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The Parish of Three Saints St Christopher, Lympsham St Michael, Brent Knoll St Mary, East Brent Contacts Baptisms PriestͲinͲCharge
WearenowinaperiodofInterregnumplease To arrange the Baptism contact the Church Administrator. thereforecontactChurchofficeforanyenquiries Please also see Church of England website for more ChurchAdministrator–MrsCaroleCarter information- www.churchofenglandchristenings.org ChurchOffice,ChurchRoad,EastBrent,Somerset,TA94HZ Tel01278769082 eͲmail[email protected] Weddings OfficeisopenMonday,Wednesday&Friday10.00–1.00 Websitewww.theparishofthreesaints.org.uk Weddings can be arranged by contacting our Church Administrator who will discuss with you availability of dates and times, also talk with you about the qualifying Churchwardens connection you must have with the Parish and to take your contact details. StChristopher’s,Lympsham
GwenHatton01934750416/[email protected] You will then be contacted to arrange a mutually convenient StMary’s,EastBrent time to meet to discuss your commitment and requirements. KathyQuinnell01278760031/[email protected] Please also see Church of England website for more StMichael’s,BrentKnoll information- www.yourchurchwedding.org FrancesJames01278760287 Funerals MikeSmith01278760691/[email protected]
ChurchTreasurer–JimHanmer Your chosen Funeral Director will contact our Church 01934750076/[email protected] Administrator to arrange your requirements. ******************* PCCSecretary–MrsCaroleCarter Visit our website – 01278769082/[email protected] www.theparishofthreesaints.org.uk Services for July/August 2018 . Service Time Church 1st July Holy Communion – BCP 8.00am St. Mary’s East Brent Trinity 6 Parish Eucharist 10.00am St. Mary’s East Brent 8th July Worship of the Word 8.00am St. Michael’s Brent Knoll Trinity 7 Parish Eucharist 10.00am St. Mary’s East Brent 15th July Worship of the Word 8.00am St. Christopher’s Lympsham Transfiguration of our Worship of the Word 10.00am St. Michael’s Brent Knoll Lord 22nd July Holy Communion – BCP 8.00am St. Mary’s East Brent Trinity 9 Worship of the Word 10.00am St. Christopher’s Lympsham Evening Prayer 6.30pm St. Michael’s Brent Knoll 29th July - Trinity 10 Worship of the Word 10.00am St. Michael’s Brent Knoll 5th August Holy Communion – BCP 8.00am St. Michael’s Brent Knoll Trinity 11 Parish Eucharist 10.00am St. Michael’s Brent Knoll 12th August Holy Communion – BCP 8.00am St. Michael’s Brent Knoll Celebrating Creation Parish Eucharist 10.00am St. Mary’s East Brent 19th August Holy Communion - BCP 8.00am St. Christopher’s Lympsham Trinity 13 Parish Eucharist 10.00am St. Michael’s Brent Knoll 26th August Holy Communion - BCP 8.00am St. Mary’s East Brent Trinity 14 Parish Eucharist 10.00am St. Christopher’s Lympsham Evening Prayer 6.30pm St. Michael’s Brent Knoll Every Wednesday Holy Communion 10.00am St. Christopher’s Lympsham 4
METHODIST CHURCH (www.brentknollmethodistchurch.com) Minister Revd. Steve Bennett The holiday season is firmly upon us and here at Brent Knoll Methodist Church, we’re looking forward to our annual August coffee mornings, which will take place each Saturday of the month at 10.30am. Each week, we’ll open our chapel so that we can meet up and share refreshments, catch up and exchange news with our church and village friends. Any donations we receive will go to a different charity each week and I’ll let you have the details of any monies raised and the chosen charities in the September issue of the Brent Knoll Magazine. As this year flies by, I’m finding it hard to believe that I’m actually writing the “July/August” article for our church - but looking even further ahead, we will be holding our Harvest Festival on 9th September. This is one of our favourite times of the year as our chapel really does look its best decked out in seasonal fare as we look forward to this special service which will be followed by a home prepared shared lunch. It goes without saying that all are welcome to come and join us as we celebrate this special time in our country church calendar. So until September, all that is left to say from all of us at Brent Knoll is that we wish you a safe, peaceful and restful Summer whether you are travelling far or enjoying time at home in our beautiful part of the world which is Somerset. With every blessing. Rosemary Krull Preachers for July/August at 10.30am 1st July : Rev Steve Bennett 5th August : Rev Stanley Pipet (Holy Communion) (Holy Communion) 12th August : Rev Steve Marr 8th July : Mrs Joyce Pipet 19th August : Rev Peter Davis 15th July : Mrs Daphne Hill 26th August : Rev Steve Bennett 22nd July : Rev Jim McKnight 29th July : Mr John Trebble Toddlers June proved to be a very creative month with the children making cards for Father’s Day as well as colouring some beautiful animal pictures, which are now displayed around the Methodist Church. It was lovely to welcome Jesse and Percy to the group - delightful additions to our ’Baby Corner’. We are looking forward to the Summer Outing on Tuesday 17th July, which will also be the last day of term. We will be meeting in the farm car park (TA82RW) from 10.30am onwards. Wishing all the toddlers, their families and carers lots of fun this Summer and see you again on Tuesday 11th September for the start of the new term. Jane St Michael’s Sidesmen Rota 8th July 8.00am Sally Wingate 5th Aug 8.00am Gerard Keele 15th July 10.00am J Harper & S Wingate 10.00am Tim & Jane Hannah 22nd July 6.30pm Sally Wingate 12th Aug 8.00am Tim Hannah 29th July 10.00am Michael & Margaret 19th Aug 10.00am David & Kate Wilford Smith 26th Aug 6.30pm Amanda Reason Church Register – Holy Baptism Albert Reginald Lovett At Rest Jean Gwendolen Steer Indie Isabelle Evans Holy Matrimony – Nicholas Peter James French & Jessica Ann Vearncombe 5
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Brent Knoll Parish Council Meeting Summary – June 2018 MeetingAttendance:7Councillors,theclerkand1memberofthepublicmemberofthepublic attendedthismeeting.ApologiesacceptedfromCllrsIWard,CTrivettͲBill,JHarperandDKnott. MinutesoftheMaymeeting. TheMinutesofthe2ndMaywereapprovedasatrueandaccuratereflectionofthemeeting. DeclarationsofPecuniary,PrejudicialandPersonalinterestdeclaredasfollows:Ͳ Cllr R Filmer declared a personal interest on matters relating to Sedgemoor and County as the electedCouncillorfortheDistrictandtheCounty.CllrRFilmeralsodeclaredapersonalinterestona correspondenceitemfromParishHallasatrustee. KeyMattersagreedandresolutionsapproved:Ͳ 1. ToobtainfirmquotesforPlaysurfaces. 2. OnͲgoingquotestobesoughtontelephonekioskrefurbishment. 3. ToobtainideasfromacontractorforRailwayCrossingimprovements. 4. OnͲgoingassessmentofunregisteredfootpathsinthevillage. 5. NOCyclingnoticestobepostedintwolocations. 6. Concernsoverbinoppositeschoolbeingusedfordogwaste(SDCtobecontacted). 7. GDPRStatementnowonWebsite. 8. SpeedIndicatordevicenowreͲinstated. 9. AgreementonnewdatesforFêteandMusicontheGreenin2019. 10. PlantingoutnowcompletedattheendofBrentStreet. 11. AgreementthattheParishCouncilwillassessandagreealettingspolicyfortheStationRoad affordablescheme. FinanceMatters. AllPaymentsaslistedontheagendawereapprovedunanimously. FullcopyoftheminutesavailableonthewebsiteandalsoavailablefromtheClerk. Forthcomingmeetings. NextmainmeetingWednesday4thJuly7pmforpublicsession,followedbythemainmeetingofthe ParishCouncil.ParishSurgeryforanyonetovisittheParishCouncilwithlocalissues.Thiswillbeat 4.30pmͲ6pm.Also July 18th, August 1st and 15th for any urgent planning matters if needed (no surgeryonthesedates). OwenJCullwick,[email protected]Tel07917445215 Sunday services We are endeavouring to cover all our usual Sunday services but there are some that we haven’t covered yet. Please consult the Parish Website at http://www.theparishofthreesaints.org.uk/ as a final check on whether a service is being held. Ged Keele Care for our Elderly I am a volunteer for the Age UK Somerset Charity. Our aim is to help with the wellbeing and independence of older people, add value to later life and alleviate loneliness. Should you know of anyone who may benefit from our services, please do let me know, for referral to our Taunton HQ for evaluation and assessment. Funding for this stand-alone Charity is a critical issue. Should you wish to help with a donation, please make cheques payable to “Age UK Somerset” and forward to me as follows:- Thank you. John Carlin, Hill Cottage, 40, Brent Street, Brent Knoll, Highbridge, Somerset TA9 4DT. E-mail:- [email protected] John Carlin 8
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Chris Evans Bike Ride and BBQ 1st July 2018 at 11.00am, Red Cow, Brent Knoll. The seventh Bike Ride and BBQ is planned for 1st July this year. Cyclists will head off at 11am from The Red Cow car park and head toward Catcott. The ride is through some lovely scenery and mainly along quiet country lanes. On making the return journey, riders have the challenge of completing 26 miles. The reward: the legendary Havercrofts BBQ. To date we have raised £12,695 for The British Lung foundation. Last year we were helped by a contribution from Andy Manning for his Geneva cycle. Andy Ferns has obtained donations from HSBC Bank and not forgetting the contributors to the raffle and auction: - Team Sport, The Swan, Butcombe Brewery, Brent House Carvery, Wyevale, David Bull and the Red Cow. The British lung Foundation aims to conduct research to prevent and cure lung conditions as well as providing support for those suffering from lung conditions. This year we are looking forward to having another sunny day and to seeing you. Tickets are £10 and £6 for children. We hope to run a raffle this year and for a good afternoon. The Evans family National Garden Scheme Open Garden Sunday July 8th - From 12 noon till 5pm Refreshments at Ball Copse Hall Gardens open are:- Ball Copse Hall; Laburnum Cottage, Middle St & Woodbine Farm Brent St Combined admission £7, Children free The Charities are listed in the leaflet in the village shop. So hope to see lots of you there. Hopefully the weather will be kind this year! Sue Boss 13 CHELSEA FARM CENTRE LTD HARP RD, BRENT KNOLL, SOMERSET TA9 4HQ TEL: 01278 760 480 PLUGS - PLANTS - BULBS - HANGING BASKETS - TUBS - PERENNIALS - SHRUBS ALL PLANTS IN THEIR SEASON CITROEN SPECIALISTS - PARTS, REPAIRS, SERVICING OPEN 7 DAYS PARKING FACILITIES
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Council supporting homeowners with essential home repairs Sedgemoor District Council is taking the opportunity to remind homeowners about their loan scheme to enable homeowners to fund essential home repairs. The scheme has been developed to keep people warm, safe and dry in their homes. A variety of works can be considered, such as roof and thatch repairs, boiler and other heating system replacement or installation, replacing rotten or draughty windows, structural repairs or electrical or plumbing work, to name a few. The scheme has been set up to enable eligible homeowners to choose their own contractor and there are a variety of loan products available to suit individual needs and means. The scheme is delivered through Wessex Resolutions CIC a not-for-profit, Responsible Finance provider in close partnership with the council. The partnership has been running for over ten years across Sedgemoor and has helped a huge variety of homeowners. A recent client said “For all my adult life I have not had central heating and, now I’m getting a bit older, it will be nice to feel warm in the winter.” Through providing loans, the council are ensuring funds for homeowners are sustainable meaning that every repayment goes back into the council pot to lend to homeowners into the future. A loan funded by the council could help spread the cost of home repairs but let you enjoy the benefit right away. For more information, call Wessex Resolutions direct on 01823 461 099, visit www.wrcic.org.uk or email [email protected]. Loans have a fixed interest rate and typical 4.2% APR and are subject to status. Missing future payments could affect your credit rating and ability to obtain credit in the future. Wessex Resolutions CIC may insist on loans being protected at the Land Registry by a Title Restriction. Wessex Resolutions C.I.C.: a community interest company limited by guarantee, registered in England, company number 4512225. Registered address: Heatherton Park Studios, Bradford on Tone, Taunton TA4 1EU. Wessex Loans and Wessex Home Improvement Loans are trading names used by this company. Wessex Resolutions C.I.C is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (675263) for credit and debt-related regulated activities. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you I want to say a huge thank you to the whole Fête committee who made such a marvellous job of this year’s Fête. It was a really lovely day; the band was brilliant and set the mood for fun. We had our great favourites, the School Country Dancing display and the Chalice Morris Dancers to entertain us. New this year were the Pirate Games, the pure joy on the face of the first 3 year old pirate when he completed the course was wonderful. A great success! There were new stalls and the under 14’s Baking competition too. It was lovely seeing families and friends meeting up and having such a wonderful time. It was a real village get together at its best. This all comes at a cost, the time, energy, hard hard work and commitment of all the people involved in bringing the day together. We need to remember to say thank you and well done. Ooh, Also the glorious food and drinks on offer. Frankie New FRONT COVER Photos A selection of pictures from the Fête, courtesy of www.burnham-on-sea.com. Bob 16
In May, we held our Annual General Meeting. At this meeting the Committee was asked if members were willing to stay on for another year, to which they all agreed. The Committee then stepped down and was re-elected by the members. Annual subscriptions were also collected. After our official business was concluded, we settled down to a talk by Sara McClean on quilting. Sara had been living for ten years in the Bahamas and whilst there, developed a passion for the materials produced there, such as cotton with batik stamped exotic patterns on and silk screening. She brought with her some exquisite samples in particular some quilts she had produced. One was a copy of the view from her window at home in the Bahamas, the vibrancy of the colours of the materials used was outstanding. Another one had copies of a small plant which grows on the water’s edge and can only be seen when the tide is out, the locals call it mermaid’s wine glass (possibly Acetabularia). Do you call these creations art or craft? I would call this a happy marriage of both art and craft. She also had fond memories of the groups of Island ladies who also produced such beautiful creations. The meeting concluded with delicious refreshments produced by the Tea Organisers, who I am grateful are still on the Committee. Dates for the next meetings:- July 18th - Garden Party - Ivy Clad Hall August 15th - Watches and Matches - Brenda Morton September 19th - Wildlife around Brent Knoll - Ged Keele We are a very friendly group and we welcome new members. We meet at 2.30pm in the Parish Hall on the third Wednesday of every month. For more information, contact either Karen Russell on 01278 769 382 or Ann Robson 01278 760 981. AR WI Craft Group We will meet at 2.30pm on Monday July 16th and August 20th in the Methodist Church school room. We are a small friendly group, which likes to knit or craft, chatter and have a cuppa. We have enjoyed having some sewing friends with us, who have been making some green heart bunting to be used by our WI. We continue to knit hats and scarves for Mission to Seafarers, as well as blankets for premature babies. We would welcome other people who craft - whatever it may be; you don’t have to be a WI member to join us. For further details, please contact me on 01278 760 691 Margaret Smith LEBE’s Community Café We would like to Welcome YOU to LEBE’s Community café. Open every Tuesday 11am-3pm at the Pavilion, Lympsham. Come on in for good company, great coffee/tea and excellent homemade cakes. Make new friends, meet old ones and help to make this the place you want to come! All people, ideas and well behaved dogs welcome. Tel: Ros Dark 01934 750602 or 07976 485010 for more information. Lympsham, Eastertown, BrentKnoll and EastBrent Community Café 17
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Brent Knoll House Histories European Heritage Year 1975 W. I. Book – 23 This month one of the bestͲknown buildings in the village becomes our topic. There are two pictures of the Red Cow includedintheW.I.book.Thefirstisaphotographtakenin 1975whichshowsthatthebuildingwasrenderedatthattime. Today the rendering has been removed and the underlying bricks can be clearly seen (though,inthephotobelow,theyarenotseensowellasinacolourpicture).However,not muchhaschanged–somewindowshavebeenreplaced,theporchhasbeenextendedtothe right,theWhitbreadsignhasgoneandthename“RedCowInn”onthefaceofthebuilding now reads “The Red Cow”.The pub sign at the front has also been changed and the extensionattheleftͲhandendhasbeenextendedfurtherandhigher,thoughthewindow hasbeenretained. IntheW.I.book,thecommentsnotethatitwas“Originallythreecottages.BrentFairwas held here every Oct 5th. The landlord, Edward Stilinghadtheskittlealley built.About 1910 a rifle range was formed in this alley.Duringthe1914Ͳ18 warthealleywasusedfor the manufacture of aircraftparts.” Also included was a drawing by Harry Cartwright, which shows how it looked some time earlier, before the Whitbread sign had been attached and when the name was written around the central window. Continuedonpage20 20
Brent Knoll House Histories – Continued ExactlyhowlongtheRedCowhasbeenapublichouseisalittleuncertainyet,butinthe earliest(1861)versionofKelly’sDirectory,MrsMaryPophamislistedastheproprietorofthe Fox and Goose, John Puddy is merely a beer retailerandsoisGeorge Gamlin and neither of thepremisesofthebeer retailers are given an explicit name.One of the reasons for this may wellbethefactthatthe Fox and Goose is on the main highway for travellers going south and would, therefore, attract quite a lot of passingtraffic,includingthoseseekingovernightaccommodation.Bothofthebeerretailers, on the other hand, would be the local for villagers of South Brent and are unlikely to be providing much, if anything, in the way of accommodation.In fact, many beer retailers wouldhavearoomsetasidefortheirguestsandasmallbrewhouseintheyard,inwhatwas otherwise their own house.Having said that, in 1871 George Gamlin is referred to as “formerlyInnkeeper”andoneofthetwopubsisknownasthe NewInn,sotheymayhavebeenofamoresubstantialsize.But whichoneofthesetwowasattheRedCowandwhichwasat theNewInn? IntheTitheMapof1842,wefindthatthreeseparateproperties are owned by Charles Binning – a house, garden and plot, numbered 196, an orchard, numbered 197 and a garden and coppice,numbered198.Thesepropertiesareallrentedoutto John Gamlin, which strongly suggest that George Gamlin is his son and that he, therefore, is the landlord of the Red Cow, though that name is not actually mentioned then.This also meansthatJohnPuddymustbethelandlordattheNewInn. BothJohnPuddyandMaryPophamarementionedagainin1866,butGeorgePopeappears tobethenewlandlordattheRedCow.Therewasamanofthatnamementionedinthe 1841census,buthedoesnotappearinanylatercensusinthisarea.IfheisthatGeorge Popehewouldbearoundfiftyyearsoldin1866.However,heobviouslydoesnotlastlongat theRedCowasChristopherBennetthastakenoverby1872,accordingtoKelly’s.The1871 censusalsomentionshim,specificallystatingthathelivedattheRedCowinBrentStreet. JohnPage 21
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Women’s Society We met on May 31st at Brenda and David’s house in Brent Street. What a super evening we had looking over Brenda’s very pretty garden and then coffee and biscuits (and lots of chat) in the comfort of the conservatory. Your garden is an absolute picture Brenda and very interesting with all the different plants. Thank you for inviting us. Our June meeting will be held at the home of Viv and Mac. We are having a B.B.Q. as arranged last month - please bring your own meat to cook and side salad if required. It has been requested that we meet at 7.30pm for the evening. On July 26th at 8.00pm, we are visiting Lyn Brayfield at 117, Brent Street for a “Savoury Supper” evening. Please bring a few savouries that we may share. This will be our last evening meeting until our AGM in September. The venue for our AGM has yet to be decided but I will give you more information when we meet at Lyn’s. Julie and I wish you all a very, happy Summer. Hope the sun shines and we are able to enjoy our various holidays. We look forward to seeing you at the end of September with your ideas of venues and thoughts for our future programme. Ann Women’s Institute Our 91st birthday was celebrated in June with a delicious tea, when we were joined by members from other institutes in our area. We were also entertained by Dr Francis Burroughes, who spoke about his early career as a producer of amateur operatics. The next meeting will be on Wednesday, 11th July, when we will enjoy the surroundings of Ball Copse Hall by kind permission of Sue Boss. Members: don’t forget to bring a contribution towards the tea. There will be a bring and buy table. Looking ahead, at the meeting on 12th September, 2.30pm, at the Parish Hall, a representative of the Devon and Somerset Fire Brigade will advise on fire safety in the home. Hope you all have a lovely summer. JMG Sedgemoor LifeLine – Centre of Excellence Sedgemoor District Council is pleased to announce that Sedgemoor Lifeline has passed its annual Telecare Services Association audit (TSA) with flying colours. This audit is carried out annually to ensure that Sedgemoor continues to provide quality standards for service delivery to our customers, who in turn assures service- users, their families and carers that they are in receipt of a quality service that they can rely on. A Lifeline is a device with an emergency call button and will be provided along with a pendant, which is connected to your telephone line. Sedgemoor Lifeline is the only Lifeline provider in Sedgemoor that offers 24-hour assistance to vulnerable people living in the community; 365 days a year, giving families peace of mind. We are also the only 24 hour monitoring service that can attend to lift someone who has fallen but not injured themselves. For more information, please contact 01278 435776 or email [email protected] or see www.sedgemoor.gov.uk/lifeline 24
“200+ Club” June Draw The June draw was made at the Village Fête. The lucky numbers were drawn by members of the Chalice Morris Men. The winning numbers were:-
June No. Prize Name First Prize 98 £ 60 Ms E. Watts The Causeway Mark Second Prize 100 £ 40 Mrs P.V. Rich Hill Lane Brent Knoll Third Prize 340 £ 40 Mr M.J. Paulson Burton Row Brent Knoll Fourth Prize 05 £ 20 Mr S. Hearse Burton Row Brent Knoll Fifth Prize 19 £ 20 Miss E.M. Coram Burton Row Brent Knoll Sixth Prize 217 £ 20 Mrs D.R. Bowden Wick Lane Brent Knoll Seventh Prize 52 £ 16 Mr & Mrs A. Castle Brent Street Brent Knoll Eighth Prize 270 £ 16 Mr & Mrs E.W. Jones Station Road Brent Knoll Ninth Prize 169 £ 12 Mrs P. Mace Brent Street Brent Knoll Tenth Prize 324 £ 12 Mr & Mrs A.D. Dando Brent Street Brent Knoll Eleventh Prize 221 £ 10 Mrs S. Camp Brent Street Brent Knoll Twelfth Prize 239 £ 10 Mrs M.A. Bryant Station Road Brent Knoll Thirteenth Prize 12 £ 8 Mrs J.E. Sinnott Manor Ride Brent Knoll Fourteenth Prize 73 £ 8 Prof. R.G. Austin Shepherds Hill Bracknell Fifteenth Prize 131 £ 6 Mrs G. Cromwell Battleborough Lane Brent Knoll Sixteenth Prize 300 £ 6 Mrs B.R. Coles Church Lane Brent Knoll Thank you to all the members of the 2018 200+ Club: your support will help make sure that our Parish Hall continues to meet the needs of our local community and remains at it’s heart. Bob Filmer, “200+ Club” Co-ordinator, Brent Knoll Parish Hall Committee Brent Knoll Table Tennis Club You would be more than welcome to come along; new members, old and young are always welcome!!! We meet every Wednesday evening at the Parish Hall – sometimes 8pm, sometimes 9pm - 10pm for games of doubles and singles - even if you can only play occasionally, please drop in or call :- 07414 868333. John Mathews Somerset Sight The Mobile Advice Service is attending the following sites listed below, between 10.30am until 3.30pm. The service is able to demonstrate items from liquid level indicators and talking watches to talking microwaves and video magnifiers. The vehicle also stocks mobility aids such as white walking sticks and canes, and games such as large print scrabble and playing cards. Somerset Sight also does a Volunteer Visiting Service, which provides one to one support for people with sight loss in their own homes or care homes throughout Somerset. The Volunteer can visit a person on a regular basis, usually weekly or fortnightly and help with a variety of things such as Company and friendship, Reading and correspondence, Making and accessing appointments, Going out for a drive and a cup of tea or assisting with shopping. There is an annual charge of £25 for this service. If you have any questions then please do not hesitate to contact me. Kim Wilcox Village Agent 07943 555519 [email protected]. Burnham on Sea Highbridge B&M - Thursday 26th July ASDA Tuesday 4th September Kim Wilcox 25
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“Meet & Eat” Meet and Eat will be held on Monday July 16th at 12.30pm in the Nuttall Room, Brent Knoll Parish Hall. Please book with Liz on 01278 760 810 by Friday July 13th. We regret that there will be no Meet and Eat in August as the cooks have family commitments. Liz, Rosemary, Weit and Bella Pastoral Care Groups Since September 2014, there have been groups running for the villages of Brent Knoll, East Brent and Lympsham, supported by The Parish of Three Saints. Care Support Groups - Alzheimer’s & Dementia Carers Group Monday July 16th and August 20th at 4pm at Brentcombe House, Church Road, East Brent, TA9 4HZ Tel Carla 01278 760 041 for details. Comfort Group Thursday July 19th and August 16th at 2.30pm at Wayfarers, Brent Road, East Brent TA9 4DB Tel Dot 01278 760 600 for details. Bereaved Friends Group Thursday July 26th and August 23rd at 2.30pm at 87, Brent Street, Brent Knoll, TA9 4EQ. Tel Margaret 01278 760 691 or Gwen 01934 750 416. For further information, please contact myself or any of the others noted above. These groups are open to all. Margaret Smith Sing-along with the All-Sorts Community Choir We will be singing at different venues over the next two months and we would love to see you there. During the afternoon of the 30th June we will be at the Lympsham Fête. On Saturday 7th July, in the afternoon, the East Brent Fête beckons. On Thursday 19th July at St Michael’s Church, Brent Knoll from 19.30 we will be reminiscing whilst we sing songs from the 30’s, 40’s, 50’s and 60’s. It will be a light hearted, fun evening with an opportunity for you to sing along with us. Come along and join us for a ‘taster session’ at St Mary’s Church, East Brent on Thursday’s from 19.30 – 21.30 to see if this is something you would enjoy. See you then. Sue Toon E Mail: [email protected] or Telephone: 01278 760753. 28
Jazzical Swing On Saturday May 26th over 60 people enjoyed the music of this band together with their guest singer Terri, they played songs including Love me or Leave me, Crazy Rhythm, Summertime and Anything Goes. Plenty to make the feet tap. Thanks to the generosity of the audience together with some donations, an amazing sum of £817.50 was raised for The Parish of Three Saints. Special thanks to the Red Cow, David Bull Optometrists, Wyevale Garden centre and Pauline Chadwick for contributions towards the raffle. Thanks too to all those who helped behind the scenes and on the day. Mike and Margaret Fibro and ME Fibro and ME is a group that gets together weekly to chat with others who share our illness (Fibro, ME and CFS and other pain related problems), and offer each other support in a positive and non-judgemental way. The illnesses can be very isolating, and we meet to make sure each of our members has some support in a friendly and informal way, with some fun along the way! We share information and ways of coping, and help raise public awareness of the problems we all face. We hold weekly meetings each Wednesday in Highbridge (after the first meeting a small donation is requested towards room rent). We start at 11.45am (to allow us time to have soup (or bring your own sandwiches), along with tea and coffee and a chat, before starting the meeting), and finish around 3pm. You can find us at Gospel Tabernacle Evangelical Church, The Gospel Centre, Old Burnham Road, Highbridge, TA9 3JG. We also have outings (tailored to our capabilities), and hold occasional public Awareness Days. We also have a Facebook page (Fibro And ME), to introduce the group to the public and to keep us all informed about upcoming events. The group is keen to welcome new members and if you are interested, then you are welcome to contact the Group Facilitator, Paul on 07740 605 507. You can just turn up any Wednesday or, if preferred, one person will pop outside and greet a newcomer, so they don’t have to come in alone. For more information, either contact the group on 07598 503 436, email [email protected] or you can contact your Village Agent Kim Wilcox on 07943 555 519. Kim Wilcox, Village Agent Tel: 01823 331 222, Mobile: 07943 555 519, Email: [email protected] 29
WANT TO PLAY THE PIANO or KEYBOARD? Qualified piano and keyboard teacher in Brent Knoll available for friendly, informal lessons Beginners and nervous students a speciality Learn for fun – no pressure to sit exams! For those who do want to work through Bringing business and expertise their grades, the A.B.R.S.M. syllabus is taught. back to Somerset. Call Amy on 760 100 / 07740 167703 Sourcing, procurement and DAVID FORD AERIALS lean production. All types of TV aerials plus extra points Shopfitting, Scientific Research, Freesat, Sky and European/Motorised dishes Discreet and careful installations prototyping. FREE call out and quotations Quality installations for over 24 years [email protected] Please call http://impact-commercial.com DAVID FORD on either Mobile: 07835 739 786 TEL: 01278 489182 or MOBILE: 07740 946385 Tel/Fax: 01278 769 212 Please mention the Brent Knoll News when replying to adverts 30 Berrow Beef & Lamb Mike Lapage Property Maintenance Landscaping, Fencing, Decking, Paving Grass fed, native breed beef & Brick, Block and Stone Work lamb, bred and reared naturally Roofing, Slates, Tiles and & sustainably on our family farm. Leadwork Available directly from the farm, Gutters, Fascia and Soffits in any quantity. Flooring, Tiling Contact Sarah & Richard by Painting and Decorating telephone 01278 783087 / Mob: 07701 072 882 07977467717 Tel: 01278 783 229 Email us on [email protected] Email: Find us on Facebook [email protected] Amber Cottage, Faircott Farm, The Lodge, Shrub Farm, Burton Row, Brent Road, Berrow. Brent Knoll TA9 4BX
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PARISH HALL COMMITTEE FORTHCOMING EVENTS for your DIARY 2nd Saturday Bazaar, Farmers’ Market and Parish Café 21st July Music on the Green 24th November Craft Fair with “Kick the Cat” 2019 20th October Harvest Supper 23rd February Another BAD Experience the return of “Top Mix”! Next meetings – Monday, 9th July and 13th August at 8pm in the “Jubilee Room” Sandra Few Kick the Cat is back!! This year’s Annual Music on the Green will be held on Brent Knoll Village Green on Saturday 21st July at 7.30pm. We are thrilled to welcome back as this year’s performers “Kick the Cat” the Bristol based Blues Brothers, Soul, Motown and Funk Revue band, with a repertoire of music from across the years, who were so popular and entertained us so well 2 years ago!. We know this will be an evening not to be missed!! This is always a great evening and with ‘Kick the Cat’; we know we are in for something special!! To make sure you don’t miss out, book early!! Tickets are just £10 each, with entrance for accompanied children under 14 FREE. Tickets are available from Brent Knoll Village Shop or ring (01278) 760 308 or 760 986. Bar (with Local Cider), BBQ and Raffle available. Brent Knoll Parish Hall Bookings If you want to book the main hall for a party or fund-raiser in the Autumn, best to do it now, to avoid disappointment. We currently have availability for regular sessions on Tuesday afternoons; between 10.30am – 1pm on Mondays and Wednesdays and from 11am – 1.30pm on Thursdays. The Jubilee room should not be overlooked if you are considering a small meeting or seminar. It is self-contained and well-suited for talks and audio visual presentations. Regular daytime and evening sessions are available throughout the week. If you leave a message on the answer phone, please be very specific as to which part of the rooms you wish to hire and for what purpose. Date and time you wish to hire the hall (this must include setting up and clearing/cleaning). Please also leave your name, address and telephone number. Please also speak clearly and don’t race through your telephone number. Alternatively, a precise email would be most welcome. Look forward to hearing from you. Jenny Butters 01278 760 477, 07748 781 593, or [email protected] 32
Lympsham Gardening Club Our June meeting was a visit to Heather Smith’s beautiful garden and we enjoyed the amazing variety of trees, shrubs and plants. Many thanks to Heather for hosting this delightful afternoon. Future Meetings There will be no meetings in July or August. Tuesday 11th Sept. Mr Howard Burnett will tell us about Growing Orchids. This will be at The Manor Hall Lympsham starting at 7.45pm. Tuesday 18th Sept. Autumn Coffee Morning from 11am - 1pm at Lympsham Sports Pavilion. Advance Notice Lympsham Gardening Club is excited to announce a special event for October. Sally Gregson, the renowned horticulturist, and owner of Mill Cottage Plants in Wookey, has agreed to come to Lympsham to talk about how to prepare your garden for Winter, with tips on how to achieve the perfect Winter garden. The event will be held at Lympsham Manor Hall on 9th October, starting at 7.30pm. Admission for non-members is only £3 per head and we would like to fill the hall! If this is successful, Sally will return in 2019 to do her very popular ‘shady ladies and damp damsels’ talk!! Please do make a note in your diary and urge your garden loving friends to support this event. Mariette Denison 33
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Your July/August Sudokus Tough 17 Clue Sudoku
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
A 9 6 A 1
B 8 93 B 2
C 8 5 6 2 C 3 4
D 3 4 1 D 5
E 5 2 7 9 E 67 3
F 6 1 5 F 1 4
G 9 2 5 7 G 8
H 7 4 2 H 9 51
J 1 4 J 6 29 Most persons prefer the Sudokus in the existing format but 2 persons prefer the candidate numbers put into the vacant cells. As both of these have-mails, I will send them the second version. So unusually, everyone will be satisfied! If anyone else wants to have the second version, just let me know and I will send it by e-mail. This month’s 17 clue Sudoku is not as easy as last time and I plan to make them progressively slightly harder each month. The Tough Sudoku starts easy and is similar to the June one, so is challenging! We have two new entrants this month and we also have 2 husband and wife pairs competing with each other!. 14 persons sent answers in last month and I know that several others solve the puzzles, but don’t send their entries in. Comments from solvers were “We did the 17 clues easily but found the tough one hard. I did it at a 3rd attempt!” – “Thank you David, hours of fun!” “puzzles rich in content”, “17 Clue was routine but Tough grid took me two goes and all the methods”, “The 17 Clue one was very easy but the tough was much harder. Got myself into a position where I had to gamble and the gamble paid off.” Solutions came from, Klaus Brenner, Mac Hares, John Harper (welcome), Liz Ibrahim, Janis Lawrence (welcome), Stephen Lawrence, Chris Marsh, Frankie and Geoff New, Pat Paulson, Peter Osborn, John Spiers, Ted Toon and Gordon Watson. Send answers to me please at [email protected] or 48, Brent Street. David Filmer Last month’s Sudoku Solutions (by popular request) are below:- Tough (not too hard!) 17 Clue Sudoku 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
A 9 2 8 5 4 7 3 1 6 A 9 732584 1 6
B 4 3 8 6 7 2 6 7145 3 1 9 5 B 2 8 9
7 2 8 4 C 5 6 3 1 9 C 541963 8 7 2
9 5 7 3 4 D 1 6 2 8 D 6378291 4 5 3 8 2 5 1 6 9 E 4 7 E 8921 4 5 6 3 7
F 2 7 6 8 9 4 1 5 3 F 153769 2 8 4 7 9 1 2 G 4 6 8 3 5 G 3 5 9487 2 6 1 6 1 4 3 8 7 H 2 5 9 H 72659 13 8 4
J 8 5 3 7 2 9 6 4 1 J 1846327 5 9 36
Just for Fun – Word Search Can you find the answers Forwards, Backwards, Horizontal, Vertical or Diagonal? Roy Ainsworth Article Name Tag I N S T R U C T I O N S T Column Pamphlet L Y E C H A R T I C L E S Commentary Papers A R P A P E R S E P G A L Contract Paragraph F A L R A T S O L A O L H Diary Play O M A T O S U I S R E E P Epilogue Poem E M Y N H S E S S A Y C M Essay Prose V U D O A V E M F G A R A Flyer Psalm C S G C T M I L E R D E P Instructions Recipe O R C O M M E N T A R Y E Leaflet Sign L I M A L T G T O P S L F Memo Summary U E Y R A I D R A H O F I Message Thesis M N E T S R P E T G A Y L Treaty NOBEP I CER E S I T
“Did you hear a chap on the radio saying, as you get older, your memory changes, you can’t remember what you did yesterday, but you can remember what you did about 5 years ago?” “No I didn’t hear that, mind you I might have forgotten about it, anyway it wouldn’t apply to me. I can remember everything. Now yesterday I was talking to my grandson.” “Oh yes and what were you talking about?” “I was telling him what I was doing when I was his age.” “You didn’t tell him about the girls did you?” “Only bits I could remember, I keep forgetting.” “I told you, you’re getting old!” 37
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Nature diary for July Last month I was bemoaning the fact that there was little bird song during May. I can now report that our native birds were in good song during the first week in June. I heard chaffinches, goldfinches, wrens and even a greenfinch singing during that week. Sadly the migrant blackcaps did not appear to be much in evidence, nor have I seen many swallows or house martins over Brent Knoll. A pair of swallows flew around the church one Sunday recently but have not nested in the porch, as they used to do. The other bird that I have not seen recently is the long-tailed tit. These small but beautiful birds nest early in the season and are susceptible to cold weather. Perhaps the Beast from the East did take its toll in March when they were laying their eggs. Further the cold weather since could have reduced the insects available for early nesters to eat. Let us hope their numbers recover quickly. One of my notable finds this month has been pyramidal orchids on the top of the Knoll. There must have been nearly 200 plants either in bloom or in bud, when I visited recently. If you are able to climb the Knoll in the last week of June or first week in July you should be able to see them flowering. Having mentioned orchids, I thought I would take the opportunity to write a few words about orchids in Britain. There are at least forty different species of orchid in the British Isles. Fifteen of these can be seen regularly in the county of Somerset. Orchids produce large numbers of tiny seeds that are very light. Most will obviously land close to the plants that produce them but some can be wafted into the air travelling large distances before alighting. These will not only have to land on a suitable habitat for that particular orchid, but, when they germinate, they will also require to grow with a special fungus before they can develop. Orchids take between 3 to 7 years to develop to maturity when they flower. The flowers are remarkable for their strikingly shaped florets, which are usually very colourful and often have weirdly shaped lower lips that are have evolved to attract particular insects. In Somerset you can see bee, butterfly and lizard orchids, and in other parts of the country there are man, monkey and lady orchids. If anyone is interested in hunting for orchids I would be happy to tell you where they might be found. Ged Keele BRENT KNOLL AND MARK TENNIS CLUB Club teams are now halfway through their Summer league matches. A few good wins have placed the ladies team in a competitive position within their division. Five club members were lucky in the recent Wimbledon ticket ballot. They will be off to watch the tennis with their guests and, no doubt, hoping for some sunshine. Club coach, Dean will be running some Summer Tennis Camps on Tuesday 31st July, Thursday 2nd August, Tuesday 14th August, Thursday 16th August. Time: 9 am to 12 noon. Cost: £12 per session or £20 for 2 sessions. Open to all 5 to 11 year olds Book a place: [email protected] Enquiries about the tennis club: [email protected] Alison Hillyer 40
Mary Wridgway It was with great sadness that we recently learned that Mary had suddenly passed away. Mary will be known to many readers of the Brent Knoll News; she lived in the village for many years and was one of my predecessors as Editor. Even after Mary moved away from the village, she continued to have a stall at the Village Bazaar and regularly sent me snippets for the BKN, several of which I still have and will continue to insert over the coming months. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mary’s friends and family. Editor GARDENER(S) REQUIRED - URGENTLY We have ¾ of an acre of formerly beautiful garden (we have opened it 4 times for the national garden scheme and it has been much admired). This year, again due to my husband’s ill health and my inability, due to my total loss of my sense of balance, we have been unable to dig it through and de-weed it. We have one gardener, but he has other commitments, and it is too much for him alone, so we are in sore need of further help with digging and weeding, as soon as possible. If you can help, or know of someone who can, we would be truly grateful. We have plants ready to put in but are unable to deal with them until the preparatory work is done. Help with cutting the lawn and strimming is not required, as we can deal with that ourselves. Tel. 760 016 VEGETABLE PLOT Do you need more space to grow your own vegetables? We have a large vegetable plot, but, due to my husband’s ill health this year, have been unable to do anything with it. Would you be interested in having half of it for your own use, FREE, in return for keeping our half clean and tidy, whilst we grow something in it? We are willing to discuss other arrangements if you have a better idea. Tel. 760 016 Barb Search & Rescue Charity Golf Day Barb Search & Rescue is holding a Charity Golf Day on Friday 13th July at Brean Golf Club at Brean Leisure Park. If anyone in interested in sponsoring a hole or playing, could they please contact me on 07767 755 817 or by email - [email protected]. The players should be in teams of 2, it is a shotgun start at 10am with a bacon roll and coffee at the start, a round of golf and a carvery for £70 per team. A great day out and supporting a local Charity at the same time. I look forward to hearing from you. Robert Smith Just for Fun – from Church Newsletters Next Thursday there will be try-outs for the choir. They need all the help they can get. Irving Benson and Jessie Carter were married on October 24th in the church. So ends a friendship that began in their school days. A bean supper will be held in the church hall. Music will follow. At the evening service tonight, the sermon topic will be “What is Hell?” Come early and listen to our choir practice. Our Foreign Correspondent 41 )ORULGD9LOOD +HDWHG3RRO)RXUEHGURRPV PLQXWHVIURP'LVQH\IURP SHUZHHN $YDLODEOHWKURXJKRXWWKH\HDU &RQWDFW6XHDQG'DYH0F0LOODQ ZZZRXUYLOODIORULGDFRXN RU DQG 6NLDSDUWPHQWLQ)UHQFK$OSVIRUUHQW ZZZSX\VWYLQFHQWFRXN 'HFLVLRQ3RZHUa:HEVLWH'HVLJQDQG&RQVXOWLQJ 4XDOLW\:HEVLWHVDW5HDOLVWLF3ULFHVIRU &RQVXOWLQJ &RUSRUDWH%XVLQHVV ,7'HYHORSPHQW 3ULYDWH%XVLQHVV 3URFHVV0DSSLQJ 6FKRROVDQG2UJDQLVDWLRQV 3ODQQLQJDQG/RJLVWLFV +ROLGD\+RPHV 'DWDEDVH'HYHORSPHQW %HGDQG%UHDNIDVW+ROLGD\2XWOHWV ,76ROXWLRQV7UDLQLQJ +REELHVDQG6SHFLDOLVW$FWLYLWLHV :HEVLWH6XSSRUWDQG+RVWLQJ &DOO'DYH0F0LOODQRQ
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WHERE IN OUR VILLAGE Each month the BKN will have a small picture quiz – no prizes, but I hope you may enjoy guessing where the object shown is located within the Parish boundary. Last month’s object is a decorative feature on the south facing side of the Manor House. This month’s object is also rather difficult, though it is fairly prominent and, when you find it, you may well feel you have seen the light! So where is it? The answer and another object will be shown next month. JaPe
Brent Knoll Ceramic Poppy Project While the Church bells rang out, there was a hive of industry at one house in The Willows where the second group of eight ‘girls’ armed with rolling pins, who wanted to combine fun with a serious project, set about making poppies. Guided by Anita, our Brent Knoll ceramic expert, and blessed with a fine, warm evening, we learned how to roll the clay, use the carefully prepared stencils, prick out petal shapes and after half an hour, fix them together, tweak the edges and place them in containers to hold them in position. After a hesitant start, where, in the words of Robert Burns, ‘pleasures are like poppies spread, you seize the flow’r, its’ bloom is spread’, we soon mastered the task. The poppy heads, when glazed, coloured and mounted, will be placed around the War Memorial to help us recall that it was in Flanders fields were poppies grew... ‘... between the crosses, row on row, that mark our place; and in the sky the larks, still bravely singing, fly scarce heard amid the guns below.’ Not only in Rosemary and Ged’s garden did the poppies now blow, for during the period the clay was resting, Rosemary introduced us to the filmy green long hangings, already covered in many bright red material poppies, which will be hung each side of the Church chancel on Armistice Day. The mystery of the eight lit candles, needles and cotton, scissors, round shaped objects and black and red material soon became clear. We tackled the task with creative joy, occasionally singeing finger tips as we held the red rounded shapes above the flame and saw with amazement how the edges curled and metamorphosised. While Lesley was carefully cutting out and Maggie busy sewing centres to petals, Rosemary again supplied us with Pimms, wine and delicious finger bites of spinach and cream cheese rolls. In that short time we created ten more poppies for the hangings. So, lest you forget ... ‘To you from falling hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die we shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields. John McCrea (1872-1918) Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae was a Canadian poet, physician, author, artist and soldier during World War I and a surgeon during the Second Battle of Ypres, in Belgium. Brenda Walker 44
Brent Knoll Weather Report – May 2018 May was a dry month, in fact by the third week, it was a candidate to be our driest month on record, but showers in the last week brought the total up a little. The first half of May was often cloudy and on the cool side, although the Early May Bank Holiday got some well-timed warmth and sunshine. Temperatures were higher in the second half of the month with a good deal of sunshine in the third week, but the final week was uncomfortably humid with a good deal of cloud - although there was a bit of sunshine for the second Bank Holiday Monday too. For much of the first half of May, we were under the influence of Atlantic lows, but high pressure to our south made sure they passed well north of us: we got the cloud and a cool south-westerly breeze, but little rain. The high pressure extended into the south- west of the UK for the first Bank Holiday weekend, bringing sunshine on Saturday, followed by overnight mist as temperatures dropped under clear skies. Once that had burned off on Sunday morning, things really warmed up; we recorded 25.2C (77°F) during the afternoon, followed by a warm and sunny Bank Holiday Monday. It was cooler for the second week, but it remained dry with some sunshine. As we moved into the third week, high pressure took up residence over the UK on the 17th. This produced clear blue skies, daytime temperatures in the low 20s, and a gentle breeze to keep things comfortable - perfect Spring weather, but of course, it couldn’t last for ever and the first rumbles of thunder were heard late on the 21st. The last week of May saw similar temperatures to the third, but without the sunshine. It was an odd week, with a gentle north-easterly breeze at surface level: but a little higher in the atmosphere, there was a southerly wind from the Mediterranean, and this brought the warmth and humidity. You may have noticed that the clouds were travelling in almost the opposite direction to the breeze you could feel. Warmth and humidity means thunderstorms, of course, and there was torrential rain in the south and later in Wales, but we got off lightly and even managed a little sunshine for the second Bank Holiday Monday. The average temperature for May was 13.4°C (56°F), about a degree above normal despite a cool start, but rainfall was low at 34.4mm (1.4in). Summer is here, so a quick look at the Spring figures – the average temperature was 9.7°C (49°F), right in the middle of the normal range, so May’s warmth offset the chilly March. Spring rainfall was on the high side at 198.6mm (7.8in), but the dry May helped to offset a wet March. I’ll finish with a little plug for the new Brent Knoll weather web site – it’s had a facelift. Have a look at www.knollweather.co.uk and see what you think. . Stephen Baggs; www.knollweather.co.uk BRENT KNOLL PARISH SURGERY our Parish Clerk, Owen Cullwick will be holding a Parish Surgery on Wednesday, July 4th 4.30pm to 6pm Jubilee Room, Brent Knoll Parish Hall Please use this opportunity to meet your Parish Clerk to discuss any issues 45
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More Ramblings of a Rambler The good news is that the swallows have chosen to build their nests in the stables and not in the garage, so this saves me having to cover the cars in sheets to protect them from the guano. Once dried, the guano takes for ever to remove and I am sure there must be a market for it somewhere, it’s as good as “no nails”. The dulcet tones of the Rambleress was heard seeking my assistance, and on investigation she was found trying to round up and protect from the dogs, a brood of wrens that had fledged and dropped out of their nest onto the garage floor. I secured the dogs and ring fenced the garage with a roll of wire fencing until the mother wren had taught the youngsters how to fly. During the May half term, we had a grandchildren sleep over, part of which usually means a grandad ramble. I took them to an area where I would normally see roe deer, so told the grandchildren to be quiet as we approached. Once in position we stood upright and looked out across the area but saw nothing, in desperation I knocked my stick on the fence and right on cue, just in the front of us, up jumped a deer, which quickly vacated the scene. The amazing thing was it happened again in the next field. These sightings reinforce the fact that the deer population is becoming a problem, as I am hearing daily that gardeners in the village are losing their produce to the deer. On recent walks, I have encountered several families of ducks and if, like me, you are walking dogs that are off the lead, it is important that you keep your dogs under control. The ducklings from hatching are able to swim but are not able to fly and are easy pickings for dogs. During August, the hair on my head starts to reappear as I will not be tearing it out trying to think of something to pen for your benefit. So enjoy the Summer break and remember, if you are off on a ramble, dress sensibly and protect your skin from the sun, nettles, insect bites and ticks. Ticks that have dropped from animals and live in the long grass are particularly nasty, so when rambling, cover your legs well. The Rambler Save the date Saturday 25th August Pop up Restaurant at Woodlands House Pop up Restaurant at Woodlands House for one evening. A welcome drink will be served on the Deck (weather permitting) followed by a three course meal (menu confirmed next month) Minimum donation of £20 per person would be highly appreciated and please bring your own drinks. Parish of Three Saints needs to raise £800 to cover the cost of the advert to find our new priest. 100% of money raised will go towards the advert. Places are limited, please phone Sarah or Paul on 01278 760 232 to reserve a table. Thank you for your support. Sarah & Paul Just for Fun – Definitions? “Cannibal” – Someone who is fed up with people. “Chickens” – The only animals you eat before they are born and after they are dead. “Committee” – A body that keeps minutes and wastes hours. “Dust” – Mud with the juice squeezed out. The Friendly Pharmacist 48
Useful Village Contacts: Contact e-mail Telephone St Michael’s Church, Brent Knoll Carole Carter [email protected] 769082 Parochial Church Council, Secretary, Carole Carter [email protected] 769082 Church Administrator Carole Carter [email protected] 769082 Church Warden Miss Frances James 760287 Mike Smith 760691 Church Cleaners Weit Harper 760803 Church Flowers Mrs Marion Vining 760612 Poppy Organiser Mrs Sally Wingate 760610 Brass Cleaners Miss Frances James 760287 Methodist Church, Revd. Steve Bennett 782306 Janet Southwell 760445 Baptist Church: Burnham, College St. Revd. Steve Ayers 783920 Catholic Church: Burnham & Bridgwater Father Tom Kelly, 422703 Member of Parliament James Heappey [email protected] 01749 343255 County Councillor Bob Filmer [email protected] 760760 District Councillor Bob Filmer [email protected] 760760 Andrew Gilling [email protected] 01934 750580 Parish Council, Clerk Owen Cullwick [email protected] 07917 445215 Chairman Richard Hall 769256 Planning enquiries Cynthia Trivett-Bill 760198 Footpath Contact Peter Osborn 760839 Parish Hall Booking Secretary Jenny Butters [email protected] 760477 Bazaar Eddie Fuller 760308 Chairman Bob Filmer [email protected] 760760 Secretary Sandra Few [email protected] 760451 Doctor Dr S L Aung 760313 NHS Non-Emergency Urgent Medical Helpline 111 WRVS Prescription Service 760313 Brent Knoll Primary School Chris Burman [email protected] 760546 Toddlers Group Jane Hannah [email protected] 760629 Brent Knoll Tadpoles Pre-School Cathy Hurley 769126 Village Shop Caroline Chennells 760225 Village Post Office (Sub-Postmaster) Manshu Shah 769281 Brent Knoll News, Production Editor Bob Filmer [email protected] 760760 Distribution Elaine & Eddie Fuller 760308 Police Non-Emergency Number 101 Rhyne Problems Lower Axe Draining Board 789906 Village Agent Kim Wilcox [email protected] 07943 555519 National Trust Honorary Ranger Ged Keele 769010 Village Societies: Brent Amateur Dramatics (BAD) Sarah Joyce 787493 Cancer Research Campaign t.b.c. Conservative Branch Bob Filmer [email protected] 760760 Ecumenical Group Revd. Margaret Trapp 760573 Good Companions Mrs Ann Robson 760981 Guides/Brownies/Rainbows Jane Sinnott [email protected] Horticultural Society (Burnham) t.b.c. Royal British Legion Rod Southwell 760445 Short Mat Bowling Club Alan Castle 760424 Table Tennis Club John Mathews 07414 868333 Tennis Club Alison Hillyer 01934 815407 Women’s Institute Janet Southwell 760445 Women’s Society Julie Baker 751229 E&OE 49
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BRENT KNOLL VILLAGE SCARECROW WEEKEND nd rd 22 & 23 September 2018
WOW!!! WE HAVE HAD AN AMAZING RESPONSE FROM VILLAGERS WITH ENTRIES - SO FAR WE HAVE HAD 21 ENTRIES (as at 14.06.18) AND THE THEME HAS ONLY BEEN ANNOUNCED FOR 2 WEEKS!! HOWEVER, WE STILL NEED YOUR ENTRY – THIS WILL ENABLE BRENT KNOLL VILLAGE TO PUT ON A GREAT WEEKEND SO, GO ON, GO FOR IT AND GET INVOLVED!! The past 6 years we had an absolutely fantastic response from the village with approximately 60 scarecrows each year, and the atmosphere in the village over the weekend has been fabulous. We would very much appreciate your support and enthusiasm for the event again this year. Our theme this year is
‘‘BOOK AND COMIC
- CHARACTERS’’ Children’s books, classic books, adult books, biographies, autobiographies, comics – there are plenty of books to choose characters from. Choose from your favourite book, a family favourite or even a local author – as always, props could be endless!!! It’s up to you!! With the possibility of winning over £125 in prizes (thanks to our kind local sponsors) as well as supporting our local rainbow, brownie & guide groups, it’s a struggle to find a good reason not to take part in this Scarecrow Trail. And it’s FREE to enter!! So go on, together with your family or group, put your thinking caps on; search the loft or shed for ideas, reminisce or browse the internet, choose your character and send in your entry form. Note: Entries must be returned to Jane Sinnott no later than Saturday 1st September 2018. Newbie to the village or not entered before? This could be your year! Join in the fun! If you have any queries with regard to the arrangements, need ideas or need to know how to make or position your scarecrow, please contact the organisers – we will be happy to help! FULL DETAILS AND PHOTOS OF PREVIOUS YEARS ON THE BK SCARECROW WEBSITE http://brentknollscarecrows.weebly.com. Little tip - GET YOUR ENTRY IN AS SOON AS YOU KNOW WHAT YOU WANT TO DO!! Characters will be reserved on receipt of completed entry forms. If your chosen character has already been reserved, we will contact you on receipt of your application, so you can choose an alternative. PRIZES AND SPONSORS Best Scarecrows £50 first prize kindly donated by Mike and Fiona of M & F Carpets and Flooring, Burnham on Sea £30 second prize kindly donated by Gary Berryman Estate Agents £20 third prize kindly donated by Dani of Beauty No 5 Sports & Beauty Therapy For the Trail Prize £25 prize for one lucky winner kindly donated by Paula of Smart-Feet Foot Care. We are very grateful to these four local businesses for their support. We hope everyone in the village will take part in this event by either making their own scarecrow or taking part in the trail. 51
BrentKnollScarecrowTrailͲRulesandGuidelines Thecompetitionandtrailwillrunfromthe22ndSeptemberand23rdSeptember2018–10am –4pmeachday.Scarecrowentries,however,mustbeinby1stSeptember2018.Scarecrows needtobevisibleeachdayoftheTrailfrom9.30amto4.30pm. Organisationsandfamiliesenteringascarecrowinthecompetitionshoulddotheirbestto maintain their scarecrow in good condition throughout the trail.It is recommended that scarecrowsinthefrontofgardenofprivatehousesaresetbackfromtheirfrontboundary fences to minimize the risk of vandalism.The organisers take no responsibility for any damagetopropertyorscarecrows.Ifyouwishtorestrictaccesstoyourproperty,please erectanoticetothateffectatthefrontboundaryofyourproperty.(Peoplefollowingthe trailareunlikelytopassthroughgates,butmaywellwalkupopendriveways.)Commercial premisesmaywishtodisplaytheirscarecroweitherstandingorseatedoutsideduringthe hourstheyareopenandinthewindowwhenclosed. The organisers will provide a laminated A4 poster that must be displayed with your scarecrow. Theorganiserswilltakephotographsofalltheregisteredscarecrowsduringthetwodaysof theTrail.Registrationofascarecrowpermitsthetrailorganizerstousethesephotographs forpublicitypurposes. Thefirstprizeforthebestscarecrowis£50sponsoredbyMikeandFionaofM&FCarpets andFlooring,BurnhamonSea,thesecondprizeis£30sponsoredbyGaryBerrymanEstate Agentsandthethirdprizeis£20sponsoredbyDaniofBeautyNo5Sports&BeautyTherapy. Theprizeforthecompletedtrailsheets(drawnfromahatifmorethanonecorrectentry)is £25sponsoredbyPaulaofSmartͲFeetFootCare.Allprizesareaccompaniedbyacertificate anddecidedbyapanelofjudgeschosenbytheorganisers.Thejudge’sdecisionwillbefinal and there can be no dispute.The prize winners will be announced in the Parish Hall on Saturday22ndSeptemberat3pm. Thethemethisyearis“BookandComicCharacters”.Characterswillbereservedonreceipt of completed entry forms.If your chosen character has already been reserved, we will contactyouonreceiptofyourapplicationsoyoucanchooseanalternative.Allscarecrows shouldbeapproximatelyoneandahalftotwometrestallandpropsmaybeused.Thought should be given to how well materials used might weather during the weekend.See the simplescarecrowͲbuildingguideforsomehelpfulhintsontheScarecrowwebsite. EntryisopentoanyhouseholdinBrentKnollvillageandanyorganisationsorbusinessesin thevillage.Thisyearwewillbeoffering5entriestoanyonelivingoutsideofthevillagebut whohaveaconnectionwiththevillage(workorattendaclubinthevillage,childrenattend Brent Knoll School, Tadpoles preͲSchool, Guides, Brownies or Rainbows).If you need a location to display your scarecrows please contact the organisers for details on display locations. Completedentryformsmustbesubmittednolaterthan1stSeptember:prioritywillbegiven toearlyapplicantsshouldwehavetolimitthenumbers. If you have any further questions, please text Jane Sinnott on 07929 939 270 or email:[email protected]. Websiteforfurtherinformation:http://brentknollscarecrows.weebly.com 52
Brent Knoll Scarecrow Trail 2018 Entry Form
Name...... Family name, business, organisation or group
Contact Name ...... if business, organisation or group
Address ......
...... Post Code ......
Telephone Number ...... Email address: ......
Scarecrow Name ...... or Book......
My/our scarecrow *will/will not be displayed at the above address. If not, please give details of
Address or request location......
I/we have read and fully understand the rules and guidelines of the competition. *We will have a copy of the book on display with our scarecrow or *Please laminate a copy of the front cover of the book our character is from
Signed ...... Date ......
Please return this form to Jane Sinnott, 8 Manor Ride, Brent Knoll. TA9 4DZ
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Crossword 1 2 3 Across 4 5 2) Tough Journey (4) 4) The States (abbrev) (3) 6 6) John ______, 19th century poet (5) 7) Whisky grain (3) 7 8 9) Succeed to (the throne) (6) 11) Lean (6) 9 10 15) Set apart (7) 16) Old Testament book (6) 20) Brand name blackcurrant drink (6) 11 12 13 23) Unit of electrical current (3) 25) Cylinders (5) 14 26) Rocky outcrop (3) 27) Brewer’s cart (4) Down 15 1) Feline noise (4) 2) Seizes (5) 3) Escape, elude (5) 5) Stage whisper (5) 16 17 18 8) Jerk (4) 19 10) Containerise (3) 11) Quick cut (4) 20 21 22 12) Golf clubs (5) 13) Town near Swansea (5) 23 24 14) Beloved (4) 17) On ____ Beach, novel (3) 25 18) Scholastic test (4) 19) Speak formally (5) 26 21) Brunhoff’s cartoon elephant (5) 22) Malicious (5) 24) Pig meat (4) 27 Roy Ainsworth
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Diary for July/August 2018 Page 1st Chris Evans Bike Ride Red Cow 11.00am 12 2nd Short Mat Bowls (Every Monday) Parish Hall 2.00pm 3rd Toddlers (Every Tuesday) Methodist Schoolroom 10.30-12 noon 4 3rd LEBE’s Community Café (Every Tuesday) Pavilion, Lympsham 11.00-3pm 16 3rd Knoll Group of Ringers (Every Tuesday) St. Michael’s Church 7.30pm-9pm 4th SORT IT+ Recycling & Rubbish Your House Early!! 4th Parish Surgery Jubilee Room 4.30-6pm 7,44 4th Parish Council – Public Session Jubilee Room 7.00pm 7 Parish Council Meeting Jubilee Room to follow immediately 4th Table Tennis Club (Every Wednesday) Parish Hall 8/9.00-10pm 24 5th All-Sorts Community Choir (Every Thursday) St Mary’s Church 7.30-9.30pm 8th Open Gardens Ball Copse Hall 12 noon-5pm 12 9th Parish Hall Committee Jubilee Room 8.00pm 31 10th “And if it’s True?” St Mary’s Church 7.30pm-9pm 11th SORT IT+ Recycling & Green Waste Your House Early!! 11th Women’s Institute – Tea * Bring & Buy Ball Copse Hall 2.30pm 23 13th BARB Charity Golf day Brean Golf Club 10.00am 40 16th Meet & Eat Nuttall Room 12.30pm 27 16th WI Craft Group Methodist Schoolroom 2.30pm 16 16th Alzheimer & Dementia Carers Group Brentcombe House 4.00pm 27 17th Toddlers Summer outing & Last day of Term Animal Farm 10.30am 4 18th SORT IT+ Recycling & Rubbish Your House Early!! 18th Good Companions – “Garden Party” Ivy Clad Hall 2.30pm 16 19th Comfort Group Wayfarers 2.30pm 27 19th All Sorts Community Choir St Michael’s Church 7.30pm 27 20th Mobile Library [Friday] Village Shop 10.05-10.50am 20th Steam Train Experience, West Somerset Railway Bishops Lydeard 2.15pm-6pm 53 21st Music on the Green – “Kick the Cat” Village Green 7.30pm 8,31 25th SORT IT+ Recycling & Green Waste Your House Early!! 26th Somerset Sight B&M, B-o-S 10.30am-3.30pm 24 26th Women’s Society – Savoury Supper 117, Brent Street 8.00pm 23 26th Bereaved Friends Group 87, Brent Street 2.30pm 27 August 1st SORT IT+ Recycling & Rubbish Your House Early!! 4th Methodist Coffee morning (every Saturday) Methodist Schoolroom 10.30am 4 8th SORT IT+ Recycling & Green Waste Your House Early!! 13th Parish Hall Committee Jubilee Room 8.00pm 31 15th SORT IT+ Recycling & Rubbish Your House Early!! 15th Deadline for September Brent Knoll News 12.00 noon 54 15th Good Companions – “Watches & Matches” Parish Hall 2.30pm 16 16th Comfort Group Wayfarers 2.30pm 27 17th Mobile Library [Friday] Village Shop 10.05-10.50am 19th RSPCA Fun Dog Show & Fête Beach Lawns, W-s-M 11.00am 53 20th WI Craft Group Methodist Schoolroom 2.30pm 16 20th Alzheimer & Dementia Carers Group Brentcombe House 4.00pm 27 22nd SORT IT+ Recycling & Green Waste Your House Early!! 23rd Bereaved Friends Group 87, Brent Street 2.30pm 27 25th Pop up Restaurant Woodlands House 47 30th SORT IT+ Recycling & Rubbish [1 Day Late] Your House Early!! Anything missing? Make sure your events are listed in the Monthly Diary and Website DEADLINE for the September 2018 Issue – All contributions to be received by NOON on Wed. 15th August, to:- Bob, e-mail: [email protected]. The Brent Knoll News welcomes all contributions. Views expressed are those of individual contributors and do not necessarily reflect the view of the editor or the standpoint of the Brent Knoll News. The Editor reserves the right to edit or amend any contribution. BRENT KNOLL VILLAGE WEBSITE: www.brentknollvillage.co.uk HAVE A GO!
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