Loddon Valley Link 201607 - July 2016

The Loddon Valley Link
Church and Village Magazine
Issue 491
July 2016
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www.Loddonvalleylink.org.uk
Editorial
Welcome to the July edition of the Link.
This months highlights include an absolutely fascinating article on
thatching and growing thatching straw, important local industries given
the number of thatched cottages in our villages.
Jane Abrams
The Borough Councillors update from Elaine Still includes a tribute to the
late David Leivesley. David was a driving force in bringing the new Sherfield Park Parish
Council into being, but tragically he died before he could
Contents
see his dream come to fruition. Elaine paints a picture of a
Church Services... 4
man who devoted his life to making things better for others. Messy Church . .5
Congratulations to Cllr Marilyn Tucker, who has celebrated Ministers Letter ...... 7
Bramley Primary School.. 8
forty years as a Councillor.
Our summer events are well under way. We have a picture
report of last months Sherfield-on-Loddon Village Fete.
Many thanks to Gillian Barlin for the lovely photos in the
report and the cover picture. We are now looking forward to
Sherfest in Sherfield Park in July and Sherfield & District
Show in September. As Simon said last month September
may seem a long way off but it will soon be here. A
reminder that the Loddon Valley Link has a best cover
photograph competition awarded at the show. Were very
keen to get lots of good quality, local interest photographs
for our cover. So send your entries to the editor - photos
should be high resolution (300dpi) jpegs in portrait format.
Please keep your photos and articles coming in to:-:
editor@loddonvalleylink.org.uk.
Prayer Page and Par

Registers....11
News from the Diocese17
Sherfield & District Show 19
Thatching.....22-23
Remembering WWI dead24
Doreen Toswill..24
Sherfield PC .29
Sherfield Vge Fete rpt .. 30/31
Sherfield Park . .... 34- 35
WI....37
NWR & Evergreens. 39
Beat Report .... .40
Sherfest .41
Borough Councillors...42-43
Stratfield Saye...47
Gardening Club 48
Bramley WI Lite.55
Small Ads...56
Useful Tel. Nos.57
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 at Hartley
Wespall July to
September
Services
July 2016
Sunday 3rd July
10.00am Holy Communion
10.00am
6.30pm
Family Service
Evensong
Sunday 10th July
Trinity 6
St Leonards Sherfield
St Marys Stratfield Saye*

St Marys Hartley Wespall
Trinity 7
Morning Worship & Sunday Club
4.15pm
Messy Church Picnic
Sunday 17th July
10.00am
6.30pm
Holy Communion & Sunday Club

Evensong
Trinity 10
Sunday 7th August

10.00am Holy Communion
Trinity 11
6.30pm
Family Service
Evensong
1st Sunday 6.30pm

3rd Sunday 6.30pm
4th Sunday 8.30am
Evensong
Evensong
Holy
Communion
Please note there is no Holy Communion

on the 1st Sunday and Holy Communion
on the 4th Sunday will start at 8.30am.
900 years after the Chapel at Ease

opened at Schirefeld, (later St. Leonards
Church, Sherfield on Loddon), we plan a
Celebratory Weekend of Events for all
the family.
Pip Iles
Details later. Please note the dates.
Churchwarden.
Sunday 31st July

10.00am Benefice Holy Communion
10.00am
27 to 29 May 2017 Spring Bank

Holiday weekend.
Trinity 8
Trinity 9
Together in Worship
(a service for all ages)
th
Sunday 24th July

8.30am
Holy Communion
10.00am
Save the Dates

th
For a 3 month trial period, starting with

July, the services at Hartley Wespall will
be as follows:
10.00am
Friday 15th July
900 years of St Leonards
St Marys Stratfield Saye*

Friday 15th July 2016

Picnic at St Leonards Church 4.15pm - 5.30pm
Followed by a look around the Church
Everyone welcome!
* Please note no Messy Church in August *
It is essential that you book

Children are welcome at all our services. Services in italics are particularly
geared to children and families.
*Drive up close to the white gates, which will open automatically .
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(and please advise of any food allergies).

For more information and to book, please contact :Peta Alvares:
padalvares@gmail.com or on Facebook: messychurchsol
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MINISTERS LETTER
BREACH LANE CHAPEL

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

Friday 1st
10.30am
Open Morning at the Chapel
10.30am
Family Worship led by Steve Smith
7.45pm
House Group & Bible Study at 7 Pound

Close, Bramley
Friday 8th
10.30am
Sunday 10th
10.30am
Family Worship led by Graham Locke
10.30am
Sunday 17th
10.30am
Family Worship led by Neil Owen including

Holy Communion
Tuesday 19th
7.30pm
Church ABM at Frimley Road
10.30am
10.30am
Family Worship led by Rev. Richard Lane
2.30pm
Midweek Fellowship led by Geoff Belsham
10.30am
10.30am
Family Worship led by Neil Owen
Sunday 3rd
Thursday 7
Friday 15
Friday 22
th
th
nd
Sunday 24th
Wednesday 27
Friday 29
th
Sunday 31st
th
St. Leonards Church

The Church
Open Days for
July are 2nd, 16th
and 23rd. Open
from 10am till
4pm
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Catholic Services
St Bedes and Holy
Ghost Churches,
Basingstoke.
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
Dear friends.
When I was growing up getting a model
aircraft kit for a birthday was considered to
be a good present. I loved them but, for
some reason, they didnt like me. They
required me to be meticulous and careful; I
was neither. They required me to read
instructions and follow them but I preferred
to just stick them together because I knew
better. What? Paint the pilot before putting
him in the cockpit? Why, that would take
weeks and I only had one hour. There were
always bits left over and there were always
tears and tantrums. My dad invariably took
over and brought the ill fated project to a
conclusion.
humility. Most importantly it

allows us to empathise with
others and become mentors who
understand lifes tricks and turns.
The society we live in applauds success

and rewards those who do well. But it
excoriates those who fail by bullying or
verbally crucifying them on Twitter or
Facebook and, if they are public figures, in
the press or on television. At the same time
most individuals would recognise the value
of failure. Strange, arent we? It seems to
me that before pointing the finger at others
we should always remember our own
journey, our own failures and victories as
well as those who mentored us. Peter the
Apostle was always putting his foot in it,
I wonder how many of you still try and
assemble flat pack furniture without reading always speaking out of turn. All of his
indiscretions could be forgiven; after all, he
instructions? In a very real sense I failed
miserably as a child where Airfix kits were was bumbling and clumsy, a bit of a lovable,
concerned. You might have discerned then comical character. How could he, though,
be forgiven for denying that he even knew
that I was not a practical child. So, how
Jesus, after Jesus arrest, (John 18:15)
come I ended up as a carpenter/cabinet
especially after he had vociferously claimed
maker working patiently on intricate
that he would die for him? (John 13: 37). So
commissions all day every day for a
poignant then the way in which Jesus not
considerable period of my life? Well, for a
only forgave him after his resurrection, but
start I grew up and then, along the way,
someone taught me to persevere and never also restored him to full fellowship and
friendship (John 21 15-17). As we read on
give up. Someone taught me that failure
through the New Testament it is often clear
was the key to success.
what Peter had learned from his failures
For some people failure is a dirty word;
and how that affected the way he related to
failure is not an option. With respect, giving others. In his greatest weakness he found
up should not be an option. Failure is a
acceptance, strength, healing, hope and a
great gift and gives us great gifts. When we future in Jesus - and we can too.
fail at something we are given an
opportunity to grow, to become a better
human being. It allows us to reflect on what Every blessing.
we might do next time. It allows us to seek
Stephen (Vicar)
the wisdom and advice of others. It allows
us to improve techniques and discover
01256 881071 sb113lb@gmail.com
better materials. It allows us to become
listeners, learners and it teaches us
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Bramley Primary School Rated Good by Ofsted

Just before the Easter break, Ofsteds
team arrived at Bramley C of E
Primary School and carried out its
long-anticipated inspection. To the
great delight of everyone in Bramley
connected with the school, the final
overall rating was Good. The School
Leaders are delighted that the report
reflects the relentless focus on
securing good progress for all pupils,
that high expectations (for staff and
pupils) have created a culture in
which all are expected to strive to do
their best and recognises the strong
team who work closely together to
improve outcomes for pupils.
Teamwork and high aspirations for
the childrens learning have ensured
that teaching has improved and
pupils standards have risen.
In an interview with the Bramley
Magazine, Miss Hodgkinson and Mr
Moore, the Head and Deputy,
commented that the inspection was a
very positive experience. They felt
that the judgement was reflective of
the dedication and determination
consistently demonstrated by the staff
to do the very best for the pupils at
Bramley. The report states that pupils
are happy and they enjoy school.
They have very positive attitudes and
want to do well.
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The Ofsted team took into account all

of the comments made by parents,
both informally on the playground and
through the on-line parent view
survey. In a letter to parents Miss
Hodgkinson wrote, It is heartwarming to know that the hard work
and effort that has been put into
driving the school forward is
recognised and appreciated. Ms.
Nicky Parker, the Chair of Governors,
assured parents in the letter that staff
and governors would not be resting
on our laurels. We know there is still
plenty more work to do; and we know
we can rely on your support in our
quest to become an outstanding
school. It is clear that the School is
committed to giving the children at
Bramley C of E Primary School
exceptional learning opportunities
and to build on all of the successes
that have been achieved.
This article first appeared in the

Bramley Magazine. Thanks to their
Editor Rachel Barclay Smith for
permission to reprint it in the Loddon
Valley Link.
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Prayer Page
At a time of change let us pause for
reflection.
Prayer Points for July
Text For The Month
The very many Scripture Union and other

Christian camps for children organised all
over the country. May those who attend feel
the touch of your Holy Spirit.
"Be still, and know that I am God; I will be

exalted among the nations, I will be exalted
in the earth." The LORD Almighty is with us;
the God of Jacob is our fortress.
Psalm 46: 10 & 11 The NIV Bible
Prayer for the Month
Lord of all, we pray once more
for our troubled and divided
world, so full of tension, so full
of need.
We pray for those who strive
to bring liberty and create a
world free from religious and political
persecution, racial bigotry and ethnic
cleansing.
Pray for:
Those who are to be married in the next two

months, and all who been married in the
past year.
Safe journeys for all who travel in these
holiday months, and for a time of rest and
renewal for those on holiday.
The children in our villages, that they may
be safe throughout the summer.
An end to the continuous violence in the
Middle East
Those who feel the need to flee from the

countries they live in at present, for safe
We pray for those who strive to bring justice
journeys as they cross the Mediterranean
and create a world free from exploitation
sea and solutions for their future as
and corruption, prejudice and
immigrants to new countries.
discrimination.
Also give thanks, for:
We pray for those who are striving to break
down the barriers between those in power, Our Queen for her faith and her trust in
also those who feel helpless and unable to Jesus
influence events.
The success of all the village events of the
last month.
Lord, we ask you to bring peace where
there is war, reconciliation where there is
The joy of summertime.
division and co-operation where there is
conflict. Give to all a willingness to engage
in dialogue rather than dispute, discussion
rather than destruction. Come to our broken
world and grant it healing.
In Jesus name we pray.
Amen
Parish Registers
Wedding
Luke Williams and Lisa-Marie Monger
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11.06.16
Sherfield
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www.classictreeservices.co.uk
Loddon Valley Link Grant Award

The Loddon Valley Link is a church and
village magazine that serves the community
within the local distribution area by
providing local information, news and
articles which are both informative and of
general interest. The committee has
decided to take this involvement one step
further and offer a limited number of grants
to organisations that are, but not limited to,
those involved with youth groups, sports or
senior citizens. In making an application the
following criteria apply:-
The organisation must be charitable

or voluntary.
The organisation must be within the

magazine distribution area.
The request must be for a specific

item or event.
The request would generally not

exceed 200
It must be shown in the

application how the request will
benefit the community involved with the
organisation.
Any request should be submitted either by
email or in writing to the committee
secretary Ilene Iles (see back of magazine
for details) by 5th August at the latest. It is
hoped a number of awards will be made,
but this is dependent on applications. The
committee will make the final decisions and
all applicants will be informed of the
outcome. Names of those successful will be
printed in the September edition of the
magazine. There is no appeal for
applications that are not approved.
Donald Dawson, Chairman, LVL
Management Committee.
'History of Magic' at Probus Club

John Field, a retired solicitor from Ashstead,
has been a magician for over forty years He
recently gave the Probus Club of
Basingstoke an informative insight into the
history of magic.
In later years magicians

made fortunes. William
Ellsworth Robinson called
himself Chung Ling Soo. He
caught bullets in his teeth,
and it paid extremely well
The first known magician was Dedi, in 2700
BC. He was famous for cutting the head off in 1912 he was earning the equivalent of
31,500 per week. Unfortunately the trick
a bird then attaching another one so the
bird could fly away. The secret? Its all to do eventually went wrong and he was killed.
with the way a bird will tuck its head under a John demonstrated his ability to mind-read
random National Lottery numbers from the
wing.
audience, getting all six numbers correct.
Witchcraft suspects were pricked with a
He closed, with the help of an audience
bodkin a needle with a small handle to
assistant, in a demonstration of the cup
test for a numb spot where the Devil had
and ball trick. Even an observer at close
kissed the alleged witch. Initially the
quarters could not detect how it was done.
success rate was minimal, so the bodkin
was redesigned, putting the needle on a
spring to retract when touching anything.
From then onwards, the fate of hundreds of
innocents was sealed.
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See www.probusbasingstoke.webs.com for

more information about this social club for
retired professional and business
managers.
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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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News from the Diocese

Open the Book, the scheme which takes
dramatised storytelling of the Bible into
primary schools, is running two days - one
a training day for new members and
anyone interested in joining, and one for
established teams.
They are:
Initial Training Day
Monday, July 4, 9.30am-3pm.
St Andrews Methodist Church, Western
Way, South Ham, Basingstoke, RG22
6ER.
The Garage at Sherfield

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Goddards Lane,
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MOTs Cars and

Motorcycles
Service
Diagnostics
Repairs
Air Conditioning
Recovery
Collection and Delivery
service available.
are: Faurs
Requiem; Shakespeares Venus and
Adonis in St Lawrence Church; Robert
Hardy on stage as Sir Winston Churchill;
Michael Morpurgo talking about his books;
and, on the final evening in the Cathedral,
Brittens Noye's Fludde, with Hampshire
County Youth Orchestra and children from
Winchester primary schools.
For details and to book, call 01962 857276
or visit http://winchesterfestival.co.uk/.
Summer exhibition: Hidden
Bring a packed lunch, drinks provided;

donations welcome to cover the cost. Car
parking at the church, or in the free public
car park in St Andrews Road behind the
church.
Runs until July 17.
Enquiries and bookings:

enquiries@openthebook.net or call 01793
418355.
www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk or call
01962 857200.
Open during normal cathedral opening

times. Cathedral admission charges apply.
YMCA and The Childrens Society present

a compelling portrait exhibition, Hidden, to
Enquiries and bookings:
tell the story of young carers often
enquiries@openthebook.net or call 01793 invisible to society who face huge
418355.
responsibilities and unimaginably difficult
Storyteller day for established members choices. Award-winning photographer and
former young carer Max Alexander
of Open the Book
captures their resilience, determination
Saturday, September 10, 9.30am
and dreams for the future. Hidden raises
registration for 10am start. Finishes at
awareness of the significant issues faced
3pm.
by children who provide physical,
Christ Church, Chineham, RG24 8LT
emotional and practical care for a loved
one.
6 per person, 10 for two. Pay at the
door. Bring a packed lunch, refreshments
provided. Car parking at the church.
For information on the cathedral, visit
The Winchester Festival of the Arts

July 1-9.
Nine days of music, talks and drama
throughout the city, including Brahmss
German Requiem on July 1 in Winchester
Cathedral. Among the other performances
Download a full copy of enews at

www.winchester.anglican.org/resources/
communications-resources/bulletins/
where you can also get a copy of the new
newsletter, Live the Mission.
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Contact Roy on 01256 861462

Mobile: 07798 570443.
Website: www.molegone.co.uk
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The Four Horseshoes

Old Reading Road
Sherfield on Loddon
RG27 2EX
Tel: 01256 882296
www.the4horseshoes.co.uk
Traditional village pub serving drinks and food.
The Four Horseshoes has changed its kitchen opening hours
Two main meals for 10 offer til 7pm Tuesday - Friday
Monday 12noon 4pm; Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 12
noon3pm, 6pm9pm; Friday and Saturdays 12 noon9pm;
Sunday 12noon 4pm
Themed evenings, quiz nights, live music events and more
www.the4horseshoes.co.uk Visit us on Facebook
Book your celebrations with us function room/pu b for hire
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Thatching
We live in an area with a
large proportion of thatched
houses and probably not
coincidently a vast acreage
of fields growing thatching
straw.
crop is fit to cut and the harvest will start.

First to go in is the combine with header
stripper. This machine has a large rotor with
fingers which goes through the crop and
takes the grain off leaving the stem of the
Turgis Court Farm in Stratfield Turgis is

one of the largest growers and suppliers of
thatching straw in the country. Around 300
acres each year are grown. Two types of
straw are grown, Triticale and Marris
Widgeon. These are the preferred crops
because of the length and strength of the
straw they produce.
It all starts in early September when the
fields are ploughed and cultivated. The
seed is then sown into the ground using a
corn drill. The seeds quickly germinate and
the plants grow quickly so in a few weeks
there will be a nice green covering across the
fields. As winter comes along the crops
become dormant until the spring. In March
and April when the soil temperatures warm
up and the daylight hours get longer the
crops begin to grow again. It is now that
fertilisers and plant nutrients are applied and
weeds and diseases are monitored. The crop
will grow on through its growth stages; by
June will have grown to its maximum length
and will have produced an ear of grain at the
top. In July the crop will start to die off and
the grain will harden. At the end of July the
straw behind.
Next the straw harvesters will cut, clean and
bundle the straw. The bundles are then
strapped into bales which are stored in the
barns.
When the thatcher needs the straw it
will be delivered to site. The thatcher
will open the bales and give the
bundles a final clean and trim. The
bundles are taken up and laid using
spars to fix the straw to the roof. The
spars are hazel sticks twisted in the
middle to create a large spring staple.
For a small cottage around three
tonnes of straw would be needed. A
straw roof can last 25 years. Mike,
Steve & the team.
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Remembering Our World War I Dead

Life stories of
soldiers of the First
World War listed on
the village war
memorial
Continuing our
occasional series,
researched by a local
group
In 1909, aged 18, Alfred enlisted as a

regular soldier in the 2nd Battalion Rifle
Brigade. At the outbreak of the First
World War he was serving in India, but by
November 1914 the battalion had been
redeployed to France.
In 1915 the 2nd Battalion served with

distinction at the capture of NeuveChapelle, though with high casualties.
Later the same year there were further
heavy losses at the Battle of Loos. In
3500/ Rifleman Alfred C. Brant, 2nd
1916 Rifleman Brant may have been
Battalion Rifle Brigade, died 10th July wounded when the battalion carried out
1916
an attack on enemy lines under heavy
shell-fire at Oviller-la-Boiselle on 1st July.
Alfred Charles Brant was born in
128 men from the 2nd Battalion were
Sherfield-on-Loddon in 1888 to William
and Annie Brant. By 1901 there were five killed or wounded on that day.
children in the Brant family and Alfred
Alfred Brant was brought back to the Red
was the middle child. His sisters were
Cross Hospital in the Cathedral Close in
aged 16 and 10, while Alfreds older
Winchester, where, according to records,
brother was 20 and his younger brother
he died of gunshot wounds on 10th July
just 8. In 1901 Alfred lived with his family 1916. He is buried in St Leonards
near the pond, in one of the three
Churchyard, Sherfield-on-Loddon; the
cottages which are now part of Wheelers only man commemorated on the village
Court. Alfreds father worked as a
war memorial to be buried within the
kitchen gardener, possibly at Buckfield
parish.
House, now Sherfield School.
Good Neighbour
Doreen Toswill
has been
recognised by
The Basingstoke
Volunteer Centre
for the work that
she has carried
out for Sherfieldon-Loddon
Community Care
Group.
For many years
she has organised rides for the people of
Sherfield and the surrounding villages for
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their appointments to and from the

hospital, the surgeries, the dentist etc.
She has a list of volunteer drivers and it
may entail many phone calls to organise
these rides.
Sadly Doreen was unable due to ill health
to attend the Volunteer Centre reception
on June 9th to receive her award which
she richly deserves. I invite the readers
of the Loddon Valley Link to join me in
thanking her for her years of excellent
work and commitment to our community.
Jane Malarkey
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Sherfield-on-Loddon Parish Council

July Update
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
Meeting dates Note Change of Time
Litter Warden Vacancy
The next Full Parish Council meeting is

on 13 July at 8pm in the Liddell Hall.
This is a later start time as, for the next
few months, the Planning Committee
will meet immediately before Full
Council at 7.30 pm (also in the Liddell
Hall). Please check the parish
noticeboards or the website for the
agendas which are posted before the
meetings.
Although Basingstoke and Deane

Borough Council has undertaken to
clear the litter bins the parish council is
still hoping to find a new litter warden.
The vacancy is for 6 hours a week but
you will need to be over 16 to apply.
Contact the Clerk for further details.
Summer Tennis Camp

Totally Tennis will be running coaching
sessions at the parish tennis courts
again this year, subject to sufficient
interest. They will be held in the week
commencing 15 August with a session
at 9am for 4 to 7 year olds, followed by
an hour for over 8s at 10am. Please
contact Totally Tennis on 01256 358816
to book a place.
Annual Allotment Competition
The judging of the allotments has been
arranged for Wednesday 20 July.
Disposal of Dog Waste Bags

You have probably seen the new dog
waste stations where waste bags are
available. Unfortunately some dog
owners are using the bags, but not the
bins. Hanging used dog bags on
fences, trees, etc, is unsightly and
potentially harmful to the environment.
It is much more difficult to clear bagged
waste if it is not in the bins provided.
Please keep the village clean and tidy.
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
Basingstoke NeighbourCare needs you!

Drivers We provide a service for elderly
people in your community, particularly for
those who find it difficult to use public
transport or lack the confidence to go out
on their own. We provide a driving service
using our volunteers own cars. We need
drivers who can spare a few hours a week
during the day time, Monday to Friday, and
who have comprehensively insured cars
which are suitable for carrying elderly
people. We will cover petrol costs from
home (currently 45p per mile). Even if you
can only offer one day or part of a day this
would help us. You can choose what
hours/days you are available and what
duties you undertake.
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Befrienders Would you have an

hour a week free in the daytime
(Monday to Friday)? Many
elderly people would love to have someone
to come and see them for a cup of tea and
a chat, to relieve their loneliness. We try to
find you someone who lives near to you,
but if you have to use your car or public
transport we will reimburse your costs.We
need people who have time and patience
and like talking to elderly people. We will
provide you with training and support.
If you are interested in either or both of the
above opportunities please contact us by
phone on 01256 423855 or email
volunteering@neighbourcare.com
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Sherfield-on-Loddon Fete
Photos: Gillian Barlin
Words: Natalie Larner
The crowd enjoying

the festivities at the
fete
Once again a very successful fete

was held on Sherfield Village Green
on Saturday11th June. There was lots
of good feedback from the public,
events people, stallholders, and the
Mayor.
Visitor, Weve come

again from Andover.
We like to come, as
its one of the best in
the whole area.
Balloon release
The Basingstoke Concert Band was

conducted by Mark Atkins
Performers Thanks for inviting us,

its a great fete. Weve enjoyed it.
Wed love to come back..
Stallholder, First time here we go

to lots of shows. Lovely setting and
everyone very welcoming and helpful.
Thank you. Wed like to come
again.
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Village Mum, Well done to

everyone and thank you. A
lovely family event weve See p. 48 for details of the Gardening
Club stall.
all really enjoyed it.
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News from Sherfield Park

yourself? The Council is looking for
volunteers for both our existing
Neighbourhood Watch programme and a
new Speed Watch group. The latter will
learn how to use monitoring equipment,
then go out in teams on occasional live
monitoring of problem roads. They report
any problem registration numbers to the
police, who then issue warning letters. They
will visit any driver with three infractions.
If the photo above drives you crazy, and
you want to earn a bit of extra cash as well
as enjoy walking around Sherfield Park,
why not become our new litter warden?
This paid role collects rubbish, coordinates
pick-up of fly tipping and serves as the
Councils eyes and ears when it comes to
our environment. Well provide training,
equipment and protective clothing. The
successful candidate will start with five
hours a week. If youre interested, please
contact
clerk@sherfieldparkparishcouncil.gov.uk.
If youre interested in supporting either

programme tell the
clerk@sherfieldparkparishcouncil.gov.uk.
PCSO Krystof (Krys) Nadvornik dropped by

Junes Parish Council meeting to introduce
himself and address concerns about
windscreen-wiper flipping and a man
spotted lurking in bushes around Cufaude
Lane. The police believe the wiper incidents
are juvenile pranks, but the lurker is an
obvious concern. Krys will be increasing his
patrols; look out for him on his bicycle.
Email:
cllr.bencard@sherfieldparkparishcouncil.
WORKING GROUP ON BROADBAND

SPEED SEEKS MEMBERS
One of the top frustrations across Sherfield
Park is our sluggish broadband speed. The
Council is calling on concerned citizens to
get involved, particularly those with
communications industry contacts.
The groups initial objectives: clearly define

the problem; attempt to get better answers
INCREASED SECURITY PUSH BEGINS
from BT than those provided thus far; and
AT JUNE COUNCIL MEETING
consider a plan of advocacy and action to
provoke more action on BTs part. Well
Sherfield Park is blessed with low crime
rates. With a new police representative and also explore alternatives to the Infinity
upgrade and, if we find viable ones,
a drive to expand our existing
propose them to the Council for possible
Neighbourhood Watch, we plan to keep it
investment.
that way.
UPDATES FROM THE SHERFIELD PARK

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (SPCA)
THE SHOP FOR SHERFIELD PARK is on

schedule. Building is on time (see photo on
facing page) and a series of interviews
have been conducted with prospective
shopkeepers. An extraordinary meeting of
Remember that the police cant investigate the SPCA should have been held to discuss
what they dont know about. Report any
the subcommittees recommendation, the
unusual incidents to Krys at
winner confirmed by trustees, and an
krystof.nadvornik@hampshire.pnn.police.uk announcement of the winner made, by late
or dial 101 and ask for him by his collar
June. Then preparations will begin in
number: 16299.
earnest to ready the shop for its anticipated
Why not go a step further and get involved pre-Christmas opening.
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If all goes to plan, we hope the successful

bidder will attend Sherfest on 2nd July to
say hello to local residents. Or should we
say prospective customers?
COMMUNITY CENTRE LOFT

CONVERSION PROJECT
The SPCA plans to go out to tender for the
construction phase of this project before the
end of June. Were adding a first floor with
two new rooms, a toilet and kitchenette with
two separate stairways for access. This will
greatly increase the buildings space, for
hire for a wide variety of functions, whilst
also generating some much-needed
revenue. Depending on the response from
building contractors, the construction work
should start by autumn this year. This is a
big job that will inevitably impact on life at
the Community Centre, but well make
every effort to find practical workarounds to
keep disruption to a minimum during this
key phase of work. To find out more, look
at the plans on view at the Community
Centre and check the Loddon Valley Link
for further updates.
given above to find out more.

KIDS SUMMER CLUB
Bramley Out of School Club is organising
lots of holiday fun for primary school
children aged 411 at Sherfield Park
Community Centre from 8-12 and 15-19
August. This is an Ofsted approved and
registered event designed to provide a safe
and fun environment at affordable rates,
with discounts for siblings. The programme
includes sports, games, cooking, arts and
crafts, off-site activities and more. Children
can choose to join in with a programme of
planned, imaginative activities. For more
information or to book contact:
admin@sherfieldparkcommunity.co.uk or
call 01256 883967.
GP FACILITIES
GOOD NEWS FOR CLIFT SURGERY
PATIENTS
Recent recruitment has brought staff
numbers up to full strength. Annette Taylor,
an experienced nurse specialising in minor
illness across all age groups, has now
joined the practice. She can prescribe
antibiotics, pain killers and emergency
contraception as well as creams and
lotions. You can book with Annette, either
online or via reception on: 01256 881228.
In addition Dr Rachel Quew has joined the

Clift Surgery, from another local practice, to
fill the vacancy left by Dr Akhtar who said
farewell in April. All patients currently
registered with Dr Akhtar will be transferred
SHERFIELD PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE to Dr Quew.
The Centre relies on volunteers. You dont
need any particular expertise, just come
along and meet the crew and perhaps run a
raffle, organise an event or simply lend a
hand in the kitchen or running the bar for a
while. If you would like to get involved, why
not come along to the SPCA stand at
Sherfest and say hello? Details of Sherfest
feature elsewhere in the Loddon Valley Link
or you can use the SPCA contact detail
Ellen Bencard
Howard Perkins
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Womens Institute
Reported by Ilene Iles
Glenda Holder, our President for the June
Meeting, welcomed everyone; in particular
she welcomed Evelyn Holdaway and Lyn
Chivers back on to the Committee.
Business was conducted and Members
were informed that our Centenary Tree has
been planted beside the path over the
Village Green. A formal ceremony will take
place in the near future to include all
Members when a plaque will be placed with
the tree.
Glenda then introduced our Speaker for the
afternoon, Group Captain David
Greenaway, O.B.E., R.A.F., Retired, whose
talk, illustrated with slides, was entitled
Flying with the Royal Family. The Group
Captain informed us that he spent 37 years
in the R.A.F. and 2 years (1989-1991) with
the Royal Flight, which is sadly no more.
His job was to arrange all the Royal Flights
and liaise with the principal passengers.
Over the two years, he flew 400 flights with
all the principal and senior members of the
Royal Family 100 of those flights were
with Princess
Diana, for whom
he had great
admiration. He recounted many anecdotes
and showed slides of his time spent with
the Royal Flight, which he felt very
honoured and privileged to have enjoyed.
Glenda gave the vote of thanks and a
discussion was held on arrangements for
our July Meeting an Indoor Street Party
and Celebration of Her Majesty the Queens
90th Birthday.
A lovely tea followed and the raffle was
drawn.
NEXT MEETING: WEDNESDAY 6TH JULY
2016 AT 2 P.M. IN SHERFIELD VILLAGE
HALL.
INDOOR STREET PARTY, FUN AND
GAMES AND CELEBRATION OF HER
MAJESTY THE QUEENS 90TH
BIRTHDAY.
To find out more about us go to our web
site www.hampshirewi.org.uk, then click on
Sherfield-on-Loddon.
Older people set to benefit from new community grant

Local care at home provider Bluebird Care
is to make its first ever community grant.
250 will be made available to the
community group or initiative that works
with older people within Basingstoke and
Deane Borough or Hart District, and that
can best demonstrate a need for additional
support. As well as 250 the group will also
receive support and advice from Bluebird
Care. Director Phil Miles observes that
without the work of community groups who
organise coffee mornings, day-trips or lunch
clubs, many elderly people would be left
isolated at home.We want to work with a
local project that gives older people an
opportunity to try something new, such as
gardening, leisure, recreational, help with
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day trips or musical activities.

The new grants scheme will be launched on
Friday June 17th and will remain open for
applications until Friday 29th July. For more
details or to request an application form,
please email
communitygranthook@bluebirdcare.co.uk
or telephone Michael Auton on 07862
253514. Copies of the application form are
also available at the Bluebird Care office in
Acorn House, London Road, Hook RG27
9DY.
Contact: Michael Auton on 7862 253514 or
email
communitygranthook@bluebirdcare.co.uk
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Relative Genius
Railway, a
series of
steamships
and
numerous bridges and tunnels, which
greatly changed the face of public
transport. James Ellis was another
choice (no one had heard of him) who
was instrumental in making online use
safer and more secure. His contribution
to the world of computing has been
compared with that of Alan Turing. Also
in the world of technology, we had a
woman mathematician who developed an
First of all, I must apologise to the four
analytical engine in the 1840s, the
ladies concerned (Chris, Hazel, Wendy
forerunner of our modern computer. This
and Maggie) for omitting to write in the
last report that they came first in the Area this was Ada Lovelace, the daughter of
Quiz at Hook. This is a challenging quiz Lord Byron. She was thought to be the
with several rounds, so a big well done to first computer programmer. Someone
else said that she admired the gardener
them! Only thing is, now we have to
Geoff Hamilton, whose approach to
organise the one next year!
gardening was down to earth (no pun
Our last meeting was about our favourite intended!) as he made it simple and
genius, or at least someone we admire
cheap for everyone to enjoy. Other
for a good reason. This topic was in
choices included Charles Darwin, Mozart
recognition of our theme this year, which and Marie Curie, whose talents need no
celebrates the centenary of Einsteins
explanation. Something we noticed is
Theory of General Relativity. We started that many of them died relatively young
with Brunel, born in 1806, who is
(30s to 50s), and also that most were
considered to be one of the most
around in the 1800s.
ingenious and prolific figures in
Our next meeting is a book discussion
engineering history and one of the
and the book we have been reading is
greatest figures of the Industrial
The Boy Who Loved Anne Frank by
Revolution. He built the Great Western
Ellen Feldman.
Evergreens by May McQueen

The June meeting began with a
discussion regarding business matters.
Unfortunately our speaker did not arrive
from the RSPB Basingstoke branch so
the members decided to have a few
games of bingo. We then enjoyed a
lovely fruit cake with our cup of tea,
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baked by Gwen Moring who celebrates

her birthday this month. The meeting
ended with a raffle.
The next meeting on the 4th July is a
change of programme and will be a quiz
instead of a beetle drive
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Latest Beat Report

Monthly Crime Stats
ASB 4
Burglary Dwelling 1
Burglary Non-Dwelling 4
Suspicious Incidents 9
Indecency Offences 3
Impaired Driving 1
Assault 3
Criminal Damage 4
Concern for Welfare 1
Domestic Incidents 2
Driving Complaint 2
Drug Offences 1
Public Order Offences 3
Road Traffic Collisions 6
Theft 4
Theft from Vehicle - 1
Notes
Anti Social Behaviour:
The four reports of ASB were a decrease of
six reported incidents over the previous
month.
Burglaries:
The dwelling burglary relates to an incident
where offenders climbed on to a roof of a
property and jemmied open a second
storey window. They carried out an untidy
search and stole jewellery and a laptop.
Suspicious Incidents:
There was nothing to concern me about the
increase in these reports. Suspicious
incidents do not necessarily indicate a
crime, but we would rather receive the call
in case it turns out to be something serious.
Indecency
There were indecency offences in Sherfield
on Loddon due to a male exposing himself
over the last month. Through enquiries we
have established that the male involved who
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SHERFIELD PARK COMMUNITY ASSOCATION

does not live locally but
was working in the area.
He was arrested and
charged with numerous
offences and has also
been sacked from his
employment. Since then there have been no
further offences.
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Impaired Driving
This incident related to a drink driver being
spotted by an off duty officer and followed
until another unit arrived. The male driver
was arrested for drink drive after providing a
positive breath test. He does not live locally.
FREE ENTRY
Emergencies
SHERFIELD PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE
As always, please can I ask all residents to

report any suspicious persons, vehicles or
incidents using the 101 telephone number;
please only ring 999 if it is a genuine
emergency. An easy guide on which
number to use is this:
admin@sherfieldparkcommunity.co.uk 01256 883967

www.sherfieldparkcommunity.co.uk
Is the incident in progress and is

there a risk of injury or damage to
property? 999
Has the incident already happened
and there is no longer any risk?
101
Anything else we need to know
about? 101
Many thanks,
PCSO Nathan Johnson
For news from the beat covering Sherfield

Park please see News from Sherfield
Park on p. 34.
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Forty Years On
Borough Councillors Update

David Leivesley
I would like to begin my article by paying
tribute to the late David Leivesley.
Davids work in the community of Sherfield
Park changed peoples lives for the better.
It has been said before, but sometimes it is
the little things in life that make everything
better. Yet these little things all need
someone to make them happen. David was
the person who made lots of things happen.
He was passionate about turning a new
housing estate filled with an eclectic group
of strangers, none of whom knew each
other, into a community that had identity
and a feeling of drive and ambition. Above
all he wanted to make Sherfield Park
somewhere that people loved to live, not
because of the usual estate agent clichs,
but because it had a beating heart.
His vision to see where we could get to, at
a time when there were only a handful of
families living in Sherfield Park, was
remarkable, and his drive and tenacious
character turned that vision into reality for
all of us. The Sherfield Park Community
Association was formed by a group of those
early residents to look after the promised
Community Centre. There were many
bumps and hurdles along the way, but
when David was elected Chairman, the
momentum was unstoppable. With his
upbeat attitude and resolute determination
David squashed those bumps and hurdles.
People would say to him you dont give up,
do you? to which he replied Why would I?
Its not right.
Perhaps the surprising part of Davids
character to those who had not met him,
was that this tenacity, determination and
refusal to accept the status quo, was
delivered with warmth, friendliness and
compassion, alongside a keen sense of
humour and ready smile.
Sherfield Park has much to thank David for;
the post box that we were told would never
come, the benches and bins that we walk
past without asking how they got there and
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the thriving hub of our fledgling

development, our Community Centre. The
newly formed Sherfield Park Parish
Council was also instigated and driven
forward by David.
Parish Council
I am so delighted to hear that Sherfield
Park Community Association will be naming
the new wing of the Community Centre
after David, in tribute to a great man who
did so much for our community. We are
now reaping the benefits of his foresight
and determination.
I would like to wish the new Parish Council
and its councillors every success for the
future. I look forward to our new Parish
Council working closely with our thriving
Community Association in the best interests
of our community.
Im always eager to hear from residents
with any issues or comments. Just email or
phone me - I need your feedback and input
to represent all residents.
I attended the planning appeal hearing on
Dixon Road and spoke against the
application for three gypsy caravans with
associated day rooms. This application had
previously been rejected by Basingstoke &
Deane Borough Council planning authority.
The appeal lasted two days and on the final
day we attended the site with the
government inspector where more
questions were asked and comments
made. I would also like to acknowledge the
residents from Fernhill Place who attending
the appeal hearing and put forward their
case for refusal with calm, dignified and
sound reasoning. We now await the
government inspectors decision.
At the recent mayor-making

ceremony in Basingstoke
Councilllor Marilyn Tucker
was presented with a bunch
of flowers to mark 40 years as
Borough Councillor. The
outgoing mayor, Councillor
Anne Court, wanted to mark
the occasion in this way.
Marilyn (for whom the
presentation was a complete
surprise) said Im very lucky
to have such a lovely rural
area to represent. I didnt get
on to the council for politics, I
just wanted to help people.
Its wonderful the residents keep voting for
me.
We extend our congratulations to Marilyn

on her remarkable achievement.
Want to play for your local ladies

football team?
Basingstoke Town Ladies had a successful
2015/16 season with both teams. The First
Team are Southern Region Premier
League CHAMPIONS and have gained
promotion to the FA Womens Premier
League Southwest Division 1. Our Reserve
Team had a great first season in the
Hampshire County Womens Football
League Division 2, having been promoted
last year.
We are now looking to expand both our
squads.
Think you can compete in the Premier

League? Or do you want to get back into
playing football and expand your social life?
If so, please come a long to our pre-season
training. We train every Wednesday and
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Basingstoke.
Please contact Director of Football Craig
Prall on 07552828885 or email
basingstokeladiesfc@hotmail.co.uk to
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Visit our website
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more.
Elaine Still
Tel: 01256 880926
Mobile: 07747 862913
Website: elainestill.com
Cllr.Elaine.Still@basingstoke.gov.uk
Elaine.Still@hants.gov.uk
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Sherfield and District Gardening Club

Once again, the club ran
its popular plant stall at the
Sherfield-on-Loddon fete.
We are delighted to say
that we have made
enough money to allow us
to continue to subsidise
the costs of our excellent
speakers for the year
ahead.
This was made possible by a great deal of
hard work from members and nonmembers propagating plants and helping
(from Anna Scott)
on the day.
Huge thanks also to
our sponsors, The
Shop, Simmons &
Sons/Sherdons,
Franchi Seeds and the
Bramley Bakery. Last
but not least, a big
thanks to all of you
who came and bought plants without which
we certainly wouldnt have raised any
money!
In July, members of the club will be visiting
Spring Pond Garden in Laverstoke. Spring
Pond is a small private garden on alkaline
soil designed by garden designer Ian
Mylles, and created since 1995 by Carolyn
Sheffield. The garden surrounds a flint and
brick house converted from a group of
derelict farm buildings, designed by the
architect, the late Francis Johnson.
Anyone interested in gardening will be most
welcome to join us at our meetings in the
Sherfield Village Hall at 7:45pm.
For arrangements contact Dan on 882680
or Andy on 882350
Becky, Rita & Jeannette will be hosting a Tea at 3

fund raising event for St Michaels Hospice on
Sunday 17th July 2pm 5pm
at The Old School, Silchester Road, Bramley
(drive runs along side the allotments).
There will be refreshments and cakes available.
If anyone would like a stall at the event or for further information
please contact Becky on 07733 466210 / 01256 881358.
Everyone welcome!
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A BREACH LANE JOINT

CHARITY VENTURE!
Breach Lane Sherfield On Loddon
RG27 0EU
A reminder that Terry and Brian
Raisborough are opening their prize
winning garden again at White Gables
under the auspices of the NGS. Cathy and
Tony Miles who live next door at Cydonia
are also opening their garden for charity in
support of M.S. and will serve afternoon
teas.
SUNDAY JULY 3rd 1PM - 5PM
Basingstoke Civil Service Retirement Fellowship
The Group had its open meeting on

Wednesday 1st June and over 50 members
enjoyed pastries and cakes while being
entertained by Ken Wiseman with a
nostalgic look back to the music and songs
of the 50s, 60s and 70s.
The next outing is to Lymington and Bartonon-Sea on Wednesday 13th July which will
be followed on Thursday 11th August by a
Horse Drawn Barge trip on the Kennet and
Avon Canal. If you would like to join us on
either of these please contact Kate
Lambeth on 01256 328791. The next
meeting is on 6th July at which Michael
Wells will be giving a talk detailing the work
done by the charity Canine Partners.
The group meets on the first Wednesday of
each month at Brookvale Village Hall from
10 am to 12 noon and all retired Civil
Servants and their partners are welcome.
Further details about meetings can be
obtained from the Secretary Tony Brazier
on 01256 418770 or at
bjmapbr@ntlworld.com.
David Cowling
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Sparkling success for Bramley WI Lite

said: Sapphires and Sparkles was a
fabulous success. We are extremely
grateful to those who supported the event
with raffle and auction prizes, and donations
of precious time! We were amazed by the
generosity of local businesses in support of
the event; their support made the
fundraising from the evening truly
astounding!
Trish Le Flufy, Child Health Clinical
Services Manager: On behalf of the
Childrens Ward at Basingstoke and North
Members of Bramley WI Lite were delighted
Hampshire Hospital a huge thank you to the
to hear that the club had raised over 4,000 members of Bramley WI Lite. The effort that
for charity at their Sapphires and Sparkles
went into fundraising for this event and
fundraiser held in April at Sherfield-onmaking the night a success was huge. The
Loddon Village Hall. This special ladies
2,065.92 donated as a result will make a
night was attended by 116 local women and significant difference to the lives of local
was supported by businesses from across
children and their families.
the area.
Generous supporters of Sapphires and
On the evening guests were welcomed with Sparkles included both local and national
a glass of fizz. Entertainment from tribute
companies such as Abel & Cole, Christmas
act Forever Barlow and a buffet supper
Common Conserves, Markwins
were followed by fundraising activities,
International Ltd, Cristina Barton
which included a table raffle, auction, raffle Photography, Odiham Cake Company, The
and a game of heads and tails. This was
Hampshire Court Hotel, Summerdown Mint
followed by a disco provided by local DJ,
Peter Cook. The MC on the evening was
writer (and entertainer!) Clare
Macnaughton.
The proceeds of the evening, a staggering
4,131.83 will be split between the
Childrens Ward (G2) at Basingstoke and
North Hampshire Hospital, and Bramley WI
Lite, which will have its running costs
secured over the next few years and and
will help them to run bigger and better
events for its members.
Company
Bramley WI Lite is part of the National
Tylney Hall
Federation of Womens Institutes. It is WI
but with a modern twist. The group
launched in 2007 and have since gone from
strength to strength; they are proud to have
around 30 members, who meet once a
month.
and
Hotel.
Anne Grant, President of Bramley WI Lite

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Outside - jet washing, grass cutting, garden maintenance. Internal flooring, kitchen fitting, general maintenance. Contact Richard for a free
quote 01256 959773
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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 on Loddon Fete
Sherfield Dist. Gardening Club
Sherfield Park Community Centre
Sherfield Park Parish Council
Sherfield & District Show
Short Mat Bowls
Stratfield Saye Parish Council
Stratfield Saye Village Hall
Stratfield Turgis Parish Meeting
Sherfield-on-Loddon Parish
Council
Toddler Group 0-5s
Tree Warden.
Village Green Volunteers
Whist Drive
Womens Institute
Sherfield Village Hall
Caretaker/Bookings
Management Committee
Bruce Batting
Chris Horton
Sue Handasyde-Dick
See inside back page
Geoff Belsham
Fr. Chris Rutledge
John Darker
Andy Stevens
TBC
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
TBC
882798
882798
880903
882426
882350
Pam Luck
Doreen Tosswill
Bruce Batting
Dan Farrow and
Andy Morgan
Candice Wright
Sue Talbot (Clerk)
Natalie Larner
Norman Stanley
Penny Mayo
Linda Bishop
Sheila Campbell (Chair)
Catherine Ryle (Clerk)
882534
882106
101
101
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880075
882210
882687
882344
882605
882680
882350
883967
07464 010028
880075
881021
01189332 379
01189332106
882351
842662
Judith Sullivan
Jane Jordan
Bruce Batting
Virgilius Vickers
Christine Skillett
883551
880852
882605
882453
880727
Wendy Gosden
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Please inform the Editor of changes to the above information.
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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
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Requests are dealt with in order.
Display ads pricing - please see the website or contact Pip Iles.
Editor for the August edition Jane Abrams
Please submit copy for this edition no later than the 16 th July.
Send copy to: editor@loddonvalleylink.org.uk
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(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
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Howard Perkins 01256 883882
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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
John Williams 01256 882705
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
Distribution:
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4000 houses across the benefices of Sherfield on
Loddon incl. Sherfield Park, Hartley Wespall,with
Stratfield Turgis, Stratfield Saye and Bramley.
Also available online.
Please note: the Loddon Valley Link Management

Committee cannot be held responsible for the
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in this publication.
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