Loddon Valley Link 201508 - August 2015

The Loddon Valley Link
Church and Village Magazine
for Sherfield-on-Loddon, Stratfield Saye,

Hartley Wespall with Stratfield Turgis and Bramley
Issue 481
August 2015
www.Loddonvalleylink.org.uk
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Editorial
Welcome to the August edition of Loddon Valley Link.
Look out for the centre page article on the Wellington
Day Event in this months edition of the Link. See
also page 7 that introduces and welcomes
Editor - Brian Archer
our new Priest in Charge, the Reverend
Stephen Ball and his wife Lorna.
Contents
As ever, we are looking for photos,
especially for the front cover. But
Church Services P 4
please remember that photos for
Church Opening Times P 6
the cover need to be portrait
New Priest in Charge P 7
size .
Parish Registers . P 9
Pastoral Letter P 11
This month we are running a
Hants & Berks Gazette P 12
competition for photos for the Link see pages 22 and 23. Judging will Lions Barn Dance P 15
be made and results announced at WI P 17
the Sherfield Show in September. Sherfield Show P 19
The winners names will be
Police/Crime P 19
published in the October edition of
Photograph Competition .P 22/23
the Loddon Link.
Prayer Page P 25
You will see (on page 12) that we
have an article about the opening SherFest . P 26
SoLFolk P 28
of the Sherfield Village Hall in
1909.
Wellington Day Event ..P 30/31
We would also like to receive more Village Halle Matters .. P 33
articles to make the Link an even
NWR . P 39
more interesting read, so if you
Sherfield Parish Council .. P 41
have a club meeting to report on or
Stratfield Saye Parish Council P 47
an activity or cultural event you
Sherfield Park P 50
would like to write about let us
know.
Please send in your submissions to: editor@loddonvalleylink.org.uk.
Front Cover photograph for this month was taken by Brian Archer.
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Church Services
August 2015
Sunday 2nd August
Trinity 9
10.00am
Holy Communion
St Leonards Sherfield
10.00am
Family Service
St Marys Stratfield Saye*
6.30pm
Evensong & Holy Communion
St Marys Hartley Wespall
Sunday 9th August
10.00am
Morning Worship & Sunday Club
Sunday 16th August
Trinity 10
Trinity 11
10.00am
Holy Communion & Sunday Club
6.30pm
Evensong
Sunday 23rd August
10.00am
Family Service
Sunday 30th August

10.00am
Benefice Holy Communion
Sunday 6th September
Trinity 12
Trinity 13
Trinity 14
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
August 2015 Services and Events

Sunday 2nd
10.30am
Family Worship led by Neil Owen
Sunday 9th
10.30am
Family Worship led by Geoff Belsham
Wednesday 12th
3pm
Friday 14th
10.30am
Church Walk starting at Basingstoke

Memorial Park (prior booking required)
Coffee Morning at the Chapel
Saturday 15th
2pm
Saturday Fellowship (DCF)
10.30am
Family Worship led by Neil Owen
Friday 21st
10.30am
Sunday 23rd
10.30am
Family Worship led by Alistair Sneddon
Wednesday 26th
2.30pm
Friday 28th
10.30am
Midweek Fellowship at Chapel led by

Geoff Belsham
Sunday 30th
10.30am
Family Worship led by Steve Smith
Sunday 16
th
St Leonards
Open Days
Everyone is
welcome to visit for
reflection, prayer,
or to view with a
wedding in mind. The church is
open on the 8th and 22nd of
August 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
Introducing the Reverend Stephen Ball our new Priest in

Charge with his wife Lorna - they start in October 2015
Both Lorna and I are really looking forward to coming to be with you all
in October. We have been here in Wiltshire for 10 wonderful years and
this will be our second benefice, though I have been in lay ministry for
many years. I trained at Wycliffe Hall in Oxford and before that we ran a
successful business together, designing and fitting bespoke kitchens,

bedrooms and bathrooms, some even hand made. We have two
children: Christopher (40) and Lisa live in Stockholm and are expecting
our second grandchild. Matthew (37) and Lauren live in Dorset with our
grandson Castiel.
Our entire life has been ministry based and following Jesus is our
passion. My father was a minister so I cant remember a time when it
wasnt. For relaxation we love gardening together and being with family.
I love to cook, fly fish, play and write music and travel in our campervan.
I love to learn new things, I only read non-fiction books and I am
currently learning Hebrew. Oh yes, I have a terrible sense of humour, as
Lorna will tell you and I am very difficult indeed to offend. See you all
soon!
From the Reverend Stephen Ball
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No Messy
Church in
August
Back on Friday 11th
September!
Parish Registers
Baptisms
Paige Alana Monaghan
12.07.15
Sherfield
Ella Rose Monaghan
12.07.15
Sherfield
Marley Philippa Frances Monaghan
12.07.15
Sherfield
Weddings
Christopher Smith
25.07.15
Sherfield
& Jennifer Goodchild
Funerals
Rosemary Palmer
22.06.15
Sherfield
Lorraine Smith
30.06.15
Sherfield
Lorna Lomas
09.07.15
Sherfield
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Extract from THE HANTS AND BERKS GAZETTE dated the

2nd of OCTOBER 1909 for SHERFIELD-ON-LODDON
THE NEW PARISH HALL AND WORKMENS CLUB in Sherfield-on-Loddon
The work in connection with the new Club Room, which Mrs. Barker and
her family have erected, is now practically complete and in readiness for
the opening ceremony, which is fixed for Tuesday next, October 5 th.
Canon Hessey has kindly promised to perform this function, and on that
occasion Mrs. Barker is providing tea for the company. On the following
Friday a grand concert has been arranged and the acoustic qualities of
the room will be put to the test.
The room appears admirably adapted for this purpose, being splendidly
lighted with acetylene gas, and a platform has been erected in
anticipation of a succession of these delightful entertainments. The
room is approached from the road by upper and lower doors so that no
confusion is likely to arise in the case of a large company finding their
seats on these occasions. The entrance is also brilliantly illuminated.
A general meeting for the purpose of enrolling intending members and
confirming the rules drawn up by the elected committee, was held in the
National School on Tuesday evening. The Rector was voted to the chair
and about 40 gave in their names.
The rules with slight additions and alterations were confirmed, and it
was explained by the Hon. Secretary, Mr. A. P. Barker, that the trustees
claimed the use of the room on special occasions on giving notice, for
concerts, public meetings, etc.
Already a dressmaking class has been arranged, and the week
commencing Monday, the 11th inst., will find the club in full swing.
There is not the slightest reason why the club should not be a decided
success, and its usefulness for the holding of entertainments and classes
in addition to the enjoyment which it puts within the grasp of so many
parishioners cannot be over estimated. It is anticipated that the room
will be open during the summer months at a reduced fee.
There will be more extracts in future editions of the Loddon Valley Link
to show how things were at the beginning of the century. This
contribution was prompted by Lucy Marshall for which we record our
thanks.Editor
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Repairs
Tuning
Adjustment
Sharpening
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Phone/Fax: 01256 882224

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Summer is here
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Pastoral Letter
Another Wimbledon finished, unusual because for
virtually the whole of the two weeks the weather was
warm, almost too hot and without rain. Not so unusual
because in spite of playing very well, Andy Murray did not win.
Perhaps you are not a tennis fan and so you will greet the end with
joy, back to normal, no more tennis!
Some of you will read this and think, well at least he is not writing
about going to church, or lecturing us on Christianity, or telling us
about Jesus again.
Well, Wimbledon is only two weeks every year, but the churches in our
parishes have been with us for hundreds of years, proclaiming the
truth about a Jewish carpenter who was prepared to suffer and die an
agonising death on a cross and then rise again. The story of Jesus is
told in a top selling book, the Bible, top selling ever since the printing
press was invented in 1450 in Germany.
Who won Wimbledon in 1970 or 1980 or 1990? I dont know but I am
sure that Jesus died and rose again to save all who put their trust in
Him.
John Williams
Sherfield Neighbourhood Plan needs You!
Following two resignations from the Neighbourhood
Plan Working Party, there is now a requirement for more
residents to become involved in determining how the
Village will develop over the next decade or so.
If you have strong feelings about the future of Sherfield
Village, and would like to have a say in shaping our
community for the next generation, then please contact
the chairman, Alan Ball, on 883838.
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Motorcycles
Service
Diagnostics
Repairs
Air Conditioning
Recovery
Collection and Delivery
service available.
WOMENS INSTITUTE
Reported by Ilene Iles
Sherfield-on-Loddon WI celebrated the Centenary of
the WI at our Summer Party Meeting at the
beginning of July. On entry, Glenda Holder (Joint President), presented
everyone with a free raffle ticket for a bottle of Champagne.
Our President for the afternoon, Doris LEnfant, conducted the business
part of the Meeting and thanked all our Members for their wonderful
contribution cake-wise for our table at the Fete which resulted in a
record amount for funds.
Doris asked all the Members to don their decorated hats and parade, or
rather conga, round the Hall! A great sight! Doris and Margaret Lee
evaluated the winner of the single bloom competition and also the
winner of the flower arrangement in a wine glass.
A delicious tea followed accompanied by a glass of fizz and a slice of
our beautiful Anniversary cake which had been made and iced by Joyce
Rawlinson.
NEXT MEETING: WEDNESDAY 5th AUGUST 2015 IN THE LIDDELL
HALL (AT THE BACK OF THE MAIN VILLAGE HALL) AT 2 P.M.
EVERYONE TO WEAR A BUTTONHOLE
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Police BEAT REPORT

Incidents reported mapped
Sherfield Park (& Chineham)

PC Jim Charlton 21015 and
PCSO Richard Strauss 14735.
Tel. 101 (or leave a message using
collar numbers)
Please dont report incidents using email
james.charlton
@hampshire.pnn.police.uk
richard.strauss
Bramley and Sherfield-on-Loddon NPT

PCSO Nath Johnson 15740
PCSO Damon Hope 15394
Tel. 101 (or leave a message using collar
numbers)
Please dont report incidents using email
Nathaniel.Johnson.15740
damon.hope
Sherfield Show
SUNDAY 6th September
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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Calling all Stitchers

For the 900th anniversary of
St. Leonards Church, in 1017,
the PCC is considering the
possibility of producing a
commemorative textile design,
which will be framed and
protected by glass.
If you embroider, stitch, applique, free-machine embroider, quilt or
have any other relevant skills and would like to meet to discuss the
possibilities, please contact
Sheena Archer.
sheenaarcher@btinternet.com
or Tel. 01256882099
or text 07506928972
You need not be a church member.
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Loddon Valley Link Photo Competition

As you have seen over the years The Loddon Valley Link has
provided a varied selection of covers to delight our readers. In
order to continue this weve got together with the Sherfield Show
Committee to organise a photo competition for local amateur enthusiasts.
All you need to do is email a high resolution (suitable for printing) photo in
portrait format to the editor with a subject of photo competition and a
brief description of the photo. (editor@loddonvalleylink.org.uk)
The photo should fall into any of the following categories.
Local landscape and buildings,
Local flora and fauna incl. pets & people,
Local events,
and ideally be representative of a particular month or season (but

sometimes a great photo is worth publishing anyway).
Theres a competition for under 16s too, so get the kids involved.
Photos should be emailed to the editor before Friday 21st August.
Winners and finalists will be printed and shown at the Sherfield Show,
with all the prizes, fame and notoriety that entails. Even better they will be
published in the magazine with the winners appearing as covers
subsequently.
You should own the copyright of any photos submitted and be prepared
to allow the Loddon Valley Link attributed use for any purposes. Max 3
entries per person.
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A TIME FOR A CHANGE

As we come to the end of the school year and anticipate summer
holidays
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!"
Mark 1 : 35-37 The NIV Bible
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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Sherfield Park Event
Sherfest 2015, held on the 4th July, what an amazing event for Sherfield
Park! The sun was shining and the atmosphere was buzzing!
The event was officially opened by our very own Miss Basingstoke 2015,
Nicola Ascroft and a few words from the SPCA Chairman (aka Uncle
Sam!). We were lucky enough (thanks
to the huge efforts of RAF Odiham after a request from Councillor Bowyer) to get a Chinook! It was an awesome experience for everyone and certainly pleased the crowds.
The event got into full swing with some
excellent music from the Rag & Moan
Men, followed by Mackenzie Burke a
very talented musician and singer from
Sherfield (astonishingly only 14!) then
a sunny afternoon rumba with Sherfest
regulars Los Dos Amigos and an excellent final set from Will Purdue &
Friends.
Kids (and adults!) enjoyed the many activities
such as bucking bronco, bouncy castles, face
painting, play zone and were lucky enough to
get a visit from Snow White and Mickey &
Minnie Mouse!!
There was a fabulous display from Basingstoke
Wolverines and thanks to the Sherfield Park
Runners some sports & games too!
As usual a well stocked bar quickly depleted as
did the BBQ & Hog Roast! And festival goers
got their special day on film in the photo booth!
A huge thank you to all of our volunteers, stall holders & band members
for all their hard work and a HUGE thank you to everyone who came
along and made it an extra special day! All in all a fantastic way to
celebrate being part of a real Community!
Visit www.sherfieldparkcommunity.co.uk for upcoming events
Tel: 01256 883967

Email: manager@sherfieldparkcommunity.co.uk
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SOLFolk (Sherfield On Loddon Folk)

On a Sunny Saturday in June (27th) Sherfield on Loddon became the
host to a new variety of entertainment new for the village that is
it was a celebration of traditional Folk song and Dance.
There was Folk singing and

music in the pubs
There
was
dancing
in the
streets
There was eating and drinking

outside the village hall, along with a
flea circus and a beer tent..
And there were concerts in the
hall.
All washed down with several
barrels of SVB beer, beef burgers,
pork rolls, potatoes with chilli and
cheese, and ploughman's lunches
And a good time was had by all!
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Wellington Day Fete
The sun shone down on a small but well attended fete held in the Iron Duke gard
village bakery depicting the mound at Waterloo with the Lion at it's summit; the c
For the visitors there wa

see, from a silent auctio
the stalls included a boo
painting all ably watche
volunteers. The raffle pr
for two at Jekyll & Hyde
many more; the silent a
unusual and well receiv
signed books by His Gra
Wellington and Lady Jan
other fantastic prizes.
The Iron Duke provided a barbecue and

outside bar, proudly serving our Wellington
beer, in the car park were the vintage cars and
motor bikes, which were a great success.
These were watched over by Richard, Rick and
Ian, who also doubled up as traffic controllers.
The fete was held to help Stratfield Saye
purchase a defibrillator for village use. It will
be placed on the car park wall of the Iron
Duke and will be securely locked. Should any
one have need of 999 service, the pin number
will be given by the 999 operator.
The defibrillator can be used by anyone, but we will also be looking for
villagers to volunteer to be trained as operators. If you are interested please
contact either Jean Carruthers Tel: 01189 333230 or email:
jeancarruthers16@gmail.com or email Suzie Nixon suz197@hotmail.co.uk.
We will organise a training session with HeartStart, at a time suitable for
everyone.
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den in Stratfield Saye. At it's centre was a beautiful cake, donated by Bramley
cake was a huge success and the lion was auctioned for 35.
as a variety of stalls to
on to the carrot game;
ok stall, Tombola, face
ed over by willing
rizes included meal
e, wine and spirits and
auction was
ved. Prizes included
ace the 9th Duke of
ne Wellesley, plus many
The total raised was 3,031.50 - in addition

we have donations of 580.00 which we will
direct to HeartStart - all in all much more than
anticipated. We are trying to place a second
one at another location in the village when a
site can be determined. We owe a huge
thank you to the following companies for their
support; Wellington Riding; Wellington Farm
Shop; Bramley Bakery; Wyevale; Aquilant
Medical Specialist; JB Bouncy castle plus all
the volunteers who gave their equipment and
time. A huge thank you to Matthew and
James at the Iron Duke for their help,
patience and support. Finally a massive Thank You to everyone who
donated something to the event from a book to a pair of Hunter wellies.
All were gratefully accepted. Rick, Jane, Suzie and Jean would like to
thank the people who volunteered their time on the day. Looking forward
to seeing you at the next one. Thank you. Jean Carruthers
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Village Hall Matters

Sherfield on Loddon Village Hall
Reg. Charity No. 272385
Tel: 01256 883624
Email: info@sherfieldvillagehall.co.uk
SOLFolk
An excellent event was the general feedback from the first ever Sherfield
On Loddon Folk festival. The five Morris dance sides performed a
procession through the Village to kick it off, and then danced in turns for
most of the afternoon, between working their way through several barrels
of SVB beer. The concert in the hall was of a very high standard, with up to
a hundred people attending at the peak and the food was fantastic. A big
thank you to all of those of you who helped to get this event off the ground!
Become a Friend of the Village Hall
The Hall is a charity and it continually needs to raise money for its upkeep.
This is done largely by the Friends of the Village Hall running activities
such as the Village Fete, the Folk festival and the beer festival, but these
activities all need volunteers to run them so if you can find some time to
support your community activities, then please call 883838 and offer your
services
Hall Closure August 2015
Just a reminder that during August, work will take place on the
refurbishment of the WC facilities and the main hall, aided by a generous
grant from the Borough Councils Local Infrastructure Fund. The village
hall management committee apologises for any disruption that the work
may cause, particularly to the regular users of the Hall. The Liddell Hall
will still be open and available for hire.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Monday 3rd August - Main Hall closes
Monday 31st August Hall re-opens
Sat 26th September Beer festival
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Sherfield and District

Gardening Club
Just a reminder that were having a month off in August but our talk in
September will be given by Stephen Austin on the Beth Chatto Gardens.
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
The EVERGREEN CLUB

On the 6th July instead of our meeting in the village hall we had an
outing. At approximately 1pm we set off on a mystery tour with a stop
for afternoon tea. We arrived at our destination, just after 2pm which
was the lovely small town of Amesbury, Wiltshire. On the way we
passed rows of lovely houses with thatched roofs and even a wall which
had thatch on the top. On arrival we went off in groups to have
afternoon tea and I can recommend Reeves Bakery where we had a
lovely tea with various choices of sandwich fillings and cakes served on
a cake stand and a pot of tea each at the very reasonable price of 8.95
for two people.
We left Amesbury at 4.30pm and stopped for a short time at
Woodhenge which is concentric egg shaped rings of timber posts and is
almost 2 miles from Stonehenge. On the way home we went through
Marlborough before finally arriving home. The weather was very good
and not too hot.
The next meeting on the 3rd August is a talk about the Hampshire and
Isle of Wight Air Ambulance.
Reported by May MacQueen
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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 recent meeting was about eponyms people

who give their name to a place or institution, or
in this case, an invention. The title of the
meeting was Wellington Boot, an apt one given
our local connection. The original wellie was
worn by the first Duke of Wellington, although it was made of leather, not
rubber and only came to mid-calf. The British Rubber Company eventually
made boots from rubber and this became the brand we know as Hunter.
As long ago as 1955 they made green wellingtons which became popular
with country folk. Wellingtons generally became the favoured footwear in
factories, operating theatres, mines and agriculture as they are protective
and easy to clean. They are popular footwear around the world and an
interesting fact is that Nokia made rubber boots before mobile phones! We
couldnt see the connection!
There is a very long list of things named after the person who invented
them. Each of us came up with examples such as boycott, named after
Charles Boycott, an Irish land agent who refused a reduction in rates and
so he was subject to a boycott, a refusal to deal with him. Pimms is
another, invented by James Pimm in 1823, it is a fruit cup drink based on a
spirit to which cucumber, mint and strawberries are added for a refreshing
summer cocktail. It is a very popular drink at summer events like
Wimbledon, Chelsea and Glyndebourne. Samuel Plimsoll gave his name to
the Plimsoll Line in 1876, a line on ships which indicated whether it was
overloaded if the line disappeared beneath the water.
Hungarian Laszlo Biro was the inventor of the ubiquitous ball point pen in
the 1930s. He used a tiny ball bearing to pick up the ink and the biro
became a great success. Eventually Marcel Bic set up a company and
bought the patent and now Bic make all biros. We also heard about the
Bailey bridge developed in the early 40s by a civil servant in the British
War Office called Donald Bailey. It is portable and was used extensively
during the war. It requires no special tools or heavy equipment to
assemble and is small and light enough to be carried in trucks. They are
strong enough to carry tanks. The longest one was used in Tasmania in
the 70s at 2,585 feet and the highest in India is at an astonishing 18,379
feet.
It was an interesting evening. Our next meeting will be a discussion on a
book which we have all read.
Gill Fearon
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Sherfield-on-Loddon Parish Council

Meeting dates
The next Full Parish Council meeting dates are 12 th
August and 9th September at 7.30pm in the Liddell Hall.
Clerk Vacancy
The Parish Council is pleased to welcome Catherine Ryle as the new
Clerk to the Council. Her contact details remain the same. The Parish
Council thank Karen Ross our outgoing Clerk for her dedication and hard
work.
Vacancy for a Parish Councillor
Due to the resignation of Cllr John Darker 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 working party
The Parish Council is looking at expanding the membership of the
Neighbourhood Plan working party. Anyone with a keen interest in the
future development of Sherfield on Loddon Village is welcome. For more
details please contact the Clerk.
Village Hall Closure
Please note the Village Hall main hall will be closed during August for
refurbishment. Please contact a member of the Village Hall Management
Committee for further details.
Catherine Ryle - Clerk to the Parish Council, Sherfield-on-Loddon, PO
Box 6862, Basingstoke RG24 4QZ Telephone: 01256 842662 Email:
clerk@sherfieldonloddon-pc.gov.uk
Stratfield Turgis and Hartley Wespall Annual Cricket Match

This years match will take place on
Saturday 5th September from 1pm.
All welcome to come ant watch this highly
competitive event
For more info please contact Giles Toosey
giles@centconsultants.com
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HAMPSHIRE OPEN STUDIOS SCHEME
Hampshire Open Studios is a scheme encouraging local
artists throughout Hampshire to open their studios and
homes to showcase their work, some of which hopefully
you will buy as well as admire giving an ideal
opportunity to acquire an original piece. For more
information and to find other artists in the area visit
www.hampshireopenstudios.org.uk
(Also see article in Hampshire Life magazine August 2015 issue.)
Aileen Mayers is a local fused glass artist who will once again be opening
her studio in Old Basing under the scheme and you would be very welcome
to visit and browse her colourful fused glass artwork including The Glass
Studio, 8 Almond Close, Old Basing, Basingstoke, RG24 7DW
Opening dates: Every day from 22nd to 31st
August, 11.00am to 5.00pm
Other times by appointment phone 01256 476732.
For more details go to: www.aileenmayers.co.uk
LIMELIGHTERS HEAD INTO THE WOODS

Disneys film Into the Woods was a box-office success at the end of last
year. Now Limelight, the youth arm of BAOS (Basingstoke Amateur Operatic
Society) are heading into the woods themselves for their next production.
Among the group, all aged between 12 and 18, is Sean Granahan from the
local area.
It tells the story of a baker and his wife, sadly childless as a result of a witchs
curse. As they venture into the forest in search of ingredients which will
reverse the witchs spell, they encounter a succession of well-known
characters.
Into the Woods will be on stage at Queen Marys Hall, Queen Marys
College, Basingstoke on Saturday October 24th and Sunday October 25th.
The Saturday performances start at 2.30 p.m. and 7.30 p.m. while the
Sunday performances start at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Tickets 13 for adults and 10 for concessions, www.baos.ticketsource.co.uk
or by calling (01256) 763127. ten and over. For more information and group
bookings please contact baoslimelight@yahoo.co.uk
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BEE SCENE! Popular family-friendly survey of wild

flowers re-launches this summer holiday thanks to
Nature's Path
Plant lifes hugely successful Bee Scene survey has been rescued by familyowned cereal maker Natures Path, after its original funding had ended. Over
30,000 children have already taken part in the wild flower survey since its
launch in 2010. Now thousands more will have the opportunity to explore the
nature on their doorstep and learn about the wild flowers growing there.
Families can discover whether their local area is good for bumblebees by
looking for bee-friendly wild flowers such as foxgloves, dandelions and
clovers in their local green spaces. The results are then uploaded onto a
virtual meadow map of the UK.
The survey raises awareness and understanding in children of the
importance of biodiversity in their local area, starting them on a path to
enjoying wild flowers and realising their importance as part of our natural
heritage. It also helps them understand the importance of wild plants for our
declining pollinators. 90% of teachers who did the survey reported that 'Bee
scene' had given them new learning about the natural environment and
helped pupils understand that different wild plants are important for bees.
Nature's Path has a strong commitment to sustainability and the natural
environment and has stepped in to enable the Bee Scene initiative to reach
many thousands more children and families this year after its National
Lottery funding ended. A spokesperson comments As an organic, family
owned company, with a strong commitment to the natural environment we
recognise the importance of educating children early about the importance of
our wild flowers and the pollinators that rely on them. We are thrilled to be
able to support Plantlife to continue this fantastic survey, so that many more
children and families can take part and 'Bee Scene'.
'Bee Scene' is a simple and effective way to encourage children and their
families into their local parks or countryside - to enjoy them together away
from the television screen, computer games and other pressures of modern
life. By using a simple flower key, they are able to count different flower
shapes and colours and look out for bumblebees, so helping children
understand how valuable their local green spaces are for wildlife.
Full details and bee scene resources are available online at
www.plantlife.org.uk/beescene
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Reminiscences of Papua New Guinea

Coming face to face with war painted warriors on a tropical island is not
within most peoples experience. But this was just one of a series of
adventures that Stephen Thair, a retired Old Basing solicitor, imparted to
his fellow members
of the Probus Club
of Basingstoke at
their last speaker
meeting of their
current year.
Stephen and his
teacher wife,
Margaret, lived and
worked in Port
Moresby, the
capital of Papua
New Guinea from
1975 78 while it
loosened its
traditional ties with
Australia and
achieved self governing independence in September 1975. Stephen
worked in the Government Legal Department, part of the Department of
Law, which became the Department of Justice on independence,
specialising in conveyancing as plantations were bought back using
Australian government funds to compensate the previous ex-pat owners.
He also acted as a barrister in court on land title disputes brought by local
people.
The way to reach the villages on the coast was mainly by boat, where
houses were built on stilts in the lagoons; inland villages were reached by
trekking into the hinterland where the extensive mountain range reached
up to 14,793 feet (4,509 metres). Today aircraft and mountain airstrips
make life a little easier but the traditional pathways do not zig zag across
the mountain sides but go straight up and down, which can be very
exhausting for those who are not used to it!
To see more about the Probus Clubs activities see their web site
www.probusbasingstoke.webs.com
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Stratfield Saye Parish Council

Stratfield Saye held their Council meeting on 13th July in the village hall.
The Broad band issue was discussed at some length, and the lack of
response by BT. Cllr Ian Pearson has done a huge amount of
investigating the possibility of getting fibre optic broadband into the
village, the future provision is still very unsure.
The Waterloo day Event was a great success and raised 3031.50 which
has been put into the Parish Councils bank account. The sum will be
ring fenced to purchase a defibrillator for the parish, probably sited at
the Iron Duke, and to provide funds for its upkeep, maintenance,
insurance etc. and to pay to train people in its use if necessary. It was
suggested that a plaque be made to put under the defibrillator once in
situ. Thank was given to Matthew and James from the Iron Duke for
hosting the fete in the pub garden and all others who helped to make it
a great success.
No information was sent from our PCSO, so we must assume all is well,
with in the parish.
The Vice Chairman, Mr Geoffrey Preston, is taking a 1 year sabbatical
and Mr Nick Hall will be the new Vice Chair for that year. We all wish to
thank Geoffrey for his valuable service over many years on behalf of the
Parish Council.
Dates for your dairy: The next 2 parish council meetings will be 3rd
October and 7th of December. Looking forward to seeing you there.
But dont forget the monthly coffee mornings 1st Monday of each
month at 11.00a.m in the Village Hall. All welcome to come and have a
chat! Have a great summer!
Cllr Jean Carruthers
Photo Competition - For local amateur

enthusiasts. All you need to do is email a high
resolution (suitable for printing) photo in
portrait format to the editor with a subject of
photo competition see pages 22/23.
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Chineham
reopens
September 9th
LIFELONG LEARNING
COMPUTERS
Are Computers/Tablets & the Internet confusing you?
Are you over 50 and want to learn? We can help.
We offer 1-2-1 tuition at our Centres across Hampshire.
We ask for a donation of 4.50 per session.
Enquiries: 01256 423874
Or:
Age Concern Hampshire began teaching the Over 50s how to use a
computer back in 1999. In 2015, the need is changing and
increasing. All local authority payments are due to be on-line only and
benefits and entitlements will also need to be applied for in this way.
We are looking to recruit additional volunteer ICT Tutors in many
parts of Hampshire, especially in the North and the New Forest, in
order to support these changes & challenges. Can you help? If you are
IT literate, patient and willing to support older people we want to hear
from you. A teaching background is not essential but would be
useful. Commitment is usually one morning or afternoon per week.
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Learning Old Things

Ive been thinking of buying a straight or
cutthroat razor for my daily shave and Ive
realised I have a lot to learn before I embark
on this adventure.
Its easy these days to look up the best way to
use one online but for me, this type of advice,
although very helpful, is never as good as
someone standing in front of me showing me
how to do it based on their own experience. In
addition to learning how to shave correctly,
there is learning how to use the leather strop and also how to hone
the cutting edge when needed.
There is so much to learn and I realise that people in the community,
yes all of us, possibly have skills and knowledge I and others in the
community would love to learn. Things like how to sharpen a
chainsaw blade, how to make a fine crab- apple jelly, what the best
way is to propagate a beautiful clematis, how to change the oil on a
Land Rover, how to bake the best banana loaf, how to prune an apple
tree, how to spot the difference between a buzzard and a red kite,
how to keep a chicken or where to look for the wild garlic or damson
in season. Simple things. Beautiful things. Things that make it worth
living in this beautiful part of the country.
If you have any special knowledge or a passion or a good story,
please email me at sheyne@gmail.com and let me know (or send
anything to the Link editor and well pass it on). I will then ask the
editor whether we can publish your how to or did you know story.
We could even set up an evening in a village hall to go through some
of the best ones and open it up for anyone interested to attend.
Now, does anyone have the time to show me how to use a straight
razor?
Sheyne Bauermeister
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SHERFIELD PARK MATTERS

Sherfest 2015 was once again a great success thanks to excellent weather,
hard work on the part of the Centre Manager and her team of enthusiastic
volunteers and large numbers of revellers. Miss Basingstoke, Nicola
Ashcroft, opened the bigger-than-ever festivities that included visits by
Disney characters and our very own Uncle Sam. There was a wide choice
of delicious cuisine, beverages, prizes, bands, bouncy castles and much
more that provided something special for everyone to enjoy plus, the
exciting visit of a Chinook helicopter and its crew from RAF Odiham that
helped to make the day truly memorable.
The much heralded new defibrillator is now installed at the Community
Centre, just in time for Sherfest. Its funding came from the Sherfield on
Loddon Parish Council, Hampshire County Council and the British Heart
Society. It is located outside the rear kitchen door (adjacent to the football
pitches) and will be properly sign-posted and training arranged.
Now that Croudace Homes Ltd. has received planning approval for the
construction of the Sherfield Park Village Quarter, proper negotiations are
expected to begin between the SPCA and Croudace for the two commercial
units. In parallel, the SPCA will be seeking suitable commercial tenants for
both units. This promises to be an interesting period as the question what
sort of shops? is being addressed within the community. As these new
shops should form an important focal point for the Community, why not be
a part of making it happen? So, if you have relevant bookkeeping,
accounting, legal or commercial leasing experience etc., then please do get
in touch by either emailing the SPCA at:
admin@sherfieldparkcommunity.co.uk or by calling: 01256 883 967.
Sherfield Park residents are complaining about serious road congestion at
the entrance of the Basingstoke Hampshire Waste and Recycling Centre
(HWRC) on Wade Road. Problems have arisen for local residents since
HWRC opening hours were reduced; this in conjunction with a period of
particularly high demand, brought about by the dry spring weather, is
thought to be a large contributory factor. It is understood that County
Council officers are looking into measures to help resolve the problem even
though the exceptionally high demand on the HWRC facility is expected to
reduce. In an attempt to reduce vehicle numbers, it is understood that
measures to help keep traders and business waste out of the site are being
planned. In addition, HWRC staff is reportedly working with the public to
help reduce congestion at the site.
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FUNERAL DIRECTORS &

MONUMENTAL MASONS.
ALEXANDER & DRY
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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St. Michaels Hospice (North Hants)

Moonlight Walk 2015
Saturday 5th September 2015
St. Michaels Hospice (North Hampshire) has opened
registration for the 2015 Basingstoke Moonlight Walk.
The walkers will begin from Porchester Square, Festival
Place, Basingstoke at 10pm on Saturday 5th September
2015. Walkers will be a part of a glorious night out
walking under the stars, whilst raising money for North Hampshires only
adult Hospice.
This is the third year of Moonlight Walk and we hope to beat last years
terrific total of over 300 walkers raising 21,000. You can even make
the most of your evening by enjoying one of the many restaurants in
Festival Place before the walk to build your energy levels up!
Men, women and children of all fitness levels will be walking the 8.5 mile
course with walkers passing through areas such as Kempshott and Hatch
Warren. Registration opens at 8.30pm inside Festival Place with the
warm up starting at 9.45pm.
Preregistered prices for adults are 17 and 10 for children aged 17 and
under. Registering in advance saves money with registration on the
night costing 20 per adult and 12 per child. Family tickets are also
available for 45, which includes two adults and two children.
The entry fee includes refreshments and a special moonlight walk medal
on your successful return to Festival Place. Though places are selling
fast so make sure you register your place at stmichaelshospice.org.uk.
As a charity our care is provided to our patients and families free of
charge. In 2015/16 it will cost 3.2 million to provide our patient
services to the local community with just 22% funding from the North
Hampshire Clinical Commissioning Group. We therefore need to
generate a net contribution of 2.5 million from Fundraising, Gifts in
Wills, Lottery and Retail activities to support patients and their families
affected by life limiting illnesses.
To sign up and for more information please visit the Hospice website:
www.stmichaelshospice.org.uk/events or call fundraising on 01256 848848.
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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
LOCAL INDEPENDENT CLEANER. Why pay agency fees? Every

penny counts towards a cleaner home. Trustworthy and
honest. Excellent service. Excellent references. Excellent rates.
telephone 07407543891.
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
ENGLISH TUTOR. Foundation stage, GCSE, iGCSE, A-Level.

Experienced, professional Secondary Teacher - spaces available for
tutees from September 2015.Based in Sherfield Park, or can tutor at
your home. Contact Natalie 07922594490
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
WINDOW CLEANER. Windows cleaned or gutters cleared - one off or

regularly. Local, reliable window cleaner (testimonials available). For a
quote call Pete Owen on 07762 616600 pjhcleaning@btinternet.com
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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 - Sherfield local beat officer
Police - Sherfield Park
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
PCSO Nath Johnson
PC Jim Charlton
Police Control Room
Natalie Larner
882605
882426
882337
882534
465214
882334
882414
881973
882798
882798
880903
882426
882350
Pam Luck
Doreen Tosswill
Bruce Batting
Linda Syckelmoore
Natalie Larner
Norman Stanley
Penny Mayo
Linda Bishop
Sheila Campbell (Chair)
Catherine Ryle (Clerk)
Judith Sullivan
Jane Jordan
Bruce Batting
Virgilius Vickers
Val Denny
882534
882106
101
101
101
880075
882210
882687
882344
882605
882341
880075
881021
01189332 379
01189332106
882351
842662
883551
880852
882605
882453
882410
TBC
Ivan Gosden
Alan Ball
TBC
0794 021 2441
883838
Please inform the Editor of changes to the above information.
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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 September edition Simon Boase

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)
Dr. John Williams 01256 882705
(lawnfarm@aol.com)
Chris Wright 01246 880436
c.wright05@btinternet.com
Germano Giugovaz 01189 332166
Claire Osborne 01256 324458
(guyclaire@tiscali.co.uk)
Simon Boase 01256 881250
(sibo999@gmail.com)
Brian Archer 01256 882099
(brianarcher@btinternet.com)
Jane Abrams 01256 881188
(jheath2226@yahoo.co.uk)
Church Officers
Priest in Charge: Rev. Stephen Ball (From
October)
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
01256 882705
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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St Marys Stratfield Saye*

Evensong & Holy Communion

St Marys Hartley Wespall

Sunday 9th August

Morning Worship & Sunday Club

Sunday 16th August

Holy Communion & Sunday Club

St Marys Hartley Wespall

Sunday 23rd August

Sunday 30th August

Benefice Holy Communion

Sunday 6th September

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

August 2015 Services and Events

Family Worship led by Neil Owen

Family Worship led by Geoff Belsham

Church Walk starting at Basingstoke

Saturday Fellowship (DCF)

Family Worship led by Neil Owen

Coffee Morning at the Chapel

Family Worship led by Alistair Sneddon

Midweek Fellowship at Chapel led by

Family Worship led by Steve Smith

Introducing the Reverend Stephen Ball our new Priest in

successful business together, designing and fitting bespoke kitchens,

Ella Rose Monaghan

Marley Philippa Frances Monaghan

& Jennifer Goodchild

Extract from THE HANTS AND BERKS GAZETTE dated the

Phone/Fax: 01256 882224

The Garage at Sherfield

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

Tel: 01256 882271

MOTs Cars and

Police BEAT REPORT

Sherfield Park (& Chineham)

Bramley and Sherfield-on-Loddon NPT

Calling all Stitchers

Loddon Valley Link Photo Competition

Local landscape and buildings,

Local flora and fauna incl. pets & people,

and ideally be representative of a particular month or season (but

Fame and Fortune

Independent family Funeral

A TIME FOR A CHANGE

Prayer Points for July

Sherfield Park Event

Tel: 01256 883967

SOLFolk (Sherfield On Loddon Folk)

There was Folk singing and

There was eating and drinking

Wellington Day Fete

For the visitors there wa

The Iron Duke provided a barbecue and

The total raised was 3,031.50 - in addition

Village Hall Matters

Sherfield and District