Monthly Magazine Marston Magna And

October 2020 MONTHLY MAGAZINE MARSTON MAGNA

1 THE PARISHES OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, MARSTON MAGNA and RIMPTON www.marstonmagnachurch.org.uk RECTOR. Revd. Barbara Stanton [email protected] Tel: 850745 The Rectory, Camel Street, Marston Magna, BA22 8DD (To whom all enquiries should be made) EDITOR: Samuel David Crabb [email protected] Tel: 850274 Wickham Farm, Marston Magna RIMPTON CONTACT Nicola Benbow, Ash House, Rimpton [email protected] Tel: 850434 MARSTON MAGNA CONTACT S D Crabb, Wickham Farm, Marston Magna [email protected] Tel: 850274

RIMPTON SERVICES: These will vary month by month during the current pandemic. Please refer to page 4 for full details.

MARSTON MAGNA SERVICES: These will vary month by month during the current pandemic. Please refer to page 4 for full details.

CHURCH OFFICERS RIMPTON MARSTON MAGNA

CHURCH WARDENS Mrs H. J. Stephens, Home Farm Cottage 851860 Mr K N Field, 2 Homefield Court Tel: 850705 Mr J Tricker, Lessenden 850922 Vacant

TREASURERS Mrs Pam Hopkins, Ash Cottage, Marston Magna 850949 Mr Hugh Privett, The Manor Tel: 850294

P.C.C. SECRETARIES Mrs. M Green, Lark Rise, Woodhouse Lane 01963 220943 Mrs B Field, 2 Homefield Court Tel: 850705

ORGANISTS Mr Hugh Privett, The Manor Tel: 850294

CAPTAIN of BELL-RINGERS Mrs Caroline Baillie, Ginaville Tel: 850128

CHURCH ROTAS MARSTON MAGNA Flower/Church Cleaning Sidesmen/Readers Vacant Mr. Richard Venning Park Farm Tel: 851104

RIMPTON Flower Rota/Brass Cleaning Church Cleaning Mrs M Le Hardy Tel: 850212 Mrs Green Tel: 01963 220943

THIS MAGAZINE IS DELIVERED FREE OF CHARGE TO EVERY HOUSE IN THE TWO PARISHES AND IS PUBLISHED ON THE FIRST DAY OF EACH MONTH. MATERIAL SHOULD BE SENT TO THE RIMPTON AND MARSTON MAGNA CONTACTS NOT LATER THAN THE 20TH OF EACH MONTH. IT IS PRINTED ON THE 26th MONTHLY. VOLUNTARY DONATIONS TOWARDS PRODUCTION COSTS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME

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2 THE RECTORY October 2020

Dear All

Last month brought the sad news of Molly Crabb 's death at the age of 90 at home with her family. She has been so much part of the life of Marston Magna since coming here, after her marriage to Sam Crabb. In normal times I am sure the Church would have been packed with those wishing to show their respect to Molly. Instead we were limited to only thirty people being allowed to come. From my point of view, she was an amazing lady. Becoming Church Warden at the age of sixty and was determined to complete 30 years in that most important role, which she did. But with the advent of Covid 19, we were not able to celebrate Molly's long service to the Church as we would have wished. On the plus side the Church suspended its Annual Parochial Church Meetings where Church Wardens and PCCs are elected, so I am so pleased that Molly died, whilst still in post.

I remember meeting Molly for the first time in the Church when I came here with a view to becoming the parish priest. I thought that here is a person I would be able to get on with. The next time was the day after I moved in. I remember trying to make coffee amongst the chaos of boxes everywhere in the kitchen. However, I did very much appreciate her coming to call. Molly was very knowledgeable about all things to do with the Church especially its history and how to arrange the vestments. She was also very proud of the Newsletter produced at Wickham Farm which goes to every household in the village.

It is especially sad at this time of harvest, which we cannot celebrate in the usual way, as Molly was the force behind the wonderful Harvest Suppers held in our Village Hall. She was also a great supporter of the Friday Morning Cafe which again cannot be held in the same way at present.

Molly came to Church not long before she died with her daughter Caroline, where she was able to lead our prayers so thoughtfully. She had long been on the rota for leading the intercessions. It is some considerable consolation that for many of us that this will be the last time Molly was seen by those she knew.

With my love and prayers for Molly's wonderful caring family

Revd. Barbara 01935 850745 [email protected].

STUDY GROUPS Marston/Rimpton Home Group

The Study Groups have been meeting fortnightly on Wednesdays since the rule of 6 was introduced. Meeting in a garden, and we can now meet in a church with up to 30 people. If you would like to join us, please ring Revd. Barbara Stanton on 01935 850745.

Revd. Barbara

Morning Prayer

Soon after coming to these parishes six years ago, I instituted Morning Prayer, which has been said, alternatively once a week. in either Marston Magna or Rimpton Churches. If anyone else would like to come, please do join us at 8 am on Wednesday mornings, on the following dates.

7th October Marston Magna 14th October Rimpton 21st October Marston Magna 28th October Rimpton 4th November Marston Magna

Morning Prayer is then followed by twenty minutes silence.

Rev'd Barbara

3 CALENDAR OF SERVICES October 2020 SUNDAY 4th October GREEN XVII AFTER TRINITY MARSTON MAGNA 9.30 am Harvest Festival Service Reader: Mrs J Privett Sidesman: Mrs N Jackson RIMPTON 10.45 a.m. Holy Communion Reader: TBA

SUNDAY 11th October GREEN XVIII AFTER TRINITY MARSTON MAGNA 9.30 am Morning Worship Reader: Mrs P Hopkins Sidesman: Mrs P Hopkins RIMPTON 6.30 p.m. EVENSONG – No morning Reader: TBA service SUNDAY 18th October GREEN XIX AFTER TRINITY MARSTON MAGNA 9.30 a.m. Holy Communion Reader: Mrs D Smith Sidesman: Dr T Smith RIMPTON 10.45 a.m. Holy Communion Reader TBA

SUNDAY 25th October GREEN XX AFTER TRINITY MARSTON MAGNA 9.30 am Holy Communion Reader: Mrs R Pengelly Sidesman: Mrs R Pengelly RIMPTON 10.45 a.m. Harvest Festival Readers: TBA SUNDAY 1st November GREEN ALL SAINTS DAY MARSTON MAGNA 9.30 am Morning Worship Reader: TBA Sidesman: TBA RIMPTON 10.45 am Holy Communion Readers: TBA

MARSTON MAGNA Church Cleaning Church Flowers Locking Up OCTOBER 2020 High Altar CHURCH WILL BE LOCKED OPEN ONLY FOR SERVICES NO ROTAS IN PLACE

RIMPTON Church Cleaning Church Flowers Locking Up OCTOBER 2020 CHURCH WILL BE LOCKED High Altar OPEN ONLY FOR SERVICES NO ROTAS IN PLACE

From the Registers - Church of St Mary the Virgin, Rimpton Baptism – on Friday 18th September, Benjamin Brodie Williams.

From the Registers – St Mary the Virgin – Marston Magna We commit to the Lord’s loving care. Praying He will guide and comfort the family and friends of – Molly Leonora Crabb For whom on 24th September 2020 there was an Interment.

Letter from the Right Reverend Ruth Worsley, Being a doctor, St Luke is much associated with Bishop of Taunton healing and many hospitals bear his name. One For Parish Newsletters – October 2020 did when I lived in Leicestershire. In these grim times of Corvid 19 we need healing more than I was expecting to be on sabbatical as I write this, ever. This will be the theme of the services on the but of course you will all now be aware that Bishop 18th October. Peter is receiving treatment for leukaemia and thus I am back in the diocese. He is as cheerful as Often special prayers of healing can be offered ever and very much values your care, thoughts, with the laying on of hands which is yet something prayers, cards, flowers and so many warm else not possible a present but if anyone wishes messages. Thank you! Please keep praying for for special prayers at this time do either contact me him, Jane, and the family. or there will be an opportunity for prayer at the services. Coping with the ‘unexpected’, whether it is news about health, the pandemic, or a personal Revd. Barbara Stanton. diagnosis like + Peter’s; or a change of plan such as my sabbatical, can set us in a spin. We do not THE RAIN REPORT always know how to respond. It requires us to adapt, to change, to rethink how we will live. August was very much a month of two halves. The first half quite dry with just 3 wet days and 8.5 mms I am reminded of the story of Elijah who felt (1/3rd inch) of rainfall. The second half saw a overwhelmed by the circumstances around him. A complete change with 11 wet days and 82.5 mms national drought both from rain and faith left him (3 ¼ inches) of rainfall. During this period there feeling vulnerable and alone. And although God were some heavy thunderstorms, with 3 days made Himself very evident in the events of Mount seeing 19 mms (¾ inch) in a relatively short period. Carmel, Elijah still felt under siege and fearful, This brings the August total to 92 mms (3 ¾ wanting to die rather than face the wrath of Jezebel. And so, he ran! And in the book of Kings inches) well above the August average of 71mms we find God meets with him. First of all, bringing (2 ¾ inches). him refreshment of body and mind through sleep and food. And then, when his well-being is The wettest August I have recorded was 1997 with restored, he discovers the voice of God, not in the 167.5 mms (6 ½ inches) and the driest 1995 with strength of storm or wind but in a ‘still small voice’. 21 mms (3/4 inches).

I wonder where and how you might hear the voice Ricky Gibbs. of God? Across the diocese we are entering into a listening project to hear what God might be saying Queen Camel Bowls Club to us, in and through the strange times in which we now live. We welcome your thoughts so please do Queen Camel bowls club. We are now open for share them with us. bowling, if anyone interested in playing do please contact Norman Holt on 01935 850646. Praying God’s blessing on us all + Bishop Ruth MARSTON MAGNA AND RIMPTON St Luke’s Day – 18th October GARDENING CLUB

October brings a restoration of a service each Due to the current COVID19 situation the week at both Rimpton and Marston Magna. The committee of our Gardening Club have sadly taken 18th is St Luke's Day which this year falls on a the decision to cancel all meetings for the rest of Sunday. St Luke is known for writing both the this year, including the Annual Flower and Gospel which bears his name and the Acts of the Produce Show for 2020. We all feel that this is the Apostles which tells the story of the growth of the safest option for all our members, guests, Church after Jesus' death and resurrection. presenters and show judges and we plan to resume a full programme in 2021. It is from Luke that we have most of the stories of Jesus' birth and those most famous of parables All members who have paid their subscription of like the Good Samaritan and the Prodigal Son. He the year will have it carried forward to next year was a medical doctor and friend of St Paul. It is unless they specifically request a refund. thrilling to read in parts of Acts, I or we did this or that.

Thank you all for your support of our club and we the countryside. If you have got a bike, give it a try really look forward to meeting you again next year. sometime.

Best regards I have a list of churches visited and a map with a David Cook GPS trace of my route which I have left in the Rimpton Church porch. Somerset Churches Trust Charity Ride & Stride Thank you again for your generous donations and support. I might even try again next year. Many thanks to all of you that offered good wishes and sponsored me for this year’s ride. Ricky Gibbs Sponsorship to date has totalled £325-00. There is Chez Nous (tel. 01935-850263) still plenty of time for anyone who would like to donate. Half goes to Rimpton Church and half to RIMPTON VILLAGE HALL REOPENING the SCT general fund. The Rimpton Village Hall Management Committee It was a lovely day for cycling, fine, cool, and only is pleased to announce that Rimpton Village Hall a light breeze. Warmed up as the day went on. has now reopened, following the temporary closure during the Coronavirus pandemic. The I left Rimpton at 8.02am and returned at 2.56 pm, Hall is now available for use, for either regular cycling 52 miles and visiting 30 Churches. I cycled bookings, or one-off events. out towards Lydford, weaving in and out to take in the various Churches. The furthest point from The Hall is open subject to the requirements and Rimpton as the crow flies was West Lydford at 6.8 guidelines necessary to make it “COVID Secure”. miles. Then I turned West towards Keinton We have put things in place to allow this to Mandeville, on to the Charltons, Kingston and then happen, including sanitiser at the entrance doors back via Ilchester and Mudford. I had intended to and signage to remind users to maintain social take in Over Compton, but the legs were very distancing and wear face coverings. weary and I didn’t fancy the long hill out of Trent, so I cycled up through Trent, which was enough of Hirers will have to follow the guidelines that apply a struggle, over the hill to Sandford Orcas and generally to community buildings, as well as home. whatever guidelines apply to their specific activity. There are also restrictions on the numbers that I visited two Churches that I had not been to on can attend, depending on the type of event. previous rides. Kingston and East Lydford. I am not sure if East Lydford really qualifies as a big More information, including details of what hirers sign at the entrance says it is redundant with must do, is available at: warnings of a risk of falling masonry. It did not look www.rimpton.net/village-hall/bookings/ to me to about to collapse so I walked around it. The main feature is a magnificent ornate spire with or from the Bookings Secretary: Dale McLoughlin windows and alcoves surrounding the spire. The on 01935 851100 or [email protected] Church was built between 1864 and 1866 to replace the previous Church which was MARSTON MAGNA VILLAGE SOCIAL dilapidated and prone to flooding. The new Church We have decided that with the imposition of was built at the sole expense of the rector of the the Rule of Six, we can no longer continue with parish, James Moss, in memory of his wife. The the Village Socials at this time. cost was £2,000. It is interesting to note that according to the Bank of England inflation Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. calculator, this would be £256,000 today. I am no expert, but I reckon to build it today would cost Due to the Coronavirus situation there will be no several £million. In 1987 the Church was closed as house-to-house poppy collection this year. You it was estimated that it required repairs costing will still be able to buy Poppies in local £35,000. The Church is now in private ownership businesses and workplaces or make a donation and has been placed on the Mendip Council online. “Historic Buildings at risk register”. Its future seems uncertain. Sorry for any inconvenience.

It was a very enjoyable ride, mainly on quiet Karen Price country roads. It is amazing what can be seen Poppy Appeal Organiser when out riding a bike. It is a lovely way of seeing

From Cath Holloway can find us on Facebook here: October 2020 Edition www.facebook.com/talkingcafesomerset/live. We News from your Village Agent Team air at 11 am every weekday, but you can watch anytime on catch up. Autumn is here and the winter flu vaccination programme is in full swing – it’s especially We have covered a huge variety of subjects in our important this year to get your flu vaccine if you are Talking Cafes - here are a few links to some eligible for the free treatment, and maybe consider excellent discussions that you can watch on replay paying for one if you aren’t. This year the flu and still participate if you have questions: vaccine is being offered on the NHS to: HYDRATION Tracey Bland looks in depth at the • adults 65 and over importance of good hydration – and why it’s so • people with certain medical conditions important, especially for mental health, reducing (including children in at-risk groups from 6 hospital admissions and how you can remember months of age) to stay hydrated: • pregnant women https://www.facebook.com/talkingcafesomerset/vi • people living with someone who's at high risk deos/704158900371648 from coronavirus (on the NHS shielded patient list) MICRO-PROVIDERS South Somerset Agent Lucy • children aged 2 and 3 on 31 August 2020, Tobias meets with Rhys Davies looking at the children in primary school & year 7 pupils Somerset Microprovider network – what are micro- • frontline health or social care workers providers and how can they help you? https://www.facebook.com/talkingcafesomerset/vi You can have your NHS flu vaccine at: deos/3216478805105552

• your GP surgery or local Hospital ENERGY BILLS Kizzy one of our Mendip Agents • a local pharmacy offering the service looks at saving money on your energy bills with the • your midwifery service, if they offer it for Centre for Sustainable Energy, including grants, pregnant women fuel debt and the surviving winter funding: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=7972062211 Somerset CCG are also looking at one-stop shop 23469&extid=g2AE0L9D0PcPUBQw type locations where people can get Covid testing, flu vaccinations, Covid vaccinations & anti-body LIBRARIES Agent Jane Lillis has Somerset testing. Library Service as her special guest.

If you have your flu vaccine at a pharmacy, you do https://www.facebook.com/talkingcafesomerset/vi not have to inform a GP. It is up to the pharmacist deos/3314702148647794 to do that. Full details are here: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/flu- HEALTHY EATING made easy with West influenza-vaccine/ Somerset Agent Izzy Silvester https://www.facebook.com/talkingcafesomerset/vi We recently did a really informative Talking Café deos/608394423378720 with Dr Joey McHugh, who discussed how Doctors surgeries are preparing for the winter months flu DOMESTIC ABUSE Linda tackles the tough issue season which you can watch here: of Domestic Abuse in this Talking café, looking at https://www.facebook.com/talkingcafesomerset/vi the many forms of abuse that are sadly deos/711531946241507 and Sandra Corry experienced by many Director Quality and Nursing Somerset CCG has https://www.facebook.com/talkingcafesomerset/vi provided an informative film on Somerset System deos/2755087388053791 Flu Plans and Progress on Delivery 2020 which SEATED EXERCISES with Cath Holloway – nd will be aired on the 22 September on our Talking exciting ways to exercise at home! Café page. https://www.facebook.com/talkingcafesomerset/vi Covid-19 As I write, the rule of 6 has just come deos/267231941273048 into force. CCS and the Village Agent Team are COOKING ON A BUDGET – with Wendy Rudd here to help make sense and support everyone as and Rev Jess – quick, nutritious, and budget information changes at a rapid pace. We are friendly meals – 4 meals prepared in 40 minutes! continuing to look at ways to meet face to face as soon as is safely possible, but in the meantime you

https://www.facebook.com/talkingcafesomerset/vi Molly Crabb – Thank you deos/952818938519974 The whole family would like to say a very big thank You can also keep up to date with all the news you to Dr Tamsin Glasgow and Queen Camel from CCS and Somerset Carers here: Surgery. They looked out to Molly and spent such https://issuu.com/communitycouncilforsomerset a lot of time assessing her needs, over the last year and for making it possible for her to return CCS Village Agents can now supply you with your home from hospital, as was her wish. very own water bottle for free to help keep you hydrated! There is even a handy guide on the side Thank you to the NHS at Yeovil District Hospital. to help remind you to drink throughout the day! To the District Nurse team who came to the farm Caroline Harding, CCS Agent Manager, explains whenever asked, and the overnight “Marie Cure” how here: https://youtu.be/DELeiGPEBvk Call nurses, and many thanks to Debbie and especially 01823 331 222 or contact your local Agent to get to Kara who helped to care for Molly in the last nine one! months, and who has been such a comfort and

reassurance to the family.

Also, to the friends and relations who visited Molly whilst she was unwell. And to everyone who has sent lovely letters and cards, with their memories of Molly.

Thank you.

MILK BOTTLETOPS

Can you all please remember to remove the foil pull caps from the tops, because the metal detector on Cath Holloway Perry’s conveyor belt stop the machines. Also Mobile: 07968 521746 remember it is only plastic tops with a 2 or 4 in the Email: [email protected] recycling symbol that I can accept, all the rest go in www.somersetrcc.org.uk my wheelie bin.

I support unpaid carers in South East Somerset to There is a company called Massmould, who connect them with community resources, support produce tops made from the same plastic as milk groups and personal support around benefits and bottle tops e.g. Robinson’s squash, and Evian allowances. We also have a new team of water, so from now on, I can accept any tops made Community Agents and Village Agents in South by Massmoulds. Somerset to contact. For more information please visit www.somersetrcc.org.uk and Please do continue to save the bottle tops and as www.somersetcarers.org or call me to see who is soon as the Café re-opens, we can start to gather them together. your local village agent.

RIMPTON HARVEST SUPPER Thank you everyone. And keep safe

It is sad that after at least fifty years, it is not Marion Dean, possible for the Village Harvest Supper to take 13 West End, 01935 850032 place because of the virus. Before the new Hall was built, it used to be held in the old Hall with its A VILLAGE QUIZ NO. 9 corrugated tin roof and primitive toilets. It has always been an important occasion for getting All answers are to be found in “Our Village in the 20th Century”. Copies are available at £12 together and expressing thanks, something that is each from Jenny Dench 850592. all the more important with the emphasis on food sustainability, farming uncertainties, local QUESTIONS 25-27 produce, and climate change. THE CHURCHES What was the cost of the church floodlights and John Spencer who originated the idea? THE WARS

Who was with ALLENBY at the Relief of Efficient, safe, and regulated by the Environment Jerusalem? Agency, with emissions closely monitored to meet THE PARISH COUNCIL strict standards, the RRC will produce up to 282 When was the Parish Home Defence Plan gigawatt hours of electricity a year, enough to formed? power 77,000 homes

ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS 22-24 Recycling sites switch to winter hours on 1 Street lighting for Marston Magna was first October discussed in 1911. Page 184/5 Somerset’s 16 recycling sites go over to winter The Village Hall Management Committee timetables from Thursday 1 October, with 9am- purchased the Hall from the Ancient Order of 5pm weekday opening hours while weekends Foresters on 1st January 1948. Page 42 remain 9 am-4 pm.

The Winery was granted a licence to abstract With an impressive average recycling rate of well water from Mill Stream in 1976. Page 82 over 77%, Somerset's network of recycling sites is open every day of the year except Christmas Day, Jenny Dench Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day to take dozens of materials. Somerset Waste Partnership - Ending landfill and creating energy from your rubbish Summer hours – 9 am-6 pm when sites are open weekdays, 9 am-4 pm weekends - resume on Somerset’s move away from landfill has been all- Thursday 1 April 2021. but completed with construction of the £317m Viridor Resource Recovery Centre (RRC) at Recycle Week brings praise for your lockdown Avonmouth (above). efforts

It turns all kerbside rubbish and 60% of non- Marking Recycle Week (21-27 September), recyclable materials from Somerset's recycling Somerset is being urged to keep up the good work sites into electricity. after recycling an extra 3,500 tonnes of key materials during the COVID lockdown. The RRC consists of the £252m Avonmouth Energy Recovery Facility (ERF), plus a £65m Weekly kerbside collections of recycling continued plastics reprocessing plant, which is currently in Somerset throughout the lockdown period. April, under construction. May, and June 2020 saw a big jump in the amount of cardboard, plastic bottles, glass bottles, food The ERF is already taking Somerset’s rubbish and waste and aluminium cans collected in the weekly should be fully up and running by the end of 2020, kerbside collections, compared to 2019 figures. diverting 320,000 tonnes of non-recyclable waste away from landfill each year, including around Aluminium cans: up 69%, an extra 92 tonnes 100,000 tonnes from Somerset. Glass bottles: up 37%, an extra 1,360 tonnes Food waste: up 27%, an extra 1,182 tonnes It is a cornerstone of SWP’s long-term plans to Cardboard: up 24%, an extra 650 tonnes help Somerset residents waste less, recycle even Plastic bottles: up 23%, an extra 172 tonnes more and move away from landfill. And thousands more people requested extra recycling containers, either getting into the We want everyone to reduce the waste they create recycling habit for the first time or taking the and reuse things wherever they can. When things opportunity to do even more. have to be thrown away, we are making it easier for everyone to recycle as much as possible. Last year, Somerset residents recycled 135,000 tonnes through weekly collections and recycling Waste that can be recycled has a clear purpose – sites, saving more than 67,000 tonnes of carbon. to be used again instead of constantly manufacturing new raw materials to create the Overall, 90% of that recycling stayed in the UK, products we need. The ERF gives purpose to the and 51% stayed in Somerset. waste that cannot be recycled. Somerset Waste Partnership, Broughton House, At the plant, it is burnt at high temperatures under Blackbrook Park Avenue, Taunton, Somerset, carefully controlled conditions to generate low- TA1 2PR, Website: www.somersetwaste.gov.uk carbon heat and electricity.

Email: [email protected] Tel: would like to order, I will be happy to hear from 01823 625700 you. The first batch will be made in early October Facebook: www.facebook.com/somersetwaste allowing them to mature in time for Christmas which when you read this, will be only 13 weeks away. Rimpton Ladies Walking Group All our future walks are cancelled. I look forward to hearing from you. You are very much encouraged to do your own private walks, but do keep a good social Val Tilley, distance from others at all times Tel. 07771 888012. For full details contact Sheila Fewkes Tel 850227 Neighbourhood Network - don’t forget!

As covered in previously a few of us villagers have got together to offer help to both MM and Rimpton

villagers, as and when needed.

As someone who has an 89 year old father on his QUEEN CAMEL own in Hertfordshire, I know he doesn’t always feel TENNIS CLUB well enough, for example, to go food shopping, go to appointments, collect tablets, take his dustbin down the drive etc, but he always welcomes A small friendly Club with 2 floodlit hard courts visitors for a chat and a cuppa. So, it must be the for all players on either a ‘Pay & Play’ basis or case too in our two villages, perhaps more now as a club member. A wide variety of coaching than ever. is available including Saturday a.m. coaching for Juniors plus Camps in the holidays. If you need anything, or want a visit, please feel CLOSED AT THE MOMENT UFN free to please call any of us listed below - perhaps We welcome new members for the season even keep these numbers handy for whenever you that will start in July? might need them. Matthew Phillips: 01935 851399/07786 126686 Visit www.qctc.co.uk or call the Club Julia Phillips: 01935 851399/07770 827263 Eileen Oldham: 01935 851019 Secretary on 01935 850300 for more Ann McKee: 01935 850471/07710 355969 information. Campbell McKee: 01935 850471/07889 874893 Kate Whittell: 01935 851758 Matthew Whittell: 01935 851758 MOBILE HAIRDRESSING If anyone would to join our happy band, just let me Grace Isbell from Mudford Sock operates a mobile know! hairdressing business in normal times. JP Do contact Grace on her mobile 07738 636489 or by email [email protected] or her home FIR VILLA COMMUNION number is 01935 410800. Unfortunately, the monthly Holy Communion Grace would also be very happy to visit you in your service held at Fir Villa will not take place this home in the future. Or you can visit her salon in her month, we very much hope that this will resume home. Clients must wear face masks (which can be again very soon. provided) and Grace will be wearing full PPE. For further information contact Revd. Barbara Keep safe everybody. Stanton, 01935 850745.

Grace Marston Magna Bowls is now cancelled until further notice. Christmas Cakes If you would like more information, contact Tony Cue to Covid 19, it is unlikely that there will be a Green on 01963 220943. craft/tabletop sale this November, therefore I will be taking pre-orders for Christmas cakes. If you Marlene Green

A WALK TO THE SEA. Langport to Burrowbridge (6 ½ miles)

Earlier this year I saw a piece on television about A side street in Langport took me to back to the Steart Marshes. When I looked at a map, I saw that river side and towards a railway embankment Steart Point is where Marston Magna’s Mill Stream which looms large across the fields. The path was finally reaches the sea. Realising that there are easy walking alongside a sparkling river and the footpaths along the stream and onwards along the field gates with inset pedestrian gates are easy to Rivers Yeo and Parrett, I decided to walk to the manage. Swans and herons are common sights sea, and this is how I did it. (For a map please look here. Beyond the weir the river has mud banks and at the last page) is no longer navigable for small craft. The distinctive landmark of Burrow Mump loomed in Marston Magna to Ilchester (6 miles) the distance, but soon becoming nearer. I took the opportunity to climb the Mump and admire the Starting in Rimpton Road, I took the path through stunning views in all directions. the churchyard and on past the Village Hall. The path took me to Chilton Cantelo and then on Burrowbridge to Bridgwater (5 ½ miles) through the fields beside the widened stream full of water lilies (this is where I saw several This part of my route was along minor roads, but Kingfishers). A couple of footbridges took me when I reached the riverbank, which is about 10 across to the perimeter of RNAS Yeovilton feet above the road and the river, I discovered a (warning: the bridges are not safe) and then over line of concrete slabs along the top, so I walked the road besides the weir in Yeovilton Village. My along those. Slightly precarious, but with much route continued through fields, finally meeting a better views and away from any traffic. There are more substantial River Yeo in Ilchester. several beautiful old houses in this area, and I could see into the gardens from my vantage point. Ilchester to Long Load (4 miles) The Parrett trail diverges from the river and follows the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal into Bridgwater The path here skirts the site of the workhouse in – a delightful walk along the towpath, which is also Ilchester and then on through open fields, but with a cycle-path. the approaching roar of traffic on the A303. Passing under the road beside the river, the traffic Bridgwater to Combwich (6.5 miles) sound soon fades away, while the views open out on both sides of the river. I stopped to admire Pill I started on the outskirts of Bridgwater along a Bridge, a beautiful old stone footbridge, taking an pleasant path on the wide grassy bank of the very old drover’s road across the river. It was delightful muddy river. There is extensive warehousing on walking along raised banks above the river to Long the opposite bank, but it soon gave way to Load, where another old stone bridge crosses the farmland with the addition of World War II pill river. boxes. There were plenty of seagulls and I also saw Canada geese, oyster catchers and more Long Load to Langport (5 miles) herons. There are blackened timbers sticking out of the mud banks, relics of the jetties when this My route continued along raised banks with views was a trading route. I was thrilled to spot a hare in in all directions. Long Sutton Church seems to be a recently harvested field. Combwich was once a always in sight, as the river meanders back and significant trading port with Ireland, now the wharf forth. Why did cattle always seem to gather in front is being updated for leisure craft. of the gates that I needed to go through, especially the ones with horns? I was excited to spot a pair Combwich to Steart Point of cranes, my first ever sighting of these birds. Muchelney Abbey is visible on the opposite side or My last leg started along a pleasant path on the the river, half hidden behind a hill. I reached the grassy riverbank, becoming a gravelled surface meeting of the Yeo and the Parrett at Huish suitable for bikes and disabled access. The river is Bridge, and joined the Parrett trail which is (mostly) very muddy and with fast currents apparent, well signed. The path into Langport passes especially when the tide and river flow coincide. through a lovely wooded area below the town and Construction work at Hinkley Point is visible to the then through a picnic area with river access for West and there are views to the North East of canoes or paddle boards. On the day I was there Burnham on Sea which looks pretty from this it was busy with lots of families, but there was distance. The route skirts the Steart Marsh plenty of space for everyone. reserve, where there are beautifully constructed paths and wooden hides to view the marshes. I was there on a windy day, when there were few

birds on the marsh areas, but I did see a pair of CLOSURE OF PLAY EQUIPMENT Egrets. I continued around Steart Point on a summer only path (in winter and spring there are The play equipment at our Village Halls are now nesting birds here) ending up at the Tower Hide, out of bounds, as the Government Statement which looks a bit like a wooden lighthouse, and says, but the route through is still open for people then returned along the seashore path to meet my walking to and from the West End and the Village. kind driver. Signs are going up on all the equipment

My journey was a delight, I met few very people LH along the way until I reached the final leg. Thanks are due to my husband, for driving to unlikely Message to Rimpton from the First places to pick me up. The “Explore Somerset” Responders team website is a fantastic resource giving detailed As you are aware due to Covid 19 the government information about footpaths, gates, stiles and other have advised that we must keep to "Social boundary crossings points. There is also a link to Distancing", this instruction obviously impacts the the River Parrett Trail. role of first responders. As a result, we will not be able to carry out our normal call out procedure until Valerie Davies advised otherwise.

Marston Magna & Rimpton We will obviously inform you when the situation WI Report for October 2020 changes, until then please dial 999 in any emergency as your first course of action. All our plans for future WI meetings, lunches, outings, scrabble, and book clubs, have been The defibrillator situated in the Telephone box is cancelled until further notice, due to the Covid 19 available for personal use if needed and any of our pandemic. We will keep you posted. first responders can be called for advice.

Molly Crabb sadly passed away on 8th September SW and will be greatly missed by Marston Magna Women’s Institute; she was our most long MARSTON MAGNA PARISH COUNCIL standing member, she undertook a 3 year term as Treasurer in 1960’s, was a very regular attender, Full Minutes including all Appendices can be and Molly supported many WI outings (and viewed and/or downloaded from the Village especially enjoyed the Highgrove visit). Website, by going to: -

Molly arrived in the village in 1963 and very quickly https://marstonmagnaparish.co.uk/agendas- became involved in WI life taking on the role of minutes/ . Anybody unable to use the website who treasurer for a term of 3 years. She has been a needs to see a hard copy of the full Minutes please regular attender for over 50 years and always paid contact any of the Councillors. careful attention to our speakers, often questioning them, especially when the topic involved Somerset DATE OF THE NEXT MEETING is Wednesday 7th life. October 2020. It may be on Zoom, do watch the Parish Council website. A reminder that the public Her enthusiastic participation in the monthly may speak at the start of a Parish Council meeting competition regularly paid off with the presentation in the Public Session, even if the meeting is held annually of the Ashworth Hope Cup awarded for online with Zoom. Contact me for details. the most points gained in a year. There is a suspicion that it might be nicknamed the “Molly Lucy Gibbons – Clerk to Marston Magna Parish Crabb Cup” in future years! Council. Rose Cottage, Pendomer, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 9PH. T: 01935 863106 - Email: Latterly, she was a valued member of the team [email protected] that produced the very successful village history book entitled “Marston Magna Our Village in the RIMPTON PARISH COUNCIL 20th Century”. The full Minutes of all meetings, including all Her contributions on The Church and Farming Appendices, can be viewed and/or downloaded proved to be the bedrock that all other entries from the Village Website by going to rested upon. The minutes can be seen on the Rimpton website Submitted by Jill Eagland. (http://rimpton.net/parish-council/parish-council-

meetings/draft-parish-council-minutes/) and (in PHILIP HODDER part) on the village noticeboard, and you can also ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. see them by getting in touch with the Parish Clerk. Part P Registered, Over 30 years’ experience, If you do not have an internet device, you should small jobs welcome, personal service.- Rewiring, find the minutes on the noticeboard by the bus replacement fuse boards, extra sockets, lights shelter, or you could ask the Clerk for a copy. etc. fault finding. Telephone 01935 850027 & 07836 710130 The last meeting for 2020 is scheduled now for 3rd

November. The meeting (if it takes place) will be at TREE CARE Chris Lee- Qualified Tree Surgeon 7:30 pm. NCH (Arb) & NPTC, Gardener, Hedge Trimming, Patrick Pender-Cudlip, Clerk & RFO - Rimpton Landscaping & more. Etc. Garden & Tree Maintenance. Tel 01963 440352, New Number Mobile Parish Council. The Cobblers, High Street, Queen 07899 000107 Camel, Yeovil, Somerset BA22 7NE; Tel. 01935 850692; [email protected]

Marston Magna Village Hall Management Committee Unfortunately, the Village Hall is mainly closed, but Steph’s Aerobic exercises are operating on Monday mornings. Please take care everyone.

Karen Price (Chairperson) Telephone 01935 851336 Email – [email protected] LAWRENCE ELECTRICALS ADVERTISMENTS & NOTICES. Domestic/Commercial/Security (Inc. alarms/CCTV) from extra sockets to Full Rewire. Tel: 01935 891090, KEITH TUCKER – Carpentry, Joinery, Building. - Mobile 07889511576. Covering Dorset & surrounding Also, Handmade Kitchens, Fitted Kitchens, areas. Part P Registered for Building Regulations. Refurbishments, Garden Summer Houses and Lawrence Dolan City & Guilds Accredited. Free Furniture. Orchard Carpentry, Tel. 07799 5 Estimates. https://www.luntromanfort.org/46088 Graham Raymond, Electrical & Plumbing Services, Gardening work undertaken locally, good Installer of Quality Bathrooms & Kitchens including reference's, call Graham on 07969 869774. Tiling, Breakdowns, Repairs, Alterations & Upgrades. [email protected] Free Estimates, Trading locally for 34 years. Please call Landline: 01935 851700 or my mobile: 07976

Now closed for the summer. We have had some 307449 PYO fruit and the next thing will be pumpkins at Halloween....will keep you posted. Carer with 20 years’ experience Friendly & Best wishes all. Derryn and Ollie Vale of Camelot discreet DBS insurance References on South Growers Sparkford BA22 7JR Somerset micro Provider directory: offering but not [email protected] limited to Personal care - Meal preparation - Tel : 07969 372979 Housekeeping trips – Companionship – Respite - Sitting service - Return from hospital care. Rainbowsmile care 07944 879437 Kara ROSEBUD Lady gardener. RHS trained.

01963 220615 and 07708 267854, ROGER DODD [email protected] A CLEAN SWEEP LTD 01935 813989 BROADBAND PROBLEM? Any computer problem Power Sweeping, Brush & Vacuum, solved: computers, networks or phone A Clean, Efficient & Professional Service, lines. Broadband and networking installed for home NACS Member and HETAS Approved or office. Specialist engineer BT trained with over 30 Fully Insured. Certificates Provided. years experience. Quality guaranteed, friendly service. [email protected] Tel. Richard Crabb 01935 808094 email [email protected]

J C Roofing & Building Mell’s Helping Hand – Hi, my name is Mell. I am local to the area. I would like to offer my services to you, in your Maintenance home. I can help with: *Cleaning *Personal Care General roof repairs of pitched and * Dog Walking and sitting. DBS Checked. Over 4 flat roofs years’ experience in care. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON MY SERVICES CALL: Chimney repointing and lead 07495 934766 flashings

ANN-MARIE BAX Dip MCFHP and MAFHP Timber and plaster repairs Gutter, fascia and soffit replacement Contact your local tradesman on

Land 01935 840277 QUALIFIED FOOT HEALTH PRACTITIONER Mobile 07483 832654 Call: 07864 340341 Email: [email protected] CORE FOOT CONDITIONS INCLUDING NAIL CUTTING, THICKENED NAILS, CORNS, VERUCCAS, ATHLETE’S FOOT, FUNGAL NAILS, INGROWING NAILS, HARD SKIN & CRACKED HEELS.

REMOVALS & STORAGE - Armishaws Removals will move your furniture or store your goods. Office: - Wincanton Business Park, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9 RT, Tel. 01963 34065, email [email protected] web www.armishaws.com using code BW 222

Reliable Honest Friendly Service for all your Motoring Needs. Garden Machine Repair & Caroline Holbrook Tuition - Does your child Service. All types of Car or Van need extra support to achieve their true Maintenance, Services and Repairs, potential? Are they lacking in confidence? If Diagnostics, Fully Mobile, you are wondering how you can best support your child with Maths or English, I can offer MOT Pre-Check and Call out weekly sessions, giving tailored support to Service. Call Simon: 07969 123425 or meet their needs. 01935 850403 [email protected] – As a very experienced primary school teacher, Rimpton, Yeovil. I would love to help your child gain greater confidence and knowledge to help them progress. Please contact me to arrange a first session: 07751156180. [email protected]

Garden Machinery Sales & Service Unfortunately, due to retirement we are no longer able to service garden Machinery.

Apologies for any inconvenience. Draper hand power tools plus NEW YOGA CLASSES Gardening tools, Corded and Coreless Power Tools, Drill Bits, Spanner sets, Socket sets, Rimpton Village Hall Screw Drivers, Hammers, Chisels, Punches Regular weekly TUESDAY class and many others. Water fittings, Electric 9.30 – 10.30am fencing, Auto electrical consumables, Antifreeze, Batteries, Oils, Maintenance Online classes sprays, Gloves, Gate Hardware Monday 6.30 – 7.30pm Pet food, A selection of pet food and Wednesday 9.30 – 10.30am treats are in stock, Thursday 6.30 – 7.30pm Saturday 9.30 – 10.30am , Location. Come and see for yourself at Rimpton Road Marston Magna Kate Whittell TEL 01935 850426 07881628780 or [email protected] Opening times magna-yoga.co Mon – Fri 8 am – 5.00pm Sat 8 am – 12.00 noon All abilities very welcome Classes involve standing and floor work Please bring a yoga/Pilates mat

REIKI & CRYSTAL HEALING

Holistic Healing for Mind, Body and Spirit

Fenella Raymont DO YOU NEED YOUR GARDEN Reiki Practitioner MAINTAINED? DON’T DELAY CAL MARK

& Crystal Healer TODAY! 01935 851271 or 07790 937030 VERY COMPETITIVE PRICES GUARANTEED [email protected] Over 15 years experience Grass Cutting Fence painting Hedge trimming/Cutting Rose pruning Turfing/grass seeding, Pruning Borders edges & tidied Plus More, Contact Mark Tel: 01935 424212 and Mob: 07591 907214 10 years experience at Scotts Nurseries Merriott

Looking after you and your home

• We can offer help with cleaning, washing and ironing and other task to keep your house tidy • Helping you to get up, wash,

shower or bathe, get dressed and

have breakfast.

• We can drive you to appointments or shopping and once there, will help you every step of the way. • Meal preparation at Lunchtime and teatime 7 days a week, we offer a hot fish and chips from the local chippy and delivery to your doorstep • We are qualified and experienced

small team of community workers

and looking forward to hearing from you. Pilates

Tel: 01935 507792 or 07895718611 Pilates Foundation

Email: [email protected] Friday at Marston Magna Village Hall Xtra Help In 5.00pm – 6.00pm (Beginners) Sarah Barry Self Employed Support Worker 6.15pm – 7.15pm (Intermediate) • Regular and one-off support available Contact Mo for details on: • Personalised approach (what is important to you?) • Dementia Friend

• DBS checked 07815748518 – currently suspended • Compassionate and practical • Understands the role of a carer [email protected] Tel: 01935 812908 / 07970 402457 Email: [email protected] Private Sessions 1 to 1 also available

We welcome new visitors of all ages and abilities

RIMPTON VILLAGE HALL DIARY – What’s on? – Regular items and contacts Tuesdays 9.30 – 10.30 am Yoga Classes Kate Whittell 07881 628780 - Active Wednesdays 7.30p.m. – 10.00 p.m. Badminton Mrs Anne Ing 850315 – SUSPENDED For the Diary 1st September - Yoga classes every Tuesday, see above. For hall bookings – please contact Dale McLoughlin – 851100

MARSTON MAGNA VILLAGE HALL DIARY - What's on? - Regular items and contacts. Mondays 09.00 a.m. – 11.00 a.m. Aerobics Classes. Steph Edwards 07444 979297 - Active Winter 12.30 – summer 19.30 p.m. - 2nd Monday monthly W.I – Jill Eagling SUSPENDED Thursdays 2.30 – 4.30 p.m. Short Mat Bowls Tony Green 01963 220943 - SUSPENDED Fridays 10 a.m. – 12 noon Marston Village Café Beryl Field 01935 850705 –SUSPENDED 5.00 p.m.- 7.15 p.m. Pilates Contact Mo 07815 748518 - SUSPENDED Various classes – do look at notice board in Village Hall

For the Diary. Monday Mornings - Aerobic classes are operating.

For Village Hall bookings – please contact Mrs C. Griffiths Tel. 850647.

The Mobile Library WILL BE IN Rimpton on the 28th October then the 25th November. It will be in Home Farm Lane, BA22 8AS between 11.50 am and 12.40 pm. The Mobile Library really must be used, or we will lose it.

Re-cycling- Every THURSDAY in Marston Magna and Rimpton from 7 a.m., and Wheelie Bin Collections are also from 7 a.m., normally on Thursdays and will be on the 1st, 15th, and 29th October 2020. This does depend upon available staff. Recycling Centres are now open.

The Story Pig Free range Tamworth pork, from our farm in Sandford Orcas. Ask us to supply you with our amazing bacon, sausages, joints, gammons and lots more. Buy Local, delivered to your door! We deliver our own meat, local veg, milk, cheese, and eggs. Plus, ready meals cooked by Charlotte.

Our Tamworth Hog Roast Moist and succulent and beautifully tender. Nothing like our Tamworth taste and crackling!

James & Charlotte Tel. 07724885353, 07802443905 www.thestorypig.co.uk [email protected]

The Walk to the Sea route – see page 11

Fir Villa Parish News, October 2020

Dear All,

Unfortunately, no report for the activities for September.

Becky and James Please feel free to contact Becky on 01935 850670