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The next Kingsdon Parish Council Meeting will be at 7.30pm Thursday 9th February 2017
Issue No. 114 28th January 2017
Kingsdon Parish Council are looking for any villagers who would like to sponsor a tree in the village. The trees will be planted to replace the
poplars which will be removed from Mow Barton Road and will be of a variety more suited to the
environment.
Sponsored trees could have a small plaque with the name of the sponsor or indeed in memory of
a loved one. Alternatively you might like to make a donation
towards the cost of one or more trees.
Please contact the clerk on [email protected] or 01935 841275 as soon as possible so that the trees can be
ordered before the growing season starts in the spring.
It is with much sadness that the death is announced of Veronica Spender. Veronica passed away on Wednesday 25th January. Funeral arrangements will be announced in due course.
All Saints Church
Priest in Charge: Revd Alan Symonds Tel/Fax 01458 272029 (For ar rangement of Baptisms, Weddings and other occasional services) Church Warden: Mrs Bel Allan Tel. 01935 840878 Parochial Church Council: Secretary Nicholas J . Allan Tel 01935 840878 Treasurer Alan Carnall Tel 01935 840692 Tower Captain: Jackie Ellis Tel 01935 840344
Church Services for February
Sunday 5th February 11 a.m. Communion Rev Adrian Hopwood Sunday 12th February 9.30 a.m. Morning Prayer John Hutton Sunday 19th February 6.00 p.m. Evensong Rev Adrian Hopwood Sunday 26th February 9.30 a.m. Communion Anthea Reilly/Rev Alan Symonds
Church Rosters for February Brass: Flowers: Michelle Edgar & Lisa Newbery
Kingsdon Village Hall For all information (except bookings) contact: - David Thomson, Park Farmhouse, Lower Rd. Kingsdon TA11 7LL Tel:01935 841453 For bookings contact Marilyn Elliott, 4 Manor Close, Kingsdon, TA11 7LW Tel 01935 841444 Email [email protected]
Bookings for February 2017
Short Mat Bowls Mondays 7.30pm - 9pm, and Tuesdays 10am - 12noon Table Tennis Club Tuesdays at 7.30pm Yeovil Dist. Canine Soc. Wednesdays 6.30pm Art Club Thursdays 10am - 12 Pilates Fr idays 9.30am - 10.30am Private function Saturday 3rd 7pm Parish Council Meeting Thursday 9th
Practical Study Group Wednesday 15th. Seniors Club Wednesday 22nd.
Kingsdon Table Tennis Club
The Table Tennis Club play in the Village Hall on Tuesday evenings between 7.30pm and 9.30pm. If you are interested then please contact Shirley or Martin Singleton on 841162 or just come along.
Kingsdon Seniors Club
The Seniors Club meet on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 3pm in the Village Hall. New members (any age) are always welcome. For information contact Club Secretary Marilyn Elliott, 4 Manor Close, Kingsdon. Tel 01935 841444 email: [email protected]
Kingsdon Boule & Croquet Club
The club meets every Thursday afternoon in members’ gardens be-tween 2 and 4 pm, weather permitting. For more details contact Nina Carlisle 01935 840933 or email: [email protected]
Kingsdon Cricket Club Chairman : Marilyn Elliott 4 Manor Close, Kingsdon, Somer ton, TA11 7LW Tel 01935 841444 07990673935 Secretary: Ian Bir rell Watersmeet, Huish Episcopi, Langpor t. TA10 9HE Tel 01458 259231 07817959709 Trustees: B. Car lisle, I. Bir rell, J . Schofield Captain / Treasurer: J . Schofield Vice-Captain: B. Chislett
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The Kingsdon Chronicle The Kingsdon Chronicle is an independent journal published monthly and is financed by voluntary donation. Cheques paya-ble to ‘The Kingsdon Chronicle’ The Kingsdon Chronicle welcomes correspondence from its readers. Name and address must be supplied but may be withheld from publication on request.. The Kingsdon Chronicle reserves the right to edit items for publication. Contributed letters and articles printed in The Kingsdon Chronicle do not necessarily reflect the views of The Kingsdon Chronicle production team. “All contributors are deemed to agree to their material in the Chronicle being pub-lished in the web copy on the village website. The editor will assume that all material supplied is original, or from copyright free sources. (It is the contributor’s responsibility to gain any necessary permissions and to provide acknowledgments).” Editor: Wallace Elliott, 4 Manor Close, Kingsdon. TA11 7LW Tel 01935 841444, Mobile 07990673935, Email: [email protected] [email protected] www.kingsdon.org/kingsdon-chronicle/
The Kingsdon Jubilee Fund
Trustees: Chairman - K. Thomas, Secretary - I. Dibben, Treasurer - W. Elliott, G. Osborne, M. Freeman & M. Elliott
Kingsdon Knitting Klub (Knitting for Good Causes)
The Knitters meet on the second Saturday of the month at 10.30am to midday in the Community Shop. For information please contact: Linda Rumbles 01935 840132 or Babs Conway 01935 841811
Date Day Time Event Location
1st Wed 6.30pm - YeovilDist. Canine Soc. Village Hall
2nd Thu 10am - 12noon Art Club Village Hall
3rd Fri 9.30am - 10.30am 7pm -
Pilates Maria Colton’s party
Village Hall Village Hall
4th Sat
5th Sun 11am Communion Rev Adrian Hopwood
All Saints Church
6th Mon 7.30pm - 9pm Short Mat Bowls Village Hall
7th Tue
10am - 12noon 6.45pm 7.30pm -
Recycling & Wheelie Bin Short Mat Bowls Jubilee Committee Meet Table Tennis Club
Village Hall Kingsdon Inn Village Hall
8th Wed 6.30pm - Y.D. Canine Soc. Village Hall
9th Thu 10am - 12noon 7.30pm
Art Club Kingsdon P.C. Meeting
Village Hall Village Hall
10th Fri 9.30am - 10.30am Pilates Village Hall
11th Sat 10.30am - 12 Kingsdon Knitting Klub Community
Shop
12th Sun 9.30am Morning Prayer with
John Hutton All Saints Church
13th Mon 7.30pm - 9pm Short Mat Bowls Village Hall
14th Tue 10am - 12noon
Valentine’s Day Recycling & Green Bin Short Mat Bowls
Village Hall
15th Wed 10am to 4pm 6.30pm -
Practical Study Group Y.D. Canine Soc.
Village Hall Village Hall
16th Thu 10am - 12noon Art Club Village Hall
17th Fri 9.30am - 10.30am Pilates Village Hall
18th Sat
19th Sun 6pm Evensong Rev Adrian
Hopwood All Saints Church
20th Mon 7.30pm - 9pm Short Mat Bowls Village Hall
21st Tue 10am - 12noon
Recycling & Wheelie Bin Short Mat Bowls
Village Hall
22nd Wed 3pm to 4.30pm 6.30pm -
Kingsdon Seniors meeting Y.D. Canine Soc.
Village Hall Village Hall
23rd Thu 10am - 12noon Art Club Village Hall
24th Fri 9.30am - 10.30am Pilates Village Hall
25th Sat 1pm to 4pm Toasted Teacakes Community
Shop
26th Sun 9.30am Communion with Anthea
Reilly/Rev Alan Symonds All Saints Church
27th Mon 7.30pm - 9pm Short Mat Bowls Village Hall
28th Tue 10am - 12noon
Pancake Day Recycling & Green Bin Short Mat Bowls
Village Hall
February March Date Day Time Event Location
1st Wed 6.30pm -
St David’s Day Y.D. Canine Soc.
Village Hall
2nd Thu 10am - 12noon Art Club Village Hall
3rd Fri 9.30am - 10.30am
Pilates Village Hall
4th Sat
5th Sun All Saints
Church
6th Mon 7.30pm - 9pm Short Mat Bowls Village Hall
7th Tue 10am - 12noon 7.30pm -
Recycling & Wheelie Bin Short Mat Bowls Table Tennis Club
Village Hall Village Hall
8th Wed 6.30pm - Y.D. Canine Soc. Village Hall
9th Thu 10am - 12noon 7.30pm
Art Club Kingsdon P.C. Meeting
Village Hall Village Hall
10th Fri 9.30am - 10.30am Pilates Village Hall
11th Sat 10.30am - 12 Kingsdon Knitting Klub Community
Shop
12th Sun Church
13th Mon 7.30pm - 9pm Short Mat Bowls Village Hall
14th Tue 10am - 12noon
Recycling & Green Bin Short Mat Bowls
Village Hall
15th Wed 10am to 4pm 6.30pm -
Practical Study Group Y.D. Canine Soc.
Village Hall Village Hall
16th Thu 10am - 12noon Art Club Village Hall
17th Fri 9.30am - 10.30am
St Patricks Day Pilates
Village Hall
18th Sat 7.30pm Take Art Village Hall
19th Sun Church
20th Mon 7.30pm - 9pm Short Mat Bowls Village Hall
21st Tue 10am - 12noon
Recycling & Wheelie Bin Short Mat Bowls
Village Hall
22nd Wed 3pm to 4.30pm 6.30pm -
Kingsdon Seniors meeting Y.D. Canine Soc.
Village Hall Village Hall
23rd Thu 10am - 12noon Art Club Village Hall
24th Fri 9.30am - 10.30am Pilates Village Hall
25th Sat 7pm - Charity |Quiz Village Hall
26th Sun British Summer Time commences
Mothering Sunday Church
27th Mon 7.30pm - 9pm Short Mat Bowls Village Hall
28th Tue 10am - 12noon
Recycling & Green Bin Short Mat Bowls
Village Hall
29th Wed 6.30pm - Y.D. Canine Soc. Village Hall
30th Thu 10am - 12noon Art Club Village Hall
31st Fri
Kingsdon Calendar - What’s happening, when and where?
This is just a trial item. I also intend to list one off items for the whole year, such as (Saturday 8th July - Air day BBQ on
village field)
Is something like this helpful, can it be done better or differently? Please let me have your views. You can leave a note for
me at the shop or email me at [email protected] or [email protected] or text to 07990673935
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Do you remember the visit by the
Osiligi Maasai Warriors
Kingsdon was privileged to host them for a celebration of their culture in All Saints Church, an amazing evening. During the course of that event we learned about the progress made in the past two decades to provide clean drinking water, build a place of worship and an orphanage.
The orphanage above, under construction in 2015, caters for 28 children, boys and girls and has accommodation for a housekeeper to look after the children. The orphanage also acts as a safe house for girls at risk early marriage and FGM. During the rainy season it also caters for many children from the area that are unable to travel home from school. It cost £44000 including fur-nishing, water and electricity from solar power.
The village has also built a primary school, with eight classrooms, and now caters for over 300 children. The education of the school children requires a constant need for sponsorship. Kingsdon is looking to sponsor a child through its schooling. We need enough people to pledge £1 per month for as long as they feel able Already there is a list of people interested, but we need a few more; so if you feel able to support an ongoing link with the Osiligi Warriors village and their tireless efforts and work for their children please contact Norma on 01935 - 840727
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Kingsdon Seniors Club
Richard South welcomed 26 members to the first meeting of 2017. After the announcements re future events Richard, with some lead–up jokes, introduced our guest speaker Dr Francis Burroughs, once again the guest speaker at a seniors meeting in Kingsdon.
Dr Burroughs is a retired school master and a director of several companies, including the Bristol Blue Glass Co. which the Kingsdon Seniors have visited. In his spare time, he has been a church organist for more than 50 years, a keen flower arrang-er, giving talks on the Victorian Head Gardener and is an acknowledged authority on antique glass. He has many years expe-rience as a public speaker and has conducted or produced more than 200 Amateur Operatic Society productions and, of course, not all the drama happens on the stage!
His talk for this visit to Kingsdon was called ‘Being seated one day at the Organ’ It is amazing how many funny incidents can happen for a church organist, they certainly happened to Francis as he recounted many very humorous anecdotes. Dr Burroughs learned to play the organ as a boy and regularly played for services whilst still a lad. He told us that St James Church at Preston Plucknett, Yeovil, where he played. It was favoured by brides for weddings as it was more attractive than the larger parish church of St John in Yeovil, which was favoured for funerals much to annoyance of that organist, as the fees for weddings were one guinea and only ten shillings and sixpence for a funeral. The talk at the next meeting on 22nd February is entitled ‘How Parliament Works’ …….”that wont take long” remarked Dr
Burroughs, it is however said to be a very funny talk!
Tea & Biscuits were provided by Julie South & Tina Chilcott.
Yes Take art is back
On Saturday 18th March 2017
In Kingsdon Village Hall
At 7.30.pm
With an evening of music and dancing to
Son Yambu
Featuring a new generation of Cuban musicians, passionate about maintaining the traditions of Cuban music; this band gives a con-
temporary edge, bringing their audiences a truly sensational authen-tic Latin experience.
Tickets available soon priced at £10 each
With a free pre-show dance workshop at 6.15pm
“The UK’S very own Buena Vista Band, absolutely tremendous…extraordinary music”
Sean Rafferty, BBC Radio 3
“ The real sound of Santiago de Cuba”
Simon Broughton, London Evening Standard
Please put the date in your diary as tickets will be limited to a maximum of 80
Maria’s Party
Maria is worried that she has missed out some of her
friends with the invitation to her ‘Thank you Party’.
She would love to receive any late acceptances , if
you can make it, please contact her a.s.a.p.
Thanks
P.s. Her good news is that she went back to work last
Tuesday, part time to start with and working up to
full time after 6 weeks.
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STRAIGHT FROM COW TO KITCHEN By Peter Crowter
I’m sure some of you will remember, when milk came with cream on the top,
It wasn’t in plastic or litres, and couldn’t be bought in a shop. And back in the forties in Kingsdon, a farmer brought milk to our door,
That is how it was delivered, during and just after the war.
A horse and a cart was his transport, to carry his churns and his yoke, Along with your pint in the morning, he often delivered a joke.
The yoke was to carry two buckets, each one on the end of a chain, The yoke fitted onto his shoulders, and they took the bulk of the strain.
The ladies brought jugs out to meet him, ‘Now how much this morning my dear?’
He’d dip out their milk with a measure, along with a measure of cheer. The village was shattered one morning, he didn’t return from his round,
The poor man was dead when they found him, beside him his gun on the ground.
A true friend was lost to the village, so where would we get our milk now, Well, Bondip Farm took on the business, and still it came straight from the cow.
But they didn’t want to deliver, they thought up an easier plan, Let customers come to the farmyard, and fetch their own pint in a can.
We left jugs and cans on a table, and they were a motley display,
Our pints were dished out in our absence, we picked up our milk cans next day. Then one day some government body, said milk had to be sterilised,
Selling raw milk was illegal, now it had to be pasteurised.
We had to buy milk from a dairy, where they could destroy all the bugs, No longer could we buy the fresh stuff, and carry it home in our jugs. The milk was delivered in bottles, that had cardboard caps for a seal,
Bluetits soon learned to peck through them, to see how much cream they could steal.
A sound we all heard in the mornings, the rattle of bottles in crates, The sound of the milkman’s arrival, as he opened the latch on our gates.
But now once again it’s all different, these sounds we don’t hear anymore Most of us when we go shopping, buy all our own milk from a store.
AVIAN INFLUENZA (BIRD FLU) OUTBREAK IN THE UK
As you will be aware there have been a number of Avian Influenza outbreaks in the UK and a Prevention Zone was declared in December that covers the whole of the UK.
The prevention zone means that all poultry keepers – whether on a commercial scale or simply a small backyard flock – are now required by law to house them (keep them under cover) or otherwise keep them separate from wild birds. This require-ment (the Prevention Zone) has now been extended until 28 February 2017. They have also banned gatherings of poultry across the UK.
It is also important that poultry keepers must continue to keep a close watch on the health of their birds, and take steps to re-duce the risk of infection via the environment, for example in wild bird droppings, by practising good biosecurity. They should do this even if your birds are inside. If they are concerned it is important that they contact their Vet.
This has been necessary because the same Avian Flu strain has also been found in wild birds in England, Scotland and Wales. DEFRA have taken this action to reduce the risks and help protect poultry and captive birds from avian flu.
Although we have been putting the message out on social media, not everyone uses or looks at a computer. So to help us get this very important message to get out to everyone we would ask if something could be included in the parish magazine and/or put up in the village to raise awareness.
The Food Standards Agency advise that bird flu does not pose a food safety risk for UK consumers. Properly cooked poultry and poultry products, including eggs, are safe to eat.
We have also attached DEFRA's “How to keep your birds safe from Avian Influenza (bird flu)” leaflet which could also be displayed.
Should you have any questions do not hesitate to contact us. Nicola L J Pearce
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The next Parish Council will be held on Thursday 9th February 2017
in Kingsdon Village Hall commencing at 7.30pm Page 8
Cllr. Susan J. Mackay Cottage Barn, Top Street,
Kingsdon TA117JU Tel: 01935 840023
Member of Parliament for Somerton & Frome
David Warburton Unit G9, Woodside Court,
Dairy House Yard, Sparkford, BA22 7LH Tel: 01373 580500
Email: [email protected]
Kingsdon Parish Councillors / District Councillor / County Councillor / M.P.
Cllr. David Beswick Chairman
Arnor, Top Street, Kingsdon TA11 7JU Email: [email protected]
Tel: 01935 840795 (environment, allotments, trees and church link)
Kate Hatt Kingsdon Parish Council Clerk Bluebell House, Mow Barton Road,
Kingsdon.. TA11 7DX Tel: 01935 841275 Email [email protected].
Cllr. Brian Paine Vice-Chairman
Westgate, Top Street, Kingsdon TA11 7JU Email: [email protected]
Tel: 01935 842058 (Former school field parish council link )
Cllr. Phillip Waters The Old Bakery, Chapel Hill, Kingsdon TA11 7LN
[email protected] Tel: 07815898065
(Drains, ditches, litter and flytipping, working party of field)
Cllr. Ian Dibben 27 Kingsdon TA11 7LF
Email: [email protected] Tel: 01935 840726 07967272432
(Village hall link and footpaths)
Cllr. Guy Osborne Delimara, Pitts Lane, Kingsdon TA11 7LL
[email protected] Tel: 01935 841137 07951067872
(Highways, verges and footpaths)
Cllr. Wallace Elliott 4 Manor Close, Kingsdon, TA11 7LW
[email protected] Tel: 01935 841444 07990 673935 (Village field, emergency contact person,
communications, playground checks)
County Councillor
Dean Ruddle Freshfields, Cartway Lane,
Somerton, Somerset, TA11 6JH Tel: 07976 556054
Email: [email protected]
South Somerset District Councillor
David Norris 62 High Street, Wincanton
Somerset, BA9 9JF Tel: 01963 34535
DRAFT MINUTES OF THE KINGSDON PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY 12
th JANUARY 2017 IN THE VILLAGE HALL AT 7.30pm
Parishioner comment time: The chairman of the village hall committee had received an enquiry from a scout group about booking the village hall and would like some green space i.e. sport field to use as well, B.Paine has the matter in hand. A parishioner is concerned about the state of the muddy road around by the building works in Manor Road. The builders have been advised of this issue.
Present: D. Beswick (chairman), B. Paine (vice-chairman), W. Elliott, I. Dibben, G. Osborne, Sue Mackay, and P. Waters, (Parish Councillors); D. Ruddle (County Councillor), D. Norris (District Councilor) Lynn Moore (RFO) and Kate Hatt (Parish Clerk) plus 4 parishioners.
1. Apologies: None
2. Declarations of Interest: As already declared, no changes.
3. Minutes: The minutes of the monthly par ish council meeting held on the 8th December 2017, which had been previ-ously circulated were proposed by B. Paine and seconded by W. Elliott, were approved and signed as all in favour.
4. Matters arising not covered by agenda items: K.Hatt – sent the donation to citizen advice P.Waters -nothing extra to report on the tree plan but it is in hand and he is meeting with a couple of parishioners about gain-ing trees from the woodland trust. Phil Poulten SSDC is looking at the permission to take the poplars down. A parishioner has an ornamental pear tree that she would like to donate, possibly plant up towards the allotments. The loca-tion was discussed. She will be talking to planning and to the local neighbours first. B.Paine proposed we accept this donation, seconded by I.Dibben, all in favour. I.Dibben will be having a meeting about planting trees on the boundaries of Kingsdon. Trees on Pitts lane – are we moving these? As they are too close together and too near the hedge, they will get damaged when the hedge is trimmed. P.Waters to look into further. D.Beswick – Jenny does not want to put her sheep in the field.
5. Chairman’s Report: The poplars on Mowbar ton Road – we have received a final quotation to take all three down in the road for £1150, not felling into the field. If councillors content, we will go ahead. He will log them, leave on side of the road and along with the chippings for the residents to take away. B. Paine reminded us that we must remember the re-planting and wants this planned before we go ahead. The residents in Mowbarton are donating £600, so cost will be £550. We may need to buy some more substantial trees for the replanting. Dean Ruddle said that Oak tree avenue in Somerton was sponsored by people in the town. It could be possible that people in our village would like to sponsor a tree for replanting. Action – K.Hatt to write a note about donating trees for the Chronicle. A parishioner said they would be happy to donate £100 for a tree. B.Paine is proposing we wait until the replanting arrange-ments were in hand, seconded by S.Mackay, all in favour.Action – P.Waters/B.Paine to source new trees for replanting.
The money for this may also be able to come from the VAT rebate due. D.Beswick emphasised that we must have this plan by the next meeting. I.Dibben said that we must make sure we see the contractor’s public liability insurance and risk assess-ment D.Beswick asked about the gate and where did the first idea come from? It came from Austin Attwell if he was cut-ting the grass. So do we need a new gate? The only problem is cutting the hedge by the allotments, we could employ someone to hand trim the hedge. It was decided to leave the idea of changing the gate until the field was in the ownership of the Parish Council.
6. Correspondence: Letter received from Citizen Advice thanking us for our contr ibution. Playground risk assessment letter received. Councillors decided that we must book this. Action – K.Hatt to book.
7.1 and 7.2 Finance- report and cheque signing.
Interest paid into our savings account - £4.50. These payments were proposed by B.Paine, seconded by W.Elliott, all in favour. D.Beswick wonders if we have about £300 left? He has tak-en account of rent for allotments and fields, clerk services and field loan repayment. This was discussed.
There is some money left in reserves to buy trees should we need to before the end of the financial year. VAT refund documentation still needs to be processed. Action – L.Moore/B.Paine
Quarterly report was looked at by the Councillors. Any questions? None. Page 9
KPC Account 01.12.2016 £15,489.11 Net Cheque Balance £600.00 Transfer In £0.00 Transfer Out £0.00 31.12.2016 £14,889.11 Savings Account 01.12.2016 £33,300.03 Net Cheque Balance £0.00 Interest £4.15 Transfer In £0.00 Transfer Out £0.00 31.12.2016 £33,304.18
Clerk Services - DECEMBER £75.00
Domain Name Renewal 1 year £14.39
Kingsdon Village hall hire £62.18
7.3 Budget: B.Paine had circulated a spreadsheet which took into consideration the comments from par ishioners and councillors at the last meeting. There was a version D which showed increasing the precept to £17,725, effectively an in-crease of 48p per week on a band D property. D.Beswick suggested a few variations that would bring it down, the key one was reduce figure of trees from £2000 to £550, as we now have the final quotation and can use VAT refund for new trees. Also maintenance of the village field could be put at £700 to cover notice board. Various amendments were made and agreed upon, this resulted in a 19% increase, equivalent to an increase per week of 32p a week for a band D house. We need money to get things done. We are catching up for lack of diligence and activity in previous years. B.Paine proposed that the precept figure be accepted, W.Elliott seconded, majority were in favour.
8. Former Primary School sports field : B.Paine has regular ly spoken to the County Council but reductions in staff-ing levels and sickness absence have stretched their resources to the limit, constraining their ability to be constantly chasing the DFE. Having sent off the Section 77 documentation to the DFE in the first week in September 2016, which was acknowl-edged, we are still waiting for their response.
13. Date of next meeting: Thursday 9th February 2017, 7.30pm.
The Chairman closed the meeting at 8.17pm
Draft MINUTES OF THE KINGSDON PLANNING MEETING HELD ON Thursday 12
th January 2017 IN THE VALLAGE HALL, after the monthly meeting
Present: David Beswick (chairman) Br ian Paine (Vice-Chairman), Wally Elliott, Ian Dibben, Guy Osborne, Sue Mackay and Phil Waters (Parish Councillors), Kate Hatt (Parish Clerk) and 3 parishioners.
1. Apologies: None
2. Declarations of Interest: None
3. Previous minutes: The minutes of the last planning meeting were read, approved and signed. This was proposed by B.Paine, seconded by W.Elliott, all were in favour.
4. Planning approvals: None received.
5. Planning applications: To consider a planning application, 16/05221/FUL, Kingsdon Estate, change use of land and building to dwelling house and domestic cartilage together with the erection of a detached car port. Barns at Bon-dip Farm, Bondip Hill.
Any views? B.Paine only concern having looked at the barns it would be a complete rebuild rather than conversion. There does not appear to be anything we can legally object on. There is a gas line which still needs to be sorted. The councillors had no comments or objections to make to the planning officer. D.Beswick proposed that we accept the application, seconded by G.Osborne, all in favour.
ACTION: K Hatt to email the planning inspector the decision.
Meeting closed at 8.23pm.
Mud on Cary Hill Road Kingsdon to Lytes Cary
Action taken by Kingsdon Parish Council
The contractor causing the mud was ascertained as JA Habberfield.
David Beswick (Chair of Council) spoke with the drivers and in the absence of a telephone number sent the contractor an e-mail.
David has also reported the problem to Highways who will send someone out to look at the problem.
S.S.D.C. Approval of Planning Applcation
Application No: 16/05206/FUL
Application Status: Application permitted with conditions
Applicant: Capt A and Mrs S Steel-Perkins
Location: Brincil Cottage, Rocky Hill, Kingsdon, Somer ton, Somerset, TA11 7LA,
Proposal: Erection of an extension/annexe
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Thank You letter to Kingsdon Knitting Klub
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Draft Agenda for the Kingsdon Parish Council Meeting to be held on February 9th
2017 in the Village Hall, Kingsdon, starting at 7.30pm - All welcome
Parishioner’s comment time – If you have any comments related to the following agenda items please do contact any councillor should you not be able to make the meeting in person.
Apologies – to receive and approve any apologies for non-attendance
Declarations – to receive any declarations of interest
Minutes of previous meeting – to receive and approve the minutes of the monthly meeting held on the 12th January 2017. Matters arising not covered by agenda- to repor t on actions from the previous meeting:
K.Hatt – playground risk assessment, L.Moore and B.Paine – VAT refund documentation completed? Chairman’s Report - David Beswick to report and make any comments on any important information. Correspondence - Clerk and Councillors to report on any communications not covered by the agenda items.
Finance - Financial report – report on current finances by the responsible finance officer and bank reconciliations Cheque signing – cheques which have been paid and cheques for signing New Trees – discuss trees sourced for replanting on Mow Barton Road Defibrillator training – to discuss whether to hold some defibrillator training for the village Kingsdon Manor Development- to discuss the S.106 contr ibutions.
Date of next meeting CLERK TO THE PARISH COUNCIL
Mrs K. Hatt 01935 841275 [email protected]
THIS IS A DRAFT AGENDA AND SUBJECT TO SOME CHANGES THE FINAL AGENDA WILL BE
KINGSDON VILLAGE HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING
(DRAFT) Minutes of the Meeting held on Thursday 5th January 2017 at The Kingsdon Inn , Kingsdon at 7.00pm.
Present: Mar ilyn Elliott - Chairman, David Thomson - Secretary, Ian Dibben - Treasurer, Wally Elliott - Elected, Tim Owen – Seniors’ Club, Guy Osborne - Elected
1: Apologies/Membership: The Chairman confirmed that following the recent cessation of the ladies’ club, Shirley Singleton– Ladies’ Club Representative has resigned from the committee.
2: Minutes of the Last Meeting: Draft Minutes of the 4th May 2016 Management Committee Meeting (MCM) were re-viewed and accepted as an accurate record of that meeting. The Chairman signed the minutes as such. Notes: All draft minutes have been published in The Kingsdon Chronicle, as previously agreed. ACTION - DT
3: Matters Arising
3.1 Electrical Works: The Chairman repor ted that a qualified electr ician had inspected the hall’s electrical installa-tion in total , and had prepared and delivered his report and recommendations. Work will commence during late January/February. The smoke alarm is nor required and will not be fitted as previously discussed. ACTION - ME
3.2 Storeroom: Despite the previous clean-up the storeroom was once again in an untidy and disorganised state. A num-ber of items had been broken and some items in storage were a mystery. It was agreed that the room would be tidied again, the unknown items would be disposed of and in the future the door would be kept locked at all times. ACTION – ME/ID/GO
3.3 Regular Inspections: Tim Owen repor ted on his regular inspections of the proper ty which had proved to be very beneficial in monitoring hall conditions and identifying new issues quickly. Fixed wiring, electricity testing, Fire Extin-guishers and PAT testing all being completed with proof/record of testing maintained. Tim Owen recommended that an ad-ditional toilet ( not urinal ) be provided in the Male Toilets as Men had to queue. It was noted that Ladies regularly had to queue. Action - TO
3.4 Hall Bookings: The Chairman repor ted on the weekly bookings activities. The regular bookings have been main-tained.. Occasional (children’s) party bookings were proving very popular. A Scouts Group Booking before Christmas had been very successful , including the preparation and cooking of a Christmas lunch for 40!
3.5 Facilities: Following the cessation of the Ladies’ Club, the allocated kitchen cupboard will be vacated. It was noted that the crockery bought by The Jubilee Fund is the property of the Village Hall. Action - GO
3.6 Internet Bookings: The Scouts’ booking had resulted from internet based search/enquiries. It was agreed that more work was required on the internet site as this would be important in generating future bookings. Action - ME
3.7 106 Money – Former Manor School: It was noted previously that “ s106” monies only become payable once three properties have been sold. The PC would lead an application and would need to identify a specific project. ACTION – ME
3.8 Heating: As always dur ing the colder months, this was once again a problem. It was agreed to pursue the possi-ble upgrading of the electrical heating. Quotes would be obtained. Action – ME.
3.9 Grants: It was repor ted that a new Community Council Grant might be available. It was agreed to investigate an application for funds to help with redecoration, heating and additional toilet (Male Toilets) Action – ID
3.10 Asbestos: For clar ification: The roof has been inspected. No asbestos was found to be present.
4: VHAC: The Village Hall Action Committee (VHAC) is a sub-committee established to actively monitor the progress of the going maintenance of the building on a weekly/monthly basis. Members are ID, GO, WE, ME, AT.
4.1 New Cooker: A new cooker had been purchased/installed, the main hall floor cleaned and a new external notice board erected. Thanks recorded and sent to Martin Singleton and Jacques Powder Coating – Somerton for their assistance with the noticeboard.
5: Health and Safety: H&S Items had been discussed under Item 4 above. Fur ther , noted that ID and TO would continue to review the 2 inspection logs weekly, and commission any ( emergency) works required. The following items have been completed/ inspected/ reviewed: Fire Extinguishers-Bristol Fire. Annual PAT and Fixed Wiring Inspections. Insurance Certifications. Performing Rights legal requirements. Disabled Parking / Parking restriction. Emergency Exit – Stage Door. Emergency lighting. Car Park cleanliness/ safety. ACTION – ID/TO
6: Finance: Ian Dibben Treasurer reviwed the cur rent financial situation year to date. Booking Price Review: A discussion took place on the Village Hall’s current pricing structure. It was agreed that prices should rise annually automatically by an agreed formula, related to either increased costs and/or inflation. For 2017 , the review would be undertaken and implemented asap, with one month’s notice given to all existing bookings. Future increases would be discussed/reviewed at the January MC meetings and operate from the beginning of the financial year. All Bookings should be made aware in writing of possible annual pricing changes due 1st April annually. (include on booking documentation) Action – ME, ID and GO
7. Take Art: It was repor ted that the next event would be held at the Village Hall. (Saturday 18th March)
8. Maintenance.
8.1 Electrical Installation: As previously repor ted ( refer Item 3.1 )
8.2 Heating: As previously discussed.( refer Item 3.8)
8.3 Stage Back Cloth and Frame: This was now available and awaiting final installation Page 12
8.4 Windows: Due to the poor state of the windows it was agreed to investigate replacement double glazed windows. Contact Somerton Windows for a quote. Action – ID
8.5 Flooring: Skir ting Repairs . Action – GO
8.6 Storeroom: See para 3.2 Action Party - one Saturday morning. Local school have agreed to take staging blocks. Action – ME/WE/GO
9 Long Term/Projects - Future of the Kingsdon Village Hall (Structure): The position remains as previously documented and the Parish Council , as owners, have been informed accordingly . The future of the village hall to be a subject of the village plan. Action - ME and PC
10. AOB No items raised.
11. Dates of Next Meetings: FY 2017/18 Village Hall meetings were agreed as follows: 1. 2017 AGM Thursday 4th May 2017 - The Village Shop. 2. 2. MCMs - Thursday 4th May 2017 , and Thursday 4th January 2018 These meetings will be advertised within the village hall, and by both the Village website and the Kingsdon Chronicle. The VHAC will continue to meet weekly/monthly as required There being no further business, The Chairman thanked those in attendance and closed the meeting at 8.15pm.
David C Thomson Hon. Secretary Kingsdon Village Hall.
Kingsdon 100+ Club
December Draw Winners
The Draw was made at the Village Shop on 24th December by
1st £50 Gillian Carnall
2nd £20 Tim Taylor
3rd £15 Robert Adeney
Collection Dates for Kingsdon in February
Wheelie Bins - Tuesdays 7th and 21st Recycling - Tuesdays 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th Green Bins - Tuesdays 14th & 28th
New home wanted for a Hostess Trolley which is going
FREE .
This warming oven has 6 top level serving glass containers with metal lids.
Please phone Isobel on 07736 572789
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Kingsdon Community Shop News
Thank you for the terrific support that all you fantastic villagers gave the shop over the festive period - especially Christmas Eve when it was heaving. (Though Wally’s mulled cider may have just had something to do with it JJJ ) It was lovely to see you all in there and a good time was had by all. We look forward to seeing you all throughout 2017 where you are free to join us for a cuppa and a chat as always. A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL
Dates for February Toasted Tea - cake day returns 25th February 1pm – 4pm Ladies knitting club – 2nd sat in February
New Sign We have taken delivery of the shop sign and this is now up. We think it looks great and blends in nicely with the overall surroundings.
Shop Specials Look for the Managers special on Pinot Grigio – Only while stocks last!
Reminder All good so far – but just a timely reminder for all you responsible parents out there that we are unable to supply certain items to minors – so please do not send them up for items that may be subject to age-restrictions ie: Matches, Firelighters, Medicines, Bleach/cleaning chemicals etc, Oh, yes ….also the alcohol too!
The View through the key hole !
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62nd Bristol Scout Group The end Rozel Road Bristol, BS7 8SQ December 31, 2016
Dear All Saints' Parish Church:
I am writing to you on behalf of my fellow scouts to thank you for a lovely carol service on the evening of the 18th and wel-coming us warmly to the village.
We were in the village for a very un-scout like camp, Christmas camp, the first in 62nd History. We were staying in Kingsdon village hall and after a quick trip to the hall to drop of our bags off, we went to the octagon theatre and enjoyed Peter Pan, and we even got a photo with Peter Pan and Hook after the show. Then we travelled back to cook a meal of bolognaise, this was our Christmas Eve. After a lovely Christmas morning breakfast, we went for a walk around the village, around HMS Kingsdon, the church and the phone box/library. After a large amount of food preparation, we had a lovely Christmas dinner and a secret Santa !
After all this we wondered down to the church to the beautiful sound of bells ringing. It was a lovely service with a beautiful choir to go with it, I hope you didn't think our singing was too bad but we made an effort, even though some very enthusias-tic scouts, at the back, on every verse came in a beat early.
We thank you again for your hospitality and your welcoming hand and a happy new year to everyone in the parish. Many thanks, James Bennett on behalf of 62nd Bristol Scouts P.S. If you would like to see the photos of our time in Kingsdon. Please go to http://62ndbristol.co.uk/ then click scouts - 2016 - Christmas Camp.
Thank You
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My name is Ryan and I’m on the casting team at Ricochet TV part of warner bros TV production UK www.ricochet.co.uk
We are making a new television show for BBC2 called “The repair shop”; the show looks into repairing beloved and inter-esting possessions for people who would like to see them re-stored or repaired back to their original working order. The kind of items we have come across so far have ranged from inherited pocket watches to grandfather clocks, from rocking horses to drawn carriages, even from toy cars to VW campers. We have a team of experts who cover all trades such as black-smithing, ceramics, clockmakers, upholsterers and carpenters
I am wondering if you might to be able to help spread the word amongst your parishes, networks and communities to see if anyone has an items that might be suitable they’d like to put forwards?
Additionally, as well as sentimental/interesting items belong-ing to individuals….we’d really love to feature and repair a few items in the show that have a community value, something treasured or something essential to communities that has fallen into disrepair, perhaps has an interesting story and purpose to the village/town that can be restored.
For example some towns, villages and communities have certain items that are important to them; they could be memorial plaques, eroded statues, snapped weather vanes, broken sun dials, cracked gargoyles, fading carvings, or maybe the paint is peeling on your local pubs swing sign and can let them know we could them
Please note that although a lot of things can be moved, items would need to not be permanently stuck in situ, for example some larger statues or water fountains are grand logistically feats to move. The item would be repaired at our repair shop (a barn outfitted for our experts) and given back to the community at no expense to the owner - additionally there would be broadcasted tv coverage from start to finish of the item, in the work shop and also when the item is revealed to the owner or community.
Please also note that we are receiving a lot of items and interest across the country, and sometimes they can be too big and take too long to fix, so please don’t be disheartened if we can’t repair it this time If you’re happy to please share this information amongst your community that would be appreciated greatly. If perhaps you might have something you’d love to be repaired, then please get back in touch with us at [email protected] or call us on 01273 224800 , I’ve attached a flyer with information
Best wishes and thank you for your time
Ryan Leigh, Casting Team / The Repair Shop
Ricochet Ltd, Pacific House,126 Dyke Road, Brighton BN1 3TE, Tel: 01273 224800 Fax: 01273 770350 www.ricochet.co.uk, Registered in England, Registration No 04053062
People go on vacation to forget things... Then they open their travel bags and find that they did. Two newlyweds quickly realized their marriage wasn't working and filed for a divorce. The judge asked them what the problem was. The husband replied: "In the five weeks that we've been together, we haven't been able to agree on a single thing." The judge turned to the wife: "Have you anything to say?" She answered: "It's been six weeks, your honour." The crocodile walked into a trendy menswear store, ap-proached the assistant and asked, "Do you have any shirts with pictures of people on the pocket?" A woman took her dog to the parlour for a haircut and asked what it would cost. Being told that it would cost her £50, she was outraged. "I only pay 30 pounds for my own haircut!" she said. The groomer replied, "That may be true. But then you don't bite, do you?" Who invented fractions? … Henry the 1/8th! On New Year's Eve at the local Inn, Mary stood up in the bar and said that it was time to get ready. At the stroke of mid-night, she wanted everyone to be standing next to the one person who made their life worth living. As the clock struck 12, chaos erupted as the bartender was almost crushed to death. A married couple is traveling to visit family by car. Being seniors, after almost eleven hours on the road, they were too tired to continue and decided to get a room. They only planned to sleep for four hours and then get back on the road. When they checked out four hours later, the desk clerk handed them a bill for £350.00. The man explodes and demands to know why the charge is so high. He told the clerk although it’s a nice hotel the rooms certainly aren’t worth £350.00 for four hours. Then the clerk tells him that £350.00 is the ‘standard rate’. He insisted on speaking to the Manager. The Manager appears, listens to him, and then explains that the hotel has an Olympic-sized pool and a huge conference centre that were available for them to use. “But we didn’t use them” the husband said. “Well, they are here, and you could have,” explained the Manager. The Manager went on to explain that the couple could also have taken in one of the shows for which the hotel is famous. “We have the best entertainers from New York, Hollywood, and Las Vegas perform here,” the Manager says. “But we didn’t go to any of those shows” the husband said. “Well, we have them, and you could have.” the Manager replied. No matter what amenity the Manager mentioned, the hus-band replied, “But we didn’t use it!” The Manager is un-moved, and eventually the husband gave up and agreed to pay. As he didn’t have the cheque book, he asked his wife to write the cheque. She did and gave it to the Manager. The Manager is surprised when he looks at the cheque. “But ma’am, this is made out for only £50.00.” “That’s correct. I charged you £300.00 for sleeping with me,” she replied. “But I didn’t” exclaims the Manager. “Well, too bad, I was here, and you could have.”
Don’t mess with senior citizens…They didn’t get that age by being stupid!
Just read that 4,153,237 people got married last year ... not to cause any trouble, but shouldn't that be an even num-ber? Today a man knocked on my door and asked for a small donation towards the local swimming pool. I gave him a glass of water. I want to die peacefully in my sleep, like my grandfa-ther. Not screaming and yelling like the passengers in his car. If I had a dollar for every girl that found me unattractive, they would eventually find me attractive. I find it ironic that the colours red, white, and blue stand for freedom until they are flashing behind you. When wearing a bikini, women reveal 90 % of their body ... men are so polite they only look at the covered parts. A recent study has found that women who carry a little extra weight, live longer than the men who mention it. Relationships are a lot like algebra. Have you ever looked at your X and wondered Y? You know that tingly little feeling you get when you like someone? That's your common sense leaving your body. Did you know that dolphins are so smart that within a few weeks of captivity, they can train people to stand on the very edge of the pool and throw them fish? I think my neighbor is stalking me as she's been googling my name on her computer. I saw it through my telescope last night. I hate when I am about to hug someone sexy and my face hits the mirror. You're not fat, you're just ... easier to see. If you think nobody cares whether you're alive, try miss-ing a couple of payments. “Didn’t you suspect burglars had been in the house when you saw all the drawers pulled out and the contents scat-tered all over the floor?” asked the policeman. “No," began the wife, "I just thought my husband had been looking for a clean shirt.” A pick pocket was pronounced guilty and sentenced to pay a £200 fine by the judge. His defence lawyer, know-ing that his client could not pay the fine, pleaded with the judge asking, “Your honour, my client can only afford £50. But if you allow him a few minutes in the crowd…" My goal for 2017 is to lose 10 pounds…….Only 15 to go! I don’t mean to brag but…..I finished my 14 day diet in 3 hours 20 minutes.
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