Kingsbury Episcopi Area Newsletter - Issue 130 September and October 2015

This year’s party brought record crowds and, new this year, circus skills, dramatic fire performers and Tim and Calum’s amazing Three Parretts pop-up Real Ale pub bringing a touch of Glasto to Kingsbury! Party by the Parrett is a family day out for everyone to enjoy and this year was no

exception: nine hours of quality rock, pop and ska not forgetting a little boogie woogie and acoustic music in the Three Parretts too! We were privileged to take a glimpse into the future with new up and coming bands – Twisted Vinyl, State of the Wild,

Get Out Alive and our very own Kingsbury Episcopi Primary School Choir. Our thanks to Utter Chaos, The Parrett Drummers, Livewired, Flatland Boogie Band, Soul Solution and 2Rude for leaving everyone with the “feel good factor”. Check out the photos on our Facebook page! Not only do we want you to have a good time, we also raise money for the recreation ground and Community Centre Project. This year Party by the Parrett raised £15,500! This brings the total raised in just five years to a whopping £55,000. This could not have been achieved with YOUR support, the generosity of our sponsors, the understanding and patience of local residents and our hard working team of volunteers over the whole weekend. From the Party by the Parrett Committee a massive THANK YOU! So wear your t-shirt with pride, tell all your friends family about the Party and put the 2nd July 2016 in your diaries for Kingsbury’s best family, open air, one day music event of the year! And don’t forget to keep everything crossed for the outcome of the Big Lottery bid due to be announced at the end of September!`

Fundraising dates for your diary:

Race Night at the Rusty Axe – Saturday 10th October for

all the fun of the races

The annual Candlelit Christmas Market with local craft

stalls for those special gifts – Saturday 28th November

A return of the popular Music Quiz Night – date to be

announced

And look out for the 2016 Kingsbury Calendar featuring your photos of our beautiful parish – limited edition so don’t miss out! Kingsbury Rec raising money for Kingsbury’s present and future

generations to enjoy......

Drinks Evening at the Wheelhouse Many people from the local community enjoyed a drinks evening at the Wheelhouse courtesy of Lynda and Tony Holliss on 18th July. The weather was kind and with the help of an inclusive drink and tasty canapés the conversation flowed and helped raise money for the new community centre. The canapés were followed by a barbecue. Guests were able to look around the Wheelhouse building and also enjoyed the music of a harpist . Thank you Lynda and Tony for a most enjoyable evening!

This edition is sponsored by the organisers of the former

Produce Market

Kingsbury Episcopi Countryside and Garden Club Have you heard about the Somerset Levels GREAT CRANE PROJECT? The Great Crane Project aims to restore healthy populations of wild

common cranes throughout the UK. Cranes are wonderful, iconic birds that are sadly missing from many of their former wetland haunts in the UK. They were lost as a breeding bird around 400 years ago as a result of hunting for food and the draining of their wetland nesting sites. Since 2010, the Great Crane Project has focused on the reintroduction of cranes into the

Somerset Levels and Moors. We’d like to invite you to an Open meeting of Kingsbury Garden and Countryside Club when we will be hosting a talk from a member of the Project on Monday 14th September 7.30 at St Martin’s Church Rooms, Kingsbury Episcopi, TA12 6 You will be very welcome to join us for tea and cake and a fascinating evening. Visitors £2.00, a donation will be made to the Project, so the more the merrier. For more details or a lift please phone Sue McGrouther 01460 241736. Children welcome.

The Parrett Talk team can not be held responsible for any misprint or incorrect information in this newsletter.

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CARIBBEAN EVENING

Saturday, 17th October 7 for 7.30 pm

St Martin’s Church Rooms

3 course meal, plus some surprises, entertainment, raffle etc Punch (drink) on arrival.

Fancy dress optional Bring your own drinks

Tickets £13.50

in aid of St Martin’s Church from Graham & Liz Beckinsale 01935 826181

Or Barbara Moore 01935 822889

Credit: John Crispin

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The History group has been busy and has a new name:

Kingsbury Time Travellers : Kingsbury Episcopi Area History Group

With KTT registered for web use. The associated Facebook pages have captured many more images and stories and videos. Work is planned to develop a web site and establish an accessible archive.

A series of projects and events are planned starting with films and talks on Withies on Sun 27th 2:30 at the ‘Rusty’ as part the Stembridge Cluster celebrations.

Another open meeting will be held on 21 Nov looking at the Gloving Industry and introducing a special project (See Julia’s article on page 3).

In 2016 we hope to explore ‘Buildings of the Parish’ at East Lambrook Schoolroom, follow up the ‘Big Dig’ – at Kingsbury Episcopi Primary School and much more.

If you would like to join in capturing our local story we welcome ideas and help - Come along to a meeting or make contact:- historygroupkingsbury@gmail.com or via the Kingsbury website http://kingsburyepiscopi.com/index.htm or Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kingsbury-Episcopi-

Parish-Archiving-Group/839671702738972?fref=t

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Important notice from the Parrett Talk Team Please note the deadline for material for publishing on the diary date page. We cannot guarantee publication after this date. If you wish to include your own flyer, Maralyn Longman 01935 824459 must be informed at least one week before the edition is due out. Deliveries usually take place around the first week of January, March, May, July, September and November. Getting them to us in time to put them in each copy is important. (A4 and A5 are preferred as anything smaller tends to blow away at the point of deliv-ery!). 630 newsletters are produced.

Proposed Women’s Community Art Project Far Above Rubies: A Proposed Women’s Community

Art Project about Previous Women of the Parish

The Kingsbury Episcopi Area History Group, also now known as the ‘Kingsbury Time Travellers’ (KTT) , has collated an incredible archive of materials relating to the parish. Woven into the photographs, personal histories and historic documents is a story waiting to be told about the women of these two square miles, who by virtue of their skills, character, economic standing, fortitude and beliefs helped to create the unique community which exists today. As ancestors, these women of the past have currency today as a source of stories and case studies for the current generation of women, on what it means to be female in the modern world. As a member of the KHG and a descendent of some rather special Kingsbury Episcopi women, I am interested in developing a proposal to run a women’s community art project which links women from the past with women of the present around themes and individual histories. Each woman involved in the project would befriend a woman from the past, and using archive and personal materials would depict the befriended women, in some kind of creative format. This might be a painting, sculpture, tapestry or collage. Possible themes might be:

If there is enough interest in such a project, then we would aim to work with the South Somerset District Council Arts Development Officer to seek funding, and also explore the option of involving a resident artist and a national university. In the first instance I would like to hear from women who are either interested in taking part in such a project, or who have personal memorabilia relating to a female family member who could be befriended. Please contact me on: julia@obd-learning.com

There will also be a meeting of the ’Time Travellers’ on Sat Nov 21st 10.30-12.30 in the Church Rooms when the proposed project will be discussed in more detail. If you have any family documents or photographs you would like to share then please bring them along to this meeting or post them on the KHG Facebook page.

Julia Cartwright

Thorney and Burrow Hill Ride Sunday 20th September

9.30 - 11.30 am Start from Thorney Lakes

Long ride £12 Lead Rein £6

Enquiries 01460 240360

in aid of Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance, KEEL Fund, Muchelney Church and Ash Village Hall

St Martin’s Pet Service The turn out for this year’s pet

service in St Martin’s Church was probably the best yet. Whilst the pet congregation was mostly dogs, there were also rabbits and a ferret. Unfortunately the expected horse and snails did not turn up.

Denise Peacock led the service which featured hymns such as All things bright and beautiful and poems including T E Eliot’s Mr Mistoffelees. Most of the congregation were well behaved,

including the animals. One of the gun dogs made an escape bid, but it did resist eating the ferret and the rabbits! The service was followed by a barbecue.

My Grandmother – Ellen (Nellie) Bunston nee Tilley – Born and died in Kingsbury Episcopi

• Health and healing

• Education

• Religion

• Rituals

• Roles

• Economic independence

It’s time to start the 2016 Directory. If you want to place an advert in the next

edition please e-mail kepd@live.co.uk

or call 01935 824361

All publishing by Stephanie and Phil Shillito. (01935) 823758

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Do we really need mission?

“The word can frighten some and confuse others.” So why do we need to consider our mission?

This is an important question for us as The Benefice of Martock with Kingsbury Episcopi and

Ash Please join us for a presentation and discussion for PCC

members, and any interested members of our congregations as to how we can reach out effectively to others on:

Saturday, 19th September

10:00 am to 1:45pm Seavington Village Hall

We shall finish our thinking over a working, packed lunch at 1pm (please bring your own or the community café will be

open*)

Led by

Canon Roger Medley

News from The Methodist Church Well here we are, and it’s autumn already! Blackberry and apple pie time, and we start our busy September programme with a United Service. Sunday 6th September at 10.45am at our Methodist Church. All churches welcome. Friday 11th September at 6.30pm is our Kingsbury Band Concert. Please join us for a great musical event. Sunday 20th September at 1pm is the next Lunch for Single’s. If you, or someone you know, live in the village and would like to enjoy a good Sunday lunch in good company, please ring Christine on 01935 826578 to book a place. Main course, dessert, cheese and biscuits with tea/coffee - all for £5. Friday 25th September is the MacMillan Nurse Coffee Morning fundraiser in The Wesley Room between 10am until noon. Lots of cakes on offer, for a donation to this worthy cause. Please come and support it. Wednesday 7th October at 7.45pm is our monthly Fellowship evening, with a speaker, followed by tea and biscuits and conversation. All welcome. Wednesday 4th November will be the next Fellowship evening. Speakers yet to be confirmed, but it’s always an interesting and congenial evening. Sunday 8th November we shall join with St Martin’s for the joint Remembrance Service. All welcome to march and share in this event. Advance Notice for December Sunday 6th December is the date for the Christmas Lunch for Single’s. Sunday 13th December at 6.30pm is the Kingsbury Band Carol Service. Sunday 20th December at 8pm will be our popular Carols at The Wyndham. All welcome to enjoy some Christmas spirit! Coffee Pot as usual on Fridays between 10.30am and noon. Craft Club meets Mondays between 10am until noon. Girls Brigade meet Fridays at 4pm Sunday Services at 10.45am. No evening Service. Are there any good pianists/organists in the village willing to accompany us on the occasional Sunday on a flexible basis? We would love to hear from you. Please check our noticeboards for changes and additions to our programme.

Christine Weymouth

NOT JUST ANY BANDSMAN!! Why has Kingsbury Episcopi Band lasted since the 1870’s? Well the answer is simple - because of its members! In particular ex-resident Mr Leslie Male. At the age of 12, Les and his younger sister were having piano lessons, but sadly Les didn’t progress as quickly as his sister. So he asked his father if he could play the clarinet. His father bought him a clarinet in 1939 for £5, which was two weeks’ wages. Bert Talbot was the leader of Kingsbury Episcopi Band in 1939 and provided Les with lessons on Sunday afternoons free of charge. In 1943 Bert Talbot asked Les to join the band. During the war time the band disbanded as many were drafted abroad, or called up for Home Guard or ARP. Les was a messenger for ARP in 1940. In 1944 Kingsbury Episcopi Band reformed and began practising again. V E Day was the band’s first engagement for many years and, for us, VE Day also marks the start of Les’s unswerving commitment to the band. From1945 to 1947 Les was called up for National Service, but returned as often as time allowed just to play with the band. Living in Kingsbury Episcopi up until 2006, Les has always been a key representative of the band within the Parish of Kingsbury Episcopi and surrounding villages. Les has served as a committee member and, later, for 25 years as treasurer for the band. His commitment has been an example to all members past and present. Les never misses a band practice or engagement and will even make sure his holiday destinations are within travelling distance of the band room and/or the venue of a band engagement so that he can attend. In the time Les has been in the band he has learnt three instruments; from clarinet, Les moved on to tenor saxophone, which he played for many years, and later the tuba, which he still plays today. This

selfless act has ensured the well-being of the band, while his dedication to succeed is an inspiration to us all. Band life has embraced Les and his family. For many years Gaye Male, Les’s wife, has been involved in helping the band with refreshments, luncheons, baking and fundraising. Gaye has not only supported Les but has also been an unsung hero to the band over the years. Kingsbury Episcopi Band is built from its traditions, values and service to the community. These don’t just appear; they are built by its members. No-one has had a bigger influence than Les, ensuring that the band represents itself and the parish with helpfulness, cheerfulness and pride while entertaining audiences within Somerset. With the encouragement of Les’s vision and acceptance of social change the band has evolved from a men-only environment to a family organisation embracing several generations in some cases. Les is constantly smiling, always willing to tell us of his experiences, first to stand up against wrong and the first to welcome new members. It’s a privilege to have him with us. This year marks Les’s 70th year in the band and I am delighted to share Les’s achievement with the parish of which he has always supported! Thank You Les, you’re the best!! David White Chairman, Kingsbury Episcopi Band

DIARY DATES September - October

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September 2015

6th Morning Service Joint with St Martin’s Methodist Church Evensong with Holy Communion St James’s, E Lambrook Contemporary Service In St Martin’s Church Rooms

10.45 am 6 pm 7 pm

7th Pilates St Martin’s Church Rooms, KE EVERY MONDAY Monday Craft Club Methodist Church Wesley Room EVERY MONDAY Pilates – East Lambrook Schoolroom EVERY MONDAY

10 - 11 am 10 am - 12 noon 7 - 8 pm

11th Kingsbury Band Concert Methodist Church

6.30 pm

13th Traditional Holy Communion St Martin's Morning Service Methodist Church Matins St James’s, E Lambrook

9.30 am 10.45 am 11.30 am

14th Garden and Countryside Club The Great Crane Project St Martin’s Church Rooms

7.30 pm

21st Monday Craft Club Knitted Poppy - Sue Sapp Methodist Church Wesley Room

10 am - 12 noon

20th Morning Service Methodist Church Harvest Festival followed by Harvest Lunch St Martin’s Evensong with Holy Communion St James’s, E Lambrook Thorney and Burrow Hill Ride starting from Thorney Lakes Sunday Lunch for Singles Methodist Church

10.45 am 11 am 6 pm 9.30 am - 11.30 am 1 pm

24th St Martin's Patchwork Club in the Methodist Church

2 - 5 pm

25th MacMillan Coffee Morning Methodist Wesley Room Stembridge Cluster Music and Dancing Evening at the Rusty Axe

10 am -Noon

26th Stembridge Cluster Picnic Lunch on Burrow Hill with display of Classic Vehicles and Games for Children. Evening Pig Roast, Games for Adults and Comedy Night at Rusty Axe

September 2015

1st Mothers’ Union Talk by Simon Taylor St Martin’s Church Rooms

2 pm

2nd Social Coffee Morning East Lambrook School Room

10.30 am - 12 noon

4th Pilates - East Lambrook Schoolroom EVERY FRIDAY Coffee Pot Methodist Church EVERY FRIDAY Girls Brigade Methodist Church EVERY FRIDAY

8 - 9 am 10.30 am - Noon 4 pm

Lottery News The result of the Lottery bid for a large grant towards the Kingsbury Community building was expected in September, but has been delayed until November .

Community Shop Volunteers’ Summer Party The volunteers from the Community Shop and their partners are able to meet up together twice a year as guests of the managers, Sue Boer and

Pauline Warren. The rain stopped just in time this August for the volunteers to enjoy their barbecue lunch

followed by delicious desserts served up by Pauline and Sue. The shop has around 50 volunteers but still needs more and would welcome new people to join the team. If you have a few hours to spare weekly, fortnightly or monthly, please call in at the shop and leave your contact details. Pauline and Sue serve desserts

October 2015

2nd Pilates - East Lambrook Schoolroom EVERY FRIDAY Coffee Pot Methodist Church EVERY FRIDAY Girls Brigade Methodist Church EVERY FRIDAY

8 - 9 am 10.30 am - Noon 4 pm

4th Morning Service Methodist Church Contemporary Holy Communion St Martin's Evensong with Holy Communion St James’s, E Lambrook Contemporary Service In St Martin’s Church

10.45 am 11 am 6 pm 7 pm

5th Pilates St Martin’s Church Rooms, KE EVERY MONDAY Monday Craft Club Methodist Church Wesley Room EVERY MONDAY Pilates – East Lambrook Schoolroom EVERY MONDAY

10 - 11 am 10 am - 12 noon 7 - 8 pm

7th Social Coffee Morning East Lambrook School Room Wednesday Fellowship Methodist Wesley Room

10.30 am - 12 noon 7.45 pm

9th Copy deadline for November/December edition of Parrett Talk

6th Mothers’ Union Bring a friend St Martin’s Church Rooms

2 pm

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27th Traditional Holy Communion St Martin's Morning Service Methodist Church Holy Communion St James’s, E Lambrook Kingsbury Episcopi Art Club Exhibition St Martin’s Church Rooms Light refreshments will be served Stembridge Cluster Local produce show, History talks/films & Cream Tea from 2:30 Evening quiz - all at The Rusty Axe. Everyone welcome .

All details available from The Rusty Axe

9.30 am 10.45 am 11.30 am 10am –4pm

10th Race Night at the Rusty Axe – all the fun

of the races

11th Traditional Holy Communion St Martin's Morning Service Methodist Church Matins St James’s, E Lambrook

9.30 am 10.45 am 11.30 am

18th Morning Service Methodist Church Family Service St Martin's Evensong with Holy Communion St James’s, E Lambrook

10.45 am 11 am 6 pm

25th Traditional Holy Communion St Martin's Morning Service Methodist Church Holy Communion St James’s E Lambrook

9.30 am 10.45 am 11.30 am

29th St Martin's Patchwork Club in the Methodist Church

2 - 5 pm

November 2015

1st Morning Service Methodist Church Contemporary Holy Communion St Martin's Evensong with Holy Communion St James’s, E Lambrook All Souls Service St Martin’s led by David Gent

10.45 am 11 am 6 pm 4.30 pm

2nd Pilates St Martin’s Church Rooms, KE EVERY MONDAY Monday Craft Club Methodist Church Wesley Room EVERY MONDAY Pilates – East Lambrook Schoolroom EVERY MONDAY

10 - 11 am 10 am - 12 noon 7 - 8 pm

3rd Mothers’ Union Planning Meeting for Mothers’ and Toddlers’ Party St Martin’s Church Rooms

2 pm

4th Social Coffee Morning East Lambrook School Room Wednesday Fellowship Methodist Wesley Room

10.30 am - 12 noon 7.45 pm

6th Pilates - East Lambrook Schoolroom EVERY FRIDAY Coffee Pot Methodist Church EVERY FRIDAY Girls Brigade Methodist Church EVERY FRIDAY

8 - 9 am 10.30 am - Noon 4 pm

8th Remembrance Service St Martin’s