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November 2014

The Loddon Valley LinkChurch and Village Magazine

for Sherfield-on-Loddon, Stratfield Saye,Hartley Wespall with Stratfield Turgis and Bramley

Issue 473


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Editorial Welcome to the November edition of LoddonValley Link. This month many people will beenjoying bonfire and fireworks parties; do keep

safe, and if you are having a party at home bear inmind that neighbours with petsmay well appreciate a warning(see p. 23)

November is also of course avery important month becausewe remember those who have

given their lives in war. Thisyear is particularly important,being the centenary of the startof the First World War. Ourcentral feature tells the story oftwo local residents who won theVictoria Cross in that war.

There is an update on theplanning application fordevelopment in Dixon Road (onthe News from Sherfield Parkpage) and there is also afeature explaining the planningprocess.

We also have details of pre -Christmas events, where youcan look for the perfectpresent.

As ever, please keep yourarticles and photos coming, as these are also vital to the successof the magazine. Send your submissions (including comments

and criticisms) to:editor @loddonvalleylink.org.uk . Details of copy dates are on p. 59.

Contents Editorial 3 Church Services 4Pastoral Letter 5 Breach Lane Chapel 7 Loddon Players 9

Reports from the Beats 11 Parish Registers 12 First World War CentenaryConcert 12 Christingle Service 16 Memorial Service 17 Messy Church 23 Sherfield Park 25

Stratfield Saye Report 26

Prayer Page 28 Victoria Cross 30 Village Hall Report 33 Wintershall Nativity 34 Sherfield PC 41 Sherfield Gardening Club 41 The Planning Process 47 NWR 49 WI 50 Evergreens 53 Useful Telephone Numbers 55 Small Ads 56/57
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Services

November 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.

Sunday 2nd November 4th before Advent10.00am Holy Communion by Extension St Leonards Sherfield 10.00am Family Service St Marys Stratfield Saye* 6.30pm Evensong and Communion by Ext St Marys Hartley Wespall

Sunday 9th November 3rd before AdventRemembrance Sunday

9.45am Family Service St Marys Hartley Wespall10.45am Remembrance Service, Village War Memorial, Sherfield10.45am Remembrance Service St Marys Stratfield Saye* 3.00pm Memorial Service St Leonards Sherfield Friday 4.15pm Messy Church Sherfield Community Centre

Sunday 16th November 2nd before Advent10.00am Holy Communion and Sunday Club St Leonards Sherfield

Sunday 23rd November 1st before Advent10.00am Christingle & Toy Service Sherfield Community Centre

Sunday 30th November Advent 1

10.00am Benefice Holy Communion St Leonards Sherfield

Sunday 7th December Advent 210.00am Holy Communion by Extension St Leonards Sherfield 10.00am Family Service St Marys Stratfield Saye* 6.30pm Evensong and Communion by Ext St Marys Hartley Wespall


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Pastoral Letter - Remembering

November is, of course, a special season for remembrance. As theQueen and the Royal Family, the Prime Minister and many others laytheir wreaths at the Cenotaph, and we hold our own services, I suspectthat that this will be even more moving than usual as we mark thehundredth anniversary since the outbreak of the Great War. Thenumber of those who died or who were wounded on both sides isbeyond our comprehension, although I came a little closer than I haveever done before on a recent visit to the Tower of London when I sawthe sea of poppies cascading from one of the windows into the moat.

Youve probably seen it on television, for the installation has attractedhuge amounts of publicity. Each one represents a British casualty and

you cant help but be moved by what you see in front of you. Musicoften makes me weep, books do from time to time, but art? I canhonestly say that never - until that day - had I cried for what I sawrepresented.

I dont remember very much about the poetry we read at school - itwas rather a long time ago! But one poem made a huge impact. Thepoet contrasted the way that we as humans weep over the death of awhale, washed up on a local beach, whereas the death of millions inwar doesnt move us in the same way. Somehow its not personal; weneed to find a way of connecting personally with the dead asindividuals. Maybe thats less true more recently, since modern mediabrings each soldier killed in Afghanistan or Iraq to life for us - we knowtheir name and we see their family in their grief. In some small waythey become individuals, just like each of the ceramic poppies in theTower moat.

As Christians we believe that God knows us in that same way. Psalm139 is a favourite of many; we read in it that He knitted us together inour mothers wombs and that no matter how far away we try to go toescape from God, Hes always there to help and lead us. How amazingis that? So as each of the names on our war memorial are read aloudon 9th November, even though we dont know their story, lets takecomfort from the assurance that they are known to God and now restin His peace forever.

Karen West


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fruit, vegetables and flowersincluding Strawberries,Tayberries, Currants,

Gooseberries, Raspberries, New

Potatoes, Asparagus andFlowers. We also sell local Honey,Free Range Eggs and Homemade

Jams CALL 01252 845772 from May 1st For information, & to place orders. Or visit www.westgreenfruits.com


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BREACH LANE CHAPEL Sherfield on Loddon Geoff Belsham 01256 882534 / 07519 708416

November 2014 Services

CATHOLIC SERVICES

St Bedes and Holy GhostChurches,

Basingstoke. Parish Office

Tues to Friday9.30 am -1.00 pm

Tel.465214. Sunday Mass 9.00 am, 11.00 am

and 6.30 pm

St Leonards Open Days

Everyone iswelcome to visit

for reflection,prayer, or toview with a

wedding in mind.

Open days for November:Saturday 1st, Saturday 15th

Sunday 2 nd 10.30am Family Worship led by Neil Owen 11am Youth Group The Flock

Friday 7 th 10.30am Open Morning at Chapel Sunday 9 th 10.30am REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY Worship led by

Graham Locke Tuesday 11 th 2pm Church Walk starting at the Chapel Thursday 13 th 7.45pm House Group & Bible Study at 9 Coopers

Lane, Bramley Friday 14 th 10.30am Open Morning at Chapel

Saturday 15 th 2.30pm Disabled Christian Fellowship at FrimleyRoad

Sunday 16 th 10.30am Family Worship led by Alistair Sneddon withHoly Communion

Friday 21 st 10.30am Open Morning at Chapel Sunday 23 rd 10.30am Family Worship led by Neil Owen Tuesday 25 th 2pm Church Walk starting at Sherfield Garden

Centre Wednesday26 th

2.30pm Midweek Fellowship at Chapel led by GeoffBelsham

Thursday 27 th 7.45pm House Group & Bible Study at 9 CoopersLane, Bramley

Friday 28 th 10.30am Open Morning at Chapel Sunday 30 th 10.30am Family Worship led by Steve Smith


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Carl Fanning The Village Decorator

Decorating the Loddon Valley Area Painter and Decorator

Local Tradesman with 25 years experience 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

Wintershall Nativity

A Christian view of Christmas www.wintershall -estate.com/events/wintershall -estate

Coach departs from The White Hart at 3.45 p.m. returning there at about9.00 p.m. Stout shoes and warm clothing advisable

15 adult & 7.50 children (incl. coach)

Thanks to very generous support from The Loddon Valley Link Chance of a lifetime....names (with payment) to :

Carol 0118 9816593 (sc.cedars@greenbee)

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News from the Beats - September '14.

Sherfield ParkPC Jim Charlton 21015 and PCSO Richard Strauss 14735 Beat surgery - 1 st Wed. of the month at Costa Coffee in the

Chineham Centre 16:30 - 17:30 Tel. 101 (or leave a message using our collar numbers). Email [email protected]

[email protected]

Sherfield and surrounding villagesThere have been various incidents of rogue trading in the area.

A lways use the door chain when answering the door, and if you are not sure

do not open the door Always check the credentials of unknown callers Do not phone the number on the ID card, use a phone book or a bill Never employ cold -calling traders or engage with cold callers on the phone Do not keep substantial sums of money in the home.

Always keep front and back doors locked Join or set up a No Cold Calling Zone or Neighbourhood Watch scheme.Report any suspicious callers or activity to the police immediately using 101

Keep an eye on elderly or vulnerable neighbours, friends and family There has been an increase in shed burglaries recently.

Put several locks of different types locks on your shed doorsPlace net curtains in the windows of your shed/outbuilding Store all valuable garden equipment serial numbers safely Secure valuable equipment to a ground anchor, using a heavy duty lock Take pictures of your valuables

Use a UV pen to write your postcode on any equipment There has been a decrease in anti - social behaviour reports inSherfield -on -Loddon. Overall my local beat has relatively low crime ratesand is a pleasure to police.

Emergency: please report any suspicious persons, vehicles or incidentsusing the 101 telephone number, and only call 999 if it is a genuineemergency.

[email protected]
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Parish Registers

Funerals

Robert Kenny 24.09.14 Sherfield Nigel Veitch. 25.09.14 Stratfield SayeDennis Cooke 26.09.14 Sherfield Kathleen Baker 30.09.14 Stratfield SayeJean Susan Frances Bates 10.10.14 Sherfield Mary Elizabeth Sims 13.10.14 Sherfield

Concert and Service of

Commemoration

St Leonards Church, Sherfield on Loddon

8 th November at 7.30 pm

with Tadley Concert Brass

Music, singing, readings and refreshments

Entry free, donations to the Poppy Appeal


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The Big Christingleand Toy Service

Sunday 23rd November 2014

Sherfield Park Community Centre

10.00 a.m.

Come and share in this joyous and hugely popular event whichchurches and schools throughout the UK will be celebrating.

So bring your toys, receive a

Christingle, and worship with all agesas the significance of the Christingleunfolds. We are able, once again, tosupport the work of The ChildrensSociety.

Please note: there will be no service at St. Leonards that Sunday
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MEMORI L SERVICE3pm 9th November 2014

at St. Leonards Church

You are warmly invited to a special timefor remembering and celebrating those

we have loved and who have died

Everyone most welcome

If you wish, bring a memento

Update from Chineham Medical Practice Patient Participation andReference Groups (PPG)

Like other practices, Chineham Medical Practice Patient Participation(PPG) and virtual Patient Reference Groups (PRG) are continuing to

involve registered patients in the development of services. This is agreat way of having real input into a service which affects us all.

The PPG would like to publicise the fact that Flu Clinics have recentlystarted to vaccinate patients most at risk. This includes everyone over65, those under 65 with specific long term conditions such as diabetes,kidney or lung disease, pregnant women and all two to four year olds.People born between 2 September 1934 and 1 September 1936 and 2September 1943 and 1 September 1944 also qualify for the shingles

vaccine. Please contact the surgery on 01256 479244 to book anappointment.

If you are interested in finding out more about joining the PatientParticipation Groups please contact Karen Nicholls on 01256 479244

Karen AshtonChair, Patient Participation Group
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asingstoke WindowCleaning Services

We use a pure water, reach and wash

system for a perfect smear-free finishWindows Cleaned InsideConservatory RoofsCleanedGuttering Cleared &CleanedSoffits & Fascias Cleaned

For a free, no obligation quotecall

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GARDEN MACHINERYSERVICES

Miles Elliott

Phone: 01256-882224Mobile:07810-573479Fax: 01256-882224E-mail:[email protected]

Servicing

RepairsTuning AdjustmentSharpening

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Friday 14th November 2014 Remembering

Lots of craft, worship and tea for the children! All welcome

4.15 Arrive, register, prepare for worship 4.30 Worship followed by activities in three groups 5.15 Meal - cafe style (finish at 5.30pm)

It is essential that you book (and please advise of any foodallergies).For more information and to book, please contact :

Amanda Prince: 01256 880733 amanda - [email protected]

Or on Facebook: Messy Church - Sherfield On Loddon

Fireworks and animals

A local resident has requested that whenplanning a bonfire and fireworks party athome you let animal -owning neighboursknow in advance. It can be a real issue,particularly with horses and cows who canstampede and do themselves and othersserious harm. For example, this particularresident put her horses in as a neighbourhad let her know he was going to be letting off fireworks, and wasextremely glad she had the next morning when she found some reallysharp pieces of plastic from a firework scattered around the field.Furthermore some horses may need to be sedated, and this usuallyneeds a day or so to take effect.


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view from Sherfield Park

Dixon Road Planning Application

The date for comments to theproposed development of a gypsyencampment on forest land off DixonRoad in Sherfield -on -Loddon closed on 26 September. Basingstokeand District Borough Council (BDBC) planning officers received 567comments on the proposed development. 28 were from consulteesand 539 were from the public. Due to this large response the planningofficers required additional time in order to complete their review andassessment process. The review of the planning application is nowlargely complete and it is expected that a decision on the applicationwill be made during November.

New Parish Council on Sherfield Park

The governance review team have now completed their review of the

first stage consultation process which showed that 61% of all votescast were in favour of the formation of a new parish council onSherfield Park. Following further discussions within BDBC thegovernance review team will undertake a second consultationbetween 17 December and 30 January. Subject to a positiveresponse, the governance review teams final report andrecommendations will be submitted to full Council for approval on 26March 2015. If the Council approves the new parish council will be

formally constituted in April 2015. It is now an appropriate time to consider the membership of the newparish council. At this time it is unclear how many councillors will berequired but initial indications suggest between six and eight.Councillors must be over 18, residents of Sherfield Park and UKcitizens. If you would like to become a parish councillor, or you wouldlike to learn more about being a councillor, please contact me eitherby email ([email protected]) or telephone (01256 882938)

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Stratfield Saye September Parish Report

The Parish Council held a barbecue at the Village Hall on BankHoliday Monday. Despite the weather it was a great success and willhopefully be repeated next year.

The 3rd Christmas lunch for parishioners will be held in the VillageHall on Tuesday 16th December 2014 starting at 12 noon. Tickets are5.50 - for the full works with all the trimmings! Please let SuzanneNixon, Jean Carruthers or Penny Mayo know if you wish to comeeither at the next Monday coffee morning (2nd November) at 11am orby email [email protected] . I do hope as many of you as possiblecan come as it is always very enjoyable.

Unfortunately there is still no decision on the Stratfield Saye bus fromthe Borough Council. It will run to the end of December, and theCouncil is still exploring options of diverting an existing service totake residents either to Wokingham or Basingstoke. A final decisionwill be made in December but prospects are not hopeful.

The Parish Council is applying for some free saplings from theWoodlands Trust so if you have any ideas of where they can beplanted please let the Clerk know.

The Clerk has applied to the Borough Council for a grant to install anew boiler in the Village Hall.

The Parish Council has donated 1,000 towards further work neededinside the historic Parish Church. The exterior looks marvellous afterall the work done to it.

Classes in the Village Hall are very varied and take place most days - from bridge, art, and dance to Pilates. So if you want any informationplease contact Linda Bishop on 01189332106.

The thorny issue of broadband provision in the parish was discussed.01256 numbers are now receiving a greatly improved service but0118 numbers still have a terrible service at present. A resident isinvestigating possible solutions.

Unfortunately house deliveries of the Loddon Link can no longer besupported in the Fair Cross and Great Dover Street areas. Copies ofthe magazine will be left at Fair Cross bus shelter, the church porch,

Village Hall and the Iron Duke pub. You can also access it on the webat www.loddonvalleylink.org.uk .
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R. T. Mitchell & SonsLocal Building Contractors est. 1972

HOUSES - EXTENSIONS - ALTERATIONS - GARAGES

LOFT CONVERSIONS

RESTORATION OF LISTED BUILDINGS45 London Road, Old Basing

Tel: 01256 352225 Web -site www.rtmitchellandsons.co.uk e -mail [email protected]
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On their release, Peter and John went back to their own people andreported all that the chief priests and elders had said to them. Theyprayed, Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants tospeak your word with great boldness. After they prayed, the placewhere they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled withthe Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly. All the believerswere one in heart and mind.The NIV Bible Acts 4 : 23 & 29 32

Prayer for the Month.

Lord Jesus Christ, we thank you that you always have room in yourheart for us. Teach us to open our hearts to one another, share our

joys and sorrows, and offer support and encouragement to any inneed among us.Teach us to use our gifts, whatever they may be, for the good of all,and to look for opportunities to offer service.

You have called us to be one people, so that others might seesomething of you in the fellowship we share. Help us to recognisetoday what it means to be members of your Church and by yourgrace help us to live up to that high calling, to the glory of your

name.In Jesus name we pray. Amen

Prayer Points for November

Pray for those who are involved in the selection of a newpriest in charge, that they will be led by the Lord and thatthere will be a successful conclusion to the second interviews

Pray that the fighting in Syria and Iraq will come to an end and bereplaced by a lasting peace. Pray for peace in Iraq and in all countrieswhere violence and terror cause so many to live in fear each day.

Pray for all who attend the various home groups this autumn, thatthey may enjoy warmth and fellowship as they study your word.

Give thanks for the successful completion of the St. Leonards Churchextension and for the contributions of so many, of both money andtime.

Pray for those who feel isolated and lonely as the darkness comesearlier each evening


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The Victoria Cross - Local Heroes

James Welch VC

James Welch was born in StratfieldSaye on 7th July 1889.

At the outbreak of the First WorldWar Welch signed up and joined theRoyal Berkshire Regiment. He wasthen drafted to the First battalionwhere he very quickly attained therank of lance Corporal.

It was during the Battle of Arras on29th April 1917 that Welch won hisVictoria Cross. His unit wasadvancing on a strong Germandefensive line in Oppy when heentered a German trench. After asevere hand -to -hand struggle hekilled one German soldier, chased

four others across open land andcaptured them single -handed. As ifthis was not enough he then manneda machine -gun for five hours beforebeing wounded. He even went outinto the open several times to collectammunition and spare parts to keep the machine -gun workingproperly. By the end of the war he had attained the rank of Sergeant.

Returning home he moved to Sheffield where he worked in a boxfactory until around 1960. The only break from this was when hevolunteered for the RAF Auxiliary Reserve during the Second WorldWar. Upon retirement he moved to Bournemouth with his wife Daisywhom he had married in 1915. He died at the age of 88 and is buriedin Bournemouth Crematorium.

John Aidan Liddell VC MC

John Aidan Liddell was born at Benwall, Northumberland on 3rd August 1888. In 1904 the family moved south finally settling inSherfield Manor (now Sherfield School) in 1908.


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He was educated atStoneyhurst Collegeand Balliol College,Oxford. While at Oxfordhe was granted aCommission with theThird VolunteerBattalion of the Argylland SutherlandHighlanders.

When the First WorldWar started Liddelltravelled to Scotlandwhere he was made aSecond Lieutenant inthe Third Battalion.

Active service soonfollowed in France buthe was then taken illand transferred to a UKmilitary hospital.

Following recuperationLiddell applied for andwas accepted into the Royal Flying Corps in 1915 with the rank ofCaptain. He was posted to 7 Squadron in France. On 31st July hetook off in an RE5 with Second Lieutenant Roland Peck asObserver/Gunner to carry out a reconnaissance mission behindenemy lines. An attack by a German aircraft left the RE5 severelydamaged and Liddell was badly wounded in the left leg and thigh.Despite this he managed to get the aircraft back to a friendly airfieldand land safely, thus saving the aircraft and the life of his passenger.For this he was awarded the Victoria Cross.

The left leg was so badly damaged it was amputated in a hospital inFrance. The operation was successful but blood poisoning set in andLiddell lost his fight for life on 31st August.

His body was returned to England and buried with full military

honours at the Church of the Holy Ghost, Basingstoke. Pip Iles


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Village Hall Matters

REFURBISHMENT PLANS

The village hall management committee is currently in discussion with a firmof architects to plan out the shape and details of the refurbishment.

NEW NOTICEBOARD

The new noticeboard has been installed on the front boundary wall of the

hall and can now be easily read from the pavement. Applications to displayitems should be addressed to the Hall Manager on 883624

BEER FESTIVAL

The beer festival was a resounding success with most of the forty barrels ofbeer, eight boxes of cider, two pigs and lots of fish and chips beingconsumed, The modest profit made will be used to support the village halland St Michaels Hospice.

FRIENDS NEEDED

Remember this is your village hall - the majority of the activities are put onby volunteers, so if you are able to help come along to the monthly meetingof the Friends of the Village Hall at 7:30pm on the first Monday of eachmonth. .

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Saturday 8th November Village Hall Coffee Morning Thursday 27th -Saturday 29th November Loddon Players Play On!

Saturday 6th December Big Band Swing

Saturday 13th December Christmas Concert

.For more information on activities, events & booking the hall, visit:

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

Sherfield on Loddon Village Hall Reg. Charity No. 272385 Tel: 01256 883624Email: [email protected]
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M.W (Building Contractors)Ltd

General Buildersmaintenance & repairs painting & decorating

electrical incl. appliance testing plumbing & heating

purpose made joinery stockist of rockery stone

Tel: 01256 882736 / 882368 /07836 626323


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Update from Sherfield - on - Loddon Parish Council

Meeting Dates

The next full Parish Council meetings will be held on the12th November 2014 and 10th December at 7.30pm in theLiddell Hall. Dog Fouling

The Parish Council has become increasingly aware that dogs arefouling the village green and football pitches. Under the CleanNeighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 owners who fail to clearup after their dogs can be fined up to 1,000 if they are taken to court.In addition a fixed penalty scheme allows authorities to issue 50 spot

fines for the offence. Not only is it illegal not to clear up after your dog,it is unpleasant, antisocial and dangerous to children who play in thisarea.

Burial Ground

The Parish Council has applied for a grant to enhance the ParishCouncil burial ground next to the Church Cemetery. It is now open forburials.

Karen Ross - Clerk to the Parish Council, Sherfield -on -Loddon, PO Box 6862, Basingstoke, RG24 4QZ. Telephone: 01256 842662clerk@sherfieldonloddon -pc.gov.uk www.sherfieldonloddon -pc.gov.uk

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Sherfield and District Gardening Club

Our last talk in 2014 is Wisley, The RHS Flagship Garden.Ray Waite, now retired, was the Superintendent ofGlasshouses at Wisley for many years. He has written anumber of books in the RHS Wisley series on subjects as diverse ascontainer gardening and growing grapes.

Our December meeting on 15th will be our Christmas Party.

Anyone interested in gardening will be most welcome to join us at theSherfield Village Hall on November 17th at 7:45pm

For further information contact Linda on 882341 or Vanessa on881760
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.sherfieldonloddon-pc.gov.uk/http://www.sherfieldonloddon-pc.gov.uk/http://www.sherfieldonloddon-pc.gov.uk/http://www.sherfieldonloddon-pc.gov.uk/http://www.sherfieldonloddon-pc.gov.uk/mailto:[email protected]


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Paul Allen Carpentry . Tiling .

General House Maintenance

Local Reliable Friendly Service

Established over 20yrs Tel. 0118 9702243

Email [email protected]

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

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

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

www.masonsgardens.co.uk

[email protected]

Wills Garden Services

Tel: 07951917943/01256 881354

Email: [email protected]

A complete range of gardenservices: Garden clearance, Mowing,

Hedgetrimming, Paving, Pruning,Fencing, Turfing, Tree Care

mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]


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All activities must be booked in advance - contact 01256 883967, [email protected] , or visit

www.sherfieldparkcommunity.co.uk

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

23rd Nov: Christingle Service with St Leonard's Church 10am 13th Dec: Christmas Fair with Santas Grotto, Stalls & Refreshments 10th Dec: Over 55s Christmas Dinner19th Dec: Carols around the tree

Visit our website for up to date details on activities and eventswww.sherfieldparkcommunity.co.uk

CHRISTMAS IN NEW YORK! Saturday 29th November

7.30pm

Live Music & Disco Entertainment Cocktails & Canaps Licensed Bar. Over 18s Only

READY STEADY COOK A Pampered Chef show!

Friday 21st November 7.30pm

Entry 5 (includes drink on arrival)

Fun evening of cooking in teams Opportunity to buy products
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The Planning Process

We have featured several articles recently on the proposeddevelopment in Dixon Road, Sherfield -on -Loddon. We thought readersmight like a little background and explanation on the planning process

in England and Wales.

As the local planning authority (LPA) Basingstoke and District BoroughCouncil (BDBC) is responsible for deciding whether a proposeddevelopment should be allowed to go ahead. Most new buildings, majoralterations to existing buildings and significant changes to the use of abuilding or piece of land need planning permission. When BDBCreceives planning applications it publishes them and invites comments,especially from people and businesses most closely affected. It will also

consult the relevant parish council and may also consult organisationswith special expertise about a particular planning application. You canview the details of planning applications, either online:www.basingstoke.gov.uk/browse/environment -and -planning/planning/applications , or at BDBCs offices.

The framework for planning is the national plan -led system. Theprinciple behind this system is to ensure a balance between the need todevelop the areas where people live and ensuring the surrounding

environment is not negatively affected for everyone. Each LPA mustprepare a local development framework (LDF) which outlines howplanning will be managed for that area. In determining planningapplications, local planning authorities must have regard to their LDF.

As part of this system the parish council may have its ownneighbourhood plan to provide for local needs. The plan should set outa positive vision that meets identified local needs and makes sense forlocal people. Sherfield -on -Loddon Parish Council, for example, hasproduced a policy -led neighbourhood plan with the aim of providingguidance for development, enabling easier consultation andinformation -sharing, and reducing costs. Planning decisions for a parishhave to be made in line both with the neighbourhood plan and withBDBCs plan for the whole borough.

Source: Planning Portal ( http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/planning/ ) Thanks also to Bruce Batting (Chairman, Planning Sub -Committee forthe Neighbourhood Plan.

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Basingstoke Civil Service RetirementFellowship

The speaker at BCSRFs October meeting, Phil Howe (director ofHidden Britain Tours), gave a talk on Jane Austens Hampshire. Sheused many places in and around Basingstoke as the basis for herfictional homes and estates. Phil took us on a tour with the aid of amap. Locations included Hackwood Park, Farleigh House; TheWheatsheaf at Dummer, North Waltham, Ashe, Deane, ManydownHouse, the Vyne at Sherborne St John, and also of course the Churchand Rectory at Steventon.

The group meets on the first Wednesday of each month at BrookvaleVillage Hall from 10 am 12 noon. All retired civil servants and theirpartners are welcome. Contact the Secretary Tony Brazier on 01256418770 or at [email protected] , or seehttps://www.csrf.org.uk/basingstoke (where you can also read furtherdetails of the Jane Austen talk and download the map). The next

meeting is on 5th November when the speaker will be Alan Grace onThe British Forces Broadcasting Service.
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National Womens Register

Our last meeting was a talk and discussion on thepositive outcomes of war. It is difficult to think ofwar as having advantages, but necessity is the

mother of invention and there were numerous advances made duringvarious wars, most notably during the First and Second World Wars.We started our evening with a quiz, just to see how much we all knewbefore the talks. It was interesting to learn that Nutella was inventedduring WW2 chocolate was in short supply, so hazelnuts wereadded and thus it became a popular spread.

Ordnance survey maps were developed duringWW1 and the zip was invented. After the quiz we

listened to various talks. On the technological side,computers were used during WW2 and radar wasanother development. Many of us knew that nylon resulted fromwartime use, but cling film also came about from its use for wrappingsensitive equipment. There were also several medical innovationsduring WW1. The Thomas Splint was invented for treating brokenbones and as a result the survival rate improved dramatically. Bloodbanks and plastic surgery saved and improved the quality of manylives. A material five times more absorbent than cotton was used fordressings in field hospitals - this material became Kotex.Democracy in England developed from wars. In 1215 Magna Carta,which granted basic human rights, resulted from an uprising by thebarons. The English Civil War led to parliamentary government,replacing the absolute power of the monarchy. The two World Warsbrought about many changes, especially for women. In 1919 the votewas given to women over the age of 30 in recognition of their war

work. For the first time they could also stand for parliament and in1919 Nancy Astor became the first woman MP. This contrasts withSwitzerland (a neutral country) which did not give women the voteuntil 1971. Women had to take on many traditional mens jobs duringboth world wars and this eventually opened up opportunities includingfor professional careers, especially for married women who werepreviously expected to give up work on marriage.

It was a very enlightening and interesting evening and we all learnt

something. Our next meeting is a music evening. Gill Fearon

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EvergreensOur chairperson began with the business part of the meeting byinforming the members that our Christmas lunch would be on the 1stof December at the Longbridge Mill Sherfield on Loddon. OurDecember meeting which would have been our party will now be theChristmas lunch instead. As we shall not be having a party it wassuggested we could have soup and rolls at our January meeting. Any

other suggestions would be welcome at our November meeting.We then had our Harvest Festival which was taken by the Rev.Richard Lane from the Baptist Church. He also told us about himselfand his family and that he came to this area in July.

After tea and biscuits we had our harvest auction of vegetables, fruit,and home made cakes before the meeting closed.

Our next meeting on the 3rd November will be a talk and video about

World War One by Gerald Merritt.May McQueen

Light Up a Life Service

Sunday 7th December

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St Michaels Hospice

Remember precious loved ones past and present this Christmas byattending a very special occasion at St. Michaels Hospice. Our Lightup a Life service offers time for reflection and to stand together withothers to share happiness. We invite you to dedicate a light in

memory of a family member, friend or simply to remember others. Youare very welcome to attend our special service whether you have lostsomeone at St. Michaels Hospice or not. The service will beconducted by Bishop John Dennis and Hospice Chaplain Liz Lang.

For more details or to book a place go to:stmichaelshospice.org.uk/events (where you can also dedicate a lightin memory of a loved one), or call us on 01256 848848.


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Allotments Basingstoke GazetteBrownies St. Leonards ChurchBreach Lane Chapel Catholic Church Clift Surgery Patient Group Cricket Club (Sherfield) Cricket Club (ST & HW) EvergreensFootball (Junior)Happy Faces Playgroup

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LOCAL PROFESSIONAL INTERIOR and EXTERIORDECORATOR First class job guaranteed. Over 30 yearsexperience. No job too small. For a free estimate ring Ian on 01256882132 or mobile 07876021772

LOCAL EXPERIENCED TAX ADVISER Self assessment taxreturns, arrears, claims, payroll, self employed, VAT returns. Initialconsultation free. Call: 07920 112533 or email:[email protected]

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

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

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

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FREE . For model boat enthusiasts. Full set of plans to build 18thcentury schooner SULTANA. These plans have been donated to theLoddon Valley Link. Serious modellers only. Phone 01256 882379.

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