Loddon Valley Link 201507 - July 2015

The Loddon Valley Link
Church and Village Magazine

for Sherfield-on-Loddon, Stratfield Saye,
Hartley Wespall with Stratfield Turgis and Bramley
Issue 480
July 2015
www.Loddonvalleylink.org.uk
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Editorial
Welcome to the July edition of
Loddon Valley Link.
Look out for the double page article
on MESSY church in this months
edition and Sherfield Fete pictures.
Editor - Brian Archer
As ever, we are looking for photos,

Contents
especially for the cover. But please
remember that photos for the cover Church Services
need to be portrait size that is like
Church Opening
this.
P4
P6
Gardening Club
P9
We will be running a competition for

photos for the Link at the Sherfield
Show in September, with the winners
to be shown in the October edition.
We would also like to receive more
articles to make the Link an even
more interesting read, so if you have
a club meeting to report on or an
activity or cultural event you would
like to write about let us know.
Pastoral Letter
P 11
Embroiderers Guild
P 15
Bramley School
P 17
Sherfield Fete Pictures
P 22/23
Prayers
P 25
Loddon Players
P 26
Messy Church
P 30/31
Please send in your submissions to:

editor@loddonvalleylink.org.uk.
Village Hall
P 33
Sherfield Park
P 35
NWR
P 39
Sherfield Parish Council
P 41
WI
Useful Numbers
P 48/49
P 57
Link Committee
P58
You might be interested to know that

we have now gone professional for
exactly four years. The last DIY
magazine was June 2011. We now
have a full colour magazine on the
www and available by email, among
other things. Circulation has now
reached 2,140 so wide coverage is
certain.
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Church Services
July 2015
Sunday 5th July
Trinity 5
10.00am
Holy Communion
St Leonards Sherfield
10.00am
Family Service
St Marys Stratfield Saye*
6.30pm
Evensong & Holy Communion
St Marys Hartley Wespall
Friday 4.15pm Messy Church

Sunday 12th July
10.00am
Morning Worship & Sunday Club
Sunday 19th July
Trinity 6
Trinity 7
10.00am
Holy Communion & Sunday Club
6.30pm
Songs of Praise
Sunday 26th July
10.00am
Family Service
Sunday 2nd August
Trinity 8
Trinity 9
10.00am
Holy Communion
10.00am
Family Service
St Marys Stratfield Saye*
6.30pm
Evensong & Holy Communion
*Drive up close to the white gates, which will open automatically.

Children are welcome at all our services. Services in italics are
particularly geared to children and families.
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BREACH LANE CHAPEL

Sherfield on Loddon
Geoff Belsham 01256 882534 / 07519 708416
Transport is available for all events at the chapel
July 2015 Services and Events

Thursday 2nd
7.45pm
Friday 3rd
10.30am
House Group & Bible Study at 9 Coopers

Lane, Bramley
Open Morning at the Chapel
10.30am
Family Worship led by Neil Owen
Tuesday 7th
7.30pm
Friday 10h
10.30am
Annual Church Business Meeting at

Frimley Road
Sunday 12th
10.30am
Family Worship led by Graham Locke
Friday 17th
10.30am
Saturday 18th
2.30pm
Saturday Fellowship (DCF)
Sunday 19th
10.30am
Family Worship led by Neil Owen
Tuesday 21
2pm
Church Walk starting at Scats Store in

Wildmoor Lane (prior booking required)
Wednesday
22nd
Friday 24th
2.30pm
10.30am
Midweek Fellowship at Chapel led by

Geoff Belsham
Sunday 26th
10.30am
Family Worship led by Steve Smith
Friday 31st
10.30am
Sunday 5
th
st
St Leonards
Open Days
Everyone is
welcome to visit for
reflection, prayer,
or to view with a
wedding in mind. The church is
open in July on the 4th, 18th and
25th from 10am until 4pm.
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Catholic Services
St Bedes and Holy
Ghost Churches,
Basingstoke.
Parish Office
Tues to Friday
9.30 am-1.00 pm Tel.465214.
Sunday Mass 9.00 am, 11.00 am
and 6.30 pm
DATE FOR YOUR DIARY

St Leonards Church, Sherfield are holding their popular
Christmas Tree Festival on 27th, 28th & 29th November.
The theme this year
is PANTOMIMES.
Be creative and decorate your tree to
depict a pantomime of your choice.
Entries are welcome from all organisations,
groups and individuals.
A full programme of events will include
Music, Christmas Cracker making.
.Christmas Wreath making, crafts and much more.
Come and join in the fun.
More details from Jane & Dan Farrow.
Tel 01256882680
email jane.farrow@outlook.com
Summer Celebrations
The sun is out and families and friends of

The Priory Primary School intend to capture the moment! We are
delighted to announce we will be holding a Celebration of Summer event
on Saturday 11th July from 2pm until 9pm. The day will host fun, laughter
and creativity! We would like to invite all of our local community to come
along and enjoy the occasion.
There will be a bouncy castle, 5 aside football tournament, bake off, craft
zone, play zone and a whole host of stalls to keep everyone entertained!
This year, along with our normal entry by donation system, we are
offering a Golden Ticket in advance of the event, which means that
children can experience a lot of the fun within an inclusive ticket price.
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Sherfield and District

Gardening Club
For your Diary
Were having a month off in August but our talk in September will
be given by Stephen Austin on the Beth Chatto Gardens.
Stephen obtained a
National Diploma in
Horticulture at Writtle
College in Essex
before going on to
gain experience as a
Seasonal Gardener at
the the Beth Chatto
Gardens.
The gardens were
developed in the
1960s from an
overgrown wasteland with poor gravel soil and boggy hollows.
They now span five acres and include dry, sun baked gravel,
woodland, shady, heavy clay and alpine planting areas.
After leaving the Beth Chatto Gardens Stephen worked as a Plant
Area Manager at Hillier Garden Centre and then moved to his
current role as Product Manager at Hillier Nurseries in Hampshire.
Finally, we would like to pass on our thanks to The Sherfield
Shop, Bramley Bakery, Sherdons Estate Agents and Indhurst
Landscapes for kindly sponsoring our stall at the fete.
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
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GARDEN MACHINERY
SERVICES
Servicing
Repairs
Tuning
Adjustment
Sharpening
Miles Elliott
Turgis Green
Phone/Fax: 01256 882224

Mobile:07810573479E-mail:
miles.elliott@btinternet.com
Spring is on its way
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Pastoral Letter
This month sees me delivering a seminar to young, would-be senior
international leaders on the subject of Career Journeys and its made
me think about how others might describe their path. Are you a natural
and enthusiastic planner? Would you say that your life/work history has
come about as a result of detailed planning? Or maybe its been more
about going with the flow or even what some call happen chance?
Of course, Ive thought about my own journey too of the last 30+ years
eek! Where did that time fly away to? With the benefit of hindsight I
can see all those factors at work certainly some planning, but also
seizing opportunities that have come my way and needing to respond to
challenges that I certainly didnt choose, including redundancy last
September from a role I thought Id occupy until my retirement from
full-time work.
As Christians we believe that God has a big hand in what happens to us
throughout our lives, even though He also gives us free will to make our
own choices and for sure, Ive made some wrong ones of those... One
of the most often quoted passages in the Old Testament, quoting
Jeremiah the prophet, speaking Gods words to those in exile: For I
know the plans I have for you... plans to prosper you and not to harm
you, plans to give you a hope and a future. So, is all we need to do is
to sit back and wait for Gods plans to be revealed? For those who
believe this, all we need to do is to ask and wait... And therein lies the
challenge. Patience, listening attentively and waiting on Gods timing rather than our own - is not easy in a fast-moving world where we are
used to instant answers.
If youve been reading the Loddon Link for a while youll know that the
churches of the Benefice have been waiting to hear the news of the
appointment of our new priest in charge. It will soon be 2 years since
Bob Politt retired and probably all of us have had moments of doubting
that God was hearing our heartfelt prayers. However, as already noted,
this is about Gods timing and not ours. However, at last, we hear that
an appointment has been offered we await details of a name and
starting date, but can now look forward with joy and excitement to
welcoming our new leader to the Benefice and to the village before too
long. Praise be to God!
Karen West
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Friday 10th July 2015

** To be held at St Leonards Church **
A Tour of the Church, followed by a picnic!
4.15pm - 5.30pm
It is essential that you book (and please advise of any food allergies). For more information and to book, please contact :
Amanda Prince 01256 880733 amanda-prince4@hotmail.com
Or on Facebook : Messy Church-Sherfield On Loddon
Parish Registers
Baptism
Isaac Stewart
07.06.15
Sherfield
Weddings
Christopher Dobbie
02.05.15
Sherfield
& Georgina Nowrotek

Craig Sawyer
& Samantha Thorne
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23.05.15
Sherfield
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Effort and progress at Bramley School

Every week we celebrate as a school community. Our Friday morning
collective worship is open to all. Across this school year the celebration
has been led by the school captains. It is one of the best times of the
week as I am privileged to shake the hand of every child who is
celebrated by staff.
Across the year, there have been so many different specific reasons for a
nomination. Yet one overriding theme is that of effort. Effort and the
inevitable outcome: progress. One of my favourite comments is to ask a
child who has improved their reading whether they read more as a result
of getting better at reading through time and effort. Their response is
always to say yes. I then ask if, as a result of reading more, they get
better at reading. Their response is always to say yes. And so the cycle
of improvement plays out.
A school must be a community full of hope. Celebration assembly is the
school going to the well, hearing about the brilliance that surrounds us
and refilling our collective reservoirs of hope. In hope we have the
strength to apply ourselves and keep going when things get tough. As
we all know, learning to read is one of the best examples where grit and
perseverance are essential to success.
For Max, Charlie, Megan and Madeleine, their service as school captains
this year has been full of hope. Their leadership of worship in particular
has left me full of hope for their futures and the futures of every child at
Bramley. For all that they have offered and achieved this year, I am
personally very grateful and full of admiration for them.
As many of you may know, May also marks the date of national tests for
year 6 and year 2. For year 6 in particular, this is a challenging
experience. As a result of the fantastic hard work of children, staff and
families we are all hopeful of collective success. Whatever the outcomes
(predictions suggest some of the best ever), I am certain that as we
move toward the end of the summer term and take the year 6 to St
James' Church for the thanksgiving service, they will all be very ready to
move on and make a brilliant impression, wherever they go.
Andy Higgs
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WOMENS INSTITUTE
Reported by Ilene Iles
The first week in June was a momentous time for
the WI both locally and nationally. On Tuesday
2nd June the Queen granted the WI a Garden
Party at Buckingham Palace and our representative was Doris LEnfant.
Her report (on pages 48 and 49) appears in this edition.
On Wednesday 3rd, Glenda Holder, our other President opened our
monthly meeting and the usual reports were given and other business
matters dealt with. Following the business, we were given a talk by Gill
Southwell entitled From the New Forest to Salt Lake City about her
great grandparents in 1853 and their journey to Salt Lake City to join
the Mormons. This was illustrated by slides. Glenda gave the vote of
thanks and we enjoyed our customary tea.
On Thursday 4th Glenda attended the WI Centenary AGM in the Royal
Albert Hall as our Delegate and 55 WI Members from our own Branch
and other local WIs gathered in Sherfield Village Hall to watch the
streaming of the broadcast of this wonderful occasion. In closing this
report, on behalf of all those that were present, I would like to thank,
Alan Ball most sincerely for making this streaming possible and for
giving us a memorable day.
NEXT MEETING: WEDNESDAY 1ST JULY 2015 IN SHERFIELD VILLAGE
HALL AT 2 P.M. SUMMER GARDEN PARTY (with competitions prettily
decorated hat, best single bloom in a vase, flower arrangement in a
wine glass and quizzes).
Sherfield Show - Sunday 6 Sept. 2015
Flowers, Produce, Crafts

Art & Photography
Horticultural & Handicraft classes stay much the same.
Please look out for this years Schedule & Entry Forms on:
www.sherfieldshow.hampshire.org.uk
Also find copies in The Shop and House Twenty8
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SHERFIELD FETE 2015

Sherfield Fte 2015 took place on Saturday 13th June. A damp
start and low cloud eventually cleared to a fine and sunny
afternoon. Over 2,500 people visited, and everyone seems to
have had a good time, which makes all the hard work feel
worthwhile. When weve done the books well update with
details of how much was raised for our charities and good causes,
including Headway and our own Village Hall. Next years fte will
take place on the 11th June, 2016. See you there!
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A TIME FOR A CHANGE

As we come to the end of the school year and
anticipate summer holidays
TEXT FOR THE MONTH: Mark 1 : 35-37
The NIV Bible
Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the
house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. Simon and his
companions went to look for him, and when they found him, they
exclaimed: "Everyone is looking for you!"
Prayer for the Month.
Lord Jesus, you recognised the need to step back from the business and
demands which people made on you. As we come to a time of holidays
help us to realise that we too, need to use our time wisely as you did. Help
us to take time to reflect on our lives and on our relationships with those
around us. Teach us to make time and space for you, to take the opportunity presented by a break from our normal routine to pause and ponder
and to reflect on your goodness.
Help us to grow closer to you and to welcome you into the turmoil of our
lives with all its noise and confusion, demands and responsibilities. Help
us to realise our need to share our lives with you, confident that you are
always with us and that you care for us and want us to turn to you and
acknowledge you as our Lord and Saviour.
In Jesus name we pray.
Amen
Prayer Points for July
Pray for safe journeys for all who are travelling over the next months
Pray for the children in our villages that they may be safe throughout
the summer. Give thanks for the success of all the village events of
the last month.
Pray for all the very many Scripture Union and other Christian camps
for children organised all over the country. May those who attend feel
the touch of your Holy Spirit.
Pray for an end to the continuous violence in the Middle East. Pray
especially for those who feel the need to flee from the countries they
live in at present and give them safe journeys as they cross the
Mediterranean sea and grant them solutions for their futures as
immigrants to new countries.
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The EVERGREENS
Unfortunately our speaker for this month PCSO Nathaniel Johnson was
unable to attend the meeting so we decided to have a few games of
bingo which everyone enjoyed and it helps to keep our brains active.
Next month is our outing which is a mystery tour and a stop for
afternoon tea. This is on the 6th July and Jean Berntsen our
chairperson reminded everyone of the pick up times for the coach. The
meeting ended with tea and a raffle.
We are always looking for new members and we meet on the 1st
Monday of each month from 1-30pm-3-45pm. in the village hall. If you
would like further information contact Jean Berntsen on 01256882798
or May MacQueen on 01256886177.
LODDON PLAYERS
10 YEARS OLD!
Can it really be 10 years? Yes, this
year Loddon Players are proud to
celebrate ten years of bringing (we
hope) enjoyable theatre to the
village. Loddon Players grew out of
an idea from Gill Fearons daughter.
Weve performed a variety of plays
and this November we bring you
Tiptoe Through The Tombstones a glorious spoof. The scene is
Monument House and the fog rolls in on the gloomy mansion and in the
cobwebby corridors things and people are seldom what they
seem. With poison in every decanter and disappearances into secret
passageways, the scene is set for an evening of mystery and mayhem.
Join us, please, on 26, 27 and 28 November. Put those dates in your
diary, please, we would hate you to miss it!
Chris Horton, Chairman, Loddon Players.
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A BIG THANK YOU

from
SHERFIELD VILLAGE FETE COMMITTEE

We would warmly like to thank the many volunteers who helped
to make our fete such an enjoyable day.
We hope you felt there was something
for everyone!
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Messy church is a fun a

children to explore God a
daughters particularly en
craft activities and have
with the church
It was our familys first time at Messy

Church. Messy Church is a fun and
creative way to bring worship and families
together. From arts and crafts to singing
and prayer a fun time is had by all. We
had an amazing time meeting new people
and are already looking forward to next
Messy Church in June Caroline Monaghan
Messy Church is great fun

3 1/2). There is a good mix
beginning with worship in a
encouraging them to sit an
enjoy sitting with all the ot
at the end of the session
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and exciting way for

and the bible. My
njoy the singing and
formed a lovely bond
Rosy Staines
My first visit to such a modern and lovely

building....how pleasing to see so many
children and also parents, participating and
enjoying the teaching. Such a good start
for all the children, learning to be part of
our Christian family
Peter Chessell
n for my two girls (age 2 and

x of craft, play and singing,
a child friendly format,
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Liz Blencowe
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Village Hall Matters

Sherfield on Loddon Village Hall
Reg. Charity No. 272385
Tel: 01256 883624
Email:
info@sherfieldvillagehall.co.uk
LORAINE SMITH
As many of you will already be aware, Loraine Smith, our Hall Manager,
passed away unexpectedly on 10th June. The committee would like to
pay tribute to the significant contribution she made to the management of
the Hall in recent years. We will all miss her presence, advice and cheerful
disposition. Our thoughts are with her family at this sad time.
VILLAGE FETE A BIG THANK YOU
The Village Hall Management Committee and the Village Fete Committee
send their sincere thanks to everyone who supported this years Sherfield
Village Fete stallholders, helpers, sponsors and visitors. You all made it
a great success again this year and the weather was kind to us! A
selection of photos will be posted on the fete website:
www.sherfieldvillagefete.hampshire.org.uk
This year, Headway, the brain injury association, was chosen as our main
charity. Some of the proceeds will also be donated to help support
Sherfield Village Hall, and other local causes. A percentage of the
proceeds from this years Fete has been put aside for distribution locally.
If you would like to apply on behalf of your club, group or charity please
email admin@sherfieldvillagehall.co.uk with a brief explanation of
why extra funding is needed and how it would be used to benefit the local
community. Closing date for applications is 31st August.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
th
Sat 4 July Basingstoke Concert Band (Summer Concert)
Sun 19th July Antiques Fair
For more information on activities, events & booking the hall, visit:
www.sherfieldvillagehall.co.uk
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SHERFIELD PARK MATTERS

Hard work from Sherfield Park Community Association trustees has
helped to keep Sherfield Park just a little bit safer. They sought and
coordinated generous grants from the British Heart Society, Hampshire
County Council and our own Sherfield on Loddon Parish Council to
acquire a Nation of Lifesavers Community Defibrillator. The
defibrillator can save a life when seconds count. Look for it outside
our Community Centre during Sherfest.
The annual general meeting of the SPCA held at the end of May was
particularly well attended by Sherfield park residents. At the AGM a
new Chairman, Mr Steve Levin, and committee were elected to serve.
During the Q&A session, County Councillor Elaine Still was asked for an
update on several issues of great interest to local residents:
Access Road through Sherfield Park to Cufaude Lane. This
route, which will link the A33 through Sherfield Park to a
Cufaude Lane, is being planned by Croudace Homes Ltd
with a targeted start date towards the end of July.
However, it is understood that this forecast start date is
dependent on the resolution of an ongoing issue with a
utility company regarding an electricity diversion on part of
the route.
Future access routes for the Razors Farm development are off
Crockford Lane. The current farm access across the bridge
will be for pedestrians and cyclists only.
Access for construction vehicles will use the planned
development access points. All traffic will be required to use
Crockford Lane directly from the A33 to avoid smaller
railway bridges.
No construction traffic will be allowed to use the Sherfield Park
development.
And a little reminder, all residents of Sherfield Park are welcomed to
attend our committee meetings on the last Wednesday of each
month at 7:30pm at the Sherfield Park Community Centre.
Updates on these and other topics will feature in the Loddon Valley
Link as they progress.
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For information call: 0118 932 6308 Brochure hotline: 0118 932 6480
www. wellington-riding.co.uk e-mail: info@wellington-riding.co.uk
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Our June meeting was a talk by Jacqui Morris

of AbFab Yoga. Jacqui runs classes locally at
Sherfield Park, Bramley and Sherborne St John.
As it was a lovely warm evening, we sat in the beautiful garden of Winton
Cottage sipping ros wine. After doing a simple exercise in meditation,
she started by telling us about the history of yoga, a discipline written in
ancient texts over 2,000 years ago and translated from the Sanskrit by
Patanjali. It means joining and bringing together or to unite.
Yoga consists of body positions called asanas which are often named after
animals, such as the dog, cat, fish, cobra and eagle. In addition to
asanas, there are breathing techniques known as pranayama which
combine with stretching and meditation to concentrate the mind and
senses. Jacqui stressed that yoga is not a religion, but a philosophy and
way of living. It is practised by many Hindus, but it is also very popular
with other religions such as Christianity and Buddhism. It spread to the
West in the 1930s as people wanted to know more about it and eventually
the medical profession became interested in its healing powers, especially
to help combat stress and bad backs.
We then went on to hear about the chakras, a series of energy centres
which run parallel to the spine on the front of our bodies. There are
seven in total going from the top of the head to the groin area and it is
important for wellbeing to keep these balanced. We finished by
experimenting with chakra dowsing. Some of us laid down on yoga mats
on the grass while a crystal on a chain was suspended over the chakras.
The movement of the crystal indicated the balance of the energy in the
chakras. Jacqui explained that electro-magnetic based energy flows
through the body and corresponds with the concept of acupuncture, now
commonly used in traditional medicine.
As we lay on the grass with people gathered round to watch, we did
wonder what the pilot of the passing Chinook would have thought if he
looked downwards! It was a very interesting evening which we all
enjoyed and was rounded off with coffee, fresh mint tea (grown in the
garden) and chocolate cake.
Our next meeting is a discussion/talk about household items and clothing
named after people, e.g. Wellington boots!
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Lions loose in Basingstoke

The Lions Clubs of Basingstoke, Hook & Odiham and
Loddon Valley have organised a fun day at Queen
Annes Walk, Festival Place, Basingstoke on Saturday
1st August 2015. They will be showing how their clubs serve both their
local communities worldwide and encouraging anyone who is interested
to visit their local Lions Club. Each Club is refreshingly different, and all
are very welcoming.
Throughout the day, Lenny (the Basingstoke Lion) and his Tamer will
prowl the Malls, handing out tickets to be swopped at their stand for
competition entry forms.
The variety of competitions including King of the Jungle Quiz, Find the
Lions, Colour Me Gorgeous colouring competition and a raffle will ensure
fun for all the family. Prizes include 50 cash, a Lion cake, a giant box of
Lion Bars and a pair of concert tickets. All are free to enter so come
along and join in!
The local Lions Club members on the Festival Place stand will give out while available so hurry! - fun lion masks for accompanied children, thus
sending them home as 'little lions' and with a long lasting reminder of the
local - two-legged variety! Parents and adults can discover information
about the work of Lions clubs in the community, as well as Lions
International.
Being a Lion is worthwhile, giving a sense of self worth which also fun.
While each Club serves its local community in its own particular way
including health and youth initiatives, the impact across the world is
enormous e.g. immunisation programmes, diabetes education, action
against preventable blindness, eye banks, eye camps and disaster relief.
The list goes on and on.
For more information contact:
Ann Vicars av@mypostoffice.co.uk
574809 (Mobile)
01256 781927 (Home) 07808
To find out more see the Lions in Festival Place on 1st August, phone
0845 8334341 or visit www.basingstokelions.org.uk
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Sherfield-on-Loddon Parish Council

Meeting dates
The next Full Parish Council meeting dates are 8th July
and 12th August at 7.30pm in the Liddell Hall
Clerk Vacancy
The Parish Council has appointed a new Clerk the Parish Council
starting on1st July 2015
Captain J Aidan Liddell VC commemorations
As part of the country wide WW1 commemorations, the DCLG is
presenting a memorial stone to each of the villages with which those
military personnel decorated with the VC were associated. Although
Captain Liddell was not born locally, he lived most of his life in the
Manor House which has now become Sherfield School. The Parish
Council has setup a working group to organise an event on 31 st July
marking the commemoration in conjunction with BDBC, the school and
the regiment/squadron with which he served we will need helpers on
the day anyone interested in supporting or participating please
contact Alan Ball on 883838
Vacancy for a Parish Councillor
Due to the resignation of Cllr James Read a vacancy has arisen for a
Parish Councillor representing the Taylors Farm ward. Any Expressions
of interest in this vacancy should be directed to the Parish Clerk
Neighbourhood Plan
The Parish Council has applied to change the area covered by the
neighbourhood plan to match the new parish Boundary coming into
effect on 1st April 2016, details of the new area to be found on the
website and notice board.
Karen Ross - Clerk to the Parish Council, Sherfield-on-Loddon,
PO Box 6862, Basingstoke, RG24 4QZ Telephone: 01256 842662
Email: clerk@sherfieldonloddon-pc.gov.uk
Web: www.sherfieldonloddon-pc.gov.uk
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A Stitched up Success!
Loddon Quilters held their show in
Sherfield Village Hall in May. It was a
resounding success with over 100 quilts
being exhibited from 60 members all
made within the last 2 years.
The 2014 quilt challenge was the focus
for the event showing the use of irregular
blocks and traditional skills . There was a
continuous flow of visitors all day many
marvelling at our local talent. Some quilts
and cushions were on sale as requested
from the last show and there was a
'handicraft' tombola and raffle .
The day was complemented by the busy
cafe serving coffee, lunch and tea
providing a much needed space for chatting of friends and quilt
enthusiasts alike. Entry to the event was by donation and over 1700
was raised for our choice charities this year St. Michael's Hospice and
the Alzheimer's Society. www.loddonquilters.org Joan Bond
Home-Start North West Hampshire
has worked in
Basingstoke & Deane for 9 years and offers support to families who
have at least one child under five years of age
Children need a happy and secure childhood and that parents play the
key role in giving their children a good start in life and helping them
achieve their full potential.
Home-visiting volunteers support families for a couple of hours each
week. We need volunteers to: Visit local families, who for
many reasons, are struggling to cope with the demands on them.
Volunteers will undergo an eight week preparation course. Our next
Volunteer Preparation Course will run on Wednesdays from 7th October
- 25th November 2015 (9.30am - 2.30pm).Venue to be confirmed
Contact us: 01256 405988 Email: homestart.nwhants@live.co.uk
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This is the 3rd annual Sherfest, an outdoor community

festival in Sherfield Park! With live music from local
talented musicians, bar with real and ale and cider,
BBQ & Hog Roast, childrens play area and games,
Photobooth and more, there is something for everyone!! Its a perfect way to spend a day out with family
and friends, chill out, kick back and enjoy the delights
on offer!
Sherfield Park Community Association is a registered
charity and Sherfest is their biggest fundraiser, so
please do come along and show your support!! Everyone is welcome!!
huge thank you to those who have sponsored an
event at Sherfest: right on the line, Inchcape Toyota,
Basingstoke & Roots Gardens & Maintenance. Wed
also like to thank the companies who have offered
hugely discounted items: Bounce4Fun (who, as always, do us a great deal!) JV Photobooth Hire for
their Charity rates and Magical Moments for Snow
White! A big thank you also to everyone who has donated or offered a raffle prize too!
A
SHERFIELD PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE, SUNWOOD DRIVE, RG27 0FP

Email: admin@sherfieldparkcommunity.co.uk
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www.sherfieldparkcommunity.co.uk
PROGRAMME OF EVENTS
12pm
Official opening by Miss Basingstoke 2015. Bar,

BBQ,
Bucking Bronco,
Inflatables, Tea & Cake stall, Children's play
area and games, Face Painting
12.30pm LIVE MUSIC

1pm
Children's Fancy Dress Competition (All
American theme, any age)
2pm
Live music from THE RAG & MOAN MEN,
Hog Roast, Photobooth, Ice Cream Van, stalls
2.30pm Cheerleading display from
BASINGSTOKE WOLVERINES
3pm
Guest appearances from Mickey &
Minnie Mouse and Snow White
4pm
Live Music from MACKENZIE BURKE
4.30pm Baseball, games & races with SHERFIELD
PARK RUNNERS
5.30pm Live Music from LOS DOS AMIGOS
6pm
Raffle announcement
7pm
Live Music from WILL PURDUE AND FRIENDS
8pm
END
Dont forget you can bring gazebos (designated area
only) picnic blankets & camp chairs and make a day of it!
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Neighbourhood Plan News

The Parish Council has applied to Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council
(BDBC) for a re-designation of the Neighbourhood Plan Area in the light of
the Governance Review which will create a new parish of Sherfield Park
from April 2016.
Neighbourhood Plan Housing Survey
The Neighbourhood Plan Working Party is making good progress but still
needs to collect information about our current and future housing needs.
An independent housing survey has been commissioned and will be
carried out by Action Hampshire (a Winchester-based charity) which is an
approved partner of BDBC.
Those households within the re-designated Sherfield Neighbourhood Plan
Area will receive a questionnaire from Action Hampshire which will be
delivered during July.
This information will form a key element in producing a successful
Neighbourhood Plan so we would be grateful if you would take time to
complete this survey.
John Darker, Chairman SoL Neighbourhood Plan Working Party.
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Celebrating 100 Years of the

Woman's Institute
Sherfield -on -Loddon W.I. was formed
in 1923
2015 sees the W.I. Celebrating it's Centenary. The institution
was started during the Great War to raise morale and war
productivity, especially in rural areas. As part of the centenary
celebrations Her Majesty the Queen gave permission for a garden
party to be held at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday 2nd June.
One person from each WI was invited to this special occasion
which was hosted by the Duchess of Cornwall. Our local
branches were represented by Doris L'Enfant from Sherfield;
Wendy Gosden from Bramley Lite and Anita Gardner from
Bramley.
On arrival at Buckingham Palace we all queued (8000 of us) to
get through the three different gates. These queues caused a
bit of attraction with several members of the public asking what
the occasion was and "why are there no men?". Policemen were
joining in the fun by being in photos or even acting as camera
men. Once we had shown our ID's and given in our invitations
we were so. In the grounds and into the garden.
Our timetable for the afternoon was as follows:
2.00p.m. Gates Open
2.30p.m. Tea is served in the Main Tea Tent
3.00p.m. The National Anthem announces the arrival of the
Duchess if Cornwall; Countess if Wessex; Duchess of Gloucester
and Princess Alexandra.
4.30p.m. The Royal party depart
5.00 p.m. The National Anthem followed by departure.
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We had a limited view if the Royal Party coming down the steps
into the garden but during the 'walk abouts' we had a good view
of them and their
outfits. We were not
allowed to take
photographs , so whilst
not being a fashion
journalist, here's a
brief summary of the
outfits:
The Duchess of
Cornwall wore a navyblue dress with white
polka dots with a
matching navy-blue
coat, and white with
navy trim hat.
Countess of Wessex
wore a short black
jacket over a pale pink
and black patterned
dress with a hat of the
same two colours.
Duchess of Gloucester
wore a matching dress, coat and hat in powder blue.
Princess Alexandra wore a two piece tael suit, the long jacket
being heavily embroidered.
This was complimented by a straw hat which had muted coloured
flowers at the base of the crown.
We all enjoyed a lovely, lovely day which will long be
remembered. We felt so privileged to be there, and whilst we
couldn't take photo's at the palace, this one, taken before we set
off for home, will show you how stylish we looked!
Doris L'Enfant
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Loraine Smith
11th December 1948 - 10th June 2015
It is with great sadness we report that Loraine Smith passed away suddenly
whilst on holiday in Dawlish with husband Colin in their beloved motorhome.
Loraine and Colin have lived in the village for over 30 years and Loraine has
been a stalwart of village life all that time. Over the years she has been a
Parish Councillor, on the Village Hall Leisure Committee, a child minder,
made the giant jigsaw puzzle of the Village Hall to raise funds, appeared in
pantomimes, and, in recent years was the Manager of the Village Hall. She
even took on the challenging task of washing the kit for the Sherfield Senior
Football Team - which took some doing! But Loraine had a secret flaw she had a weakness for chocolate cakes and would sneak downstairs in the
middle of the night, every night, to raid the fridge for them. She will be
remembered with great affection by all her friends in the village.
Our thoughts and sympathy go to her family: husband Colin, sons Paul and
Dale and their wives, and grandchildren Rosie, Belle and Tod.
Thanks to Michael Webster of Hartley Wespall for this photograph

from Mill Lane. We want to see more of your local photos
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MONUMENTAL MASONS.
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Twenty four hour service.
Pre-paid funeral plans
available.
1 Seal Road, Basingstoke,
RG21 7NQ
Tel: 01256 844663
Happy
Play
Faces
group
Sherfield-on-Loddon
Bring your happy face to our
happy place
A small, friendly playgroup for

children aged 2 years 6 months to
school age
Flexible Sessions
including all day
Further information:
01256 880903
Prospectus/application form:
07791 141176
happyfacesplaygroup@hotmail.co.uk
www.happy-faces-playgroup.co.uk
Est. 1982. Charity No. 1029688
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PLUMBING & HEATING SPECIALIST

Serving the local community for 30 years
Bathrooms & shower installations
Solar thermal installations and energy-friendly controls
Gas Safe and Oftec registered for peace of mind with
29164
gas and oil installations
Telephone: 01256 882309

Email: adrian@awburt.com
YOUR LOCAL TRADE PROFESSIONAL

FOR ALL YOUR PLUMBING, HEATING &
ELECTRICAL NEEDS
FOR MORE DETAILS PLEASE CONTACT US:
Tel: 01256 880044 MOBILE: 07754 554554
Email: admin@pscservices.co.uk
www.pscservices.co.uk
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If you would like to

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Advertising Manager for
details of rates:
advertising@loddonvalleylink.org.uk
Tel: 01256 880559
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THE UNVEILING OF A CENTENARY

MEMORIAL STONE TO
CAPTAIN JOHN AIDAN LIDDELL VC MC
BY
THE LORD LIEUTENANT OF HAMPSHIRE
NIGEL ATKINSON LL
AND
THE WORSHIPFUL THE MAYOR OF BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE
COUNCILLOR ANNE COURT
FRIDAY 31ST JULY 2015 STARTING AT 11.00 AM
All parishioners are invited to attend the unveiling of the Memorial
Stone which will be situated close to the Millennium Stone, opposite
the Four Horseshoes. Please be in place by 10.45am at the very
latest. The road will be closed between the Village Hall entrance and
the Bramley Road crossroads from 10.0am to 12.30pm.
Many other distinguished guests are expected including our MP Ranil
Jayawardena, a representative from the Argyll and Sutherland
Highlanders and the Squadron Standard and personnel from 7
Squadron, Royal Air Force, Odiham.
The Memorial Stone is presented to Sherfield on Loddon because,
although Captain Liddell was born in Northumberland, Sherfield
Manor (now Sherfield School) became the Liddell family home for
many years.
At the outbreak of WW1, Aidan Liddell joined the Argyll & Sutherland
Highlanders and served in France where he was awarded the Military
Cross. In 1915 he transferred to the Royal Flying Corps and served as
a pilot with 7 Squadron at St Omer, France flying RE5 aircraft.
It was here on 31st July 1915 whilst flying on a reconnaissance
mission that Captain Liddell received very serious injuries from an
enemy aircraft attack which resulted in his subsequent death on 31 st
August 1915. He was awarded the Victoria Cross because, in spite of
his terrible injuries, he safely landed his badly damaged aircraft at a
friendly airfield thus saving the aircraft and the life of his Observer/
Gunner.
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SMALL ADVERTISEMENTS
HOUSE CLEANING BY MARIA. Reliable and affordable service. Friendly,
experienced lady who cleans every corner. Ironing also available. References.
Tel 07933 316989. mariacleaning@live.co.uk
LOCAL PROFESSIONAL INTERIOR and EXTERIOR DECORATOR

First class job guaranteed. Over 30 years experience. No job too small. For a
free estimate ring Ian 01256 882132 or 07876021772
SEWING, EXPERIENCED AND CONVENIENT. Di is now back in the
SMALL ADVERTISEMENTS
conservatory, Sherfield Garden Centre. Bespoke dressmaking, clothing

alterations, repairs, curtains & blinds and soft furnishings. 07796 045944.
PC SUPORT. For technical help with PCs, Macs, tablets, internet,

wi-fi: repairs, upgrades and installation: Call Ian on 07977 143310.
LOCAL EXPERIENCED TAX ADVISER. Self assessment tax returns,

arrears, claims, payroll, self-employed, VAT returns. Initial consultation free.
Call 07920112533 or e-mail david_hitchins@msn.com
DICKINSONS GARDEN AND TREE MAINTENANCE. Qualified

tree surgeon and general garden maintenance - mowing the lawn, hedge
cutting, weeding borders and soft landscaping. please contact Graeme on
07955310046 /01256880504 graemdickinson@yahoo.co.uk
DOMICILIARY CARER. Female aged 49. CRB certified/Carer P.L.

Insurance. Patient and kind, offering personal care / companionship to the
elderly in their home and respite care. Based south of Reading. Will travel
within 10 mile radius. References available.. Michelle 07776 255688
CAMBRIDGE WEIGHT PLAN - Summer's coming so want to lose weight

for that bikini? Friendly one-to-one advice and flexible hours to suit. Contact:
Jane Wilson 07753 148931 or 01256 880509 Email
jane.wilson2008@hotmail.co.uk
EXPERIENCED CLEANING SUPERVISOR 8.25 - 9.00 (part-time

cleaners 7.25 - 8.00). Required for domestic chores. Own transport
preferred. Day-time hours to suit. Call House Proud on 07957 860885
INSIDE/OUT Property maintenance, carpentry, decorating, locks fitted,

garden maintenance. Tel 01256 882696 or 07713 470223. E-mail
rdam549@googlemail.com
MOBILE HAIRDRESSER: professional friendly service, fully qualified and

experienced, offering all hair services, ring Paula on 07842988115 or 01256
884147 for prices and appointments.
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USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS

The dialling code is 01256, unless otherwise stated.
Allotments
Basingstoke Gazette
Brownies
St. Leonards Church
Breach Lane Chapel
Catholic Church
Clift Surgery Patient Group
Cricket Club (Sherfield)
Cricket Club (ST & HW)
Evergreens
Football (Junior)
Happy Faces Playgroup
Loddon Players
Loddon Quilters
Loddon Valley Link
Lunch Club.
NWR
Police - 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 Drive
Womens Institute
Sherfield Village Hall
Caretaker/Bookings
Management Committee
Fund Raising Committee
Bruce Batting
Chris Horton
Sue Handasyde-Dick
See inside back page
Geoff Belsham
Fr. Chris Rutledge
John Darker
Andy Stevens
Paul Baldwin
Jean Berntsen
Fred Berntsen
Peggy Hutchins
Chris Horton
Jacky Morgan
(See back pages )
Helen Belsham
Gill Fearon
PC James Rickaby
Police Control Room
Natalie Larner
882605
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882414
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882798
880903
882426
882350
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Bruce Batting
Linda Syckelmoore
Natalie Larner
Norman Stanley
Penny Mayo
Linda Bishop
Sheila Campbell (Chair)
Karen Ross (Clerk)
Judith Sullivan
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Loddon Valley Link Management

ADVERTISING IN THIS MAGAZINE AND ONLINE
Small ads are 5 monthly for a maximum of 30 words, space
permitting. Requests are dealt with in order.
Display Ads, please see the website or contact the treasurer below.
Advertising enquiries to Pip Iles Tel. 01256 880559
advertising@loddonvalleylink.org.uk
Deadline for ads. for next edition is 10th of the month
Editor for the August edition Brian Archer

Please submit copy no later than 16th of the month
Email: editor@loddonvalleylink.org.uk
Committee:
Chairman: Dr. Donald Dawson 01256
882379 (dgdawson@sky.com)
Treasurer: Pip Iles 01256 880559
Secretary: Ilene Iles
01256 880559 (pip.ilene@tiscali.co.uk)
Rev. Sammie Armstrong. 01189816593
(sc.cedars@greenbee.net)
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Church Officers
Priest in Charge: Vacancy
Assistant Priest: Rev. Sammie Armstrong
01189 816593 (sc.cedars@greenbee.net)
Curate (priest responsible for Bramley & Little
London:
Rev. John Lenton 01256 880570
Licensed Reader: Richard Elphick
01256 882860
Licensed Reader: Dr. John Williams
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Licensed Reader: Andrew Doggart
01256 880092
Church Admin: Lisa Goodall 01256 882788
(lgoodall.work@gmail.com)
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ST. LEONARDS 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. MARYS CHURCH, STRATFIELD SAYE
Churchwarden: Dr. John Williams 01256
882705
Treasurer: Charles Atkinson 01256 882459
Organist: Dr. Gill Williams 01256 882705
ST. MARYS CHURCH, HARTLEY WESPALL
Churchwarden: Pip Iles 01256 880559
Treasurer: Michael Webster 01256 882413
Organist: Dr. Gill Williams 01256 82705
Organist: Andrew Doggart 01256 880092
MESSY CHURCH, SHERFIELD PARK
Leader: Carol Armstrong 01189 816593
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Church and Village Magazine

Editor - Brian Archer

As ever, we are looking for photos,

We will be running a competition for

Sherfield Fete Pictures

Please send in your submissions to:

Sherfield Parish Council

You might be interested to know that

St Marys Stratfield Saye*

Evensong & Holy Communion

St Marys Hartley Wespall

Friday 4.15pm Messy Church

Morning Worship & Sunday Club

Sunday 19th July

Holy Communion & Sunday Club

St Marys Hartley Wespall

Sunday 26th July

Sunday 2nd August

St Marys Stratfield Saye*

Evensong & Holy Communion

St Marys Hartley Wespall

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

BREACH LANE CHAPEL

July 2015 Services and Events

House Group & Bible Study at 9 Coopers

Family Worship led by Neil Owen

Annual Church Business Meeting at

Family Worship led by Graham Locke

Open Morning at the Chapel

Saturday Fellowship (DCF)

Family Worship led by Neil Owen

Church Walk starting at Scats Store in

Midweek Fellowship at Chapel led by

Family Worship led by Steve Smith

Open Morning at the Chapel

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY

The sun is out and families and friends of

Sherfield and District

Phone/Fax: 01256 882224

Spring is on its way

Friday 10th July 2015

& Georgina Nowrotek

This picture is Sheenas embroidery!

The Garage at Sherfield

Sherfield-on-Loddon, HOOK, Hants. RG27 0EZ

Tel: 01256 882271

MOTs Cars and

Effort and progress at Bramley School

Sherfield Show - Sunday 6 Sept. 2015

Flowers, Produce, Crafts

SHERFIELD FETE 2015

Independent family Funeral

A TIME FOR A CHANGE

The NIV Bible

Prayer Points for July

A BIG THANK YOU

SHERFIELD VILLAGE FETE COMMITTEE

Messy church is a fun a

It was our familys first time at Messy

Messy Church is great fun

and exciting way for

My first visit to such a modern and lovely

n for my two girls (age 2 and