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Beckington
Berkley
Lullington & Orchardleigh
Rodden
The Beckington Group of Parishes
Network
November 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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London) but losing the years. As I
savour the changing seasons I also try
to savour the specialness of each day.
The word ‘day’ is used in different
ways in the Bible, sometimes
indicating a season in which a
wonderful opportunity is offered: “As
God’s fellow-workers we urge you not
to receive God’s grace in vain. For he
says, ‘In my time of favour I heard
you, and in the day of salvation I
helped you’. I tell you, now is the time
of God’s favour, now is the day of
salvation” (2 Corinthians 6: 1, 2).
‘Religious’ words can sometimes get
in the way, conjuring up wrong images
and throwing up imaginary mental
roadblocks. But did you know the
Hebrew word for ‘salvation’ means
‘being brought into a spacious place’?
What an image! I’m reclining in my
chair that bit more even as I type!
Rector’s Blog
Seasons
I love the seasons that mark the year!
September’s warmth was a welcome
bonus, but I comfort myself in enjoying
the positives within each part of the
year. The crops and fruits of harvest;
the dazzling colours of autumn in
October; (my birthday!); bonfire night;
the solemnity and reflection of our acts
of Remembrance; Advent; Christmas
(a bit frenetic!); New Year and
Epiphany.
Each season has something special
about it, something precious, that allyear-round supermarket strawberries
undermine. As our daughter grows up
I have tried to enjoy each stage in her
life - even if last year’s jokes don’t
work any more… Savouring the
seasons is something that amid the
busyness of life I will myself to do.
Yes, I miss the warmth of summer but I take time to appreciate the
dewiness of each morning, the falling
leaves and the first logs in our wood
burner for those autumn evenings.
These words from 2 Corinthians tell
me that we live in an unimaginably
special ‘season’: a favourable time, in
which God’s blessing is held out and
offered to us. It comes to us through a
Person, whose first Advent (‘arrival’)
we celebrate and whose second
Advent (Christ’s return) has never
been sooner.
I recall a radio interview given by
Labour politician Neil (later, Lord)
Kinnock, who slightly surprised me by
saying that one of his favourite
passages of literature is the famous
chapter in the Bible from Ecclesiastes:
“There is a time for everything, and a
season for every activity under
heaven…” (chapter 3, verse 1
onwards).
These weeks and months are full of
opportunities to join us fellow-learners
in acts of worship marking the
seasons and celebrating that most
special favourable season of Christshaped grace the Bible says we are
in. Don’t miss it…
Someone once wrote a song about us
chasing the minutes (like my dad
catching his commuter train to
With all good wishes,
Andrew Chalkley
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• Café/Restaurant/Grill – open
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Benefice Weekend Away at
Sidholme: 2016!
St. George’s
Beckington
Advent Sunday,
30th November
Advent Sunday
marks the
beginning of the
Church's year around the world. Join
us not only for our Benefice 10.30am
act of worship, hosted by St. George's
Beckington, but also for a shared
lunch afterwards in the
Church/School hall.
Our September 2015 Benefice
Weekend has been in the diary for
some time, but since then
Beckington's new September Village
Day has seen considerable
involvement from members of St.
George's, with the 2015 Village Day
clashing with our Weekend.
Following consultation with members
of our PCC, I have decided to move
our Weekend to another date.
Sidholme cannot accommodate us in
2015, so I am looking at a spring date
in 2016. In the meantime I am
exploring the possibility of having a
Weekend 'at home' at some point in
2015, with a Saturday in a local venue
and our speaker joining us on the
Sunday. More to follow!
Andrew
After lunch, Andrew will be speaking
on a vision paper that will be given out
that day to everyone on St. George's
Electoral Roll.
Advent Sunday, 30th November
coincides with our shared 'fifth
Sunday' 10.30am service at one of our
Benefice churches.
St. George's hosts the service this
year, and a shared lunch follows in the
Church/School Hall. Please join us,
and bring along something-plus-a-bit!
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.
Andrew
Harvest - 2014 and 2015
We are grateful to everyone who
decorated our churches and who
organised events as we celebrated
harvest.
Some of our PCCs are at present
considering how we might better
support one another across our
Benefice for next year's harvest!
Andrew
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St Mary’s
Berkley
A Century and
not out!
Thank you
everyone in our Beckington Group of
Parishes who have so kindly sent
good wishes, messages and beautiful
cards to me on the occasion of my
100th birthday, it makes me feel
humbled and encouraged to be so
remembered.
With Love Mary Good
Following a recent change to
Berkley's service patterns, our
services in December will be
as follows:
Dec 7th: 11am Matins
Dec 14th: 9.15am Family
Service
Dec 21st: joint 10am Holy
Communion at St. George's
Dec 24th: Christmas Eve 6pm
Lessons & Carols (as normal)
Dec 25th: joint 10am All-age
Holy Communion at St.
George's
Berkley’s Christmas Craft Bazaar
2pm Saturday 22nd November
St. Mary’s Church, Berkley
Local crafts and gifts as well as homemade
Cakes and preserves
£1 entry includes Coffee and Mince Pie
Incorporating GRAND CHRISTMAS DRAW
1st prize £100 cash, plus lots more fantastic prizes
to include digital Radio, Matalan Vouchers,
big Christmas Hamper etc. etc.
DO COME AND BRING A FRIEND
For more information call Pauline on 01373 462368
Event in aid of St. Mary’s Church, Berkley
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has been Rodden only. It has been a
pleasure to have been involved, thank
you to all those who have helped over
this time. Hopefully the delivery to the
majority of homes in the Benefice will
continue for many years to come, I
know many look forward to the arrival
of this useful little book.
All Saints Rodden
Our final social
event for 2014
takes place on
Saturday
November 22nd
with a Festive
Tea starting at
2.30pm. There
will be a sales
table for
Christmas related items, a raffle and
the result of the Flower Quiz to be
announced. Please come along to
bring and buy while enjoying the
friendly, cheerful atmosphere.
First Thursday at No 30 will be on
November 6th at 30 Styles Hill from
10.30am. Hope to see you then.
Sheila Walker
We are all immensely grateful to
Sheila Walker for organizing the
monthly distribution of Network across
our Benefice, and warmly thank her as
she 'retires' from this. Our thanks and
welcome go to Madeleine Prescott,
who takes over from Sheila.
Andrew
The church was beautifully decorated
for Harvest Thanks-giving and the
following evening our Harvest Supper
was enjoyed by a cheerful gathering.
The proceeds from the evening, £131,
were donated to Dorothy House.
Rodden's PCC recently agreed to
move our December evening
Communion to a daylight time of
11am, so our services in December
will be as follows:
Dec 7th: 6.30pm Evensong
Dec 14th: 11am Holy Communion (new
time)
Dec 21st: 6.30pm Lessons & Carols
Dec 25th: 9.15am Holy Communion
Additionally, the PCC agreed that if
there is a shortage of available clergy
during the month of August, one of our
Holy Communion services could
become Matins/ Evensong. Please
also note that Rodden's PCC, meeting
on Wednesday 10th December, will
now begin at 10.30am, and not in the
afternoon as originally agreed.
Andrew Raisford, the Diocesan
Stewardship Officer gave a talk on the
use of the Parish Share within the
finances of the diocese at the October
meeting of the PCC. This was
followed by a short discussion.
Following last month's request for help
with getting Network to the deliverers
in the Rodden area, not only did it
arrive, in the shape of Mrs Madeline
Prescott, but she has completely
relieved me of the task, for which I am
very grateful. I shall be stepping down
at the end of October after some 27
years in which at least a quarter of a
million magazines (very conservative
estimate), have been counted and
passed on throughout the Benefice,
until earlier this year, since when it
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specimens and laying them in the
bags as tenderly as if they were my
own children. All futile, of course.
Every apple picked sets the boughs
swaying, and the shockwaves are
enough to release a dozen neighbours
from their fragile bonds and plunge
them into the slush below.
Lullington &
Orchardleigh
Delights of
Lullington 31:
Picking apples
This time of year,
fruit loses its taste. The blackberries
are mush. The sloes and damsons
have mostly been picked off by the
birds. There are plenty of haws and
rosehips, but nothing worthwhile to do
with them. I’ve got a tree full of
medlars, but they’re only good for
soaking in gin. That leaves the apples.
They swing cheerfully on the trees,
getting ruddier and blotchier every day
(maybe that’s where scrumpy drinkers
get their complexions from), yet
despite rain and cold they’re still
edible.
Pretty soon the bags are full, and I
totter off home. But there’s plenty left
behind. At least three-quarters of the
crop regularly rots on the ground,
filling the orchard with a miasma of
fermentation and alcohol until
Christmas. Every year, someone vows
excitedly that we must hire a press
and make our own village supply of
cider. And every year nothing happens
– because, I suppose, in the end it’s
much simpler to pop along to Tucker’s
Grave and drink theirs.
Great Bustard
The glass is falling hour by hour: the
fag end of a hurricane is on its way,
and tomorrow the fruit will all be blown
to the ground. So I scurry down the
lane to the old orchard, plastic bags
flapping from my pockets. Most of the
trees here are ancient and
unidentifiable. Some are so scoured
and hollowed with age that you can
see right through the trunks. The
owner has fixed wire mesh over the
holes to keep woodpeckers out, but
this is no good against wasps and
other bugs.
Don't forget that on Remem-brance
Sunday (Sunday 9th November)
Matins at St Mary's, Orchardleigh
starts at 10:55am so that the Act of
Remembrance can take place at
11:00am. Please arrive early!
The Carol Service takes place at All
Saints, Lullington at 6:00pm on
Christmas Eve (Wednesday 24th
December), if you would like to join
our choir that sings at this service
please contact the Director of Music,
David King on 01225 710127 or
dhkmusic@dking.me.uk The choir
will rehearse at 7:30pm on Thursdays
4th 11th and 18th December in All
Saints.
To get near the branches, I have to
trample on a thick layer of fallers.
They squelch under my boots like
mashed potato. I begin harvesting,
pulling gently at the least battered,
pecked, cankered, wormeaten
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 there was an exciting visit from
some of the Welsh Bird of Prey
Centre’s very well-behaved,
feathered friends with six children
even getting to hold a very large
and heavy American Eagle Owl;
Beckington School News
It's official: we're “outstanding”!
We know Beckington School is a
special place to learn and this was
fully recognised by Ofsted in the report
we received last month following an
inspection in September:
 classes have been out and about
having fun on wellie walks and as
'Nature Explorers', which will soon
involve use of a fantastic hide built
by (parent) Mr Picton-Phillips at a
wonderful pond area on land
generously provided by Geoff
Bowles;
"The school is a happy and
harmonious place to be..."
“Relationships with pupils and adults
are excellent...."
 our gymnasts and country dancers
performed brilliantly at Village Day
and again at our packed open
afternoon where guests also got to
enjoy singing, tours of the school,
refresh-ments, and chats with staff
and current parents;
"Pupils are uniformly polite and
helpful..."
"Staff have consistently high
expectations and skilfully enable
pupils of all abilities to make excellent
progress...”
This is only possible with staff and
volunteers working tirelessly to give
our children the best opportunities
they can and we're really fortunate to
be part of an amazing community,
surrounded by people who are willing
to give up their time to support us. On
behalf of (and to!) the school, its staff,
governors, PSA and children, "Thank
you" to everyone involved in making
Beckington First School such an
outstanding place to be!
 families were back in before half
term to enjoy a ‘Pumpkin Party’
with delicious soup, bread and
biscuits made and served by the
children;
Looking forward, we'll next be opening
our doors for our Christmas Bazaar
on Monday 1st December. It
promises to be a delightful afternoon
starting at 2:30pm with festive
performances by the children,
activities and a well-stocked, pop-up
cafe as well as a range of enticing
stalls. We look forward to seeing you
there - it'll be… outstanding!
It's also a busy place to be:
 we all went to Westonbirt
Arboretum (where even the rain
and mud didn't stop us having a
great time with workshops and fun
in the woods!);
Janine Franklin
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Berkley School
countries. It should be a great way to
end the half term.
As I left school on Friday evening
some children were arriving in their
disco gear ready for the music, glitter,
glow sticks and face paints. They all
looked ready for fun!!
Several clubs are now up and running,
the recorder club, choir and the P.E.
multi- skills club.
The FBS are working hard on the
preparations for the fashion show on
the 12th of November. The evening
sounds if it will be a fun one.
Many thanks to all parents and
children for their wonderful
contributions of fresh produce and
tinned goods for our recent harvest
festival. The church looked amazing
with all the gifts and the wonderful
wheatsheaf that Lawrence and Robin
Sanders made for us. The Year 4’s did
a fantastic job of decorating the
church with artwork from all the
classes. It was a lovely service and it
was good to see so many people
there.
Yvonne Rayner
Rodden Rota
Flowers
We raised well over £100, which was
excellent. Fair Frome food bank were
delighted with the amount of carrier
bags full of tinned and non- perishable
goods and the money that was given
so generously.
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Mrs Higham
Mrs Withers
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Mrs Higham
Mrs Watts
16 Mrs Hawker
Mrs Jones /
Mr Sandall
23 Mrs Hawker
Mrs Drew
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We have had more amazing field trips
to the Apple store in Bath with years 3
and 4. The children learnt how to use
Keynotes this time and all made a
presentation. They were given
certificates, yellow T-shirts and
memory sticks to take their work back
to school to share.
Cleaning
Mrs Beck
Vacant
Mobile Library
There is now only 1 Mobile
Library van visiting Beckington.
On Wednesdays every 4 weeks
the van stops in:
This week we are having a Wow Day
for our ‘Land, sea and air’ topic. The
children will be coming to school in
holiday clothes and we will be mixing
the classes together and then
travelling to different ‘countries’, which
will be in each class. They we will be
doing activities to do with those
Homefield Close: 12.20 – 12.40
The next visits will be:
November 27th January 22nd
Info: 0845 3459177
www.somerset.gov.uk/libraries
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Beckington Astronomical
Society
For Sale & Wanted
If you would like an entry in this
column next month, please send it
together with a suggested donation of
£1 towards Network to Julie Evemy
(see inside front cover). Private
advertisements only please.
(www.beckingtonas.org)
Our next meeting will be on Friday 21st
November 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 "A
Nobleman and his House Dog" by
speaker Dick Cardy. Dick is one of our
members and a very popular speaker
so please come along.
For Sale:
• Child’s ski jacket, age 7/8 – TOG24,
bright blue and only worn for ski-ing
£10
• Child’s Berghaus ‘Goretex’ walking
boots, size 13 – blue £10
• Child’s Goretex ski gloves (mittens),
age 8, only worn for 14 days! £10
(were £45)
• Child’s snow boots, size 2, blue £2
• Child’s snow boots, size 13, blue/red
£2
• Various child’s thermals - free
Ring 01373 830570
The planets out as far as Saturn are
relatively bright when in the night sky
and most of us will have seen them
even if not realising we are looking at
a planet. Uranus and Neptune are
rather different, they are so much
further away that the light they reflect
from the Sun is like a faint star. On the
4th November at 17.00 ( 5pm GMT)
Uranus will be just below the Moon just a 12th of the diameter of the Moon
below. It will be an almost Full Moon in
the East. This is an opportunity to be
confident you have actually seen
Uranus. A word of caution however,
there is a star the same brightness
just above the Moon at the same time
(Uranus M 5.7 and star BUP 10 M
5.74). If you view through a telescope
remember your image may be upside
down. Uranus is closer to the moon
than the star (in more ways than one!).
MacMillan Coffee Morning
Our Coffee Morning was made very
special event with so many friends
and neighbours attending. After
coffee, stalls and a very good raffle, a
total of £438 was raised. Thank you
for all the support.
Selwood Academy
Christmas Fair
Friday 5th December
John Ball 830419
6.30pm – 8.30pm
Craft Tables, Tombola, cake
stall, Bottle Stall,
Refreshments available
Fun for all the family
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From the Registers
Beckington Bakeoff
Orchardleigh
Marriages
18th August - Nicholas Watkins and
Abigail McKeever
17th August - David Orley and
Elissar Maidaa
23rd August - Christopher Sloan and
Hannah Rivers
28th August - Adam Chapman and
Victoria Brooks
20th August - Shaun Bundy and
Victoria Dredge
3rd September - Joshua Miller and
Lindsey Kistenmacher
7th September - Daniel Blanchard and
Lucinda Dancer
10th September - Hywel Daniels and
Natasha Rideout
1st October - Adam Mills and
Gemma Dyke
Lullington
Marriages
Beckington's own Bakeoff took place
on 27th September as part of Village
Day celebrations. This proved to be
very popular with 21 entries.
Organizers on the day were members
of Standerwick, Beckington and
Berkley WI.
The competition tested basic skills on
producing a Victoria sponge to a set
recipe and/or a decorated chocolate
cake. Entries were of a high standard
with the youngest competitor 6 years
and the youngest male 12 years. Both
were praised by the judges (members
of Southwick WI).
Results
Sponge:
1st Angela King
2nd Marion Oxlade
3rd Sula Farthing
24th August - Christopher Crow and
Lucy Powell
26th August - Anthony Wiegand and
Whitney Stallard
5th September - Donald Bowden and
Charlotte Bracey
12th September - Edward Bolton and
Emma Barnes
13th September - Phillip Watts and
Claire Arnold
14th September - Mark Brygider and
Hazel Ryder
19th September - David Matson and
Victoria White
20th September - Luke Gittens and
Diana Young
4th October - Samuel Barlow and
Bryony New
7th October - Jonathan Bolton and
Annabel Harlow
11th October - Adam Hutchinson and
Greta Smith-Williams
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Chocolate Cake: 1 Angela King
2nd Kath Bryant
3rd Sula Farthing
Beckington WI has a varied
programme and welcomes new
members. Meetings take place on the
1st Thursday of the month at 7.30pm in
the Clifford Suite. Our next meeting on
6th November
is 'Radiography Explained' Interested? - then telephone President
Sandra Hoskins 01373 832713 or
just come along.
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Beckington School
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Berkley School
Self portrait by Katie Y3 Badgers class
The children were given a photo of half of their
face.They then had to draw the other half. Katie did
an excellent job.
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Springmead School
The Nursery class from Springmead School have been
discovering Harvest and Autumn through taking part in
their very own Apple Week!
They picked apples, made crumble with apples, they
also printed with them too!
The children tried different varieties of apples which
gave them an opportunity to describe how they tasted
and which was their favourite.
As a finale to Apple Week they made apple shaped
biscuits.
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AGE
2-5
Monday, Wednesday,
Thursday (am) Friday
9am-12noon, 12noon-3pm
Term time only.
Lyes Green, Corsley, Warminster
BA12 7QH 01373 832298
www.littlecuckoos.co.uk
1 Free Introductory Session!
Wash’d Up Crocks
Richard Robbins
Trained gardener
Whatever your event, large or
small, I can supply:
Crockery, Cutlery,
Glassware & Linen
Vintage Crockery
now available for small Tea
Party’s. With reasonable rates and
NO washing up it pays to hire!
Delivery/ Collection service .
For a quotation Contact:
Helen Shorten
Office - 01373 830141
Mobile – 07746410401
Email –
washdupcrocks@btinternet.com
WWW.washedupcrocks.co.uk
with 25 years experience.
All aspects of garden care undertaken.
Horticultural Consultancy.
LAWN CARE | HEDGES | PRUNING
GRAVE TENDING/TIDYING PLANTING
PLANS
For your gateway to a better
garden Tel: 01373 473008
Mobile: 07510 130083
Parents & Toddlers
We Meet every Tuesday
between 2 p.m. and 3.30
p.m. in the Beckington
Baptist Church Hall.
Everyone welcome,
especially new families
who have just moved
into the area.
More details: Freda
830597
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Mothers’ Union
Freda Brann
“There is something undeniably
special about a village property”
Whether you are selling a one bedroom flat or a
castle fit for a King, we can tailor make the marketing
to suit your village home.
Please call us for a free no obligation valuation.
Frome Office
01373 455440
www.lewisgray.co.uk
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Mothers’ Union
The Patient Participation Group
of the Beckington Family Practice is
looking for new participants.
Early in October the group turned out
in force for the harvest lunch, which
was held at the Fairfield Opportunity
Farm cafe at Dilton Marsh. This was a
first visit to the cafe for many, and we
were all very taken with the airy
welcoming surroundings, good food,
and well-stocked farm shop. A very
happy time culminated in the presentation, albeit early, of a birthday cake,
card and flowers to Mary Good to
mark the occasion of her 100th
birthday on 13th October. Mary is a
much-loved member of our group, and
she responded with thanks to us all,
and a few words about her long
association with Mothers' Union, from
the time both her grandmother and
mother had become members.
Congratu-lations, Mary! We look
forward to your continued support and
interest.
We meet 4 times a year at Beckington
to act as a sounding board for new
proposals and to help in improving
communications between Patients and
the Practice.
We would particularly welcome
interest from those groups which are
currently under-represented – men;
those of working age; teenagers;
mothers with children; disabled, ethnic
minorities etc.
If you have an interest in the provision
of Primary Care to the locality, please
contact the Chair of the Group – Jane
Kellett on 01373 830464 or Gillian
Leonard on 01373 831072, either
would be pleased to give more details
and to answer any questions you may
have.
Rode Horticultural Society
At a recent deanery meeting, plans
were finalised for the visit to Norton St
Philip later this month of our
Worldwide President. There were
encouraging reports from the
branches of recent events and
activities, and suggestions for next
year's programme. The annual
archdeaconry meeting will be held at
Cheddar on 1st November. Our
speaker next month will be Angharad
Rhys Roberts, talking about the sand
dams project she was involved with,
so if you are interested please come
and join us, at Lahs Place Hall on
Wednesday 5th November at 2.15.
Our speaker, Mike Smith, had many
tips to offer on the care and
propagation of house plants. During
the slide show Mike answered
questions on propagation, dividing,
potting-on, maintenance, composting,
cuttings, pest control and suitable
composts.
It has been decided that next year
meetings will start at the new time of
7.30 p.m.
10th November: A talk on the Art of
Garden Design
8th December: Christmas Social
Evening with Bob Hill's jazz band.
For further information please ring
Anita Fleming on 01373 830 878
Julia Naismith
Rosemary Ball
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the cost of which means the
postponement of work on the new
kitchen until July 2015. The kitchen,
however, remains the first priority in
the Hall's development programme.
Extension of the website will be
carried out once the kitchen is
completed.
Beckington Memorial Hall
The AGM of the Beckington Memorial
Hall Committee was held on
Monday,13th October. The Chairman,
Donna Kelly, in her annual report
thanked Gill and John Hayward on
their retirement from the Committee
for their sterling work over many
years. She also paid tribute to Tony
Brann and Rodney Price, two other
former members of the Committee,
who served for a considerable time.
She was pleased to report an increase
in hirings income in the past year, but
was disappointed that the Committee
had had to postpone work on the new
kitchen until next year owing to
imminent maintenance costs and the
need to replace the gas heaters in the
Hall.
The following officers were re-elected
for the coming year:
The success of the Party in the Field
was acknowledged by the Committee
who thanked all those involved in its
planning. A decision on the form of
next year's event will be taken
following a wash-up meeting in early
November.
The next event will be Bonfire Night on
the 8th November (see notice below)
.A Race Night and a Hall and Hearty
evening are being considered as
possible fund raising events in 2015.
Winners in the 200 club October draw
are;-1st £50 No.20 L.Dunn 2nd £25
No.122 M.Reep
3rd £10 No.74 I.Buchan
Chairman Donna Kelly
Vice Chairman Ian Wilcox Secretary
Lisa Fisher
Treasurer David Norman
The 200 club's charity Reg.No. is 304484
The following were re-elected as
Committee members:- Kath Bryant,
Claire Colville, Alex Keevil, David
Prince, Andrew Ward and Stan Wilson
(representing the Parish Council).
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,
The Memorial Hall Committee met on
Wednesday,15th October with Donna
Kelly in the chair. Abbi McGilvery
attended for a discussion to clarify the
relationship between the Committee
and the Music Hall committee.
The Committee acknowledged the
urgent need to replace the 20 year old
heaters in the Hall and Clifford Suite
01225 775259
16 Warminster Road, Westbury, BA13 3PB,
01373 864944
Our Chapel of Rest is at:
6 Lamberts Marsh, Southwick, BA14 9PB,
01225 774788
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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
ARE YOU A CARER?
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
01373 580298
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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
Bed & Breakfast
BRIAN ALLSOP
Eden Vale Farm
Mill Lane
Beckington
Frome BA11 6SN
Carpet & Flooring Limited
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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
Restoration, Renovation and Repairs
Over 20 years experience.
Free Estimates
No job too small
Contact David on
07816 922518 or 01985 248124
e-mail plumtreejoinery@btinternet.com
MILLERS
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Electrical contractors
Martin Miller
Fuseboard upgrades
Security lights
Underfloor heating
Heating installation & repairs
Telephone points
01373 466301/07771 543383
martin1.miller@blueyonder.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.
Do you need
a Plumber?
Call
SHARON’S FOOT CLINIC
S.A.C Dip FHPT S.A.C Dip FHPP
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, Nunney, 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
A top quality service provided by a
professionally qualified (CSCS)
tradesperson with 12 years experience.
All work carried out to the standard and
budget agreed with the customer i.e. from
high quality domestic/office/hotel to a quick
makeover for student lettings or in
preparation for sale.
All internal and external work undertaken
including repairing of surfaces as required.
Basically I can make any surface that you
want look beautiful!
Call or email me 07707
850 859
elliottslade@live.com
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Extensive experience blending traditional and modern architecture
Expertise in Listed Building and Conservation Area Design
Elegant, simple designs; creating efficient, innovative uses of space
Track record of 100% successful planning applications
Visit www.amarchitecture.co.uk to see recent projects
Or call 01373 831585 to arrange an initial free consultation
Abi McGillivray is a member of the Royal Institute of British Architects & is registered as an architect under the Architects Act 1997
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• Windows shutters & flooring
www.thesunblindcompany.co.uk
NOW WE COME TO YOU!
CUSTOM
CARPeTS
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• Home selection
• Excellent service
• Fitting arranged
• Carpets
• Vinyl
• Natural flooring & blinds
Tel: 01373 472384
Mob: 07813 130014
www.customcarpetsltd.co.uk
Painting, Decorating and
Plastering Services
Gary Holt
Tel: 01373 814642
Mobile: 078 913 12503
8 Longfield, Mells, Frome
Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Specialist
Recommended by
• Home, Private, Lettings, Business
• Independent Experienced Operator
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erticals Veneitan
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
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:
Beckington Physiotherapy
tel: 01373 831483
Email: arossiterphysio@gmail.com
www.beckingtonphysio.co.uk
Don’t miss the Tax Return Deadline of
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31 January
Cost effective accounting, bookkeeping,
VAT, payroll, CIS, and taxation solutions
for Self Employed, Self-Assessment,
Partnerships and Limited Companies
Jackie Welch JMW Accounting
Fees always agreed in advance.
Free initial consultation.
Westbury Office with free parking
01373 822363 or 07790 325321
email jackie @ jmwaccounting.co.uk
website www. jmwaccounting.co.uk
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SERVICES November 2014
Benefice
12.00pm Midday Prayer at St. George’s
Monday-Thursday
St. George’s
Beckington
Nov 2
Remembrance
Nov 9
Nov 16
Nov 23
Advent Sunday Nov 30
Dec 7
St. Mary’s
Berkley
All Saints
Rodden
All Saints
Lullington
Nov 2
Nov 9
Nov 16
Nov 23
Advent Sunday Nov 30
at Beckington
Dec 7
11.00am
10.30am
9.15am
9.15am
10.30am
Nov 2
Nov 9
Nov 16
Nov 23
Advent Sunday Nov 30
at Beckington
Dec 7
6.30pm
6.30pm
11.00am
11.00am
10.30am
Nov 2
Nov 16
Advent Sunday Nov 30
at Beckington
Dec 7
11.00am BCP Holy Communion
11.00am BCP Matins
10.30am Benefice All-age Morning Worship
followed by shared lunch
11.00am BCP Holy Communion
Remembrance
Remembrance
St. Mary’s
Remembrance
Orchardleigh
Nov 9
Nov 23
Advent Sunday Nov 30
at Beckington
Dec 14
Baptist
Church
8.00am BCP Holy Communion
10.00am All-age Morning Worship
10.30am Act of Remembrance with Berkley,
RBL, Village choir and Frome Town
Youth Band
10.00am BCP Matins
4.15pm Family Gathering.
10.00am All-age Morning Worship
3.00pm Songs of Praise at Lahs Place
10.30am Benefice All-age Morning Worship
followed by shared lunch
8.00am BCP Holy Communion
10.00am All-age Morning Worship
BCP Matins
Act of Remembrance at Beckington
Family Service with Berkley School
Holy Communion
Benefice All-age Morning Worship
followed by shared lunch
11.00am BCP Matins
BCP Evensong
BCP Holy Communion
BCP Holy Communion
BCP Matins
Benefice All-age Morning Worship
followed by shared lunch
6.30pm BCP Evensong
10.55am Remembrance BCP Matins
11.00am BCP Holy Communion
10.30am Benefice All-age Morning Worship
followed by shared lunch
11.00am BCP Matins
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Every Sunday
Nov 23
3.00pm Except 4 Sunday of the month
3.00pm Songs of Praise at Lahs Place
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Diary Dates
This Month
Dec 9
Beckington Choir Christmas
Concert. Memorial Hall 7.30pm
Dec 15
Beckington Parish Council 7.30pm
Clifford Suite
Feb 11
1st Thursday at 30 Styles Hill
10.30am
Berkley Parish Council 7.30pm
Berkley School
May 13
W.I.Radiography Explained .Sarah
Buttenshaw 7.30pm Clifford suite
Berkley Parish Council 7.00pm
Berkley School (Annual Meeting)
Sep 25-27 Benefice Weekend Away, Sidholme
Nov 1
MU Archdeaconry meeting, Cheddar
Nov 5
MU meeting, Lahs Place. Talk on sand
dams, Angharad Rhys Roberts,
2.15pm
Nov 6
Nov 6
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
Berkley School Fashion Show
Nov 17
Beckington Parish Council 7.30pm
Clifford Suite
Nov 21
B.A.S. 7.30pm Baptist Church hall
Nov 22
Berkley Christmas Craft Bazaar 2pm
Nov 22
Rodden Festive Tea 2.30pm
Nov 26
Berkley Parish Council 7.30pm
Berkley School
Nov 29
Berkley School Christmas Fayre
Reader Ministry
On the occasion of our recent Frome
Synod meeting held at the
Standerwick Cattle Market Hall at
which our new Diocesan Bishop Peter
was introduced, time was taken to
make known the long years of Lay
Reader service by Hilary Daniels and
Alan Hawker, which stretch to 50 and
58 years respectively.
Hilary and Alan wish to say thank you
for the acknowledgement and the
book tokens presented which were
most unexpected, and to say that it is
humbling and a privilege to serve our
Lord in Reader Ministry.
HD and AH
Later in the Year
Dec 1
MU Advent Service, Lahs Place
2.15pm
Dec 1
Beckington School Christmas Fayre
2.30pm
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
The next issue of Network is
for December/January.
Last date for items:
November 20th.
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