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March 2013 Issue 454

The Loddon Valley LinkChurch and Parish Magazine

for Sherfield-on-Loddon, Stratfield Saye andHartley Wespall with Stratfield Turgis

But why Easter eggs? See p. 5, or visit

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Services for March 2013

*Drive up close to the white gates, which will open automatically .Children are welcome at all our services. Services in italics are particularlygeared to children and families. BCP = Book of Common Prayer.

Sunday 3rd March Lent 3

10.00am Holy Communion St Leonards Sherfield10.00am Family Service St Marys Stratfield Saye*4.00pm Evensong with Holy Communion St Marys Hartley WespallWednesday 11.00am Lent Communion St Leonards Sherfield

Sunday 10th March Mothering Sunday Lent 4

10.00am Family Service St Leonards SherfieldWednesday 11.00am Lent Holy Communion St LeonardsFriday 4.15pm Messy Church Sherfield Park Community Centre

Sunday 17th March Lent 510.00am Holy Communion with Sunday Club St Leonards Sherfield

(11.15am APCM)10.00am Matins with Communion by Ext St Marys Stratfield Saye*10.00am Family Service St Marys Hartley WespallWednesday 11.00am Lent Holy Communion St Leonards

Sunday 24th March Palm Sunday8.00am Holy Communion BCP St Marys Hartley Wespall10.00am Family Service St Leonards SherfieldWednesday 4.00pm Toddlers St Leonards SherfieldThursday 7.00pm Maundy Thursday Supper Liddell Hall SherfieldFriday 11.00am Good Friday Meditation St Marys Stratfield Saye*

Sunday 31st March EASTER DAY10.00am Family Communion St Leonards Sherfield11.00am Family Communion St Marys Stratfield Saye*10.00am Holy Communion (BCP) St Marys Hartley Wespall

Sunday 7th April Easter 210.00am Holy Communion St Leonards Sherfield10.00am Family Service St Marys Stratfield Saye*6.30pm Evensong with Holy Communion St Marys Hartley Wespall


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Piccadilly Circus

Rody and I were sitting with our grandchildren in the M&S cafwatching the shoppers below. In Festival Place stood a giantEiffel Tower under a mobile made up of the letters L.O.V.E., itsbase hugging a big red heart. It was Valentines Day and atemporary stall was doing a brisk trade, selling gifts for thatspecial person.

This iconic image associated with Paris, the city of romance, remindedme of another image linked with love, the statue of Eros in PiccadillyCircus. In my youth I spent many a wistful moment sitting at the foot ofEros, watching London pass by in the days when it really was aroundabout.

What I didn't know then was that Eros was paid for by public donationand commissioned as a memorial to Lord Shaftesbury, a Victorianphilanthropist with a big heart who worked tirelessly for the relief of thepoor, the vulnerable and the destitute: He was affectionately called thePoor Mans Earl. He set up 196 charities, some of which continue tothis day.

When he died thousands of people lined the streets of London as his

coffin was carried to Westminster Abbey, from the poor and the lame tothe great and the good. Lord Shaftesbury was a Christian who dedicatedhis life and privileged position to fight for the needy. His aim was toshare the love of God which he had received through faith and trust inhis Son, Jesus.

Ironically those who named his memorial Eros chose the wrong Greekword for love, for the word eros refers to sexual love. The love thatLord Shaftesbury sought to share is best described by the Greek word

agape, a love we can neither earn or deserve. The word agape waschosen by the first Christians to describe the love of Christ, an unfairlove which loves you in spite of who you are and what you do.

Easter is all about this love. How much does God love us? Christsoutstretched arms upon the cross say: I love you this much, even thoseof you who crucify me.Easter Day is a celebration of resurrection joy, ofGods greatest gift to us, forgiveness and new life now and beyond thislife.

To know your destination is the key to your journey.

Christian greetings,


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BREACH LANE CHAPELSherfield on LoddonContact: 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, Tuesdayto Friday,9.30am-1.00pm Tel: 01256 465214.

Sunday Mass 9.00 am, 11.00 am, and 6.30pm

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March 2013

FRI 1st 10.30am Open Morning at Chapel with Refreshments

7pm Deacons Meeting

SUN 3rd 10.30am Family Worship led by Neil Owen

SUN 10th 10.30am Family Worship led by Graham Locke

3pm Bible Study at Chapel

TUE 12th 10.30am Open Morning at Chapel with Refreshments

7.45pm Church Members Meeting

THU 14th 7.30pm Bible Study at 9 Coopers Lane

SAT 16th 2.30pm Disabled Christian Fellowship at Camberley

Baptist Church

SUN 17th

10.30am Family Worship led by Steve Smith includingHoly Communion

SAT 23rd 10.30am Three Counties Anniversary

SUN 24th 2.30pm Family Worship led by Neil Owen

3pm Bible Study at Chapel

WED 27th 2.30pm Mid-Week Fellowship led by Geoff Belsham

FRI 29th 10.30am GOOD FRIDAY Service led by Geoff Belsham

SUN 31st 10.30am EASTER SUNDAY Service led by Geoff Belsham


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Editorial

Easter 2013

The year is flying past and Easter is once more uponus. In this months edition you will find details ofEaster services and other special events.

I hope that you were able to buy Fair Trade Easter eggs as offered inlast months magazine. Most cultures around the world use the egg asa symbol of new life and rebirth. Long hard winters often meant littlefood, and later Christians abstained from eating meat and eggs.during Lent. They could then be enjoyed again during Easter, andtraditionally the shells were decorated with coloured dye. This is stilldone in some countries, and Mike and I were were given some inGreece when we had the privilege of spending Easter there with ourson-in-laws family. For Christians Easter eggs are a symbol of theGood News of Easter. They represent hope and new life, and mayalso remind us of the stone that was rolled away from the tomb ofJesus. See www.realeasteregg.co.ukfor more details.

On another topic, many thanks to the children of the Loddon Schoolfor helping to deliver Loddon Valley Link (see p. 43). We still urgently

need people to deliver in Stratfield Saye.As ever, bouquets, brickbats and other comments on the magazine

can be sent to: [email protected].

And remember- all our magazines can be found online at

www.LoddonValleyLink.hampshire.org.uk

ST. LEONARDS CHURCHSaturday Open Days

2nd, 9th, 16th March

A list of all the Open Day dates for theyear is displayed in the lych gate at thechurch. Everyone is welcome to visit forquiet reflection, a prayer, to study the

architecture and history of the church orto view with a wedding in mind.
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Renowned for delicious

food, great ales and a

warm welcome

www.whitehartsherfield.co.ukWhite Hart, Reading Road, Sherfield on Loddon,

Hants, RG27 0BT

01256 882280



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Annual Parochial Church Meetings

St Leonards APCM will be held at 11.15am on Sunday 17th March atthe Church after the morning service.

St Marys Stratfield Saye and St Marys Hartley Wespall will be holdingtheir APCM at 7.30pm on Monday 18th March at St Marys HartleyWespall

Church Toddler Time for Babies to 5s

The next Toddler Time will be:

Wednesday 27th March 2013

4.00-4.20pm

At St Leonards Church

on the Red Carpet

Nursery rhymes, story, prayer.Healthy refreshments. All welcome

Contact Bob Politt for more information 01256 882209

[email protected]

Parish RegistersFunerals

Joan Roberts 28.01.13 Sherfield

Its Time to Plant!

Please remember Percy's Plant Sale Now is the time to start planting

seeds to be ready for May 11th. The Plant Sale will take place in theVillage Hall - a confirmed booking.


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BRAMLEY ART

CLASSESAntonia Dewhurst is teaching classes in

Drawing & Painting.

Monday 10.00-12.00am, 12.45

-2.45pm

and 7.00-9.00pm90 for 10 weeks. 80 OAPs

Situated in Cufaude Lane,Beginners & Improvers welcome.

Tel: 01256 883876

[email protected]

SHERFIELD 0-5SEvery Tuesday 10.00am to 12 noonSherfield Park Community CentreClimbing frame, toys, parachutegames, singing,juice and biscuits, tea and coffee.A great place to meet new people andmake new friends everyone welcome! Come and joinus!designed to wear out your children!Contacts: Louisa 01256 881229,Beccy 880894, Kerry 880167

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

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



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Art ClassesSherfield Village Hall

and Sherfield ParkCommunity Centre

Friendly, relaxed creative classes foradults of all abilities and after schoolart clubs for children, with local artist,

Louise Hight

Tuesdays and Wednesdays

For more information

07988 856304 / 01256 886383

Email [email protected]


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Friday 15th March at 4.15pm

Life isnt tidy and one of the strengths of our Church is that we dontmind getting messy! Messy Church is a monthly opportunity forfamilies to enjoy being together, making things together, eatingtogether and celebrating God together.

Marchs session will be a spontaneous Easter Play

Invitation to you to come along and join us,all welcome!The session will run something like this:-

4.15pm - arrive and register, have a drinkand a biscuit

4.30pm - worship, followed by craftactivities and then food!

If you would like to come along pleasecontact Amanda Prince on 01256 880733,

[email protected]: Messy Church - Sherfield on Loddon

Nine months until Christmas!

Christmas Tree Festival

6th-8th December2013

at St Leonards Church

This years theme will be:

Christmas around the World.

Anyone who is able to offer any help with thisyears Festival please contact Rody Politt on 01256 882209.
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Sponsor Ben to run the London Marathon 21st April 2013

in aid of St Leonards Extension Fund

Donations can be made by visiting the following websitewhere you can also Gift Aid your sponsorship:

www.give.net/BensStLeonardsRun2013

If you would prefer to give directly you can put your donation into anenvelope marked: Ben, London Marathonand put it in the collectionat St Leonards or give it to Dan Farrow, Treasurer.

Dates for your diaries:

MENS BREAKFASTThe next Mens Breakfast is Saturday 13th April,8.30 a.m at Stratfield Saye Village Hall

WOMENS BREAKFAST

The next Womens Breakfast is Saturday 27thApril, 8.30am at Cross House, Bramley. Thespeaker will be Sarah Mitchell, a producer and

journalist.

Thank you to all of you who have already joined the scheme.

A kindly reminder to those of you who have received the forms, andwish to join the scheme, to return the forms as soon as possible as theytake a month to process.

More information is available from the Treasurers: Dan Farrow 882680for St Leonards, Michael Webster 882413 for St Marys Hartley Wespall,and Charles Atkinson 882459 for Stratfield Saye.


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Lent Course

A New Way ofLiving

This year the Lent Course aims to help us cover the basics of what itmeans to be a disciple of Jesus today.

Have fun and discover lots about living life to the full as a follower ofJesus.

Booklets are available, free of charge, through all of our threechurches or directly from Revd Bob Politt (01256 882209 or

[email protected]).

Also please contact Bob if you would like to join a group.

BASINGSTOKE LADIES CHOIR

have pleasure in presenting

Mnnerchor Taubach

from Germany

in concert with them in

St Josephs RC Church, South Ham

Sunday 24th March 2013

starting at 7.30pm

Tickets 8 each available from Jan Hodges - 07771 848437 or atMass on Sundays.

John Dodd

We are very sad to have to announce that John diedsuddenly at home on 24th February.


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ELLIOTTS

LANDSCAPING

Tree Surgery

Stump Grinding

Hedge Cutting

Fencing

Decking

Power Washing

Turfing

Garden Maintenance

Peter Elliott 01256 883743

Mobile: 07725 749 644

www.classictreeservices.co.uk


www.ovenclean.comPHONE 01276 473118


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TEXT FOR THE MONTH

1 Timothy 1: 6 to 8

For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, whichis in you through the laying on of my hands. For God did not give usa spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline,so do not be ashamed to testify about our Lord.

The NIV Bible

Prayer for the Month.

Gracious God, we thank you at this time of Lent, for the example youhave shown us in Christ. Forgive us that we so rarely follow hisexample.

We turn a blind eye to what we know to be wrong, even bending therules ourselves. We go along with the crowd rather than face beingthought different. We close our eyes and ears to what we wouldrather not think about. We make excuses for, and seek to justify, ourfaults.

We give way to temptation, promising that next time will be different.We wash our hands of difficult decisions, claiming that it is none ofour business. You challenge us to stand up for what is right.

Forgive us and renew us through your Spirit, restore us through your

love, equip us with your power and so enable us to live faithfully asyour people.

In Jesus name we pray.

Amen


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Mothering Sunday

Family Service at St Leonards

Sherfield. Please come andjoin us for this special service.

Sunday 10th March at 10am

Special Lent Communions at

St Leonards

The short mid-week Holy Communion servicescarry on during the weeks leading up to Easter.These are half hour services open to alldenominations.

Wednesdays at 11.00am 6th, 13th & 20th March

Maundy Thursday Supper

28th March, 7.00pm, Liddell Hall, Sherfield-on-Loddon.

Come along and join us for an informalAgape supper, an ecumenical evening towhich Christians of all denominations ornone are welcome.

Good Friday Meditation

One hour of contemplation atthe Cross.

29th March, 11.00am, StMarys Stratfield Saye

Lenten Tree

On Easter Sunday at StLeonards. Bring a flowerto decorateour LentenTree.
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KATYS DOG WALKING(Previously Wag Tail Dog Service)

Fully Insured and References

AvailableDOG WALKING AROUND

SHERFIELD ON LODDON,CHINEHAM AND SHERFIELD PARK

01256 880446 OR 07985 157700


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Update from Sherfield-on-Loddon Parish Council

Vacancy for Parish ClerkDue to unforeseen circumstances, our Parish Clerk has now resignedand we are seeking to fill this position as soon as possible. If you are

interested in applying or know someone who may be interestedplease contact Ivan Gosden, Chairman, on 07940 212441 or [email protected]. We have a temporary Clerk so if you need tocontact the Parish Council please use the same contact details -01256 473927 or [email protected]

Parish Council WebsiteWe are having problems updating the Parish Council website, whichwill also no longer be supported or maintained by Basingstoke and

Deane Borough Council due to funding cuts. We are currently workingwith another provider and hope to have a new website up and runningshortly.

Sherfield Youth GroupIf you are aged between 8 and 17, do come along to Sherfield ParkCommunity Centre on Wednesday evenings. Activities includecooking, arts, sports and pool.6:30pm - 7:30pm 8-11 year olds

7:30pm-

9.00pm 12-17 year olds

A part-time youth worker is required to assist with the running of theYouth Group. The role is a paid position for 3 hours per week. If youare interested please contact the Sherfield Park Community CentreManager [email protected]

FloodingThe Parish Council is aware of the flooding on the Green along theconcrete path and around the play area. We have had an

unprecedented amount of rain recently but we have plans forremedial measures when the weather permits.

Sherfield-on-Loddon Parish Council meetingThis will be held on 13th March at 7.30pm in the Liddell Hall - allwelcome.

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


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Paul AllenCarpentry . Tiling .General House Maintenance

Local Reliable Friendly Service

Established over 20yrsTel. 0118 9702243

Email [email protected]

Theres never enough time to do Garden Clearance, Seasonal Tidies, Grass Cutting, Turfing, Hedge

Trimming, Steam Cleaning (Patios, Paths, Walls), Creosoting.

We offer weekly, fortnightly, monthly, quarterly visits or one-off tidy upsTel: 01256 880333 or Mob: 07776 211211

[email protected]

Wills Garden Services

Tel: 07951917943/01256 881354

Email: [email protected]

A complete range of garden

services: Garden clearance, Mowing,

Hedgetrimming, Paving, Pruning,

Fencing, Turfing, Tree Care
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FUNERAL DIRECTORS &

MONUMENTAL MASONS.

ALEXANDER & DRY

Twenty four hour service.

Pre-paid funeral plans

available.

1 Seal Road, Basingstoke,RG21 7NQ

Tel: 01256 844663


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R. T. Mitchell & SonsLocal Building Contractors est.1972

HOUSES - EXTENSIONS - ALTERATIONS - GARAGES

LOFT CONVERSIONS

RESTORATION OF LISTED BUILDINGS

45 London Road, Old Basing

Tel: 01256 352225Web-site www.rtmitchellandsons.co.uk

e-mail [email protected]
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A view from the Borough Council

Councillor Ranil Jayawardena

The last month has been very busy at the Borough Council, but I haveonly got space to cover the two plans here the Council Plan and theLocal Plan.

The Council Plan is the document that sets out the councils prioritiesand proposals over the next four years. Amongst other issues, it coversimproving economic vitality, creating neighbourhoods where peoplefeel safe, maintaining a reputation for quality arts and leisure,protecting our environment and developing better infrastructure.

You can find the full document on my website. As you will see, it is aclear and easy-to-read plan, providing clear direction to CouncilOfficers on the priorities that this Conservative administration has set and offers local residents an accessible view of what the Council willbe doing for us all over the next four years.

In approving the Council Plan, Council also approved the 2013/14budget. The approved budget means that the Borough Councils part ofthe Council Tax will remain frozen for 2013/14 and it is planned for this

freeze to continue to the following year. Thatll mean that under thisConservative administration, your Borough Councils tax will not havechanged for five years. We recognise that keeping our cost down is ofparamount importance to households, when the cost of food, fuel andalmost everything else is increasing.

On the Local Plan, I say again that I live just up the road in Bramleyand I know the issues we face so you can be assured that I am onyour side when it comes to controlling development. I want the lowest

number of homes possible and continue to fight for this. As you mayrecall, we previously proposed cutting the number of homes to be builtannually from 945 to 594. Weve now been asked to build 730-770.This puts more greenfield sites at risk, so I have been arguing for areduction.

I shall also say this again - I will continue to strive for the lowestnumber of homes in our area. I have also been arguing that, when theCouncil Officers proposals on development sites come before the

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the comments that a number of residents have provided about thebalance and location of homes in our area and the Borough as awhole. I have been able to put these points to my colleague, theCabinet Member for Planning, who will, Im sure, consider them fullywhen putting forward his recommendations.

Please let me know. As ever, a full update on my work is online(tellRanil.com) and, if I can help in any way, please do not hesitate tocontact me.

E: [email protected] | T: 01256 636500 | W: tellRanil.com |

Twitter: @CllrRanil

See p. 47 for A View from the Borough Council- Councillor ChrisTomlin

Beat Officers Report:

Bramley & Sherfield on Loddon

In January the total number of incidents for the beat area was70. There were 12 anti-social behaviour calls and 18 crimes -an increase of 5, including 3 non dwelling burglaries (bicyclesheds broken into), 4 drugs vehicle stop checks, positive

results and 2 shoplifting, both detected. No speedenforcement was carried out in January due to the weather and othercommitments, and there were no incidents of vehicle crime.

For the first quarter of 2013 the priority will be theft of heating oil looking at crime prevention measures and patrols.

Please report incidents to 101.

[email protected]

Sherfield Park (Chineham Beat)

The good news is that there were very few incidents last month, andnone at all recorded for Sherfield Park.

PC Jim Charlton 21015 and PCSO Richard Strauss 14735Tel. 101 (or leave a message using our collar numbers)[email protected];[email protected]

Beat surgeries on the 1st Wednesday of every month in Costa Coffeein Chineham at 16:30-17:30
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STRATFIELD SAYE RESIDENTS

Unfortunately, despite several requests for helpers to deliver the LoddonLink, no new people have come forward.

While the current volunteers do their best to reach all

homes please note copies of the Loddon Link will beleft in 4 places around the hamlets for people to collecta copy :

The Iron Duke The Village Hall, New St.

St Marys Church Porch The Wellington Farm Shop

Don't forget the coffee mornings held monthly on thefirst Monday of the month in the Village Hall at 11.00a.m (4th March, 8th

April etc)

All welcome to pop in for a chat.

Thank You Penny Mayo Parish Clerk

Loddon

LINK

Sherfield Village Hall / Short Mat Bowls

Short Mat Bowling was introduced into The Sherfield Village Hall in 1997and we are affiliated to the England Short Mat Bowls Association(E.S.M.B.A.). Through the years The Sherfield VillageShort Mat Bowls Club, (S.V.S.M.B.C.) have beeninvolved in many leagues and competitions withvarying results. They have also run variouscompetitions and friendly matches in the Village Hall.These, although sometimes hard work, are great fun

both for our own members and visiting clubs.This 2012-13 season we have entered the 'ThursdayTwo Triple Short Mat League' in which we currentlyhold top spot by 18 clear points.

Whilst we like to remain competitive, we do not lose sight of the fact thatit is a fun game that can be enjoyed no matter what standard you are. Tothis end we hold a ' Roll Up ' on Friday afternoons where anyone can

come along and join in. We really like to see new faces.Contact Norman Stanley (01256) 881021 for more information


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Probus Club Is

Shouted At

At the first speaker eveningmeeting of the year, theProbus Club of Basingstokesaw and heard JonathanJones giving it loud in hisguise of the Town Crier ofFarnham.

Arrayed in his splendid regalia Jonathan outlined his various roles tothe audience. The position of Town Crier goes way back to theNorman Conquest. In those days few people could read and the TownCrier had to impart the latest legislation and news to the populace.The well known opening phrase of Oh yez, oh yez can be tracedback to Norman French.

The position of the Town Crier of Farnham was resurrected a decadeago when the council set up a competition for the post which carrieson honorarium of 500. Having been declared the winner, Jonathan

Jones has the security of the position for life or until he resigns.

The Town Crier has specific civic duties in supporting the electedcouncil of Farnham including attending the full council meetings fullyattired in his uniform. He is also involved in supporting some localcommercial activities and charities. He explained that the uniform canbe very hot on some occasions especially outside in the summerwhere he is often mistakenly identified by young children as a pirate.Although he has a tricorn hat he carries a bell rather than a cutlass.

At the conclusion of his talk Jonathan Jones gave an example of ashout which clearly demonstrated why he won the competition.

The Probus Club of Basingstoke for retired professional and businesspeople has a full diary of events and interested potential membersshould initially look at their websitewww.probusbasingstoke.webs.comor ring their secretary BryanHarvey for an informal chat on 01256 321473.
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CHARITY EVENT IN AID OF SOUTHAMPTON HOSPITAL

CHARITY

Bramley Village Hall. April 27th 2013. 1.00pm until

Midnight

Our three year old grandsons life was saved by Ocean Ward forchildren with heart conditions and we would like to help them carry onthe good work. The ward relies completely on this charity to raise thefunds it needs to keep it going.

The fun starts at 1 p.m. and will include:

Daytime.

Bouncy castle; face painting; cake stall; sponsored waxing, shaving

plus spray tans; BBQ; raffle; bar all day; live music plus much, muchmore.Evening - adults only.

Folk band - "Strange Folk"based inHemel Hempstead; neon facepainting; adult inflatable twister game; Nightclub DJ.

During March & April we will be selling raffle tickets, collectingdonations of money, bric a brac plus raffle prizes. All donations will begratefully received. Tickets for the evening will cost 5 and can be

purchased from Annemaria-

07747454706 or Terri-

07909005158;these numbers can also be contacted for any donations.

Annemaria Carrington.


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The Four Horseshoes Reopens

The Four Horseshoes has always played animportant part in the life of Sherfield. Dating

from the sixteenth century with nineteenthcentury alterations, it is a timber-framedbuilding with later brick cladding. It was acoaching inn and the adjoining single-storeyoutbuilding was the stable and coach house. Itis a Grade II listed building.

Now the Shoes has

reopened for businessunder the new ownershipof local man Scott Miles.He has lived in the villageall his life and has alwaysplayed an active role invillage life. He spent

thirteen years in themotor trade at BMWbefore successfullybranching out on his ownfor several years.

The Four Horseshoesrepresents a change of

direction and a newchallenge for Scott, who iskeen to secure the pubsfuture at the heart of thevillage. The pub isundergoing redecorationand refurbishment but theplan is to remain openduring the works.

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The aim is to serveexcellent home cookedfood at reasonable pricesin a relaxed, friendly

atmosphere, and to makethe pub the epitome of avillage local.

The skittle alley is apopular and versatilevenue and skittles withgood food and friends is a fun

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On the first Tuesday of each month The Shoes plays host to alocal jazz band. Scott plans to hold additional events throughout

the year.

So if you have any ideas onwhat you would like to see

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In the meantime, he looksforward to welcoming you atThe Shoes.

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The Lenten Tree

During the Festival of Christmas the Christmas tree was a symbol of thejoy we shared together as we celebrated the birth of Jesus Christ, Godcoming to us in human form.

During Lent the same tree will be a symbol of the passion of our Lord,who died on a cross for our sins and who rose again to give us new life,

eternal life.At St Leonards each Sunday during Lent, a new symbol will be added tothe tree and on Easter morning we ask each member of the congrega-tion to bring a flower and place it upon the tree to remind us of the res-urrection of Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour.

Lent 1 - Purse

Jesus is betrayed for 30 pieces of silver

Lent 2 - Whip

Gods Son is flogged as a common criminal

Lent 3 - Crown & Robe

Jesus is mocked by the soldiers

Lent 4 - Bowl & towel

Jesus came to serve and be our example

Lent 5 - Bread & wine

Jesus gave his life for us

Palm Sunday - Palm cross

Jesus welcomed as a King, crucified as a criminal

Easter Day - Flowers

The Congregation place flowers upon the tree as asymbol of our Lords resurrection from the dead.
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NWR recently held their planning meeting for the year and rather thanadopt the national theme we decided to ring the changed by choosingour own theme - history. This was inspired by two of our plannedactivities. One is to hear Sheena Archer speak about the history ofSherfield, centred on her magnificent dolls house which is modelledon Park Corner Cottage as it was in 1901. The second is an eveningwalk around the village with a 1901 map to see which cottages andhouses were there then; we will also investigate the hostelries. This isalso a fund-raising event for the Church Fund.

To continue our history theme, we are organising a family historyevening when some of us will present our own research into ourfamily trees and where our families originated from. We also plan tovisit the village of Chawton, near Alton, where Jane Austen lived forsome of her life, to commemorate the 200th anniversary of thepublication of Pride and Prejudice. Our book reading will also behistorical Hunting Midnight by Richard Zimler, which is set in Porto,

Portugal at the beginning of the 19

th

century.

Our country theme evening is Ireland and we will be celebrating thistwice once in April when Bramley NWR have invited us to theirevening, and then we will be holding our own in October. Otherevenings include the history of underwear, which should beinteresting as well as amusing! We will also be discussing amazingwomen who are around now, debating the future of marriage anddeciding which luxury item and book we would take should we be cast

away on a desert island.

To add to this, we are doing our usual mix of activities an eveningramble, safari supper, play reading, music evening and telephonequiz.

Report by Gill Fearon

Stratfield Turgis Village Social

Monday 21st January saw a well-attended village socialevent in the Jekyll and Hyde. Thanks must go to Wayne and

the team for providing some excellent food and to everyonewho braved the snow and ice to share in the good company.


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Happy Faces PlaygroupSherfield-on-Loddon

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A small, friendly playgroup for

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Village Hall MattersSherfield on Loddon Village HallReg. Charity No. 272385Tel: 01256 883624Email:

[email protected] information on clubs and groups, events & booking the hall, visit:

www.sherfieldvillagehall.co.ukAt the heart of our community for over 100 years

BARN DANCE

The Village Barn Dance on February 2nd was another sell out and a superevening for all ages. There's nothing like live music and a friendlyatmosphere to get things going with a swing and, with an experienced'caller' to lead the way, even the shyest of people were encouraged to joinin and have fun. The event was run as a fundraiser by The Friends ofSherfield Village Hall.

With the popularity of this annual winter event the Friends have

provisionally organised a Summer Barn Dance for Sat July 13th with abarbecue in the hall garden, weather permitting.

PLEASE HELP THE HALL!

As we announced last month, our Honorary Treasurer will be standingdown shortly so we are seeking to fill this position as soon as possible. Ifyou have experience of finance, an interest in community work and wouldlike to help manage a village charity, then please get in touch with us.

This voluntary role would involve a few hours a week (flexible and home-

based) and attending monthly evening meetings.

For details please contact Bruce Jones, Secretary of the Village HallManagement Committee, on 07785 306748 or email:[email protected]

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Sat 9th

March - 1920s Harlem Swing Jazz BandSat 9th March - PoSH Coffee Morning

Sun 24th March -Antiques Fair


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Local Bakery bread & Cakes Market fresh fruit & vegQuality fresh meat & poultry Excellent selection of Wine

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Telephone: 01256 882234

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Basingstoke WindowCleaning ServicesWe use a pure water, reach

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Art classes at Sherfield Park Community Centre andSherfield Village Hall

Louise Hight will be teaching weekly art classes at Sherfield Hall onTuesdays and Sherfield Park Community Centre on Wednesdays.She has produced work for the commercial and fine art industries forover 30 years, both as a graphic designer and in fine art andbecoming a teacher. She has exhibited and also taught art to adults

at Fairfields Art Centre and was Head of Art at Daneshill PreparatorySchool.

She is offering two classes, painting and drawing for adults and anafter school kids art club (age 7 to 11). The classes offer a fun,friendly and creative environment. Demonstrations and one to onetuition form the basis for learning techniques and you will then beencouraged to experiment and develop your personal artwork.

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Loddon Valley Link helps Children with Autism

Children with Autism help Loddon Valley Link

Loddon School as many of you know is opposite theSherfield on Loddon Garden centre. This is aresidential school for children from 8 to 19 who need1:1 care all year round. The children have autism,severe learning difficulties and challenging behaviours. Many are at thedevelopmental age of a toddler and they often have communicationproblems.

Some of the older students (with staff) have been delivering the LoddonLink, in our local area. This is a type of work experience for them. Thismay sound a simple task but consider the many small steps of learning

that are taking place. Houses have various types of letter boxes indifferent positions, through which magazines have to be pushed. We onlyneed one magazine per house so the fellow students have to take note ofwhere their fellow students have delivered. Some houses may have dogsinside which may bark and startle the youngsters. Then there are roadsafety issues to consider.

We are proud that our students have taken on this task and glad to be abeneficial part of the community.

Ruth Jones

Safeguarding Coordinator, Loddon School

Volunteer opportunity

The Museum of Army Flying based at NetherWallop is looking for volunteers to work as tourguides at the museum. Candidates should be

enthusiastic, outgoing individuals with an interestin museums and history, particularly aviation

history. Duties include presenting the collections through talks, tours andworking exhibits, conducting group visits for a wide range of visitors,informing visitors about the Museums programmes and upcomingevents schedule, and ensuring good health and safety practice.

If you are interested please contact Rebecca Clayon 01264 784421. Email:

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Gateway Award Project Youth Club.

NEW MEMBERS / VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. GAP youth club is looking fornew members aged 16 - 25 years old whohave additional needs. We also need

volunteers to support the running of ourclub.

The Club meets every Wednesday atEverest Community Academy from 7.00 pmto 9.00 pm. It is a very sociable club in

which young people meet targets to achieve on the Gateway Awardscheme. This involves a range of activities.

To find out more please ring 07758760699 or visitwww.basingstokegap.org
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Carl FanningThe Village Decorator

Decorating the Loddon Valley Area

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A View from the Borough - Councillor Chris Tomblin

I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself to those I havenot had the chance to meet, as your local Independent member of theBorough Council. It has been good to meet some of you at theSherfield events over the last few months.

The last month has seen an intense round of meetings at the Borough

Council where the Planning and Infrastructure (P&I) committee havebeen debating the Local Housing Development Plan and the individualsites that have been proposed. I have been representing the wardsinterests to make sure the committee understand the potential impactsof development on our area and find a long term solution to suit all.

Many residents have turned out to meetings and there have been anumber of notable speeches made to the committee reflecting on theimpact of the proposed developments. Concerns were a serious lack

of infrastructure, the overall master planning of how sites affect thevillages and each other, and the impact of extra demands on localschools.

The general consensus of opinion of members of the P&I committeewas that Bramley and Sherfield sites including Redlands, Razor andCufaude Farms were not suitable for reasons of achievability andaccess, and also that Redlands would only work if the site around theincinerator was developed. I pointed out (with data) the obvious

impact of the incinerator and sewage works on any future residents ofthis site. The committee challenged the proposed number of 770houses per annum .They were concerned that developing this side ofBasingstoke would further congest the A33 and lead to coalescenceof the villages with the urban areas.

They also supported the use of a locally developed NeighbourhoodDevelopment Plans which would determine where up to 200 housesfor Bramley might go. They wanted to make sure that Manydown is

developed in the way that was envisaged given that it was purchasedfor the Boroughs long term housing. It was felt that Manydown shouldtake far more than the 3080 houses suggested and members askedfor this to be factored in to the final recommendations.

Local Plan delays have been caused by a judicial review over theprevious decision of the Conservative administration not to promoteManydown. This has resulted in an increase in the required housingnumbers which means more use of our green fields is likely, unless

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As I write this, the comments of the P&I Committee meetings were to bepresented to the Council Cabinet with the Planning Portfolio holderCouncillor Chris Sherlocks recommendations for a decision but themeeting was postponed to Feb 28th to allow more time to work up theproposal. However, the Planning Officers are recommending the original

plan which I believe does not fully reflect the views of members and thepublic. It is to be hoped that Councillor Sherlock will also consider theconclusions of the P&I Committee which were not fully supportive of theOfficers report.

ChrisPlease contact me: [email protected] or 880558

See p. 24 for A View from the Borough Council- Councillor Ranil

Jayawardena

Evergreens Club -Reported by May MacQueen

The February meeting should have been our AGM but our chairpersonwas unable to attend due to a family bereavement. This will now be heldat our next meeting in March. The meeting was chaired by our secretaryand after the business part of the meeting everyone enjoyed a few games

of bingo, followed by tea and biscuits and a raffle. The next meeting onMarch 4th will be our AGM, followed by a talk from Gerald Merritt from thehospital trust.

The Womens Institute -Reported by Ilene IlesApproximately 40 Members attended a delicious annual lunch atBasingstoke College of Technology on the second Wednesdayin February which was arranged, with her usual efficiency, byHelen Rolton.

Most of the members returned to Sherfield Village Hall afterwards for ourmonthly meeting, chaired by our President, Dee Bulpitt. Support wasgiven for a trip to Oxford in April as our spring outing. Other businessmatters were discussed and Dee mentioned that she had prepared mapsfor those visiting the National Needlework Archives on the 20th February.The business meeting closed at 3.50 pm.

NEXT MEETING: WEDNESDAY, 6th MARCH 2013 AT 2 P.M. SPEAKER:Fionna Ghal SUBJECT: Teller of Traditional Tales


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Sherfield Park Community Association

(SPCA)

New Classes for 2013!

Cricket (Ages 5-11) Fri 6-7pm Art Classes for Adults (Wed 2-4pm) Art Classes for ages 7-11 (Wed 4.305.30pm) Pilates (Thurs 6.457.30pm) Teenyboppers (Thurs 11-11.45am & Fri 1.452.30pm) Buttercup Babies (Baby massage courses) Kickboxing for Kids (Mon 6.157.15pm) *Starts Mar 18*

Visit our website www.sherfieldparkcommunity.co.uk for an up todate timetable of activities

Sherfield Park Youth Club

Every Wednesday:

Ages 8 11 (up to Year 6) 6.30pm - 7.30pm

Ages 11+ (From Year 7+)

7.30pm-

9pm

The club is open to all young people, it is not exclusive to SherfieldPark and we welcome new members every week . If you are a youngperson aged 8-17 or you have children in this age group please doencourage them to come along. Subs are 50p each week and aregistration form must be completed on your first session.

Burns Night January 2013

We had a fantastic Burns night celebration, with all the traditions suchas haggis Scottish dancing and a dram of whisky. It was a jointfundraising event between Sherfield Park Community Association andthe St Leonards Church extension project. We managed to raise600 which was split between the two projects. We would like toextend our thank you to everyone who attended and hope to makethis an annual event at the Centre.

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Sherfield and District Gardening Club

On Monday 18th

March our speaker is Peter Barwick. Peter workedfor many years in the commercial soft fruit industry and later washead gardener at Blackmoor Nurseries. His talk will

be Growing Soft Fruit and will cover soilpreparation, plant selection and growing strawberries,raspberries, currants and gooseberries. This is thesecond time that Peter has talked to our club and healways offers plenty of practical advice.

Our April meeting sees us returning to flowers rather than producewith a talk from Brian Fisher on The Use of Climbing Plants in theGarden. Brian has a Wisley Diploma (Hons) Master of Horticulture

RHS and has thirty-seven years experience in horticulture. He

currently designs and advises on private gardens, and also presentstalks on cruise ships. A recognised plants man, he has travelledwidely and has discovered many exciting plants and gardens. and

now has over 40 titles available for lectures to gardening societies.

Anyone interested in gardening will be most welcome to join us atthe Sherfield Village Hall at 7:45pm.For details of arrangementscontact Linda on 882341 or Vanessa on 881760

Seeking a venue for your party, reception,craft fair or club meeting.... then look nofurther.....

Sherfield-on-Loddon VillageHall is the place for you!

For further information on availability, charges and bookings contactLoraine Smith, Hall Manager.

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Loddon Valley Link Management Committee

Editor for the April edition: Jane Abrams


Secretary: Ilene Iles Tel. 01256 880559email: [email protected]

Hartley Rep.: Dr. John Williams Tel. 01256 882705email: [email protected]

Sherfield Park Rep: Eileen Leivesley Tel: 01256 882938

email: [email protected] Saye Rep: Germano Giugovaz Tel: 01189 332166Editor: Claire Osborne Tel. 01256 324458

email: [email protected]: Simon Boase Tel: 01256 881250

email: [email protected]: Brian Archer Tel. 01256 882099

email: [email protected]: Jane Abrams Tel. 01256 881188

email:[email protected]

Email for ads: [email protected]

Advertising enquiries to: Pip Iles Tel. 01256 880559See p. 55 for rates

email: [email protected]

Deadline for copy for the next edition is 16th

of March.

Chairman: Dr. Donald Dawson Tel. 01256 882379

[email protected]

Deputy Chairman:

Revd. Bob Politt Tel. 01256 882209

email: [email protected]

Treasurer: Pip Iles Tel.01256 880559email: [email protected]

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CHURCH OFFICERS

Rector: Reverend Bob Politt Tel: 01256 882209Kindly note: the Rectors day off is Thursday

Assistant Priest: Rev. Sammie Armstrong Tel: 01189 816593

Licensed Readers: Richard Elphick

Tel. 01256 882860

Dr. John Williams Tel. 01256 882705ST. LEONARDS CHURCH, SHERFIELD ON LODDONChurchwardens: Peter Gould Tel. 01256 882538

Steve Hemmings Tel: 01256 882523Treasurer: Dan Farrow Tel. 01256 882680Organists: Mike Abrams Tel. 01256 881188

Brian Archer Tel. 01256 882099

Peggy Willson

Tel. 01256 880503ST. MARYS CHURCH, STRATFIELD SAYE

Churchwarden: Dr. John Williams Tel. 01256 882705Treasurer: Charles Atkinson Tel: 01256 882459Organist Dr. Gill Williams Tel. 01256 882705ST. MARYS CHURCH, HARTLEY WESPALLChurchwarden: Pip Iles Tel. 01256 880559Treasurer: Michael Webster Tel. 01256 882413Organists: Dr. Gill Williams Tel. 01256 882705

Andrew Doggart Tel: 01256 880092

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Please note: the Loddon Valley Link Management Committeecannot be held responsible for the reliability or quality of anygoods, work or services offered in any advertisement in this

publication.

ADVERTISING IN THIS MAGAZINE AND INCLUDED INTHE MAGAZINE ONLINE

Small ads are 5 monthly for a maximum of 30 words, spacepermitting. Requests are dealt with in order.

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