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December 2013 & January 2014

The Loddon Valley LinkChurch and Parish Magazine

for Sherfield-on-Loddon, Stratfield Saye,

Hartley Wespall with Stratfield Turgis and Bramley

Issue

4

63


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Services for December 2013

Sunday 1st December Advent Sunday

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

Wednesday 11.00am Advent Communion St Leonards Sherfield

Sunday 8th December Christmas Tree Festival Advent 2

10.00am Morning Worship with Sunday Club St Leonards SherfieldWednesday 11.00am Advent Communion St Leonards Sherfield

Sunday 15th December Advent 3

10.00am Holy Communion St Leonards Sherfieldwith Sunday Club

5.00pm Carol Service St Marys Hartley Wespall

6.30pm Carol Service St Leonards SherfieldWednesday 11.00am Advent Communion St Leonards Sherfield

Sunday 22nd December Advent 48.00am Holy Communion St Marys Hartley Wespall10.00am Family Carol Service St Leonards Sherfield4.30pm Nativity Service

Wednesday 25th December Christmas Day

10.00am Family Service St Marys Hartley Wespall10.30am Family Service St Leonards Sherfield11.15am 1662 Holy Communion by Ext St Marys Stratfield Saye*

Tuesday 24th December Christmas Eve

4.00pm Crib Service St Leonards Sherfield10.30pm Holy Communion by Ext 1662 St Marys Hartley Wespall11.00pm Holy Communion St Leonards Sherfield

Sunday 29th December Christmas 110.00am Benefice Holy Communion by Ext St Marys Hartley Wespall

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Services for January 2014

*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 5th January Christmas 2

10.00am Holy Communion St Leonards Sherfield10.00am Family Service St Marys Stratfield Saye*4.00pm Evensong St Marys Hartley Wespall

Friday 4.15pm Messy Church, Sherfield Park Community Centre

Sunday 12th January Epiphany 110.00am Morning Worship and Sunday Club St Leonards Sherfield

Sunday 19th January Epiphany 2

10.00am Holy Communion St Leonards Sherfieldwith Sunday Club

10.00am Matins and Communion by Ext St Marys Stratfield Saye*

Sunday 26th January Epiphany 38.00am Holy Communion 1662 BCP St Marys Hartley Wespall10.00am Family Service St Leonards Sherfield

Sunday 2nd February Epiphany 4

10.00am Holy Communion St Leonards Sherfield10.00am Family Service St Marys Stratfield Saye*4.00pm Evensong St Marys Hartley Wespall
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BREACH LANE CHAPELSherfield on LoddonGeoff Belsham 01256 882534

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December 2013 & January 2014 Services

December 2013 January 2014

Thursday 2nd 7.30pm Bible Study at 9 Coopers Lane,Bramley

Sunday 1st Sunday 5th 10.30am Family Worship led by Neil Owen

Sunday 1st Sunday 5th 11am Youth Group The Flock

Sunday 1st 12.30pm Fellowship Meal followed by Holy

CommunionFriday 6th Friday 10th 10.30am Open Morning at Chapel with

refreshments

Sunday 8th Sunday 12th 10.30am Family Worship led by Graham Locke

Sunday 8th Sunday 12th 3pm Bible Study in Chapel

Tuesday 10th Tuesday 14th 2pm Church Walk starting at the Chapel

Wednesday 11th 7.45pm Church Members Meeting at Frimley

Road

Friday 13th 10.30am Open Morning at the Chapel withrefreshments

Saturday 18th 2.30pm Disabled Christian Fellowship atFrimley Road

Sunday 15th 10.30am CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE led byNeil Owen

Sunday 19th 10.30am Family Worship led by Neil Owen plusHoly Communion

Wednesday 18th Wednesday 22nd 2.30pm Mid-Week Fellowship led by Geoff

Belsham

Friday 24th 10.30am Open Morning at Chapel withrefreshments

Saturday 21st 2.30pm Disabled Christian Fellowship atFrimley Road

Sunday 22nd Sunday 26th 10.30am Family Worship led by Neil Owen

Wednesday 25th 10.30am CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICE led byGeoff Belsham

Sunday 29th 10.30am Family Worship led by Geoff Belsham

Tuesday 28th 2pm Church Walk starting at Eastrop Park


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ST. LEONARDS CHURCHSaturday Open Days

December 7th

A list of all the Open Day dates isdisplayed in the lych gate at thechurch. Everyone is welcome tovisit for quiet reflection, a prayer,

to study the architecture andhistory of the church or to view

with a wedding in mind.

Editorial

Happy Christmas and a bright New Year fromall the Link team.

Following Bobs retirement the united beneficeis setting out on the replacement

process. Find out more in the centrepages. Weve got a letter fromSammie this month to replace BobsBit. Obviously loads of Christmasevents too numerous to mentionindividually but hopefully you can getout for some carol singing. (p39)

Another retirement worth mentioningis WPC Mandy Jewell. Thanks for allyour service and good luck inwhatever comes next.

Congratulations too to Cllr. RanilJayawardena. Just elected theConservative ProspectiveParliamentary Candidate for North

East Hampshire.Were launching a new website in theNew Year so watch this space formore details. If there's anything youd

like to see let us know.

[email protected]

Contents

Church Services 2-4

Sammies Piece 7

Christmas Tree Festival 12

Poppy Appeal Results 11

Prayer for the Month 15

Garden Club & WI 25

Local Authors New Book 26

Benefice new priest appt. 30-31

Village Hall matters 35

Sherfield Parish Council 38

Borough Cllr. 43

Beat Officer 45

Sherfield Park 49

Wildlife Trust 51

NWR & Evergreens

53

Useful Numbers 55

Small Ads 56-57

Cover Photo Stained Glass from All Saints

Church (N Rimmer)

CATHOLIC SERVICESSt Bedes and Holy Ghost

Churches, Basingstoke(www.stbedesbasingstoke.org.uk)

Contact Fr. Chris Rutledge,Parish Office Tues to Friday

9.30 am-1.00 pmTel. 01256 465214.

Sunday Mass 9.00 am, 11.00 amand 6.30 pm
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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

www.LoddonValleyLink.hampshire.org.uk


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DOING NOTHING

A farmer once left his two sons in charge for the day with fullinstructions on the work they had to do. On his return he saw thetasks undone so he asked What have you been doing, Jeremy?.

Nothing, Sir replied Jeremy. Well, Daniel, what have you beendoing?. Ive been helping Jeremy, Sir.

Now Im sure we all have moments when doing nothing feels like anattractive option. But generally we dont confuse this with having arest and I think we would all agree that in life its not really a goodprinciple. Doing nothing gets short shrift in Biblical writings, too. Weare told often that we need to be alert and ready like Noah, withhis ark, or the maidens with spare oil for their lamps.

This is a getting ready time of the year; getting ready forChristmas....or getting ready for frost and snow....or even gettingready for next years holiday. You will be aware that our churchesare now in a time of vacancy, or Interregnum, following Bobsretirement. And you might be forgiven for thinking of this as a timeof doing nothing. That would be a poor state of affairs. Indeed, in asermon at St. Leonards some weeks before leaving us, Bobincluded a strong reminder that the leadership in a healthy church

(as in any organisation) needs to be spread. We may be withoutTHE leader but we must all play a part in leader-ship to ensure theChristian faith is lived out among us. If youve never consideredyourself a leader dont wait to throw a six, start right away. Take ashare now, during the period leading up to the coming of a new

leader.

Coming, of course, is what Advent means -the time of gettingready for the coming of Jesus as the babe of Bethlehem, of course,

but also the coming of Christ at the end of time. By and large, wewont be leaving it until Christmas Day to get ready for Christmas.And the Christian message exhorts us not to leave it until the lastminute to give some thought to what happens when we die. Andearlier I hoped we would not sit back and do nothing until the newleader comes. There is much work to do to get ready for all ofthese. Lets be very clear about when to do it. Today. The bestway to plan for the future is to create it. The only way to secure the

future is to care about the present.Sammie


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Friday 10th January 2014THE CHRISTIAN YEAR

With many more children attending we need to make some

changes to ensure that we retain an emphasis on Worship

and are able to offer teaching appropriate to each age

group. The revised format is :4.15 Arrive, Register, prepare for Worship

4.30 Worship followed by activities in three groups

5.15 Meal - cafe styleIt is essential that you book.

For more information and to book, please contact :Amanda Prince 01256 880733

[email protected] on Facebook :

Messy Church-Sherfield On Loddon

** Please note NO Messy Church in December**

Mid-week Advent Services

for the whole Benefice, at St. Leonards Church

Sherfield on Loddon

Wed. 4th Dec. 11.00am - people of faith

Wed. 11th Dec.11.00am - people of vision

Wed. 18th Dec. 11.00am- people of GodAs we enter the darkest time of the year

join us for these short times of worship

celebrating the Light of Christ coming into our lives.
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STRATFIELD SAYE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION(Grants for Children and Young People)

The Foundation was established by George Pitt in 1739 andprovides grants for children and young people under 18 in the

Parishes of Stratfield Saye and Beech Hill. The Trustees wouldlike to encourage parents of Stratfield Saye and Beech Hill to makeuse of this historic charity.All claims, with accompanying receipts, for extra curricular activities,where not provided by the Local Education Authority will beconsidered sympathetically. The grant is not means-tested and isavailable for activities such as:Music and swimming tuition, residential and study courses,

textbooks and special equipment etc.

Applications for grants must be received by: James Hare, StratfieldSaye Estates, Estate Office, Stratfield Saye, Near Reading, RG72BT, not later than 31stDecember 2013.

Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal -Sherfield

Thank You. By your generosity weve raised

2,035.92I must apologise that, for the first time since 1998,

some homes were not offered poppies. A considerable number of my regularcollectors were unable to help and Ive had no success from requests for new

people to join our team.Inevitably, our Village Total has also gone down for the first time.

The Legion currently needs 1.6million per week for welfare work

Please consider offering your help next year. - Tel. 880075

As ever, a huge Thankyou to my present collectors & counters andto all Local Businesses for their continued support.Natalie Larner, Honorary Poppy Area Organiser


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Christmas round the WorldFriday 6th December

Launch Evening 7.00 -8.30pm

Carols, mince pies and drinksAll invited to preview the FestivalChristmas Hamper Raffle Tickets

will be available throughout the Festival

Saturday 7th December

Christmas Market 10.30am -5.00pm

TombolaRefreshments all day

7.30pm All Age Christmas Concert

with EVOCAdmission Free. Donations invited.

Interval refreshments.

Sunday 8th December

10.00 -11.30am

Refreshments available all day

Childrens Competition: Design a Christmas CardPrizes awarded 3.30pmRaffle drawn at 3.45pm

Doors close at 4.00pm


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Thoughts and prayers for Advent, Christmas and the New Year

Psalm 88 verses 6-9

You have put me in the lowest pit, in the darkest depths.Your wrath lies heavily on me; you have overwhelmed mewith all your waves. You have taken from me my closest

friends and have made me repulsive to them.

I am confined and cannot escape;my eyes are dim with grief. I call toyou, LORD, every day; I spread out my hands to you . The NIV Bible

Prayer for the Month.

Lord Jesus Christ, born an outcast and refugee, in weakness andfrailty, as we rejoice in our celebration of your coming into our world,hear our prayers for all those who have no cause for celebration. Wepray especially for the people of the Philippines still suffering from theaftermath of the recent very severe tropical storms. We pray for thehungry and the homeless , those who lost everything and are withoutshelter, food and water, all whose lives have been shattered bytragedy and disaster. Lord Jesus Christ born to set your people free,bring comfort where there is sorrow and hope where there is despair.Reach out to all who face such situations. Grant the assurance thatyou care, courage to believe in the future and strength to cope withthe present. Living Lord Jesus come again to your world this

Christmas time, through your word , through your spirit, your peopleand in the living presence of Christ and so may the message of theGospel truly be good news for all people. Through Jesus Christ our

Lord Amen

Prayer Points for December/January

Pray for the people of the Philippines who may still be homeless andthose without food or water or shelter this Christmas that the world will

not forget them.Pray for safe journeys as people travel to be with their families.Pray for those who could be alone at Christmas that their need offellowship and friendship will be recognised by those around them.Give thanks for the joy of the Christmas messagePray for the world so full of anxieties and worries, uncertain of thefuture and unsure of the way forwardPray that the New Year will see an end to the bitterness and fighting inSyria and Afghanistan and be a time of new beginnings.Pray that the New Year will bring re

-assurance to those full of anxiety

about what the future will mean for them


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Local girl opens successful new Drama, Danceand Singing School

From the success of Perform schools inLondon and the South East, local girl Gemma

Payne, is opening a new Childrens DramaSchool in her home village. With a wide rangeof experience in performing arts and theeducation sector, Gemmas school PerformWorkshops run classes for 4-8 year olds in thearea. It focuses on developing the children'sconfidence, communication, co-ordination andconcentration skills -a subject close to her

heart. Starting in London and growing toBristol, Bath and Frimley, Gemma is delightedwith the success of Perform, and in addition,will be going into local Primary Schools

providing free drama workshops during the school day.The new Perform Workshops will be on Fridays 4-5pm and 5-6pm atClift Meadow, Bramley from January. To book a Free Trial classplease call 0845 4004000 and quote Gemma Payne to get 40 offyour sessions for local Loddon Valley Link readers! perform.org.ukI am thrilled to have the opportunity to run this fantastic school soclose to home, but to also be able to work with the younger childrenin the area, and provide such an incredibly rewarding experience forthem.

Gemma Payne, Area Partner of Perform Workshops

Merry Christmas from the village Postman

Lee Graham, our village postman wisheseveryone a happy Christmas. He will beaway for a while but will be back in theNew Year as soon as his cancertreatment is successfully completed. Weall wish him well and hope it will not betoo long before we see him running inwith our post again.

Janet Johnston.
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Carol Services Sunday 15th December5.00pm at St Marys Hartley WespallAdvent Carol Service.6.30pm at St Leonards Sherfield.

Traditional Carols by Candlelight

Come and celebrate Christmas with us at oneof our Special Services this December!

Advent Holy Communions

On Wednesdays through December at St

Leonards Church 11am.

Sunday 22nd December4.30pm, St Marys,Stratfield Saye. NativityService.

Christmas EveCrib Service

4pm at St LeonardsA wonderful Servicefor the whole family to enjoy!

Plus all of our Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Services!All Welcome!


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SHERFIELD 0-5S

Every Tuesday 10.00am to 12 noon

Sherfield Park Community Centre

Climbing frame, toys, parachutegames, 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, Beccy880894, Kerry 880167

For a Warm Friendly Welcome

THE SHOP IN SHERFIELD-ON-LODDONSellinga vast range of groceries including:

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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Sherfield and District Gardening Club

Anyone interested in gardening will be most welcome tojoin us at Sherfield Village Hall at 7:45pm

There will be no talk on Monday 16thDecember. Instead

we have our Christmas party. Always a fun event with alight hearted quiz, nibbles and possibly a glass of wine ortwo.

Contact: Linda on 882341 or Vanessa on 881760

The Womens Institute

Reported by Ilene Iles

Our President, Dee Bulpitt, opened the November Meetingand welcomed everyone, with a special mention to a visitor Patricia Dennison. The usual Business Meeting took place, reportswere given and Dee reminded those present that it is very importantthat subscriptions are paid in January or February at the latest asthere would be repercussions should a claim be made on W.I.Insurance.

Everyone enjoyed the trip to the Mary Rose Museum once again,we were very lucky with the weather! Val asked for suggestions forour spring trip. Dee then advised everyone that we will not be able tohave our Annual Lunch on the second Wednesday in February asBCOT are closing on Wednesdays but Helen has provisionallybooked for the second Thursday. It was also proposed and passed

that we will NOThave a Meeting in February.

COOKERY COMPETITION Competitors brought their entries to the

Hall in the morning for judging. Dee remarked that it was a wonderfuleffort with 48 entries over 11 classes. The judge thought the standardwas quite high. Best in Show winner Margaret Lee,

Stoney Creek Sentinel Cup for Highest Marks winner Tess Morris.

The Business Meeting closed at 3.20 p.m. Tea followed and the rafflewas drawn.

NEXT MEETING: WEDNESDAY, 4THDECEMBER 2013-2 P.M.

CHRISTMAS MEETING WITH BRAMLEY SCHOOL CHOIR


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Falklands War Veteran Recounts Terrifying 100 DaysSteve Carter moved to Stratfield Saye lastyear and has recently published a bookbased on his naval experiences.

April 1982. Argentina invades the FalklandIslands. Young British soldiers, sailors andairmen are sent 8,000 miles to the bottomof the world. Their orders; liberate theislands and return them to the people wholive there.Amongst them was 22 year-old SteveCarter, a Leading Weapons Engineer

Mechanic (Radio) on board the Royal Navyship HMS Fearless. Mr Carters book, 100Days, recounts the terrifying experience ofconflict and the true story of the battle inwhich over 200 of his fellow British

servicemen perished.The book is semi auto-biographical and Mr Carter recounts his ownexperiences through the character Chris Carpenter.

Everything that happens to Chris on the Fearless is derived from myown memories, explains Mr Carter. Stories and anecdotes that arementioned elsewhere in the book are also taken from my memories ofthe 12 years I spent in the Royal Navy. This then is a story about theyoung men who fought in 1982, intertwined with my own actualexperience of that time.Remarkably, Mr Carter dismissed his original intention to write hisaccount of the Falklands War on a purely auto-biographical basis,

fearing that his tale would seem quite boring. Given that his real-

lifeexperiences include being under continuous air attack from Argentineplanes and losing friends when their ship was hit and sunk in a missileattack, this could hardly be considered boring. However, Mr Cartercontinues, in order to tell my story in a way that hopefully interests thereader, I decided to create an additional fictional ship and somefictional characters to enable me to write what is in fact a novel.True story or novel, 100 Days is a heartfelt tale of bravery and lossunderlined by the strong sense of comradeship.100 Days is published by Authors Online and available in ebook andpaperback formats from authorsonline.co.uk; amazon.co.uk,amazon.com. ISBN13:9780755215997.


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Stratfield Turgis Autumn Walk reportAn intrepid band met up at StratfieldTurgis Recreation ground for theAutumn 2013 Village Walk. As well

as organising a lovely route SuePenney had booked some beautifulweather.The walk took us on footpaths to theLoddon. And then along the banks ofthe Loddon with access to areas

normally closed to the public. Backpast the historic All Saints church andto civilisation. A wonderful route anda lovely couple of hours spent in goodcompany. Make sure you dont missthe next one.


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Filling an awfully big pair of shoes

Having a say in the appointment of our new priest in charge

Its not that long since we waved goodbye to Bob Politt as he headedoff to retirement in Cambridge with Rodyand already the work has begun toprepare the ground for the arrival of hissuccessor. On November 9thsome fortymembers of the churches across thenewly created benefice of Sherfield-on-Loddon, Stratfield Saye, Hartley Wespallwith Stratfield Turgis & Bramley met tomake their contribution to the Benefice

Profile, Role Description and PersonSpecification three documents that willbe important in the appointment process

for our new priest in charge.

Chris Blakeley and Karen West, twomembers of St. Leonards, guidedeveryone through four exercises toanswer the following questions about the

present and the future:

What are the distinctive strengths of the churches in our benefice?

Of these, what are the top three? What 4 priorities should our new priest in charge be addressing for

us, as current church members? On behalf of those members of our local community andelsewhere who are not here today, what Id really love you to be doing

for me isThe top four priorities for giftsand skills that our new priest in

charge should offerEach question generated muchlively discussion and manyideas as someone

commented on the day, Bobsleft awfully big shoes to be

filled!


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Those tasked with the role ofmaking the new appointmentare confident that they cantake the information gatheredon the day, together with

other views alreadycontributed to put together anattractive picture for potentialapplicants of a benefice thathas committed members, withstrengths that come fromtradition but which is open to

change and growth; and that worships in beautiful buildings.

Many of us spoke of the importance of our new priest in charge beingactive in the local community, as well as those of us of all agesalready in our churches; as someone who can work well with lay andother ordained leaders in the team and a very long list of other ideastoo long to summarise here. Our list of gifts and skills was also ratherdaunting the most popular of which included an active and caringpastor in the community, visible in all parts of the benefice; having aheart for the Gospel in todays culture and able to work

enthusiastically across all generations.

Over coming months the appointments process will be seeking tomeasure three essential Cs applicants calling, competence andthe chemistry between them and us. Theres a long way to go yetbefore we can announce the name of our new priest-in-charge, but forthe moment its not too late to have YOUR say ahead of the draftingof the BeneficeProfile, Role

Description andPersonSpecification,contact any of theChurch Wardensor editor of themagazine fordetails of how to

do this.


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THANKS TO VOLUNTEERSThe management committee is very grateful to all the volunteers who give

so much time and effort organising and running fund raising events for the

village hall. Special thanks go to Natalie Larner for all her hard work,

especially in selling tickets for events.

VIMALA & THE BAKER BOYSOn Friday 8thNovember the village hall was transported back to the 1940s

as a night club with mood lighting and music ranging from smoochy ballads

to up-tempo swing numbers, all led by Vimala, a truly amazing female

vocalist with an incredible range in both pitch and volume. A great evening

with lots of dancing, the only complaint was that it had to come to an end!

Another successful fund raising event sponsored by Hampshire County

Councils Hog the Limelight.

REQUEST FOR PHOTOSIf anyone has any photos of recent events at the Village Hall (fundraisers,

parties etc.) we would be very grateful for copies. We would like to show

more photos on the Village Hall Facebook page and on the website. You

can upload photos directly to Facebook or you can email them to the

Village Hall on [email protected]

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Sat 7thDecember Big Band Concert

Sat 14thDecember Village Coffee Morning

Sat 14thDecember Christmas Concert (with singbramley choir)

Sat 11thJanuary - Village Coffee MorningSat 1stFebruary Barn Dance with Pitchfork

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

www.sherfieldvillagehall.co.uk

Sherfield on Loddon Village HallReg. Charity No. 272385Tel: 01256 883624

Email:

[email protected]


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Update from Sherfield-on-Loddon Parish Council

Neighbourhood PlanNeighbourhood planning is a new way for communities todecide the future of the places where they live and work. It

enables local communities to have some control over the style andlocation of new houses, businesses, shops and community facilities intheir local area. We are in the process of creating a NeighbourhoodPlan, (meetings take place on the 3rdThursday of every month at7.30pm in the Village Hall), and we need more public involvement, soif you are resident in either Taylors Farm, Sherfield village or thehamlets of Church End or Wildmoor, and would like to have a say inthe future of your community please come along to the meetings. Ifyou would like more information about what is involved then pleasecontact the Clerk.

Meeting datesThe next Full Parish Council meeting dates are 11thDecember 2013and 15thJanuary 2014 at 7.30pm in the Liddell Room.

New Street Trading Consent ApplicationThe Parish Council has been consulted regarding a mobile fish and

chip van in the car park at the Community Centre on Wednesdayevenings for a 3 month trial period, and has decided to support thisapplication.

Jubilee OakHaving recently planted the commemorative Jubilee Oak tree, theParish Council has agreed to commission a circular oak seat tosurround it. This will also be used as a memorial seat so thatresidents can arrange to place plaques in memory of loved ones onthe back of the seat. Half of the cost for this has already been metfrom donations or grants.

Tree damageThe Parish Council is aware of wind and rain damage to various trees

within the Village and has made arrangements to address it.

Karen Ross -Clerk to the Parish Council, Sherfield-on-Loddon, POBox 6862, Basingstoke, RG24 4QZ Telephone: 01256 842662Email: clerk@sherfieldonloddon

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A Candlelit Carol Servicewith readings

starting at 6.30 pm

ALL WELCOME

Sunday,

15thDecember

at St.

LeonardsChurch

Christmas Carol Singing around Sherfield village

onTues 17thDecember meeting at 7.15pm

outside The White Hart.

In aid of The Church of England Children'sSociety as usual and all are welcome.

hildrens Nativity andCarols by CandlelightSt. Marys Stratfield Saye

4.30 p.m. Sunday December 22nd

All welcome especially childrenTo journey back to the First Christmas


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We Wish you a Merry Tiff-mas

Relate North and East Hampshire & Borders guide to avoiding arguments thisChristmas. The charity is calling on everyone to put relationship maintenance ontheir to do list this festive season.

Relate counsellor Judy said: We all want to have a happy, relaxing Christmas withour families, but in reality it can be a stressful time. Common causes of argumentsrange from money issues over buying presents, to deciding where to spendChristmas and whos cooking the dinner.

Here are Relate NEHABs tips for keeping the peace this Christmas:

Plan ahead. Christmas can be stressful so avoid arguments by planning ahead. Inparticular, talk to your partner in advance about where you plan to spendChristmas so its not a shock to anyone come Christmas Eve.

Dont overspend. For a lot of people this Christmas money will be tight, so try notto succumb to the pressure and spend more than you can afford. Money worriesput huge strain on relationships its not worth it in the long run.

Think of the kids. Who goes where and when can be a huge issue for parentswho have split up and for step families. As hard as it is, try and keep as calm aspossible and keep your childrens best interests at heart.. Talk to your children.

Plan something special. Have a few special events that everyone knows about soyou have things to look forward to. It might be decorating the tree, or hanging thestockings up. The important thing is that you agree that these things will goahead, and everyone makes the effort to get along.

Give yourself space. Christmas can be hectic, and tensions can rise quickly, soplan in a little time when you can be alone to gather your thoughts.

Think of others. Remember family members or friends who might be alone, orwho find the festive period difficult. Just popping in, dropping them a card, orgiving them a call can really help.

Delegate. Share out tasks amongst your family and guests and make a plan of allthe chores. The kids might not like it at first, but it will ensure you dont get to theend of the festive season feeling like a nervous wreck!

Go easy on the booze. We all like to toast Christmas with a nice glass or two, butif there is any tension in your family then steer clear of too much alcohol, it willonly aggravate the situation.

Have fun! Dont forget, its supposed to be fun. Remember its more important tohave a good time together than to make sure everything is 100% perfect.

Relates free Arguments Check-Up is an online questionnaire which helps peopleto find out about their own arguing style and their compatibility with other arguingstyles. Visit www.relate.org.uk/argument-check-up


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As Deputy Leader of the Council, Ive continued to driveforward the regeneration of Basingstoke.As you mayhave seen over the summer, I've worked tobringWaitrose and John Lewis to our town and,at theend of September,I turned the first sod for a newNetwork Rail development at Basing View. This newcentre will control all of the signalling for South West Trains and willprovide training to Network Rail staff from across the country excellentnews for our local economy. This helps us make the case thatBasingstoke is a good place to base a business, which, in turn, gives us

the ability to call for greater infrastructure investment.

This is exactly what I did at Conservative Party Conference at thebeginning of October. I made the point that no significant developmentshould come without real infrastructure improvements. I also suggestedthat areas that are positioning themselves for economic growth shouldbe able to get infrastructure improvements up front. These points werewell-received but we shall have to see what is possible, especially on

the latter, in a world where there is not much money around!

A first step was the creation of New Homes Bonus, where HMGovernment said that the parts of the country that had had new housesbuilt should have additional funding to, amongst other things, pay forinfrastructure. The Borough of Basingstoke and Deane has built asignificant number of new houses, so we have accrued some of thisfunding. It has been my mission to ensure that some of this is spent inthe communities like ours that have actually experienced the effects ofmore housing, and I am pleased to say that I have been successful indoing this.

Despite some opposition from Labour and Independent Councillors, theCouncil agreed to my report and recommendation that a LocalInfrastructure Fund should be set up here in Basingstoke and Deane.This means that Bramley and Sherfield, alongside Basingstoke andother parts of the Borough that have experienced development, will, inthe near future, be able to secure funding for small infrastructureimprovements. A separate fund has also been ring fenced for Borough-wide improvements such as forthcoming changes to M3 Junction 6.More details to follow in due course!

As ever, if I can assist you in any way, please do not hesitate to contact

me.

[email protected] | 01256 636500 | Twitter: @CllrRanil


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Beat Officers Report

Speed enforcement: Nothing in our area.

Vehicle crime: There were 6 incidents in October, including 5 x theft

from, where tools were stolen..

Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB): the statistics for October were 14calls, with neighbour disputes & general noise being the main issues.The beat team liaise with housing associations & other agencies to tryand resolve the neighbour issue & patrol the area in relation to

general noise.

As always I request that any incidents are reported to 101.

The number of incidents in October, for the beat area was 67,

compared to 83 in 2012; along with 14 incidents of ASB, compared to30 in 2012. There were 16 crimes, compared to 24 in 2012.

Heating oil thefts will continue to be monitored & residents updated ifthe situation changes. There have been two incidents recentlywhere the doors to heating oil tanks have been damaged;fortunately no oil was stolen. Please be vigilant: check your oil

tanks regularly & report any suspicious incidents to 101.

WPC 504 Mandy Jewell

BeatMobile:07554 [email protected]

Sherfield ParkPC Jim Charlton 21015 and PCSO Richard Strauss 14735 Tel. 101.

Email - [email protected]@hampshire.pnn.police.uk

This will be my last NHW newsletter & beat report as I retire nextmonth.Jim will still be the PCSO for the area & will, commitmentsallowing, continue with a monthly report.I have enjoyed being the beat officer these last 14 years & thank

you for your support during that time

Mandy

Thanks to Mandy for all her efforts on our behalf over the last 14years and we wish her well on her retirement. The police aredefinitely looking younger these days! Ed.
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The Friends of Sherfield Village Hall invite you to their Annual WinterBarn Dance Fundraiser -Reg. Charity No. 272385

BARN DANCEwith Pitchfork

Saturday 1st Feb 20148:00

-12:00

Sherfield-on-Loddon Village Hall

Ticket 15 inc. Fish & Chip Supper

Cash Bar

For tickets & table reservation call

01256 880075

[email protected] & The SHOP

Following the success of previous years gettogethers, all the residents of Stratfield Turgis are invited to

meet in

The Jekyll and Hyde

at 7:30pm on Tuesday the 28thJanuary 2014.

Wine and nibbles will be provided.

As previous years its a totally informal chance to meet yourfellow residents and enjoy some good company.

We look forward to seeing you all there.


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Carl FanningThe Village Decorator

Decorating the Loddon Valley Area

Painter and Decorator

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Decorating local properties since 1980

A Dulux Trade Member

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 883or 0795 266 1965


Calling all Photographers

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All activities must be booked in advance visit

www.sherfieldparkcommunity.co.ukTel: 01256 883967 or email

[email protected]

CHRISTMAS PANTOSunday 8th December

3pm4.30pmPyramid Productions Presents

ALADDINAdults 7

Children (over 2) 5

Children (under 2) Free(but must share a seat with an adult

ADVANCE TICKETS ONLY

Other events in our 12 days of Christmas calendar

Tree Trimming Party Friday 29th November 4pm6pmChristmas Crafts Monday 2nd December 4pm6pmToddler Christmas Party

Friday 6th December 12.30

-1.30pm

Rainbow Festive Cakes Saturday 7th December 10-1pmOver 55s Christmas Dinner Wednesday 11th December 7.309.30pmLetters from Santa arrive Monday 16th December All dayYouth Club Christmas Party Wednesday 18th December 6-9pmChristmas Movie Day Thursday 19th December 11am 5pm

All activities must be pre-booked. Please note that there may be a small charge for some ofour activities. Everyone welcome to attend not just for Sherfield Park residents!

CHRISTM S F IRSaturday 14th December 2pm5pm

Stalls selling gifts, jewellery, food and more! Caf selling refreshments including mulled wine & cakes Childrens pocket money games Christmas songs from Theatre4Kids Santas Grotto Free entry, 1.50 for grotto

CAROLS AROUNDTHE TREE

Friday 20th December6pm7pm

Join us for a glass of mulled wine, amince pie and some traditional

carols

Together with St Leonard's Church

No Charge

BURNS NIGHT SUPPER

Sat 25th Jan 2014


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Happy Faces Playgroup

Sherfield-on-LoddonBring your happy face to our

happy place

A small, friendly playgroup forchildren aged 2 years 6 months to

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NWR Report December 2013 -Gill Fearon

NWR recently took part in the nationalTelephone Treasure Trail quiz. Phone linesare open for two hours on a chosen evening,during which time we ring for clues and check answers having beengiven two to start us off. The key is to determine the theme early onand this year we identified capital cities as the theme. The clues arevery cryptic and sometimes we struggle to finish, but this time wesailed through it, finishing early which gave us plenty of timeafterwards for a chat over coffee and cake. To give an idea of thetype of clues, our starter clue was: The little King of Skiffle was aneducated man. The King of Skiffle is reckoned to be Lonnie

Donegan, so little gave us Lon and a Don is an educated man,which gave us London. Further clues included, Heavy laundry,which was Washington and What Ramblers do, which was Rome.

Our next meetings before the end of 2013 are A History ofUnderwear evening and our annual Christmas evening when wetake food, sing, do silly quizzes and play silly games! We wisheveryone a very happy Christmas!

In January we will be having a Games Evening-board games that

is! We'll also be planning our meetings for 2014.

Evergreens by May MacQueen

Our chairperson began with the business part of the meeting byinforming everyone of the arrangements for the Christmas party and

the Christmas lunch. Our party is on Monday 2nd December and willbe a Christmas buffet and entertainment and a Christmas raffle. TheChristmas lunch is on the 9thDecember at the Four Horseshoes at12.30pm.After the business part of the meeting our grey cells were tested with ageneral knowledge quiz and a cryptic chocolate quiz, which everyoneenjoyed.The meeting finished with tea, biscuits and a raffle.


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Wow flowersand giftsNew shop now open at housetwenty8 next to the post office .Wreath making course13thDecember 7pm -9pm (seedetails in store)

Orders for bouquets, weddings,events and funerals takenComing soon Christmas tabledecoration Christmas treesto order

07926 841053www.facebook.com/pages/wow-

flowers


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USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERSUpdated Nov 2013: The STD code is 01256, unless otherwise stated.

AllotmentsBasingstoke GazetteBrownies

St. Leonards ChurchBreach Lane ChapelCatholic ChurchClift Surgery Patient GroupCricket Club (Sherfield)Cricket Club (ST & HW)EvergreensFootball (Junior)

Football (Seniors)Happy Faces PlaygroupLoddon PlayersLoddon QuiltersLoddon Valley LinkLunch Club.NWRStratfield Saye P. CouncilStratfield Turgis P. Meeting

Sherfield Parish Council

Police -Local beat officerPolice -Report an incidentPoppiesPost OfficeRainbowsSher. Community Care GrpSherfield FeteSher. Dist. Gardening Club

Sherfield ShowShort Mat Bowls

Toddler Group 0-5sTree Warden.Village Green VolunteersWhist DriveWomens InstituteVillage HallCaretaker/Bookings

Management CommitteeFund Raising Committee

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See inside back pageGeoff BelshamFr. Chris RutledgeBryan JenkinsAndy StevensPaul BaldwinJean BerntsenFred Berntsen

Gary Spencer

Peggy HutchinsChris HortonPris ORourk(See back pages )Helen BelshamGill FearonPenny MayoSheila Campbell (Chair)

Karen Ross (Clerk)PCSO James RickabyPolice Control RoomNatalie Larner

Pam LuckDoreen TosswillBruce BattingLinda Syckelmoore

Natalie LarnerNorman StanleyJudith SullivanJane JordanBruce BattingVirgilius VickersVal Denny

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Loddon Valley Link Management Committee

Editor for the February edition Jane Abrams


Committee Member: Revd. Sammie Armstrong. Tel. 01189816593email: [email protected]

Hartley Rep.: Dr. John Williams Tel. 01256 882705

email: [email protected]

Sherfield Park Rep: Eileen Leivesley Tel: 01256 882938


Stratfield Saye Rep: Germano Giugovaz Tel: 01189 332166Editor: Claire Osborne Tel. 01256 324458


Editor: Simon Boase Tel: 01256 881250


Editor: Brian Archer Tel. 01256 882099


Editor: Jane Abrams Tel. 01256 881188

email:[email protected]

Advertising enquiries to: Pip Iles Tel. 01256 880559

[email protected]

Deadline for ads. for next edition is 10th of the month

Deadline for copy is the 16th of January

Chairman: Dr. Donald Dawson Tel. 01256 882379

[email protected]

Treasurer: Pip Iles Tel.01256 880559

Secretary: Ilene Iles [email protected]

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ADVERTISING IN THIS MAGAZINE AND ONLINESmall ads are 5 monthly for a maximum of 30 words, space

permitting. Requests are dealt with in order.Display Ads, please contact the treasurer below.


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CHURCH OFFICERS

Priest in Charge VacancyAssistant Priest: Rev. Sammie Armstrong Tel: 01189 816593Curate: Rev. John Lenton Tel: 01256 880570

Priest responsible for Bramley & Little LondonLicensed Richard Elphick Tel. 01256 882860Readers: Dr. John Williams Tel. 01256 882705

Andrew Doggart Tel: 01256 880092Church Admin: Lisa Goodall Tel: 01256 882788ST. LEONARDS CHURCH, SHERFIELD ON LODDONChurchwardens:Peter Gould Tel. 01256 882538

Richard Elphick Tel. 01256 882860

Treasurer: Dan Farrow

Tel. 01256 882680Organists: Mike Abrams Tel. 01256 881188

Brian Archer Tel. 01256 882099ST. MARYS CHURCH, STRATFIELD SAYEChurchwarden: 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 880092MESSY CHURCH, SHERFIELD PARKLeaders: Amanda Prince Tel: 01256 880703

Carol Armstrong Tel: 01189 816593

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Please note:the Loddon Valley Link ManagementCommittee cannot be held responsible for the reliability orquality of any goods, work or services in this publication.

Back bites -Some clips from other church bulletins.

The Fasting Prayer Conference includes meals.

Scouts are saving aluminium cans,bottles and other items to be recycled.Proceeds will be used to cripple children.

The sermon this morning:'Jesus Walks on the Water. 'The sermon tonight:'Searching for Jesus

Don't let worry kill you off -let the Church help.


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