loddon valley link 201508 - august 2015

August 2015

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The Loddon Valley Link

Church and Village Magazine for Sherfield-on-Loddon, Stratfield Saye,

Hartley Wespall with Stratfield Turgis and Bramley

www.Loddonvalleylink.org.uk

Welcome to the August edition of Loddon Valley Link.

Look out for the centre page article on the Wellington Day Event in this months edition of the Link. See also page 7 that introduces and welcomes our new Priest in Charge, the Reverend Stephen Ball and his wife Lorna.

As ever, we are looking for photos, especially for the front cover. But please remember that photos for the cover need to be portrait size .

This month we are running a competition for photos for the Link - see pages 22 and 23. Judging will be made and results announced at the Sherfield Show in September. The winners names will be published in the October edition of the Loddon Link.

You will see (on page 12) that we have an article about the opening of the Sherfield Village Hall in 1909.

We would also like to receive more articles to make the Link an even more interesting read, so if you have a club meeting to report on or an activity or cultural event you would like to write about let us know.

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

Front Cover photograph for this month was taken by Brian Archer.

Contents

Church Services P 4

Church Opening Times P 6

New Priest in Charge P 7

Parish Registers . P 9

Pastoral Letter P 11

Hants & Berks Gazette P 12

Lions Barn Dance P 15

WI P 17

Sherfield Show P 19

Police/Crime P 19

Photograph Competition .P 22/23

Prayer Page P 25

SherFest . P 26

SoLFolk P 28

Wellington Day Event ..P 30/31

Village Halle Matters .. P 33

NWR . P 39

Sherfield Parish Council .. P 41

Stratfield Saye Parish Council P 47

Sherfield Park P 50

Page 3

Editorial

Editor - Brian Archer

Church Services

August 2015

*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.

Sunday 9th August Trinity 10

10.00am Morning Worship & Sunday Club St Leonards Sherfield


10.00am Holy Communion & Sunday Club St Leonards Sherfield

6.30pm Evensong St Marys Hartley Wespall

Sunday 23rd August Trinity 12

10.00am Family Service St Leonards Sherfield


10.00am Benefice Holy Communion St Leonards Sherfield

Sunday 2nd August Trinity 9

10.00am Holy Communion St Leonards Sherfield

10.00am Family Service St Marys Stratfield Saye*

6.30pm Evensong & Holy Communion St Marys Hartley Wespall

Sunday 6th September Trinity 14

10.00am Holy Communion St Leonards Sherfield

10.00am Family Service St Marys Stratfield Saye*

6.30pm Evensong & Holy Communion St Marys Hartley Wespall

BREACH LANE CHAPEL Sherfield on Loddon Geoff Belsham 01256 882534 / 07519 708416 Transport is available for all events at the chapel

August 2015 Services and Events

Catholic Services St Bedes and Holy Ghost Churches,

Basingstoke.

Parish Office Tues to Friday

9.30 am-1.00 pm Tel.465214. Sunday Mass 9.00 am, 11.00 am

and 6.30 pm

St Leonards Open Days

Everyone is welcome to visit for reflection, prayer, or to view with a

wedding in mind. The church is open on the 8th and 22nd of August from 10am until 4pm.

Sunday 2nd 10.30am Family Worship led by Neil Owen

Sunday 9th 10.30am Family Worship led by Geoff Belsham

Wednesday 12th 3pm Church Walk starting at Basingstoke

Memorial Park (prior booking required)

Friday 14th 10.30am Coffee Morning at the Chapel

Saturday 15th 2pm Saturday Fellowship (DCF)

Sunday 16th 10.30am Family Worship led by Neil Owen

Friday 21st 10.30am Coffee Morning at the Chapel

Sunday 23rd 10.30am Family Worship led by Alistair Sneddon

Wednesday 26th 2.30pm Midweek Fellowship at Chapel led by

Geoff Belsham

Friday 28th 10.30am Coffee Morning at the Chapel

Sunday 30th 10.30am Family Worship led by Steve Smith

Introducing the Reverend Stephen Ball our new Priest in Charge with his wife Lorna - they start in October 2015

Both Lorna and I are really looking forward to coming to be with you all in October. We have been here in Wiltshire for 10 wonderful years and this will be our second benefice, though I have been in lay ministry for many years. I trained at Wycliffe Hall in Oxford and before that we ran a

successful business together, designing and fitting bespoke kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms, some even hand made. We have two children: Christopher (40) and Lisa live in Stockholm and are expecting our second grandchild. Matthew (37) and Lauren live in Dorset with our grandson Castiel.

Our entire life has been ministry based and following Jesus is our passion. My father was a minister so I cant remember a time when it wasnt. For relaxation we love gardening together and being with family. I love to cook, fly fish, play and write music and travel in our campervan. I love to learn new things, I only read non-fiction books and I am currently learning Hebrew. Oh yes, I have a terrible sense of humour, as Lorna will tell you and I am very difficult indeed to offend. See you all soon! From the Reverend Stephen Ball

No Messy Church in August

Back on Friday 11th September!

Parish Registers

Baptisms

Paige Alana Monaghan 12.07.15 Sherfield

Ella Rose Monaghan 12.07.15 Sherfield

Marley Philippa Frances Monaghan 12.07.15 Sherfield

Weddings

Christopher Smith 25.07.15 Sherfield

& Jennifer Goodchild

Funerals

Rosemary Palmer 22.06.15 Sherfield

Lorraine Smith 30.06.15 Sherfield

Lorna Lomas 09.07.15 Sherfield

Extract from THE HANTS AND BERKS GAZETTE dated the

2nd of OCTOBER 1909 for SHERFIELD-ON-LODDON

THE NEW PARISH HALL AND WORKMENS CLUB in Sherfield-on-Loddon

The work in connection with the new Club Room, which Mrs. Barker and her family have erected, is now practically complete and in readiness for

the opening ceremony, which is fixed for Tuesday next, October 5th. Canon Hessey has kindly promised to perform this function, and on that occasion Mrs. Barker is providing tea for the company. On the following

Friday a grand concert has been arranged and the acoustic qualities of the room will be put to the test.

The room appears admirably adapted for this purpose, being splendidly lighted with acetylene gas, and a platform has been erected in

anticipation of a succession of these delightful entertainments. The room is approached from the road by upper and lower doors so that no confusion is likely to arise in the case of a large company finding their

seats on these occasions. The entrance is also brilliantly illuminated.

A general meeting for the purpose of enrolling intending members and

confirming the rules drawn up by the elected committee, was held in the National School on Tuesday evening. The Rector was voted to the chair and about 40 gave in their names.

The rules with slight additions and alterations were confirmed, and it was explained by the Hon. Secretary, Mr. A. P. Barker, that the trustees

claimed the use of the room on special occasions on giving notice, for concerts, public meetings, etc.

Already a dressmaking class has been arranged, and the week commencing Monday, the 11th inst., will find the club in full swing. There is not the slightest reason why the club should not be a decided

success, and its usefulness for the holding of entertainments and classes in addition to the enjoyment which it puts within the grasp of so many parishioners cannot be over estimated. It is anticipated that the room

will be open during the summer months at a reduced fee.

There will be more extracts in future editions of the Loddon Valley Link to show how things were at the beginning of the century. This contribution was prompted by Lucy Marshall for which we record our thanks.Editor


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SERVICES

Phone/Fax: 01256 882224 Mobile:07810573479E-mail: [email protected]

Servicing Repairs Tuning

Adjustment Sharpening

Turgis Green

Summer is here

Pastoral Letter

Another Wimbledon finished, unusual because for

virtually the whole of the two weeks the weather was warm, almost too hot and without rain. Not so unusual

because in spite of playing very well, Andy Murray did not win. Perhaps you are not a tennis fan and so you will greet the end with joy, back to normal, no more tennis!

Some of you will read this and think, well at least he is not writing about going to church, or lecturing us on Christianity, or telling us about Jesus again.

Well, Wimbledon is only two weeks every year, but the churches in our parishes have been with us for hundreds of years, proclaiming the

truth about a Jewish carpenter who was prepared to suffer and die an agonising death on a cross and then rise again. The story of Jesus is told in a top selling book, the Bible, top selling ever since the printing

press was invented in 1450 in Germany.

Who won Wimbledon in 1970 or 1980 or 1990? I dont know but I am sure that Jesus died and rose again to save all who put their trust in Him.

John Williams

Sherfield Neighbourhood Plan needs You!

Following two resignations from the Neighbourhood Plan Working Party, there is now a requirement for more residents to become involved in determining how the Village will develop over the next decade or so.

If you have strong feelings about the future of Sherfield Village, and would like to have a say in shaping our community for the next generation, then please contact the chairman, Alan Ball, on 883838.

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WOMENS INSTITUTE

Reported by Ilene Iles

Sherfield-on-Loddon WI celebrated the Centenary of the WI at our Summer Party Meeting at the beginning of July. On entry, Glenda Holder (Joint President), presented

everyone with a free raffle ticket for a bottle of Champagne.

Our President for the afternoon, Doris LEnfant, conducted the business part of the Meeting and thanked all our Members for their wonderful

contribution cake-wise for our table at the Fete which resulted in a record amount for funds.

Doris asked all the Members to don their decorated hats and parade, or rather conga, round the Hall! A great sight! Doris and Margaret Lee evaluated the winner of the single bloom competition and also the

winner of the flower arrangement in a wine glass.

A delicious tea followed accompanied by a glass of fizz and a slice of our beautiful Anniversary cake which had been made and iced by Joyce Rawlinson.

NEXT MEETING: WEDNESDAY 5th AUGUST 2015 IN THE LIDDELL HALL (AT THE BACK OF THE MAIN VILLAGE HALL) AT 2 P.M.

EVERYONE TO WEAR A BUTTONHOLE

Police BEAT REPORT Incidents reported mapped

Sherfield Park (& Chineham)

PC Jim Charlton 21015 and PCSO Richard Strauss 14735. Tel. 101 (or leave a message using

collar numbers) Please dont report incidents using email james.charlton @hampshire.pnn.police.uk richard.strauss

@hampshire.pnn.police.uk

Bramley and Sherfield-on-Loddon NPT

PCSO Nath Johnson 15740 PCSO Damon Hope 15394 Tel. 101 (or leave a message using collar

numbers) Please dont report incidents using email Nathaniel.Johnson.15740 @hampshire.pnn.police.uk damon.hope

@hampshire.pnn.police.uk

Horticultural & Handicraft classes stay much the same.

Please look out for this years Schedule & Entry Forms on:

www.sherfieldshow.hampshire.org.uk

Also find copies in The Shop and House Twenty8

Sherfield Show

SUNDAY 6th September

Calling all Stitchers For the 900th anniversary of

St. Leonards Church, in 1017, the PCC is considering the possibility of producing a

commemorative textile design, which will be framed and

protected by glass.

If you embroider, stitch, applique, free-machine embroider, quilt or have any other relevant skills and would like to meet to discuss the

possibilities, please contact Sheena Archer.

[email protected]

or Tel. 01256882099

or text 07506928972

You need not be a church member.

Loddon Valley Link Photo Competition As you have seen over the years The Loddon Valley Link has provided a varied selection of covers to delight our readers. In

order to continue this weve got together with the Sherfield Show Committee to organise a photo competition for local amateur enthusiasts.

All you need to do is email a high resolution (suitable for printing) photo in portrait format to the editor with a subject of photo competition and a brief description of the photo. ([email protected])

The photo should fall into any of the following categories.

Local landscape and buildings,

Local flora and fauna incl. pets & people,

Local events,

and ideally be representative of a particular month or season (but sometimes a great photo is worth publishing anyway).

Theres a competition for under 16s too, so get the kids involved.

Photos should be emailed to the editor before Friday 21st August.

Winners and finalists will be printed and shown at the Sherfield Show, with all the prizes, fame and notoriety that entails. Even better they will be published in the magazine with the winners appearing as covers subsequently.

You should own the copyright of any photos submitted and be prepared to allow the Loddon Valley Link attributed use for any purposes. Max 3 entries per person.

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A TIME FOR A CHANGE

As we come to the end of the school year and anticipate summer holidays

Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. Simon and his companions went to look for him, and when they found him, they exclaimed: "Everyone is looking for you!"

Mark 1 : 35-37 The NIV Bible

Prayer for the Month.

Lord Jesus, you recognised the need to step back from the business and demands which people made on you. As we come to a time of holidays help us to realise that we too, need to use our time wisely as you did.

Help us to take time to reflect on our lives and on our relationships with those around us. Teach us to make time and space for you, to take the opportunity presented by a break from our normal routine to pause and

ponder and to reflect on your goodness.

Help us to grow closer to you and to welcome you into the turmoil of our

lives with all its noise and confusion, demands and responsibilities. Help us to realise our need to share our lives with you, confident that you are

always with us and that you care for us and want us to turn to you and acknowledge you as our Lord and Saviour.

In Jesus name we pray. Amen

Prayer Points for July

Pray for safe journeys for all who are travelling over the next months

Pray for the children in our villages that they may be safe throughout

the summer. Give thanks for the success of all the village events of the last month.

Pray for all the very many Scripture Union and other Christian camps

for children organised all over the country. May those who attend feel the touch of your Holy Spirit.

Pray for an end to the continuous violence in the Middle East. Pray especially for those who feel the need to flee from the countries they

live in at present and give them safe journeys as they cross the Mediterranean sea and grant them solutions for their futures as immigrants to new countries.

Sherfield Park Event Sherfest 2015, held on the 4th July, what an amazing event for Sherfield Park! The sun was shining and the atmosphere was buzzing!

The event was officially opened by our very own Miss Basingstoke 2015, Nicola Ascroft and a few words from the SPCA Chairman (aka Uncle

Sam!). We were lucky enough (thanks

to the huge efforts of RAF Odiham af-ter a request from Councillor Bow-

yer) to get a Chinook! It was an awe-some experience for everyone and cer-tainly pleased the crowds.

The event got into full swing with some excellent music from the Rag & Moan

Men, followed by Mackenzie Burke a very talented musician and singer from Sherfield (astonishingly only 14!) then

a sunny afternoon rumba with Sherfest regulars Los Dos Amigos and an excellent final set from Will Purdue & Friends.

Kids (and adults!) enjoyed the many activities such as bucking bronco, bouncy castles, face

painting, play zone and were lucky enough to get a visit from Snow White and Mickey & Minnie Mouse!!

There was a fabulous display from Basingstoke Wolverines and thanks to the Sherfield Park

Runners some sports & games too!

As usual a well stocked bar quickly depleted as did the BBQ & Hog Roast! And festival goers

got their special day on film in the photo booth!

A huge thank you to all of our volunteers, stall holders & band members for all their hard work and a HUGE thank you to everyone who came

along and made it an extra special day! All in all a fantastic way to celebrate being part of a real Community!

Visit www.sherfieldparkcommunity.co.uk for upcoming events Tel: 01256 883967

Email: [email protected]

SOLFolk (Sherfield On Loddon Folk) On a Sunny Saturday in June (27th) Sherfield on Loddon became the

host to a new variety of entertainment new for the village that is

it was a celebration of traditional Folk song and Dance.

There was Folk singing and music in the pubs

There

was dancing

in the streets

There was eating and drinking

outside the village hall, along with a flea circus and a beer tent..

All washed down with several

barrels of SVB beer, beef burgers, pork rolls, potatoes with chilli and

cheese, and ploughman's lunches

And a good time was had by all!

And there were concerts in the

hall.

Wellington Day Fete

The sun shone down on a small but well attended fete held in the Iron Duke garden in Stratfield Saye. At it's centre was a beautiful cake, donated by Bramley village bakery depicting the mound at Waterloo with the Lion at it's summit; the cake was a huge success and the lion was auctioned for 35.

For the visitors there was a variety of stalls to see, from a silent auction to the carrot game;

the stalls included a book stall, Tombola, face painting all ably watched over by willing volunteers. The raffle prizes included meal

for two at Jekyll & Hyde, wine and spirits and many more; the silent auction was

unusual and well received. Prizes included signed books by His Grace the 9th Duke of Wellington and Lady Jane Wellesley, plus many

other fantastic prizes.

The Iron Duke provided a barbecue and outside bar, proudly serving our Wellington

beer, in the car park were the vintage cars and motor bikes, which were a great success. These were watched over by Richard, Rick and

Ian, who also doubled up as traffic controllers.

The fete was held to help Stratfield Saye

purchase a defibrillator for village use. It will be placed on the car park wall of the Iron

Duke and will be securely locked. Should any one have need of 999 service, the pin number will be given by the 999 operator.

The defibrillator can be used by anyone, but we will also be looking for villagers to volunteer to be trained as operators. If you are interested please

contact either Jean Carruthers Tel: 01189 333230 or email: [email protected] or email Suzie Nixon [email protected].

We will organise a training session with HeartStart, at a time suitable for everyone.

Wellington Day Fete

The sun shone down on a small but well attended fete held in the Iron Duke garden in Stratfield Saye. At it's centre was a beautiful cake, donated by Bramley village bakery depicting the mound at Waterloo with the Lion at it's summit; the cake was a huge success and the lion was auctioned for 35.

For the visitors there was a variety of stalls to see, from a silent auction to the carrot game;

the stalls included a book stall, Tombola, face painting all ably watched over by willing volunteers. The raffle prizes included meal

for two at Jekyll & Hyde, wine and spirits and many more; the silent auction was

unusual and well received. Prizes included signed books by His Grace the 9th Duke of Wellington and Lady Jane Wellesley, plus many

other fantastic prizes.

The total raised was 3,031.50 - in addition

we have donations of 580.00 which we will direct to HeartStart - all in all much more than

anticipated. We are trying to place a second one at another location in the village when a site can be determined. We owe a huge

thank you to the following companies for their support; Wellington Riding; Wellington Farm Shop; Bramley Bakery; Wyevale; Aquilant

Medical Specialist; JB Bouncy castle plus all the volunteers who gave their equipment and

time. A huge thank you to Matthew and James at the Iron Duke for their help,

patience and support. Finally a massive Thank You to everyone who

donated something to the event from a book to a pair of Hunter wellies. All were gratefully accepted. Rick, Jane, Suzie and Jean would like to

thank the people who volunteered their time on the day. Looking forward to seeing you at the next one. Thank you. Jean Carruthers

Village Hall Matters

Sherfield on Loddon Village Hall Reg. Charity No. 272385 Tel: 01256 883624 Email: [email protected]

SOLFolk

An excellent event was the general feedback from the first ever Sherfield

On Loddon Folk festival. The five Morris dance sides performed a

procession through the Village to kick it off, and then danced in turns for

most of the afternoon, between working their way through several barrels

of SVB beer. The concert in the hall was of a very high standard, with up to

a hundred people attending at the peak and the food was fantastic. A big

thank you to all of those of you who helped to get this event off the ground!

Become a Friend of the Village Hall

The Hall is a charity and it continually needs to raise money for its upkeep.

This is done largely by the Friends of the Village Hall running activities

such as the Village Fete, the Folk festival and the beer festival, but these

activities all need volunteers to run them so if you can find some time to

support your community activities, then please call 883838 and offer your

services

Hall Closure August 2015

Just a reminder that during August, work will take place on the

refurbishment of the WC facilities and the main hall, aided by a generous

grant from the Borough Councils Local Infrastructure Fund. The village

hall management committee apologises for any disruption that the work

may cause, particularly to the regular users of the Hall. The Liddell Hall

will still be open and available for hire.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Monday 3rd August - Main Hall closes

Monday 31st August Hall re-opens

Sat 26th September Beer festival

Sherfield and District

Gardening Club

Just a reminder that were having a month off in August but our talk in September will be given by Stephen Austin on the Beth Chatto Gardens.

Anyone interested in

gardening will be most welcome to join us at the Sherfield Village Hall at

7:45pm.

For arrangements contact Linda on 882341 or Vanessa

on 881760

The EVERGREEN CLUB

On the 6th July instead of our meeting in the village hall we had an outing. At approximately 1pm we set off on a mystery tour with a stop

for afternoon tea. We arrived at our destination, just after 2pm which was the lovely small town of Amesbury, Wiltshire. On the way we passed rows of lovely houses with thatched roofs and even a wall which

had thatch on the top. On arrival we went off in groups to have afternoon tea and I can recommend Reeves Bakery where we had a

lovely tea with various choices of sandwich fillings and cakes served on a cake stand and a pot of tea each at the very reasonable price of 8.95 for two people.

We left Amesbury at 4.30pm and stopped for a short time at Woodhenge which is concentric egg shaped rings of timber posts and is almost 2 miles from Stonehenge. On the way home we went through

Marlborough before finally arriving home. The weather was very good and not too hot.

The next meeting on the 3rd August is a talk about the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance. Reported by May MacQueen

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

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


Our recent meeting was about eponyms people who give their name to a place or institution, or in this case, an invention. The title of the

meeting was Wellington Boot, an apt one given our local connection. The original wellie was worn by the first Duke of Wellington, although it was made of leather, not

rubber and only came to mid-calf. The British Rubber Company eventually made boots from rubber and this became the brand we know as Hunter. As long ago as 1955 they made green wellingtons which became popular

with country folk. Wellingtons generally became the favoured footwear in factories, operating theatres, mines and agriculture as they are protective

and easy to clean. They are popular footwear around the world and an interesting fact is that Nokia made rubber boots before mobile phones! We couldnt see the connection!

There is a very long list of things named after the person who invented them. Each of us came up with examples such as boycott, named after

Charles Boycott, an Irish land agent who refused a reduction in rates and so he was subject to a boycott, a refusal to deal with him. Pimms is another, invented by James Pimm in 1823, it is a fruit cup drink based on a

spirit to which cucumber, mint and strawberries are added for a refreshing summer cocktail. It is a very popular drink at summer events like

Wimbledon, Chelsea and Glyndebourne. Samuel Plimsoll gave his name to the Plimsoll Line in 1876, a line on ships which indicated whether it was overloaded if the line disappeared beneath the water.

Hungarian Laszlo Biro was the inventor of the ubiquitous ball point pen in the 1930s. He used a tiny ball bearing to pick up the ink and the biro became a great success. Eventually Marcel Bic set up a company and

bought the patent and now Bic make all biros. We also heard about the Bailey bridge developed in the early 40s by a civil servant in the British War Office called Donald Bailey. It is portable and was used extensively during the war. It requires no special tools or heavy equipment to assemble and is small and light enough to be carried in trucks. They are

strong enough to carry tanks. The longest one was used in Tasmania in the 70s at 2,585 feet and the highest in India is at an astonishing 18,379

feet.

It was an interesting evening. Our next meeting will be a discussion on a book which we have all read. Gill Fearon

Sherfield-on-Loddon Parish Council

Meeting dates

The next Full Parish Council meeting dates are 12th

August and 9th September at 7.30pm in the Liddell Hall.

Clerk Vacancy

The Parish Council is pleased to welcome Catherine Ryle as the new

Clerk to the Council. Her contact details remain the same. The Parish Council thank Karen Ross our outgoing Clerk for her dedication and hard

work.

Vacancy for a Parish Councillor

Due to the resignation of Cllr John Darker a vacancy has arisen for a

Parish Councillor representing the Taylors Farm ward. Any expressions of interest in this vacancy should be directed to the Parish Clerk.

Neighbourhood Plan working party

The Parish Council is looking at expanding the membership of the Neighbourhood Plan working party. Anyone with a keen interest in the

future development of Sherfield on Loddon Village is welcome. For more details please contact the Clerk.

Village Hall Closure

Please note the Village Hall main hall will be closed during August for refurbishment. Please contact a member of the Village Hall Management

Committee for further details.

Catherine Ryle - Clerk to the Parish Council, Sherfield-on-Loddon, PO Box 6862, Basingstoke RG24 4QZ Telephone: 01256 842662 Email:

[email protected]

Stratfield Turgis and Hartley Wespall Annual Cricket Match

This years match will take place on Saturday 5th September from 1pm.

All welcome to come ant watch this highly competitive event

For more info please contact Giles Toosey

[email protected]

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FUSED GLASS STUDIO OPENING UNDER HAMPSHIRE OPEN STUDIOS SCHEME Hampshire Open Studios is a scheme encouraging local artists throughout Hampshire to open their studios and homes to showcase their work, some of which hopefully you will buy as well as admire giving an ideal opportunity to acquire an original piece. For more information and to find other artists in the area visit www.hampshireopenstudios.org.uk

(Also see article in Hampshire Life magazine August 2015 issue.)

Aileen Mayers is a local fused glass artist who will once again be opening her studio in Old Basing under the scheme and you would be very welcome to visit and browse her colourful fused glass artwork including The Glass Studio, 8 Almond Close, Old Basing, Basingstoke, RG24 7DW

Opening dates: Every day from 22nd to 31st August, 11.00am to 5.00pm

Other times by appointment phone 01256 476732. For more details go to: www.aileenmayers.co.uk

LIMELIGHTERS HEAD INTO THE WOODS

Disneys film Into the Woods was a box-office success at the end of last year. Now Limelight, the youth arm of BAOS (Basingstoke Amateur Operatic Society) are heading into the woods themselves for their next production. Among the group, all aged between 12 and 18, is Sean Granahan from the local area.

It tells the story of a baker and his wife, sadly childless as a result of a witchs curse. As they venture into the forest in search of ingredients which will reverse the witchs spell, they encounter a succession of well-known characters.

Into the Woods will be on stage at Queen Marys Hall, Queen Marys College, Basingstoke on Saturday October 24th and Sunday October 25th. The Saturday performances start at 2.30 p.m. and 7.30 p.m. while the Sunday performances start at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Tickets 13 for adults and 10 for concessions, www.baos.ticketsource.co.uk or by calling (01256) 763127. ten and over. For more information and group bookings please contact [email protected]

BEE SCENE! Popular family-friendly survey of wild flowers re-launches this summer holiday thanks to Nature's Path

Plant lifes hugely successful Bee Scene survey has been rescued by family-owned cereal maker Natures Path, after its original funding had ended. Over 30,000 children have already taken part in the wild flower survey since its launch in 2010. Now thousands more will have the opportunity to explore the

nature on their doorstep and learn about the wild flowers growing there.

Families can discover whether their local area is good for bumblebees by looking for bee-friendly wild flowers such as foxgloves, dandelions and

clovers in their local green spaces. The results are then uploaded onto a virtual meadow map of the UK.

The survey raises awareness and understanding in children of the importance of biodiversity in their local area, starting them on a path to enjoying wild flowers and realising their importance as part of our natural

heritage. It also helps them understand the importance of wild plants for our declining pollinators. 90% of teachers who did the survey reported that 'Bee

scene' had given them new learning about the natural environment and helped pupils understand that different wild plants are important for bees.

Nature's Path has a strong commitment to sustainability and the natural environment and has stepped in to enable the Bee Scene initiative to reach many thousands more children and families this year after its National

Lottery funding ended. A spokesperson comments As an organic, family owned company, with a strong commitment to the natural environment we recognise the importance of educating children early about the importance of

our wild flowers and the pollinators that rely on them. We are thrilled to be able to support Plantlife to continue this fantastic survey, so that many more

children and families can take part and 'Bee Scene'.

'Bee Scene' is a simple and effective way to encourage children and their

families into their local parks or countryside - to enjoy them together away from the television screen, computer games and other pressures of modern life. By using a simple flower key, they are able to count different flower

shapes and colours and look out for bumblebees, so helping children understand how valuable their local green spaces are for wildlife.

Full details and bee scene resources are available online at www.plantlife.org.uk/beescene

Reminiscences of Papua New Guinea

Coming face to face with war painted warriors on a tropical island is not within most peoples experience. But this was just one of a series of adventures that Stephen Thair, a retired Old Basing solicitor, imparted to

his fellow members of the Probus Club

of Basingstoke at their last speaker

meeting of their current year.

Stephen and his

teacher wife, Margaret, lived and

worked in Port Moresby, the capital of Papua

New Guinea from 1975 78 while it loosened its

traditional ties with Australia and

achieved self governing independence in September 1975. Stephen worked in the Government Legal Department, part of the Department of Law, which became the Department of Justice on independence,

specialising in conveyancing as plantations were bought back using Australian government funds to compensate the previous ex-pat owners.

He also acted as a barrister in court on land title disputes brought by local people.

The way to reach the villages on the coast was mainly by boat, where

houses were built on stilts in the lagoons; inland villages were reached by trekking into the hinterland where the extensive mountain range reached up to 14,793 feet (4,509 metres). Today aircraft and mountain airstrips

make life a little easier but the traditional pathways do not zig zag across the mountain sides but go straight up and down, which can be very

exhausting for those who are not used to it!

To see more about the Probus Clubs activities see their web site www.probusbasingstoke.webs.com

Stratfield Saye Parish Council

Stratfield Saye held their Council meeting on 13th July in the village hall.

The Broad band issue was discussed at some length, and the lack of

response by BT. Cllr Ian Pearson has done a huge amount of investigating the possibility of getting fibre optic broadband into the village, the future provision is still very unsure.

The Waterloo day Event was a great success and raised 3031.50 which has been put into the Parish Councils bank account. The sum will be ring fenced to purchase a defibrillator for the parish, probably sited at the Iron Duke, and to provide funds for its upkeep, maintenance, insurance etc. and to pay to train people in its use if necessary. It was

suggested that a plaque be made to put under the defibrillator once in situ. Thank was given to Matthew and James from the Iron Duke for

hosting the fete in the pub garden and all others who helped to make it a great success.

No information was sent from our PCSO, so we must assume all is well,

with in the parish.

The Vice Chairman, Mr Geoffrey Preston, is taking a 1 year sabbatical and Mr Nick Hall will be the new Vice Chair for that year. We all wish to

thank Geoffrey for his valuable service over many years on behalf of the Parish Council.

Dates for your dairy: The next 2 parish council meetings will be 3rd October and 7th of December. Looking forward to seeing you there.

But dont forget the monthly coffee mornings 1st Monday of each month at 11.00a.m in the Village Hall. All welcome to come and have a chat! Have a great summer!

Cllr Jean Carruthers

Photo Competition - For local amateur enthusiasts. All you need to do is email a high resolution (suitable for printing) photo in portrait format to the editor with a subject of photo competition see pages 22/23.

Chineham reopens

September 9th

LIFELONG LEARNING

COMPUTERS Are Computers/Tablets & the Internet confusing you?

Are you over 50 and want to learn? We can help.

We offer 1-2-1 tuition at our Centres across Hampshire. We ask for a donation of 4.50 per session.

Enquiries: 01256 423874

Or:

Age Concern Hampshire began teaching the Over 50s how to use a computer back in 1999. In 2015, the need is changing and

increasing. All local authority payments are due to be on-line only and benefits and entitlements will also need to be applied for in this way.

We are looking to recruit additional volunteer ICT Tutors in many parts of Hampshire, especially in the North and the New Forest, in

order to support these changes & challenges. Can you help? If you are IT literate, patient and willing to support older people we want to hear

from you. A teaching background is not essential but would be useful. Commitment is usually one morning or afternoon per week.

Learning Old Things

Ive been thinking of buying a straight or cutthroat razor for my daily shave and Ive realised I have a lot to learn before I embark on this adventure.

Its easy these days to look up the best way to use one online but for me, this type of advice, although very helpful, is never as good as

someone standing in front of me showing me how to do it based on their own experience. In

addition to learning how to shave correctly, there is learning how to use the leather strop and also how to hone the cutting edge when needed.

There is so much to learn and I realise that people in the community, yes all of us, possibly have skills and knowledge I and others in the

community would love to learn. Things like how to sharpen a chainsaw blade, how to make a fine crab- apple jelly, what the best way is to propagate a beautiful clematis, how to change the oil on a

Land Rover, how to bake the best banana loaf, how to prune an apple tree, how to spot the difference between a buzzard and a red kite,

how to keep a chicken or where to look for the wild garlic or damson in season. Simple things. Beautiful things. Things that make it worth living in this beautiful part of the country.

If you have any special knowledge or a passion or a good story, please email me at [email protected] and let me know (or send

anything to the Link editor and well pass it on). I will then ask the editor whether we can publish your how to or did you know story. We could even set up an evening in a village hall to go through some

of the best ones and open it up for anyone interested to attend.

Now, does anyone have the time to show me how to use a straight

razor?

Sheyne Bauermeister

SHERFIELD PARK MATTERS

Sherfest 2015 was once again a great success thanks to excellent weather, hard work on the part of the Centre Manager and her team of enthusiastic

volunteers and large numbers of revellers. Miss Basingstoke, Nicola Ashcroft, opened the bigger-than-ever festivities that included visits by Disney characters and our very own Uncle Sam. There was a wide choice of delicious cuisine, beverages, prizes, bands, bouncy castles and much more that provided something special for everyone to enjoy plus, the

exciting visit of a Chinook helicopter and its crew from RAF Odiham that helped to make the day truly memorable.

The much heralded new defibrillator is now installed at the Community

Centre, just in time for Sherfest. Its funding came from the Sherfield on Loddon Parish Council, Hampshire County Council and the British Heart Society. It is located outside the rear kitchen door (adjacent to the football

pitches) and will be properly sign-posted and training arranged.

Now that Croudace Homes Ltd. has received planning approval for the

construction of the Sherfield Park Village Quarter, proper negotiations are expected to begin between the SPCA and Croudace for the two commercial units. In parallel, the SPCA will be seeking suitable commercial tenants for

both units. This promises to be an interesting period as the question what sort of shops? is being addressed within the community. As these new shops should form an important focal point for the Community, why not be a part of making it happen? So, if you have relevant bookkeeping, accounting, legal or commercial leasing experience etc., then please do get

in touch by either emailing the SPCA at: [email protected] or by calling: 01256 883 967.

Sherfield Park residents are complaining about serious road congestion at

the entrance of the Basingstoke Hampshire Waste and Recycling Centre (HWRC) on Wade Road. Problems have arisen for local residents since

HWRC opening hours were reduced; this in conjunction with a period of particularly high demand, brought about by the dry spring weather, is thought to be a large contributory factor. It is understood that County

Council officers are looking into measures to help resolve the problem even though the exceptionally high demand on the HWRC facility is expected to

reduce. In an attempt to reduce vehicle numbers, it is understood that measures to help keep traders and business waste out of the site are being planned. In addition, HWRC staff is reportedly working with the public to

help reduce congestion at the site.

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Happy Faces Play group

Sherfield-on-Loddon Bring your happy face to our

happy place

A small, friendly playgroup for children aged 2 years 6 months to

school age

Flexible Sessions

including all day

Further information:

01256 880903

Prospectus/application form:

07791 141176

[email protected] www.happy-faces-playgroup.co.uk

Est. 1982. Charity No. 1029688

SHERFIELD PARK MATTERS

Sherfest 2015 was once again a great success thanks to excellent weather, hard work on the part of the Centre Manager and her team of enthusiastic

volunteers and large numbers of revellers. Miss Basingstoke, Nicola Ashcroft, opened the bigger-than-ever festivities that included visits by Disney characters and our very own Uncle Sam. There was a wide choice of delicious cuisine, beverages, prizes, bands, bouncy castles and much more that provided something special for everyone to enjoy plus, the

exciting visit of a Chinook helicopter and its crew from RAF Odiham that helped to make the day truly memorable.

The much heralded new defibrillator is now installed at the Community

Centre, just in time for Sherfest. Its funding came from the Sherfield on Loddon Parish Council, Hampshire County Council and the British Heart Society. It is located outside the rear kitchen door (adjacent to the football

pitches) and will be properly sign-posted and training arranged.

Now that Croudace Homes Ltd. has received planning approval for the

construction of the Sherfield Park Village Quarter, proper negotiations are expected to begin between the SPCA and Croudace for the two commercial units. In parallel, the SPCA will be seeking suitable commercial tenants for

both units. This promises to be an interesting period as the question what sort of shops? is being addressed within the community. As these new shops should form an important focal point for the Community, why not be a part of making it happen? So, if you have relevant bookkeeping, accounting, legal or commercial leasing experience etc., then please do get

in touch by either emailing the SPCA at: [email protected] or by calling: 01256 883 967.

Sherfield Park residents are complaining about serious road congestion at

the entrance of the Basingstoke Hampshire Waste and Recycling Centre (HWRC) on Wade Road. Problems have arisen for local residents since

HWRC opening hours were reduced; this in conjunction with a period of particularly high demand, brought about by the dry spring weather, is thought to be a large contributory factor. It is understood that County

Council officers are looking into measures to help resolve the problem even though the exceptionally high demand on the HWRC facility is expected to

reduce. In an attempt to reduce vehicle numbers, it is understood that measures to help keep traders and business waste out of the site are being planned. In addition, HWRC staff is reportedly working with the public to

help reduce congestion at the site.

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St. Michaels Hospice (North Hants) Moonlight Walk 2015

Saturday 5th September 2015

St. Michaels Hospice (North Hampshire) has opened registration for the 2015 Basingstoke Moonlight Walk.

The walkers will begin from Porchester Square, Festival Place, Basingstoke at 10pm on Saturday 5th September 2015. Walkers will be a part of a glorious night out

walking under the stars, whilst raising money for North Hampshires only adult Hospice.

This is the third year of Moonlight Walk and we hope to beat last years terrific total of over 300 walkers raising 21,000. You can even make the most of your evening by enjoying one of the many restaurants in

Festival Place before the walk to build your energy levels up!

Men, women and children of all fitness levels will be walking the 8.5 mile

course with walkers passing through areas such as Kempshott and Hatch Warren. Registration opens at 8.30pm inside Festival Place with the warm up starting at 9.45pm.

Preregistered prices for adults are 17 and 10 for children aged 17 and under. Registering in advance saves money with registration on the night costing 20 per adult and 12 per child. Family tickets are also

available for 45, which includes two adults and two children.

The entry fee includes refreshments and a special moonlight walk medal

on your successful return to Festival Place. Though places are selling fast so make sure you register your place at stmichaelshospice.org.uk.

As a charity our care is provided to our patients and families free of

charge. In 2015/16 it will cost 3.2 million to provide our patient services to the local community with just 22% funding from the North

Hampshire Clinical Commissioning Group. We therefore need to generate a net contribution of 2.5 million from Fundraising, Gifts in Wills, Lottery and Retail activities to support patients and their families

affected by life limiting illnesses.

To sign up and for more information please visit the Hospice website:

www.stmichaelshospice.org.uk/events or call fundraising on 01256 848848.

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HOUSE CLEANING BY MARIA. Reliable and affordable service. Friendly, experienced lady who cleans every corner. Ironing also available. References. Tel 07933 316989. [email protected]

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

SEWING, EXPERIENCED AND CONVENIENT. Di is now back in the conservatory, Sherfield Garden Centre. Bespoke dressmaking, clothing alterations, repairs, curtains & blinds and soft furnishings. 07796 045944.

PC SUPORT. For technical help with PCs, Macs, tablets, internet, wi-fi: repairs, upgrades and installation: Call Ian on 07977 143310.

LOCAL EXPERIENCED TAX ADVISER. Self assessment tax returns, arrears, claims, payroll, self-employed, VAT returns. Initial consultation free. Call 07920112533 or e-mail [email protected]

LOCAL INDEPENDENT CLEANER. Why pay agency fees? Every penny counts towards a cleaner home. Trustworthy and honest. Excellent service. Excellent references. Excellent rates. telephone 07407543891.

DOMICILIARY CARER. Female aged 49. CRB certified/Carer P.L. Insurance. Patient and kind, offering personal care / companionship to the elderly in their home and respite care. Based south of Reading. Will travel within 10 mile radius. References available.. Michelle 07776 255688

ENGLISH TUTOR. Foundation stage, GCSE, iGCSE, A-Level. Experienced, professional Secondary Teacher - spaces available for tutees from September 2015.Based in Sherfield Park, or can tutor at your home. Contact Natalie 07922594490

EXPERIENCED CLEANING SUPERVISOR 8.25 - 9.00 (part-time cleaners 7.25 - 8.00). Required for domestic chores. Own transport preferred. Day-time hours to suit. Call House Proud on 07957 860885

INSIDE/OUT Property maintenance, carpentry, decorating, locks fitted, garden maintenance. Tel 01256 882696 or 07713 470223. E-mail [email protected]

WINDOW CLEANER. Windows cleaned or gutters cleared - one off or regularly. Local, reliable window cleaner (testimonials available). For a quote call Pete Owen on 07762 616600 [email protected]

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