Issue No: 105 -Julv 2014 ~.Farmborouuh F/y111 vour communitv newspaper reflecting news, views and events

A need for road safety or Freak accident shuts 'The lack of thought? Street' A picturesque scene of blooming wild AN accident which left an elderly driver flowers in a country lane in Farmborough trapped in her vehicle for up to an hour has been devastated by council resulted in The Street being closed on contractors. Tuesday June 3.

The freak accident occurred when an automatic car emerged from Church Lane crossed The Street and entered the driveway of "Sunnyside" where it flipped onto its side after colliding with a parked car.

Police, Paramedics, three fire tenders and an ambulance attended the scene and when released, the driver was taken to the Royal United Hospital for a medical check. We are pleased to report that the driver was none the worse for her ordeal and was able to attend the Community Lunch at the Memorial Hall the following Thursday. Ruth Flower 1 RUTH'S funeral service will take place at Picture: Lyn Botwood All Saints' Church, Farmborough, at 2 pm The lane's verges were full of flowers and on Thursday June 26. As reported in last plants but sadly they all got the chop by a month's Flyer, Ruth died suddenly at her man on a machine. home on Monday May 26 Were the flowers and hedgerows Thumbs down for proposed unsightly or dangerous; or was it Bath Road development thoughtless stupidity and vandalism? BATH and NE Somerset Planners have One can accept there is a need to trim refused consent for the erection of 12 areas at road junctions where the view of dwellings and associated works on land on-coming traffic may be obscured, but adjacent to No 1 Bath Road. surely it is unnecessary in country lanes The decision was given on June 13 and where wild flowers are in bloom giving the applicants have six months in which to them no chance to set seed. appeal. Under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981 it is an offence to pick certain wild Thanks to the anonymous donor for flowers and take plants. Are council contractors exempt from this legislation? sponsoring this edition of the Flyer. Their action in this particular case does Copy deadline for the next edition little to protect the flora and fauna of our is Tuesday July 15 for publication diminishing countryside. Is it time for the on Wednesday July 23. appropriate authority to review its policy?

SOMETHING FOR THE FLYER? Contact Patrick on 01761 471074 or 0797 5655 989 or send a text or email: [email protected] Saturdays @ St Mary's Senior Siren Magazine - THE TIMSBURY SURGERY will open Edition 19 from 8.30 am to 10.30 am on July 12 and Ashley Jones, Avon and Somerset 26. Police THE latest edition of the award-winning Thank You! Senior Siren magazine is now available to Maureen Fletcher download from: HAVE YOU ever waited for a bus at the http://www.sclt. us/#/senior-siren­ bottom of Poor Hill? If so, you could have editions/4573598653 felt cold, wet and not very comfortable! The 'Senior Spotlight' interview in this For those of us who use the bus regularly edition features the world-renowned for travelling into Bath or Midsomer scientist, Dr Lyn Evans CBE, project Norton, I would like to thank Sally Davis director of the Large Hadron Collider at and the Parish Council for the installation the CERN facility in Geneva. Plus articles of the bus shelter in The Street. on crime prevention, home and personal safety as well as many interesting features Many of us are unable to have our own on lifestyles and independence. transport and it is a very welcome asset to the village. For any enquiries regarding the SCL T and our services, please get in touch at: Thank you again. [email protected]

Flag Days for July Church Summer Fayre 3 - Thomas - Apostle Sue Brown 22 - Mary Magdalene and Prince George ALL Saints' Church, Farmborough will be born 2013 holding the annual summer fayre on 25 - James - Apostle Saturday 5 July between 11.30am and 2.30pm in the Rectory Garden. There will be entertainment from the Bath Spa Farmborough Toddler Training Brass Band, plus ploughman's lunches, refreshments, stalls and plenty of Group fun. We hope to see you there! Charlotte Dagless FARM BOROUGH toddler group Church tower open day welcomes parents and children (aged 0 to THE tower open day planned for Saturday 5 years) to meet for a fun playtime in a July 5 has been cancelled due to lack of friendly and safe environment on stewards. The event will be held later in Tuesdays between 1Oam and 12pm in the year on a date to be announced. Farmborough Memorial Hall. Snacks and drinks are provided. For further Memorial Hall Maintenance information please call Charlotte: 07788 788 224 Morning Nicky Stone THE annual maintenance morning at COMMUNITY LUNCH Farmborough Memorial Hall will be on in the MEMORIAL HALL Saturday 12 July between 9.30am and on THURSDAY JULY 3 1pm-ish. We need your help to spruce up 12.30 for 12.45 pm. Cost just £3.50. the Hall both inside and out and there will be jobs to suit all - no skills required, just a willing pair of hands. Coffee, tea and cake will be served part way through.

The Hall is run mostly on a volunteer Goodwill Club programme basis and many hands make light work, so for July if you can spare an hour or more, we'd July 10 - Beetlecrushers love to see you. More details from Sally July 24 - Soup Lunch at 1 pm and Bingo Davis: 472 356 or Nicky Stone: 470 158. Farmborough WI - June 2014 Dates for the diary: Jutta Steffens-Carter 27 June LUNCH at Woodford Lodge DESPITE the weather not being overly 19 July Treasure Hunt and Cream Tea at Barrow Vale Farm kind, the Bluebell Walk was enjoyed by all (fundraiser for Stroke as a lovely social occasion. Association, not WI) Our speaker this month was one of our own members, Jean Rogers, along with her husband, Adrian, who explained how The Salvation Army came into being. Jean The next Saturday is particularly fascinated with the afternoon character and personality of Catherine BlNGO SESSlON Booth whose belief in the equality of women with men and her determination at the MEMORlAL HALL is not only to support her husband, William, on July 26 at 2.30 pm but also to preach as well as to care for their large family, was extraordinary. Entrance fee: £ 1

We heard of some of the trials and tribulations of members of The Salvation Army, many of whom were imprisoned for Parish Council News - June holding Christian services in the streets of towns and cities. Catherine Booth and her 2014 daughter designed special bonnets for the Parish Clerk, Chris Thomas women, which would protect their heads THE Council formally recorded, with against missiles thrown at them by those regret, the sudden and unexpected death who opposed them. of Councillor Ruth Flower, who had served on the Parish Council for more than 1O Adrian spoke of the way in which The years. Salvation Army had intervened to stop young girls being trafficked in Victorian The planning application for a solar pv England and was instrumental in raising farm at Flatts Lane has been now the age of consent. Today The Salvation considered by Bath & NE Somerset Army is responsible for the care of all planning committee. Although the officers rescued victims of human trafficking in recommended approval it was rejected by Great Britain and has an active role in the committee on a show of hands. trying to reduce this criminal activity. The application for the construction of 14 Since its formation in 1865, The Salvation dwellings on Burden's Yard on the A39 Army now has a presence in 126 countries was also discussed by the planning and as well as being a Christian Church it committee, with a recommendation for is an international charity, being the refusal. A decision was deferred for a site largest supplier of social services after the visit. Government. It was decided that there will be an open Jean and Adrian were thanked by Trudi meeting at the start of the next regular for this fascinating talk. meeting for the councillors to hear interested views on the proposals for a The competition, a Summer Bonnet, was skate park on the recreation ground. won by Jane, second Denise and Jan came third. Jutta's sponsored weight loss There are still a number of allotment plots raised £87 to be divided between WI available. Any parishioners interested Farmborough and the RUH Oncology should contact the Clerk (01761 - Unit. 490892)

Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, 1 The next regular meeting will be held at July, at 7.30pm at Farmborough Memorial 7.30pm on Tuesday July 8 2014 in the Hall. The competition for WI members: Memorial Hall. something Equine. Article removed by request Under New Management Louise Davis welcomes you to the Butchers Arms. WHILST the pub undergoes improve­ ments a reduced menu will be offered until further notice.

A new extended selection of wines, soft drinks, lagers and regular guest ale is now available.

A date for your diary: July 5 Terry Cole Joins us for some light evening entertainment from 8.30 pm.

Sky Sports coming soon showing all Sky Sports live Football, Rugby, Cricket and Golf on 2 Screens in Full HD!

Louise and family welcome you all soon. New to Farmborough... Heidi & Trevor Clements have recently moved to the village and would like to introduce themselves.

Trevor is a master craftsman upholsterer and furniture refinisher as well as a teacher of these diminishing arts

As well as having our new home, Trevor is launching a new business:

'One door closes ... ' is a comprehensive, bespoke move in/move out service, providing everything for your house move from straight forward clearance to a full indoor/outdoor clean-up service and redecoration and staging for sale/rent.

If you or a family member are contemplating a move then by all means drop Trevor a line at: '[email protected] '

Heidi is a lawyer who provides cost effective legal and commercial consulting to small and medium enterprises. If you're a small start up or an established business Heidi can help you with commercial contract drafting and negotiation, standard contract templates, corporate governance, intellectual property protection and dispute resolution. By all means contact her at: [email protected]

Heidi and Trevor look forward to meeting you around the village. Report on the work of Last year we reported that a new booking secretary was required and we're Farmborough Memorial Hall delighted Rosie O'Rourke has taken this Committee - May 2013 - role on. It's vital we are able to respond to April 2014 requests quickly and efficiently, this we are able to do through the live calendar THIS year we have completed the roof and increased use of modern technology renovation work by having the front part of as all bookings and availability can be the flat roof replaced with GRP . Half the seen on the hall website. cost of the work came from a Big Lottery Fund grant and the rest from our reserves On a sad note, with the sudden death of and a small grant from the BANES Toni, we have lost a great supporter of the Councillor Ward Initiative. The toilets are hall and an active caretaker. However, we now protected from rain and our next are pleased that a new caretaker has project is to renovate these, as currently been found and the committee has also they are not to the same standard as the had some new members this year, so we rest of the hall. expect the work of the hall management and maintenance will continue Our fund raising has included another of our popular Curry and Quiz Nights, a We would like to thank all the lunch at the hall and a very successful organisations and individuals who use our Craft and Gift Fair which will be repeated hall, providing us with an income to keep on October 18, make a note now in your going and to residents who have either diaries! We have also received several supported our events or given us donations from groups and individuals in donations towards our funds. the village, as well as a grant from the Parish Council for which we are most Sally Davis Chair of the Memorial Hall grateful. This year we also received a Committee substantial anonymous gift, which will Peter Wright Secretary of the Memorial enable us to significantly upgrade the Hall Committee toilets and consider other improvements such as the kitchen facilities and the heating. Treasure Hunt and Cream Teas at Barrow Vale Farm, The solar panels installed in May 2012 are now providing some income and a Hobbs Wan on Saturday July 19th reduced cost of electricity consumed, Treasure Hunt from 2 pm - which has improved our cash flow Cream Teas from 2.30 pm situation. There has been no increase in Fun for an the family finding booking charges this year. treasures around the farm. The Timsbury Guides are now using the Prizes for most treasures found hall and we have increased the number of and for quickest time and of regular commercial bookings. Overall, the course sman gi~s for an the future for the hall looks good, but this children. does all depend on the continued support of the village and the organisations that Prizes for 'name the calf' regularly make use of this essential village competition. resource. There win also be a chance to watch the cows being milked. So Can we also remind organisations that they need to send a representative to sit come along and enjoy an on the hall committee to ensure they get a~emoon of fun. the lower rate for regular bookings and £ 1. 5 o per person to participate more than one representative would be in the Treasure Hunt. most welcome, the more we have the less Cream Teas - £2.50. work it is for all! Proceeds to the Stroke Association. New bus service from Farmborough Memorial Hall Timsbury to Keynsham working with www.planetaid­ Waitrose uk.org Terry Hopkins - Dial-a-Ride A CLOTHING bank was installed in June AS from Wednesday July 2 Keynsham at the Memorial Hall Car Park which will and District Dial-a-Ride will be operating a be: pilot bus service from Timsbury to • Emptied regularly (either weekly or Waitrose at Keynsham. Cost £3.50 return. fortnightly depending on demand) • The area around the container will be Times and pick-up points: kept clean and tidy 9.40 am Timsbury • Planet aid will keep the committee 9.45 am Farmborough informed about their work in India and 9.50 am Marksbury Africa 1O.OOam Carston • Planet aid will supply information 10 1Oam Waitrose annually regarding the container yield. 1O 15am Keynsham Post Office Planet Aid UK is a not-for-profit, limited company which raises funds mainly Return times and pick-up points: through the collection, sorting and trading 12 15 pm Keynsham Post Office in second hand clothes and shoes. 12 20 pm Waitrose 12 30 pm Carston The company was established in 1998 to 12 40 pm Marksbury help develop and improve the living 12 50 pm F armborough conditions of people in developing 12 55 pm Timsbury countries , recent projects include: • Educational programmes, such as 26 Although there are pick-up points this will teacher training colleges in the operate as a door Dial-a-Ride service. Southern part of Africa and India • Food Security and environmental You need to register as a member and this programmes, such as farmers clubs is free - once registration form is received which organise more than 75,000 you can use the service - it is important small scale farmers to improve food you book the service at least 2 days in production advance - bookings are taken between • Health programmes combating 9.00 am to mid-day Monday to Friday. HIV/AIDS and Malaria, and the All vehicles are accessible and either education of local women in basic have ramps or tail lifts if you find steps methods enabling them to secure the difficult. Wheelchairs and scooters can be health of their children. carried subject to assessment. The Hall Committee would ask you to use If you require a registration form or more this resource to support developing information please contact Julie on 01225 countries & if there are problems please 395321. The office is open Monday to let us know. Friday from 8.00 am to 1.00 pm . Appreciation for grant Can you help trace June? WE are pleased to acknowledge with Tim Dow grateful thanks Farmborough Parish MRS BRENDA UZZELL (nee Harding) is Council's generous grant of £50 towards trying to trace a June ? (nee Wise) who the cost of publishing the Flyer and Parish was her bridesmaid when she married Directory. Fred in 1955. June is believed to be living in or near Farmborough. Farm borough Cricket Club's fixtures for July June, if you are reading this or, a reader Sunday July 6 - Midsomer Norton - A of the Flyer knows of the lady's Sunday July 13 - Harptree - A whereabouts, please contact me, Tim Sunday July 20 - Bristol Pakistanis - H Dow, on 01761 470825 and I will put you Sunday July 27 - Long Ashton - A in contact with Mrs Uzzell. The Great War - a war that "Certainly four of them were sent to the Somme. I am not quite sure where Morris changed everything! served. I enclose part of a letter that IT'S ALMOST 100 YEARS since the First Leonard wrote to my mother from the World War started. It began on July 28 camp at Niagara. Sadly the letter to 1914 with the UK entering the conflict at Mother was not treasured as she had midnight on August 4 1914 following the treasured it. I happened to find this part­ invasion of Belgium by Germany. page when I cleared out my sister's house after her death. The total number of military and civilian casualties exceeded 37 million - more "Leonard was mother's favourite brother. than 16 million deaths and 20 million He had wanted her to go with them when wounded - ranking it among the deadliest they went to Canada. I still have a gold conflict in human history. locket that he sent to Mother. I know he Prior to her sudden death, Ruth Flower also sent her a ring and a watch ; they are wrote her memoir about her mother's lost I imagine. family with five sons that enlisted in the 1914/18 war. A war which finished forever "I visit France quite often these days and a way of life wh ich had continued almost one day I was speaking to a friend there unaltered for centuries. and told her about my mother's brothers who came to France to fight in the 14/18 "My mother, Amy Beatrice Beish, nee war. I told her about Mother's brother who Veater, had five brothers who enlisted in was killed at the Somme and how she was the 14/18 war. Mother, the youngest of 9 always upset at the Armistice services and ch ildren, was born at Chew Magna, her that I had promised mother that if I ever father was the local saddler. The family had the opportunity I would find his grave home is still there - it is now an Estate and visit the cemetery. This was, of Agent's office. course, years before computers and there seemed little likelihood of it happening. "Arthur, mother's eldest brother who was My friend said, "Ruth, I was born in the also a saddler, did not enlist in the Army. area. Find the details and I will take you He lived at Pensford and tended the pit there". ponies at Pensford Pit until its closure. "Now with computers, we are able to "Three of mother's brothers, Walter, search for information and I did. I found George and Leonard emigrated to Canada the grave's location and its plot number. I in the early 1900's and enlisted in 1914 or took the information to France and my 1915 when they were sent to train at a friend drove me to the area where we military camp at Niagara. found the grave of Leonard Veater. It was quite an emotional experience and I was surprised by the feelings that rose in me as Leonard died years before I was born. I had never met him.

"I thought of my mother as I placed a small ../,- cross with a poppy attached in the earth. I --- " ~ - -,--·------.~ felt happy that I had been able to keep a promise I had made to Mother many years before.

"I have no information about his death - why or how it happened - but with the aid of a computer I believe I can find out. The grave is in a small cemetery and all the soldiers at rest there are Canadian.

"What had the war done to the four boys "Two other brothers, Percy and Morris that returned from the war?" Find out in who lived at Chew Magna, also enlisted. next month's Flyer.