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October 2017

Pilates Classes run by Emma Charlton at Advertise

Butcombe Village Hall here

Pilates is an exercise & it is for only suitable for most people. Pilates can help you to improve your flexibility, help you £35 gain strength & help you relax. The classes are small & friendly for the year!

Please contact me if you would like to come along to a class. Contact [email protected] [email protected]

NEMPNETT La Costurera THRUBWELL VILLAGE HALL Your local seamstress in is situated in a beautiful rural location Pensford with amazing views!

It is an ideal venue for all types of Specialist in Silk Couture functions and occasions, having Bridal Gowns & outfits for any extensive parking, level access, occasion full disabled facilities, fully fitted kitchen, video/audio system Off the rail range and Dressmaking alterations children’s play area.. undertaken Curtains, Drapes and Roman blinds To book or for more details, please visit our Facebook page www.lacosturera.co.uk or call 01761 462391 Contact Sue on 07970 374542

MICHAEL W. ROWE

FUNERAL DIRECTOR

A family business offering personal service day or night

Rest Room facilities

TUNBRIDGE COTTAGE CHEW MAGNA [email protected] Telephone: 01275 332565

Full landscapes design service All aspects of landscaping work Ground maintenance Extensive eFull landscapes design service All aspects of landscaping work Ground maintenance Extensive equipment

including mini digger

Patios, paths and driveways Decking & Fenc- ing

Fully insured, qualified and experienced Full landscapes design service All aspects of landscaping work Ground maintenance Extensive equipment

including mini digger

Patios, paths and driveways Decking & Fenc- ing

Fully insured, qualified and experienced Full landscapes design service All aspects of landscaping work Ground maintenance Extensive equipment

including mini digger

Patios, paths and driveways Decking & Fenc-

A Chew Valley based business that specialises in all aspects of Garden Design Garden Landscaping Garden Maintenance

For discussions and quotes please contact: Gavin English Mobile: 07748968527, landline 01275 380150 Email: [email protected] www.yourenglishgarden.com We are fully qualified and insured. References are available on request.

8 ******* USEFUL CONTACTS *******

Chew Stoke Parish Council Chairperson: Graham Mckay 01275 331623 Clerk: Catherine Parkman 07779 592328 Nempnett Thrubwell Parish Council Clerk: A Johnstone 07771 763557 Chew Valley B & NE Councillor Liz Richardson 01761 490009 Chew Stoke Church Hall Bookings: www.chewstokechurchhall.co.uk Di Abrahams 01275 333173 Nempnett Thrubwell Village Hall Gill Ford 01761 462391 Women’s Institute Hazel Wedlake 01275 332812 Toddler group Kim Crawford 07925 488039 Scouts/cubs/beavers [email protected] Intermediate Bridge Michelle Stagg 01275 333086 Bowling Club Martyn Edmonds 01275 474729 Chew Stoke Golf Society Nigel Roberts 01275 333516 Ro Masters 01275 331229 Cricket Club Drama Club Andrew Tromans 07710 163743 Headteacher: Chew Stoke School Ben Hewett 01275 332354 Chair/Governors: Fiona Barlow 01275 331405 Headteacher: Chew Valley School Gareth Beynon 01275 332272 Chew Valley Leisure Centre 01275 333375 Chew Valley Lake Sailing Club Allen Marsh 01275 331143 Hub in the Pub [email protected] Kate Tate 01225 484510 Chew Valley Choral Society Helen Boyde 01275 333014 Chew Stoke Film Club Jeff Dowson 01275 332911 Harvest Home Nick Baker 01275 333753 www.harvesthome.org.uk

MAGAZINE CONTACTS AND DEADLINES Got some news? Want to advertise an event or your business? You can get in touch with us either by Email: [email protected] or contacting the Editor: Cynthia K Troup 01275 333002 Handwritten entries can be delivered to Cynthia at Fairwood, Pilgrims Way, Chew Stoke Distribution: The McDonald Family Tel 01275 333130 Email [email protected]

The copy deadline for the November edition is Friday 20th October

9 WHO’S WHO IN THE CHURCH

Rector The Rev. Charles Roberts 01275 332199 Associate Priests The Rev. Sandy Munday 01275 331060 The Rev. Sandra Lovern 01275 332657

————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Parish Office open Thursday only [email protected] 01275 331061 ______Churchwardens: Chew Stoke: Andrew Troup 01275 333002 Alison Hoddell 01275 332421 Nempnett Thrubwell: Rosemary Porter 01761 462571 Nick Houlton 01761 462075 ______Capt. Bellringers: Chew Stoke: John Bone 01275 332328 Nempnett Thrubwell: Andrew Ball 01275 472356 Churchyard Maintenance: Chew Stoke: Anne Summers 01275 333812 Nempnett Thrubwell Nick Houlton 01761 462075 Sunday School: Tina Kilroy, Angela White, Angela Hurford, Sheila Limburn, Heather Patch, Cynthia Troup Magazine Editorial: Cynthia Troup Distribution: Suzanne Macdonald

Covenant Secretary: Nempnett Thrubwell: Nick Houlton Deanery Synod Reps: Chew Stoke: Anne Summers, Jessica McInnes Nempnett Thrubwell: Rosemary Porter ______PCC Secretaries: Chew Stoke: Jessica McInnes Nempnett Thrubwell: Alison Howard PCC Treasurers: Chew Stoke: Peter Jameson Nempnett Thrubwell: Nick Houlton

Chew Stoke PCC members : Alison Hoddell, Tina Kilroy, Peter Jameson, Jessica McInnes, Mary Sommerville, Andrew Troup (Vice Chair),Anne Summers, Liz Wormald, Les Poynter, Susan Theobald, Jerry Moorehouse.

Nempnett Thrubwell: Jane Batten, Janet Evans, Geraldine Ford, Nick Houlton, PCC members Alison Howard, Hugo King, James Everett, Jane Oosthuizen, ______

Sidesmen Chew Stoke: Mesdames Barley, Cheesley, Patch, Manville, Sommerville, Theobald, Thompson Messrs: Jameson, Murrant, Penna, Soper, Kilroy.

10 WHAT’S GOING ON IN OUR VILLAGE HALLS?

To book a private party, meeting, an event or class, here are your village hall contacts: Chew Stoke Church Hall Book online: www.chewstokechurchhall.co.uk Tel: Di Abrahams on 01275 333173 The Methodist Chapel Hall [email protected] Nempnett Thrubwell Hall Book online: www.nempnett-thrubwellvillage-hall.org Tel: 01761 462391 Regular bookings at Chew Stoke Church Hall

Monday 1000 -1600 Art Club 1700 Tae Kwondo (ffi Andy Mole 01275 343556) Tuesday 10.00 Keep Fit/ Dance Class (Drop-in class £3.00 a session, bring a mat) 19.30 Chew Valley Choral Society Wednesday 19.30 W.I. Meeting (3rd Weds only) Thursday 14.00 W.I. Craft Club (1st Thurs only) 19.30 Parish Council (1st Thurs only) 19.00 Film Club (last Thurs only) 10.30 The Hall Singers Choir (fortnightly) Friday 18.00 Cubs 19.30 Scouts

Regular bookings at Methodist Chapel Hall: Monday 09.30 Pilates 18.30 Beavers Tuesday 14.00 U3A Intermediate Bridge Wednesday 10.00 Toddlers’ Club Thursday 12.30 Lunch Club (3rd Thurs only) 19.30 Bridge Club

Come pray with us ...

St Andrew’s Church, Chew Stoke Mondays at 12noon 3 Madam’s Paddock, Chew Magna, first Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm. Feel free to write in the request book at St Andrew’s Church, Chew Stoke or contact one of the clergy. Alternatively, call Constance Bowdler 332078 or Mary Sommerville 333572

11 A message from Charles Roberts, the Rector

My dear friends,

“We plough the fields and scatter the good seed on the ground….”. Yes, it’s that time of year again, and while I’ve heard neither of any major disasters nor bumper crops, nevertheless the cycle of planting and harvesting continues. Why is that important? Because as we know this is where our food comes from! It is a familiar sce- ne for those of us who live in the country. My mother was brought up in London and for many years, due to the daily delivery on her parents’ doorstep, she believed cows produced 2 pints of milk a day, and a chicken 6 eggs! My sympathies are with both animals! The joy of this celebration is always to give thanks to God for what we receive. We live in a land of plenty all rather reminiscent of the Israel of old, a land “flowing with milk and honey”. We can never take that for granted. But as much as Harvest is about celebrating and giving thanks, it is also about sharing what we have. In the churches we encourage the congregations to donate a variety of goods that help give material support to the homeless in Bristol through the Sisters of the Church Harvest Appeal. It is a great piece of outreach work that we can all participate in, and it gives the Sisters a huge boost to their very much needed larder stock. Look out for your local Harvest celebration in the service schedules and support our appeal. Thank you to all those who supported the Somerset Churches Trust ‘Ride & Stride’ day last month, and particularly those who sponsored myself or others to pe- dal or walk between the local churches. I can report that while I completed a circuit that touched on around 9 churches, I did have to do it in two bites, suffering a punc- ture on the first attempt! The joys of cycling! Nevertheless the Trust, which offers small grants for church maintenance, will benefit from the day because of your support, and by association, so too will our local churches.

Yours in Christ, Charles Roberts.

Filling Station Filling Station meets at its new venue, The Pelly Barn Chew Magna, on Thursday 26th October at 7.30pm. The speaker will be Trevor Dunlop . Do come along and share in our hospitality and fellowship.

12 St Andrew's Church, Chew Stoke HARVEST FESTIVAL

SundaySunday 11stst OctoberOctober atat 10.30am10.30am

Refreshments after the service Please bring items of fresh produce as a harvest offering; we will auction this for charity after the service. Please bring dry goods or tins (place in box on font) to donate to the ‘Community of the Sisters of the Church’, Anglican nuns in Bristol who provide food and support for people in St. Pauls. PARISH REGISTERS : St Andrews

Wedding 16th September Iain Beresford and Sarah Hayes We wish them every blessing and happiness in their lives together

Funeral 8th September Odette Giannoni May Odette rest in peace

Prayer for October

Heavenly Father, as we celebrate and give thanks at our Harvest Festival for the provision of our food and all the gifts you have given us, we pray for those suffering from lack of food around the world and in our country. We pray for those who are trying to recover from the natural disasters that have devastated so many countries and for all those working alongside them to restore their homes and livelihoods. In Christ’s name. Amen

13 LETTER FROM OUR ASSOCIATE PRIEST, SANDY MUNDAY

Dear Neighbours, Since moving to Chew Stoke earlier this year, I have noticed how friendly and welcoming many people are. The recent Harvest Home was a lovely event which brought many of us together to celebrate and enjoy a traditional village occasion.

Despite this and other activities and events, there are people amongst us who feel lonely and isolated. A longstanding village resident recently asked: “Why does no-one come to call? All I need is just the chance of company.” Many people who feel lonely are elderly, but others are isolated for reasons such as disability, work or childcare commitments or problems with transport. One in four older people in rural areas lives alone and this is rising. Farmers and farm workers are at high risk of stress, depression and suicide.

There are some startling figures for England: Half of all older people consider the television as their main form of company Over 500,000 older people spent Christmas Day alone 12% of older people feel trapped in their own home Across the broader population, at least 5% of people often feel lonely.

As a newcomer to the area, I am trying to understand the issues specific to Chew Stoke and Nempnett Thrubwell, and I’d like to hear about anyone in our community who would appreciate a visit. If you feel that there is anything I or the church community could do to help, please let me know.

With best wishes,

Sandy

ST ANDREW’S PASTORAL GROUP

For Chew Stoke readers, if you know of anyone who would appreciate a visit, including anyone new to the village, please contact Gill Wring on 333720 or Alison Hoddell 332421

14 DIARY OF SPECIAL EVENTS AT ST ANDREWS

October

Sunday 1st 10.30am HARVEST FESTIVAL SERVICE – please bring items of fresh produce as a harvest offering. If you would also like to make a donation for people who are hungry in Bristol, please bring dry goods & tins

Wednesday 4th 12.30pm SOUP LUNCH in Church Hall

Thursday 26th 7.30pm Filling Station, Old School Rooms, Chew Magna

Sunday 29th 6.30pm ALL SOULS SERVICE – to remember those who have died and pray for their family and friends

All Souls Remembrance Service at St Andrews

Sunday 29th October 6.30pm

This service is held annually to remember those who have died. A quiet, reflective service of readings, prayers and hymns, during which there is an opportunity to light a candle to remember someone. Refreshments will be served after the service

MORNING WORSHIP AT CHEW STOKE CHURCH SCHOOL

takes place on Tuesday mornings at 9.10am in term time & lasts about 20 minutes, The Headmaster would be pleased to welcome members of the Parish at these sessions to worship with the School community.

FUNDRAISING IN THE CHEW VALLEY

St Andrews Soup Lunches are returning!

Wednesday 4th October in the Church Hall from 12.30 till 1.30 Homemade soups will be served with pate and cheese followed by homemade cakes and coffee/tea All in a good cause which the community will choose. Fairtrade will have a stall and everyone, young or old, are invited to pop in. Adults £4.50, children under 5 £1 do come!

Chew Valley Fundraising Branch

CURRY LUNCH…..coming soon!!

Once again this ever popular event is being held at Ubley Parish Hall on Friday 10 November For well over 25 years now supporters have enjoyed an excellent two course lunch, there is a cash bar and Raffle. Usually heavily oversubscribed, the message is to get tickets as soon as possible to avoid disappointment – they are available now from any Committee member, so do not delay.

On a lovely sunny evening in late June, nearly 140 people enjoyed great music played by the Frampton Footwarmers – Dixieland jazz at its best – on the shores of Chew Valley Lake (by kind permission of Chew Valley Lake Sailing Club). A hearty supper was put on, together with a very well supported Raffle and a splendid near £2000 was raised. We are hugely grateful for all the support and generosity shown by those kindly donating Raffle prizes, also Butcombe Brewery for providing the beer completely free of cost.

Operation Christmas Child Coffee Morning Saturday 28th October St Andrews Church Hall 10am—12 noon

Come and have a coffee and cake, pick up your shoe box and buy some gifts to fill it! Raffle Admission £2

Don’t forget!

2nd appeal for VOLUNTEERS TO SUPPORT THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION POPPY APPEAL 2017

In previous years, the residents of Chew Stoke have contributed generously to the RBI’s Annual Poppy appeal and in no small way this is thanks to the small group of volunteers who ‘sell’ poppies from door to door around the village for a few days each November. Unfortunately, people move on or, for one reason or another, find themselves unable to continue to support the appeal. Therefore, we need to recruit new volunteers. If anyone is prepared to give up a little of their time to support this very worthy cause and sell poppies door to door during this year’s period of remembrance, 4th to 11th November, please contact

Les Poynter on 01275 333827

Arthritis Research UK – Chew Valley Branch

Autumn Coffee Morning, (new Venue) Felton Village Hall, Wednesday, 11th October from 10.30am. Autumn Quiz Night - Friday, 3rd November, 7.00 for 7.30pm. £16.00 for a team of four; supper @ £10.00 per head. We always look forward to welcoming back our ‘regulars’ but, we always have a warm welcome for new teams who would like to join us. Please contact Bridget Gracey at [email protected]. This is always a most enjoyable evening – somewhere to see old friends and meet new ones.

DON’T MISS DR PHIL’S HILARIOUS HOMECOMING

On Saturday 14 October 2017 for one night only don’t miss Dr Phil Hammond’s Hilarious Homecoming Gig at Bishop Sutton Village Hall in the Chew Valley, in aid of Bishop Sutton Pre-School and Forest Club. Phil Hammond – NHS doctor, BBC broadcaster, Private Eye journalist and whistle-blowing comic – is bringing comedy home to Bishop Sutton, when he combines both of his 2016 sell-out four star Edin- burgh fringe shows into one unforgettable evening, all to help raise essential funds for Bishop Sut- ton Pre-School. Laugh, sort your life out, stay sane, plan your death and save the NHS – all in an evening! And if that wasn’t enough to tempt you to enjoy a night out in the Chew Valley, then your ticket also includes a fabulous curry supper, provided by local restaurant Sutton Spice. And with the magical talents of a close-up illusionist to entertain while you eat and a well-stocked bar, we have all the ingredients right to let you laugh the night away! But don’t miss out – tickets are £17.50 and on sale now and we are strictly limited on numbers. Book early to avoid disappointment – this is one homecoming gig you won’t want to miss! Visit www.bishopsutttonpreschool.org.uk/events to reserve your tickets today!

18 CHEW STOKE PARISH COUNCIL

Chew Stoke Short Report September Neighbourhood Watch Our Neighbourhood Watch co-ordinator attended the meeting and appealed for more volunteers to set up local email groups. Groups have doubled in recent weeks due to increase in attempted burglaries; however, there are some outstanding areas that need covering. Any interested parties are requested to contact the Parish Council Clerk and details will be forwarded on. Rubbish Collections Parishioner addressed the Council regarding new rubbish collection service from November. Rubbish will no longer be collected from our Church halls as it is classed as commercial waste. Costs will be £6.15 per week for a 12-month contract – this is a large expense for charity. Liz Richardson Ward Councillor advised that BANES could not make exceptions to Charities due to budget savings. Parishioners are reminded of their obligation to take away all rubbish from the Church Halls after private events. New House- hold Bins to be delivered late September. Waste from Parish Public rubbish bins will also fall into this category of commercial waste. Clerk to discuss with Hugo King the implications for Parish Council and bring to next meeting Village Defibrillator The Defibrillator at the Village shop is now accessible and serviceable. Discussions are to be held with the shop owner and Heartsafe regarding moving the unit to a more convenient location. Community Infrastructure Levy Payment The Parish has received payment of £2959.63 in respect of application 16/03404/FUL at Nutgrove, Pilgrims Way, Chew Stoke. For further information regarding CIL payments and how the Parish Council can spend it, please see these websites, www.bathnes.gov.uk/services/planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/ community-infrastructure-levy#three www.gov.uk/guidance/community-infrastructure-levy Please see www.chewstoke.org.uk for full copy of draft minutes Next Meeting: 19th October

19 THE HARVEST HOME — WHAT FUN WE HAD! Despite a foreboding weather forecast and intermittent showers, community spirit shone through on the day at Chew Stoke Harvest Home. Visitors enjoyed seeing the product of the creative talents of our local artists, bakers, growers, makers and inventors in the Flower, Produce and Craft tent as well as enjoying bands, the dog show, races, stalls, Nutty Noah and the famous tug-of war competition! Sustenance, always an important part of Harvest Home, was provided by Chew Valley School pupils and PTA, the Stoke Inn, Chew Stoke WI, Chew Kitchen, Chew Valley Brewery, Chew Moos and Crooker's Bakery. Community groups represented included the Film Club, WI, the Community Farm, Chew Stoke Toddler Group, Chew Stoke School PTA and the PCC. The Harvest Home committee would especially like to thank all those people who entered things into the Flower, Produce and Craft Show - this is the essence of the event and helps to keep the spirit and tradition of Harvest Home alive. Thanks also to stallholders, entertainers, sponsors, to the Ogborne family for the use of the field and, of course, to all those many people who have helped out in any way to make Harvest Home happen. If you are interested in getting involved in Harvest Home 2018 in any way, please contact Nick Baker on [email protected]/ Tel : 333753

Nutty Noah Laughs

Come on lads, PULL!

Run, run as fast as you can!

20 Neighbourhood Watch News

After a recent crimewave across the Chew Valley area it has become clear that we need to be proactive in preventing crime through effective communication of alerts, advice & maintaining a community spirit. I'm the overall Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) coordinator for Chew Stoke, but the coverage of roads and lanes by the individual schemes is somewhat limited. There a good argument that lanes and roads within the village should consider setting up NHW schemes where none exists currently. It takes very little effort and has a number of benefits. We currently have one vacant coordinator position for an existing NHW area within Chew Stoke:-Pilgrims Way (Lower) & Bottom Cross. I’m delighted to report that following a recent appeal for new volunteers via the Chew Stoke VIllage Telegraph Facebook group, we now have 13 new coordinators for various NHW schemes around Chew Stoke. We have new schemes being set up in the following roads. If you haven’t heard from your local coordinator already, you should do so soon:

Stoke Hill (Ruth & Gary Knight) According to my records that leaves the Chew Lane (Matt Bennett) following areas without a scheme, although I Church Lane (David McDonald) appreciate some might be included in the Wallycourt Road (Ed Parsons) above schemes: Bushy Thorn Road (Carol Dyer) Chapel Lane - perhaps combine with Chapel Close (Sarah & Anthony McCormack) Pilgrims Way (Lower)? The Street, Webbs Mead (Chris Treble) Quarry Hay Chillyhill Lane (Sarah Manville) Pagans Hill Bilbie Road (Kelly Griffin) Mill Lane Salway Close We also have new coordinators for the following existing NHW areas: If you know of any coordinators for these areas, or there is a dormant scheme for any The Cedars, Blind Lane, Pilgrims Way (Top) of the above, please let me know. If your (Mark Cant) street isn’t listed above, that means there is Providence Place (Lee Kilroy) an existing NHW scheme. If you live within an Dairy Way (Charmaine Willcox) area covered by the existing NHW schemes Breach Hill Lane (Dave Jones) but don't currently get NHW alerts, please let School Lane & Home Orchard (Jo Riches) me know and I can put you in touch with your local NHW coordinator. If you don't have access to email, your local coordinator will be able to pass on information to you by some other means.

Should you be interested the vacant coordinator role, can fill in any gaps in my knowledge of schemes in Chew Stoke, or are interested in setting up a new Neighbourhood Watch scheme in your road please get in touch. The role of NW coordinator is best summarised in this link:http://www.ourwatch.org.uk/knowledge/coordinator-role-description/Finally I’d like to thank Jenny Ireson, Linda Voke, Janet Yeoman, Jeff Penna & Keith Williams who are all ‘retiring’ from their roles as NHW volunteers. On behalf of your neighbours, thank you all for your efforts to keep the community vigilant and alert to crime and for helping prevent it in the first place. Dave Jones, Breach Hill Lane & Chew Stoke Neighbourhood Watch Coordinator ([email protected] 01275 333368)

21 At the Majestic (aka Chew Stoke Church Hall)

A LONG WAY DOWN (Cert 15)

th Thursday October 26 at 7.30pm

based on the novel by Nick Hornby

Terrific British comedy with an A list cast - PIERCE BROSNAN, AARON PAUL, TONI COLLETTE, IMOGEN POOTS, ROAMUND PIKE and SAM NEILL

Four people turn up on the same skyscraper roof on New Year’s Eve, ruining each other’s plans to commit suicide. They form a pact not to go ahead, at least not until they meet again on Valentine’s Eve

Doors and Bar open at 7.00pm

We in the WI have been really busy over the summer. It started with our Members Show in July and again the hall was filled with entries in all the traditional classes associated with Craft and Produce Shows. Chew Stoke is pleased to keep up this tradition and we were able to welcome visitors from other WIs to see our efforts. Winners this year:- Photography - Penny Saville, Handicraft - Pat Peel, Cookery - Jan Osborne Preserves - Hazel Wedlake/Jan Osborne, Fruit and Vegetables - Ann Holloman Quality Flowers - Cynthia Troup, Floral Arrangements - Pat Peel Marmalade - Helen Bowen ( The Christine Heald Cup won by her daughter!) Best in Show/ Members Choice -Val Knight/Doris Smart. A very embarrassed President had to present herself with 2 cups for Most Classes Entered and Overall Winner promising not to be so keen next year! (Congratulations Jan! Ed.) We were pleased to produce an afternoon tea for 130 after the Celebration Service for the life our friend Lindsay Game and enjoyed our own cream tea in the garden of Orchard House. WI members featured in the Harvest Home Show winning several classes including the rose bowl for Victoria sponge (our Presi- dent again! Ed.) We also ran a cake stall and sold all cakes by 4.00pm. Readers please don’t get the idea were are only about baking - our WI is more about friendship and having fun and I am disappointed if members leave our meetings without being entertained, maybe learning something new and socialising with friends. So we are challenging women over 16 to come to our October meeting for a free taster Come and try the WI and we are sure you will have an enjoyable evening. Invitation - Free Open evening with the WI

“APPEARANCE MATTERS: COLOUR AND STYLE" Liz Prest Wednesday 18th October 7.30pm The Church Hall Chew Stoke

The Arts Society Mendip (formerly the Mendip Decorative and Fine Arts Society) What’s On for October 10th October The Day Parliament burnt down’, by J M W Turner: Caroline Shenton, Parliamentary and National archivist, will talk to The Arts Society Mendip about this painting. The Society meets at the Bath and West Bar & Restaurant, B&W Show Ground, Shepton Mallet, BA4 6QN at 11.00 am. Details; www.theartssocietymendip.org.uk. Guests Welcome. Contact 01934 862435.

St Nicholas and the Blessed Virgin Mary Stowey (BS39 5TQ) Harvest Concert The West Gallery Choir and Band “Called to be Saints” Joyful, seasonal singing, poetry and prose from the Georgian era followed by Ploughman’s Supper at Manor Farm, Stowey on Saturday 7th October 2017 at 7pm Tickets £7.50 to include supper (must be purchased in advance) (Phone 01275 333456 or email [email protected])

Better Than Chocolate 10th Anniversary Celebration Concert with guests Men of Chew

on Saturday 18th November 2017 at 7.00pm At St Swithin's Church, Bath

Tickets: £6.00 and £5.00 for under 16s to include refreshments Available from Julie Payne at: [email protected]

23 Hub in a Pub Organised by Age UK Bath & North East Somerset

Gadget Busters Wednesday 11th & Wednesday 25th October, 1.30-3.30pm at The Stoke Inn, Chew Stoke This is an opportunity to drop into our friendly and informal group, and receive help and advice from our volunteers with using your IT “gadgets”, including phones, cameras, IPads or other types of tablets and computers. Learning some basic IT skills allows people to keep up communication with family and friends who may be a long way away, as well as keeping up to date with what’s going on in their community.

Every Wednesday - “Extend” exercise class 12.30-1.30pm at the Chew Stoke Methodist Hall £3 per session. This is a fun and gentle exercise session for older people, including standing and seated exercises. Please call Ketyn on 01225 484510 for more information or to book your place.

Every Wednesday - Walking Football 6.30-7.30pm. at Chew Stoke Leisure Centre, Chew Valley School £4 pay as you play, a great way to enjoy football at a more leisurely pace. No need to book, just turn up! Anyone can attend the sessions PLEASE NOTE NEW TIME AND DAY FOR WALKING FOOTBALL! Anyone can attend the sessions, you don't have to be a resident of BANES.

Methodist Church

Chew Stoke Chew Valley U3A Services welcomes new members to join our regulars At 10.30 a m unless stated otherwise at a meeting at Ubley Parish Hall Come & Join Us on Monday 16th October, when the A Warm Welcome Awaits speaker will be Toby Pinn from Clevedon Sale Rooms who will be talking about Compton Martin antiques under the heading Gardening Club “Going for a Song or Fortune” meet on the second Wednesday of each Come along at 10am for refreshments before the month in the village hall at 7.30pm.. After a well attended AGM in September we meeting starts at 10.30 (£1 for existing members or continue our program on the 11th October, £2.50 for non-members of which £1.50 is refunda- when Mrs Anne Brake, from the Bristol ble if you decide to join on the day). Botanic Garden, will be presenting " Anyone not in full time employment, in the Third “A New Garden for the 21st Century" Age (usually over 50 but not necessarily) can join; all you need is interest and enthusiasm! Visitors or new members welcome. For any information please call Chris on 01761 221579 Chew Valley Wildlife Group

Chew Valley Gardening Thursday 26th October Society A Sortie In Thursday 12th October at 8pm Spain

The topic will be Illustrated wildlife talk by Philip Lust & Loveliness in the Garden Mugridge in Chew Magna Millennium Hall Speaker: Roger Turner 7.45pm. Admission £2.50; Roger trained as an architect and now Season available. works as a landscape designer. He is a knowledgeable plantsman, active in the Phil has visited Spain through the seasons to Hardy Plant Society, and a founding capture its varied and spectacular wildlife. member of the Gloucestershire group of the From the flocks of wintering Cranes to the National Council for the Conservation of many species of Vultures to the colourful Plants and Gardens. summer migrant birds Spain has surprised Venue: The Old Schoolroom in and delighted Phil through many visits. He Chew Magna hopes you will come and be similarly Visitors welcome enthused for the wildlife of Spain. www.chewvalleygardeningsociety.org.uk

27 ST ANDREWS CHURCH ROTAS READERS & SIDESMEN Readers Sidesmen st 1 Oct HARVEST 2 Corinthians 9:6-15, Jerry Moorhouse Lee Kilroy FESTIVAL Jerry Moorhouse 10.30am Matthew 13: 1-9 th 8 Oct Evensong Isaiah 5:1-7, Susan Cook J Penna/ Liz Wormald P Jameson 6.30pm Philippians 3:4b-14

th 15 Oct Evensong Isaiah 25:1-9, Hazel Poynter S Theobald/ Jeff Penna M Murrant 6.30pm Philippians 4:1-9

nd 22 Oct Family 1 Thessalonians 1:1- Philippa Hawkins Mary Sommerville 10.30am Communion 10, Celebrant Matthew 19:13-15 th 29 Oct ALL SOULS TBC Hazel Poynter Peter Soper/ 6.30pm service Jeff Penna Amanda Cheesley

CHURCH FLOWERS CHURCH HALL CARETAKING:

Altar Oct1st/8th. Harvest Festival 15th/22nd Val An- Week beginning thony 29th A Harris 1st Mary 8th Di 15th Suzanne 22nd Val Lady Chapel Oct1st/8th.Harvest Festival 15th/22nd Val th Anthony 29th D Thompson 29 Tyson and Jill CHURCH CLEANING : C Troup and A Wormald

Brass: J Macinnes

28 October Services The Lakeside Group Ministry Chew Magna, with Dundry, Norton Malreward and Stanton Drew and Chew Stoke with Nemnett Thrubwell

1st October 8th October 15th October 22nd October 29th October PARISH 16th Sunday after 17th Sunday 18th Sunday after 19th Sunday The last Trinity after Trinity Trinity after Trinity Sunday after Trinity Chew 8.00am 8.00am 10.30am Magna Holy 10.30am Holy Parish Communion Parish Communion Communion 10.30am Communion HARVEST 10.30am SERVICE Morning Worship

Dundry 11.00am 9.30am 11.00am @ Baptist HARVEST Parish Morning Chapel, Broad Oak SERVICE Communion Worship Hill (Ang/Bapt) Chew Stoke 10.30am 6.30pm 6.30pm 10.30am 6.30pm HARVEST Evensong Evensong Family All Souls SERVICE Communion Service + Baptism

Nempnett 6.30pm 10.30am Thrubwell 10.30am Evensong GROUP HARVEST SERVICE SERVICE

Norton 10.30am 11.30am 10.30am Malreward Morning HARVEST Morning Worship SERVICE Worship

Stanton Drew 10.30 8.00am 10.30am 6.30pm Parish Holy HARVEST HARVEST Communion Communion SERVICE SONGS OF PRAISE

Nick Houlton AVAILABLE FOR HIRE Antique Dealer Suitable for private parties, group activities etc.

Valuations for Insurance, Regular Hire / Single Event Hire Modern kitchen and toilet facilities, Probate & Family Division bar area and stage Single items or complete to see information about the hall, estates purchased. to view our calendar for availability House Clearance Service and to book on-line, visit: 40 Years Experience www.chewstokechurchhall.co.uk

or phone the Bookings Secretary on 01275 333173 Telephone: 01761 462075 or 07766 752327 [email protected]

32 Beverley Gullock Electrical Contractor 53 Hillcrest, Pensford Bristol, BS39 4BD T or F : 01761 490035 E : [email protected]

Working in the Chew Valley for over 40 years

Want to be fitter, stronger, healthier …….than you have ever been?

Come to classes at Yeofit –Yeo Valley HQ Gym Top level, top qualified, friendly instructors

Physiotherapist available and Pilates classes Classes to suit all ages and abilities, men and women Spinning, Boxercise, Circuits, Zumba, Aerobics New! Post – Natal class – bring your baby too! New! Exercise referral sessions to help with health conditions like diabetes, high blood- pressure, mental health and joint issues. BMI >30 The venue is light/airy with stunning views Come with a friend/make friends - Come to the beautiful canteen after ! Personal Training with Louise 07919 416927 or Myron 07943 554773

Contact Lynne Joyner 07748 963297 for information Email: [email protected] http://lynnejoynerfitness.co.uk

The Chew Stoke flower & gift shop. Call in and buy cut flowers, ‘ready to go’ bouquets, plants, gifts and much more!

Open Monday to Friday 9am-5pm Saturday 9am to 12 noon.

Flowers to order for weddings, funerals and special occasions

Local delivery available. Find us at Unit 5 Fairseat Workshops, Stoke Hill, Chew Stoke, BS40 8XF www.classicflowerdesigns.co.uk www.facebook.com/classicflowerdesigns

@chewflorist T: 01275 333095

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