Loddon Valley Link 201512 - December 2015 - January2016

The Loddon Valley Link
Church and Village Magazine
for Sherfield-on-Loddon, Stratfield Saye,

Hartley Wespall with Stratfield Turgis and Bramley
Issue 485
December 2015/January 2016
www.Loddonvalleylink.org.uk
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Editorial
Welcome to the December 2015/January 2016 double
issue.
There are obviously many events happening in December Editor: Jane Abrams
and January. In the centre pages we have
Contents
provided an extra pull-out section giving
details of all the Christmas church
Church Services
pp 4-5
Pastoral Letter
pp 7-8
services, including some which are
Parish Registers
p8
especially for children and families - do
p 11
come along to one of these. We have also Prayer Page
Our WWI Dead
p 13
published separately full details of all
WI
p 17
December and January services.
There are the usual regular news and
reports articles, including a two-page
update from Sherfield Park. On p. 13
there is the first of a series of articles on
soldiers listed on the Sherfield village war
memorial, as a result of work done by
local researchers to find out about their
lives.
The cover photo this month is by Carol
Johnson. Please keep your photos and
articles coming in to :
editor@loddonvalleylink.org.uk.
Evergreens Club
p 17
Police
p 19
Borough Councillor
p 23
Stratfield Saye Bus Service
p 26
Sherfield Village Hall
p 26
Christmas Services
pp 31-34
New Editor(s)
p 36
Sherfield Park Matters
pp 38-39
NWR
p 43
Sherfield Parish Council
p 45
Civil Serv Ret Fellowship
p 47
Village Agent
p 48
Stratfield Saye Updates
p 51
Sherfield Gardening Club
p 52
Sherfield Park Events
p 53
Small Ads
p 60
Useful Numbers
p 61
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Services
December 2015
Sunday 6th December
10.00am
10.00am
6.30pm
Christingle & Toy Service

Family Service
Evensong and Communion by Ext
Sunday 13th December
10.00am
5.00pm
Advent 2
Sherfield Park Community Centre

St Marys Stratfield Saye*
Morning Worship & Sunday Club

Carol Service
St Marys Hartley Wespall
Advent 3
St Leonards Sherfield
Advent 4
10.00am
4.30pm
6.00pm
Holy Communion and Sunday Club St Leonards Sherfield

Carol Service
Carol Service
6.30pm
Evensong
Thursday 24th December
4.00pm
Crib Service
10.30pm Holy Communion

11.00pm Holy Communion
Friday 25th December
10.00am
10.30am
11.00am
Family Service
Family Service
Family Communion by Ext

10.00am Benefice Holy Communion
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St Mary s Hartley Wespall
Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

Christmas 1
Services
January 2016
Sunday 3rd January
10.00am Holy Communion
10.00am
6.30pm
Epiphany
Family Service
Evensong and Communion
Sunday 10th January

10.00am Morning Worship and Sunday Club
Friday 4.15pm Messy Church

Sunday 17th January
10.00am
6.30pm
Sunday 24th January
10.00am
Sherfield Community Centre
Holy Communion & Sunday Club

Evensong
Family Service
Epiphany 1
Epiphany 2

Epiphany 3
Sunday 31st January

10.00am Benefice Holy Communion
Epiphany 4
Sunday 7th February

10.00am Holy Communion
Epiphany 5
6.30pm
10.00am
Family Service
Evensong and Communion
*Drive up close to the white gates, which will open automatically .

Children are welcome at all our services. Services in italics are particularly
geared to children and families.
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BREACH LANE CHAPEL

Sherfield on Loddon
Geoff Belsham 01256 882534 / 07519 708416
Transport is available for all events at the chapel
Services and Events

December
2015
January 2016
Thursday 3rd
Friday 4th
th
rd
Sunday 6
Tuesday 8
Sunday 3
th
Friday 11th
th
Sunday 13
Thursday 17th
10.30am
Bible Study at 9 Coopers Lane,

Bramley
Open Morning at the Chapel
10.30am
Family Worship led by Neil Owen
7.45pm
Church Meeting at Frimley Road
10.30am
10.30am
CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE

led by Rev. Richard Lane
7.45pm
10.30am

Disabled Christian Fellowship
(DCF) led by Geoff Belsham
7.45pm
Thursday 7th
th
Friday 8
th
Saturday 19
2.30pm
Sunday 20th
10.30am
10.30am
Family Worship led by Neil Owen

including Holy Communion
Family Worship led by Graham
Locke
CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICE led
by Geoff Belsham
Family Worship led by Steve Smith
Friday 15
10.30am
Saturday 16th
2.30pm
DCF led by Geoff Belsham
Sunday 17
10.30am
Thursday 21st
7.45pm
Family Worship led by Richard

Lane
Friday 22
10.30am
Sunday 24th
10.30am
Family Worship led by Steve Smith

Mid-week fellowship led by Geoff
Belsham
Family Worship
Sunday 10th
10.30am
Friday 25th
10.30am
Sunday 27th
th
th
nd
Wednesday 27
Friday 29th
Sunday 31st
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th
2.30pm
10.30am
10.30am
PASTORAL LETTER
One of my favourite expressions is, As useless as a chocolate
teapot on a sunny afternoon. I save it for particular moments
of extreme frustration, usually connected with my computer
or phone system. Whilst on holiday in Wales once I found
myself with time to think, and this question came to mind
(sorry, Im like that). Just how useless, exactly, is a chocolate teapot? I
mused. Well, if you like chocolate and it is a good quality chocolate teapot
or, come to think of it, even it is a bad quality one and you are just
desperate, then it could be very useful indeed. It was at that point my
mind began to go a little wild and gambol playfully in the imaginary field
of chocolate teapotology. What about the value of chocolate as a
medicine (the main proponents being ladies who crave the stuff)? What
about as a novelty ornament, a Christmas tree decoration, a chocolate
eating competition trophy (mmm, would have to get another one for next
year), a sweet jar or moneybox or even for occasional and brief use with
cold tea on a winters day! Why, I thought, Chocolate teapots arent
useless at all, and with that I began to plan my next book, 103 Ways
to Use a Chocolate Teapot in a Cool Climate: 2016, published by

uselessbooks.com (soon).
I can still hear a teachers voice ringing in my ears, You useless boy!
Oddly enough I still repeat this to myself when I have mucked something
up. Fortunately I have lost the bad habit of applying this ascription to
others. However, it is so easy to come near to it. Actually it is not odd at
all that I should still struggle with this. The useless boy voice was strong
in my childhood along with could do better on my school report.
Fortunately there were stronger, more loving and affirming voices; those
of my parents and family. I also learned that God never ever sees us in
that light. In fact he weeps when we are abused so, or when we abuse
ourselves and others using the useless voice. I know now that I am
absolutely not useless and neither is anyone else. All are valued and
should be valued no matter what.
This is the starting point in my thoughts for Christmas and the New Year
because that was the starting point for God. Whether we realise it or not,
believe it or not, God values each and every one including you! At
Christmas we recall precisely how much. God took on human flesh, got
right into the skin of our existence, at every level. Jesus was born to
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poverty in a smelly cowshed. He lived among us, especially among those who
were poor, weak and in need, and gave them dignity and hope.
As Christ followers we believe that his eventual death and resurrection broke
the power of death itself and gave us a place of belonging in God as his
children for ever. All this was for our benefit and to his glory. All this was and
is because we are precious to him. God chooses still to be with us whatever
our circumstances. In Isaiah God says, you are precious in my sight, and
honoured, and I love you. Isaiah 43 v 4.
May God bless you all richly this Christmas and in the New Year
Stephen (Vicar)
01256 881071 or temporary email sb113lb@gmail.com
Parish Registers
Weddings
Hayley Sheppard
5th December 2015
Sherfield
12th December 2015
Sherfield
Adam Briggs
Stephanie Vincent
Jonathan Williams
Catholic Services
St Bedes and Holy Ghost Churches, Basingstoke.
Parish Office
Tues to Friday
9.30 am-1.00 pm Tel.465214.
Sunday Mass 9.00 am, 11.00 am and 6.30 pm
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Thoughts and prayers for Advent, Christmas and the New Year
A voice of one calling: In the wilderness prepare the way for the LORD;
straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be
exalted, every mountain and hill made low; the rough ground shall
become level, the rugged places a plain. And the glory of the LORD will be
revealed, and all people will see it together.
Make
Isaiah 40 : 30 - 5 The NIV Bible

Prayer for the Month.
Lord Jesus Christ, you came to our world, but there was no place for you.
You came to your own people but they were not ready to receive you.
You were born in Bethlehem but there was no room for you at the inn.
You came to bring life to all, but you were put to death on a cross. You
know what it is to be homeless, hungry, and rejected. We bring you our
prayers for all those who endure such need today. We praise you for the
promise that you will come again in Christ to establish your kingdom and
to give life to all people. Lord, as we prepare for Christmas, help us
through our Advent worship to gain a new sense of expectation and a
new confidence in the future. Help us to see the wonder of your coming
in Christ so that we may be ready to greet you when you come again.
Lord, may the good news of your gospel and your coming into the world
at Christmas move in the hearts of all who hear it. May the light of Christ
shine in our lives in the New Year.
Through Jesus Christ our Lord
Amen
Prayer Points for December/January

Pray for the homeless, especially those who have fled across
the sea to Europe, that the world will realise their plight and plan a new
future for them. Pray that the New Year will see a solution to the
bitterness and fighting in Syria and the Middle East. May the New Year be
a time of new beginnings for the people who have fled from the
devastation that surrounds them. Pray for the people of Paris and all
those throughout the world who have lost loved ones or been injured in
violent attacks. May God give them comfort.
Give thanks for the joy of the Christmas message,
Pray for safe journeys as people travel to be with their families.
Pray for those who could be alone at Christmas, that their need of
fellowship and friendship will be recognised by those around them.
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Remembering Our World War I Dead

Over the last year a small group from Sherfield has been
researching information on the soldiers of the First World War
listed on the village war memorial. This is the first in a series of
articles featuring members of the other ranks in the centenary
month of their deaths.
Private Alfred Bulpit, 1st/4th Battalion Hampshire Regiment, died
21st January 1916 aged 19
Alfred Bulpit was born in Sherfield on Loddon in 1896. He was the fourth
of six children of Charles and Alice Bulpit. The family probably lived in
present day Goddards Lane, in a house near Greenway, and from the
age of about 15 Alfred and his two elder brothers worked in the family coal
business with their father.
Alfred enlisted in Winchester as a territorial soldier soon after the outbreak
of war in 1914, aged 18. He probably served with the 1st/4th Battalion
Hampshire Regiment in India before entering the theatre of war in
Mesopotamia (now Iraq) on 18th March 1915. He was killed in action on
21st January 1916, during the Battle of Umm El Hannah. 106 other ranks
of the 1st/4th Battalion were listed as killed and missing on that day. He is
commemorated on the Basra Memorial, which makes it likely that his body
was not recovered. He was awarded the 1914/15 Star Medal and the
British War and Victory Medals.
Royal British Legion POPPY APPEAL

Thank You, Sherfield
Through your generosity weve raised
2,292.37
A huge thank you to all our collectors,
local businesses and counters
Thanks also to those residents who will add to
our total, having taken the time to Gift Aid.
Natalie Larner Hon. Local Organiser
1.6 million
is needed per week for
Welfare Work
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GARDEN MACHINERY
SERVICES
Servicing
Repairs
Tuning
Adjustment
Sharpening
Miles Elliott
Turgis Green
Phone/Fax: 01256 882224

Mobile:07810573479E-mail:
miles.elliott@btinternet.com
Nows the time for servicing
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* No Messy Church in
December *
Friday 15th January
2016
Theme - Epiphany - wow moments!
Lots of craft, worship and tea for the children!
All welcome
4.15 Arrive, Register, prepare for worship
4.30 Worship followed by craft activities
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 :
Peta Alvares: padalvares@gmail.com or on Facebook:
messychurchsol
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The Garage at Sherfield

www.thegarageatsherfield.co.uk
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MOTs Cars and

Motorcycles
Service
Diagnostics
Repairs
Air Conditioning
Recovery
Collection and Delivery
service available.
WOMENS INSTITUTE
Our November Meeting included our bi-annual Cookery
Competition. Doris LEnfant, our President for this months Meeting,
thanked Members for their support for the competition which inspired a
record number of entries.Tess Morris, our judge, commented that the
Competition standard was very high and gave us some extra tips. Doris
then presented the cup for Best in Show to Marlene King for her childrens
biscuits and the cup for Highest Score -Total Points to Margaret Lee.
Other business included advance warning of the Craft Competition in
November 2016, to give everyone plenty of time to prepare. Doris
suggested something Christmassy, such as embroidery, painting or cross
stitch, or twiddle muffs which hospitals desperately need for dementia
patients.
Next meeting: Wednesday 2nd December 2015 in Sherfield Village Hall at
2pm Speaker: Alan Grace - subject: The Words and the Music.
Competition: anything musical (scores, pictures etc.)
Find out more about us at:
http://hampshirewi.org.uk/wi-page/sherfield-on-loddon-wi/
Ilene Iles
Evergreens Club
This month the Mayor of Basingstoke, Councillor Mrs Anne Court, gave a
very interesting talk about her role and what it involves. The mayor is
selected by seniority and is in office for one year.
The role is non-political and involves attending council meetings, official
openings of events and new facilities, civic occasions such as the
remembrance service, and formal dinners. She also talks to clubs and
societies in the community, visits schools, and hosts visits to the Mayors
parlour.
The Mayor also supports three charities: 1) Inspero works with
disadvantaged children to teach them to lead a healthy lifestyle by
growing and cooking food from scratch 2) Basingstoke Multicultural Forum
which develops understanding between people from different cultures
3) Ark Cancer Centre Charity is raising money for a treatment centre.
We next meet at The Calleva Arms, Silchester on Monday 7 th December
for our Christmas lunch.
May MacQueen
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Contact Roy on 01256 86142
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Crime maps 20 October - 19 November

www.crimereports.co.uk
Sherfield Park (& Chineham)

Bramley and Sherfield-on-Loddon NPT
PC Jim Charlton 21015 and PCSO
PCSO Nath Johnson 15740
Nicole Wheatley .
PCSO Damon Hope 15394
james.charlton@
Nathaniel.Johnson.15740
hampshire.pnn.police.uk
@hampshire.pnn.police.uk
Beat Surgery 1st weds of each month damon.hope@hampshire.pnn.police.uk
at the Costa Coffee - Chineham
Centre at 16.30 - 17.30.
For both beats, telephone 101 (or leave a message using collar numbers) - please
dont report incidents using email.
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The Four Horseshoes
Old Reading Road

Sherfield on Loddon
RG27 2EX
Tel: 01256 882296
The Four Horseshoes Christmas Party

Saturday 19 December 2015
7.30pm - late
Live music from The Swarm
Mulled wine and Warm Cider punch
Chocolate Fountain Charity Raffle
Free Entry
Open Christmas Day 12 midday - 3pm
Boxing Day 12 midday - 4 pm
New Years Eve til late - by invitation
New Years Day breakfast from 10am
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Borough Councillor update from Taylors Farm/

Sherfield Park
As the year draws to a close it is time to reflect on the
huge changes that are about to happen in 2016.
After a lengthy governance review the legal paperwork
has been completed and signed off for the creation of our new Parish
Council in May 2016. As this is a Borough led reorganisation there will be
an interim Sherfield Park Parish Council set up in January and run by the
three ward councillors, Councillors Elaine Still, Paul Miller and myself. We
will also have an interim clerk to guide and support us. The interim parish
clerk vacancy is advertised in this issue - if you enjoy a new challenge,
please apply.
Ellen, Chris and I will continue to represent Taylors Farm Ward on
Sherfield on Loddon (SOL) Parish Council until the elections in May 2016
when there will be separate elections held for both SOL and the new
Parish Council of Sherfield Park - 7 councillors for Sherfield Park and 8 for
Sherfield on Loddon. The new Parish Council will work closely with the
Sherfield Park Community Association for the benefit of all. We will be
arranging a Community Pop Up Caf in the New Year, where residents
can come and find out more about how the new Council will work and
what is involved in becoming a Parish Councillor.
Back to the present - the building work to join Cufaude Lane to Chineham
is ahead of time and should be finished by mid March. Croudace have put
a temporary footpath on the other side of the railway line up to Razors
Farm and across to the top of Cufaude Lane to allow residents from
Bramley access to Chineham whilst this work is in progress.
Finally, I would like to thank all the organisations who have put on such a
great variety of events this month - please support them.
I wish you and your families a wonderful Christmas and a peaceful New
Year.
Councillor Joyce Bowyer
Easter Art Exhibition
We are again holding an Easter Art Exhibition at St Leonards Church
Room on Saturday 26th, Sunday 27th & Monday 28th March and would like
to invite local artists to exhibit and sell their work.
For further details, please contact Jane Farrow (01256 882680,
Jane.farrow @outlook.com; or Tessa Elphick (01256 882860).
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The Big Christingle & Toy Service

Sunday 6th December 2015
At Sherfield Park Community
Centre
10.00 a.m.
Come and share in this joyous and hugely popular event which
churches and schools throughout the UK. will be celebrating.
So bring your toys, receive a Christingle, and worship with all ages as
the significance of the Christingle unfolds and we are able, once
again, to support the work of The Childrens Society.
Urgent
Stratfield Saye Residents
Proposed Withdrawal of Bus Service 154
West Berkshire council are consulting on this proposal and it is
important that as many responses as possible from affected borough
residents are submitted. I would particularly draw residents attention
to the comment from the Council stating that the authority must
also have particular regard to the transport needs of members of the
public who are elderly, disabled or those that may live in rural areas
and have no means of transport themselves. The proposals can be
viewed at http://info.westberks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=31610 and
there is a link to submit your response at the bottom of the page
(Take part in this consultation).
If you are unable to do this and wish to respond please contact me or
one of the Parish Councillors to register your views.
Penny Mayo (0118 933 2379, pennyjmayo@aol.com)
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Village Hall Matters

Sherfield on Loddon Village Hall
Reg. Charity No. 272385
Tel: 07468 427684
Email: info@sherfieldvillagehall.co.uk
LOOKING FOR A VENUE?

If youre looking for a venue for your party, wedding reception,
business or social event, then look no further! Sherfield Village Hall
has recently undergone extensive refurbishment and offers a splendid
setting. Superb ceiling roof beams give the hall an impressive yet
intimate atmosphere. It has great facilities including modular staging,
large screen projection, a secure, enclosed garden, ample car
parking, disabled access and a resident caretaker. It also has a fully
licensed bar. Visit our website for more information or contact our Hall
Manager, Wendy Gosden, on 07468 427684.
FUNDRAISING
Do you enjoy the functions at the village hall? Or are you new to the
village? Get involved by joining The Friends of Sherfield Village Hall.
As a charity, the only regular income the Hall has is from its hiring
fees so donations and fundraising events are vital to maintain the
Hall. Regular events include a Barn Dance in January and the
Sherfield Beer Festival in September. We also have "Hog the
Limelight" events sponsored by Hampshire County Council. Fresh
ideas for events and volunteers to help with events are always
welcome! If you would like to help out please contact Alan Ball on
01256 883838.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
th
Sat 5 December Clive Fortune Big Band

Sat 30th January Barn Dance
Please dont forget the Village Coffee Morning on the 2nd Saturday
of each month at 10.30am in the Garden Room. All welcome.
For more information on activities, events & booking the hall, visit:
www.sherfieldvillagehall.co.uk
At the heart of our community for over 100 years
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CHRISTMAS TREES,
WREATHS and other
decorations at
West Green Road, Hartley

Wintney
RG27 8LP
We will also have our Honey,
Homemade Jams and Christmas
Pudding Ice cream
CALL 01252 845772 from Nov 1st
for information and to place orders,
or visit www.westgreenfruits.com
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St Marys Hartley Wespall Meet and Greet

On Sunday 1st November members
of the congregation had the chance
to meet our new Priest in Charge
Stephen and his wife Lorna.
Stephen told us about his
background and how his life has
been devoted to Christ in so many
different ways.
There was then a chance for
individuals to chat to Stephen and Lorna over coffee and biscuits
before we went outside to view our car park which has had GP Flex
(Tenax) laid over its entire surface. Stephen
ended his visit by dedicating the car park and
praying for St Marys and the community.
We are indebted to the Friends of Hartley
Wespall who provided the bulk of the funds to
make this possible.
Sherfield Village Hall Fundraiser
WINTER BARN DANCE

with popular Diatonics Ceilidh Band
Saturday 30th Jan 2016

8:00pm -11:45pm
15 inc. Fish & Chip Supper
tickets@sherfieldvillagehall.co.uk
The SHOP in SHERFIELD
Box Office & table reservations: 01256 880075
Reg. Charity No. 272385
Christmas Food Boxes for Basingstoke 2015

Each year Basingstoke Voluntary Action appeals to
individuals, businesses and organisations to join us in
providing Christmas Food Boxes for those less fortunate than ourselves.
The generous response last year meant that we were able to supply
refuges, families and homeless centres in Basingstoke and Deane with
food boxes filled with Christmas goodies.
This year we are looking for donations of food or food boxes (please note
however that we cannot accept any donations of alcohol or food containing
alcohol). We also need empty photocopy paper boxes, sticky tape,
wrapping paper, and volunteers to help distribute boxes. If you have any
free time and would like to join us between Monday 7 th and Tuesday 22nd
December we would love to hear from you.
If you or your company would like to donate money please contact
Admin@BVAction.org.uk or make cheques payable to Basingstoke
Voluntary Action and clearly write on the back Christmas Appeal
We will gratefully accept donations from Monday 30 th November to Monday
14th December, between 9am and 4 pm, at Basingstoke Voluntary Action,
The Orchard, White Hart Lane, Basingstoke RG21 4AF. Alternatively, call
us to arrange a collection. For all queries please contact Natascha
Shepherd on 01256 423816, or email Admin@BVAction.org.uk
GET
REAL VALUE
THIS CHRISTMAS
FINDING JESUS IN CHRISTMAS ~ FINDING JESUS IN CHRISTMAS
FINDING JESUS IN CHRISTMAS ~ FINDING JESUS IN CHRISTMAS
FINDING JESUS IN CHRISTMAS
From all at
St Leonards Sherfield on Loddon,
and St Marys Stratfield Saye
A very happy and

blessed Christmas
to you all
May the joy of the angels,

the eagerness of the shepherds,
the perseverance of the wise men,
the obedience of Joseph and Mary
and the peace of the Christ Child
be yours this Christmas.
Special Christmas Services
Please come and join us! All welcome

Sunday 6th December
10.00am Christingle & Toy Service

5.00pm Carol Service, St Marys Hartley Wespall

4.30pm Carol Service, St Marys Stratfield Saye
6.00pm Carol Service at St Leonards
Christmas Eve
4.00pm Crib Service at St Leonards
(Please come dressed as a shepherd or angel!)
10.30pm Holy Communion, St Marys Hartley Wespall
11.00pm Midnight Holy Communion at St Leonards
Christmas Day
10.00am Family Service, St Marys Hartley Wespall
10.30am Family Service, St Leonards
11.00am Holy Communion by extension, St Marys Stratfield
Saye
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Candlelit Carols
at St. Leonards
Sunday
December 20th
at 6 pm
A service for the
whole family
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St Leonards Church Room is available for hire
The new church room is a light modern space with a professional

kitchen and toilet facilities. Suitable for meetings or childrens parties!
For more information about hiring please contact:
admin@stleonardschurch.co.uk / 01256 882788
Faster Broadband in Stratfield

Turgis and Bottle Lane
Despite some extensive lobbying, currently there
are no plans to bring faster broadband to Stratfield Turgis.
Your Parish Meeting has organised an open forum to
discuss our options and decide on a way forward. All
residents of Stratfield Turgis are welcome especially
Hartley Wespall residents in Bottle Lane, which is on the
same exchange cabinet.
Meet upstairs in the Jekyll and Hyde on

Thursday 3rd December at 8pm.
Working from home, streaming catch up TV & movies, free phone calls with
VOIP. real time gaming, streaming music and radio, smart homes, cloud
computing, increased property values, enhanced education opportunities.
www.stratfieldturgis.org.uk
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The Loddon Valley Link Needs You!

The Loddon Valley Link Church and Village Magazine is
looking for more editors - we need at least one more but
it would be wonderful to have two. The role is voluntary
and unpaid but its a great opportunity to:
get involved in your local church and village communities
gain experience of publishing a magazine
improve your IT expertise (Microsoft Publisher, Photoshop and

others)
If you are interested in taking this on or would like to know more about
what it involves please contact a member of the editorial team (contact
details on p. 62) or simply email editor@loddonvalleylink.org.uk
The Priory Primary School Christmas Bazaar

The Parents Association of Priory Primary School
(Pamber End) is holding their Christmas Bazaar (5 th
December, 1pm - 4pm). Activities include making new
Christmas tree decorations, sipping a glass of mulled
wine, studying the details of hand crafted goods, picking up Christmas
presents, taking down the snowmen with a loaded Nerf gun - there will be
something for everyone to enjoy!
Lighten Our Darkness

Now that the winter is with us take great care to
look out for cyclists when driving at night and give
them plenty of room. Cyclists do not have the same
protection which you have in a vehicle and even
relatively minor contact can seriously injure them.
Cyclists, remember that drivers sometimes find it
difficult to see you in the dark, and that they may not understand why you
adopt the primary position on the road, which involves cycling well away
from the kerb. Always use lights after dark, and wear light coloured or
better still reflective clothing and/or accessories in the dark to increase your
visibility
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SHERFIELD PARK MATTERS

Shops: Sherfield Park Community Association (SPCA) has embarked
on discussions with some business groups interested in leasing its two
retail units next to to the Community Centre. They will become
available next autumn, A survey of local residents has shown
preferences for a convenience store style shop, followed by a caf
and a medical practice of some sort. Earlier issues of the Loddon
Valley Link listed SPCA criteria for choosing the right business for the
Community. However, further questions and indications of interest are
still welcome and should be addressed to the SPCA at:
communications@sherfieldparkcommunity.co.uk.
Note: The SPCA still wishes to hear from any members of the
community willing and able to assist with associated legal and
commercial issues relating to the new shops.
SPCA Secretary: Mr Graham Ling has agreed to fill the post of
Secretary to the SPCA. Confirmation of this appointment by the SPCA
AGM, 28th November 2015, is anticipated.
Road works connecting Cufaude Lane into Sherfield Park have
started at a cracking pace. As a result there is disruption for residents
and local traffic but it is hoped that all of the associated work can be
completed well within the 12-month Cufaude Lane closure timescale
authorised by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council (B&DBC).
Light Up Sherfield Park? Yes, thats right! This is the name of a new
fun competition with big prizes for the
best dressed homes. Many neighbours
are planning to make the community
even more beautiful this December by
decorating their homes with festive
illuminations. If you would like to enter
the competition, or just cast your vote for
the best display, then either call in at the
Sherfield Park Community Centre for an
entry form or download one from the SPCA website,
and follow the instructions on the entry form. To give
you a better chance of winning there are three
categories from which to choose and the winners will be
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announced on 23rd December. So, what are you waiting for? Oh, and
by the way - good luck!
Easy Fundraising: with Christmas just around the corner no doubt
many of you are planning a lot of shopping. If you use online shopping
for groceries or presents, then please consider supporting the
Community Centre at the same time at no cost to yourselves. Too
good to be true? Not at all! There is, of course, a website:
www.easyfundraising.org.uk, with an app for those of you with smart
phones) that acts as the search engine (and of course you can
support this magazine there too - Ed.). This will direct you to the
website of your chosen retailer and then, after specifying your
nominated cause (in this case the Sherfield Park Community Centre),
just carry on shopping as usual. Your retailer will allocate a cash sum,
either a fixed amount or sometimes a percentage of what you actually
spend. If you get stuck theres an information button. You can also
donate when you book holidays, and generate significant, muchneeded, donations for your community. Remember, the SPCA is a
registered charity - so the more we raise the more we get back to
spend in the community for the benefit of all.
Community Centre Loft Conversion Project: those who attended
the SPCA AGM in late November, or generally keep an ear to the
ground, will be aware that the SPCA has received a B&DBC grant to
enable it to convert large amounts of Community Centre loft space
into additional function rooms available for hire. Extra rooms will
greatly assist the SPCA to cater for the rapidly growing demand for
activity spaces and should also act as a catalyst for even further
community development. A design proposal is being submitted to
B&DBC for its approval (by architects acting on behalf of the SPCA)
and it is hoped that the SPCA will be able to invite tenders from
suitably qualified building contractor in the not too distant future.
Updates on these and other exciting topics will feature in the Loddon
Valley Link as they progress. And remember, residents are most
welcome to attend SPCA Committee meetings at the Sherfield Park
Community Centre on the last Wednesday of the month at 8 pm. We
hope to see you there!
Howard Perkins
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Our second October meeting was a discussion

on the freedom of the press. The topic was
decided on in January following the horrific
attack on the offices of Charlie Hebdo in Paris
a few days beforehand - described by Ian
Hislop as a murderous attack on free speech. Whilst many MiddleEastern countries condemned the attack, China called for limits on
press freedom. The British government said it supported a free press
and the right to write what people believed, but radical Islamists
supported the attack, arguing that it insulted Mohammed.
Press censorship has always been around as there have always been
rulers who wanted to control the communication of information. With
the advent of printing, censorship became more important. We
watched a video lecture about the First World War by Frank Gardner
(a war correspondent badly injured in Saudi Arabia). Initially the War
Office, in an effort to keep up public morale, forbade journalists from
the front line. Anyone convicted of divulging
Freedom of
information which might be of use to the enemy
faced the death penalty. However, journalists such
the press
as Philip Gibbs of the Daily Chronicle risked their
lives to get information. The government relaxed its attitude a little in
1915, but censorship was still heavily applied.
We split into groups for discussion on various topics associated with
press censorship. Firstly, censorship and children - should the media
be censored for impressionable young minds? Or should children
know about issues in the world? Should censorship be applied to
religious matters in an effort to be sensitive? (the conclusion was that
religion should be strong enough to withstand criticism). For matters
of national security there needs to be a sensible approach. Sometimes
it is dangerous to divulge too much, but on the other hand censorship
can lead to serious abuses of power. We then heard how free the
press is in ten countries. Finland is number one, and the second in
our list was Sweden (fifth). The UK comes in at 34 with France, South
Africa and the USA not far behind us. At the bottom were Palestine,
Russia and China. It was a very interesting, well presented, evening.
Our November meeting was our annual quiz and the theme was art.
It was one of the more challenging quizzes! In December we will hold
our Christmas party.
Gill Fearon
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December Update
Sherfield-on-Loddon Parish Council
Meeting dates
The next Full Parish Council meeting dates are
9 December 2015 and 13 January 2016 (7.30 pm in the
Liddell Hall).
Village Agent volunteer vacancy
Can you offer a few hours a week to help the local community?
Our existing Village Agent, Glen, is looking for a second Agent to
assist in this scheme run by Age Concern Hampshire. See the article
on p. 48 for further details.
Children Starting School in September 2016?
If you have children who will be 4 years old between 1 st September
2015 and 31st August 2016, visit www.hants.gov.uk/admissions for
information about registering your child to start school in 2016. The
deadline for sending in applications is 15 th January 2016.
Catherine Ryle - Clerk to the Parish Council, Sherfield-on-Loddon, PO
Box 6862, Basingstoke RG24 4QZ. 01256 842662, :
clerk@sherfieldonloddon-pc.gov.uk
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Email: cole114@msn.com
A complete range of garden services:
Garden clearance, Mowing,
Hedgetrimming, Paving, Pruning,
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Basingstoke Civil Service Retirement Fellowship

52 members and 1 visitor attended the
monthly meeting held on Wednesday
4th November. Our talk was The Life
and Legend of Mary Queen of Scots
by Gordon Massie. He traced her life
story from her birth at Linlithgow Palace
in December 1542. She was the
daughter of James V of Scotland and
Mary of Guise and became Queen of
Scotland at six days old, following the
death of her father. As a child she was
sent to France and in 1558 married the
Dauphin, Francis. She was briefly
Queen of France but Francis died in
1560, after which Mary returned to Scotland. She had two further
husbands - Lord Darnley (who fathered her son, the future James VI
and I of England), and Earl Bothwell. As a Catholic contender for the
throne of England she was under house arrest for twenty years, and
after she was implicated in a plot to assassinate Elizabeth I she was
executed at Fotheringhay Castle in February 1587, on Elizabeths
orders.
CSRF meets on the first Wednesday of each month at Brookvale
Village Hall from 10 am - 12 noon; all retired Civil Servants and their
partners are welcome.
At the next meeting on 2nd December there will be Christmas
Entertainment with The Purple People followed by a buffet lunch.
A full programme of events is planned for 2016 including talks
covering such subjects as Afghanistan, Antarctica, Hollywood,
Liverpool, Mervyns Coaches, Women in World War One, the CAB
and Canine Partners. Outings are planned to Winchester, Cadbury
World, Wisley, Brooklands, Lymington, The Kennet & Avon Canal,
Braemore House and the BBC in London.
Further details about the meetings and trips can be obtained from the
Secretary Tony Brazier on 01256 418770 or at bjmapbr@ntlworld.com
and Kate Lambeth on 01256 328791.
David Cowling
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Village Agents Needed in Your Community!

There are 60 Village Agents in rural communities all over Hampshire.
If you are interested in taking part in your local community, and helping
older people to remain independent Age Concern Hampshire needs
you to be the next Village Agent.
Village Agents are local people who offer a few hours a week of their
time to help older people to access information, advice, and local
services. They provide a face-to-face contact point for people who are
less likely to use the telephone or internet to access information. They
are also trained to provide a basic home fire safety survey on behalf of
the Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service.
The Village Agent programme has been running since 2011 and has
been highly successful in helping to reduce social isolation and
loneliness in older people. It enables them to access resources that
they need and assists them to engage with their local communities.
Age Concern Hampshire is pleased to run this project in partnership
with Hampshire County Council and Hampshire Fire and Rescue
Service. It is fully funded and supported by Hampshire County Council.
If you would like to get involved and have some time to offer or know
anybody else who might be interested, please get in touch today! Call
Gail Allen, Village Agent co-ordinator, on 01962 892443 or Freephone
0800 328 7154 or email villageagent@ageconcernhampshire.org.uk.
Alternatively you can download an application form, and find out about
our many other volunteering opportunities, on our website:
www.ageconcernhampshire.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer-for-us/.
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Stratfield Saye Parish Council

Village Hall Update
As many will already be aware the
Parish Council were very happy to received a grant from the
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council Local Infrastructure fund
which, together with other funds available, has allowed them to install
a new modern heating boiler in the Village Hall. The remainder of the
funds available will allow the Parish Council to install a new cesspit at
the recreation ground and thus reopen the kitchen and toilets in the
Pavilion. The Parish Council would like to thank B&DBC for their
support as without it such a small parish would be unable to maintain
its facilities.
Penny Mayo, Stratfield Saye Parish Clerk
Stratfield Saye update
Here are some dates for your diary.
The next coffee morning will be on the 7 th December at 11o'clock as
usual. As it will be the last coffee morning before Christmas, we will
be making a few changes. There will be mince pies, crackers,
Christmas fruit cake and biscuits or a piece of fruit (apples or
satsumas) for those who don't like fruit cake. This is a small gesture
due to the Christmas lunch this year being cancelled because of ill
health.
The defibrillator has been fitted to the wall of the Iron Duke; it is in full
working order and fully accessible. A huge thanks to James and
Matthew for allowing this to be done. In the event that you need to use
it, call 999 and the operator will give you the code for the door.
Hopefully it will not be required. Now we have this resource in the
village, we can ask Heart Start to come along and shows how to use
it. Please contact me (01189 333230 /
normacarruthers@btinternet.com), Suzie Nixon or Penny Mayo and
we can coordinate with Heart Start to set a time and place.
The next Council meeting will be on 7 th December at 7.30. Please
come along and tell us what you think.
Happy Christmas to you all.
Jean Carruthers
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Sherfield and District Gardening Club

There will be no speaker at our December meeting on the 14 th as we will
be having our annual Christmas party.
Our 2016 programme begins on January 18 th with a talk
from Kevin Hobbs who will be telling us about Piet
Oldoufs Gardens. Kevin has been a professional grower
and plantsman for close to thirty years and is now the
Wholesale Nursery Director for
Hillier Nurseries. The subject of
our talk, Piet Oudolf, is an
influential Dutch garden designer, nurseryman
and author, and a leading figure of the "New
Perennial" movement, using bold drifts of
herbaceous perennials and grasses which are
chosen as much for their structure as for their flower colour. Some of you
may have visited our closest Piet Oldouf garden at Bury Court, Bentley.
We are currently looking for people to share the effort required to keep
the Gardening Club running. If you are able to give any of your time,
however small, please have a word with Vanessa or Linda.
Anyone interested in gardening will be most welcome to join us at the
Sherfield Village Hall at 7:45pm. For arrangements contact Linda on
882341 or Vanessa on 881760
THE STRATFIELD SAYE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
(Grants for Children and Young People)
The Foundation was established by George Pitt in 1739 and provides
grants for children and young people under 18 in the parishes of Stratfield
Saye and Beech Hill. The Trustees would like to encourage parents of
Stratfield Saye and Beech Hill to make use of this historic charity. All
claims, with accompanying receipts, for extra curricular activities, where
not provided by the Local Education Authority will be considered
sympathetically. The grant is not means-tested and is available for
activities such as music and swimming tuition, residential and study
courses, textbooks and special equipment.
Applications for grants must be sent to James Hare, Stratfield Saye
Estates, Estate Office, Stratfield Saye, near Reading, RG7 2BT, not later
than 31st December 2016.
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CHRISTMAS FAIR
Saturday 12th December

2pm - 5pm
Stalls selling gifts, homemade produce, candles, toiletries and more!

Santa's Grotto
Children's games and crafts
Carol singing from Theatre4Kids
Christmas caf selling festive refreshments
Free entry (charge for grotto/games/cafe)
CINDERELLA
A fantastic Christmas Panto for all the family brought to you by
Pyramid Pantomimes!
Sunday 6th December 3pm - 4.30pm
Tickets 8 adults, 6 children
(Under 2s free but must sit on adults lap)
Advance bookings only as spaces limited
OVER 55s
CHRISTMAS
DINNER
2 course festive meal
th
Wednesday 9 Dec 7.30pm

Tickets 8
Licensed Cash Bar
MUST BE BOOKED IN ADVANCE
(limited availability)
CAROLS AROUND
THE TREE
Friday 18th Dec 6-7pm
Join us for our annual festive sing
song around our lovely Christmas
tree with a glass of mulled wine
and a mince pie!
Suitable for all ages.
No need to book, just turn up and
sing!
All activities must be booked in advance. Tel: 01256 883967 or email

admin@sherfieldparkcommunity.co.uk or visit
www.sherfieldparkcommunity.co.uk
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FUNERAL DIRECTORS &

MONUMENTAL MASONS.
ALEXANDER & DRY
Twenty four hour service.
Pre-paid funeral plans
available.
1 Seal Road, Basingstoke,
RG21 7NQ
Tel: 01256 844663
Happy
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group
Sherfield-on-Loddon
Bring your happy face to our
happy place
A small, friendly playgroup for

children aged 2 years 6 months to
school age
Flexible Sessions
including all day
Further information:
01256 880903
Prospectus/application form:
07791 141176
happyfacesplaygroup@hotmail.co.uk
www.happy-faces-playgroup.co.uk
Est. 1982. Charity No. 1029688
T: 01256 242135
M: 07990 814143
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Serving the local community for 30 years
Bathrooms & shower installations
Solar thermal installations and energy-friendly controls
Gas Safe and Oftec registered for peace of mind with
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FOR MORE DETAILS PLEASE CONTACT US:
Tel: 01256 880044 MOBILE: 07754 554554
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SMALL ADVERTISEMENTS
HOUSE CLEANING BY MARIA. Reliable and affordable service. Friendly,
experienced lady who cleans every corner. Ironing also available. References.
Tel 07933 316989. mariacleaning@live.co.uk
LOCAL PROFESSIONAL INTERIOR and EXTERIOR DECORATOR

First class job guaranteed. Over 30 years experience. No job too small. For a
free estimate ring Ian 01256 882132 or 07876021772
SEWING, EXPERIENCED AND CONVENIENT. Di is now back in the
SMALL ADVERTISEMENTS
conservatory, Sherfield Garden Centre. Bespoke dressmaking, clothing

alterations, repairs, curtains & blinds and soft furnishings. 07796 045944.
PC SUPORT. For technical help with PCs, Macs, tablets, internet,

wi-fi: repairs, upgrades and installation: Call Ian on 07977 143310.
LOCAL EXPERIENCED TAX ADVISER. Self assessment tax returns,

arrears, claims, payroll, self-employed, VAT returns. Initial consultation free.
Call 07920112533 or e-mail david_hitchins@msn.com
INSIDE/OUT Property maintenance, carpentry, decorating, locks fitted,

garden maintenance. Tel 01256 882696 or 07713 470223. E-mail
rdam549@googlemail.com
WINDOW CLEANER. Windows cleaned or gutters cleared - one off or

regularly. Local, reliable window cleaner (testimonials available). For a quote
call Pete Owen on 07762 616600 pjhcleaning@btinternet.com
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DOMICILLARY CARER. Female aged 49. CRB Certified/Carer PL

Insurance. Patient and kind offering personal care / companionship to the
elderly in their home and respite care. Based south of Reading. Will travel
within 10 mile radius. References available. Michelle 07776 255688.
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USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS

The dialling code is 01256, unless otherwise stated.
Allotments
Basingstoke Gazette
Brownies
St. Leonards Church
Breach Lane Chapel
Catholic Church
Clift Surgery Patient Group
Cricket Club (Sherfield)
Cricket Club (ST & HW)
Evergreens
Football (Junior)
Happy Faces Playgroup
Loddon Players
Loddon Quilters
Loddon Valley Link
Lunch Club.
NWR
Police - Sherfield local beat officer
Police - Sherfield Park
Police - report an incident
Poppies
Post Office
Rainbows
Sherfield. Community Care Grp
Sherfield Fete
Sherfield Dist. Gardening Club
Sherfield Show
Short Mat Bowls
Stratfield Saye Parish Council
Stratfield Saye Village Hall
Stratfield Turgis Parish Meeting
Sherfield Parish Council
Toddler Group 0-5s
Tree Warden.
Village Green Volunteers
Whist Drive
Womens Institute
Sherfield Village Hall
Caretaker/Bookings
Management Committee
Fund Raising Committee
Bruce Batting
Chris Horton
Sue Handasyde-Dick
See inside back page
Geoff Belsham
Fr. Chris Rutledge
John Darker
Andy Stevens
Paul Baldwin
Jean Berntsen
Fred Berntsen
Peggy Hutchins
Chris Horton
Jacky Morgan
(See back pages )
Helen Belsham
Gill Fearon
PCSO Nath Johnson
PC Jim Charlton
Police Control Room
Natalie Larner
882605
882426
882337
882534
465214
882334
882414
881973
882798
882798
880903
882426
882350
Pam Luck
Doreen Tosswill
Bruce Batting
Linda Syckelmoore
Candice Wright
Natalie Larner
Norman Stanley
Penny Mayo
Linda Bishop
Sheila Campbell (Chair)
Catherine Ryle (Clerk)
Judith Sullivan
Jane Jordan
Bruce Batting
Virgilius Vickers
Val Denny
882534
882106
101
101
101
880075
882210
882687
882344
882605
882341
883967
880075
881021
01189332 379
01189332106
882351
842662
883551
880852
882605
882453
882410
Wendy Gosden
Ivan Gosden
Alan Ball
07468 427684
07940 212441
883838
Please inform the Editor of changes to the above information.
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Loddon Valley Link Management

ADVERTISING IN THIS MAGAZINE AND ONLINE
All advertising enquiries to Pip Iles Tel. 01256 880559
advertising@loddonvalleylink.org.uk
Deadline for ads. for next edition is the 10th of the month
Small ads - 5 monthly for a maximum of 30 words, space
permitting. Requests are dealt with in order.
Display ads pricing - please see the website or contact Pip Iles.
Editor for the December/January edition Jane Abrams
Please submit copy for the February edition no later than the 16 th
January
Email: editor@loddonvalleylink.org.uk
Committee:
Chairman: Dr. Donald Dawson 01256
882379 (dgdawson@sky.com)
Treasurer: Pip Iles 01256 880559
Secretary: Ilene Iles
01256 880559 (pip.ilene@tiscali.co.uk)
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Church Officers
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01256 881071, temporary email
sb113lb@gmail.com)
(Please note: Stephens day off is Monday)
Assistant Priest: Rev. Sammie Armstrong
01189 816593 (sc.cedars@greenbee.net)
Curate (priest responsible for Bramley & Little
London: Rev. John Lenton 01256 880570
Licensed Lay Ministers :
Richard Elphick 01256 882860
Andrew Doggart 01256 880092
Church Admin: Lisa Goodall 01256 882788
(lgoodall.work@gmail.com)
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ST. LEONARDS CHURCH, CHURCH END,

SHERFIELD ON LODDON, RG27 0JB
(no mail)
Churchwarden: Peter Gould 01256 882538
Churchwarden: Richard Elphick 01256
882860
Treasurer: Dan Farrow 01256 882680
Organist: Mike Abrams 01256 881188
Organist: Brian Archer 01256 882099
ST. MARYS CHURCH, STRATFIELD SAYE
Churchwarden: Dr. John Williams 01256
882705
Treasurer: Charles Atkinson 01256 882459
Organist: Dr. Gill Williams 01256 882705
ST. MARYS CHURCH, HARTLEY WESPALL
Churchwarden: Pip Iles 01256 880559
Treasurer: Michael Webster 01256 882413
Organist: Dr. Gill Williams 01256 882705
Organist: Andrew Doggart 01256 880092
MESSY CHURCH, SHERFIELD PARK
Leader: Peta Alvares 0777 2322202
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St Marys Hartley Wespall

St Marys Stratfield Saye*

St Marys Stratfield Saye*

Evensong and Communion

St Marys Hartley Wespall

Sunday 10th January

Friday 4.15pm Messy Church

Sunday 24th January

Sherfield Community Centre

Holy Communion & Sunday Club

St Marys Hartley Wespall

Sunday 31st January

Sunday 7th February

St Marys Hartley Wespall

Evensong and Communion

St Marys Stratfield Saye*

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

BREACH LANE CHAPEL

Services and Events

Bible Study at 9 Coopers Lane,

Family Worship led by Neil Owen

Church Meeting at Frimley Road

Open Morning at the Chapel

CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE

Bible Study at 9 Coopers Lane,

Open Morning at the Chapel

Family Worship led by Neil Owen

Open Morning at the Chapel

DCF led by Geoff Belsham

Family Worship led by Richard

Open Morning at the Chapel

Family Worship led by Steve Smith

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honoured, and I love you. Isaiah 43 v 4.

5th December 2015

12th December 2015

Isaiah 40 : 30 - 5 The NIV Bible

Prayer Points for December/January

Remembering Our World War I Dead