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The Loddon Valley LinkChurch and Village Magazine

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

February 2015

Issue

475



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www.Loddonvalleylink.org.uk



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Editorial

Welcome to the February edition of the Loddon Valley Link. As ever, please keep your articles and photographs coming

in, as they are vital to the success of the magazine.

This month we remember one of our most distinguished residents, the 8 th

Duke of Wellington, who died at Stratfield Saye on the 31st of December.(See front cover picture from a portraitby Andrew Festing ©Stratfield SayePreservation Trust). His death comessix months before the 200th

anniversary of the 1815 Battle ofWaterloo which saw Napoleon andthe French defeated at the hands of

the 1st Duke of Wellington.

Feed back on the various locations forcollecting a copy of the Link havebeen very positive and indicate thatwe are covering a wide area ofdistribution. Also, if you would like toget a copy emailed to you please see

the website.

I hope you have noticed? We havegone all colour , colour , colour … andfuture copies of the Link will now giveus a greater flexibility of both style

and content.

Remember to log in to our web site ifyou want more information or youwant to contact us. The web address

is at the top of this page.

Finally, I point out the request on page 50 of this addition. SherfieldVillage arrange a wide variety of events and activities both in the VillageHall and outside, like the Fete. This is a two-edged sword since theorganisation requires more and more helpers. Please see if you can

offer a bit of public spirited help to support all the activities planned!

Contents

Editorial P 3

Church Services P4&6

Messy Church P 7

Lent Services

P 9

Pastoral Letter P 11

Water Aid P 12

Bell Ringing P 14

Ted Garside P 16

Hospice Fund Raising P 20

Gardening Club P 25

Local Beauty P 26

Prayers

P 28 Duke of Wellington P 30/31

Sherfield Village Hall P 33

Sherfield Parish Council P 41

Sherfield Park Community

Centre P 44

Help Run Events P 50

Telephone Numbers P 55

Small Adverts P 56/7 Committee and Deadlines P 58




Services

February 2015

*Drive up close to the white gates, which will open automatically .

Children are welcome at all our services. Services in italics are particularlygeared to children and families.

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Sunday 1st February Epiphany 4

10.00am Holy Communion by Extension St Leonard’s Sherfield

10.00am Family Service St Mary’s Stratfield Saye*

6.30pm Evensong and Communion by Ext St Mary’s Hartley Wespall

Sunday 8th February 2nd before Lent

10.00am Morning Worship & Sunday Club St Leonard’s Sherfield Friday 4.15pm Messy Church Sherfield Community Centre

Sunday 15th February Sunday next before Lent

10.00am Holy Communion and Sunday Club St Leonard’s Sherfield

10.00am Matins & Holy Communion by Ext St Mary’s Stratfield Saye*

6.30pm Evensong St Mary’s Hartley Wespall

Ash Wednesday 11.00am Lent Communion St Leonard’s Sherfield

Sunday 22nd February Lent 1

10.00am Family Service St Leonard’s Sherfield

Wednesday 11.00am Lent Communion St Leonard’s Sherfield

Sunday 1st March Lent 210.00am Holy Communion with the Bishop of Basingstoke

St Leonard’s Sherfield

10.00am Family Service St Mary’s Stratfield Saye*

11.45am Meet & Greet the Bishop St Mary’s Hartley Wespall

Wednesday 11.00am Lent Communion St Leonard’s Sherfield





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BREACH LANE CHAPEL

Sherfield on Loddon

Geoff Belsham 01256 882534 / 07519 708416

February 2015 Services

Sunday 1st

10.30am

Family Worship led by Neil Owen

11am Youth Group – “The Flock”

Tuesday 3rd 7.45pm Deacons Meeting at Frimley Road

Friday 6th 10.30am Open Morning at the Chapel

Sunday 8th 10.30am Family Worship led by Geoff Belsham

Tuesday 10th 2pm Church Walk from the Chapel

Thursday

12th

7.45pm House Group & Bible Study at 9 Coopers

Lane, Bramley

Friday 13th 10.30am Open Morning at the Chapel

Sunday 15th

10.30am

Family Worship led by Alistair Sneddonwith Holy Communion

Friday 20th 10.30am Open Morning at Chapel

Saturday

21st

2.30pm Saturday Fellowship in the Chapel led by

Geoff Belsham

Sunday 22nd 10.30am Family Worship led by Neil Owen

Tuesday 24th 2pm Church Walk starting at Sherfield Garden

Centre

Wednesday

25th

2.30pm Midweek Fellowship at Chapel led by Geoff

Belsham

Thursday

26th

7.45pm House Group & Bible Study at 9 Coopers

Lane, Bramley

Friday 27th 10.30am Open Morning at Chapel



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St. Leonard’s Open Days

Everyone is welcome to visit St Leonard’sChurch for reflection, prayer, or to view the

facilities with a wedding in mind.

Open days in February 2015 are:-

February 14th; 21st; and 28th

Friday 13th February 2015Moses

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

4.15 Arrive, Register, prepare for Worship

4.30 Worship followed by activities in three groups

5.15 Meal - cafe style (finish at 5.30pm)

It is essential that you book (and please advise of anyfood allergies).

For more information and to book, please contact :

Amanda Prince 01256 880733 [email protected]

Or on Facebook : Messy Church- Sherfield On Loddon



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Parish Registers

Baptisms

Tabitha Rose Dean 10.01.15 Hartley Wespall

Barnaby John Grayson

18.01.15

Sherfield

Lyla Pearl Waghorne 18.01.15 Sherfield

Funerals

Ted Garside 24.11.14 Sherfield

Tony William Edwards 19.12.14 Sherfield

Maureen Louisa Florence Allen 29.12.14 Sherfield

Arthur Valerian Wellesley 08.01.15 Stratfield Saye

KG LVO OBE MC DL

James Cecil Cumine Russell 09.01.15 Hartley Wespall

of Aden CBE

Charles Sims 21.01.15 Sherfield

Lent services begin onASH WEDNESDAY

the 18th of February

On all Wednesdays in Lent

there will be a short service ofHoly Communion at 11.00 am

at St. Leonard’s

Please make a note of the dates .....it would be good to see youat these brief reflective services as we prepare for Easter :

Wed. 18th February Wed. 25th February Wed. 4

thMarch

Wed. 11th March

Wed. 18th March Wed. 25th March

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Miles Elliott

GARDEN MACHINERY

SERVICES

Phone/Fax: 01256 882224Mobile:07810573479

E-mail: [email protected]

Servicing

RepairsTuning AdjustmentSharpening

Turgis Green

Food BankMany have been contributing to the food bank at The Shop atSherfield on Loddon, but few have possibly realised the extent to

which this has been going on.

Ken says that up to Christmas, 465Kg. of food have been sent to the

food bank at Basingstoke, providing 1,107 meals with 3,054 peoplebeing fed. This is a tremendous effort and shows the generosity of

the people of Sherfield and the surrounding area. A big thank you toeveryone who has contributed.

Spring is on its way



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Pastoral Letter

One of the hardest things in life is to let go, to trust others, and to trust

God. We like to be in control, to make our own destiny, and to model our

own lives. We may say “I got the job because I was the right person at

the right place at the right time”. But who placed us in the right place at

the right time? We may say it was destiny, but I prefer to say it was

the hand of God. As one gets older and we reflect on the past, one can

identify times when no amount of personal organisation could have pro-

duced the course of events that has taken place. Sometimes we call it

serendipity, such as the accidental discovery of penicillin by Alexander

Fleming in 1928, or the invention of the microwave oven by Percy Spen-

cer in 1945. Think how much both these discoveries have not only

changed lives, but saved lives. Can we see the hand of God in actionhere?

About 150 years ago there was a family named Shaw who sailed to

Cape Town with the intention of entering the interior as a missionary.

They were discouraged by the Boers who gave them no assistance.

Every door seemed closed. They purchased an ox-cart and decided to

go wherever the ox led

them.They meandered 300

miles over the pathless

veldt, putting their entire

trust in God. One day,

on a distant plain they

saw a company of na-

tive travellers approach-ing them. They were

indigenous Khoikhoi

people, or aboriginal herders on their way to Cape Town, seeking a mis-

sionary. There in the wilderness they met, and God began His mighty

work among these African tribes.

Serendipity, or the work of God? I prefer to think the latter.

Isaiah 43:19 I am making a way in the desert and streams in thewasteland.

Donald



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This Lent join us at

St Leonards in our

LENT appeal 2015

Turn your small

change into

safe water this L NT

Every minute, every day, people suffer and lives are lost need-lessly because of a lack of safe water and sanitation. Help usend this global crisis and transform lives.

Collect a sleeve for your jar....or get more details from Dan01256 882680 or Sammie 0118 9816593 ...or use your own jar!

All jars will be collected in on Easter Sunday

Four Lanes TrustThe Sherfield PCC would like to thank the Four Lanes Trust for theirgrant of £500 towards the fitting out of the church extension. This

went a long way towards the purchase of tables for the new churchroom.

The Trust has asked us to advise that they are always able to considergrants for community buildings at fit-out time for the purchase of any

such required equipment. For further information, please contact BobCarr. E-mail [email protected]

http://www.wateraid.org/uk/audience/community-groups/lent

http://www.wateraid.org/uk



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www.ovenclean.com

PHONE 01276 473118




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Church Bell Ringing – A Community Activity

Sherfield’s bell ringers are looking for more people to joinus in this enjoyable, sociable, and traditional Englishactivity. Neither musical ability nor previous experienceis needed (although lapsed ringers are very welcome!).

Our band ranges from their early twenties to retirementage and, as bell ringing has never been limited toreligious events, includes some people who do notattend church. We practice on Thursday evenings andring regularly for Sunday morning services.

If you think you might like to join us, please call Chris Ford (01256

470174) to arrange a visit to the tower.

Ted Garside

The village was saddened by the death in November of Edward (Ted)Garside, who, with Jean his wife, lived for many years at King's Barn,

behind the cricket pavilion before moving to Longbridge Close.

The Garsides, with sons James and Thomas, settled in Sherfield on

Loddon when Ted was appointed finance director of the AA group ofcompanies, serving with distinction throughout an unsettled andespecially demanding period in the history of the organisation. Ted isremembered with respect by colleagues as a consummate

professional, and with affection as a thoroughly decent man.

"Bean counting", Ted called it. But his accountancy skills were matchedby shrewd business analysis and were to prove valuable outside aswell as inside the AA -- he advised on the restructuring of the finances

of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, was a founding donor andfinancial adviser to The Anvil, and was closely involved with St

Leonard's Church and village events, including the summer fair.

Music and golf were Ted's passions. He was a member of BasingstokeGolf Club for more than 20 years, and will be sorely missed by the"veterans" with whom he regularly played. Missed, too, by hiscompanions on frequent visits to the Concorde jazz club in Eastleighand, closer to home, to all manner of concerts at The Anvil. His musical

tastes were truly catholic.

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STRATFIELD SAYE PARISH REPORT

I hope everyone had a good Christmas and I take the opportunity to

wish everyone a Happy New Year.

After the resignation of Richard Phillips from the Parish Council the

Councillors co-

opted Ian Pearson, who lives in Green Lane, to fill thevacant position. He has already helped the Parish Council with valuableinformation on the broadband provision in Stratfield Saye, which we allknow is extremely bad and is researching on their behalf any solutionswhich could improve the situation in the future. It seems ludicrous that acommunity living about 7 miles from 2 large towns such as Reading andBasingstoke should be virtually left in the dark ages with inadequatebroadband with serious consequences to anyone trying to run abusiness in the area. As we get further information we’ll let residentsknow.

We have now heard from Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council aboutthe Stratfield Saye 154 bus service. It will stay as is until the end ofMarch when it will be reduced to once a week – on a Thursday. Inthese days of cost cutting our representations to the Borough Councilthat they could not isolate a community did manage to save one of theservices. So please use it often so they have no reason to stop it forunderuse!!

The Parish Council again supported the 3rd Stratfield Saye Christmaslunch for residents which was held on Monday 22nd December 2014 andenjoyed by all. Unfortunately as it was held later this year a few peoplecould not attend so we’ll be agreeing the date for next year early toensure everyone can come. So do come along ‘this’ year as it is a very

happy community get-together!!

Don’t forget to come along to the monthly coffee mornings on the first

Monday of each month – next 2nd

February – in the Village Hall at11.00a.m. – again a great opportunity for a chat with neighbours andfriends and a chance to tell either myself or Councillor Nixon of any

concerns you might have.

The next Parish Council meeting is on 2nd March 2015 at 7.30p.m - allare welcome – it is only with your participation that the Parish Council

hear of any problems or concerns in the Parish.

Penny Mayo, Stratfield Saye Parish Clerk



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Woofs and Wellies

Sunday 19th April 2015

Starting at Home Farm, Farleigh Wallop, Basingstoke, RG25 2HX

St. Michael’s Hospice is delighted to announce the return of theirpopular event Woofs and Wellies for 2015, giving you theexclusive chance to walk around the exquisite grounds of the Earl

of Portsmouth.

Walkers with and without dogs are invited toexplore the countryside of North Hampshire,with stunning views of rolling fields and breath-

taking bluebells. You will have a choice of threebeautiful routes comprising of a 5 mile, 8 mile ora challenging 12 mile. Each route offers amixture of fantastic trails, spectacular sceneryand support from our enthusiastic St. Michael’sHospice staff and dedicated volunteers.

Please remember you do not have to have a dog to take part, so

sign up now and spend a magnificent day in the Hampshirecountryside. Unfortunately routes are unsuitable for pushchairs

and wheelchairs.

Entry fees are adults £10.00 and children(aged 16 and under) £4.00. Family entry fee

includes two adults and two children for£22.00. Dogs go free!

Registration open online atwww.stmichaelshospice.org.uk/events

Alternatively call the Fundraising Hotline on 01256 848848

Follow all the latest updates on;

Twitter @smhbasingstoke #WoofsandWellies15Facebook (St. Michael’s Hospice North Hampshire)

http://www.stmichaelshospice.org.uk/events







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Don’t forget it’s Eating Disorders Awareness Week(EDAW) 23-27th February 2015. As we approach the end of our 25th

Anniversary year, we look back onthe support that we’ve provided since 1989, through our Helplines,UK-wide support groups and online services – and forward to thechallenges ahead in continuing to change the way people think and talkabout eating disorders, improve the way services and treatment areprovided, and empowering individuals to believe their eating disordercan be beaten. For our “Sock-it to eating disorders” fundraising campaign on Friday27 February, our fundraisers and supporters will be wearing silly socks,raising awareness of eating disorders and funds to support Beat.

We're grateful for the support of leading internetand home shopping company N Brown, owner ofSimplyBe and Jacamo, and celebrity supportincluding John Stapleton and Canadian comedianKatherine Ryan.For further information, please contact the BeatPress Office: 0300 123 7061 or email media@b-

eat.co.uk. We have case studies available - and may have some in your area. We

welcome your interest in this awareness week and look forward toworking with you.

Help for adults 0845 634 [email protected]

Help for young people 0845 634 [email protected]

Warning Slippery Roads

Our beautiful area has a large number ofscenic country lanes. At this time of year theycan get covered with mud, water, ice or acombination of all of the above and more.There have been a number of recentinstances of cyclists skidding on ice and mud

fortunately without major damage or other road users involved. Pleasebe careful and considerate of others when using the narrow lanes

whatever means of transport you’re using.

mailto:[email protected]











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Sherfield and District

Gardening Club

On Monday 16th February we will be joined once again

by Paulo Arrigo who will be telling us all about FranchiSeeds. Franchi Seeds is the oldest family run seed company in theworld, it’s been in the same family for 7 generations, since 1783.

Paolo has spoken at many shows including RHS Hampton Court,Country BBC Gardeners' World Live and many more. Paolo wrote hisfirst book 'From Seed to Plate' in 2009 which combines his knowledgeand passion for Italian food and ingredients using his experience from

having grown up in the family deli in London.

Our March speaker is Pamela Holt. Pamela will be telling us all about‘Hardy Annuals’. Anyone interested in gardening will be most welcome

to join us at the Sherfield Village Hall at 7:45pm.

For arrangements contact Linda on 882341 or Vanessa on 881760

Dear Friends… A romantic Valentine's afternoon treat waiting for you...

Love Songs Just For You Belle Canto, an exciting new ladies trio, will sing love songs fromMusic Hall to Opera and take you on a journey of happy, funny and

nostalgic moments, combined with "Tea for Two" just for YOU.

Heather Sims, Jane Greenshields and GabiMcKeown will entertain you with well known solos,duets and trios and will be accompanied by Pianist

Bernard Soper. You'll be in for a musical and tastytreat. Home-made cakes and tea or coffee areincluded in the package to make it a specialoccasion for YOU and your loved ones and your

dear friends.

Sunday, 15th Feb 2015, 3pm at Beech Hill Memorial Hall, Wood

Lane, Beech Hill, Reading, RG7 2BE

Tickets £10 (includes home-made cake and tea/coffee)

From Gabi McKeown: [email protected] Phone: 0118 9882530 & Heather Sims: [email protected] Phone: 0118 9700001 or at the door









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Local Beauty bids for Crown!

A Basingstoke beauty queen has been grafting hard to be crowned MissHampshire 2015.

Nicola Ascroft, 21, of Hargreaves Close in Everest Park, will face a group of

hopefuls for the county’s crown. After attending the Miss England auditionsearlier this year, Nicola found out that

she had been put through to theregional heats in mid-October, where

she is now a Finalist in the competition.

She said: The Miss Hampshire winnerwill then go on to the Miss England

competition. There are two compulsorycategories that the finalists have to

take part in – a charity queen categoryand eco queen category.

For the charity category, Nicola has to

raise money for Beauty with a Purpose,the charity associated with Miss Worldfocusing on humanitarian projects

around the world. She has organised aBlack Tie Event on Saturday 14th

February 2015, 7pm - 11pm, atSherfield Park Community Centre.Tickets are £20 per person. For more

details, or to purchase a ticket, pleasecontact Nicola on 07712574089 or

[email protected] .

Nicola said: “If I were to win, I would really look forward to representingHampshire in any way I can – it would be a great sense of achievement. It

is absolutely amazing to have reached this stage.”

Nicola runs a beauty salon in Sherfield-on-Loddon – D&D Beauty – followingin the footsteps of her mother; whilst also working as a hairdresser at

Radiance Hair and Beauty in Pamber Heath.

The winner of Miss Hampshire will be crowned on Saturday 14th

March2015.








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TEXT FOR THE MONTH… … Paul’s letter to the Romans 8 : 37-39

No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him wholoved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels

nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neitherheight nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to sepa-

rate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.The NIV Bible

Prayer for the Month.

Our loving God and Saviour of the world we praise for your great good-ness to us, your love which redeemed us in Christ and which has

welcomed us as your people and has called us into your family. We haveno claim on your goodness, no right to your love for we so often fail you,

and yet you still value the service we offer to you. Despite our faults, weknow that you are always with us inviting us to show your love in wordand deed and to reveal your gracious purpose for all. Loving God we

truly want to serve you better and we come to you knowing how we sooften fail you. Have mercy on us in this new year and, by your grace,help us to walk more closely with you in the days ahead.

In your name we pray. Amen

Prayer Points for February Pray for those who put their lives at risk to serve others

especially those who go to West Africa to treat people

suffering from the Ebola virus. Pray that the attempts toend the problems of Ebola may produce success.

Pray for all suffering from the effects of the many recent

natural disasters and help us not to forget the long term devastation

they leave. Pray especially for all who have been caught in the forestfires in Australia.

Pray for peace in all countries where violence and terror cause so

many to live in fear each day especially for Syria and Iraq. Pray forleaders to take forward the peace processes in these countries

Give thanks for the signs of Spring as we enjoy flowers appearing

again in our gardens and along the hedgerows.



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holdings to the government in the

hope of preserving them

The plan to modernise the Wellingtonestates included opening to the public

Stratfield Saye, the 17

th

century housewith 7,500 acres which had beengiven by the nation to the 1st Duke,and the creation of a 700-acre countrypark. In the

course of 40 years, it was estimated that heplanted more than one million trees, and was stillpersonally planting at the Jubilee (right). He wasstill very sharp pointing out the flag flying upsidedown much to the chagrin of the vicar and some

senior military officers present.

His death came just six months before the 200 th

anniversary of the 1815 Battle of Waterloo whichsaw Napoleon and the French defeated at the

hands of the 1st Duke of Wellington.

Sir Evelyn Webb-Carter, who is chairman of

Waterloo 200, the body overseeing the anniversary celebrations, saidthat despite his increasing frailty, the 8th Duke remained interested and

involved in plans right up to the end.

It is sad that he did not make the 200th anniversary,particularly the service of remembrance at St. Paul’s

Cathedral on June 18th.

The 8th Duke is succeeded by his son Arthur CharlesValerian, born 19th August 1945, and his wife, formallyPrincess Antonia of Prussia, as the 9 th Duke andDuchess. In the picture (left) he is seen as Chairmanof the Council of King’s

College, London, 2009.

The 9th Duke and Duchesshave five children, the

eldest of whom, Arthur Wellesley, nowbecomes Marquess of Douro. He is marriedto Jemma Kidd, and they have twins (right)and a younger son.

Images ©Stratfield Saye Preservation Trust. & Rosie Mandry



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News from the Beats - February 2015

Shed and Outbuilding Burglaries have started to decrease after theChristmas period. Three offenders have been arrested. Onenarrowly avoided a Prison sentence, another has been bailed pending

sentencing (on an unrelated incident) and has been placed on electronicallymonitored curfew to prevent further offending. The third is still awaiting theirtime in court. This is a great result and shows our communities and the

offenders that we are taking these incidents seriously

ASB 7 Burglary (ND) 7 Criminal Damage 4 Domestic Incidents 5

Driving Complaints 3 Missing Persons 3 RTA 1 Suspicious Incidents 6 Theft 1 Email [email protected]

Crime update for Chineham & Sherfield Park.

Theft 7 Drugs 1 Road Traffic Accidents 11 Vehicle Crime 4

ASB 15 Burglary 20 Violence 8

Email [email protected]

[email protected]

Tel - 101 (or request to leave a message using collar numbers).

NWR Report We celebrated Christmas with an informal party at a member’shouse. After mulled wine and mince pies we did a fun quiz,followed by seasonal readings from authors such as Pam Ayres, GervasePhinn and Flora Thompson. After Christmas we had a meal at the FourHorseshoes which was lovely after all the hub-bub of pre-Christmas eventsand Christmas itself. Following on from this we held our annual planning meeting to organise ourprogramme for 2015. We have planned to hold our usual favourites such as

the evening ramble, safari supper, play reading and music evening as well asmeetings on the theme for this year, Democracy, Liberty and Human Rightsto commemorate the 800th anniversary of the signing of the Magna Carta in1215. We have therefore arranged to hold a debate on Rights versusResponsibility and another meeting on Freedom of the Press. Our countrytheme evening will be Japan which will include Japanese food, Japanese Artand Design and talks on various aspects of the country. More light-heartedmeetings will be about meditation/alternative treatments, technology and

social media, and our favourite things. We always welcome new members. For further information, please call me

on 882106. Gill Fearon












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The Women’s Institute

Reported by Ilene Iles

Our Christmas Meeting at the beginningof December was presided over by

Evelyn Holdaway. Jerusalem was sungand the usual reports given by theOfficers. Evelyn then asked Members to support the Meetingin Wyevale Garden Centre on January the 15

th to celebrate the

handover to the Loddon Group of the Centenary Baton whichwill visit every Group of WI’s in the country and beyond. TheBusiness Meeting was followed by a sing-song of Carols andChristmas songs, amusing reading by Tess Morris and Glenda

Holder and a quiz. (Our Speaker was unable to attend.) Wethen enjoyed a most delicious tea and the raffle was drawn.

As in the last two years, our January Meeting commenced at12 noon and Members were able to visit our Bring and BuyStall before partaking of the soups and sandwiches provided bythe Members of the Committee. The Business Meetingfollowed, presided over by Glenda Holder and final details

regarding the handover of the above-mentioned Baton were

announced.

Members were asked to cast their votes for the NationalResolutions which will be taken to the National Centenary

Annual Meeting of the W.I. in the Royal Albert Hall in June.

The Business Meeting closed at 1.40 p.m. and we then enjoyeda choice of two desserts made by Tess Morris, cups of tea and

cake and the draw of the raffle before heading home in thedaylight.

NEXT EVENT: ANNUAL BCOT LUNCH – THURSDAY 12TH

FEBRUARY 2015 AT 12 NOON – SO, NO MEETING

AFTERWARDS IN SHERFIELD VILLAGE HALL

NEXT MEETING: WEDNESDAY 4TH

MARCH 2015 AT 2 P.M.IN SHERFIELD VILLAGE HALL.

A TALK- “A WOMAN FOR ALL SEASONS”



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Noddol Players Latest Play - review by Nomis Esaob

Murder Most Foul

Well I wasn’t sure of what tomake of this one. At first I was

thinking everyone involvedshould be thoroughlyashamed of themselves. Theacting was dreadful, thetiming was off, the promptingneeded prompting, the setswere not (obviously notenough hard hats to go

round), and as for the safe,well what’s the opposite ofsafe? (Was that Thing from the Addams Family in there? I couldn't find thecredit). Even the author wrote under a nom d ’plume.

However what seemed initially to be a total farce was in fact a total farceor should that be tour de force. Having realised the bad acting was goodacting and the good acting was bad acting the bad acting shone through. Iimagine it’s very difficult for good actors to act badly but the bad actors

were clearly very good actors as they pulled it off brilliantly.

A play about a play could easily have been confusing but not in this case.Play On by Rick Abbott was a story about an am-dram society’s attemptto put on a play. Four days before the play’s debut the author was busyrewriting it and some lovely performances highlighted the frustration ofcast and director. Act two led us into the dress rehearsalwhere even the dresses needed rehearsal, and I loved thatwig. By act three we were all ready for opening night. The

audience was warmed up and loving it and the cast actingaccordingly.

All in all everyone involved, and there were a lot of them,should be thoroughly pleased with themselves. The audience

loved it and went out happy. What more can you say.

The Loddon Players continue to uphold the fine tradition ofamateur dramatics. Make sure you don’t miss the next

production, places seem to fill up quickly.Spring 2015 production (16/17/18 April) at Sherfield VillageHall will be "LUCKY SODS" by John Godber.

www.loddonplayersatsherfield.co.uk

Cast Mark Adams

Pete Francis

Steve Schollar

Alice Grundy

Emily Browne

Matt Stanley

Pete Cook

Carolyn Miles

Joy Newman

Maggie Browne

DIRECTORNick Robinson

ASSISTANTDIRECTORChris Horton



Sherfield on Loddon Parish Council

Precept

At the January meeting of the Parish Council, it was agreedthat there would be no increase in the Parish Council’s

precept for the Finance year 2015/16.

Meeting dates

The next Full Parish Council meeting dates are 11th February 2015 and

11th March 2015 at 7.30pm in the Liddell Hall.

Governance Review

There is currently a second consultation document available for comment

by residents.

This can be completed on line www.basingstoke.gov.uk/browse/council-and-democracy/councillors-democracy-and-elections/parish-and-town-

councils/parishreview.htm

or by requesting a hard copy from Basingstoke and Deane. The closing

date is 30th January 2015.

Vacancy for a Parish Clerk

There is currently a vacancy for a Parish Clerk. Any-one interested should

contact Cllr Ball on 01256 883838

Email: [email protected]

APM

The Annual Parish meeting will take place on 10 th April at 7.30pm in the

Village Hall, Sherfield on Loddon.

Karen Ross - Clerk to the Parish Council, Sherfield-on-Loddon,

PO Box 6862, Basingstoke, RG24 4QZ Telephone: 01256 842662


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Children's Society

Would all box holders be kind enough to return your boxes to St.Leonard's Church on either 1st or 8th February. For anyone who wouldlike the box collected please contact either Neville on 880459 orJeannette on 882753 and we will be pleased to make an arrangement

convenient to you. Last year we raised a total of £583.90, so let'shope we can match it this year and maybe exceed it.

Thank you in anticipation of your cooperation. Neville and Jeannette

http://www.basingstoke.gov.uk/browse/council-and-democracy/councillors-democracy-and-elections/parish-and-town-councils/parishreview.htm



































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Will’s Garden Services Tel: 07951917943/01256 881354


A complete range of garden

services: Garden clearance,

Mowing, Hedgetrimming, Paving,

Pruning, Fencing, Turfing, Tree

Care


Evergreens Club contributed by May Macqueen

The first meeting for 2015 began with fish and chips for everyone as

we did not have a Christmas party and the members enjoyed this

instead.

Unfortunately we were unable to have the video and talk about thewar graves in France and Belgium due to a technical problem. Wehad our Christmas meal at The Longbridge Mill on the 1st December

which is now a distant memory.

The next meeting on February the 2nd will be the AGM followed bybingo





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All activities must be booked in advance- contact

01256 883967, [email protected], or visitwww.sherfieldparkcommunity.co.uk

NEW CLASSES FOR JANUARY & FEBRUARY

Pure Pilates—week commencing 2nd February. 10 week courses. Monday evenings/Thursday evenings and Friday mornings.

Maths Masterclass- KS3/GCSE & IGCSE tuition

Friday evenings

Chameleon Yoga—Sunday mornings

Check out our website for times and how to book these classesand get details of al the other classes and activities at the centre.

TABLE TOP SALE

Saturday 7th February 11.30—1.30pm

Tables £10 and must be booked in advance

Buy or swap

No trade please

Children’s swap corner Refreshments on sale

No entry fee

QUIZ NIGHT

Saturday 7th March7.30pm

Tickets £8 and include food

Maximum 6 per team. Pre book only

Over 18s only



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Rhydian Vaughan is organising a Battlefield Tour

Tour Ref. No. 11065 Date / duration 27th to 29th March 2015

Guide Rhydian Vaughan Contact

[email protected]

Cost- Passengers Cost pp sharing double/twin

- Between £350 to £399

Includes: Transport in Executive 29 seater Coach (DVD,

AC, toilet) from and return to Bramley: ChannelCrossing by Eurotunnel: 2 nights’accommodation in Brussels: Buffet breakfastdaily: 1 packed lunch: Experienced battlefield tour guide: Entrance to the

Waterloo Museum: Tour documentation with background information

Terms & Conditions: Deposit of £100 per person to confirm booking: Final Payment 70 days prior todeparture. Please see website for full SoR Terms & Conditions. Supplier Terms& Conditions may apply

www.spiritofremembrance.com/page/terms-conditions

Please ensure that you have Travel Insurance. Contact Rhydian for details,

For booking form and payment details please contact Operations

at [email protected] 01634 233785

Friends of Sherfield Village Hall - Fundraiser

Fun Quiz Night

Saturday 14th March 2015

Enjoy local rivalry with Friends or Family or Club

Enter a team of up to Six people or come as a single

Drinks & Nibbles from the cash Bar Doors open 7pm

Tickets @ £3 per person from

01256 886550

Also see

[email protected] &

THE SHOP



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On the 20

th

December forty seven people travelled by coach beyondGuildford to the nationally renowned Nativity play at Wintershall.

It was a stunning sight, on a clear night, to see Joseph, with Mary on adonkey, coming towards us across the fields. Even more stunningwas the angel who really did seem to appear to the shepherds fromthe sky!

As we moved to the vast Barn, the music, the script, thecostumes and the real baby left everyone enthralled as the story

unfolded.

So our grateful thanks to the Loddon Valley Link for its generous

contribution to the overall cost; it was hugely appreciated.

‘ W ha t

a

wo nde r f u l

e x p e r i e n c e ’

‘ o n c e i n a l i f e t i m e ...’

‘unforgeable...!’ ‘thank you so much!’

THANK YOU LODDON VALLEY LINK

Praying for God’s Purpose

The Ministry Team have decided that, during the Interregnum we

should be meeting for prayer – specifically praying for God’s purposeand direction to be made clear in this matter and for guidance for our

Representatives who will make this appointment.

Therefore, beginning on 7th February we will meet in the Church Room

at 9.00 a.m. on the first Saturday of each month.

We will ensure there is always someone there to lead thesession. The idea is that we should drop in at any time between 9.00and 10.00 and stay just as long as you wish. We hope that as many

people as possible will support this; it is an essential part of the waitingtime.



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Talking Health

We are North Hampshire Clinical Commissioning Group and our job is toplan and buy your local healthcare services. We work closely with GPpractices, pharmacies and other healthcare professionals to give you the

best possible service.

Here is the first of our short hints, tips and ideas about how to better lookafter yourself, your family and your neighbours.

Feeling Under the Weather?

Most of us feel a little under the weather from time to time, especially in thewinter. Aches, pains, runny nose, sore throat, headaches – they happen to

the best of us.

What’s the best way to deal with feeling like this? Tell your local

pharmacist all about it!

We’re fortunate to have a good network of pharmacies ready and willing to

give sound advice and help for minor ailments.

A quick visit to your local pharmacy is easy and can be the cheapest wayto obtain exactly the help you need. You can even have a private chat ifyou wish, so you don’t have to broadcast your aches and pains to the

whole shop.

So pop in and see your pharmacist when you feel under the weather.Look after yourself this winter.

Hitting the Cold Spots

Hampshire County Council is providing help for those who are havingproblems keeping their homes warm this winter. They have a team of

friendly advisors who give practical help for all sorts of problems, frombroken or no heating to the best energy plan to choose for you and your

family.

So if you need assistance with keeping warm or you know someone whodoes, call 0800 804 8601 or email [email protected] and your family need to be warm to stay healthy. This service isfunded by Hampshire County Council Adult Services and Public HealthDepartments, working with local charity the Environment Centre. Carbon

monoxide detectors have been donated by Southern Gas Networks.

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A Clinical Commissioning Group is a group of GP practices workingtogether to provide better health care in their particular geographicalarea. The groups are linked by their close locality and work in a

joined-up way with other health and social care professionals.

The NHS North Hampshire Clinical Commissioning Group bringstogether the combined expertise of 20 local GP practices, acting onbehalf of 216,000 patients covering the north of Hampshire. Providingthe right health care, in the right place, at the right time and atthe right price is what drives North Hampshire Clinical

Commissioning Group.

Our role is to commission (in other words buy) what is needed for ourpatients. The GP groups will have budgetary responsibility for making

those decisions.

At the heart of the new Clinical Commissioning Groups isthe empowerment of patients to influence decision making.Patients are being given the role of having a large say in not only theirown healthcare but how they can influence how the local NHS

evolves.

If you require further information, or if you need to discuss the detailsof this document, please contact us on 01256 705507 or visit

www.northhampshireccg.com

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MONUMENTAL MASONS.

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Twenty four hour service.

Pre-paid funeral plansavailable.

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Tel: 01256 844663

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We install beautiful

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with care and attention

by time served,

qualified tradesmen.We replace radiator

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flush outside tap

servicing. All aspects of

domestic and small

commercial non gasplumbing…..free

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Contact us online

about your project

or problem -bramleyplumbing.co.uk


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YOUR LOCAL TRADE PROFESSIONAL

FOR ALL YOUR PLUMBING, HEATING &

ELECTRICAL NEEDS

FOR MORE DETAILS PLEASE CONTACT US:

Tel: 01256 880044 MOBILE: 07754 554554

Email: [email protected] www.pscservices.co.uk

PLUMBING & HEATING SPECIALIST

Bathrooms & shower installations

Solar thermal installations and energy-friendly controls

Gas Safe and Oftec registered for peace of mind withgas and oil installations

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Telephone: 01256 882309





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Happy FacesPlay group

Sherfield-on-Loddon

“Bring your happy face to ourhappy place”

A small, friendly playgroup for

children aged 2 years 6 months toschool age

Flexible Sessionsincluding all day

Further information:

01256 880903Prospectus/application form:

07791 141176

[email protected]

www.happy-faces-playgroup.co.ukEst. 1982. Charity No. 1029688


http://www.happyfacesplaygroup.co.uk/

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USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERSThe dialling code is 01256, unless otherwise stated.

Allotments

Basingstoke GazetteBrownies

St. Leonard’s ChurchBreach Lane Chapel Catholic Church

Clift Surgery Patient Group

Cricket Club (Sherfield) Cricket Club (ST & HW) EvergreensFootball (Junior)Happy Faces Playgroup

Loddon Players

Loddon Quilters

Loddon Valley Link

Lunch Club.NWRPolice - local beat officer Police - report an incident Poppies

Post Office

Rainbows Sherfield. Community Care Grp

Sherfield Fete

Sherfield Dist. Gardening Club

Sherfield Show

Short Mat Bowls

Stratfield Saye Parish Council Stratfield Saye Village Hall Stratfield Turgis Parish Meeting

Sherfield Parish Council Toddler Group 0-5s

Tree Warden.Village Green Volunteers

Whist DriveWomen’s Institute

Sherfield Village HallCaretaker/Bookings

Management Committee

Fund Raising Committee

Bruce BattingChris Horton

Sue Handasyde-Dick

See inside back page

Geoff BelshamFr. Chris Rutledge

John Darker Andy Stevens

Paul Baldwin

Jean Berntsen

Fred BerntsenPeggy Hutchins

Chris Horton

Pris O’Rourk

(See back pages )Helen BelshamGill Fearon

PC James Rickaby

Police Control Room

Natalie Larner

Pam Luck Doreen Tosswill

Bruce Batting

Linda Syckelmoore

Natalie LarnerNorman Stanley

Penny Mayo

Linda Bishop

Sheila Campbell (Chair)

Karen Ross (Clerk)Judith Sullivan

Jane Jordan

Bruce BattingVirgilius VickersVal Denny

Loraine Smith

Ivan Gosden

Alan Ball

Please inform the Editor of changes to the above information.

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S M A L L A D

V E R T I S E M E N

T S

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HOUSE CLEANING BY MARIA. Reliable and affordable service.Friendly, experienced lady who cleans every corner. References.Sunday morning clean after Saturday party also available . Tel

07933 316989. Email [email protected]

LOCAL PROFESSIONAL INTERIOR and EXTERIORDECORATOR First class job guaranteed. Over 30 yearsexperience. No job too small. For a free estimate ring Ian on 01256

882132 or mobile 07876021772

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

Call Diana on 07796 045944.

PC SUPORT. For technical help with PCs, Macs, tablets, internet,

wi-fi: repairs, upgrades and installation: Call Ian on 07977 143310.

WINDOW CLEANER. Windows cleaned or gutters cleared - one offor regularly. Local, reliable window cleaner (testimonials available).For a quote call Pete Owen on 07762 616600

[email protected]

HOLIDAY COTTAGE TO LET IN NOSS MAYO DEVON.2 bedrooms, lovely views, 15 mins walk to beach and coastal pathwalks. 20mins from Plymouth. No pets allowed. Contact Vickie on

01256 880391.

INSIDE/OUT. Property maintenance, carpentry, decorating, locksfitted, garden maintenance. Tel 01256 882696 or 07713 470223.E-mail: [email protected]

LOCAL INDEPENDENT CLEANER

Honest and trustworthy, excellent service, excellent references,

excellent rates. Telephone 07407543891.

LOCAL EXPERIENCED TAX ADVISER. Self assessment tax

returns, arrears, claims, payroll, self -employed, VAT returns. Initialconsultation free. Call 07920112533 or e-mail

[email protected]

MARK COZENS EXQUISITE GARDENING Do you need a little

help in your garden? Available for weekly garden maintenance in theSherfield Park area.

Contact T: 07867 658599 E: [email protected]

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The following items were left at the home of Jane Malarkey after the

Hartley Wespall Regatta held on 15th

June 2014.

1. White plastic table approx 4.5 ft x 2.5 ft plus 4 matching chairs.

2. White plastic foldaway table 28 ins x 21 ins.

3. 2 large round white plates with embossed fruit motif on edge.

4. Pair of stainless steel dinner knives.

5. Small square white plate.

6. Large square plastic double cake container.

7. Small tray 12 ins x 18 ins decorated with flowers.

If you own any of these items please contact Jane and she will be

pleased to arrange their return to you. [email protected].

A Date for your diary.

Easter Weekend Art Exhibition

At St Leonard’s Church Room, Sherfield on Loddon.

Easter Sunday 5th April 10.00am - 4.00pm

Exhibit and sell your Art objects.

Monies raised will be donated to BasingstokeCamrose Centre for the homeless/ vulnerable and

St Leonards Church.

Date for your diary.

Stratfield Turgis Parish Annual General Meeting

Friday 15th May 2015

In the Cricket Pavilion on Stratfield Turgis Recreation Ground.

All parishioners welcome





Loddon Valley Link Management

Editor for the March edition – Simon BoasePlease submit copy no later than 16

th of the month


Advertising enquiries to Pip Iles Tel. 01256 880559

[email protected]

Deadline for ads. for next edition is 10th of the month

Chairman: Dr. Donald Dawson 01256 882379 ([email protected]) Treasurer: Pip Iles 01256 880559 ([email protected]) Secretary: Ilene Iles 01256 880559 ([email protected]) Committee:

Rev. Sammie Armstrong. 01189816593 ([email protected])Dr. John Williams 01256 882705 ([email protected]) Eileen Leivesley 01256 882938 ([email protected]) Germano Giugovaz 01189 332166

Claire Osborne 01256 324458 ([email protected]) Simon Boase 01256 881250 ([email protected]) Brian Archer 01256 882099 ([email protected])

Jane Abrams 01256 881188 ( [email protected])

Church Officers

Priest in Charge: Vacancy

Assistant Priest: Rev. Sammie Armstrong 01189 816593 ([email protected])Curate: Rev. John Lenton 01256 880570 Priest responsible for Bramley & Little London

Licensed Reader: Richard Elphick 01256 882860

Licensed Reader: Dr. John Williams 01256 882705

Licensed Reader: Andrew Doggart 01256 880092

Church Admin: Lisa Goodall 01256 882788 ([email protected]) ST. LEONARD’S CHURCH, CHURCH END, SHERFIELD ON LODDON, RG27 0JB (no mail)

Churchwarden: Peter Gould 01256 882538

Churchwarden: Richard Elphick 01256 882860

Treasurer: Dan Farrow 01256 882680

Organist: Mike Abrams 01256 881188

Organist: Brian Archer 01256 882099

ST. MARY’S CHURCH, STRATFIELD SAYE

Churchwarden: Dr. John Williams 01256 882705Treasurer: Charles Atkinson 01256 882459

Organist: Dr. Gill Williams 01256 882705

ST. MARY’S CHURCH, HARTLEY WESPALL

Churchwarden: Pip Iles 01256 880559Treasurer: Michael Webster 01256 882413

Organist: Dr. Gill Williams 01256 82705 Organist: Andrew Doggart 01256 880092

MESSY CHURCH, SHERFIELD PARK

Leader: Amanda Prince 01256 880733

Leader: Carol Armstrong 01189 816593

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Please note: the Loddon Valley LinkManagement Committee cannot be held

responsible for the reliability or qualityof any goods, work or services

in this publication.

ADVERTISING IN THIS MAGAZINE AND ONLINE

Small ads are £5 monthly for a maximum of 30 words, spacepermitting. Requests are dealt with in order.

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