April 2013 Bathford

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The Bathford Bulletin

The Monthly Magazine for the Parish of BathfordApril 2013

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We are always looking for interesting or unusual pictures of the village; particularlyany that capture a distinct character of the village or are from an unusual vantage

point. Please send your submissions to: [email protected]

Our very own QEII Field The Wynne Willson War MemorialRecreation Ground

The Folly Field as was see inside for more details.

Photo from Hugh Baker

St. Swithun’s Church BathfordRev Jane Burgess Telephone: 858325email: [email protected]

Churchwardens: Alison Millar 851095 Joy Craine 858613Readers: Gerry Miller 858402 Michael Craine 858613

Gill Gilbert 858927 Dennis Pearson 858293Everyone is warmly welcome! Groups for children during our SundayServices, and our 14+ youth group, 'Rock on Saturdays' meets three timeseach month.


Sundays 8:15am Holy Communion10:00am First Sunday Family Service

2nd, 4th & 5th Sunday Holy Communion3rd Sunday Morning Worship

Please note that there will be no morning services at St Swithun’s on Sunday 7 Aprildue to the Parish weekend away but there will be a service of Holy Communion at6.30pm in Church.Evening Service 6.30pm First Sunday Holy Communion

3rd Sunday Evening PrayerOther Sunday evenings at Bathampton or Batheaston please check website andnotice board for times and venues.Mondays Thursdays 9:00 9:30am Prayer Time in ChurchMondays 2:00pm 2nd Monday – Service in Community RoomWednesdays 2:30pm Holy Communion each first Wednesday at

Shockerwick House.House Groups Details from the Churchwardens or Notices.Visit www.stswithunsbathford.co.uk for up to date details of all events and services.From the Registers:Weddings FuneralsSarah King and Thomas Burrows Bryan Watson10 March 15 March

When they die the stones are pouredout over their body. If there are morewhite stones than black stones thewhole community celebrates. If it is theother way round everyone goes home.May those of us who believe the Easterstory live our lives to the full, not just forourselves but for the welfare of allhumankind, so that the number of whitestones will always overflow intocelebration.+Peter Taunton


From the Bishop of Taunton The fullness of life nowI was struck by an article by JanetStreetPorter in the Independent onSunday which was titled, ‘Better a fulllife than an endless one’. She wascommenting on some new researchbeing funded by a group of technologybillionaires, Mark Zuckerberg ofFacebook being one of them, who werelooking into the possibility of extendinghuman life.In her classically direct style sheconcludes, “I can see no reason toextend my life beyond what is normaland have no intention of copying MrZuckerberg and turning into a wrinkly125 year old reliant on gadgets andsupplements to get me through mydreary day.”We are in the Easter season and thereis always a temptation to considereternal life as the promise of some kindof endless life in the future, but thegospel of John in particular is keen toemphasise that the promise of Easter isnot fullness of life in the future, butfullness of life NOW. Of course that isnot simply a selfish hope that my life willbe full, but rather a gospel imperativethat those who believe in the Easterstory should work and pray for fullnessof life for all humankind, not leastamongst the poor and thedispossessed.A native Indian tribe in North Americahas a tradition. At the end of each day,each member of the tribe is invited tocollect a stone – a white stone if it hasbeen a good day and a black stone if ithas been a bad day.

Folly FieldThe picture on the front cover thismonth shows the new plaquecelebrating the registration of ourplaying field with Fields in Trust as aQE II Field. The purpose of the Trust(set up by HRH Prince William incelebration of his grandmother’sJubilee) is to protect playing fields inperpetuity.The field was already protected bybeing a registered charity but the newtrust deed will add to that protectionand will help with achieving grantsshould we want to improve facilities inthe future.The name given to the field has notbeen changed but is now even longer!It’s full title is: The Wynne Willson WarMemorial Recreation Ground, A QEIIField but I suspect most people willstill refer to it as The Folly Field.Anyone seeking further explanation canhave their questions answered at theAnnual Parish Meeting on 15 April.Stan Cherry, for Bathford ParishCouncil.


Bathford Society Talk, 29 AprilFor the last talk of the 201213programme, Jean Manco is thespeaker on "The History of St John'sHospital, Bath". Jean is well known asa buildings historian with manypublications including the official guideto the World Heritage City of Bath.As usual the talk is in the Village Halland starts at 8:00pm, with coffee from7:30pm.David Howells

QUIZ NIGHTat the Parish Hall

Friday 12 April at 7:30pmA fundraiser for

Bathford Cricket ClubCost: £7.00 per person on the night

including Ploughman's SupperTo reserve places or a table for

up to six people phone:Stan on 859344 or

use the booking sheetin the Village Shop

Bar & Raffle on the nightTables limited

don’t leave it too late!

Bathford Film ClubThe next meeting of the Film Club willbe on Monday 22 April at 2:00pm in St.Swithun’s Church.The film will be THE TITFIELDTHUNDERBOLT, a comedy starringStanley Holloway and John Gregson agroup of villagers try to keep theirbranch line operating after British Raildecides to close it.Filmed locally, Freshford plays thevillage of Titfield, and Monkton Combethe station.Do come along and join us for anenjoyable afternoon’s entertainment,followed by tea and cakes.Transport available if required; contactRobert Wolsey on 01225 851390.

History of the Royal BritishLegion in Bathford.Members of the RBL in Bathford arecurrently compiling notes on thedevelopment of the Legion Branch here,and especially the development of theRBL Club.Does any Bathford Bulletin readerremember the building of the RBL Clubpremises in 1969 and 1970? How wasthe money raised?We have written records, but they areold, faded and may not tell the completestory.We are keen to record the RBL historybefore local residents' memories arelost.If any Bulletin readers can recall thebuilding of the Club, or have anyrelevant papers or photographs, wewould be grateful for their help.Please contact Kenneth McLeod (Hon.President) on 859319 or by email [email protected]

Our very own Bathford VillageChoir will be starting on Thursday 25April at 7:45pm in the Parish Rooms.Happiness is singing in the choir. Docome along and join us.

PARISH COUNCIL NEWS01225 859007

[email protected]


Recycling Centre Resident’sPermitFrom 2 April 2013 you will need a freeelectronic Recycling Centre Resident’sPermit in order to enter Bath, Keynshamor Old Welton recycling centres.Registration is free and for residents ofBath & North East Somerset only. Thepermit is an electronic authorisationbased on your vehicle licence plate(s).You do not need to apply for a permit ifyou already have a van permit and areusing this vehicle to visit the centre or ifyou have a resident’s Discovery Cardand show this on site.For further details on how to registervisit:• Your local library using the ‘Free

Access’ facility• www.bathnes.gov.uk/residentpermit• Bath One Stop Shop, Manvers Street• The Hollies, Midsomer Norton• Riverside, Keynshamor phone Council Connect on 01225394041Date of Next MeetingThe next meeting will be held onMonday 15 April 2013 at 6.30pm in theParish Hall (please note change of timeand venue) to be followed by the AnnualParish Meeting at 7.30pm.Parishioners are reminded that allParish Council meetings are open to thepublic and residents are welcome toattend as observers or to bring mattersof concern to the attention of the Councilin the first 5 minutes of the meeting.

Annual Parish Meeting (APM)15 AprilThe notice of the APM and agenda arepublished in this edition of the Bulletin.Minutes of Annual Parish Meeting2012The draft minutes of last year’s APM canbe found on the Parish Council websiteor requested from the Clerk. Copies willalso be available to read prior to themeeting in April.Litter PickersEight people attended B&NESChairman’s ‘thank you’ event at theGuildhall in February. They werepresented with a certificate recognisingefforts of volunteer litter pickers and thiswill be framed and posted in the village.Proposed Speed ReductionsBy now you should have received theproposal to reduce the speed limit invarious parts of the village to 20mph.Please complete and return yourresponse form by 12 April as your viewsare important.

Notes from Bathford Parish CouncilContact details: Judith Abbott, Clerk.01225 859007 [email protected]

Have you lost a 4' wide five bar gatepainted brown? Please contact JohnSmart on 858206.


AT HOME DURING THE DAY?COME AND ENJOY LUNCH AT THECoffee Plus CaféMonday 8 and 22 April11:45am 2:00pmBathford Community Shop Café

Delicious paninis, homemade soup, fresh sandwiches.Freshly made cakes and hot and cold drinks.

£4 meal deal includes meal and drink for1 adult and 1 child, or 1 adult without a child.

A relaxed space to come and enjoy delicious food and goodcompany. Toys also available.

Come and enjoy all welcome.


Entry forms on www.saxondressagegroup.co.ukor from Lyn Doman tel 01373 834284

Diary of Events April 2013

PLEASE NOTEThe deadline for receiving copy for the May 2013 Bulletin is 15 April 2013.

Please email them to: [email protected] put them into the Bulletin Box in the Bathford Village Shop

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