Loddon Valley Link 20121206 -June 2012

The Loddon Valley Link Church and Parish Magazine for Sherfield-on-Loddon, Stratfield Saye and

Hartley Wespall with Stratfield Turgis

June 2012 - Jubilee Edition

Issue 447

Services for June 2012

*Drive up close to the white gates, which will open automatically .

Children are welcome at all our services. Services in italics are particularly geared to children and families. BCP = Book of Common Prayer.

Sunday 3rd June Trinity Sunday

Diamond Jubilee Weekend

10.00am Family Service St Mary’s Stratfield Saye*

10.30am Jubilee Thanksgiving Service Sherfield Village Green

6.30pm Jubilee Service St Mary’s Hartley Wespall

Sunday 10th June Trinity 1

10.00am Morning Worship St Leonard’s Sherfield

With Sunday Club

Friday 4.15pm Messy Church Sherfield Park Community Centre


10.00am Holy Communion St Leonard’s Sherfield

With Sunday Club

10.00am Matins (BCP) with Communion St Mary’s Stratfield Saye*

by Extension

6.30pm Evensong St Mary’s Hartley Wespall


8.00am Holy Communion BCP St Mary’s Hartley Wespall

10.00am Family Service & Baptism St Leonard’s Sherfield

Wednesday 4.00 pm Toddlers St Leonard’s Sherfield

Sunday 1st July Trinity 4

10.00am Holy Communion St Leonard’s Sherfield

10.00am Family Service St Mary’s Stratfield Saye*

6.30pm Evensong with Holy Communion St Mary’s Hartley Wespall

“Good Queen Bess II”

There are special moments in our lives when it’s good to celebrate. On such occasions we like to get together with someone in order to share our joy. You’ve only got to explore the variety of greetings cards available to realise how important celebrating an occasion is for people - birthdays, weddings, passing an exam. I’ve even seen cards celebrating a divorce!

Whatever we may feel about the institution of our monarchy there are few people who would fail to recognise just what a remarkable person our Queen is. Of course there are lots of things she has never had to worry herself with, unlike many. On the other hand she's not able to enjoy the freedom, peace and anonymity of a walk to the shops, a stroll round a park or visit to a public place without the World and his mate intruding. I don’t think many of us would welcome this. Whether she likes it or not our Queen has faithfully carried out the duties placed before her and been a part of the stability we have been privileged to enjoy in this country for 60+ years.

Revd Bill Ind was the much loved vicar of Popley, Basingstoke, way back in the 70’s and twenty years later he became the Bishop of Truro. At a Winchester Diocesan Conference for clergy he told us how bishops take it in turns to lead Sunday services for the Queen. On one such occasion he made reference in his sermon to ‘those unknown characters who form the back row’ in the TV series Dad’s Army. Some time later when the Queen was on a visit to Truro she took Bill aside and said that since his sermon she’s made every effort to reach ‘those people hidden away in the back row’.

Last year, on her visit to the Republic of Ireland she did something which I think took great courage. She laid a wreath at the memorial for Irish Patriots, some of whom had killed her friends and Lord Mountbatten, a member of her family. It was an act of forgiveness she carried out on our behalf in order to cement peace and express a profound gesture of reconciliation, which went almost unnoticed.

Her personal faith in Jesus Christ as her Lord is unquestioned. She is a Christian from the heart and I’m personally grateful to her for her commitment and service to our nation and to God. She is in her own right a remarkable lady. Long may she reign over us. God bless Good Queen Bess the Second!!

Christian greetings,

BREACH LANE CHAPEL Sherfield on Loddon

Contact: Rev Chris Russell 01276 21469 Geoff Belsham 01256 882534

CATHOLIC SERVICES

Church of St Bede, Popley (www.vinntec.co.uk/hg/)

Contact Fr. Dominic Golding, at the Parish Office Tuesday to Friday 9.30 - 1.00pm Tel: 01256 465214

Sunday Mass 9.00 am, 11.00 am, and 6.30pm

JUNE 2012

SUN 3rd 10.30am Family Worship led by Neil Owen

THU 7th 7.30pm Bible Study at 9 Coopers Lane

SUN 10th 10.30am Family Worship led by Graham Locke

3pm Bible Study at Chapel

SAT 16th 2.30pm Disabled Christian Fellowship at

Camberley Baptist Church

SUN 17th 10.30am Family Worship led by Neil Owen

6.30pm Special Evening Worship at Frimley

Road

SUN 24th 10.30am Family Worship led by Geoff Belsham

3pm Bible Study at Chapel

Wed 27th 2.30pm NEW – Monthly Mid Week Fellowship –

Eric Liddell Film

ST. LEONARD’S CHURCH Saturday Open Days

On the 2nd, 16th and 30th of June

from 10am until 4pm.

A list of all the Open Day dates for the year is displayed in the Lych Gate at the Church.

Everyone is welcome to visit for quiet reflection, a prayer, to study the architecture and history of the church or to view with a

wedding in mind.

EDITORIAL

Welcome to the Jubilee Edition of the magazine. This month you will find details of many of the local celebrations you can enjoy in honour of the Queen’s 60 glorious years as our monarch. In next month’s Souvenir edition, we’d love to share the atmosphere and excitement at these events through your photos and reports. We’d like to invite event organisers and our readers to send us any good high resolution coloured photos taken which capture the event, and a write up - one, or two short paragraphs describing the event. We look forward to seeing and hearing all about the fantastic Diamond Jubilee Events. The deadline

for all submissions for the July Edition is 16th of June.

As ever, comments, criticism and especially compliments to

[email protected].

SHERFIELD FOOTBALL CLUB

A big thank you from Sherfield Football Club to everyone for making our very first Beer Festival such a fantastic event. I think every one who attended would agree that a good time was had by all and despite it being cold we were blessed with the sun coming out in the afternoon as well! We raised just under £500 which was brilliant which will help the team prepare for next season as well as funding some much needed repairs to the pavilion. We will definitely be doing the same again next year, a bigger and better event which will include inviting back our featured group ‘The Swarm’ to return for another gig. Thank you also to those who helped on the day and The White Hart for hosting.

Claire Osborne - Editor

mailto:[email protected]

Renowned for delicious

food, great ales and a

warm welcome

www.whitehartsherfield.co.uk

White Hart, Reading Road, Sherfield on Loddon,

Hants, RG27 0BT

01256 882280

Wellington Farm Shop - 01189 326132 www.wellington-farm-shop.co.uk

Located on the A33 at the Riseley roundabout between Reading and Basingstoke

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Church Toddler Time for Babies to 5’s

Wednesday 27th June 2012 4.00-4.20pm

at St Leonard’s Church

on the Red Carpet

Nursery Rhymes, Story, Prayer.

Healthy refreshments.

All welcome

Contact Bob Politt for more

information 01256 882209

[email protected]

A date for your diary…

Come and join together for a

BENEFICE WIDE B-B-Q

AT

LAWN FARMHOUSE

STRATFIELD TURGIS

12.30pm

SUNDAY 8th JULY

ALL ARE WELCOME

Especially FAMILIES AND CHILDREN

BRAMLEY ART

CLASSES Antonia Dewhurst is teaching classes in

Drawing & Painting.

Monday 10.00-12.00am, 12.45-2.45pm and 7.00-9.00pm

£90 for 10 weeks. £80 OAPs Situated in Cufaude Lane,

Beginners & Improvers welcome. Tel: 01256 883876

[email protected]

SHERFIELD 0-5’S

Every Tuesday 10.00am to 12 noon

Sherfield Park Community Centre

Climbing frame, toys, parachute games, singing,

juice and biscuits, tea and coffee. A great place to meet new people and

make new friends – everyone welcome! Come and join

us! designed to wear out your children!

Contacts: Louisa 01256 881229,


For information call: 0118 932 6308 Brochure hotline: 0118 932 6480

www. wellington-riding.co.uk e-mail: [email protected]


Friday 15th June at 4.15pm

Life isn’t tidy and one of the strengths of our Church is that

we don’t mind getting messy! ‘Messy Church’ is a monthly

opportunity for families to enjoy being together, making

things, eating and celebrating God together. All are welcome:

children, parents, grandparents and friends.

Come and learn about Abraham!

The session will run something like this:-

4.15pm—arrive and register,

have a drink and a biscuit

4.30pm—Worship, followed by Craft

Activities and then Food!

If you would like to come along please contact

Jody Taylor on 01256 886119

Sherfield Park Community Centre

Diamond Jubilee Street Party

Monday 4th June 12-8pm

Games/Picnic/Inflatables/Live Music & Disco/BBQ

and loads more!

Everyone Welcome!

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Happy Faces Playgroup Sherfield-on-Loddon

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Flexible Sessions

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TEXT FOR THE MONTH

St. Paul wrote many years ago to a new church which he had started in Philippi to a group whom he thought of as personal friends thanking them for all they had done for him and his words still speak to us today.

Philippians 3 : 10 & 13 10 I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings, and I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. The NIV Bible

Prayer for the Month

Lord of heaven and earth, forgive us for trusting in our own strength rather than in yours. Forgive us for thinking our way is best, for claiming honour that is rightly yours, for seeking our ends rather than your kingdom, for putting our confidence in things which have no power to save or to satisfy.

Lord of all, teach us that when we feel most weak and helpless you are at your strongest, that what the world counts as powerless is often most powerful, save us from closing our lives to your mighty presence.

Give us renewed faith, greater trust, and deeper confidence in all that you are able to do. Teach us to trust in your strength rather than our own, and give us the courage to attempt new things in your name and to fulfil them to your glory.

Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Prayer Points for June………Pray For……….

Give thanks for the Queen and her faithfulness and for the sixty years

of her reign.

Pray for the success of the Jubilee parties taking place in our local

villages and throughout the whole of the United Kingdom. May they be times of fellowship and joy.

Pray for the people of Afghanistan and our forces there, who are

attempting to bring peace to this war torn country.

Pray for all who are affected by the financial crisis in Europe and for

solutions which will bring unity rather than further division

After the rain and difficulties of the past two months pray for better

weather for our farmers as they prepare their crops for harvesting in the next two months.

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David Ibbotson

David has been preparing for ordination and serving in our benefice for the last three years. He has at the same time been a Deputy Head at Lord Wandsworth College, South Warnborough.

David will be ordained on Sunday 1st July in Gloucester Cathedral and will then take up his new post as Curate at Tewkesbury Abbey.

Revd David Ibbotson will be speaking at the morning service at St Leonard’s on Sunday 8th July. We will also be saying goodbye to David at the Benefice BBQ on that day. We give thanks for all he has done in the benefice in recent years.

Mr Darwin’s Tree

St Mary’s Church in Basingstoke

Thursday 5th July at 7:30pm

Fresh from the Edinburgh and London stages, Mr Darwin’s Tree comes to Basingstoke.

St Leonard’s church in Sherfield has organized the showing of this critically acclaimed play as part of its fund-raising drive.

Andrew Harrison, the actor in the original production, plays Darwin wrestling with the conflict between his emerging theory of evolution and his Christian faith. But the play is not just about one man. It addresses issues of science and religion, doubt and faith in a way that is moving, funny, engaging and highly relevant to issues we face today. To round off the evening we will have a mini ‘question time’ session where the audience will quiz a panel on issues raised by the play.

All are welcome. Tickets cost £10 (£5 for students, unwaged and over 60s). Please call 01256 413973. For further information please contact Karen Blakeley on 07977 857064 or email: [email protected].

Parish Registers

Funerals

Jean Garside 20.04.12 Sherfield

Jean Vincent 30.04.12 Sherfield

Church Missionary Society

On Sunday 10th June Martin Groth from CMS will be speaking at the Morning Service at St. Leonard’s. Our new Bishop Tim Dakin was until recently an Executive Director of CMS. Why not take this opportunity to find out about what CMS does.

Basingstoke Festival of Choirs Diamond Jubilee Celebration - Sunday 8

th July

The Basingstoke Festival of Choirs has been formed to promote and support choral singing in the Basingstoke area. Ten of the choirs (Basing Singers, Basingstoke Choral Society, Basingstoke Hospital Male Voice Choir, Basingstoke Ladies Choir, Basingstoke Male Voice Choir, Hurst Singers, Kingsclere Singers, Overton Choral Society, Steventon Singers, Tadley Singers) along with St Mary’s CE Junior School Choir and Boys’ Choir, will join forces in a chorus of over 400 voices on Sunday 8th July at 7pm in the Anvil to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. They will be accompanied by Hannington Band, with Paul Wright on the organ, and the guest soloist will be Theresa Lunn. The programme will include a selection of great British music from the last sixty years and beyond. Alongside Coronation favourites such as ‘Zadok The Priest’, Parry’s ‘I Was Glad’ and Walton’s great ceremonial march ‘Crown Imperial’, will be more contemporary classics from the likes of Lennon & McCartney, Elton John and Bob Chilcott, all culminating in a rousing patriotic ‘Last Night of the Proms’ finale. So book early to avoid disappointment and help us raise the roof in celebration.

Tickets are available from the Anvil Box Office: 01256 844244

at £12 adults; £10 concessions; £6 school-age children


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SOLVE Report - An eventful month

The outcome of the Judicial Review (JR), in the High Court in London, instigated by the Manydown Development Company turned out to be emphatic defeat of Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council (BDBC). The judgement found that the BDBC acted “unlawfully” in refusing to reconsider its landowning position in relation to the Manydown land and in approving its draft Core Strategy. The High Court also found the Council's actions unlawful in that "the Council has sought to use its control of the Manydown site as a means of delaying the development of land". The Council has been ordered to reconsider its Core Strategy and pay the court costs. The wasted Core Strategy process could cost the taxpayer over £1m. Elections May 3rd - The result of the local council elections was very successful for candidates supported by SOLVE. Congratulations to Chris Tomblin, Independent, who defeated Conservative Councillor, Rhydian Vaughan, by a margin of 776 votes to 603 in Bramley and Sherfield. Voters opted for a change and an independent viewpoint. Councillor Sven Godesen, being a well respected Conservative Councillor mindful of his residents’ views, was elected by a massive vote in Basing. Congratulations to Sven. Commiserations to Jo Walke, Independent, who fought a very hard campaign and came a very strong second to Conservative Councillor Elaine Still by 900 votes to 735 in Chineham. Elsewhere in the Borough Stephen Reid, Conservative Borough Councillor for Buckskin, lost his seat to Labour. Reid was heavily involved in the Manydown controversy and “unlawful” Core Strategy. SOLVE will work with all our local Councillors and hope that in return they put their constituents first. The first full meeting of the new Council is on 17th May and we now look forward to the changes that must be made in order to take things forward. There is still a long way to go and we will be working with CountryWatch and others in order to ensure a fair and transparent process in developing the revised Core Strategy. Our principle aim remains the defence of the Loddon Valley from damaging and unnecessary development. More details can be found on our website www.solveloddon.org. You can register on the website for updates. Follow us on Twitter: @SOLVE2010. Telephone contact Kate Tuck - 01256 324043.

Peter Bloyce

http://www.solveloddon.org

Update from Sherfield-on-Loddon Parish Council

Election of Chairman and Vice-chairman

At the recent AGM of the parish council Ivan Gosden was re-elected for a fourth and final term of office. Alan Ball was elected as the vice-chairman. Thanks are due to the outgoing vice-chairman, Bruce Jones, for his work over the past year. A full list of committees and appointments to outside bodies is available from the parish clerk.

Vacancy for a parish councillor

There are just a few days left to submit your application to fill the vacancy in the Taylors Farm Ward. Anyone wishing to be considered for the post should send their details to the parish clerk by 6 June including details of your interests and any special areas of expertise. The co-option procedure will take place at the next meeting on 13 June.

Village Green Working Party

The next Village Green Working Party will meet at 2pm at the War Memorial on Saturday 16th June. If you can spare a couple of hours to help this group of volunteers to preserve the Green as an area to be enjoyed by all, then please do come along suitably equipped and attired.

Allotments

The allotments have recently been the victim of a spate of break-ins which seemed to have been aimed at vandalism rather than theft. However, the parish council would like to remind all tenants of the need for security and, in particular, to keep the vehicle access gate locked as a deterrent. There is a padlock on the gate but it is frequently left open.

The next Sherfield-on-Loddon Parish Council meeting will be on Wednesday 13 June at 7.30pm in the Liddell Hall – all welcome!

Julie Collins - Clerk to the Parish Council, Sherfield-on-Loddon, PO Box 6862, Basingstoke, RG24 4QZ Telephone: 01256 473927 Email: [email protected]


Village Hall Matters

Reg. Charity No. 272385 Tel: 01256 883624


Sherfield on Loddon Village Hall

THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES Members of the Village Hall Management Committee wish to say a BIG,

BIG THANK YOU on their retirement to Kathleen Gaiger and Lois Batting

for all the time they have spent and for all the care they have taken in

archiving so much of the literature and other material relating to the Village

Hall.

Kathleen became interested in keeping the Village Hall Archives during

her time on the former Management Committee of the Village Hall when

she realised that a lot of the history of the Village Hall was going to be lost.

Kathleen was then joined by Lois and a plea was put in the Loddon Link

asking for any artefacts, photos, letters etc relating to the Hall. They

received many boxes and files from the retiring Treasurer and Secretary

and many old photos from parishioners. John Dodd was kind enough to

lend Kathleen and Lois some scrapbooks, which had been kept by his

Mother-in-Law, Dorothy Sims.

Minutes of meetings have been filed and many interesting letters, leases

and plans of the Hall when it was extended are all contained in the

Archival boxes and files. They have also kept copies of the local census,

which provides an interesting history of the Village and of the way in which

employment has changed over the years. Photos which have, until

recently, been displayed in the Hall have been added to the collection to

be preserved as part of the Village history.

Kathleen and Lois have kindly offered to help any volunteers who

wish to continue this good work.

Once again, our sincere thanks to Kathleen and Lois.

For more information on clubs and groups, events and booking the hall,

visit our website at:

www.sherfieldvillagehall.co.uk

“At the heart of our community for over 100 years”


The Evergreens Club reported by May MacQueen

Our chairperson Jean Bernsten opened the meeting by welcoming everyone to our birthday party. She informed everyone that the coach had been booked for the outing on Monday 10th December to Bashley Park. Other business matters were discussed and minutes from the last meeting were read and agreed.

A delicious birthday tea of fresh cream cakes, cup cakes, chocolate swiss roll and vanilla tray bake was enjoyed by everyone.

Our entertainment for the afternoon unfortunately did not arrive so we had a quiz instead.

SHERFIELD ON LODDON

DIAMOND JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS

FAMILY FUN DAY

SUNDAY 3rd JUNE

Traditional Village Sports – Midday onwards

Family fun for everyone – traditional sports, tug o’war, fun races

Hog Roast, Bar & Music – 1.00pm onwards

Savour the hog roast or bring your own picnic, join in the races,

relax on the Green, watch the sports and listen to the music.

Everyone is invited so just turn up and join in!

SPORTS PROGRAMME

50 Metres Bat & Cup Mixed, races for under 8s and 9-15

30 Metres Crab Race Mixed, for under 8s

50 Metres Crab Race Mixed, 9-15 years

30 Metres Flat Toddlers under 4

40 Metres Flat Races for girls and boys, 4-6 years

70 Metres Flat Races for girls and boys, 7-10

80 Metres Flat Races for girls and boys, 11-14

100 Metres Flat Races for girls 15+, ladies, boys

15-18 and Dads 50 Metres Horse & Jockey Mum or Dad and Child

50 Metres Potato & Spoon Mixed, races for 7-10, 11-14, 15-18

Additional Races considered: -

4 x 100 Metres Relay Girls, Boys, Adults Only & Families

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PERCY’S PLANT SALE

Amidst all the rain of the previous weeks a window of sunshine lightened up the sky for Percy’s Plant Sale. With the warm rays of the sun came the best turn-out of budding gardeners and cake connoisseurs to browse round the stalls set out in front of Sherfield Village Hall on Saturday 12th May.

Thanks go to all who donated plants, cakes and raffle prizes which helped to make the morning such a success. Thanks also to the Garden Club for their first time attendance and to Bramley Bakery for their presence and contribution to the event. Coffee was provided by P.O.S.H. on behalf of the Village Hall. The net profit, to be divided equally between St. Leonard’s Church, the Village Hall and the Garden Club was £1,100.

Donald Dawson

West Green Road, Hartley

Wintney RG27 8LP Open June to late September for

Pick Your Own & Ready Picked fruit, vegetables and flowers

including Strawberries, Tayberries, Currants, Gooseberries,

Raspberries, New Potatoes, Asparagus and Flowers. We also sell

local Honey, Free Range Eggs and Homemade Jams

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THE WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Reported by Ilene Iles

Our May Meeting consisted of three parts – our usual Business Meeting, voting on the Resolution being put to National Conference and our Annual Meeting. Dee Bulpitt opened the Business Meeting and matters followed their usual format, reports given and other matters dealt with. We then proceeded to discuss the resolution calling on the Government to increase investment in the training, employment and retention of midwives in England and Wales to ensure services are adequately resourced and are able to deliver a high standard of care. After listening to the overview from NFWI and much in-depth discussion among Members, the vote was taken – 15 in favour, 2 against, 7 giving discretion to our Delegate to vote after the main discussion at the National Conference and 1 abstention. Our Annual Meeting followed. The Treasurer and Secretary gave their Annual Reports, the President gave her Annual Address, the Accounts were adopted and the Committee were re-elected after two Members stepped down and two new Members were elected to stand. Dee Bulpitt was returned as our President. Business proceedings closed at 3.35 p.m., and were followed by tea and the raffle.

NEXT MEETING : WEDNESDAY 6TH JUNE 2012 at 2.00pm.

SPEAKER : MRS HOOK - SUBJECT : “GRIZZLY BEARS”

Tranquil Health and Beauty Moves to Beautiful New Premises

After 2½ years in a single room behind Sherdon Estate Agents, Tranquil Health and Beauty has moved to spacious new premises at 4 Granary Court, a collection of converted barns just outside Sherfield on Loddon. The new premises has 2 spacious treatment rooms, an area for manicures and a reception. The telephone number remains the same (01256 885012) and there is plenty of free parking. Tranquil Health and Beauty offers a range of massage, aromatherapy and beauty treatments, and is owned and run by Anna Toft, a fully qualified and insured complementary and beauty therapist and a qualified Aromatherapist. Anna would like to thank all her customers for their support with the move, and looks forward to welcoming them at the new premises.

See also the advertisement on page 16.

Carl Fanning The Village Decorator

Decorating the Loddon Valley Area

Painter and Decorator

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Decorating local properties since 1980

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Good quality Trade Paints used - Internal and external decorating

Free estimates - advice on colour and paints

Full liability cover - all work is guaranteed

Telephone: Carl on: 01189 424 883

or: 0795 266 1965


Report by Gill Fearon

Recently a party of us, including 3 husbands, visited Hinton Ampner, a National Trust property near Winchester to take part in a Bluebell Walk organised by the Trust. This covered about 3-4 miles through woods in the lovely surrounding countryside. As well as masses of bluebells, there were gorgeous views towards the South Downs. This was followed by a well-earned delicious cream tea. Our May meeting was a debate with the motion: ‘This house believes that the British monarchy has run its course’. This was not a debate on abolishing the monarchy, but a belief that it will gradually cease to exist once the Queen dies. However, the main points put forward by the proposing team were very much of a republican nature. Having said that, they stated that they did not necessarily hold the views that they were promoting! It was claimed that the monarchy costs the British taxpayer around £200 million – a lot more than they attract in tourism. However the opposing team countered this with the fact that only the Queen and Prince Philip receive parliamentary allowances and that allowances given to other members of the family has been paid back. The royal family are largely funded by the Crown Estates and the Duchy of Lancaster. Another argument was that young people are not interested in the monarchy and that this will cause its demise, but in a Student Room poll asking whether the monarchy should be abolished a significant 63.04% said no. It was pointed out that both Charles and William will probably be quite old when they ascend the throne and that the people won’t hold them in the same affection as they do the Queen. But the other side said that the monarchy has evolved and adapted over the centuries and will continue to do so to reflect what the people want and expect. They added that the monarchy provides stability, raises our profile in the world and values duty, service and commitment. The Queen is above politics and impartial whereas a president could be influenced politically. The proposers responded by saying that a president can be voted out if found to be corrupt, whereas we are stuck with the monarchy, who are there by privilege, not through merit and represent the class system dominated by the establishment. However, said the opposition, an egalitarian society can still have a monarch, for example Norway, Sweden and the Netherlands. This debate was very lively and provoked lots of comments and discussion, but the vast majority of us opposed the motion and none of us was tempted to change views. Our next event is the annual ramble and our next meeting will be a discussion on women who have faced challenges.

Sherfield and District Gardening Club

As mentioned in last month’s Loddon Link, our next event is a garden visit on Monday 18th June to “Spring Pond” at Laverstoke. There is something for everyone in the garden at Spring Pond, which was created in 2000 by designer Carolyn Sheffield. The planting has been carefully planned in coloured sections, divided by yew and hornbeam hedges. There are also hot beds of reds, oranges and yellows, three ponds, a bank of wild flowers, an arboretum, a conservatory filled with exotic plants and roses and clematis climbing up the flint stone walls of the converted barn. Please meet at the car park at 6pm if you want to come along.

On Monday 16th July we will be visiting Dean House at Kilmeston near Alresford. There’ll be more details about this visit in next month’s Loddon Link but in the meantime if you want to find out more, please visit their website at http://www.deanhousegardens.co.uk

Finally, thank you very much for all the kind donations of plants and help on the day at Percy’s Plant Sale. We had excellent weather and a steady flow of customers throughout the morning.

For arrangements contact:

Linda on 882341 or Vanessa on 881760

Calling all Children

Photographers

Gardeners

Please take lots of Jubilee & Sports photos for the Show

Please plant in succession to have plants ready for September

Plus your favourite horticulture, art, cookery, handicrafts, drinks

Find your Schedules at local businesses and on our website

www.sherfieldshow.hampshire.org.uk

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Flowers, Produce & Crafts

Photographs ‘Let’s celebrate’

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We use a pure water, reach and wash system for a perfect

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For further information on availability, charges and bookings contact Loraine Smith, Hall Manager. Tel: 01256 883624 Email: [email protected] Web: www.sherfieldvillagehall.co.uk

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Changes to Income Support for single parents

Income Support is a benefit for people with no

income or a very low income. Up to now, you could get Income Support if you're a single parent and your child is under seven years old. This is changing. From 21 May, you can only continue getting Income Support if you're a single parent and your child is under five years old. This will also mean you won't be able to make a new claim for Income Support if your child turns five after that date. If you're a single parent under 18, you'll still able to claim Income Support regardless of how old your child is. You may be able to continue getting Income Support for a limited period if you're in a certain type of full time education or training. You could also continue to get Income Support if, for example, you're a carer or a foster parent. Otherwise, if you're claiming Income Support because you're a single parent and your child is over five, your Income Support will stop sometime between 21 May and 18 November this year. You will need to claim another benefit instead. If you're looking for work, you can claim Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA). The Jobcentre Plus will write to you to invite you to an interview to explain what's required. If you're not able to work because you're sick, you may able to claim Employment and Support.

Need further information or Help? Basingstoke Citizens Advice Bureau, (located within Basingstoke Discovery Centre) can help you with queries you have on budgeting, benefits and debt, relationships, immigration, employment issues and consumer rights. We operate a drop-in service Monday to Friday (except Thursday) at 10.00am - 3.30pm and on Saturday mornings at 10.00am -12.00pm.

REMINDER! Photograph your Jubilee event for

the Souvenir edition of the LINK

Tel. 01256-882736 or 882368 Mob. 07836 626323


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USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS Updated May 2012: The STD code is 01256, unless otherwise stated.

Allotments. Basingstoke Gazette. Bingo. Brownies. St. Leonard’s Church. Breach Lane Chapel. Catholic Church Clift Surgery Patient Group Cricket Club (Sherfield) Cricket Club (ST & HW) Evergreens. Football (Junior) Football (Seniors) Happy Faces Playgroup Loddon Players Loddon Quilters Loddon Valley Link. Lunch Club. NWR. Stratfield Saye P. Council. Stratfield Turgis P. Meeting Sherfield Parish Council Police - Local beat officer Police - Report an incident Poppies. Post Office Sher. Community Care Grp Sherfield Fete. Sher. Dist. Gardening Club Sherfield Show. Short Mat Bowls. Toddler Group 0-5s. Tree Warden. Village Green Volunteers. Whist Drive. Women’s Institute Village Hall Caretaker/Bookings. Management Committee Fund Raising Committee .

Bruce Batting Chris Horton Dawn Vernon Sue Handasyde-Dick Revd. Bob Politt Geoff Belsham Father Dominic Golding Bryan Jenkins Andy Stevens Paul Baldwin Jean Berntsen Fred Berntsen Gary Spencer Peggy Hutchins Chris Horton Pris O’Rourk (See back pages of magazine) Helen Belsham Gill Fearon Penny Mayo Sheila Campbell (Chair) Julie Collins (Clerk) Mandy Jewell Police Control Room Natalie Larner Doreen Tosswill Bruce Batting Linda Syckelmoore Natalie Larner Norman Stanley Judith Sullivan Jane Jordan Bruce Batting Jean Wright Val Denny Loraine Smith Bruce Batting Alan Ball

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WAG TAILS DOG SERVICE Looking for a reliable, trustworthy local dog walker - Sherfield, Bramley, Chineham and Old Basing? Contact Katie on 01256 880446 or mob: 07985 157700

LOCAL PROFESSIONAL INTERIOR and EXTERIOR DECORATOR First class job guaranteed. Over 30 years experience. No job too small. For a free estimate ring Ian on 01256 882132 or mobile 07876021772

LOCAL EXPERIENCED TAX ADVISER Self Assessment Tax Returns, Arrears, Claims, Payroll, Self Employed, VAT Returns. Initial consultation free. Call: 07920 112533 or Email: [email protected]

HOUSE CLEANING BY MARIA. Reliable & affordable service. Friendly, easy-going & experienced lady who cleans every corner. References available. Tel 07933 316989. Email [email protected]

SEWING. EXPERIENCED & CONVENIENT. Visit Di’s emporium at the Conservatory in the Sherfield (Wyevale) Garden Centre car park. Bespoke dressmaking, clothing, alterations & repairs. Curtains, blinds, soft furnishings and Arts & Crafts. Call Diana on 07796 045944

COMMERCIAL & DOMESTIC BUILDINGS MAINTENANCE T.S.I. Electrical, plumbing, carpentry, decorating. For any quotation Tel: 01256 780460 Mob: 07989940210

GUITAR LESSONS. Local teacher covering rock, heavy metal, acoustic and jazz styles. Lessons are one-to-one, half an hour to one hour. Call Graham 01256 881513 or mob: 07908422440

A & L ELECTRICAL SERVICES. Over 30 years’ experience. Specialising in domestic work, boiler control wiring and PAT testing. Andrew Doughty and Liam Cranston. Office: 01932 880930. Andy: 07861 749311. Liam: 07889 029219. Email: [email protected]. Free quotes.

5 BEDROOM HOLIDAY HOME IN JARNAC FRANCE Sleeps 12 ideal for two family's heated large swimming pool. Call Sue on 01256881077 or email [email protected]

LOCAL DRIVING INSTRUCTOR Experienced (18 years) now living in Sherfield Park. Good results, patient with learners, also Pass Plus and refresher lesson. Graham Ling 01256 882584




V.I.P PLASTERING. Internal & external plastering, rendering, coving & floor screeding. Plaster over artex ceiling, 29 years experience. Tel: 01420 89468 or Mob: 07970064182.

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CORNERHOUSE CAKES - CAKES MADE AND DECORATED Sugarcraft lessons. One to one available. Two hour beginners lessons everything provided. Take home your own made bouquet. Contact Chris on 0118 9812889 after 5p.m.

SINGING LESSONS for beginners, unconfident and experienced singers of all ages. Liz Scott Hall, MA, LTCL (Member of the Incorporated Musicians and International Society for Music Education). Tel: 01256 882562. Email: [email protected]

ZUMBA fitness classes LAUNCHES 27th February at Sherfield Village Hall and at other venues near to you! For more info or to reserve your place call Natalie: 07900333848 or Email: [email protected] First class half price with this ad!

PARENTS FIRST AID COURSES - we run a 2 hour course in your own home. Training delivered by qualified instructors. Written guide given too. Contact First Aid Angels. Phone: 01256 412240 or Email: [email protected]

GYMSTICK Muscle classes. Thursdays 5.50pm and 7.00pm. PILATES classes. Mondays 10.00am and 7.00pm. Sherfield Park Community Centre. First class half price with this advert. Contact Emma. Tel: 07787 558221 or Email: [email protected]

VAUXHALL ASTRA. 1.8 CDX. £950. 5 door hatchback. 1999. Well looked after. 2 owners since new in the family. 3 month tax and mot. Mileage 153,000. Alloy wheels, dark metallic blue, tow-bar, Panasonic CD player/radio/aux input. Call Aimi on 07780 995501.

Stratfield Turgis Parish AGM

Friday 15th June 7:30pm

At the cricket pavilion

All welcome




Loddon Valley Link Management Committee

Editor for the JULY Edition


Secretary: Ilene Iles Tel. 01256 880559 email: [email protected] Hartley Rep.: Dr. John Williams Tel. 01256 882705 email: [email protected] Sherfield Park Rep: Eileen Leivesley Tel: 01256 882938 email: [email protected] Stratfield Saye Rep: Germano Giugovaz Tel: 01189 332166 Editor: Claire Osborne Tel. 01256 324458 email: [email protected] Editor: Simon Boase Tel: 01256 881250 email: [email protected] Editor: Brian Archer Tel. 01256 882099 email: [email protected] Editor Jane Abrams Tel. 01256 881188

email: [email protected]

All ads. Email: [email protected]

Advertising enquiries to:

Pip Iles Tel. 01256 880559 (email: [email protected])

Treasurer Winston Bruce Tel.01256 883277 (email: [email protected])

Deadline for copy for the next edition is 16th of the month

Chairman: Dr. Donald Dawson Tel. 01256 882379 email: [email protected]

Deputy Chairman: Revd. Bob Politt Tel. 01256 882209 email: [email protected]

ADVERTISING IN THIS MAGAZINE AND ONLINE Small ads. For businesses are £5 monthly for a maximum of 30 words. For Sale / Wanted ads £2 monthly for a maximum of 12 words. Space permitting. Requests are dealt with in order. Display ads. Contact Pip Iles for prices

Simon Boase

Deadline for ads. for next edition is 10th

of the month


CHURCH OFFICERS

OFFICERS Rector: Reverend Bob Politt Tel: 01256 882209

Kindly Note: The Rector’s day off is Thursday

Assistant Priest: Rev’d. Sammie Armstrong Tel: 01189 816593

Lay Readers: Richard Elphick Tel. 01256 882860

Dr. John Williams Tel. 01256 882705

ST. LEONARD’S CHURCH, SHERFIELD ON LODDON

Churchwarden: Peter Gould Tel. 01256 88253

Treasurer: Dan Farrow Tel. 01256 882680

Organists: Mike Abrams Tel. 01256 881188

Brian Archer Tel. 01256 882099

Peggy Wilson Tel. 01256 880503

ST. MARY’S CHURCH, STRATFIELD SAYE

Churchwarden: Vacant

Treasurer: Charles Atkinson Tel: 01256 882459

ST. MARY’S CHURCH, HARTLEY WESPALL

Churchwarden: Pip Iles Tel. 01256 880559

Treasurer: Michael Webster Tel. 01256 882413

Organists: Dr. Gill Williams Tel. 01256 882705

Andrew Doggart Tel: 01256 880092

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