Loddon Valley Link 201411 - November 2014

November 2014
The Loddon Valley Link

Church and Village Magazine
for Sherfield-on-Loddon, Stratfield Saye,
Hartley Wespall with Stratfield Turgis and Bramley
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Editorial
Welcome to the November edition of Loddon
Valley Link. This month many people will be
enjoying bonfire and fireworks parties; do keep
safe, and if you are having a party at home bear in
mind that neighbours with pets
may well appreciate a warning
(see p. 23)
November is also of course a
very important month because
we remember those who have
given their lives in war. This
year is particularly important,
being the centenary of the start
of the First World War. Our
central feature tells the story of
two local residents who won the
Victoria Cross in that war.
There is an update on the
planning application for
development in Dixon Road (on
the News from Sherfield Park
page) and there is also a
feature explaining the planning
process.
We also have details of pre-
Christmas events, where you
can look for the perfect
present.

As ever, please keep your
articles and photos coming, as these are also vital to the success
of the magazine. Send your submissions (including comments
and criticisms) to:
editor@loddonvalleylink.org.uk.
Details of copy dates are on p. 59.
Contents
Editorial 3
Church Services 4
Pastoral Letter 5
Breach Lane Chapel 7
Loddon Players 9
Reports from the Beats 11
Parish Registers 12
First World War Centenary
Concert 12
Christingle Service 16
Memorial Service 17
Messy Church 23
Sherfield Park 25
Stratfield Saye Report 26
Prayer Page 28
Victoria Cross 30
Village Hall Report 33
Wintershall Nativity 34
Sherfield PC 41
Sherfield Gardening Club 41
The Planning Process 47
NWR 49
WI 50
Evergreens 53
Useful Telephone Numbers 55
Small Ads 56/57

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Services
November 2014
*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.
Sunday 2nd November 4th before Advent
10.00am Holy Communion by Extension St Leonards Sherfield
10.00am Family Service St Marys Stratfield Saye*
6.30pm Evensong and Communion by Ext St Marys Hartley Wespall
Sunday 9th November 3rd before Advent
Remembrance Sunday
9.45am Family Service St Marys Hartley Wespall
10.45am Remembrance Service, Village War Memorial, Sherfield
10.45am Remembrance Service St Marys Stratfield Saye*
3.00pm Memorial Service St Leonards Sherfield
Friday 4.15pm Messy Church Sherfield Community Centre
Sunday 16th November 2nd before Advent
10.00am Holy Communion and Sunday Club St Leonards Sherfield
Sunday 23rd November 1st before Advent
10.00am Christingle & Toy Service Sherfield Community Centre
Sunday 30th November Advent 1
10.00am Benefice Holy Communion St Leonards Sherfield
Sunday 7th December Advent 2
10.00am Holy Communion by Extension St Leonards Sherfield
10.00am Family Service St Marys Stratfield Saye*
6.30pm Evensong and Communion by Ext St Marys Hartley Wespall

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Pastoral Letter - Remembering
November is, of course, a special season for remembrance. As the
Queen and the Royal Family, the Prime Minister and many others lay
their wreaths at the Cenotaph, and we hold our own services, I suspect
that that this will be even more moving than usual as we mark the
hundredth anniversary since the outbreak of the Great War. The
number of those who died or who were wounded on both sides is
beyond our comprehension, although I came a little closer than I have
ever done before on a recent visit to the Tower of London when I saw
the sea of poppies cascading from one of the windows into the moat.
Youve probably seen it on television, for the installation has attracted
huge amounts of publicity. Each one represents a British casualty and
you cant help but be moved by what you see in front of you. Music
often makes me weep, books do from time to time, but art? I can
honestly say that never - until that day - had I cried for what I saw
represented.
I dont remember very much about the poetry we read at school - it
was rather a long time ago! But one poem made a huge impact. The
poet contrasted the way that we as humans weep over the death of a
whale, washed up on a local beach, whereas the death of millions in
war doesnt move us in the same way. Somehow its not personal; we
need to find a way of connecting personally with the dead as
individuals. Maybe thats less true more recently, since modern media
brings each soldier killed in Afghanistan or Iraq to life for us - we know
their name and we see their family in their grief. In some small way
they become individuals, just like each of the ceramic poppies in the
Tower moat.
As Christians we believe that God knows us in that same way. Psalm
139 is a favourite of many; we read in it that He knitted us together in
our mothers wombs and that no matter how far away we try to go to
escape from God, Hes always there to help and lead us. How amazing
is that? So as each of the names on our war memorial are read aloud
on 9th November, even though we dont know their story, lets take
comfort from the assurance that they are known to God and now rest
in His peace forever.
Karen West

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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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BREACH LANE CHAPEL
Sherfield on Loddon
Geoff Belsham 01256 882534 / 07519 708416
November 2014 Services
CATHOLIC SERVICES
St Bedes and Holy Ghost
Churches,
Basingstoke.
Parish Office
Tues to Friday
9.30 am-1.00 pm
Tel.465214.
Sunday Mass 9.00 am, 11.00 am
and 6.30 pm
St Leonards Open Days

Everyone is
welcome to visit
for reflection,
prayer, or to
view with a
wedding in mind.
Open days for November:
Saturday 1st, Saturday 15th
Sunday 2
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10.30am Family Worship led by Neil Owen
11am Youth Group The Flock
Friday 7
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10.30am Open Morning at Chapel
Sunday 9
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10.30am REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY Worship led by
Graham Locke
Tuesday 11
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2pm Church Walk starting at the Chapel
Thursday 13
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7.45pm House Group & Bible Study at 9 Coopers
Lane, Bramley
Friday 14
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Saturday 15
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2.30pm Disabled Christian Fellowship at Frimley
Road
Sunday 16
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10.30am Family Worship led by Alistair Sneddon with
Holy Communion
Friday 21
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Sunday 23
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10.30am Family Worship led by Neil Owen
Tuesday 25
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2pm Church Walk starting at Sherfield Garden
Centre
Wednesday
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2.30pm Midweek Fellowship at Chapel led by Geoff
Belsham
Thursday 27
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7.45pm House Group & Bible Study at 9 Coopers
Lane, Bramley
Friday 28
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Sunday 30
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10.30am Family Worship led by Steve Smith

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Carl Fanning
The Village Decorator
Decorating the Loddon Valley Area
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Local Tradesman with 25 years experience
Decorating local properties since 1980
A Dulux Trade Member
Good quality Trade Paints used -
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Free estimates - advice on colour and paints
Full liability cover - all work is guaranteed
Telephone: Carl on 01189 424 883
or 0795 266 1965
Wintershall Nativity

A Christian view of Christmas
www.wintershall-estate.com/events/wintershall-estate
Coach departs from The White Hart at 3.45 p.m. returning there at about
9.00 p.m. Stout shoes and warm clothing advisable
15 adult & 7.50 children (incl. coach)
Thanks to very generous support from The Loddon Valley Link
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News from the Beats - September '14.
Sherfield Park
PC Jim Charlton 21015 and PCSO Richard Strauss 14735
Beat surgery - 1
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Wed. of the month at Costa Coffee in the
Chineham Centre 16:30 - 17:30
Tel. 101 (or leave a message using our collar numbers).
Email james.charlton@hampshire.pnn.police.uk
richard.strauss@hampshire.pnn.police.uk
Sherfield and surrounding villages
There have been various incidents of rogue trading in the area.
Always use the door chain when answering the door, and if you are not sure
do not open the door
Always check the credentials of unknown callers
Do not phone the number on the ID card, use a phone book or a bill
Never employ cold-calling traders or engage with cold callers on the phone
Do not keep substantial sums of money in the home.
Always keep front and back doors locked
Join or set up a No Cold Calling Zone or Neighbourhood Watch scheme.
Report any suspicious callers or activity to the police immediately using 101
Keep an eye on elderly or vulnerable neighbours, friends and family
There has been an increase in shed burglaries recently.
Put several locks of different types locks on your shed doors
Place net curtains in the windows of your shed/outbuilding
Store all valuable garden equipment serial numbers safely
Secure valuable equipment to a ground anchor, using a heavy duty lock
Take pictures of your valuables
Use a UV pen to write your postcode on any equipment
There has been a decrease in antisocial behaviour reports in
Sherfield-on-Loddon. Overall my local beat has relatively low crime rates
and is a pleasure to police.
Emergency: please report any suspicious persons, vehicles or incidents
using the 101 telephone number, and only call 999 if it is a genuine
emergency.
nathaniel.johnson.15740@hampshire.pnn.police.uk

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Parish Registers

Funerals

Robert Kenny 24.09.14 Sherfield
Nigel Veitch. 25.09.14 Stratfield Saye
Dennis Cooke 26.09.14 Sherfield
Kathleen Baker 30.09.14 Stratfield Saye
Jean Susan Frances Bates 10.10.14 Sherfield
Mary Elizabeth Sims 13.10.14 Sherfield

Concert and Service of
Commemoration
St Leonards Church, Sherfield on Loddon
8
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November at 7.30 pm
with Tadley Concert Brass
Music, singing, readings and refreshments
Entry free, donations to the Poppy Appeal

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PHONE 01276 473118

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The Big Christingle
and Toy Service
Sunday 23rd November 2014
Sherfield Park Community Centre
10.00 a.m.
Come and share in this joyous and hugely popular event which
churches and schools throughout the UK will be celebrating.
So bring your toys, receive a
Christingle, and worship with all ages
as the significance of the Christingle
unfolds. We are able, once again, to
support the work of The Childrens
Society.
Please note: there will be no service at St. Leonards that Sunday

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MEMORIAL SERVICE
3pm 9th November 2014
at St. Leonards Church

You are warmly invited to a special time
for remembering and celebrating those
we have loved and who have died
Everyone most welcome
If you wish, bring a memento
Update from Chineham Medical Practice Patient Participation and
Reference Groups (PPG)
Like other practices, Chineham Medical Practice Patient Participation
(PPG) and virtual Patient Reference Groups (PRG) are continuing to
involve registered patients in the development of services. This is a
great way of having real input into a service which affects us all.
The PPG would like to publicise the fact that Flu Clinics have recently
started 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.
People born between 2 September 1934 and 1 September 1936 and 2
September 1943 and 1 September 1944 also qualify for the shingles
vaccine. Please contact the surgery on 01256 479244 to book an
appointment.
If you are interested in finding out more about joining the Patient
Participation Groups please contact Karen Nicholls on 01256 479244
Karen Ashton
Chair, Patient Participation Group

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Goddards Lane, Sherfield-on-Loddon, HOOK, Hants. RG27 0EZ
The Garage at Sherfield
www.thegarageatsherfield.co.uk
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Air Conditioning
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Basingstoke Window
Cleaning Services
We use a pure water, reach and wash
system for a perfect smear-free finish
Windows Cleaned Inside
Conservatory Roofs
Cleaned
Guttering Cleared &
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Soffits & Fascias Cleaned
For a free, no obligation quote
call
Simon: 07852 117 361
Dan: 07712 885 345
GARDEN MACHINERY
SERVICES
Miles Elliott
Phone: 01256-882224
Mobile:07810-573479
Fax: 01256-882224
E-mail:
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Servicing
Repairs
Tuning
Adjustment
Sharpening
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Friday 14th November 2014
Remembering
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
Fireworks and animals
A local resident has requested that when
planning a bonfire and fireworks party at
home you let animal-owning neighbours
know in advance. It can be a real issue,
particularly with horses and cows who can
stampede and do themselves and others
serious harm. For example, this particular
resident put her horses in as a neighbour
had let her know he was going to be letting off fireworks, and was
extremely glad she had the next morning when she found some really
sharp pieces of plastic from a firework scattered around the field.
Furthermore some horses may need to be sedated, and this usually
needs a day or so to take effect.

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Day or night we provide a
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Please call Terina on
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28 Mulfords Hill, Tadley, Hants,
RG26 3JE
www.ashbrookfunerals.co.uk

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A view from Sherfield Park

Dixon Road Planning Application
The date for comments to the
proposed development of a gypsy
encampment on forest land off Dixon
Road in Sherfield-on-Loddon closed on 26 September. Basingstoke
and District Borough Council (BDBC) planning officers received 567
comments on the proposed development. 28 were from consultees
and 539 were from the public. Due to this large response the planning
officers required additional time in order to complete their review and
assessment process. The review of the planning application is now
largely complete and it is expected that a decision on the application
will be made during November.
New Parish Council on Sherfield Park
The governance review team have now completed their review of the
first stage consultation process which showed that 61% of all votes
cast were in favour of the formation of a new parish council on
Sherfield Park. Following further discussions within BDBC the
governance review team will undertake a second consultation
between 17 December and 30 January. Subject to a positive
response, the governance review teams final report and
recommendations will be submitted to full Council for approval on 26
March 2015. If the Council approves the new parish council will be
formally constituted in April 2015.
It is now an appropriate time to consider the membership of the new
parish council. At this time it is unclear how many councillors will be
required but initial indications suggest between six and eight.
Councillors must be over 18, residents of Sherfield Park and UK
citizens. If you would like to become a parish councillor, or you would
like to learn more about being a councillor, please contact me either
by email (david.leivesley@sky.com) or telephone (01256 882938)
David Leivesley

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Stratfield Saye September Parish Report
The Parish Council held a barbecue at the Village Hall on Bank
Holiday Monday. Despite the weather it was a great success and will
hopefully be repeated next year.
The 3rd Christmas lunch for parishioners will be held in the Village
Hall on Tuesday 16th December 2014 starting at 12 noon. Tickets are
5.50 - for the full works with all the trimmings! Please let Suzanne
Nixon, Jean Carruthers or Penny Mayo know if you wish to come
either at the next Monday coffee morning (2nd November) at 11am or
by email pennyjmayo@aol.com. I do hope as many of you as possible
can come as it is always very enjoyable.
Unfortunately there is still no decision on the Stratfield Saye bus from
the Borough Council. It will run to the end of December, and the
Council is still exploring options of diverting an existing service to
take residents either to Wokingham or Basingstoke. A final decision
will be made in December but prospects are not hopeful.
The Parish Council is applying for some free saplings from the
Woodlands Trust so if you have any ideas of where they can be
planted please let the Clerk know.
The Clerk has applied to the Borough Council for a grant to install a
new boiler in the Village Hall.
The Parish Council has donated 1,000 towards further work needed
inside the historic Parish Church. The exterior looks marvellous after
all the work done to it.
Classes in the Village Hall are very varied and take place most days -
from bridge, art, and dance to Pilates. So if you want any information
please contact Linda Bishop on 01189332106.
The thorny issue of broadband provision in the parish was discussed.
01256 numbers are now receiving a greatly improved service but
0118 numbers still have a terrible service at present. A resident is
investigating possible solutions.
Unfortunately house deliveries of the Loddon Link can no longer be
supported in the Fair Cross and Great Dover Street areas. Copies of
the magazine will be left at Fair Cross bus shelter, the church porch,
Village Hall and the Iron Duke pub. You can also access it on the web
at www.loddonvalleylink.org.uk.

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R. T. Mitchell & Sons
Local Building Contractors est. 1972
HOUSES - EXTENSIONS - ALTERATIONS - GARAGES
LOFT CONVERSIONS
RESTORATION OF LISTED BUILDINGS
45 London Road, Old Basing
Tel: 01256 352225
Web-site www.rtmitchellandsons.co.uk
e-mail enquiries@rtmitchellandsons.co.uk

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On their release, Peter and John went back to their own people and
reported all that the chief priests and elders had said to them. They
prayed, Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to
speak your word with great boldness. After they prayed, the place
where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with
the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly. All the believers
were one in heart and mind.
The NIV Bible Acts 4 : 23 & 29 32
Prayer for the Month.
Lord Jesus Christ, we thank you that you always have room in your
heart for us. Teach us to open our hearts to one another, share our
joys and sorrows, and offer support and encouragement to any in
need among us.
Teach us to use our gifts, whatever they may be, for the good of all,
and to look for opportunities to offer service.
You have called us to be one people, so that others might see
something of you in the fellowship we share. Help us to recognise
today what it means to be members of your Church and by your
grace help us to live up to that high calling, to the glory of your
name.
In Jesus name we pray. Amen
Prayer Points for November
Pray for those who are involved in the selection of a new
priest in charge, that they will be led by the Lord and that
there will be a successful conclusion to the second interviews
Pray that the fighting in Syria and Iraq will come to an end and be
replaced by a lasting peace. Pray for peace in Iraq and in all countries
where violence and terror cause so many to live in fear each day.
Pray for all who attend the various home groups this autumn, that
they may enjoy warmth and fellowship as they study your word.
Give thanks for the successful completion of the St. Leonards Church
extension and for the contributions of so many, of both money and
time.
Pray for those who feel isolated and lonely as the darkness comes
earlier each evening

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The Victoria Cross - Local Heroes

James Welch VC
James Welch was born in Stratfield
Saye on 7th July 1889.
At the outbreak of the First World
War Welch signed up and joined the
Royal Berkshire Regiment. He was
then drafted to the First battalion
where he very quickly attained the
rank of lance Corporal.
It was during the Battle of Arras on
29th April 1917 that Welch won his
Victoria Cross. His unit was
advancing on a strong German
defensive line in Oppy when he
entered a German trench. After a
severe hand-to-hand struggle he
killed one German soldier, chased
four others across open land and
captured them single-handed. As if
this was not enough he then manned
a machine-gun for five hours before
being wounded. He even went out
into the open several times to collect
ammunition and spare parts to keep the machine-gun working
properly. By the end of the war he had attained the rank of Sergeant.
Returning home he moved to Sheffield where he worked in a box
factory until around 1960. The only break from this was when he
volunteered for the RAF Auxiliary Reserve during the Second World
War. Upon retirement he moved to Bournemouth with his wife Daisy
whom he had married in 1915. He died at the age of 88 and is buried
in Bournemouth Crematorium.
John Aidan Liddell VC MC
John Aidan Liddell was born at Benwall, Northumberland on 3rd
August 1888. In 1904 the family moved south finally settling in
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He was educated at
Stoneyhurst College
and Balliol College,
Oxford. While at Oxford
he was granted a
Commission with the
Third Volunteer
Battalion of the Argyll
and Sutherland
Highlanders.
When the First World
War started Liddell
travelled to Scotland
where he was made a
Second Lieutenant in
the Third Battalion.
Active service soon
followed in France but
he was then taken ill
and transferred to a UK
military hospital.
Following recuperation
Liddell applied for and
was accepted into the Royal Flying Corps in 1915 with the rank of
Captain. He was posted to 7 Squadron in France. On 31st July he
took off in an RE5 with Second Lieutenant Roland Peck as
Observer/Gunner to carry out a reconnaissance mission behind
enemy lines. An attack by a German aircraft left the RE5 severely
damaged and Liddell was badly wounded in the left leg and thigh.
Despite this he managed to get the aircraft back to a friendly airfield
and land safely, thus saving the aircraft and the life of his passenger.
For this he was awarded the Victoria Cross.
The left leg was so badly damaged it was amputated in a hospital in
France. The operation was successful but blood poisoning set in and
Liddell lost his fight for life on 31st August.
His body was returned to England and buried with full military
honours at the Church of the Holy Ghost, Basingstoke.
Pip Iles

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Village Hall Matters

REFURBISHMENT PLANS
The village hall management committee is currently in discussion with a firm
of architects to plan out the shape and details of the refurbishment.
NEW NOTICEBOARD
The new noticeboard has been installed on the front boundary wall of the
hall and can now be easily read from the pavement. Applications to display
items should be addressed to the Hall Manager on 883624
BEER FESTIVAL
The beer festival was a resounding success with most of the forty barrels of
beer, eight boxes of cider, two pigs and lots of fish and chips being
consumed, The modest profit made will be used to support the village hall
and St Michaels Hospice.
FRIENDS NEEDED
Remember this is your village hall - the majority of the activities are put on
by volunteers, so if you are able to help come along to the monthly meeting
of the Friends of the Village Hall at 7:30pm on the first Monday of each
month. .
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Saturday 8th November Village Hall Coffee Morning
Thursday 27th-Saturday 29th November Loddon Players Play On!
Saturday 6th December Big Band Swing
Saturday 13th December Christmas Concert
.
For more information on activities, events & booking the hall, visit:
www.sherfieldvillagehall.co.uk
At the heart of our community for over 100 years

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

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M.W (Building Contractors)
Ltd
General Builders
maintenance & repairs
painting & decorating
electrical incl. appliance testing
plumbing & heating
purpose made joinery
stockist of rockery stone

Tel: 01256 882736 / 882368 /
07836 626323

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Pampered Chef
Home-Start North West Hampshire are holding
this Ready, Steady, Cook themed fundraising
evening on Thursday 20th November from 7pm to
10pm at The Chute Sports & Recreation Centre,
Sherborne St John. At the event you will learn
delicious recipes, have a chance to buy the
products used in time for Christmas, win prizes and taste the food.
Home-Start supports over 125 local families with one-to-one
volunteering and group sessions. It helps families cope with crises
caused by post-natal depression, single-parent families, multiple birth,
and serious illnesses such as cancer. Funds raised from Pampered
Chef will mean we can carry on this work. Tickets are 10. To book
please contact:
Liz Narracott 01256 462714; liznarracott@btinternet.com
Home Start office 01256 405988; homestart.nwhants@live.co.uk
Or see the web site www.homestart-nwhampshire.org.uk/, which also
has full details of Home-Starts work.

Update from Sherfield-on-Loddon Parish Council
Meeting Dates
The next full Parish Council meetings will be held on the
12th November 2014 and 10th December at 7.30pm in the
Liddell Hall.
Dog Fouling
The Parish Council has become increasingly aware that dogs are
fouling the village green and football pitches. Under the Clean
Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 owners who fail to clear
up after their dogs can be fined up to 1,000 if they are taken to court.
In addition a fixed penalty scheme allows authorities to issue 50 spot
fines for the offence. Not only is it illegal not to clear up after your dog,
it is unpleasant, antisocial and dangerous to children who play in this
area.
Burial Ground
The Parish Council has applied for a grant to enhance the Parish
Council burial ground next to the Church Cemetery. It is now open for
burials.
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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Sherfield and District Gardening Club
Our last talk in 2014 is Wisley, The RHS Flagship Garden.
Ray Waite, now retired, was the Superintendent of
Glasshouses at Wisley for many years. He has written a
number of books in the RHS Wisley series on subjects as diverse as
container gardening and growing grapes.
Our December meeting on 15th will be our Christmas Party.
Anyone interested in gardening will be most welcome to join us at the
Sherfield Village Hall on November 17th at 7:45pm
For further information contact Linda on 882341 or Vanessa on
881760

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General House Maintenance

Local Reliable Friendly Service

Established over 20yrs
Tel. 0118 9702243
Email prm.allen@hotmail.co.uk

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

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All activities must be booked in advance - contact
01256 883967, admin@sherfieldparkcommunity.co.uk, or visit
www.sherfieldparkcommunity.co.uk
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

23rd Nov: Christingle Service with St Leonard's Church 10am
13th Dec: Christmas Fair with Santas Grotto, Stalls & Refreshments
10th Dec: Over 55s Christmas Dinner
19th Dec: Carols around the tree

Visit our website for up to date details on activities and events
www.sherfieldparkcommunity.co.uk

CHRISTMAS IN NEW YORK!
Saturday 29th November
7.30pm

Live Music & Disco
Entertainment
Cocktails & Canaps
Licensed Bar. Over 18s Only

READY STEADY COOK
A Pampered Chef show!
Friday 21st November 7.30pm

Entry 5 (includes drink on arrival)

Fun evening of cooking in teams
Opportunity to buy products

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The Planning Process
We have featured several articles recently on the proposed
development in Dixon Road, Sherfield-on-Loddon. We thought readers
might like a little background and explanation on the planning process
in England and Wales.
As the local planning authority (LPA) Basingstoke and District Borough
Council (BDBC) is responsible for deciding whether a proposed
development should be allowed to go ahead. Most new buildings, major
alterations to existing buildings and significant changes to the use of a
building or piece of land need planning permission. When BDBC
receives planning applications it publishes them and invites comments,
especially from people and businesses most closely affected. It will also
consult the relevant parish council and may also consult organisations
with special expertise about a particular planning application. You can
view the details of planning applications, either online:
www.basingstoke.gov.uk/browse/environment-and-planning/planning/
applications, or at BDBCs offices.
The framework for planning is the national plan-led system. The
principle behind this system is to ensure a balance between the need to
develop the areas where people live and ensuring the surrounding
environment is not negatively affected for everyone. Each LPA must
prepare a local development framework (LDF) which outlines how
planning will be managed for that area. In determining planning
applications, local planning authorities must have regard to their LDF.
As part of this system the parish council may have its own
neighbourhood plan to provide for local needs. The plan should set out
a positive vision that meets identified local needs and makes sense for
local people. Sherfield-on-Loddon Parish Council, for example, has
produced a policy-led neighbourhood plan with the aim of providing
guidance for development, enabling easier consultation and
information-sharing, and reducing costs. Planning decisions for a parish
have to be made in line both with the neighbourhood plan and with
BDBCs plan for the whole borough.
Source: Planning Portal (http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/planning/)
Thanks also to Bruce Batting (Chairman, Planning Sub-Committee for
the Neighbourhood Plan.
Jane Abrams

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Basingstoke Civil Service Retirement
Fellowship
The speaker at BCSRFs October meeting, Phil Howe (director of
Hidden Britain Tours), gave a talk on Jane Austens Hampshire. She
used many places in and around Basingstoke as the basis for her
fictional homes and estates. Phil took us on a tour with the aid of a
map. Locations included Hackwood Park, Farleigh House; The
Wheatsheaf at Dummer, North Waltham, Ashe, Deane, Manydown
House, the Vyne at Sherborne St John, and also of course the Church
and Rectory at Steventon.
The group meets on the first Wednesday of each month at Brookvale
Village Hall from 10 am 12 noon. All retired civil servants and their
partners are welcome. Contact the Secretary Tony Brazier on 01256
418770 or at bjmapbr@ntlworld.com, or see
https://www.csrf.org.uk/basingstoke (where you can also read further
details of the Jane Austen talk and download the map). The next
meeting is on 5th November when the speaker will be Alan Grace on
The British Forces Broadcasting Service.

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National Womens Register
Our last meeting was a talk and discussion on the
positive outcomes of war. It is difficult to think of
war as having advantages, but necessity is the
mother of invention and there were numerous advances made during
various wars, most notably during the First and Second World Wars.
We started our evening with a quiz, just to see how much we all knew
before the talks. It was interesting to learn that Nutella was invented
during WW2 chocolate was in short supply, so hazelnuts were
added and thus it became a popular spread.
Ordnance survey maps were developed during
WW1 and the zip was invented. After the quiz we
listened to various talks. On the technological side,
computers were used during WW2 and radar was
another development. Many of us knew that nylon resulted from
wartime use, but cling film also came about from its use for wrapping
sensitive equipment. There were also several medical innovations
during WW1. The Thomas Splint was invented for treating broken
bones and as a result the survival rate improved dramatically. Blood
banks and plastic surgery saved and improved the quality of many
lives. A material five times more absorbent than cotton was used for
dressings in field hospitals - this material became Kotex.
Democracy in England developed from wars. In 1215 Magna Carta,
which granted basic human rights, resulted from an uprising by the
barons. The English Civil War led to parliamentary government,
replacing the absolute power of the monarchy. The two World Wars
brought about many changes, especially for women. In 1919 the vote
was given to women over the age of 30 in recognition of their war
work. For the first time they could also stand for parliament and in
1919 Nancy Astor became the first woman MP. This contrasts with
Switzerland (a neutral country) which did not give women the vote
until 1971. Women had to take on many traditional mens jobs during
both world wars and this eventually opened up opportunities including
for professional careers, especially for married women who were
previously expected to give up work on marriage.
It was a very enlightening and interesting evening and we all learnt
something. Our next meeting is a music evening.
Gill Fearon
The Positive
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The Womens Institute from Ilene Iles

Glenda Holder opened our October Meeting. .
In the last report it was mentioned that we are
running out of storage space at the Village Hall. Glenda and two other
members have discovered among the stored items
a tablecloth which is embroidered with the
signatures of members of the WI, of an unknown
date. The cloth has been accepted by the National
Needlework Archive at Burghfield.
Glenda then introduced us to Mrs Win AHearne
who gave us a talk on the charity Thrive. She
explained that she has been a volunteer for the last three years after
retiring from her profession as a cancer research scientist. For over
thirty years Thrive has been using the power of gardening to transform
the lives of thousands of disabled people every year. The gardening
programmes help disabled people of all ages improve their physical and
mental health and develop new skills. It is also an efficient way of
exercising and helps with the healing process.
Next meeting: Craft Competition and Social Afternoon, Wednesday 5th
November 2014 at 2 pm, Sherfield Village Hall.
Thrive
- gardening
for disabled
people
Basingclog
Basingclog are your friendly local clog side in
Basingstoke and surrounding area. We dance the North
West style of clog, performing dances from the North of
England originating three hundred years ago in and
around the cotton mills.
Come and Join Us!
Basingclog offers music, fresh air, dancing, laughter and
friendship in equal measure and a chance to be part of something
worthwhile. We're actively seeking new members and welcome both
male and female dancers and musicians. Now is a great time to try us
out as we are into our winter practice period, every Tuesday night at
8pm in Sherfield-on- Loddon Village Hall.
We only do it because its fun - see www.basingclog.org.uk/index.html.

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We install beautiful
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Evergreens
Our chairperson began with the business part of the meeting by
informing the members that our Christmas lunch would be on the 1st
of December at the Longbridge Mill Sherfield on Loddon. Our
December meeting which would have been our party will now be the
Christmas lunch instead. As we shall not be having a party it was
suggested we could have soup and rolls at our January meeting. Any
other suggestions would be welcome at our November meeting.
We then had our Harvest Festival which was taken by the Rev.
Richard Lane from the Baptist Church. He also told us about himself
and his family and that he came to this area in July.
After tea and biscuits we had our harvest auction of vegetables, fruit,
and home made cakes before the meeting closed.
Our next meeting on the 3rd November will be a talk and video about
World War One by Gerald Merritt.
May McQueen
Light Up a Life Service
Sunday 7th December
18.00
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. We invite you to dedicate a light in
memory of a family member, friend or simply to remember others. 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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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
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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
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Chris Horton
Sue Handasyde-Dick
See inside back page
Geoff Belsham
Fr. Chris Rutledge
John Darker
Andy Stevens
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Please inform the Editor of changes to the above information.
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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 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
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.
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.
FREE. For model boat enthusiasts. Full set of plans to build 18th
century schooner SULTANA. These plans have been donated to the
Loddon Valley Link. Serious modellers only. Phone 01256 882379.

MARK COZENS EXQUISITE GARDENING
Do you need a little help in your garden? Available for weekly
garden maintenance in the Sherfield Park area. Contact T: 07867
658599 E: mark_cozens@hotmail.com
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INSIDE/OUT. Property maintenance, carpentry, decorating, locks
fitted, garden maintenance. Tel 01256 882696 or 07713 470223.
E-mail: rdam549@googlemail.com
WANTED. Field or paddock needed to exercise my dogs. Willing to
pay for use. Please contact Mish on 07733225058.
FOR SALE. Brown executive armchair 70, 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.
FOR SALE. 1. Compact Computer Station. 2. Music Centre
cabinet and 2 speakers. Mahogany. Excellent condition. Viewing and
offers to Don on 01256 882701.
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Loddon Valley Link Management
Editor for the December/January edition Brian Archer
Please submit copy no later than 16
th
December
Email: editor@loddonvalleylink.org.uk
Advertising enquiries to Pip Iles Tel. 01256 880559
advertising@loddonvalleylink.org.uk
Deadline for ads. for next edition is 10th of the month
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
Treasurer: Michael Webster 01256 882413
Organist: Dr. Gill Williams 01256 82705
Organist: Andrew Doggart 01256 880092
MESSY CHURCH, SHERFIELD PARK
Leader: Amanda Prince 01256 880733
Leader: Carol Armstrong 01189 816593
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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.
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.

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