VILLAGE NEWS NOVEMBER 2016 FOR THE PARISHES OF CHARLTON MUSGROVE, CUCKLINGTON & STOKE TRISTER WITH BAYFORD O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O - O

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1 VILLAGE NEWS NOVEMBER 2016 FOR THE PARISHES OF CHARLTON MUSGROVE, CUCKLINGTON & STOKE TRISTER WITH BAYFORD O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O - O LIZ LEARMOND S RETIREMENT Our Benefice Reader, Liz Learmond, is retiring in November. Liz s final service will be on Sunday 6th November. Rev. Ian Coomber will be taking the service with Liz preaching. Liz has been a hugely important member of our Benefice Team over recent years and in particular during our vacancy when she has taken over visiting, magazine contribution, as well as taking more services. I am sure you would all like to join us in thanking her and wishing her well in retirement Sunday 6th November 10am St Andrews, Stoke Trister

2 LAY READER Liz Learmond HOSTPITAL CHAPLAIN John Rothwell can be contacted on E mail John.rothwell@sompar.nhs.uk CHURCH WARDENS & TREASURERS CHARLTON MUSGROVE St Stephen s & St John s Church Wardens: Veronica White Jonathan Hand Treasurer: Jeremy Sellick jeremysellick@hotmail.co.uk CUCKLINGTON St Lawrence s Church Wardens: Karen Dunford Pip Loxton Treasurer: Christopher Birrell crsbirrell@btinternet.com D I R E C T O R Y PARISH COUNCIL CONTACTS Charlton Musgrove Chairman: Robin Bastable Clerk to the Council: Sheran Ring charltonmusgroveclerk@gmail.com Stoke Trister with Bayford Chairman: Eldryd Parsons Eldryd1@hotmail.co.uk Clerk to the Council: Patricia Gillman patriciagillman@tiscali.co.uk Cucklington Chairman: Hugh Davies CucklingtonChairman@gmail.com VILLAGE HALL CONTACTS Charlton Musgrove Village Hall Acting Committee Chairman: Sue Parroy sue@parroy.co.uk Bookings: cmvillagehall@gmail.com STOKE TRISTER WITH BAYFORD St Andrew s and Bayford Chapel Church Wardens: Nigel Noble Adam Persson Treasurer: Nigel Noble nigel.noble@btinternet.com Benefice Safeguarding Officer Jean Sellick The Bakery, Charlton Musgrove MAGAZINE EDITOR Pip Loxton Genges, Cucklington, Wincanton, BA9 9PT PipL@NMR.co.uk Stoke Trister, Cucklington and Charlton Musgrove Benefice Arthur Morison Memorial Hall Committee Chairman: Campbell Dunford Bookings: J Rawlings Bayford Chapel (Mission Hall) Bookings: Nigel Noble NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH AND LOCAL POLICE NUMBERS Andy Chesterman (Bayford): Tony Watson (Stoke Trister): Brian Trueman (C): Pene Volk (CM): Police Numbers: Police Community Support Officer Timothy Russell 9467 timothy.russell@avonandsomerset.police.gov Phone 101 ii

3 Magazine article November 2016 Remember, remember the 5th of November, gunpowder, treason and plot This is a month of memories, not only the violent ones such as Guy Fawkes and those that remind us of the horror of war but also more personal ones no doubt. I remember my dad whose birthday falls in November but who died 11 years ago at almost 98. I remember him as someone who taught me what it meant to say sorry, to be hospitable, and to faithfully give his all to God. He wasn t a man of many words, preferring a back seat yet providing the stability and solidity of one who is passionate about his faith. Who have been the influences on your life? Who do you remember as someone who has stirred your faith into being? Who has encouraged you to grow in your gifts and discipleship? Who has prayed for you? As we develop our diocesan strategy we are seeking to grow confident disciples who can live and tell the stories of their faith, who will be influencers and encouragers of the next generation. That s all of us folks! You may feel that your part is small or insignificant but you have no idea how something you may say or do will impact on another. This month make it one where you look to encourage someone into a deeper understanding of who they are in God s great scheme. Perhaps there s someone you know who needs to know God really loves them. Or that they are particularly good at something and should think about doing more of it. Perhaps they have a ministry they are not even aware of but you could affirm it. Be part of their story of discovery and growth! Bishop Ruth 3

4 From the Organ Bench November 2016 A festival of a saint, or All Saints (1 November), is a good excuse to sing not only For all the saints but also a very fine hymn by Isaac Watts ( ): Give us the wings of faith to rise Within the veil, and see The saints above, how great their joys, How bright their glories be. He was born into a family of what were then called Dissenters, and eventually became a pastor in a Nonconformist chapel in the City of London. Ill-health in his 30s caused him to delegate much of his work to an assistant, but he was given a home by the family of Sir Thomas Abney, a member of his congregation, and he survived for another 40 years. At a young age he complained to his father that hymns were dull and repetitive, to which his father replied Then write something better. He did. Like most Christians, Isaac Watts had his doubts: They wrestled hard, as we do now, With sins and doubts and fears..but he overcame them, and if his pastoral ministry may have lacked energy, his poetic Muse amply compensated for it. He wrote over 700 hymns, including some of our best-loved (O God, our help in ages past, Jesus shall reign where er the sun, and When I survey the wondrous Cross). Give us the wings of faith is for some reason set in almost all hymn-books to the same exceptionally dull tune, and I like to think that Isaac Watts would have approved of the soaring Victorian melody that is usually set to another hymn but perfectly fits the zeal and wonderment of Watts s words. It s called Beatitudo and is the work of John Bacchus Dykes ( ) who featured in this column last month. Dykes was also a priest, rather more actively than Isaac Watts, and he was precentor of Durham Cathedral and subsequently Vicar of St. Oswald s Church in the same city. Almost as prolific in his way as Isaac Watts over a shorter life, he composed over 300 hymn-tunes, many of which we still sing today (for example the tunes to Holy, Holy, Holy, The King of love and Eternal Father). Like the saints that he celebrated, Isaac Watts followed Jesus s example and his reward is that his words live on down the ages. They marked the footsteps that he trod, His zeal inspired their breast, And, following their incarnate God, They reached the promised rest. David Duvall 4

5 COMMON FARM FLOWERS Nationwide delivery of British-grown bouquets by post, Wedding and occasion flowers, workshops Farmers and Gardeners: Don t let unsightly mole hills spoil your lawn and wreck your mowers: ROY TROTT Has over sixty years Experience at catching the little critters or KIMBERS FARM SHOP Between Wincanton & Bruton Race course Road Quality home produced meats & raw milk. Local produce, deli and gifts. open Tuesday-Saturday or info@kimbersfarmshop.co.uk Paul White Interior and Exterior Decorating Services The Mill House, Lower Horwood Farm, BA9 9RA or Pet Portraits by Chris Reed For further details and examples contact on Cjreed.painting@hotmail.com The Vale Centre Courtyard of the Manor House, Stoke Trister, Wincanton, Somerset Holiday Cottages to let Telephone info@valecentre.co.uk or visit Geoff Syme Cost Management Specialist Saving businesses time and money by managing their overheads Office: Mobile For all your Garden and Home Improvements - Over 20 years local experience - Extensions, patios, landscaping, stonework, brickwork, fencing & plastering All aspects of Garden and Home Improvements For a free, no obligation, quotation please call: or Carl.mintern@gmail.com First Impression Hair & Harmony Professional, Fully Qualified Mobile Hairdresser & Nail Technician Bridal and prom packages/oap Mondays St Johns Cottages, Charlton Musgrove, BA9 8HW Contact Jessica Keill Tel: Website: jkeill0308@googl .com Facebook: First Impression Hair and Harmony The Unicorn Inn, Bayford Real Ale and Ciders, good pub food, special offers Tel: The Cat's Whiskers Cake Company Ltd The Vale Centre, Stoke Trister BA9 9PH phone Catswhiskerscakes@gmail.com Website Bespoke celebration cakes, workshops and event planning. Saturday mornings between 10am and 1pm or by appointment 5

6 CALENDAR OF EVENTS October th Scrabble Night Arthur Morison Memorial Hall 29 th Coffee Morning Arthur Morison Memorial Hall November nd Eve Appeal Event Arthur Morison Memorial Hall 3 rd Bayford Coffee Morning Fieldway, Love Lane 7 th Painting and Drawing Workshop Arthur Morison Memorial Hall 19 th Stoke Trister Social Group St Andrews, Stoke Trister 25 th Scrabble Night Arthur Morison Memorial Hall 26 th Coffee Morning Arthur Morison Memorial Hall 26 th Christmas Fair St Andrews, Stoke Trister 26 th Christmas Tasting and Crib Blessing Kimber s Farm Shop December st Coffee Morning The Red Brick House, Bayford 3 rd Christmas Decoration Workshop Charlton Musgrove Village Hall 16 th Carols around the Village Cucklington 17 th Christmas Tree Festival St Andrews, Stoke Trister 18 th Christmas Tree Festival and Carol Service St Andrews, Stoke Trister 21 st 100 Club Xmas Party Arthur Morison Memorial Hall 23 rd Children s Christmas Party Arthur Morison Memorial Hall January th Stoke Trister Social Group February th Quiz Night Arthur Morison Memorial Hall TRISTER TREES Pre-order your Christmas Tree now! Non-drop Norwegian Spruce available 5ft- 7ft. Free Delivery available within 5 miles of Stoke Trister. Please ring

7 CHURCH SERVICES CMSJ St. John s, Charlton Musgrove. CMSS St. Stephen s Charlton Musgrove C St. Lawrence, Cucklington. ST St. Andrew s Stoke Trister All services below are Benefice Services. Everyone is warmly welcome to join in whichever service they would like. October th 6.30 am Evensong ST November th am Family Communion ST 6.00 pm Evensong C 13 th am Remembrance Service CMSS 20 th 9.30 am Family Service ST 6.00 pm Evensong C 27 th 9.30 am Family Communion CMSJ December th am Family Communion C 6.30 pm Evensong ST 11 th 4.00 pm Christingle CMSS 18 th am Family Service ST 6.30 pm Carols by Candlelight C VACANCY PERIOD PARISH OF STOKE TRISTER WITH BAYFORD If you are in need of a member of the clergy during the vacancy period, beginning on the 30 th August 2015, for yourself, a friend, wedding, funeral or baptism, please get in touch with Mrs Elizabeth Persson on or eapp@talktalk.net and she will arrange the necessary. Many thanks. If you or a member of your family would like home communion, please contact our Benefice Lay Reader, Liz Learmond on For further details of services and Parish life please visit our website - 7

8 Painting and Drawing Workshops by Mariella Wolff Cucklington Village Hall, to hrs 12 per session. 3rd October, 7th November. Please contact Mariella on to book a place. The Stoke Trister Social Group is meeting for the last time this year on the 19th November at 10 am at the Church. We are making a Deco Mesh Christmas Wreath; (a small example above) please look on our Facebook page Stoke Trister Social Group or Google deco mesh Christmas wreaths if you would like more ideas, you will be amazed at the beautiful creations. They are very effective and will make a lovely decoration for your home. So that we have enough supplies please let us know if you would like to come and make a Christmas Wreath. It doesn t matter if you have not been before, come this once and join us and make something new. The more people who join us, the more choice of decorations we can provide. (There will be a small charge for the wreath ring, no more than 2pp) Please ring or stsocialgroup@yahoo.co.uk spectra musica in Somerton Spectra Musica are so pleased to be returning to the beautiful church of St. Michael and All Angels in the heart of Somerton. Music at St. Michael s is presenting their concert on Saturday 19 th November at 7.30 pm. The group s Musical Director Peter Leech has arranged another intriguing collection of very varied music which includes works by Fauré, Holst and Gershwin; Appalachian based spiritual songs from the award winning film Cold Mountain and a lively selection from the musical Guys and Dolls. Concert pianist Anita D Attellis will be featuring as usual, and also accompanying the group. Tickets are 10 from or or on the door. For more information go to 8

9 VILLAGE VIEW CHARLTON MUSGROVE Website Editor: Judy Nathan Church Wardens: Veronica White Jonathan Hand The Church St Stephen s And St John s Harvest in Charlton Musgrove was celebrated in fine style. The Rev Ian Coomber took the happy Thanksgiving Service in a full and well-decorated St Stephens Church. Many thanks to Veronica and her team for the lovely flowers, most of which were taken down to the Memorial Hall to make it festive for the Harvest Supper. Kind people had cooked delicious pies and puddings, so thank you to them too, with a special mention of Declan Farrell who provided us with an enormous and very tasty harvest loaf. Thanks to the persuasive skill of Bex Kimber-Danger, our very own auctioneer, 800 was the total sum wet Thad raised to split between the charity Practical Action and the village churches. Claude Teague and Barry White have been working (under the instruction of our Church Architect) to prop up the arch in the north aisle of St Stephens where a new crack has appeared. They are the original flying butresses - propping the church from outside. Many thanks to them both it is very much appreciated. CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS WORKSHOP SATURDAY 3RD DECEMBER in Charlton Musgrove Memorial Hall. There will be chances to make all sorts of decorations: cakes, chocolate truffles, biscuits, decorating cakes; making wreaths; printing cards and many other gifts and activities. POP-UP CAFE. From until VILLAGE SAFETY NET Remember to phone for help in Charlton Musgrove if you need to call on the safety net which is in place. Diane Coe Short Mat Bowls at Charlton Musgrove Village Hall WE MEET ON THE 2 nd AND 4 th TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH Come along for a laugh, we are a friendly non-competitive group Cost per session - Tea & Coffee will be served Please bring along smooth soled shoes to wear for the sake of the mats. Brian & Stella Wheeler

10 Charlton Musgrove 100 Club Results October Winners No.65. Jenny Keen No.70. Peter Furneaux Charlton Musgrove Defibrillator 1st Responder Contact Numbers Chris Mielville Custodians Barrie & Ceri Izard John Ball David Amblin Robert Parker Neal Sizmore In case of medical emergency ring 999 and ask for the Ambulance Service. The operator will then send a medic and inform there is a Defibrillator in Charlton Musgrove and will give the key pad entry number for access. There is a list of first responders on the door ring one of them immediately for assistance prior to Ambulance arrival. Defibrillators can save lives Pilates weekly on Wednesdays at 6.30pm and Thursdays at 9.30am contact Mo Zumba - weekly on Mondays at 7.00pm contact Chantelle Bridge classes vary - Thurs 12pm contact Booking secretary Chris Short mat bowls fortnightly Tues 2.30pm contact Brian Wheeler Wine club quarterly in March, June, Sep and December contact Kate McCarry Tuesday painters - Tuesdays in term time at 9.30am contact Biddy Moreton Dog flyball training starts Tuesday 3 rd November at 6.30pm contact Booking secretary Chris Parkinsons group monthly on third Tuesdays at 2.30 contact Booking secretary Chris Parish Council meetings most months see website and notice boards for details and agenda. Chairman is Robin and Clerk is Sheran CUCKLINGTON The Church St Lawrence s CUCKLINGTON Church Wardens Karen Dunford Pip Loxton Contact Telephone numbers

11 The Arthur Morison Memorial Hall, Cucklington Management Committee Committee members include: Telephone Number Campbell Dunford (Chairman) Jenny Rawlings (Booking Secretary) Hall bookings should be made through Jenny Rawlings who also holds the keys. There will be a Children's Christmas Party, funded by the Village Hall on Friday 23rd December from 2.00pm till 5.00pm, all children are welcome resident or just staying with relatives. Can you please contact Hayley on to let her know numbers and any more information, also if you would like to help in any way. Cucklington Village Hall 100 Club results for August Mrs. M Coulber and Mr. J Gilby September Mrs. J F Jackson and Mr. H Crawford-Smith October Mr. S Harrison and Miss. S Crawford-Smith The 100 Club Xmas party will be held in the Village Hall on Wednesday 21st December all welcome, especially if you would like to join or rejoin. Quiz Night in Cucklington A date for your Diary! Friday 24th February 2017 In aid of Hall funds. Details in next month s issue. Village Contacts: Chair of Village Meeting: Hugh Davies: cucklingtonchairman@gmail.com NHW co-ordinator - Brian Trueman Non urgent calls to police 101, or else call the charity Crimestoppers anonymously on To check on the status of Planning Applications online go to: To report Fly Tipping online go to: (Dorset: Telephone numbers for reporting to the council (office hours) are: General, inc. fly tipping: The contact number for Somerset Highways is now: (Monday-Friday am to p.m., Saturday am to p.m. and Sunday closed (Call 101 if urgent). Planning: TABLE TENNIS EVERY TUESDAY AT THE ARTHUR MORISON HALL AT 7.30pm all welcome 11

12 STOKE TRISTER WITH BAYFORD contact: The Church St Andrew s Church Wardens: Adam Persson Nigel Noble Christmas Tree Festival 2016, St Andrew s Church, Stoke Trister, Saturday 17th December & Sunday 18th December 2016 The annual Christmas Tree Festival will take place on the dates above. If you would like to enter a tree please contact Diana Noble on or her on diana.noble@btinternet.com for further details. On the Saturday and Sunday the church will be open from a.m p.m. Entrance is free but donations will be most welcome. There will be tea, coffee, cakes and mince pies to add Christmas cheer to your visit. At 3.00 p.m. on the Saturday there will be congregational singing of Christmas carols. This is a very popular event and early occupation of a seat is recommended! Children s trees are always welcome and will be given pride of place in a reserved area Christmas Fair 2016 Saturday 26th November This year the Christmas Fair will be held in St Andrew s Church, Stoke Trister on Saturday26th November. All the normal stalls will be there e.g. raffle, cakes, gifts, Diana s hand-made goods and lots more. Please come and support the event. All proceeds will go to church funds. Bayford Coffee Mornings Thursday 3rd November at Fieldway, Love Lane, Bayford, (Felicity & Alan Lyall Grant) Bring & Buy Thursday 1st December - at The Red Brick House, Stoke Lane, Bayford, (Maggie & Marcus Giles) Christmas Raffle Both the above are from 10 am to 12 noon and everyone is very welcome. There will be NO coffee morning in January, but we hope to return to the Village Hall on Thursday 2nd February. 12

13 Your Parochial Church Council (PCC) Needs You! Stoke Trister with Bayford needs new PCC members to keep it open. The PCC works to look after the Church and oversee the admin required. We need people like you who wish to ensure our parish church remains part of our community even if you do not wish to attend services. There are only 3 meetings a year and you can choose to get involved in fund raising e.g. The Christmas and Summer fayre's or some of the record keeping. But this is up to you. We welcome any time you feel you can commit. If you want to find out more please contact Angela Baker on or Nigel Noble on A vacancy has occurred on the the Parish Council. If you are interested please call the Clerk on The Parish Council will be laying a wreath at St Andrews Church at 11 oclock on 11 November Everyone welcome. Bayford Village Hall Village News; Nov 16 edition Update Fund raising for the project is continuing. Local traders and businesses have been very generous in their help, and a recently received National Lottery grant has helped to reduce the shortfall, but approximately 8,000 is still needed to fit out a fully functioning kitchen, along with tables, chairs, etc and which will make the difference to the community. If you would like to make a donation, please contact Mrs Niru Linsley at nirulinsley59@sky.com. The renovation work is progressing: the new porch has been built, and decoration work on the main body of the Hall has started. A new floor will be laid within the next couple of weeks. The refreshment area will provide a kitchen facility with the eventual capability to serve prepared meals, tea and coffee, and snacks. The Hall will be officially opened on Saturday 10th December at am. All are very welcome to attend. Sponsors of the project will be invited and seasonal refreshments will be served. The village coffee mornings and Bridge Club are already in the calendar for 2017, and a variety of other activities has been suggested exercise classes, quiz evenings, a lunch club, and art exhibitions to name but a few. The Hall is also available for private hire. Booking rates for members of the Parish are 15 per session (morning, afternoon, evening), or 30 per day, and for non-parish members 30 per session, 60 per day. If you would like to run an activity, or make a booking, please contact Mrs Niru Linsley at nirulinsley59@sky.com or phone

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15 COPY DATE FOR OCTOBER ISSUE Thursday 17 th November 2016 PLEASE SEND YOUR COPY TO: Biddy Morton (for CHARLTON MUSGROVE) Brian Trueman (for CUCKLINGTON) Elizabeth Persson (for STOKE TRISTER & BAYFORD) Or direct to the Editor Pip Loxton Genges, Cucklington, Wincanton, BA9 9PT JOIN US AT KIMBERS FARM SHOP 26th NOVEMBER 2-5PM CHRISTMAS TASTING WITH GIFT AND HAMPER STALLS An opportunity to taste our free range turkey & Gloucester old spot gammon BLESSING OF OUR CRIB AND CAROLS WITH THE SALVATION ARMY AT 4PM