The Village

VOL.33 OCT 2015

Magazine

Covering Sparkford, Weston Bampfylde, Little Weston, Sutton Montis & Surrounds.

From The Editors Desk...

Welcome to the October Edition of the Village Magazine. Unfortunately due to unforeseen

circumstances there was no September Edition due to family matters that arose. It is

occasions like this that It becomes hard for one person to run everything. If anyone is

interested in being a backup editor or they feel they would like to take on the role more

permanently then please contact me. It would be a shame to lose the Magazine but a lot

of people are unaware of all the work that goes on behind the covers!!

Please send all items to me at: peterdownton@btconnect.com or to my home address

shown on back of magazine.

PLEASE REMEMBER THE DEADLINE FOR INCLUSION IS 15th OF EACH MONTH

Diary Dates Friday 18th September - Parent Forum 2.30 - 3.30 (every Friday unless stated otherwise) Friday 25th September - PTA Coffee Morning in the school hall at 2pm Monday 5th October- Year 5 Ultimate Frisbee Festival at Ansford Academy Thursday 22nd October - PTA AGM 7.30pm, in the school hall Monday 16th November at 9.30am - Year 1 & 2 Flu Vaccination programme After school clubs Tuesday FOOTBALL CLUB - please see note below 3.30pm - 4.45pm Pick up from the playing fields Yrs 4,5 &6 Wednesday BASKETBALL CLUB 4,5 &6 3.30- 4.45pm Pick up from school. Pop Choir 3.30 - 4.30pm Yrs 3,4,5 & 6 Queen Camel Tennis Club 3.30 - 4.30pm £15.00 for 6 weeks 1,2 & 3 Cheques payable to LA Tennis Pick up from Tennis Courts. Thursday 12.30- 1pm Recorder club - bring in your own recorder All Years 3.30- 4.30pm for KS1 Drama Club (£3.50 per session) (Years 1 & 2) Please note change of day to a Thursday All Years 3.30- 5pm for KS2 email dramatic@gmx.co.uk (Years 3/4/5/6) or call/text Sue 07757 510 617

Countess Gytha Primary School Diary Dates…..

CAMEL CLUB (not to be confused with Camel Club at school). Starting Thursday 17th September in the Memorial Hall, Queen Camel from 4.45 - 6.15pm. We will be meeting on the first and third Thursday of each month. Cost £5 per child for half term to help cover costs. For those children doing after school activities on that day we can pick up at 4.30pm. Please let us know if you would like us to collect your child. This club is open to all children of primary age. Activities include music, games, stories, crafts and is linked to Queen Camel Church. For more information please ring 01935 850139 or see Mrs Davis at school on Wednesday. QUEEN CAMEL TENNIS CLUB CARDIO TENNIS FOR ADULTS - this are fun sessions as well as an opportunity to get fit and learn some tennis skills at the same time. A new group has started on Mondays 2.00 - 3.00pm. There is also another opportunity on Wednesday evenings 7.30 - 8.30pm. COACHING FOR CHILDREN WEDNESDAYS Mini red ball (for children age approx. 5- 8) 4.45 - 5.30pm Orange ball (for children age approx. 9 - 11) 4.45 - 5.30pm Green ball (for children age approx. 10 - 13) 5.30 - 6.30pm Yellow ball (for children age approx. 12 - 18) 6.30 - 7.30pm Private lessons also available. Please phone Luke Andrews 07437 404 240 or email latennis@hotmail.com for further details and to book lessons. First lesson free

GALHAMPTON PLAYGROUP

The Galhampton Playgroup is run by a voluntary committee of parents and has charitable status.

The staff are friendly, caring and enthusiastic and have many appropriate qualifications including

National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) in childcare at different levels.

We also have a Special Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO) Fiona Hooper, so every child's learning

attributes can be catered for. Galhampton Playgroup has been open for over 30 years, the first 27

years being in the village of Galhampton however due to reconstruction to the building the

playgroup moved to Sparkford Village Hall.

At Galhampton Playgroup we are firm believers in the value of learning through play and hands-on

experience. As a result, although some activities may be geared towards one particular area of the

curriculum such as letter recognition, the majority are cross-curricular. We have a secure building

and outside play area and use both where possible. Activities are run by highly motivated staff with

a fun and enthusiastic attitude.

We encourage parents to get involved with their child's learning, this is expressed with our open door

policy and parents are always welcome to come in. We also involve parents by holding various

events:

Pets Week, Dads Week, Regular Trips, Supervised Cooking activities, Play Bus,

and Much More

Don't just take our word for it, for open evenings and taster days, contact us now.

Phone 07704188927

Email info@galhamptonplaygroup.co.uk

Countess Gytha New school buildings underway The Met Office said summer 2015 was cooler and wetter than either of the two previous summers, but notwithstanding the heavy rain showers the construction works have kept to time. The steel portal fame has been finished and the safety netting, temporary roof handrail and access stair towers have been installed for safe access to the roof. The 55t mobile crane returned to site along with a team of roofing tradesmen to install the roof sheets, insulation and roof lights over the classrooms. In parallel with this we have prepared the ground floor slab in readiness for its concrete topping which when completed will be a major piece of work accomplished. Externally we have formed the sports pitch using topsoil from the site and constructed the overspill parking area. You can follow how the building is progressing via the blog on the school website at: http://www.countessgythaprimary.co.uk/ or on the construction firm BAM Facebook page search on: BAM - New Countess Gytha Primary School If there is something you particularly want to know about or wish to support the new school with then use the contact details on the website or pop into the office. Simon Patton Chair of Governors

Dates for Your Diary

CaféXtra

The next CaféXtra Village Breakfast Gathering Will take place on

Sunday 11th October. Breakfast served 9.30am – 11.00am

Sparkford Church welcomes everyone for good coffee, Toast, Croissant, milkshake bar &

A round of bacon rolls. This venture aims to provide a monthly meeting point for our

village, with the option too to pray and hear a Bible story at one point in the morning. No

charge for breakfast but contributions welcome

Camelot Music Night

Davis Hall, West Camel

Wednesday 28th October 8pm – 11:00pm - £4 Doors open 7.30pm

Enjoy an evening of music ranging from classical, traditional, blues, country, folk, boogie,

jazz and more. Each month anything from 8 - 12 different extremely talented performers

entertain on a variety of instruments, from guitar, fiddle, mandolin, bazooki, flute and

keyboards etc.

The artists range from local young groups or soloists, to established groups visiting from all

over the South West. Raffle & bar. Find Camelot Music Night on Facebook or contact

Martine/Iain on 01935 851556 or martine.hardy@live.co.uk if you would like to play and for more

details

Craft Fayre

Saturday 7th November 2015

Queen camel Memorial Hall from 10 am to 12:30 pm

Join us for our Annual Craft Fayre with a great range of stall with their handmade gifts. A perfect start to your Christmas shopping.

Luxury Hampers to win, Tombola, raffle with fantastic prizes all of which have been kindly donated.

Children’s activity room, face painting and a coloring competition. Something for all the Family.

REFRESHMENTS, FREE ADMISSION, EVERYONE WELCOME

All Proceeds For The Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance

SPARKFORD PARISH COUNCIL Report

The last Parish Council meeting was held on Monday 7th September 2015.

Planning decisions:

15/01978/S73 Application to vary condition 2 (approved plans) of planning approval 12/01836/FUL by

substitution of revised plans 6502-01 to suit revised scheme. The Round House, High Street, Sparkford.

PERMITTED WITH CONDITIONS.

15/02398/FUL Extension to Office Space. Mill Farm, Weston Bampfylde Road, Sparkford, PERMITTED WITH

CONDITIONS

15/02459/FUL The erection of an agricultural/horticultural worker's dwelling to replace existing mobile

home. Vale of Camelot Growers, Old London Road, Sparkford. PERMITTED WITH CONDITIONS

15/02468/REM Approval of reserved matters for erection of bungalow following approved application

14/04228/OUT. Land rear of Annhurst, Wolfester Terrace, Sparkford. PERMITTED WITH CONDITONS

15/02408/FUL Change of use of existing storage building into a farm shop. Mill Farm, Weston Bampfylde

Rd, Weston Bampfylde. PERMITTED WITH CONDITIONS

15/02834/FUL Erect dwelling, ancillary stables and B1 workshop. Land adjacent New Cottages,

High Street, Sparkford. REFUSED

15/03288/FUL Convert garage to bedroom, single storey side extension, front porch and detached

garage 4 Manor Close, Sparkford. PERMITTED WITH CONDITIONS

15/03787/PDE Proposed extension (i) The projection of the extension beyond the rear wall of

the existing dwelling is 3.92 metres; (ii) The maximum height of the proposed extension is 3.6metres;

(iii)The height of the eaves of the proposed extension is 2.45m. 2 Meadow Cottages, Sutton Montis

Road, Weston Bampfylde, Yeovil, BA22 7HU, Permission not required.

Planning applications:

15/03227/FUL Conversion dutch barn and former milking parlour to two dwellings, Land at Sparkford

Hall, Sparkford Road, Sparkford

15/003228/FUL Erection of stable block and office building GR360448/126592 Land at Sparkford

Hall, Sparkford Road, Sparkford.

15/03345/S73 S73A Remove Condition 1 and vary Conditions 3, 10 and 12 of approval

14/00644/S73 dated 14/05/2014. Site of Old Coal Yard, Sparkford Road, Sparkford

Planning Appeal: Appeal in respect of Application Decision Reference 14/05052/FUL Residential

Development of 11 dwellings, Land OS3432 (rear The Burrows) High Street, Sparkford, BA22 7JH. Planning

Inspectorate Appeal Ref. APP/R3325/W/15/3100543.

Please note that despite repeated requests, both last and this summer, there remains a persistent

problem with dog waste not being picked up and disposed of at the Cricket Ground. Given the

flourishing youth section of the club and continued senior use of the ground this is an unwelcome

situation. The Parish Council has therefore taken the decision to impose a ban on dogs from the ground

for the duration of the cricket season, being from 1st April until 30th September each year.

For those who have cleared up after your dog/s - thank you.

The Parish Council has received two enquiries one regarding a possible railway station and new request

stop and the other regarding the redevelopment of the Haynes Publishing site. Both are at the early

stages of initial consultation with a view to gaining more information.

The next meeting Parish Council Meeting will be held on Monday 5th October 2015, at 8.00pm in the

Parish Hall.

Anne Voysey

Clerk to Sparkford Parish Council

sparkford.clerk@gmail.com, 01963 441010

SPARKFORD PARISH COUNCILLORS 2015

CHAIRMAN: Mr Trevor Tuck Elmhurst 5 Manor Close SPARKFORD Somerset BA 22 7JZ 01963 440860 trevorctuck@gmail.com

VICE CHAIRMAN: Mr David Braithwaite,

Greystones, Church Road, SPARKFORD, Somerset, BA22 7JZ 01963 440848

david.braithwaite@btinternet.com

COUNCILLORS: Mr Larry Piper, Long Hazel Farm, High Street, SPARKFORD, Somerset, BA22 7JH 01963 441431 (Day) 01963 441466 (Eve) larwpiper@btinternet.com Mr Kevin Davis, 35 Church Road, SPARKFORD, Somerset, BA22 7JZ 01963 440068/07813 55372 d.k.davis@btinternet.com Mr Peter Downton, Wychwood, Church Road, SPARKFORD, Somerset, BA22 7JN 01963 441423/07759552599 peterdownton@btconnect.com Mr Victor Mallett, 13 Green Close, SPARKFORD, BA22 7JY 01963 441334 sc124yf@hotmail.co.uk Mr Ken Flood, Castle View, Church Road, SPARKFORD, BA22 7JN 01963 441627 kflood1612@hotmail.com CLERK: Mrs Anne Voysey Elfinsacre Church Road SPARKFORD Somerset BA22 7JZ 01963 441010 sparkford.clerk@gmail.com COUNTY & DISTRICT Mr Mike Lewis COUNCILLOR Upperwood Dairy House Cary Road SPARKFORD Somerset BA22 7LH 01963 440231 (home) 01963 440906 (fax) mike.sparkford@btinternet.com

Queen Camel Tuesday Group

SEPTEMBER 2015

Our September meeting was a learning curve. Jane Chapman; a children's book illustrator, came to talk to us about her work, and brought along a lot of her books, drawings and paintings to show us. We were then given pencils and paper and we were all told to follow instructions. We copied the shapes Jane drew on a flip chart, and were then told to turn our attempts upside down. Much to our surprise we discovered we had all drawn a very recognizable elephant!! One lady in particular was delighted as she said she had never drawn anything recognizable in her life!. We went on to draw dinosaurs, penguins, tractors and diggers, monkeys, sharks, and puffer fish. It was great fun. Jane had brought some of her books and we were each given a book to take home.......... Jane suggested that we should go home and do lots of drawings to send to our grandchildren to stick on their walls! The variety of our meetings and the companionship one gets on a monthly basis (not to mention the lovely cakes,) for a very modest subscription, makes belonging to the Tuesday Group a great pleasure. In October we are not having a formal meeting as we are ‘jaunting off to have a private viewing of the Shoe Museum in Street. The Tuesday Group meets in the Queen Camel Memorial Hall on the first Tuesday of each month, at 10.00am. If you want any more information about our activities, please call Pat Champion on 01963 32264 or Marion Chapman on 01963 220741.

3rd Sparkford Scout Group

Latest from 3rd Sparkford Beavers, Cubs and Scouts

The youngsters have lots planned to raise funds, but if you would like to contribute or know someone who might – please do let us know! If you or someone you know can get involved please contact Helen Wooldridge on helen@cuddledry.com or 01963 440801

We seem to be suffering from an ever increasing number of unsolicited telephone calls

getting – eight in one day seems to be our record whilst 3 or 4 is normal and there is no

effective remedy. It is obviously up to each of us how we deal with them but replacing

the receiver and not getting involved would be the best solution all round.

The papers continually report more deterioration in the support we are getting from our

local police forces which ever increasingly underlines the need for each and every one

of us to increase our own security. The darker nights are almost upon us and as we settle

down of an evening we need to be ever vigilant to the unscrupulous people whom will

try to enter your property or to walk off with things from the garden & garages at our

homes.

Make sure you have security lights fitted and that they are fully working. Keep all

garages and sheds locked and make sure you have packed away all your summer items

from the garden. Neighborhood watch exists to try and provide cooperation and

backup within the community. Should you consider joining us please feel free to contact

me at the number below or one of your local Contacts.

It only costs you £1 to join and become involved in everything we do. We help local

groups and protect our community. We have raised money for the local Air Ambulance

and many other causes. We have also raised money to provide the defibrillators in both

Sparkford & Weston Bampfylde.

We have one located in Sparkford at the Hazlegrove Service Station & one located in

the Ex Telephone box in Weston Bampfylde. These are for emergency use 24hrs 7 days a

week. We have several residents who have been trained to use these. They are a valid

tool for the assistance of resuscitating our loved ones & friends with these we reduce the

risk of losing them in the time it takes for the emergency services to arrive.

Your Contacts are:

David Moogen: 440840 Sally Strelley: 440870 Brian & Pearl Mahaney: 440316

Robert Singer: 440371 Justin Crawford: 440878 Alan & Lyn Rankin: 440850

Bill & Gill Westcott 440741.

Bill Westcott

* * * * W.A.N.T.E.D * * * *

A small workshop within the Sutton Montis/Sparkford area.. I live in Little

Weston and have no such space at home..

A Large shed/outbuilding preferably with electric. It would mostly be used

some early evenings and weekends..

Willing to pay a small rent but would prefer a kind offer.. My contact details

are as follows.. Tanya Chard 07816 226295

Sutton Montis 100+ Club

Congratulations to the latest winners of the Sutton Montis 100+ Club……

Dec No. 5 £50.00 David Soper Jan No. 28 £10.00 Lucy Trowbridge

Feb No. 52 £10.00 P & M Davall Mar No. 82 £10.00 Jo Sautin

Apr No. 45 £10.00 Jill Cavendish May No. 115 £10.00 Jane Batson

Sparkford Playing Field Association is looking for a Secretary.

The Committee plays an important role ensuring that the

playing field and play area are kept clean, tidy and more

importantly safe for the children and adults that use it.

The Secretary role is voluntary and requires someone who is

able to attend about six meetings per year, produce agendas and

minutes for these meetings, assist with the organisation of and

help at events such as the Duck Race and Fun Day and also

help to secure additional funding for the group.

If you are interested in this voluntary role please contact Lisa

Davis - d.k.davis@btinternet.com.

Thanks Lisa

Secretary - Sparkford Playing Field Association

From your new Village Agent Cath Holloway

I am taking over from Andrea de Berker who has now retired. We have spent two days together as she shows me the ropes and I have had a super few days meeting some of you at the Village Cafes. I am looking forward to working with you to solve problems such as independent living solutions, queries about local services and befriending schemes, My contact number is 07968 521746 and my email address is cath@somersetrcc.org.uk. I work part time but will get in touch with you as soon as I am able. The service is free and confidential and is provided by the Community Council for Somerset.

Join the fight against flu – book an appointment today For most of us getting flu means a miserable experience with a few days off work or days in bed that we recover from– 750,000 of us will visit the doctor with the illness. But for some, flu can be very serious leading to life changing complications, such as permanent disability or death. The best way to protect yourself and your family is to get the flu vaccine before it starts circulating in the community and particularly those people for whom the infection can cause serious complications, like pregnant women and infants. It is easy to get a flu jab. The vaccine is free for:

• those aged 65 years and over • those aged six months to under 65 in clinical risk groups (eg, chronic asthma, heart

and liver disease, diabetes) • pregnant women • all two-, three- and four-year-old children • all children of school years 1 and 2 • carers • health and social care workers with direct patient contact (speak to your employer. • Contact your GP or local pharmacy to find out how to receive your free flu vaccination

or visit nhs.uk/flu for more information

AsterLiving - Warm at Home Scheme

Aster have been awarded funding from British Gas, Gas Safe & SSE for a Warm At Home scheme to

help make the homes of vulnerable persons more energy efficient and / or easier to keep warm.

Clients can apply for FREE funding for works such as insulation, draught proofing, gas boiler

servicing, boiler repairs (or if not possible the replacement of a boiler), improvements or setting of

heating controls, repair/servicing of storage heaters, improvements to the performance of the

heating system (re locating radiators, bleeding radiators, fixing leaks etc.) and other measures to

keep clients warm.

To apply clients need to be vulnerable eg, either aged over 60, or receiving income-related

benefits, or having a disability or long-term illness. The funding is generally for Home Owners but

tenants of private landlords can apply as well if they are vulnerable.

For more information call 0333 400 8299 or email info@asterliving.co.uk for more information.

Church Service Calendar

Sunday, 4th October 2015 - 18th Sunday after Trinity (Green)

Readings: Genesis 2.18-24, Hebrews 1.1-4, 2.5-12, Mark 10.2-16, Psalm 8

9.30 am BCP Holy Communion at Sparkford

9.30 am Village Service at Corton Denham

10.00 am Holy Communion at Queen Camel

4.30 pm Tea Time at West Camel (Davis Hall)

6.30 pm CW Evening Prayer at Weston Bampfylde

6.30 pm Harvest Festival and Supper at Sutton Montis

Wednesday, 7th October 2015

7.00 pm Sacred Space at West Camel

Sunday, 11th October 2015 – 19th Sunday after Trinity (Green)

Readings: Amos 5.6-7, 10-15, Hebrews 4.12-end, Mark 10.17-31, Psalm 90.12-end

9.30-11.00am CafeXtra at Sparkford Village

9.30 am BCP Holy Communion at Sutton Montis

11.00am Harvest Festival and Lunch at Corton Denham

11.00am Harvest Festival and Lunch at Queen Camel

11.00 am Morning Service at West Camel

6.30 pm BCP Holy Communion at Weston Bampfylde

Sunday, 18th October 2015 – Luke the Evangelist/20th Sunday after Trinity

(Green)

Readings: Isaiah 53.4-end, Hebrews 5.1-10, Mark 10.35-45, Psalm 91.9-end

8.00 am BCP Holy Communion at Queen Camel

9.30 am BCP Holy Communion at Corton Denham

9.30 am BCP Matins at Sparkford

11.00am BCP Holy Communion at West Camel

11.00am Harvest Festival and lunch at Weston Bampfylde

11.15 am Informal Morning Worship at Sutton Montis

Sunday, 25th October 2015 – Last Sunday after Trinity (Green)

Readings: Jeremiah 31.7-9, Hebrews 7.23-end, Matthew 25.14-30, Psalm 126

10.00 am Together at 10

The Cam Vale Benefice Service – Holy Communion at QUEEN CAMEL

The guest preacher will be Jane Canning. Diocesan Fairtrade Rep.

From the Registers Baptisms: We welcome them into God’s family Aug 9th Alfie Fulton at Queen Camel Aug 15th Isla and Seth Robinson at Corton Denham Sept 6th Billy Behrens at West Camel Marriages: May God bless their lives together Aug 6th Richard Millard and Laura Parkington at Queen Camel Aug 15th Marcus Young and Amy Stenhouse at West Camel Aug 22nd Greg Horton and Katurah Shaw at Corton Denham Sept 19th Benjamin Hewlett and Helen Ping at Queen Camel Funerals: Behold, I stand at the door and knock July 23rd Terry Davey at Yeovil Crematorium Aug 27th Betty Martin at Yeovil Crematorium Sept 7th Geoffrey Blake at Corton Denham

Martin Witcher We have just received the sad news that Martin Witcher, our organist at St Barnabas, Queen Camel died suddenly on 18th August. Martin was a brilliant organist we have been blessed with his talent for many years. He is also known to other congregations as he has played regularly for Together at 10 and also for many of our weddings and funerals across the benefice. Martin and his wife Rumi were married at St Barnabas. Their daughter Katie has on occasion accompanied her father and is learning to play the organ herself. Martin will be greatly missed. Please hold Martin’s wife Rumi and daughter Katie in your prayers at this very sad time.

SPARKFORD CHURCH ROTAS

October Flowers

4th Mrs L. Rankin

11th Mrs B. Mills

18th Mrs C. Lock

25th “ “

October Keyholders

4th Mr. D. Ham

11th Mr. A. Voysey

18th Mrs. R. Carpenter

25th Mrs. T. Groves

October Cleaners

3rd Mrs. Pay & Mrs. Osmond

10th Mr. & Mrs. Tate

17th Mrs. Smith & Mrs Carpenter

24th Misses. S. & R. Peaty

31st Mrs. Hardiman & Mrs. Tallon

October Sidespersons

4th Mr. B. Tallon

11th Café Xtra

18th Mrs. R. Carpenter

25th Together @ Ten

Bishop’s Message – OCTOBER 2015 RESPONDING TO THE REFUGEE CRISIS A pastoral letter from the Bishop of Bath and Wells We have all been shocked and upset by the recent pictures from Calais, Hungary and – most distressingly – the beach in Turkey where the body of little Aylan Kurdi was washed ashore. It feels as if there has been a breakdown in the human race’s ability to care for its weakest members. While the big picture of politics and civil war perplexes us, the individual tragedies go straight our hearts. We all want to do something. The plans announced by the Prime Minister relate only to bringing to Britain refugees from the camps established in the countries surrounding Syria. With the vast numbers of refugees looking for support in Europe, I echo Archbishop Justin’s comment that this is a slim response. There is human need on our doorstep as well. The United Kingdom could and should do more as a nation to help our European partners as they struggle to deal with all this. You may want to write to your MP about this. Our churches have already been asking what they can do to help, and collections of money and goods have already been taking place on a more or less ad hoc basis. We see practical needs, and it is natural to want to help. However, rather than start up lots of small-scale collections, I would encourage churches to work through established agencies who are already working in the field. These agencies have the skills and experience to do this work – whether that be at Calais or in Jordan, the Lebanon, or Syria itself. As regards the people at Calais, the UK and France are well-resourced countries. The agencies on site can buy what they need if they have the money: collecting and delivering supplies may not be the most helpful thing unless it is known there are resources to deliver and distribute them fairly. Some people have already expressed their desire to open their home to a refugee family. offering rooms or meals. This is a generous and hospitable gesture. The time is not yet right for this to happen – we will have to wait for the Government’s relocation scheme to be worked out. When refugees arrive, churches will be in the forefront of those offering assistance, and we will need to do this well. It will not be an easy task. There will be issues of language, dealing with vulnerable and traumatised people, finding suitable schools, and so on. Again, we will do best to work with agencies who know what they are doing.

Christmas @ Wayne's

Why not book your Christmas Function at Wayne’s this year? You can book for our Christmas menu any lunchtime or evening from Tue 1st to Wed 23rd

December 2015. We will be closed Christmas Day & Boxing Day this year but open for business as usual from Sun

27th December 2015. We can cater for parties of up to 70 (or 24 for private dining in our Airfield Room).

Just give us a call or call in to the Bistro to obtain hard copies and discuss your requirements.

Our full Christmas and New Year opening times will be: Tue 01 Dec to Wed 23 Dec 15 — 7am to 9-30pm

Don't forget our Christmas Carvery every Sunday from 12 midday to 6pm) Thur 24 Dec 15 — 7am to 4pm

Fri 25 Dec 15 — CLOSED Sat 26 Dec 15 — CLOSED

Sun 27 to Wed 30 Dec 15 — 7am to 9-30pm Thur 31 Dec 15 — 7am to 4pm Fri 01 Jan 16 — 10am to 6pm

Sat 02 Jan to Sun 03 Jan 16 — 7am to 9-30pm Mon 04 Jan 16 — 7am to 15-30pm Tue 05 Jan 16 — 10am to 9-30pm Wed 06 Jan 16 — 7am to 9-30pm

DON"T MISS OUT! Booking a family get together, wedding or a special party?

Due to the cancellation of a booking at Sparkford Hall, we are offering between 40-60% off on 2

weekends in October, 9th & 16th. These weekends could be yours from just £2,500.

Our luxury Georgian mansion will be yours throughout your stay, including 23 acres of stunning

parkland, orchards and gardens, plus our tribe of alpacas & miniature ponies. The house has 11

bedrooms, a huge kitchen for family meals, several lounges and even a downstairs party room for

up to 150 guests.

Please call Tony on 07971 234333 or email tony@sparkfordhall.co.uk

Vale of Camelot Growers OPEN NOW Opening times Tues - Sat - 9am - 6pm Sun - 10am - 4pm PLEASE NOTE WE ARE NOW CLOSED ON MONDAYS Except Bank Holidays. You can find us between Sparkford and South Cadbury on the old A303. For details Email: info@valeofcamelotgrowers.co.uk Vale of Camelot Growers, Sparkford, Yeovil. BA22 7JR. Tel. 07969372979

Ovencor is your local, independent oven cleaner. Our fully trained specialist technicians

provide a friendly, reliable and thorough domestic and commercial oven cleaning

service.

Call today on 07817 698277 or 01963 350215

Trendle House, Trendle Lane, Bruton, Somerset, BA10 0EJ

The Care & Repair Company Double Glazing Repairs & Replacement Dave Baker

Email: careandrepair01@btconnect.com Call: 01460 72142

For all your Garden and Home Improvements - Over 20 year’s local experience - Extensions, patios, landscaping, stonework, Brickwork, fencing & plastering All aspects of Garden and Home Improvements For a free, no obligation, quotation please call: 07977 070703 Or 01963 371453 Carl.mintern@gmail.com

PETE WHITE - BMS BUILDING SERVICES

2 RECTORY FARM CLOSE QUEEN CAMEL, YEOVIL,

SOMERSET BA227PS

MOBILE No: 07763202864 LAND LINE: 01935 851322

COUNTRYMAN Countryside & Garden

Peter Keenlyside Mobile: 07706364709 Landline: 01963 251 733

Email: countrymangardens@hotmail.com

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