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June 2014 

The Loddon Valley LinkChurch and Village Magazine

for Sherfield-on-Loddon, Stratfield Saye,Hartley Wespall with Stratfield Turgis and Bramley

Issue

468

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Services for June 2014

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

Children are welcome at all our services. Services in italics are particularlygeared to children and families. BCP = Book of Common Prayer.

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Sunday 1st June Sunday after Ascension 

10.00am Holy Communion St Leonard’s Sherfield 

10.00am Family Service St Mary’s Stratfield Saye*  

6.30pm Evensong and Communion by Ext St Mary’s Hartley Wespall 

Sunday 8th June Pentecost

10.00am Morning Worship and Sunday Club St Leonard’s SherfieldFriday 4.15pm Messy Church Sherfield Community Centre

Sunday 15th June Trinity Sunday

11.00am Songs of Praise on Sherfield Village Green

Please note: After this service you are invited to join Sherfield residentsand the Parish Council at the War Memorial for a short Service ofRededication of the monument which has now been repaired. 

Sunday 22nd June Trinity 1

8.00am Holy Communion 1662 BCP St Mary’s Hartley Wespall 

10.00am Family Service St. Leonard’s Sherfield  

Sunday 29th June Trinity 210.00am Benefice Holy Communion St Leonard’s Sherfield 

Sunday 6th July Trinity 3 

10.00am Holy Communion St Leonard’s Sherfield 10.00am Family Service St Mary’s Stratfield Saye  6.30pm Evensong and Communion by Ext St Mary’s Hartley Wespall 

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Editorial

Welcome to the June edition of the Loddon Valley Link. At last summer has arrived and we can look forward tosome wonderful attractions in the Churches and Villages

that are a part of the Loddon Valley.

In the contents box on this page you will findhighlighted some of this month’s attractions, but I would like to pointout one or two as well.

The big attraction in Sherfield isthe Summer Fete on June 14th

(Pages 30/31). There will be a

host of attractions andentertainments for the wholefamily. While you read aboutSherfield, remember to startplanning for the Sherfield Showto be held on 6th Sept. (Page 34)

We are finally putting the finishingtouches to our new website whichwill be ready next month. Thewebsite and the email addresseswill be changing toloddonvalleylink.org.uk but the oldones will continue to work so youwon’t miss anything. See also thearticle about the easy fund raising

scheme (on Page 50) As ever, comments are welcometo [email protected]

The Front cover features House Twenty8 the coffee shop in Sherfield.Thanks to Brian Archer and Simon Boase for the picture! By the way….do any of you have photographs that we could use on the front of our

magazine? If you do, please get in touch. But note the dimensions ofthe photo … it must be portrait size, like this: 

Contents Pages 

Church Services ………….…... 2 

Editorial …………………….….. 3 

Plant Sale Thanks ………….... 4 

Pastoral Letter……..……..…… 5 Breach Lane Chapel …….…….7 

Loddon Players Review ……….9 

Village Hall Matters …………..11 

Prayer Page …………………. 12 

Songs of Praise ………………15 

St. Leonard’s Extension ……. 16 

Sherfield Parish Council ……. 17 

Messy Church ……………….. 23 

Sherfield Fete ………….… 30/31 

Stratfield Saye Report ……… 33 

Sherfield Show ………….…… 34 

Educational Foundation …… 35 

Gardening Club …………….. 40 

Sherfield Park ………………. 44 

Easy Fundraising ……………. 50 

Bramley C of E School ……… 53 

Useful Telephone Numbers ... 55 

Small Adverts …………….…56/7 

Management Committee ….. 58 

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PERCY’S PLANT SALE 

Percy’s Plant Sale was held in Sherfield Village Hall onSaturday 10th May. Due to the windy wet weather it hadto be held indoors, but there was an excellent turnoutnonetheless. Many of the popular plants were sold out

within the first 30 to 45 minutes.

Plant stalls were organised by St. Leonard’s Church and theGarden Club, with many volunteers both bringingplants and helping in a variety of ways. Ourthanks go to all who came and purchased plantsand spent their money; to those who broughtplants and helped in the sales; to P.O.S.H. for

organising the coffee morning; to Sandy andJanet for the raffle and to Paul Barratt andLorraine for the donations of bananas. A total of£887 was raised, to be shared between the Village Hall, the Garden Club and the Church. Itwas good to see Daisy Sims present. It was herlate husband Percy who started the sale manyyears ago to raise money for the Village Hall and the Church, two of the

institutions Percy loved so much and did so much for. The Plant Sale is alegacy that continues as a memory of Percy.

Brian Archer and Donald Dawson

Envelope Donation Scheme

Our thanks go to all who contributed to the magazine via the envelopescheme held in April. A total of £651 was raised for which the managementcommittee are most grateful. We are endeavouring to introduce more

colour pages to the Link, but each extra colour page increasesthe cost of printing, currently running at around £1,000 permonth. Our distribution now stands at 2,000 copies, a figurelikely to rise as more houses are built at Sherfield Park. Whilewe are dependant on revenue from advertising to pay for themagazine, we have a policy to keep the advertising content less

than 50% of the magazine content. This is a fine balancing act which ourtreasurer does with consummate skill, so little extras such as the envelope

scheme help to keep our finances in good order. We are so grateful for anycontributions made towards the cost of maintaining the high standard of themagazine.

Donald Dawson

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“Pastoral Letter” 

What have we done today?

One of the easiest things in life is to put off until tomorrow what weshould be doing today, especially when the deed to be done is

challenging and perhaps a littleuncomfortable. How easy it is tomake an excuse that the particulartask would be better postponed foranother day, or week or evenlonger. The hallmark of Christianityis action, not words. When Jesustook that final walk into Jerusalem

knowing that he was about to betortured and killed, how easy wouldit have been to have said to himself “my disciples are not ready ( they

weren’t ) so let’s put this off for another year to give me more timeto prepare them”. But Jesus did not fall to that temptation, and inso doing went through death followed by a triumphant resurrectionthat changed the course of history. The following is the final verse

of a poem by an unknown writer.

We shall reap such joys in the by and by,

But what have we sown today?

We shall build us mansions up in the sky,

But what have we built today?

Oh, how sweet it is in fond dreams to bask,

But right here and now we must do our task.Yes, this is the thing our souls must ask,

“Just what have we done today?”  

 All the words that Jesus spoke, his wonderful teaching, the parablesand his dialogue with the disciples and others around him wouldhave come to nothing without the action that was the hallmark ofhis ministry. And the greatest action was his sacrificial death on thecross and his resurrection that followed. So in our small way,perhaps an evening prayer for us should be “ just what have wedone today ?”   Donald 

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BREACH LANE CHAPEL 

Sherfield on Loddon 

Geoff Belsham 01256 882534 / 07519 708416

JUNE 2014 Services 

CATHOLIC SERVICES 

St Bede’s and Holy GhostChurches, Basingstoke 

Parish Office Tues to Friday

9.30 am-1.00 pm Tel.465214.

 Sunday Mass 9.00 am, 11.00 amand 6.30 pm

St Leonard’s Open Days 

Everyone is welcome to visit forreflection, prayer, or to view

with a wedding in mind.

The open days in June are onthe 7th 21st and 28th

 

Sunday 1

st 

10.30am 

34

th

 Anniversary of the Re-

opening of theChapel led by Neil Owen 

11am  Youth Group – “The Flock” 

12.30pm   Anniversary Meal in the Chapel 

Thursday 5th  7.30pm  House Group & Bible Study at 9 Coopers

Lane, Bramley 

Sunday 8th  10.30am  Family Worship led by Graham Locke 

Tuesday 10th 

2pm 

Church Walk start at Bramley Church 

Friday 13th  10.30am  Open Morning at Chapel – FREE

refreshments and books etc 

Saturday 14th  12.30pm  Sherfield Village Fete – chapel has 2 stalls 

Sunday 15th  10.30am  Family Worship led by Neil Owen with Holy

Communion 

Saturday 21st  2.30pm  Disabled Christian Fellowship at Frimley

Road 

Sunday 22nd  10.30am  Family Worship led by Steve Smith 

Tuesday 24th  2pm  Church Walk start at Hook Tesco 

Wednesday 25th  2.30pm  Midweek Fellowship at Chapel 

Friday 27th  10.30am  Open Morning at Chapel – FREE

refreshments and books etc 

Saturday 28th  2pm  Induction Service of our new Minister –

Rev. Richard Lane 

Sunday 29th  10.30am  Family Worship led by Geoff Belsham 

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www.Loddonvalleylink.org.uk 

Carl Fanning 

The 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

or 0795 266 1965 

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Review of Loddon Players "CONFUSIONS"

by Alan Ayckbourn.

I thoroughly enjoyed my night at the ‘theatre’ last month. Afull house greeted the cast and were quickly engaged in the

first play.

Confusions is a series of 5 one act playsdesigned to shine a light on some of thehidden mores of humanity. The plays ‘A Talkin the Park’, ‘Mother Figure’, ‘DrinkingCompanion’, ‘Between Mouthfuls’ and‘Gosforth’s Fete’ are tenuously linked byperformers but each stands alone. 

The opener, probably one of the more downbeat plays and

rightly moved to the beginning of the five, demonstratedsome admirable movement and timing from the cast. Theloneliness was lightened by some inappropriate paperholding from Nick Robinson.

Following some scene shifting ‘Mother Figure’ emergedslightly inauspiciously. Perhaps one of my least favourite‘episodes’ but purely from a writing standpoint, the actingwas very skilfully judged. 

More shifting led to ‘Drinking Companion’ and a hotelscene with more inappropriate lewdness from inspiredperformances led by Pete Cook getting increasinglyinebriated (stick to beer in future) and flirtatious followed bya delicious ending. 

The tables were turned again in ‘BetweenMouthfuls’ and some beautifully timed

performances and skilful stagingorchestrated by the waitress, Emily Browne

‘Gosforth Fete’ was the comic highlightdemonstrating the casts ability including alovely ‘wet look’ from Chris Horton. PeteFrancis’ final ‘prop malfunction’ left us witha laugh.

Not one of Ayckbourn’s finest works but the acting outshone

the material and kept the audience engaged and laughing.Excellent staging, direction and acting produced a thoroughlyenjoyable evening. Look out for the next production.www.loddonplayersatsherfield.co.uk. Simon Boase 

THE CAST

Carolyn Miles 

Chris Horton 

Emily Browne 

Frances Lewis 

Joy Newman 

Maggie Browne 

Mark Adams 

Nick Robinson 

Pete Cook 

Pete Francis 

DIRECTOR JoLong 

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VILLAGE FETE – SAT 14TH

 JUNE  – another plea for help! 

 As a traditional community-based event, our fete relies on the efforts of

dozens of volunteers, donors and sponsors and of course on the contributions

made by the hundreds of visitors who come from all over to enjoy the day. As

you can imagine there's a lot to do and we always have work for willing

helpers, so please join us and help to make the 2014 fete the best yet. Allproceeds this year will be donated to local charities (Hampshire and Isle of

Wight Air Ambulance and village charities including the Village Hall and St

Leonard’s Church). If you can spare some time please phone 880075. Also

see the new Fete website at www.sherfieldfete.org.uk 

NEW CROCKERY

The crockery in the main hall kitchen has all been replaced and is available for

use by all the hall users. To keep it in good condition and for hygiene reasons

please use the dishwasher in the bar area. Some groups have expressed

concern that everything comes out wet but, as it is also very hot, it will air dry

in 5 or 10 minutes. If you need help in operating the dishwasher please speak

to Loraine, our Hall Manager. Many thanks to Priscilla O'Rourke (Loddon

Quilters) for opening her garden over the Bank Holiday for the purpose of

selling off the old crockery.

.LIDDELL HALL 

Due to the age of the lighting fitments in the Liddell Hall, it has now become

impossible to obtain replacement parts and we have had to replace them with

lights similar to those in the main hall.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 

Sat 14th June – Village Fete. Sat 21st June - Village Coffee Morning 

Sat 5th

 July – Summer Barn Dance 

For more information on activities, events & booking the hall, visit:  

www.sherfieldvillagehall.co.uk

Sherfield on Loddon Village Hall Reg. Charity No. 272385 Tel: 01256 883624 Email:

[email protected]  

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Text for a Month with Father’s Day and our annual Songs ofPraise on the Green - Colossians 3: 12 - 14 The NIV Bible

Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselveswith compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with

each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance againstsomeone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues puton Love.

Prayer for the Month.

Living God, we thank you that you are here among us as a loving Father,watching over his children. We recognise our need of you and weacknowledge our emptiness deep within. Help us to see our need for

everything you have given to us, if only we could but see it, the wonder ofyour love, the constancy of your care and the greatness of your mercy. You have made yourself known to us in Christ. Inspire us now through theliving presence of your Holy Spirit. Teach us to live this and every day inthe warmth of your presence. Help us to lift up our lives as well as ourmusic and song in praise of all you do for us each day. Accept what weoffer because we offer it to give you glory that is rightfully yours in heavenand on earth now and for evermore.

Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Prayer Points for June

Pray for the those who have the task of choosing the next

leader of our benefice. May they be united in the their taskand may they recognise the person you send to us.

Pray for the missing girls of Nigeria and for a peaceful out-

come for the search for them. Pray for the future of Syria and Afghanistan that the bitterness and violence may end. Pray for peace inUkraine and solutions for the problems in their divided country

Pray for fine weather for all the outdoor village events happening this

month and that many will come and enjoy the fun and fellowship whichthese create.

Pray for those who are suffering from illness to themselves or within their

families and friends, may they be granted God’s peace. 

Give thanks for the joy of summertime.

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J Cook Landscapes

Maintenance 

Decking FencingPatios DrivewaysGarden Design BuildClearanceCall now for a free quote:01256 412723 / 0771 7214521 

e: [email protected] 

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

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

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ELLIOTT’S 

LANDSCAPING 

Tree Surgery 

Stump Grinding 

Hedge Cutting 

Fencing 

Decking 

Power Washing 

Turfing 

Garden Maintenance 

Peter Elliott 01256 883743 

Mobile: 07725 749 644 

West Green Road, HartleyWintney  RG27 8LP 

Open June to late September forPick Your Own & Ready Picked

fruit, vegetables and flowersincluding Strawberries,Tayberries, Currants,

Gooseberries, Raspberries, NewPotatoes, Asparagus and

Flowers. We also sell local Honey,Free Range Eggs and Homemade

Jams CALL 01252 845772 from May 1st 

For information, & to place orders. Or visit www.westgreenfruits.com 

www.classictreeservices.co.uk 

www.ovenclean.com PHONE 01276 473118

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Songs of Praise Sunday June 15th

11am on Sherfield Village Green 

 An informal service held on the green, for

the whole family.We will be using the fete marquee in casethe weather is wet again!

Everyone welcome, bring your dogs, bikes!

Tadley Concert Brass will once again be providing the

music for us.

 A message from the Chairmanof the Sherfield Parish Council.

The Rev. Sammie Armstrongwill be performing are-dedication of the warmemorial following it’svandalisation and subsequent

repair.The service will take placeimmediately after the morningservice on the Village Green onthe 15th June, starting at12:30pm at the War memorial.We will be pleased to see asmany of you as is possible for

this short service

 Alan Ball

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St Leonard’s Church Extension 

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By the middle of May the roof hadbeen covered and most of thetiles were in place. The flint work continues but still hassome way to go. Internal wiring is in-situ and by thetime the magazine is published the flooring andplasterwork should be complete.

Donald Dawson 

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June Update from Sherfield-on-LoddonParish Council

Meeting datesThe next Full Parish Council meeting will be held on

11

th

 June and then on 9

th

 July 2014 at 7.30pmin the Liddell Room.

Neighbourhood PlanWork on the Neighbourhood plan is continuing - the nextNeighbourhood Plan Forum meeting will be held on 26th June 2014 inthe Liddell Room at 7.30pm.The Parish Council is keen to see more representation from Taylor’s

Farm at the Forum meetings, so if you want to find out more aboutwhat is involved please contact the Clerk.

Local PlanThe Local Plan consultation runs until Friday 13th June for furtherdetails please contact Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council or go totheir website.

War MemorialNow the memorial has been restored to its former glory, the Rev.Sammie Armstrong will perform a service of re-dedication at 12:30pmon the 15th June, following the post-fete morning service on the villagegreen. Our thanks go to David Priest of DRP locomotive Engineeringwho carried out the metalwork, and Adrian Spencer of Spencer andPeyton Ltd Monumental Masons, for doing the Masonry work. 

 Vacancy for a Parish CouncillorDue to the resignation of Cllr Mark Burrell a vacancy has arisen for aParish Councillor representing the Taylors Farm ward. Anyoneinterested in becoming a Parish Councillor please contact the Clerk

Karen Ross - Clerk to the Parish Council, Sherfield-on-Loddon, PO Box6862, Basingstoke, RG24 4QZ Telephone: 01256 [email protected] www.sherfieldonloddon-pc.gov.uk

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asingstoke WindowCleaning Services

We use a pure water, reach and wash

system for a perfect smear-free finish Windows Cleaned Inside

Conservatory RoofsCleaned

Guttering Cleared &Cleaned

Soffits & Fascias CleanedFor a free, no obligation quote

call

Simon: 07852 117 361Dan: 07712 885 345

SHERFIELD 0-5’S 

Every Tuesday 10.00am to 12 noon 

Sherfield Park Community Centre 

Climbing frame, toys, parachutegames, 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, Beccy880894, Kerry 880167

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Pip Isles on01256 880 559

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Paul Allen 

Carpentry . Tiling .General House Maintenance 

Local Reliable Friendly Service 

Established over 20yrs 

Tel. 0118 9702243

Email [email protected] 

There’s never enough time to do …Garden Clearance, Seasonal Tidies, Grass Cutting, Turfing, Hedge

Trimming, Steam Cleaning (Patios, Paths, Walls), Creosoting.

We offer weekly, fortnightly, monthly, quarterly visits or one-off tidy ups Tel: 01256 880333 or Mob: 07776 211211

www.masonsgardens.co.uk

[email protected] 

Will’s Garden Services 

Tel: 07951917943/01256 881354

Email: [email protected] 

A complete range of gardenservices: Garden clearance, Mowing,

Hedgetrimming, Paving, Pruning,

Fencing, Turfing, Tree Care

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Parish Registers

Burial

Lilian Pyne 13.05.14 St. Leonard’s Sherfield 

Lots of craft, worship and tea for the children! All welcome 4.15 Arrive, Register, prepare for Worship

4.30 Worship followed by activities in three groups

5.15 Meal - cafe style (finish at 5.30pm)

It is essential that you book (and please advise of any

food allergies).For more information and to book, please contact : 

 Amanda Prince 01256 880733 

amanda-  [email protected] 

Or on Facebook : Messy Church- Sherfield On Loddon 

Friday 13th June 2014

The Story of Ruth

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The Evergreens

By May Macqueen

Our May meeting was opened by our secretary as our chairpersonwas away. We began with the business part of the meeting which

included a reminder of the coach pick up times for the outing toMillets Farm Centre on 2nd June.

This month's meeting we celebrated our birthday with entertainmentfrom Terry Morris on his electronic organ and everyone joined in asing song of their favourite songs. After the entertainment weenjoyed a lovely cream tea followed by the monthly raffle.

Next month we shall have our outing instead of the meeting in the

village hall

BASINGSTOKE LADIES’ CHOIR  

NEEDS YOU!!

 Are you an experienced singer? We are looking forladies who sing Soprano and Alto 1 and 2 to

complement our friendly and excellent ranks ofsingers. There is no requirement to read music butenthusiasm and commitment are the main

essentials.

The Choir are holding an informal open evening on Monday 16th June2014 from 7.30pm. If you are interested do please come along theto Carnival Hall opposite Fairfields School, Basingstoke.

 Alternatively, call our Membership Secretary on 01256 329095 to findout how to join. Our website is basingstokeladieschoir.co.uk.

St Michael’s Hospice Becky, Rita & Jeannette will be hosting a ‘Tea at 3’ fund raising eventfor St Michael’s Hospice on Sunday 20th July 2pm – 5pm at The Old

School, Silchester Road, Bramley (drive runs along side theallotments). There will be refreshments and cakes available. Forfurther information please contact Becky on 07733 466210 / 01256881358. Everyone welcome!’  

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www.Loddonvalleylink.org.uk 

Happy Faces Playgroup

Sherfield-on-Loddon 

“Bring your happy face to ourhappy place”  

 A small, friendly playgroup for

children aged 2 years 6 months toschool age

Flexible Sessionsincluding all day

Further information:01256 880903

Prospectus/application form:07791 141176

[email protected]

Est. 1982. Charity No. 1029688 

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R. T. Mitchell & Sons

Local Building Contractors est. 1972

HOUSES - EXTENSIONS - ALTERATIONS - GARAGES

LOFT CONVERSIONS

RESTORATION OF LISTED BUILDINGS

45 London Road, Old Basing 

Tel: 01256 352225 

Web-site – www.rtmitchellandsons.co.uk 

e-mail – [email protected] 

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NWR Report by Gill Fearon

It might seem that NWR has a fascination with chocolate.Back in the mid-90s some of us did a tour of the Marsfactory in Slough, guided by a former member’s husband who worked

there. Wearing white coats and hairnets we sampled freshly made Marsbars and came home with a box of goodies!

In 2001 we researched the history of chocolate, sampled various typesand read the book/watched the film of ‘Chocolat’ by Joanne Harris. Thenrecently we invited Bramley and Old Basing NWR groups to a talk on thestory of chocolate by Adrian Smith of Mortimer Chocolate Company. Adrian was a former cocoa taster at Mars, a job which took him to thetropics to select the best. He told us about how cocoa is grown and how

it is turned into chocolate. Cocoa trees only grow in the tropics andoriginated in the Amazon basin.

To start with it was used for drinking (no Cadburys Dairy Milk!) and theSpanish discovered its delights, shipping it across the Atlantic. Over timeEnglish sailors stole cocoa trees and planted them in its colonies so that itbecame a valuable cash crop growing on smallholdings in West Africa. InSouth America it is grown on plantations, e.g. Brazil, Peru and Ecuador.The cocoa tree (Theobroma cacao ) has multiple trunks and grows to a

height of about 20 feet. Its pods are colourful with reddish hues andmachetes are used to cut them from the trees and open them. The beansinside are left on a layer of, and covered by, banana leaves to ferment.They are purple to begin with, then turn brown and the mouldy ones areremoved. West Africa supplies the major chocolate companies (Cadburys,Nestle and Mars amongst others) and the price of the beans fluctuatesaccording to the market conditions.

The nibs inside the beans are roasted to form cocoa mass and this is then

squeezed to release cocoa butter. When tasting, Adrian explained that heis looking for fruity notes, not wet dog! Good dark chocolate has about70% cocoa mass (Bourneville has about 30%) and has sugar added tomake it palatable. White chocolate is cocoa butter with added fat andsugar – not so healthy! We then tasted dark chocolate from Ecuador andWest Africa to compare the flavours – we didn’t all agree on which wasbest. Incidentally, like red wine, chocolate should not be kept in thefridge! We rounded off the evening with tea/coffee, chocolate gateau andchocolate coated popcorn! A very tasty and interesting evening!

Our next event is our annual ramble with a pub meal, then a meeting onresearching names.

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STRATFIELD SAYE PARISH REPORT

 At a recent event in the Village a resident asked that information shouldbe regularly posted in the Village Magazine.

 As many of you already know we have a

monthly coffee morning on the first Monday ofthe month (excluding bank holidays) at 11.00amin the Village Hall, New Street. It is a greatplace to meet other residents and have a gossip.It is also an informal place for residents to raiseany concerns they may have with me or one ofthe councillors. So please come along – childrenare very welcome.

The situation with the weekly bus to Reading for shoppers is still underdiscussion by the Borough Council but representations have been madeon your behalf that it is an essential services which must be retained.

Many of you will have seen that the West End Green pond has nowbeen renovated and is a lovely place to relaxwhen walking around the parish. I hope youalso use the recreation ground as well

especially if you have young children. LoddonJunior Football club use the ground and wouldwelcome any children from the Parish whowish to join. So if you have a budding David(or Victoria!!) Beckham in the family contact the Club to find out more.(Fred Berntsen Tel No 01256 882 798)

I have now posted a list of your Councillors in the notice boards for

your information. Please contact me if you have any issues you wish theParish Council to investigate or any suggestions to make the areabetter.

Please contact Linda Bishop on 0118 9332106 if you wish to use the Village Hall, and myself on 01189 332379 if you would like to enquireabout holding an event on the recreation ground and use the pavilionon site .

Have a great Summer. Penny Mayo

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48th Sherfield Show - Saturday 6th September

Flowers, Produce and Crafts

Now is the time to start preparing!Last year saw entries increase and the judges were impressed by theirquality. Building on this success, we have again made a number ofchanges to the classes to keep them lively and pose new challenges.We have also changed some of the mechanisms by which awards aremade, to give more people a chance of winning a trophy!

This year will also see:

The introduction of a new ‘Novice’section for someone who hasn’t won acup or trophy before, so 2014 is the yearto give it a go.

The chance to “grow something” and

win the Bowman cup. Also, a new JuniorPhotography section: both for children

up to age 14. The ‘oddest shaped vegetable’, in the

Novelty classes - so if your prize carrots have taken a turn for theworse, or your potatoes sproutedthree heads, all is not lost.

New ‘Certificates of Achievement’ in

many sections of the schedule.

We do hope you will take part, even if justfor fun, and help show what incredible skillsand talent there are in the Sherfield district.

For full details, please go to….

www.sherfieldshow.hampshire.org.uk . 

Paper copies of the schedule will be

available in the Coffee Shop,

HouseTwenty8, from early May. 

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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 of

Stratfield Saye and Beech Hill. The Trustees wouldlike to encourage parents of Stratfield Saye and BeechHill to make use of this historic charity.

 All claims, with accompanying receipts, for extracurricular activities, where not provided by the LocalEducation Authority will be considered sympathetically.The grant is not means-tested and is available foractivities such as:

Music and swimming tuition, residential and studycourses, textbooks and special equipment etc.

 Applications for grants must be received by: JamesHare, Stratfield Saye Estates, Estate Office, Stratfield

Saye, Near Reading, RG7 2BT, not later than 30th

 June 2014 

Match 4 Macmillan couldn’t be simpler: playa match in whatever sport or activity youlike and raise money to help peopleaffected by cancer. Kick it, hit it, throw it.

It can be absolutely any sort of match; football, rugby, tennis, cricket,boules, darts, dominoes, ploughing, knitting - the list is endless

It’s for everyone. If you want to take part in an event or competition,this is for you. Whether it’s at your school, university, business, clubor league, your local social club, golf club or working men’s club – basically, if you want to play a match, we want you to do it forMacmillan, and help change lives.

For more information, visit www.macmillan.org.uk/match or call LindaWhitby on 07974 531074

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M.W (Building Contractors)Ltd 

General Buildersmaintenance & repairs 

painting & decorating 

electrical incl. appliance testing 

plumbing & heating 

purpose made joinery 

stockist of rockery stone 

Tel: 01256 882736 / 882368 /07836 626323 

www.Loddonvalleylink.org.uk 

PEST CONTROL

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Paul Simmonds from Age Concern Hampshire presents a Foodand Friendship birthday cake to Joan from Basingstoke. 

 Age Concern Hampshire’s Food and Friendship scheme is celebrating asuccessful first year of befriending visits to older people across thetown. The Food and Friendship service, funded by Hampshire CountyCouncil and provides company to Meals On Wheels customers in

Basingstoke who would like a regularvisit from a friendly volunteer for atleast half an hour, between the hoursof 11.30am and 4pm.

To find out how Food & Friendshipscheme can support you inBasingstoke or to sign up as apartner organisation or volunteer,

contact Paul Simmonds on01962 892 455. 

www.Loddonvalleylink.org.uk 

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Sherfield and District

Gardening Club

Our first garden visit of the season on June 16

th

 , is to Sandleford Place,near Newbury. The gardens at Sandleford Place spread over 5-acres,and are moreexuberant thanmanicured with theRiver Enborneflowing through.There are various

areas of shrub andmixed borders whichcreate a romantic,naturalistic effect.There are a hugerange of plants,many unusual,placed to show them

to their best effect ofcolour, flower,

foliage and scents with a number of fine trees setting off the moreformal parts.

If you can’t make it, Sandleford Place is openall summer under the NGS scheme. Just callthem to make an appointment to visit.

Our first garden visit in July is to ‘Whispers’at Charter Alley. More details to follow innext month’s Loddon Valley Link. 

Thank you to everybody who donated plantsfor Percy’s Plant Sale last month. They wereall of excellent quality and we had manyhappy customers. A final reminder that wewill have a stall at the village fete on 14th 

June and will be very happy to take any spare plants you may still haveoff your hands.

For arrangements contact Linda on 882341 or Vanessa on 881760

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The Women’s Institute 

Reported by Ilene Iles

Our May Meeting was opened by our President,Dee Bulpitt. Jerusalem was sung and the Business

Meeting followed. The usual Reports were given and Val Denny asked those going on the trip to Basildon Park to be at theWhite Hart at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, 13th May. This part of the meetingclosed at 2.20 p.m.

Dee then read the Resolution which is to go forward to the NationalFederation of Women’s Institutes Annual Meeting concerning “increasingorgan donation” and asked for Members to vote. On a show of hands,

it was 23 for the Resolution and 1 against.

This will be related to our Delegate at thesaid Meeting.

 After a short break, our own Annual Meetingtook place with Treasurer’s and Secretary’sReports and the President’s Address, Dee’slast one. As the rest of the Committee were

willing to stand again they were voted back “en bloc” and three Members werenominated, and accepted, as Presidents.They will job share – Evelyn Holdaway,

Glenda Holder and Doris L’Enfant.

The Annual Meeting closed at 3.30 p.m. Val Denny, from the floor,thanked Dee for being a brilliant President and Marlene King, also from

the floor, thanked Ilene for all the jobs she covers. A lovely tea followedand the raffle was drawn.

NEXT MEETING: WEDNESDAY 4TH JUNE 2014 AT 2 P.M.

SPEAKER: LINDA MACDONALD - SUBJECT:

 “SHAPE AND STYLE TO FLATTER YOUR FIGURE”  

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HARTLEY WESPALL REGATTA 

AT THE MILL 

SUNDAY 15TH JUNE @ 2PM. 

Have some fun. 

Come along with your home made little boats.There will be children’s games, tombola, plant sales, teas. 

 All funds raised go towards the upkeep of our churchyard. 

Boat categories to be announced in the May issue of the Link. 

Everyone welcome. 

Races include:

Fruit and Vegetable Boats; Plastic & Fruit juice

cartons; Sailing Boats; Paper Boats; Tennis balls!Come and Join Us!

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[email protected]

 All activities must be booked inadvance of the visit 

Tel: 01256 883967 or email

[email protected]

WEDDING FAIR 

We are organising a Wedding Fair for Sunday 21st September. Ifyou are interested in booking a stall or would like moreinformation then please do get in touch.

PUB NIGHT 

With Live BandRun for Cover  

Saturday 7th June6pm—11pm 

Bouncy Castle & Children's games until 9pm 

Live Music 9pm—11pm, Licensed Bar & Snacks

Refreshments on sale 

Rooms also available forhire. Parties, meetings or

special occasions! 

SHERFEST 

Saturday 5th July 12pm - 9pm 

Live Music , Licensed Bar, Bucking Bronco, BBQ & Hog Roast,

Drum Runners, Children’s games & activities, Magic Show, Raf-fle, Balloon Modelling, Theatre4kids, Sports day, face painting,craft tent, ice cream van and much more! FREE ENTRY! 

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NEWS FROM THE BEAT - JUNE 2014. Crime and ASB update by PC Jim Charlton 21015.

I am pleased to report that there has been little crime of note over thepast few months and there are no current

 ASB issues at this time.Despite this please do not drop your guardand give criminals the opportunities that theyare looking to take advantage.

PC Jim Charlton 21015 & PCSO RichardStrauss 14735.

Beat Surgery 1st Weds of the month at Costa Coffee in ChinehamCentre at 16:30 - 17:30.Tel : 101 (or request to leave a message using our collar numbers).email : [email protected]

[email protected]

HANDEL - Dixit Dominus

J S BACH

Magnificat in D Major - Brandenburg Concerto No 2

Toccata and Fugue - organ

New London Sinfonia Basingstoke Choral Society

Conductor & Organ Soloist David Gibson

- - - o O o - - -

Saturday, 28th June 2014

Douai Abbey, Woolhampton

Tickets available from The Corn Exchange

0845 5218 218 or www.cornexchangenew.com

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Hampshire’s Hands-On County Show

The New Forest and Hampshire County Show is being held for threedays at the end of July at New Park, Brockenhurst in Hampshire. Theaim of the Show is to create a great family day out bringing together

a celebration of traditional country pursuits, crafts, produce andentertainment. This year it is taking place on 29th, 30th & 31stJuly and there is an exciting line-up of events for all the family toenjoy! 

The theme this year is ‘Hands On’ so comeand live the country for a day. Roll up yoursleeves, don your walking boots and get

stuck in with all the hands-on activitiesthat we have on offer!

Try your hand at milking a cow, making ascarecrow, holding a day old chick, votingfor your favourite feathered friend in thePoultry Tent and watching the amazingJamie Squibb in action on his motorbikein our main ring.

BBC South are returning for another year and are bringing their fullyoperational television studio where you can record your own versionof the daily news, including a weather green screen and autocue!Watch close up how television programmes are made with theprofessionals and meet the local presenters!

 Visit the Forest Fun Factory which runs a full programme of eventsbetween 10am and 4.30pm and be entertained by clowns, choirs,

dance acts and much more! Head over to our Show Farm where thechildren can get up close and personal with all sorts of farmyardanimals, pop in to our Countryside Area for Terrier and Ferret racingand sit in the incredible machines in the Old Time Farming section.

If you want to keep up to date with news of the Show, details visit

our website www.newforestshow.co.uk where you can also take

advantage of 10% off advanced tickets bought online before 21st 

July.

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 Age Concern Hampshire supports Dementia Awareness Week inOdiham 

 Age Concern Hampshire supported The Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Awareness Week Initiative (18th to 24th May) with a dementia open day

for both carers and people living with the condition at its RosefieldWellbeing Centre at Odiham Cottage Hospital in Buryfields.

 An open morning on Wednesday 21st May included a Dementia Friendssession, offering an insight into what it is like to live with dementia andhow people can help to better understand the condition in every daysituations.

 Visitors were welcome to tour the centre’s facilities, and to find out about

private day care places, take part in activities and meet experienced AgeConcern Hampshire staff and volunteers.

For more information on this subject, contact the RosefieldWellbeing Centre on 01256 393604. 

Liz Kavanagh 

Communications Manager 

 Age Concern Hampshire 

Tel. 01962 868545 

Stratfield Turgis vs. Hartley Wespall 

The next inter village cricket match is on the 7

th

 Sept2014 on the recreation ground at Stratfield Turgis. All welcome to spectate on the day. 

Players wanted, especially from Stratfield Turgis, soif you fancy a knock please get in touch with Giles. 

Giles Toosey – [email protected] 

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Easyfundraising - Love online shopping, love easyfundraising 

“Easyfundraising is the easiest way to help raise money for theLoddon Valley Link. If you already shop online with retailers such as Amazon, M&S, Argos, etc., then we need you to sign up for free toraise money while you shop. You shop directly with the retailer as you

would normally, but if you sign up to the link below ….www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/loddonvalleylinkfor free and use the links on the easyfundraising site totake you to the retailer, then a percentage of whateveryou spend comes directly to us at no extra cost toyourself. 

Save money. Easyfundraising is FREE to use plus you will get accessto hundreds of exclusive discounts, so not only will you be helping us,you will be saving money yourself. We have just started but we haveraised over £100 with easyfundraising so far. Weneed your help to keep donations coming in. Sign upat www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/loddonvalleylink or scan the QR code, and startmaking a difference...simply by shopping. 

Raise Money As You Search. You can also raisemoney for Loddon Valley Link while you search.loddonvalleylink.easysearch.org.uk combines the results of several

search engines such as Yahoo, Bing and Ask to ensureyou can always find what you are looking for. But thefantastic thing is that EVERY TIME you search, half apenny is raised for Loddon Valley Link. Search just 15

times a day and you can raise around £25 a year for us.Thanks. 

PS if you want to use this idea for your own organisation then use thislink: www.easyfundraising.org.uk/referral/37779 and not only will youbenefit but the Link will get a referral fee.

Note: Your donation can go to any cause or charity. 

Our thanks to Simon Boase our Web Master for this useful

information. Editor. 

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FUNERAL DIRECTORS &MONUMENTAL MASONS. 

ALEXANDER & DRY 

Twenty four hour service. 

Pre-paid funeral plansavailable. 

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YOUR LOCAL TRADE PROFESSIONAL 

FOR ALL YOUR PLUMBING, HEATING &ELECTRICAL NEEDS

FOR MORE DETAILS PLEASE CONTACT US: 

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PLUMBING & HEATING SPECIALIST

Bathrooms & shower installations 

Solar thermal installations and energy-friendly controls 

Gas Safe and Oftec registered for peace of mind with

gas and oil installations 29164 

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Telephone: 01256 882309 

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www.Loddonvalleylink.org.uk 

For a Warm Friendly Welcome

THE SHOP IN SHERFIELD-ON-LODDONSelling a vast range of groceries including:

Local Bakery bread & Cakes Market fresh fruit & vegQuality fresh meat & poultry Excellent selection of Wine

Beer Spirits & Tobacco All at competitive prices

THE SHOP, Reading Road, SherfieldTelephone: 01256 882234

Open: Monday —Saturday 7.00 am to 7.00 pm

Sundays 9.00 am to 5.00 pm Orders taken for Delivery

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Bramley Church of England PrimaryThe month of May is always a very busy one in the life of the school.This year has been no exception.

 Year 6 have applied themselves brilliantly to the rigour and challenge

of the National Tests. The good humour and effort that each childshowed was excellent. The whole school supported this mostimportant occasion with their good conduct throughout the week.

The first ‘Head’s Round Table’ was held on 21st May. This was thefirst of a regular opportunity for all stakeholders to engage directlywith myself and the strategic future of the school. The focus was onthe learning community and how the vision of #brilliantbramley can

be extended out into the community and how the inspiration of thearea can reach into the school.

School are supporting the Bramley Fun Day with an information stall,singers and the chance to score a penalty against Mr Moore. It willbe a privilege to be part of the event, with so many village andcommunity members present. I will also be attending the SherfieldFete. This is in further recognition of the central importance of

community in the wider life of Bramley Primary School.Look out for our revised fortnightly newsletter which is published onthe school website and by parentmail. It includes examples of pupillearning and a list of key dates for your diaries.

Enjoy the sunshine!

Mr A Higgs. Headteacher

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USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERSThe dialling code is 01256, unless otherwise stated. 

 Allotments 

Basingstoke Gazette

Brownies 

St. Leonard’s ChurchBreach Lane Chapel Catholic Church 

Clift Surgery Patient Group 

Cricket Club (Sherfield) Cricket Club (ST & HW) EvergreensFootball (Junior)

Happy Faces Playgroup 

Loddon Players 

Loddon Quilters 

Loddon Valley Link 

Lunch Club.NWRStratfield Saye Parish Council Stratfield Turgis Parish Meeting 

Sherfield Parish Council 

Police- local beat officer 

 

Police - report an incident Poppies 

Post Office 

Rainbows 

Sherfield. Community Care GrpSherfield Fete 

Sherfield Dist. Gardening Club 

Sherfield Show 

Short Mat Bowls Toddler Group 0-5s

Tree Warden.Village Green Volunteers 

Whist DriveWomen’s Institute 

Village HallCaretaker/Bookings 

Management Committee 

Fund Raising Committee 

Bruce BattingChris Horton 

Sue Handasyde-Dick

 

See inside back page 

Geoff BelshamFr. Chris Rutledge 

John Darker   Andy Stevens 

Paul Baldwin 

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Peggy HutchinsChris Horton 

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HOUSE CLEANING BY MARIA. Reliable and affordable service.Friendly, experienced lady who cleans every corner. References.Sunday morning clean after Saturday party also available . Tel 07933316989. Email [email protected] 

LOCAL DRIVING INSTRUCTOR Experienced (20 years) now living inSherfield Park. Good results, patient with learners, also Pass Plus andrefresher lesson. Graham Ling 01256 882584 

LOCAL PROFESSIONAL INTERIOR and EXTERIOR DECORATORFirst class job guaranteed. Over 30 years experience. No job toosmall. For a free estimate ring Ian on 01256 882132 or mobile07876021772 

LOCAL EXPERIENCED TAX ADVISER Self assessment tax returns,arrears, claims, payroll, self employed, VAT returns. Initialconsultation free. Call: 07920 112533 or email:[email protected] 

SEWING, EXPERIENCED AND CONVENIENT. Di is now back in theconservatory, Sherfield Garden Centre. Bespoke dressmaking,clothing alterations, repairs, curtains & blinds and soft furnishings. CallDiana on 07796 045944. 

P C SUPORT. For technical help with PCs, Macs, tablets, internet,wi-fi: repairs, upgrades and installation: Call Ian on 07977 143310. 

WINDOW CLEANER. Windows cleaned or gutters cleared - one off orregularly. Local, reliable window cleaner (testimonials available). For aquote call Pete Owen on 07762 616600 [email protected] 

MARK WAYNE PORTER, PLASTERER. Quality local service.Plastering, skimming, alterations, renovations, ceilings and rendering.Free estimates and advice. Tel 01256 883045 or 07950 762238.

 

DICKINSON'S GARDEN AND TREE MAINTENANCE, for generalgarden maintenance needs including mowing the lawn, hedge cutting,weeding borders, tree care and removal. Please contact Graeme on07955310046/01256880504 or [email protected] 

INSIDE/OUT. Property maintenance, carpentry, decorating, locksfitted, garden maintenance. Tel 01256 882696 or 07713 470223.

E-mail [email protected]

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HOLIDAY COTTAGE TO LET IN NOSS MAYO DEVON. 2 bedrooms,lovely views, 15 mins walk to beach and coastal path walks. 20minsfrom Plymouth. No pets allowed. Contact Vickie on 01256 880391. 

DOMICILIARY CARER. 48 year old female, fully trained, experiencedcarer. CRB cleared and Carer Public Liability Insurance. Friendly andunderstanding, offering personal care especially to the elderly. CallMichelle on 07776 255688. 

REGISTERED CHILD MINDER required for a 3 year old girl and a 6month old baby to start February 2015, preferably in Sherfield Village.Please call 07788913156 if you are interested or know someone thatmight be. 

BASING TUTORS. One-to

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professional tutors. Full diagnostic assessment with no furtherobligation. No charge for initial consultation. Contact; Tel 01256470948, E-mail [email protected] web www.basingtutors.com 

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.Advertising enquiries to: Pip Iles. Tel. 01256 880559 

[email protected] 

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Loddon Valley Link Management Committee 

Editor for the JULY edition – Simon Boase 

Email: [email protected] 

Committee Member: Revd. Sammie Armstrong. Tel. 01189816593 

email: [email protected]

Hartley Rep.:  Dr. John Williams Tel. 01256 882705 

email: [email protected] 

Sherfield Park Rep:  Eileen Leivesley Tel: 01256 882938 

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

Editor:  Claire Osborne  Tel. 01256 324458 

email: [email protected] 

Editor:  Simon Boase  Tel: 01256 881250 

email: [email protected] 

Editor:  Brian Archer Tel. 01256 882099 

email: [email protected] 

Editor:  Jane Abrams Tel. 01256 881188 

email: [email protected] 

Advertising enquiries to Pip Iles Tel. 01256 880559 

[email protected] 

Deadline for ads. for next edition is 10th of the month 

Please submit copy for the JULY edition no laterthan 16th June 

Chairman:  Dr. Donald Dawson Tel. 01256 882379 

[email protected] 

Treasurer: Pip Iles Tel.01256 880559 

Secretary:  Ilene Iles 

[email protected] 

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Please note: the Loddon Valley Link ManagementCommittee cannot be held responsible for the reliability orquality of any goods, work or services in this publication. 

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. LEONARD’S 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. MARY’S CHURCH, STRATFIELD SAYE 

Churchwarden:  Dr. John Williams 

Tel. 01256 882705Treasurer:  Charles Atkinson Tel: 01256 882459 

Organist Dr. Gill Williams Tel. 01256 882705 

ST. MARY’S CHURCH, HARTLEY WESPALL 

Churchwarden:  Pip Iles  Tel. 01256 880559

Treasurer:  Michael Webster Tel. 01256 882413 

Organists:  Dr. Gill Williams 

Tel. 01256 82705 

 Andrew Doggart  Tel: 01256 880092 

MESSY CHURCH, SHERFIELD PARK 

Leaders:   Amanda Prince  Tel: 01256 880703 

Carol Armstrong  Tel: 01189 816593 

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