1. Art and Diseño

Beckington
Berkley
Lullington & Orchardleigh
Rodden
The Beckington Group of Parishes
Network
February 2015
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CONTACT LIST
Rector
Revd. Andrew Chalkley
01373 830314
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Regular rest day: Friday
Clergy PTO Revd. Noel Hawkins
01373 228357
Readers
Dr. J. Beaven
Readers PTO
830535
Mr. G. Bridges
01225 755784
Mr. S. McKie
830369
Mr. H. M. Daniel
461870
Cdr. E. Phillimore
830677
Reader Emeritus Mr. A. Hawker
474309
Baptist Minister: The Revd. M. I. White
Email: [email protected]
453334
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Church Officers
Beckington
PCC Secretary M Rolf
01225 763040
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P. Spencer
830932
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Wardens
L. Spencer
830932
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830228
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Beckington
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Beckington Parish Council
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Church Warden J Hayward
832315
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C Eyres
830625
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Rodden
at St. George’s is every Thursday
PCC Secretary C Higham
472636
from 7.30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Deputy
Tower Captain: J Ball 830419
Church Warden J Beck
464574
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A Sandall
465869
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Lullington/Orchardleigh
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Lullington
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Orchardleigh
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except August. All welcome.
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respectfully. As the Pope said, "You
cannot provoke, you cannot insult …
There is a limit." A salient point, I
think.
Rector’s Blog
Êtes-vous Charlie?
The debate about the relationship
between free speech and respect for
others continues. Êtes-vous Charlie?
The free exchange of ideas is a core
value of western society, and this, plus
the horror of the attacks (both on the
offices of Charlie Hebdo and at the
kosher supermarket in east Paris),
brought out thousands to protest.
Freedom of expression? Yes! But with
freedom comes responsibility.
One last muddying of the waters: how
much space did the media give to
those who lost their lives in Nigeria to
terrorist attacks, around the same time
as the attacks in Paris?
So where do we go from here? As
ever, I believe the best example of
how to respond with wisdom, integrity
and humanity has already been shown
us… The world’s best-selling book
tells us that Christ is the ultimate
example of downward mobility - of
leaving the glory of heaven, of
emptying himself of its power and
being born in squalor. He permitted
himself to face the mockery of a trial
and the ignominy of crucifixion. “He
was oppressed and afflicted, yet he
did not open his mouth” (Isaiah 53: 7).
The One whom heaven’s song
proclaims chose not to stand on his
rights, but “was numbered with the
transgressors. For he bore the sin of
many, and made intercession for the
transgressors” (53: 12).
Terrible? Of course. Yet the waters
seem muddied. The Islamic prohibition
on pictures of Mohammed has never
been universal: it stems from a hadith,
or tradition, and not from the Koran.
Additionally, the attacks shed light on
the fragmented nature of society in
France. When interviewed, French
Muslims very quickly speak about
feeling disenfranchised, perhaps
reflecting legal differences between
France as a secular state and the UK
as a Christian one.
Yes, that’s right, this is a Christian
country. Its institutions are shaped by
the Christian faith, its head of state is
Defender of the Faith (that is, the
catholic and reformed Christian faith of
the Church of England), and when a
sovereign is crowned, they are
anointed by four bishops. In a free
country no-one is obliged to believe
(although I recently heard of a survey
in which one in five atheists admit to
praying in secret!), but this is a
Christian country.
Our freedom of expression laws are
tempered, as in other countries, by the
responsibility to communicate
Êtes-vous Charlie? Oui, et non!
With all good wishes, .
Andrew Chalkley
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• Farm shop • Deli
• Home reared pork, vegetables
& salad grown on farm
• Own free range eggs
• The Scallop Shell fish counter
• Jon Thorner’s butchery
• Café/Restaurant/Grill – open
for evening meals
• Gift shop & florist (weddings,
funerals & special occasions)
• Take Away fish & chips
Monday - Friday 9 am to 6 p.m.
Saturday
9 am to 5 p.m.
Sunday
10 am to 2 p.m.
(café to 4pm)
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understanding of the Christmas story.
We are really blessed with an amazing
community around us!
St. George’s
Beckington
Jesus' Christmas
Journey
A team from St.
George's, together
with a worker from
Scripture Union, took pupils and staff
from Beckington First School through
"Jesus' Christmas Journey". The
church was transformed into various
'zones', in each of which a part of the
Advent-Christmas-Epiphany salvation
story was retold through drama and
interactive talks, by people dressed up
for the part!
Chair of governors Steve Farndale
wrote: I just wanted to drop you a note
on behalf of my wife and I to thank
everyone for their hard work and
dedication in bringing the Christmas
story to life for the children at
Beckington School. Lottie had a
wonderful three days engaging in all
the activities and from her enthusiasm
in telling us over dinner what she had
been doing each day certainly proved
that she had thoroughly enjoyed and
also understood some of the key
themes and messages. I fully
appreciate all the hard work that had
gone in to both the preparation of the
activities and also delivering them on
the day. It was a fantastic experience
for all the children.
Please can you pass on my sincere
thanks to all involved?
Head teacher Claire Chantler added:
Thank-you all, we really appreciate all
the hard work you put into making this
a really worthwhile project for all the
children. There will be many
memorable experiences for the
children which will aid their
Floodlighting
If you would like the tower to be
floodlit on a particular date, please
contact Mary Hickling (830274
[email protected]).
Suggested donation £10 payable to
PCC Beckington only please.
The tower was lit:
in January in memory of Michael
Rustell, from Mary and all his family
with love.
O January 2nd in loving memory of my
mother and mother-in-law - Jo Casey
On January 15th In memory of our son
Joshua. The Vesey Family
Diary Dates
April 25th St. George's Evening
Beckington Memorial Hall 7p.m.
May 16th Coffee, cakes plants at
Beckington Baptist Church Hall,
10a.m.-12 noon.(for Friends of St.
George's)
7th November. St. George's Market
Beckington Memorial Hall 12 noon3p.m.
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From the Registers
St Mary’s
Berkley
Beckington
Baptisms
30th November
A well attended
Craft Bazaar
Marriage
11th December
St Mary’s Berkley
PCC would like to thank Pauline
Wheeler and all her helpers for
organising the Christmas Craft Bazaar
in the church last November.
Burials
3rd December
19th December
Grateful thanks also to Kate Welch
who organised the raffle.
Teagan Yorke-Edgell
Penelope Yorke-Edgell
Linda Taylor and
Andrew Axford
Florence Beatrice Knight
Dorothy Monica Evans
Orchardleigh
Marriages
2014
12th December - Michael Powell and
Sarah Wilkinson
13th December - Nicholas Tose and
Rebecca Hunt
14th December - Christopher Johnson and
Stephanie Brown
20th December - Lee Wooles and
Kate Gibbs
21st December - Jack Ricketts and
Samantha Collins-Thomas
22nd December - Michael O'Donnell and
Kimberley Parr
2015
4th January Duncan Snook and
Camilla Peevers
Blessing
2014
29th December - Thomas Hemming and
Josy Hemming
Lullington
Marriages
The whole event raised £977 for
church funds which is split between
the running costs and fabric of Berkley
church.
Shoebox Appeal
Thank you to staff, parents and pupils
at Berkley school and to all who have
done shoeboxes. 9,000 boxes went to
Albania, 10,000 to Zambia. I haven’t
yet heard from Westbury how many
went to Bosnia or Serbia, as soon as I
hear I will let you know. The
shoeboxes given by Berkley School
went to Zambia. A special thank you
to Mrs Bradley of Beckington who
knitted 30 hats and 30 scarves to go in
the boxes!
Again, thank you because it’s very
important for these needy children to
know they are loved - most
importantly, of course, that will one
day come to know the love of Jesus.
2014
22nd November - Stephen Larkman and
Alexandra Rudge
2015
10th January - Christopher Williams and
Emma Williams
Maureen Newman
Thanksgiving for a Child
2014
21 December - James Walker
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First Thursdays at No 30 will be on
February 5th. We had a small but
enjoyable get together on New Year’s
Day, getting 2015 off to a good start.
Everyone welcome to join us 30 Styles
Hill from 10.30am. on the first
Thursday of every month.
All Saints Rodden
Christmas is
now a distant
memory, a
happy time at
Rodden, with
the church
beautifully
decorated by
our small band
of artistic flower
arrangers and good congregations at
the Carol Service and on Christmas
Day.
The Social Committee met recently
and the events for the year are listed
below.
EVENTS FOR 2015
February 13th Coffee Morning at 22
Styles Avenue 10am – noon
March 20th
Soup and Pudds 12 –
2pm
May 9th
Wildlife Talk 7.30pm
June 20th
Puddings Evening 7pm
July 11th
BBQ 6pm
September 5th Beetle Drive 6.30pm
October 5th
Harvest Supper 7pm
October 30th Fun Quiz 7.30pm
November 28th Festive Soup and
Pudds lunch 12 - 2pm
Once again the Christmas Eve Carols
on the Green attracted a large crowd,
several of us tried counting but gave
up at over eighty. Once more our
thanks go to the Rev. Ward Jones for
leading and involving everyone in the
singing.
A Coffee Morning will be held at 22
Styles Avenue on Friday February 13th
from 10am -noon by
kind permission of Mrs Caroline
Higham. There will be a Bring and
Buy, Raffle and other competitions.
Always an enjoyable occasion, a
warm welcome to all.
Sunday March 15th
Sheila Walker
Please note that Rodden's 11am
Mothering Sunday service will now be
Matins
The final draw for the 200 Club took
place in November. The winners were
:1st
Mrs E.Clark
2nd
Mr S.Herridge
3rd
Mrs S.Stephenson
4th
Mr J.Compton
Flowers
Forms for 2015 will be available next
month.
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Cleaning
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Mrs Dowling
Mrs Dowling
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Mrs Beck
Mrs Beck
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Mrs Beck
Mrs Beck
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LENT
Mrs Antell
aerodynamically efficient lining up
here, no straight lines, no leaders, no
outriders and no apparent
organization at all. They just flap along
in a rabble, jeering at each other and
telling rude jokes.
Lullington &
Orchardleigh
Delights of
Lullington 32:
Rooks
Rooks are rarely in a hurry, even
when the winter light is fading. The
chaotic procession tumbles on in the
vague direction of the rookery, rising
and falling like a lazy rollercoaster.
Some birds suddenly fold their wings
and plummet a few feet. Others
decide to turn and fly in the opposite
direction for a while – maybe to annoy
the others, or maybe to assert their
independence – before rejoining their
mates. They do this journey every
day, so they may as well have a bit of
a laugh on the way.
It’s the raw end of
the year. The days
are short, the air is dank and the
clouds are grim. But there’s always
something to entertain us out of doors,
and right now it’s rooks. “The last red
leaf is whirled away,” wrote Tennyson,
“The rooks are blown about the skies.”
And that’s just how they look. Like no
other bird, rooks scramble and tumble
through the air as if they were scraps
of black rag, entirely at the mercy of
the wind. They seem to have no
bones or muscles as they are blasted
up, down, inside out and upside down.
Great Bustard
It’s all an illusion, of course, for the
rook is the Norman Wisdom of the air.
He or she can appear clumsy and
comical, doing pratfalls in the sky and
cackling delightedly at the silliness of it
all. But in fact rooks are in perfect
control of their bodies: it’s they who
harness the wind, not vice-versa. By
altering their wing shapes and flexing
the finger-like feathers at the ends
they can soar or stall or stoop or turn.
They can ride thermals like buzzards,
balance on the breeze like kestrels
and gain height almost as quickly as
herons.
Thank you's
Andrew, Philippa and Meg thank
everyone for their cards and good
wishes at Christmas.
Andrew adds his appreciation to
everyone who decorated our churches
and made others feel welcome over
the busy Advent and Christmas
period.
The PCC and congregation at St.
George's Beckington are grateful to
Jean Johnson for so beautifully
reworking the white Table frontal,
which, when seasonal colours are
white, can be seen in the new side
chapel.
With these stunning aerial skills, it’s all
the more cheering that rooks don’t
give a toss about looking cool. Watch
a bunch of them going home to roost
in the late winter afternoons. They are
anarchists. There’s no
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Blackbird children and those preparing
for this term’s competitions, Year 3/4
sports and matches with Springmead,
and a new singing club being run by
mum, Becca Hall. This is as well as
classes having football sessions with
Martin Phillips and sports with
‘Superstars’, plus our regular wellie
walks and Nature Explorers, which will
soon involve visiting the new hides
with John Yates from the RSPB who's
kindly coming in to show groups how
he uses his telescopes.
Beckington School News
So here we are in 2015...and what a
year it's set to be!
We started it with our eagerly
anticipated, annual trip to Bath to see
the Theatre Royal's spectacular
'Cinderella' complete with shimmering
carriage and two ponies! Everyone
had a great time joining in the fun,
including new Year 1 pupil Isabelle,
who came along to a warm welcome
on her first day in Robin class! She’s
settled straight into school life and
although there might not be a show
every day, we hope she has many
happy times ahead!
The PSA are looking forward to
another busy few months too,
supporting Pre-School with a stall at
their Easter Egg Hunt on March 22nd
and doing more fundraising with a
ceilidh on April 18th, a nature walk and
cream teas on May 10th and, of
course, the school's end of term
discos and cake sales. Grown-ups are
also hoping to squeeze in some DIY to
help finish revamping areas in the
school and playgrounds (when the
weather improves a little!) before a
major summer project brings further
changes to play areas inspired by the
children's design ideas!
We also came back to a big, blue box
sat in the garden playground - not a
TARDIS but a "Play Pod" put in place
over the holidays! It's full of what can
be best described as "sorted
recycling" provided and replenished by
the Wiltshire Scrap Store which
children use under supervision at
lunchtimes in creative play. This
exciting initiative looks set to fill
lunchtimes with dens, role play
games, hammocks, cardboard towers,
vehicles, swings...everything they can
imagine!
It’s lucky everyone had plenty of rest
over the holidays!
Janine Franklin
Our new topic’s also begun: robots.
This is proving very popular with class
DT, art and science projects, fantastic
stories, a brilliant robot building
workshop which many parents joined
in with, and a trip for Owl class to
spend time exploring @Bristol.
Of course, all our extra-curricular
activities are back like Bumbles,
breakfast club, gymnastics for
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We have received another letter from
our sponsor child Vianney in Burundi.
He talks about how he is studying well
and has moved up a grade in school,
that he enjoys playing football and
swimming in a nearby lake and how
much he enjoys getting our letters and
pictures. This term Squirrels class will
be writing to him.
Berkley School
We had a busy and exciting time at
the end of last term. Both choirs went
to the Football Club to sing to the
community. They sang beautifully. The
ladies and gentlemen, who were
having their Christmas lunch, were
very impressed and enjoyed the
traditional carols.
Yvonne Rayner
We always have great fun at our
Christmas parties. Thanks to the FBS.
This year we had our Christmas
dinner and then Rob entertained us.
He told us the Gruffalo story and
made each of us a balloon model to
take home. Then Father Christmas
came!!!!!
This term our topic is called ‘Forest
Fever’ and we are learning about the
importance of the Rainforests. We
started with an Art Wow Day where
we made plants and animals for our
role-play and reading areas. We are
also hoping to go to Bristol Zoo to take
part in their rainforest educational
workshops and see the animals.
Mobile Library
There is now only 1 Mobile Library
van visiting Beckington.
On Wednesdays every 4 weeks
the van stops in:
The eco-team have planned for each
class to take part in the RSPBs Big
School Bird count again this year. This
will take place in February. Last year
we were very surprised by the variety
of birds around the school grounds.
Homefield Close: 12.20 – 12.40
The next visits will be:
February 19th March 19th
Info: 0845 3459177
www.somerset.gov.uk/libraries
We are also involved in the
‘Bag2School’ project for recycling
textiles. This involves everyone being
given a bag to take home to fill with
unwanted clothing, handbags, leather
belts etc. These are weighed and the
school receives some money, which
we use for eco projects within the
school. The textiles are used in other
parts of the world.
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satellites (moons) than can be seen
with binoculars from Earth.
John Ball 830419
Beckington Astronomical
Society
(www.beckingtonas.org)
Our next meeting will be on Friday 20th
February at the Baptist Church Hall
starting at 7.30 pm. Visitors are very
welcome. We finish around 9.30 with
tea/coffee. Our main talk by our
Chairman Steve Hill is titled Science
of the Solar System”. When I tell
people about the society they often
say they know nothing about
astronomy – that’s probably not truebut can I emphasise that no prior
knowledge is necessary? We try and
ensure our talks are of interest to the
novice and more experienced amateur
astronomer alike.
For Sale & Wanted
If you would like an entry in this
column next month, please send it
together with a suggested donation of
£1 towards Network to Julie Evemy
(see inside front cover). Private
advertisements only please.
For Sale:
Beckington Village Christmas
Tree
A very good crowd turned up for Carol
Singing round the Village Tree, our
thanks go to the Hillman family for the
mulled wine and the lovely Christmas
Tree, Mes Amis and the Woolpack for
the delicious Mince Pies.
If you have not seen comet C/2014 Q2
Lovejoy you might still catch it in the
early part of February. If you look
West in the evening and up at about
60 deg. Elevation and scan round with
binoculars you should be able to see a
small fuzzy patch which is the comet.
Defibrillator Fund
We have now reached our target. A
very big thank you to all who have
made donations. We are now waiting
Planning Permission to put the
Defibrillator on the wall outside the
Woolpack.
MH. SB. PW.
Jupiter is at opposition (Sun and
Jupiter are on opposite sides of the
Earth) at midnight on 6th February.
This means Jupiter is due South at
Midnight. Earlier in the evening it will
be to the East and after midnight it will
be moving to the West setting about
9.00 am. Jupiter will be the brightest
(M -2.6) star-like object in the SE
evening sky. If you are new to
studying the night sky, Jupiter is an
excellent planet to be your ‘first find’.
With binoculars you should be able to
see some of Jupiter's 4 Galilian
Moons. You can then be sure you are
looking at Jupiter. No other planet has
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communities of Mendip area who are
currently digitally excluded. The aim
at the end of the project is to establish
three permanent local information
hubs to be run by the local community
for their residents.
Beckington Memorial Hall
The Memorial Hall Committee met on
12th January with Donna Kelly in the
chair. The Committee was pleased to
feel the warming effect of the new
heaters which have been recently
installed. Would users of the Hall
please note that the heaters are
controlled from the switch board on
the wall inside the entrance door; the
thermostats on the individual heaters
should not be altered.
The villages of Mendip can also
request the Mobile Advice Service to
com
e to
even
ts
such
as
villag
e
days, fetes etc. through the Project
Coordinator. The mobile service is
already visiting 10 of the villages on
the rota, but we need to double this in
the next year. We desperately need
gateway advisors and drivers to make
this a success, your commitment can
be as small as a morning or afternoon
a month.
The Committee would like to increase
the numbers taking part in the 200
Club. The minimum entry is for six
monthly draws at a cost of £2 per
draw and monthly cash prizes range
from £10 to £50 depending on the
number of entrants. Entry forms can
be obtained from David Norman at 38
Conigre Square Trowbridge BA14 8LJ
or Steve Jenkins at 10, The Rylands
Beckington BA11 6SD.The January
and February draws will take place at
the next Committee meeting on 9th
February.
If you are able to offer some time, or
would like more information please
contact me I am based in the Shepton
office:
David Prince
The Mendip Mobile Advice
Service
Laura Miller
Project coordinator
Mendip Mobile Advice Service
[email protected]
The Mendip Mobile Advice Service is
a two year project funded by the
Advice Services Transition Fund. The
five agencies working in partnership
with Mendip Citizens Advice Bureau
are: Somerset Care and Repair,
Mendip YMCA; Elim Connect Centre;
Mendip Community Support and Aster
Communities. These partner
agencies have committed to take an
advice service out to the rural
[see poster, page 19]
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Beckington School
Robin class came up with their own ideas for a robot they'd
like to have. There were lots of great inventions!
Mrs Albiston was very impressed by the sentence Amelia in
Reception wrote independently to explain her wonderful
creation.
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Berkley School
Weather wheel made by Sid from the reception class
(Rabbits)
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Springmead School
Trip to the Pantomime
The Reception class, Year 1, 2 and 3 enjoyed a
super afternoon watching the Theatre Royal’s
production of Cinderella, with Dani Harmer star of
CBBC’s Tracey Beaker series taking the lead role.
It was a lovely traditional pantomime with lots of
opportunities to get involved and the Springmead
children were in fine voice, remembering to call
Buttons to the stage, spotting the naughty ghost (it
was behind them!) and joining in with a song.
Martha Johnston from Year 3 thought ‘It was really
funny. The ugly sisters wore a dress that was a
meal. Cinderella looked so pretty in the dress she
had for the ball. I give it 10/10!
James Linegar also from Year 3 thought ‘Buttons
was really funny, I liked the scene where he had to
say lots of tongue twisters’
The Cinderella story has also inspired lots of
literacy work and the Year 2 class found her dress
and one of her ball slippers in their classroom!
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Mendip Citizens Advice
Mobile Unit
The mobile unit will start visiting
Beckington every fourth Thursday, starting
on Thursday 12th February 2015. We will
be parked at Lahs Place between 10.00am
and 12.00.
There is no need to make an appointment.
Advice line number: 03 444 88 96 23
www.adviceguide.org.uk
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AGE
2-5
Monday, Wednesday,
Thursday (am) Friday
9am-12noon, 12noon-3pm
Term time only.
Lyes Green, Corsley, Warminster
BA12 7QH 01373 832298
www.littlecuckoos.co.uk
1 Free Introductory Session!
Richard Robbins
Trained gardener
Wash’d Up Crocks
Whatever your event, large or
small, I can supply:
Crockery, Cutlery,
Glassware & Linen
Vintage Crockery
now available for small Tea
Party’s. With reasonable rates and
NO washing up it pays to hire!
Delivery/ Collection service .
For a quotation Contact:
Helen Shorten
Office - 01373 830141
Mobile – 07746410401
Email –
[email protected]
WWW.washedupcrocks.co.uk
with 25 years experience.
All aspects of garden care undertaken.
Horticultural Consultancy.
LAWN CARE | HEDGES | PRUNING
GRAVE TENDING/TIDYING PLANTING
PLANS
For your gateway to a better
garden Tel: 01373 473008
Mobile: 07510 130083
Parents & Toddlers
We Meet every Tuesday
between 2 p.m. and 3.30
p.m. in the Beckington
Baptist Church Hall.
Everyone welcome,
especially new families
who have just moved
into the area.
More details: Freda
830597
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Mothers’ Union
Freda Brann
“There is something undeniably
special about a village property”
Whether you are selling a one bedroom flat or a
castle fit for a King, we can tailor make the marketing
to suit your village home.
Please call us for a free no obligation valuation.
Frome Office
01373 455440
www.lewisgray.co.uk
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Mothers’ Union
will speak about virtual babies!
Interested? - come and find out more.
Our first meeting of the year began
with a service led by Andrew, which
included an admission service to enrol
of 4 new members, who were warmly
welcomed.
The AGM took the usual form, and
Mary Earle and Jenny Ayrton were
jointly re-elected as branch leaders,
with Gill Phibben as treasurer and
Rosemary Ball as secretary. We noted
with sadness the deaths during the
past year of Josie Gould and Anne
Bidwell.
Rosemary Ball
Rode Horticultural Society
Our Christmas social evening was
well attended. The bring-and-share
buffet provided the infinite variety we
have come to expect. We were regally
entertained before, during and after
the meal by Bob Walker and his jazz
band. Thanks go to Bob Hill for
organising the band. Thanks are
also extended to all committee
members who helped with
preparations and also with washingup.
Mary produced an interesting and
detailed report encompassing all the
branch events over the past year plus
those she had attended in her role as
Archdeaconry President. There is
certainly a lot going on in Bath and
Wells, with ambitious plans to set up
parenting courses (already happening
in Frome), the visit of the worldwide
president last October and the Contact
Centres. We have listened to some
excellent speakers and joined with
members from other branches for
meetings and services.
Our first talk of 2015 was on British
Butterflies, given by Derek Remington,
a volunteer with Butterfly
Conservation. Derek began by telling
us that there are 59 species of
butterfly which breed in Britain,
including 3 which have migrated from
Europe. He then listed the butterflies
in the order that they appear in the
year and those found in our closest
counties. Thank you, Derek, for an
inspiring talk.
The programme for the coming year
looks equally varied. Please look in
Network each month for details, and
come and join us if you want to hear
more about a topic.
The Programme for 2015 is now
available. Membership is £15 for the
year and guests are welcome at any
meeting on payment of £3. The next
meeting is on Monday 9th February
when the talk will be on Edible
Gardening by Chris Smith from
Pennard Plants. Please note that
doors now open at 7pm and talks
begin at 7.30.
There will be no meeting in February.
This year the dates for the annual
wave of prayer service have been
altered, and we will instead have our
meeting with members from Norton St
Philip at the end of January. In March
Jocelyn Short from Salisbury diocese
Helen Curwen, Chairman
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ownership and responsibility. The
allotments would need to be run at a
distance by a committee. Mr Wilson
plans to attend an allotments seminar
on 20 January.
Redrow Homes–meeting to discuss
further development:
Mr Wilson and Mr Rose met two
representatives from Redrow. Redrow
have been approached by the land
owner of an adjacent site (the field
currently being used for storage etc. in
support of the housing development)
who had asked them to assess the
potential of the land and whether they
would be interested in progressing this
further. Redrow stressed that such
thoughts are at a very early stage of
initial consideration and that they were
seeking the Parish Council's views at
the earliest opportunity.
On behalf of the Parish Council, Mr
Wilson said they did not wish to see
any additional housing in the village
on that site or any other site and that
they would actively oppose/campaign
against any proposals to extend the
existing development. Mr Wilson also
told
them that subject to some
modifications, Mendip’s local plan has
been found to be ‘sound’ by an
independent Inspector and would be
adopted by the full Council in
December. This means that it was no
longer an open goal for developers
and that there was now a clear policy
restricting the amount of development
that can take place in villages such as
Beckington.
Beckington Parish Council
Extract from minutes of the December
meeting. For the full minutes, see the
notice board opposite The Woolpack
or beckingtonparishcouncil.org.uk
Naming of Redrow development
The Dunns; Great Dunns(Close)
/Little Dunns(Close)
The suggested names for this
development are now with Mendip DC
who are responsible for making the
decision.
Distribution of Redrow Homes
recreation contribution:
Notification of this contribution has
been placed in Network, on the
noticeboards and on the website.
Mendip‘s guidance is that that the
monies should be used ‘to mitigate
any harm to the local area or to
alleviate extra pressure on community
facilities created by new development
that would
otherwise result in refusal of the
planning permission’. Maintenance of
a facility is not generally seen by
Mendip DC to be the policy objective.
A separate meeting will be arranged
with Cllr Knibbs to discuss how the
applications should be evaluated and
processed. Cllr Oliver has experience
in this area and offered her help. One
enquiry has been received.
Allotments
The Parish Council would prefer not to
be involved in owning/ running the
allotments but if
Mendip DC do not take on this
responsibility the land could potentially
become available for development.
The Parish Council may have to revisit
their decision and accept
Next Meeting: Monday19th January
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Logs for Sale
R M Log Supplies
Beckington
Call Robin on 07876 621929
ARE YOU A CARER?
Compass Carers is a dedicated
support service for carers across
Somerset. We offer FREE
information, advice and guidance as
well as emotional support,
signposting, training and a telephone
support service for un-paid carers.
Please call us on 01823 255911
Hardwood logs &
kindling for sale
Free delivery
Basic Computers
Broadband issues
Are you confused?
Software/hardware a challenge
Instruction provided
Call Ian, 01373 813353 or
Frome and District
Cats Protection have many cats
in care who need a loving home.
Please can you help?
Contact us on 07733 390345
Website http://frome.cats.org.uk
07889 767886
[email protected]
Elizabeth Snell & Family
Funeral Service
We have offices at:
44b Castle Street, Trowbridge, BA14 8AY,
Independent Funeral Directors
01225 775259
16 Warminster Road, Westbury, BA13
3PB,
We pride ourselves on our caring and
compassionate service. As a member of the
British Institute of Funeral Directors we comply
with a recognised code of ethics.
01373 864944
All funerals are personally tailored to meet your
needs.
Pre-Paid funeral plans are available upon request.
Our Chapel of Rest is at:
6 Lamberts Marsh, Southwick, BA14 9PB,
01225 774788
01373 580298
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The Blue House, Frome
provides accommodation for 16 elderly
residents. From time to time bed-sits and
flats become available to rent.
If you are considering such a move in
the future, please telephone to arrange
an appointment for an informal
discussion:
The House Manager - The Blue House,
Market Place, Frome
Tel. 01373 462577
or call in at one of our regular
Wednesday Coffee Mornings
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BRIAN ALLSOP
Bed & Breakfast
Carpet & Flooring Limited
Eden Vale Farm
Mill Lane
Beckington
Frome BA11 6SN
Carpets
Vinyls
Natural Floorings
Laminate Floorings
Vinyl Tiles
Safety Flooring
• Free measuring
& planning
• Re-stretching &
repairs
• Scotchguarding
• Insurance quotes
Beckington 01373 - 830371
Quiet riverside farmhouse
Open all year
En suite facilities
Fishing available
Tel/Fax: 01373 463866
Mobile: 07887 953014
Plumtree Joinery
Country Decor
Finest Quality Decorating Services
20 years experience in all aspects of
interior and exterior decorating.
Specialists in barn conversions,
character and period buildings. All
jobs considered, big or small. Please
call or email Nick Lock for a free no
obligation quote on 07799446704.
[email protected]
www.countrydecor.co.uk
The Gentleman
Painter/Builder
Top quality painting and building work
guaranteed, but minus the radio blasting out
radio 1, swearing, cigarette smoke, constant
tea drinking and associated annoyances. I
have over fifteen years’ experience of careful
but efficient building and painting and
decorating
No job too small or large.
Call Marc on 01373 813861
or 07899 900077
Bespoke Joinery, Cabinet Maker
and Carpentry.
Also
Restoration, Renovation and Repairs
Over 20 years experience.
Free Estimates
No job too small
Contact David on
07816 922518 or 01985 248124
e-mail [email protected]
MILLERS
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Electrical contractors
Martin Miller
Fuseboard upgrades
Security lights
Underfloor heating
Heating installation & repairs
Telephone points
01373 466301/07771 543383
[email protected]
www.millers-electrical.co.uk
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Nashblend Limited trading as:
West Country Tiling Company
Pitched Roofing, Lead Work, Timber Treatment,
Tel: FROME
(01373) 462224
Conservation work is our speciality.
S.A.M SCAFFOLD
Safety And Maintenance Scaffold
Tel: FROME
(01373) 461511
We can meet all your scaffold requirements.
Do you need
a Plumber?
Call
SHARON’S FOOT CLINIC
S.A.C Dip FHPT S.A.C Dip FHPP
Fully Insured And Highly Trained
For The Professional Treatment of:
Paul Antell Plumbing
07890 366832
01373 467427
Professional, Friendly, Reliable & Local
www.paulantellplumbing.com
Corns • Callus • Cracked Heels • Athletes
Foot • Fungal Infections • Nail Cutting •
Thickened Nails • In growing Nails • Diabetic
Foot Care • Verrucas
Contact Sharon on
01373 836734 or 07728 200402
12 Sunny Hill, Nunney, Frome, BA11 4ND
Home Visits also Available.
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PROFESSIONAL UPVC
WINDOW & DOOR
REPAIRS
Fast, Friendly Service
ALL WORK GUARANTEED
01373 430010 07795 143228
www.upvcrepairssomerset.co.uk
• Misted/Broken Glass
• Broken/Faulty Hinges
• Faulty Locks
• Jammed Windows/Doors
• UPVC Door Adjustment
• Window & Door Handles
• Cat Flaps & Letterboxes
A top quality service provided by a
professionally qualified (CSCS)
tradesperson with 12 years experience.
All work carried out to the standard and
budget agreed with the customer i.e. from
high quality domestic/office/hotel to a quick
makeover for student lettings or in
preparation for sale.
All internal and external work undertaken
including repairing of surfaces as required.
Basically I can make any surface that you
want look beautiful!
Call or email me 07707
850 859
[email protected]
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Locally based architect with a personal & individual approach
Extensive experience blending traditional and modern architecture
Expertise in Listed Building and Conservation Area Design
Elegant, simple designs; creating efficient, innovative uses of space
Track record of 100% successful planning applications
Visit www.amarchitecture.co.uk to see recent projects
Or call 01373 831585 to arrange an initial free consultation
Abi McGillivray is a member of the Royal Institute of British Architects & is registered as an architect under the Architects Act 1997
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selection service
SUNBLiND Home
NOW WE COME TO YOU!
COMPANY MADE-TO-MEASURE!
• Rollers
• Romans
the
Tel: 01373
462528
Mob: 07511 770976
• Verticals
• Venetians
• Pleated
• Perfect fit
• Windows shutters & flooring
www.thesunblindcompany.co.uk
NOW WE COME TO YOU!
CUSTOM
CARPeTS
@HOME
• Home selection
• Excellent service
• Fitting arranged
• Carpets
• Vinyl
• Natural flooring & blinds
Tel: 01373 472384
Mob: 07813 130014
www.customcarpetsltd.co.uk
Painting, Decorating and
Plastering Services
Gary Holt
Tel: 01373 814642
Mobile: 078 913 12503
8 Longfield, Mells, Frome
Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Specialist
Recommended by
• Home, Private, Lettings, Business
• Independent Experienced Operator
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erticals Veneitan
Seymours Court B & B
Seymours Court Farm,
Beckington, Somerset. BA11 6TS
Tel: 01373 830466
Web: www.seymourscourt.co.uk
Mail: [email protected]
Fifteenth century country house
providing luxury bed and breakfast.
Also venue for marquee based wedding
receptions. Relaxed rural surroundings
with a historic house backdrop
Keep Active with Physiotherapy
Alison Rossiter MCSP, HPC
30 years experience in the treatment of
muscle and joint problems. Helping people to
improve their health and fitness through
treatment, exercise and advice.
Home visits can be arranged.
Daytime and evening appointments available.
If you need help please contact:
Beckington Physiotherapy
tel: 01373 831483
Email: [email protected]
www.beckingtonphysio.co.uk
Jackie Welch JMW Accounting
Cost effective accounting, bookkeeping,
VAT, payroll, CIS, and taxation solutions
for Self Employed, Self-Assessment,
Partnerships and Limited Companies, and
start-up businesses.
Fees always agreed in advance. Free initial
consultation.
Westbury Office with free parking
01373 822363 or 07790 325321
email jackie @ jmwaccounting.co.uk
website www. jmwaccounting.co.uk
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SERVICES February 2015
Benefice
Monday-Thursday
Ash Wednesday Feb 18
St. George’s
Beckington
Feb 1
Feb 8
Feb 15
Feb 22
Mar 1
St. Mary’s
Berkley
At Beckington
Feb 1
Feb 8
Feb 15
Feb 22
Mar 1
All Saints
Rodden
Feb 1
Feb 8
Feb 15
Ash Wednesday Feb 18
Feb 22
Mar 1
12.00pm Midday Prayer at St. George’s
10.30am BCP Holy Communion at Rodden
8.00am
10.00am
10.00am
10.00am
4.15pm
10.00am
3.00pm
8.00am
10.00am
BCP Holy Communion
All-age Morning Worship
All-age Holy Communion with Berkley
BCP Matins
Family Gathering in the hall
All-age Morning Worship
Songs of Praise at Lahs Place
BCP Holy Communion
All-age Morning Worship
11.00am BCP Matins
10.00am All-age Holy Communion
at Beckington
9.15am Family Service
9.15am Holy Communion
11.00am BCP Matins
6.30pm
6.30pm
11.00am
10.30am
11.00am
6.30pm
BCP Evensong
BCP Holy Communion
BCP Holy Communion
Benefice BCP Holy Communion
BCP Matins
BCP Evensong
All Saints
Lullington
Feb 1
Feb 15
Mar 1
11.00am BCP Holy Communion
11.00am BCP Matins
11.00am BCP Holy Communion
St. Mary’s
Orchardleigh
Feb 8
Feb 22
Mar 8
11.00am BCP Matins
11.00am BCP Holy Communion
11.00am BCP Matins
Baptist
Church
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Every Sunday
Feb 22
3.00pm Except 4 Sunday of the month
3.00pm Songs of Praise at Lahs Place
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Diary Dates
This Month
May 7
Mendip Citizens Advice Mobile
10am-12pm Lahs Place
May 7
W.I. Resolutions and Quiz
May 9
Rodden Wildlife Talk 7.30pm
Mendip Citizens Advice Mobile
10am-12pm Lahs Place
May 13
Berkley Parish Council 7.00pm
Berkley School (Annual Meeting)
Feb 13
Rodden Coffee Morning at 22 Styles
Avenue 10am – noon
May 16
Coffee,cakes plants at Beckington
Baptist Church Hall, 10a.m.-12
noon.(for Friends of St.George's)
Feb 20
B.A.S. 7.30pm Baptist Church hall
May 16
Feb 23
MU Diocesan Day, Mark Village Hall
Hall & Hearty. Beckington Memorial
Hall
Jun 4
Mendip Citizens Advice Mobile
10am-12pm Lahs Place
Jun 4
W.I. Robin Thornes Quarrying in the
Mendips
Jun 20
Rodden Puddings Evening 7pm
Jul 2
Mendip Citizens Advice Mobile
10am-12pm Lahs Place
Feb 5
W.I. 2.30pm Charles Nevum. My work
as a Journalist
Feb 11
Berkley Parish Council 7.30pm
Berkley School
Feb 12
Next Month
Mar 4
Mar 5
MU meeting Lahs Place, 2.15 Talk
about Virtual Babies
W.I. Helen Mc Rone A Puppy Walkers
Tail !Note: 7.30pm in Beckington
Baptist Chapel Hall
Mar 6
World Women’s Day of Prayer
Mar 12
Mendip Citizens Advice Mobile
10am-12pm Lahs Place
Jul 2
W.I. Mr & Mrs Wych How I became13th
century Kitchen Maid
Mar 19
MU Cathedral Prayers, Wells,11.30am
Jul 11
Rodden BBQ 6pm
Mar 20
Rodden Soup and Pudds 12 – 2pm
Jul 30
Mar 22
Pre-school Easter Egg Hunt
Mendip Citizens Advice Mobile
10am-12pm Lahs Place
Apr 2
W.I. Libby Syddal Natural Soap
Making
Aug 6
W.I. Social Evening and Shared
Supper
Apr 9
Mendip Citizens Advice Mobile
10am-12pm Lahs Place
Aug 27
Mendip Citizens Advice Mobile
10am-12pm Lahs Place
Apr 18
Ceilidh in Aid of Beckington First
School PSA. Beckington Memorial
Hall 8pm
Sep 3
W.I. James Cross. Bishop’s Palace
Gardens at Wells
Sep 5
Rodden Beetle Drive 6.30pm
Apr 25
St. George's Evening
Beckington Memorial Hall, 7p.m.
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