Theor small KS1 children their contribution, told us about pleaseshocking TA20 3ST creating a community art project. accountablefood waste forfacts the that exercise they had of itsfound functions. out. The Governors Y5 and 6 girls ! letwork me alongside or anyone the Localon the Governing committee Bodies know. of St Andrew’s, Chardstock,closed the serviceMrs Ethelston’s, by explaining Uplyme to Axminster,the congregation Marshwood that andour ! Telephone: 07436793158 VAT number: 189308275 Loderstinned foodPrimary collection Academies. would be going to Axminster Food ! Email: re%[email protected] ! Bank, for people in financial crisis in our local community. ! If you would like to discuss the role, please contact the ! ChairThey- told ADVERTISEof usGovernors about the on work 881828. of the food HERE bank and where - it is located.As an Tel:equal We opportunities Jill were Bellamy then employer treated we are 01404committed to a harvest to safeguarding 881641 tea in and the promoting village the welfarehall, put of children. on by An the enhanced church DBS checkcommunity. will be required The of thechildren successful enjoyed applicant. their delicious cakes and sandwiches very much, so did the ABBEY’S adults! COUNTRY The KS2 GK class Plumbingworked very hard by getting & involved in the localHeating history event which Services was held by Membury Local History KITCHEN Society. They used various sources to research Membury from• RomanAll aspects times through of to theplumbing present. KS2 created a wonderful timeline of events which was on display at the exhibition.work I would also like to thank the school for taking part in the Our• Repairs art club is in fulland swing installations once more. Jenny Beaman, CATERING FOR ALL OCCASIONS Artisan Exhibition and History Walk organised by the History Molly Barrell and Sara Cranfield have been working hard Society and the MerryMakers. The display, based on the history with community volunteers and KS1/ KS2 to make houses, DELICIOUS LOCALLY SOURCED FOOD of the school during the last century, showed how life at the • Power ushing school was affected by world events - especially the two wars. animals and trees for an art club display at our art exhibition • Meals for the freezer on December• Bathrooms 14th from 6.00pm-8.00pm. & wet rooms We would — love to Following on from the successful and popular walk around • Dinner parties Membury, the school have asked Nick Yool to repeat his guided see designedas many members and of the installed local community including as possible tour, ending with a picnic at Membury Castle. attending this event following on the success of last year’s • Weddings As last year, the school will be holding an art exhibition on ‘Light’tiling,electrics themed exhibition. and plastering • Funerals Thursday, December 14th, from 5.30 p.m. Please come and What a busy rundown, in just 6 weeks of school! We look see the wonderful work the children have been doing this term forward to anotherTel: half 07896 term of hard 344457 work and close links with Contact Abbey on: 07930 943 986 both in school and in the Art Club. Light refreshments will be the local community and would like to thank you for your available. We look forward to welcoming you. Evenings 01297 32466 continued support. 18 WINTER 2018 Membury MerryMakers Pantomine 2019 RED RIDING HOOD - but not as you know it!
A Membury MerryMaker Pantomime 2019 - Written by Nat Bruzon
one swing, a slide and a see-saw.
Evenings 01297 32466 EMAIL TO [email protected]
available. We look forward to welcoming you.
field is like any other playing-field:
both in school and in the Art Club. Light refreshments will be
TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM THE POST OFFICE, SCHOOL OR VIA
Tel: 07896 344457
You may think Membury Playing- see the wonderful work the children have been doing this term
Thursday, December 14th, from 5.30 p.m. Please come and
9-year-old visitor to Membury) ▪ ▪ BRING YOUR OWN DRINKS
tiling,electrics and plastering As last year, the school will be holding an art exhibition on
from Agnes Keenan-Barrell (a
ADULTS £15 CHILDREN (3-16) £7 UNDER 3’S FREE ▪ ▪
tour, ending with a picnic at Membury Castle.
designed and installed including
Playingfield
Membury, the school have asked Nick Yool to repeat his guided
An impression of Membury
Following on from the successful and popular walk around • Bathrooms & wet rooms
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school was affected by world events - especially the two wars.
much for your support.
•
Power ushing of the school during the last century, showed how life at the
ask for a token! Thank you so
Society and the MerryMakers. The display, based on the history
• Repairs and installations 1000. So please remember to Artisan Exhibition and History Walk organised by the History
I would also like to thank the school for taking part in the 2000 and third place receives
work up to 4000 second place up to
• All aspects of plumbing of votes (blue tokens) will receive
project with the highest number
Heating Services
first place would be fantastic! The
for the children of the parish - so
GK Plumbing &
equipment in the Playing Field
another piece of commercial play
Membury Village Hall
We would love to be able to install
Sunday 3rd December
box. Every token counts!
Chair of Governors on 881828.
please pop a blue token in our If you would like to discuss the role, please 12:30pm contact the
so, however small your shop,
Loders Primary Academies.
LUNCH
needed to be given a blue token Chardstock, Mrs Ethelston’s, Uplyme Axminster, Marshwood and
work alongside the Local Governing Bodies of St Andrew’s,
shop. There is no minimum spend
creating a community art project. accountable for the exercise of its functions. Governors
take a blue token every time you
Board and Executive Head. It is the Trust Board that remains children alike will take a ribbon and weave it into the pattern,
Trust, governors also report to the Directors of the Trust Please could you remember to basket of multi-coloured ribbons in the hope that hall users and
As part of the governance structure of Acorn Multi Academy CHRISTMAS
this in mind, we also plan to set up a loom in the Hall with a November 1st to January 1st.
the school and the village taking part in a common activity. With
three nominated projects from duties of and responsibilities of a governor
Please come and share your expertise with us. It’s lovely to see
• are willing to devote time, enthusiasm and effort to the
finally in Tescos! We are one of
Village Hall after school from 3.30 to 4.45 on Mondays this term.
PTFA ORGANISED EVENT
promoting high standards. - so it is fantastic to see our project a home to various small white sheep.The Art Club runs in the
• are responsible for the conduct of the school and for
of the village on which to place them, and some fields to give installed the play tower and swings
of Jo Wootton and Paul Weldon, we now have a fabric map
work effectively as a team of fundraising - before we had
• complete governor training to make sure they contribute and beautifully decorated model houses and, thanks to the kindness
when we were in early stages
look for fine details in buildings and turn small white boxes into
towards those targets
Our application form was written
of this term. Roger Clemens started by helping the children to
become targets in the annual school plan and monitor progress
working on a mural of our street to be put on show at the end (the blue tokens in the box). recommend it! So come on understand how the weaknesses or areas for development •
you are on your way home!
school governors and members of the village, the children are
Bags of Help Grant Scheme
a four-seater see-saw. I totally
understand the strengths and weaknesses of the school
this term has therefore chosen Membury as its theme. Aided by
the PO (or glass of wine) until
selected for Axminster Tesco’s climbing frame attached and results, and participate in other activities to enable them to
and the surrounding area of East Devon. Our Art Club project
equipment – save the beer at • receive reports, make focused visits to the school, study
Membury Playing Field has been 2 for older kids a slide with a extending its focus to include the local community of Membury
when using the Playing-field
the community of all the Acorn Academy schools, and then the community you will have seen by now that swings for toddlers and another
• provide a strong and supportive link between the school and must be supervised at all times
with the school community, widening the scope to consider Great News! I expect most of You are SO wrong. It’s this: 2
MEMBURY!
concentrate on the importance of communities - starting to make clear that children
GOVERNORS:
As their theme for this year, the staff have chosen to
NB The Editorial team wish
wisely against the priorities shown in the school development plan.
And Christmas is not that far away…
by asking questions and make sure the school spends its budget
to get a pint of beer!)
special thank you for the harvest. the school’s progress are discussed, they test information received
(or sneak off to the Post Office have visited the church to give their Governors attend two termly meetings where reports about
half complete and already they down with your kids and relax
them with a good education and supports their well-being. VOTE FOR
Now the Autumn Term is more than
that children are attending a successful school which provides
to a long, hot summer’s holiday.
The Local Governing Body of Membury Primary aims to ensure
the children were looking forward
Membury Community Primary Academy
just staged its Music Festival, and
When I last wrote, our school had
B R GOVERNOR AT ELL INGING
from Joy Yapp (Fundraising Committee)
from Jenny Beaman (Chair) BECOME A SCHOOL Playing Field Report
Membury Primary Academy School Governor’s Report
WINTER 19 WINTER SPRING 2016 2 1 18 SPRING 2016 2017 2017 Performance Dates: JANUARY Evenings from 7.30pm with our 24th-26th 2019 popular Saturday Matinee at 2pm See below for details of how to purchase your tickets.
NEW YEARS EVE PANTOMIME TICKETS Booking opens on 4th January 2019: Tickets for the pantomime Red Riding Hood (but not as you know PARTY it!) will be sold on Fridays, 4th, 11th and 18th and Sundays, 6th, 13th and 20th between 2pm and 4pm at the Village Hall TICKET PRICES ARE: Adults: £6.50p Children (under 16) £3.50p Enquiries: 01404 881036 PERFORMANCE DATES AND TIMES: Thursday, 24th January at 7.30 pm DRESS TO IMPRESS Friday, 25th January at 7.30 pm MEMBURY VILLAGE HALL Saturday, 26th January at 2.00 pm Saturday, 26th January at 7.30 pm 8 PM TILL LATE £5.00 per person DANCE TO THE WELSH WIZARD DJ Experience LIVE drama in the SHARED SUPPER BYO DRINK Membury Village Hall, EVERY WEEK! Sign up and tell us your food offer by email- [email protected] or phone Badminton, Thursday, 18.45 Janet on 881036 (Recommended for good health and social inter-action of all ages.) WINTER 2018 19
from Pat Bulpitt Like Minds
After our summer break we met at Pat’s to discuss ‘The Progress of Brexit so far’. We all agreed progress was very slow, mainly due to the interventions of Mr. Junker and Mr. Barnier but equally because of the complexities. We felt Mrs. May had an unenviable task. We were pleased to hear that there is a plan being discussed for a ‘No Deal’ and we all wished for it to be settled so that we can be masters of our own destiny. In October, we met at Pauline’s and had a very interesting evening talking about ‘The person we most admire’ (either from the past or present). Our nominees certainly Well, what do you expect at a Sing for Your Health covered a very broad spectrum from famous people in session? (Fridays – VH - 6.00) from Richard Barrell history such as Queen Elizabeth I, Mary Queen of Scots, Shakespeare and Winston Churchill , the less well- known We go along to sing, have fun, entertain and improve Mstislav Rostropovich (one of the greatest cellists of the our health. Everyone leaves feeling better for a good 20th century) who was also a staunch advocate of Human sing it’s as good as physical e ercise for increasing Rights and Mary Seacole, a nurse who cared for the your lung capacity and also releases endorphins which wounded during the Crimean War. On a lighter note some make you feel good, to say nothing of the adrenaline in well known celebrities were mentioned as an inspiration performance situations and there have been several of to ‘ladies of a certain age’: Joan Collins, who has never those recently. given into so-called old age, Judy Dench and Helen Mirren For Centenary Armistice Commemorations, we have whose stage and lm careers seem to defy time. ne lady been performing at Tatworth and our own village nominated her father for his dedication to the family. events, where we were privileged to be able to sing The topic chosen by our host Anne in November was “We Will Remember Them” , which was especially ‘Name the Baby’ (Meghan and Harry’s). The most popular commissioned for the Military Wives choir for this names for a boy either rst or middle names were celebration: a moving musical tribute to the fallen. Arthur, Charles, James, Philip and Thomas, and for a girl: Alongside the singing we have now started a music Mary, Elizabeth, Diana and Doria. Names with an outside reading group meeting for those who wish to learn how chance were: Xavier and Bertram (Bertie) for a boy and to read music before the rehearsal at 5.15. Lindsay (after Meghan’s friend) and Loyce (Doria Ragland’s middle name). A record of our choices has been kept and Now we look forward to the Christmas events: we will review it after the baby is named to see who got our Christmas Cracker on December 15th which closest to guessing it. takes place between 5.30-6.30 to allow the younger members of our village to come along and enjoy it, the Church Carol Service on the 16th at 7.00 and carols Under the Chestnut Tree from 6.30-7.30 on the 21st. All the usual goodies will be available, so why not come along and sing with us at 6.00 on Friday evenings to gain all the bene ts of singing and have fun performing, too? Short Mat Bowls from Janet Andrews (sec) The nals for the Tyga Trophy were played in October between Jill Bellamy, Nat Bruzon, Keith Gri n and on Martin. The winner was at Bru on with eith Gri n as runner up. We were delighted to welcome three new members this year and the club is back to a healthy number. We look forward to more coming to join us. We play at 7pm on Wednesday evenings in the Hall. Just come along, bowls and tuition are provided. Enquiries: 881036 WINTERSPRING 20162017 21 2 201 WINTERWINTERSPRING 201720182016 PLUVIUS WINTER RECIPE Homemade Sticky Toffee pudding knocks spots off any Rainfall figures for the past 3 months: other pudding It is surprisingly straightforward and not for from Patricia Bruzon CHARITYthe NEWS diet conscious. August 95.3mm – 3.75” (average 87.86mm – 3.46”) A recent stay in the Picos de Europa was a lesson in gargantuan Serves 4 SeptemberCHURCH COFFEE 122.4mm – 4.82” MORNING (average 77.99mm – 3.07”) portions and a trip down memory lane of childhood flavours. We were 6ozCASINO dates, stoned and chopped From Sara Cranfi eld stayingOctober in the Hotel del 62.2mm Oso, in – a 2.45” beautiful ( average national 124.46mm park. The –food 4.90”) was 300ml water, 1 teaspoon genuinelyAbly home-cooked,assisted by and Jenny the taste Beaman, sublime. BarbaraNo nouvelle cuisine bicarbonate soda At the end of the last article, written on August 2nd, I wondered if here,McKinder only hearty and bowls members of stew full of oldthe fashioned PCC, St calories John and local 2oz unsalted butter , 6oz caster sausage and beans. The flavours of morcilla (Spanish black pudding), NIGHT Summer would return: it did, briefly, between August 25th to 2 th, Baptist held a coff ee morning on Saturday 8th of sugar,WHEN 2 eggs, beaten, 6oz self- Chorizobut that (nothing was about like the it. anaemic supermarket copies) and tocino raising flour, 1 teaspoon vanilla (chunksSeptember, of proper insalted aid pork of Hospice fat cooked Careto a soft & meltingDevon mouthful) Historic Saturday 3rd March For the sauce: 300ml double broughtChurchesThere back were memories Trust.only 7 totally Atof 10:55,warming, dry days I satisfyingwas in thepanicking dishesmonth, we not thatreally very onlyno- 8pm ‘til Late dreamone about would nowadays. turn up. The At servings, 11:05, in the huge church bowls which started had a to cream, 2oz demerara sugar, conducive to haymaking. 2 teaspoons black treacle decentfi ll with soup voices, ladle for eachlaughter guest to and help good themselves, spirits. were Phew!! meant to WHERE be starters; I am still wondering who on earth could manage to finish Success.Again, there were only 7 totally dry days in September, with the 1 Pre-heatMembury the oven Village to 180ºC Hall /350º/ Gas mark 4 and grease a 11 x 7 thetotal whole well bowlful above as average. well as the I am main pleased course to (and say dessert)!that Mrs This Pluvius visit inch baking tin. was a real treat. I am almost embarrassed to admit that we did turn up 2 BoilTICKETS the dates in the water for about 5 minutes until soft, then add forand breakfastApart I experienced from the following lovely, very dayfamiliarlittle and of enjoyedthis, faces, spending the we eye-popping had weeks visitors inselection the ‘just SA passing through’, ‘Ride & Striders’ and even some the bicarbonate£20 per person of soda. ofwhere food which we saw included just one a table brief full shower! of cakes and pastries, as well as INCLUDES : Buffet and Gambling Chips thefour-legged usual cold and friends. hot dishes We now had served a few in many competitions hotels. (Oh dear, going no 3 Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, then add Many thanks to my deputy recorders, Dan, iz and Jon. wonderon. Alan the diet Kennard had to kick won in on the our ‘Guess return!) The Weight of The the eggsATTIRE and beat well. SoCake’Storm how to Aileencompetition consider brought less calorific &rain Avril and meals? Tristam gales Muchon wonthe attention night ‘How of has 12th many focused 1 th . 4 MixBlack in the Tie dates, & flour and vanilla essence then pour into the recently on cauliflower rice. I did not believe that whizzing a cauliflower greasedCocktail baking Dress tin. sweetsThings improved,in a jar’. thankWell done!goodness, in October, but there were still in a food processor would yield anything other than a real mess. How 5 Cook in the oven for about 30-40 minutes until just firm to the touch. wrong21All days couldin all,with I be? a some huge Having rain. success decided It was tothe with embark second people on driest a health being October kick, more I Idecided have 6 To make the sauce, put all the ingredients in a pan over a low heat torecorded thangive it kind a whirl in 25in (or theiryears, is it adonations, 2 whizz?) 7 with I duly 4 time . whizzed mm & (1.81”) cake-makingwith mushrooms being the driest.and cooked it in a pan with garlic and a touch (only a teaspoon or two) and stirNo together Under 18’suntil blended, then bring to the boil. Some of this can Bring your own Drinks ofThe skills.olive main oil. The I admitevent few itwas wascakes ex-hurricane delicious. which I am wereOphelia told, leftbut which haveover yetcaused sold to try, easily:a thatgreat be poured over the sponge and finished under the grill, or it can be kept thisdealone can ofchocolate be damage added toin cakeaIreland small being quantity on the demolished of1 Arborio th . She rice spared quiteto make us, quickly, aparta risotto. from I a completely separate and poured over the sponge when served. Apparentlyfewheard! very thisstrong tastes gusts, exactly and like brought a normal no rainrisotto, at all.except What that Ophelia it is did My tip for Christmas? Cook your pudding before you need the hob perhaps better for the weight conscious. I have also been persuaded to For tickets call Membury Primary on 01404 881491 or bring was a mixture of Saharan dust and smoke from forest fires for your vegetables. Either leave in a pan of very hot water, or wrap the mix celeriacWe raised with aa proportion wonderful of potato £240, to splitmake evenlymash and between again against pudding bowl in a towelemail and [email protected] place in an insulated bag. It will keep hot myinthe better Spain two judgement, and good Portugal. causes, I found It went it £60 tasted quite coming lovely. dark However forback a time toa Spanish inus the from morning potato for quite a while;All and games as mentionedare casino style. in a Noprevious actual money. edition of the Mercury, omelettewiththe Historica sinistermade with yellowishChurches boiled potato sky Trust. and instead strange of the red usual sun. deep fried ones, make your minceMembury pies Primary and Academyfreeze &before Pre-School baking. PTFA organised Take outevent just what you though edible, was no joy. Not an experiment I would willingly repeat! require and bake. Saves time and waste. Enjoy the festive season. StormSo a huge rian onTHANK the 21st YOU also toaffected one &Ireland all for more helping, than us. comingThe first &frost giving. of the It’s season what was makes in the earlyMembury hours of such the a th – 11unique days later place than to last live. year.
Jumble Sale September 2018 Held in aid of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust From Felicity and Peter Hartnell We all enjoyed a good few hours arranging, sorting, chatting in the morning and selling in the afternoon. The punters came from Chard, Axminster, Sidmouth, West Hill and surrounding areas starting to arrive around 1.20pm for the opening time at 2pm. Many thanks for the generosity of Membury Parish for the range of interesting goods, all greatly received and acceptable. The punters went home happy with lots of bargains, all had had a great afternoon including a cup of tea and cake. We made in excess of £575.00. Peter and I would like to thank Jill Bellamy for her support and a big Thankyou to all our helpers on the day. The surplus Jumble was re-sorted and passed on Exeter Leukaemia Fund and Cats’ Protection league. B A D M I N T O N ● every Thursday ● VILLAGE HALL ● 18.45 WINTERWINTERSPRING 201620172018 21 2
Burn Right Campaign Axminster Heritage from James Holbrook from John Church A local chimneyPLUVIUS sweep is backing a national campaign to Axminster Heritage is opening in April and will be help reduce pollution and keep ues safe. James olbrook fromRainfall Heritage figures Chimney Sweepingfor the basedpast near3 months: Axminster, sta ed by volunteer stewards. hasAugust signed up to 95.3mmthe Burn – 3.75”Right (average campaign. 87.86mm – 3.46”) We are always looking for new faces to greet the SeptemberThe Burn Right 122.4mmcampaign – 4.82” was (averageformulated 77.99mm by chimney – 3.07”) public,CASINO help run the small shop and pass on some of the sweeps and professionals in the solid fuel industry to long history of our town and surrounds. educateOctober people on 62.2mm how –to 2.45” use their( average wood 124.46mm burners – 4.90”)and multi-fuelAt the end stoves of the lastcorrectly. article, Ifwritten not properly on August operated, 2nd, I wondered if The Heritage Centre is owned by all of the local res- appliances can not only pollute the atmosphere, but also identsNIGHT and managed on their behalf by the board of Summer would return: it did, briefly, between August 25th to 2 th, pose a risk to life and property. trustees,WHEN so its success depends on all of us! but that was about it. James Holbrook, of Heritage Chimney Sweeping, said: Saturday 3rd March There were only 7 totally dry days in the month, not very For more information, ring manager Nigel Sadler on “The Burn Right campaign has come at a critical time, 012978pm 639884. ‘til Late conducive to haymaking. as the government is looking closely at emissions from WHERE domesticAgain, there res. were The only root 7 totallyof the dryproblem days in is September, that the wood with the is often not burned at a high enough temperature, which Membury Village Hall total well above average. I am pleased to say that Mrs Pluvius causes unburned fuel vapours to travel up and out of the TICKETS chimneyand I experienced causing very unnecessary little of this, pollution. spending weeks in the SA - ADVERTISE HERE - £20Tel: per person Jill Bellamy 01404 881641 whereThere we is sawa real just lack one ofbrief awareness shower! with some of these issues INCLUDES : Buffet and Gambling Chips andMany many thanks people to my who deputy use recorders, a stove don’tDan, even iz and know Jon. there is ATTIRE a problem, let alone think that they might be a part of it. Storm Aileen brought rain and gales on the night of 12th 1 th . Black Tie & The design of the stove and the moisture content of the Cocktail Dress woodThings are2017 improved, two factors thank that goodness, a ect inthe October, burning but temperature there were still WINTERSPRINGbut21 daysthe most with2016 some important rain. It thingwas the is secondthe way driest the Octoberuser controls I have17 the2 Heritage air supply to the stove. Basically, if the air supply is closed Chimney Sweeping recorded in 25 years, 2 7 with 4 . mm (1.81”) being the driest. No Under 18’s o too much, the wood can’t burn hot enough. Closing the East Devon, West Dorset, The main event was ex-hurricane Ophelia which caused a great Bring your own Drinks School Report air o too much does not save fuel, it wastes fuel. South Somerset from Emily Scriven (Senior Teacher) deal of damage in Ireland on the 1 th . She spared us, apart from a Burn Right seeks to help people who use stoves to get few very strong gusts, and brought no rain at all. What Ophelia did We have had a busy start to the school year at Membury it right and make a di erence to the air uality where they For tickets call Membury Primary on 01404 881491 or live.bring Not was only a mixture is this of good Saharan news dust for and the smoke environment, from forest but fires Primary Academy! This September saw staff changes, with email [email protected] usersin Spain will and save Portugal. money, It wenttheir quite chimneys dark for will a timebe cleaner in the morning - and Mrs Leganski becoming head of Chardstock St Andrews All games are casino style. No actual money. thereforewith a sinister safer yellowish - and the sky chimney and strange and red the sun. stove will last Membury Primary Academy & Pre-School PTFA organised event and Membury Primary. Miss Scriven is now Senior Teacher, longer, too. with responsibility for day to day running of the school. We Storm rian on the 21st also affected Ireland more than us. Tel: 01460 984001 The campaign is being spearheaded by professional welcome Mrs Cowan to the school as KS2 teacher. Mob: 0794 6707 906 chimneyThe first sweeps frost of the across season the was country, in the early and hours I’m pleased of the to th –be heritagechimneysweeping.co.uk This academic year our whole school focus is one11 days of them. later than We lasthave year. a unique perspective of the stove, the ‘Communities’. We hope to run this through all of our trips, fuel, the chimney and the customers burning habits and can Heritage Chimney Sweeping A5 flyer ARTWORK.indd 1 06/03/2018 14:55 topics and celebrations this year. Our first whole school trip advise accordingly. took place in September with a wonderful visit to Dennings Heritage Chimney Sweeping can be contacted Down Farm in Smallridge by invitation of Mrs Hamish on 0794 6709 46 or via the website: Bengough. This gave us an insight into ‘hands on’ farming in heritagechimneysweeping.co.uk. the local community. The children enjoyed spending the day For a full guide, go to the Burnright website - complete in the forested area, taking part in outdoor activities, species with video demonstrations which explain everything. spotting and learning about life cycles. We also got to see a “Get it Right” at: www.BurnRight.co.uk cow having her hoof checked and antibiotics administered. We had Mark Hancock from Ferne Animal Sanctuary to talk to us about animal rescue in the local community. He explained how animals come to be at the sanctuary, how they are cared for and the re-homing process. We were really interested to see how this is happening in our own community. • Discount new tyre sales! T. J Re1er Our Harvest Festival service was a huge success. We were ! O1erwood welcomed by the Rev Clive Sedgewick and were pleased to Newtown • Fitting and balancing! see many of the local community supporting us in church. Buckland St Mary Chard The children had worked hard on harvest poetry, which they Somerset • read out confidently. The KS1 children told us about shocking Puncture repairs! TA20 3ST food waste facts that they had found out. The Y5 and 6 girls ! closed the service by explaining to the congregation that our ! Telephone: 07436793158 VAT number: 189308275 tinned food collection would be going to Axminster Food ! Email: re%[email protected] ! ! Bank, for people in financial crisis in our local community. ! They told us about the work of the food bank and where it is located. We were then treated to a harvest tea in the village hall, put on by the church community. The children enjoyed their delicious cakes and sandwiches very much, so did the ABBEY’S adults! COUNTRY The KS2 class worked very hard by getting involved in the local history event which was held by Membury Local History KITCHEN Society. They used various sources to research Membury from Roman times through to the present. KS2 created a wonderful timeline of events which was on display at the exhibition. Our art club is in full swing once more. Jenny Beaman, CATERING FOR ALL OCCASIONS Molly Barrell and Sara Cranfield have been working hard with community volunteers and KS1/ KS2 to make houses, DELICIOUS LOCALLY SOURCED FOOD animals and trees for an art club display at our art exhibition • Meals for the freezer on December 14th from 6.00pm-8.00pm. We would love to • Dinner parties see as many members of the local community as possible attending this event following on the success of last year’s • Weddings ‘Light’ themed exhibition. • Funerals What a busy rundown, in just 6 weeks of school! We look forward to another half term of hard work and close links with Contact Abbey on: 07930 943 986 the local community and would like to thank you for your continued support. 221 WINTERWINTERSPRING 2017 20162018
PLUVIUS My late father’s records,Green taken Cornerat Furley Cottage, give us a comparisonfrom Jason with Hawkes the great drought of 1976: Rainfall fi gures for the past 4 months: AprilA recent 25th news – release very fromdry the now World Meteorological Organisation states that CO2 levelsMay in 2ndthe atmosphere – a break have in made the the drought biggest rise at in last the 30 but years only that theylight have rain been July 50.9 mm – 2.00” (average 67.59 mm – 2.66”) measured in such a detailed and comprehensive manner. While we are also seeing a surgeMid in June methane – largelevels and parts a rise inof ocean lawn acidification, brown it does seem as though we August 73.3 mm – 2.89” (average 87.30 mm – 3.44”) are jumping off a cliff without knowing if the tide is in or not. I am as guilty as the next personJune of 30th getting – in spending the car to take hours the dog watering somewhere withnice for bath a walk, water but I have been September 50.2 mm – 1.98” (average 76.92 mm – 3.03”) looking at electric cars lately. One thing that is changing is the attitude of governments October 68.4 mm – 2.69” (average 122.30 mm – 4.81”) andJuly carmakers 4th – aboutlightning petrol andfl ashes diesel. Whether but no it rainis due to public health concerns, moves towards a smart grid or the realisation that oil can’t last forever, the industry and After the exceptionally dry June (only 2.1 mm or 0.08”) there lawmakersJuly 9th are – queuingsome up quite to make good announcements rain on dates for electric only vehicles. were concerns that a drought of 1976 proportions would JulyOnly ten15th years (St ago, Swithin’s this seemed likeDay) a gimmick. – showers I test drove (but a Noddy-style it didn’t electricrain for unfold. However, although rainfall totals for July, August, car the which, next although 40 days!) it took off like a rocket, had a top-speed of 30mph and a range of September and October were all below average there was 40 miles - only good for a city commute. Battery technology has come on in leaps and bounds and, although it still faces major hurdles, especially regarding resource use, a enough to ensure that Membury’s brown lawns soon reverted July 25th – getting very dry again change is gonna come. to green. Aug 8th – water pump drawing air from well The other side of the electric car gimmickry has been the electricity grid itself: not My late father’s notes show that by August 8th, 1976 the muchAug point 15th in driving– stream an electric dried car ifup. the Fetchingpower to charge cans it has of come water from from a coal-fired Furley Cottage well had dried up and by the 15th the stream powerneighbour station.This year, though, has seen the first full day of coal-free power in the UK had ceased to ow. It was only on August 1st, shortly after since 1880 and the continuing ‘decarbonisation’ of the Grid means electric cars may one day be truly ‘green’. I am seriously thinking that my next car will be electric. enis owell, possibly the most e ective politician in history, Aug 31st – a really good days rain On another note, I am part of a group called Sustainable Chard and we are putting on had been appointed Minister of Drought, that there was “a (This was 5 days after Denis Howell, was appointed Minister really good day’s rain”. a big, all-day event for Earth Hour next March. I am against the concept of Earth Hour, CHALLENGER FARM per of seDrought!) - turn the lights off for an hour every year as a sop to the planet but you actually live and do whatever the hell you want for the other 8,759 hours! Hmmm! But it can Another di erence from 1976 was the nearly times average Sept 4th – green blades of grass transforming lawn rainfall in MarchB thisED year & which BREAKFAST raised the water table level. prove a useful awareness-raiser. SeptIn the Guildhall10th – at heavy 11.30am rain on March 24th we will have a children’s event with stalls, The• remnantsReasonable of Hurricane rates Helene for brought locals gales on the workshops and loads of fun stuff. In the afternoon, there will be a series of talks about night of 17th/18th September as did Storms Ali, Bronagh and howSept we can20th personally – lawn reduce badly our needsown environmental mowing impact but -too which wet will NOT include Callum• S onPECIAL September DIETS 19th CATERED and 20th and FOR October 12th. ‘How to live in a cave and knit your own yoghurt’! In the evening there will be a line-up ofSept fabulous 24th bands – andheavy entertainers. thunderstorm All proceeds from– water evening started ticket sales to and run donations in At the• A timeLL ENof writing-SUITE (November 4th – sorry Editors, 2 days are through going to aback renewable door energy project in the town. In 2016, Chard was pleased to host the biggest Earth Hour event in the country. Next year, we hope to make it bigger again. after the deadline) the remains of Hurricane Oscar have Oct 1st – several inches of water running down the main brought us a miserable01404 wet Sunday. 881255 streetI wish you of all Membury. a wonderful and peaceful Christmas and a fulfilling 2018. Otherwise,CHALLENGERFARM on the whole, it has been@TISCALI a rather pleasant.CO.UK and sunny autumn, albeit with a couple of frosts in the early hours of September 24th and 25th and some sharper ones at the end of October. WINTERWINTERSPRING 201620172018 23 2
Winter Stargazing Reflectionsfruiting variety will• Jupiterresult inwill a bemuch the brightestThere planetare hopeful visible signs,through as already Wayfarer December, rising in the early morning in Libra. fromfrom RogerRuth ClemensFoster depleted or non-existent harvest. groups of perhaps 20 or 30 birds seek others before descending As day folds into night, I nd it to a night time roost. Many other Membury has not disappointed. Even pleasant to sit at the top of our Kings, cabbages, horoscopes birds ock together to secure after October’s storms with their tree- garden. With quiet thoughts, I protection and warmth to stave o raking gales, the parish trees are a watch the last birds navigate west and constellations: the bite of winter nights – long- resplendent autumn palette of ochres, towards their roosts and hear golds and russets. Apple trees seem to tailed tits, sparrows and wrens, Nothing is guaranteed to annoy an astronomer morerustling than in the undergrowth as hang on to their leaves tenaciously and to name but a few - the latter confusing astronomy with astrology. Can you imaginesmaller NASA members of the night-time although many apples have fallen, some, numbering as many as 40 or more, using a crystal ball to predict the precise orbital motiontribe begin to stir. This year, there now bright red, remain on the tree. These squashed together in old nest required for Apollo 8 to swing round the moon? Astrologyis an air of expectancy as villagers will be relished later by blackbirds and boxes or behind facia boards and dates from times when our ancestors, in awe of thesearch majesty the early evening sky for other members of the thrush tribe, expertly in roof spaces. of their dark night skies, believed changing star patternssmall groups of starlings that they eating the insides and leaving the more influenced everything from the seasons (true) to theirhope personal will combine again to provide Wi hn y Me Ch i t a unpalatable outer skins that later will glow fates (false).Today astrological forecasts are widelyus recognised with our own murmuration. a Ha Ne Ye. likeas ‘fake lanterns news’ in in the our low culture. winter sun. This is again a bountiful apple year, most Artist’s image of the Christmas star Astronomy and astrology do share a common root: detailedThe MEMBURY CALENDAR varieties producing bumper crops. I was Local scenes, ne shot modern by local e planation people – the for perfect the Christmas Christmas star present! is that surprisedobservations at this,of the as movements a cold early of starsspring and planets. The Zodiac signs familiar to horoscope addicts are the 13* On sale itnow, was at a the conjunction Oak Apple of Café Jupiter and andother other public bright events planets. £5.00 held back the owering period, leading to a Disagreement over exact dates makes this hard to prove. constellations which lie along the ecliptic, the apparent path of shorter time for insects to pollinate. Since To receive yourWhatever calendar(s) happened by post, send then, a cheque we arefor £7.50privileged (inc. P &in P),Membury made out to the sun as the earth orbits. They can be a useful promptMembury when MerryMakers, and your own name and address, to Windrush, Membury, EX13 7TG then, I have been informed by those “in the to have front row seats for a night sky which still inspires identifying constellations in the night sky – eg look for Gemini know” that because so many species of the profoundest,All profi ts in aidmost of thethought-provoking Membury Mercury feelings at this after Taurus. Astronomy and astrology were intertwined for trees owered at the same time, this made seasonal time: much of history. A meticulous approach to observation was pollination and cross-pollination super employed by Copernicus – who initially studied astrology – to “You don’t have to believe in a deity to believe in the e reach cient the and landmark conse uently recognition much that fruitthe Earth was orbits the sun; existence of something infinite, omnipotent and omniscient; if set.while millennia earlier, just up the A303 from us, Celtic priests by ‘all knowing’ we include the awkward fact that the material usedA laughing, observation mocking and calculation call echoing to construct down Stonehenge, a universe encodes in its massive entropy the fate of all of us – theprecision valley sharp announces marker anotherof the winter apple-eater solstice. cabbages and kings alike.”** is taking advantage of windfalls - the green These days astronomy is what matters: science using solid The 1 th is phiuchus astrologers use ust 1 , fitting our woodpecker. This is a truly beautiful bird, maths and physics to predict rather than foretell. Famously, calendar year). resplendent in a livery of yellow, green and Neptune was discovered using mathematical prediction rather red. Folklore tells of how its conceit in its Will Self in ‘ de to Space’, a point of view on adio 4 than observation, following analysis of discrepancies in the own beauty led to a punishment from God: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09b19z3 orbit of Uranus. when the woodpecker was asked to help Dense clusters of galaxies interconnected by filaments of digObservations a well for water, this winterit complained that the still more gala ies replicates across 46 billion light years the mud would spoil its wonderful plumage. ineffable mystery of why there’s anything at all rather than Consequently,So what does Godthis richdecreed data legacy that from help us to look for this nothing. henceforthwinter? the green woodpecker would John Hodge only drink from falling rain. Interestingly, • The annual Geminids meteor shower will peak on the night it is easy to understand the reason of December 13th, and is comparable to the summer Perseids behind this myth as this bird can often be in impact. This year there will be no interfering moonlight, so observed with its beak and head pointing clear skies on or 1-2 days either side of the peak will offer 2019 expectantly heavenward. great viewing for up to 100 bright meteors per hour. Look to theI try North hard, East but in still the haveZodiacal much constellation to of Gemini, marked Membury Calendar learnby the about bright fruittwin growing.stars Castor I remember and Pollux. Raising funds for the Membury Mercury a conversation with a knowledgeable gardener• ecember when 1st I was is the about winter to solstice expound the shortest day and enthusiasticallylongest night), for on those pruning seeking plum the trees.authentic The Stonehenge gardenerexperience. remarked “You• ur never winter prune skies willplum be treesilluminated in the by south- successive west,‘supermoons’ as it causes on December Silverleaf 3rd, – everyoneJanuary 2nd and January knows31st. The that!” moon I remainedwill look particularly silent. However, large and I bright (meaning dohigher know spring that tides care and should possible be taken flooding) in the being at its perigee, methodie orbitally of closest winter topruning the Earth. of apple January trees, 31st is also a ‘blue asmoon’- some the bear second fruit offrom 2 full their moons tips in and the same calendar othersmonth. from spurs. Harsh pruning a tip- WINTERSPRING 2017 2016 112
MEMBURY DAVID REED MID-SUMMER FETE SATURDAY, JUNE 23rd 2018 OFTEC REGISTERED 241 WINTERWINTERSPRING 2017 20182016 AGA & RAYBURN Would you, your club or society COOKERS SERVICED like to be involvedWAYFARINGWalk in this on, exciting Jog on - along nowMembury’s only two. I say footpaths two, but actually there are three as, after a minorO fracas,IL one C flewOOKERS in a panic down the& valley B OILERto Rock where fromfrom Roger Ruthnew ClemensFoster event in Membury? it decided to give up its semi-nomadic life and live with the chickens at Forge Farm, lured by the promise of corn and the I suspect it’s a British thing, but with a change of season It’s oneWe of are the hopingrst things we to do start in childhood. an annual It’s as natural securityBill Foster Sof cockerels.ERVICING has recently Personally, stepped I& think down R it would EPAIRSas parish be a tragedy footpath comes a comforting acceptance. There is something reassuring as breathing. Most of us take it for granted – until our knees or notwarden: to see a these duty interesting which involved birds walking regular slowly checks in frontand gettingof a car, and groundingevent for about the being WHOLE a part of nature’s community unalterable cycle. hips remind us how precious it is. Membury is one of the best complainingrepairs or replacements all the way or sittingto numerous on our gate gates loudly and discussing stiles Energetic summer lights cosy down into grey blues and russets places to appreciate both the pleasure and the importance whoorganised. shouldTELEPHONE jumpBill has first. therefore walked: 01297 most of 443321our paths over as natureto enjoy heaves aand sigh. wouldThere is a lovesense ofyour preparation help! and of walking, on our 18 miles of ancient footpaths. (The total the past 6 years. Which are his favourites? making things snug for winter; aromatic wood smoke buckling in Wintery watercolours comesthe breezeRaise to 23blues miles, money the darkerincluding for trees your a furtheracross own the5 charitymiles valley; of rooksbridleway.) or cavort umber Starcross to Twist arm Cottage andWalking wheel ouraround parish an oldfootpaths oak.The is scene a journey is set throughagainst ahistory. steely numberWatercolour 6 isPark a wonderful arm to mediumChurchill to help express the Manyautumnclub, have sky backdrop;havebeen in fun existence and and for bethose for part hundreds of you of thatsomething of remember, years, originally at colours and misty atmosphere of winter and I would like to number 10 – a long stroll along the river Yarty from providingschool it was access always across a timeexciting! private of seedheads land, with and regular nature tables.usage invite anyone interested to join us at Colecroft Cottage for a watercolourBeckford Bridge winter upworkshop. to Lake Students arm could happily combine creatingNearby,If you permanent the would mahonia, rightslike resplendent of way as with well green as essential leaves and arteries for the wellbeing of the parish. Back in the days when a rangeand number of techniques 27 – Stotehayes including pencil, to Gillets.” pen and ink, and spears of- bright your yellow club/group flowers, is abuzzto be with involved bees, wasps, watercolour washes. You don’t have to be an expert - beginners Membury’shover flies, beetles population and butterflieswas larger stocking than now, up againstand was the a self- areHe welcome. is particularly I can provide pleased a range with theof materials new bridge (if you on have the path containedlong winter- local ahead.to help economy Late flowering in which plants most and people trees providerarely went an as some,north bringof Stotehayes, them along) and and with there improvements is no charge. However, to access at faressential as Axminster, -forage to join crop getting forour these aroundFete insects committee the parish- verbena was bonariensis, vital: to check contributionsfootpath 10, to facilitated Macmillan by nurses, Devon would County be veryCouncil. welcome. onsedum, sheep buddleia, and lambs, hebe, to Michaelmas take homespun daisy andwool ivy for are processing amongst The workshop date will be Monday, December 4th from 2 pm to the most important. please contact This now allows wheelchair access along the at part of at one of the nearby Nigelmills, or Cook to obtain at: local cider. Some of our 4pmthe Riverwith tea Yarty and route.” cakes toWith follow. mud Please being ring a regular (01404) feature881884 ofif paths are simple shortcuts across elds others give access to you are interested. Ivy, much [email protected] as a garden pest, offers one of the life in our parish, there are a couple of paths Bill prefers to hilltopmost abundant ridgeways, and like valuable Goyle food Acre sources. Lane, which Close ininspection turn formed Wishingavoid: you a Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year. longerwill show through that around routes. tiny Either maraca-like way, stout structures clogs mustthere arehave been EVERYONE VERY WELCOME 21 - Heath Common to East Membury Farm and 24 - essential.masses of minute yellow flowers rich in both pollen and nectar. Remarkably, at this time of year, even in towns and cities, it has runs West from Passlands to Membury - can get VERY been recorded that up to 45% of the nectar intake can come boggy – it’s best to avoid these in or after wet weather”. from this productive plant. With many of the paths used less often than in previous And then there were two - a short history of the Membury gleanies times, it is the responsibility of landowners to keep them clear and of the parish, with support from the county, to I felt it important that someone records the life and times of a monitor them and maintain the stiles and gates. Bill points vanishing group of highly vocal and flighty Membury residents. out that It was a lovely bright sunny morning in October 2008 and my first in Membury. I eagerly flung open the bedroom window and It’s a oint Felicity’s Cleaning, Ironing e ort re uiring mutual support and respect was immediately assailed, - no, buffeted - by an unbelievably including from walkers, in particular those with dogs and at loud, grating, teeth-edging noise. I thought, in my ignorance, sensitive times of year suchand as lambing”. that it was someone at the farm above brutalising and pushing Our footpaths network is a window into extraordinary beyond endurance an ancient piece of machinery. Every now local biodiversity. Among the trees, elds and laid and then this machinery would retaliate and complain in a string Small Pet Sitting Service. of detonating expletives. Then, as if a signal had been given, hedgerows you may come across deer, badgers, birds of brief silence would resume. prey, egrets, rabbits or small mammals. Depending on the season there may be snowdrops, honeysuckle, bluebells, This was my first and memorable encounter with the Membury dogroses,• blackberriesCleaning Hours Available. stupendously proli c and sweet guinea fowl, otherwise known as gleanies. Long have these birds this year),• hawsHoliday cottage cleaning and mistletoe. Glowworms. may appear been prized both for their meat served in the best restaurants on warm July nights. and for their beautiful speckled feathers in lilac, grey and almost • Pressing with Elna press. black. These feathers were very fashionable and used by In our car-dominated• Looking after small pets during short age when even farmers sometimes milliners as well as fly-tyers producing exquisite lures to catch use quad bikes, we may strictly no longer need to step trout, sea trout and salmon, the feathers being known as Gallina. out across thebreaks elds. to work or visit family and friends but there remain• References Available. many reasons to walk: to exercise the dog, These birds, about chicken size, with long necks and small to return from the pub, to enchant grandchildren. Walking heads topped with bright red crests and combs, are real characters and are cherished by the village. They are famed is now government endorsed as a means of staying t escapologists, demanding the right to roam, wandering at will – what better Caring, Friendlysetting to complete and Mobile the encouraged daily through the gardens and up and down Membury Road. They 10,000 steps, or to build up to a greater challenge like have a set route, unless deterred, and proceed with almost the Camino trail - thanRing Felicity on on our 18 miles of footpaths? This a mad avian dignity on their daily peregrinations, searching physical and practical activity can also be an internal, for food. They eat slugs, snails and invertebrates and have a meditative process. Nietzsche claimed that ‘all truly great penchant for corn. They are comparatively long lived and can 01404 881640 realise the grand old age of 15 years. Guinea fowl are endemic thoughts are conceived by walking’. to Africa and there live out a life in both forest and savannah. Walking Membury’s footpaths expands the horizons in every sense. We can stand at the top of path 15 (across When I first became acquainted with the gleanies in 2008, the A303 past Bridge Meadow) and gaze north into four of them lived with Pauline at Goslins and six were resident Somerset, or some 6 miles further south watch the River at Colecroft Farm. Unfortunately, Pauline had to leave Goslins after the flood in December 2008, and her guinea fowl felt a Yarty rush under Beckford Bridge where three parishes desperate need to join with the six at Colecroft Farm. After meet and we can venture back more than years much effort and rejection, the four were accepted by the six, over Membury Castle, our own ancient hill fort. We can making a flock of 10 wandering the village. Sadly, over the enjoy open views of the Axe Valley and the Blackdown last nine years the numbers have diminished and there are Hills, or wander through leafy ‘hollow ways’ whose sunken WINTERWINTERSPRING 201820162017 25 2
Having a microphone fitted involved a quick threading of wires Building a House with a Film Crew in Tow up and down inside clothes and into the back pocket with a from Elizabeth Tetlow discreet attachment clipped near the neck. At that point, it was wise to remember that every noise and uttered word could be on tape and potentially broadcast to the nation – quite a sobering thought! A careless remark or cutting comment was definitely Ancient and Modern not advisable and, once there was a usable bathroom to visit, Building a new home in open countryside in an area of remembering to remove the microphone first was essential! outstanding natural beauty is controversial. Planning permission is rarely granted. When it is, the building has to be of exceptional Regrettably, there was no camera crew with us on the day architectural merit, innovative and improve its surroundings. my mobile ‘phone slipped slowly out of the top pocket of my We wanted to share our experience of achieving these aims, overalls and into the newly-opened pot of primer as I bent over showing how our environment can be improved by imaginative to stir it whilst up on the highest layer of scaffolding. They did, design. Protecting ancient countryside does not mean that it however, capture many of the humorous exchanges and banter has to be preserved in aspic. It can move forward, regenerate that took place. They often remarked that our building site was a and enhance itself. We also wanted to share this conviction and happy place to be. This, they said, was often not the case when the Planning Committee agreed and made it a condition that we they filmed at other building projects where tension and tempers made the process of our build public. The producers of Grand could run high. Designs felt that our journey through this experience would be The final filming day, when the building was near to of interest and we hoped it might help to encourage and inspire completion, went by at a furious pace. An even larger crew others. So, we decided to embrace this extra challenge and arrived with three people operating a jib with a boom mounted invited the film crew to join us for the next two and a half years. camera on top. A drone was used to capture some remarkable Building a home is one of life’s great challenges and it must aerial shots. A stills photographer spent the entire day taking be admitted that it can be a stressful experience. It is all- photographs both inside and outside the house. A convoy of vehicles had to be hidden down the drive. Editors and sub- ■consuming, Footpath 6laborious, - Churchill engrossing, & All Saints strenuous, exhausting, but most of all, exciting. To do it with a house that is testing new editors, producers and sound recordists, cameramen and technology, that is organic in its shape and curved both in camerawomen, interviewers and runners – the house was nearly section and in plan, takes all of these things to another level. bursting. Their coffee machine couldn’t take the strain and gave Doing all that and being followed by a TV film crew at the same up the ghost. I leant them ours but on its return to me, I realised time was only going to add to the excitement and challenge. it, too, was never going to be the same again. The film crew wanted to capture the progress of the build All of this could have been very intrusive and positively from start to finish. We became used to a core group of annoying but we never found it so. Every person involved in the programme-makers arriving and setting up their equipment for filming of the construction of our house was utterly professional, the day, whatever the weather. In driving rain, wind, sun and efficient, considerate and best of all, charming and interesting. nearly always muddy, they spent the day on site, talking to our Whether the whole process was of interest is for others to judge. great skilled trades-people, our architect and contractors and For ourselves, we have an intricate and entertaining permanent interviewing many of them. Filming started with the concept record of the construction which shows that regeneration on the bare site. It continued with concrete being pumped and new design in our countryside can improve it rather than onto foundations, the manufacturing process of the curving, threaten it. The reaction to the programme has been simply structural English larch glued and laminated beams, glulams, at overwhelming and heart-warming. Most of all, we hope that our the factory in Crediton and a trip to the Eden Project from where brilliant team from the Blackdown Hills will prosper from their ■we Footpath had taken 10 inspiration. - Between Every Case detail Bridge of & North Mill Farm ■exposure Footpath on 38 national - Looking TV. North across Lewsley Farm the unique roof was captured and some pathsof the aredecorative shaded elements by the hedgerowthat would be treesincorporated forming both a graceful within the curving house screenand Tree Climbing / Dismantling / Felling as part of the roof covering were included. overhead. The film crew became as much a part of Hedge Trimming / Laying the As build well processas using as standard the construction maps, team. thereThere are was still a great copies sense of theof teamwork beautifully Pruning of Fruit Trees illustratedwith building lea craftsmanship et Leisurely andWalks skilled around TV Memburyproduction (contact working handBill Foster in hand. for a Garden Clearance copy),On selected and the days, large a map much showing larger team all thethan numbered usual arrived, footpaths along with should extra soon sound All Types of Fencing berecordists, back on camera the new men parish or women noticeboard and location assistants or “runners,” aptly goingnamed up for in all the their car running park. around, doing all theOur odd footpaths jobs, holding change umbrellas, with every fetching seasonbatteries, – sosetting if December up coffee seemsand tea astations Competitive Rates strangeand taking time orders to be for writing the important about walking,lunch- remembertime food from that local this hostelries.quote appears Some in shots were re-done over and over again, with Shakespeare’sdifferent lights and Winter’s from different Tale: positions. Attention to detail was unbelievably rigorous. The site needs to quieten down aJog little on,when jog an on,interview the isfootpath scheduled. way, At times, three or four different radios could be playing And music merrily around hent the buildingthe stile-a; and often they were tuned to different stations. ThereA merry was also heart singing! goes A runner all the would day, politely request a reduction in volume at the required Your time. sad tires in a mile-a. 126 WINTERWINTERSPRING 2017 20182016
X TRAVELLERSWinter Recipe TALES faster than we did - an odd sensation. Mooring up a couple of times a day for meals on the tow path was great fun, all self- from PatriciaBill & Bruzon Anne Sheppard service from the galley, there being no pubs on this route. We I wonder how many of you make successful meringues? For were all excited about passing over an aquaduct, the boaters on yearsPacking I had for op a holidayafter op, abroad overcooked is normally specimens, straightforward. meringues The with syrup running out of them, and meringues which were the return journeys helping build our feeling of awe, as it was aeroplane weight rules dictate most of what you take. Packing so chewy that they stuck in your teeth. I tried lots of recipes a one barge, one way, system and two hundred and thirty feet withfor a granulated caravan holiday sugar, in icing the UKsugar, normally caster resultsand even in packing golden from water to ground. (Some of our crew decided that they caster.everything I decided but the it kitchenwas one sink. of those Packing things for Ia simply holiday could on a canalnot make. I have no idea why a few months ago I decided to have would lock themselves below with the dog and just read.) The barge, having never been on one, presented a lot of: another go. I worked out that the simplest recipe was four aquaduct was certainly awesome. Designed by Brunel, this ounces sugar to every two egg whites. I ground the sugar in “Shall we take this”? piece of engineering had been built and first used in 1802 and my food processor to make it more like caster (why pay the ridiculous“What about price this”?of caster when a whizz in the food processor the original sealing between the lengths of steel was still there. does the ob I have no idea why but my e orts paid o and It had been boiled in sugar and was guaranteed to last forever. the“Put meringues, it in, we cookedcan always in about take it 45 out minutes, later.’ So were with aminimum success. I thought, as long as it lasts until we come back that is all that Iclothing, simply whipped but maximum up the victuals,egg whites we setwhich off onI use March at room 3rd, temperature and slowly add the sugar, spoonful by spoonful, matters! tilltaking all the in sugarbed and was breakfast incorporated. ready to Using board two the large canal spoons, barge: I‘Better placed Than mounds Ever’ of numbered the meringue 96, berthed on metal at Whixallsheets lined Marina, with Arriving in Llangollen we were met with the most horrendous non-stickShropshire parchment the following (I use day. the We reusable were to sheetsmeet our which sister last Sue for always‘din’. Unknown called it to”Leita’s us, it waspudding the annual “as it was‘Motor Leita Cycle’ who Rally, shared huge ages) and baked at 140° degrees for about 15 minutes then at thestage, recipe rock with music, the scrambleladies who racing, used displays to go to of her every house type for from 120°and brother-in-lawfor a further half David, hour. and That the was dog that Aisha - success at the Marina on a plate! to cookery lessons. I am reinventing this from memory, as I never sort the victuals and register with the office to be told what time hadowls the to actualrabbits, recipe, and a carnivalbut the thoughtatmosphere. of the A tastecrew huddleit conjured took I usually lift a meringue to see if the bottom is dry and rm. I ‘Better than Ever’ would be ready. The Marina was quiet, a few up,place and and a discussionwe decided with to stay. my Thesister overnight who also fee loves for the cooking, barge, is sometimes leave them in a little longer and then switch o the enough to have made me experiment till I worked it out. ovenswans and in thelet themwater dryadding a bit to more the holiday as the ovenatmosphere, cools, but and they only including water and electricity was excellent at £6. Luckily, the are‘Better surprisingly than Ever’ simple. berthed up on the jetty. A couple of cups of cacophonyMake meringue of sound using shut four down egg in whites the evening and eight and ounces we were of able sugar, but spread mixture into two large circles. Bake until to sleep peacefully. tea,2 egg victuals whites topped will give up, youbeer, about wine, eightspirits nice ready big to meringues. load and a I dry as above. (It may take a little longer because of the size.) do not do smooth equal-sized meringues, I prefer odd shaped, half hour to wait to board and go. Finally Whixall staff gave SandwichLlangollen these was two a town circles totally with seta chocolate up to take praline your money: mixture luscious mounds which can be drizzled over with chocolate made as follows: sauceus the andall-clear cream. and Trywe addingloaded, achanged very little into strong nautical co clothing,ee to the lively, full of holiday trinkets, food stalls everywhere; children mi turedonned forthe co Captain’s ee meringues, and First but Mate’s eat hatsthese and on set the off day for you our lovedCook it, about but I 3 have ounces a feeling of granulated parents weren’t sugar inso a keen. saucepan The bake them, sandwich with co ee butter icing, or fresh cream with a little water until caramelized. At the same time, toast withfirst aport little of co call: ee Ellesmere, or even Tiaprobably Maria no added. more than five miles 4motor-cycle ounces hazelnuts Rally provided in the oven surprises, at 180° like for the8 minutes Penny Farthing- they down the canal but it was gonna take three/four hours to get toastmotor very bike, fast. the ub six-wheeled o the skins motor and bike, mi Ducatis,with the Harleyscaramel, of I am sure you will want a delicious pudding for the party there. Yep! we weren’t gonna break any speed records but the pourevery mixture size and onto shape, non-stick bikes from parchment. 1937 onwards, Allow to all cool, adding and to season, so here is something very naughty. At home, we when hard, break into pieces and grind into a powder in the lovely chug chug of the engine, although soporific to start with foodthe noise. processor. Mind Set you, aside I admired a tablespoon those who or tworode of no-handed the praline became aCanalboat splendid companion.for hire. P 26During 86w the journey victuals powder.standing Whip on the half saddles, a pint ofshowing double off. cream, Children whip asin young100 grams melted dark chocolate and fold in the larger portion of the were stowed,Available clothes Sat. rearranged, 9 th to Sat. dog’s 16th bed August organised 2019 and food as five/six were riding in the arena in total control as they praline. Next, whip a further half pint of double cream with prepared(Other for the dates evening may meal. be possible) Ellesmere was finally reached competed on the course set out for them -magic! On the Llangollen Canal some icing sugar to sweeten and stir in 2 tablespoons of very and we berthed up long enough to collect drinking water from strong co ee which has been allowed to cool carefully. Just On our return journey, the weather was all over the place, the supermarket just off the jetty. Here we met many other before serving, sandwich the two layers of meringue with the chocolatefrom an ice praline storm cream when weand had top a with quarter co inchee cream. of ice coveringSprinkle boaters and it was clear that this boating lark was an ‘all age’ thethe saved helmsman praline and powder deck, to over rain, the sunshine top. If you and are wind. feeling But, hey! holiday as the age of the boaters ranged from children as young artistic you can pipe extra cream round the edges , but a fork This is boating (so I am told). Our arrival back at the Marina, as two weeks to old fogy types like us in their dotage. Underway to swirl cream can be ust as e ective. I take the easy way outthe whenevernight before possible, we were no due fa to ng hand about ‘Better with thanpiping Ever’ bags. back, again on a sunny, warm and pleasantly windless evening we Thiswas puddinga sad time is butfar simplerwe showered to prepare and put than on someit looks. decent Watch it travelled for an hour into the country and moored up for the disappear in a ash The meringue bases will keep for up to a clothes, got in the car and headed for a pub called The Sun for evening. There was no-one about, just a few sheep and cows for fortnight in an airtight tin, so prepare in advance. If you think From theya meal have and gone beverage a bit softor two. give This them was ten weird, minutes now in moving a low ovenat 30 company. I thought that if this was to be the norm, then what a tomiles crisp per up hour, again. eyes totally confused. super relaxingBlackwater few days Meadow we were Marina, in for! Ellesmere, Shropshire Other marinas across Cheshire and the Midlands, (Anderton, , Gayton Alternatively, At 9.30 you on can Friday add 11th praline we hadpowder our boatto a inspection,batch of The followingand Worcester) day, may after also breakfast, be available we got underway for our shortbread. This is truly scrumptious. To prepare take 250 4 berth boat, 1 double bedroom + make up double gramshanded butter, her over to grams the Marina plain and our, tearfully 1 grams left sugar,for home, 1 a final destinationberth All of mod Llangollen cons, TV, in Wales.DVD, Heating Mark you, at three gramsjourney semolina, involving whizz sitting in infood traffic processor on the M5for afor minute. three hours, Add miles per hour maximum this was going to take a couple of pralinebecause powder. of an accident, Roll out but and you cut know into circles. what? The Bake three at 180° miles till per days. I was taught the rudimentary tasks of ‘Lifting Bridges’ pale and cooked. If cooking in a tray without rolling out bake at 140°forhour had twenty set us minutes up for this and dawdling lower to so100°and we weren’t bake too for bothered. an hour. and ‘manoeuvring through locks’. The camaraderie at these oWould not letI go it again?get too Most brown. emphatically Cut into ngersYes! ‘Better whilst Than still hot. Ever’ points was fantastic. Tales of Kingfishers, Heron’s catching wasEnjoy the and right impress name for your the friends barge asand it fittedfamily in with with something the holiday fish by Olympic-type£599 per week diving + services and other (diesel boaters & gas) stuck approx on the £150 di being erent. Better than Ever. mud – WowFree - parking and the atjoviality Marina with walkers and bikers on the tow-path always embarrassed us as they walked, ran and cycled Have a Happy Christmas. WINTERWINTERSPRING2017 2018 2016 27 2
“It’s a manhole, which is removed“Patricia, for your brother’s on the phone wanting to know if we are Nat’sNAT’S Ramblings RAMBLINGSworkers to go down and going things. somewhere My nice for our holidays next year. They’re going from NatNat Bruzon Bruzon grandson thought for a fewsomewhere moments, niceand themselves, so they don’t want to end up in the Last time I had a cold, I decided asked me touchingly, same place. I’ll tell him we Tommyare going somewhere that’s NOT nice, shall I?” to Todayget myself did not a startbox atof all tissues. well. There Not I was, at“Does ten in thatthe morning,mean that Mummies and sisters Cooperisms onedoing of my those bit to namby-pamby, help with the housework cube- by dustingand Aunts in the are sitting not allowed to Iuse read these in the paper yesterday that a certain supermarket was shapedroom, when boxes I hear full Patricia of tiny shouting tissue from themanholes?” kitchen. I now await theinsisting reply from on proof the of age beforeContributed selling fruit. To by be precise,Mike itBell was squares in diff erent colours, but a big council, and no doubt I shallonly be requiredtold that for the purchase of Kiwi Fruit, and the minimum age “ I’m taking a chicken out for lunch.” I was cross. I really was. box of large man-sized tissues. But I in future, manholes will be re classi for such purchases ed as was thatI boughtof 25 years. a I rescuefound this harddog to believe, “Where are the two of you going, River Cottage? Don’t worry about made one fateful error! I sat down to ‘Large covered holes in the andground!’ on reading further I discoveredthat used that at to a recentbelong concert to bya a me, I’ll make do with a sandwich.” It’s not the first time, you know. read the paper before setting off to singer called Harry Styles, the young audience had joyfully slung She’s been out to lunch with friends before, andI think now sheI need is resorting a co ee after all that. And blacksmith. get them. Kiwi Fruits on stage when Styles sang a song with the name of that to going out with poultry, leaving me to makethat’s do with another a sandwich. thing! When was the last time As soon as I’d got it home, you went to a co ee place andfruit inasked the lyrics. for As a further concert was due the following day, the As I sni ed and snu ed my way I know what it’s all about. She’s jealous of athe co fact ee that without I won receiving asupermarket grilling The placed the banit to made prevent a the bolt singer for from the coming door! to through the rst couple of pages, I ‘Masterchef -- Sandwich Maker ‘ (see Springassistant 2017 edition will of immediately the ask you, “You saw nothing amiss. Brexit (of course) harm. The age was chosen on the basis that no-one over 24 was Mercury’) and now delights at every opportunitymean she - canAmericano?” get to say, also articles about things that were likely to attend such a gig. SinceI’ve orderedthen, it has beensome reported German that “You’re so good at making sandwiches that I am sure you’d love to going to be in place by 2020 but o , I reply, I ust want aHarry’s co ee’ next single, a coverfood version from of ‘Water the Melon internet. Man’ has been wouldstay in notand nowmake be yourself in place a special until one.” cancelled. The sauerkraut has arrived “I’ll give you an Americano,” he replies. I 2022,Eventually and some it became rubbish clear about that the chicken was being taken out To finish off this ‘extra rambling’but the version wurst of my is column yet to I shall give ‘Strictly Curse’ - and then I saw it!!! I persist. of the freezer and not out to lunch, and I told her that she must you all some advice on the come!value of wonderful inventions. In answer startedbe careful coughing with her andphraseology sneezing in andthe future. This“What morning’s is Americano?” little Theto assistant a survey onlooks ‘Which do you consider the most important invention splutteringepisode made in disbelief!me think of There, annoying bold choice as ofat words me pityingly. that many ever?’ the winner was Electricity. Runner up was Television. brass was the headline: I’ve just had a new people use. Let me ask you this: - What is the “Ermost well, annoying it’s COFFEE, and andHowever if you want - and it this is where my advice comes in - I disagree senseless“KLEENEX question TO REMOVE that you ALLhave heard peoplewhite ask? I’ll Beforegive you you a little milkwholeheartedly on the side.” with I the aboveThesaurus two responses. delivered My choice from for the MAN-SIZEanswer, let meTISSUES tell you FROMmy choice. SHOP You are chattingthink about to a friend, this, aand tri e pu led.most important invention ofe-bay. all time - Onand Iopening urge you to it,vote I for it SHELVES.”mention casually that you are off on holiday next month. Statistics with me when the survey comes round to our area - is VENETIAN I’ll have a co ee then, with a little milk found that all the pages show that 99.5 % of people reply with the following question to you: BLINDS ! And do you know why I wholeheartedly recommend this I continued to read in disbelief--- on the side.” He has to have the last word. were blank. choice ? Because without venetian blinds it would be ‘CURTAINS’ for got“ Goingcon rmation anywhere from nice?” Patricia Admit that it! We’ve it allthough. done it.What is the I have no words to waspoint NOT of that April question? 1st---- What and becamereply do you expect? Perhaps all of us. ‘That’s one Americano. Sit down sir, and acquainted with a sad, sad tale. As I come to the end of mydescribe article dedicated how mainlyANGRY to annoying I am! “No, just a couple of weeks to a little hotelI’ll in bring Chernobyl.” it over...... ” Or WHY CAN’T ONE choice of words I shall finish off with the phrase ‘Just filling in’ when A “No,lady just had a writtenweek’s sunto Kleenex bathing in(how the Sahara.ORDER We’ll Atake CUP some OF COFFEE anymore? explaining that you are doingJust a job heard normally that done theyby someone are else. shesun cream,hoped ofto course.”get a reply Surely, from it musta tissue be obvious to anyone with half I’m e hausted. I’ll go out toFor get example some youstu are walking respectfully in the cemetery when you defeatsan ounce me), of brain and thatexplained when you that spend she your hard-earned cash on making a movie about and her young daughter had passed for my cold and then lie downcome for across a little a nap. man holding a spade. a holiday, you will have planned to go ‘somewhere nice’ or at least clocks. by the tissue shelf in a supermarket, As I passed Axminster Surgery I saw, outside somewhere that you are pretty confident will be nice. My belief is that “Are you the regular graveIt’s digger?” about you time! politely ask. when her daughter stopped and the main door, an area marked in large letters pointedthe offending to a boxquestion of ‘MAN is a trick. SIZE Everyone is ‘DROPafraid to OFF ask straightONLY’. “No”, says the man with the spade, ‘I’m just filling in.’ out ‘where are you going?’ for fear of appearing inquisitive, and they TISSUES.’ The little girl then asked The state I was in, this was anP.S. o When er to I put my clock back last week, it fell off the coffee hope that the question will make you divulge your destination - - HO! HO! HO!! her mother touchingly, “Mummy, good to miss. 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