The Loddon Valley Link

Church and Parish Magazine

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

December 2012 and January 2013

Issue 452

Services for December 2012

Sunday 2nd December 10.00am Holy Communion Advent Sunday St Leonards Sherfield

10.00am

4.00pm Evensong with Holy Communion Wednesday 11.00am Advent Communion Sunday 9th December

Family Service

St Marys Stratfield Saye*

St Marys Hartley Wespall St Leonards Sherfield

10.00am Morning Worship & Baptisms With Childrens Sunday Club

St Leonards Sherfield
St Leonards Sherfield

Advent 2

Wednesday 11.00am Advent Communion Sunday 16th December

Friday 4.15pm Messy Church Sherfield Park Community Centre 10.00am

10.00am

Holy Communion with Childrens Sunday Club Carol Service Carol Service

St Leonards Sherfield

Advent 3

5.00pm 6.00pm

Matins with Holy Communion By Extension

St Marys Stratfield Saye*

Wednesday 11.00am Advent Communion Sunday 23rd December 8.00am Holy Communion

St Marys Hartley Wespall St Leonards Sherfield

St Leonards Sherfield

Saturday 22nd Dec 4.30pm Nativity Service

St Marys Stratfield Saye*

Advent 4 St Marys Hartley Wespall

10.00am 4.00pm

Family Service Crib Service

St Leonards Sherfield St Leonards Sherfield

Monday 24th December 10.30pm 11.00pm Holy Communion Holy Communion

Christmas Eve

St Marys Hartley Wespall St Leonards Sherfield

Tuesday 25th December

10.00am 10.30am 10.00am

11.00am
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Family Service Family Service Family Service

Holy Communion

St Marys Hartley Wespall St Leonards Sherfield St Marys Stratfield Saye*

St Marys Stratfield Saye*

CHRISTMAS DAY

Services for January 2013

Sunday 30th December Christmas 1 10.00am Benefice Communion by Extension St Marys Hartley Wespall Sunday 6th January 10.00am Holy Communion Epiphany St Leonards Sherfield St Marys Hartley Wespall

10.00am
4.00pm

Family Service

Evensong with Holy Communion

St Marys Stratfield Saye*

Sunday 13th January

10.00am

Morning Worship & Baptism St Leonards Sherfield With Childrens Sunday Club Friday 4.15pm Messy Church at Sherfield Park Community Centre
Sunday 20th January

Epiphany 2

10.00am
10.00am 4.00pm

Holy Communion with Childrens Sunday Club

St Leonards Sherfield

Epiphany 3

Wednesday 4.00 pm Toddlers

Matins and Holy Communion by Extension Evensong

St Marys Stratfield Saye* St Marys Hartley Wespall

St Leonards Church

Sunday 27th January 8.00am Prayer Book Communion

10.00am

Family Service & Baptisms

Epiphany 4 St Marys Hartley Wespall

St Leonards Sherfield

Sunday 3rd February 10.00am Holy Communion

10.00am
4.00pm

Family Service

2nd before Lent St Leonards Sherfield

Evensong with Holy Communion

St Marys Strafield Saye*

St Marys Hartley Wespall

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

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

Sherfield on Loddon Contact: Rev Chris Russell 01276 21469 Geoff Belsham 01256 882534 December 2012 and January 2013
Every Sunday 2nd Sunday 4th Sunday in Jan Every Tuesday 1st Thursday 3rd Saturday Wednesday 19th December Wednesday 23rd January Tuesday 15th January plus Sunday 16th December Tuesday 25th December 10.30am 10.30am Carol Service Christmas Day Celebration Service 10.30a m 3pm 3pm 10.30a m 7.30pm 2.30pm 2.30pm 2.30pm 7.45pm Family Worship Bible Study in the Chapel Bible Study in the Chapel Open Morning (please phone to check) Bible Study (House Group) Disabled Christian Fellowship at Camberley Mid-Week Fellowship Mid-Week Fellowship Church Members Meeting at Camberley

United Reform Church. London Street, Basingstoke. 10.30am Service, Christmas Day

CATHOLIC SERVICES
Church of St Bede, Popley (www.vinntec.co.uk/hg/) Contact Fr. Dominic Golding, at the Parish Office, Tuesday to Friday,9.30am-1.00pm Tel: 01256 465214. Sunday Mass 9.00 am, 11.00 am, and 6.30pm
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Where's Wally?
My two grandchildren, Zoe and Hattie, love the Wheres Wally? books. They are puzzle picture books, each double page illustrating a crowded scene e.g. a beach or a railway station. Wally is a tall thin man, wearing glasses, a red and white striped bobble cap with matching jumper, blue trousers and brown shoes. The challenge is to find Wally in the crowd. Wheres Wally? came to mind this month as I was thinking about the birth of Jesus. The Nativity story is all about searching. Mary and Joseph had to search for somewhere to stay; the shepherds went searching for the new baby; the astrologers from Iran went to a palace in search of the new King. The Christian Faith involves a personal search. Fewer people today have experienced a Christian upbringing or Christian teaching at school and consequently are examining the Bible evidence and searching for themselves. Take the newly appointed Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, as an example. He had little Christian background but through searching found faith in God. Another interesting point about Wheres Wally? is that Jesus, the prophesied Messiah spoken of in the Old Testament, didnt fit the expected image and his contemporaries had to search hard to discover who he was. His birth, the son of a maid yet fathered by God himself meant he was Gods own Son (fully God and fully human); his teaching, he spoke about home (heaven) and his Dad (God); he healed people and raised the dead (Gods kingdom in action). Who is this man? As you listen again to the old familiar carols and the Bibles account of Jesus birth, let me encourage you to listen more searchingly. Ask yourself: Who is this person and why does he care about me? Finding Wally is very exciting as Zoe and Hattie will tell you. Finding Jesus is also very exciting and life changing. Putting aside the cheap laughs and irritating satire of the stand-up comics, there in the manger at Bethlehem was God himself come to say something to you and me: I love you, and I

want you. Come to me and let me lead you and take you home where you belong and can dwell eternally in my love. What an amazing Christmas
present! Its all there in the message of the Christmas carols and if youd like a copy of a Gospel let me know and I will be pleased to give it to you as a gift from me. May you know His peace and love this Christmas New Year,

and

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White Hart, Reading Road, Sherfield on Loddon, Hants, RG27 0BT

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Editorial
Christmas is a special time of the year. Its a time for getting together with the family, for meeting up with friends and for renewing contacts with people that, for the most part, we have lost touch with or only contact once a year with a Christmas card! Yes, there is a special warmth about Christmas and this is evident in the Christmas services, the events and activities that we all enjoy at Christmas time. Details can be found in this magazine. In his Pastoral Letter (Page 5), Bob reflects this mood when he throws us a challenge:

As you listen again to the old familiar carols and the Bibles account of Jesus birth, let me encourage you to listen more searchingly. Ask yourself: Who is this person, and why does he care about me?
The Loddon Link Committee and the Editors - Jane, Simon, Claire and Brian - send you their best wishes for a very happy Christmas.

Envelopes - last call. Many thanks to all who have sent in contributions to support our magazine via our envelope scheme - if you havent returned your envelope theres still time to do so. Your help and support will be gladly welcomed. As ever, bouquets, brickbats and other comments on the magazine can be sent to: editor@loddonvalleylink.hampshire.org.uk.

ST. LEONARDS CHURCH

Saturday Open Days
The 2013 list of Open Days begins in February 2013 A list of all the Open Day dates for the year is displayed in the lych gate at the church. Everyone is welcome to visit for quiet reflection, a prayer, to study the architecture and history of the church or to view with a wedding in mind.

Cover photograph by Sheena Archer

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www.LoddonValleyLink.hampshire.org.uk SHERFIELD 0-5S Every Tuesday 10.00am to 12 noon Sherfield Park Community Centre Climbing frame, toys, parachute games, singing, juice and biscuits, tea and coffee. A great place to meet new people and make new friends everyone welcome! Come and join us! designed to wear out your children! Contacts: Louisa 01256 881229, Beccy 880894, Kerry 880167

BRAMLEY ART CLASSES

Antonia Dewhurst is teaching classes in Drawing & Painting. Monday 10.00-12.00am, 12.45-2.45pm and 7.00-9.00pm 90 for 10 weeks. 80 OAPs Situated in Cufaude Lane, Beginners & Improvers welcome. Tel: 01256 883876 images@antoniadewhurstart.co.uk

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Friday 14th December and Friday 18th January at 4.15pm

Life isnt tidy and one of the strengths of our Church is that we dont mind getting messy! Messy Church is a monthly opportunity for families to enjoy being together, making things together, eating together and celebrating God together. Decembers theme is: Getting

ready for Christmas!

The session will run something like this:4.15pmarrive and register, have a drink and a biscuit 4.30pmWorship, followed by Craft Activities and then Food! If you would like to come along please contact Amanda Prince on 01256 880733 or amanda_prince4@hotmail.com. Or have a look on Facebook: Messy Church - Sherfield on Loddon

Church News for early 2013!

Church Electoral Roll - There will have to be a complete renewal of
the electoral roll in Spring 2013 so if you are on the electoral roll you will need to re-apply. Forms will be available shortly in all of our churches.

Lent Course - Bob will be writing another Lent Course for us called:
'Beginnings' suitable for all. You may like to use this material in your home group or with a friend drinking coffee at 'House 28' or the pub. It will help you to discover more about the basics of being a Christian.
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For information call: 0118 932 6308 Brochure hotline: 0118 932 6480 www. wellington-riding.co.uk e-mail: info@wellington-riding.co.uk

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Church Toddler Time For Babies to 5s

(There will be no Toddler time in December)

Wednesday 23rd January

4.00-4.20pm St Leonards Church
Nursery Rhymes, Story & Prayer. Healthy refreshments. All welcome. Contact Bob Politt for more info 01256 882209

St Leonards and St Marys Hartley Wespall are joining this national scheme designed to help churches with their planned giving. Its a highly efficient and simple system that collects gifts from donors by Direct Debit, automatically adding the Gift Aid if appropriate, and then passes the total amount to the local church. We hope as you hear more about the scheme in the coming months you will be encouraged to join. More information is available from the Treasurers: Dan Farrow 882680 for St Leonards and Michael Webster 882413 for St Marys Hartley Wespall.

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CAROL SINGING
Carol Singing will take place on two evenings leading up to Christmas. The first will be carol singing round Sherfield Village on Tuesday 18th December. You are most welcome to join in. We start at 7.15pm meeting outside the White Hart. The second evening takes us to Sherfield Park on Friday 21st December. We meet at 6.00pm at the Community Centre. Refreshments will be available to keep our spirits up! We welcome singers of all ages, young and old. Just turn up.

Carol Services
On Sunday 16th December there will be an Advent Carol Service at St

Marys Hartley Wespall starting at 5.00pm

On Sunday 16th December there will be Traditional Carols by Candlelight starting at 6.00pm at St Leonards Sherfield. (please be aware of hot candle wax!). On Saturday 22nd December there will be a Nativity Service at St Marys Stratfield Saye starting at 4.30pm After the service all are invited to Stratfield Saye Village Hall for Drinks, Refreshments and Raffle.
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The Mind's Eye Clinic. Clinical Hypnotherapy & Counselling William Robert Edward Campbell II Clinical Hypnotherapist. Are you fed up with trying to lose weight with all the latest fad diets ? Are you trying to quit smoking? Do you have problems with self esteem and confidence? Well, don't worry because help is at hand, contact us and see what hypnosis can do for you. You can find us at: www.the-minds-eye-clinic.co.uk or phone us on 01256 883254 or mobile: 07749321302 Remember It's All In The Mind

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Following the success of previous years get togethers, all the residents of Stratfield Turgis are invited to meet in The Jekyll and Hyde at 7:30pm on Monday the 21st January 2013. Wine and nibbles will be provided. As previous years its a totally informal chance to meet your fellow residents and enjoy some good company. We look forward to seeing you all there.

Mid-week COMMUNION in advent

for the whole Benefice, at St. Leonards Church, Sherfield on Loddon Wednesday 5th, 12th and 19th of December at 11.00 a.m.

It is better to light a candle than to complain about the darkness

Advent and Christmas are about the light of Christ coming into our lives, to conquer the darkness for each of us and for the world. During the busy time of December pause to think about the meaning of Christmas

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www.classictreeservices.co.uk

Tree Surgery Stump Grinding Hedge Cutting Fencing Decking Power Washing Turfing Garden Maintenance Peter Elliott 01256 883743 Mobile: 07725 749 644

www.ovenclean.com
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Thoughts and prayers for Advent, Christmas and the New Year Isaiah 40: 3 - 5 A voice of one calling: In the wilderness prepare the way for the Lord; make 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.

The NIV Bible

Prayer for the Month. Gracious God, we praise you that you came into our world in Christ, fulfilling your promise of old, a fact which we will be celebrating again at Christmas. We praise you that you came again to the apostles in the risen Christ, bringing new hope and great joy. We praise for the promise that you will come again in Christ to establish your kingdom and to give life to all people. Lord, as we busy ourselves with preparation for the Christmas season, help us through all that this season of Advent has to say to us, to gain a new sense of expectation and a new confidence in the future. Help us to be open to all you would do among us, and to gladly respond. Help us to catch sight of the wonder of your coming in Christ so that we may be ready to greet him when he comes again. Through Jesus Christ our Lord Amen Prayer Points for December/January Give thanks for the joy of the Christmas message. Pray for the world so full of anxieties and worries, uncertain of the future and unsure of the way forward. Pray 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. Pray for the homeless and those without food or water or shelter this Christmas that the world will not forget them. Pray that the New Year will see a solution to the bitterness and fighting in Syria and Afghanistan and be a time of new beginnings. Pray that the New Year will bring re-assurance to those worried about their futures.
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KATYS DOG WALKING

(Previously Wag Tail Dog Service)

Fully Insured and References Available DOG WALKING AROUND SHERFIELD ON LODDON, CHINEHAM AND SHERFIELD PARK

01256 880446 OR 07985 157700

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Report by Gill Fearon Our November meeting was our annual music night when we choose favourite pieces of music according to a theme. This time we compiled a list from the following: a song/piece of music which makes you want to get up and dance; makes you want to sing along; makes you laugh; makes you cry; you know all the words to; is a guilty pleasure; no one would expect you to love and finally, you would want played at your funeral! We started with Auld Lang Syne which makes one member cry and she did! Other weepies included, Who knows where the time goes by Sandy Denny and Fairport Convention and Camelot by Richard Harris. I feel good by James Brown inspired another to dance, as did Superstition by Stevie Wonder and Crazy little thing called love by Queen. Popular choices were Simply the Best by Tina Turner which could be danced to or sung along to and also When marimba rhythm starts to play by Dean Martin. On the humorous side, Master of the House from Les Miserables sung by Roger Whittaker was chosen, as was Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh by Allan Sherman. Another humorous song actually made one member cry and this was Always look on the bright side of life by Eric Idle. Funeral choices included more sombre music as you would expect, for example, Amazing Grace by the Scottish Pipers and the Hallelujah Chorus from The Messiah by Handel. We did not have enough time to play all the choices, but we enjoyed listening to a varied selection. Many of us tried to avoid the music of Abba as we guessed many would choose them for their lively songs which can be danced to and/or sung along to, but at the end of evening one member suggested playing some Abba and most got up and danced. A great evening was had by all! A second meeting was held in November as we took part in the annual, nationally organised, telephone quiz. We have to phone for each of the cryptic clues having already been given a clue to start us off. Each time we phone for a clue we can check the answer of the previous question. All the quizzes have a theme and once weve guessed the theme it makes it a lot easier! This year the theme was Music names of singers/bands or names of songs. A very merry and peaceful Christmas to everyone!
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Sherfield-on-Loddon Parish Council

Village Green Meetings A Village Green meeting is held quarterly at the Village Hall on the first Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm. Topics for discussion include ditches, trees, ponds and recreational areas and all Parishioners are welcome to attend. Our next meeting will be on Tuesday 5th February 2013 do come along. The Jubilee Oak The Jubilee Oak sapling was planted in November and hopefully will become a landmark feature. In time we would like a bench seat around the tree so if anyone would be interested in giving a donation or sponsoring this, do please contact us. Notification of proposed works to trees in conservation areas In order to preserve and prevent undesirable changes to the character of our conservation area, you are required to submit a Notice of Intent to the Borough Council before carrying out any tree work, including pruning. The application form can be found on Basingstoke & Deanes website and you need to complete this at least six weeks before any work starts. This gives the authority an opportunity to consider protecting the tree with a tree preservation order. If you deliberately destroy a tree in a conservation area, or damage it in a manner likely to destroy it, you could be liable to a fine. You could also be fined if you cause or permit such work. The conservation area in Sherfield on Loddon covers a large proportion of the village. A map of the area can be found by visiting the Environment & Planning section (Conservation) of Basingstoke & Deanes website. In a conservation area you do not need to give notice of work on a tree less than 7.5 centimetres in diameter, measured 1.5 metres above the ground (or 10 centimetres if thinning to help the growth of other trees). The next Sherfield-on-Loddon Parish Council meetings all welcome! These will be held on 12th December 2012 and 9th January 2013 at 7.30pm in the Liddell Hall. Julie Collins - Clerk to the Parish Council, Sherfield-on-Loddon, PO Box 6862, Basingstoke, RG24 4QZ Telephone: 01256 473927 Email: clerk@sherfieldonloddon-pc.gov.uk
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A view from the Borough Council Councillor Ranil Jayawardena A number of residents have contacted me about improving safety on the Bramley Road. In my view (but I may be wrong!), we need to move forward with introducing a traffic island to make crossing at the Reading Road junction safer and also slow traffic coming into Sherfield from Bramley while introducing a Community Speed Watch scheme. What do you think about this? Please let me know. As Deputy Leader of the Council, it is part of my job to devise the new Council Plan for 2013 to 2017, which will guide what the Council spends its time and money on. It is currently a draft, out for consultation, so please have your say a link to the Plan is on my website. In addition, a draft budget has also been put forward by the Conservatives. Weve already driven through 7 million in savings over the last five years. As a result, despite rising costs and the tough fiscal situation, the Borough Council's tax bill has not increased for the last three years. Through further savings were proposing, we will freeze your Council Tax for at least two more years, because we believe we should keep our tax as low as possible. A final word. There has been a spate of burglaries in Bramley recently. I am linked up to the Police on this and hope that something will come of their investigations, but please stay on the lookout for any suspicious behaviour. Another short update from me but please remember that a full update on my work is online (tellRanil.com) and, if I can help in any way, please do not hesitate to contact me. E: ranil@nehc.org.uk | T: 01256 322207 W: tellRanil.com| @CllrRanil
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The Womens Institute - Reported by Ilene Iles

Our November Meeting incorporated the usual Business Meeting and a Craft Show and Competition. Dee Bulpitt, our President opened the Meeting, Jerusalem was sung, reports given and Dee gave an early reminder that the January Meeting will be on the 9th January 2013 (second Wednesday, not the first). She also mentioned that Members might, perhaps, consider a visit to the National Needlework Archive at Greenham Common Industrial Estate some time next year. Dee then presented Certificates to the winners of the different Craft Classes. Valerie Wilson Knitting and Crochet, Dee Bulpitt - Cross Stitch, Marlene King - Embroidery and Appliqu, Sue Locke Quilting and Patchwork, Kath Morris - Card Making and also Beading, Joyce Rawlinson Flower Arrangement, Margaret Lee - Painting (Landscape), Kath Morris - Painting (Floral or Plant Composition). Cups were given to Valerie and Joyce as well as Certificates. Dee had prepared a Craft based quiz which those present completed and this was followed by a delicious tea and the Raffle. NEXT MEETING: WEDNESDAY, 5th DECEMBER 2012 at 2 P.M. SPEAKER: MRS J GLENNIE - SUBJECT: HOME FRONT IN W.W.2

Stratfield Saye Events

Thanks to everyone who donated to the total 64 which was raised at the 1st October MacMillan Coffee Morning. Don't forget to come to the last one of the year 3rd December . Also if you wish to come to the Christmas lunch in the Stratfield Saye Village Hall on Tuesday 18th December, cost 5.50. Don't forget to let Penny (01189332379) or Suzanne Nixon know by 5th December. From Penny Mayo
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Sherfield Park Community Centre

Celebrate with your friends at the Sherfield

Burns Night Supper

Reserve a Table!

26th January 2013, 7pm till late

Prize Raffle!

Traditional Scottish Dancing, Bagpipes, Music and readings. Haggis supper, full bar and veggie options available

15 per ticket which includes food and a dram of Whisky! All proceeds shared between St Leonards Church Extension Project and the SPCA

Christmas at Sherfield Park

30th Nov 5 til 7pm 1st Dec 3rd Dec 7th Dec 8th Dec 8th Dec 10til1pm 4 til 6pm 12.30 til 1.30 2 til 3pm 8pm til late Tree Trimming Party Christmas cupcake class Christmas Crafts for all the family Toddler Christmas Party Panto - The Snowman Hollywood Nights Party Over 55s Christmas Dinner Christmas Messy Church Christmas Fair Teen Disco Carols around the tree

12th Dec 7.30pm 14th Dec 4.15 til 6pm 15th Dec 2 til 5pm 19th Dec 7.30 til 9pm 21st Dec 6pm

For details of all activities & events & all tickets visit www.sherfieldparkcommunity.co.uk Tel: 01256 883967 or email: admin@sherfieldparkcommunity.co.uk
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Happy Faces Playgroup

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

F or further information, please contact us o n

F or a prospectus/ application fo rm, contact

01256 880903

07791 141176 01256 883162

E-mai l: happyfaces playgroup@hotmai l.co.uk Websi te: www .happy-faces -playgroup.co.uk

Est. 1982

Charity No. 1029688

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St. Michaels Hospice and Loddon Photography

St. Michael's Hospice and Loddon Photography Studio are delighted to bring you this wonderful opportunity - a family portrait worth 145.00 in exchange for a donation to St Michael's Hospice of just 25.00. Loddon Photography Studio are your local family run photography studio based in Stroudley Road, Basingstoke. As a thank you for your donation you will receive a family studio photoshoot and a framed gift portrait to the total value of 145.00. You will have the opportunity to purchase extra photographs from your photoshoot but there is absolutely no obligation. However, if you simply can't resist, we will also donate 10% of any additional orders directly to St Michael's Hospice. Please contact Elaine at the studio on 01256 472227 or 07766 017332 or by email, loddonstudio@gmail.com. Our website is www.loddonphotography.co.uk Please help us to raise 10,000 for this wonderful local charity. Gift vouchers can also be purchase for this event (ideal for Christmas presents).

BATTLEFIELD TOURS
Rhydian Vaughan is taking a group from the Royal British Legion, Bramley, to the Somme on 14/15/16 March 2013. There are still a few spaces available. If interested, do please see the website, www.battlefieldtours.co and email Rhydian at rhydian@battlefieldtours.co for an outline programme and costs. They need to have a firm idea on numbers by 10th December, so do get in touch for a chance to join in this unique tour. Rhydian Vaughan | Battlefield Tours
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Christmas Day in Camp Bastion

As the end of the year approaches I am looking forward to buying

traditional Christmas food, presents, sending cards, watching television and most importantly being with my family as I am sure many of you are too. It is very different to my preparations for Christmas last year in Afghanistan as there were not many food or retail shops to buy presents from in Camp Bastion. There is however, an adopted family in the men and women who are serving their country abroad and who look after each other in some of the most demanding situations. The support given by the British Forces to the Afghan people does not stop over Christmas but it did become a more significant time for reflection and thinking of loved ones back home whilst continuing to put a brave face on for the children. In Camp Bastion, the Headquarters took on a more festive look with the decorations and mini hampers that were sent by my extended family at St Leonards Church. Spontaneous Carol singing from sections of the Headquarters and the sharing of food from parcels continued throughout the day.
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The tradition of the British Officers serving Christmas dinner to the soldiers does not change just because you are away on Operations. The cook house was superbly decorated for the occasion and as the soldiers entered, helmets were removed to be replaced by Santa hats. As ever, the Army Chefs were exceptional in producing a splendid traditional Christmas meal for everyone. Church services in the dozen churches in Camp Bastion were full with soldiers reflecting on the true meaning of Christmas and praying for those they were serving with and for their families at home. The immense support given from people at home to all those serving, wherever they are in the world, makes Christmas that bit more bearable. I would ask you to please keep supporting the men and women of the Armed Services away from home this year, and their families apart from them at this special time, and pray for their safe return home.

Major Paul White, Royal Corps of Signals

We are also particularly thinking of another local Sherfield family at this special time of year. Catherine and Oliver Bartrum, whose son Nick is serving in Afghanistan this Christmas.

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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 etc. Applications for grants must be received by: James Hare, Stratfield Saye Estates, Estate Office, Stratfield Saye, Near Reading, RG7 2BT, not later than 30th December 2012.

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Beat Officers Reports

Speed Enforcement: No speed enforcement was carried out October due to annual leave & the equipment has gone to be calibrated. Vehicle Crime There were 4 incidents in October: damage to bodywork, attempt theft of catalytic converter & two thefts of diesel from tanks. in

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Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) the statistics for October are: 10 calls relating to neighbour issues, 2 relating to vehicle nuisance, 2 relating to nuisance youths and 2 reporting nuisance telecommunications. As always I request that any incidents are reported to 101. The number of incidents in October, for the beat area was 70, a decrease on last months 92; made up of 18 ASB incidents and there were 23 crimes, an increase of 4. The number of incidents across the other beat areas ranged from 28 to 61, with Tadley having 133. The number of ASB incidents ranged from 2 to 16, with Tadley having 21.The number of crimes ranged from 5 to 23, with Tadley having 39. Countrywatch: The area now has a Countrywatch team who will look at poaching, ASB on rural land (misuse of footpaths/ fields, raves) and fly tipping (illegal dumping of waste). Incidents to be reported as any other incident to 101.

The Falcon Inn, Rotherwick

Opening for food: Monday to Friday 12 to 3pm and 6 till 9pm. Saturday 12 to 8pm Sunday 12 to 6pm Opening for drinks and entertainment Monday to Saturday 11:30am till 11:30pm Sunday 12pm till 10:30pm We are starting on Wednesday 14th November a Quiz and Pie night starting from 7pm. We are taking bookings for Christmas Lunch and Dinner up until Sunday 23rd December 2012. All welcome. stephhislop@hotmail.co.uk or call on 077837214422
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Village Hall Matters

Sherfield on Loddon Village Hall Reg. Charity No. 272385 Tel: 01256 883624 Email: info@sherfieldvillagehall.co.uk

SHERFIELD FETE 2013

We did not hold the Fte in 2012 as in its place we had a programme of village events to celebrate Her Majesty the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. However the Village Fte will be back in all its glory on Saturday, 8th June, 2013. Unfortunately it is not practically possible for the Parish Council to continue running the Village Fete, because of the Financial restrictions on paying out money imposed by Section 137 of the Local Government Act 1972. So in 2013 the Fte will be run under the umbrella of the Village Hall, the only other body capable of providing the financial backing required, whilst still being able to pay out funds to other charities and worthy causes. It would be splendid if we could find a celebrity to open the Fete who would attract visitors. Does anyone in the village know someone that would fill the bill? An Olympic (or Paralympic) medallist is one suggestion. If you have any contacts please call Bryan Jenkins on 881938 or email: bryan@jenkins.eclipse.co.uk

BEER FESTIVAL 2013

We have a great need for new members for the committee. If you would like to help please contact Bruce Jones on 07785 306748 or email: info@SherfieldBeerFestival.org.uk

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Sat 8th December - PoSH Coffee Morning Sat 8th December - An evening of Big Band Swing Sat 15th December Basingstoke Concert Band Christmas Concert Sat 5th January Old Tyme Music Hall Sat 12th January - PoSH Coffee Morning Sat 2nd February - Barn Dance For more information on groups, events & booking the hall, visit:

www.sherfieldvillagehall.co.uk

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www.LoddonValleyLink.hampshire.org.uk ASH BROOK FUNERAL DIRECTORS & MONUMENTAL MASONS

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26th November

The Chineham Arms Christmas Lights switch on with Live Music, Hog Roast and a few tasters of our Christmas menu

Christmas Is Coming!
Once again we are pleased to announce details of two fabulous Christmas concerts in December. We hope to see you at one, if not both, of the events below: An Evening of Big Band Swing! Come along to Sherfield-onLoddon Village Hall at 7.30pm on Saturday 8th December to hear an evening of Big Band Swing performed by the fantastic 18 piece Basingstoke Concert Big Band. The evening will feature big band and jazz favourites to get you up on your feet including music from Glenn Miller, Count Basie, George Gershwin and Nat King Cole as well as a few seasonal classics to put you in the Christmas mood. Tickets cost 6 and are available in advance on 07789 766180 or 07818 000598 or email clive@bcbigband.org.uk. A bar will be available throughout the evening and feel free to bring along your own food. Further information on the Big Band can be found at their website www.bcbigband.org.uk or follow the band on facebook www.facebook.com/basingstokeconcertbigband Celebrate Christmas with the Concert Band The 40 strong Basingstoke Concert Band will be performing their extremely popular Christmas Concert at Sherfield-on-Loddon Village Hall on Saturday 15th December at 7.30pm. Tickets are 5 and are available in advance on 07734 227937 or email suefoster17@aol.co.uk. Further information on the Concert Band can be found at their website www.bcband.org.uk or follow us on facebook www.facebook.com/thebcband

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Loddon Valley Link distributers at the Annual Tea Party listen as the chairman gives thanks to all who help with the production and distribution of the magazine

The Annual Tea Party for all production and distribution helpers of the Loddon Valley Link was held at Sherfield Village Hall on Wednesday 14th November. Around thirty volunteer helpers were thanked for their support in distributing 1850 copies monthly to each house in the parishes of Sherfield, Strafield Saye, Hartley Wespall and Stratfield Turgis. The chairman described the growth of the magazine from a single A4 page in 1971 to the magazine as we know it today. A fun competition was held to identify photographs of 12 gates and doors in and around Sherfield. The result was a tie, with 11 out of 12 correctly identified. Thanks to John Handford for designing the competition. Many thanks also to the caterers from the Link Committee under the leadership of Ilene Iles and Eileen Leivesley who produced a feast of food worthy of the occasion for all to appreciate. Our thanks finally to the Village Hall Committee for allowing us to use the hall.

POPPY APPEAL
Stratfield Saye and Hartley Wespall.
Thank you very much all the contributors and collectors. The final sum collected this year is not yet available but we are confident it will be in the region of 1,200. Very well done all those involved.

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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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Evergreens Club - Reported by May MacQueen

Our chairperson opened the meeting by welcoming everyone present. After the business part of the meeting Ilene Iles gave a demonstration of Christmas wreaths of various shapes. Ilene's demonstration was very interesting and informative as she used various materials which included fresh flowers and foliage and also how to use Christmas baubles and ribbon to decorate artificial wreaths. Everyone then had tea and biscuits before ending with a raffle. The next meeting on the 3rd December will be our Christmas party.

PLEASE NOTE...
We have recently received letters from residents on two issues in particular. The following response from Councillor Ranil Jayawardena comes as a result of parishioners getting in touch with him.

SPEEDING TRAFFIC

On the speeding/traffic issue, my comment would be: "Speeding traffic is a big issue for Bramley and Sherfield and it is important that we all work together to tackle the problem. I continue to work with Hampshire County Council for a safer crossing of Bramley Road at the crossroads by the Post Office, but I know that Hampshire Constabulary's 'Community Speedwatch' scheme is also proving effective elsewhere and it may be part of the solution for Sherfield too. In addition, on 15th November, residents had the opportunity to vote for Hampshire's Police Commissioner, who will be responsible for setting police priorities for the next 4 years. I hope everyone made use of their vote!"

DOG FOULING

On dog fouling, my comment would be: "Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council is committed to ensuring that we have clean and tidy towns and villages in our area. It's a team effort between us, Hampshire County Council and your Parish Council. On dog related matters, BDBC provides a dog warden service, which includes enforcement of dog fouling laws. You can get in touch with BDBC on 844844." Parishioners are also reminded that the Parish Council are elected to work closely with them on local issues. Both of the above issues are being carefully monitored by Council members.
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Extension Project St Leonards Church Fund Raising for 2013

On Easter Day 2009 the congregation launched a project to raise funds to build toilets, a kitchen and a small hall to cater for the increasing number of children and families coming to church. The amount received and promised now totals 175,000 towards our aim of raising 250,000. Thank you to all who have and who continue to help us with this historic project to provide for todays needs and for the generations to follow. Below is a current list of fund raising events which we hope you will support. If youd like to donate on a regular basis or give a one-off donation please speak to Dan our treasurer on: 01256 882680.

Saturday 26th January Burns Night Sherfield Park Community Centre 21st April Ben Eason to run the London Marathon for St Leonards 21st May-12th June Revd Bob Politt to cycle 700 miles from Bordeaux to Santiago in Spain 11th May Percys Plant Saleall contributions of plants welcome 3rd November - a special concert featuring a Cornish Choir (Albert Hall performers) 6th-8th December St Leonards Church Christmas Tree Festival
You can help us by buying your Christmas presents and holidays on-line via Easyfundraising.org.uk Sign on, choose St Leonards Sherfield as your charity and the retailer will make a donation to us. Thank you.
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For further information on availability, charges and bookings contact Loraine Smith, Hall Manager. Tel: 01256 883624 Email: info@sherfieldvillagehall.co.uk Web: www.sherfieldvillagehall.co.uk

We use a pure water, reach and wash system for a perfect smear-free finish Windows Cleaned Inside Conservatory Roofs Cleaned Guttering Cleared & Cleaned Soffits & Fascias Cleaned For a free, no obligation quote call

Basingstoke Window Cleaning Services

Simon: 07852 117 361 Dan: 07712 885 345

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Sherfield and District Gardening Club

Our 2012 schedule ends on Monday 17th December with our Christmas party. It is always a fun event with a light hearted quiz, nibbles and possibly a glass of wine or two. Our 2013 schedule starts on Monday 21st January with the return of the ever popular Ray Broughton. Ray has given talks to us twice before on Soil Management and Plant Propagation. This time he is telling us all about the garden year, month by month. This talk is based on his own observations and is backed up by years of scientific study and practice. If its anything like last years talk, he will have us enthralled and scribbling notes to catch his words of wisdom. Ray was trained at RHS Garden Wisley, is a Fellow of the Institute of Horticulture and a lecturer for the Royal Horticultural Society. 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

FOODBANK LAUNCHED IN SHERFIELD!

The Foodbank is a national initiative designed to help local people in crisis through the provision of emergency food supplies. Local care professionals in the Basingstoke area refer people to the Foodbank where they are given food supplies, a cup of coffee and support in finding other professionals who can help them out of their crisis. The Foodbank allows the general public to donate non perishable, in date, food to support those in need in their local community in a simple practical way. The Foodbank box is located in The Shop, Sherfield on Loddon. So when you are doing your shopping, you might decide to buy an extra item and ask for it to be put in the box! For more information: www.basingstoke.foodbank.org.uk
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USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS

Updated May 2012: The STD code is 01256, unless otherwise stated. Bruce Batting Chris Horton Dawn Vernon Sue Handasyde-Dick Revd. Bob Politt Geoff Belsham Father Dominic Golding Bryan Jenkins Andy Stevens Paul Baldwin Jean Berntsen Fred Berntsen Gary Spencer Peggy Hutchins Chris Horton Pris ORourk (See back pages ) Helen Belsham Gill Fearon Penny Mayo Sheila Campbell (Chair) Julie Collins (Clerk) Mandy Jewell Police Control Room Natalie Larner Doreen Tosswill Bruce Batting Linda Syckelmoore Natalie Larner Norman Stanley Judith Sullivan Jane Jordan Bruce Batting Virgilius Vickers Val Denny Loraine Smith Bruce Batting Alan Ball 882605 882426 882693 882337 882209 882534 465214 881938 882414 881973 882798 882798 882597 880903 882426 881839 882534 882106 01189 332 379 882351 473927 07554 775617 0845 045 45 45 880075 882210 882344 882605 882341 880075 881021 883551 880852 882605 882453 882410 883624 882605 883838 Allotments. Basingstoke Gazette. Bingo. Brownies. St. Leonards Church. Breach Lane Chapel. Catholic Church Clift Surgery Patient Group Cricket Club (Sherfield) Cricket Club (ST & HW) Evergreens. Football (Junior) Football (Seniors) Happy Faces Playgroup Loddon Players Loddon Quilters Loddon Valley Link. Lunch Club. NWR. Stratfield Saye P. Council. Stratfield Turgis P. Meeting Sherfield Parish Council Police - Local beat officer Police - Report an incident Poppies. Post Office Sher. Community Care Grp Sherfield Fete. Sher. Dist. Gardening Club Sherfield Show. Short Mat Bowls. Toddler Group 0-5s. Tree Warden. Village Green Volunteers. Whist Drive. Womens Institute Village Hall Caretaker/Bookings. Management Committee Fund Raising Committee

Please inform the Editor of changes to the above information.

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Loddon Valley Link Management Committee

Chairman: Deputy Chairman: Treasurer: Dr. Donald Dawson Tel. 01256 882379 dgdawson@sky.com Revd. Bob Politt Tel. 01256 882209 email: bobpolitt@btinternet.com Winston Bruce Tel.01256 883277 email: winstonbruce@hotmail.co.uk Pip Iles Tel. 01256 880559 See p. 59 for rates email: pip.ilene@tiscali.co.uk

Advertising enquiries to:

Deadline for ads. for next edition is 10th January 2013. Email for ads: advertising@loddonvalleylink.hampshire.org.uk

Editor for the February edition: Brian Archer Deadline for copy for the next edition is 16th January 2013. Email: editor@loddonvalleylink.hampshire.org.uk
Secretary: Ilene Iles Tel. 01256 880559 email: pip.ilene@tiscali.co.uk Hartley Rep.: Dr. John Williams Tel. 01256 882705 email: lawnfarm@aol.com Sherfield Park Rep: Eileen Leivesley Tel: 01256 882938 email: eileen.leivesley@sky.com Stratfield Saye Rep: Germano Giugovaz Tel: 01189 332166 Editor: Claire Osborne Tel. 01256 324458 email: guyclaire@tiscali.co.uk Editor: Simon Boase Tel: 01256 881250 email: sibo999@gmail.com Editor: Brian Archer Tel. 01256 882099 email: brianarcher@btinternet.com Editor: Jane Abrams Tel. 01256 881188 email: jheath2226@yahoo.co.uk
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CHURCH OFFICERS
Rector: Reverend Bob Politt Tel: 01256 882209 Kindly note: the Rectors day off is Thursday Assistant Priest: Rev. Sammie Armstrong Tel: 01189 816593 Licensed Readers: Richard Elphick Tel. 01256 882860 Dr. John Williams Tel. 01256 882705 ST. LEONARDS CHURCH, SHERFIELD ON LODDON Churchwardens: Peter Gould Tel. 01256 882538 Steve Hemmings Tel: 01256 882523 Treasurer: Dan Farrow Tel. 01256 882680 Organists: Mike Abrams Tel. 01256 881188 Brian Archer Tel. 01256 882099 Peggy Willson Tel. 01256 880503 ST. MARYS CHURCH, STRATFIELD SAYE Churchwarden: Dr. John Williams Tel. 01256 882705 Treasurer: Charles Atkinson Tel: 01256 882459 Organist Dr. Gill Williams Tel. 01256 882705 ST. MARYS CHURCH, HARTLEY WESPALL Churchwarden: Pip Iles Tel. 01256 880559 Treasurer: Michael Webster Tel. 01256 882413 Organists: Dr. Gill Williams Tel. 01256 882705 Andrew Doggart Tel: 01256 880092 ADVERTISING IN THIS MAGAZINE AND INCLUDED IN THE MAGAZINE ONLINE Small ads are 5 monthly for a maximum of 30 words, space permitting. Requests are dealt with in order. Display ads. Contact Pip Iles for prices (contact details on Previous page) Please note: the Loddon Valley Link Management Committee cannot be held responsible for the reliability or quality of any goods, work or services offered in any advertisement in this publication.

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