Loddon Valley Link 201603 - March 2016

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

Hartley Wespall with Stratfield Turgis and Bramley
Issue 487
March 2016
www.Loddonvalleylink.org.uk
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Editorial
Welcome to the March edition of the Loddon Link. We

want to keep the magazine interesting, up-to-date and
relevant to the interests of our readers. To this end we
publicise organisations and events that promote the wide
range of activities that are going on in our villages.
Editor: Brian Archer
This month, you will notice that we have given a

lot of space to crime, and especially Burglary
and Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) in and around
our area. This is not to say that there is an
abundance of criminal activity on our door step in fact the reverse is the case, due to the
vigilance of our neighbourhood watch and the
efforts of the police to patrol our area and follow
up on any reports of crime, and this is how we
want to keep it. So the local police have made
up a Crime Check List identifying the things we
should do to prevent crime, rather than to react
to it.
Also in this edition: On pages 22/23 a piece
from the NHS - heavy reading but important!
Pages 30/31 are about our Neighbourhood Plan
- so much hard work by the Committee. Thank
you!
Please keep your photos and articles coming in
to:-: editor@loddonvalleylink.org.uk.
Contents
Editorial ...3
Church Services.4
Easter Services...5.
Ministers Letter Page . 7/8
Prayer Page.11
Messy Church.13
Art Exhibition...17
Crime figures 19
NHS.....22/23
Village Hall . 26
Parish Council.29
Neighbourhood Plan.30/31
Sherfield Park 34/35
Stratfield Saye.. .37
Preventing Burglaries...40/41
Preventing ASB. 4243
Fun Quiz ..49
Small Advs.. 56
Useful Tel: Nos57
Committee58
St Leonards Church Room is available for hire
The
new
church
room
is a light modern space with kitchen and toilet
facilities. Suitable for
meetings or childrens parties!
For more information about hiring please contact:

admin@stleonardschurch.co.uk / 01256 882788
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Services March 2016

Sunday 6th March
Mothering Sunday
Lent 4
10.00am Family Communion
St Leonards Sherfield
10.00am
Family Service
6.30pm
Evensong and Holy Communion
Wednesday 9th March
10.00am Lent Communion
Friday 11th March
4.15pm
Messy Church
St Marys Stratfield Saye*

St Marys Hartley Wespall
Sherfield Community Centre
Sunday 13th March
10.00am
Morning Worship and Sunday Club
Wednesday 16th March

10.00am Lent Communion
Lent 5
Sunday 20th March
10.00am
Holy Communion & Sunday Club
6.30pm
Evensong
Thursday 24th March
7.00pm
Maundy Thursday Supper
Friday 25th March
11.00am Hour at the Foot of the Cross
Palm Sunday
Good Friday
Sunday 27th March
10.00am
10.00am
10.00am
Easter Family Communion

Sunday 3rd April

10.00am Holy Communion
10.00am
6.30pm
Family Service
Evensong and Holy Communion
Easter Day
Easter 2
Children are welcome at all our services.
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Services in italics are particularly geared to children and families.
Special Easter Services
Maundy Thursday, 24th March

7.00pm at St Leonards with
Supper and simple Communion
All welcome for a simple Lent Supper
Come and join us

at one of our
Easter Day services
25th March
Hour at the
foot of the
Cross at 11am
at Hartley Wespal
A unique time for prayer
and peace.
10.00am Easter Family

Communion at
St
Leonards Sherfield
10.00am Easter Family Communion at
St Marys Stratfield Saye
10.00am Easter Family Communion at
The EVERGREENS report by May MacQueen

Our meeting on the 1st February was our AGM. The chairperson/treasurer
gave the members present a copy of the yearly financial report which was
agreed and accepted by those present. The present committee were reelected for another year. The meeting continued with the remaining
business matters and this was followed by a few games of bingo, tea and
biscuits and a raffle.
The next meeting on the 7th March will be a talk by Christopher Mounty
from Basingstoke Beekeepers.
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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
Services for MARCH

Sunday 6th
10.30am
Family Worship led by Steve Smith
Tuesday 8th
7.45pm
Church Meeting at Frimley Road
10am
Family Worship led by Graham Locke
7.45pm
House Group & Bible Study at 9

Coopers Lane, Bramley
Coffee Morning at the Chapel
Sunday 13th
Thursday 17
th
Friday 18th
10.30am
Saturday 19th
2.30pm
Through the Roof Club led by Geoff

Belsham
Sunday 20th
10.30am
Wednesday 23rd
2.30pm
Family Worship led by Neil Owen

including Holy Communion
Midweek Fellowship led by Geoff
Belsham
Friday 25th
10.30am
GOOD FRIDAY Service
Sunday 27th
10.30am
EASTER DAY service led by Richard

Lane
St. Leonards Church

The Church Open Days for March
are: 12th, 19th
and 26th; also
27th, 28th (for
Easter Art
Exhibition).
Open from 10am
till 4pm
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Catholic Services
St Bedes and Holy Ghost
Churches, B/Stoke.
Parish Office Open
Tues to Friday
9.30 am-1.00 pm
Tel.465214.
Sunday Mass
9.00 am, 11.00
am and 6.30 pm
MINISTERS LETTER
Dear friends
We are in Lent again. I know many people who,
whether religious or not, have given something up for Lent.
Chocolate seems to be the most popular substance to abstain from,
maybe because it is so irresistible. When I was younger I remember a
friend adopting a soup fast for the whole of Lent. One day he sneaked
into the kitchen, fried up bacon and eggs and then liquidised them.
Another person used to give up wine for Lent to make sure that he was
not an alcoholic that is not a bad idea. Giving up for Lent falls into the
same rather grey area of New Year resolutions. If you are succeeding in
your Lenten quest of abstinence hats off to you.
I much prefer to take on a new good habit that might replace a
less favourable one. To me taking on something new and challenging
feels more achievable. I might also say that, if I dont make a good fist
of it then I dont beat myself up on account of it. Rather, the better way
is to pick oneself up and keep at it, whatever it is.
This year I have been drawn to thinking about compassion. I am
always inspired by the enthusiasm and passion of young people who get
their teeth into some worthy cause or another. It is a pleasant antidote
to apathy. A few keep that passion and drive beyond their youth but
many of us are sucked into the rat race and become rather care-worn,
financially stretched and too tired to do more than survive the various
demands of each day. We give to charities still, for the most part, but
often only when we are pressured or feel guilty or we are focussed by a
disaster that has befallen us or a loved one. Partly to blame is the vast
demand and broad spectrum of charities in this day and age. It is very
easy to get giving fatigue especially when their demand is pitted against
our own need and that of our families in the context of our limited
resources.
Also to blame is the battering we get from the media with regard
to the constant stream of really bad things that happen day by day
suffering caused by political instability, greed, conflict, intolerance etc.
Suffering caused by lack of food, water, sanitation, medical aid; the list
goes on. In the end we switch off.
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As a child I remember seeing rare images of starving children in Biafra. I

was inconsolable and unable to comprehend why such things should
happen. Why dont I feel that now? Because I have become disaster
hardened, thats why. I have seen too much.
In the Gospel of Matthew chapter 20: 29, two blind men plead with
Jesus to restore their sight. Jesus had compassion on them and touched
their eyes. Immediately they received their sight. Literally compassion
means, to suffer with. Jesus didnt just feel sorry for them; he connected
with their need and responded by doing something real to meet that need.
It is important that we dont get overwhelmed by all the bad stuff in the
world but I would suggest that we need to get more sensitised and
connected to the needs of our world so that we can creatively and
generously respond. It takes a deliberate mental act, and in my case
prayer, to stop, imagine ourselves in the shoes of others and feel again
some of the worlds pain. Then our prayer and our giving become more
honest, connected and real.
Every blessing.
Stephen
(Vicar) 01256 881071 sb113lb@gmail.com
Stratfield Saye Update

The coffee club was held the first Monday of February. They were treated
to home made cake, which was enjoyed by all.
The first meeting for the Summer Fete was held on the 27th at the Iron
Duke. We have quite a comprehensive list of possible stalls and
attractions, which will be looked at more comprehensively at the next
meeting. This meeting will be held on the 26th February 7.30 at the Iron
Duke. The date decided on for the fete was the 25th June. It will be held
in the Iron Duke garden as before.
We are desperately looking for somewhere to store some books, until the
24th June. The village hall need the cupboard space. Any dry space would
be greatly appreciated.
Dates for your diary: Fete meeting 26th Feb 7.30 Iron Duke
Next coffee morning: 7th March: Parish Council meeting 4th April 7.30
Village hall. AGM 9th May. Village Hall
Jean Carruthers
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Thoughts and prayers for Lent

The way we shape our lives for prayer, reflection and service during Lent
causes me to ask what I think is an obvious question. Why do we cease
once Lent is over? It is as if we breathe a sigh of relief. Yet, as Christians
we are meant to live lives of prayer, reflection and service all year round.
The season of Lent gives us the opportunity to strengthen our
commitment to God and our fellow human beings; to hone and fine tune
our service. We cannot do everything so we also have to assess the best
way to use our gifts wisely. In order to do a better job we sometimes need
to let certain tasks go. If our prayer, reflection and service is only for Lent
then, quite frankly, we waste our time.
From the Bible: Matthew 11:28-30
(From The Message at www.biblegateway.com)
Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away
with me and youll recover your life. Ill show you how to take a real rest.
Walk with me and work with mewatch how I do it. Learn the unforced
rhythms of grace. I wont lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep
company with me and youll learn to live freely and lightly.
Prayer for the Month
Generous God, thank you that you are always more willing to hear us
than we are to pray, and that you are always more willing to
forgive and heal us than we are to ask; help us as we take
time to reflect on our own lives. Forgive us when we act as if
you dont exist and exclude you from our lives. Forgive us
when we act as if the poor of this world are not our problem,
when giving is too costly, when we recoil from sharing with our
neighbour and those in need. Help us to be grateful for what we have and
then imitate the generosity of Jesus in giving joyfully.
Help us to consider our life style and pattern that we might become a
resource to our family, our neighbour, our community and the world.
Thank you, Father for your forgiveness and healing shown in transformed
lives and renewed minds. Amen.
Prayer suggestion for Lent
Look for little ways to share your faith with others. Only use words if you
have to. Consistent small acts of love and kindness far outweigh grand
occasional gestures or many words.
Telling someone you care is only made real when your actions match. As
we take what God has given us and give it away again we see his
blessings multiplied. A bit like sowing seed really.
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Friday 11th March 2016

At Sherfield Park
Lots of craft, worship
and tea for the children!
4.15 Arrive, Register, prepare for Worship
4.30 Worship followed by craft activities
5.15 Meal - cafe style (finish at 5.30pm)
It is essential that you book

(and please advise of any food allergies).
For more information and to book, please contact :
Peta Alvares: padalvares@gmail.com or on Facebook: messychurchsol
Mothering Sunday 6th March

Come and join us for a Family Communion
10.00am at St Leonards Sherfield
The collection at this service will be for Help Hoima
which is a charity that works to improve the lives of
children and the quality of healthcare, education and
agriculture in Hoima, Uganda.
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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
Nows the time for servicing
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The Garage at Sherfield

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Tel: 01256 882271

Mobile: 07812 939 498
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MOTs Cars and

Motorcycles
Service
Diagnostics
Repairs
Air Conditioning
Recovery
Collection and Delivery
service available.
In aid of CAMROSE CENTRE

for the homeless in
Basingstoke and
St. Leonards Church
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Contact Roy on 01256 861462

Mobile: 07798 570443.
Website: www.molegone.co.uk
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Latest crime figures

All crime
ASB
Violence and sexual crime
Criminal damage and arson
Other crime
Other theft
Burglary
Bramley
Vehicle crime
Sherfield-on-Loddon
Bramley
Public order
Bramley
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The Four Horseshoes

Old Reading Road
Sherfield on Loddon
RG27 2EX
Tel: 01256 882296

The Locals pub!
Open every day for drinks and for
pub grub Tuesday Saturday with roast
dinners on Sundays.
Log in to our Facebook page for up to the minute news
and event details.
Coming up: Singles night, open mike evenings, monthly quiz

nights, wine tasting and much more
Website: www.the4horseshoes.co.uk
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Talking Health
We are the NHS North Hampshire Clinical Commissioning Group and our job
is to plan and buy your local healthcare services. We work closely with GP
Practices, pharmacies and other healthcare professionals to give you the
best possible service.
Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service in the North Hampshire
Area
A key topic in both our towns and rural areas is how patients travel to their
treatments. The Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service is undergoing
some changes from 1st March this year. Below is some significant
information which describes the new service and who is entitled to use it.
South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust has been providing
this service for patients in most of Hampshire since October 2014. The
service delivers transport for eligible patients who have a medical reason
that means they are not able to travel for treatment by another method.
During 2016 the Ambulance Service will become the provider for journeys
from treatment centres managed by Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation
Trust (HHFT). This covers North Hampshire Hospital in Basingstoke, Royal
Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and the Andover War Memorial
Hospital.
These include the following journeys:
To a planned outpatient appointment
To hospital for a planned admission
Home from hospital following patient discharge
To and from renal dialysis appointments
Home to Hampshire from hospitals in other areas
of the country
Home to the Isle of Wight from hospitals or
healthcare/treatment centres on the mainland
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Whats Changing In 2016?

The Ambulance Service will be transporting patients from treatment
centres managed by Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The transfer of services to the Ambulance Service will happen on the
following dates:
March 1 2016 for the North Hampshire Hospital in Basingstoke
August 1 2016 for the Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester
and the Andover War Memorial Hospital.
Who Can Use This Service?
As resources are limited and are focussed on the patients with the most
need, there are eligibility criteria that must be met in order to access the
service. You are considered eligible if: your medical condition is such that
you require the skills and support of Ambulance Service staff during or
after your journey, and/or it would be detrimental to your condition or
recovery to travel by other means.
Or:
Your medical condition affects your mobility to such an extent that you
would be unable to access healthcare and/or it would be detrimental to
your condition or recovery to travel by other means.
Carers may also travel if you are the recognised parent or guardian of a
child being transported by the Ambulance Service.
You are not eligible if:
You are attending a routine GP or health centre appointment.
You are not an NHS patient.
You require transport outside England, Scotland and Wales.
The healthcare professional booking an Ambulance Service journey will
check that the patient is eligible at the time of booking. In the first
instance, call your GP Practice or clinic.
Where to Find More Information
If you have any questions regarding the Non-Emergency Patient Transport
Service for Hampshire, you can contact them by via email at
PTSHantsQ&A@scas.nhs.uk
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Dear Resident
There has been an increase in theft from vehicles
in Basingstoke recently, mainly targeting work tools
from vans and cars.
Please remain extra vigilant and follow the guidance below to help
keep your vehicles and valuables safe:
Ensure your vehicles are secure at all times, even if you are just
leaving it for a few minutes.
Do not leave any valuables in your vehicle.
If you have a designated parking bay then use it. If not, please
park in a well-lit area close to street lighting and in a place where your
car is not obscured by other things such as a bottle bank.
Please note: When the Police recover valuables that have been
stolen, even if they match the description given it is difficult for us to
prove that it is the same one reported stolen. Please ensure that any
serial numbers are logged on Immobilise.com to allows us to identify
individual items that we recover.
Watch out
there may be
a thief about!
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Village Hall Matters

Sherfield on Loddon Village Hall
Reg. Charity No. 272385
Tel: 07468 427684
Email: info@sherfieldvillagehall.co.uk
FUN QUIZ NIGHT FRIDAY MARCH 18th

Please support your Village Hall! Test your memory and stimulate those
little grey cells. Join us for a night of quizzing, friendly rivalry and fun! You
are warmly invited to form a team for a Fundraising Fun Quiz Night on
Friday 18th March. Come as a team of up to six people or why not try and
put more than one team together and have a friendly competition between
you all? Can't get a team together? No problems! Singles are welcome to
come along and join a team on the evening. Tickets 3 per person from
886550 or tickets@sherfieldvillagehall.co.uk
BARN DANCE
The Village Barn Dance at the end of January was a super evening for all
ages. Next years event is now being planned - dont miss out in 2017!
LORAINE SMITH
As many of you are aware, Loraine Smith, our former Hall Manager,
passed away unexpectedly last year. We all miss her presence, advice and
cheerful disposition. From donations received, Colin Smith has had a
bench seat made as a memorial to Loraine and this has now been installed
looking out over the garden.
THE FRIENDS OF THE VILLAGE HALL

The management committee is very grateful to a few volunteers who give
so much time and effort organising and running fund raising events for the
village hall. As a Charity, the only regular income the Hall has is from its
hiring fees so donations and fund raising events are vital to maintain the
Hall. If you would like to help out please contact Alan Ball on 883838.
Please dont forget the Village Coffee Morning on the

2nd Saturday of each month at 10.30am in the Garden
Room. All welcome.
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West Green Road, Hartley

Wintney RG27 8LP
Open June (date varies) to late
September for Pick Your Own &
Picked fruit, vegetables and
flowers including Strawberries,
Tayberries, Currants,
Gooseberries, Raspberries, New
Potatoes & Asparagus; local
Honey, Free Range Eggs and
Homemade Jams & Ice Creams
CALL 01252 845772 from May 1st
for information, & to place orders
or visit
www.westgreenfruits.com
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Sherfield-on-Loddon Parish Council

Meeting dates
The next Full Parish Council meeting dates are
9 March 2016 and 13 April at 7.30 pm in the Liddell Hall.
Your Village Green Needs You
Its been a bit too wet to do very much recently, but have you ever thought
of helping with light
conservation work to keep
your Village Green looking as
it should, particularly with
spring approaching? Why not
come along and give up a
couple of hours of your spare
time to join other volunteers
carrying out a variety of jobs
for the community on
Saturday afternoons?
We are meeting at 2:00 pm on Saturday 5 March at the War Memorial
and then at the same time and place on the first Saturday of every
month. Please ring Bruce Batting on 882605 for further information or
just come and join us. All ages are welcome.
Parish Elections
Elections for parish councillors will be held on 5 May this year. This is
at the end of the normal 4-year term of the parish council and 8
councillors will be elected for the next term. If you are interested in
becoming a candidate please contact the Clerk or speak to one of the
current parish councillors.
Planning
At the February Council meeting, it was agreed that the Parish Council
would seek to engage a planning consultant to advise the Council on a
response to the outline planning application for the land at Goddards
Farm.
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
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Sherfield on Loddon Neighbourhood Plan

Open Day
A very comprehensive display. Job well done with all the
information .. It is important we are all informed, and you are
helping..
These are just a few of the comments we received from over 110
visitors who came to our Open Day,
on 6th February in the Village Hall.
Visitors were able to meet members
of the Working Party over a cup of
tea (kindly provided by the WI) and
view and comment on the draft
policies that will make up Sherfields
Neighbourhood Plan.
Feedback forms revealed that the
majority of people were in agreement with the policies as drafted.
However, in some cases alternative wording was suggested and this
has been incorporated into the policies and Plan.
It is not too late to contribute. If you missed the Open Day, please.
* Come along to the evening session instead, being held on:
THURSDAY 10TH MARCH, 7 - 9pm in the Liddell Hall, OR
* Read the policies and download a feedback form from the
parish website: http://www.sherfieldonloddon-pc.gov.uk/ OR
* Read the policies and complete a feedback form in House
Twenty8, available until 19th March.
WHY IS THE PLAN IMPORTANT?

The Plan will help us to have a greater, more positive influence on
any development in the parish. It includes policies on Housing,
Design, Footpaths/Cycle Routes, Greenspace, Local Economy,
Communications and Community Facilities. Once it has been
approved by the Borough Council and accepted through a local
referendum, it will have legal status and be used by the Parish
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Planning Committee to reject or amend applications if they dont conform

to the policies. Thus, the parish Planning Committee will have more
control over planning applications than it has now and, importantly, the
Borough Planning Committee will also be bound by them.
CAN WE PUT IN ANYTHING THAT WE LIKE?
No. Whilst there is scope to specify additional policies unique to
Sherfield, all neighbourhood plans must conform to the Governments
National Planning Policy Framework and the Borough Councils Local
Plan. Therefore, there are limits as to what the Plan can and cant do;
for example, it cannot arbitrarily stop any new development. What it can
do is give us our only opportunity to influence the scale and nature of
such development, and ensure it is as good as it can be for our area.
HOW HAVE THE POLICIES BEEN ARRIVED AT?
The draft policies are the result of two years work, done by local
volunteers with the help of planning experts and, crucially, input from
Sherfield residents through surveys, interviews and open sessions.
In addition, two supporting documents are now available, and

were/will be on show at our Open
Sessions:
Details of the specially commissioned

local Housing Needs Survey by Action
Hampshire, and
The Sherfield on Loddon Character

Assessment.
This is an 80-page
document that describes the distinct
appearance and feel of the parish. This
took four months to produce, all of the
work done by volunteers, who recorded key
features of the parish in a structured way.
WE HOPE TO SEE YOU AT THE OPEN

EVENING ON 10TH MARCH.
Neighbourhood Plan Working Party
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PUB NIGHT
Saturday 27th February
6pm10pm
Licensed cash bar/Pub Food/Bouncy Castle
Dartboard/Family Friendly/Comfortable Lounge & seating area
/No need to book
HEALTH & WELLBEING EVENT

Friday 22nd April 7-10pm
Fun, social evening with information, advice and displays
from local fitness groups and professionals. Mini treatments
such as express facials, hot stone massage & Reiki.
Healthy caf. FREE ENTRY. Suitable for Over 16s
HAVE YOUR SAY

Sherfield Youth Group have applied for
funding for a 1 night team building
residential during school holidays .
Funding is applied via votes from the
general public. Voting day is
THURSDAY 10th MARCH 3-7pm
Carnival Hall,
Basingstoke, RG21 3DH
Please show your support and come
along and vote. Competition is fierce
every vote counts!
DATE FOR YOUR DIARY

Saturday 2nd July 12-8pm
SHERFEST 2016
Live Music ~ Bar ~ Aircraft landing ~ Fish & Chips ~ The Hobo
Co ~ Zorb Balling ~ Inflatables ~
Face Painting & Mascots PLUS
loads more!!! FREE ENTRY
www.Facebook.com/Sherfest
www,sherfieldparkcommunity.co.uk
All activities must be booked in advance visit Tel: 01256 883967 or email
admin@sherfieldparkcommunity.co.uk or visit www.sherfieldparkcommunity.co.uk
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SHERFIELD PARK MATTERS

SHOPS
Construction work appears to be continuing at a cracking pace just across
the road from the Community Centre, and it looks like the new building will
be ready later this year as promised. The SPCA is striving to ensure that
the shop is exactly what residents require - just as soon as construction
will allow. But you can help to make sure of this by simply letting SPCA
trustees know what it is you want in a shop; what is it you most care
about? If you have something you are itching to say then email
communications@sherfieldparkcommunity.co.uk with your ideas,
suggestions or even your criticisms. The SPCA will listen as it wants to get
this right!
COMMUNITY CENTRE LOFT CONVERSION
By the time you are reading this, the anticipated positive outcome for the
planning application to convert much unused roof space in the SP
Community Centre should be to hand. Supported by the Basingstoke &
Deane Borough Councils Local Infrastructure Fund, it is planned to provide
a Youth Wing and additional meeting rooms to cater for the growing
demand. Construction is scheduled to begin in the June/July timeframe
and it is hoped to formally open this new facility by November. It is also
hoped that any impact on the ongoing use of the centre will be kept to the
absolute minimum but nonetheless your kindly forbearance will be much
appreciated.
BUMP INTO MUMS
Since 2011 this event has proved to be a valuable weekly focus for many
new parents living locally (or those
shortly to be!). A warm welcome
awaits you at the SPCC on Friday
mornings where you can expect
fresh coffee, homemade cakes, a
good-old-natter or just a flick
through some up-to-date glossies.
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In addition toys and blankets are put out for babies, there are areas for
older children to play and some comfy sofas for you to relax and enjoy.
So why not take some time out for yourself for a change? (Dads and
carers are very welcome too, despite the name!) Updates on these and
other topics will feature in the Loddon Valley Link as they progress. And
please remember, residents are most welcome to come along to SPCA
Committee meetings at the Sherfield Park Community Centre at 8 pm on
the last Wednesday of the month. We hope to see you there! For more
information about any of the foregoing please contact:
communications@sherfieldparkcommunity.co.uk
NEW PARISH COUNCIL
Residents came along to a Pop-Up Caf at the Community Centre on
Sunday 7th for a cuppa and a chat and to learn more about the future
Sherfield Park Parish Council. Borough Councillors Paul Miller and Joyce
Bowyer generously gave of their time and know-how to explain how a
new Parish Council is established and how to go about becoming a
Parish Councillor. A timetable showing key dates and actions leading up
to the launch date was on display and a lively debate exposed a number
of residents issues and concerns that promise to feature on the agenda
from May 2016. A meeting aimed at anyone interested in becoming a
parish councillor was held at Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council on
24 February. If you missed this meeting and are interested in becoming
involved, the following key dates should be of interest.
Mar 30th Nominations open for parish councillors
April 7th Nominations close
May 5th - Parish Council elections, 7 councillor positions for SPPC.
Borough elections for Sherfield Park and Chineham
May 6th - Result of Borough elections
May 6th/7th Result of Sherfield Park Parish elections
May 10th First Sherfield Park Parish council meeting at 8pm at the SP
Community Centre. (Thereafter the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 8pm)
If you require further information or have any queries, please contact
one of the following:
Cllr.joyce.bowyer@basingstoke.gov.uk
Cllr.paul.miller@basingstoke.gov.uk
Cllr.elaine.still@basingstoke.gov.uk
Howard Perkins
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STRATFIELD SAYE PARISH REPORT

I am pleased to report that both projects to improve facilities in the
Parish have now been completed the new boiler in the Village Hall and
the new cesspit for the Recreation Ground Pavilion, which is now ready
for anyone wishing to rent it for any outdoor activities. The Parish
Council hopes to be able to erect some playground equipment in the
near future - funds permitting.
Unfortunately the once a week 154 bus is again under threat of being
cancelled although Peter Smith at BDBC is fighting hard to ensure it
continues. So dont forget to register your comments on the BDBC
website if possible.
Some of you might be aware that a Stratfield Saye resident was
awarded a VC in the First World War and the Parish will receive a plaque
in commemoration of this soon. The Parish Council are in the process
of deciding where is most appropriate to mount the
plaque. Discussions are also under way to arrange
some kind of celebration of the Queens forthcoming
90th birthday and to place a commemorative bench in
the Parish to the late Duke of Wellington.
VC
So if you have any suggestions for the celebrations, position for the
plaque or bench please let me know and Ill pass them on to the Parish
Council for consideration.
The next Parish Meeting is on 4th April at 7.30p.m. in the Village Hall but
dont forget to come along to the monthly coffee mornings in the Village
Hall at 11.00a.m. 7th March and 4th April.
May this year is the time to elect the new Parish Council for Stratfield
Saye so if you are thinking you might be interested in standing for
election as a Councillor please contact me.
Penny Mayo, Stratfield Saye Parish Clerk, ssjclerk@gmail.com or tel.
01189332379
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Reported by Gill Fearon

NWR Report for March 2016
Our February meeting was our country theme
evening, which this year is Germany. We all
brought along German food and wine. This consisted of rye bread
(pumpernickel), spicy sausage, cheeses, pasta and potato salads,
followed by various meaty stews and for dessert there were an
assortment of cakes including Black Forest Gateau. Some of us had
prepared short talks on aspects of Germany, including one of us who
had lived there in the late 1970s.
We heard about the size of Germany. It is the 7th largest country in
Europe (after Russia, Ukraine, France, Spain, Sweden and Norway)
and is approximately 517 miles by 398 with 1,484 miles of coastline.
It has many neighbours including Denmark, Poland, Czech Republic,
Switzerland, Austria, France, Belgium, Luxembourg and the
Netherlands.
A third of Germany is forest and woodland its most famous forest
being the Black Forest in the south-west. Germany is of course
known for its quality cars, which include Porsche, Mercedes, BMW,
Audi and VW, maker of the iconic
Beetle! We also listened to talks on
German myths and fables (Brothers
Grimm), German inventions and
discoveries (Robert Koch isolating
the TB bacteria and Daimler & Benz
making the first motor vehicle),
German playwrights including
Bertholdt Brecht, and German music which included George Frederick
Handel and the Eurovision winner in 2010, Lena.
We then attempted a quiz which had easy questions such as Which is
the national airline of Germany? to harder questions like What is the
name of Germanys leading table tennis player? (Answers: Lufthansa
and Timo Boll (who?)) As usual, it was a fun evening with tasty food
and some interesting facts.
Our next meeting is a talk by Lt Col Oliver Bartrum, Clerk of the
Clockmakers Livery Company of the City of London.
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Report from Cllr Joyce Bowyer

As a Borough Councillor for Chineham my role
also takes in Taylors Farm/ Sherfield Park.
After a comprehensive Governance review
Sherfield on Loddon and Sherfield Park will split
making 2 separate Parish Councils with
elections for both Parishes in May 2016.
It is an exciting time for residents of Sherfield Park as for too long
they have been in the minority at Sherfield on Loddon Parish Council,
and they will now be in charge of their own destiny
An Interim Parish Council has been set up, being administered by Cllr
Elaine Still, Cllr Paul Miller and myself as the 3 Borough Councillors.
Already we have set up an informal information morning and approx.
12 people are interested in applying for the 7 places on offer, though
this could change after the information evening at BDBC at the end of
February.
The new Sherfield Park Parish Council will meet on the 2 nd Tuesday of
the month, so as not to clash with either Chineham or other
neighbouring Parishes. It is also hoped that in the near future to have
a Parish office at the Sherfield Park Community Centre.
I welcome this change and look forward to both Chineham, Sherfield
on Loddon and Sherfield Park Parish Councils working together for the
good of us all. FinallyThe Cufaude Lane re-alignment is on track
and should be finished by the end of March so journeys between
Chineham and Bramley will be back to normal!
Kind regards. Cllr Joyce Bowyer
The Childrens Society Annual House-box

Collection.
We are pleased to report that all returns were made to the Society by
11th February, a record time!
The total for the Benefice is 415.45. Thank you for helping us achieve
this total. We have lost four box-holders in the past year and more
Volunteers to become Box-holders are always welcome; please contact
Jeannette or Neville Biden [01256 880459] .
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Burglaries:
Burglaries are a Local Beat Priority across the whole of
Basingstoke. There have been two reported Burglaries
this month across Bramley and Sherfield which
unfortunately is an increase over last month. All three
were shed burglaries.
Even though the below advice has been on every beat report for nearly
two years I will still promote this advice due to Burglaries being a beat
priority set by the local community and I still visit addresses where the
owner has not completed any of the following advice.
Shed/ Outbuilding:
Multiple (different types) locks on your shed doors. Mostllocks require
different tools to remove.

Place net curtains in the windows of your shed/ outbuilding.
Ensure you have all valuable garden equipment serial numbers stored
somewhere safe.
Consider placing a ground anchor lock within your shed/ outbuilding
and secure valuable equipment to that with a heavy duty lock.
Consider moving your high value items into your house.
Take pictures of your valuables so if they are stolen and recovered it is
easier to find out who the owner is.
Use a UV pen to write your postcode on any equipment so its easier to
identify the owner.
Home:
Check your insurance documents for any specific security
requirements or upgrades.
Ensure side gates are locked to prevent access to the rear of the
property.
Ensure rear fencing is in good repair.
Lock all windows and doors, remembering to double lock UPVC doors
(lift handle and turn key)
Keep all keys out of reach and sight from the letterbox (remember a
device could be used to hook keys through letterbox).
Do not leave ladders and garden tools in your garden, lock them away
in your shed.
Continued on Page 42
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Improve natural surveillance at the front of your property i.e. trim
high hedges.
Consider fitting security lighting and a burglar alarm.
Mark your property with postcode and house number and register
your property for free with www.immobilise.com
Make use of timer switches to make the property appear occupied.
Get a trusted neighbour to keep an eye on your property.
Remove valuables from view of ground floor windows.
Store any high value items (i.e. jewellery, passports) in a properly
secured safe or bank vault.
Anti Social Behaviour:

There have been 4 reports of ASB this month. That is a decrease of 3
reported incidents over the last month. Three incidents were ASB
Nuisance and one was Personal. The Nuisance reports are all
regarding vehicles, two being about vehicles parked seemingly
abandoned. If this is the case and the vehicle is not obstructing the
road then please contact the local council who will start the process of
having the vehicle removed. Police will not remove the vehicle unless it
is actually parked in a dangerous position (for example: parked in a
position where it is causing other vehicles to take immediate avoiding
action).
A vehicle parked where other drivers need to slow down to pass or
need to give way is not considered dangerous. There has been one
incident where someone has reported speeding along Walsh Road.
Walsh Road has not been adopted by Hampshire Highways Authority
as of yet so there is currently no legally enforceable speed limit.
However, in most cases of reported speeding amongst built up estates,
the vehicles are not actually breaking a speed limit (which would
normally be 30mph.) Vehicles appear to be travelling faster than they
actually are. This is due to other vehicles being parked on both sides of
the road and as a result, the roads seem narrower.
If you suffer from ASB and you are a tenant of social housing then you
will need to report these incidents to your housing officer before you
contact Police. If the offender is also in social housing accommodation
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Anti Social Behaviour (ASB) Continued

then your housing association will have more powers to tackle it than we
do. If your housing officer believes Police intervention will help then they
will contact us.
A lot of residents have a negative view of how Social Housing Officers deal
with ASB. However they work much in the same way we do, if there is no
evidence or independent witnesses (someone who has witnessed the
incident that has not been involved with either the aggrieved or offending
family) then they cannot take strong action against the offending person/
family.
I would like to encourage all residents to report any incidents of anti
social behaviour to us on 101, or if you are a resident of social housing
and your issues are with a neighbour also living in social housing
accommodation, please report any incidents to your local housing officer.
If the problem then persists then your Housing Officer will contact me.
Please do report ASB because if it doesnt get reported then I will not
know that its happening and therefore I will not be able to focus my patrol
time efficiently.
Nathaniel Johnson (Police, PCSO, Basingstoke District)
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brewery from within their constituency to be available at the House of
Commons - where it will be served
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since my time as their local Borough
Councillor. It was great to sample
their current delights when I visited
and I'm pleased to announce that
they have a great beer lined up for
Parliament, aptly called "Matters of State"! I'll let you know when it's on!
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magazine, and Peter Cook, brewer at Sherfield Village Brewery
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Sherfield and District

Gardening Club
Our speaker on the 21st March will be Derrick
Donnison-Morgan who will be talking about
Daffodil & Narcisus Hunting in the Wild.
Derrick is a professional horticulturalist with
over twenty years experience in organizing
leading and participating in botanical
expeditions worldwide. He will entertain us with beautiful photographs
of the many varieties of narcissi that he had found in Spain, Portugal
and Morocco. He used to show narcissi but found it so competitive that
he was very happy to swap it for living eight years in Spain and
hunting for the wild species.
Our April meeting sees the return of Paolo Arrigo from Franchi seeds.
Anyone interested in gardening will be most welcome to join us at the
Sherfield Village Hall at 7:45pm.
For arrangements contact Dan on 882680 or Andy on 882350
For your Diary.

LODDON PLAYERS present Love Begins At Fifty by
Raymond Hopkins, Sherfield Village Hall, 21-23 April.
Anita and Clive Debanks have been married for 28 years and have led
an uneventful life. But all that is about to change. Although in a
loveless marriage, Clive has never been unfaithful.
However, as preparations for his fiftieth birthday are
underway, Clive feels that life is passing him by and has
a yearning for one last fling. He chooses three
prospective partners from the lonely hearts column in
the local paper. However, the same paper is offering a
Caribbean cruise in a competition to find the perfect
married couple. Anita enters the competition but keeps
it a secret from Clive and then things begin to get
complicated ! The action is fast and furious in this
hilarious farce. Tickets will be on sale in April.
www.loddonplayersatsherfield.co.uk
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Friends of Sherfield Village Hall Fundraiser
Fun Quiz Night

Friday 18th March
Enjoy local rivalry with Friends or Family or Club
Enter a team of up to Six people
or
Singles also welcome to come

& join a team on the night!
Drinks & Nibbles from the cash Bar
Doors open 7pm
Tickets @ 3 per person from
01256 886550 / 07889 364722
or from
THE SHOP
Also see tickets@sherfieldvillagehall.co.uk
Reg. Charity No. 272385
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FUNERAL DIRECTORS &

MONUMENTAL MASONS.
Happy
Play
Faces
group
ALEXANDER & DRY
Sherfield-
on-Loddon
Twenty four hour service.

Pre-paid funeral plans
available.
1 Seal Road, Basingstoke,
RG21 7NQ
Tel: 01256 844663
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
T: 01256 242135
M: 07990 814143
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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

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Tel: 01256 880044 MOBILE: 07754 554554
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DANNY SPURRIER
It is with great sadness that I report the death
of Danny Spurrier. Danny had been a resident
of Sherfield for several years and was a
founder member of Loddon Players,
appearing in our first production The Fat Lady
Sings in Little Grimley followed by a number
successful roles ranging from PC Plod in
Inspector Drake and the Perfekt Crime to
Daffyd in A Chorus of Disapproval.
When Danny helped form Loddon Players in
2005 he was already an experience actor.
Danny was a gentleman in the truest sense of
the word and is sadly missed by all who had
the joy of knowing him.
Chris Horton. Chairman, Loddon Players
Stratfield Turgis and Hartley Wespall Cricket Club

We are situated between the Jekyll and Hyde pub and
the petrol station on the A33 between Reading and
Basingstoke.
We run 3 senior teams and a large junior section up
to U15s.
Seniors have 2 sides in the Berkshire league, in
divisions 1 and 2, and a Tuesday evening league side in the Basingstoke
midweek league, division 1. We also enter the midweek cup
competitions.
We have an excellent social feel about the club and hold many events
through the year, either at the ground or locally.
Our pre-season training takes place on a Thursday evening at Sherfield
School. Juniors from 6pm and seniors from 7pm. Sessions are led by
coaches. All are welcome, we are fully inclusive. New members are
invited too. Come along and make yourselves known to us at one of the
sessions. For more info about our club go to stratfieldturgiscc.co.uk
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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
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
MATHS AND PSYCHOLOGY TUTOR available to take on students in

Sherfield and surrounding area studying for GCSEs or A Levels.
Proven track record. Contact Lexi Ball on 07557 277121 or 01256
883838 or e-mail lexiball707@gmail.com
DOMICILLARY CARER. Female aged 49. CRB Certified/Carer PL
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.
PROFESSIONAL HAIRDRESSER - Offering friendly, professional
hairdressing services in home based salon or local home visits. Highly
experienced and qualified. For more info and to book appointment
please ring Paula on 07842988115
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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 Park Community Centre
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
Dan Farrow and
Andy Morgan
Candice Wright
Natalie Larner
Norman Stanley
Penny Mayo
Linda Bishop
Sheila Campbell (Chair)
Catherine Ryle (Clerk)
Judith Sullivan
Jane Jordan
Bruce Batting
Virgilius Vickers
Christine Skillett
882534
882106
101
101
101
880075
882210
882687
882344
882605
882680
882350
883967
880075
881021
01189332 379
01189332106
882351
842662
883551
880852
882605
882453
880727
Wendy Gosden
Ivan Gosden
Alan Ball
07468 427684
07940 212441
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
All advertising enquiries to Pip Iles Tel. 01256 880559
advertising@loddonvalleylink.org.uk
Deadline for ads. for next edition is the 10th of the month
Small ads - 5 monthly for a maximum of 30 words, space
permitting. Requests are dealt with in order.
Display ads pricing - please see the website or contact Pip Iles.
Editor for the April edition Simon Boase
Please submit copy for this edition no later than
the 16th March. Send copy to...
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. Stephen Ball
Dr. John Williams 01256 882705
(lawnfarm@aol.com)
Howard Perkins 01256 883882
perkinsthekeep@gmail.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
01256 881071, temporary email
sb113lb@gmail.com)
(Please note: Stephens day off is Monday)
Assistant Priest: Rev. Sammie Armstrong
01189 816593 (sc.cedars@greenbee.net)
Curate (priest responsible for Bramley & Little
London: Rev. John Lenton 01256 880570
Licensed Lay Ministers :
Richard Elphick 01256 882860
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 882705
Organist: Andrew Doggart 01256 880092
MESSY CHURCH, SHERFIELD PARK
Leader: Peta Alvares 0777 2322202
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Management Committee cannot be held
responsible for the reliability or quality
of any goods, work or services
in this publication.
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Welcome to the March edition of the Loddon Link. We

This month, you will notice that we have given a

St Leonards Church Room is available for hire

For more information about hiring please contact:

Services March 2016

St Marys Stratfield Saye*

Sherfield Community Centre

Sunday 13th March

Morning Worship and Sunday Club

Wednesday 16th March

Sunday 20th March

Holy Communion & Sunday Club

Sunday 27th March

Easter Family Communion

Sunday 3rd April

Evensong and Holy Communion

St Marys Stratfield Saye*

St Marys Hartley Wespall

Children are welcome at all our services.

Services in italics are particularly geared to children and families.

Special Easter Services

Maundy Thursday, 24th March

Come and join us

10.00am Easter Family

The EVERGREENS report by May MacQueen

BREACH LANE CHAPEL

Services for MARCH

Family Worship led by Steve Smith

Church Meeting at Frimley Road

Family Worship led by Graham Locke

House Group & Bible Study at 9

Through the Roof Club led by Geoff

Family Worship led by Neil Owen

GOOD FRIDAY Service

EASTER DAY service led by Richard

St. Leonards Church

As a child I remember seeing rare images of starving children in Biafra. I

(Vicar) 01256 881071 sb113lb@gmail.com

Stratfield Saye Update

Thoughts and prayers for Lent

Friday 11th March 2016

It is essential that you book

Mothering Sunday 6th March

Phone/Fax: 01256 882224

Nows the time for servicing

The Garage at Sherfield

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

Tel: 01256 882271

MOTs Cars and

In aid of CAMROSE CENTRE

Contact Roy on 01256 861462

Latest crime figures

Violence and sexual crime

Criminal damage and arson

The Four Horseshoes

Tel: 01256 882296

Coming up: Singles night, open mike evenings, monthly quiz

Whats Changing In 2016?

Independent family Funeral

Day or night we provide a

Do not leave any valuables in your vehicle.