LEAVES FROM THE RECTOR’S DIARY29 January St John the Divine was in exile on the Island of Paphos. He was physically separated from his fellow Christians on the Lord’s Day, and as he thought about them he said that “He was in the Spirit on the Lord’s Day (Revelation 1:9,10) Another John, certainly not divine, is on a Island called Jamaica. There are very very few occasions in the past 60 years when I have not been able to join in worship with others on a Sunday. Here there is no opportunity, as I read and lie in the sun and think of those back home at worship with John Coe leading them in Chelwood. Except that it is 9.30a.m. here and 2.30p.m in Chelwood. But even so I feel “in the Spirit.”1 February Gatwick Airport at 9a.m.Temperature at –3 degrees from Montego Bay at 32 degrees. On Sunday I find myself back in our 3 churches at a lower temperature. Foolishly I go to Evensong in Bristol Cathedral where the temperature seems to be sub zero, the lighting is poor and I cannot hear clearly. Why do I bother – temperature control in churches is a risky business. It is false economy to try to save on fuel by not putting on the heat early enough (because people won’t come) But I’ve lived with church heating complaints all my life. The truth is that you cannot adequately heat churches which are used for an hour a week. In one of my churches there was a Tortoise stove (“slow but sure” it said, and that could heat the building, so much so that at one Sunday Evensong the congregation of 8 had fallen asleep by the end of the 1st lesson. I pronounced the blessing, and the surprised worshippers awoke to find that it was all over. They didn’t complain. In another chapel, the caretaker heated the building almost beyond human endurance, mainly because she dried her washing on the hot pipes before we arrived. On one Sunday as worship began, a stranger (we used to call them “gentlemen of the road”) came in and parked himself in the front pew. I began “The Lord be with you” and he called out “Bloody hot in here, ain’t it?” I thought for a moment that it was the introduction to a modern liturgy.2 February The 60th Anniversary of our Queen’s Accession and we started the day with Chapter Communion at Norton Malreward. I led the Bible Study for my colleagues and based on the poetry of the eccentric Welsh priest R S Thomas. His writing inspires me. I began with “I was vicar of large things in a small parish …” Thomas spoke of “wells that the word “God” fell into and died away, and for all I know is falling still…” I haven’t got there yet, but I do know of priests who have become depressed because they feel that however much they try, they see no evident signs of progress or change. Went this evening at Revd John Masding’s invitation to a Service in Christ Church and St Ewen in Bristol to commemorate the Accession. That was good (and warm).9 February The Diocese has paid for solar panelling to be fitted to the roof of the Rectory. There should be some saving, and I expect that the revenue from 50 or so parsonages in Somerset will not be insignificant.12 February I understand that some are wondering why I did not mention the Carol Services in my last Diary. The reason is simple: I cannot put everything I do into these leaves – they are only snippets of information and comment. I love reading clerical diaries, of which I have about 15. I have just finished re-reading Skinner’s Diary when he was Rector of Camerton from 1840 – 46. Poor devil, he eventually couldn’t take the carping of his parishioners, the waywardness of his sons and the death of his wife. He ended it all by shooting himself. He was obviously not given a Christian burial; I have searched in vain for his grave. We are left to imagine the gaps in his pages. On this tack, it is worth recording that Pauline Parnell gives a very large amount of time to prepare this Magazine. And I want to record my saying a very sincere “thank you “ to her. For the first time ever I have not had to be responsible for producing the Parish Mag. And of that I am right glad.15 February “Don’t go back” is probably good advice to Vicars when they leave a parish. It makes good sense and gives one’s successor a chance to make his or her mark. I broke the rule today to go back to Lowestoft to take part, by invitation, in the Memorial Service to Lord Somerleyton. I had got to know him very well during my Suffolk years and I last saw him two years ago when he was already suffering from Alzheimer’s. Very sad. The church was packed as befitting a good servant of village,Church and country. Carol and I then proceeded to the Maternity Unit of the local hospital where our latest grandchild, Arianna (a girl) had arrived 3 hours previously. All very convenient for us.

PensfordBarber ShopMonday to Friday Saturday Gents Cut Clipper Cut - Single Number OAP and Child (under 10 years) Young Person (10 - 17 years) Beard Trim

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Chew ValleyWildl i fe Group

Thursday 22nd March Richie Smith from the Living

Landscape Team at Avon Wildlife Trust is giving an illustrated talk in Chew Magna Millennium Hall, 7.45pm about Avon Wildlife Trust’s current activities in the Chew Valley area. After 3 summers of surveying many of the beautiful and rare permanent pastures around Chew Valley and Blagdon Lakes, Richie will share some of the team’s findings and outline the next steps in the Trust’s plans for creating a ‘Living

Landscape’ in the Chew Valley area.Working closely with farmers and landowners, schools, local businesses and community groups, Richie and the Trust want to forge collaborations and partnerships in the Chew Valley - to make the most of our beautiful surroundings - in every sense.With slides of exotic (but local!) plants and animals and maps showing how making connections between areas of natural habitat can help our wildlife thrive and survive, Richie promises a stimulating evening for all - with plenty of opportunity to ask questions and find out more about how you can get involved.Visitors £2.50; Season ticket available

Chew Valley Gardening ClubOn Thursday, 8th March we welcome back Sally Gregson of Mill Cottage Plants. Sally is well known locally not only as a first class horticulturist who runs courses, writes gardening articles and books on topics such as Ornamental Gardening and Practical Propogation but she also has a delightful garden and nursery specialising is Hydrangea and Epimedium. The title of Sally’s talk is Practical Propogation which will surely be of great interest to local gardeners - we all like to get something for nothing!We meet upstairs in the Old School Room, Chew Magna at 8.00pm and welcome new members or visitors, there is a chance to chat with other gardeners over coffee or tea after the talk.

Pensford Tennis Club is still holding its own in the Winter Mixed League with another win this time a 6:4 win over Cleeve - long may this winning streak continue! Of course training is the key to success and we are fortunate to have Peter Evans as our Coach. He has the knack of making lessons fun and constructive and an hour’s sesson is over before you know it. If you are an adult and have always had a yearning to play just phone Peter on 07583 353492 and talk it through with him about the best way to start - you can have lessons at the Club without becoming a member or you can just come along to our Club coaching sessions on Tuesday nights at 7.00pm and for £5 you can have a go! Junior coaching is also on Tuesdays but starts earlier according to ability with the last session finishing at 7.00pm. For more details look on our website www.pensfordtennisclub.co.uk.

PENSFORD TENNIS CLUB

Neighbourhood Watch

Please be aware that tools are being stolen

from building sites and farm locations in isolated rural areas throughout the Chew Valley. Five such offences occurred in the last month. Please be vigilant and if you have any information regarding suspicious

persons or vehicles please contact the Police on 101. Alternatively you could contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. It is important that you ask for the call to be tagged ‘Neighbourhood Watch’ and quote Ringmaster Message Bath Number 1048. If you require crime reduction advice in relation to securing your premises please contact your local Neighbourhood Policing Team on 101.

From the Parish Registers of St St Leonards, ChelwoodFuneral Service2nd December Sybil CLARK

Mobile Library MRoute

Wednesday Fortnightly

Timetable

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Chewton Keynsham

Village Centre 13:25 13:45

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Fairy Hill 13:55 14:15

Hunstrete Phonebox 14:25 14:45

Pensford Bridge 15:00 15:45

Pensford Hillcrest 15:50 16:20

Publow Church 16:25 16:40

Woollard Bridge 16:45 17:05

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On Saturday 28th January saw the return of the very popular Bavarian Evening held at the Memorial Hall. It was a very successful night and it was nice to see so many local people support the event. Thank you to the 3 local public houses who also gave their support by way of either lending Glass, Mugs or donating raffle prizes. Although we were a little down on numbers compared to previous years we still managed to raise £600, from which donations have been made to the following organisations; Pensford Hall, Pensford Evergreens, Pensford Tennis Club, Pensford Football Club and the Parish Magazine. Thank you to all who supported this event.Debbie & Alan Hunt, Jan & Alan Vowles

Owing to changing family circumstances, The Revd. Sue Stevens intends to retire.She will resign her title as Assistant Priest at Publow, Compton Dando and Chelwood with effect from 30th April.Sue will have a 3 month break from ministry before she applies to the Bishop for Permission to Officiate in the Diocese. She has also retired as Chaplain at the RUH.We wish to mark the occasion of Sue’s retirement with a Special Thanksgiving Service on Sunday 22nd April at 10.30am at All Saints’ Publow, followed by lunch in the Memorial Hall, Pensford.

RETIREMENT

The annual emptying of home collection boxes held by many of you on behalf of The Children’s Society is now due. If possible, please bring your box to All Saints’ Church, or please contact me on 01761 490324 to arrange collection.The money raised from annual box collections countrywide amounts to more than £2 million which helps to fund the Society’s work with run-away children and those being bullied.Thank you, in advance, for your continued support.Judith Hillman, Hon Local Secretary

THE CHILDREN’S SOCIETY

This course will run for five weeks on Wednesdays, 29th February, 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th March, at 7.30pm at either The Rectory or Woollard Place.

LENT COURSE – Basics of the Faith

Wednesday 21st March7.30 pm

Pensford Memorial HallManagement Committee AGM

All welcomeparticularly anyone who hasan interest in ensuring the

Hall’s futureand would like to become a

committee member or a volunteerVoluntary help is always required for

tasks such as general tidying of the playing field, internal decorating etc.

Committee meetings are heldevery two months

The first Church Market of the year was very well supported and an amazing £268 was raised for church funds.Thank you to everyone who came and bought and to all who contributed to the home baking, craft and bring and buy tables.We look forward to seeing you on 3rd March when we will be joined by the Brownies with their own cake stall and Phoenix Cards.

All Saints’ Market ReportforFebruary

On a very chilly morning in January some of the members helped pack Water

Survival Boxes working with Rotarians at their warehouse in Midsomer Norton. It was very interesting to see what actually was packed into the boxes and by the end of the morning 54 boxes had been completed. Since Christmas 400 boxes have been sent to the Philippines where there has been very bad flooding and photos have been sent back showing

the happy faces of the local people receiving a box, which will be a lifeline to them and their families.Later in January to celebrate Inner Wheel day, when we do something for the community, around 50 elderly ladies and gents from around the Chew Valley were entertained for the afternoon in Pensford Memorial Hall. Rotarian husbands helped with the transport and the ladies provided an afternoon of fun and games, and a delicious tea. Many who came have sent their thanks for a super afternoon.

INNER WHEEL CLUB OF CHELWOOD BRIDGE

LENT AND FLUNKING SAINTHOOD

Every now and then a book title grabs me – those who know me best tell me that too many titles grab me – but that one that has

really got me going this Lent is Flunking Sainthood by Jana Reiss. The author made a decision to take one classical spiritual discipline such as fasting, contemplative prayer or reading the Saints, each month for a year, to see what it did for her spiritual life. She describes herself as someone with “little romance for religion any more” and continues, “I don’t yearn for quiet time alone with Jesus or think about him every hour. These days Jesus and I are like ‘old marrieds’ – sometimes I’m a nag, and sometimes he is emotionally distant.” Maybe, like Jana, you feel something similar. She doesn’t like saints very

much, dismissing the blessed Therese of Lisieux – self styled as ‘God’s little Flower’ - as a drama queen, she sets out on her year’s journey of discovery. Without giving too much away, she tends to side with Billy Joel who said, “I’d rather laugh with sinners than cry with the saints; the sinners are much more fun.” Suffice it to say she gives herself low marks for achievement.What I liked about this book was its realism. She discovers that the Bible “isn’t a cage that contains God”, but leads us through “wild poetry, heartbreaking stories, contradictions, twists and turns and the concrete struggles of a vast array of unruly human beings sought by God,” to GodGive yourself time; make giving time your Lenten fast. If you do nothing in the time you give except bring your heart back and place it in the Lord’s presence, that will be enough. Peter Bath and Wells

We are holding a Secondhand Book Sale at a new venue on Friday 30th March 2012 from 9.00am to 5.00pm. This will be at New Manor Farm Shop and The Stables Tea Room, at North Widcombe, West Harptree, near Chew Valley Lake. There will be the usual wide variety of books which include fiction, non fiction, biography, crime, children’s books and many more. There will also be jigsaw puzzles, some audio books, DVDs and videos. Why not come along to browse, meet up with friends, and enjoy what is on offer in the shop and tea room all at the same time. Prices remain the same. The books, unless marked otherwise, are 50p each, or three for a £1. Children’s books are even more of a bargain at 20p each or three for 50p.Look forward to seeing you there.We are now able to publish the final details for our Spring Quiz Night at Cameley Lodge. So open your diaries and book early for the evening of Friday, 23rd March at 7.00 for 7.30pm.Tickets - £4.00 per team member and £8.00 per head for one of Cameley Lodge’s delicious hot suppers. Please contact Bridget Gracey as soon as possible at (tbgracey@btinternet.com), or tel: 01275 472639 for more details

T e a t i m e M a d n e s sMonday 19th March

The Benefice After School Clubfor primary school children

3.30pm - 4.45pmPensford Primary School

and to reserve a table for your team.Do come and join us and have a brilliant evening!On Good Friday April 6th, Sue Gearing, Les Davies and MAPS (Mendip Area Perambulation Society!) are once again leading walkers over the Mendip Hills for the Butcombe Brewery Pub Walk in aid of Arthritis Research UK.Walkers will meet from 11.15am at Ring O’Bells, Compton Martin where they will be transported to The Swan at Rowberrow for a glass of mulled wine before setting off on the walk. The distance is 8.75 miles stretching through contrasting landscapes, taking in several points of interest.........an ancient iron age hill fort, the highest point on Mendip, a nature reserve and old flues once used in the lead resmelting industry as well as new forest. Outstanding views along the way! The walk ends at The Ring O Bells at Compton Martin where walkers will enjoy a well earned supper!Cost £12.50 to include mulled wine, supper and transport. Final registration date Thursday 29th March, but book early to avoid disappointment! Walkers are encouraged to raise sponsorship for Arthritis Research UK.For further information on the Butcombe Brewery pub walk please contactSuzie Ladbrooke. Tel: 01934 713906s.ladbrooke@arthritisresearchuk.org

Age UK is holding regular Information and

Advice drop-in sessions at the Millennium Hall, Chew Magna. The sessions are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month 10.00am - noon. The service is free and confidential and open to all older people, their families and carers. You don’t need an appointment, just call in and talk to an advisor. You can consult the advisor about a range of topics, including benefit entitlement, care, housing, debt, finding local services and many other issues that affect older people.

Affordable Housing: A meeting has been proposed for the 8th February to discuss the final version of the Survey. Village Agent Service: This scheme provides services to vulnerable members of the community. A representative from the Village Agent Scheme will be attending the February meeting. If there are any vulnerable people in the Parish who you think may benefit from the help of the Village Agent contact your Parish Council Clerk who can give you further details.Allotment Site: Parish Council was agreed to go ahead with the new allotment gate and have a plaque put on the gate in memory of Brian Watson. (“Brian Watson Gate”). Grants towards local projects will be discussed at the next Parish Council meeting. Recent donations were made to the Brownies, British Legion and the Bugler who attended the Remembrance Sunday Parade.Noticeboard replacement: Quotes are still awaited. If any parishioner can help with the making of a new noticeboard please contact Clerk to the Parish Council.Pensford Hill: A meeting is still awaited to take place between B&NES, Police, Parish Council a member of the Parish to discuss the possible danger to pedestrians up/down the Hill.Bus Stops: The bus stops are due to have electronic real time information displays to be installed soon with the launch of this bus corridor taking place in mid march so the displays will be up and working a while before this date.Tipping Hursley Hill: No update has been received from the Regional Environment Officer a follow up e.mail has been sent. Parish Council briefly discussed the bad image that Hursley Hill Lay by gives to the entrance to the village and the danger to the highway that this tipping is creating.Highways: Following my letter to highways listing problems and concerns around the village a reply was received from Trina on 21st December 2011. A copy of her email has been sent to all Parish Council members.Ward Councillors Initiative Fund: Following a successful application the Memorial Hall Committee were granted £1,000 toward the cost of new stage curtains. Pensford Primary School: A further email has been sent to Highways asking for the pedestrian crossing lights to be checked.Pensford Car Sales: A site visit from Planning Enforcement is awaited. Details of the noise being suffered from this site and the amount of new signs appearing around the village have been re-iterated to Enforcement.War Memorial: Nothing to update at present. Clerk was given details from a recent article in The Sunday Telegraph regarding war memorials in need of repair. Clerk to follow up.Footpaths: The footpaths officer has been asked to put up the direction signs at Devils Lane. He has been asked to tidy around the Lock Up area. Any footpath problems can be reported to the Clerk.The Weirs: An email had been received from a Parishioner regarding the future of the Weirs behind the Rising Sun. It was suggested that maybe would be a good time for the Parish Council to consider asking B&NES to adopt the bridge or another historical body such as English Heritage. The history of the Weirs will be looked into further and a meeting will be arranged.Back Lane: It was reported that the footpath is overgrown and the mesh fencing still in situ.Tennis Club: Continues to do well with the Junior Coaching sessions. Vandalism had occurred to the hut, a racket had been burnt and tennis balls scattered around. An enquiry will be made with the Hall Committee regarding more secure storage.Bus Stop: Now looking cleaner and tidier. Recently a passenger had to be dropped off at the turning to the High Street as the bus could not pull into the stop because of cars parked in the bus stop. Parking by and in the bus stop has got increasingly worse again.Motorcycle Noise: A recent Saturday in January noise from Motorcycles in field in Publow caused a disturbance to neighbouring properties.

Exstracts from Publow with Pensford Parish Council Meeting

Traditionally, the term after Christmas was the ‘quiet term’, a time

to gather energy and to settle down to learning without pressure. This is no longer the case. We dived straight into the New Year with the same momentum with which we ended the previous term.Dancing has been high on the agenda as the majority of the children in the school were performing at the Chew Valley School Arts’ Festival. We were very proud of all their achievements; we even had a dance put forward by a group of our Year 5 and Year 6 boys – apparently a first in the history of the festival! The dancing doesn’t stop there: many of the children will be performing in March at The Forum, in Bath in front of huge audiences.Our children have been out and about in the local community, and beyond: Dragonfly Class (Class 1) have been finding out about the history of Pensford and the differences between ‘then and

now.’ The topic in Otter Class (Class 2) is ‘Living off the Land’ and children have been on journeys of discovery looking at land usage. They also invited local historian, Mr Robert Bailey, into the school to find out how the folk of Pensford used to live from within the land. Kingfisher Class (Class 3) have been working collaboratively with children from High Littleton School to create a dance based around the Olympic themes to perform at The Forum. Otter and Dragonfly Classes are proposing to instigate another project based around the Olympic values. They are working hard on creating, and sustaining, a community garden in Pensford. Although it is still in its infancy, we would like to hear from any of you who may be interested in working with us to see it through to the project’s end.Hopefully, by the time I next write, spring will be well on its way and the harshness of winter long forgotten.Lorna McIsaac Head Teacher

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Members were welcomed to the February meeting. Audrey was thanked

for her table decoration of daffodils and snowdrops which gave a hint of Spring to come. Two birthday cards were presented. Patterns of the hats to be knitted for the Julian Trust were handed out. Correspondence and the Newsletter were discussed. Names were taken for a tour of the Shah Jalal Jame Mosque to be held in May. Also, there will be a Federation competition for Institutes to take part in a ‘Big Walk, Little Splash’ which involves members jointly walking and swimming for an accumulated distance of 209 miles and will be carried out between 1st April and 16th September.

The speaker this month was Sue Wilson who breeds Alpacas. She told of the history of these animals and what it takes to rear them, especially as they dislike our wet and windy weather which is so different from Peru where they originate from. She told of shearing methods and showed us some fleeces which were so very soft, unlike sheep fleeces which have lanolin in them, making sheep fleeces much more oily and not soft to touch. Sue also shows her Alpacas. This was a very interesting and informative talk.The competition this month was recognizing capital cities and currencies of South American countries. It was won by Sheila Rice, second Janet Ogilvie and Sylvia Baber, with Linda Quinn third.Next month Sheila Keevill will give an insight into the life of Grace Darling. Visitors always welcome.

Pensford with Publow W.I.

25th AnniversarySunday 29th April

Chip Timing : Medals : Cash Prizes : Bar : Refreshments

Free Parking : Bag Storage

Start: 1pm fromPensford Memorial Hall

Entry Fees:

£10 (£12 unattached) in advance

£11 (£13 unattached) on the day

*Minimum age 15 on race day *Race run under UK Athletics rules

Entry Forms available from www.pensford10k.co.uk or write to;

The Treasurer, Pensford 10K. Mill House, Woollard, Nr Pensford, Bristol BS39 4HX

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(3 or more) on the dayAt Pensford Primary School,

please contact the school on 01761-470470 or Dean on 07861750575 to book a place

Easter Holiday Club 3rd/4th/5th of April

& 10th/11th/12th April (Tues/Wed/Thurs)

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or Dean 07861 750575to book a place

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Thur 1 Treasure Island Pensford Memorial HallFri 2 Woman’s World Day of Prayer St John’s Keynsham 1.45pm Treasure Island Pensford Memorial HallSat 3 Publow Church Market Church Room 10.00 - 11.30am Treasure Island Pensford Memorial Hall Desert Island Discs Compton Dando Hall 7.30pmMon 5 Pensford History Society Meeting Church RoomWed 7 Mobil Library Lent Course at the Rectory or Woollard Place 7.30pmThur 8 Age UK Information & Advice drop-in session Millennium Hall, 10.00am - noon Mothers Union Church Room 2.15pm Chew Valley Gardening Club Old School Room 8.00pmMon 12 Publow with Pensford PC Meeting Church Room 7.15pmWed 14 Publow PCC Church Room 7.30pm Lent Course at the Rectory or Woollard Place 7.30pmSat 17 CDCA Coffee & Chat Parish Hall 10.30am - 12.30pmSun 18 Mothering Sunday Service Publow Church 9.30amMon 19 Tea Time Madness Pensford School 3.30pm - 4.45 pmWed 21 Mobil Library Pensford Memorial Hall Management Committee AGM 7.30pm Lent Course at the Rectory or Woollard Place 7.30pmThur 22 Chew Valley Wildlife Group Millennium Hall 7.45pmWed 28 Lent Course at the Rectory or Woollard Place 7.30pmFri 30 Beetle Drive Compton Dando Parish Hall 5.00pm Arthritis Research UK Second-hand Book SaleSat 31 Deanery Day-Your Church-Your Future Old School Room Chew Magna 10.15am (you need to book) ARE YOU LOCAL - See opposite for details and informationAPRILWed 18 All Saints’ Publow Annual Meeting Church Room 7.30pmSun 22 Special Thanksgiving Service in recognition of Sue Stevens Publow Church 10.30amSun 29 Pensford 10k and Fun Run

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Cheese makerand more...

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Virgin VieShabby Chic Crafts

and more!

Pensford Toddlers Group and Stanton Drew & Pensford Preschool are holding a fundraising night to celebrate our local talent.

Come along and grab your free glass of wine, enjoy a night of finding out about and sampling some local delights and meet your friends at Pensford Memorial Hall.

Saturday 31st March, kicking off of at 7.30pmTickets £5 in advance or £8 on the door.

Contact either Sara Box on 01761 451561 or Vic Spicer 01761 492559 or email pensfordtoddlers@yahoo.co.ukfor tickets or more information.

Then come along and enjoy some homegrown treats and support our local producers!

������Prizes include:

£15 Toy Shop voucherHorseworld Tickets

Noah’s Ark Farm TicketsTheatre Royal Bath Show

Meat hamperGastro pub meal voucher

and much, much more!