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STOGURSEY NEWS PW January 2017
STOGURSEY NEWS PW
January 2017
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Editorial Welcome to the New Year and to our January edition. Firstly, a fond farewell to Lesley and Phil who are leaving the area. Lesley has done a lot of work for our community over the years, both in helping to shape our lovely magazine and working on the Parish Council. We thank her and wish her well for the future.
Volunteering seems to be a theme in this issue and many things that we take for granted would not happen without it. It may be worth a thought – could you also help to maintain or even improve some small aspect of our lives? It is good to see ‘Zing Walks’ are encouraging us all to be healthier, happier and more involved in local life.
The ‘Wassail’ on January 7th will be well worth a visit. It is part of our West Country history celebrating the seasons in a different way.
Finally, how exciting the school must have looked before Christmas and how spectacular the Angels look.
We wish you all a Happy New Year.
Editorial Team
Stogursey-Online.uk This is the parish website. It hosts pages for events, societies, community links, Parish Council news, and an electronic copy of the current Stogursey News.
Editorial Team Aubrey Knowles Catherine Hawkins Paul Welbourne Steve Stoneham Teresa Miller
Stogursey-Online.uk Jeremy Wilson Jo Cavill Archive Paul Welbourne Directory Phil Griggs
Stogursey News This is an independent voluntary initiative. It is printed free of charge as a contribution to the community by Hinkley Point B (EdF).
The News offers an extra page monthly for the use of Hinkley Point C (EdF) to keep local residents well-informed.
Distributors The magazine is distributed to every household in the parish by a team of magnificent volunteers. We are most grateful. Jan Ford Catherine Hawkins Jane Cassidy Deborah Robins Joy Burt Dick Blomfield Liz Dyer Dorothy Carpenter Paul Welbourne Dulcie Touchin Pauline Webber Heather Hallett Peter & Barbara Oates Jackie Lucas & Anon E Mouse
You are now able to post local upcoming events on the parish website www.stogursey-online.uk
Stogursey News is posted every month on the website - useful if the delivery of your paper copy is delayed.
Regular Events
Monday
Stogursey Fun: bumps, babies, toddlers Short Mat Bowls Zing Stogursey Walk - 2nd Monday Zing Steart Marshes Walk - 3rd Monday
Victory Hall Victory Hall Victory Hall Car Pk Steart Marshes Car Pk
10.00 - 12.00 am 7.30 - 9.30 pm
9.30 am 2.00 pm
Tuesday
Parish Council Meeting - 2nd Tuesday
Bingo Afternoon Tennis Poetry Meeting - 2nd Tuesday Quantock Musical Theatre Company
Victory Hall
St Audries Centre
Church Rooms Youth Club
Public Forum: 7.15 pm Main Meeting: 7.30 pm
2.00 pm
7.30 pm 7.30 pm
Wednesday
Community Employment Advice Hub (fortnightly) Movement to Music (Age Concern) Craft Club - 1st Wednesdays Women’s Institute Meeting -2nd Wednesday
Church Rooms Victory Hall Church Rooms St Audries Centre
9.30 am - 12.00 nn 11.30 am - 12.30 pm 1.00 pm - 5.00 pm
7.30 pm
Thursday Toddlers Group Bingo Evening
Church Rooms Victory Hall
10.00 am 7.30 - 9.30 pm
Friday
Coffee Shop EdF Monthly Drop-In St Andrew’s Church Junior Youth Club (for details contact Nicky Morgan) Line Dancing (not December)
Church Rooms see details below Church Rooms
Victory Hall
10.00 am venue specific 6.00 - 7.30 pm
7.30 pm
Saturday Sunday
Football - Men Football - Boys (for details and fixtures for men’s and boys’ football contact Steve Dixon)
September - April September - April 2.00 - 3.00 pm
Diary 2017 January events 4th January 6th January 7th January 9th January 11th January 18th January 19th January
Craft Group EdF Monthly Drop-in Wassail Zing Health Walk (Stogursey) WI Sharing Knowledge: Knitting & Crochet HPC Main Site Forum Mobile Library (2017 schedule - details within)
Church Rooms Babbling Brook, Shurton Bridge Cottage, Shurton Victory Hall Car Park St Audries Centre Victory Hall as schedule
1.00 - 5.00 pm 12 - 1.00 pm
1.30 pm 9.30 am 7.30 pm 6.00 pm
as schedule
Future Events13th February 16th February 20th February 28th February 3rd March 4th March 13th March 16th March 20th March 22nd April
Zing Health Walk (Stogursey) Mobile Library Zing Health Walk (Steart Marshes) Stogursey Parish Stagecoach AGM EdF Monthly Drop-in Twinning Association AGM Zing Health Walk (Stogursey) Mobile Library Zing Health Walk (Steart Marshes) St George’s Night Celebration
Victory Hall Car Park as schedule Steart Marshes Car Park Church Rooms Church Rooms Church Rooms Victory Hall Car Park as schedule Steart Marshes Car Park Victory Hall
9.30 am as schedule
2.00 pm 3.00 pm
11 am - 12 noon 7.00 pm 9.30 am
as schedule 2.00 pm
to be confirmed
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SERVICES IN THE QUANTOCK COAST BENEFICE : JANUARY 2017
CHURCH1st January Naming of
Jesus
8th January THE EPIPHANY
15th January EPIPHANY 1
22nd January EPIPHANY 2
29th January Presentation in the Temple
EAST QH
10.00am Benefice Eucharist
NM
3.00pm Kids Praise
NM
8.00am Eucharist (BCP)
NM -
-
FIDDINGTON -9.00am
Eucharist NM
9.00am Eucharist (BCP)
TS-
-
HOLFORD -9.30am
Eucharist (CW) DB
11.00am Matins
PC
-
KILVE-
11.00am Family Service
PC
9.30am Eucharist
DB
10.00am Benefice Eucharist
NM
-
STOGURSEY -10.30am Family
Eucharist NM
10.30am Eucharist
TS - -
STOLFORD- -
- - -
STRINGSTON - -11.00am Eucharist
NM - -
WEST QH -9.30am
Eucharist TS
9.30am Family Service
NM
10.00am Benefice Eucharist
AFT
Liturgical colour
WHITE WHITE WHITE WHITE WHITE
1st Reading Numbers 6: 22 - end
Isaiah 60: 1 -6 Isaiah 49: 1 - 7 Isaiah 9: 1 - 4 1 Kings 17: 8 - 16
Psalm 8 72 40 27 36
2nd Reading Galatians 4: 4 - 7 Ephesians 3: 1 - 12
1 Cor 1: 1 -9 1 Cor 1: 10 - 18 1 Cor 1: 18 - end
GospelLuke 2: 15 - 21 Matthew 2: 1 - 12 John 1: 29 - 42 Matthew 4: 12 -
23John 2: 1 - 11
MIDWEEK COMMUNIONS
Date Time Venue Presiding Readings
Thursday 5th January 8.00am WQH NM As per officiant
Wed 11th Jauary 10.00am Stogursey TS TBC As per officiant
VICTORY HALL LOTTERY NOVEMBER DRAW
1st Prize £25 Val Brown 23 2nd Prize £15 Sara Currall 29 3rd Prize £10 Doreen Palmer 116
CHRISTMAS DRAW 1st Prize £100 Dick Jones 112 2nd Prize £50 Dulcie Touchin 59 3rd Prize £25 Matt Darby 109
Stogursey AFC MEAT DRAW 1st Prize Jill Bone 2nd Prize S Calder 3rd Prize Allen the Postie 4th Prize Kath
MEAT DRAW 9/12/2016 1st Prize Gordon Dixon 2nd Prize Kath 3rd Prize Ann Large 4th Prize Alex Dixob Tickets for next draw available from the Post Office and The Greyhound Inn
Thank you all very much for your support.
C M Palmer and A Robbins
Thank you from St. Andrew’s
A big thank you to Stogursey Post Office, Stogursey Garage and all who donated prizes for the Raffle at St. Andrew’s Christmas Fayre on 3rd December.
You helped to raise over £100 on the raffle alone.
‘One of the unsung freedoms that go with a free press is the freedom not to read it.’
Ferdinand Mount, British journalist
Royal British Legion BINGO Poppy Day Appeal
I wish to thank all of those who came along to the Bingo evening in aid of the Royal British Legion Poppy Day Appeal at the Victory Hall on Thursday 1st November 2016.
I must thank all those who gave prizes and donations for the bingo and raffle. Also thanks to Sandra and Betty for all their help on the night.
£400.00 was raised for the appeal. Your continued support is very much appreciated.
Allan Searle
VICTORY HALL AND YOUTH CLUB LOTTERY
This is a reminder that the lottery’s new year begins in February. During January, Ron Dyer and Allan Searle will be contacting all existing participants for their 2017 subscriptions. The cost is £1-00 per month or £12-00 per year.
Prizes 1st 2nd 3rd
10 months £25.00 £15.00 £10.00 June £60.00 £30.00 £15.00 December £100.00 £50.00 £25.00
As a result of some people moving away from the area during this year, we have some spare numbers. If you would like to increase your current chances of winning or you would like to join the lottery scheme, please let either Ron (01278 732688) or Allan (01278 732820) know.
Myrtle Farm, Shurton
Phil and Lesley are leaving at the end of the month. To all our acquaintances, farewell. We have loved living here; we have been made so welcome and have gained so much from your friendship. We go with regret.
Thank you.
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SOS
Urgent help needed by Cannington Health Centre
Cannington Dispensary urgently needs volunteers to come forward to help deliver vital medications.
The Health Care Centre currently delivers to local Post Offices to help with the distribution of medicines for those with no transport. The centre is now looking for volunteers who could deliver to peoples’ homes.
Do you live in Stogursey, Spaxton, Kilve, Holford, Otterhampton, Holford, Cannington or Combwich?
Could you join with Sarah at the dispensary and become a voluntary driver?
Can you spare 2-3 hours every 6-8 weeks?
Please phone Sarah on 01278 652335 if you can help with this important work
Recycling and Refuse Collection Christmas and New Year 2016/17
Usual Collection Day Revised Collection Day Mon 19 – Fri 23 Dec No change Mon 26 – Fri 30 Dec All collections one day later (including Sat 31 Dec) Mon 2 – Fri 6 Jan All collections one day later (including Sat 7 Jan) Mon 9 Jan Normal Collections resume
Garden waste collections will NOT take place on Mon 26 Dec – Fri 6 Jan. Decoration-free natural Christmas trees under 6ft can be composted. Take to your usual recycling site, or if you pay for garden waste collections, put them out with your usual garden waste from 9 Jan 17. Place next to your refuse bin on your usual collection day between 9 – 20 Jan 17.
Recycling centres are closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. Open all other days on their usual schedule. In severe weather check the website www.somersetwaste.gov.uk
Valued Volunteers Needed! Could YOU support people in your community of Stogursey towards gaining work?
If the answer’s yes, you could be just the volunteer we value to help with a new Community Employment Hub in Stogursey. The Employment Hub will focus on offering:
• Practical advice on CV writing • Help with searching and applying for work • Support with online application forms • Interview preparation
To become a volunteer, you need the desire to help others.
If you think you could be a volunteer please contact Colleen Blake at West Somerset Council on 01984 635287
Come along to the
Hinkley Point C Main Site Forum
The Hinkley Point C Main Site Forum provides an opportunity for EDF Energy, representatives from Stogursey Parish Council, hamlet representatives and local people to discuss Hinkley Point C issues that affect them directly.
The next meeting will be on Wednesday 18 January 2017 at Victory Hall, starting at 6.00pm.There will be a workshop to discuss the programme of works for the main site, including an overview of the campus construction. The workshop will be followed by a short meeting at 7.00pm to provide an update on the project.
If you live locally and would be interested in coming along to the workshop or would like to come to the main meeting, please contact Deb Campbell at PPS on 0800 1696507 or email [email protected].
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New Year, New You? From January 2016, Zing Somerset is launching two new local Health Walks for those wanting to get a bit more active in a social and supportive group. The walks will be led by a fully trained Walking for Health walk leader who will be taking groups on short walks in scenic locations such as Stogursey village and Steart Nature Reserve.
Walks will be 30 – 60 minutes These walks can help you to feel good, to have more energy, to sleep better and to manage your weight.
All walks are free of charge.
Stogursey Parish Stagecoach News
The Chairman, Co-ordinators and Drivers of Stogursey Parish Stagecoach wish everyone a Happy New Year!
Stogursey Parish Stagecoach is available to all members of the parish, with or without a bus pass. In line with Somerset County Council guidelines, bus passes must be shown for each journey in order to claim concessionary fares. Passengers are also requested to have the correct fare ready for the drivers.
The current fares (at 1 Nov 16) are as follows: With / Without Bus pass Quantock Medical Centre (Nether Stowey) £3.00 £5.00 Cannington Health Centre £3.75 £6.50 Bridgwater Town Centre £6.00 £11.00 Bridgwater Hospital £7.00 £13.00 Williton £5.50 £10.00 Highbridge £9.50 £18.00 Taunton £10.00 £19.00 Minehead £10.00 £19.00 Burnham £11.00 £21.00 Musgrove Park Hospital £11.00 £21.00
General operating times are Mon: Fri 9 am – 6pm (except in an emergency and subject to driver availability). At least 48 hours’ notice is required. Concessions are available from 9.30 am.
Charges are for a return journey even if passenger(s) only travel one way. Waiting time over 2 hours will incur the cost of two journeys. A minimum fare of £1 per head for journeys within Stogursey. Journeys, other than the above, are calculated at 50p per mile plus a £1 booking fee. Passengers travelling together may split the cost of the journey between themselves. Passengers will pay car parking fees. Cheques are acceptable, make payable to Stogursey Car Scheme PASSENGER BOOKING NO: 07908 239 609
PLEASE NOTE – THE BOOKING LINE WILL BE CLOSED FROM 23 DEC 2016 UNTIL 2 JAN 2017
Please book in advance for any journeys you need to make over the Christmas period.
We are looking forward to continuing to assist with your transport needs in 2017.
Stagecoach AGM All residents of the parish of Stogursey are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting of Stogursey Parish Stagecoach to be held in the Church Rooms at 3pm on
Stogursey Walks Second Monday of the month; starting from the Village Hall car park
1. Monday January 9th 9.30am 2. Monday February 13th 9.30am 3. Monday March 13th 9.30am
Steart Marshes Walks Third Monday of the month starting from the car park, for wheelchair users
1. Monday January 16th 2pm 2. Monday February 20th 2pm 3. Monday March 20th 2pm
Any changes will be posted on the website www.zingsomerset.co.uk
Christmas Quiz What is a penguin’s favourite relative?
How many segments are there in a Terrys Chocolate Orange?
What colour is water?
These are three of the questions posed at the Twinning Association’s annual Fun Quiz, which took place in the Church Rooms on Friday 9 December. The evening also involved mince pies, mulled cider, a ploughman’s supper and considerable mirth. “The Flintstones” ran out winners, “Comfortably Numb” were the runners-up.
£80 was raised for the charity Crisis.
Chris Beardshaw Celebrity Speaker
will be giving a talk entitled Painting with Plants
to Stowey Gardeners Thursday March 16th 2017
7.30 pm Nether Stowey Village Hall
(Hall open for seating from 6.30 pm)
Tickets are £10 for non-members, and are available from:
Heather Coates Tel. 01278 733041
Email. [email protected]
or Jackie Collins Tel. 01278 732454 Email. [email protected]
Book early to avoid disappointment
HOLFORD GARDENERS GROUP January 17th
7-9pm Holford and District Village Hall
‘Off the Beaten Track Hidden Gems’ A talk by Andrew Tolman
Members £1.00 Visitors £ 3.50 A Warm Welcome to all
Notes from Izzy Silvester
In order to feel happy and mentally positive, we need to look after our bodies, because our emotions, mental state and bodies are all related to one another. This means feeding ourselves good food, taking an adequate amount of exercise, and engaging in other activities that make us feel happy and connected to the world.
Locally there are lots of opportunities to join in with activities, some of which I have listed below. I hope you will find something of interest. If nothing there takes your fancy, or you find yourself struggling for transport to get to these activities, do get in touch and I would be happy to discuss what other options are out there.
Stogursey Victory Hall Movement to Music Wednesday 11.30 - 12.30 £3.50 a session Short Mat Bowls Monday 7.30 - 9.30
Cannington Flexicise 2.30 - 3.30 Reform Church £3.50 a session
Holford Village Hall Exercise Class Wednesday 1.00 - 3.00 Table Tennis Thursday 7.30 Nether Stowey Hall Extend to Music Wednesday 2.00 - 3.00 £3.50 a session
Otterhampton Aerobics 9.30 - 10.30 Village Hall Pilates 10.45 - 11.45
Spaxton Village Hall Flexicise £2 a session
Please phone me, Izzy Silvester, your village agent on 07931 018045. Leave me your name and number and I will ring you back, or email me on [email protected].
I do only work part-time so it may take a day or two for me to return your call. Thank you
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ANSWERS to the quiz questions Aunt Arctica 20 pale blue
Wassail
Middle English wæs hæl, literally 'good health' or 'be you healthy’.
The ancient rite of wassailing trees was well known in Devonshire, Somerset, Herefordshire and in other parts of the West Country of England. It generally took place on Twelfth Night (January 5th), or sometimes on 17th January, known as Old Twelfth Night. Farmers and their families would feast on hot cakes and cider, then they would go into the orchard with more "supplies."
“Here we come a wassailing Among the leaves so green, Here we come a wandering So fair to be seen.”
Cider-soaked toast/cake was laid in the forks of trees and cider splashed onto the roots. The men fired their guns into the tree and banged on pots and pans while the rest of the people sang a special "Wassail Song." This custom was said to ward off bad spirits from the orchard and encourage the good spirits to provide a bountiful crop for the following year.
Come and join in the Wassail in Shurton on
Saturday 7th Jan 2017
Meet at The Babbling Brook
1pm
There will then be a procession, led by the street band,
The Big Noise to Bridge Cottage, Shurton
where festivities will take place.
Mulled cider, Wassail Queen, live music and food.
Bring something that makes a noise!
Grants for Older People in West Somerset A Somerset charity may be able to give you some extra money to help pay
for your energy bills this winter - this is on top of the government’s winter fuel payments.
You may be eligible if: • You are over 60 on a low income with or without
pension credit • You are aged over 50 with a serious health condition
made worse by cold or damp housing. Up to £250 available to people who qualify.
Forum 21, a voluntary group, administers this grant in West Somerset.
Contact Lorna Scott T: 01984 634 242, E: [email protected]
The Grants come from Donations The award-winning campaign, Surviving Winter, encourages people to donate some or all of their unwanted Winter Fuel Payments to other people in their communities who need it most. A Surviving Winter grant is hand delivered by one of our small number of trusted local partners, like Age UK and Forum 21. Last winter, with the support of over 300 donors, Somerset Community Foundation provided grants to 390 older people.
Can you donate your unwanted Winter Fuel Payment? To donate some, or all of your Winter Fuel Payment, send a cheque made out to Somerset Community Foundation (SW written on the back), Yeoman House, Bath and West Showground, Shepton Mallet, BA4 6QN. You can also donate online or call 01749 344949.
Surviving Winter, at: http://www.somersetcf.org.uk/winter.
Community Woodland Project at Woodcombe This exciting project now has its first seasoned wood logs for sale to West Somerset residents. Our plan is to make them available initially to people on low incomes at a discounted price. For more information or to purchase wood, please contact us. We also need more volunteers to help us with the increasing amount of work.
Contact Lorna Scott T: 01984 634 242 E: [email protected]
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Bince and Matthew
reporters for this month’s news
Sparkling Stars and Christmas Cards December has been a busy month as most of the classes have been involved in a lot of Christmas related activities.
Oak Class pupils and their teacher, Miss May, have been informing us about all of the activities they have been doing. For example, they have made paper chains and bunting. These have been hung from wall-to-wall across the classroom and look very merry.
One corner of the classroom has been turned into a Christmas grotto. The children can go into the grotto and lie down to look up at the stars.
In another corner of the classroom, they have s e t u p a s m a l l Christmas tree. The teacher has wrapped up short Christmas stories to look l ike presents, and put them under the tree. Every day one child goes to the Christmas tree and opens one package, and then Miss May reads the story out to the whole class.
The children also had a fun time dressing up as elves and wrapping up presents.
In Maths, they have been doing their number bonds to 10, and since it is nearly Christmas they have been counting reindeer.
Hazel Class have been involved in lots of Christmas activities. They are writing a letter to Santa.
“We are using the past, present and future in a letter, and we need to highlight the tenses,” said William M (Yr 3)
Miss Day said, “In Maths, Hazel Class have been developing their reasoning and problem solving skills with addition and subtraction.”
Willow Class pupils in Literacy have been learning about the well-known poem, “The Highwayman”.
In Maths, the pupils have been doing addition and subtraction using a slightly different method than before. The ‘part-part-whole’ method comes from Singapore maths.
The pupils have been writing up a traditional poem for Christmas which is called, “’Twas the night before Christmas”. The pupils want to read it out to parents on the very last day of term.
They have also made 5-point origami stars, Santa Claus Christmas cards and some French cards as well.
We Three Kings This is one of the most popular carols out of all the carols that the school will be singing at their Carol service. All the pupils have been busy practising for this Nativity-Carol service which takes place at St Andrew’s Church on Monday 12th December. They have all had fun practising with Mr Chetland.
Everyone in Willow Class and Hazel Class have a spoken part. Willow Class pupils are learning their parts off by heart. Oak Class pupils are acting out the nativity story as the older pupils sing the carols and read or say their parts.
Stogursey C E Primary School
Headteacher Mrs R Barnes Tel 01278 732389 email: [email protected] website: http://www.stogurseyprimaryschool.co.uk
Jacob, Olivia and Macy in the grotto
“The Heavenly Host” - pupils from Oak Class rehearsing for the Carol Concert.
The Carol Concert in the Church was wonderful: the children’s singing of the traditional carols and readings (most of which were spoken rather than read) were extremely impressive - well done!
It was lovely seeing the Church so full, thank you parents and friends for coming and taking part in the concert with the school.
Also, thank-you to the Chetland family for their involvement in the concert. A special thank you to Mr Chetland for organising the concert, rehearsing with the school, and playing the organ and piano in the church.
“Ourselves” Tina Miller reported that this has been Pre-school’s topic this half term.
The children have labelled the parts of the body, including some parts that cannot be seen, such as the brain, the heart and the lungs. The children have also talked about the jobs these parts do within the body.
Self-portraits, whilst looking in a mirror, by Pre-school pupils
The Pre-school children have also been involved with Christmas activities. To help develop their fine-motor skills (essential for early writing) they have been making paper chains and threading popcorn.
The Christingle Service on Friday 16th December, in the Church, will end the term for the Pre-school and the school children.
Headteacher Mrs R Barnes Tel 01278 732389 email: [email protected] website: http://www.stogurseyprimaryschool.co.uk
Important dates for January 2017
Wednesday 4th - School starts
Friday 6th - DASH starts Monday 9th - Clubs start this
Behind You! On 8th December the whole of Stogursey Primary School went for a Christmas trip to the pantomime. When they arrived at the Tacci Morris Centre, they were greeted by two other schools (Selwor thy and West Buckland). Everybody was very excited to be watching ‘Aladdin’.
“My favourite part was when everyone got wet,” said Jimi (Yr 5).
“I liked the part when the Police crashed into each other on scooters,” said Bronte.
The characters were Wishy Washy, Widow Twankey, Aladdin, Abanazar (AKA ‘Have a Banana’ as Widow Twankey called him) Jasmine, The Genie, the Slave of the Ring and the Emperor.
The pupils arrived back at school after their amazing experience at the Pantomime at 6pm.
Thank you Bince and Matthew for your reports about the activities taking place across the whole school and in the three classes.
Stogursey AFC Xmas Bingo
held on Sunday 11th December 2016
We had a very good turn out of players on a cold night.
With all your help, we raised a fantastic £800 on the night, the best we have ever done.
I want to say a big thank you to all of you because without you we could not do it.
I want to say a big thank you to all our sponsors who gave prizes and cash towards prizes.
Thank you to Allen and Martin for their support and running the bar.
But I save the biggest THANK YOU till last, for Tony and Liz Harris, because without them I could not do my job as fundraiser.
So THANK YOU ALL BIG TIME.
C M Palmer and A Robbins
Mespilus germanica Medlar Jelly Assemble one-third firm medlars and two-thirds bletted medlars. Cover them with water, and simmer steadily until the fruit is soft. Strain off the liquid, then boil with sugar, a pound of sugar to a pint of liquid, until setting point is reached. Pot in small jars. Serve with game, lamb, and the meats that go well with tart fruit jellies.
(taken from: Jane Grigson’s Fruit Book)
VACANCY STOGURSEY PARISH COUNCIL
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Casual Vacancy has occurred in the office of Councillor on the STOGURSEY Parish Council.
Unless ten electors for the Parish give notice in writing by 13 January 2017 to the Returning Officer, West Somerset House, Killick Way, Williton, Taunton, Somerset TA4 4QA, requesting that an election be held, the Parish Council will, at a Meeting to be held on 14 February 2017 at 7.15 p.m. in THE VICTORY HALL, STOGURSEY, fill the vacancy by the co-option of a new Councillor.
Applications to be submitted to the Clerk by 24 January 2017
Gillian Orchard Clerk to the Parish Council 2 Wick House Stolford, Stogursey TA5 1TL 01278 653824 Dated: 16 December 2016
Jane Grigson in her book, Jane Grigson’s Fruit Book, writes:
From its unmistakable and curious formation, the medlar has long been the happy target of jokes in much of Europe. The first ancient - and descriptive - English name of ‘openarse' tells you why: ‘gradually and politely it was superseded by the French-derived medlar’.
Away from the refinements of Parisian culture in the countryside, however, impoliteness flourished to match our own. ‘In some provinces it is called the cul de chien’ (dog’s arse) - from a French writer of 1833.
More decorously the medlar was appreciated for its medicinal quality. You took it against looseness, women ate it to prevent haemorrhages. A chemical analysis of 1939 showed that the medlar was the perfect regulator of the stomach and eased bloating. They also eased throat abscesses and fever.
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VILLAGE AGENT Izzy Silvester the Village Agent introduced herself to the Parish Council and explained her role and aims. Her work includes supporting and assisting vulnerable and isolated people and directing them to funding that may make a difference to their lives. She asked councillors to direct anyone they meet that may need assistance to her. If you would like to contact Izzy direct, her contact details are Tel: 01823 331222 / Mobile: 07931 018045 / Email: [email protected]
PRECEPT (BUDGET) FOR 2017/18 Councillors voted to increase the precept to £22,500 for the next financial year. This will mean that the average Band D tax payer cost has increased from £44.53 to £46.39 a rise of £1.86 (4.10%) per annum. We have included funds for fixed annual costs such as Closed Churchyard Grass Cutting & Maintenance, Insurance, Audit, Dog & Litter Bins, Clerk’s Salary and the Allotments. In addition, we have set aside funds to cover unexpected costs – our other responsibilities include St Andrew’s Well, the Bus Shelters and The Gravel.
LENGTHS-MAN SCHEME Tenders have been received by the Parish Council and members met to discuss the contents. An application will be made to the Hinkley C CIM fund in January.
COMMERICAL BUS SERVICE As reported last month, we have been working with affected parishes to seek alternative solutions. We have received a response to our letter from Secretary of State’s office, but it has not provided any answers to assist the parish. School bus suppliers responded to our request with costs of between £100 and £250 per day for a shopper bus service from Williton to Bridgwater. The options, feasibility and potential cost to the Parish Council were discussed at the meeting and council members agreed to support in principle a shopper service of £100
per journey. We are awaiting results of discussions from other parishes.
PARISH COUNCILLOR VACANCY We are now advertising for a councillor. Please look out for details on the Parish Notice Boards. The role of councillor is an interesting, varied and challenging one. We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic volunteer to join our ‘team’. If you would like further information, please contact the Clerk. Applications to be submitted to the Clerk by 24 January 2017.
FLOWER TUBS ON THE GRAVEL The old bulbs have been removed and new bulbs planted. We thank Chris and Jan Ford, Ian Elenor and Allan Searle for volunteering, your efforts are appreciated by all.
CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS Thank you to the volunteers (Martin Nurton, Allen Loveday, Ron Dyer, Derek Skeets, Chris Ford and Allan Searle) who put up the Christmas tree and decorations on The Gravel. Your help is very much appreciated - the area looks very colourful and suitably festive.
SEASON’S GREETINGS The Chairman and Councillors and I would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your families a very Happy Christmas and a happy, healthy and peaceful New Year. We thank you for your help and support over the past year, which has been a very busy one.
The next Parish Council meeting will be on TUESDAY 10 JANUARY 2017
I look forward to hearing from you on any issues you wish to discuss. My phone number is 01278 653824 or you can e-mail me at [email protected]
Gillian Orchard Clerk to the Parish Council
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Stogursey Parish Council Key Points from Parish Council Meeting held on Tuesday 13 December
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Contacts and Parish Information
Mobile Library: Route and times for 2017 The library visits on Thursdays
Stockland Bristol Captains 11.50 am - 12.05 pm
Shurton Babbling Brook 12.20 pm - 12.50 pm
Stogursey Greyhound Inn 1.30 pm - 2.00 pm Town Close (No 30) 2.05 pm - 2.35 pm
Visiting Dates - every 4 weeks 2017: 19 Jan 16 Feb 16 Mar 13 April
For more information, contact Libraries Direct: by telephone on 0845 3459177, by email at www.somerset.gov.uk/libraries (Route H)
Local Councils Parish Chair: Allan Searle Vice-Chair: Chris Morgan Clerk: Gillian Orchard Councillors: Geoff Coles, Ian Elenor, Chris Ford, Sue Goss, Susan E Jones, Paul Tipney, Keith Turpin
West Somerset Councillors: Sue Goss, Chris Morgan
Ward Councillors: Sue Goss, Chris Morgan
Site Stakeholders Group Representatives Sue Goss, Chris Morgan
Somerset County Council All Services 0300 123 2224
EdF Main Site Neighbourhood Forum: Stogursey Hamlets Burton and Knighton Mike Laver 732069 [email protected] Sue Jones 732275 [email protected]
Shurton Peter Farmery 732503 [email protected] Richard Cuttell 734818 [email protected]
Stolford: Susan E Jones 652287 [email protected]
Wick: Dick Blomfield [email protected]
Stogursey Parish Council Members: Allan Searle, Chris Ford
West Som District & Ward Councillor: Sue Goss
Monthly Drop-Ins 6th Jan Shurton, Babbling Brook 12 noon - 1 pm 3rd Feb Stogursey, Church Rooms 11 am - 12 noon Main Site Forum 18th Jan Victory Hall, Stogursey 6.00 pm HPC Hotline (Complaints, etc) 0800 0969650
Parish Neighbourhood Welcome Pack Burton & Knighton: Sue Goss 733405 Wick & Stolford: Susan E Jones 652287 Stogursey & Shurton: Chris Morgan
Stolford - St Peter’s Church Community Use Chair: Susan E Jones, Stolford
Stogursey Oral History Project Aubrey Knowles 733874 Ralph Hammond 732690
Community Policing & Speed Watch Volunteers Peter Bolton PCSO 7292 Williton Police Station Quantock Vale Beat 013/015/017 Telephone: 01823 363935/6 Mobile: 07889 655193 email: [email protected]
Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) and Criminal Damage If you see any ASB or criminal damage incidents, please phone the Police on 101. Give as much information, including names, as you possibly can. These are Police matters, and the Police need our help to stop them. The number of complaints made from an area are noted. The more complaints received, the more justification to allocate police time and manpower to deal with problems. Complainants’ names are not released to the perpetrators.
Community Car Scheme Stogursey Parish Stagecoach 07908 239 609
HINKLEY POINT C LOOK AHEADJanuary 2017
This information provides an overview of work taking place related to Hinkley Point C which may affect you. If you’d like to discuss any of the below, please drop in to the EDF Energy Visitor Centre, Angel Place Shopping Centre, Bridgwater, TA6 3TQ. We’re open 9.30am-4pm Monday to Friday and 9.30am-1pm on a Saturday. We’re also available in the Babbling Brook on Friday 6 January 12.00 – 13.00. Alternatively, you can call us on our free phone number 0800 0969 650 at any time, or email us at [email protected] .
Work/ItemTimings and
durationLocation You may experience
• Site preparation and enabling activities
• Jetty construction
• Southern landscaping
ThroughoutJanuary
Hinkley Point C Site
On the inter tidal area of the Hinkley Point C site
Along the southern boundary of the Hinkley Pont C land
• Noise from activity associated with enabling work
• Visibility of activity associated with jetty construction
• Noise and visibility of earth movement activity associated with water management(drainage)and landscaping.
Junction 23 park and ride and freight management facility
ThroughoutJanuary
Near Junction 23 of M5 Noise from construction activity
BT telecommunication cable diversions in preparation for Bridgwater accommodation campus
Throughout January
Opposite the former Innovia site on the Bath Road, Bridgwater
Noise from activity associated with diversion work
Northern Bridgwater Junction Improvements Potentiallystarting late January
Wylds Road and Bristol Road / The Drove
Traffic management to keep traffic flowing
We’re sorry for any inconvenience these works may cause.
Disclaimer: This ‘Look Ahead’ is accurate at the time of issue. However, the work schedule may change due to adverse weather conditions or other unforeseen factors.
