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The Parish of Three Saints
St Christopher, Lympsham
St Michael, Brent Knoll
St Mary, East Brent
BAPTISM
WEDDING
When do we hold baptisms?
- on the fourth or fifth Sunday of a month at
12.15pm or 1.15pm;
we normally have one family at each time,
however, there may be occasions when we
have another child to baptise and so there
will be two families together;
- or at our regular worship on a Sunday
morning at 10.00am;
There will be exceptions due to the church
calendar
How do you book a baptism?
How do we book our wedding?
- please contact our Parish Administrator in
the Church Office, who will discuss with
you availability of dates and times; will talk
to you about the qualifying connection you
have with the parish; and will take you and
your fiancé’s details;
- you will then be contacted by our vicar to
arrange a date to meet.
-
CHURCH OFFICE
Church Road, East Brent, TA9 4HZ
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 01278 769 082
Open Tuesday & Wednesday,
10.30am-3.30pm
collect an application form the Church
Office
Priest in Charge
Revd. Simon Lewis
PCC Secretary
Churchwardens
Sandra Hanmer
Miss Frances James
The Rectory, Ash Trees, East Brent
[email protected]
01934 750 076
760 287
Mr Mike Smith 760 691
Services for February 2015
Date
Service
1st February
Time
Holy Communion - BCP 8.00am
The Presentation of Christ All-sorts-Worship
11.00am
8th February
Holy Communion - BCP 8.00am
10.00am
2 before Lent
Eucharist
Celebration of Love for 3.00pm
St Valentine’s Day
15th February
Holy Communion - BCP 8.00am
Sunday before Lent
Eucharist
10.00am
18th February
Eucharist
7.00pm
Ash Wednesday
22nd February
Holy Communion - BCP 8.00am
Lent 1
Eucharist
10.00am
Evening Prayer – Said
6.30pm
Every Tuesday
Holy Communion
2.30pm
Every Wednesday
Holy Communion
10.00am
Church
St. Christopher’s Lympsham
St. Michael’s Brent Knoll
St. Michael’s Brent Knoll
St. Mary’s East Brent
St. Mary’s East Brent
St. Christopher’s Lympsham
St. Michael’s Brent Knoll
St. Mary’s East Brent
St. Mary’s East Brent
St. Christopher’s Lympsham
St. Michael’s Brent Knoll
St. Mary’s East Brent
St. Christopher’s Lympsham
St Michael’s Church Register
Holy Baptism
Frederick and Alessandro Salamanca
St Michael’s Sidesmen Rota
1st February
8th February
15th February
11.00am Michael and Margaret Smith
8.00am Sally Wingate
10.00am John Harper
22nd February
6.30pm
Pat Doble
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METHODIST CHURCH (www.brentknollmethodistchurch.com)
Minister
Revd. Margaret Trapp
I quite like February. Not just because the days seem just that little bit longer but it
sees the start of Lent - a time that, as Christians, we traditionally take stock as we
reflect on the events leading up to Easter. Margaret Trapp will be taking our Lent
study course, the first of which will take place on Monday 23rd February at 2.30pm in
the school room. Our Emmaus course will continue on Thursday 5th February at
2.30pm. Both of these will be followed by tea and coffee.
At the end of this month, we will all be preparing for the Women’s World Day of
Prayer, which will be held at East Brent Methodist Church on Friday 6th March. This
year’s service has been written by the Christian women of the Bahamas. Although
written by women, all are invited!
From all of us at Brent Knoll, whatever you are giving up or taking on, we wish you a
peaceful start to the Lenten season.
God bless.
Rosemary Krull
Preachers for February at 10.30am
1st February
8th February
:
:
15th February
22nd February
:
:
Rev Margaret Trapp (Communion)
No Service at Brent Knoll. Circuit Service at Victoria
Methodist Church, Weston.
Rev Peter Davis
Local Arrangement
Toddlers
It was lovely to welcome everyone back for the start of the Spring Term,
although as I write this, I can see a beautiful layer of snow covering The Knoll.
Our Winter display boards certainly look appropriate with their wintry scene and
lots of snowmen.
Just a reminder that there will be no Toddlers on Tuesday 17th February as it is
half-term. Back on Tuesday 24th February.
Jane
Fun in February - Clear up the Churchyard Day
Fun in February is on 21st February, in the churchyard from around 10am
or whenever you can make it. There is always a job for everyone.
As usual there will be drinks and biscuits taken round by the girls and a
free Ploughman’s lunch to keep everyone going.
De-rust your tools and come and join us – it’s fun.
I shall probably be somewhat jetlagged as only get home the day before, so hope
plenty of you turn up.
Sue Boss
Women’s World Day of Prayer
Friday, 6th March
10.30am
East Brent Methodist Church
Prepared by the Women of the Bahamas.
Theme: “Jesus said, Do you know what I have done to you?”
All Welcome. Refreshments and Fair-Trade Stall.
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Brent Knoll Parish Council
Meeting Summary - December 2014
Meeting Attendance: 11 Councillors and 3 members of the public.
Minutes of the December meeting:
The Minutes of the meeting held in December were approved as true and accurate
reflections of those meetings.
Declarations
There were declarations made of pecuniary, Prejudicial and personal interests on a
number of matters, details of which are fully outlined in the full minutes. Copies
can be obtained from the Clerk.
Key Matters agreed and resolutions approved
1. Dispensation for Councillors to approve a precept for 2015/16 localism
act.
2. Some flooding near Red Cow to be reported to drainage board.
3. Resolution to hire tractor for hedge clearance in Harp Road.
4. County to be further contacted regarding the Fox and Goose Junction.
5. Council currently awaiting a quote for new springy tractor for play area.
6. Precept and budget set for 2015/16 at £24.500 a slight reduction.
7. Police beat surgery discontinued until further notice due to Police
reorganisation.
Planning Decisions
07/14/00023 : Parish Council objection to this application.
01/07/14/025 : Parish Council objected to this application for a bio Digester at
Harp Road.
07/14/00027 : Parish Council offered no observations to this application.
11/14/000138 : Parish Council made no observations to this application.
Full details of the reasons for decisions on the above applications can be found on
the Brent Knoll Website or Sedgemoor District Council planning portal and of
course, copies of the minutes are available from the Clerk.
Finance Matters: Dealt with and payments agreed in line with published agenda.
Full copy of the minutes available on the website and also available from the Clerk.
Forthcoming meetings: Monthly Meeting 2nd February, 7.30pm, (1st Monday).
Provisional Planning Meeting 16th Feb. 7.30pm (3rd Monday).
Public always welcome to meetings.
Owen J Cullwick, [email protected] Tel 07917 445215
NGS Open Gardens
Make sure you have Sunday July 19th in your diaries for the National
Gardens scheme Open Gardens day.
Watch out for more details in future issues of the Brent Knoll News.
Sue Boss
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BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE
The Book of Remembrance in St. Michael’s Church will be sent
away on February 18th for further entries to be inscribed in it.
Anyone who wishes to have the name of a loved one who has lived
in the village or has been a special benefactor to the Church, inscribed in the book is
requested to obtain an Application form from the entrance to the church or from me and
hand it in to me or one of the Chrurchwardens before February 15th.
Margaret Smith, 87 Brent Street, Brent Knoll; 01278 760 691
BRENT KNOLL BAZAAR
FARMERS’ MARKET & PARISH CAFÉ
SATURDAY 14th February
at Brent Knoll Parish Hall - 10.00am to 12 noon
Locally produced fresh beef, pork, chicken, eggs, Cheese, Pickles and preserves.
Vegetable Stall, Speciality Bread, Westcroft Cider, Homemade Cakes and
Savouries, Phoenix Cards, Handmade Cards, Silver and beaded jewellery,
Handbags, Children’s Games and Toys, Local Crafts, Textiles, etc., CDs,
DVDs, Books and Bric-a-Brac
Plus Raffle
The Parish Café will be serving drinks & light snacks
Entrance FREE
Good Quality, Clean items for BRIC-A-BRAC stall (No Electrical Goods, please)
will be appreciated, (collection or delivery) or to Book a Table (£7 per table)
Phone Eddie Fuller (01278 760 308)
Proceeds to Brent Knoll Parish Hall
Village Carols 2014
A huge thank you to all those who came and sang and contributed to the
amazing amount of £388 which we raised for Macmillan Cancer Support at
the school.
We have had a lot of nice comments about the change of venue and what a
lovely atmosphere there was and with the School’s permission will be there again this year.
This year’s event will hopefully be on Monday December 21st.
Thank you to our sponsors David Bull Optometrists and Wyevale (Sanders).
Thanks also to the Brent Knoll News for supplying the Christmas Tree on the Green.
This event would not be possible without the support of those who do the catering, help with
lights, give out carol sheets and donate food, so a big thank you. Mike and Margaret Smith
We have the Thieves in the area
Lympsham and now East Brent have had lead stolen from the church roof. Friday 9th
January East Brent church was targeted. Lympsham was the target some weeks ago and is
having its roof repaired.
Please report to the police anyone looking suspicious around the area of church lane in the
vicinity of the church at night or daytime. Thanking you.
Tony G
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Holywell Nursing Home
Brent Street, Brent Knoll, Somerset, TA9 4BB
Telephone: 01278 760 601 Fax: 01278 760 912
Email: [email protected]
Registered Provider and Matron: Sarah Joyce RMN RGN
At Holywell we believe that all who use our services should feel welcome, safe and in control.
That their rights to have choice, independence, dignity, privacy and fulfillment are respected.
Holywell is registered and regulated by the Care Quality Commission and has been awarded
the Quality Rating with Somerset Social Services.
We now have accommodation for 30 residents.
All rooms are ensuite and our recent upgrade includes a second lift, extra bathroom with
ceiling hoist and a shower/wet room. The kitchen is now in the centre of the Nursing Home,
by the dining room.
We can offer long term care, short term or respite care, from one night to however long is
required, day care or visit for a meal or bath/shower. Drop in information service, we are here
to help and support our local community.
We also welcome volunteers especially to help our less able to enjoy their meals, perhaps hand
massage or give a hand with the activity ladies.
People coming to live here are encouraged to bring with them items to personalize their rooms.
We operate an open house policy, visitors are welcome at any time that the resident is happy to
see them.
A brochure is available which includes our Philosophy of Care and Statement of Purpose.
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WHERE IN OUR VILLAGE
Each month the BKN will have a small picture quiz –
no prizes, but I hope you may enjoy guessing where
the object shown is located within the Parish
boundary.
Last month’s object is the door to the telephone
exchange premises in Brent Street.
This month features another item which you will all have passed many times, but
have you noticed it?
So where is it? The answer and another object will be shown next month.
JaPe
Brent Knoll Local History Society
The next meeting of the Local History Society will be in February, at 7:30 pm on the
fourth Monday (the 23rd) in the Jubilee Room of the Parish Hall. New members are
always welcome. We do make an enormous charge, normally £1, to cover the hire of
the hall!
I will report on the January meeting (to be held on the 26th) next month. It will
concentrate on a collection of old postcards, kindly lent by Brian Freestone and a
video by another Brian (Smith), who, in collaboration with Pam and Ken Piper, has
created a half hour long view of Burnham at the beginning of the 20th century.
In February we will have a look at a couple of pictures taken when John Arden’s play,
“The Business of Good Government”, was premiered in Brent Knoll church. We will
continue by looking at the will of William Body, and then enjoy some pictures and
other memorabilia originally owned by Pam Dite, which have just been generously
donated to us.
If you have any particular topics you would like to have discussions about during the
Winter season, please do let me know and we will do our best to fit them in. If you
have done any research into aspects of the village history, we would love to hear from
you. If you have any photographs, papers or other matters of historical interest and
are happy to show and discuss them, then please get in touch.
John Page
Everybody welcome, so come along and have a fun evening.
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Cinema
This month I have a rather different film to talk about – “The Imitation Game”.
This is the film about Bletchley Park, and the efforts of the people there to crack the
Enigma Code in World War II. Staring Benedict Cumberbatch as Alan Turing, it was
actually a very sad film. Not sad as in tears and tissues, but with the underlying sad
story of Turing’s life.
As a boy at school, he was an outsider bullied by others, but befriended by one boy,
who gave him a book about coding and taught him how to use codes. Sadly,
Christopher had T.B. and one term did not return to school, having died. Alan, in the
head’s study, did not understand, Christopher not having told him about his illness.
The start of a very lonely life, Alan did not make friends easily. He was recruited, but
found it difficult to fit in with the others, and eventually, with Winston Churchill’s help,
built a machine which he hoped would crack the code.
Quite technical, so I will not go into detail (not sure I could!), but it was a chance
remarkably a girl in the typing pool which showed the way to crack the code, thus
saving many lives.
Alan Turing, after the war, was arrested and tried for
homosexuality, which was a crime in the ‘40’s and ‘50’s. He was given a choice
between a prison sentence or chemical treatment. He chose the latter, as a prison
sentence would have separated him from his work and his machines. The treatment,
however, had bad side effects, making him clumsy and with serious trembles. He
committed suicide in later years, a fact put on the screen at the end of the film.
Benedict Cumberbatch was absolutely brilliant and should get the Oscar, his portrayal of
Alan Turing was amazing. The scenes at Bletchley when he was threatened with losing
his machine, as it wasn’t working, were pretty heart-rending – he had called his machine
Christopher, which tells a lot about his life and the sadness with which it was imbued.
Different from our usual fare, but very good film, with brilliant acting. Pauline Chadwick
BRENT KNOLL AND MARK TENNIS CLUB
This month’s Brent Knoll and Mark Tennis club whist drive is on
Monday 23rd February at 7.00pm at Ivyclad Hall.
Everyone is welcome and there will be prizes and a raffle.
Thank you to Frances James for providing the venue.
Chris Outfin
Pancakes in the Parish Hall
Everyone Welcome!
Saturday 7th February
11am – 2pm
Also Teas/Coffees, Bring & Buy, Bric-a-Brac, Books
Hosted by, and in aid of, the Royal British Legion Women’s Section
Charity No 219279
FRONT COVER Photo
Thanks to Tony Gilbert for this month’s photo, hopefully the fisrt signs of Spring? Bob
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We are looking forward with interest to our February meeting when a representative
from the Hedgehog Rescue Centre will explain the work of this organisation. We will
also be given some facts and figures regarding hedgehogs. We are sure that this will
be very enlightening and increase our knowledge of these fascinating creatures.
Hedgehog Rescue
Next meeting – 18th February –
We are a very friendly group and we welcome new members of all ages. We meet on
the third Wednesday of every month; so just come along to a meeting or contact
Joy Collett - 01278 760 458.
Trish Mace
WI CRAFT GROUP
WI craft will be on Monday 16th February at 2.30pm; we are a small friendly group
who like to knit, chat and have a cuppa.
We knit various items for different charities both in this country and abroad.
For further details please contact me on 760 691.
Margaret
BERROW CONSERVATION GROUP
STEART MARSHES
Our next talk is on Tuesday February 24th at Berrow Village Hall
7.30pm.
Alys Laver from the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust, will be giving a
talk covering the background, reasoning and main driving force
behind the Steart Marshes, a scheme completed over the past three years. It will
include archaeology findings, species mitigation, and involvement of the local
community. Alys will also cover what the WWT hopes the future might bring for Steart
Marshes and the value of the scheme on a variety of levels. It will explain ongoing
work, what is happening now, which species are visiting and utilising the new reserve.
Visitors £2.50 Members £1.00, refreshments included.
Ann Griffiths
Brent Knoll Classical Music Circle
The Brent Knoll Classical Music Group meets at Ball Copse Hall.
Sessions are held every Monday evening starting at 7.00pm and last for
two hours. The term lasts until 16th March. The cost for the term is £20,
representing less than £2 per session!
I do hope you will join us. I guarantee that you will hear some really good music, in
pleasant surroundings, with great company. Please contact Alan Spencer on 01278
760 572 if you are interested in attending.
Alan Spencer, Brent Knoll, Music Circle
Mad Hatters Tea Party
You are invited to a Mad Hatters Tea Party at St. Michael’s Church on Saturday May
16th at 2pm.
Stalls, Games, Competitions, Teas
More Details next month.
Margaret
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Brent Knoll House Histories
Andrews’s Tenement – 10
Before looking at the Lennard family history in more detail, however, I want to return
for a while to discuss some of the buildings on and adjacent to the site.
Oddly neither of the inventories discussed previously mentions any cottages attached
to the premises, though this picture, probably taken sometime in the 1920s or 1930s,
clearly shows two
semi-detached
cottages
situated
between
“The
Laurels” and “Myrtle
Cottage”. As they will
have
some
significance later, it
may be as well to
spend
a
brief
The Laurels
Two cottages
Myrtle Cottage
moment
or
two
attempting to discuss
their history.
On the 1811 map (see left) both The Laurels (in
unnumbered area between 65 and 67) and my
property (in 65, originally known as Myrtle
Farm) are shown, but there is no building
between them and nothing that appears to be
any of the farm buildings mentioned before. At
this time it would appear that the eastern side
extension to Hill House (shown in top picture as
1811 map
the area between the two chimney pots and still
recognisable today by a straight line join
between the two parts) had not been erected.
The Tithe Map (right) shows both The
Laurels and Myrtle Farm (which has a farm
building at the eastern end of its plot), plus
a strip of land between them which does
have a building on it and, though this does
seem to be separate from The Laurels, it is
either the farm buildings mentioned
previously or the cottages. It is not obvious,
from the detail shown, to properly reconcile
this building with being the two semidetached cottages which should be side by
side. They, however, are a slightly odd pair,
Tithe Map 1842
one having a window above the front door,
whilst the other does not. One seems to have a door which is rather wider than the
one next door; in fact, about one and a half times the width.
Continued on page 20
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Brent Knoll House Histories – Continued
In a town like Axbridge, that could mean that horses are being taken through the
house, as there was rarely a rear entrance which was not almost impossible to
access, but that is patently not needed here. However, there is a line showing
between the two doors and
extending upwards to the
roof.
This may well
indicate that one half is an
extension to a rather
smaller earlier building.
Could the half with the
wider door originally have
been the stable, with the
cider house under the
same roof, as mentioned in
the insurance document
discussed last month, with
the unseen cow house
hidden behind? Perhaps it
was then converted into a dwelling for farm labourers and extended eastwards to
accommodate a second family, with a further extension, as a lean-to, on the end.
By the time of the 1930 map (left) The Laurels does have the farm buildings
discussed above, but with some interesting additions. The Cow House (garages
today) has an extension to the rear
1930 OS map
which is, presumably the Calving shed.
There is also a structure close to the
lane. This can be identified in the
picture above and appears to be within
the boundary of the first cottage, though
its exact usage is not clear. The second
cottage has the lean-to plus a further
structure on its end. Note that Myrtle
Farm is shown to be part of the estate of
The Laurels at this time. Whether that
is accurate, or not, I am uncertain.
None of its more recent extensions have
yet been added, but the outhouses are
probably for pigs, which I understand
were farmed here. Note also that the two cottages lie beyond the rear line of Myrtle
Farm and the boundaries between nearly all the adjoining fields indicate that they are
all part of a single property (shown by the inclusion of a symbol (‫ )ݕ‬placed on the
boundary between them), including the area which has now become the houses of
Portland Place. This also includes a large number of rhines (or rhynes, if you prefer)
running along the edges of most of the fields and dividing the cottages from the cow
sheds. Most of these have been put into conduits today, though the one crossing The
Laurels garden and running along the western end of the cottages is still exposed.
John Page
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Women’s Society
Our first meeting of the New Year is on Thursday 29th January at the
home of Dot Hatfield. There we will hear about their daughter Julie’s
ride for Charity when she cycles across Sri Lanka. Do please join us at
Park Lodge, Brent Street at 8.00pm. We promise a very interesting evening.
On Thursday 26th February, we meet at 4, The Willows where we are having a Quiz Night.
Put those thinking caps on and join us in the fun!
You are welcome at any of our meetings: if you would like company to go with, give Julie a
ring: 01278 751 229. Thanks.
Ann
Women’s Institute
At our meeting in January, Joan Eales, the manager of a Day Centre for
homeless people in Weston-super-Mare, gave an interesting talk about the
Centre, which provides hot meals for the homeless and also advice on
claiming benefits and, where possible, finding accommodation. Many of them
are living in tents. It is hard to believe this is happening in our area.
The Flower of the Month competition was won by Margaret Smith with a daffodil.
The speaker at the meeting on February 11th will be Ruth Jacobs who will speak about
antique jewellery. If any Brent Knoll lady would like to come to this meeting, they would be
most welcome. Just contact Jackie Gilbert on 760 956 for more details.
We are again holding a Soup Lunch on Saturday, 21st February, at the Parish Hall from 12
noon until 1.30. Delicious homemade soups and puddings will be served at a cost of £4.
Tickets available at the door on the day.
JMG
Royal British Legion Women’s Section
Brent Knoll branch
The Women’s Section will be holding its next branch meeting on Tuesday 10th February from
7pm in the Red Cow. This is open to all members of the Women’s Section and those ladies
interested in joining. Some of us will stay for a bar snack and you are very welcome to join
us – no need to book. There is no charge for the meeting and you buy your own
coffee/drinks/snack at the bar. Further information about this meeting and the Women’s
Section may be obtained from Liz (760 810), Bella (760 528) and Cynthia (760 198).
Mary Piper
“Meet & Eat”
Meet and Eat will be held in the Nuttall Room in the Brent Knoll Parish Hall on Monday
February 9th. Please book with Liz on 01278 760 810 by Friday February 6th. Doors
open at 12.30pm.
We look forward to seeing you.
Liz, Rosemary, Bella and Weit
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!
We are friendly group of ladies who meet once a month, usually at Woodlands at 7.30pm on
a Tuesday night. We are a group of mixed ages and the aim is to meet others from the
village and around who you wouldn't normally see. The evenings cost £5 and include a
complimentary drink.
24th February : Creative Flower Fun, learn how to tie bouquets and mess around with
flowers, 7.30pm Woodlands, £5
17th March
: A touch of the Irish, Leaping Lepricorns, 7.30pm Woodlands, £5
21st April
: Race Night to celebrate the Queen's Birthday, 7.30pm Woodlands, £5
We hope to see you there.
Caroline
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COME AND JOIN US!
Have you ever been a Brownie, Guide, Ranger or Leader in the Guide Movement, or
even if you haven’t, how would you like to be involved in the Trefoil Guild?
The Trefoil Guild enables ladies to maintain their links with Guiding (now known as
GirlGuiding). It provides fun, friendship and activities for its members, as well as
support for the Guiding Movement and the local community.
It offers its members opportunities to meet with friends, make new ones, develop
interests, tackle new challenges, enjoy outings together and sometimes holidays.
Sounds interesting? We meet in St. Andrew’s Church Hall on the second Tuesday of
each month, from 2pm to 4pm. We are a very friendly group of ladies and you will be
made more than welcome. Why not come along for a “taster” afternoon soon.
For any more information, please contact June Garton on 01278 794 638.
Hope to see you soon.
June Garton - Secretary, B-o-S Trefoil Guild
BRENT KNOLL WI SOUP LUNCH
IN PARISH HALL
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 21st
12 NOON – 1.30.PM
PRICE £4.00.
TO INCLUDE SOUP, ROLL, PUDDING
AND TEA/COFFEE
PLEASE PAY ON DOOR
All welcome
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Knoll Conservatives - New Year Social
Knoll Conservatives were pleased to hold their New Year Social at
Wascelyn, Brent Street on Saturday 10th January, 7.30pm.
The evening was very well attended with over 50 local residents present, who had the
opportunity to meet and chat with James Heappey the Conservative candidate at the
forthcoming General election and also several local District councillors and our
County councillor.
It was a thoroughly enjoyable evening and I would like to thank Liz for all her hard
work which went towards a wonderful buffet and also to John and Weit who made the
traditional and extremely tasty Mulled Wine.
A terrific start to a busy year!
Bob Filmer
Brent Knoll Table Tennis Club
The recently reformed Brent Knoll table tennis club (originally started in the 1960's)
held its first gathering on Thursday 15th January at the Parish hall.
We are still keen to attract new members young and old - and plan to get together
every Thursday evening 7.45pm onwards ...
For more info call John Mathews – 769 107 or email [email protected]
P.s - if anybody has a spare table in the village please get in touch...
John Mathews
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Wartime Memories – Part 1
Mr Fred Long interviewed by Brain Freestone
Along with four friends from Burnham, Fred volunteered for the armed services at the
end of 1941. He always wanted to join the Navy but his father wouldn‘t let him. Prior
to this, Fred worked in Wallbutton’s Garage (now a car park) in Burnham as a
mechanic. He attended a medical in Bristol and at the age of eighteen was called up
in February 1942 to serve in the Coastal Forces, which was a separate part of the
Navy. Issued with a railway warrant he travelled to Gosport. Neither Fred nor his
three friends knew where Gosport was since few people travelled far at that time. In
the new but very cold barracks, his first meal was of cold kippers! Later he was
issued with two hammocks, clews and lashings, a palliasse and a blanket but no
uniform. Square bashing came next in his ‘civvies’ and then every day he was taken
on a ‘Trott’ boat (a small vessel for ferrying men to and fro in the harbour) to an old
ship, ’The Sultan’ in Portsmouth Harbour, where he worked in an engineer’s
workshop. There he appreciated the warmth and good food although the tools he
was supplied with were ‘clapped out.’ The Trade Test was laughable but the reason
for it was to see if recruits stuck at the job in hand. Fred did and passed a technical
test on engines. He was issued with a uniform but with no badges. More square
bashing followed at Portsmouth Barracks, followed by an engine training course at
Cobham in Surrey, working on huge 1,200 hp Packard Engines of which there are
three in Motor Torpedo Boats for which he was training. Evenings were spent in
reading up from text books to ensure they passed tests. Portland was the next stop
for more training with power mounted equipment followed by more of the same at
Lowestoft, where he became a crew member of a Motor Torpedo Boat, a ‘seventy
footer.’ Its top speed was 53 knots. From then on the Navy took over. Fred lived
near the old harbour in a bombed out house and meals were served in the ‘Bethel’ an
old church in which Wrens served the food. Fred was allocated to training on MTB
20. He was stunned by the tremendous noise from these engines. No one had
thought to supply ear plugs. On request Fred’s mother sent him a pair of ear plugs
from Boots costing 5 shillings. Using these precious ear plugs, which Fred still owns,
the noise was cut down to a hum. Then the action really started. At 8pm the boat
would go out on patrol in the North Sea. The deafening engines would be switched
off whilst they waited and listened for E boats. One night Fred climbed the ladder and
was amazed to see the coast of Holland, which he had mistaken for that of England.
Burseldon on the River Hamble near Southampton was where he was eventually to
become a crew member of MTB 614, a wooden boat which was being built on the Isle
of Wight at St Helen’s boat yard. “Typical of the Navy,” said Fred, “they trained me on
one and then I was posted to a different one, Type D with four engines and capable of
35 knots” Sea trials took about one month. The crew of thirty were led by a skipper
who was a yachtsman, a solicitor who lived by the River Hamble where MTB 614 was
moored. The crew spent time ‘working up’. - firing guns and testing before they were
allocated to a flotilla in Newhaven. Each night four boats would go out into the
English Channel to the Dutch coast looking for E boats. Coming back in the morning
they would refuel, rest, ready to go out the next night. They saw many E boats
escorting trawlers, which they attacked. Peter Scott was the flotilla leader. Nine
times out of ten, flashes would be seen but the crew had no idea of any damage
having been done.
BDF
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WANT TO PLAY THE
PIANO or KEYBOARD?
Qualified piano and
keyboard teacher in
Brent Knoll available
for friendly, informal lessons
Beginners and nervous students a speciality
Learn for fun – no pressure to sit exams!
For those who do want to work through
their grades, the A.B.R.S.M. syllabus is
taught.
Call Amy on 760 100 / 07740 167703
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PARISH HALL COMMITTEE
FORTHCOMING EVENTS for your DIARY
2nd Saturday Bazaar, Farmers’ Market and Parish Café
28th February Howden Jones (Music)
13th June
Village Fête
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Gracie Wickins-Sweet performs 18th July
Music on the Green
25 April
with the Coastline Singers
29th August “Return of Jay Jerome”
17th October Harvest Supper
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Next committee meeting – Monday, 9 February, 8pm, “Jubilee Room”
howdenjones in Concert
Kate and Paul are musicians who continue travelling all over the country playing at
Village Halls, Churches and Community Venues. In the past 3 years they created their
‘beautiful music in beautiful places’ Tour, and have been sharing their music and stories,
often meeting friendly and fascinating people and visiting some wonderful, unusual
venues in sometimes remote and always beautiful areas along the way.
They write about life and their observations of it, often poignant, sometimes humorous,
and gathering new material as they travel, captivating an audience in a unique intimate
atmosphere. As contemporary musicians, they enjoy exploring the acoustic sound of
each unique venue and use no effects. Their show has been described as, ‘relaxed and
enchanting’ and ‘an absolute delight’, ‘their joy, talent and good humour were infectious’,
‘music for all ages’.
With a variety of instruments including, guitar, fiddle, mandolin, bodhran and banjo,
superb harmonies and great musicianship, howdenjones will promise to give you a foot
tapping and thought provoking evening with plenty of smiles! You can hear examples of
howdenjones music by visiting www.howdenjones.co.uk.
Food will be available to purchase (just £5) on the night, there will be a choice of Lamb
and watercress bake, Spiced beef bake, Salmon and Prawn pie and Spanakopitta,
served with jacket potato and salad.
Brent Knoll is in for a musical and culinary treat. Ticket details in advert on page 40.
Brent Knoll Parish Hall Bookings
You can now go to the village website and check out dates and times that the Parish Hall
is available. You still need to contact me to book. However, if you want a date that is
more than three months away, you will still need to contact me to enquire. Hopefully, this
will save a few phone calls.
If you leave a message on the answer phone, please be very specific as to which part of
the rooms you wish to hire and for what purpose, and the date and time you wish to hire
the hall (this must include setting up and clearing/cleaning). Please also leave your
name, address and telephone number. Please also speak clearly and don’t race through
your telephone number. Alternatively, a precise email would be most welcome.
The range of activities in the Parish Hall is growing; table tennis has now started in the
Nuttall room on a Thursday evening at 7.45pm. A typical week now comprises:
Monday
– Pilates, short mat bowls, dog training. Parish Council and Local history
group (both once a month in the Jubilee room).
Tuesday
– Dog training, dog training.
Wednesday – Pilates, W.I./Good Companions, Guides
Thursday
– Yoga, tai chi, Rainbows, Brownies, Morris dancing / table tennis
Friday
– Dog training.
Look forward to hearing from you. Jenny Butters, 760 477 or [email protected]
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Lympsham Gardening Club
We do not have meetings in January or February, but do come and
join us at our next meeting.
Dates of future Meetings at the Manor Hall, Lympsham:Tuesday 10th March
7.30pm at the Manor Hall, Lympsham.
After a short ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING, Chris Cudlip will talk about Rosemoor
Gardens.
Mariette Denison
The Friends of Burnham on Sea War Memorial Hospital
Have you or a relative or friend ever been at patient in our local hospital? Or used its
outpatient facilities?
The Friends of Burnham Hospital have raised from events, donations and legacies,
nearly £2,000,000. This has been spent on a variety of equipment, as well as the fabric
of the hospital. Some of the major projects include the building of the conservatory, the
purchase and refurbishment of the Peter Holmes Annexe and the provision of a state of
the art Ophthalmic Suite.
The hospital is equipped with the most modern and up to date electronic beds and
mattresses, and an extensive refurbishment took place 2009/10 using £310,000 from
money held by the Friends money and £400,000 from the Trust. The project involved the
Friends working closely with the PCT (Primary Care Trust) to improve patient privacy,
dignity, security and infection control.
In addition, the Friends have paid for many items, including patient dining room furniture
and awnings above ward windows. Newspapers and maintenance of the gardens are
paid for on a regular basis.
In the current economic environment, we are keen to increase our membership to show
that local people value their local hospital. By joining The Friends you are contributing to
the future of your hospital in the community. Fund raising events are organised and run
on a strictly voluntary basis, so there is no compulsion for any member to become
actively involved in these.
Please join us and encourage your friends to do the same for a subscription of £5 a year,
payable annually by standing order. Alternatively you may simply wish to make a one-off
donation.
For more information about the Friends and how to contact us, please see our website
www.friendsofburnhamhospital.org, or contact our Secretary, Eileen Shaw on 780 733 or
07793 556 876.
Eileen Shaw
St. Michael’s Cleaners and Brass Cleaners
We are extremely grateful to all those who help maintain St. Michael’s Church.
We are however short of cleaners and brass cleaners. We have 2 teams of cleaners
who clean the church fortnightly, usually on a Wednesday morning, if anyone is able to
help at this time, please contact Margaret Smith on 01278 760 691 or Weit Harper on
01278 760 803.
Brass cleaners clean for a month at a time at their convenience. For more details please
contact Frances James on 01278 760 287.
Margaret
Just for Fun – Zen thoughts for those who take life too seriously
Save the whales. Collect the whole set.
A day without sunshine is like, night.
On the other hand, you have different fingers.
Mary Wridgway
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Your Valentines Sudokus
Another Two Step Sudoku
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A Happy New Year to all! This month’s Easiest Sudoku also solves in just 2 steps!
If you would like to see how it does that, please send me an e-mail and I will show
you. Last month’s Sudoku was solved by 10 persons. They were Ivor Ainsworth,
Pauline Chadwick, Mac Hares, Arndt Hartmann, Liz Ibrahim, Chris Marsh, Frankie
New, Peter Osborn, Ted Toon, and Gordon Watson. Frankie New won the ballot.
Send answers to 48, Brent Street or [email protected].
David Filmer
Last month’s Sudoku Solutions (by popular request from several competitors) are below:World’s Easiest Sudoku
Hard Sudoku
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Just for Fun - Corollaries to Murphy’s Law:
Law of the Alibi - If you tell the boss you were late for work because you had a flat
tyre, the very next morning you will have a flat tyre.
Variation Law - If you change lines (or traffic lanes), the one you were in will always
move faster than the one you are in now (works every time).
The Friendly Pharmacist
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Be thankful you have a wonderful village pub!
I am a recent arrival in the village as a permanent resident and frequenting public
houses has not been a key part of my previous existence. However as age
diminishes ones social circle and physical frailty reduces the sporting activities one
can partake of, sadly options are reduced…and after declining numerous offers, I
finally agreed and went to the Red Cow…not for the purpose of a meal but simply to
have a drink.
Being of an age where having a comfortable chair, something interesting to listen to
or watch, a warm fire and a glass of wine is considered to make a good evening, I
was not sure what I had expected. Certainly it wasn’t the warm welcome or the level
of banter and village humour ….which could have been even more fun if I actually had
known all of the people concerned!
This revelation made me realise that too many people must live in the village and
overlook the pub, which is a great shame. As my son said, a good village needs a
village shop, a milkman, a school and a pub to be a proper village. (I would include
an active Church too!!)
Having crossed the threshold as a drinker rather than as an eater, I also attended the
New Year Eve celebrations, where previously I had said I would prefer to be at home
to see the New Year in (so boring!!); the firework display was absolutely brilliant and
the New Year Spirit as abundant as that being poured on the other side of the bar!
I may have left it late to experience the fun of leaving a pub in the early hours in the
company of a group of likeminded party goers, but the few friends I have still capable
of traversing the country to visit, are going to find me recommending to them that we
go to the pub.
Cheap supermarket alcohol and drinking at home has killed off many pubs. Before it
probably didn’t really register with me, but a village really does benefit by having a
good pub at its heart…so be thankful you have one – and make use of it!!
Ursula “Happy” Warren
Gracie Wickens-Sweet and the Coastline Singers
Book now to avoid disappointment! On Saturday 25th April there will be a concert in
Brent Knoll Parish Hall, featuring Gracie Wickens-Sweet and the Coastline Singers.
Gracie has hit the headlines many times, most recently as the winner of Burnham’s
Got Talent 2014, and she has been given rave reviews in national competitions by
such stars as Connie Fisher and David Mahoney.
The Coastline Singers need no introduction as our local popular choir, and they will,
as usual, invite the audience to join in with some well-known numbers from the
Musicals.
The evening will include music from Abba, country, pop and musical theatre: a lovely
mix and an evening for all to enjoy.
Tickets available from February.
Further details from 01278 784 184, [email protected].
Mary Lawrence
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Bespoke Gates
and Garage
Doors Limited
Unit 5, Mill Batch Farm,
East Brent, Somerset, TA9 4JN
Tel : 01278 760068
e-mail:
[email protected]
Manufacturers of quality
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Bits and Bobs For Sale, Purchase or Hire!
If you have an item for sale, send me details of it with your asking price, your
contact details and £1 per line. Prospective buyers contact you direct. All
transactions are between the two parties and the BKN is not involved.
Ed.
Part used roll of roofing felt suitable for shed roofs free to anyone on collection.
Please contact Malcolm on 01278 760 016.
Sunday Tea Party - 15th February 2015
Are you 75 or over and living alone? Would you like to be treated to delicious
sandwiches and cakes in the home of a Brent Knoll villager? After yet another
convivial tea party in January, the next “Contact the Elderly” monthly tea party will be
held on Sunday 15th February from 3pm. If you need a lift, a volunteer driver will
collect you and return you home safely. To book your place at the tea party - or to
volunteer as a driver or occasional host - please contact me
Kim Wilcox, Village Agent [email protected] or 07943 555 519
Kim
Just for Fun - Why Men Will Never Be Agony Aunts
Dear Roger,
I hope you can help me.
The other day, I set off for work leaving my husband at home watching television.
I had only driven for about a mile when my engine conked out and the car shuddered
to a halt.
I walked back to get my husband’s help, but when I got home I could not believe my
eyes – he was in the bedroom with our neighbour’s daughter!
I am 32, my husband 34, the neighbour’s daughter 20.
We have been married for ten years.
When I confronted him, he broke down and admitted they had been having an affair
for some time.
I told him to stop, otherwise I would leave him. He was made redundant recently and
says he has been feeling increasingly depressed and worthless.
I love him very much, but since I gave him the ultimatum, he has become more
distant; he won’t go to counselling and I cannot get through to him anymore.
Please let me have your advice.
Yours sincerely,
Sheila
Dear Sheila
A car stalling after it has been driven a short distance can be caused by a variety of
faults with the engine. Start by checking that there is no debris in the fuel line; if it is
clear, check the vacuum pipes and hoses on the intake manifold and examine all
grounding wires. If none of these approaches solves the problem, it could be that the
fuel pump itself is faulty, causing low delivery pressure to the injectors.
I hope this helps.
Yours sincerely,
Roger
JSHarper
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Secure Caravan Storage
Gary and Sarah Bowden
G&S Storage
Tel: 01934 750298
Mob:07970 950707
Highland Farm, Lympsham, Somerset, BS24 0JQ
www.gands-storage.co.uk
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“200+ CLUB” – 2015
A huge Thank you, to all of you who have joined the 200+ Club in 2015. We have
already allocated over 320 numbers and there are still a handful of last year’s
members who have yet to reply as to whether they wish to continue or not. If you
haven’t yet joined, there is still a little time, but it is running out fast.
The first draws of 2015 will take place at the Bazaar and Farmer’s Market, in the hall
on Saturday 14th February, so your numbers must be in by then. To join, just fill in
and return the application form below. Don’t forget, the more members the more
prizes!
Anyone aged over 16 years can be a member of the 2015 “200+ Club”. Don’t forget
your relatives and friends can join (they don’t even have to live in the village). As well
as locals, we have members from America, Australia, Canada, Cheshire, Dorset,
Edinburgh, Kent, Southampton, Taunton, Wales, Wellington, Weston, and even
Burnham-on-Sea!! Your chances of winning are much better than the Lotto!
It would be most helpful if you could return your completed application form to me,
together with your subscription, as soon as possible, either via the Village Shop or
directly. I will then write to all members, giving them details of their allocated
number(s), so please reply soon.
Wishing you all a Lucky and Prosperous 2015!
WIN UP TO £120!!
Monthly draws entitle winners to prizes including:
1st Prize £ 20 + others including £ 12
In addition, two annual draws entitle winners to EXTRA prizes including:
Summer Draw Christmas Draw
1st Prize - £ 60 1st Prize - £ 120
The more numbers issued, the more prizes, keeping the chances of winning just as
high. In 2014 we will have paid out 113 prizes totalling £ 1,768!!
Numbers will be allocated at a cost of £ 12 per year (£1 per month)
ALL PROFITS TO BRENT KNOLL PARISH HALL
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Complete below and return with your payment of £ 12 per entry to: Bob Filmer, Wascelyn,
48, Brent Street, Brent Knoll or the Brent Knoll Village Shop.
You can apply for 1 or more numbers. Why not get your friends and family to have a go and
support your LOCAL Parish Hall at the same time.
Your Name Mr/Mrs/Ms ……………………………………………………………
Address
…………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………
Telephone …………………………………………………………………………
Yes, I would like to buy …… number(s) in Brent Knoll Parish Hall “200+ Club”
Please enclose cash or cheque for £ 12 per “200+ Club” number.
Cheques payable to “Brent Knoll Parish Hall”.
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Brent Knoll Weather Report – December 2014
December brought an unexceptional end to an exceptional year. The
average temperature for the month was a mild 6.4°C (46°F) with no
unusual highs or lows, rainfall was about normal at 63.4mm (2.5in), and
wind speeds were nothing out of the ordinary either.
The only unusual feature of December was an intense area of high
pressure that brought a cold, clear spell at the end of the month. The
barometer reached 1042.9hPa on 29th December, the second highest
reading since the station was set up. The temperature at dawn that day
fell to -5.3°C (22°F), the lowest temperature of the year, and for a couple
of days it was completely calm here while snow caused problems in the north of the
UK.
For much of December we were in a mild south-westerly airstream, hence that aboveaverage temperature, and low pressure systems passed well to our north so we
avoided the rain and gales that affected northern areas. One exception was a
particularly deep low that tracked south-east across Wales on Boxing Day – it was
heading on our direction, but then it moved off across the midlands and the only effect
here was a blustery wind.
If December was uneventful, the same cannot be said of 2014. The year started with
the wettest Winter on record, and January’s total of 157.8mm (6.2in) makes that by
far our wettest month. Coming after a wet Autumn, this resulted in the lengthy floods
that brought misery to the Levels. The low pressure systems that brought the rain
also generated gales, perhaps the most memorable being on St Valentine’s Day – we
recorded our highest-ever gust of 46.1kts (53mph) early on 15th February. The lows
were warm as well as wet, and the Winter of 2013/4 was remarkably mild - January
saw only two air frosts, and February none at all.
Spring was warm and wet, adding to the rainfall total, and to a succession of warmerthan-average months. Then came our warmest June on record and even if July didn’t
quite match 2013’s heat, it was yet another warm month - with some spectacular
thunderstorms.
August bucked the trend by being unseasonably cool, but September and October
both produced record high temperatures for the time of year. September was
remarkably calm with persistent high pressure, while October produced another
rainfall total over the 100mm mark.
November and December were unexceptional, though November was the fourth
month in 2014 to top 100mm. Even so, the rainfall total of 973.6mm (38.3in) for 2014
was some way short of 2012’s record 1008.2mm. The mean temperature for the year
was 11.6C (53°F), about 1C above normal, and this made 2014 our warmest year on
record: but only just, because in 2011 the average was 11.5C.
With floods and gales, thunderstorms and heatwaves – it may be a while before we
see another year like 2014.
Stephen Baggs; www.knollweather.co.uk
RSPCA NORTH SOMERSET BRANCH
We need to recruit Home Visitors to join our team that help us place rescued
pets in their new homes locally.
If you care about animal welfare and have some time to spare, we would love to
hear from you. Training will be given
Please phone 01278 782671 or email [email protected]
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PLUMBING
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Brent Knoll
Small Jobs - Dripping Taps - Leaking Toilets, Outside Taps,
Shower Replacements, etc.
Gas Boiler replacement, Radiators and System Upgrades,
Boiler servicing
Limited time only - up to 7 year extended warranty on
all new Worcester Boilers (accredited installer)
Bathroom Design and Installation
Tel: 01278 760 543
Or 07813 321 197
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Small Business
Accountancy Company
8 Market Street, Highbridge, Somerset
TA9 3BW
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Fully Equipped Holiday Cottages
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When Moving House etc.
Seasonal & Part Seasonal Pitches Available
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Tel: 01934 750298 - Email: [email protected]
Website: www.dulhornfarmholidaypark.co.uk
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More Ramblings of a Rambler
Rumour has it that the County Council have footpaths on the agenda
for financial cut backs. We, in Brent Knoll, are well served when it
comes to footpaths. I do not think there is a house in the Village
situated more than one hundred yards from one. If it does happen
that the village is totally responsible for the upkeep of the footpaths,
then we can all do our little bit to help out by carrying a pair of secateurs to enable the
removal of the odd bramble. Any obstructions on the footpaths should be moved to
the side, but if these are too big to handle, then notify the footpath officer. Do not
leave unwanted dog toys in fields that can be bailed up into hay; these could harm the
animals being fed on the hay or could damage machinery while making hay. Now
that we have a lot of gates on the footpaths instead of stiles, please make sure that
these are closed behind you.
Squirrels continue to be the most spotted mammal with rabbits close behind. Although
not all rabbits seen have been alive, the dreaded myxomatosis has arrived again. It
seems that as soon as we get wet weather, this disease comes back, which leads me to
suspect that the burrows and warrens, where the rabbits go in bad weather, are still
infected. Another sighting was a fox seen early afternoon. Reynard must be hungry if he
The Rambler
is out and about in the daylight so watch out you poultry owners.
Nursery Rhyme Quiz
So how did you do on the Nursery Rhyme Quiz? Answers below.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Tom Tom the Piper’s Son
Sing a Song of Sixpence
Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall
Jack and Jill went up the hill
Goosy Goosy Gander
Three blind mice, Three blind mice
Mary Mary quite contrary
Twinkle Twinkle litte star
One Two Three Four Five, Once I
caught a fish alive
10. The Queen of Hearts she baked
some tarts
11. Hickory Dickory Dock, the mouse ran
up the clock
12. One Two buckle my shoe
13. This little piggy went to market
14. Round and Round the garden, like a
teddy bear
15. Mary had a little lamb
16. Little Bo Peep has lost her sheep
17. Hey diddle diddle, the cat and the
fiddle
18. Old King Cole was a merry old soul
19. Old mother Hubbard, went to her
cupboard
20. There was an old woman who lived in
a shoe
21. Pussy Cat, Pussy Cat where have you
been
22. Ding Dong Bell, pussy’s in the well
23. Little Boy Blue come blow your horn
24. There was a man called Michael
Finnigan
25. This old man he played one, he played
knickknack on my drum
26. Oranges and Lemons say the bells of
St Clements
27. London Bridge is falling down
28. Ride a cock horse to Banbury Cross
29. Doctor Foster went to Gloucester in a
shower of rain
30. Girls and Boys come out to play
31. I had a little Nut Tree
32. Little Miss Muffet, sat on a tuffet
33. Little Jack Horner sat in a corner
34. Polly put the kettle on
35. Have you seen the Muffin man
36. There was a crooked man
37. Two little dickie birds sitting on a wall
38. Hot Cross buns, Hot Cross buns
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USEFUL VILLAGE CONTACTS:
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL, Secretaryy Sandra Hanmer
01934 750076
PARISH ADMINISTRATOR
Maryy Ford
769082
CHURCH WARDEN
Miss Frances James
760287
Mike Smith
760691
CHURCH CLEANERS
Wiet Harper
p
760803
CHURCH FLOWERS
Mrs Marion Viningg
760612
POPPY ORGANISER
Mrs Sally Wingate
760610
BRASS CLEANERS
METHODIST CHURCH
Revd. Margaret
g
Trapp
pp
760573
Mrs Maryy Frost
783120
MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT
Tessa Munt
01934 710748
COUNTY COUNCILLOR
John Denbee
01934 712304
DISTRICT COUNCILLOR
Bob Filmer
760760
Andrew Gillingg
01934 750580
PARISH COUNCIL,
Clerk
Owen Cullwick
794463
Chairman
Colin Townsend
760226
Planning enquiries
Andrea Hurkett (Brent
(
Street +)) 760099
Bella Ward ((Burton Row +))
760528
Footpath
p Contact
Peter Osborn
760839
PARISH HALL,
Bookingg Secretaryy
Jennyy Butters
760477
Bazaar
Eddie Fuller
760308
Secretary
y
Sandra Few
760451
Caretaker
Richard Bream
760810
DOCTOR
Dr S L Aungg
760313
NHS NON-EMERGENCY URGENT MEDICAL HELPLINE
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WRVS PRESCRIPTION SERVICE
760313
BRENT KNOLL PRIMARY SCHOOL
Chris Burman
760546
TODDLERS GROUP
Jane Hannah
760629
BRENT KNOLL TADPOLES PRE SCHOOL Cathyy Hurleyy
769126
VILLAGE SHOP
Caroline Chennells
760225
BRENT KNOLL NEWS, Production Editor
Bob Filmer
760760
Distribution
Elaine & Eddie Fuller
760308
POLICE NON-EMERGENCY NUMBER
101
RHYNE PROBLEMS
Lower Axe Drainingg Board
789906
VILLAGE AGENT
Kim Wilcox
07943 555519
NATIONAL TRUST HONORARY RANGER Ged Keele
769010
VILLAGE SOCIETIES:
BRENT AMATEUR DRAMATICS (BAD)
(
)
CANCER RESEARCH CAMPAIGN
CONSERVATIVE BRANCH
ECUMENICAL GROUP
GOOD COMPANIONS
GUIDES / BROWNIES / RAINBOWS
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY (Burnham)
(
)
ROYAL BRITISH LEGION ((Men’s Section))
ROYAL BRITISH LEGION ((Women’s Section)
SHORT MAT BOWLING CLUB
TENNIS CLUB
WOMEN’S INSTITUTE
WOMEN’S SOCIETY
Sarah Joyce
y
Mrs Janet Harris
Bob Filmer
Revd. Margaret
g
Trapp
Mrs Joyy Collett
Jane Sinnott
Mr L Wallis
Rod Southwell
Liz Bream
Alan Castle
David Outfin
Janet Southwell
Julie Baker
787493
760259
760760
760573
760458
760987
760550
760445
760810
760424
783993
760445
751229
ST MICHAELS CHURCH, BRENT KNOLL - REVD. SIMON LEWIS Tel: 01278 760496
METHODIST MINISTER: THE REVD. MARGARET TRAPP
Tel: 01278 760573
BAPTIST MINISTER: ((Burnham)) THE REVD. STEVE AYERS, College
g St. B.O.S. Tel:
T 783920
CATHOLIC PRIEST FATHER TOM KELLY, Burnham & Bridgwater Joint Parish Tel: 01278 422703
E&OE
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Large Beer Garden
Function Room
Traditional Food
FRIDAY NIGHT is
CURRY Night - £6.00p
Homemade Chicken Curry
Popadom & Chutney
Tel: 01278 760 234
Our Menu is available as a Take Away
01278 641516
07866744995
www.markkitchensandmore.co.uk
Sandale House, Mark.
23B Church St,
Highbridge,
Somerset,
TA9 3AG
01278 795556
Re-Upholstery
Modern or Antique Furniture
Repairs
Spring Replacement
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Diary for February 2015
Page
2nd Knoll Classical Music Circle (Every Monday) Ball Copse Hall
7.00pm
16
2nd Parish Council – Public Session
Jubilee Room
7.30pm
7
Parish Council – Meeting [Note Monday]
Jubilee Room
to follow immediately
3rd Mobile Library [NOTE Tuesday!!]
See Village Notice Boards for Details
3rd Toddlers (Every Tuesday)
Methodist Schoolroom 10.30-12 noon
4
3rd Knoll Group of Ringers (Every Tuesday)
St. Michael’s Church 7.30pm-9pm
4th SORT IT+ Recycling & Rubbish
Your House
Early!!
5th Emmaus course
Methodist Schoolroom
2.30pm
4
5th Table Tennis Club (Every Thursday)
Nuttall Room
7.45pm
27
5th Chalice Morris Men Practice (Every Thursday) Parish Hall
8.00pm-10pm
7th Pancakes in the Parish Hall
Parish Hall
11.00am-2pm
15
9th Meet & Eat
Nuttall Room
12.30pm
23
9th Parish Hall Committee Meeting
Jubilee Room
8.00pm
31
10th RBL Women’s Section meeting
Red Cow
7.00pm
23
11th SORT IT+ Recycling & Green Waste
Your House
Early!!
11th Mobile Library [NOTE Wednesday!!]
See Village Notice Boards for Details
11th Women’s Institute “Antique Jewellery”
Parish Hall
2.30pm
23
14th Bazaar, Farmers’ Market & Parish Café
Parish Hall
10.00am
8, 31
15th DEADLINE FOR MARCH BRENT KNOLL NEWS
12.00 noon
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15th Sunday Tea Party
3.00pm
39
15th St Michael’s Book of Remembrance
Deadline for entries
8
16th WI Craft Group
Methodist Schoolroom
2.30pm
16
16th Parish Council Provisional Planning meeting Jubilee Room
7.30pm
7
17th Shrove Tuesday
17th No Toddlers (Half Term)
4
18th SORT IT+ Recycling & Rubbish
Your House
Early!!
18th Good Companions – “Hedgehog Rescue”
Parish Hall
2.30pm
16
20th Quiz Night (RBL)
Red Cow
7.30pm
12
21st Fun in February
St Michael’s Churchyard 10.00am
4
21st WI Soup Lunch
Parish Hall
12noon-1.30pm 23, 24
23rd Lent Study course
Methodist Schoolroom
2.30pm
4
23rd Whist Drive
IvyClad Hall
7.00pm
15
23rd Local History Society
Jubilee Room
7.30pm
12
24th Berrow Conservation Group
Berrow Village Hall
7.30pm
16
24th Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!
Woodlands
7.30pm
23
25th SORT IT+ Recycling & Green Waste
Your House
Early!!
26th Women’s Society – “Quiz Night”
4, The Willows
8.00pm
23
28th howdenjones in Concert
Parish Hall
7.30pm
31, 40
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share it with the village? We publish most items and others may find your article interesting.
DEADLINE FOR THE MARCH 2015 ISSUE –
All contributions to be received by NOON on Sunday, 15th February, to:Bob, e-mail: [email protected] or Wascelyn, 48, Brent Street, Brent Knoll, TA9 4DT
The Brent Knoll News welcomes all contributions. Views expressed are those of individual
contributors and do not necessarily reflect the view of the editor or represent the standpoint of
the Brent Knoll News. The Editor reserves the right to edit or amend any contribution.
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