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Loddon Valley LinkThe Church and Parish MagazineIssue 434

This edition of the LODDON LI NK features:

Page 2 - Services for June; Page 5 - A new style Link; Page 11 Church BBQ and Songs ofPraise on the Green; Page 21 - Loddon Players review; Page 23 - Hartley Songs of Praise;Pages 24/25 - Sherfield Fete; Page 29 - Village Hall Matters; Page 31 - Sherfield Park;Page 37 - Easy Fund Raising; Page 41 - Holiday Play Scheme; Page 42 - Useful Numbers.

The June2011 Edition


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Services for June 2011

*Drive up close to the white gates, which will open automatically

BCP = Book of Common Prayer.

Children are welcome at all our services. Services in italics are particularly geared tochildren and families.

Sunday 5th June Easter 7

10.00am Holy Communion St Leonards Sherfield10.00am Family Service St Marys Stratfield Saye*6.30pm Evensong with St Marys Hartley Wespall

Holy Communion

Sunday 12th June Pentecost

11.00am Songs of Praise on the Green, Sherfield-on-Loddon

Sunday 19th June Trinity Sunday

10.00am Holy Communion St Leonards Sherfieldwith Childrens Sunday Club

10.00am Matins (BCP) with Communionby Extension St Marys Stratfield Saye*

6.30pm Evensong St Marys Hartley WespallWednesday 4.00 pm Toddlers St Leonards Church

Sunday 26th June Trinity 1

8.00am Prayer Book Communion St Marys Hartley Wespall10.00am Family Service St Leonards Sherfield

Sunday 3rd July Trinity 2

10.00am Holy Communion St Leonards Sherfield10.00am Family Service & Baptism St Marys Stratfield Saye*6.30pm Evensong with St Marys Hartley Wespall

Holy Communion

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Have you booked your ticket?

Olympics 2012, its all beginning to happen. My

daughter rang a few weeks ago to talk about bookinga ticket. The conversation went something like this:daughter: Dad, its the last day to book your ticketsfor the Olympics, have you booked your tickets yet?Dad:To be honest, no. daughter:But if you dontdo it today youre out of the running. Dad:Im notsure I actually want to go to the Olympics the travelling, the crowds,paying 3.50 for a coffee and all that stuff. daughter:But its a once ina lifetime chance. Dad:Actually, I was thinking of leaving the countrywhilst the Olympics are on. daughter:Dad, think about it. I did. Ididnt put in my bid for a ticket.

For some, being there for the event is a must, a good place to bewhether its The Last Night of the Proms, the Cup Final, the GrandPrix, the Royal Wedding. For others, the effort, the crowds, the trialsand tribulations involved are a big turn off and, of course, the fall backposition is always the T.V. and the comfort of your own armchair.Perhaps its an age factor or merely personal preference but justbecause its happening doesnt mean we want to be there.

On the other hand, there are some events I wouldnt miss for the world:seeing old friends, celebrations with the family, holidays. Its strange tosay this, and I dread to think what conclusions some people mightreach but nevertheless, here goes: Id also put God on my list ofwouldnt miss for the world. I dont mean the church as anorganisation, which for me is my bread and butter but if it wasn't here Iwouldnt be that fussed (not to be confused with the people, who Iwould miss); I dont mean Christian traditions, Popes and Archbishops,Im quite happy to do without them. I mean the real thing: theintelligence behind the universe, the possibility of sharing eternity withthe One who made the birds, the beauty of the sunset, the ability tolove, learn and think, to live, move and exist. I wouldnt want to missthe opportunity of being there with the Author and Sustainer of theuniverse. Thats got to be worth the effort. Is it possible to get a ticket?Its worth finding out. I think this is an event too important to miss, aonce in a lifetime opportunity.

Id better give my daughter a ring and see if shes put in her bid. Fordetails see: John 6:38-40

Christian greetings,

Revd. Bob Politt


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And every...

BREACH LANE CHAPELSherfield on LoddonContact: Rev Chris Russell 01276 21469Geoff Belsham 01256

CATHOLIC SERVICESChurch of St Bede, Popley(www.vinntec.co.uk/hg/)

Contact Fr. Dominic Golding, atthe Parish Office Tuesday toFriday 9.30 - 1.00pm

Tel: 01256 465214

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SUN 5th 10.30am Family Worship led by Neil Owen

3pm Bible Study at Chapel

6.30pm Informal Worship

THU 9

th

7.30pm Bible Study at 9 Coopers Lane

SUN 12th 10.30am Family Worship led by Rev Tony Smith

SAT 18th 2.30pm Disabled Christian Fellowship at CamberleyBaptist Church

SUN 19th 10.30am Family Worship led by Geoff Belsham

WED 22nd 7pm Swimming at Tadley Pool (with Mencap)

SUN 26th 10.30am Family Worship

3pm Bible Study at Chapel

TUE 10.30am Open Morning (please phone)

WED 2pm Kurling at Ridgeway Centre, Buckskin (withMencap)

JUNE 2011


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FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE LINK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

WHY GO PROFESSIONAL?The Loddon Valley Link has always prided itself as being a magazine bythe community for the community, or more accurately by the churchcommunity for the general community. It has grown up from a singlesheet in the days of Revd James Anderson in the seventies to what wehave today. It has always been printed by church volunteers, andcollated, stapled and delivered by a similar band of dedicated people whowant to ensure that information of church, parish and general interest ismade freely available to all households within the Benefice.

Before the development of Sherfield Park, when the magazine had adistribution of less than a thousand, it was put together in a privatehome, first at Percy Sims residence and then later at my own home.The printed sheets were carefully laid across the dinning room table andthe collating team would walk around the table picking up each page inorder, carrying them to the stapler in the sitting room, which were thenpassed to the folder, then stacked in a pile ready for distribution. Wesoon realised the inefficiencies of this so a move to the village hall wasnegotiated. We now have 12 collators, six staplers, and about ten who

fold and arrange the magazines in correct numbers for distribution,compiling 1650 magazines in about an hour. A team of 40 volunteers areon callto make up the 28 to 30 people needed at the end of each monthto put the magazine together. There has always been lots ofcamaraderie as well as tea and biscuits for the event.

In looking to the future, when the distribution will reach over 2,000 withthe completion of Sherfield Park, the committee made the unanimousdecision to have the magazine printed and collated professionally. At thepresent time the printing in the church takes 8 hours when the printer is

working well, more if problems are encountered. Occasionally the oddblank sheet or upside down one slips by unnoticed, and during collationthere are similar times when double sheets are inadvertently slipped in.Stapling can be erratic at times. From an advertisers point of view (andthey are by far our main income for offsetting costs of the magazine) amagazine professionally printed and compiled is a far more attractiveproposition, and will bring us in line with other similar publications in thearea. Hence the decision was made, and the next edition (July/August)will be our first edition professionally printed and compiled.

Continued on next page....


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The contract has gone to Greenhouse Graphics, a local company whodo similar work for many other organisations within the area.

We will still meet in the village hall on the last Thursday of the month,at around 2.00 pm. The magazine, which will have arrived fromGreenhouse Graphics, will be divided up into the correct numbers fordelivery. All those who do any of the deliveries are invited to collecttheir allocated magazines, stop by for a chat and have a cup of teaand biscuits. We hope those who have helped us in the past willcontinue to do so. I would like to take this opportunity, on behalf ofthe committee, to thank all who have helped us so much for makingthis magazine the success it has become. Without you all this wouldnot have happened.

Donald Dawson

Chairman, Loddon Valley Link Management Committee.

Church Toddler Time for Babies to 5s

The next Toddler Time will beWednesday 22nd June 2011

4.00 - 4.20pm

At St Leonards Church

on the Red CarpetNursery Rhymes, Story, Prayer.

Healthy refreshments. All welcome

Contact Bob Politt formore information

01256 882209


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www.whitehartsherfield.co.ukWhite Hart, Reading Road, Sherfield on Loddon,

Hants, RG27 0BT

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www.LoddonValleyLink.hampshire.org.uk

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Wellington Farm Shop - 01189 326132 www.wellington-farm-shop.co.uk

Located on the A33 at the Riseley roundabout between Reading and Basingstoke


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BRAMLEY ARTCLASSES

Antonia Dewhurst is teaching classes inDrawing & Painting.

Monday 10.00-12.00am and 12.30-2.30pmWednesdays 7.00-9.00pm

90 for 10 weeks. 80 OAPs

Situated in Cufaude Lane,Beginners & Improvers welcome.

Tel: 01256 883876

Sherfield Private Hire

Local Journeys. Airports.

Any distance.

Travel tokens accepted.

Contact Laurie Morse

07785 221538

SHERFIELD 0-5SEvery Tuesday 10.00am to 12 noonSherfield On Loddon Village Hall

Climbing frame, toys, parachute games,singing,juice and biscuits, tea and coffee.A great place to meet new people andmake new friends everyone welcome! Come and join us!designed to wear out your children!Contacts: Louisa 01256 881229,or Claire 881771Becky 880894, Kerry 880167


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ST. LEONARDS CHURCH

Saturday Open DaysOn 4th and 18th June from 10amuntil 4pm.

A list of all the Open Day dates for the year isdisplayed in the Lych Gate at the Church.

Everyone is welcome to visit for quietreflection, a prayer, to study the architectureand history of the church or to view with a

wedding in mind.

Parish Registers

Weddings

Katherine Brown 07.05.11 Sherfieldand Allan Cameron

Funerals

Alan Davies 13.05.11 Sherfield

Dora Farmer 13.05.11 Sherfield

Esme Ward 20.05.11 Sherfield

Percys Plant Sale - Success

Fine weather, a vast array of plants and great support form asteady crowd of visitors.... that was the flavour of the day. Agreat deal of hard work by church members and friends, many

of whom propagated and grew plants especially for the sale,was much appreciated, as was the help given by a largenumbers of stall holders. The raffle and the refreshments fromthe POSH ladies contributed to the general success of the day.The plant sale, raffle and refreshments raised in excess of 800which will be shared between the Church Extension Project andthe Village Hall. To everyone who helped and supported... a bigThank You.


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For information call: 0118 932 6308 Brochure hotline: 0118 932 6480

www. wellington-riding.co.uk e-mail: [email protected]


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ANNUAL CHURCH BBQ

SUNDAY 10th JULY, 12.30pm

at Lawn Farmhouse

(Turn right at the

Wellington Arms,

and its the first house on the right)

All Welcome!

Offers of Food and Help to

Gill Williams please (882705)

Songs of Praise June 12th at 11am on the Sherfield Green

A fun informal service held outside on the green forthe whole family.

Everyone welcome, bring your dogs, bikes!

Tadley Concert Brass will once again beproviding the music for us.

The Collection will be shared betweenSt Michaels Hospice and the PelicanTrust (Pelican stands for Pelvic LiverCancer and it supports medical researchand medical education to improve surgeryfor bowel, liver and urology cancers

cancers below the belt.`.Based at Basingstoke Hospital this charityand the doctors involved are world fa-

The Library Van will be stationed inSherfield Opposite the Four Horseshoes Pubfrom 3.25pm to 3.50pm: June 10th and 24th.


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TEXT FOR THE MONTH2 Timothy 4 : 2 & 3 St Paul exhorts us to

Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season For the timewill come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suittheir own desires, they will gather around them a great number ofteachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. The NIV Bible

Prayer for the Month.

Loving God, in a month when we enjoy singing your praise in the openair accompanied by the Tadley Silver band we give thanks that we cancelebrate the gift of music. We know that like all things this gift can be

misused that we can be focussed on our singing withoutthinking about the words we are singing. Help us to sing withjoy in our hearts and help us to show in our lives that we areliving out what we sing. Save us from just enjoying theexperience without being aware of the presence of your HolySpirit. Speak to us through everything we share with thosearound us. We thank for the fellowship we will enjoy and maythe songs of our lips and the music of our hearts be acceptablein your sight on that day and for always. May our hearts and lips exult

you our Lord and our Redeemer. Through Jesus Christ our Lord.Amen

Prayer Points for June

Pray for all our children and young adults who face the stresses ofexaminations during this month.

Pray for Afghanistan and our forces there who are attempting to bringpeace to this war torn country.

Pray for the people of Syria and Libya and all the countries of the Middle

East as their populations struggle to control their own future.Pray for fine weather for all the outdoor events happening this month inthe villages within our benefice and that many will come and enjoy thefun and fellowship which these create.

Pray for those who are suffering from illness to themselves or withintheir families and friends, may they be granted Gods peace. Pray forthose who have recently been bereaved.

Give thanks for the joy of summertime.


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ELLIOTTSLANDSCAPING

Tree Surgery

Stump Grinding

Hedge Cutting

Fencing

DeckingPower Washing

Turfing

Garden Maintenance

Peter Elliott 01256 883743

Mobile: 07725 749 644


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Sherfield and District Gardening ClubOur summer schedule continues to include visits to a number ofinteresting gardens and other gardening related locations. All membersand non-members will be warmly welcomed to any of our talks andvisits.

On Monday 20 th June we have our first summervisit to the Hartley Park Farm lavender fields atSelborne. They grow four different varieties oflavender from which oil is distilled and used to makehand cream, body cream and fragrances. The

lavender fields have now become a local landmark.We will be meeting up at the Sherfield football pavilion car park at5:00pm.

On Monday 18 th July we will be visiting The Buildings at Stockbridgewhich is open as part of the National Garden Scheme. The Buildings isa renovated farmyard, high on the Hampshire Downs which offersgravel gardens, borders and an exuberant pergola, all on thin chalk soilwith spectacular views in all directions. We will be meeting up at theSherfield football pavilion car park at 6:30pm.

Once again we will have our annual plant sale at the Sherfield Fete.All our high quality plants are grown by club members and are excellentvalue for money. All proceeds go to the club and help fund ourspeakers throughout the year.

For arrangements contact:Linda on 882341 or Vanessa on 881760

A GARDEN OPEN FOR CHARITY

The next opening ofWhite Gables prize winning garden is theSummer opening on Sunday July 3rd from 1pm-5pm.Adults 3; children free teas, cakes and plants allavailable!

If you like roses dont miss this one! The garden isopen under the auspices of the NGS, (National GardenScheme) with the proceeds donated to variousNational Charities. Our nominated Charity this year isGuide Dogs for the Blind.


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For further information,please contact us on

01256 880903

For a prospectus/application form, contact

01256 883162

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.happy-faces-playgroup.co.uk

0845 479 8890

Happy Faces PlaygroupSherfield-on-Loddon

Bring your happy face to our

happy place

A small, friendly playgroup for

children aged 2 years 6 months toschool age

Flexible Sessions

including all day



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Our meeting on the 9th May was our 65th birthday party. JeanBernsten our chairperson opened the meeting by introducing TerryMorris who would be entertaining us on his organ. Jean alsomentioned that the trip to Portsmouth on June14th was cancelled dueto lack of support.

Terry brought along his song books and everyone enjoyed singing andhe also asked for requests from the members for their favourite

songs. There was also a finger buffet and birthday cake. The meetingended with a raffle which included some Royal Wedding memorabiliaas prizes.

The next meeting on 6th June is a talk by the gardener fromWhitewater Nurseries

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EVERGREENS CLUB

for the over 60s

Reported by May MacQueen

THE STRATFIELD SAYE EDUCATIONALFOUNDATION

(Grants for Children and Young People)

The Foundation was established by George Pitt in 1739 and providesgrants for children and young people under 18 in the Parishes ofStratfield Saye and Beech Hill. The Trustees would like toencourage parents of Stratfield Saye and Beech Hill to make use ofthis 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 isavailable for activities such as:

Music and swimming tuition, residential and study courses, textbooksand special equipment etc.

Applications for grants must be received by: Roy Best, Clappers Farm,Grazeley, RG7 1JJ orJames Hare, Stratfield Saye Estates, EstateOffice, Stratfield Saye, Near Reading, RG7 2BT, not later than 30thJune 2011.


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Tel: 01256 881354

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A Review of the Loddon Players Latest Production

Key for TwoThe play opens in bedroom as Harriet, played by Louise Hayling, isentertaining Gordon, played by Peter Francis. We swiftly discoverGordon is married (not to Harriet) and supporting her in the upkeep ofthe house. Gordon leaves the scene complaining about the costs ofkeeping a mistress, only to be swiftly replaced, in the time it takes tochange the sheets by Alec. Alec, played by Danny Spurrier enters thescene similarly complaining about the costs of keeping a mistress asmoney is extracted for a host of mundane items. Each thinks he is the

only one in Harriet's life, with her skilful juggling act (and imaginarymother) keeping them both apart.

Life quickly getscomplicatedthough as thepace of the playpicks up. Harriet'sfriend Anne(played by Jo

Long) arrivesunexpectedlywhich coincideswith both Gordonand Alecs arrival.From this pointon the cast reallygot into theirstride and out of their clothes. There was an excellent supporting

drunk in the form of Annes husband Richard, played by SteveScholar, who did his best to steal the show. There was also excellentsupport from Denise Hobbs and Jane Brydges as the other women.The only problem I found was the audiences laughter drowning outsome of the lines, never a bad thing. From the reactions of thosearound me I can only assume everyone was enjoying the performanceas much as I was. A thoroughly enjoyable evening, and I canrecommend you get along the Players next production.

Simon Boase


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Sherfield-on-Loddon Parish Council

Annual meet ingAt the recent annual meeting of the parish council IvanGosden was re-elected as chairman. Sandy Johnstondecided not to seek re-election to the post of vice-chairman and BruceJones was elected to replace him. A full list of committees andrepresentatives may be found on the website.

Allotment competition

The annual allotment competition will take place this year during weekcommencing 4 July and, as usual, the winner and runners-up will bedecided by an independent judge from the Allotments Association. Thereare prizes for the best kept plots and a cup and plaques are presented atthe Sherfield Show.

Hampshire Vil lage of the Year competition

Is there a willing volunteer out there who would like to compile thevillages entry to the competition? The initial work consists of puttingtogether five written submissions of up to 250 words each on five settopics. The timescale is tight the deadline is 21 June. Full details of the

competition and the topic subjects may be obtained from the clerk (detailsbelow).

Calling all helpers!

Village Fete: The Fete is desperately short of helpers so, please, can yougive some time on 11 June or the couple of days before? The Fetessuccess depends on the hard work of volunteers so if you have a sparehour or two, please contact Ivan Gosden (881007) or Bruce Batting(882605)

Village Green Volunteers : Thanks go to all those who turned up for the

tidy-up of the war memorial area in April. The maintenance of the VillageGreen is an ongoing project and volunteers are always warmly welcomedso if you can spare any time for future work please contact Bruce Batting(882605) or Sandy Johnston (882507)

The next Sherfield-on-Loddon Parish Council meeting will be onWednesday 8 June 2011 at 7.30pm in the Liddell Hall all welcome!

Julie Collins - Clerk to the Parish Council, Sherfield-on-Loddon, PO Box6862, Basingstoke, RG24 4QZTelephone: 01256 473927 Email: [email protected]


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An Evening Songs Of Pra ise on

Sunday July 3rd at 6.30 pmThe psalmist 200 years ago exhorted us to.Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout aloud to the Rock of

our salvation.Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music

and song.

Come and join us at St Marys Hartley Wespallat 6.30 pm when we are planning to sing Gods Praisesfollowed by a time of fellowship, enjoying a glass ofwine or soft drink with snacks in the marquee at thesouth door, which Mrs Juliet Donald has agreed toleave up after her daughter Tanias wedding in the

church on July 2nd

Stratfield Saye Village Diary

Stratfield Saye residents - do please keep an

eye on our Village Notice Boards. Every twomonths a Village Diary is posted on theboards by the Parish Council, with details oflocal events both in the village and close by,with contact numbers and other usefulinformation.

Geoffrey Preston.

Stratfield Saye Parish Council

The Parish Council invites all Residents past and present toanother Parish Council Coffee Morning. Come and have coffeeand cake and a chat with your neighbours. All ages welcome!!To be held at 11.00 a.m. in the Stratfield Saye Village Hall onMonday 6th June 2011 and Monday 4th July 2011.

Penny Mayo


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Basingstoke Choral Society

Are to present an evening entitled Baroque at Douai Abbey.The concert comprises Vivaldis Gloria and other Baroque choralpieces and starts at 7.45pm on Saturday, 11th June. We offer

strawberries and cream, plus a glass of wine, in the Abbeygrounds from 6.00pm. Book tickets at 15 from the NewburyCorn Exchange (01635 522733) or from Jean Taylor on 01256461402

HARTLEY WESPALL REGATTA

Sunday 19th June 2 .30pmHAVE YOU STARTED making your boats YET for the

Hartley Wespall regatta at Hartley m il l?

Entries INCLUDE:

Fruit & vegetable Boats

Plastic & fruit juice cartons

Sailing boats

Paper boats

DONT WORRY I F YOU HAVE NEVER WATCHED BLUE PETER WE W ILL ALSO BE

HAVING A COUPLE OF DUCK R ACES (Ducks provided!)There will also be an open race and a special fathers race to mark th is special

day for dads!

Borough Council Elections

I wish to thank all Taylors Farm residents who took the troubleto vote at the recent elections for a seat in the Chineham Wardof Basingstoke and Deane. Having been re-elected, it will asbefore be my earnest intent to serve ALL Taylors Farmresidents although, as ever, it will probably not be possible tosatisfy the wishes of every resident.

I can be contacted on [email protected], orfor those who prefer via 352434. Once again many thanks to allwho gave their support.

Martin Biermann.


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Sherfield School at Sherfield-on-Loddon

FAMILY FUN DAY

Sunday 3rd July from 12pm-4pmEntertainment will include Mobile Farm, Air

Ambulance helicopter, Fun Fair Gamestalls, Bouncy Castles, Hog Roast and Cream Teas.

Entrance 2.50 each for Sherfield School Parents;3.00 Non Parents (3.50 on the

day). Children FREE

Proceeds shared between Naomi House, Daisy's Dream,Thames Valley Air Ambulance, Varkey Foundation and

the school

On Your Bike!

This summer, Nathan of Sherfield Park will be taking on a

massive charity challenge, raising money in memory of his nieceEmilie, who tragically passed away at just4 months old following complicationsduring her birth.

Aiming to raise 4,000 for SparksChildren's Medical Research Charity,Nathan is riding a near-1,000 mile routefrom John O'Groats to Land's End, taking

just 9 days!With thanks to Peter Green furniturestore in Reading, he is well on his way toachieving this target.

Be sure to look out for Nathan in hisdistinctive jersey as he clocks up themiles in preparation for the big event in June.

Please visit www.justgiving.com/team-emilie to learn more

about the challenge and donate.


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Situated on the B3011, the farmshop is in an idyllic location with

plenty of parking. We have a

master butcher - Mr RogerDavid on site who has over 40

years experience.

Holdshott Farm Shop, HoldshottFarm, Heckfield, Hook,

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E-mail: [email protected]

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SCOPE

A big thank you to all the residents of Poplar Close, Willow Wayand Longbridge Close who gave so generously to the ScopeCollection towards the end of April.

Between us we collected 74. 08p before Gift Aid. So thankyou again. Joan Gould.

SHERFIELD PARK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

These are exciting times for the Association as we all busily preparedourselves for the long awaited handover to the Association of ournewly completed Community Centre on the 18 May. Over the last fewmonths we have received a considerable number of expressions ofinterest from both residents and neighbours wishing to use our manyfacilities; we have now contacted all those interested and providedthem with details of our services. If you are interested in using theCommunity Centre for your special event, business meeting or leisureactivities please contact us on

[email protected] Community Centre Opening Ceremony will take place onSaturday 18 June at the Community Centre on Sherfield Park between12.30 to 4.30pm. This will be a fun day with a theme of Sports andchildren. Please come along to enjoy the fun and events and see atfirst hand the many facilities available in the new Centre.

The Association will be holding its Annual General Meeting (AGM)in the Community Centre on Saturday 25 June beginning at 10.30am.This will be the Associations first AGM in our new home and will be an

excellent opportunity for residents to view the Centre, meet yourcommittee and discuss any ideas that you may have for events andadditional facilities in the Centre. Any formal questions relating to theAssociations activities which you wish to have included on the AGMagenda should be forwarded to us [email protected] to arrive not laterthan Saturday 4 June.

David Leivesley

Chairman


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West Green Road, HartleyWintney RG27 8LP

Open June to late September for

Pick Your Own & Ready Picked

fruit, vegetables and flowersincluding Strawberries, Tayberries,

Currants, Gooseberries,

Raspberries, New Potatoes,Asparagus and Flowers. We also sell

local Honey, Free Range Eggs and

Homemade JamsCALL 01252 845772 from May 1stFor information, & to place orders.

Or visit www.westgreenfruits.com

Belle Vue Parade, Old Basing

No appointment necessary,just come in

Free Parking

Excellent prices Children section with

Television entertainment

Fully qualified staff

Special Rates for OAPs

Queries: Tel Jenna: 01256 476665

Luxury TorquayHoliday Bungalow

Sleeps 6Ideal for town & beaches

Free WiFiHigh-chair and cot

Short breaks availableOpen all year

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Highly Qualified Teacher

Many years experience asHead of French in privateLondon day schools. (Up to

GCSE)

Available for private tuition inMaths, English, Verbal andnon-verbal reasoning,Common Entrance and

general extra teachingsupport.

Please contact EmmaWellesley

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THE WOMENS INSTITUTEReported by Ilene Iles

Dee Bulpitt, our President, opened the Meeting and welcomed everyoneto our Resolution Meeting. Jerusalem was sung and the Minutes readand signed after approval of those present.

Val Denny went over the correspondence with us and covered the up-coming events throughout the county. She mentioned that we havebeen asked to complete a Survey listing the various talents of Membersand this was passed round. Val also let us know that the NationalRaffle tickets have arrived and asked for support and advised the

Members that our Autumn Council Meeting at the Anvil will NOT be anevening Meeting but from 10.45 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. Evelyn Holdawaygave the Treasurers Report and Val mentioned that we are consideringa visit to Bletchley Park in the autumn. Dee confirmed that there wouldbe a walk on the 12th May for those interested and Tess went over theformat for the monthly teas as a reminder to Members, and to explainthe system to our new Members. Birthday cards were distributed byBrenda Frost and Dee confirmed that we will have a table at the villageFete and asked for Members to make cakes etc. Other internal matters

were discussed and the Business Meeting closed at 3.45 p.m.We were then asked to vote on two Resolutions. The first concernedthe closure of Local Libraries and the National Federation of W.I.s(NFWI) request to HM Government to maintain support for locallibraries as an essential local educational and information resource.After quite a discussion the vote was taken and came out unanimouslyin favour. The second Resolution concerned Proposed Mega Farm andthe NFWIs request to HM Government to ensure that planningpermission is not guaranteed for such projects particularly for large

animals such as pigs and cows. After a lengthy discussion the vote wastaken and the majority were in favour, none against, but twoabstentions.

The voting was followed by a delicious tea and the Raffle was drawn.

NEXT MEETING: WEDNESDAY, IST JUNE 2011 AT 2 P.M.

SPEAKER: ROBIN RADLEY SUBJECT: CHIKS


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Carl FanningThe Village Decorator

Decorating the Loddon Valley Area

Painter and Decorator

Local Tradesman with 25 years experience

Decorating local properties since 1980

A Dulux Trade Member

Good quality Trade Paints used -Internal and external decorating

Free estimates - advice on colour and paints

Full liability cover - all work is guaranteed

Telephone: Carl on: 01189 424 883


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Our May meeting started on a sad note the untimely death ofmember Esme Ward, who had been a member since 1994, was markedby a tribute and the lighting of a candle. Various people contributedtheir own individual memories, some of which were written on a specialcard, and this was later presented to her husband Garry, mother Peggyand son Christopher.

We then started on our Cities of the World evening. Five membersgave talks on cities they had visited and enjoyed. First was

Thessaloniki in northern Greece in what was Macedonia. It is a largecity with a huge university and is rich in ancient sites anarchaeologists dream! Virginia is the most important site and it has anunbelievable amount of gold work and wall paintings which date back2,500 years. There are also well-preserved Roman remains too. Ournext city was San Francisco on the west coast of California. It is a veryhilly city on two peninsulas and so has water on three sides. It has rareplants, whales, redwood trees and an important wine region in theNapa Valley. There is of course the famous Golden Gate bridge and

Alcatraz, fabulous shops, restaurants, parks and museums. From onesuperpower to another, next stop was Moscow. Again it has manylarge shops, big cars and amazing buildings. Sights include theKremlin, St Basils Cathedral, Red Square and the Hermitage Museum.There is an eternal flame to honour their dead soldiers in Red Squarewhere brides lay their bouquets. Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepalcame next. This has become a mecca for travellers on their way to theHimalayas. A dirty place with lots of life, it is very fascinating and anexhilarating shock! Lastly we were treated to a trip to Vienna. It is amusic lovers paradise with many open-air concerts, beautifularchitecture, art and high-class shops. There are amazing buildings likethe State Opera House and St Stephens Cathedral. It is also known forits outstanding choice of delectable cakes and pastries, the descriptionsof which were making our mouths water! Then to our great surprise,we were treated to Sachertorte and a Viennese carrot cake to have withour coffee! A superb end to an interesting evening!

Our next events are our annual ramble and safari supper.


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PygmalionInteriorsThe complete interior design

service. Our large showroom

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range of furniture in addition

to fabrics, wallpapers, blinds,flooring, pictures & prints

and many accessories.

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First-class care Show suites now openComing soon to Bramley Green

Cherry Blossom ManorA Barchester Care Home providing first-class Nursing

Care and expert Dementia Care in ourMemory LaneCommunity

Call us or drop in for a chat:

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Help the Link raise money for Professional Printing

Shop Online and Raise Money!

Have you heard about easyfundraisingyet? Its the easiest way to help raisemoney for the Loddon Valley Link! Ifyou already shop online with retailerssuch as Amazon, M&S, Argos, etc., thenwe need you to sign up for free to raisemoney while you shop!

So how does it work? You shop directly with the retailer as you would normally, but if you sign

up to www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/loddonvalleylinkforfree and use the links on the easyfundraising site to take you to theretailer, then a percentage of whatever you spend comes directly tous at no extra cost to yourself.

How much can you raise?Spend 100 with M&S online or Amazon and you raise 2.50 forus. There's over 2,000 retailers on their site, and some of the donationscan be as much as 15% of your purchase.

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Basingstoke WindowCleaning ServicesWe use a pure water, reachand wash system for a perfect

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For a free, no obligation quote call

Simon: 07852 117 361

Dan: 07712 885 345

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We offer a fully bespoke service from curtains and

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We specialise in the sensitive treatment of period

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Residential and Commercial

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For further information on availability, charges and bookings contact Jan Martin

Tel: 01256 882539 Mobile: 07799 245 361 Web: www.sherfieldvillagehall.co.uk

Seeking a Venue for your Part, Reception, Craft Fair orClub meeting.... then look no further.....

Sherfield-on-Loddon Village Hall is theplace for you!


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1.00 Entry FeeNO BOOKING REQUIRED, however the schemes operates a first

come, first serve basis. Numbers are limited and if full, childrenwill not be admitted.

There are limited supported places for children with

additional needs. Children with additional needs must be

booked in advance.For further information please contact Ceris @ Basingstoke Play Council

on (01256) 844847

or [email protected]


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USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERSUpdated June 2011: The STD code is 01256, unless otherwise stated.

Allotments.Basingstoke Gazette.Bingo.Brownies.St. Leonards Church.Breach Lane Chapel.Catholic ChurchClift Surgery Patient GroupCricket Club (Sherfield)Cricket Club (ST & HW)

Evergreens.Football (Junior)Football (Seniors)Happy Faces PlaygroupLoddon PlayersLoddon QuiltersLoddon Valley Link.Lunch Club.NWR.Stratfield Saye P. Council.Stratfield Turgis P. MeetingSherfield Parish CouncilPolice - Local beat officerPolice - Report an incidentPoppies.Post OfficeSher. Community Care GrpSherfield Fete.Sher. Dist. Gardening ClubSherfield Show.Short Mat Bowls.

Toddler Group 0-5s.Tree Warden.Village Green Volunteers.Whist Drive.Womens InstituteVillage HallCaretaker/Bookings.Management CommitteeFund Raising Committee.

Bruce BattingChris HortonDawn VernonSue Handasyde-DickRevd. Bob PolittGeoff BelshamFather Dominic GoldingBryan JenkinsAndy StevensStephen Clarke

Jean BerntsenFred BerntsenGary SpencerPeggy HutchinsChris HortonPris ORourk(See back pages of magazine)Helen BelshamGill FearonPenny MayoSheila Campbell (Chair)Julie Collins (Clerk)Mandy JewellPolice Control RoomNatalie Larner

Doreen TosswillBruce BattingLinda SyckelmooreNatalie LarnerNorman Stanley

Judith SullivanJane JordanBruce BattingJean WrightVal Denny

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SMALLAD

VERTISEMENTS

WAG TAILS DOG SERVICE Looking for a reliable, trustworthy localdog walker - Sherfield, Bramley, Chineham and Old Basing? ContactKatie on 01256 880446 or Mob: 07985 157700

LOCAL PROFESSIONAL INTERIOR and EXTERIOR DECORATORFirst class job guaranteed. Over 30 years experience. No job too small.For a free estimate ring Ian on 01256 882132 or mobile 07876021772

LOCAL EXPERIENCED TAX ADVISERSelf Assessment Tax Returns + Arrears + Claims + Payroll+ Self Employed + VAT Returns. Initial consultation free.Call 07920 112533 or email to [email protected]

DECORATOR I decorate. Inside and Outside. I cut lawns.I do all sorts of repairs. I am reliable and reasonable. I AM JOE.Tel:01256 883143

SEWING. LOCAL SEAMSTRESSFor all your sewing needs. Clothing Alterations & Repairs. Curtains,Blinds, Soft Furnishings. Call Diana 01256 881114/ 07796045944 Eve.

LOCAL INDEPENDANT CLEANERHonest; Trustworthy; Excellent Service; Excellent ReferencesTelephone: 078841 108 460 or 07949 235 378

V.I.P PLASTERING Internal/external plastering. Rendering, covingand Floor Screeding. Plaster over Artex Ceilings. 28 years experience.Tel: 01420 89468 Mobile: 07970 064182

COMMERCIAL & DOMESTIC BUILDINGS MAINTENANCET.S.I. Electrical, plumbing, carpentry, decorating. For any quotationTEL: 01256 880460 Mob: 07989940210

HOUSE CLEANING by Maria. Reliable & affordable service. Friendly,easy-going, experienced local lady, who cleans every corner.References available upon request. Call 07933316989, e-mail

[email protected]

GUITAR LESSONS. Local teacher covering rock, heavy metal, acousticand jazz styles. Lessons are one-to-one, half an hour to one hour. CallGraham 01256 881513 or mob: 07752591046

ADVERTISING IN THIS MAGAZINE AND ONLINESmall ads. For businesses are 5 monthly for a maximum of 30

words. For Sale / Wanted ads 2 monthly for a maximum of 12words. Space permitting. Requests are dealt with in order.Display ads. Contact Pip Iles for prices


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ESME

We all knew and loved her as Esme, which of course was her name,not Esme Ward, or Mrs Ward, just Esme. I am sure letters addressedto Esme, Sherfield on Loddon, would have found their way to PoundMeadow, her home in Sherfield for 27 years,where she lived with husband Garry, motherPeggy and son Christopher. Esme was central to

village life for so many years, with herinvolvement in the village hall (chairman forseveral years) and the Loddon Valley Link(founder committee secretary). It was in thislatter capacity that I knew her best.

Esme was an active member of our committeesince its foundation in 1998 until her death on 8th May 2011. It wasnot just her involvement as secretary, but the hands on help withtasks such as printing the magazine, collating and distributing that

made her such a good team member. Her input into managementdecisions over the years proved invaluable. She was one of thekindest people you could know, always volunteering to help, alwayscheerful, a true community person, but what she gave to others shewas unable to give to herself, and as we all saw her health declineand were ultimately saddened by her demise. She will be greatlymissed and the committee send our sincere condolences to Garry,Peggy and Christopher.

Donald Dawson

FOR SALE

STAG Long-John nest of Tables; light mahogany;

Excellent order150 Telephone: 01256 880092

Yamaha Electric Organ; Good condition; with stool.240 Telephone: 01256 880092

Two Black Leather/Chrome John Lewis Kitchen Chairs60 Telephone: 01256 880092

Two Gold Chenille Throws - Debenhams - One Triple,One Double. As New.

35 Telephone: 01256 880092

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Loddon Valley Link Management Committee

For the July

edition.


Secretary: Ilene Iles Tel. 01256 880559email: [email protected]

Hartley Rep.: Dr. John Williams Tel. 01256 882705email: [email protected]

Sherfield Park Rep: Eileen Leivesley Tel: 01256 882938

email: [email protected] Saye Rep: Germano Giugovaz Tel: 01189 332166

Committee Member: Sheena Archer Tel: 01256 882099email: [email protected]

Committee Member: Claire Osborne Tel. 01256 324458email: [email protected]

Editor & Webmaster : Simon Boase Tel: 01256 881250email: [email protected]

All ads. Email: [email protected]

Display adverts.enquiries to:

Pip Iles Tel. 01256 880559(email: [email protected])

Treasurer and Winston Bruce Tel.01256 883277Small ads. (email: [email protected])

Deadline for small ads. for July edition is 10th June

Deadline for including material in the July edition is 16th June

Chairman: Dr. Donald Dawson Tel. 01256 882379email: [email protected]

Deputy Chairman: Revd. Bob Politt Tel. 01256 882209email: [email protected]

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ADVERTISING IN THIS MAGAZINE AND ONLINESmall ads. For businesses are 5 monthly for a maximum of 30 words. ForSale / Wanted ads 2 monthly for a maximum of 12 words. Space permitting.Requests are dealt with in order. Display ads. Contact Pip Iles for prices

Editor Brian Archer Tel: 01256 882099

([email protected])


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CHURCH OFFICERS

OFFICERSRector: Reverend Bob Politt, Tel: 01256 882209

Kindly Note: The Rectors day off is ThursdayAssistant Priest: Revd. Sammie Armstrong Tel: 01189 816593

Lay Readers: Richard Elphick Tel. 01256 882860

Dr. John Williams Tel. 01256 882705

ST. LEONARDS CHURCH, SHERFIELD ON LODDON

Churchwardens: Peter Gould Tel. 01256 882538

Peter Chessell Tel. 01256 478050

Treasurer: Dan Farrow Tel. 01256 882680

Organists: Mike Abrams Tel. 01256 881188

Brian Archer Tel. 01256 882099

Peggy Willson Tel. 01256 880503

ST. MARYS CHURCH, STRATFIELD SAYE

Churchwarden: Roy Best Tel. 01189 882422

Treasurer: Charles Atkinson Tel: 01256 882459

Organist: Fran Oliver Tel. 01189 268364

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

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