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It has been a while! Thanks to a two week holiday and an extremely busy time at work the deadlines for Bramley265 have slipped, I am but one person! Looking at The Bramley Plan website it was really interesting to see the findings of the committee’s stall at the Bramley Fair in June and to see how they match with Bramley resident Alex’s experiences, which you can read about on page 4. They were inundated with villagers wanting to air their views and participate in the wide-reaching Love it/Hate it survey. Themes cropping up time and time again include the love of open spaces, countryside walks/cycling, the presence of the train station and the good road links. The things people hated most about Bramley were speeding motorists, noise from the army camp, over-development, the subsequent lack of local amenities and level crossing delays. The issue of street lights was highly controversial with equal number for and against them, possibly outweighed by the 'don't care' camp.  Improvements wanted include a pedestrian footbridge at the level crossing, a footpath to Sherfield-on-Loddon, additional parking for the train station, road improvements/repairs and vegetation clearance, as well as better youth facilities. The Bramley Plan seems even more pertinent with the new government initiative the “Big Society”. Although Bramley isn’t one of David Cameron’s anointed “Big Society Communities”, the closest to us being Windsor & Maidenhead, the Plan should really help improve the village for all residents. The Parish Council meeting last week where the issue of access between the new development and Yew Tree Gardens was discussed showed that there were issues that need to be resolved in order to improve the village for all. This month’s issue features past and future events, the success of the Bramley Fair and the Barnardo’s Big Toddle were both great events that raised money for their respective causes whilst allowing residents of Bramley a chance to take part.

I personally love John Stubbs’s articles on the weird and wonderful, in the last issue we read about lichens and previous to this about the magnificent Red Kites you can see soaring above Bramley. This month we bring you a a feature on Flint. Luckily the legend of St Swithin’s day on the 15th July has not proved true and the Elizabethan rhyme that stated

'St. Swithin's day if thou dost rain For forty days it will remain

St. Swithin's day if thou be fair For forty days 'twill rain nae mair.'

St Swithin was actually a Saxon Bishop of Winchester and his request to be buried outside of the Cathedral at Winchester was broken nine years after his burial. During this ceremony of moving his bones there was a large storm, giving rise to the tale of St Swithin. Although in some ways it is good we haven’t seen 40 days of rain I think we would all agree our gardens need a little bit to restore the colour of our lawns. However, it is astonishing when you consider London (not a million miles away from Bramley) receives less rainfall each year than Rome or Istanbul. I mention this not as an alarmist statement but a cautionary message that every resident in Bramley can do their part to not waste water which is as finite a resource as the oil leaking into the Gulf of Mexico.

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Alex is ' Bramley born and bred ' and feels passionately about the village . However, as a registered blind man he has more difficulty than most getting out and about safely, in particular the state of the paths and pedestrian access around the village affect Alex in ways which may not occur to other residents. Alex highlighted some of the issues during a recent walk around the village. Many residents cross the road near the shop without thinking about the level of traffic passing along the main road. For a registered blind person such a crossing is quite daunting and Alex thinks that a pelican crossing would make a huge difference not just to himself, or the elderly residents within the village but would be a great benefit to everyone. The children of our village who are precious to us all would be safer if Alex's ideas would be put into practice. Although a formal crossing at this point would make a huge difference there is a pedestrian crossing already created between Farriers Road and the Smithies. Unfortunately there is poor road signage around this crossing and the traffic passes by that point far too quickly. Alex would like to make residents aware of people crossing at this point and to take extra care. Another aspect of village life which most of us take little notice of is the state of the bushes and hedgerows which run alongside the paths. For Alex overhanging branches and unkempt bushes present additional difficulties. Whereas for most of us such intrusions into the pathway are merely inconveniences around which we are forced to walk. However Alex is placed in additional danger because he is concentrating on the pathway not expecting to find aerial hazards as well. This latter aspect is something which we don't really need the council to sort out for us; a bit of thoughtfulness on the part of homeowners throughout the village would make such a difference to one of our own A point which would be of help to our many elderly within the community is the state of many of the drain covers around the village as with the hedgerows most of us would not see these as hazards but a man hole cover which is raised by only half an inch presents a serious tripping hazard to

anyone with mobility issues.As you can see getting around the village as a registered blind person is not really as easy as it should be and many little things could be done to make a huge difference to Alex's daily life.

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Oddly enough, some things we don’t see around the village might be as telling as those that stand out and catch our attention. One such feature might be a lack of buildings using flint – with the notable exception of St James’s Church, of course. I guess flint is nowadays rated as pretty ordinary stuff – the lumps you come across in the garden, the stones in the flowerbeds, or the base of some of our footpaths that show up blue-grey in the rain. But throughout most of mankind’s history, up to the last hundred years, flint would have been seen as an important commodity, with several functions hard to do without. The Stone Age? That’d have been pretty dull without flint – try cutting up your dead deer with a piece of sandstone. Your arrows would bounce off a rabbit, never mind a sabre-tooth. Dressing leather? Shaping wood? Cutting crops? So many of these basics depended on well shaped flint that it has been suggested our very culture was governed by its availability. From 8,000 years back, there were well designed mines a hundred metres deep, providing tons of the stuff to specialist knapping areas – trading throughout the country from our very first factories. Even into the Bronze and Iron Ages, flint was probably the main tool-edge, as it was cheap, widely available, and well known technology. When the Romans came round this way, they wanted a defensive rampart around Silchester to keep us natives out – but they had to import 100,000 wagonloads of flint at least 10km to do so. That must have been even worse than the stream of tippers we’ve had through the village lately. But they made a marvellous job of it, as we can still see at Calleva, though a lot of the facing stone has gone missing. But what is flint. Would you believe it comes from sponges? Flint nodules, those strange lumps that you see in chalky soil (shapes inspiring Henry Moore’s sculptures, apparently), are formed from silicon that was

once the spines of sponges living in the sea. As the shells of various marine creatures were deposited on the sea-bed, later compacting to become chalk, the quartz from the hard spines separated as a gel-like substance which flowed, pooled and then crystallised as flint. The original ‘sea-change’ perhaps. Geologists name it chert – and it can be any colour with white, blue, brown, red, black in mixtures and bands – quite often including fossils or the impression of sea-shells. It has the property of cleaving in an arc giving a sharp, durable edge. With some skill knapping can produce a knife, arrowhead, spearhead, saw or axe – the earliest going back as much as two million years. The flintlock was the not-too-reliable source of ignition for early firearms: a piece of flint flicked onto a steel ramp over a tray of priming gunpowder. Flint was widely used in road-beds, some of it picked from nearby fields but quite often imported, or gathered by those in the village on parish relief. But it’s in buildings that we see the best of flint nowadays. Walls of knapped or sometimes squared flint gleam and glow in the sun – changing colour, almost jewel-like. In Bramley however there was good brick clay and plenty of wood for firing, hence bricks were preferred – I guess they were easier to lay, more consistent and versatile. So, while a lot of Hampshire villages have flint barns and walls and houses, here we have mostly red brick, the older ones probably locally made. Except for the church, as in photo 2. It does seem just possible that these flints, together with some of the flattish, Roman bricks, might have fortuitously dropped from the Calleva defences into a wagon that happened to be passing this way. Not the sort of thing that would happen now, of course, but re-cycling really isn’t such a new process.

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Clift Meadow was the chosen venue for a motley gang of pirates to go searching for treasure on 17th June, ably escorted by their trusty childminders. The children are all looked after by childminders in the Bramley and Silchester area and were taking part in the Barnardo’s Big Toddle to raise money for the charity. All were dressed up, with a couple of princesses thrown in for good measure, and had to circle the meadow twice before discovering the stash of treasure, a well-earned ‘gold’ medal for each of them.

The success of the treasure hunt was later rewarded by a hearty picnic in the glorious English sunshine. The money raised will go towards Barnardo’s vital ‘Early Years’ work with disadvantaged and vulnerable under 5s in local projects throughout the UK. This includes services for children with physical and learning disabilities, autism and behavioural problems. For further information on the Big Toddle and to find out how much money has been raised so far, or to donate some yourself, please go to www.bigtoddle.co.uk

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What a year! You may remember we featured Bramley resident and mum of two; Polly Thatcher, in the August 2009 issue of Bramley 265 when we profiled her brand new business, Bopping Babies. Nearly a year on we hear that Bopping Babies have won the award for “Best new activity for children” at this year’s ‘What’s on 4’ kids awards scheme. The awards programme is supported by Prima Baby & Pregnancy magazine and celebrates children’s activities nationally as nominated and voted for by parents. “The highlight of the awards ceremony was meeting Phil Gallagher AKA Mister Maker and of course winning in one of the categories! I was genuinely bowled over by the comments I received” Polly tells us.

Run from Polly’s home in Bramley, Bopping Babies has nearly completed its first year and already launched it’s sister brand ‘Bopping Parties’ which is going great guns! Having done kids parties up to the age of 10 along with playgroup disco fundraisers and even wedding parties, the portfolio is growing! “This year Bopping Babies has been all about experimentation and trialling new ideas whilst all the time constantly listening to families who have visited the sessions to make any necessary tweaks to the format. This is key to the future success of the sessions”. Last year Polly took part in Bramley’s first Iron Mums triathlon event and thoroughly enjoyed the experience along with raising nearly £1,000 for the charity ‘BIBS’. This charity helps to support the Neo Natal unit at Royal Berkshire Hospital who helped save the life of her daughter Millie who was born over 3 months early. Polly’s passion and personal interest in

understanding the causes of premature birth has led her to working with Tommy’s charity who fund the largest pregnancy research team in Europe. “I plan to work closely with Tommy’s and have some exciting events up my sleeve for 2011 and am really looking forward to helping the charity in their mission to save babies lives. Being born premature can have life long implications and as a parent I understand as much as anyone how important the gift of life is”. Looking more closely ahead; during the summer holidays there will be some Bopping Babies fun, dance and play sessions to help entertain the children. These will be on at the Popley Community Centre, Carpenters Down on the 10th, 24th and 31st August at 1.45pm and 2.45pm plus every Thursday afternoon in August at the Westside community centre in South Ham also at these times. These sessions will be at a summer sizzling price of only £2.50 per family. For more details please visit www.boppingbabies.co.uk

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In recent months it seems that parts of Bramley have been suffering from an increase in the amount of littering  and more seriously fly tipping.  Discarding waste in such a careless manner is thoughtless and potentially dangerous. It poses serious risks for children and animals, increases the

risk of fire and encourages rats and mice. It also costs you, as tax payers, a great deal of money to remove. Leaving fly tipped rubbish in public areas is unacceptable and irresponsible. It is also illegal and offenders could face a fine of anything up to £50,000 and 12 months in prison if found guilty in a Magistrates Court or 5 years and an unlimited fine if the case goes to Crown Court. If someone is caught littering there is an on the spot fine of £75. If you have information on potential offenders or you would like any further information on the some of the ways to dispose of waste correctly please contact Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council on 01256 844844.

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Two or three times a year, on the roads around National Trust estate The Vyne in Sherborne St John, the traffic finds itself taking second place to a herd of beautiful Aberdeen Angus cattle. The cattle are being moved to new pasture by National Trust tenant farmer, Ben Koslowski, whose livestock have been on The Vyne’s parkland since 2005, proving themselves to be excellent conservation grazers.  The seasonal herding takes no more than five minutes, but the staff at The Vyne all get involved: “It’s a really lovely activity to watch and great fun to take part in” says The Vyne’s Administrator Cathy Baker. “For a few minutes, we leave the world of emails and internet behind, and come out to help steer the cattle in the right direction. The most important job is to block any gaps in the hedges that they might squeeze through, which would result in trampled crops!”  Farmer Ben, of Chitty Farm also lectures at Sparsholt College. He rears his livestock, including several breeds of sheep, organically, and provides The Vyne’s restaurant with fresh meat, as well as selling it in meat boxes for people to purchase from his farm. He also supplies several restaurants and pubs in the area, and is very keen to urge the people of Hampshire to shop and eat locally as much as possible.

RURAL LIFE ON THE MOVE… …A MOMENT CAPTURED

The Bramley Summer Fair held on 5th June was without doubt a highly successful occasion, not only in raising funds but also in staging a village event which was enjoyed by the whole community. The range of stalls, games, activities, competitions and attractions provided entertainment for all ages and of course we were blessed with hot sunny weather.

The Committee wish to thank the sponsors for their generosity; the companies and individuals who donated prizes; the various people from the community who provided stalls, entertainment and activities; the members of the two village churches, St James and St. Stephen’s for their hard work and commitment. The combined support for the fair resulted in a successful event and our most grateful thanks go to everyone who participated, donated and attended. Funds raised will help to maintain our churches and donations will be made to the various charities we support.With Julian’s departure the Summer Fair Committee is now in need of a new chairman. If you would like to lead a well motivated team, do please apply for this vacancy!

Summer Fair a Great Success

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It is the first day of the summer holidays and unfortunately the weather could have been better! We have had a very busy time this last month at Little Apples, the children enjoyed a trip to Beale Park in Reading, looking at the animals and playing in the sand pit and climbing area. A few staff members accompanied them on the coach and I am sure the parents and children had a fantastic time. We have once again said goodbye to over 30 children, with the majority of them going to Bramley School to join the reception unit. We have enjoyed visits from the teachers and support staff from the school. The children have very much enjoyed telling us all about their visits to the school, their new book bags and library boxes. Members of our staff team will be visiting them in the autumn term. During the summer holidays we are going to be installing a telephone line into the village hall so that we

are easier to contact, and the children will be able to utilise safe internet sites. They really enjoy using our computers and this will extend their learning, giving the children the opportunity to use the internet to look up the bugs that they find in the garden. We will also start talking to them about internet safety and only using sites that their parents say they can. It is never too early to start this lesson. Another change that is happening over the summer is that we will be extending the play area that we use at the Village Hall. This will enable a larger growing area for planting, a permanent sand pit and more room for the children to run, move and play outside.In the last few weeks at home we had 2 very kind dads put up our new climbing frame, that we purchased from one of our fundraising events. The children have been extending their gross motor activities using this alongside enjoying the fresh air. These gross motor activities can lead onto greater fine motor control and help aid handwriting when a child is ready to do so. Even at home you could put on some music and

wave light scarves around in circles in all directions, or make them flow from side to side. Maybe visit Clift Meadow for a game of football or other outdoor ball games. There are also new swings alongside the tennis court. Remember to encourage children of all ages to enjoy some of the holiday period outside, I often ask my eldest to get something from the shop so he gets some fresh air! If you would like to place your children on our waiting list for when they are near their 3rd birthday or would like further information about Little Apples, please use the registration form that can be found on our website – www.littleapples.org. or call 079906 35806 and leave a message. We will update our website with the new telephone number as soon as it is available.

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A weight loss expert in Bramley is warning that holidays can be one of the riskiest times for family weight gain. Her advice comes after an online survey of nearly 1,000 slimmers revealed that nearly a quarter of them find summer the most challenging time to lose weight and one fifth (22%) report gaining more than a stone (6kg) over the summer. Janine Wood runs the Bramley Slimming World group and herself lost 2 st 6 lbs after years of struggling with her weight before training to start her own business as a Slimming World Consultant. She says: “Summer is one of the most testing times for slimmers. It can be really difficult to stay on track when normal routines go out of the window because of holidays away from home and the kids off school. Slimmers find that eating out on days away with the kids can be difficult too. Just keeping the family occupied, fed and active over the school holidays can be stressful for many mums and dads.” In the survey Slimming World asked more than 1,000 people what their greatest seasonal challenges were when trying to lose weight. Those who found summer the most challenging time of year reported the biggest trials were:going on holiday (54%), eating out at restaurants and cafes (35%), BBQs in the garden (29%), having more days out (28%), spending more time with children (15%).

Rising obesity is a growing concern for public health authorities. More than one million children under 16 in the UK are now classified as obese as a result of changing eating habits and less active lifestyles. Making small, easy changes like swapping white bread for wholemeal bread and snacking regularly on fruit and yogurt rather than chocolate and ice cream can make a big difference. “Our members are already doing something to manage their weight and they can become quite desperate when, having worked hard on their weight loss campaign all year, their efforts are undone by holidays,” says Janine. Anyone who would like to find out more about healthy living for families this summer can contact Janine Wood on 01256 884137 or come along to the Slimming World group at Clift Meadow Pavilion, Minchens Lane on Tuesdays at 7 pm.

1. Be active. It’s shaping up to be a gloriously warm and sunny summer so pack a ball or a frisbee and head down to the beach or the park for a bit of family fun – it’s magic for the body, so at Slimming World we call fun activity ‘Body Magic’.

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3. Choose wisely. When eating out avoid creamy or deep-fried dishes. Choose grills or stir-fries. At the pub have a jacket potato with beans and grilled chicken or steak, new potatoes and a side salad.

4. Be “mindful”. By thinking about and being aware of what you’re eating and drinking, you’ll stay in control and importantly, feel in charge of your weight loss so you won’t feel guilty or disappointed. For help with sharing hurdles and overcoming barriers and tips on how to identify the times that your resolve is most vulnerable, stay to your nearest Slimming World group.

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Police BeatsWPC Mandy Jewell, Bramley’s police officer, will be at Bramley Bakery on the 11th August and The Shop at Sherfield on August 21st.If you have any questions or concerns about crime in the local area email her at mandy.jewell@hampshire.pnn.police.uk or pop in to one of the local drop in surgeries.

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Useful Numbers 999 – in an emergency0845 045 45 45 – to report an incident, for example: burglary, damage, assault and road traffic accidents101 – any form of anti social behaviour, including noisy youths, boy racers, fly tipping. This number can also be used to report incidents of speeding, if you can give details of the location, the time of day and, if possible, the registration number.

New CouncillorsThe July parish council meeting welcomed the two newly elected parish councillors, Dalton Hopkins & Janice Spalding. The council also welcomed the new clerk Sarah Smart.

Quality digital printing in Bramley12 Campbell Court, Bramley, Tadley, Hampshire. RG26 5EG

Tel: 01256 885823 / Fax: 01256 880796

Email: info@ridgewaypress.co.uk / www.ridgewaypress.co.uk

! No minimum quantity – 1 to 1,000,000 copies can be arranged ! Short run, on-demand colour or black and white printing! Full finishing service ! Personalisation from your mailing database ! CD and DVD duplication and printing

! CD and DVD sleeve printing and jewel case fulfilment ! Catalogues/magazines/brochures

Weekend emergency service – Simon 07831 446 464 / Sam 07785 388 440(for that project/printing/laminating that you absolutely have to have urgently!)

Special Constable RecruitmentIf you would like more details or you know of anyone that may be looking be part of our team, then please drop me a line and I will be happy to speak to you further:

northandeast.countrywatch@hampshire.pnn.police.uk

Fruitful Tips Workshop and LunchLearn how to get the most from your own orchard trees, 26th November 10.30am or 1pm, £25 booking essential 0844 249 1895.

Swags and Wreaths Christmas WorkshopWith lunch, learn how to make beautiful Christmas decorations, 3rd, 4th and 10th December, £35, 10.30am-2.30pm, booking essential 0844 249 1895.

Family Christmas Crafts WorkshopChristmas creativity and storytelling, for children aged 3-10 years, all children must be accompanied by an adult, £5 per child, 11.30am-1pm, 11th and 12th December, booking essential 01256 883858.

See website for details of Christmas opening www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-thevyne Discover

Vyne Road, Sherborne St John, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG24 9HL. Telephone 01256 883 858 Email thevyne@nationaltrust.org.ukNational Trust is an independent registered charity number, 205846

FebruaryValentine Evening Dinner

14 February 7.30pm - 10.30pm Enjoy a romantic seasonal three course meal served in our atmospheric Tudor Brewhouse Restaurant. Booking Essential: 01256 883858

AprilGarden Tour and Cream Tea

3 April & 13 July 3.15pm - 5pm Join our Garden Steward for an exclusive tour of the formal gardens followed by a Cream Tea in the Brewhouse Restaurant. Booking Essential: 01256 883858. All tickets £7.50

The Warden’s Springtime Amble

11 April 10am - 12pm Join our Community Warden and wildlife expert, on a guided tour of Morgaston Woods. Booking Essential: 01256 883858. All tickets £4.00

Exclusive Afternoon Tea with Harpist

30 April 2pm - 4pm Stroll through the tranquil grounds of The Vyne to the Brewhouse Restaurant, enjoy a traditional afternoon tea, whilst listening to live music provided by Harpist, Paula Smith. Booking Essential: 0844 249 1895. All tickets £16.00

JuneContemporary Furniture Exhibition

House Open Days & Times in June & July

The Vyne is hosting an exclusive exhibition of his practical, yet fantasy-based furniture. No Additional Charges.

NGS Garden Tour and Cream Tea

1 June 3.15pm- 5pm Join our Garden Steward for an exclusive tour of the formal gardens followed by a Cream Tea in the Brewhouse Restaurant. All proceeds to the National Gardens Scheme . All tickets £7.50

Marvellous minibeasts

2 June 10am - 12pm Join our Community Warden for a delve into the world of miniature beasts and creepy crawlies! Booking Essential: 01256 883858. All tickets £2.00

Father’s Day, Brewhouse Ale Festival

20 June 11am - 4pm Dad’s will love this opportunity to taste a variety local Ales and Beers in The Vyne’s aptly named Brewhouse restaurant. No Additional Charges.

JulyFamily Bat Walk

9 July 8pm - 10pm Join our Warden on the trail of our much-misunderstood nocturnal fury friends. Booking Essential: 01256 883858. All tickets £8.00

Bat Walk

25 July 8pm - 10pm Join our Warden for a fascinating insight into this amazing creature and its habitat. Booking Essential: 01256 883858. All tickets £8.00

AugustThe Tempest, by The Lord Chamberlain’s Men

20 & 21 August 7.30pm - 10.30pm The popular and well-known tale of The Tempest will be performed by the brilliant and critically acclaimed Lord Chamberlain’s Men. Booking Essential: 0844 249 1895. 20 August - Adults only £16.00. 21 August - Adult £16.00, Child £12.00

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