Loddon Valley Link 201509 - September 2015

The Loddon Valley Link
Church and Village Magazine
for Sherfield-on-Loddon, Stratfield Saye,

Hartley Wespall with Stratfield Turgis and Bramley
Issue 482
September 2015
www.Loddonvalleylink.org.uk
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Editorial
Welcome to the September edition of Loddon Valley
Link.
Editor - Simon Boase
Harvest time so thanks to one of our local
farmers partner Georgina Glover for this
months cover photo of
Contents
thatching straw in Stratfield
Church Services
P4
Turgis.
Church Opening Times
P6
Talking of the cover photo, you

can see the finalists and winner
of our cover competition at this
months Sherfield show (p26).
Make sure youve got your
entries ready. Well publish all
the show results and especially
the photos in next months
edition but thanks to all who
entered. The centre pages this
month are all about the Friends
of Hartley Wespall. Theres
another historical excerpt (p11).
A fascinating article about
Caspian horses (p44) and all
the usual news and events from
the various clubs and societies
in the area. Please keep the
photos and articles coming in.
Also apologies in advance for
the earliest use of the word
Christmas (p20) Ive known.
Pastoral Letter
Parish Registers etc.
Hants & Berks Gazette
Turgis Green Shop
Sherfield Park
WI
Police
Chineham PPG
Prayer Page
Sherfield Show
Hartley Wespall Friends
VC Ceremony
Evergreen Club
NWR
Sherfield Parish Council
Village Hall Matters
Caspian Horses
St Michaels Hospice
Sherfield Gardening Club
Borough Councillor
Sherfield Park
Beer Festival
Stratfield Saye Parish Council
Small Ads
Useful Numbers
P7
P9
P 11
P 13
P 15
P 17
P 19
P 22
P 25
P 26
P 29
P 33
P 35
P 39
P 41
P 43
P 44
P 47
P 48
P 49
P 50
P 51
P 55
P 56
P 57
Please send in your submissions to:

editor@loddonvalleylink.org.uk.
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Church Services
September 2015
Sunday 6th September
10.00am Holy Communion
Trinity 14
St Leonards Sherfield
10.00am
Family Service
St Marys Stratfield Saye*
6.30pm
Evensong & Holy Communion
St Marys Hartley Wespall
Friday 4.15pm Messy Church

10.00am
Morning Worship & Sunday Club
Trinity 15
Trinity 16
10.00am
Holy Communion & Sunday Club
6.30pm
Evensong
10.00am
10.00am
Harvest Festival
Harvest Festival
Sunday 4th October
Trinity 17
Trinity 18
10.00am
Holy Communion
10.00am
Family Service & Harvest Festival
St Marys Stratfield Saye*
6.30pm
Evensong
*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
Transport is available for all events at the chapel
September 2015 Services and Events

Thursday 3rd
7.45pm
Friday 4th
10.30am
Sunday 6th
House Group & Bible Study at 9 Coopers

Lane, Bramley
Coffee Morning at the Chapel with Book Sale
for Mencap
10.30am
Family Worship led by Neil Owen
6pm
Property Committee Meeting at Frimley Road
7.45pm
Church Members Meeting at Frimley Road
10am
Joint Service at St Leonards CofE led by

Neil Owen
Thursday 17th
7.45pm
House Group & Bible Study at 9 Coopers

Lane, Bramley
Friday 18th
10.30am
Coffee Morning at the Chapel
2pm
Disabled Christian Fellowship at Brookvale

Village Hall
10.30am
Family Worship led by Neil Owen
3pm
Midweek Fellowship at Chapel led by Geoff

Belsham
Coffee Morning at the Chapel with Book Sale
for Mencap
Tuesday 8
th
Sunday 13
th
Saturday 19
th
Sunday 20th
Wednesday 23
rd
Friday 25th
10.30am
Sunday 27th
10.30am
Family Worship led by Steve Smith
10.30am
Coffee Morning at the Chapel
Friday 28
th
St Leonards
Open Days
Everyone is
welcome to visit for
reflection, prayer, or
to view with a
wedding in mind.
The church is open on the 5th, 12th
and 26th of September from 10am
until 4pm.
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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
Pastoral Letter
In Roman mythology, the god Janus had two heads
one looking forwards and the other looking back.
His name finds its way into that for the first month of
the year, when we look back to the joys and sorrows
of the year just ended while also looking forward to the
opportunities and delights of the year ahead. But its
September! Well, to me there are similarities in that the
seasons are turning this month; we look back to summer
holidays now ending, and ahead to the completion of harvest,
the new school year and to the crisp bright winter to come we
can hope!. We are also at another turning point this year, one
of special importance to our churches communities, in that we
shall soon have Stephen Ball as our priest in charge of the
parish after a vacancy lasting two years. Last months Loddon
Valley Link introduced us to Stephen and his wife Lorna, and
their arrival is eagerly awaited. Such a new beginning brings
renewed energy to us all.
Looking ahead at this moment is, of course, exciting, but we
can also look back over the last two years with considerable
satisfaction. We owe a huge debt of thanks to our
Churchwardens and to Sammie and Carol for working tirelessly
to maintain the life of our churches, smoothly running all the
services, weddings, baptisms and funerals, and visiting the sick
and the bereaved. They have been helped in these duties by
our lay readers Richard Elphick, John Williams and Andrew
Doggart and this team, further assisted by John Lenton, has
maintained the vitality of the church and its message. But in
addition to these, we have seen several other members of the
congregation step forward to play a more active role for
example in taking services, and helping with Messy Church
and Tower Club. This, for me, has been a particularly positive
outcome of the long interregnum, a time when its easy for
things to slip back and for momentum to be lost. Its a tribute
to all who attend and assist in our churches that we can move
into this exciting new era stronger and more committed than
we were two years ago. As Fred Woltman would say, Praise
the Lord!
Mike
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Friday 11th September 2015

Lots of craft, worship and tea for the
children! All welcome
4.15 pm Arrive, Register, prepare for Worship
4.30 pm Worship followed by activities in three groups
5.15 pm Meal - cafe style (finish at 5.30pm)
It is essential that you book (and advise of any food allergies).
For more information and to book, please contact :
Peta Alvares 01256 883911
Or on Facebook : Messy Church-Sherfield On Loddon
HARVEST FESTIVALS
St. Leonards & St Marys Hartley Wespall
Both 10.00am on 27th September
These are special services for to celebrate all the good things in Gods creation.
The churches will be beautifully decorated with flowers and produce and we
have very family friendly services with lots of traditional harvest music.
If you have never visited before then we would love to see you.
At St Leonard's it is our tradition that non-perishable food tins or packets are

brought as an offering. Any of the fresh fruit, flowers and produce can be taken
after the service with hopefully, a suitable donation. All the food and money
raised will go to the Food Bank.
Parish Registers
Funerals
Daphne Robertson-McCleod
Jan Woltman
David Leivesley
13.07.15
24.07.15
29.07.15
Sherfield
Sherfield
Sherfield
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Continuing our series of old articles on Sherfield
FROM THE HANTS AND BERKS GAZETTE 16TH OCTOBER

1909
SHERFIELD-ON-LODDON
GRAND CONCERT AT THE NEW MEMORIAL HALL
Following the opening ceremony which took place on the previous
Tuesday, a very large party assembled in answer to Mrs. Barkers
kind invitation to enjoy a musical evening, the first held in that
room, on Friday evening, the 8th inst. To many of those who
attended, the scene was a great surprise, the brilliantly lighted room,
furnished in luxurious comfort, being far beyond what was generally
anticipated. The hall itself lends itself admirably to social
function. A capital platform with footlights has been erected at the
end adjoining the Committee room, and the floor space of the room
is amply sufficient to accommodate any company likely to assemble
in it.
Lieut. Col. F. G. Barker acted as Chairman. The programme opened
with a violin solo very skillfully played by Miss. M. Belcher, and
here we may mention that in the accompaniment the tone of the new
piano presented by Mrs. Barkers daughters was heard for the first
time. Mr. Geoffrey Palmer, who possesses a fine baritone voice,
renewed his acquaintance with a Sherfield audience in that stirring
song Off to Philadelphia and was loudly encored. Mrs. Tilney
followed by sweetly singing Two eyes of grey. Mr J.W. Jenkins
(Mrs. Barkers nephew) gave a spirited rendering of The Admirals
Broom, after which there was a cessation in the musical part of the
programme, and one of those delightful duelogues which have been
so prominent a feature in the annual entertainments given at St.
Leonards in past years was acted in character by Mrs. Burnett and
Mrs. Steedman, bringing to mind many a past success. The title on
this occasion was In two minds. Lady Margaret Miniver (Mrs.
Burnett), having received a pearl necklace from a certain young
lord, is undecided whether to wear it at a comingball. Doing so was
to be the sign of acceptance of the noble Lords approaches. After a
great deal of will and wont she finally decides to return the
present, and apparently does so, but Parkins, her maid (Mrs.
Steedman), had secretly withdrawn the pearls, so that the empty box
only reached his Lordship, who concluded that matters were
progressing satisfactorily. The maid confessed and the position
became embarrassing. The piece is enlivened throughout with smart
sallies of ready wit which caused much amusement, and at its close
both performers were warmly recalled.
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In our irregular series of articles about local business were featuring

my local shop which has been supplying the community for many
years, and with the takeover of Londis by Bookers, many years to
come.
Turgis Green BP Filling station & Londis Shop

The local forecourt & Londis
convenience store in Turgis
Green, Stratfield Turgis on
the A33 between Reading
and Basingstoke.
The shop serves not only fuel
but a wide range of everyday
products including fresh
items, beers wines & spirits,
groceries, newspapers and
confectionery. Also those
vital auto bits and pieces.
Offering really friendly
customer service and open
24 hours 365 days a year.
Make your local Londis shop in Turgis Green your home for
convenience grocery shopping.
Open 24 Hours
Cash point
Toilet
24 Hour Off Licence
Pay Point
Costa Coffee
Newspapers
Coal & Logs
Calor Gas
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GARDEN MACHINERY
SERVICES
Servicing
Repairs
Tuning
Adjustment
Sharpening
Miles Elliott
Turgis Green
Phone/Fax: 01256 882224

Mobile:07810573479E-mail:
miles.elliott@btinternet.com
Summer is here
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DAVID LEIVESLEY
26 AUGUST 1943 - 17th JULY 2015
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Eileen, David and Caroline would like to thank all their friends, neighbours,
members of Sherfield Park over 55s club, committee members of both the
S.P.C.A. and the L.V.L., Candice and her team, Rev. Sammie Armstrong, Dr.
Donald Dawson for all their love and support, prayers, flowers, cards,
messages and donations to St. Michaels Hospice. We have been overwhelmed
with the support we have had these last few months. It is something we will
never forget. Special thanks to Cllr. Elaine Still for being there and to Chris
Wright for all the lifts he gave me before I learned to drive again!
God bless you all.
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Service
Diagnostics
Repairs
Air Conditioning
Recovery
Collection and Delivery
service available.
WOMENS INSTITUTE
Reported by Ilene Iles
Glenda Holder, our President for the afternoon of
our August Meeting welcomed everyone to our
Meeting in the Liddell Hall as the main Village Hall
was closed for refurbishment.
Before the Business Meeting took place, our competition for the best
buttonhole took place and was won by Marlene King. The business
part of the Meeting followed, reports were given and thanks were
given to Lyn Chivers and Catherine Wright who were retiring from the
Committee.
We then enjoyed a lovely social afternoon with a Beetle Drive to much
hilarity and confusion, an anecdote Back Home at the WI read by
Christine Skillett, a Quiz on Towns and Cities of Great Britain provided
by Tess Morris. Finally, Tess read Instructions for Giving your Cat a
Pill to gales of laughter. Patricia Jenkins won the Beetle Drive and Jo
Brennans table won the Quiz.
Tea and biscuits and the raffle closed a most enjoyable afternoon.
NEXT MEETING: WEDNESDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER 2015 IN
SHERFIELD VILLAGE HALL AT 2 PM.
SPEAKER: ALICK JONES - SUBJECT: BIRDS & GARDENS
PERFECT PARTNERS
COMPETITION: BIRD ORNAMENT/POSTCARD (The more unusual
the better!)
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Police Beat Report

Burglaries: Always high on the agenda, especially during the
recent hot weather and the need to leave property vulnerable.
There has been one non-dwelling Burglary where the
offenders have tried to gain entry to a barn.
Anti Social Behaviour: There have been 2 reports of ASB, both of these
relate to separate parking issues in built up residency areas that have now
been resolved.
Speeding/ Traffic offences: There has been 1 reported incident of traffic
offences. This was in regards to a motorist trying to overtake a cyclist whilst a
vehicle was also oncoming thereby not leaving much room for the cyclist who
was forced into the hedgerow.
If you do not have a local CSW running or you are interested in joining your
local CSW then please dont hesitate to email us.
Suspicious Incidents: There have also been 4 suspicious vehicle/ person
reports. These range from vehicles being seen driving around the same area
to persons being seen loitering around areas for considerable time.
Criminal Damage: There has been 1 report this month in relation to damage
being caused to fencing bordering a farm and bridleway.
Making Off Without Payment: Two reports have come in with regards 2
separate vehicles driving away from the petrol station at Turgis Green
without any attempt to make payment for the fuel.
Overall: Hopefully now we have an extra PCSO in the area you will have
seen an increase in visual patrols in your area. As always if you have any
problems or questions please dont hesitate to approach us on the streets or
by emailing us on the above addresses, we are always happy to assist in any
issues you may have.
Sherfield Park (& Chineham)

PC Jim Charlton 21015 and
PCSO Richard Strauss 14735.
Tel. 101 (or leave a message using
collar numbers)
Please dont report incidents using email
james.charlton
@hampshire.pnn.police.uk
richard.strauss
Bramley and Sherfield-on-Loddon NPT

PCSO Nath Johnson 15740
PCSO Damon Hope 15394
Tel. 101 (or leave a message using collar
numbers)
Please dont report incidents using email
Nathaniel.Johnson.15740
damon.hope
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You may think it is a long way off.but it isnt

The Christmas Tree Festival
Is being held on the weekend of 27th / 28th/ 29th November. Not that
many weeks away and all our contributors will need to start planning.
The theme for all the decorated trees will be PANTOMIMES. Be part
of the fun we want as many local groups, families, and organisations
as possible to enter a tree
Some have already started making decorations
Jack & the Beanstalk, Hansel
many to choose. What will
The kids will love it, start
decorationsyou will
For full details and entry
event held bi-annually
contact.
& Gretel, Red Riding Hood, so

yours be?
planning and making your
need plenty of time.
forms for this very popular
at St Leonards Church
Jane & Dan Farrow - Tel 01256 882680

or e-mail Jane.farrow@outlook.com
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Chineham Medical Practice

Patient Participation Group (PPG)
Like other practices, Chineham Medical Practice
Patient Participation (PPG) and virtual Patient
Reference Groups (PRG) are continuing to involve people registered as
patients in developing services. This is a great way of having real input
into a service which affects us all. The PPG would like to publicise the
following information
Named Accountable GP
We would like to make all patients aware that although they can still
talk to or make appointments to see any of the doctors or nurses at
Chineham Medical Practice, they have been allocated a named,
accountable GP who is responsible for their overall care at the practice.
If patients wish to know which GP has been allocated to you, please
ask reception at your next visit. Please do not telephone the practice for
this information, as our telephone lines are very busy and primarily are
for patients with urgent needs. When new patients register they will be
notified of the details of their named accountable GP by the
receptionist.
Wasted Appointments
You may have seen information about wasted appointments in the
media recently. These Did Not Attends (DNAs) waste valuable time
and money in your NHS and can cause serious delays in treatment for
other patients. It was estimated by NHS England that more than 12
million appointments are missed costing 162 million each year in the
UK. Between 1st April 2015 and 28th July 2015, 601 patients failed to
attend or cancel their appointments at Chineham Medical
Practice. This equates to 20 days worth of lost doctor appointments. If
for any reason you are unable to attend your appointment, please
contact the surgery as soon as possible to either cancel or reschedule.
Text reminders are sent to patients, so please check the surgery has a
correct mobile number for you. People who persistently fail to notify the
Practice and DNA may be removed from the surgery patient list and
have to find an alternative practice.
If you are interested in finding out more about joining the Patient
Participation Groups please contact: Karen Nicholls Tel: 01256 479244
Karen Ashton, Chair, Patient Participation Group
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Felicity Wood is bringing Clubbell Yoga, a new and completely

unique form of yoga, to Bramley from September.
Clubbell Yoga is a dynamic and energising
form of yoga which increases core strength,
flexibility, muscle tone and endurance. It
fuses Hatha Yoga with Clubbell training
through holding weighted clubs within the
yoga practice.
You dont need to be fit, strong or flexible to
take part; that will come as a result of the classes, its not a
prerequisite. The pace of the classes is adapted to suit all levels of
fitness and no prior experience of yoga is necessary.
Felicity has been running Hatha Yoga classes on Thursday evenings at
Cross House in Bramley since the beginning of the year. Her new
Clubbell Yoga classes will be on Wednesday evenings from 9th
September at 7-8:30pm at Cross House and she is holding an
introductory workshop there on Saturday 5th September from 9:3011:30am. For more information, contact Felicity on 07980 304590,
felicitywoodyoga@gmail.com, or www.facebook.com/felicitywoodyoga
Brothers, Jack & Albert King, aged 19 & 6, complete the 3 peaks
challenge to raise money, through Tree of Hope, to help Charlie Grainger
walk alongside his brother.
Hi! My name is Jack
and along with my six
year old brother Albert
we achieved our own
version of the three
peaks challenge to
raise as much money
as we could to help
our friend Charlie
Grainger.
Please take the time to visit this link to see Charlies journey so far!...
www.justgiving.com/charliegraingerfundraiser/
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TEXT FOR THE MONTH

A man reaps what he sows, the one who sows to please
the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Let us not
become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will
reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have
opportunity, let us do good to all people.
Galatians 6 :9 & 10, The NIV Bible
Prayer for the Month.

Lord Jesus, we pray for those who have to make decisions about the
resources of the earth, may they use all your gifts responsibly. We
give thanks for those to whom we owe our harvest, all whose labour
and dedication enables us to share in the results of the worlds
resources. We pray for farmers the world over, faced with new
challenges each year, especially in those countries who have
suffered from natural disasters this year. Help us to share the
produce of rich countries to prevent starvation in those where the
harvest has failed. May we all be faithful stewards in using the
resources you have given to each of us, for the benefit of all.
In name of Jesus Christ our Saviour Amen
Prayer Points for September
Pray for world leaders at this time of anxieties, worries and
uncertainty about the future.
Pray for peace in the Middle East and all countries where violence
and terror cause so many to live in fear each day.
Pray for the children as they return to school in September,
especially for those who are starting for the first time. Also for those
who are changing schools and for those who moving to higher
education. Calm their fears and help them to trust in you.
Pray for all teachers who have the responsibility for our children and
grandchildren.
Pray for our government that they will be conscious of the needs of
all the people of the whole country.
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Friends of Hartley Wespall

20th Anniversary 1995-2015
St. Mary's Churchyard
The committee wish to celebrate this anniversary and publicly thank
all those who have helped us along our way.
During that time the Friends have raised over 50,000 from
subscriptions, donations and events. Here are a few photos showing
the major projects we have undertaken.
The flint boundary wall and lych-gate as seen below. The work on
these projects had to be done adhering strictly to methods and
materials of the time. This was costly and complex but an excellent job
was done.
We contributed to the
fund which was raised to
repair the unique West
Wall of the church.
The two large lime trees outside the Church

(Continued on page 30)
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porch became
diseased and
it was
necessary to
have them
felled.
The overgrown and untidy leylandii hedge along one of the boundary walls
has been replaced with a mixed beech hedge providing natural habitats
for wild life.
Our recent project to

renew the Bishops
Gate.
Most importantly let's not forget general maintenance! The committee has
worked to maintain
the churchyard in a
tidy condition for
villagers and those
wishing to delve into
the history of the area.
We have turned out to
tidy, weed, pick up
leaves and monitor grass cutting, all helping to keep the churchyard a
picture of natural beauty.
We have had fun on the way!
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With help from Millennium Funding we celebrated with

the making of our video "Through Another Gate".
This shows Hartley Wespall as it might have looked at
the turn of the century.
In the summer months we have held activities including village fetes on the
green, coffee mornings, garden parties, barbecues. And
even opened our gardens to the
public. We held a most wonderful
St. George's Day Concert in the
church with a guest choir. The roof
was raised with our rendition
of Jerusalem!
And of course the renowned
Hartley Wespall Regattas.
Here all the village, families and friends have enjoyed sailing
homemade boats and eating homemade cakes in a
beautiful setting.
Adults are just as keen on the boats as the children and duck
races have become firm
favourites
The latest event was the
summer Garden Party again kindly hosted by
the Malarkeys
So there you have it - 20 years of fun, fund raising and contributions. Our
fund raising events are also a great way of getting the village, families and
friends together.
Thank you
The committee members past and present.

Friends of Hartley Wespall Registered Charity No. 1077888
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VC Commemoration Service for Captain J Aidan Liddell VC MC

On 31st July the village commemorated
the centenary of the action leading to
the awarding of the Victoria Cross to
one of the villages former residents,
John Aidan Liddell, formerly of Sherfield
Manor, now Sherfield School. He was
shot and wounded whilst flying a
reconnaissance mission over occupied
Belgium exactly 100 years ago, and
managed to fly his aircraft back into
France and land it safely despite
terrible wounds, resulting in his
death a few weeks later.
The service was attended by local
dignitaries, including the Lord
Lieutenant of Hampshire, the Mayor
of Basingstoke and Deane,
Borough and Parish councillors,
Senior Officers from RAF Odiham,
the Standard with Officers and
Members of 7 Squadron, a
representative of the Argyll and
Sutherland Highlanders and a large number of residents of
the Village.
Peter Booth, Head of History at Sherfield School,
recounted Aidans life, leading up to the VC Citation, read
by Squadron Leader Butler, and Indie Clulow, a current
pupil of the school, completed his story.
The Last Post and Reveille were sounded, a Chinook flew
over and wreaths were laid.
The whole ceremony went with military
precision, and thanks are due to the DCLG
for the Memorial Stone itself, the Parish
Council and in particular the Working Party
(Alan Ball, Natalie Larner, Pip Iles, Bryan
Jenkins, Peter Booth and Squadron Leader
Steve Davy) for the organisation, Sherfield
School and the stewards who helped out on
the day and also to Darryl Dalton of DLD
landscaping for building and donating the monument itself.
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The EVERGREEN CLUB Reported by May MacQueen

This month we welcomed Dave Gilbert from the Hampshire and Isle of
Wight Air Ambulance who gave
a very interesting talk.
The air ambulance began in
Hampshire in 2007 and is
based at Thruxton airfield. The
helicopter is leased from Bond
air services and operates
during 12 hours of daylight. It
can be anywhere in Hampshire
within 15 minutes and the Isle of Wight within 20 minutes and can
land in a space the size of a tennis court. If necessary they can call on
the Thames Valley Air Ambulance if needed and they also work with
the ambulance services. The
helicopter flies at 140mph and
costs 125,000 per month to run.
The missions can be up to 7 per
day and the patient is taken to the
most appropriate hospital for their
injury. This has shown that their
average hospital stay is shorter
and there is a reduction in wound infection. 34% are road accidents
and 16% are sports injuries. There are pilots, doctor and paramedics
on board. Helipads are situated at various hospitals in the area.
The charity receives no government funding and depends on various
fund raising activities. One of the ways in which they raise money is
by the yellow bins for clothing and textiles which raise 24,000 per
month. 82 % of their income goes towards the air ambulance and
18% to expenses.
After the talk there were fund raising items to buy by the members if
they wished and everyone enjoyed tea and biscuits.
The next meeting on 7th September will be bingo.
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Every year for the past few years we have all

read the same book, which we then discuss at
our summer meeting in August. This year,
because our theme evening was Japan, we
decided to read Memoirs of a Geisha by
Arthur Golden. He is American and graduated from Harvard in 1978
with a degree in art history, specialising in Japanese art. In 1980 he
completed an MA in Japanese history and for a while worked in
Japan. He took 9 years to write the book, re-writing it a few times and
finally wrote it in the first person. He was introduced to an ex-geisha
who helped with his research and the book was published in 1997,
shooting to the top of the book charts in the USA. We all agreed that
it is sensitively written and gives a vivid social insight into the lives of
geisha girls in Japan.
Chiyo and her sister Satsu were born to an old poor fisherman and his
wife in a fishing village in Japan. The mother is dying from cancer
and the father is unable to cope with looking after his two daughters.
A local businessman decides to help and arranges for
Memoirs
the girls to be sent to Kyoto. Chiyo, the more
of a
intelligent and attractive of the two, is sold to an okiya
to train as a geisha, whilst her sister is sent to a
Geisha
brothel. Chiyo is badly treated by the women running
the okiya. She is also hated and bullied by the senior
geisha, so life is pretty miserable for her until she is taken on for
training by another geisha. It is a fascinating account of the life of a
geisha with some humorous anecdotes and we learnt how Chiyo
became Sayuri, a successful geisha. They were required to play a
musical instrument (a shamisen), learn to dance, conduct tea
ceremonies and entertain wealthy Japanese businessmen with
intelligent conversation and games. Some of them became
mistresses and the businessman (who was the geishas danna) was
required to finance the geisha. The book covers the period from the
1930s to the 80s, including the war years, so it was interesting to
learn what life was like for the Japanese people during this time.
Most of us agreed that it was a good read and a majority said they
would recommend it. Some thought it went on a bit too long, but there
was sufficient interest to keep going. Our next meeting will be a play
reading.
Gill Fearon
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Sherfield-on-Loddon Parish Council

Meeting dates
The next Full Parish Council meeting dates are 9th
September and 14th October at 7.30 pm in the Liddell
Hall.
New Parish Councillors
The Parish Council is pleased to welcome Mrs Ellen Bencard and
Mr Chris Wilson as the newest parish councillors, both co-opted to the
Parish Council to represent Taylors Farm.
Allotment competition
The Annual Allotment competition took place on Tuesday 14 July 2015.
The judging was carried out by independent adjudicators from the
Hampshire Federation of Horticultural Societies. The results were as
follows:1st prize Mr and Mrs Weller
2nd prize Mrs Beardall
3rd prize Mrs Morse
Mr Bennett and Ms Shaw were judged as highly commended.
Allotment Holders AGM
The Allotment Holders AGM will be held in the Liddell Room on
Wednesday 7 October at 7.30 pm.
Catherine Ryle - Clerk to the Parish Council, Sherfield-on-Loddon,
PO Box 6862, Basingstoke RG24 4QZ Telephone: 01256 842662.
Email: clerk@sherfieldonloddon-pc.gov.uk
Neighbourhood Plan Housing Survey

We apologise for the delay in circulation of the Housing Survey. It should
be ready shortly, so look out for posters around the village announcing
its arrival.
Those households within the re-designated Sherfield Neighbourhood
Plan Area will receive a questionnaire from Action Hampshire.
This information will form a key element in producing a successful
Neighbourhood Plan so we would be grateful if you would take time to
complete this survey.
Alan Ball, Chairman SoL Neighbourhood Plan Working Party.
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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
If you would like to

advertise here contact
the Advertising Manager
for details of rates:
advertising@loddonvalleylink.org.uk
Tel: 01256 880559
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Sherfield on Loddon Village Hall

Reg. Charity No. 272385
Tel: 07468 427684
Email: info@sherfieldvillagehall.co.uk
NEW HALL MANAGER

The Village Hall Management Committee is pleased to welcome Wendy
Gosden as our new Hall Manager. Wendy will handle all administration
and general management of the Halls. Consequently Wendy is now the
central point of contact for all Hall activities, and she should be contacted
concerning bookings, changes in required layouts, staging, billing queries,
etc. She can be contacted on 07468 427684 or you can email her on
info@sherfieldvillagehall.co.uk. The Committee would like to wish Wendy
every success in her new role.
SHERFIELD BEER FESTIVAL

The Beer Festival is a very important fundraising event for both the
Village Hall and St Michaels Hospice. We urgently need helpers on the
day. If you can spare some time on Saturday Sep 26th please contact
Natalie Larner as soon as possible on 01256 880075 or email:
info@SherfieldBeerFestival.org.uk
PLANNING A PARTY?
Sherfield is fortunate to have two well-equipped Halls, a small meeting
room/bar area and a garden which may all be hired for regular and ad hoc
functions. The halls are fully licensed and we will be happy to put you in
touch with companies providing catering and bar services, discos/band
hire, marquees, childrens entertainment, etc. There are still some free
weekends available in November and December.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Sat 26th September Sherfield Beer Festival
Sat 24th October Holly Market
For more information on activities, events & booking the hall, visit:
www.sherfieldvillagehall.co.uk
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From The Caspian Sea to Hartley Wespall

For the last couple of years Ive had the pleasure of looking after a little
horse (dont mention the pony word) called Rajkumari as a delightful
companion to my old boy. I thought it would be worth investigating a bit
more about this unusual breed. Coincidentally, Ive discovered 2015 marks
the 50th anniversary of the rediscovery of this small horse and September
is also the 4th International Conference of the Caspian Horse in Iran itself.
As its name suggests, the Caspian horse is believed to originate around
the Caspian Sea in Northern
Iran. The seal of King Darius
(C 500bc) shows small horses
towing a chariot hunting lions.
Similar horses are known to
have existed in the region up to
3000 years before that. While
only 10-12 hands, this horse is
believed to be a forerunner of
the Arab horse and potentially
the oldest known breed of
The seal of Darius the Great
domestic horse that still exists.
Unfortunately, the small horse appears to have disappeared about the
time of the Arab conquest of Persia in the 7th C and it wasnt until 1965 that
the late Louise Firouz, American wife of an Iranian aristocrat, noticed an
elegant tiny bay stallion pulling a cart in Amol, northern Iran. Seeing more
of the horses around and wanting something suitable for her daughters to
ride, Louise discovered the breed to be
intelligent and brave with horse, rather than
pony, structure and gaits. A versatile all
rounder and perfect for small adults and
competent children. She started a breeding
programme on her farm in Iran as well as
researching the horses history in some
detail. As she puts it " .. there was an
elusive beauty and grace about this small
horse which did not seem to fit into the
Persicus Kouchek Khan at stud
accepted picture of ponies
Following a 1971 royal visit to the Firouz farm for the Persian 2500 year
celebrations, a mare and stallion were presented to HRH Prince Phillip.
These were some of the first of the breed to arrive in the UK (following
lengthy quarantine) and others started to trickle into the country and
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around the world with the publicity and Louises help. Breeding studs for
Caspians now exist around the world but in very small numbers.
This dispersement was timely as the ban on horse ownership in the
period of the Iran-Iraq war meant the breed
in Iran was close to dying out although a
number were released into the mountains,
plus subsequent embargoes on Iranian
imports have included horses. Thus most of
the breeding programme is carrying on
outside Iran and primarily the UK, Sweden
and USA.
Naomi leading 2 stallions
The UK side has fallen to a very few breeders maintaining the closely
watched bloodlines. In recent times numbers have been dwindling with
very few new registrations of foals,
possibly down to the recent economic
climate. Exact numbers are difficult to
establish but it is believed there are only
a few hundred horses left in this country.
Locally, the bay mare Rajkumari has now
been joined by Shahrim, a beautiful grey
stallion, so who knows what will happen
in 11 months time! They are from one of
the largest herds in the country owned
Shahrim and Raj on the steppes
locally by Naomi Thomas from Sirhowy Stud.
of Hartley Wespall
Even this only numbers approximately 50 and
there has been no recent breeding. Hopefully, things will be improving
though as Naomis getting involved in Equine Assisted Therapy.
Perhaps the breeds strength mirrors
international relations.
If youd like to know more about the breed
and especially if you have a few acres to
spare to help promote the UK breeding
programme please contact the editor.
More information also available from:
www.caspianhorsesociety.org.uk
Simon Boase
Naomi Thomas receiving trophy
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House to House Results

I would like to thank Mary OConnor who coordinates a team of willing volunteers to help with the House to House Campaign in aid of
St. Michaels Hospice. Mary and her team of volunteers, Jeannette
Kirby, Sybil Sumner, Doreen Tosswill and Sylvia Farncombe were
out and about during June collecting for the Hospice.
The local Community of Sherfield on Loddon this year has raised the
fantastic amount of 919.68 which is wonderful, and I would like to
say thank you to all the residents who help support this years Campaign.
As a charity our care is provided to our patients and their families
free of charge. In 2015/16 it will cost over 3.2 million to provide
these services to the local community with just 22% funding from the
North Hampshire Clinical Commissioning Group. We therefore need
to generate a net contribution of 2.5 million from Fundraising, Gifts
in Wills, Lottery and Retail activities to support patients and their
families affected by life limiting illnesses.
The continued support of the local community and our volunteers is
hugely important to everyone at St. Michaels Hospice and without
this generosity and kindness we would be unable to provide the vital
services to patients across North Hampshire.
St. Michaels Hospice (North Hants)

Moonlight Walk 2015
Saturday 5th September 2015
The walkers will begin from Porchester Square,
Festival Place, Basingstoke at 10pm on Saturday
5th September 2015. Walkers will be a part of a
glorious night out walking under the stars, whilst
raising money for North Hampshires only adult
Hospice.
To sign up and for more information please visit the
Hospice website:
www.stmichaelshospice.org.uk/events or call fundraising on 01256 848848.
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Sherfield and District Gardening Club

Our talk on September 21st will be given by Stephen Austin who will be
talking about the Beth Chatto Gardens. Stephen obtained a National
Diploma in Horticulture at Writtle College in Essex before going on to
gain experience as a Seasonal
Gardener at the Beth Chatto
Gardens. The gardens were
developed in the 1960s from an
overgrown wasteland with poor
gravel soil and boggy hollows. They
now span five acres and include dry,
sun baked gravel, woodland, shady,
heavy clay and alpine planting areas.
After leaving the Beth Chatto
Gardens Stephen worked as a Plant
Area Manager at Hillier Garden
Centre and then moved to his current role as Product Manager at
Hillier Nurseries in Hampshire.
Our talk on October 19th will be given by Steve Brookes who will be
talking about Gardening Tips of the World. More details to follow in
next months Loddon Link.
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
Stratfield Turgis and Hartley Wespall Annual Cricket Match

This years match will take place on
Saturday 5th September from 1pm.
All welcome to come and watch this highly
competitive event
For more info please contact Giles Toosey
giles@centconsultants.com
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Borough Councillor Update - Chris Tomblin

I hope that you are all enjoying the summer this year. It
seems a while ago that we started summer with the
Sherfield Fete. Another good show with the weather kind to
us although having had couple of cars in the display I did
keep one eye on the sky. It was good to see representatives
from the Neighbourhood Development Plan teams from both Bramley and
Sherfield with their displays. These plans will prove essential planning
aids to help shape the village future and of course, being prepared in full
consultation with residents, they will represent your views.
Locally, planning matters are never far away. We have seen an outline
approach by a developer for housing on the triangle of land behind the
pub, alongside the A33 and as I write a pre- planning proposal for the 150
houses for the Redland site is about to be considered, which will then be
part of this parish. The site around the Incinerator for 450 houses will no
doubt be next with some of that site also in the parish.
We are still without our local plan following the Government Inspector
suggesting alterations to the draft submission which resulted in an
increase in the annual housing figure to approximately 850. To
accommodate this increase extra sites were looked at and consulted with
members of the public. As a result a new site, Hounsome Fields to the
west of the borough, has been added. The Inspector will now review the
plan with the public inquiry hearings starting October 6th, resulting in (we
hope) approval in spring 2016. Without this local plan in place, less than 5
years of allocated housing development agreed and with a national
planning policy in favour of development then a developer is free to put
forward proposals wherever they like. We have seen 6 major site
applications in Basingstoke already which when refused at Development
Control,went to appeal and we lost this cost us (the tax payer) we had
to pay compensation to some of the developers. The Draft Local plan has
policies such as strategic gaps to protect our villages from being merged
but they are not yet valid until the plan is adopted and approved.
Lastly on planning the Dixon Road traveller site, where the owner cut
down the trees; their planning application was refused by the Borough but
the applicant has appealed and this may be heard in early October.
The decision to separate Taylors Farm into its own Parish Sherfield
Park Parish Council- has been agreed and minor financial matters are
being finalised so that by mid next year we should see them establish
their new parish Council. Until next time
Chris Tomblin
cllr.chris.tomblin@basingstoke.gov.uk
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FUNERAL DIRECTORS &

MONUMENTAL MASONS.
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Play
Faces
group
ALEXANDER & DRY
Sherfield-
on-Loddon
Twenty four hour service.

Pre-paid funeral plans
available.
1 Seal Road, Basingstoke,
RG21 7NQ
Tel: 01256 844663
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.happy-faces-playgroup.co.uk
Est. 1982. Charity No. 1029688
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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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Stratfield Saye Parish Update

Stratified Saye coffee club gathered at the village hall on Monday 3rd
August. Residents gathered at the village for catch up with friends and
neighbours helped along with tea or coffee, cakes, biscuits and squash
for the youngsters.
I must offer a sincere apologise to the Wellington Arms Hotel for missing
them off the list of donations to our silent auction, held at the Wellington
Fte
As you know Basingstoke District Council have stopped the mobile
library, this was used by those avid readers amongst us. To help to fill
this service, a small lending library has been set up in the village hall.
There is a good selection of fiction, cook books, non fiction and
childrens books.
This will be available on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 10am
until 1pm. So please pop along and have a browse at the books and a
chat to friends and neighbours.
The lending library will commence the first Monday of September. For
queries please contact Jean Carruthers 01189333230
(Please note Hampshire County Council offer an excellent free
e-book and audio book library available on-line. Ed)
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SMALL ADVERTISEMENTS
HOUSE CLEANING BY MARIA. Reliable and affordable service. Friendly,
experienced lady who cleans every corner. Ironing also available. References.
Tel 07933 316989. 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 01256 882132 or 07876021772
SMALL ADVERTISEMENTS
SEWING, EXPERIENCED AND CONVENIENT. Di is now back in the

conservatory, Sherfield Garden Centre. Bespoke dressmaking, clothing
alterations, repairs, curtains & blinds and soft furnishings. 07796 045944.
PC SUPORT. For technical help with PCs, Macs, tablets, internet,

wi-fi: repairs, upgrades and installation: Call Ian on 07977 143310.
LOCAL EXPERIENCED TAX ADVISER. Self assessment tax returns,

arrears, claims, payroll, self-employed, VAT returns. Initial consultation free.
Call 07920112533 or e-mail david_hitchins@msn.com
LOCAL INDEPENDENT CLEANER. Why pay agency fees? Every

penny counts towards a cleaner home. Trustworthy and
honest. Excellent service. Excellent references. Excellent rates.
telephone 07407543891.
DOMICILIARY CARER. Female aged 49. CRB certified/Carer P.L.
Insurance. Patient and kind, offering personal care / companionship to the
elderly in their home and respite care. Based south of Reading. Will travel
within 10 mile radius. References available.. Michelle 07776 255688
INSIDE/OUT Property maintenance, carpentry, decorating, locks fitted,

garden maintenance. Tel 01256 882696 or 07713 470223. E-mail
rdam549@googlemail.com
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
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USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS

The dialling code is 01256, unless otherwise stated.
Allotments
Basingstoke Gazette
Brownies
St. Leonards Church
Breach Lane Chapel
Catholic Church
Clift Surgery Patient Group
Cricket Club (Sherfield)
Cricket Club (ST & HW)
Evergreens
Football (Junior)
Happy Faces Playgroup
Loddon Players
Loddon Quilters
Loddon Valley Link
Lunch Club.
NWR
Police - Sherfield local beat officer
Police - Sherfield Park
Police - report an incident
Poppies
Post Office
Rainbows
Sherfield. Community Care Grp
Sherfield 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
Jacky Morgan
(See back pages )
Helen Belsham
Gill Fearon
PCSO Nath Johnson
PC Jim Charlton
Police Control Room
Natalie Larner
882605
882426
882337
882534
465214
882334
882414
881973
882798
882798
880903
882426
882350
Pam Luck
Doreen Tosswill
Bruce Batting
Linda Syckelmoore
Natalie Larner
Norman Stanley
Penny Mayo
Linda Bishop
Sheila Campbell (Chair)
Catherine Ryle (Clerk)
Judith Sullivan
Jane Jordan
Bruce Batting
Virgilius Vickers
Val Denny
882534
882106
101
101
101
880075
882210
882687
882344
882605
882341
880075
881021
01189332 379
01189332106
882351
842662
883551
880852
882605
882453
882410
Wendy Gosden
Ivan Gosden
Alan Ball
07468 427684
07940 212441
883838
Please inform the Editor of changes to the above information.
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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 see the website or 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 the month
Editor for the October edition Simon Boase

Please submit copy no later than 16th of the month
Email: editor@loddonvalleylink.org.uk
Committee:
Chairman: Dr. Donald Dawson 01256
882379 (dgdawson@sky.com)
Treasurer: Pip Iles 01256 880559
Secretary: Ilene Iles
01256 880559 (pip.ilene@tiscali.co.uk)
Rev. Sammie Armstrong. 01189816593
(sc.cedars@greenbee.net)
Dr. John Williams 01256 882705
(lawnfarm@aol.com)
Chris Wright 01246 880436
c.wright05@btinternet.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: Rev. Stephen Ball (From
October)
Assistant Priest: Rev. Sammie Armstrong
01189 816593 (sc.cedars@greenbee.net)
Curate (priest responsible for Bramley & Little
London: Rev. John Lenton 01256 880570
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)
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ST. LEONARDS CHURCH, CHURCH END,

SHERFIELD ON LODDON, RG27 0JB
(no mail)
Churchwarden: Peter Gould 01256 882538
Churchwarden: Richard Elphick 01256
882860
Treasurer: Dan Farrow 01256 882680
Organist: Mike Abrams 01256 881188
Organist: Brian Archer 01256 882099
ST. MARYS CHURCH, STRATFIELD SAYE
Churchwarden: Dr. John Williams 01256
882705
Treasurer: Charles Atkinson 01256 882459
Organist: Dr. Gill Williams 01256 882705
ST. MARYS CHURCH, HARTLEY WESPALL
Churchwarden: Pip Iles 01256 880559
Treasurer: Michael Webster 01256 882413
Organist: Dr. Gill Williams 01256 82705
Organist: Andrew Doggart 01256 880092
MESSY CHURCH, SHERFIELD PARK
Leader: Carol Armstrong 01189 816593
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Management Committee cannot be held
responsible for the reliability or quality
of any goods, work or services
in this publication.
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Evensong & Holy Communion

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Friday 4.15pm Messy Church

Morning Worship & Sunday Club

Sunday 20th September

Holy Communion & Sunday Club

St Marys Hartley Wespall

Sunday 27th September

Sunday 4th October

Family Service & Harvest Festival

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BREACH LANE CHAPEL

September 2015 Services and Events

House Group & Bible Study at 9 Coopers

Family Worship led by Neil Owen

Property Committee Meeting at Frimley Road

Church Members Meeting at Frimley Road

Joint Service at St Leonards CofE led by

House Group & Bible Study at 9 Coopers

Coffee Morning at the Chapel

Disabled Christian Fellowship at Brookvale

Family Worship led by Neil Owen

Midweek Fellowship at Chapel led by Geoff

Family Worship led by Steve Smith

Coffee Morning at the Chapel

Friday 11th September 2015

At St Leonard's it is our tradition that non-perishable food tins or packets are

Continuing our series of old articles on Sherfield

FROM THE HANTS AND BERKS GAZETTE 16TH OCTOBER

In our irregular series of articles about local business were featuring

Turgis Green BP Filling station & Londis Shop

24 Hour Off Licence

Coal & Logs

Phone/Fax: 01256 882224

The Garage at Sherfield

Sherfield-on-Loddon, HOOK, Hants. RG27 0EZ

Tel: 01256 882271

MOTs Cars and

Police Beat Report

Sherfield Park (& Chineham)

Bramley and Sherfield-on-Loddon NPT

You may think it is a long way off.but it isnt

& Gretel, Red Riding Hood, so

Jane & Dan Farrow - Tel 01256 882680

Chineham Medical Practice

Felicity Wood is bringing Clubbell Yoga, a new and completely

Independent family Funeral

Day or night we provide a

TEXT FOR THE MONTH

Prayer for the Month.

Friends of Hartley Wespall

The two large lime trees outside the Church

(Continued from page 29)

Our recent project to

With help from Millennium Funding we celebrated with

The committee members past and present.

VC Commemoration Service for Captain J Aidan Liddell VC MC