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Beckington
The Beckington Group of Parishes
Berkley
Lullington & Orchardleigh
Rodden
Network
October 2014
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CONTACT LIST
Rector
Revd. Andrew Chalkley
01373 830314
rector@beckington.org.uk
Regular rest day: Friday
Clergy PTO Revd. Noel Hawkins
01373 228357
Readers
Readers PTO
Dr. J Beaven
830535
Mr. G. Bridges
01225 755784
Mr. S. McKie
830369
Mr. H. M. Daniel
461870
Cdr. E. Phillimore
830677
Reader Emeritus Mr. A. Hawker
474309
Baptist Minister: The Revd. M. I. White
Email: blythehouseconsultancy@gmail.com
453334
07971 438694
Church Officers
Beckington
PCC Secretary M Rolf
01225 763040
mikeandeunice@btinternet.com
P. Spencer
830932
Church
Wardens
Peter.spencer17@btopenworld.com
L. Spencer
830932
lisa.spencer17@btopenworld.com
S Conway
830228
Deputy
welshscon@gmail.com
Treasurer
J Johnson
beckingtontreasurer@googlemail.com
Berkley
PCC Secretary Caroline White
white2caroline@gmail.com
Church Warden J Hayward
832315
jeanette@jhayward.plus.com
Church Warden E J Oakes
473989
ericoakes@btconnect.com
Treasurer
C Eyres
830625
c.eyres@tiscali.co.uk
Rodden
PCC Secretary C Higham
472636
Church Warden J Beck
464574
alecbeck@talktalk.net
A Sandall
465869
alan.sandall@talktalk.net
Emeritus:
D Pattinson
Treasurer
S McKie
830369
Lullington/Orchardleigh
PCC Sec: O & L G Bridges
01225 755784
Ch. Warden: O
twobridges@btinternet.com
Treasurer:
Jo Rathmell
(Orchardleigh)
JoannaRathmell@aol.com
Ch. Warden: O J Ladd(Orchardleigh) 830514
Ch. Warden: L R Bridges
01225755784
Treasurer:
Jo Rathmell
Lullington
JoannaRathmell@aol.com
Verger:
J Hayward
832315
Orchardleigh
jeanette@jhayward.plus.com
Wedding Admin. J Ladd
830514
jladd@sharpfrost.plus.com
Beckington Web Site:
www.beckington.org.uk
Beckington School Web Site:
www.beckingtonschool.ik.org
Berkley School Web Site:
www.berkleyschool.co.uk
Springmead School Web Site:
www.springmead.com
Beckington Memorial Hall
Gary Peters 01373 830949
beckingtonmemorialhall.org.uk
Beckington Parish Council
tbeckingtonparishcouncil.org.uk
Clerk: Joy Book 01373 300184
Chair: Stan Wilson 01373 830337
Berkley Parish Council
Clerk: Janet Harvey 01373 832303
Bell ringing practice
at St. George’s is every Thursday
from 7.30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Tower Captain: J Ball 830419
john@abbeylands1.freeserve.co.uk
Beckington Group Mothers’ Union
Branch Leader: Mary Earle 01373
302817. Meets 1st Wed in the month
except August. All welcome.
Beckington Tower Lighting
Mary Hickling 01373 830274
Beckington Pre-School
beckingtonpre-school.co.uk
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waterlogged farmland. As the months
have progressed those waterlogged
fields have dried out and amazingly
have produced really lush grass.
Other fields, though planted later than
usual, have produced bumper crops.
Michael’s Message
Is Harvest the Forgotten Festival?
Recently, I conducted a Songs of
Praise for holiday makers on a
campsite in Cornwall and I included
several well-known Harvest hymns. I
was surprised when a number of
young people said later that these
hymns were unknown to them. In fact
some had never been to a harvest
service.
The message of the Bible that ‘while
the earth remains seed time and
harvest shall not cease’ has again
become a reality. How grateful we
should be for this bounty which we so
frequently take for granted. Many of
the younger generation have lost out
on occasions to give thanks for
Harvest.
As I thought about this I concluded
that, for many, the celebration of
Harvest as a Festival has become
forgotten or is becoming lost.
Platt Green penned words which I
believe should challenge us at this
season of the year to appreciate what
the forgotten Festival of Harvest is
about:
Past generations with limited
agricultural knowledge and limited
access to wider markets knew how
important seed time and harvest were
in their lives. The failure of a crop
would mean frugal living for the winter
ahead. When the harvest was
gathered in they rejoiced with much
merrymaking and feasting in what they
called ‘Harvest Home’. In our modern
world we have become so used to the
vast variety of food in season and out
of season that we have little regard for
the importance of the local harvest.
For the fruits of his creation thanks
be to God,
For his gifts to every nation thanks
be to God
For the ploughing, sowing, reaping,
Silent growth while we are sleeping,
Future needs in earth’s safe keeping
Thanks be to God.
There is another phrase in a harvest
hymn that perhaps we might also
recall at this season:
Accept the gifts we offer for all Thy
love imparts, and what you most
desire, our humble thankful hearts.
Best Wishes,
Michael White
Baptist Minister
Celebration of a Harvest Festival that
we know today was introduced in the
parish of Morwenstow in Cornwall in
1843 by Revd. Stephen Hawker. He
invited his parishioners to a Harvesttide service as he wanted to give
thanks to God for providing such
plenty. This service took place on 1st
October and bread made from the first
cut of corn was taken at communion.
The idea became popular throughout
Victorian England.
I have travelled through the West
Country and seen huge areas of
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Christmas Market
Thank You
The Friends of St. George's will hold a
Christmas Market on Saturday 8th
November at Beckington Memorial
Hall. Enjoy lunch while you shop for
home-baked produce, jams &
preserves, toiletries, gifts, silk and
knitted goods and more! See you
there from 12 noon- 3 p.m.
Once again I have very good reason
to thank my village of Beckington.
Nearly two years ago when my
Richard died I was supported,
nurtured and unreservedly helped to
get back on my feet and learn to live
again.
My recent crushing blow has evinced
the same response. Not a day goes by
without someone calling to make sure
I'm alright - bringing me some small
gift and cheering me along.
Flower Fund at St. George's
If you would like flowers to be placed
in the church to remember a special
anniversary/birthday or you would like
to contribute towards the cost of
flowers at Easter, Christmas or
Harvest please contact Jenny Ladd at
Beckington (830514) to make a cash
donation.
Apart from that, so many people
helped me in the arrangements for the
Remembrance Service for my family. I
will not mention names as they know
who they are but they have my
deepest gratitude.
Created in Somerset
The other people to
whom I would like
to give my special
thanks are the
myriad of ladies
who baked
delicious cakes and
biscuits for the tea
after the Service and to those who
manned the urns and poured
countless cups of tea and coffee.
Exhibition at The Bishop’s Palace,
Wells until 30th November
Open daily 10am-4pm
The exhibits have all been loaned by
Somerset churches and were made
within the Diocese. They range from
medieval to contempo-rary and
include wood carvings, beautiful
silverwares, fine embroideries and
models of Somerset churches. The
exhibition includes St. George's
lectern, projections of stained glass
made by Somerset artists and hymns
by Somerset composers. There are
also hands-on activities for visitors:
you can make your own stained glass
window or consult a digital catalogue.
Thank you ALL.
Penny Hoare
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• Farm shop • Deli
• Home reared pork, vegetables
& salad grown on farm
• Own free range eggs
• The Scallop Shell fish counter
• Jon Thorner’s butchery
• Café/Restaurant/Grill – open
for evening meals
• Gift shop & florist (weddings,
funerals & special occasions)
• Take Away fish & chips
Monday - Friday 9 am to 6 p.m.
Saturday
9 am to 5 p.m.
Sunday
10 am to 2 p.m.
(café to 4pm)
Restaurant: Tues-Sat from 5.30pm
White Row Farm Shop,
Beckington BA11 6TN
Tel: 01373 830798
www.whiterowfarm.co.uk
REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS
TO YOUR HOME AND GARDEN
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o Painting and decorating
o Shelving and blinds
o Fencing and decking
o Pergolas and garden sheds
o Garden clearance
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Telephone: 07706 683699
Email: bnsergeant@yahoo.co.uk
9-11 Goose Street, Beckington, Frome BA11 6SS
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CONCERT
Saturday 4th October
7.30 p.m.at
Beckington Memorial Hall
DOUG ELLIS 4+1 BAND (LIVE)
Tickets £12.50 (to include interval light refreshments)
available from 01373 830 211: Cash Bar.
Organised by SFCA
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The tower was lit on 3rd August for
Brian George Burton who sadly
passed away one year ago, after a
very long illness.
Loved and missed by your Dear Wife
Judith and family xx
St. George’s
Beckington
We would like to
expand our team of
sidespeople at St.
George's, who
welcome people to
our Sunday services and see to
practical tasks (such as lighting
candles, giving out orders of service,
and taking the collection). We are in
immediate need of a regular
sidesperson for our third Sunday
('Family Gathering') 4.15pm service.
Mike Rustell
On the 24th August my brother James
and I held a charity football match,
The Michael Rustell Memorial Cup in
memory of our father Michael Rustell,
who was killed in a car crash on the 4th
February 2013.
We decided to hold a football match
as he had a passion for the sport and
had played for so many local teams
including Frome Town, Coleford and
Mells & Vobster FC, also Swindon
Town. We wanted to do something
which would challenge us and it sure
did, from organizing teams, stalls, a
Bar, BBQ and great raffle prizes. We
just wanted the day to be all about our
dad and for people to remember what
a great incredible man he was and still
is.
We also wish to create a 'reserve' of
sidespeople who can both step in and
also be available for additional
seasonal services (such as Good
Friday 10am, 'Carols by candlelight'
6.30pm and Christmas Eve 11pm
Communion).
If you would like to help in this
important ministry of welcome and
serving, please speak to Sue Conway
(830228). Thank you.
Grateful thanks to everyone from St.
George's and the wider community
who helped in so many wonderful
ways through the day for the service
to mark the lives of Andrew, Estella,
Jasper and Friso.
Andrew
The overall day was a great success
and it was good to see so many
friends and family turn up to watch
and support our event.
In total we managed to raise £1161.50
and we both decided that we wanted
this to go to Beckington Village
Church. Firstly because he grew up in
the village and secondly because this
is where he has now set up his new
home.
Floodlighting
If you would like the tower to be
floodlit on a particular date, please
contact Mary Hickling (830274
maryhickling@btinternet.com).
Suggested donation £10 payable to
PCC Beckington only please.
We look forward to organizing more
events.
Yours Sincerely
Lauren & James Rustell
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playing our part as best we can in its
life and ministry, while at the same
time looking for other opportunities to
serve God outside the institution of the
church.
St Mary’s
Berkley
Our joint act of
worship with St.
George's moves
to the second
Sunday of each month as from
October, as we join together for a
10am service of Holy Communion. We
hope that gathering around the Lord's
Table together as two congregations
will prove both inspiring and unifying.
(Our 11am Matins service moves to
the first Sunday).
Andrew
Our Archdeacon, Nicola Sullivan
recently got married! She writes:
I’m writing to thank you for the many
kind messages Terry and I have
received over the last few weeks. We
had a wonderful day for our wedding
on 29th August and have been
overwhelmed by the love, prayers and
support given to us on that day. As
some of you already know, Terry will
be taking early retirement at the end of
October and will move to Wells from
Devon. The household will further
expand by the arrival of ‘Sooty’ and
‘Sweep’ - a black Labrador and a
Border Terrier! We are looking forward
to offering hospitality in a way that has
not always been possible for me as a
single person and I know Terry will
enjoy being part of my life here in
Wells and throughout the
archdeaconry and diocese.
Mary Good
To celebrate Mary's 100th birthday,
there will be a special service of
Matins at Berkley at 11am on Sunday
12th October, to which all are
welcome. Many happy returns, Mary!
Diocesan news
The Right Rev. Peter Maurice, Bishop
of Taunton, will be retiring next April.
Bishop Peter is well known to us
across the Benefice. He writes: My
time in the diocese has been
immensely rewarding, both as
Archdeacon of Wells and the last eight
years as Bishop of Taunton. I have felt
truly challenged and fulfilled. I will
miss the colleagues with whom I have
worked so closely, as well as the
clergy and other friends that I have got
to know and love. Those friends and
colleagues will know that I am an
urban creature at heart, so Liz and I
will move to Maidstone in Kent, where
we have found a property not too far
from London or West Ham! We will
look to be part of that community,
We have decided that I will keep my
maiden name in the context of my
work and ministry as we feel it will be
less confusing. I am very happy to be
known as Mrs Terence Westwood but
on all official documents and
correspondence I will remain Nicola
Sullivan. Please continue to hold Terry
and me in your prayers, as we will all
of you in your ministry and service of
Christ and His Church.
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Rode Horticultural Soc.
All Saints Rodden
Our guest speaker in September was
Mr Mike Burks from The Garden
Group which is a group of three
Garden Centres based in Dorset who
talked to the Society to about Fruit
Growing.
Harvest
Thanks-giving
is on Sunday
October 5th at
6.30pm.
The Harvest
Supper will take
place in the Hall
on Monday
October 6th at
7pm. There will be an auction of
produce, the proceeds going to
Dorothy House.
His talk started with lots of information
about fruit trees and went on to talk
about soft fruit. He also included a
funny anecdote about the “Worcester
Berry” a very thick and prickly new
variety of fruit which is a cross
between a Gooseberry and a Black
Current, and how some intruders had
been captured when they ran into the
Worcester Bushes and couldn’t
escape.
MISSING! Two 6ft. wooden folding
tables from Rodden Church Hall. If
you have borrowed these could you
please return them to the hall porch as
soon as possible.
The Rode Horticultural Society is
always happy to welcome visitors and
new members at their meetings. The
next meeting is at Rode Village Hall
on 13th October when the topic is
“Caring for Houseplants”
Does anyone have an hour to spare
once a month taking Network to those
who deliver our magazines in the
parish? It involves being driven
around and hopping out to drop about
sixteen bags in various porches etc.
Please phone Sheila on 471624.
Chris Salmon
First Thursday at No. 30 will be on
October 2nd at 30 Styles Hill from
10.30am. Do come and join us for a
chat and a cuppa, everyone welcome.
Flowers
For your diary
November 22
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2.30pm.
Festive Tea
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(Harvest)
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Mr/Mrs
Herridge
26 Mrs Walker
Mrs Beck
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Cleaning
Mrs Higham
Mrs Withers
Lullington &
Orchardleigh
too, close to the graves of the former
Knights of the Realm and their
families. Others inside.
[Conclusion of an
account by a lady
who lived in
Orchardleigh House
as a child]
The church is lit by tall fat candles.
Their Rector and PCC look after it and
Mrs Ruth Bridges lights its
woodburning stove for services in the
deep of winter. Nowadays, many
people are married there -amid the
echoes of this almost palpable
enchantment.
Downstairs, Mr. Goode the butler had
his lair, where he slept. He wore a
leather apron to clean silver, including
cutlery which I was allowed to place in
rows - and rose bowls with latticed
tops which he filled with dark red
roses from Mr. Kent's flower garden.
They enveloped the room with their
scent. No-one was allowed in, but he
used to let me watch him if I was
quiet. It was not possible to talk to him
because he was deaf.
Jess Meeres
Harvest
Our Harvest Festivals will be
celebrated at All Saints, Lullington on
Sunday 5th October (11:00am Holy
Communion) and at St Mary's,
Orchardleigh on Sunday 12th October
(11:00am Matins) - do come and join
us.
In the park: squirrels nests in the tall
elms, with almost tame squirrels:
coppices full of brightly coloured
toadstools and fairy rings; anemones
and primroses and green and grey
mosses. Loose on the grass, deep
maroon Red Pol cows, some lying
ruminating, waiting to be milked. Trees
to swing up and down on, sitting
astride their bows. The sounds of
birds; places to hide and the benign
snakes asleep in coils on the path
through the spinney in the Spring sun;
tadpoles to take to the kitchen to grow,
and the little church on the island at
the end of the lake.
A Day with
MICHAEL MITTON
speaking on his book
DREAMING OF HOME
Homecoming as a model for
Renewal and Mission
Saturday 18th Oct
At St. Philip and St James,
Norton St Philip
10.00am - 4.00pm
Tickets £10 to include
refreshments and lunch
The parochial church council have
said that my ashes may be buried
there, in the lee of a tall-trunked fir on
the side of the church, in the earth of
the island on the lake at Orchardleigh.
Mr. Scovell and Mr. Kent are there
For further details:
Revd. Caroline Walker
834258
carolinehwalker@btinternet.com
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Beckington School News
children. Then we’ll be getting ready
for Christmas!
It’s hard to believe we were away for 6
weeks; perhaps even harder to
believe that we’ve been back for a
month already! We’ve certainly hit the
ground running:
The PSA’s already on the case,
organising a wonderful festive fayre
being held at school on Monday 1st
December. Plans include having
music and singing at the popular
afternoon bazaar with stalls, a pop-up
café and plenty of fun for all the family.
Look out for details next month.
- clubs have started up with children
not only having a range of lunchtime
and after school opportunities but also
being able to come in for a pre-school
activity every day like gym, dance and
martial arts;
Amongst the meetings and planning,
members have also managed to hold
a delightful coffee morning hosted by
Maria Beaven, which raised nearly
£350, only possible thanks to Maria’s
hospitality, the efforts of some
fantastic PSA helpers and bakers,
Hayley Morgan organising Box House
Publishing sales and, of course, the
many friends who came along, so
thank you one and all. We’ll also have
been involved in the village’s Party In
The Field with our arts and crafts
competitions but due to deadlines,
you’ll have to wait for next month’s
issue to find out more – as you will to
hear what Ofsted thought of us!
- pupils have been having great fun
with loads of outdoor learning
experiences including forest schools,
nature explorers and walks;
- we welcomed Diane Wilkinson from
Ofsted for two days in our first full
week back(!);
- and we’ve also welcomed (perhaps
even more so!?) Ryan into Owl class
and Simon who’s come into Robins
along with all our new Reception
children: Amelia, Amy, Arthur, Caspar,
Chelsea, Dexter, Finley, Freyja,
Henry, Isabella, Lexia, Lily, Maya,
Morgan, Peter, Ruby and
Valentina.They’ve already settled in
brilliantly and we wish them all the
very best for their time with us.
Janine Franklin
From the Registers
Beckington
Marriage
6th September
They and everyone else will be
enjoying their first trip of the year this
month with a visit to stunning
Westonbirt Arboretum as part of our
cross-curricular topic on “The
Enchanted Forest”. We’re also looking
forward to our lovely Harvest service
at St. George’s with offerings being
donated to the Frome Food Bank, and
families will be getting together again
at a ‘pumpkin party’ later this month
with food cooked and served by the
Rodden
11th September
Nicola Twelves and
Carl Graham.
Celebration for the life of
Robert Simon Peter Taylor
Marriage
16th August
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James & Skye Toyne
that they get there.
Berkley School
Another exciting, action packed year
has started and for the new reception
children in Rabbits class, the
beginning of their school life. They
have settled in really well and are now
staying for lunch and shortly will be in
school fulltime.
We are already looking forward to the
harvest festival service on Tuesday
30th September and are busy learning
new songs for this. The children in
Squirrels class have written prayers
for the family service on the 21st
September.
The children in Squirrel, Badgers and
Owls have also settled well into their
new classes. Over the holidays the
children have been busy writing blogs
for the website about their holidays
and these have been a great read.
The FBS have already lots of fund
raising plans in place , Cake day 13th
September, school disco 17th October,
fashion show 12th November and on
the 29th November the Christmas
Fayre and that is just this term.
Mrs Jeanette Price, a new Teaching
Assistant working in Badgers class,
has joined our team and we would all
like to wish her well.
We would like to say a big thank you
to the local community and Asda for
their support of the school through the
green token system. We have bought
some lovely plants for our spiritual
garden.
Over the summer the school has had
a face-lift. The playground and carpark
has been resurfaced with tarmac and
a small summerhouse, ‘T’he Berkley
Den’, has been built. This will be used
for one to one teaching and parent
meetings.
We are embracing the new National
Curriculum and are looking forward
to some exciting topics and visits
this year. We will be starting with
Land Sea and Air, our transport
topic and we hope to visit a
transport museum.
We have had a letter and an up-todate photo from Vianney our
sponsor child in Burundi. It is good
to see what he looks like now! In the
photo he is holding up some of the
letters and pictures we have sent
him. It is nice for the children to see
Yvonne Rayner
Mobile Library
There is now only 1 Mobile
Library van visiting Beckington.
On Wednesdays every 4 weeks
the van stops in:
Homefield Close: 12.20 – 12.40
The next visits will be:
October 2nd & 30th
November 27th
Info: 0845 3459177
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and is the furthest object that can be
seen with the naked eye. It is 2.5
million light years away (and light can
travel the equivalent of 8 times round
the earth in a second!). M31 is
estimated to contain 300 billion stars.
Beckington Astronomical
Society
(www.beckingtonas.org)
Our next meeting will be on Friday17th
October at the Baptist Church Hall
starting at 7.30 pm. Visitors are very
welcome. We finish around 9.30 with
tea/coffee. Our main talk is titled "
Planetary Nebulae" by visiting speaker
Martin Griffiths. Martin is a senior
lecturer at the University of Glamorgan
(Astronomy).
John Ball 830419
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This is a good month to view the
Andromeda Galaxy(M31) in the
evening sky. It can be seen with the
naked eye but is more impressive
through binoculars or a telescope.
Look South then up and locate the
‘Square of Pegasus’. Locate Alpheratz
to the left of the square. Continue left
and up to find Mirach. Then turn at
right angles and pass two fainter stars
when you should come to a ‘fuzzy’
patch - this is the Andromeda Galaxy
Wanted: Household in Goose Street
seeks reliable cleaner for two hours
per week. Day/time could be flexible.
01373 830 211
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Farewell to Dr Gibbs
Beckington Tennis Assoc.
Beckington Family Practice recently
said a fond farewell to one of its
longest serving GPs, Dr. Kathy Gibbs,
who retired at the end of August.
Winners of the club tournament:
Men’s Doubles: Bruce Isaac and
Richard Holdaway beat John Wheeler
and David Searle
Mixed Doubles: Elaine Leader and
Paul Fisher beat Jude Dalley-Smith
and Bruce Isaac
Over 50’s Mixed Doubles: Elaine
Leader and John Wheeler beat Sara
Milward-Oliver and Barry Middleton
Ladies Doubles: Jude Dalley-Smith
and Dawn Mabey beat Barbara Keevil
and Mary Phillips
Congratulations to all concerned!
Dr. Gibbs completed her final GP
training in the Practice in 1981 and,
apart from a few years when looking
after her young family, has been
working as one of the medical team at
Beckington Family Practice. She was
initially appointed to work at the newly
opened Fromefield branch surgery,
now relocated to the new Frome
Medical Centre. Later, she worked
mostly at Beckington and Freshford
surgeries, taking a particular interest
in women's health and staff
management.
Dr. Gibbs will be greatly missed by
both patients and staff and we wish
her and her husband John very long
and happy retirements.
Junior coaching program took place
over the summer with 36 children
under 10 involved. A junior
competition is to be held over the
October half term at Writhlington.
Ben Andrews, the club coach, is
available for private tennis lessons at
a charge of £20/hour. Please contact
him on 07824382281 or via email on
savianben@aol.com.
This winter we will be joining the
winter mixed league of Chippen-ham
and District tennis league. Please
contact Conrad Burrows if you would
like to be involved.
On Sunday 12th October there will be
a Round Robin Tournament starting at
10 am. Contact Mary Phillips 830382
or Jude Dalley-Smith 07500 334880.
Club nights will continue on Monday
evenings throughout the winter
months for £2.00. Please come along
and join in. Keep up with all the news
on the BTA website ,
www.beckingtontennis.co.uk
Any patients wishing to leave a
personal message or contribute to a
leaving gift are welcome to do so at
any of the surgery receptions.
We are very pleased to announce that
Dr Emma McEvoy will be joining
Beckington Family Practice in
November.
Dr Judith Brooks
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Beckington School
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Berkley School
Silver fish by Dylan
In Squirrel's class we have been learning a story called
The Magic Paintbrush.
In the story the main character saves a fish from being
trapped in some reeds. We have created a picture from
this part of the story using pastels and metallic paper.
Harvest Thanksgiving Service
Standerwick Centre, Frome Market
Thursday 2nd October at 7 pm
Service to be taken by Revd. Andrew Chalkley
Gifts of produce, flowers, cakes and gifts etc.
will be auctioned after the Service
All proceeds donated to the British Heart Foundation
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Springmead School
Bushcraft Demonstration Day
At Springmead School’s annual Bushcraft
Demonstration Day each class had a session in the
camp with Mark and Lucy Hotson.
Bushcraft is a very special aspect of learning at
Springmead, covering so many curriculum areas but
also going much further in getting children to engage
with the environment.
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Bluebird Care Launched
As a new organisation they plan to
employ over 100 local care staff over
the next two years thus making
Bluebird Care Mendip an integral part
of the Frome community.
This summer saw the much
anticipated launch of one of the UK’s
most successful and leading home
care franchises in Frome. Bluebird
Care Mendip was given the green light
by the Care Quality Commission
(CQC).
Bluebird Care Mendip is a provider of
leading Care-At-Home services to
residents of the towns and villages of
the Mendip District. The company has
been established with its headquarters
in Frome. Initially they will cover
Frome and its surrounding villages,
gradually expanding operations to
other parts of the Mendip district.
For further information, please contact
us on 01373 463838 or
mendip@bluebirdcare.co.uk.
Benefice Weekend Away at
Sidholme: Sept 25-27 2015
I am delighted to announce that The
Rev. Nick Crawley will be our speaker
at the next Benefice Weekend. Nick
leads Crossnet, a Bristol-based
Anglican community for Discipleship
and Mission. Nick is also SW regional
coordinator for the Filling Station.
Before all that, Nick led churches in
inner-city Sheffield and in Harare,
Zimbabwe. Nick's wife Lucy is
Principal of Westminster Theological
Centre.
Nick describes himself as strongly
committed to the ministries of Word
and Spirit and has a special interest in
disciplines for growth in discipleship.
Nick enjoys golf, cycling and
photography when he has a chance to
relax.
Managing Director Masen Naidoo
says: “I am thrilled to be part of a new
venture, bringing the highest quality of
home care to the residents and
families of Frome and its surrounding
villages.”
The Bluebird Care brand is a wellestablished and reputed home care
brand with an excellent track record.
They are specialists in Care-At-Home
offering a realistic cost effective
alternative to residential care. Care
Manager Patrick Godfrey explains
what sets Bluebird Care Mendip apart
from its competitors: ”We will deliver
care of the highest quality, care that
we would expect for our own relatives.
Our customers can expect to receive
individually tailored program that
allows them to pursue their
independent lifestyle in the home they
love regardless of their age or
disability.”
Nick will be speaking at St. George's
10am service on Sunday 7th
December, and again at the Filling
Station on Thursday 8th January.
Booking forms for the Weekend will be
available very soon.
Andrew
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We Meet every Tuesday
between 2 p.m. and 3.30
p.m. in the Beckington
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Everyone welcome,
especially new families
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830597
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“There is something undeniably
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Whether you are selling a one bedroom flat or a
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Mothers’ Union
Earlier in the month, our Harvest lunch
will be at the Fairfield Opportunity
Farm cafe, Dilton Marsh, on
Wednesday 1st October.
We had a good turn-out for the first
meeting after the summer break, with
19 members present. The meeting
began with a minute’s silence, in
memory of the family of Penny Hoare,
one of our members, who died on
board the Malaysia Airlines flight
MH17 in July.
Orders are being taken for Christmas
cards, diaries and calendars. Please
sign up soon if you would like to look
at the catalogue, which contains a
wonderful selection of greetings cards
for all occasions, priced very
reasonably, plus gifts for all the family
from the MU range. All proceeds help
the work of MU throughout the world.
Our opening worship was led by MU
Chaplain the Revd Julie Sims, with a
hymn accompanied by Mary on the
keyboard. Julie then spoke about her
role as Mothers' Union Chaplain for
the diocese. She had been ordained in
her forties, and sometimes found it
difficult to juggle her workload with
family life. She is chaplain at a large
complex offering elderly and dementia
care at Sandford as well as her work
with MU where she heads the new
Faith and Policy unit. As a Christian
organisation, prayer has always been
at the heart of the MU, with Mid-day
prayers and the Wave of Prayer taking
place at some time each day all over
the world. The Policy Unit sends out
consultation papers to find out the
members' response to such matters
as domestic violence and how religion
affects our lives in this country. Julie
gave us a lot of food for thought.
Rosemary Ball
Iraqi Christians Suffering
Reports are still coming in of many
thousands in northern Iraq who have
experienced the brutal and callous
violence of the ISIS jihadists. Their
suffering is immense. Over 200,000
Christians plus other non-muslims fled
in panic in just their clothes and a few
small items.
Many left behind either converted to
Islam or paid cash to stay… they were
all crucified, beheaded or shot.
Please pray daily for our Christian
brothers and sisters. The Barnabas
Fund is in urgent need of donations to
reach those who have not yet received
aid. Please send donations direct to
The Barnabas Fund, 9 Priory Row,
Coventry CV1 5EX, or donate by
ringing 0800 587 4006. Please help.
Thank you.
Alan Hawker.
In October, the MU Worldwide
President, Lynne Tembey, is to visit
this area. She will be at the monthly
meeting of Hardington Vale MU at
Norton St Philip on Tuesday 21st
October, and will speak the following
day at Monkton Combe School. Some
of us met her last year at the National
MU meeting in Bath, and were
impressed with her warmth and
commitment - a date not to be missed.
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area for allotments is being supplied
by David Wilson Homes.
b) 30mph limit coming into Beckington
past the Texaco Garage – this was not
raised as
an issue by Highways at the
consultation stage.
c) State of the pavements around the
village – Goose Street to Bath Road
pavement will be resurfaced next year.
d) Parking on Bath Road between
Mes Amis and the garage. The
Parish Council would not support the
placement of yellow lines in this area
as it would only move the problem
elsewhere. It is the responsibility of
the individual to park considerately.
Beckington Parish Council
Extract of minutes of the September
meeting. For the full minutes see the
notice board opposite The Woolpack
or: www.beckingtonparishcouncil.org.uk
Planning
Proposals to include additional two
and three bedroom houses:
Presentation by Redrow Homes
Redrow Homes presented a new
layout which now has fewer
4/5 bedroom houses and incorporates
a further 2 x 2 bed and 3 x 3 bed
properties for sale on the open
market. The new layout has over 40%
(including
affordable housing) 1, 2 or 3 bed
properties. 30% of the affordable
housing will be shared ownership. The
revised plans appear to show
a reduction in green space
but
Redrow assured the Parish
Council that this will be
addressed at the landscaping
stage and the total area
would remain very similar.
The Parish Council will be
formally consulted by Mendip
DC when the revised plans
are submitted.
Concerns had been raised
about the presumptive 4/5
bedroom signage put up
around Redrow’s site.
Redrow will erect new signs
if the new proposals are
accepted.
Next meeting: Monday 20th October
at 7.30pm at Beckington Memorial
Hall, Clifford Suite
Correspondence
Letter from resident
regarding a) Allotments – An
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ARE YOU A CARER?
Frome and District
Cats Protection have many
cats in care who need a loving
home. Please can you help?
Contact us on 07733 390345
Website http://frome.cats.org.uk
Logs for Sale
Compass Carers is a dedicated
support service for carers across
Somerset. We offer FREE
information, advice and guidance as
well as emotional support,
signposting, training and a telephone
support service for un-paid carers.
Please call us on 01823 255911
R M Log Supplies
Beckington
Call Robin on 07876 621929
Hardwood logs &
kindling for sale
Free delivery
Basic Computers
Broadband issues
Are you confused?
Software/hardware a challenge
Instruction provided
Call Ian, 01373 813353 or
07889 767886
basiccomputers@btinternet.com
GARAGE DOORS…
Repair or new, with high quality products and
experienced engineers, we can provide you with
the right solution. Trading Standards Approved.
Contact us on 01373 580298 for honest, expert
advice or to arrange your no obligation site survey.
Showroom at Radstock Road,
Midsomer Norton, BA3 2AD
www.sdsgaragedoors.co.uk
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The Blue House, Frome
provides accommodation for 16 elderly
residents. From time to time bed-sits and
flats become available to rent.
If you are considering such a move in
the future, please telephone to arrange
an appointment for an informal
discussion:
The House Manager - The Blue House,
Market Place, Frome
Tel. 01373 462577
or call in at one of our regular
Wednesday Coffee Mornings
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Bed & Breakfast
Carpet & Flooring Limited
Eden Vale Farm
Mill Lane
Beckington
Frome BA11 6SN
Carpets
Vinyls
Natural Floorings
Laminate Floorings
Vinyl Tiles
Safety Flooring
• Free measuring
& planning
• Re-stretching &
repairs
• Scotchguarding
• Insurance quotes
Beckington 01373 - 830371
Quiet riverside farmhouse
Open all year
En suite facilities
Fishing available
Tel/Fax: 01373 463866
Mobile: 07887 953014
Plumtree Joinery
Country Decor
Finest Quality Decorating Services
20 years experience in all aspects of
interior and exterior decorating.
Specialists in barn conversions,
character and period buildings. All
jobs considered, big or small. Please
call or email Nick Lock for a free no
obligation quote on 07799446704.
countrydecor@outlook.com
www.countrydecor.co.uk
The Gentleman
Painter/Builder
Top quality painting and building work
guaranteed, but minus the radio blasting out
radio 1, swearing, cigarette smoke, constant
tea drinking and associated annoyances. I
have over fifteen years’ experience of careful
but efficient building and painting and
decorating
No job too small or large.
Call Marc on 01373 813861
or 07899 900077
Bespoke Joinery, Cabinet Maker
and Carpentry.
Also
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Over 20 years experience.
Free Estimates
No job too small
Contact David on
07816 922518 or 01985 248124
e-mail plumtreejoinery@btinternet.com
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Martin Miller
Fuseboard upgrades
Security lights
Underfloor heating
Heating installation & repairs
Telephone points
01373 466301/07771 543383
martin1.miller@blueyonder.co.uk
www.millers-electrical.co.uk
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Nashblend Limited trading as:
West Country Tiling Company
Pitched Roofing, Lead Work, Timber Treatment,
Tel: FROME
(01373) 462224
Conservation work is our speciality.
S.A.M SCAFFOLD
Safety And Maintenance Scaffold
Tel: FROME
(01373) 461511
We can meet all your scaffold requirements.
Keep Active with
Physiotherapy
Alison Rossiter MCSP, HPC
30 years experience in the treatment of
muscle and joint problems. Helping people
to improve their health and fitness through
treatment, exercise and advice.
Home visits can be arranged.
Daytime and evening appointments
available.
If you need help please contact:
Elizabeth Snell & Family
Funeral Service
Independent Funeral Directors
We pride ourselves on our caring and compassionate
service. As a member of the British Institute of Funeral
Directors we comply with a recognised code of ethics.
All funerals are personally tailored to meet your needs.
Pre-Paid funeral plans are available upon request.
We have offices at:
44b Castle Street, Trowbridge, BA14 8AY,
01225 775259
16 Warminster Road, Westbury, BA13 3PB,
01373 864944
Our Chapel of Rest is at:
6 Lamberts Marsh, Southwick, BA14 9PB,
Beckington Physiotherapy
01225 774788
tel: 01373 831483
Do you need
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Call
SHARON’S FOOT CLINIC
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Fully Insured And Highly Trained
For The Professional Treatment of:
Paul Antell Plumbing
07890 366832
01373 467427
Professional, Friendly, Reliable & Local
www.paulantellplumbing.com
Corns • Callus • Cracked Heels • Athletes
Foot • Fungal Infections • Nail Cutting •
Thickened Nails • In growing Nails • Diabetic
Foot Care • Verrucas
Contact Sharon on
01373 836734 or 07728 200402
12 Sunny Hill, Nunny Nr. Frome BA11 4ND
Home Visits also Available.
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THE FULL MOON
Rudge,
Nr. Frome
Somerset
BA11 2QF
(01373) 830936
Cask Ales Traditional Food Accommodation
16 en suite bedrooms Indoor pool
Function Room seating up to 100
Skittle alley available
1 mile off A36 follow sign for Rudge from Standerwick crossroads
2 minutes drive from Frome Market
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Painting, Decorating and
Plastering Services
Gary Holt
Tel: 01373 814642
Mobile: 078 913 12503
8 Longfield, Mells, Frome
Catering Limited
OUTSIDE CATERING
for Lunches, Weddings, Christenings,
Birthdays, Funerals, Buffets & Canapés.
A selection of homemade interesting Frozen
Meals delivered weekly to your door in 1,2 and
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07801 070222 or 01373 830426
Anything is possible. Deliveries no problem.
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Seymours Court B & B
Seymours Court Farm,
Beckington, Somerset. BA11 6TS
Tel: 01373 830466
Web: www.seymourscourt.co.uk
Mail: seymourscourt@btinternet.com
Fifteenth century country house
providing luxury bed and breakfast.
Also venue for marquee based wedding
receptions. Relaxed rural surroundings
with a historic house backdrop
Foot Health Professional
Kirsten Penny
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MCFHP Penny
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Home Visiting Practice
Corns  Thick Nails  Ingrowing Toenails 
Hardskin and much more
Why Suffer?
Call 07761 180819 for an appointment
(Frome and surrounding areas)
For all your Foot Care Needs
Ant’s 4 Aerials & Satellites
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Please Telephone
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SERVICES October 2014
Benefice
12.00pm Midday Prayer at St. George’s
7.00pm Farmers’ Market Harvest
Monday-Thursday
Thursday Oct 2
St. George’s
Beckington
Harvest
Life-changing
Discipleship
Friday
Bible-based
teaching
** clocks go
back 1 hour
Every Member
Ministry
St. Mary’s
Berkley
Harvest
Life-changing
Discipleship
Oct 5
Oct 12
Oct 17
Oct 19
2.00pm
10.00am
4.15pm
Oct 26 **10.00am
3.00pm
Nov 2
8.00am
10.00am
Oct 5
Oct 12
Oct 19
Bible-based
teaching
Clocks back 1hr Oct 26
Every Member
Ministry
Nov 2
All Saints
Rodden
All Saints
Lullington
Oct 5
Harvest
Life-changing
Oct 12
Discipleship
Bible-based
Oct 19
teaching
Clocks back 1hr Oct 26
Every Member
Ministry
Nov 2
Oct 5
Bible-based
teaching
Oct 19
Nov 2
St. Mary’s
Life-changing
Oct 12
Orchardleigh Discipleship
Clocks back 1hr Oct 26
Every Member
Ministry
Nov 9
Baptist
Church
8.00am BCP Holy Communion
10.00am All-age Morning Worship with
Beckington School
10.00am All-age Holy Communion with Berkley
Springmead School Harvest
BCP Matins
Family Gathering.
All-age Morning Worship
Songs of Praise at Lahs Place
BCP Holy Communion
All-age Morning Worship
6.00pm Harvest Praise & Refreshments
10.00am All-age Holy Communion at
Beckington
11.00am BCP Matins
9.15am Family Service
9.15am Holy Communion
11.00am BCP Matins
6.30pm BCP Evensong
6.30pm BCP Holy Communion
11.00am
BCP Holy Communion
11.00am
BCP Matins
6.30pm BCP Evensong
11.00am BCP Holy Communion
11.00am BCP Matins
11.00am BCP Holy Communion
11.00am BCP Matins
11.00am BCP Holy Communion
10.55am Remembrance BCP Matins
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Every Sunday
Oct 26
3.00pm Except 4 Sunday of the month
3.00pm Songs of Praise at Lahs Place
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Diary Dates
This Month
Oct 1
MU Harvest lunch 12.30pm
Oct 2
1st Thursday at No. 30 Styles Hill from
10.30am
Oct 2
Standerwick Harvest Service 7pm
Oct 2
W.I. Birds & Mammals of the Falkland
Isles .John Crommarty 7.30pm
Clifford Suite
Oct 4
Jazz Concert - Beckington Memorial
Hall 7.30 p.m. - 10.30 p.m. (see ad.
Page 7)
Oct 5
6pm Berkley Harvest Praise Service
followed immediately by Buffet
Supper in Church.
Oct 6
Rodden Harvest Supper
Oct 12
Beckington Tennis Round Robin 10am
Oct 13
Beckington Memorial Hall Committee
8pm Clifford Suite to include A.G.M.
Oct 13-18 The Woodlanders Music Hall East
Woodlands Village Hall 7.45pm
Oct 17
Beckington School Disco
Oct 17
B.A.S. 7.30pm Baptist Church hall
Oct 20
Beckington Parish Council 7.30pm
Clifford Suite
Oct 21
MU Norton St Philip, 2.30. Visit of MU
President Lynne Tembey
Oct 22
RBL AGM Beckington Baptist Church
Later in the Year
Nov 5
MU meeting, Lahs Place. Talk on sand
dams, Angharad Rhys Roberts,
2.15pm
Nov 6
W.I.Radiography Explained .Sarah
Buttenshaw 7.30pm Clifford suite
Nov 8
St. George’s Christmas Market
12 noon – 3pm
Nov 8
Beckington Bonfire Night
Nov 10
Beckington Memorial Hall Committee
8pm Clifford Suite
Nov 12
Beckington School Fashion Show
Nov 17
Beckington Parish Council 7.30pm
Clifford Suite
Nov 21
B.A.S. 7.30pm Baptist Church hall
Nov 22
Rodden Festive Tea
Nov 26
Berkley Parish Council 7.30pm
Berkley School
Nov 29
Beckington School Christmas Fayre
Dec 1
MU Advent Service, Lahs Place
2.15pm
Dec 1
Beckington School Winter Fayre
Dec 3
MU Advent meeting
Dec 4
W.I. Christmas at Home .Margaret
Bown. 7.30 pm Clifford Suite
Dec 5
B.A.S. 7.30pm Baptist Church hall
Dec 15
Beckington Parish Council 7.30pm
Clifford Suite
Feb 11
Berkley Parish Council 7.30pm
Berkley School
May 13
Berkley Parish Council 7.00pm
Berkley School (Annual Meeting)
Sep 25-27 Benefice Weekend Away, Sidholme
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