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September 2017 MONTHLY MAGAZINE AND

MARSTON MAGNA AND RIMPTON

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 CONTACT Molly Crabb, Wickham Farm, Marston Magna [email protected] Tel: 850274

RIMPTON: Normally every Sunday 10.45am, with Holy Communion on 1st Sunday each month. Morning Worship and Morning Prayer on the 2nd and 4th Sundays. The 3rd Sunday Communion is either at Rimpton or Marston.

MARSTON MAGNA: Normally every Sunday 9.30 am, with Parish Communion on the 1st Sunday each month, and Morning Prayer on the 2nd and 4th Sundays. The 3rd Sunday Communion is at either Marston Magna or Rimpton.

CHURCH OFFICERS RIMPTON MARSTON MAGNA

CHURCH WARDENS Mrs H. J. Stephens, Home Farm Cottage 851860 Mrs M L Crabb, Wickham Farm Tel: 850274 Mr J Lines, Clarke's Cottage 850828 Mr K N Field, 2 Homefield Court Tel: 850705

TREASURERS Vacant Mr Hugh Privett, The Manor Tel: 850294

P.C.C. SECRETARIES Mrs. M Green, Lark Rise, Woodhouse Lane 01963 220943 Dr M Moorhouse, 5 Homefield Court Tel: 850374

ORGANISTS Mr Stephen Suttle, 4 Cooper's Barns, MM 850167 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 Mrs M L Crabb, Wickham Farm Tel: 850274 Mr. Richard Venning Park Farm Tel: 851104

RIMPTON Flower Rota/Brass Cleaning Church Cleaning Mrs M Le Hardy Tel: 850212 Mrs Hunter-Inglis Tel: 850656

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 TO.WARDS PRODUCTION COSTS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME

2 THE RECTORY September 2017

Dear All

September brings us to our Patronal Festival. Three of our churches are dedicated to St Mary so we share this special service with Marston Magna, Rimpton and at Marston on the 10th September at 5pm with the Benefice Choir and Revd. Dr. Jeremy Swaine as the preacher.

There are four dates in the Church calendar to remember St Mary, the mother of Jesus.

25th March when the Angel Gabriel came to visit Mary with the news that she is to become the mother of God's Son.

31st May Mary's visit to her cousin Elizabeth whose son John leaps inside his mother at the presence of Jesus, both children as yet unborn.

15th August the Assumption, when many churches think of Mary being taken up to heaven or as the falling asleep of Mary. A novel way of looking at this, is in Sue Monk Kidd's “The Secret Life of Bees”.

8th September The birth of the Mary. This is the time chosen to remember Mary here, on the nearest Sunday to 8th.

Many legends grew around Mary including the names of her parents Ann and Joachim. There are other stories about how Joseph come to be chosen as Mary's husband. I knew nothing of these stories until a visit to Chora in Istanbul to a very ancient church covered in frescos about this.

What we do know from the Bible are the stories of Jesus' birth in the gospels of Matthew and Luke. Mary initiated Jesus first miracle, at the wedding at Cana. She was also there when her son died in John's gospel and was also present with the other disciples in the Upper Room when the gift of the Holy Spirit was given to them all.

At this time we remember the death of Princess Dianna, the most photographed woman in the world and I would not be surprised if Mary is not the most painted woman in the world. Legend has it that Luke was the first person to paint her and that Luke must have got a lot of his information about Jesus from Mary. The painting is to be found in Bologna, Italy.

Perhaps the most important thing about Mary is her trust in God and obedience in accepting God's call to be the mother of his son. To be an unmarried mother at that culture and time in history was not a good place to be.

Revd. Barbara 01935 850745

CHURCH OF ST. MARY THE VIRGIN MUDFORD Sunday 3rd Sept 11.00 a.m. Morning Worship 6 30 p.m. Evensong Wednesday 6th Sept 10.00 a.m. Holy Communion

Sunday 10th Sept. No Service see Marston Magna – 5 p.m. Evensong

Sunday 17th Sept. 11.00 a.m. Morning Worship Sunday 24th Sept 11.00 a.m. Holy Communion Sunday 1st October 11.00 a.m. Harvest Festival CHURCH OF ST. JAMES, Wednesday 6th Sept 10.00 a.m. Holy Communion at Mudford Sunday 10th Sept. 9.30 a.m. Holy Communion CHURCH OF ST. VINCENT, ASHINGTON Wednesday 6th Sept. 10.00 a.m. Holy Communion at Mudford Sunday 17th Sept. 5.00 p.m. Holy Communion

FROM THE REGISTERS CHURCH OF ST. MARY THE VIRGIN MARSTON MAGNA Holy Matrimony We congratulate and share the joy of:- Michael Luke Dewey and Emily Treloggen, Saturday 8 July 2017 Matthew Alan and Melissa Ann Farra, Saturday 5 August 2017

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SEPTEMBER 2017 SUNDAY 3rd SEPT. GREEN TRINITY XII MARSTON MAGNA 9.30a.m.. Parish Communion Reader: Mr T Henry 0.45a.m. Holy Communion Sidesman Mrs :Dr T Smith RIMPTON Reader: Col/Mrs LeHardy

WEDNESDAY 6th SEPT. MUDFORD 10.00a.m. Holy Communion Reader: To be arranged

SUNDAY 10th SEPT. WHITE Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary TRINITY XIII MARSTON MAGNA 5.00 p.m. EVENSONG for Patronal Festival Reader: To be arranged Followed by light refreshments. Sidesman: Mrs B Field RIMPTON No Service see 5.00 p.m. Evensong at Marston Magna Reader: To be arranged

SUNDAY 17th SEPT. GREEN TRINITY XIV MARSTON MAGNA 9.30a.m. Parish Communion Reader: To be arranged Sidesman: Mr R Venning RIMPTON No Service see Marston Magna Reader: To be arranged

GREEN TRINITY XV SUNDAY 24th SEPT. 9.30a.m. Morning Prayer Reader: Mr R Knott MARSTON MAGNA Sidesman: Mr R Knott 10.45a.m. Harvest Festival Reader: To be arranged RIMPTON GREEN TRINITY XVI st SUNDAY 1 OCTOBER 9.30a.m. Morning Prayer for Harvest Festival Reader :Mr E Jackson MARSTON MAGNA Sidesman :Mr E Jackson 10.45a.m. Holy Communion Reader Mr/Mrs Gatrill-Smith RIMPTON

DATE Church Cleaning Church Flowers Locking Up High Altar MARSTON MAGNA SEPTEMBER 2017 2 Sept. Mrs R David Mrs J Borough Dr T Smith 9 Sept. Mr & Mrs Bateman Mrs Bateman Mr & Mrs Knott 16 Sept. Mr & Mrs Bateman Mrs Bateman Mr H Privett 23 Sept Mr & Mrs K Field Mrs Crouch Mr K Sibley 30 Sept. Mr & Mrs B Field Mrs Crouch Mrs N Jackson RIMPTON SEPTEMBER 2017 2 Sept Mrs Ford & Mrs Hale Mrs Benbow Mrs Stephens 9 Sept Mrs LeHardy & Mrs Stephens Mrs Benbow Mrs Lines 16 Sept Mrs Spencer & Mrs Billings Mrs Tricker Mrs Galvin 23 Sept Mrs Neill Mrs Tricker Mrs Gatrill-Smith £0 Sept Mrs James Mrs Hunter-Inglis Mrs Copeland

St Mary’s Church, Marston Magna

Please note - Change of date. The Christmas Fayre of St Mary’s Church, Marston Magna at Marston Magna Village Hall will now be held on Saturday 25 November 2017

Will be holding a Christmas Fayre on Saturday 25th November 2017 At Marston Magna Village Hall from 10 am to 2 pm

Cakes, books, toys, bric-a-brac, Christmas decorations and stationery, fancy goods and raffle Refreshments will be available Gifts for stalls very much appreciated Enquiries to Beryl Field 850705 or Cynthia Gardner 850127

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ST MARY THE VIRGIN, RIMPTON changing, and how to make our Communities Services in Rimpton, September 2017: more Caring 10-3.30 Church. Refreshments and lunch, St Sunday 3rd September [email protected] or 01935 829058 Holy Communion at 10.45 am 24th Sunday - Rimpton Harvest Festival 10.45 Wednesday 6th September 25th Monday – Rimpton, Harvest Supper, Village Monthly Communion for the Benefice at 10.00 Hall am at Mudford 30th Saturday - Parish's Day at Wells Cathedral Sunday 10th September to include talks, lunch, guided tours and No Morning service in Rimpton. Patronal Evensong Evensong 5.00p.m.in Marston Magna 30th Saturday - Conference on Mental Health Sunday 17th September Discovering Wholeness Together 9-1pm No service in Rimpton - Joint service of Holy Temple Methodist Church Upper high Street Communion at 9.30 am at Marston Magna Taunton TA1 3PY Sunday 24th September Harvest Festival at 10.45 am. Please bring your 2nd October – Marston Magna, Harvest Supper, Harvest gifts the day before to decorate the Village Hall church. Monday 25th September Revd. Barbara Stanton, 01935 850745. RIMPTON HARVEST SUPPER, Rimpton Village Hall, 7 pm, Join us for the meal & Letter from the Right Reverend Peter auction, Tickets on Sale early September Hancock, Bishop of Bath and Wells September 2017 st Sunday 1 October Holy Communion at 10.45 am One of my favourite poems is John Masefield’s poem Sea Fever. I read it often as it reminds me of HS the sea and the joy I find in simply looking at the sea. The second verse is this: STUDY GROUPS - Marston/Rimpton Home Group I must down to the seas again, for the call of the running tide The Group will resume their Wednesday 10 am Is a wild call and a clear call that may not be denied? th th meetings in September on 13 & 27 . More And all I ask is a windy day with the white clouds details from Richard Gardner on 850127. flying, And the flung spray and the blown spume, and the

sea-gulls crying. FIR VILLA COMMUNION

There is something liberating, inspiring and The monthly Holy Communion service held at Fir energising at being beside the sea and just looking Villa takes place on the last Friday in each month. at it, hearing it, smelling it and seeing it move as the This month’s service will be held on Friday, 29th waves go up and down and the tides go in and out. September at 4 pm. All are welcome. And when I am by the sea, whether it is tranquil or

stormy, fathomless deep blue or angry and squally, For further information contact Revd. Barbara I am aware of the presence of God. As the Psalmist Stanton, 01935 850745. said:

Diary Dates for September and October ‘For the Lord is the great God, the great King above

all gods. In his hands are the depths of the earth, 4th Monday the Opening of the Park School at and the mountain peaks belong to him. The sea is Chilton Cantelo his and he made it, and his hands formed the dry 7th, 14th and, 21st September, 7 pm “Christians land.’ (Psalm 95) ‘The sea is his and he made it.’ against Poverty Money Course” free of charge at What inspiring words they are and the psalmist the Market House . Contact 01935 speaks also of singing for joy to the Lord; bowing 426771 or email [email protected] down before him in worship; and kneeling before 9th Saturday “Ride and Stride” cycle fundraiser. him. For he is the Creator of all things. ‘We are the 12th Tuesday – “the Calling of Anglicanism” 10 - people of his pasture, the flock under his care’. 4 pm at Wells Cathedral.

16th Sponsored Walk for Starfish Asia It was lovely therefore to be able to go to the beach 23rd Towards a Caring Community - exploring most days during our recent holiday in France. what Community means, how Communities are Several times the waves were daunting and the surf

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intimidating. So much so that one day I didn’t even Rimpton Ladies Walking Group dare to go in. But when I did there was that The next walk will be held on 20th September exhilarating experience of being literally lifted up 2017 at 9.30 am and carried along by the surf. In the midst of our Meet as usual in the VH Car Park at Rimpton busy lives it is good to find time to rest and also to For full details contact find places where we can enjoy the sheer beauty of Sheila Fewkes Tel 850227 God’s creation. MARSTON MAGNA CRAFTERS Isaiah speaks about the Lord renewing those who are weary and tired and lifting us up that we might We now meet on the third Monday of the month at soar on winds like eagles. Those waves certainly 2.30 pm until 4.30 pm in Marston Magna Village lifted me up physically and we need to look to the Hall. Lord each day to lift us up spiritually as we come to him in joy and bow before him in worship. Membership is £5 and thereafter costs £2 per month, payment only due if you attend. We have The Right Reverend Peter Hancock several activities planned for this year and + Bishop of Bath and Wells welcome newcomers.

MARSTON MAGNA HARVEST FESTIVAL All enquiries please - 01935 851576 Ruth David. and HARVEST SUPPER FRIENDS OF CHURCHES AND st The Harvest Festival is on Sunday 1 OCTOBER CHAPELS CHARITY RIDE AND STRIDE at 9.30a.m. The church will be decorated on (Saturday 9th September 2017) Saturday morning. Your gifts of fruit, vegetable and produce will be much appreciated. Please bring After last year’s ride in the rain, I thought I’d have th them to the church on Saturday 30 September another shot at the FSCC bike ride in the hope that between 10.30 – 12 noon. the weather will be better and I don’t get a puncture. We very much hope the children will bring boxes of fruit, vegetables etc. with them to the Harvest Last year on a route out to Glastonbury/Street and st Festival Service at 9.30 a.m. on Sunday 1 back, I cycled 83 miles and visited 51 Churches. October. This will be my tenth ride and I would like to add one more Church to the total and get to 52. But on All the produce will be given to a local charity. checking the map any additional ones seem to involve quite a few extra miles and some nasty rd On Monday 2 October at 7.30p.m for 7.45p.m. hills. I will have to see how the legs are on the day. There will be the Harvest Supper in the Village hall organised by the harvest supper committee, Any money raised goes wholly towards Church P.C.C. and helpers. maintenance and repair. Half goes to Rimpton Church and half to the FSCC general fund which Tickets are limited and cost £10.00 Adults and makes grants for Church maintenance in £5.00 for Children aged 5 to 11 years each Somerset. inclusive of all food and drink. If anyone would like to support this cause, PLEASE remember to bring your own please contact myself, John or Brenda CUTLERY and CHINA (one plate for the main Spencer. Sponsorship may be on a per church course and one dessert plate per person) basis or a fixed sum

Tickets will be available in September, and tickets Ricky Gibbs, Chez Nous, (Tel. 01935-850263) can be purchased after Sunday Services, and Friday Coffee Mornings. EVERYONE IS VERY THE RAIN REPORT WELCOME especially newcomers to the village. In my April Rain Report, I noted that the last time This is THE SOCIAL occasion of the year in there was a dry April (2007), it was followed by a Marston Magna and a really great way to meet new wet July. Perhaps there is something in this people, renew old friendships and enjoy local statistic as it has happened again this year. That produce. said, there was not a drop of rain during the first MLC. & K.F. Churchwardens. 10 days of July, but the remainder of the month saw some heavy rain with 12 wet days and a total

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rainfall of 81 mms (3 ¼ inches), well above the 4th Daniel Gibbs July average of 63 mms (2 ½ inches). 5th Mr & Mrs J Coombes

Last year (2016) was the driest July I have Joan Gibbs recorded with just 10 mms (1/2 inch) and 2007 the wettest with a hefty 156 mms (6 ¼ inches). Rimpton Parish Council

Ricky Gibbs. At this time of year when plant and hedge growth are at a maximum, it would be helpful if all of us SUTTON MONTIS TENNIS CLUB could make sure that vegetation for which we are responsible does not exceed our property Get fit, make friends and have fun! Sutton Montis boundaries, and does not cause obstruction by Tennis Club welcomes new members of any age encroaching across pavements, the highway, or and ability. For those of you who are looking for the playing field. enjoyable exercise in a friendly, non-competitive way, then this is the Club for you! It is a little way ahead of the autumn as yet, but by way of a heads-up, we would ask all owners If you would like more information, please ring of trees that overhang pavements, walkways or Club secretary, Jacqui Taylor 01963 220329 and come and join us. the highway to ensure that the fallen leaves are blown or swept away – especially from drain Jacqui Taylor gullies and kerb gutters - as part of our self-help approach to flooding prevention. Chamber Choir It was recently brought to our attention that some The Yeovil Chamber Choir, a group of some 25 red spray-painted graffiti has appeared on the experienced singers, is keen to recruit some road in High Street. This is of course illegal, and additional members, particularly altos and has been reported to basses. With the expertise of our inspirational Highways Dept. Music Director, Peter Parshall, we relish the challenge of learning new works for each concert Marston Magna & Rimpton – we hold at least three a year – where we aim WI Report to sing a very varied repertoire - from madrigals to Mozart, from Tallis to Tavener, from Palestrina Our August meeting kicked off with business to Poulenc. matters. Letters from two of our oldest members;

an opportunity to take part in a Somerset Patchwork Rehearsals start on 6th September for our next workshop; an invitation to sign up for our Christmas concert with two performances on 22nd lunch and indeed an August lunch!; a plea for November and 6th December. For further maximum support both in donations and assistance information or to apply for an audition please for our October Bazaar and a birthday card to be contact our Secretary, Telephone: 01935 sent to a long standing member who is no longer 425383 or Email to: able to attend. [email protected]

“But where is the demonstrator”, one member was Marston Magna Short Mat Bowls heard to enquire. “All the equipment is laid out on the table but I can’t see the speaker.” Following our summer break, short mat bowls th will resume on Thursday 7 September. Why not She suddenly appeared, like magic, instructing come along and try bowls in the village hall 2.30- everyone to think “hot” in fact “sweaty hot” and 4.30. New members are always welcome. No proceeded to share a quick, easy and refreshing experience is necessary; bowls can be provided. Cucumber/Yoghurt/Mint Soup with a hint of garlic. For more information contact Joan Burrough on Encouraged by the attentive audience, she 01935 851576 or Tony Green on 01963 220943. proceeded to refresh jaded memories to the joys of an old favourite, “Coronation Chicken”. Research Rimpton 100 Club had shown this could include onion, carrot, chilli, August Draw Results alcohol and a variety of fruits but this tasty version featured celery, apricots, sultanas and flaked st 1 Susie & Johnny Dilthorne almonds. nd 2 Mrs F Hines 3rd Mr & Mrs J Coombes

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The decks were then cleared and lo and behold, a MARSTON MAGNA VILLAGE HALL second presenter emerged from nowhere! She MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE proceeded to blend together an enticing mix of biscuit, nuts and fruit, hand shaping them through In my last article which appeared in the July edition the protective layer of foil and placing them in the of the magazine I did not have the final total which fridge to bind. This recipe emanated all the way was made by the Plant sale held on the 20th May. from Australia. The mini taste of everything The event made was £619.00. Thank you to Ruth washed down with a nice hot cup of tea or coffee and Lyn for organising the event, the Transportation finished off a very enjoyable evening. Crew (Dean, Terry and John), the ladies in the Kitchen (and the delicious bacon Baps (Lavinia and ….and the mystery speakers? Why our very own Karen)) and all those who helped sell the plants and Jenny and Elizabeth! pack away afterwards. Thank you also to all those who came along and bought plants. Jenny Dench The Old Exchange Camel Street. 01935 850592 At the last meeting of the Village Hall Management [email protected] Committee, the following events were agreed:

Marston Magna WI October Bazaar 28th October 2017 “Spooktacular” Live Music Halloween Party for all of the Family, featuring If you have any Nearly New items of clothing, STEVIE ‘P’ Starts at 7.30pm (Doors open 7.00pm). household goods, books or jewellery that you no Fancy dress is optional but there will be a prize for longer require, we will be pleased to collect them for the best adult and children costumes. There will inclusion in our forthcoming Bazaar. Just give also be a licensed bar and a Raffle. Ticket prices Jenny a ring 850592 or drop them off (carport) at are £5 per adult, for accompanied children under 16 The Old Exchange, Camel St. Your donation will be entrance is free. Tickets are available from much appreciated. Committee Members.

We regret we cannot accept furniture, electrical 4th November 2017 Christmas Craft Fayre from items or toys on this occasion. 1000am until 1500pm. featuring locally made crafts, Christmas presents and cakes. Refreshments will JURASSIC JAUNTS be available, including Bacon Baps and there will also be a Raffle. Tables are still available ring Ruth

David on to book. Entry is free. Marston Magna WI is pleased to invite

anyone interested in our splendid coastline 9th December 2017 Family Prize Bingo. Doors open to an at 1830 pm with eyes down at 1930. Refreshments OPEN MEETING on Monday 11th and a licensed bar will be available and there will be September in Marston Magna Village Hall at a Raffle. 7.30pm.

Andy Pedrick will share his extensive Full details of all of our events appear on the Village knowledge of this World Heritage Site Hall Face Book Page, so if you would like to become supplemented by photography. a friend of the Village Hall and keep up to date, £3 entry if you are not a WI member. please search for Marston Magna Village Hall on

Face Book and make a friend request. Jenny Dench 850592

Mike Jagelman RIMPTON PARISH COUNCIL Chairman Marston Magna Village Hall Management Date of next meeting – Tuesday 5th September at Committee. Tel: 01935 850151 7.30pm, in addition the dates for the meetings over the next year were organised as: 7/11/17, NEWS FROM THE HOME FRONT 9/1/18, 6/3/18, 1/5/18 and 3/7/18 Greetings from all at Fir Villa. Emma Meecham, August Parish News Clerk, 15 Meadow Road, Yeovil, BA21 5PB, A very exciting month for the residents and staff at 01935 415361 Fir Villa!!

We have welcomed new members of the care team and new residents have settled into our little home.

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The residents have been enjoying the weather As always we would love to hear from our local (when they can) spending time out on the decking community and encourage any ideas for activities and in the garden. They’ve been out on trips to local or events our residents (and staff) would benefit cafés and local community groups. from. Please contact us through social media or via phone 01935 850670. Our Residents have been enjoying the more Until next time. interactive activities especially when they went to visit a local farm called Future Roots in Holnest, Best Wishes . They got really involved with feeding the Tracy animals and caring for them with fantastic support and guidance from the work force there. A real treat for the residents, and a real treat for the carers to see them so interactive and happy.

We have also been attending the Green Shed at Race Night Castle Gardens, where our residents have been given the opportunity to help make products for sale within the garden centre. This is a very hands on With supper activity that allows the residents to reminisce on traditional tools and ways of making products with wood. A real hit with the retired farmers and engineers in our home. Rimpton Village

Fir Villa are implementing a new activity plan from September with the aim to promote the resident’s Hall independence, focus on their abilities and encourage their skills to be used to their advantage. st Along with local entertainers and group productions, Saturday 21 we are opening our doors to the children in the local area and Fir Villa are starting a Toddler Group. This will be run by our activities coordinator and by the October residents. It has been trialled in other areas of the UK and proved to be a real hit with the children and the adults. An exciting fun night out.

So, on that note we would like to spread the word to Tickets £6 may be pre ordered local childminders, nurseries and toddler community to come and join us. More information from:- on times and days will be advertised on the Fir Villa Website and Facebook page in the local news, so Joan Gibbs (Tel. 850263). please watch this space.

Other developments within the home (See October Magazine for full details) Casting your minds back to May this year when we had an inspection for GSF (Gold standards Framework) which focuses on end of life care PLEASE CAN YOU HELP? provisions within a home, and how the home manages individual wishes and beliefs at the end of On the first Sunday of July I spent a delightful their life and their passing. Fir Villa received the afternoon having tea and cakes in a sunny room results of this inspection and are very proud to say overlooking a beautiful garden if over an acre. Was that we have been awarded PLATINUM status!! it expensive, did I have to go far? And scored 50/50. No, just collect an elderly gentleman from his home Our manager James Dale and GSF Lead Emily in the next village in my car, enjoy the afternoon with Cook will be travelling to London September 29th to its little sandwiches and cakes, and then take a very receive our award. This is a real achievement for happy gentleman home again. It was good to dee the home and a true reflection of the effort and hard six elderly and rather isolated people share lots of work provided by all the staff at Fir Villa. memories, and heaps of laughter – especially at the funny rendition of “Sam’s medal”.

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This is a new group set up in our area, under Benefice Choir national charity of “Contact the elderly”. You can see the aim from what I have mentioned above, to Our next rehearsal is at 10am on Saturday get isolated elderly people out once a month to 2nd September at Marston Magna Church. enjoy socialising. There will also be a rehearsal there on Saturday 9th September (for the Patronal We need drivers and host/hostesses for the once a Festival which is on Sunday 10th September month tea parties. If we can get a bank of people at Marston Magna, starting at 5 pm). who can help, you may only be asked to help two or three times a year. Our October rehearsals are scheduled for Saturdays 7th, 21st & 28th (location to be Please can you help this group of elderly people? If advised). We shall be rehearsing for the 29th you would like to know more please contact Penny October – Evensong at Chilton with the Gatrill-Smith 01935 851641 or the co-ordinator, Dean of Wells as guest preacher, starting at Jackie Giles at Surgery. 4pm. Please note that we will NOT be Tel.01935850225 or singing at a 5th Sunday Benefice service in [email protected] the morning. We will also be preparing for the All Souls Service on 5th November at Mudford Church, starting at 4pm. Lizzie’s Childminding Please remember to bring ALL the music yet to be sung at any service with you to each Queen Camel rehearsal. If you need a copy of anything, Registered with OFSTED please let me know, and I can organise that for you. * Friendly and exciting learning environment We are always keen to recruit new singers. There is no audition, so why not come along, * Arts, crafts and messy play join in, and have fun with us. If you would like * Wellie walks and outdoor play more information please email Jane Perrin at [email protected] * Music, rhymes and more * Local outings and farm visits Please contact Lizzie Gilbert for more details on 07807967708 MOBILE HAIRDRESSING

Grace Isbell from Mudford Sock is operating a mobile hairdressing business. She used to work for Unisex in Yeovil and then Sherborne. She is a Unisex hair stylist.

You can contact Grace on her mobile 07738 636489 or by email [email protected] or her home number is 01935 410800.

Grace is very happy to visit you in your home and that will save you a journey to Yeovil or Sherborne. Or you can visit her salon in her home.

Marston Magna Parish Council

DATE OF THE NEXT MEETING of the parish council is: 25th September 2017

Lucy Gibbons – Clerk to Marston Magna Parish Council.

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Rose Cottage Pendomer Yeovil Somerset BA22 9PH. SUPERB T: 01935 863106 Email: [email protected] DEFRA APPROVED Website: www.marstonmagnaparish.co.uk FREE RANGE HENS EGGS

QUEEN CAMEL (FROM HENS THAT HAVE PROVIDED TENNIS CLUB WINNING EXHIBITS AT GILLINGHAM, DORCHESTER, MELPLASH & YEOVIL A small friendly Club with 2 floodlit hard AGRICULTURAL SHOWS) courts for all players on either a ‘Pay & Play’ basis or as a club member. A wide FOR SALE variety of coaching is available including Saturday a.m. coaching for Juniors plus @ Camps in the holidays. £1.20 PENCE per BOX of 6 EGGS We welcomes new members for the season that started in April. (PLEASE LEAVE PAYMENT Visit www.qctc.co.uk or call the Club IN ATTACHED BOX) Secretary on 01935 850300 for more Provided by John & Susie information. (Professor S.J Eykyn) at Staplemead, Church Lane, Rimpton Near Yeovil, Somerset BA22 8AE

MARSTON MAGNA & RIMPTON GARDENING CLUB

We had a super evening at the Garden Party on the 15th July, despite the slight rain showers. A good time was had by all. Stop your battery starting a blaze Ruth and Joan’s garden was a delight and a lot of hard work was put on before the party. Well done Used household batteries must not be discarded in girls! We had a good attendance of nearly 50, if refuse bins or black sacks. Take them to a only the meetings were so well attended. Somerset recycling site, or high-street shops often have collection containers to take used batteries for The next meeting is the Garden Show on recycling. 9th September, at Rimpton Village Hall. The schedule was enclosed with last month’s All batteries contain hazardous heavy metals, which magazine – do keep hold of it as the entry forms can leak into the environment if they are damaged are on the back. More will be available on the or dumped into landfill, and there are particular risks day if more than one family member is entering. with lithium-ion – li-ion – batteries used in mobile phones, laptops and other portable devices. Bring your exhibits from 8.30a.m.-10.45a.m. Open for viewing from 3.00 p.m. If damaged or crushed, li-ion batteries can catch fire or explode, starting dangerous blazes in rubbish Contact Eileen Oldham 01935 851019 for more bins, refuse trucks and landfill sites. A damaged information. Victoria Sponge Recipe in August battery may have caused a recent fire at the Magazine. Hope all the children have been busy Walpole landfill site near Bridgwater. as there are cups and money to be won. You can recycle all household batteries, including Eileen Oldham. “button” batteries used in watches and battery President. packs from electronic devices. To make significant

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savings, consider investing in rechargeable meanwhile was feeling better but was scared half batteries, or solar-powered items. to death by the sound of breaking glass. It’s a miracle she didn’t hit him over the head with a Cash-free card-only payments at all recycling poker! sites The moral of this little story is… Please take the Following successful pilots at the Chard and key out of the keyhole when you lock the door, so Taunton recycling sites, SWP and contractor Viridor that in an emergency, no-one has to “Break the will soon roll out a card-only cash-free payment Glass” to get in! system to all Somerset recycling sites. I am so glad to report that we are all getting so From 1 September, the end of cash payments much more aware of fraud and are getting wise to means customers at all recycling sites will only be those pesky telephone calls. We’ve all had calls able to make debit or credit card payments for the like this – disposal of hard-core, soil, tyres, gas bottles, vehicle parts, commercial waste (where applicable) “Hello, this is British Bank, there’s a problem with and to purchase Revive compost. The requirement your account, in fact, and we think someone is for pre-payment for asbestos and plasterboard stealing money from it. Can I just confirm your disposal on-line via the SWP website remains. identity? Please tell me your PIN…..” or However, the £2 entry fees at and “Hello, this is the Tax Man, you’re due a tax Dulverton community recycling sites will continue to refund, which we can pay directly into your be in cash, and cash will still be taken by the Reuse account, and the money will be in tomorrow, if Shop at Taunton Recycling Centre. Removing cash you’d just give us your bank details….” and cheque payments will enhance staff and site security, improve administration and save costs. Please take a moment to STOP AND THINK even if someone says they’re from a trusted PLASTIC MILK BOTTLE TOPS organisation like the or the Bank, how do you know? Good news!! I’ve just sent a cheque for £63 to Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance, proceeds from Ask yourself what’s really going on. There are five 5 months’ worth of milk bottle tops, so teaming up basic rules for dealing with the fraudsters – with Glenda Martin from Gillingham has been worthwhile. Never tell anyone your security details like PINs and passwords So do tell your neighbours, tell your family and tell Always assume a phone call or email is a scam your friends and who knows what we can achieve Never be rushed into making a decision by the end of the year. Always listen to your instincts Always stay in control and just put the phone Thank you all again for your efforts. down! Also please share if you feel you may have been Marion Dean. 01935 850032 a victim as it will help the rest of us to be more aware of what to look for! From your Village Agent Cath Holloway Village Agent – July 2017 Edition Village Agents are a charity organisation provided to help you. I can give advice on staying Hi Everyone, independent in your home, understanding your bills, how you can make the most of your finances In Case of Emergency! “Break Glass!” and available benefits, I can help if you are becoming a carer for a partner, or helping you to A little story from a client of mine….she had got get the care you need. into the habit of leaving the key turned in the lock when she went to bed. (As I do.) I also help with starting new social groups in the area. Getting people together to get the most out Unfortunately, one night she felt unwell and of living in our beautiful villages. You can find me pressed her “care alarm”, summoning a neighbour at local coffee mornings and events or call and who has a key. He could not get his key in the email me. keyhole as it was blocked from the other side, so [email protected] or phone 07968521746 he panicked a bit, imagining her flat out on the floor and broke the glass so he could get in. She

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For more information visit www.SomersetFarmersMarkets.co.uk or phone 01373 814646 , THE MEMORIAL HALL, TOWN CENTRE Regular market on the first Friday of each month. Trading 9.00 a.m. until 12 noon. SHERBORNE FARMERS MARKET A Regular market is held on the 3rd Friday of

Cath Holloway every month. Village Agent GLASTONBURY ST. JOHN’S CAR PARK Mobile: 07968 521746 TOWN CENTRE. Email: [email protected] A regular market on the fourth Saturday of each www.somersetrcc.org.uk month. Trading 9.00a.m. until 1.00p.m. WELLS The MARKET PLACE ,WELLS Regular Farmer’s Market as part of the Wells Weekly Wednesday Market. Trading 9.00a.m. until 2.30 p.m. Other Venues and times can be found on the Village Notice Boards. Look at www.sfmdirect.co.uk or phone 01458 830801.

Do you need help with your household duties? If yes then give me Melissa Farr a call rd Update from 3 Scout Group on 07392368682 to discuss your requirements. I am very reliable and trustworthy. No job will be – Sparkford – Queen Camel – too big or too small. Prices negotiable. Marston Magna – – – – – Galhampton – – and more!!! Our BROADBAND PROBLEM? Any computer Scout, Cub and Beavers come from all these problem solved: computers, networks or phone lines. villages so please read our news. Thank you so Broadband and networking installed for home or much! office. Specialist engineer BT trained with over 30 years experience. Quality guaranteed, friendly WE ARE LOOKING FOR NEW LEADERS FOR service. Tel. Richard Crabb 01935 808094 email SCOUTS AND CUBS – this could be as casual [email protected] helpers or full leaders - anyone interested in joining or helping please email REMOVALS & STORAGE - Armishaws [email protected] Removals will move your furniture or store your

goods. Office:- Wincanton Business Park, For any other enquiries or ideas please contact Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9 RT, Tel. 01963 34065, Helen Wooldridge – [email protected] email

[email protected] web Beavers 5 ¾ – 8 years, cubs 8 – 10 ¼, scouts 10 www.armishaws.com using code BW 222 ¼ plus. If you are an adult and like adventurous activities and would like to join one of the biggest KEITH TUCKER – Carpentry, Joinery, Building. youth organisations in the world, working with - Also Handmade Kitchens, Fitted Kitchens, young people we would like to hear from you. Refurbishments, Garden Summer Houses and Further information can be obtained through Furniture. Orchard Carpentry, Tel. 0779 954 6088 www.Scouts.org.uk and search for recruitment.

PHILIP HODDER ADVERTISMENTS & NOTICES. ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. Part P Registered, Over 30 years experience, FARMERS’ PRODUCE MARKETS IN OUR small jobs welcome, personal service.- AREA. Rewiring, replacement fuse boards, extra The following Farmers’ Markets are taking place sockets, lights etc. fault finding. in our neighbourhood. Here are some of the Telephone 01935 850027 & 07836 710130 venues and times below:-

YEOVIL Somerset Farmers’ Market 2016:- VALE OF CAMELOT GROWERS, The 4th Saturday of the month 9a.m.-2p.m. in SPARKFORD BA22 7JR, PLANTS GALORE Middle Street BA20 1LF Next Market 23rd March

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Now closed for the summer - TEL 07969 372979

LAWRENCE ELECTRICALS Domestic/Commercial/Security (Inc. alarms/CCTV) from extra sockets to Full Rewire. Tel: 01935 891090, Mobile 07889511576. Covering Dorset & surrounding areas. Part P Registered for Building Regulations. Lawrence Dolan City & Guilds Accredited. Free Estimates.

J C Roofing

& Building TREE CARE Chris Lee- Qualified Tree Surgeon NCH (Arb) & NPTC, Gardener, Hedge Maintenance Trimming, Landscaping & more. Etc. His .has now moved to South Cadbury. Garden & Tree General roof repairs of pitched and Maintenance. Tel 01963 440352, New Number flat roofs Mobile 07899 000107 Chimney repointing and lead flashings

NORDCAT BUS – FOR SHERBORNE and Timber and plaster repairs area Booking Procedure Gutter, fascia and soffit Telephone 01258 473154 between 9 a.m. and 2 replacement p.m. and speak to Richard (Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs & Friday) to book or get a booklet and Contact your local tradesman on registration form. Due to the great demand of the services advance Land 01935 840277 bookings are required as follows:- Mobile 07703 433663 Day Trips on a Wednesday should be booked 8 days before the trip. There has been no demand for local trips for shopping from our area at present – but you might change that. If you would like to use this service you will need to send a registration fee of £5 per household - cheque made payable to NORDCAT (1 Old Garden Machinery Sales & Service Market Cross House, Market Cross, Sturminster We can service and repair any make of Newton, Dorset, DT10 1AR) and the actual bus lawn mower and also offer a collection fares are free. service. Full workshop service/repair and welding facilities available.

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No job too large or too small Draper hand & power tools Gardening tools, Hardware, Welders & consumables, Electric fencing, Gates, Auto electrical consumables, Safety boots and Wellington boots,

Waterproofs, Clothing, Pet food, Antifreeze, Batteries, Garden RESTORATIVE YOGA machinery, Hayter, Alko, Briggs & Rimpton Village Hall Stratton, Honda, New Holland. Regular weekly Wednesday class Husqvarna, 9.30 – 10.30am Worx, Kawazaki, Mitox, DR, Location. Sandford Orcas Village Hall Come and see for yourself at Rimpton Regular weekly Monday Class Road Marston Magna 6.30 – 7.30pm (This class is occasionally on a Tuesday, please contact to check) TEL 01935 850426 Opening times £5 per class Mon – Fri 8 am – 5.00pm Please contact me if you have any questions Sat 8 am – 12.00 noon

Kate Whittell 07881628780 or [email protected]

All abilities very welcome Classes will involve standing and floor work Please bring a yoga/Pilates mat if you have one

Pilates

Handmade wreaths, pictures and Pilates Foundation Accessories made in Rimpton using feathers and cartridges. Friday at Marston Magna Village Hall Shop online at 5.00pm – 6.00pm (Beginners) www.ruffledfeathersco.co.uk Facebook & Instagram: 6.15pm – 7.15pm (Intermediate) @ruffledfeathersco Olivia Crang Contact Mo for details on: 3 Daisyfield, 07815748518 Rimpton [email protected] [email protected]

Private Sessions 1 to 1 also available We welcome new visitors of all ages and abilities

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RIMPTON VILLAGE HALL DIARY – What’s on? – Regular items and contacts Wednesdays 7.30p.m. – 10.00 p.m. Badminton - Mrs Ing 850315 and Mrs Fewkes 850227

For the Diary: 4th September - Opening of the new Park School at Chilton Cantelo 5th September - Rimpton Parish Council at Rimpton VH at 7.30 pm 9th September - Annual Produce & Flower Show at Rimpton VH 3 pm 9th September - “Ride & Stride” cycle fund raiser 10th September - Patronal Evensong – 5 pm 11th September - WI Monthly Meeting, MMVH – Open + Jurassic Talk 20th September - Ladies Walk 9.30 am 24th September - Harvest Festival Service at 10.45 am 25th September - Harvest Supper at Rimpton VH at 7 pm – meal & auction For hall bookings – please contact Mrs J Gibbs – 850263

MARSTON MAGNA VILLAGE HALL DIARY - What's on? - Regular items and contacts. Mondays 09.15 a.m. – 11.15a.m. R Cozens Aerobics Classes. Contact Rachel Cozens 864453 19.30 p.m. - 2nd Monday monthly W.I Jenny Dench 850592 Various classes – do look at notice board in Village Hall Thursdays 2.00 – 4.00 p.m. Short Mat Bowls Mrs Joan Burrough 851576 Fridays 10 a.m. – 12 noon Marston Village Café 09.00 – 12 noon - Village Cafe Cynthia Gardner & Mary Lipscombe 850127 5.00 p.m.- 7.15 p.m. Pilates Contact Mo 07815 748518

For the Diary 4th September - Opening of the new Park School at Chilton Cantelo 9th September - Annual Produce & Flower Show at Rimpton VH 3 pm 9th September - “Ride & Stride” cycle fund raiser 10th September - Patronal Evensong – 5 pm 11th September - WI Monthly Meeting – Open + Jurassic Talk 25th September - Marston Magna Parish Council MM VH at 7 pm 29th September - Fir Villa Communion at 4 pm. 1st October - Harvest Festival Service 2nd October - Harvest Supper – Village Hall For Village Hall bookings – please contact Mrs C. Griffiths Tel. 850647.

The Mobile Library no longer comes to Marston Magna, but it will be in Rimpton on Wednesday 20th September between 12.10 and 12.40. The Mobile Library will continue to call once every 4 weeks, providing it is used.

Re-cycling- Every THURSDAY in Marston Magna and Rimpton from 7 a.m. Wheelie Bin Collection also from 7.a.m. On Thursday 7th & 21st September.

Xtra Help In Sarah Barry Self Employed Support Worker  Regular and one-off support available  Personalised approach (what is important to you?)  Dementia Friend  DBS checked  Compassionate and practical  Understands the role of a carer Tel: 01935 812908 / 07970 402457 Email: [email protected]

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