JUNE 2021 50p BRENT TREE SERVICES Proprietor David Bateman NCH(Arb)1994 : Tech. Cert.(Arbor.A)2011 FOR ALL ASPECTS OF TREE WORK Fully Insured 19 Killarney Ave, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset TA8 1NB TEL: 01278 787187 Please mention the Brent Knoll News when replying to adverts 3 3 The Parish of Three Saints St Christopher, Lympsham St Michael, Brent Knoll St Mary, East Brent Contacts Baptisms Rector of The Benefice of Three Saints To arrange a Baptism, contact the Rector or Church Reverend Kevin Wright Administrator. The Rectory, 3 Ash Trees, East Brent, Somerset, TA9 4DQ Please also see Church of England website for more Tel 01278 760844 or Mobile 07764 170463 information- www.churchofenglandchristenings.org e-mail - [email protected] Weddings Friday is the Vicar's day of rest Weddings can be arranged by contacting our Church Church Administrator – Mrs Carole Carter Administrator who will discuss, with you, availability of dates Church Office, Church Road, East Brent, Somerset, TA9 4HZ and times, also talk with you about the qualifying connection you must have with the Parish and to take your Tel 01278 769082 contact details. e-mail [email protected] You will then be contacted by The Rector to arrange a Office is open Monday, Wednesday & Friday 10.00 – 1.00 mutually convenient time to meet to discuss your Website www.theparishofthreesaints.org.uk commitment and requirements. Churchwardens Please also see Church of England website for more St Michael’s, Brent Knoll information- www.yourchurchwedding.org Frances James 01278 760287 Funerals Mike Smith 01278 760691 / [email protected] Your chosen Funeral Director will contact our Church Church Treasurer – Contact Church Office Administrator or Rector to arrange your requirements. 01278 769082 / [email protected] ******************* Visit our website – www.theparishofthreesaints.org.uk PCC Secretary – Mrs Carole Carter Facebook: TPOTS 01278 769082 / [email protected] Twitter: @TPOTS6 COVID-19 - National Lockdown At the time of publication, the worship in the parish churches in person and online is being reviewed month by month and is subject to change. For full details and updates please go to www.theparishofthreesaints.org.uk and look on church noticeboards. The church buildings remain locked for safety until further notice. Kevin Wright Sedgemoor North West Beat Team PCSO 7675 Sam Piers PCSO 8338 Steve Hemmett 07889 655184 PC 2357 Tracey Jones 07889 655212 Sam.piers@avonandsome 07889 657944 Stephen.hemmett@avona rset.police.uk Tracey.jones@avonandso ndsomerset.police.uk merset.police.uk JUNE BRENT KNOLL NEWS 44 METHODIST CHURCH (www.brentknollmethodistchurch.com) Minister Revd. Steve Bennett At the time of writing, we are busy making preparations in order to open our Chapel for Pentecost on 23rd May. It’s been over fourteen months since we will have shared worship in church together, and we are all aware that things will look quite different. We have followed the strict guidelines set out by the Methodist Church to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our congregation. Face coverings must be worn, sanitisers will be at the door and we will all observe social distancing. The church will also have undergone a deep clean before we open. Pentecost marks the time of the coming of the Holy Spirit. It was the Holy Spirit which galvanised those first disciples into action. Which empowered them and transformed them from a group of people who were afraid and uncertain, keeping themselves to themselves, into courageous men and women who went out into the World in faith to do the work Jesus had set for them - to spread the Good News to all people. As restrictions lift, I’m sure we can all relate to how those disciples must have felt. For many of us, it may have been a long time since we were indoors with loved ones. Since we were able to cautiously hug our nearest and dearest. And as this Country opens up, we will continue to pray for a brighter and safer future and, of course, we will continue to hold you all in our prayers. God bless. Rosemary Krull Toddlers The Teddies and Toddler Toys are having a break this month and we are off to the seaside. We are busy packing and have decided to take both sun cream and raincoats as you never know if it will be sunny or rainy. We are very excited, especially about feeling the sand in our paws or toes; finding the hidden wonders living in rockpools; searching for shells; paddling in the sea; flying kites and eating ice-creams. We will let you know what we got up to in next month’s article. Birthdays in June: Albert on 7th, Gill on 13th and Sarah on 15th so “Happy Birthday” to you all. We miss the happy times we had, and long for the day when we can play together again but sadly, we are still unable to meet. We hope you, your families and friends are keeping safe and well. The Teddies 2021 “200+ Club” May Draw The May draw was made at the Parish Hall Committee Annual General meeting. The winning numbers were:- May No. Prize Name First Prize 43 £ 20 Mr & Mrs T.C. Hannah Brent Street Brent Knoll Second Prize 190 £ 20 Miss P. Eweinoh Crooked Lane Brent Knoll Third Prize 208 £ 16 Mr & Mrs J.H.T. Burdge Brent Street Brent Knoll Fourth Prize 05 £ 12 Mr S. Hearse Burton Row Brent Knoll Fifth Prize 85 £ 12 Mrs P. Page Battleborough Lane Brent Knoll Sixth Prize 28 £ 10 Mrs D. Shapter Brent Street Brent Knoll Seventh Prize 218 £ 8 Mrs P. Morton-Hicks Havage Close B-o-S Eighth Prize 188 £ 6 Mr R.L. Southwell Brent Street Brent Knoll Thank you to everyone who has supported the Parish Hall by joining the 200+ Club. This will help make sure that our Parish Hall continues to meet the needs of our local community and remain at it’s heart. Bob Filmer, “200+ Club” Co-ordinator BRENT KNOLL NEWS JUNE The choice is yours Our new showroom at East Brent has been designed to give customers the chance to review our extensive product range in a relaxed, peaceful environment. Unfortunately we cannot open the showroom fully until restrictions are lifted but we can offer you the option of a virtual tour or a visit by appointment. Please ring us for more details. 8 Mill Batch Farm, East Brent, Near Highbridge, TA9 4JN Tel: 01278 760616 / 01749 671431 [email protected] www.thekingfisherfamily.com Please mention the Brent Knoll News when replying to adverts Computer Problems? We come to you! Services include: • Problem Solving & Repairs • Broadband Problems • iPhone/iPad help • Virus/Spyware Removal • Performance Improvement • Upgrades • New PC Systems • Wireless Networking • Websites Mobile engineers covering Burnham, Highbridge, W-s-M and surrounding villages Engineer: 07973 536299 Office: 01278 787846 E-mail enquiry: [email protected] www.e-cps.co.uk Serving home & business users for over 15 years Est. 1996 SHORT NOTICE VISITS OFTEN POSSIBLE • EVENINGS & WEEKENDS ALSO AVAILABLE T RU-CLEAN WIND W CLEANING Domes�c & commercial windows Conservatory roofs Solar panels Power washing Gu�er / fascia / soffit cleaning UPVC restora�on Tel: 07378 194141 Please mention the Brent Knoll News when replying to adverts 7 7 News from the Parish Council Virtual Meeting in May This was the Annual Parish Council to elect members to serve various Roles within the Council for the year 2021-2022. Cllr Townsend was re-elected as the Chairman Cllr Borland was re-elected Chairman All of the other responsibilities were voted en bloc unchanged, however details of those will appear on both the Notice Board and Website. Planning Matters Urgent Planning matter added due to time scales with Covid Regulations. 07/21/00001: Replacement of flat roof with pitched roof also the erection of a double garage at Luburs Court Church Lane Brent Knoll TA9 4DG. Response: The Parish Council supported this application on the grounds of benefit to the owners it is also in keeping with the local properties. Decisions were taken on the following Matters. The Accounts and Audit compliance matters were all approved for the end of year 2020/21. Updates were provided on the following ongoing matters. Community Shop: Continuing discussions between Council and Steering group. 20 mph outside of School: Ongoing with highways. Weight Limits within the Village: Ongoing with highways. Defibrillator Installation: Waiting for outcome on telephone kiosk placement. Climbing Frame Repair: Quotes agreed to repair the unit. Handy man Consideration: It was agreed that a local business Facilities Management and local tradesman Paul Dixon would undertake most of the small maintenance jobs in the village on an as required basis. Health and Safety Services: Atlas of Wellington will meet Cllr Summers and the Clerk on Wednesday 23rd May to assess the new Health and Safety Policies of the Council Virtual Meetings: The government has not renewed legislation allowing the Parish Council to hold its meetings virtually. The current legislation ends on 6th May and all further meetings will be held at the Parish Hall. Social distancing measures will be put in place and an appropriate cleaning regime will be implemented. The governments 21st June road map date will allow the hall to open safely and therefore the Council meeting will be deferred to June 23rd, 7pm in the main Hall. Delegated Powers: Due to the extended time between meetings, the Council has approved delegated powers of decision to the Chairman, Vice Chairman and Clerk. A full copy of the minutes is available on the website from Friday 14th May together with copies of our Annual accounts for the year 2020/2021, or all by request to Owen J Cullwick Clerk at [email protected] or call 07917 445215.