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    For Sherf ield on Loddon, St rat field Saye andHartley Wespall with St rat field Turgis

    The MARCH2011 Edit ion

    Loddon Valley Link The Church and Parish Magazine Issue 434

    This edition of theLODDON LINK features:

    Page 2 - Servicesfor March

    Page 5, 22-26 -

    The Road toSantiago

    Page 9 - ChurchOpening Times

    Page 11 - AnnualParochial ChurchMeeting

    Page 13 - Prayersfor MarchPages 15/17 -Sherfield ParishCouncil information

    Page 19 - CitizensAdvice Bureau

    Page 21 - Beat

    Officers Report Page 29 - VillageHall Matters

    Page 31 - LoddonPlayers

    Page 37 - SpringMarket

    Page 25 - UsefulNumbers

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    Services for March 201 1Sunday 6th March Sunday before Lent 10.00am Holy Communion St Leonards Sherfield10.00am Family Service St Marys Stratfield Saye* 4.00pm Evensong with Communion St Marys Hartley Wespall

    by ExtensionAsh Wednesday 11am Lent Communion at St Leonards

    ________________________________________________________

    Sunday 13th March Lent 1 10.00am Morning Worship St Leonards, Sherfield

    & Childrens Sunday Club Wednesday 11am Lent Communion St Leonards Sherfield

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    Sunday 20th March Lent 210.00am Holy Communion with Childrens

    Sunday Club St Leonards Sherfield 10.00am Matins with Prayer Book

    Communion by Extension St Marys Stratfield Saye* 4.00pm Evensong St Marys Hartley Wespall

    Wednesday 11am Lent Communion St Leonards Sherfield Wednesday 4.00 pm Toddlers St Leonards Church

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    Sunday 27th March Lent 3 8.00am Holy Communion (BCP) St Marys Hartley Wespall10.00am Family Service St Leonards Sherfield

    11.30am APCM at St Leonards Church Monday 7.30pm APCM at Hartley Wespall Church

    Wednesday 11am Lent Communion St Leonards Sherfield ____________

    Sunday 3rd April Mothering Sunday Lent 4

    10.00am Family Communion St Leonards Sherfield 10.00am Family Service St Marys Stratfield Saye* 6.30pm Evensong with Communion St Marys Hartley Wespall Wednesday 11am Lent Communion St Leonards Sherfield

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

    BCP = Book of Common Prayer. Children are welcome at all our services. Services in

    italics are particularly geared to children and families. APCM = Annual Parochial Church Meeting

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    BREACH LANE CHAPELSherfield on LoddonContact: Rev Chris Russell 01276 21469

    Geoff Belsham 01256 882534

    MARCH 2011

    CATHOLIC SERVICESChurch of St Bede, Popley(www.vinntec.co.uk/hg/)

    Cont act Fr. Dominic Golding, at t heParish Office Tuesday to Friday 9 .30 -1.00pm

    Tel: 01256 465214Sunday Mass 9.00 am , 11.00 am ,

    and 6.30pm

    THU 3rd 7.30pm Bible Study at 9 Coopers Lane SUN 6 th 10.30am Family Worship led by Neil Owen

    3pm Bible Study at Chapel

    6.30pm Informal Worship

    MON 7th 7.45pm Deacons Meeting at Frimley Road SUN 13 th 10.30am Family Worship led by Rev Tony Smith

    TUE 15 th 7.45pm Church Members Meeting at Frimley Road WED 16 th 7pm Swimming at Tadley Pool (with Mencap)

    SUN 20 th 10.30am Family Worship led by Peter Nicholas

    SAT 26 th 2.30pm Disabled Christian Fellowship at CamberleyBaptist Church

    SUN 27 th 10.30am Family Worship led by Geoff Belsham 3pm Bible Study at Chapel

    TUE 10.30am Open Morning (please phone)

    WED 2pm Kurling at Ridgeway Centre, Buckskin (withMencap)

    And every...

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    Church Toddler Time for Babies to 5s The next Toddler Time will be

    Wednesday 23rd March 201 14. 00- 4. 20pm

    At St Leonards Church On the Red Carpet

    Nursery Rhymes, Story, Prayer.Healthy refreshments. All welcome

    Contact: Bob Politt for more information01256 882209 ([email protected])

    FUNDRAISING EVENT FOR NAOMI HOUSE Organised by

    The INTEGRATED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS (Chineham)JUST FOR YOU

    An Evening to Relax De-Stress and EnjoyIn Aid of Naomi House & Jacksplace.

    Tuesday 5 th April 2011 6.30 9.30pm atChrist Church Community HallOld Reading Road Chineham

    RG24 8LT

    Entrance 2 For more information contact:Mini Treatments 5 Kathy Williams on 07769 947540

    Charlotte Nightingale on 07766 468795

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    The Road to Santiago - Building for Comm unityin Sherfield

    There will be an official launch by the Mayor and Lady Mayoress of

    Basingstoke for Bob and Rodys seven day treck along the Caminode Santiago de Compostela to raise funds for the St. LeonardsChurch extension project.

    This launch and reception will take place at Sherfield School onThursday 31st March from 7.30pm to8.30pm and will be attended by theBishop of Basingstoke as well as the

    Mayor and Mayoress.This will be a major fund raisingevent and all are welcome. Forinformation regarding donationsplease contact Dr. Karen Blakeley01256 882827or Dan Farrow 01256882680.

    Please see our leading article onpages 22 to 26 regardingthesponsored walk.

    The W ay Ahead

    Macmillan Cancer Support invites you to don your walking boots and joinin this years 100 th birthday celebrations.

    The charity has adopted the Wayfarers Walk, a 70 mile trail that runsthrough stunning countryside from Inkpen in Berkshire to Emsworth inHampshire.

    Walkers can register on the website www.wayfarerswalk.org.uk andreceive a package of discount vouchers plus a wealth of information

    about the walk, including a variety of maps and route details. They canthen complete part or all of the walk, at their own pace and in their owntime. The charity relies on donations for 99% of its income so please dowhatever you can to help.

    http://www.wayfarerswalk.org.uk/http://www.wayfarerswalk.org.uk/http://www.wayfarerswalk.org.uk/
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    Page 6

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    Renowned for deliciousfood, great ales and a

    warm welcome

    www.whitehartsherfield.co.ukWhite Hart, Reading Road, Sherfield on Loddon,

    Hants, RG27 0BT

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    Page 7

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    BRAMLEY ARTCLASSES

    Antonia Dewhurst is teaching classes inDrawing & Painting.

    Monday 10.00-12.00am and 12.30-2.30pm

    Wednesdays 7.00-9.00pm90 for 10 weeks. 80 OAPs

    Situated in Cufaude Lane,

    Beginners & Improvers welcome.Tel: 01256 883876

    Sherfield Private HireLocal Journeys. Airports.

    Any distance.

    Travel tokens accepted.

    Contact Laurie Morse

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    SHERFIELD 0- 5S Every Tuesday 10.00am to 12 noon

    Sherf ield On Loddon Vil lage Hall

    Climbing f rame, toy s, parachute games,singing,

    juice and biscui ts, tea and cof f ee.A great place to meet new people and

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    Contacts: Louisa 01256 881229,or Claire 881771

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    FROM THE EDITOR

    New Area Dean of O diham Deaner y The Revd Peter Dyson, Rector of the North Hampshire DownsBenefice, has been appointed Area Dean of Odiham Deanery(formerly Rural Dean) in succession to the Revd Canon RobinEwbank. He will be Commissioned by the Bishop of Basingstoke atAll Saints Odiham at 7.30pm on Tuesday 1st March. The service isopen for all to attend.

    B r i a n A r c h e r

    Annual Parochial Church Meetings St Leonards APCM to be held at St Leonards Church on

    Sunday 27th March at 11.30am.St Marys Hartley Wespall & St Marys Stratfield Saye APCM

    to be held at St Marys Hartley Wespall Church on Monday 28th March at 7.30pm

    Lent Holy Communion Once again we will be holding Holy Communion each

    Wednesday at St Leonards during Lent.

    This will be a short service allowing a time for quiet reflections.Wednesdays at 11.00-11.30Starting on Ash Wednesday 9th March

    In this edition of the LINK we have the latestinformation on the walk being planned by Rector Boband Rody Politt with Veronica Upton to raise money

    for St. Leonards building appeal. (See page 22 -26)There are a number of activities planned for Lent and these are listedin the text. Sherfield Parish Council are looking for volunteers (Page15) and we include a reminder about Hartley Wespall Regatta (Page31) The village hall is featuring the music of John Kirkpatrick andthere are few tickets remaining (Page 37)... all in all another busymonth ahead. Aprils Editor is Simon Boase - see Page 46

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    TEXT FOR THE MONTH

    An extract from Mathew 5 verses 1 to 12

    Jesus began to teach the disciples, saying: "Blessed are the poor inspirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those whohunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed arethe merciful, for they will be shown mercy.Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are thepeacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. Blessed are thosewho are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdomof heaven. The NIV Bible

    Prayer for the Lent.

    Living God, teach us to be like those who search for a deeperknowledge of you. Teach us the secret of being hungry foryour presence in our lives. Help us to see how much we clutterour lives with that which is trivial and unimportant and ignoreyou. Help us in this time of reflection in Lent to focus on you,to desire your kingdom and to study your word eagerly andexpectantly. We rejoice that you value us despite our manyweaknesses and our repeated faults, that your nature is alwaysmerciful and your grace inexhaustible. Help us to find time thatwe reflect on what you can do for us, if only we will put our trust in you.Help us to live each day seeking your peace and giving time to be still inyour presence, knowing you are the living Lord.In Jesus name we pray. Amen

    Prayer Points for March

    Pray for all suffering from the effects of the many disasters which fillour lives. Remembering the earthquakes in Haiti, floods in Pakistan,Brazil and Australia and recently the forest fires in western Australia

    Pray for the future of our planet that all heed the warning signs andplan to change their behaviour

    Pray for peace in all countries where violence and terror cause somany to live in fear each day. Pray for leaders to take forward thepeace processes in these countries

    Give thanks for the signs of Spring as we enjoy flowers appearingagain in our gardens and along the hedgerows.

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    Power WashingTurfingGarden Maint enance

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    From Sherfield-on-Loddon Parish Council

    Calling all v olunteers!

    Two important village groups are looking for someextra help with their work over the coming months:

    The Village Fete Committee: this is now a committee of theparish council but, as always, the success of the event is reliantupon the hard work of the band of volunteers who work throughout the year to make the day enjoyable for all. However,a few extra pairs of hands are always welcome and this yearsevent on Saturday 11th June is no exception. Can you spare sometime to help out on the day or in the run-up to the event? Pleasecontact Bruce Batting (882605), Nick Robinson (882722) or IvanGosden (881007) who will be pleased to offer further informationon ways in which you can help.

    The Village Green Volunteers: this group of like-minded peoplemeet on a regular basis to discuss the management of one of theparishs most valuable assets and put their ideas and suggestionsto the parish council for consideration. They are keen to encouragemore volunteers to help with practical projects and the first one of the year is planned for Saturday 9th April. It will concentrate on ageneral tidy-up on the area behind the war memorial. If you canhelp on this day, please contact Bruce Batting (882605) or SandyJohnston (882507).

    Tennis charges

    The parish council has found it necessary to increase the charge forhire of the tennis court to 4 per hour for adults from 1st April. Thecharge for juveniles will remain at 2 per hour. The key to thecourts may be obtained from the village shop which also collectsthe money on behalf of the parish council.

    Annual Parish Meeting

    This is just to give advance notice of the above meeting which willbe held this year on Friday 20th May in the Village Hall at 7.30pm.

    Continued on Page 17

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    0845 479 8890

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    An agenda will be published nearer the date but you might liketo put a date in your diary now. One of the main items on theagenda is the Chairmans Report when a summary of the parishcouncils activities in the preceding year will be given. Reports

    will also be given by the local Ward Councillors and CountyCouncillor.

    Road R epairs

    As you would expect, there are a large number of potholes to befilled after the recent bad winter and Hampshire Highways hasadvised that it is working its way round. However, if you spot a

    non-urgent repair it may be reported via the on-line form:http://www.hants.gov.uk/roads or, alternatively, you may phone0845 603 5633.

    The next Sherfield-on-Loddon Parish Council meeting will be onWednesday 9 March 2011 at 7.30p.m. in the Liddell Hall allwelcome!

    Julie Collins - Clerk to the Parish Council, Sherfield-on-Loddon,PO Box 6862, Basingstoke, RG24 4QZTelephone: 01256 473927 Email: clerk@sherfieldonloddon-

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    The Citizens Adv ice Bureau

    Redundancy

    Redundancy is a form of dismissal. It occurs when an employer decides

    s/he needs fewer employees in the business or organisation. It is apotentially fair reason for dismissal.

    Situations where you can be made redundant include:

    Your employer's business, or part of the business, has ceased to operate;or your employer's business has moved to a different place; or thebusiness's need for work of a particular type to be done has ceased ordiminished.

    You could be made redundant if: the work you do is no longer neededyour job no longer exists because your work is being done by otheremployees your employer has ceased trading but is not insolvent youremployer's business, or the work you are doing, moves to another areayour employer needs fewer employees to carry out the work you aredoing, although the level of work remains the same your employer'sbusiness becomes insolvent or your employer was the sole proprietor of the business and the employer dies.

    Redundancy payments -The statutory redundancy payment schemeobliges your employer to make basic redundancy payments if you aremade redundant and if you qualify because you have worked for youremployer for at least two years . Your employment contract maygive you a right to larger redundancy payments.

    Points to consider - Is there a real redundancy? Because it is a neutralsounding reason for dismissing someone, it can be used to hide otherreasons for your dismissal, such as discrimination. If you don't really think you've been made redundant when your employer says you have, youmay be able to make a claim to an employment tribunal for unfairdismissal, discrimination, or both.

    Need further information or Help?Basingstoke Citizens Advice Bureau, (located within BasingstokeDiscovery Centre) can help you with queries you have on

    employment issues, budgeting, benefits and debt, relationships,immigration and consumer rights. The Advice Line telephonenumber is 01256 322814

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    Beat Officers report Speed enforcement: Unfortunately no enforcementwas carried out this last month, due to othercommitments. It has been decided that beat officerswill be trained to do their own speed enforcement.We are just waiting to hear when the training will takeplace.

    Ant Social Behaviour: There were two reported incidents, onein Bramley and one in Sherfield on Loddon. Please continue toreport any incidents to 101.Parking: It has been chosen as a priority this quarter; there isan issue at school times outside Bramley Primary School, and tosome extent in relation to Silchester Primary School. Althoughthere have been no problems since the line painting at theentrance to the German Road housing estate, there have beenproblems elsewhere on the estate, resulting in an accident atone location.Fear of crime: it has been identified by the beat panel (madeup of a representative from each parish) that fear of crime is anissue and so it will be a priority for 2011. We are hoping thatone way of combating this is to invite residents to become partof a Neighbourhood Watch scheme.

    In relation to crime in the area, burglary of non dwellings is stillthe main offence, with nothing being stolen in all but oneincident, where two childrens motorised bikes were stolen .

    Neighbourhood Watch: If anyone is interested in setting up ascheme in their road / area please let me know. We werehoping that residents on the German Road development wouldset up schemes in their respective roads, however there hasbeen very little response and so this will not be pursued further.

    WPC 504 Mandy Jewell

    Tadley Safer Neighbourhoods Team

    for the parishes of Bramley, Hartley Wespall, Mortimer West End, Sherfieldon Loddon, Silchester, Stratfield Saye & Stratfield Turgis

    beat mobile:07500 212847

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    The Road to Santiago - by Bob and R ody PolittThe Camino de Santiago de Compostela, also known in English as TheWay of St James is a collection of old pilgrimage routes which coverEurope. They all have Santiago de Compostela, in north west Spain, astheir final destination. For more than 1000 years pilgrims have been

    walking along the Camino de Santiago. Rody and I had heard about theCamino and so in 2008, in a moment a madness, we decided to give it ago. We climbed the very steep paths in the Pyrenees from St Jean Pied dePort to Orrison and walked the final trek into Santiago itself.

    Whilst we found it tough it was also thrilling, challenging and an opportu-nity to step aside from the normal hurly burly of life. We left the city of Santiago having met many people from all over the world who had cometo do as we did but for as many different reasons and we decided thatone day wed like to return to gain a Compostella a pilgrim certificate.

    W hy Go to Santiago Today?

    On April 8th we fly to la Coruna, just north of Santiago where well take atrain to the town of Sarria and walk 112 kilometres along the pilgrimroute, the Camino, into Santiago de Compostela, arriving on Palm Sunday.

    Today about 100,000 people attempt the walk each year and this came

    about when in 2001 Hape Kerkeling, a German comedian walked almost500 miles across the top of Spainalong the Camino to Santiago. Hewrote a book: "I'm Off Then: Losingand Finding Myself on the Caminode Santiago" describing how thispilgrimage changed his life, how hefelt pain and joy as he walked the

    mountains, plains and hills of Spain.Since then his trek has attractedmany people wanting to go on ajourney of self discovery.

    We shall be walking with a friend,Veronica Upton from Stratfield Saye,who fortunately speaks Spanish. Theaim of our walk is to raise awarenessand much needed cash to help buildtoilets and a meeting area for themany children and families nowattending St Leonards in Sherfield.

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    Our Plan

    As soon as we get off the train at about 9am on 9thApril we shall start walking. Its possible to arrange towalk the Camimo in comfort with couriers carrying

    your luggage from hotel to

    hotel, meeting you en routewith refreshments and lunch.We shall be walking thechallenging way, with back-packs staying overnight at thepilgrim refuges, albergues,dotted along the route. Theyare very basic and cost 2/3 euros. The route can be

    tough and must be walked with care and readiness for all weathers. Markersare placed along the route in the form of the pilgrim's shell but more normallyas a yellow arrow pointing to Santiago.

    Day 1

    Although relatively fit we are not experienced climbers and those who fall bythe wayside are so often those who are overambitious. So, we have decidedto climb the steadily undulating pathway to Ferrerios on day one (13.6k)

    rising about 200m before we tackle the steep ascentto Alto Paramo on day two from where we make adramatic descent of over 300m to the town

    Portomarin and the 200m ascent to Gonza, the siteof our second nights refuge. The distance is 17.5k but the descent and ascent makes it a tough andpotentially dangerous day. Past experience has taughtus that steep descents are not easy.

    Be Prepared

    Good equipment is essential and it would be foolhardy to go unprepared.Blisters are the curse of walkers and we were well advised to tuck wispystrands of sheep's wool around toes as well as to wear special sock linersinside our walking socks. Good, tough boots, walking poles, especially forsteep descents, and UVA breathable clothes are basic requirements.

    A former experienced soldier advised us to travel light with the minimum of equipment and to maintain good hygiene take a pack of Baby wipes! Drink plenty to avoid dehydration and rest frequently but not too long; shower andearly to bed!

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    In our previous experience all this advice provedinvaluable. All the refuges were lights out by 9.00pm andpeople were on the road by 6.00-7.00am. Your rhythmand pattern of life is governed by your need to arrive atyour next resting place before the hostels are full. We shallaim to be at our next point of arrival by 2.00pm each day.

    Days 2 to 7

    Day two is a steadily undulating descent to Palas de Rei(17.9k). Day 3 we continue our descent to Milede (15.3k).On day four our path becomes more undulating and chal-lenging as we climb up toArazua (14.k)

    Day five we climb gently toArca do Pino, our longestdays walking(20k). FromArca on day six we have anundulating climb (100m) toreach Monte Gozo (16k),our last stop beforeSantiago. The refuge at Monte is luxury so we will enjoy ahot shower, a splendid meal and a good nights sleep.From Monte Gozo we shall make our descent into Santiagothe following morning, a mere 4k to the Cathedral toattend the Pilgrim Mass. This is the least attractive part of the walk as we skirt the perimeter of the busy airport andleave the pilgrim path to walk along the city pavementsamidst the traffic.

    Santiago

    Santiago de Compostela is a city of about 90,000 people inGalicia, north-western Spain. Santiago's name and fame

    both derive from James theApostle, whose relics aretraditionally believed to beenshrined under the cathedral'saltar, but who knows? Legendhas it that James preached inSpain before being martyred inJerusalem in 44 AD and his body

    was brought back to Spain after his death.

    Sarria

    Gonza

    Palas

    Monte

    Gozo

    Milede

    Ar a z u a

    Arca do

    Pino

    F e r r e r i o s

    Sant iago

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    Its a strange feeling carrying your pilgrimpack, marking you out as a peligrino asyou make your way to the Cathedral. Tothe locals its a familiar sight and anessential part of their routine but for thepilgrim it can be mixer of sadness as youleave behind the solitude of the Caminoand excitement as your search for theCathedral, your journeys end.

    The Cathedral is hidden from view by modernbuildings until you enter the old quarter whensuddenly you are surrounded by baroquearchitecture, walkways, spires, arches.

    Tourists assemble before the Cathedral aspilgrims make their way to the Pilgrim Mass.Whether you are aCatholic, a believer inGod or nothing in particular you are bonded togetherby your pilgrimage as you gather for the service. If you are fortunate, you will experience the famous goldBotafumeiro, it being the largest censer in the world

    weighing 80kg, filled with 40kg of incense as it isswung across the Cathedral by 8 men at speeds of 40mph.

    Collecting your Compostela

    As you travel along the Camino you carry your PilgrimPassport to be franked at the local churches, bars, cafesand sometimes from a wayside desk as evidence of your

    journey. On production of your passport at theCathedral office in Santiago you can receive yourCompostella, a certificate of congratulation. However,for the less scrupulous you can also buy them at thelocal gift shops, but its not the same! Its really apersonal trophy to remind you of your journey.

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    Beyond Santiago

    We will use our pilgrimage to pray and one of the focal points of mypersonal prayers will be the parishes in our benefice and especially thebuilding project at St Leonards in Sherfield.

    Over the years St Leonards has been a place of pilgrimage for many people and continues so today.Those who have put their faith in Jesus, the Son of God, and who have discovered the joy of his pres-ence and who come to worship him; those whocome because of a family celebration, a wedding ora funeral; those who visit the churchyard or an Open Day; those who arepassing by. Its amazing the number of people for whom St Leonards has

    become a part of their pilgrimage. Consequently we want to make it aplace of welcome for all who come, whether Christian of not. To this endwe seek to build facilities to provide for the needs of all who are passing byand who use this place of sanctuary.

    The community at Sherfield has so far raised theamazing amount of 114,000 for which I thank you. There is still a 100,000 to go but we are onthe way and our Santiago is in sight. As we raisethis we continue to pay its Parish Share to theDiocese of Winchester and to give money tosupport other charities and needs in our locality.The church community is in itself a Camino of faith as people step aside of the rat race and self

    indulgence of contemporary life seeking ways to build for our communityand the generations to come. Rody and I hope and pray that our smalleffort may enable more support to be given for this project and that it mayprove to be a blessing to you. Please pray for us onthis walk, and if you possible can, please sponsor usover the 112 kilometres we will be travelling. Anyamount from a 1p per kilometre to 1.00 perkilometre will be most gratefully received and go along way towards the extension we are planning forSt Leonards. If you can donate please contact ourtreasurer Dan Farrow on 01256 882680. With manythanks and every blessing.

    Bon Camino!

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    Dear Editor,

    Ref Stratfield Saye Loddon Link Deliveries an idea:

    I think we all hugely value the Loddon Link for it does just that links the villages together.

    We are aware that dear Roy Best is retiring from his fantasticdelivery service of the Loddon Link to the residents of StratfieldSaye after many years of faithful service and is seeking the bestway forward.

    Roy deserves a medal and he certainly has our warmest thanksand appreciation.

    The fact is, that in this modern world, most people live very busylives and perhaps there may not be volunteers to replace Roys A -class delivery service. However, there are alternatives to physicaldelivery, namely:

    Email with Word attachment or,

    Monthly postal delivery for those who dont have email.

    In order to ascertain which method suits people, a Questionnairecould be delivered to each house in Stratfield Saye offering achoice of either of the above.

    If people choose 1), they need to reply with their email address orif 2) they need to provide their name and address and either 12 xpostage stamps upfront (of the correct value) or an appropriateamount by cheque to cover the cost of a years deliveries. Since

    most people have email, 1) it would probably be the majoritychoice and the end result would be that no time-consumingdelivery would be necessary and you would be able to save costsby printing less!

    I guess that you will already have thought of this, but it may bebest if you suggest this to Roy and Germano.

    Many thanks! Tim Gauntlett

    We are grateful to Tim for his idea and print it here to encourage further thoughts on the matter... Editor

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    HAR TLEY W ESPALL R EGATTA Back by popular demand

    This years event organised by

    The Friends of Hartley Wespall will be a regatta at Hartley Mill.

    Theres plenty of time to design your boat but dont forget to writethe date in your diary!!

    SU N D AY 19 t h J u n e

    LODDON PLAYERS

    LODDON Players are proud to announce Matt Stanley as Directorof their Spring Production, Key for Two by John Chapman andDave Freeman.

    Harriet, a divorcee living in an elegant flat in Brighton,solves her financial problems by entertaining twomarried gentlemen callers on different days of theweek. The scheme faces collapse when her friendAnne, whose marriage is tottering, arrives at the flathotly pursued by her husband. One of Harriets lovers is confined toher bed with a sprained ankle and the second lover turns upunexpectedly, closely followed by two irate wives in search of theiritinerant husbands. The indescribable confusion that ensues buildsto a rich complexity of mistaken identity, splendidly farcicalsituations and a climax of comic wizardry.

    With performances in the Village Hall on Thursday 28, Friday 29and Saturday 30 April, tickets will be available from mid-March bycalling 01256 880224.

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    Also see these ads. at www.LoddonValleyLink.hampshire.org.uk

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    THE WOMENS INSTITUTE Reported by Ilene Iles

    Our Annual Lunch took place at BCOT at 12 noon on the 9 th

    February and was attended by 35 Members who enjoyed adelicious three course meal. Unfortunately, Helen Rolton ourorganiser, was unable to attend as she was unwell. Wereturned to Sherfield Village Hall at approximately 2.45 p.m. andstarted the proceedings with our Business Meeting.

    Dee Bulpitt, our President, welcomed everyone and hoped that,after our lovely meal, we would all manage to stay awake!

    Jerusalem was sung, Minutes read, correspondence dealt withby Val Denny and the Treasurers Report given by EvelynHoldaway who mentioned that she had received a letter of thanks from Hampshire Federation for our donation to ACWW(an internal WI project covering help to women in poorercountries).

    Val discussed trips to the Spring Council Meeting in Portsmouth

    and our trip to Chichester and Fishbourne in April. Dee advisedthose present that there would not be a walk this month as theweather forecast was for very wet weather.

    Other internal matters were discussed and Dee advised us thata Member of the National Committee of the WI will serve on theConsumer User Forum for the Withdrawal of Cheques. TheBusiness Meeting closed at 4.10 p.m.

    Tea and biscuits followed and Members were encouraged tovisit our Book Stall.

    NEXT MEETING: WEDNESDAY, 2ND MARCH 2011

    SHERFIELD VILLAGE AT 2 P.M.

    SPEAKER: JOHN DAVIS

    SUBJECT: CHARLES DARWIN RELUCTANT HERO

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    Also see these ads. at www.LoddonValleyLink.hampshire.org.uk

    Carl FanningThe Village Decorator

    Decorating the Loddon Valley AreaPainter and Decorator

    Local Tradesman with 25 years experience

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    Report by Gill Fearon

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    Our February meeting was a Swedish theme evening when we all

    brought some Swedish food to share. We were all amazed at thewonderful variety of Swedish dishes and sampled such delights assmoked mackerel with rhubarb chutney, haddock on crispbread,gravadlax, various salads and breads, followed by Swedish meatballs withlingonberry sauce, chicken and banana, potato bake and fish stew. Ourdesserts consisted of Swedish Apple Cake, Konungens Torte (chocolatecake layers with confectioners custard and a chocolate topping!),Cinnamon Pastries and Raspberry and Cream tartlets. A meal made in

    Heaven!After our meal we drank a toast to our former member, Betty Maby, whodied recently, and remembered her kind and thoughtful nature combinedwith a lovely sense of humour. Despite suffering serious illnesses, shenever once complained.

    We then listened to various talks on aspects of Sweden, the largestcountry in Scandinavia. We then heard about the Sami people, theindigenous group who live in the north whom we used to call Laps.However, lap means patched clothing which would indicate a ragamuffin,so the term is no longer used. The Samis are a very resourceful peoplemaking a living from reindeer with modern equipment. They are oftenmulti-lingual.

    A picture of a couple wearing national costume in blue and yellow wasshown and we heard about the Viking long boats and in particular, theVasa warship which was launched in 1627, sank soon after and was

    excavated in 1961. Like the Mary Rose, it is being preserved, but is sadlydeteriorating. Some beautiful painted Dala horses were passed roundand we heard about their connection with Christmas. Talks were givenon famous Swedes such as Nobel, Celcius and Linnaeus, as well as theactress Greta Garbo, who famously wanted to be alone after a short, butbusy, acting career!

    After listening to a talk on the many colourful Swedish customs, we learntabout that famous store, IKEA. One of the husbands generously allowedhis wife to bring along some of his vintage collection of Swedish glasswhich had been carefully bubble-wrapped! There were some lovelypieces, each with the designers name etched on the bottom.

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    Also see these ads. at www.LoddonValleyLink.hampshire.org.uk

    PygmalionInteriors

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    Hi everyone;Has Sherfield beaten the Anvil to it?Heard of Steeleye Span & The Albion Band? Well,John Kirkpatrick, Radio 2 Folk Awards 'Musician of the Year' has played with them all and is coming

    here to Sherfield on Fri 25 Feb. We've sold 98tickets already but a capacity audience of 140/150would be better!

    We'd like to encourage you to come. Proceeds go to the hall & we all have a good night out into the bargain! Doors open 7:15for 8:00. Good beer - eg. Bishop's Finger, Hobgoblein, Spitfire,Pedigree, wine & soft drinks. Nibbles on the tables & to buy.

    Adult 12 (U12, 7) from 880075/883838, Shop & PO Openattachment for picture/details. See you there, (Sorry if you getthis twice and/or have already bought tickets!)

    pp Friends of Village Hall

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    M. Elliot t Builders

    FREE ESTIMATESNo job too sm all

    Garden WallsPatios

    Extensions

    DrivewaysBlock pavingStepsetc.

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    Trading Standards

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    * Bathroom/shower installations * leaky taps* blocked drains * move or replace radiators* heating system flushes * blocked gutters *

    Looking for a Plumber?Bramley Plumbing Services Ltd

    Office: 01256 880853

    Mobile: 07770 851598

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    The Library Van will be stationed inSherfield-on-Loddon

    Opposite the Four Horseshoes Pub from3.25pm to 3.50pm on:

    March 4, 18, April 1, 15, 29, May 13, 27, andJune 10, 24.

    Sherfield and District Gardening Club

    Next Meetings:The Gardening Club will be continuing their series of

    meetings about all matters horticultural for 2011.Anyone interested in gardening will be most welcome to

    join us at the Sherfield Village Hall at 7.30pm

    21st March - Herbaceous Perennials Rosy Hardy

    For arrangements contact:

    Linda on 882341 or Vanessa on 881760

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    Solar Water Heating Accredited InstallerFree Initial Survey and Estimate

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    For further information on availability, charges and bookings contact Jan MartinTel: 01256 882539 Mobile: 07799 245 361 Web: www.sherfieldvillagehall.co.uk

    Basingstoke WindowCleaning Services

    We use a pure water , reachand wash system for a perfec t

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    Conservatory RoofsCleanedGuttering Cleared & Cleaned

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    Simon: 07852 117 361Dan: 07712 885 345

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    ADVERTISING IN THIS MAGAZINESmall ads. For businesses are 5 monthly for a maximum of 30 words.For Sale / Wanted ads 2 monthly for a maximum of 12 words. Spacepermitting. Requests are dealt with in order. Display ads. Price variesaccording to your requirements.

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    Stratfield Saye Annual Parish Assem bly.Wednesday 13th April 2011 at 7.30p.m in Stratfield Saye Village Hall

    Followed by a short talk ( TBC) and wine and refreshments

    All welcome so please come along to support your Parish Council.There will be a free raffle on the night

    STRATFIELD SAYE RESIDENTS - PAST AND PRESENTCOFFEE MOR NI NG I N THE STRATFIELD SAY E VILLAGE HALL

    THURSDAY 3RD MARCH AT 11.00A.MFREE COFFEE/TEA AND CAKE

    COME AND MEET YOUR NEIGHBOURS AND FRIENDS FOR A CHATTHE PARISH COUNCIL HOPE AS MANY OF YOU AS POSSIBLE

    WILL BE ABLE TO COMEFOR THE FIRST OF WHAT IS HOPED WILL BE A REGULAR MEETING

    Penny Mayo

    Ladies (& girls) NightThursday 24th March 2011 : 7pm - 9.30pm

    Bishop Challoner School, Basingstoke.

    Entrance 5 inc glass wine / soft drink

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    USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS - January 2011The STD code is 01256, unless otherwise stated.

    Allotments.Basingstoke Gazette.Bingo.Brownies.St. Leonards Church. Breach Lane Chapel. Catholic ChurchClift Surgery Patient GroupCricket Club (Sherfield)Cricket Club (ST & HW)Evergreens.

    Football (Junior)Football (Seniors)Happy Faces PlaygroupLoddon PlayersLoddon QuiltersLoddon Valley Link.Lunch Club.NWR.Stratfield Saye P. Council.

    Stratfield Turgis P. MeetingSherfield Parish CouncilPolice - Local beat officerPolice - Report an incidentPoppies.Post OfficeSher. Community Care GrpSherfield Fete.Sher. Dist. Gardening Club

    Sherfield Show.Short Mat Bowls.Toddler Group 0-5s.Tree Warden.Village Green Volunteers.Whist Drive.Womens Institute Village HallCaretaker/Bookings.Management CommitteeFund Raising Committee

    Bruce BattingChris HortonUrsula LambdenSue Handasyde-DickRevd. Bob PolittGeoff BelshamChris RussellFather Dominic GoldingBryan JenkinsAndy StevensStephen ClarkeJean Berntsen

    Fred BerntsenGary SpencerPeggy HutchinsChris HortonPris ORourk (See back pages of magazine)Helen BelshamGill FearonPenny Mayo

    Sheila Campbell (Chair)Julie Collins (Clerk)Mandy JewellPolice Control RoomNatalie Larner Doreen TosswillBruce BattingLinda Syckelmoore

    Natalie LarnerNorman StanleyJudith Sullivan(Vacancy)Bruce BattingJean WrightVal Denny Jan MartinBruce BattingAlan Ball

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    Loddon Valley Link Management Committee

    For the April andMay 2011 edition.

    Email: [email protected]

    Secretary: Ilene Iles Tel. 01256 880559email: [email protected]

    Hartley Rep.: Dr. John Williams Tel. 01256 882705email: [email protected]

    Sherfield Park Rep: Eileen Leivesley Tel: 01256 882938email: [email protected]

    Stratfield Saye Rep: Germano Giugovaz Tel: 01189 332166

    Committee Member: Esme Ward Tel. 01256 880503email: [email protected]

    Committee Member: Sheena Archer Tel: 01256 882099email: [email protected]

    Committee Member: Claire Osborne Tel. 01256 324458 email: [email protected]

    Editor & Webmaster: Simon Boase Tel: 01256 881250(email: [email protected])

    All ads. Email: [email protected]

    Display adverts.enquiries to:

    Pip Iles Tel. 01256 880559(email: [email protected])

    Treasurer and Winston Bruce Tel.01256 883277 Small ads. (email: [email protected])

    Deadline for small ads. for April edition is 10th March

    Deadline for including material in the April edition is 16th March:

    Chairman: Dr. Donald Dawson Tel. 01256 882379email: [email protected]

    Deputy Chairman: Revd. Bob Politt Tel. 01256 882209email: [email protected]

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    Editor Simon Boase Tel: 01256 881250 email: [email protected]

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    CHURCH OFFICERS

    Rector: Reverend Bob Politt, Tel: 01256 882209Kindly Note: The Rectors day off is Thursday

    Assistant Priest : Revd. Sammie Armstrong Tel: 01189 816593

    Lay Readers: Richard Elphick Tel. 01256 882860

    Dr. John Williams Tel. 01256 882705

    ST. LEONARDS CHURCH, SHERFIELD ON LODDON

    Churchwardens: Peter Gould Tel. 01256 882538Peter Chessell Tel. 01256 478050

    Treasurer: Dan Farrow Tel. 01256 882680

    Organists: Mike Abrams Tel. 01256 881188

    Brian Archer Tel. 01256 882099

    Peggy Willson Tel. 01256 880503

    ST. MARYS CHURCH, STRATFIELD SAYE

    Churchwarden: Roy Best Tel. 01189 882422

    Treasurer: Charles Atkinson Tel: 01256 882459

    Organist: Fran Oliver Tel. 01189 268364

    ST.MARYS CHURCH, HARTLEY WESPALL

    Churchwardens: Pip Iles Tel. 01256 880559

    Dr. John Williams Tel. 01256 882705

    Treasurer: Michael Webster Tel. 01256 882413

    Organist: Dr. Gill Williams Tel. 01256 882705

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