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The Loddon Valley Link

Church and Village Magazine

for Sherfield-on-Loddon, Stratfield Saye,


Hartley Wespall with Stratfield Turgis and Bramley

Issue 474

December 2014 and January 2015

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Editorial
Welcome to the December and January edition of the
Loddon Valley Link. As ever, please keep your articles and
photographs coming in, as they are vital to the success of
the magazine.
Send your submissions to: editor@loddonvalleylink.org.uk.
Details of copy dates can be found on
page 58 of this months magazine.
Every month our distribution network
gets wider. For the sake of those of
you who do not get the Link delivered
to their door, here are some of the
points from which the magazine
can be collected:-

Contents
Editorial
P3
Church Services
P4&5
Pastoral Letter
P7
Messy Church
P9
Midweek Services
P9
Church extension kitchens P 12
Evergreens
P 23
Gardening Club
P 25
The Porch at Stratfield Saye Church;
Educational Foundation
P 26
Stratfield Saye Village Hall; The Iron
Prayers
P 28
Duke Public House; The Wellington
Sherfield Village Hall
P 33
Farm Shop, Stratfield Saye; The Bus Beat News
P 35
Shelter in Fair Cross, Stratfield Saye; Sherfield Parish Council
P 41
St. Marys Church, Beech Hill; The
Sherfield Park CC
P 44
Shop in Beech Hill; Turgis Green
Stratfield Turgis
P 47
Service Station; St Marys Hartley
Guide Dogs
P 48
Wespall. We still need more help to
Loddon School help
P 50
deliver in Taylors Farm.
Stocking Fillers
P 53
Committee
and
Deadlines
P 58
So far as we know, all other areas are
Link pick up points - This page
covered by our distributers - but if
you know differently please tell us!
New Website
Were launching our new website at the end of the month (same
address). This will have all the current features plus being mobile and
tablet friendly and also allow you to sign up to get the link emailed to you
at the start of each month. Please let us know what you think.
The Cover photograph this month is supplied by Lynn Blacklock, a
Sherfield resident and photographer.
We are always pleased to feature original photographs for our magazine.
Remember that the picture needs to be Portrait layout, not Landscape and
you need to be close up to the subject!

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Services
December 2014
Sunday 7th December
10.00am

10.00am

Advent 2

Holy Communion by Extension

St Leonards Sherfield

Family Service

6.30pm
Evensong and Communion by Ext
Wednesday 11.00am Advent Communion

Friday 4.15pm Messy Church

St Marys Stratfield Saye*


Sherfield Community Centre

Sunday 14th December

3.00pm

Morning Worship & Sunday Club

5.00pm
Carol Service
Wednesday 11.00am Advent Communion
Sunday 21st December

10.00am
6.00pm

Holy Communion and Sunday Club


Carol Service

Wednesday 24th December

4.00pm

10.30pm
11.00pm

Crib Service

Holy Communion by Ext


Holy Communion

Thursday 25th December

10.00am
10.30am
10.00am

Family Service
Family Service

Holy Communion

Sunday 28th December


10.00am

Benefice Holy Communion

St Marys Hartley Wespall


St Leonards Sherfield
Advent 3

St Leonards Sherfield

St Marys Hartley Wespall


St Leonards Sherfield
Advent 4

St Leonards Sherfield

St Leonards Sherfield

Christmas Eve

St Leonards Sherfield

St Marys Hartley Wespall


St Leonards Sherfield
Christmas Day

St Marys Hartley Wespall


St Leonards Sherfield

St Marys Stratfield Saye*


Christmas 1
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.

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Services
January 2015
Sunday 4th January
10.00am

10.00am
6.30pm

Holy Communion by Extension

Family Service

Evensong and Communion by Ext

Friday 4.15pm Messy Church


Sunday 11th January
10.00am

Morning Worship and Sunday Club

Sunday 18th January

Christmas 2
St Leonards Sherfield

St Marys Stratfield Saye*


St Marys Hartley Wespall

Sherfield Community Centre

Epiphany 1
St Leonards Sherfield
Epiphany 2

10.00am

Holy Communion by Ext


And Sunday Club

St Leonards Sherfield

6.30pm

Evensong

St Marys Hartley Wespall

Sunday 25th January

10.00am

Family Service

Sunday 1st February

Epiphany 3

St Leonards Sherfield
Epiphany 4

10.00am

Holy Communion by Extension

St Leonards Sherfield

6.30pm

Evensong and Communion by Ext

St Marys Hartley Wespall

10.00am

Family Service

St Marys Stratfield Saye*

Epiphany - the coming of


the Wise Men
*Drive up close to the white gates, which
will open automatically .
Children are welcome at all our services.
Services in italics are particularly geared to
children and families.

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BREACH LANE CHAPEL


Sherfield on Loddon
Geoff Belsham 01256 882534 / 07519 708416

December 2014 and January 2015 services


December

January

Tuesday 2nd
Friday 5th
Sunday 7

th

7.45pm

Deacons Meeting at Frimley Road

Friday 2nd

10.30am

Open Morning at the Chapel

th

10.30am

Family Worship led by Neil Owen

2pm

Church Walk starting at the Chapel

7.45pm

Deacons Meeting at Frimley Road


Bible Study at 9 Coopers Lane,
Bramley
Open Morning at the Chapel

Sunday 4

Tuesday 9th

Tuesday 6th
Tuesday 6

th

Thursday 11th

Thursday 8th

7.45pm

Friday 12th

Friday 9th

10.30am

Sunday 14

th

10.30am
Sunday 11th

10.30am

Wednesday 17th
Friday 19th
Saturday 20

th

Sunday 21st

2.30pm
Friday 16th

10.30am

Saturday
17th
Sunday 18th

2.30pm

Tuesday
20th

2pm

Sunday 28

10.30am
10.30am

Family Worship led by Steve Smith

2.30pm

Mid-week fellowship led by Geoff


Belsham

10.30am
Friday 23rd

th

Disabled Christian Fellowship at


Frimley Road led by Geoff Belsham
Family Worship led by Neil Owen
including Holy Communion
Church Walk starting at Chineham
Shopping Centre
CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICE led by
Neil Owen
Open Morning at the Chapel

10.30am

Thursday 25th

Sunday 25

th

Wednesday
28th

CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE led


by Geoff Belsham
Family Worship led by Graham
Locke
Mid-week fellowship led by Geoff
Belsham
Open Morning at the Chapel

St. Leonards Open Days


Everyone is welcome to visit for reflection, prayer, or to
view with a wedding in mind.
There are no open days in December or January.
Open days begin in February 2015
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THEN, WHEN and NOW


When is the right time to send your Christmas cards? And when would you
like to receive your cards? Now? Christmas Eve (desperation)? 3rd
January (guilt)? Is there a right time to send or receive cards?
Christmas cards are only one aspect of what we call preparing for
Christmas. The others will rush headlong towards us until 24th December,
making it less of a feast to be celebrated and more of a deadline to be
reached.
Christmas creates deadlines for many people outside the home, too retailers, for instance, and teachers and certainly churches. And, of course,
its a deadline we cant repeat. I wasnt ready for Christmas last week so
can I have it now? is not really an option.
Other seasons of the church year may similarly leave us feeling that they
havent come at the right time. For instance you may be full of joy and
happiness as sombre Lent begins. Good Friday and Easter would transport
us from one extreme to the other in forty eight hours! Feeling low would
be especially difficult to deal with at Christmas. The realities of life will
rarely match up to the mood of the church year. Perhaps most of life
occurs in some in-between place, early or late but never at the right time.
Now I firmly believe that Gods nature is consistently revealed to us
through the twists and turns of our experiences and feelings, what we
call everyday life. Thats why Ive taken such a lengthy route to bring us
round to the thought that Gods gifts do not always come according to our
timetable or indeed when we think we need them.
My mother used to say, in response to our requests, all in good time,
meaning .....? Gods timetable is not the same as ours and our sense of
need or urgency doesnt twist Gods arm into a response. So, all in good
time is in fact all in Gods time which will be right and good in a sense we
may not understand.
So if were feeling Gods gifts are eluding us no joy at Easter, no
merriment at Christmas or simply no sense of Gods presence in between,
then be assured that gifts arrive at the right and good moment, even if we
consider that not to be the exact date. Joy on demand will be joyless
indeed but if we depend on the knowledge that Gods gifts, unlike Santas,
are not delivered to a deadline, then we can live confidently in the here
and now, knowing that they will be good and right.

Sammie
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West Green Road, Hartley


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

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Friday 12th December 2014


Nativity
Lots of craft, worship and tea! 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)
Also Friday 9th January 2015 - New Year
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

Mid-Week Advent Services


At St. Leonards Church
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Wednesday 3 December
Wednesday 10th December
Wednesday 17th December

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As we enter the darkest time of the


year, join us for these three short periods
of worship celebrating the Light of Christ
coming into our lives.
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The Womens Institute


Reported by Ilene Iles
Our November Meeting
was opened by Doris
LEnfant who thanked Members for the
support for the Craft Competition. There
were over 40 entries
in total in the
different categories
embroidery, knitting,
crocheting, beading,
painting, flower
arranging etc.
Members had brought these to the Village Hall in
the morning for judging by a WI Judge.
Dusty Taylor and Sylvia Miles were joint winners of the Floral Arranging
Cup, Doris LEnfant won the Knitting Cup and
Kathleen Morris won the Best in Show for her
beading. The Judge, Joyce Pack, attended our
afternoon Meeting and remarked that we had
produced a fantastic display which was very
varied.
Doris had asked all Members to knit a hat which
could be judged or not and we all had to parade
these for the Judge who picked the winner
Marlene King - who was awarded some
chocolate! These hats will be donated to a
charity and Doris will contact our County Federation to find out where to
send them.
Our Business Meeting was conducted, reports given and this was
followed by the raffle, a delicious tea and a quiz prepared by Tess
Morris and won by Marlene Kings table.
NEXT MEETING: WEDNESDAY 3RD DECEMBER 2014 AT 2 P.M. IN
SHERFIELD VILLAGE HALL.
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Extension Project News - Kitchen Complete!


The kitchen in the church extension is now complete and ready for use!
Tables, chairs, crockery and cutlery have been bought and the first
event has already taken place.
The curtains should be in place after Christmas. The PCC would like to
thank everyone who has donated or given their time to enable us to
complete this highly successful project which we know will be put to
good use by the church and community for generations ahead.

Parish Registers
Baptism
Laura Wade

30.11.14

Sherfield

Wedding
Emma Grundy & Robert Kennedy 14.12.14

Sherfield

Funeral
Gerald Howard
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Stratfield Saye

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PHONE 01276 473118


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Air Ambulance Service receive cheque from our


Summer Fete

At our Summer Fete last


June we invited the Hants
and Isle of Wight Air
Ambulance team to be our
main external charity. They
brought a helicopter
fuselage, called the pod, to
show how patients are fitted
into the helicopter and a
team with their advertising
stand. In return we had
offered to give them a share
of our profits. It has taken
time, but on October 28th
Bruce Batting and Bryan Jenkins from this years Fete Committee journeyed to Thruxton, where the
helicopter is based, to meet the helicopter crew and present them with a
cheque for 2,657.98. The picture shows Bruce and Bryan with Vikki and
Pat the paramedics and Stuart, the pilot. It costs the HIOW charity
125,000 each month, to keep the helicopter flying and this is set to
double next year when 24/7 operations begin. All of this has to come
from donations; there is no government support for this valuable service.

Carl Fanning
The Village Decorator
Decorating the Loddon Valley Area
Painter and Decorator
Local Tradesman with 25 years experience
Decorating local properties since 1980
A Dulux Trade Member - Good quality Trade Paints used Internal and external decorating
Free estimates - advice on colour and paints
Full liability cover - all work is guaranteed

Telephone: Carl on 01189 424 883


or 0795 266 1965
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NOTICE
The St. Leonards PCC give notice that a Faculty has been granted by the
Diocesan Advisory Committee (DAC) for the removal of three Lawson
pines located in the south west corner of the
churchyard. These trees have now been
removed because they were in poor health
and were deemed to be a danger to the
nearby church building (see photo of tree
stump showing rotten area which was teeming
with ants).
It is a condition of the Faculty that suitable
long lived replacement trees, in an appropriate
location and at an appropriate height (of at
least 10-20 feet) will be planted in accordance
with the long-term management plan of the churchyard. Such a plan will
be submitted to the DAC and the Local Planning Authority for approval.
Peter Gould, Church Warden

EARLY WARNING!
CALLING ALL ARTISTS
Here is something to start planning for to
take place next year!
We would like to invite all local artists to
exhibit/sell their
work at an open art
exhibition at The
Church Room at St Leonards Church,
Sherfield-on-Loddon on Easter Saturday,
Sunday and Monday, 4th, 5th and 6th April
2015.
If you would like more details, please phone
Jane Farrow 01256882680 or Tessa Elphick
01256882860.
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The Garage at Sherfield


www.thegarageatsherfield.co.uk
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90% of
our work
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business

Tel: 01256 882271


Mobile: 07812 939 498

MOTs Cars and


Motorcycles
Service
Diagnostics
Repairs
Air Conditioning
Recovery
Collection and Delivery
service available.

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Basingstoke Window
Cleaning Services

GARDEN MACHINERY
SERVICES
Miles Elliott

At:- Turgis Green

Phone: 01256-882224
Mobile:07810-573479
Fax: 01256-882224
E-mail:
miles.elliott@btinternet.com

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Servicing
Repairs
Tuning
Adjustment
Sharpening

We use a pure water, reach and wash


system for a perfect smear-free finish

Windows Cleaned Inside


Conservatory Roofs
Cleaned
Guttering Cleared &
Cleaned
Soffits & Fascias Cleaned

For a free, no obligation quote


call

Simon: 07852 117 361


Dan: 07712 885 345

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Evergreens

Reported by

May Wilkie
Our chairperson Jean Berntsen had a large
number of photographs laid out for everyone
to see from her visit to the war graves in
France and Belgium and she told us about her
trip to the graves.
During the business part of the meeting we
confirmed arrangements for our Christmas
meal on the 1st December 12.30pm at the
Longbridge Mill.
We also discussed the programme for 2015.
After tea and biscuits we held our raffle.
NEW MEMBERS - We are looking for new
members to join. The meetings are for
anyone 60 years of age and over and are held
on the 1st Monday of every month in the
Sherfield on Loddon village hall from 1.30pm3.45pm.
Subscription fee is 10 per year and we have
a variety of speakers and 1-2 outings per
year. Contact Jean Bernsten on 01256882798
if you require any more information or just
come along as a visitor you will
be most welcome.

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Sherfield and District


Gardening Club
Our December meeting on the 15th
will be our Christmas Party. Fun and games will be had with a light
hearted quiz accompanied by nibbles and possibly a beverage or two.
Vanessa has been working hard to create an excellent programme for
2015. Our first speaker of the new year will be Kevin Hobbs telling us
all about Chelsea the Greatest Flower Show on Earth.
Kevin has had a passion for plants from an early age and has been a
professional grower and plantsman for close to thirty years. Kevin is
now the Wholesale Nursery Director for Hillier Nurseries, a family
business that celebrates it's 150th Anniversary this year !
Anyone interested in gardening will be most welcome to join us at the
Sherfield Village Hall at 7:45pm.
For arrangements contact Linda on 882341 or Vanessa on 881760

SORRY! Childrens Nativity Cancelled


The Childrens Nativity and Carols at Stratfield Saye
Church will not take place this year. Many of the key
participants are abroad this Christmas. However, we
hope that it will be reinstated next year 2015 and
look forward to welcoming all our village children to
take part. Meantime, a happy Christmas to all.
From Veronica
Why not come to Wintershall Nativity. See P 40 Ed.
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THE STRATFIELD SAYE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION


(Grants for Children and Young People)
The Foundation was established by George Pitt in 1739 and provides
grants for children and young people under 18 in the Parishes of
Stratfield Saye and Beech Hill. The Trustees would like to
encourage parents of Stratfield Saye and Beech Hill to make use of
this historic charity.
All claims, with accompanying
receipts, for extra curricular activities,
where not provided by the Local
Education Authority will be
considered sympathetically. The
grant is not means-tested and is
available for activities such as: Music
and swimming tuition, residential and
study courses, textbooks and special
equipment etc.
Applications for grants must be received by: James Hare, Stratfield
Saye Estates, Estate Office, Stratfield Saye, Near Reading, RG7 2BT,
not later than 31st December 2014.

Neighbourhood Plan.

PL

In the article on the planning process in the November issue of the


link it was stated that Sherfield-onLoddon Parish Council has produced
a policy-led Neighbourhood Plan.
A

We have been asked to point out that


in fact work on the plan is still very much
in progress.

Once approved, the Neighbourhood Plan


will carry legal force, so planning decisions
on applications made within the Parish will
have to be made under the provisions of
the Boroughs Local Plan and the Parishs
Neighbourhood Plan.
Bruce Batting
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Thoughts and Prayers for Advent, Christmas and the New Year

Isaiah 9 : 2 & 6
The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in
the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned. For to us a child is
born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
The NIV Bible
Prayer for the Month.
Gracious God, at Christmas time we hear of your birth in Bethlehem and
we will rejoice in that, but we know your message is for everyone, we
remember that you came to set people free and to offer a new
relationship with God breaking down the barriers which keep us apart,
bearing the price of our disobedience and opening up the way to life.
May Jesus be born again in our hearts and made known through our
lives, through the words we say and the deeds we do, the love we share
and the compassion we show, the faith we proclaim and the people we
are. May his light shine afresh in the world, bringing hope, healing, joy
and renewal. May we not just talk in this season about good will to all,
but do something to show what it means. God of grace, you have given
us so much, teach us to give in return..
In your name we pray. Amen
Prayer Points for December/January

Give thanks for the joy of the Christmas message

Pray for the world so full of anxieties and worries, uncertain of the
future and unsure of the way forward

Pray for a solution to the Ebola crisis in West Africa

Pray that the New Year will see a solution to the bitterness and
fighting in Syria and Iraq and be a time of new beginnings

Pray for safe journeys as people travel to be with their families.

Pray for those who could be alone at Christmas that their need of
fellowship and friendship will be recognised by those around them.

Pray for the homeless and those without food or water or shelter
this Christmas that the world will not forget them.

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Local Community Choir


singhealthy

presents a Family

Concert &

Refreshments, raffle and free parking

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RBL POPPY APPEAL


Thank You Sherfieldby your generosity
a bumper

2,750+ was raised.

Thank You Stratfield Saye and Hartley


Wespall - by your generosity a magnificent

1,415+ was raised


Also a huge Thanks to all our Collectors,
Counters & Local Businesses and to residents
who added an extra 25% to our totals by
taking time to Gift Aid.

An estimated 300 people were at the Sherfield war memorial for the
Remembrance Day service, and as a result of the collection 500 has
been sent to Combat Stress. Thanks to everyone who attended.

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Sherfield on Loddon Village Hall


Reg. Charity No. 272385
Tel: 01256 883624
Email: info@sherfieldvillagehall.co.uk

60s / 70s EVENING


The management committee is very grateful to Derek Tarrant for providing
his superb DJ services once again for the disco evening on Saturday
October 18th. It was a wonderful trip down memory lane with classic tunes
from the 60s & 70s. As with last year it proved a highly successful fundraiser
for the Hall and an evening enjoyed by all ages.

CHRISTMAS SING-ALONG
Following on from a fantastic evening last December, the Singhealthy choir
is holding another family Christmas Sing-Along in aid of Headway &
Sherfield Village Hall. You are invited to an evening of festive singing with
plenty of opportunities for the audience to join in with traditional Christmas
Carols plus a whole host of seasonal selections to get the Christmas spirit
flowing! Sat 13th December - under 5s free.
.

CLUBS & GROUPS


Want to keep your mind or body active? Want some company or a change
of scene? Why not join one of the many clubs and groups which meet
regularly at the Village Hall?. Contact details can be found on our website on
the clubs & groups page. If you have an idea for an activities group or are
currently organising an interest group near Sherfield, then get in touch with
us to see if we can help out. Our facilities and availability can be found on
our website, and any further information can be found through the Hall
Manager, Loraine Smith on 01256 883624.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY


Sat 6th December Big Band Swing
Sat 13th December A Family Christmas Sing-Along!
Sat 13th December Village Hall Coffee Morning
For more information on activities, events & booking the hall, visit:

www.sherfieldvillagehall.co.uk

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News from the Beats - November 2014


Sherfield & Surroundings
Following last months focus on sheds and outbuildings

Secure valuable items to a ground anchor or locking


point in your Shed, garage or outbuilding

Use a UV pen to mark your property with your postcode, this makes it
easier to return stolen items if found.

Register your property on www.immobilise.com

PCSO 15740 Nath Johnson ( Beat Surgery 1000 23rd December, House28)
Email: Nathaniel.Johnson.15740@hampshire.pnn.police.uk
Chineham & Sherfield Park
On Thursday 30th October between 11.00 and 22.00, burglars targeted 2
homes in Four Lanes Close, Chineham.
My advice is primarily to prevent people accessing the rear of your house by
securing the back garden. Fitting a burglar alarm will either prevent or
reduce the impact they have if they do manage to force entry.
Property marking/recording will help increase the chances of police catching
the criminals and getting your belongings back to you.
This a timely reminder we are and always will be a target for burglars.
Please ensure that you do all you can to
protect your properties, particularly over the
festive period when criminals know there will
be even more new and valuable items in your
homes to steal.
I am pleased to report that the male I arrested
last month for behaving suspiciously towards
two young girls has been charged and will be
attending court shortly. Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Year ! PC Jim Charlton 21015 and
PCSO Richard Strauss 14735
Beat Surgery - 1st Wed. of the month at Costa Coffee Chineham Centre at
16:30 - 17:30
Tel - 101 (or request to leave a message using our collar numbers).
Email
- james.charlton@hampshire.pnn.police.uk
- richard.strauss@hampshire.pnn.police.uk
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Wintershall Nativity Play


SATURDAY 20th December

When performed at Wintershall, as it


has been for the past 22 years this is
an excellent way of celebrating
Christmas. It takes place in and
outside the Barn Theatre complete
with sheep, donkeys and three wise men on horseback! It
depicts a Christian view of Christmas in both an exciting and
original way
Coach departs from The White Hart at 3.45 p.m. returning at about 9.00 p.m.
Stout shoes and warm clothing advisable 15 adult & 7.50 children (incl. coach)
www.wintershall-estate.com
names (with payment) to :

Carol 0118 9816593 (sc.cedars@greenbee)


Generously supported by The Loddon Valley Link

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Sherfield on Loddon Parish Council


Meeting dates
The next Full Parish Council meetings will be held
on the 10th December and 14th January 2014 at
7.30pm in the Liddell Hall.
Cycling on footpaths
Cycling is not permitted on the footpath that runs between
Carpenters Close and the Allotments. This path is extremely
narrow and cycling along this path can be dangerous for the
residents living adjacent to it.
Governance Review
Following a recent meeting with Basingstoke and Deane it can
now be confirmed that Basingstoke and Deane is looking at
establishing a Parish Council for the residents of Taylors Farm.
The final decision will be taken at BDBC meeting of 26 th March,
2015. The implementation date is planned for 1st April 2016. A
working party has been established to discuss the finer details of
the split and the establishing of the New Parish Council.
Neighbourhood Plan
The Parish Council is looking to increase the number of
residents on the planning subcommittee of the Neighbourhood
Plan. For more details please contact Peter Hayes on
07970649259
Christmas
May we take this opportunity to wish each and every-one of you
a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
Parish Clerk Vacancy
Following a difficult year, our clerk Karen will be leaving us at
the end of January 2015 - any one interested in taking over this
role should contact the chairman on 01256 883838 to discuss
the consequent vacancy.

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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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CHRISTMAS FAIR
Saturday 13th December 2pm5pm

Stalls selling gifts, homemade produce, candles, toiletries and


more!
Santa's Grotto
Children's games and crafts
Carol singing from Theatre4Kids
Christmas caf selling festive refreshments
Free entry (charge for grotto/games/cafe)

JACK & THE BEANSTALK


A fantastic Christmas Panto for the whole family
Sunday 14th December 3.304.45pm
Tickets 7 adults 5 children
U2s free but must sit on adult laps Advance bookings only

OVER 55s
CHRISTMAS DINNER
2 course festive meal

Wed 10th Dec 7.30pm


Tickets 8
Licensed Bar
MUST BE BOOKED IN
ADVANCE - Limited availability

OTHER FESTIVE TREATS


Family Photo Shoot
Letters from Santa
Carols around the tree
Youth Christmas Party
For details on these and all our
events visit

www.sherfieldparkcommunity.co.uk

All activities must be booked in advance - contact


01256 883967, admin@sherfieldparkcommunity.co.uk, or visit
www.sherfieldparkcommunity.co.uk
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Stratfield Turgis Update


Village Social
Thanks to all those who attended the excellent village social
last month. Were already planning the next one for Spring 2015.
Broadband
Stratfield Turgis is being by-passed by the current roll out of faster
broadband. Could all residents make their feelings known by taking
the survey on the website, stratfieldturgis.org.uk.
Merry Christmas
From all your committee, Sheila, Sue, Robert and Simon who continue
to work tirelessly on your behalf.

Update from Chineham Medical Practice


Flu Clinics are to vaccinate patients most at risk.
This includes everyone over 65, those under 65
with specific long term conditions such as
diabetes, kidney or lung disease, pregnant
women and all two to four year olds. Please
contact the surgery on 01256 479244 to book an
appointment.

Light Up a Life Service


Sunday 7th December at 7.00pm
St Michaels Hospice
Remember precious loved ones past and present this
Christmas by attending a very special occasion at St.
Michaels Hospice. Our Light up a Life service offers time for reflection
and to stand together with others to share happiness. You are very
welcome to attend our special service whether you have lost someone
at St. Michaels Hospice or not. The service will be conducted by
Bishop John Dennis and Hospice Chaplain Liz Lang.
For more details or to book a place go to:
stmichaelshospice.org.uk/events (where you can also dedicate a light
in memory of a loved one), or call us on 01256 848848.
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Would you like to make a real practical difference to a blind or


partially sighted person? Would you like to be instrumental in helping
someone to participate more fully in their local community and work
towards greater independence?
Guide Dogs is currently seeking volunteers to do just that as part of
their ground breaking My Guide scheme. The role involves providing
sighted guide assistance to an individual in and around the
Basingstoke area, helping them to practise local routes, and in
particular with an interest in football.
To find out more about how you could help towards a blind or
partially sighted person getting more out of life, contact Hazel Dyson,
Volunteering Consultant on 0845 372 7428 or at
hazel.dyson@guidedogs.org.uk.
The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association Southampton Mobility Team
Chilworth Point 1, Chilworth Road, Southampton, SO16 7JQ
website: www.guidedogs.org.uk
Registered Office: Hillfields, Burghfield Common, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 3YG Registered
Charity No. 209617 A company limited by guarantee Registered in England Company No.
291646
The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association Registered Office: Hillfields, Burghfield Common,
Reading, Berkshire, RG7 3YG. A company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales
(291646) and a charity registered in England and Wales (209617) and Scotland (SC038979).

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National Womens Register


Our November meeting was our annual music
evening, renamed Wine, Women and Song! In
keeping with our theme for the year War and
Peace, we decided to choose music which reflected this. To set the
evening off, we listened to a stirring piece by Beethoven called
Wellingtons Victory which included Rule Britannia. This was
particularly apt given the local connection.
Some choices were reminiscent of wartime rather than being about
war, such as The Old Bull and Bush, Its a long way to Tipperary,
Moonlight Serenade and Well meet again, the last being by Vera
Lynn. Others were folk/protest songs like What did you learn in
school today? by Pete Seeger and With God on our side by Joan
Baez. Hymns were featured too I Vow to thee my country sung by
Katherine Jenkins and Abide with me by Emilie Sande (who sang at
the Opening Ceremony of the London Olympics).
We listened to rock/pop bands such as Brothers in Arms by Dire
Straits, Give Peace a Chance by the Plastic Ono Band (aka John
Lennon and Yoko Ono) and Born in the USA by Bruce Springsteen,
the latter being a protest about the war in Vietnam. Other classical
music chosen was the 1812 Overture by Tchaikovsky, Nabucco
Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves by Verdi and War Requiem by
Benjamin Britten. There were many more pieces too numerous to
mention, but we did end the evening by listening to Abba singing
Waterloo, which was taking liberties with the theme, but enjoyable
nonetheless!
Our second meeting of the month was our annual telephone quiz
which is organised by another group through our head office. We
phone for the cryptic clues between 8-10pm on our chosen evening
and submit our answers the following day. There is always a theme
for the 24 clues and this time it was drinks. Many brain cells were
exercised and we managed to complete it!
Our next meeting will be our Christmas party in December, followed
by a meal at the Four Horseshoes in January.

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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

Contact us online
about your project
or problem bramleyplumbing.co.uk

Bramley
Plumbing
Services Ltd.
01256880853
07770851598

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
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PLUMBING & HEATING SPECIALIST


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

29164

gas and oil installations

Telephone: 01256 882309


Email: adrian@awburt.com

YOUR LOCAL TRADE PROFESSIONAL


FOR ALL YOUR PLUMBING, HEATING &
ELECTRICAL NEEDS
FOR MORE DETAILS PLEASE CONTACT US:
Tel: 01256 880044 MOBILE: 07754 554554
Email: admin@pscservices.co.uk
www.pscservices.co.uk
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Each year, at this time, I get asked for my


suggestions for Christmas presents.
.here are sixty and dont forget the
wrapping paper!
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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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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 - 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
Stratfield Saye Parish Council
Stratfield Saye Village Hall
Stratfield Turgis Parish Meeting
Sherfield Parish Council
Toddler Group 0-5s
Tree Warden.
Village Green Volunteers
Whist Drive
Womens Institute
Sherfield Village Hall
Caretaker/Bookings
Management Committee
Fund Raising Committee

Bruce Batting
Chris Horton
Sue Handasyde-Dick
See inside back page
Geoff Belsham
Fr. Chris Rutledge
John Darker
Andy Stevens
Paul Baldwin
Jean Berntsen
Fred Berntsen
Peggy Hutchins
Chris Horton
Pris ORourk
(See back pages )
Helen Belsham
Gill Fearon
PC James Rickaby
Police Control Room
Natalie Larner

882605
882426
882337
882534
465214

882334
882414
881973
882798
882798
880903
882426
881839

Pam Luck
Doreen Tosswill
Bruce Batting
Linda Syckelmoore
Natalie Larner
Norman Stanley
Penny Mayo
Linda Bishop
Sheila Campbell (Chair)
Karen Ross (Clerk)
Judith Sullivan
Jane Jordan
Bruce Batting
Virgilius Vickers
Val Denny

882534
882106
07554 775429
101
880075
882210
882687
882344
882605
882341
880075
881021
01189332 379
01189332106
882351
842662
883551
880852
882605
882453
882410

Loraine Smith
Ivan Gosden
Alan Ball

883624
0794 021 2441
883838

Please inform the Editor of changes to the above information.


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SMALL ADVERTISEMENTS
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

SMALL ADVERTISEMENTS

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
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.
PC SUPORT. For technical help with PCs, Macs, tablets, internet,
wi-fi: 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
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.
INSIDE/OUT. Property maintenance, carpentry, decorating, locks fitted,
garden maintenance. Tel 01256 882696 or 07713 470223.
E-mail: rdam549@googlemail.com
FOR SALE. long john nest of tables 90, Yamaha electronic organ
120, tall lamp table 20, slimline rattan 4 drawer tower 8, canvas 20
pocket shoe storage 18. Tel: 01256 880092
LOCAL INDEPENDENT CLEANER
Honest and trustworthy, excellent service, excellent references,
excellent rates. Telephone 07407543891.
FREE, A Double Marley Garage. The interested party to dismantle
and take away. Contact Ian on 01256 881082 or 07597239779

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Home-Start Needs Volunteers


They are running a new volunteer course in February to help support
families in Basingstoke and are looking to try and put the word out to
encourage people to consider volunteering in their community.
Please see below for more information.
Volunteers needed
Are you...
Newly retired with time on your hands?

Wanting to meet new people?

Wanting to put something back into your community?

A parent or grandparent with skills to share?

Wanting a new challenge?

Home-Start needs volunteers, with parenting experience, to offer


friendship and support to families with young children who are going
through a difficult time in their lives. You will support them by
visiting them in their home on a regular basis or by helping out at
our family groups.
Volunteers will undergo an eight week preparation course. Our next
Volunteer Preparation Course will commence on Wednesday 4th Feb
(9.30am to 2.30pm) The sessions are
on 11th and 25th Feb and 4th, 11th,
18th and 25th March with a final
session on 20th May 2015
Interested? Want to know more?
Please contact the office on 01256
812333 or E-mail:
homestart.nwhants@live.co.uk
Thanks. From Alexa

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Loddon Valley Link Management


ADVERTISING IN THIS MAGAZINE AND ONLINE
Small ads are 5 monthly for a maximum of 30 words, space
permitting. Requests are dealt with in order.
Display Ads, please contact the treasurer below.
Advertising enquiries to Pip Iles Tel. 01256 880559
advertising@loddonvalleylink.org.uk
Deadline for ads. for next edition is 10th of January 2105

Editor for the February edition Brian Archer


Please submit copy no later than 16th January
Email: editor@loddonvalleylink.org.uk
Chairman: Dr. Donald Dawson 01256 882379 (dgdawson@sky.com)
Treasurer: Pip Iles 01256 880559 (pip.ilene@tiscali.co.uk)
Secretary: Ilene Iles 01256 880559 (pip.ilene@tiscali.co.uk)
Committee:
Rev. Sammie Armstrong. 01189816593 (sc.cedars@greenbee.net)
Dr. John Williams 01256 882705 (lawnfarm@aol.com)
Eileen Leivesley 01256 882938 (eileen.leivesley@sky.com)
Germano Giugovaz 01189 332166
Claire Osborne 01256 324458 (guyclaire@tiscali.co.uk)
Simon Boase 01256 881250 (sibo999@gmail.com)
Brian Archer 01256 882099 (brianarcher@btinternet.com)
Jane Abrams 01256 881188 (jheath2226@yahoo.co.uk)
Church Officers
Priest in Charge: Vacancy
Assistant Priest: Rev. Sammie Armstrong 01189 816593 (sc.cedars@greenbee.net)
Curate: Rev. John Lenton 01256 880570 Priest responsible for Bramley & Little London
Licensed Reader: Richard Elphick 01256 882860
Licensed Reader: Dr. John Williams 01256 882705
Licensed Reader: Andrew Doggart 01256 880092
Church Admin: Lisa Goodall 01256 882788 (lgoodall.work@gmail.com)
ST. LEONARDS CHURCH, SHERFIELD ON LODDON
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
Please note: the Loddon Valley Link
Treasurer: Michael Webster 01256 882413
Management Committee cannot be held
Organist: Dr. Gill Williams 01256 82705
responsible for the reliability or quality
Organist: Andrew Doggart 01256 880092
of any goods, work or services
MESSY CHURCH, SHERFIELD PARK
in this publication.
Leader: Amanda Prince 01256 880733
Leader: Carol Armstrong 01189 816593

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