The Loddon Valley Link

Church and Village Magazine

for Sherfield-on-Loddon, Stratfield Saye, Hartley Wespall with Stratfield Turgis and Bramley

Issue 466 Issue 467

May 2014

Services for May 2014

Sunday 4th May 10.00am Holy Communion Easter 3 St Leonards Sherfield

10.00am
6.30pm

Family Service
Evensong and Communion by Ext

St Marys Stratfield Saye*

St Marys Hartley Wespall

Friday 4.15pm Messy Church Sherfield Community Centre Sunday 11th May Easter 4

10.00am

Morning Worship and Sunday Club

St Leonards Sherfield
Easter 5

Sunday 18th May

10.00am
10.00am 6.30pm

Holy Communion and Sunday Club

Matins and Communion by Ext Evensong

St Leonards Sherfield
St Marys Stratfield Saye* St Marys Hartley Wespall Easter 6 St Marys Hartley Wespall

Including re-dedication of In Touch Friends

Sunday 25th May 8.00am Holy Communion 1662 BCP

10.00am

Family Service

St Leonards Sherfield
Easter 7 St Leonards Sherfield

Sunday 1st June 10.00am Holy Communion

10.00am
6.30pm

Family Service
Evensong and Communion by Ext

St Marys Stratfield Saye*

St Marys Hartley Wespall

*Drive up close to the white gates, which will open automatically . Children are welcome at all our services. Services in italics are particularly geared to children and families. BCP = Book of Common Prayer.

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Editorial
Welcome to the Spring Edition of the Loddon Valley Link. We are keen to reflect the news and views of the whole community - Churches, villages, clubs and societies within our distribution area. As you will know, from the last Link, we have been running our biannual envelope scheme to help cover the costs of producing the Loddon Valley Link. We are very grateful for your donations which help us to distribute the magazine to 2,000 homes in the villages. This is our last call for support and further details can be found on page 49. Contents Page 4 Songs of Praise Page 8 .. Percys Plant Sale Page 15 Sherfield Fete Page 16 Building progress Page 17 .. Stratfield Walk In this edition you will find an Page 21 Messy Church update of the building work in Page 28 Remembrance progress to add important Page 29 Hartley Regatta additional facilities to St. Page 31 .. Chris Tomlin Leonards church. In the course Page 37 Beat Officer of excavations inevitably some old Page 54 .. Committee bones were dug up and these were reburied in a moving ceremony (Page 4) Weve given a big splash this month to the annual Hartley Wespall Regatta (See page 29) - sounds a crazy idea but really good fun bringing us all together. Do go and take part if you can (but take a cosie just in case!) Finally, we are always looking for interesting articles for the magazine. With all the remembrance events this year, perhaps some of you have a story or two to tell? As ever, comments are welcomed. Contact the editor at: editor@loddonvalleylink.hampshire.org.uk Our thanks to Sheena Archer for supplying the cover page photo of the ceremony at the Garden of Remembrance at St. Leonards (see page 28 for more details).

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Songs of Praise Sunday June 15th 11am on Sherfield Village Green

A fun informal service held outside on the green, for the whole family. We will be using the fete marquee in case the weather is wet again! Everyone welcome, bring your dogs, bikes! Tadley Concert Brass will once again be providing the music for us.

Re-interment of Ancient Bones

During the digging of the foundations for St. Leonards Church extension, ancient churchyard burials revealed some, now anonymous, bones that had long lost their identity and headstones. On Palm Sunday, 13th April 2014, Revd. Sammie Armstrong, in the presence of a large congregation, re-interred the bones in the Church burial ground, saying that it is central to Christian belief that a human body, at the point of death, ceases to have any importance for the resurrected life of the individual. However, it is equally important that we accord great dignity and care to the dead for in so doing, we signify the deeper fundamental attitudes of the living. Gathering to care for the dead demonstrates that we value life.
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Pastoral Letter
Whats happening about Bobs successor? It is a question I get asked frequently. It is now five months since Bob left so where are we? On Monday, 24th March we had a meeting of the PCCs to appoint representatives to sit on the appointments committee to choose a new priest in charge. Richard Elphick had done a wonderful job in completing a Parish Profile, which had been approved by the Archdeacon of Winchester and the Bishop of Basingstoke, the latter having now moved on to become Bishop of Bath and Wells. The Parochial Church Councils (PCCs) of St.Leonards, Sherfield on Loddon, St. Marys Stratfield Saye and Hartley Wespall with Stratfield Turgis and St James Bramley with St. Stephens Little London, met at Cross House in Bramley to approve the Parish profile and select the representatives.

representatives.

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The Archdeacon explained the process, answered questions and then left. Each PCC met separately and then returned to the main hall, where they all approved the Profile with some minor alterations to the wording and announced who would be their

An advertisement will be written and placed in the appropriate places at the end of April and the first week of May, with a closing date of application on 22nd May. A short list will be drawn up and interviews will be held on 23rd and 24th June. Depending on the notice the appointee needs to give, we hope to have a new Priestin-Charge by October. We all need to pray that Gods person will be appointed.

John

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BREACH LANE CHAPEL

Sherfield on Loddon
Geoff Belsham 01256 882534/07519 708416

MAY 2014 Services

Sunday 4th Sunday 11th Tuesday 13th Thursday 15th Friday 16th Saturday 17th Sunday 18th 10.30am 11am 10.30am 2pm 7.30pm 10.30am 2.30pm 10.30am 12.30pm Monday 19th Friday 23rd Sunday 25th Tuesday 27
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Family Worship led by Neil Owen Youth Group The Flock Family Worship led by Graham Locke Church Walk starting at the Chapel House Group & Bible Study at 9 Coopers Lane, Bramley Open Morning at Chapel FREE refreshments and books etc Disabled Christian Fellowship at Frimley Road led by Geoff Belsham Family Worship led by Alistair Sneddon 34th Anniversary of the Chapel Reopening Anniversary Lunch in the Chapel Property Committee Meeting at Frimley Road Open Morning at Chapel FREE refreshments and books etc Family Worship led by Geoff Belsham Church Walk starting at Old Basing Bartons Lane Car Park Midweek Fellowship at Chapel Film Show The Walk

11am 10.30am 10.30am 2pm 2.30pm

Wednesday 28th

CATHOLIC SERVICES St Bedes and Holy Ghost Churches, Basingstoke (www.stbedesbasingstoke.org.uk) Contact Fr. Chris Rutledge, Parish Office Tues to Friday 9.30 am-1.00 pm Tel. 01256 465214. Sunday Mass 9.00 am, 11.00 am and 6.30 pm

ST. LEONARDS CHURCH Saturday Open Days

Everyone is welcome to visit for reflection, prayer, or to view with a wedding in mind. Open days are normally on Saturdays. The open days in May are on the 10th 17th and 31st
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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 Internal and external decorating Free estimates - advice on colour and paints Full liability cover - all work is guaranteed

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Percys Plant Sale

Saturday 10th May,
10.00 to 12.00 noon
Sherfield on Loddon Village Hall
There will be a huge selection of Plants for sale. Flowers, fruit and vegetables. Including geraniums, begonia, fuschia, runner beans, tomatoes. There will also be a stall from the Garden Club, a cake stall with raffle and POSH coffee morning The proceeds will be shared between St Leonards Extension Fund, the Village Hall and the Garden Club.

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Village Hall Matters

Sherfield on Loddon Village Hall Reg. Charity No. 272385 Tel: 01256 883624 Email: info@sherfieldvillagehall.co.uk

CLASSES & ACTIVITIES

The Main Hall, Liddell Hall and Garden Room are used by many groups within the village for a wide variety of classes and activities. Art classes Band practice Brownies Coffee Mornings Dance classes Decorative & Fine Arts Society Evergreens Club Fitness classes Floral Society Gardening Club Lunch Club Morris Dancing Nursery Parish Council Pilates Quilters Group Rainbows Short Mat Bowls Taekendo for Little Ones Whist Womens Institute Yoga Zumba If you would like to find out more about these village activities visit the Clubs & Groups page of our website for dates, times and contact details.

BEER FESTIVAL SPONSORSHIP

The next Sherfield-on-Loddon Beer Festival will be held at the Village Hall on Saturday 27th September 2014 . We attract visitors from far and wide and as usual we will be fund-raising for both our own Village Hall and St. Michael's Hospice in Basingstoke. If your company would be interested in sponsorship opportunities this year please contact us.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Thurs 1 , Fri 2 & Sat 3rd May - Loddon Players present Confusions Sat 3rd May Clothing Sale (Liddell Hall) Fri 9th May Annual Parish Meeting Sat 10th May - Village Coffee Morning Sat 10th May Percys Plant Sale N.B. FREE WI-FI access available in the hall. For more information on activities, events & booking the hall, visit:
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www.sherfieldvillagehall.co.uk
At the heart of our community for over 100 years

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TEXT FOR THE MONTH 1 Thessalonians 3 : 14 The NIV Bible May he strengthen your hearts so that you will be blameless and holy in the presence of our God and Father when our Lord Jesus comes with all his holy ones.
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Prayer for the Month. Lord Jesus Christ, after the joy of Easter, this month we will celebrate your ascension to heaven and we thank you that you came to save not just a few, nor simply your own people but all the world. You are King of kings and Lord of lords, your love reaching out to the ends of the earth, your glory filling the universe. We greet you now as the sovereign Lord - the one who reigns in splendour, enthroned at the right hand of the Father, and the one who, in the fullness of time, will reconcile all things to yourself making peace through your blood and establishing your eternal kingdom. Saviour of all, we look forward to the day when every knee shall bow to you and every tongue confess you as Lord and Saviour. Mighty saviour, in thanks we worship you. In Jesus name we pray. Amen Prayer Points for May
Give thanks for the joy of the Easter and the many who

celebrated it in our churches.

Give thanks for safe return of our forces from Afghanistan. Pray for the future of Syria that the violence may end and

also that there may an end to the conflict in that region of the world.
Pray for all children who will be taking important exams this month; may

they know peace and keep calm.

Pray for fine weather and a good attendance at Percys plant sale on

May 10th.

Pray for the sick known to you that they may know Gods peace. Give thanks for the joy of long days, warmer weather and the beauty of

the world around us.

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St Leonards Church Extension

Work on the roof is well underway. The fine weather has allowed the builders to catch up some lost time and we are hoping completion will be the end of July. Each piece of flint is knapped to the right shape before it is cemented into place, a timeconsuming and highly skilled job. An eye needs to be kept on the weather forecast to avoid risk of frost. Reported by: Donald Dawson
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Stratfield Turgis Village Late Spring Walk Sunday 11th May at 2pm. Meet at the entrance to the recreation ground next to the Jekyll and Hyde.
Come and join us on a gentle stroll around some of the beautiful and historic sights of the village. Everyones welcome. The walk should take approximately 3 hours across fairly level ground. For more details see the village website (www.stratfieldturgis.org.uk) or contact Sheila Campbell on 01256 882351

Neighbourhood Plan Questionnaire Campaign

Many thanks to those parish residents who completed and submitted a questionnaire. This questionnaire campaign is now closed and the results are being entered into a database for analysis. We have received 400 completed questionnaires from all sources. Of those, 70 were from the Sherfield Park Community Centre, 205 were submitted from the village and the rest, 125, were completed online. That is about a 16% response from those of voting age in the Parish. The online questionnaire was open to all residents of the parish, i.e. the village and Taylors Farm residents, but the distribution of those who completed the online questionnaire is not yet available. An initial summary of the results will be presented at the Annual Parish Meeting on 9th May and will then be posted on the Parish Council web Page 17 site.

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Basingstoke Window Cleaning Services

We use a pure water, reach and wash system for a perfect smear-free finish

For a free, no obligation quote call

Windows Cleaned Inside Conservatory Roofs Cleaned Guttering Cleared & Cleaned Soffits & Fascias Cleaned

Simon: 07852 117 361 Dan: 07712 885 345

SHERFIELD 0-5S
Every Tuesday 10.00am to 12 noon Sherfield Park Community Centre 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! designed to wear out your children! Contacts: Louisa 01256 881229, Beccy 880894, Kerry 880167

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Friday 9th May 2014 - Jonah and the Whale

Lots of craft, worship and tea for the children! All welcome 4.15 Arrive, Register, prepare for Worship 4.30 Worship followed by activities in three groups 5.15 Meal - cafe style (finish at 5.30pm) It is essential that you book (and please advise of any food allergies). For more information and to book, please contact : Amanda Prince 01256 880733 amanda-prince4@hotmail.com Or on Facebook : Messy Church-Sherfield On Loddon

Parish Registers Burial of Ashes Richard Alan Pitman Hartley Wespall Dorothy Best Stratfield Saye June McNaughton Stratfiled Saye 15.03.14 01.04.14 23.04.14

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Hartley Wespall Parish Council AGM

Hartley Wespall Parish Council is holding its Annual General Meeting at The Liddell Hall Sherfield -on-Loddon at 8.00 p.m. on Monday the 12th May 2014. We would welcome the attendance of Parishioners and any other interested parties. The Agenda for the meeting will be placed on the Parish Notice Board on Thursday, the 1st May.

The Evergreens
The April meeting held a very enjoyable talk by David Ogborn about his involvement in the formation and conducting of choirs. He spoke about being involved with the well known Welsh Male Voice Choir, the Moriston Orpheus Choir. David then went on to talk about the choirs which are in and around Basingstoke. In 1974 he conducted a choir from Baughurst for 8 years then he was invited to conduct the Basingstoke Male Voice Choir which he did for 29 years. This choir toured abroad including America and for some of the more mature members it was there first visit abroad. The local hospital contacted David 3 years ago and the Basingstoke Hospital Male Voice Choir was formed which includes all different professions. They have raised money for charities such as breast cancer care and the Alzheimers society. There is also a group in Tadley which started in St Mary's Church with around a few members and now has 108 and meet on Tuesdays in the Methodist Church, also raising money for charity. Finally David told us about the festival of choirs which includes 15 from around the area and will be performing at The Anvil on July 6th in recognition of World War I. They previously performed for the Queen's Jubilee in 2012 with music from 1952- 2012. David also told us how to breath before singing and we finished with practising a couple of songs which everyone enjoyed. Singing is known to be good for your health and for the social aspect and involvement of the community. Our next meeting will be our birthday party in May
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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 Further information: 01256 880903 Prospectus/application form: 07791 141176 happyfacesplaygroup@hotmail.co.uk www.happyfacesplaygroup.co.uk

Est. 1982. Charity No. 1029688

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Stratfield Turgis Parish

Annual General Meeting

Friday 16th May 2014
In the cricket pavilion on the recreation ground starting at 7:30 pm Light refreshments will be available. Your local police, borough and county councillors will be there and Roger Gardiner, the Mayor will give a short address.

The St. Leonards Parochial Church Council

At a recent meeting of church members, the following were elected to the Parochial Church Council: Churchwardens Richard Elphick (also as Reader and Lay Chair of Deanery Synod) Peter Gould Elected members Donald Dawson, Dan Farrow, Karen West, Lisa Goodall, Claire Osborne, Shan Cheatle, Mark Miller and Paul Stewart Other PCC members Revd. Sammie Armstrong; John Williams, Reader; Andrew Doggart, Reader Sheena Archer (Deanery Synod member) Chris Blakeley (Deanery Synod member) Ian Goodall (Diocesan Synod member)

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The Dedication of the Garden of Remembrance at St. Leonards Church Sherfield-on-Loddon

On the beautiful Spring morning of Sunday 13th April 2014, a large congregation gathered, after the Palm Sunday service, to be present at the dedication of the Garden of Remembrance. Sandy Johnson described how the garden had been reclaimed from a wilderness at the West end of the Churchyard, and that Alan Taplin had beautifully carved the oak sign which is now in place in the garden. Revd. Sammie Armstrong spoke of the pleasure of visiting this peaceful place. To be there, Sammie said, enables us to

honour the life of a loved one and feel renewal and revitalisation in ones own life. He thanked everyone involved who used their skills and time in preparing the garden and the sign, which now marks our Garden of Remembrance. To the Glory of God this sacred place is where our loved ones rest.

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HARTLEY WESPALL REGATTA Hartley Mill Sunday 15th June starting at 2.00pm HAVE YOU STARTED making your boat YET for the Hartley Wespall Regatta? Races include: Fruit and Vegetable Boats Plastic & Fruit juice cartons Sailing Boats Paper Boats Tennis balls!
DONT WORRY IF YOU HAVE NEVER WATCHED BLUE PETER WE WILL ALSO BE HAVING A COUPLE OF DUCK RACES (Ducks provided!)

Games, stalls and of course Tea and Cakes

There will also be an open race and a special fathers race.

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News from Councillor Chris Tomblin I hope you all had a happy Easter break! The run up to Easter has seen some bizarre happenings in the Borough Council. The Razors farm planning application for 420 houses had gone to appeal as Croudace had claimed that the Borough had not made a timely planning decision. I have previously reported that the Borough planning committee would choose to reject the application should it have had the chance, and to see it brought to the committee. This meant that the Council would oppose the application at the public inquiry and hire a legal team to defend its position. However on Monday 7th, the day before the start of the inquiry, an urgent planning meeting was convened. Members were told that the expert witness consultants had decided that new information provided by Croudace regarding the Boroughs concerns were satisfactorily addressed and so they could not support the Boroughs case. Members of the committee were not given the detailed papers but learnt that a proposed, Croudace funded bus service to the town (supported for only 3 years) and mitigation against industrial noise by way of non opening triple glazing and special ventilation systems would therefore provide a sustainable development! Unfortunately a 7 to 5 (politically divided) vote by members meant that the Borough would now not defend their original objection. To say that one could smell a rat would be an understatement! So the next day I went to the inquiry to speak against the development. One could not fail to notice that our defending legal representative was from the same firm as the one used by Croudace apparently not uncommon. Bramley Parish Council, Chineham Parish Council and two ward members from Chineham also spoke well; informing the Inspector of the issues faced by the local community should this development go ahead. Our other ward member spoke in support of the development requesting that Cufaude Lane be blocked off to north bound traffic plus a relief road be provided across Taylors Farm. He was supported by a well known local giving a brief speech to indicate that he is still no doubt in touch with our community. We await the Inspectors and Secretary of States verdict........... Update: - Governance Review for the parish status of Taylors Farm. The Council has now approved the motion and so we will soon see the start of a long consultation period. Chris Please contact me by calling 880558
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Sherfield-on-Loddon Parish Council

Meeting dates The next Full Parish Council meeting will be held on 14th May and then on 11th June 2014 at 7.30pm in the Liddell Hall. Youth Club The Parish Council has agreed to support the Youth Club held at Sherfield Park Community Centre, this facility is open to all children in the Parish. Please check the SPCA website www.sherfieldparkcommunity.co.uk or email admin@sherfieldparkcommunity.co.uk or call 01256 883 967 for further details. Governance Review The Governance Review was given the green light at the last meeting of the Basingstoke and Deane Borough Full Council meeting, so this will now proceed. The Council has 12 months in which to carry out this review and present its findings. Annual Parish meeting The Annual Parish meeting will take place on Friday 9th May 2014 at 7.30pm in Sherfield on Loddon Village Hall. Everyone is welcome. The Chairman will report on the Parish Councils year as well as receiving reports from the Village Hall Management Committee, Sherfield Park Community Centre, Borough Councillors and the County Councillor. The developing Neighbourhood Plan will be discussed. Neighbourhood Plan A new committee, reporting to the Planning Committee, has been set up to manage the detailed work and as an interface between the Parish Council and the Neighbourhood Plan Forum. Parishioners are welcome to attend committee meetings and agendas will be posted in the normal way, but there will be no opportunity for discussion. The up to date position and the results from the recent questionnaires will be presented at the Annual Parish Meeting on Friday 9th May and the next Neighbourhood Plan Forum will be in July. Karen Ross - Clerk to the Parish Council, Sherfield-on-Loddon, PO Box 6862, Basingstoke, RG24 4QZ Telephone: 01256 842662 clerk@sherfieldonloddon-pc.gov.uk www.sherfieldonloddon-pc.gov.uk

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NWR Report May 2014 b y Gill Fearon What did you do in the war Mummy? was the title of our April meeting. Although primarily an investigation into what women did in the first world war, we also talked about our parents generation in the second world war. Some were in the forces, in protected occupations or worked as volunteers, whilst others were too young to be involved, but remembered living through it. During the Great War of 1914-18 the guns in France could be heard by people in Kent. The British mainland was attacked at Scarborough, Bridlington and Hartlepool when a German boat crossed the North Sea causing loss of life. Across the UK many young men failed to return home and 12 from our village died. This had a huge impact on the workforce and so women had to go into what were traditionally male occupations. One million extra women were employed, but three quarters of a million lost their jobs at the end of the war. However, it encouraged many women to look further in their choice of work and indeed many had to work because only one in ten could marry due to the shortage of men. We listened to talks on women in male occupations, munitions workers, women in medical jobs and women who worked on the land. It was generally believed that women were not capable of doing mens work, but many proved otherwise by taking jobs in finance, vehicle maintenance, boiler-making and engineering and making a success of it too. Some went to work at the munitions factories a dangerous occupation, but much better paid than domestic service. There were some notable women doctors who ran hospitals near to the battlefields or at home in London. Closer to home, Almina, Lady Carnarvon, set up a hospital at Highclere Castle before moving it to London and with high standards of care, improved the recovery rate of the patients. Producing enough food for everyone was obviously very important and so many women became land girls. After six weeks training they could undertake farm duties whilst being paid 18 shillings a week . Although war is a grim topic, we all enjoyed the evening immensely. A team of 4 took part in the annual area quiz at Alton recently, coming joint fifth with a score of 65 (top score was 73). Our next meeting in May is about the story of chocolate.

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Beat officers report

My name is Martyn EVANS I have been given the role of replacing the now retired PC Mandy JEWELL. I have been a Police officer for six years and served in a number of roles. My first role was as a response officer in Basingstoke before transferring to Avon and Somerset Constabulary where I served as a response officer in the busy suburb of St Pauls and Easton in Bristol before transferring back to Hampshire Constabulary. Since returning to Hampshire in 2011 I have worked on the prisoner handling interview teams before joining the Tadley beat team in August 2012 where I have just completed nearly a year of Acting Sergeant duties covering both Tadley and Whitchurch. I am looking forward to the challenges that lay ahead and will be working closely with PCSO Jim RICKABY who has been on the beat a number of years now. My aim is to make Bramley and the surrounding area a hostile place for criminals and those who cause issues within the community by acting and doing things of an anti social manner. You can follow us on @TadleyPolice twitter where regular updates on local matters are posted, however please dont report crime on this site and use the 101 service if the matter is not an emergency. I look forward to meeting you all. Regards Martyn PC 25569 EVANS Bramley and Sherfield-on-Loddon beat officer Dear Reader, I am the secretary for a local support group for people with lung disease called Breathe Easy, part of the British Lung Foundation. Anyone suffering from any lung disease is welcome to join us at our regular monthly meetings and we are trying to reach as many local people as possible. My email address is - brown.j75@sky.com Thanks for your help. Jim Brown.
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ST LEONARDS CLEANING TEAM

St. Leonards Church thanks you the shiny brass, the clean red carpet, the stonework free of cobwebs all because of our faithful hardworking teams. Now it is time for our annual Rota meeting. Please come to the home of Dan and Jane Farrow on Monday 12th May at 7:45pm for the meeting followed by coffee/ tea and cakes. We would welcome new recruits so please consider volunteering it is not a huge commitment but it is a great way of helping our church maintain its appeal to our local community. For more information contact Valerie Burrows on 01256 880087 or email StL@avbur.demon.co.uk

The Womens Institute

Reported by Ilene Iles Dee Bulpitt, our President, welcomed Members and visitors to our birthday Meeting in April. The Business Meeting opened proceedings reports were given and other matters were discussed. Val Denny gave details of our trip on the 13th May to Basildon Park, and Dee asked those present to put Saturday, 27th June 2015 in their diaries as The Loddon Group of WIs would be holding a celebration on that day for the Centenary of the W.I. at Kempshott Village Hall. Dee then introduced Mr David Sullivan, our Speaker for the afternoon, whose subject was Being a Shepherd. Mr Sullivan gave a very interesting, and at times a most amusing talk covering his life as a farmer and representing the UK in the World Sheep Shearing Championships in 1965. A delicious birthday tea followed with a superb birthday cake made and iced by Tess Morris and the raffle was drawn. NEXT MEETING: WEDNESDAY 7TH MAY 2014 AT 2 P.M. ANNUAL MEETING AND RESOLUTIONS
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Some dates for your diary:

10th May 7 - 10pm - LAST NIGHT OF THE PROMS 14th May at 7.30 - OVER 55s QUIZ & PLOUGHMANS NIGHT June 2014 - FARMERS MARKET 5th July 12pm to late - SHERFEST! Tues/Wed eves Jul/Aug - SUMMER STREETZ/PLAYSCHEME JUL/AUG - More pub nights/afternoon teas

Check out our website for details on all our classes and activities www.sherfieldparkcommunity.co.uk There is something for everyone! Newnham Open Gardens and Church Flower Festival - Sunday 8th June from 1.30 5.00pm
This has always been a very popular event and this year it will be in conjunction with a Flower Festival in the Church. There will be approximately 8 to 10 Gardens open and they vary in size from small cottage gardens to those on a larger scale. The theme of the Church decorations will be a Country Garden and it is hoped to have organ music at intervals throughout the afternoon. A lovely cool quiet place to rest your weary legs! Entry cost - 5.00 per person, children free. A list of the Gardens Open will be given, with a map on the back, of their situation in the Village. Payment and Parking will be at 2 sites The Village Clubroom on Newnham Road and Newnham Edge field on Tylney Lane, opposite the Pub, The Old House at Home. All the profits will be shared between the Village Clubroom, Charity No. 1142129 and St Nicholas Church, Newnham
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Exciting concert at St Johns, Alresford

7.30pm on 22nd June 2014

Claire Rutter & Stephen Gadd

International Opera and Concert Singers

Claire Jones (The Girl with the Golden Harp) Shoshanah Sievers (Classical Violinist)
St Johns Choir conducted by Richard McVeigh
Performing Classical works, Opera & Songs from Shows Tickets 20 to include one free drink, available NOW from Six West and More-By-Design, both in West St, Alresford, or www.ticketsouth.co.uk or 02380 711818 ALL profits go towards urgently needed roof repairs at St Johns

Sherfield and District Gardening Club Reminders

Barry Newman, an expert on growing vegetables, was our guest speaker in April
On Monday 19th May our guest will be Alan Gould. Alan will be telling us all about flowering trees and shrubs.

Percys Plant Sale is on 10th May and we also have stalls at the village fete on the 14th June. We can take your spare plants to put on the stalls.
Anyone interested in gardening will be most welcome to join us at the Sherfield Village Hall at 7:45pm For details contact Linda on 882341 or Vanessa on 881760.

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Basingstoke in Bloom - which was fully catalogued in the previous (April) edition is run by Volunteers and aims to encourage local people to enhance the appearance of their local environment, bringing people together to take pride in their place. There are three competitions; the best front gardens in the borough, the best photographs of the borough, and the best primary & junior school containers in the borough. Last year saw a great response, and we want to encourage budding gardeners, schools, shop owners, pub landlords, and resident groups taking part. Anyone living in the borough can enter their front garden, pub garden or shop front in this competition. The garden judging will take place week beginning 25th July. The closing date for entry is Friday 27th June 2014. There is also a Schools competition for a well-grown container, flowers or vegetables, judged in the week beginning 14th July. The closing date for entry is Friday 27th June 2014. The photographic competition encourages local amateur photographers of all ages, no matter how skilled or experienced. . All entries can be made on-line at http://basingstokeinbloom.com/ or by e-mail to contact@basingstokeinbloom.com Application forms can also be downloaded to print and send to Basingstoke in Bloom, BVS, The Orchard, White Hart Lane Basingstoke Hampshire RG21 4AF, or just send your name, address and contact details there. All the competition terms can be found on the website and a full list of categories in last months magazine.

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Theres 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

Wills Garden Services

Tel: 07951917943/01256 881354 Email: cole114@msn.com A complete range of garden services: Garden clearance, Mowing, Hedgetrimming, Paving, Pruning, Fencing, Turfing, Tree Care

Paul Allen
Carpentry . Tiling . General House Maintenance Local Reliable Friendly Service Established over 20yrs Tel. 0118 9702243 Email prm.allen@hotmail.co.uk

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FUNERAL DIRECTORS & MONUMENTAL MASONS. ALEXANDER & DRY Twenty four hour service. Pre-paid funeral plans available. 1 Seal Road, Basingstoke, RG21 7NQ Tel: 01256 844663
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We install beautiful bath and shower rooms with care and attention by time served, qualified tradesmen. We replace radiator repairs and undertake many smaller plumbing jobs such as leaking taps, toilets that wont flush outside tap servicing. All aspects of domestic and small commercial non gas plumbing..free estimates

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For a Warm Friendly Welcome

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: MondaySaturday 7.00 am to 7.00 pm Sundays 9.00 am to 5.00 pm Orders taken for Delivery

THE SHOP IN SHERFIELD-ON-LODDON

PLUMBING & HEATING SPECIALIST

Serving the local community for 30 years
Bathrooms & shower installations Solar thermal installations and energy-friendly controls Gas Safe and Oftec registered for peace of mind with

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Telephone: 01256 882309 Email: adrian@awburt.com

YOUR LOCAL TRADE PROFESSIONAL FOR ALL YOUR PLUMBING, HEATING & ELECTRICAL NEEDS FOR MORE DETAILS PLEASE CONTACT US: Tel: 01256 880044 MOBILE: 07754 554554 Email: admin@pscservices.co.uk www.pscservices.co.uk
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Loddon Valley Link Envelope Scheme Thank you to all who have given so far and just a final reminder if you still want to help?
We ran our biannual envelope scheme in last months edition of the Link. Many readers who are unable to give time to help with the Link have in the past made donations via the envelope scheme in appreciation of receiving the magazine free of charge on a monthly basis. The income from such a scheme has in the past been highly encouraging and has helped us to keep ahead of the costs involved in producing the magazine. This is an entirely voluntary scheme and donations remain anonymous. All those involved in producing the magazine do so on a voluntary basis and the envelope scheme response gives them much encouragement that their efforts are appreciated by the community at large. Just a small amount in each envelope is all we ask. An envelope was included with your last copy of the Link, and gives details of where to take it. You can leave it at House 28 (Sherfield Post Office), The Shop, the Sherfield Community Centre or the Iron Duke pub (Stratfield Saye). Alternatively if you prefer you can make a payment by BACS (A/C Loddon Valley Link, 30-90-53, 02288365). Thank you for your support. Donald Dawson

The era of Baroque is the setting for Basingstoke Choral Societys next concert at Douai Abbey on Saturday 28th June. The concert programme will feature two well -known choral works, J S Bachs Magnificat in D Major and Handels Dixit Dominus, together with Bachs Toccata and Fugue with Basingstoke Choral Societys own musical director, David Gibson, as soloist. The New London Sinfonia join us to play Bachs Brandenburg Concerto No 2. This promises to be a wonderful evening of Baroque music in the beautiful setting of Douai. Strawberries & cream and a glass of wine will be served before the concert, in the grounds of the Abbey. Tickets from the The Corn Exchange on 0845 5218 218 or on www.cornexchangenew.com
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USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS

The dialling code is 01256, unless otherwise stated. Allotments Basingstoke Gazette Brownies St. Leonards Church Breach Lane Chapel Catholic Church Clift Surgery Patient Group Cricket Club (Sherfield) Cricket Club (ST & HW) Evergreens Football (Junior) Happy Faces Playgroup Loddon Players Loddon Quilters Loddon Valley Link Lunch Club. NWR Stratfield Saye Parish Council Stratfield Turgis Parish Meeting Sherfield Parish Council Police - local beat officer Police - report an incident Poppies Post Office Rainbows Sherfield. Community Care Grp Sherfield Fete Sherfield Dist. Gardening Club Sherfield Show Short Mat Bowls Toddler Group 0-5s Tree Warden. Village Green Volunteers Whist Drive Womens Institute Village Hall Caretaker/Bookings Management Committee Fund Raising Committee Bruce Batting Chris Horton Sue Handasyde-Dick See inside back page Geoff Belsham Fr. Chris Rutledge John Darker Andy Stevens Paul Baldwin Jean Berntsen Fred Berntsen Peggy Hutchins Chris Horton Pris ORourk (See back pages ) Helen Belsham Gill Fearon Penny Mayo Sheila Campbell (Chair) Karen Ross (Clerk) PC Martin Evans Police Control Room Natalie Larner Pam Luck Doreen Tosswill Bruce Batting Linda Syckelmoore Natalie Larner Norman Stanley Judith Sullivan Jane Jordan Bruce Batting Virgilius Vickers Val Denny Loraine Smith Ivan Gosden Alan Ball 882605 882426 882337 882534 465214

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HOUSE CLEANING BY MARIA. Reliable and affordable service. Friendly, experienced lady who cleans every corner. References. Sunday morning clean after Saturday party also available . Tel 07933 316989. Email mariacleaning@live.co.uk LOCAL DRIVING INSTRUCTOR Experienced (20 years) now living in Sherfield Park. Good results, patient with learners, also Pass Plus and refresher lesson. Graham Ling 01256 882584 LOCAL PROFESSIONAL INTERIOR and EXTERIOR DECORATOR First class job guaranteed. Over 30 years experience. No job too small. For a free estimate ring Ian on 01256 882132 or mobile 07876021772

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LOCAL EXPERIENCED TAX ADVISER Self assessment tax returns, arrears, claims, payroll, self employed, VAT returns. Initial consultation free. Call: 07920 112533 or email: david_hitchins@msn.com SEWING, EXPERIENCED AND CONVENIENT. Di is now back in the conservatory, Sherfield Garden Centre. Bespoke dressmaking, clothing alterations, repairs, curtains & blinds and soft furnishings. Call Diana on 07796 045944. P C SUPORT. For technical help with PCs, Macs, tablets, internet, wifi: repairs, upgrades and installation: Call Ian on 07977 143310. WINDOW CLEANER. Windows cleaned or gutters cleared - one off or regularly. Local, reliable window cleaner (testimonials available). For a quote call Pete Owen on 07762 616600 pjhcleaning@btinternet.com MARK WAYNE PORTER, PLASTERER. Quality local service. Plastering, skimming, alterations, renovations, ceilings and rendering. Free estimates and advice. Tel 01256 883045 or 07950 762238. CUPCAKE CENTRAL. Local home made beautiful cupcakes and celebration cakes for all occasions. See www.cupcakecentral.net or call Emma on 07833 432741 for more details. DICKINSON'S GARDEN AND TREE MAINTENANCE, for general garden maintenance needs including mowing the lawn, hedge cutting, weeding borders, tree care and removal. Please contact Graeme on 07955310046/01256880504 or graemedickinson@yahoo.co.uk

HOLIDAY COTTAGE TO LET IN NOSS MAYO DEVON. 2 bedrooms, lovely views, 15 mins walk to beach and coastal path walks. 20mins from Plymouth. No pets allowed. Contact Vickie on 01256 880391. DOMICILIARY CARER. 48 year old female, fully trained, experienced carer. CRB cleared and Carer Public Liability Insurance. Friendly and understanding, offering personal care especially to the elderly. Call Michelle on 07776 255688.

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REGISTERED CHILD MINDER required for a 3 year old girl and a 6 month old baby to start February 2015, preferably in Sherfield Village. Please call 07788913156 if you are interested or know someone that might be. WANTED: TREE SURGEON. Must have NPTCs, clean driving licence able to tow an advantage. 3-5 days a week. Self-employed. Good wages. Contact Joe on 01256 882852 or email classictreeservices@gmail.com WANTED: TRAINEE TREE SURGEON No experience required. Part time self-employed position. Instruction given. Must be self -motivated and hard worker. Contact Joe on 01256 882852 or email classictreeservices@gmail.com FULL-TIME ASSISTANT GARDENER REQUIRED for formal and informal gardens around Listed Mansion. Horticultural experience essential/qualification desirable. Rural location so own transport essential. Apply to Estate Office, Stratfield Saye, Reading RG7 2BT or vicki@stratfield -saye-estate.co.uk HOME-START NORTH WEST HAMPSHIRE is looking for an ADMINISTRATOR. 16,604 to 17,980 pro rata. 22.5 hours per week, 9.30am to 2.00pm, Mon to Frid. Please contact Philippa King on 01256 405988 or Email homestart.nwhants@live.co.uk Closing date: 19th May 2014 Interviews: 23rd May 2014 ADVERTISING IN THIS MAGAZINE AND ONLINE Small ads are 5 monthly for a maximum of 30 words, space permitting. Requests are dealt with in order. Advertising enquiries to: Pip Iles. Tel. 01256 880559 advertising@loddonvalleylink.hampshire.org.uk Deadline for ads. for next edition is 10th of the month

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Chairman: Treasurer: Secretary: Dr. Donald Dawson Pip Iles Ilene Iles Tel. 01256 882379 dgdawson@sky.com Tel.01256 880559 pip.ilene@tiscali.co.uk

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

Editor for the JUNE edition Brian Archer Please submit copy for the JUNE edition no later than 16th MAY
Email: editor@loddonvalleylink.hampshire.org.uk Committee Member: Revd. Sammie Armstrong. Tel. 01189816593 email: sc.cedars@greenbee.net Hartley Rep.: Dr. John Williams Tel. 01256 882705 email: lawnfarm@aol.com Sherfield Park Rep: Eileen Leivesley Tel: 01256 882938 email: eileen.leivesley@sky.com Stratfield Saye Rep: Germano Giugovaz Tel: 01189 332166 Editor: Editor: Editor: Editor:
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Claire Osborne Tel. 01256 324458 email: guyclaire@tiscali.co.uk Simon Boase Tel: 01256 881250 email: sibo999@gmail.com Brian Archer Tel. 01256 882099 email: brianarcher@btinternet.com Jane Abrams Tel. 01256 881188 email: jheath2226@yahoo.co.uk

CHURCH OFFICERS
Priest in Charge Vacancy Assistant Priest: Rev. Sammie Armstrong Tel: 01189 816593 Curate: Rev. John Lenton Tel: 01256 880570 Priest responsible for Bramley & Little London Licensed Richard Elphick Tel. 01256 882860 Readers: Dr. John Williams Tel. 01256 882705 Andrew Doggart Tel: 01256 880092 Church Admin: Lisa Goodall Tel: 01256 882788 ST. LEONARDS CHURCH, SHERFIELD ON LODDON Churchwardens: Peter Gould Tel. 01256 882538 Richard Elphick Tel. 01256 882860 Treasurer: Dan Farrow Tel. 01256 882680 Organists: Mike Abrams Tel. 01256 881188 Brian Archer Tel. 01256 882099 ST. MARYS CHURCH, STRATFIELD SAYE Churchwarden: Dr. John Williams Tel. 01256 882705 Treasurer: Charles Atkinson Tel: 01256 882459 Organist Dr. Gill Williams Tel. 01256 882705 ST. MARYS CHURCH, HARTLEY WESPALL Churchwarden: Pip Iles Treasurer: Michael Webster Organists: Dr. Gill Williams Anddrew Doggart

Tel. 01256 880559 Tel. 01256 882413 Tel. 01256 82705 Tel: 01256 880092

MESSY CHURCH, SHERFIELD PARK Leaders: Amanda Prince Tel: 01256 880703 Carol Armstrong Tel: 01189 816593

Please note: the Loddon Valley Link Management Committee cannot be held responsible for the reliability or quality of any goods, work or services in this publication.

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