Issue 426

Loddon Valley Link

The Church and Parish Magazine

Highlights:
The May 2010 Edition
Bob‟s Bit 3

Parish Reg. 5

Editorial 9

Prayer 13
Nun the 23
Wiser
Building for 28
the
Community
NWR 35

WI 37
Village Hall 39
Mark R Slaughter
Or so it seems – clears the deep refrain!
And hope, a feeling out from distant lore –
A sense of warmth is tapping at the door –
Spring

Sherfield on Loddon, Stratfield Saye and

Hartley Wespall with Stratfield Turgis
Services for May 2010
Sunday 2nd May Easter 5
10.00am Holy Communion St Leonard‟s Sherfield
10.00am Family Service St Mary’s Stratfield Saye*
6.30pm Evensong with Communion St Mary‟s Hartley Wespall
Sunday 9th May Easter 6
10.00am Morning Worship St Leonard’s, Sherfield
& Children’s Sunday Club
Sunday 16th May Easter 7
10.00am Holy Communion St Leonard’s Sherfield
& Baptisms with Sunday Club
10.00am Matins with Prayer Book
Communion by Extension St Mary‟s Stratfield Saye*
6.30pm Evensong St Mary‟s Hartley Wespall
Sunday 23rd May Pentecost
8.00am Holy Communion (BCP) St Mary‟s Hartley Wespall
10.00am Family Service St Leonard’s Sherfield

Wednesday 4.00 pm Toddlers St Leonard’s Sherfield

Sunday 30th May Trinity Sunday
10.00am Benefice Holy Communion St Leonard‟s Sherfield

Sunday 6th June Trinity 1

10.00am Holy Communion St Leonard‟s Sherfield

10.00am Family Service St Mary’s Stratfield Saye*
6.30pm Evensong with Communion St Mary‟s Hartley Wespall

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

BCP = Book of Common Prayer
Children are welcome at all our services.
Services in italics are particularly geared to children and families.
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 „My Vote‟
We live in a democracy. Each adult member of our
community has the opportunity to vote for those
hoping to govern our nation. It all sounds great in
theory but when you read some of the news about
those we elect, it doesn't necessarily endear them to
us. How would we feel if we didn‟t have the vote?
We‟d no doubt fight for the right to have it, just as our
ancestors did only a few decades ago. So here we Revd. Bob Politt
are with the freedom to vote but what do we do with
it?
“It has been said that democracy is the worst form of government
except all the others that have been tried.“ (Winston Churchill). I guess
the strength of our system is that at least we can try and „get them out‟
after five years if we don‟t like what they‟re doing. It seems almost
inevitable that when people hold any office for too long they become
over familiar and are in danger of treating with contempt those for
whom they are responsible.
On the other hand, democracy can be a great opportunity for those
elected to excel and serve with distinction, bettering a nation and
uniting and inspiring its people.
So, how do you vote? Do you vote for a party, an individual politician,
particular policies or do you vote for change? It‟s really not that easy,
especially when the major parties seem so similar. There seems no
obvious answer.
The prophets in the Old Testament were the great political spokesmen
of their day, proclaiming what God wanted to see happening in the
politics of every community. I love these words of a guy called Micah,
who pointed the people and politicians of his day to what God had said:
“He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord
require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with
your God.” Micah 6:8
Justice, mercy and humility, now that‟s a good place to start rather than
promises of this, that and the other. If I could vote for someone who
would act with justice, mercy and humility, I would feel pretty confident
that I could trust them, by hook or by crook, to deliver the goods to the
best of their ability. So, who can I vote for……?
Christian greetings,

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BREACH LANE CHAPEL
Sherfield on Loddon
Contact: Rev Chris Russell 01276 21469
Geoff Belsham 01256 882534

May 2010
SUN 2nd 10.30am Family Worship led by Peter Blundell

6.30pm Informal worship led by Geoff Belsham

SAT 10th 2.30pm Disabled Christian Fellowship (DCF) at
Camberley
SUN 9th 10.30am Family Worship led by Rev Tony Smith

3pm Bible Study at Chapel

SAT 15th 10.30am Disabled Christian Fellowship (DCF) at

Camberley
SUN 16th 10.30am Family Worship led by Geoff Belsham

WED 19th 7pm Swimming at Tadley Pool

FRI 21st 7.45pm Kurling at Ridgeway Centre, Buckskin

(Mencap)
SUN 23rd 10.30am Family Worship led by Alistair Sneddon

3pm Bible Study at Chapel

MON 24th 8pm Bible Study at Cross House, Bramley

SUN 30th 10.30am Family Worship

And every....
TUE 10.30am Open Morning (please phone)

WED 2pm Kurling at Ridgeway Centre, Buckskin

(Mencap)

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 ST. LEONARD’S CHURCH
Open Days
The 1st, 15th and 29th May
from 10am until 4pm.
A list of all the Open Day dates for the
year is displayed in the Lych Gate at the
Church. Everyone is welcome to visit for
quiet reflection, a prayer, to study the
architecture and history of St. Leonard‟s or
to view the church with a wedding in mind.

‘Toddler Time’ from Babies to 5’s

St Leonard’s Church, Sherfield
next Toddler service
Wednesday 4.00-4.20pm
26th May 2010
Nursery Rhymes, Story, Prayer.
Healthy refreshments for the toddlers.
Meet on the red carpet in church. All
welcome
Contact Kate Brooks
kbrooks.wildmoor@googlemail.com

Parish Registers
Baptism
Isaac EMPRINGHAM 18.04.10 Sherfield
Weddings
Kirstie DYSON 16.04.10 Sherfield
& Anthony SPENCER-SMITH
Katie WELCH 17.04.10 Stratfield Saye
& Stephen REID
Funerals
Keith GOODWIN 24.03.10 (cremation) Sherfield
Alan PEMBERTON 10.04.10 Hartley Wespall
Freddy WELCH 12.04.10 (cremation) Sherfield

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Renowned for delicious

food, great ales and a
warm welcome

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SHERFIELD 0-5’S
Every Tuesday 1.30 – 3.30pm
Sherfield On Loddon Village Hall
Climbing frame, toys, parachute games,
singing,
juice and biscuits, tea and coffee.
A great place to meet new people and
make new friends –
everyone welcome! Come and join us for
an afternoon
designed to wear out your children!
Contacts: Judith 01256 883551,
Becky 880894, Kerry 880167

Jenny Edwards
BRAMLEY ART www.solematters.co.uk
CLASSES Hot Stone Massage
Antonia Dewhurst is teaching classes in
Drawing & Painting. Reflexology Reiki
Monday 10.00-12.00am and 12.30-2.30pm
Aromatherapy massage
Wednesdays 7.00-9.00pm Treat yourself your mind
£90 for 10 weeks. £80 OAPs
your body
Situated in Cufaude Lane, your soul
Beginners & Improvers welcome. to the ultimate in relaxation
Tel: 01256 883876
01256 880829

Sherfield Private Hire

Local Journeys. Airports.
Any distance.
Travel tokens accepted.
Contact Laurie Morse
07785 221538

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 FROM THE EDITOR
Hello again. It's my pleasure to bring you the
Link this month. I‟m writing this listening to
the swallows who‟ve just returned from their
African holidays. It already feels like we‟re
heading for summer.
We‟ve got a wide variety of events
happening locally over the next few weeks.
Hopefully you can get out and about in our lovely
countryside. To briefly mention a few:
 There‟s a bluebell walk featured on page 27
 Percy‟s plant sale is here again on page 22
 And the Raisborough‟s garden is open again on page 19
We are also into the regular round of Parish Council AGM‟s. I
can recommend attending your local one to find out what‟s
happening in your village.
Thanks to all those who have returned envelopes with
donations. As Brian explained last month these donations
make sure we can keep delivering the magazine free to all of
you. It‟s not too late to send an envelope.
Thanks also to all those completing the survey. We‟ll bring
you the results next month but this is your magazine so if
we‟re missing something you‟d like to see let us know.

Stratfield Turgis and Hartley Wespall Cricket club

First home fixture this season is on May 1st.
Anyone is welcome to the Stratfield Turgis recreation ground
next to the Jekyll and Hyde

www.stratfieldturgiscc.co.uk
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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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Rody’s Annual Church Cleaning Planning Meeting
for St Leonard’s
7.45pm Monday 10th May 2010
at The Rectory, 33 Northfield Road
We have a wonderful team of helpers, male and female.
With current numbers each team cleans only twice a year.
We need 3 new helpers for the coming year. Please come
along for a glass of wine with your diary or contact Rody.
01256 882209 email: rpolitt@yahoo.co.uk

HARTLEY WESPALL PARISH COUNCIL

THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
OF THE ABOVE COUNCIL
WILL TAKE PLACE ON MONDAY
24th MAY 2010
AT LIDDELL HALL, SHERFIELD ON LODDON
COMMENCING AT 8.00 P.M.

Stratfield Turgis Parish Meeting

The 2010 Annual General Meeting of Stratfield Turgis Parish

will be held on

Friday 14th May 2010

At 7:30 pm

Venue
Stratfield Turgis Cricket Pavilion
www.stratfieldturgis.org.uk
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Prayer and Reflection
Text for the Month… John 15 : 16 & 17
You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and
bear fruit--fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever
you ask in my name. This is my command: Love each other.
The NIV Bible
Prayer for the Month.
Lord, we have the opportunity to make a choice as we vote in the
election this month. Help us to remember that you chose us to be your
servants in this world and commanded us to love one another. Help us
not to be full of self importance, thinking of ourselves, as full of wis-
dom about who we are, and what we can achieve. Gracious God, we
know that you value each one of us, not for what we might become,
but for what we are. We thank you for making every one of us unique,
precious in your sight and we rejoice that you love no one more or
less than any other. Teach us what that means and help us to live
each day in the assurance it brings. Give us proper respect both for
ourselves and for those around us. Help us to make our choice know-
ing that we have been chosen by you to serve others in this world and
to think as we vote not, for what benefits us but for that which will
benefit the whole community.
In Jesus name we pray. Amen
Prayer Points for May………Pray For…..
All those elected to parliament that they will be faithful and
honest servants of the people they represent .
All Christian candidates in the general election that their faith
will be apparent in all they do and say.
The parents of and for the children who will be baptised this coming
month.
Those who will be married in our churches this month and over the
summer and for all whose anniversaries fall in this month. May their
lives be guided by your Holy Spirit and may they be aware of your
presence throughout their marriages
The success of Percy‟s plant sale.
For peace in a world full of bitterness and anger and especially in Af-
ghanistan.
For our troops in Afghanistan facing daily the possibility of injury or
death.

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ELLIOTT‟S
LANDSCAPING
Tree Surgery
Stump Grinding
Hedge Cutting
Fencing
Decking
Power Washing
Turfing
Garden Maintenance

Peter Elliott 01256 883743

Mobile: 07725 749 644

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There’s never enough time to do …

Garden Clearance, Seasonal Tidies, Grass Cutting, Turfing, Hedge Trimming,
Steam Cleaning (Patios, Paths, Walls), Creosoting.

We offer weekly, fortnightly, monthly, quarterly visits or one-off tidy ups

Tel: 01256 880333 or Mob: 07776 211211
www.masonsgardens.co.uk enquiries@masonsgardens.co.uk

David and Mary Cole

and Will’s Garden Services.
Boars Bridge Farm, Little London
Tel: 01256 881354
Mobile: 07951917943 or 07986616687
Email: david.cole7@tesco.net
We offer a complete range of garden services,
garden clearance and tidying, mowing, pruning, hedge cutting, patio cleaning,
fencing, patios, turfing, etc.

Rewires, Fuse boxes,

security lights
Garden lights, alarms quotes free
www.j-elec.com
info@j-elec.com
0118 942 7553
Mob 07856 478829
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Happy Faces Playgroup

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

F or further information, F or a prospectus/

please contact us o n application fo rm, contact
01256 880903 01256
0845 479883162
8890
E-mai l: happyfaces playgroup@hotmai l.co.uk
Websi te: www .happy-faces -playgroup.co.uk

Est. 1982 Charity No. 1029688

West Green Road, Hartley

Wintney RG27 8LP
Open June to late September for
Pick Your Own & Ready Picked
fruit, vegetables and flowers
including Strawberries, Tayberries,
Currants, Gooseberries,
Raspberries, New Potatoes,
Asparagus and Flowers. We also
sell local Honey, Free Range Eggs
and Homemade Jams
CALL 01252 845772 from May 1st
For information, opening times &
to place orders.

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 44th SHERFIELD SHOW 2010
Flowers, Produce & Crafts - Saturday 4 September
A reminder !
3 heads of Garlic Shallots Tomatoes Onions Cucumbers Carrots Courgettes
Heaviest Marrow Heaviest Onion Cabbages Onions Potatoes Beans Other
veg. Soft-fruit Stoned-fruit Dessert/Cooking Apples Other fruit Annuals
Roses Perennials Dahlias Gladioli Chrysanthemums Pot plants
Great Photography
Portrait, head & shoulders
Through the Window
Fine Art - any medium
The Natural World
A Portrait or Life Study Caught on Camera
A Flower Study Reflections
Any Black/White Print
A Landscape
Set of 3 of Sherfield Fete
Sea or Sky
Download Schedule from website & copies in P.O.
www.sherfieldshow.hampshire.org.uk

HARTLEY MILL GARDEN PARTY

Sunday 20th June 2010

2.30 – 5.00pm

Everybody welcome

Hartley Mill, Mill Lane, Hartley Wespall

(Organised by The Friends of Hartley Wespall)

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YOUR COUNTRY FLORIST

CHINEHAM
Traditional and contemporary
flowers for
all occasions
Weddings, Funerals, Parties etc.
Remember your loved one the
best way possible, with flowers.
1 Reading Road, Chineham
RG24 8LN
(next to Indian Restaurant)
Tel/Fax 01256 840222

FUNERAL DIRECTORS &

MONUMENTAL MASONS.
ALEXANDER & DRY
Twenty four hour service.
Pre-paid funeral plans
available.
1 Seal Road, Basingstoke,
RG21 7NQ
Tel: 01256 844663

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 National Garden Scheme - GARDEN OPEN

Sunday and Monday 2nd and 3rd May 2010

Nominated Charity; Help For Heroes
Teresa and Brian Raisborough are again opening their prize
winning garden this year. The nominated charity in 2010 will
be HELP FOR HEROES in addition to the overall NGS charities.
Teresa and Brian have created a
plantaholics paradise consisting of
numerous sections providing a host of
inspirations and ideas towards visitors own
gardens.
The winding paths take the visitor through
various collections of exotic plants, hostas,
cacti, succulents, and lots more on a
fascinating journey through an all year
garden paradise containing many life size
sculptures, various arches and areas of sheer tranquillity.
Breach Lane, just off A33, at Sherfield On Loddon Roundabout
– 2 free car parks in village both signed- short walk to White
Gables also clearly signposted.
Admission £3; children free.....afternoon teas, cakes and
plant sales.

Countryside show 2010

fun for all the family
Sunday 6th June 2010
9am - 5pm
The White Car Park,
Newbury Showground, Berkshire
Tickets Adults £5 Concessions £3 Family £15
Members free with valid membership card.
Www.berksyfc.org.uk

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May Update from Sherfield-on-Loddon Parish Council
Work has been started to provide new water troughs and a new
compost area at the allotments, this work has been delayed due to
poor weather but should be completed in the spring. Work has
also started on painting the exterior of the Village Hall.
The Parish Council are considering applying for Grit Bins to be
placed in the following locations:
- Outside Village Hall next to wheelie bin
- By the bus shelter in Goddards lane
- Outside white Hart near the metal bins
- Bow Grove, possibly on the corner of Bullsdown
Please let the council know if you have any objections to grit bins in
these locations or if you would like to nominate other locations.
An emergency plan for Sherfield-on-Loddon including information on
what to do when faced by flooding will be available on the Parish
Council website from 1st May. A copy will also be put in the Parish
Council folder in the post office. Please take time to read it and
keep the list of useful numbers to hand. If you feel able to offer
assistance in an emergency by providing any of the following skills
or services: first aid, electrician, plumbing, tree surgery, transport
please let the clerk have your contact details.
The Parish Council have become aware of a number of residents
using areas of the Village Green to park their cars. The bylaws
state: No person shall, without lawful authority, draw, drive, or
permit to remain upon the Commons any carriage, cart, caravan
truck motor vehicle, motor cycle or any other vehicle. Provided that
this byelaw shall not apply:
(i) to the use by any vehicle of any road on the common for the
purpose of travelling to or from any property to which the
common affords the sole means of vehicular access;
(ii) to the standing of any vehicle upon any road on the Commons
within 10 yards of any property to which the Commons affords
the sole means of vehicular access in connection with the use of
that property;
The Parish Council requests that residents do not park or drive on
the Green unless they are complying with these conditions.
A Parish Plan should present a clear picture of the way our local
community views its future. If you would like to help preserve and
develop what is good in Sherfield-on-Loddon and identify areas
needing attention then please volunteer to help with developing a
Parish Plan by contacting the Clerk.
The Village Green Volunteers will be meeting on 8th May at 2.30pm,
please meet on the Green behind the Village Hall. The next Village

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Green meeting will be held on Tuesday 4th May in the Garden Room,
everyone welcome.
The Annual Parish Meeting will be held in the Village Hall on Friday
21st May at 7.30, do come along to hear what your Parish Council
has been doing this year. Tea and coffee served from 7.00p.m.
The next Sherfield-on-Loddon Parish Council meeting will be held on
12th May 2010 at 7.30pm in the Liddell Hall. Members of the public
are very welcome to attend.
The Parish Council post box has been installed outside the Village
Hall next to the notice board. Please feel free to use this post box to
send comments or information to the Parish Council.
Jayne Hawkins - Clerk to the Parish Council, Sherfield-on-Loddon
Telephone: 01252-673172, Mob: 07833098752, Email:
clerk@sherfieldonloddon-pc.gov.uk

Beat Officer‟s Report

Speed enforcement: myself and a colleague from the
Roads Policing Unit (RPU) were around my beat on
March 16. The results:
Little London: 2 x DAT and several thank you‟s.
Bramley Road, Sherfield on Loddon: 1 x V/ warning
Church Road, Mortimer West End: 2xFPNs; 4xDAT; 5 x V/warnings
I know speeding is still an issue, please report any excess speed to
101, giving location and time of day of the incident.
Anti social behaviour: the latest craze seems to be skateboards in
the Campbell Court business units car parks. Please report any
incidents to 101.
Public reassurance: The increase in the number of outbuilding
burglaries has slowed, but is still an issue. A victim pack has been
put together giving crime prevention advice,
There was an increase in vehicle crime during March, with
valuables being stolen; PLEASE do not leave valuables in an
unattended vehicle. As we come into the better weather beauty
spot car parks will once again be more „attractive‟ to thieves.
Anyone interested in setting up a Neighbourhood Watch scheme in
their area, please give me a call on 07770 471655
General safety advice: I would just like to remind people, especially
the younger residents, then when walking alone along isolated
footpaths, to take care. Be aware of your surroundings and if
anyone else is about. A recent incident in the Basingstoke area has
brought to light the importance of taking care when walking alone.
Please be vigilant: Please report anything suspicious – vehicles or
persons to 0845 045 45 45
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 WANT TO ACT?
LODDON Players will shortly be reading
and auditioning for their autumn
production and if you‟ve ever considered
joining a theatre group, now‟s the time!
In celebration of our fifth anniversary, we
are planning a “A Taste for Murder” by
Angela Lanyon. This is an audience
participation murder mystery (with
supper in the interval). Members of the
Banks Family are gathered together to celebrate the return
of the plant hunter, Fiona. But there is dirty work afoot in the
nursery garden. Deep seated resentments bubble to the
surface and, after plenty of hints and innuendos, a murder is
committed. Who did what to whom? Readings of the play
will take place on Monday May 10th and Monday May 17th,
7.30 pm in Breach Lane Chapel. Auditions to be held on
Wednesday May 19th at 7.30pm. If you would
like to take part (either on the stage or
helping behind it), but can‟t make any of
these dates, please contact me. No
experience necessary but lots of enthusiasm
welcomed.
Chris Horton, Chairman, Loddon Players T: 01256 882426

Percy‟s Plant Sale

Percy‟s Plant Sale will be held on Saturday
8th May from 10.00 am to 12 noon at
Sherfield Village Hall with proceeds‟ going
to St. Leonard‟s Church and Sherfield
Village Hall.
Please support this traditional event by
either bringing or purchasing plants. Many bargains are to
be had at the sale.
For information please phone Brian Archer at 882099 or
Donald Dawson at 882379

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 „Who‟s getting the Nun? ‟
An interesting take on faith from David Fright.
Well me of course, but not yet.
Faith isn‟t easy, at least not for me. It‟s not as
though I don‟t put in an effort. I go to church, read
the bible and attend my home group. I think about
God, creation and the rest, all the time. So why
doesn‟t God come and sit at the end of my bed put
his arms around me and tell me all about it?
Of course there are those who see the perfect light
without much effort, reading a pamphlet, listening
to an inspirational speaker or finding Christ sitting
next to them during a routine domestic event. It‟s
so irritating!
I struggle all the time to see the good while dodging the doubts.
If I‟m honest the good always wins, through answered prayers
or experiencing the unexplainable. I smile and think of God.
Please don‟t misunderstand. These events are not to be
compared with blinding lights or a sudden urge to drop to my
knees. No, it‟s more of a warm feeling, (a fleeting glimpse she
called it) which gives me the certainty that God is here.
I met my two friends in one of the bars at terminal one. The
three of us were going to Italy for some training. The
importance of all three to purchase a round of drinks before we
left can‟t be overstated. The usual conversation around work
and sport kept us occupied until the „Go to gate‟ sign
illuminated. The three glasses were emptied. with synchronised
ceremony.
When we arrived at the gate we all spotted her at the same
time. I thought, and they said, „Who‟s getting the Nun?‟
She wasn‟t black and white but white and pale blue. Standing
on her own, she had an unusual look of confidence and
defencelessness. I didn‟t know why but I had a certainty that we
would be sitting next to each other, and so it was, to the joy of
my two friends.

(Continued on page 24)

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(Continued from page 23)

It is of course normal to talk to your fellow passenger, but this

one was a Nun. There would be no small talk, there never is,
because I‟m useless at it, I can never see the point. So it would
be all things Christian and that was a problem because I was
certain that any attempt that I might make to converse would
only serve to demonstrate that my education and faith fell short
of the mark….well hers. I stared out of the window. Maybe the
chap in the isle seat might help out, he didn‟t.
After ten minutes God gave me neck ache. I suddenly felt more
positive and it occurred to me that this was an opportunity to
ask all sorts of questions I wouldn‟t otherwise get a chance to.
Anyway what would it matter? Our paths wouldn‟t cross again
and my uselessness would be forgotten. I looked across at her,
giving notice that I was about to speak
Many things about this Nun glowed, not least her all knowing
smile. However, what caught my eye was her crucifix. It was
slender, made of wood and was as perfect as I could imagine.
Her face had a soap and water look which made it difficult to
gauge her age although I estimated between fifty and sixty. I
took a breath.
„What are you going to do in Italy‟? I asked
„A walking holiday with a group I have not yet met‟ she said.
„Is it something you have done before? I asked‟
„Yes although I usually spend my holiday on my own. Last year I
spent three weeks in a log cabin in the Canadian woods‟
Why? I asked.
„To think about God, contemplate and study the bible‟
I felt as though I was on the wrong side but I pressed on.
I asked what she did when she wasn‟t on holiday. She told me
she was a nurse working in Thetford, a senior nurse, which
meant that she spent most of her time with administration. To
relieve herself of that she volunteered for overseas work
whenever she could. I asked her what that was like,
„challenging‟ was her response and she went on to tell me of the
work she did and some of the horrors she had to deal with. She
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finished with a broad grin after telling me that one night in Bosnia
an open sewer had become blocked and diverted itself through
her tent and under her camp bed. One of the lighter moments
apparently.
I was beginning to feel more confident.
At my home group we discussed the cross and some of us, well
me to be accurate, thought it ironic that the symbol of Christianity
was the tool of Christ‟s execution. I thought I would try it in
conversation.
„That‟s a wonderful Crucifix‟
„Yes I‟ve had it a long time. I am very fond of it‟
„It‟s strange that the symbol of our faith should be the means of
his death‟
She smiled and clutched the cross.
„I would be happy to wear an electric chair
around my neck if that‟s how he died‟
I squirmed visibly and wished I hadn‟t
mentioned the cross.
I had a thought that if I stopped talking she
might take the initiative and all I would have to
do is listen.
It worked. Among other things she told me that
she was the daughter of a Rector and at the
age of nine she knew she wanted to become a
Nun and give her life to God.
The steward arrived with the bar trolley. I ordered a G&T; she
ordered water and grinned. I had the feeling that she wanted to
indulge herself in mischief at my expense but thought it
unchallenging.
„Could I have the gin bottle when you have finished with it, I want
to fill it with water and give it to the Bishop, see what he has to
say‟
We both laughed and I relaxed.
Of course all of this was, I hoped, a softening up process for the
question I really wanted to ask.
(Continued on page 26)
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„Forgive me, but you must have had some experiences?‟

„Oh yes many‟,
She paused and looked down at some distant point.
„Not really they are very small, short and well, fleeting, just
glimpses really, but more than enough for me to know that
God is always with me‟.
The „All Day Deli‟ sandwiches arrived and before I new it we
were fastening our seat belts. After we landed I lost touch
with her until I came out into the arrivals hall. I saw a group
of middle aged walking professionals. All wearing a stereo
typed outfit, of sturdy boots, tough trousers and green
sleeveless jackets with lots of small pockets.
She was standing in the front and middle of the group. It
seemed with their permission. Reminiscent of Margaret
Thatcher at the end of a European summit.
She was a foot shorter than any of them. Her pale blue
dress stopped just at the middle of her knee. The shins
beneath were pale white. Her feet tied into black leather
shoes, the sort designed to make walking hospital wards
more comfortable. She saw me, smiled broadly and waved,
seemingly with some pleasure. I still haven‟t worked out
why, although I had a horrible thought that the two hours
spent with me made her feel better about herself.
I found out on the aeroplane that they would be paired up
to share bedrooms. I could hear them thinking „Who‟s
getting the Nun?‟ I don‟t know of course but one of them
was in for a treat and would very likely go home a different
person. I have always felt hard
done by, not having my own
Jacob‟s Well experience (John 4:.1-
26). She didn‟t, short fleeting
glimpses were more than enough
for her. That being the case they
should be enough for me too.
Shouldn‟t they?

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 For one day only!
SUMMER TIME SPECIAL
The Music and Laughter Show with artistes from the West
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Saturday 26th June 2010

3pm and 7 pm
Haymarket Theatre
Basingstoke

Join us for a stroll down

memory lane, sing along to favourite songs from the
40's,50's,60's, West End and Broadway Musicals and much,
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Compiled and directed by Miss Helen Watson

All tickets £10

Whit Sunday Bluebell Walk

A walk for all villagers is being arranged by Sandy Johnston to
take place on Sunday May 23rd to take in the
bluebell woods at Hartley Wespall and
Rotherwick. The walk will be departing from
The Baptist Chapel, Sherfield on Loddon at mid-
day, and St. Leonard‟s Church will be providing
refreshments for all walkers at St. Mary‟s
Church, Hartley Wespall.
Anyone is entitled to join the walk without
sponsorship, but St. Leonard‟s Church is looking
for sponsored walkers to support the building
project for the toilets adjacent to the church.
Sponsor forms can be obtained from Donald Dawson
(882379) or one of St. Leonard‟s Church Wardens. There will
be a five mile and an eight mile walk, both to take in the
refreshment stop at Hartley Wespall.
Please make a note in your diary – this will be a fun walk and
an excellent opportunity to see the wonderful bluebells which
hopefully will be in full glory at the time.
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 Sponsored by

What have we been up to?

It is now a year since our project was
launched to provide toilets, a kitchen
and crèche area at St. Leonard‟s Church
and now is the time to take a look at
what has been achieved and what still
needs to be done. As Revd Bob Politt
wrote in this column last month almost
£65,000 has been raised so far towards
our target of £200,000. There are
essentially three main sources of
income that we reach out to, these
being individual donors, fund raising
events and charitable trusts/
organisations. By far the most important source of income is
from individual donors, and we have been blessed to have
received many very generous donations and promises from
so many of you. Our thanks go to you all, and also to Sue
Welsh for generously donating gifts given in memory of her
late husband Freddie at his memorial service. These
donations totalled a staggering £1,480. We are very grateful
for this kind and unexpected gift. Individual donations from
all our supporters have provided 80% of our funding so far.
Our fund raising events account for about 10% of the income,
and so far we have had concerts, lectures, festivals, sales,
raffles, and sponsored weight loss (thank you Shan) to
mention just a few. We have written to 33 charitable trusts/
organisations and have had donations from three, although
we are following up several promising leads.
In 1867 the Revd Alfred Gresley Barker was responsible for
restoring St. Leonard‟s Church from (in his own words)
“notoriously the most ruinous in the Diocese, to one thought
worthy by the Archdeacon, at his last visitation, of public
praise”. The total cost -£1,524-13s-3d. It is due to people
like the Revd Barker and others who have been later

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custodians of the church that we now have such a beautiful
and well restored church in which to worship. We now face
our greatest challenge yet and the PCC are focussed to
provide the toilets, kitchen and crèche area to bring the
church into the 21st century. But we still need your help! We
are appealing for continued help of any sort in order to raise
the further sums required for the project. As Bob said last
month “An ocean is made up of many drops”. Every little
helps – please give generously.
On 8th May we have Percy‟s Plant Sale at the village hall (see
page 22) and there is the sponsored Whit Sunday bluebell
walk on May 23rd (see page 27) to look forward to. Please
support these two events if you possibly can. With so much
going on this month the Stewardship Scheme, whereby we
invite people to take £10 and use it in some way to make
more money for the Extension Fund, will be launched at a
later date by Richard Elphick. Donald Dawson

Laurie Holloway provides

'Macmillan Summer Music'
Compèred by Sir Michael Parkinson.
Saturday 10th July 2010
Gates open at 4.30 p.m. and the venue, Wellington Riding,
Heckfield, is easy to find. Parking, a bar, coffee and ice cream
stalls, a hog roast, fish & chips, children‟s attractions, everything
for a brilliant evening – with a fantastic selection of music for all
tastes capped by stunning fireworks. (The show can even be held
indoors if it rains!)
Tickets at £18 per head (families £45) will be on sale from 1 st May –
watch the local press for details or see our Website
www.ellingtonatwellington.co.uk.
Macmillan Cancer Support, on 01252 842878 or 07899 785010 or
ian.waddell@virgin.net .
If you have any questions about cancer, need support or just
someone to talk to, call free, Monday to Friday 9am-
8pm (interpretation service available). 0808 808 00 00 or
www.macmillan.org.uk

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SHERFIELD ON LODDON
B
B N S POST OFFICE &
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Basingstoke Network Services

BNS is your local computer company with many years Tel: 01256 882210
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PERSONAL LOANS,
Call us on 01256 883838
CAR INSURANCE,
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FOREIGN EXCHANGE ETC.
Your computers are our business!

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Tel: 01256 882539 Mobile: 07799 245 361 Web: www.sherfieldvillagehall.co.uk

For a Warm Friendly Welcome

THE SHOP IN SHERFIELD-ON-LODDON
Selling a vast range of groceries including:
Local Bakery bread & Cakes: Market fresh fruit & veg.
Quality fresh meat & poultry: Excellent selection of Wine
Beer Spirits & Tobacco;
All at competitive prices
THE SHOP, Reading Road, Sherfield
Telephone: 01256 882234
Open: Monday—Saturday 7.00 am to 7.00 pm
Sundays 9.00 am to 5.00 pm
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 EVERGREEN‟S CLUB
for the over 60‟s
Report by Jean Berntsen.
The meeting of the Evergreen's Club was held on Monday
April 12th. The guest speaker was Alan Turton, the Curator
at Basing House. This proved to be a very interesting and
also very informative, but sadly time caught up with us and
his talk had to be cut short. The May meeting will herald the
club's 64th birthday, members can enjoy the party spirit.
In July the Club will be paying a visit and enjoying afternoon
tea at Hordle Womens Institute in the New Forest. Anyone
who would like to come along with us would be most wel-
come. The price for the trip will be £15.50.
For more information please contact Jean Berntsen on 01256
882798.

Sherfield and District Gardening Club

Len Stubbings, a member of the National Vegetable
Association, a judge and an examiner of judges, came
to the Sherfield Gardening Club on the evening of 19 th
April & delivered a talk on growing vegetables in
containers.
He began with some practical tips on where to source cheap pots
(Morrisons!) & how to set them up. One particular point he made
was that you should put in a hole approximately 2 inches from the
base. If using a pot with holes in the base, you should insert a
plastic liner. This means that when watering a reservoir of water
always remains in the bottom of the pot thus encouraging roots to
grow towards the base. There then followed a slide show of the
variety of vegetables that can be grown in pots.
Next Meeting 8p.m. in the Liddell Hall behind Sherfield Hall
17th May Building a gold medal garden. Geoff Ace
21 June
st
Garden Visit £4 Longmead House Long Parish
For arrangements contact: Linda on 882341 or Vanessa on 881760

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 Sherfield-on-Loddon Fête
Saturday 12th June 12:30—17:00

A very different
!!!
ws
ne event has just been
booked to make its
k i ng appearance at this year‟s
r e a
B fête to add to all the other
superb attractions described in last
month‟s Loddon Link. Bootworks
Theatre will be performing The Good, The
Bad and The Box, a family friendly
performance which parodies the spaghetti western. This acclaimed
piece of outdoor theatre is sponsored by Hog the Limelight and we
are lucky to be one of only three villages in Hampshire to host this at
our fête.
If you can help with the fête in any capacity please contact Jane
Brydges, telephone 880476 or email janebrydges@talktalk.net.
Please see our website www.sherfieldvillagefete.hampshire.org.uk
for more information including forms for stall holders and entry forms
for the Dog Show.

„SHERFIELD BROWNIES‟ is 50 this year.

To celebrate their golden anniversary they
are holding a party on Wednesday 9th June
from 5pm – 7pm in Sherfield Village Hall, for
everyone who was a Brownie, or a Brownie
leader, in Sherfield.
If you would like to come and meet up with
Brownie friends, please reply to Sue
Handasyde Dick.
E-mail: suehd@btinternet.com, or telephone
882337.

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Carl Fanning
The Village Decorator
Decorating the Loddon Valley Area
Painter and Decorator
Local Tradesman with 25 years experience
Decorating local properties since 1980
A “Dulux” Trade Member
Good quality Trade Paints used -
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Free estimates - advice on colour and paints
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Telephone: Carl on: 01189 424 883

or: 0795 266 1965

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 Report by Gill Fearon

NWR met recently for a James Bond evening. To continue with

our 60s theme, we chose to watch the first Bond film from 1962,
„Dr No‟, starring a very young looking Sean
Connery, who as he is 80 this year, would have
been 32 when the film was made. The story was
set in Jamaica and much of the filming took place
there, as well as Pinewood Studios! It was worth
watching for the scenery alone. The film had all
the ingredients for suspense and excitement.
There were car chases, fights, shootings, a hunt by
dogs and armed baddies, a massive poisonous spider crawling
up Bond‟s naked arm and of course Bond became trapped in an
underground network of chambers where world domination was
being planned by the deranged Dr No. Just when you thought
that Bond surely must have been beaten (although of course
you knew he wouldn‟t be!), he manages to defeat the criminals,
blow up their control centre and make his escape with the
beautiful girl, played by Ursula Andress wearing just a bikini!
Compared to later Bond films, there was a distinct lack of „hi-tec‟
gadgets and to add to the suspense, there were long periods of
silence as well as dramatic music. Connery was a superb Bond;
ruthless, debonair and witty. We all enjoyed the film, even if we
were not really avid fans of James Bond. It was easy to follow,
there were no complicated plots and there was none of the
really fast action that you find in films of today, where it is
sometimes difficult to see what is actually happening! We also
did a „Bond‟ quiz with some quite challenging questions! A good
evening of light entertainment!
Our next event is to see „The Graduate‟ at the Haymarket – the
play version of the book by Charles Webb written in 1963 which
was also made into a film starring Dustin Hoffman. Our next
meeting will be an art evening, where we‟ll bring examples of
art we like or own and then talk about why we like it or why it is
special to us. May is going to be a busy month for us, as later in
the month we‟ll be doing our usual evening ramble combined
with a meal at a local pub. Always a popular event!
For more details of NWR, please call me on 882106 (evenings).
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GDancePolishing.com

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THE WOMEN’S INSTITUTE
Reported by Ilene Iles
Dee Bulpitt, our President, opened the Meeting by welcoming
everyone, Members and Visitors from other local W.I.‟s, to our 87 th
Birthday Party Meeting with a special mention to Eryl Thompsett our
WI Adviser and Jean Johnson and her sister. Dee went on to thank
Hatch Warren WI, Basingstoke Evening WI, Old Basing WI, Bramley
WI and Eryl Thompsett for their birthday cards and she also gave
thanks to Helen Rolton and her ladies for the lovely table
decorations.
Jerusalem was sung, Val Denny dealt with the correspondence. Dee
advised that we will have a table at the Fete. Birthday cards were
handed out by Brenda Frost and Dee confirmed that there would be a
walk on the 15th April. Dee encouraged Members to attend our Group
Meeting. Lois Batting confirmed that she and Kathleen Gaiger would
prepare the Archives of both the Sherfield-on-Loddon W.I and the
Village Hall for the next Meeting. The Business part of the afternoon
closed at 2.25 p.m.
Dee then introduced our Speaker, Mrs Stewart, whose talk was
entitled “All Things Chinese”. She started by explaining that she was
born and brought up in Hong Kong and lived for a long time in
Shanghai. It was evident that she loved “all things Chinese” and was
very knowledgeable about their history, culture and language. A
vast country, China covers over 5,600,000 square miles, and is
known by the Chinese as the “Central Kingdom” (they believe they
are the centre of the world). Archaeological evidence has shown that
their civilisation can be traced back 6,500 years and the writing
system goes back beyond the Egyptians. The main language is
Mandarin Chinese and this is the second most used language in the
world, although very difficult to understand and write. Up until the
middle of the 19th century only 2% of the population could be
considered literate. They are believed to have discovered America in
1421, pre Columbus. She explained that they are very inventive
(porcelain, paper, printing, gun powder, compass etc.), invented the
weaving of silk, are very practical and waste nothing. Mrs Stewart
concluded by saying that they no longer carry out one of their more
barbaric customs of binding the feet of baby girls! Tess Morris gave
the vote of thanks.
A sumptuous birthday tea followed with a most delicious birthday
cake made by Tess Morris and the raffle was drawn.
NEXT MEETING – WEDNESDAY, 5TH MAY 2010 AT 2 P.M.
RESOLUTION, ARCHIVES AND SOCIAL AFTERNOON
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 Winchfield Festival 2010
June 12th – 19th
Tickets are now on sale for the Winchfield Festival. The musicians
who will be performing at the festival in June are:
12th: Tim Kliphuis, jazz violin (£18)
13th: Katona Twins, guitars (£18)
14th: Pei-Jee Ng, cello, and Benjamin Frith, piano (£15)
15th: Scott Brothers, organ and piano (£18)
16th: Bernardi Music Group: Night at the Opera (£20)
17th: Evelyne Berezovsky, piano (£18)
18th: Brodsky String Quartet (£25)
19th: Kasai Masai, Congo band (£15)
“As always, we are aiming to put on a range of concerts and recitals
that will cater for all musical tastes,” said Ian Gavin-Brown, Festival
Chairman.
Concerts take place either in St Mary‟s Church or the festival
marquee near the church. The biannual festival is now in its
twentieth year. And continues attracting world-class musicians.
Tickets at prices as above (there are concessions) can be
purchased through the festival website at
www.winchfieldfestival.org
For further information, email ian.gavinbrown@gmail.com or call
01252 842487.

Celebrating The 90th New Forest & Hampshire County Show

27th to 29th July at New Park, Brockenhurst.
The New Forest & Hampshire County Show is
celebrating its 90th Anniversary this year so we are
planning a whole series of events to celebrate this.
I hope you can help us . Please dig out your attics
and let us have any memorabilia you have on the
Show from years gone by, as we are going to have a
marquee full of memorabilia for everyone to view at the Show.
We are also looking for anyone who is 90 years old this year, lives
in Hampshire and relatively active, to get in touch as we wish to
invite one every day to be our special guest at the Show.
Details about this year‟s Show, its main events, new additions and a
whole range of information can be found at
www.newforestshow.co.uk
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BURGLAR ALARMS--SECURITY SYSTEMS Small and friendly SSAIB

and police approved security company offers competitive quotations for
burglar alarms and security systems.
Tel. 01256 276 016. E-mail info@allsecuresecurity.co.uk

FITMAMA-MATERNITY HEALTH & FITNESS

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Postnatal exercise. Pelvic floor & core repair. Classes & Private
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PROFESSIONAL INTERIOR and EXTERIOR DECORATOR

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FRENCH & GERMAN GCSE and A-LEVEL TUITION

Disappointing mock exam result? Working for a top grade?
Experienced French/German teacher offers tuition at all levels to help
you nail the result you need. Contact Fiona Wright on 01256 882559
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TRADITIONAL PLASTERING. ALL ASPECTS OF PLASTERING.

Flatten old ceilings - Extensions - Conversions - Renovations.
Insurance work undertaken. Small jobs welcome. For a free
no obligation quote please call Dave Ellery on 01256 354137
or 07958670774

LODDON PHOTOGRAPHY
“The only way families can preserve the memories of their children at
certain stages of life is with photography" come and visit are new
studio. Opening May - see web for details.
www.loddonphotography.com Tel: 0778 600 6275.

WEBSITE DESIGN & HOSTING

For websites at low prices, backed up by a full management service.
The web your way. Phone 07984033914. www.villagewebshop.co.uk

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Vintage Wedding Car

Local vintage car available for local brides. Prices are very reasonable
based on distance and time. We will also make a donation to St.
Leonard's extension fund. Tel: 882572 or e: tedandsal@carnuts.co.uk

OVERCOME YOUR FEARS AND ANXIETIES

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PERRY & SONS PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

SMALL ADVERTISEMENTS
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electrical, plumbing, decorating & brickwork. Specialist in disability
adaptations. Tel. 01256 880278 Mobile 07825 565049.
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SHERBORNE WINDOWS, DOORS & CONSERVATORIES

We are recruiting for a full time (Mon-Fri, and potentially some w/e
work) Showroom Assistant Position at our conservatory at the Wyevale
Garden Centre, Sherfield. Good rates of pay/bonuses and full training.
Would suit semi-retired person and we would happily discuss flexibility
in terms of hours (to allow for school runs etc.). Please enquire within
the showroom for further details.

FRIDGE FOR SALE

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Good working condition. Dimensions (cm) 56(d) x 122(h) x 54(w)
£40 Tel: 01256 881250. Buyer collection only

ADVERTISING IN THIS MAGAZINE

Small ads. For businesses are £5 monthly for a maximum of 30 words.
For Sale / Wanted ads £2 monthly for a maximum of 12 words.
Space permitting. Requests are dealt with in order.
Contact Winston Bruce 01256 883277
Display ads. Price varies according to your requirements.
Please contact Pip Iles 01256 880559 to discuss all aspect of display
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For either type of advertisement the email address is:
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 Loddon Valley Link Management Committee
Chairman: Dr. Donald Dawson Tel. 01256 882379
email: dgdawson@sky.com
Deputy Chairman: Revd. Bob Politt Tel. 01256 882209
email: bobpolitt@btinternet.com

Treasurer and Winston Bruce Tel.01256 883277

Small ads. email: win.bruce@tiscali.co.uk
Deadline for small ads. for MAY edition 10th April
Display adverts. Pip Iles Tel. 01256 880559
enquiries to: email: pip.ilene@tiscali.co.uk

All ads. Email: advertising@loddonvalleylink.hampshire.org.uk

Editor for the MAY Simon Boase Tel. 01256 881250

and JUNE editions.

Deadline for inclusion in June edition is Sunday 16th May

Email: editor@loddonvalleylink.hampshire.org.uk

Secretary: Esme Ward Tel. 01256 880503

email: geoc.ward@btinternet.com
Acting Secretary: Ilene Iles Tel. 01256 880559
email: pip.ilene@tiscali.co.uk
Hartley Rep.: Dr. John Williams Tel. 01256 882705
email: lawnfarm@aol.com
Sherfield Park Rep: Eileen Leivesley Tel: 01256 882938
email: eileen.leivesley@virgin.net
Stratfield Saye Rep: Germano Giugovaz Tel: 01189 332166

Editor: Sheena Archer Tel: 01256 882099

email: sheenaarcher@btinternet.com
Editor: Brian Archer Tel: 01256 882099
email: brianarcher@btinternet.com
Editor: Claire Osborne Tel: 01256 324458
email: guyclaire@tiscali.co.uk

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Rector: Reverend Bob Politt, Tel: 01256 882209

Kindly Note: The Rector‟s day off is Thursday
Assistant Priest :Reverend Sammie Armstrong
Tel: 01189 816593
Lay Readers: Richard Elphick Tel. 01256 882860
Dr. John Williams Tel. 01256 882705

ST. LEONARD’S CHURCH, SHERFIELD ON LODDON

Churchwardens: Peter Gould Tel. 01256 882538
Peter Chessell Tel. 01256 478050
Treasurer: Stephen Hemmings Tel.01256 882523
Organists: Mike Abrams Tel. 01256 881188
Brian Archer Tel. 01256 882099
Peggy Willson Tel. 01256 880503

ST. MARY’S CHURCH, STRATFIELD SAYE

Churchwarden: Roy Best Tel. 01189 882422
Treasurer: Robert Craig Tel: 01256 882253
Organist: Fran Oliver Tel. 01189 268364

ST.MARY’S CHURCH, HARTLEY WESPALL

Churchwardens: Pip Iles Tel. 01256 880559
Dr. John Williams Tel. 01256 882705
Treasurer: Michael Webster Tel. 01256 882413
Organist: Dr. Gill Williams Tel. 01256 882705

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