Loddon Valley Link 201312 - December 2013 and January 2014

The Loddon Valley Link
for Sherfield-on-Loddon, Stratfield Saye, Hartley Wespall with Stratfield Turgis and Bramley
Church and Parish Magazine
Issue 463
December 2013 & January 2014
Services for December 2013

Sunday 1st December 10.00am Holy Communion Advent Sunday St Leonards Sherfield
10.00am
4.00pm Evensong with Holy Communion St Marys Hartley Wespall Wednesday 11.00am Advent Communion St Leonards Sherfield Sunday 8th December
Family Service
St Marys Stratfield Saye*
10.00am
Wednesday 11.00am Advent Communion Sunday 15th December
Christmas Tree Festival Advent 2 Morning Worship with Sunday Club St Leonards Sherfield
St Leonards Sherfield Advent 3
10.00am
5.00pm Carol Service 6.30pm Carol Service Wednesday 11.00am Advent Communion Sunday 22nd December 8.00am Holy Communion
Holy Communion with Sunday Club
St Leonards Sherfield
St Marys Hartley Wespall St Leonards Sherfield St Leonards Sherfield Advent 4 St Marys Hartley Wespall
10.00am 4.30pm 4.00pm
Family Carol Service Nativity Service Crib Service
Tuesday 24th December 10.30pm 11.00pm
Holy Communion by Ext 1662 Holy Communion
Christmas Eve
St Marys Hartley Wespall St Leonards Sherfield Christmas Day
Wednesday 25th December
10.00am 10.30am
11.15am
Family Service Family Service
1662 Holy Communion by Ext
St Marys Hartley Wespall St Leonards Sherfield
Sunday 29th December Christmas 1 10.00am Benefice Holy Communion by Ext St Marys Hartley Wespall
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Services for January 2014

Sunday 5th January 10.00am Holy Communion Christmas 2 St Leonards Sherfield
10.00am
4.00pm
Family Service
Evensong

St Marys Hartley Wespall
Friday
4.15pm Messy Church, Sherfield Park Community Centre

Epiphany 1
Sunday 12th January
10.00am
Morning Worship and Sunday Club St Leonards Sherfield

Epiphany 2
Sunday 19th January
10.00am
10.00am
Holy Communion with Sunday Club
Matins and Communion by Ext
Sunday 26th January 8.00am Holy Communion 1662 BCP
10.00am
Family Service
Epiphany 3 St Marys Hartley Wespall
Sunday 2nd February 10.00am
Epiphany 4 St Leonards Sherfield
10.00am
4.00pm
Holy Communion
Family Service
Evensong

St Marys Hartley Wespall
*Drive up close to the white gates, which will open automatically . Children are welcome at all our services. Services in italics are particularly geared to children and families. BCP = Book of Common Prayer.
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BREACH LANE CHAPEL

Sherfield on Loddon Geoff Belsham 01256 882534
December 2013 & January 2014 Services

December 2013 January 2014 Thursday 2nd Sunday 1st Sunday 1st Sunday 1st Friday 6th Sunday 8th Sunday 8th Tuesday 10th Wednesday 11 Friday 13th Saturday 18th Sunday 15th Sunday 19th Wednesday 18th Wednesday 22nd Friday 24th Saturday 21st Sunday 22nd Wednesday 25th Sunday 29th Tuesday 28
th th
7.30pm 10.30am 11am 12.30pm
Sunday 5th Sunday 5th
Bible Study at 9 Coopers Lane, Bramley Family Worship led by Neil Owen Youth Group The Flock Fellowship Meal followed by Holy Communion Open Morning at Chapel with refreshments Family Worship led by Graham Locke Bible Study in Chapel Church Walk starting at the Chapel Church Members Meeting at Frimley Road Open Morning at the Chapel with refreshments Disabled Christian Fellowship at Frimley Road CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE led by Neil Owen Family Worship led by Neil Owen plus Holy Communion Mid-Week Fellowship led by Geoff Belsham Open Morning at Chapel with refreshments Disabled Christian Fellowship at Frimley Road Family Worship led by Neil Owen CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICE led by Geoff Belsham Family Worship led by Geoff Belsham Church Walk starting at Eastrop Park
Friday 10th Sunday 12th Sunday 12th Tuesday 14th
10.30am 10.30am 3pm 2pm 7.45pm 10.30am 2.30pm 10.30am 10.30am 2.30pm 10.30am 2.30pm
Sunday 26th
10.30am 10.30am 10.30am 2pm
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Editorial
Happy Christmas and a bright New Year from all the Link team. Following Bobs retirement the united benefice is setting out on the replacement Contents process. Find out more in the centre Church Services pages. Weve got a letter from Sammie this month to replace Bobs Sammies Piece Christmas Tree Festival Bit. Obviously loads of Christmas events too numerous to mention Poppy Appeal Results individually but hopefully you can get Prayer for the Month out for some carol singing. (p39) Garden Club & WI
Local Authors New Book Benefice new priest appt. Village Hall matters Sherfield Parish Council Borough Cllr. Congratulations too to Cllr. Ranil Beat Officer Jayawardena. Just elected the Sherfield Park Conservative Prospective Wildlife Trust Parliamentary Candidate for North East Hampshire. NWR & Evergreens Were launching a new website in the Useful Numbers Small Ads New Year so watch this space for
Another retirement worth mentioning is WPC Mandy Jewell. Thanks for all your service and good luck in whatever comes next.
2-4 7 12 11 15 25 26 30-31 35 38 43 45 49 51 53 55 56-57
more details. If there's anything youd like to see let us know.
Cover Photo Stained Glass from All Saints Church (N Rimmer)
editor@loddonvalleylink.hampshire.org.uk CATHOLIC SERVICES St Bedes and Holy Ghost Churches, Basingstoke (www.stbedesbasingstoke.org.uk) Contact Fr. Chris Rutledge, Parish Office Tues to Friday 9.30 am-1.00 pm Tel. 01256 465214. Sunday Mass 9.00 am, 11.00 am and 6.30 pm
ST. LEONARDS CHURCH Saturday Open Days

December 7th A list of all the Open Day dates is displayed in the lych gate at the church. Everyone is welcome to visit for quiet reflection, a prayer, to study the architecture and history of the church or to view with a wedding in mind.
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DOING NOTHING
A farmer once left his two sons in charge for the day with full instructions on the work they had to do. On his return he saw the tasks undone so he asked What have you been doing, Jeremy?. Nothing, Sir replied Jeremy. Well, Daniel, what have you been doing?. Ive been helping Jeremy, Sir. Now Im sure we all have moments when doing nothing feels like an attractive option. But generally we dont confuse this with having a rest and I think we would all agree that in life its not really a good principle. Doing nothing gets short shrift in Biblical writings, too. We are told often that we need to be alert and ready like Noah, with his ark, or the maidens with spare oil for their lamps. This is a getting ready time of the year; getting ready for Christmas....or getting ready for frost and snow....or even getting ready for next years holiday. You will be aware that our churches are now in a time of vacancy, or Interregnum, following Bobs retirement. And you might be forgiven for thinking of this as a time of doing nothing. That would be a poor state of affairs. Indeed, in a sermon at St. Leonards some weeks before leaving us, Bob included a strong reminder that the leadership in a healthy church (as in any organisation) needs to be spread. We may be without THE leader but we must all play a part in leader-ship to ensure the Christian faith is lived out among us. If youve never considered yourself a leader dont wait to throw a six, start right away. Take a share now, during the period leading up to the coming of a new leader. Coming, of course, is what Advent means - the time of getting ready for the coming of Jesus as the babe of Bethlehem, of course, but also the coming of Christ at the end of time. By and large, we wont be leaving it until Christmas Day to get ready for Christmas. And the Christian message exhorts us not to leave it until the last minute to give some thought to what happens when we die. And earlier I hoped we would not sit back and do nothing until the new leader comes. There is much work to do to get ready for all of these. Lets be very clear about when to do it. Today. The best way to plan for the future is to create it. The only way to secure the future is to care about the present. Sammie
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Friday 10th January 2014THE CHRISTIAN YEAR With many more children attending we need to make some changes to ensure that we retain an emphasis on Worship and are able to offer teaching appropriate to each age group. The revised format is : 4.15 Arrive, Register, prepare for Worship 4.30 Worship followed by activities in three groups 5.15 Meal - cafe style It is essential that you book. For more information and to book, please contact : Amanda Prince 01256 880733 amanda-prince4@hotmail.com Or on Facebook : Messy Church-Sherfield On Loddon
** Please note NO Messy Church in December**
Mid-week Advent Services

for the whole Benefice, at St. Leonards Church Sherfield on Loddon Wed. 4th Dec. 11.00am - people of faith Wed. 11th Dec.11.00am - people of vision Wed. 18th Dec. 11.00am- people of God
As we enter the darkest time of the year join us for these short times of worship celebrating the Light of Christ coming into our lives.
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STRATFIELD SAYE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

(Grants for Children and Young People) The Foundation was established by George Pitt in 1739 and provides grants for children and young people under 18 in the Parishes of Stratfield Saye and Beech Hill. The Trustees would like to encourage parents of Stratfield Saye and Beech Hill to make use of this historic charity. All claims, with accompanying receipts, for extra curricular activities, where not provided by the Local Education Authority will be considered sympathetically. The grant is not means-tested and is available for activities such as: Music and swimming tuition, residential and study courses, textbooks and special equipment etc. Applications for grants must be received by: James Hare, Stratfield Saye Estates, Estate Office, Stratfield Saye, Near Reading, RG7 2BT, not later than 31st December 2013.
Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal - Sherfield

Thank You. By your generosity weve raised
2,035.92
I must apologise that, for the first time since 1998, some homes were not offered poppies. A considerable number of my regular collectors were unable to help and Ive had no success from requests for new people to join our team. Inevitably, our Village Total has also gone down for the first time.
The Legion currently needs 1.6million per week for welfare work Please consider offering your help next year. - Tel. 880075
As ever, a huge Thankyou to my present collectors & counters and to all Local Businesses for their continued support.
Natalie Larner, Honorary Poppy Area Organiser
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Christmas Around the World

Friday 6th December
Launch Evening 7.00 - 8.30pm Carols, mince pies and drinks All invited to preview the Festival Christmas Hamper Raffle Tickets will be available throughout the Festival
Saturday 7th December

Christmas Market 10.30am - 5.00pm Tombola Refreshments all day 7.30pm All Age Christmas Concert with EVOC Admission Free. Donations invited. Interval refreshments.
Sunday 8th December

10.00 - 11.30am Refreshments available all day Childrens Competition: Design a Christmas Card Prizes awarded 3.30pm Raffle drawn at 3.45pm Doors close at 4.00pm
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Thoughts and prayers for Advent, Christmas and the New Year
Psalm 88 verses 6-9
You have put me in the lowest pit, in the darkest depths. Your wrath lies heavily on me; you have overwhelmed me with all your waves. You have taken from me my closest friends and have made me repulsive to them. I am confined and cannot escape; my eyes are dim with grief. I call to you, LORD, every day; I spread out my hands to you . The NIV Bible Prayer for the Month. Lord Jesus Christ, born an outcast and refugee, in weakness and frailty, as we rejoice in our celebration of your coming into our world, hear our prayers for all those who have no cause for celebration. We pray especially for the people of the Philippines still suffering from the aftermath of the recent very severe tropical storms. We pray for the hungry and the homeless , those who lost everything and are without shelter, food and water, all whose lives have been shattered by tragedy and disaster. Lord Jesus Christ born to set your people free, bring comfort where there is sorrow and hope where there is despair. Reach out to all who face such situations. Grant the assurance that you care, courage to believe in the future and strength to cope with the present. Living Lord Jesus come again to your world this Christmas time, through your word , through your spirit, your people and in the living presence of Christ and so may the message of the Gospel truly be good news for all people. Through Jesus Christ our Lord Amen Prayer Points for December/January Pray for the people of the Philippines who may still be homeless and those without food or water or shelter this Christmas that the world will not forget them. Pray for safe journeys as people travel to be with their families. Pray for those who could be alone at Christmas that their need of fellowship and friendship will be recognised by those around them. Give thanks for the joy of the Christmas message Pray for the world so full of anxieties and worries, uncertain of the future and unsure of the way forward Pray that the New Year will see an end to the bitterness and fighting in Syria and Afghanistan and be a time of new beginnings. Pray that the New Year will bring re-assurance to those full of anxiety about what the future will mean for them
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Local girl opens successful new Drama, Dance and Singing School
From the success of Perform schools in London and the South East, local girl Gemma Payne, is opening a new Childrens Drama School in her home village. With a wide range of experience in performing arts and the education sector, Gemmas school Perform Workshops run classes for 4-8 year olds in the area. It focuses on developing the children's confidence, communication, co-ordination and concentration skills - a subject close to her heart. Starting in London and growing to Bristol, Bath and Frimley, Gemma is delighted with the success of Perform, and in addition, will be going into local Primary Schools providing free drama workshops during the school day. The new Perform Workshops will be on Fridays 4-5pm and 5-6pm at Clift Meadow, Bramley from January. To book a Free Trial class please call 0845 4004000 and quote Gemma Payne to get 40 off your sessions for local Loddon Valley Link readers! perform.org.uk I am thrilled to have the opportunity to run this fantastic school so close to home, but to also be able to work with the younger children in the area, and provide such an incredibly rewarding experience for them. Gemma Payne, Area Partner of Perform Workshops
Merry Christmas from the village Postman

Lee Graham, our village postman wishes everyone a happy Christmas. He will be away for a while but will be back in the New Year as soon as his cancer treatment is successfully completed. We all wish him well and hope it will not be too long before we see him running in with our post again.
Janet Johnston.
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Come and celebrate Christmas with us at one of our Special Services this December!
Advent Holy Communions On Wednesdays through December at St Leonards Church 11am. Carol Services Sunday 15th December 5.00pm at St Marys Hartley Wespall Advent Carol Service. 6.30pm at St Leonards Sherfield. Traditional Carols by Candlelight Sunday 22nd December 4.30pm, St Marys, Stratfield Saye. Nativity Service. Christmas Eve Crib Service 4pm at St Leonards A wonderful Service for the whole family to enjoy!
Plus all of our Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Services! All Welcome!
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For a Warm Friendly Welcome Selling a vast range of groceries including: Local Bakery bread & Cakes Market fresh fruit & veg Quality fresh meat & poultry Excellent selection of Wine Beer Spirits & Tobacco All at competitive prices THE SHOP, Reading Road, Sherfield Telephone: 01256 882234 Open: MondaySaturday 7.00 am to 7.00 pm Sundays 9.00 am to 5.00 pm Orders taken for Delivery
SHERFIELD 0-5S
Every Tuesday 10.00am to 12 noon Sherfield Park Community Centre Climbing frame, toys, parachute games, singing, juice and biscuits, tea and coffee. A great place to meet new people and make new friends everyone welcome! Come and join us! designed to wear out your children! Contacts: Louisa 01256 881229, Beccy 880894, Kerry 880167
THE SHOP IN SHERFIELD-ON-LODDON
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Sherfield and District Gardening Club

Anyone interested in gardening will be most welcome to join us at Sherfield Village Hall at 7:45pm There will be no talk on Monday 16th December. Instead we have our Christmas party. Always a fun event with a light hearted quiz, nibbles and possibly a glass of wine or two. Contact: Linda on 882341 or Vanessa on 881760 The Womens Institute Reported by Ilene Iles Our President, Dee Bulpitt, opened the November Meeting and welcomed everyone, with a special mention to a visitor Patricia Dennison. The usual Business Meeting took place, reports were given and Dee reminded those present that it is very important that subscriptions are paid in January or February at the latest as there would be repercussions should a claim be made on W.I. Insurance. Everyone enjoyed the trip to the Mary Rose Museum once again, we were very lucky with the weather! Val asked for suggestions for our spring trip. Dee then advised everyone that we will not be able to have our Annual Lunch on the second Wednesday in February as BCOT are closing on Wednesdays but Helen has provisionally booked for the second Thursday. It was also proposed and passed that we will NOT have a Meeting in February. COOKERY COMPETITION Competitors brought their entries to the Hall in the morning for judging. Dee remarked that it was a wonderful effort with 48 entries over 11 classes. The judge thought the standard was quite high. Best in Show winner Margaret Lee, Stoney Creek Sentinel Cup for Highest Marks winner Tess Morris. The Business Meeting closed at 3.20 p.m. Tea followed and the raffle was drawn. NEXT MEETING: WEDNESDAY, 4TH DECEMBER 2013-2 P.M. CHRISTMAS MEETING WITH BRAMLEY SCHOOL CHOIR
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Falklands War Veteran Recounts Terrifying 100 Days

Steve Carter moved to Stratfield Saye last year and has recently published a book based on his naval experiences. April 1982. Argentina invades the Falkland Islands. Young British soldiers, sailors and airmen are sent 8,000 miles to the bottom of the world. Their orders; liberate the islands and return them to the people who live there. Amongst them was 22 year-old Steve Carter, a Leading Weapons Engineer Mechanic (Radio) on board the Royal Navy ship HMS Fearless. Mr Carters book, 100 Days, recounts the terrifying experience of conflict and the true story of the battle in which over 200 of his fellow British servicemen perished. The book is semi auto-biographical and Mr Carter recounts his own experiences through the character Chris Carpenter. Everything that happens to Chris on the Fearless is derived from my own memories, explains Mr Carter. Stories and anecdotes that are mentioned elsewhere in the book are also taken from my memories of the 12 years I spent in the Royal Navy. This then is a story about the young men who fought in 1982, intertwined with my own actual experience of that time. Remarkably, Mr Carter dismissed his original intention to write his account of the Falklands War on a purely auto -biographical basis, fearing that his tale would seem quite boring. Given that his real -life experiences include being under continuous air attack from Argentine planes and losing friends when their ship was hit and sunk in a missile attack, this could hardly be considered boring. However, Mr Carter continues, in order to tell my story in a way that hopefully interests the reader, I decided to create an additional fictional ship and some fictional characters to enable me to write what is in fact a novel. True story or novel, 100 Days is a heartfelt tale of bravery and loss underlined by the strong sense of comradeship. 100 Days is published by Authors Online and available in ebook and paperback formats from authorsonline.co.uk; amazon.co.uk, amazon.com. ISBN13: 9780755215997.
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Stratfield Turgis Autumn Walk report

An intrepid band met up at Stratfield Turgis Recreation ground for the Autumn 2013 Village Walk. As well as organising a lovely route Sue Penney had booked some beautiful weather. The walk took us on footpaths to the Loddon. And then along the banks of the Loddon with access to areas normally closed to the public. Back past the historic All Saints church and to civilisation. A wonderful route and a lovely couple of hours spent in good company. Make sure you dont miss the next one.
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Filling an awfully big pair of shoes

Having a say in the appointment of our new priest in charge Its not that long since we waved goodbye to Bob Politt as he headed off to retirement in Cambridge with Rody and already the work has begun to prepare the ground for the arrival of his successor. On November 9th some forty members of the churches across the newly created benefice of Sherfield-onLoddon, Stratfield Saye, Hartley Wespall with Stratfield Turgis & Bramley met to make their contribution to the Benefice Profile, Role Description and Person Specification three documents that will be important in the appointment process for our new priest in charge. Chris Blakeley and Karen West, two members of St. Leonards, guided everyone through four exercises to answer the following questions about the present and the future:
What are the distinctive strengths of the churches in our benefice?

Of these, what are the top three?
What 4 priorities should our new priest in charge be addressing for

us, as current church members?
On behalf of those members of our local community and

elsewhere who are not here today, what Id really love you to be doing for me is The top four priorities for gifts and skills that our new priest in charge should offer Each question generated much lively discussion and many ideas as someone commented on the day, Bobs left awfully big shoes to be filled!
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Those tasked with the role of making the new appointment are confident that they can take the information gathered on the day, together with other views already contributed to put together an attractive picture for potential applicants of a benefice that has committed members, with strengths that come from tradition but which is open to change and growth; and that worships in beautiful buildings. Many of us spoke of the importance of our new priest in charge being active in the local community, as well as those of us of all ages already in our churches; as someone who can work well with lay and other ordained leaders in the team and a very long list of other ideas too long to summarise here. Our list of gifts and skills was also rather daunting the most popular of which included an active and caring pastor in the community, visible in all parts of the benefice; having a heart for the Gospel in todays culture and able to work enthusiastically across all generations. Over coming months the appointments process will be seeking to measure three essential Cs applicants calling, competence and the chemistry between them and us. Theres a long way to go yet before we can announce the name of our new priest -in-charge, but for the moment its not too late to have YOUR say ahead of the drafting of the Benefice Profile, Role Description and Person Specification, contact any of the Church Wardens or editor of the magazine for details of how to do this.
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In 2012 Basingstoke Gang Show won A Place to Be Proud of, Basingstoke Ambassador Award. Basingstoke Gang Show 2014 will show you why!
Let our cast of 70 talented young Scouts and Guides take you on an action packed journey of song, dance and laughter. We guarantee a grand slamming time from Movies to Motown, Theatre to Rock, Potter to Prom and much, much more. So raise your eyebrows with excitement and put your hands together the Gang is back. local 70 Scouts and rehearsals get in full talented cast have of learning lyrics, comedy sketches.
because once again Our dynamic cast of Guides are busy as swing! The young been set the tasks dance moves and There is also a small army of volunteers working on production, scenery and making an array of costumes!
Basingstoke Gang Shows 21 st show has 11 performances from the 13 th-22nd February 2014. Tickets are on sale now, so buy them for your friends and family and support the amazing local talent in our town. Tickets for adults are 15, Children 10 and concessions are also available (a 1 booking fee applies to each ticket). Book now and get an early discount of 2.00 off every ticket for the following performances; Thursday 13 th, Friday 14th and Monday 17th February when booked before the 31st January. Please quote early booking code BGS2014 (subject to availability). Contact Anvil Arts Box Office 01256 844244 Fax 01256 366900 Email box.office@anvilarts.org.uk discounted tickets cannot be ordered online. See the Gang Show website www.basingstokegangshow.co.uk
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Sherfield on Loddon Village Hall Reg. Charity No. 272385 Tel: 01256 883624 Email: info@sherfieldvillagehall.co.uk
THANKS TO VOLUNTEERS
The management committee is very grateful to all the volunteers who give so much time and effort organising and running fund raising events for the village hall. Special thanks go to Natalie Larner for all her hard work, especially in selling tickets for events.
VIMALA & THE BAKER BOYS

On Friday 8th November the village hall was transported back to the 1940s as a night club with mood lighting and music ranging from smoochy ballads to up-tempo swing numbers, all led by Vimala, a truly amazing female vocalist with an incredible range in both pitch and volume. A great evening with lots of dancing, the only complaint was that it had to come to an end! Another successful fund raising event sponsored by Hampshire County Councils Hog the Limelight.
REQUEST FOR PHOTOS

If anyone has any photos of recent events at the Village Hall (fundraisers, parties etc.) we would be very grateful for copies. We would like to show more photos on the Village Hall Facebook page and on the website. You can upload photos directly to Facebook or you can email them to the Village Hall on info@sherfieldvillagehall.co.uk
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Sat 7th December Big Band Concert Sat 14th December Village Coffee Morning Sat 14th December Christmas Concert (with singbramley choir) Sat 11th January - Village Coffee Morning Sat 1st February Barn Dance with Pitchfork
For more information on clubs and groups, events & booking the hall, visit:
www.sherfieldvillagehall.co.uk
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Basingstoke Window Cleaning Services

We use a pure water, reach and wash system for a perfect smear-free finish Windows Cleaned Inside Conservatory Roofs Cleaned Guttering Cleared & Cleaned Soffits & Fascias Cleaned For a free, no obligation quote call
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Update from Sherfield -on-Loddon Parish Council Neighbourhood Plan Neighbourhood planning is a new way for communities to decide the future of the places where they live and work. It enables local communities to have some control over the style and location of new houses, businesses, shops and community facilities in their local area. We are in the process of creating a Neighbourhood Plan, (meetings take place on the 3 rd Thursday of every month at 7.30pm in the Village Hall), and we need more public involvement, so if you are resident in either Taylors Farm, Sherfield village or the hamlets of Church End or Wildmoor, and would like to have a say in the future of your community please come along to the meetings. If you would like more information about what is involved then please contact the Clerk. Meeting dates The next Full Parish Council meeting dates are 11th December 2013 and 15th January 2014 at 7.30pm in the Liddell Room. New Street Trading Consent Application The Parish Council has been consulted regarding a mobile fish and chip van in the car park at the Community Centre on Wednesday evenings for a 3 month trial period, and has decided to support this application. Jubilee Oak Having recently planted the commemorative Jubilee Oak tree, the Parish Council has agreed to commission a circular oak seat to surround it. This will also be used as a memorial seat so that residents can arrange to place plaques in memory of loved ones on the back of the seat. Half of the cost for this has already been met from donations or grants. Tree damage The Parish Council is aware of wind and rain damage to various trees within the Village and has made arrangements to address it. Karen Ross - Clerk to the Parish Council, Sherfield-on-Loddon, PO Box 6862, Basingstoke, RG24 4QZ Telephone: 01256 842662 Email: clerk@sherfieldonloddon-pc.gov.uk
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Christmas Carol Singing around Sherfield village on Tues 17th December meeting at 7.15pm
outside The White Hart. In aid of The Church of England Children's Society as usual and all are welcome.
A Candlelit Carol Service

Sunday, 15th December
with readings
at St. Leonards Church
starting at 6.30 pm
ALL WELCOME
Childrens Nativity and Carols by Candlelight

St. Marys Stratfield Saye 4.30 p.m. Sunday December 22nd
All welcome, especially children To journey back to the First Christmas

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We Wish you a Merry Tiff-mas

Relate North and East Hampshire & Borders guide to avoiding arguments this Christmas. The charity is calling on everyone to put relationship maintenance on their to do list this festive season. Relate counsellor Judy said: We all want to have a happy, relaxing Christmas with our families, but in reality it can be a stressful time. Common causes of arguments range from money issues over buying presents, to deciding where to spend Christmas and whos cooking the dinner. Here are Relate NEHABs tips for keeping the peace this Christmas:
Plan ahead. Christmas can be stressful so avoid arguments by planning ahead. In

particular, talk to your partner in advance about where you plan to spend Christmas so its not a shock to anyone come Christmas Eve.
Dont overspend. For a lot of people this Christmas money will be tight, so try not
to succumb to the pressure and spend more than you can afford. Money worries put huge strain on relationships its not worth it in the long run.
Think of the kids. Who goes where and when can be a huge issue for parents
who have split up and for step families. As hard as it is, try and keep as calm as possible and keep your childrens best interests at heart.. Talk to your children.
Plan something special. Have a few special events that everyone knows about so
you have things to look forward to. It might be decorating the tree, or hanging the stockings up. The important thing is that you agree that these things will go ahead, and everyone makes the effort to get along.
Give yourself space. Christmas can be hectic, and tensions can rise quickly, so
plan in a little time when you can be alone to gather your thoughts.
Think of others. Remember family members or friends who might be alone, or

who find the festive period difficult. Just popping in, dropping them a card, or giving them a call can really help.
Delegate. Share out tasks amongst your family and guests and make a plan of all
the chores. The kids might not like it at first, but it will ensure you dont get to the end of the festive season feeling like a nervous wreck!
Go easy on the booze. We all like to toast Christmas with a nice glass or two, but
if there is any tension in your family then steer clear of too much alcohol, it will only aggravate the situation.
Have fun! Dont forget, its supposed to be fun. Remember its more important to
have a good time together than to make sure everything is 100% perfect. Relates free Arguments Check-Up is an online questionnaire which helps people to find out about their own arguing style and their compatibility with other arguing styles. Visit www.relate.org.uk/argument-check-up
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As Deputy Leader of the Council, Ive continued to drive forward the regeneration of Basingstoke. As you may have seen over the summer, I've worked to bring Waitrose and John Lewis to our town and, at the end of September, I turned the first sod for a new Network Rail development at Basing View. This new centre will control all of the signalling for South West Trains and will provide training to Network Rail staff from across the country excellent news for our local economy. This helps us make the case that Basingstoke is a good place to base a business, which, in turn, gives us the ability to call for greater infrastructure investment. This is exactly what I did at Conservative Party Conference at the beginning of October. I made the point that no significant development should come without real infrastructure improvements. I also suggested that areas that are positioning themselves for economic growth should be able to get infrastructure improvements up front. These points were well-received but we shall have to see what is possible, especially on the latter, in a world where there is not much money around! A first step was the creation of New Homes Bonus, where HM Government said that the parts of the country that had had new houses built should have additional funding to, amongst other things, pay for infrastructure. The Borough of Basingstoke and Deane has built a significant number of new houses, so we have accrued some of this funding. It has been my mission to ensure that some of this is spent in the communities like ours that have actually experienced the effects of more housing, and I am pleased to say that I have been successful in doing this. Despite some opposition from Labour and Independent Councillors, the Council agreed to my report and recommendation that a Local Infrastructure Fund should be set up here in Basingstoke and Deane. This means that Bramley and Sherfield, alongside Basingstoke and other parts of the Borough that have experienced development, will, in the near future, be able to secure funding for small infrastructure improvements. A separate fund has also been ring fenced for Borough wide improvements such as forthcoming changes to M3 Junction 6. More details to follow in due course! As ever, if I can assist you in any way, please do not hesitate to contact me. ranil@nehc.org.uk | 01256 636500 | Twitter: @CllrRanil
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This will be my last NHW newsletter & beat report as I retire next month. Jim will still be the PCSO for the area & will, commitments allowing, continue with a monthly report. I have enjoyed being the beat officer these last 14 years & thank you for your support during that time Mandy
Beat Officers Report

Speed enforcement: Nothing in our area. Vehicle crime: There were 6 incidents in October, including 5 x theft from, where tools were stolen.. Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB): the statistics for October were 14 calls, with neighbour disputes & general noise being the main issues. The beat team liaise with housing associations & other agencies to try and resolve the neighbour issue & patrol the area in relation to general noise. As always I request that any incidents are reported to 101. The number of incidents in October, for the beat area was 67, compared to 83 in 2012; along with 14 incidents of ASB, compared to 30 in 2012. There were 16 crimes, compared to 24 in 2012. Heating oil thefts will continue to be monitored & residents updated if the situation changes. There have been two incidents recently where the doors to heating oil tanks have been damaged; fortunately no oil was stolen. Please be vigilant: check your oil tanks regularly & report any suspicious incidents to 101. WPC 504 Mandy Jewell
Beat Mobile:07554 775617 mandy.jewell@hampshire.pnn.police.uk

Sherfield Park PC Jim Charlton 21015 and PCSO Richard Strauss 14735 Tel. 101. Email - james.charlton@hampshire.pnn.police.uk richard.strauss@hampshire.pnn.police.uk Thanks to Mandy for all her efforts on our behalf over the last 14 years and we wish her well on her retirement. The police are definitely looking younger these days! Ed.
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Following the success of previous years get togethers, all the residents of Stratfield Turgis are invited to meet in The Jekyll and Hyde at 7:30pm on Tuesday the 28th January 2014. Wine and nibbles will be provided. As previous years its a totally informal chance to meet your fellow residents and enjoy some good company. We look forward to seeing you all there.
The Friends of Sherfield Village Hall invite you to their Annual Winter Barn Dance Fundraiser - Reg. Charity No. 272385
BARN DANCE with Pitchfork Saturday 1st Feb 2014

8:00 - 12:00
Sherfield - on- Loddon Village Hall Ticket 15 inc. Fish & Chip Supper Cash Bar
For tickets & table reservation call 01256 880075 tickets@sherfieldvillagehall.co.uk & The SHOP
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Calling all Photographers Do you like the cover photo? Can you do better?
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CHRISTMAS FAIR
Saturday 14th December 2pm5pm

Stalls selling gifts, jewellery, food and more! Caf selling refreshments including mulled wine & cakes Childrens pocket money games Christmas songs from Theatre4Kids Santas Grotto
Free entry, 1.50 for grotto
CHRISTMAS PANTO
Pyramid Productions Presents
Sunday 8th December 3pm4.30pm
CAROLS AROUND THE TREE

Friday 20th December 6pm7pm
Join us for a glass of mulled wine, a mince pie and some traditional carols Together with St Leonard's Church No Charge
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(but must share a seat with an adult ADVANCE TICKETS ONLY
Other events in our 12 days of Christmas calendar Tree Trimming Party Christmas Crafts Toddler Christmas Party Rainbow Festive Cakes Over 55s Christmas Dinner Letters from Santa arrive Youth Club Christmas Party Christmas Movie Day
4pm6pm 4pm6pm 12.30- 1.30pm 10-1pm 7.309.30pm All day 6-9pm 11am 5pm All activities must be pre -booked. Please note that there may be a small charge for some of our activities. Everyone welcome to attend not just for Sherfield Park residents! All activities must be booked in advance visit
Friday 29th November Monday 2nd December Friday 6th December Saturday 7th December Wednesday 11th December Monday 16th December Wednesday 18th December Thursday 19th December
BURNS NIGHT SUPPER Sat 25th Jan 2014
www.sherfieldparkcommunity.co.uk
Tel: 01256 883967 or email admin@sherfieldparkcommunity.co.uk
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November Gardening Tips

1. Heap your leaves into an informal winter shelter for creepy crawlies, or put them in wire bins where they will slowly rot, forming an ideal potting compost. 2. Some bees and butterflies may still emerge during winter, so make sure theres nectar about, from plants such as winter flowering honeysuckle, or autumn flowering cherry. 3. Plant raspberry canes now, choosing whether you want summer or autumn flowering plants. Either way, their flowers will help bees in spring and early summer and you will have delicious fruits later on. 4. Birds will welcome high energy food at this time of year - buy or make mixtures of suet and nuts, or suet and insects. 5. Take stock of your garden and plan ahead for the new year. Research shows that the more different land use features a garden has, the better it is for wildlife.
Update: Badger Vaccinations

The first phase of our vaccination programme was a huge success and we trapped and vaccinated our target number of badgers. In 2014, we aim to increase this programme, vaccinating 40 setts across 16 reserves, taking us one step closer to controlling bTB across Badger by Dr David Williams Hampshire. Results from the extended pilot badger cull in Somerset - out last month - confirm a complete failure to meet required targets and should lead the Government to abandon its culling policy. The Wildlife Trusts continue to call on the Government to drop badger culling from its proposed strategy to tackle bovine TB in England.
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NWR Report December 2013 - Gill Fearon NWR recently took part in the national Telephone Treasure Trail quiz. Phone lines are open for two hours on a chosen evening, during which time we ring for clues and check answers having been given two to start us off. The key is to determine the theme early on and this year we identified capital cities as the theme. The clues are very cryptic and sometimes we struggle to finish, but this time we sailed through it, finishing early which gave us plenty of time afterwards for a chat over coffee and cake. To give an idea of the type of clues, our starter clue was: The little King of Skiffle was an educated man. The King of Skiffle is reckoned to be Lonnie Donegan, so little gave us Lon and a Don is an educated man, which gave us London. Further clues included, Heavy laundry, which was Washington and What Ramblers do, which was Rome. Our next meetings before the end of 2013 are A History of Underwear evening and our annual Christmas evening when we take food, sing, do silly quizzes and play silly games! We wish everyone a very happy Christmas! In January we will be having a Games Evening - board games that is! We'll also be planning our meetings for 2014.
Evergreens by May MacQueen Our chairperson began with the business part of the meeting by informing everyone of the arrangements for the Christmas party and the Christmas lunch. Our party is on Monday 2nd December and will be a Christmas buffet and entertainment and a Christmas raffle. The Christmas lunch is on the 9th December at the Four Horseshoes at 12.30pm. After the business part of the meeting our grey cells were tested with a general knowledge quiz and a cryptic chocolate quiz, which everyone enjoyed. The meeting finished with tea, biscuits and a raffle.
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Wow flowers and gifts

New shop now open at house twenty8 next to the post office . Wreath making course 13th December 7pm -9pm (see details in store) Orders for bouquets, weddings, events and funerals taken Coming soon Christmas table decoration & Christmas trees to order 07926 841053 www.facebook.com/pages/wowflowers
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USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS

Updated Nov 2013: The STD code is 01256, unless otherwise stated. Bruce Batting Chris Horton Sue Handasyde-Dick See inside back page Geoff Belsham Fr. Chris Rutledge Bryan Jenkins Andy Stevens Paul Baldwin Jean Berntsen Fred Berntsen Gary Spencer Peggy Hutchins Chris Horton Pris ORourk (See back pages ) Helen Belsham Gill Fearon Penny Mayo Sheila Campbell (Chair) Karen Ross (Clerk) PCSO James Rickaby Police Control Room Natalie Larner Pam Luck Doreen Tosswill Bruce Batting Linda Syckelmoore Natalie Larner Norman Stanley Judith Sullivan Jane Jordan Bruce Batting Virgilius Vickers Val Denny Loraine Smith Ivan Gosden Alan Ball 882605 882426 882337 882534 465214 881938 882414 881973 882798 882798 882597 880903 882426 881839 882534 882106 01189 332 379 882351 842662 07554 775617 101 880075 882210 882687 882344 882605 882341 880075 881021 883551 880852 882605 882453 882410 883624 0794 021 2441 883838 Allotments Basingstoke Gazette Brownies St. Leonards Church Breach Lane Chapel Catholic Church Clift Surgery Patient Group Cricket Club (Sherfield) Cricket Club (ST & HW) Evergreens Football (Junior) Football (Seniors) Happy Faces Playgroup Loddon Players Loddon Quilters Loddon Valley Link Lunch Club. NWR Stratfield Saye P. Council Stratfield Turgis P. Meeting Sherfield Parish Council Police - Local beat officer Police - Report an incident Poppies Post Office Rainbows Sher. Community Care Grp Sherfield Fete Sher. Dist. Gardening Club Sherfield Show Short Mat Bowls Toddler Group 0-5s Tree Warden. Village Green Volunteers Whist Drive Womens Institute Village Hall Caretaker/Bookings Management Committee Fund Raising Committee
Please inform the Editor of changes to the above information.

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LADY DECORATOR. Professional interior painter and decorator. Qualified and fully insured. 20 years experience. No job too small. Phone La-Rain on 01256 760643 or 07939 924347 BLOOMING CUPCAKES offers you the most beautiful Cupcake Bouquets, free local delivery. For more information take a look on www.bloomingcupcakes.co.uk or call 01189 326394 WINDOW CLEANER. Windows cleaned or gutters cleared - one off or regularly. Local, reliable Window Cleaner (testimonials available). For a quote call Pete Owen on 07762 616600 pjhcleaning@btinternet.com SINGING AND PIANO LESSONS. All ages, abilities and confidence levels welcome.Liz Scott Hall MA, LTCL (Member ISM and ISME, CRB checked) For further information call 01256 882562, or Mob 07811197761. Email: esh@music-is-fun.co.uk FUNKY FUN & FORMAL PLANTERS. Wooden planters of all sizes and designs made to order, troughs, towers wall mounted or hanging. Also interior planters. Reclaimed materials used on some designs. tel: 01256 882696 or 077134 70223. email: rdam549@googlemail.com BLOSSOMING BUTTERCUPS. Baby Massage with the IAIM and Baby Messy Play. Small affordable groups at Sherfield Park. One to one private tuition available for baby massage. Go to www.blossoming-buttercups.co.uk or Christine on 07557133606 FRENCH/GERMAN COACHING Keen to improve your grades at GCSE or A-level? Experienced local teacher offering effective individual lessons including Coursework and Speaking Assessment preparation. Tel: 01256 882559 Email: fiona@wrightnow.co.uk DOMICILIARY CARER. 47 year old female, fully trained, experienced Carer. CRB cleared and Carer Public.Liability Insurance. Friendly and understanding, offering personal care especially to the elderly. Michelle 07776 255688 BABYSITTER. Available covering local area. Qualified nurse, now a school matron, available for evening babysitting for children of all ages. GSOH, reliable, CRB checked. Contact Nicky on 07896827904. LOCAL INDEPENDENT CLEANER; Every penny counts towards a cleaner home, why pay agency fees ? Excellent service and rates. Honest and trustworthy. References available. Tel: 07407543891. AFTER SCHOOL NANNY wanted-term time only, own car driver essential to collect 2 boys from school and return to Stratfield Saye for tea and homework etc., please ring Anna Hare 01256 880577.
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Loddon Valley Link Management Committee

Chairman: Treasurer: Secretary: Dr. Donald Dawson Pip Iles Ilene Iles Tel. 01256 882379 dgdawson@sky.com Tel.01256 880559 pip.ilene@tiscali.co.uk
ADVERTISING IN THIS MAGAZINE AND ONLINE Small ads are 5 monthly for a maximum of 30 words, space permitting. Requests are dealt with in order. Display Ads, please contact the treasurer below. Advertising enquiries to: Pip Iles Tel. 01256 880559 advertising@loddonvalleylink.hampshire.org.uk Deadline for ads. for next edition is 10th of the month
Editor for the February edition Jane Abrams Deadline for copy is the 16th of January Email: editor@loddonvalleylink.hampshire.org.uk
Committee Member: Revd. Sammie Armstrong. Tel. 01189816593 email: sc.cedars@greenbee.net Hartley Rep.: Dr. John Williams Tel. 01256 882705 email: lawnfarm@aol.com Sherfield Park Rep: Eileen Leivesley Tel: 01256 882938 email: eileen.leivesley@sky.com Stratfield Saye Rep: Germano Giugovaz Tel: 01189 332166 Editor: Claire Osborne Tel. 01256 324458 email: guyclaire@tiscali.co.uk Editor: Simon Boase Tel: 01256 881250 email: sibo999@gmail.com Editor: Brian Archer Tel. 01256 882099 email: brianarcher@btinternet.com Editor: Jane Abrams Tel. 01256 881188 email: jheath2226@yahoo.co.uk
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CHURCH OFFICERS
Priest in Charge Vacancy Assistant Priest: Rev. Sammie Armstrong Tel: 01189 816593 Curate: Rev. John Lenton Tel: 01256 880570 Priest responsible for Bramley & Little London Licensed Richard Elphick Tel. 01256 882860 Readers: Dr. John Williams Tel. 01256 882705 Andrew Doggart Tel: 01256 880092 Church Admin: Lisa Goodall Tel: 01256 882788 ST. LEONARDS CHURCH, SHERFIELD ON LODDON Churchwardens: Peter Gould Tel. 01256 882538 Richard Elphick Tel. 01256 882860 Treasurer: Dan Farrow Tel. 01256 882680 Organists: Mike Abrams Tel. 01256 881188 Brian Archer Tel. 01256 882099 ST. MARYS CHURCH, STRATFIELD SAYE Churchwarden: Dr. John Williams Tel. 01256 882705 Treasurer: Charles Atkinson Tel: 01256 882459 Organist Dr. Gill Williams Tel. 01256 882705 ST. MARYS CHURCH, HARTLEY WESPALL Churchwarden: Pip Iles Tel. 01256 880559 Treasurer: Michael Webster Tel. 01256 882413 Organists: Dr. Gill Williams Tel. 01256 882705 Andrew Doggart Tel: 01256 880092 MESSY CHURCH, SHERFIELD PARK Leaders: Amanda Prince Tel: 01256 880703 Carol Armstrong Tel: 01189 816593
Back bites - Some clips from other church bulletins.

The Fasting Prayer Conference includes meals. Scouts are saving aluminium cans, bottles and other items to be recycled. Proceeds will be used to cripple children. The sermon this morning: 'Jesus Walks on the Water. 'The sermon tonight: 'Searching for Jesus Don't let worry kill you off - let the Church help.
Please note: the Loddon Valley Link Management Committee cannot be held responsible for the reliability or quality of any goods, work or services in this publication.
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Church and Parish Magazine

December 2013 & January 2014

Services for December 2013

St Marys Stratfield Saye*

Wednesday 11.00am Advent Communion Sunday 15th December

Holy Communion with Sunday Club

10.00am 4.30pm 4.00pm

Family Carol Service Nativity Service Crib Service

Tuesday 24th December 10.30pm 11.00pm

Holy Communion by Ext 1662 Holy Communion

St Marys Hartley Wespall St Leonards Sherfield Christmas Day

Wednesday 25th December

Family Service Family Service

1662 Holy Communion by Ext

St Marys Hartley Wespall St Leonards Sherfield

St Marys Stratfield Saye*

Services for January 2014

St Marys Stratfield Saye*

4.15pm Messy Church, Sherfield Park Community Centre

Sunday 12th January

Morning Worship and Sunday Club St Leonards Sherfield

Sunday 19th January

Holy Communion with Sunday Club

Matins and Communion by Ext

Sunday 26th January 8.00am Holy Communion 1662 BCP

Epiphany 3 St Marys Hartley Wespall

Sunday 2nd February 10.00am

Epiphany 4 St Leonards Sherfield

St Marys Stratfield Saye*

BREACH LANE CHAPEL

December 2013 & January 2014 Services

7.30pm 10.30am 11am 12.30pm

Sunday 5th Sunday 5th

Friday 10th Sunday 12th Sunday 12th Tuesday 14th

10.30am 10.30am 10.30am 2pm

2-4 7 12 11 15 25 26 30-31 35 38 43 45 49 51 53 55 56-57

more details. If there's anything youd like to see let us know.

Cover Photo Stained Glass from All Saints Church (N Rimmer)

ST. LEONARDS CHURCH Saturday Open Days

Renowned for delicious food, great ales and a warm welcome

** Please note NO Messy Church in December**

Mid-week Advent Services

STRATFIELD SAYE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal - Sherfield

Christmas Around the World

Saturday 7th December

Sunday 8th December

Call now for a free quote:

PHONE 01276 473118 www.ovenclean.com

Merry Christmas from the village Postman

The Garage at Sherfield

90% of our work is repeat business

Tel: 01256 882271 Mobile: 07812 939 498

Wills Garden Services

R. T. Mitchell & Sons

Tel: 01256 352225 Web-site www.rtmitchellandsons.co.uk e-mail enquiries@rtmitchellandsons.co.uk

THE SHOP IN SHERFIELD-ON-LODDON

Sherfield and District Gardening Club

Falklands War Veteran Recounts Terrifying 100 Days

Stratfield Turgis Autumn Walk report

Filling an awfully big pair of shoes

What are the distinctive strengths of the churches in our benefice?

What 4 priorities should our new priest in charge be addressing for

Please note NO Messy Church in December