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the villages of Langford Budville
and Runnington
the villages of Langford Budville
and Runnington
Round About Round About
September 2015 September 2015
CONTENTS
1 Welcome
2 What's On
3 The Night Sky in September
4 Village Hall
6 The Queen’s reign Quiz
8 Community contacts
9 Green Fingers - cuttings
10 Village News
11 Village Stories
12 A Christening
13 The Bantham Swoosh
14 News from the Churches
18 Farming Year - Pony & Trap
20 Out & About - Circular Walk
22 Dairy Delights - Welsh Rabbit
23 Young Buddies
24 Our School
25 Langford Ladies
33 Magazine Info/Ad Rates
34 Local Transport Services
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Welcome...
... to the September edition of Round About.
This month we mark the fact that HM Queen Elizabeth II becomes the
longest reigning monarch in English history. We have set a quiz on Her
Majesty’s long reign: No prizes, but see how well you do - answers in the
next issue.
Many of the fields around the village that were planted to cereal crops
have now been harvested, and marrows are appearing along the roads
- up for grabs!. A reminder that summer, such as it has been, is moving
toward a close. It’s a time for Harvest Festivals in the Churches. St Peter’s
Tea Party at Tantelon was a great success, and Runnington’s Barbecue
is coming up soon - and you are invited, but do book so they can cater
for all comers. Check News from the Churches for details.
In Village News, August has seen new arrivals, and a family celebration.
Village Stories is an eclectic mix: We visit the Langford Budville Arch
(again!), and take a swim on the wild side.
Green Fingers is out to help you increase your plant stock with cuttings,
and as 3 September is National Welsh Rarebit day, Dairy Delights offers a
savoury Welsh Rarebit or if you prefer Welsh Rabbit - the original name
for this ‘posh cheese on toast’.
Farming Year tells the story of Jim Norvell and Blue - the pony and trap
that you may have seen trundling along the lanes . In Out and About we
take you on a circular walk down to Wellisford which rejoices in a total
of 20 stiles!
We hope that some of you managed to see the meteor shower
promised in the August Night Skies. To see what this month has in store
see Night Skies in September.
You can always find information about the magazine editorial team,
and advertising rates towards the back of the magazine. We welcome
suggestions for articles and would like to hear of events and arrivals or
departures, so please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. You can
contact us by email at [email protected].
Don’t forget also to check out the new look Village Website at
www.langfordbudvillevillage.co.uk
Saranne Cessford, on behalf of the editorial team.
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What’s On
Mobile Library July was the last visit for the mobile library: Your
nearest library is in Wellington.
Police surgery Jubilee Hall Mon 21 September
Mon 12 October 7.00 - 8.00pm
Skulduggery: The
John Walker
Band
Jubilee Hall Sat 5 September 7.30 pm
Try bell ringing Runnington
Church Sun 6 September 11.15 am
Runnington
Barbeque
Runnington
House Sun 6 September
12.30 pm
onwards
Harvest Festival
Service
St Peter’s
Church Sun 20 September 10:30 am
Harvest Bring &
share lunch
St Peter’s
Church Sun 20 September 12:00 noon
MacMillan
Coffee Morning Martlet Inn Fri 25 September
11.00 am to
3.00 pm
Barn Dance Jubilee Hall Sat 10 October tbc
Soup Lunch St Peter’s
Church Wed 21October 12:00 noon
MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING Friday 25 September 2015
11.00 am to 3.00 pm
at the Martlet Inn Yummy Cake, Raffle, lots of fun
In aid of MacMillan Cancer Care
Dates for your diary:
Thunderbridge Blue Grass Band will be playing in St Peter’s Church on
Friday 13 November: Doors will open at 7:15 pm.
Jubilee Hall AGM: Thursday 12 November at 7:00pm, at the Jubilee Hall
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Wellie Cabs service briefly suspended
You’ll be pleased to hear that Lloyd Webb, who runs our local taxi company, is
recovering well after his by-pass operation, but will still be out of action for a short
while. The taxi service has therefore been suspended but he hopes to be back
behind the wheel before too long. At his request we’ve left the Wellie Cabs ad
out of the magazine this month but it will return once Lloyd is running on all
cylinders again.
The Night Sky in September
September is the month where observing begins in earnest, due to the
longer nights.
This month we have a total eclipse of the Moon on the 28th. The eclipse
will start at 01:12 BST and ends at 06:22 BST. At totality, 03:47 BST, the
Moon will appear to have a ruddy hue. This is also the largest Full Moon
of the year.
Mercury - Not visible this month.
Venus - A morning "star" in the constellation of Leo the lion. Venus will
shine at magnitude -4.5 all month, making it easy to see.
Mars - Alongside Venus in Leo before sun rise. Mars is a much dimmer
object, shining at magnitude +1.8, but still easily visible to the naked eye.
Compare Mars' red colour against white Venus.
Jupiter - Yet another morning planet in Leo! Jupiter at magnitude -1.7
will be brighter than Mars but dimmer than Venus.
Saturn - Low in the southwest at sunset, Saturn will be a difficult object to
observe.
Uranus - The furthest but one planet from Earth. Uranus is visible all night
in the constellation of Pisces the fish. At magnitude +5.7 it is visible to the
naked eye under very dark skies, providing you know where to look!
Neptune - The most distant planet is at opposition this month. Opposition
occurs when a planet is directly opposite the Sun. Neptune is still in
Aquarius shining at magnitude +7.8.
Last Quarter Moon - 5th September. New Moon - 13th September. First
Quarter - 21st September. Full Moon - 28th September.
Kieron McGrath - www.scsastro.co.uk
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Future events at the Hall
Barn Dance - Saturday 10 October 2015 - Live music from Meter Rite
Information from Sally Pritchard: [email protected].
The Jubilee Hall Annual General Meeting will take place on Thursday 12
November at 7.00pm. Do please join us for the meeting which will be
enhanced by wine and nibbles.
The Jubilee Hall is an ideal venue for a wide variety of events including
wedding receptions, parties and dances, shows and concerts,
club and society meetings, fetes and community events,
conferences, meetings and training days
The Main Hall seats up to 200+ theatre-style, 150 at tables
Comfortable Committee Room with seating for 30
Large, well-equipped kitchen
Spacious foyer and cloakroom: Gravelled patio + grassed terrace
Easy access and parking for 40+ cars: Full bar/entertainment licence
For booking availability visit www.langfordbudvillevillagehall.org.uk
call Margaret Brown on 01823 400510
or email [email protected]
SKULDUGGERY
The John Walker Band are presenting their show "Skulduggery" at the Langford
Budville Jubilee Hall on Saturday 5th September, start time 7.30p.m.
The show has a variety of popular songs, poems and anecdotes about Highwaymen, Pirates,
Villains and the odd dastardly deed. We have already performed this show at Wellington
Arts Centre and Bradford on Tone Village Hall.
Seating is cabaret style and audience can bring their own drinks and nibbles.
Tickets £7.00 at the door or by calling 01823 667112 to reserve.
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Regular events at the Hall
Day Repeat Time Contact
Monday
Parish Council 2nd Mon in
month
19.30 Christine Hake; T: 400879 [email protected]
Police Beat
Surgery
various
19.00 PC Adrian Hooper 276 PCSO Sharon Cridlin 9511
Tuesday
Pilates weekly
11.30- 12.30
Claire Southcott; M: 077718 70033 [email protected]
Iyengar Yoga weekly 19.00-
20.30
Jackie Douglas; T: 400062 [email protected]
Wednesday
Art Group weekly 10.00-
12.00
Susie Kenward; T: 662856 [email protected]
Short Mat
Bowls
weekly 10.00-
12.00
David Brown; T: 400510 [email protected] Philip Gothard; T: 664724
Bridge Club fortnightly
14.00-
17.00
Anne Harris; T: 400578 [email protected]
Thursday
Iyengar Yoga weekly
10.30-
12.00
Jackie Douglas; T: 400062 [email protected]
Red Dragon
Karate
weekly 18.30-
19.30
Peter Milne; T:01823 401134
Management
Committee
1st Thurs in month
19.30-
21.00
NA
Friday
Zumba weekly
10.00-
11.00
Caroline Ashworth; M: 07841
038141;[email protected]
Brownies Nikki Ross; T: 662734 [email protected]
These groups meet
weekly during term time.
Please contact their
leaders for further details. Guides Jill Jasper; T: 663144
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H M Queen Elizabeth’s Reign
1952 – 2015. The Longest Reign Quiz!
On 9 September, HM Queen Elizabeth II will become the longest
reigning Monarch in English History. There is to be no official celebration
to mark this - it is business as usual for Her Majesty. However, we thought
that we would offer you a quiz about events during this record-breaking
achievement to mark the occasion. No prizes - but we will publish
answers in the next issue.
In 1952…..
How old was the Queen on her accession in February?
Which long running play opened in London?
Which form of transport was finally decommissioned?
The first passenger jet flew on May 2nd; what was it?
What killed over 4,000 people that December in the UK?
The Commonwealth is a major royal preoccupation.
How many member nations are there at present?
Which is the largest country in area?
Which is the smallest in area? And where is it?!
Which is the most populous?
Which is the most sparsely populated?
Which nation had to leave in 1997?
Which African country withdrew in 2013?
The UK is still an archipelago off the European coast!
French and British governments committed to
which joint project in 1964?
Which everyday item changed in 1971?
When did GB join the EEC?
Which joint European project took off commercially
in 1976?
Who visited England in 1982?
Why were the Welsh and Scots pleased in 1999?
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Sport – a safe conversation topic.
When did Roger Bannister break the 4 minute mile?
What did England win in 1966?
Which horse won the Grand National for a record
third time in 1977?
Who won the Ladies Singles Championship in
Wimbledon’s centenary year?
What has England won back this year?
Miscellaneous State Dinner topics….
In which year did the Mini appear and the M1
open?
Which Doctor wielded an axe in 1963?
What was introduced for car drivers in 1967?
Who was born in 1978, breaking through a new
medical frontier?
What was abolished in 1960?
What was abolished, except for treason, in 1969?
What gripped the UK and USA in 1964?
Live Aid performed the famine–relief concert in 1984 for which country?
In which year did BBC2 start broadcasting?
And subjects to be avoided
Which year was Her Majesty’s “Annus horribilis” and why?
Laurian Cooper
Answers in the next issue!
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Community Contacts
Parish Council
Chairman Roger Poole 01823 400567
Vice Chairman Kieron McGrath 01823 663080
Valerie Pitman 01823 400283
Jan Middleton 01823 400165
Mike Perry 01823 400991
Parish Clerk Christine Hake [email protected]
Churches
Team Vicar The Rev Alan Ellacott 01823 669824 [email protected]
Reader Sandra Lee 07585 743886
Church Wardens:
Lynn Wyatt 01823 400245 Langford Budville
Trevor Pritchard 01823 664 018
Runnington John Houghton 01823 661323
Alison Toogood 01823 667808
Jubilee Hall
Chairman Keith Moore 01823 400665 [email protected]
Vice-Chairman Roger Marshall [email protected]
Secretary and Booking Clerk
Margaret Brown 01823 400510 [email protected]
Treasurer Pam Farr [email protected]
Primary School
Head Teacher Keith Sharpe 01823 400483 [email protected]
Police
Beat Officers
PC Jo Jeffery 2378 Tel: 07889 657 943
PCSO Sharon Cridlin 9511 sharon.cridlin@avonandsomerset. police.uk tel: 07889 655302
PCSO Louise Fyne 6945 Tel: 07889 659476
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Green Fingers - Cuttings
Sponsored by Langford Lakes
The definition of a cutting in my gardening book is "part of
a plant which is removed and used for propagation." Your
plant stock can be greatly increased by taking cuttings
from your favourite plants without having to go to a
garden centre: Economical, very satisfying and so easy.
The stem tip method described below is suitable for perennials like Penstemon,
Salvia Verbenaca, and Argyranthemum, Woody shrubs like Rosemary,
Lavender and Fuchsia can be treated in the same way.
Perennial cuttings should be taken in early summer while the shoots are still soft.
Take a healthy non flowering shoot( 5 to 10cm) from the main plant using a sharp
knife or secateurs; remove the lower leaves keeping one or two pairs at the tip.
Fill a small pot firmly with a free draining compost, suitable for cuttings. Dip the
cut end in water, then in rooting hormone powder and shake off the excess (not
essential but helps the success rate.) Make a hole in the compost and insert the
cutting, pressing the compost very firmly round it. You can put 3 or 4 cuttings
round the side of the pot, repotting them once they’ve rooted. Water well at first
then keep moist but don't over water. Label each cutting - they look fairly
indistinguishable. You can cover the pot with a plastic bag to trap in the air but
this is optional. Keep the cuttings in a light, not too hot, place.
Geranium cuttings are best taken in late summer, August or September. Choose
a vigorous healthy shoot from a well grown parent plant. With a sharp knife
remove it just above a leaf joint - it should be 5 to 10 cm long if possible - remove
the lower leaves and any flower buds then pot up in the same way but be
sparing with the watering as the roots can very easily rot. During the winter
months they don't need any watering: Only start watering in the spring when they
start growing .
Obviously, don’t plant out your new plants while there’s still a chance of frost and
harden them off first. Have fun and enjoy a colourful garden next summer.
Susan Osborne
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News from the Villages
Parish Council meeting Monday 10 August
The Chairman welcomed the two new Councillors Mrs. Jan Middleton
and Mr. Mike Perry; this was the first meeting of a full Council since the
Elections in May.
Nicky Gibbard the local Village Agent gave an interesting insight into her
role and how she could potentially offer assistance to local residents.
More details can be obtained from [email protected]
Police Report:
Langford Budville: 1 x Common Assault and Battery
The area as a whole has been subject to thefts from motor vehicles, sheds
and outbuildings. Everyone was reminded to consider their property’s
security remembering to always lock vehicles and remove valuables from
show.
Footpaths:
Most of the footpaths in the area are clear and Mrs. Rowe was pleased to
report that the main gate at Stancombe Farm is now unlocked.
The Transparency Code came into effect in July, all Parishes with a
turnover of less than £25,000 are subject to this code which requires all PC
information to be displayed on the Parish web site, and the Clerk is
working closely with Marilyn Lilley who oversees the web site to get all the
relevant information displayed.
Planning Approvals: There were two planning approvals:
21/15/0003/CQ: Prior approval for proposed change of use from
agricultural building to 2 No. dwellings houses (use class 3) at the Potato
Store, Bere Farm, Langford Budville.
21/15/0004: Erection of an agricultural building to house machinery and
dry fodder at Ramsey Farm Cottage, Holywell Lake Road, Langford
Budville
The next meeting will be held on Monday 14 September 14 at 7:30 pm in
the Jubilee Hall - everyone is welcome.
Christine Hake: Parish Clerk
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Village Stories
Welcome to Langford Budville
Round About takes this opportunity to welcome the Mack family who
have moved into Springwood, opposite St Peter’s Church. They are
father Julian who works in London part of the week, mum Lisa, and their
three boys Oscar 8, Barnaby 6 , Wilbur 4 plus Bundle the dog. We hope
they will all be very happy here in Langford Budville.
The Langford Budville Arch - again.
Round About has received a further submission on the possible location
of the “Langford Budville Arch”. You will remember that Martin Stockley
suggested (Round About, July 2015) it might be on Ritherdons Lane.
Michael Benning offers a different solution. He writes:
“In the case of the Langford Budville Arch, I see no reason for assuming
the structure was erected as a gateway to the village. The construction
would seem to have sufficient depth for the logo to appear on both
sides. At the turn of the 20th Century, there was little visiting traffic to
any small village to make a gateway arch valid.
The photograph clearly shows a closely spaced , picket fence to the
left indicating a boundary to a building. The Ordnance Survey map of
that date (1903) records all today's roads but as narrow, essentially farm
tracks. Risons Lane as suggested by Mr Stockley, had no buildings at
that point and is far too narrow to accommodate the structure in the
photograph.
We should consider WHO locally in 1900 has the expertise to erect the
structure and WHO would benefit enough to fund the Arch? In a
community of less than 100 souls, most likely would be the village smith
and the Landlord of the Martlet Inn.
Both Smithy and Inn were located next to the main road, below the
then village centre at St Peters. Neither individual would favour the Arch
being constructed away from their establishments, most particularly the
Landlord.
To me, the prosaic location would be across the road between the
Martlet and the (Old) Smithy. Any other offers?”
Mike Benning
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A Family Celebration
The christening of Zachary John Payne
Zachary John, the son of Carly (nee Pitman) and
Thomas Payne was christened by the Rev. Alan
Ellacott in St Peter’s Church, Langford Budville, on
Saturday 8 August 2015 In front of 75 family
members and friends.
This was a very special christening - Zachary is the
great-grandchild of Valerie and John Pitman of
Petersmead, and he is the 6th generation of the
Brewer/Pitman family to be christened in the
church. Valerie’s grandfather William Brewer was
the first. Zachary is Valerie and John’s first great-
grandchild.
Zachary wore an antique white embroidered
christening robe. He is the 8th family member to
wear this gown - his mother was the first.
Mother Carly is a teacher, and Thomas works for
Siemens in Northhamptonshire, where they live.
The christening was followed by tea at the Jubilee Hall, to celebrate the
christening and later a hog-roast to celebrate Carly’s 30th birthday - a
very happy commemoration for the whole family.
Carly says “We were incredibly lucky that the weather was brilliant and
family/friends that had travelled from Northamptonshire and elsewhere
commented on how beautiful the
village looked, as many walked through
Crownfield from the
church to the
village hall.”
Thanks to Valerie
Pitman and Carly
Payne for
information and
photos:
Saranne Cessford
At the font - Zachary took umbrage All smiles before the service ...
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The Bantham Swoosh!
Our intrepid Treasurer goes on a wild swim ...
Earlier this year I heard about a new event held by the Outdoor
Swimming Society in July: A 6km swim called the Bantham Swoosh on
the Avon River estuary near Kingsbridge, South Devon. Enjoying a
challenge I signed up and paid my £70 (yes you read that right) to take
part. For my training I swam regularly in the Huntspill River and
Wimbleball Lake, with the Somerset RC Tri Club.
For me, the main hazards of swimming outside are being unable to swim
in a straight line so swimming twice as far as necessary, and my goggles
fogging up so not being able to see properly. I did find a solution to the
goggle problem but never got really good at swimming straight!
Before the swim started the information pack sent to us highlighted
another hazard, the scary sounding Weever fish. Apparently standing on
the spines of this fish was agony, so I was determined to swim all the way
without standing up.
The night before we camped near Hope Cove, and woke at 6am to
drive to the start. It was a lovely atmosphere, lots of facilities at the start
for supporters and one added bonus, no queues for the ladies toilets!
We were bussed up to the start and I admit I was getting a little nervous
about how far I was going to have to swim back.
Standing around waiting for the start, wearing a black wetsuit and
rubber hat in the full sun with 400 other people, was quite an
experience. The water was cold (15 degrees) and despite keeping
myself moving I was pretty cold throughout the swim. In the end I did
manage to swim the whole way and, as
promised, experienced the swoosh... at the
finish, where you are moved along by the
outgoing tide about four times faster than
your normal swimming speed!
If you enjoy open water swimming I would
definitely recommend this as a good event.
The surroundings are beautiful, and for me it
was far enough and friendly enough to be
just right.
Jo Currie
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News from the Churches
Vicar’s Letter
Dear Friends,
Many people collect things as a hobby. Those of us who don't have the money
or space just enjoy looking at them. I could spend hours, even days looking at
old historic cars at rallies or motor museums. Maybe for you it's the individual
craftsmanship, the one-off, never to be repeated exactly the same way;
something’s unique quality or engineering.
Any product with 'hand made' attached to it always demands a higher price.
Even mass-produced items occasionally throw up a unique quality that are really
rejects. A 1933 penny for example or a rare stamp come to mind. People today
value those things that are handmade because they represent a quality that
can be admired, something made to last in an otherwise disposable society.
Only God can make things that are truly mass-produced and hand made at the
same time.
Where a car has a V.I.N number we have DNA. As a model we've been around
an awfully long time but spare parts are still difficult to come by. Sometimes there
is a newsflash that possibly the new car that you are driving has been recalled by
the manufacturer because there is a design fault that makes it dangerous to
drive.
Although we are handmade we still have flaws, perhaps in our character or
personality but that flaw can be worked with. It’s a chance to be changed,
turned around, something to build on or a point where we can begin again.
The uniqueness of God transcends to his son Jesus who knows what it means to
be human, to be an individual. For you and me this means God knows us,
everything about us.
'Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens you are there
even the darkness will not be dark to you'.
These words from Psalm 139 tell us how close God is to us, and how he values us
eternally. The God who in Christ Jesus asks us to walk with him, knows our
vulnerability and the dilemmas we hold, but asks us to let them go in him.
He spoke to us individually but en masse on a hillside near Capernaum, probably
over several days. Christians know this as The Sermon on the Mount. The
Beatitudes, as they're known, tell us how we are blessed when we want to be
part of God's Kingdom.
They don't promise what the world values but are independent of outward
circumstances. Just read them for yourself, look at Matthew Chapter 5 and
discover where Christ is speaking to you.
Continued opposite
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Church Services Rota
Date Langford
Budville Runnington First Reading
Second
Reading
6
September
10.00am
HC Service
10.30am
Morning
Worship
Isaiah
35. 4-7a
James
2. 1-10.
(11-13). 14-17
13
September
9.15am
HC Service
Join Langford
Budville
Isaiah
50. 4-9a
James
3. 1-12
20
September
10.30am
Family Harvest
Service
6.00pm BCP
HC with
hymns
Wisdom of
Solomon
1.16-2:1. 12-22
James
3.13-4.3, 7-8a
27
September
10:30 am
Worship with
Hymns
9.15am
HC Harvest
Festival
Numbers
11. 4-6. 10-16.
24-29
James
5. 13-20
Some enthusiastic petrol heads will ask, will my classic car be good enough to
enter that show? Some people who I have been with towards the end of their
earthly lives ask “Am I good enough to go to heaven?”
If you feel the need to ask this question you may be half way to recognising that
your own personal flaw could be the nudge you need towards the gateway to
the loving Christ.
Then you can say “Lord I wish I'd heard you on the hillside”.
Well..... you have..... just read the passage and Jesus will say to you “Blessed are
the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven”.
Alan Ellacott (East Group vicar)
SMILE
1st Wednesday each month at St John’s Parish Church, Wellington. Fun, free and
especially for children and families (anyone under age 12 accompanied by an
adult) Refreshments are served from 3:15pm, and the programme starts at
3:30pm and finishes at 4:30pm. More information at
www.wellingtonteamchurches.org.uk or Deanery children’s worker Andy Levett
on 07595 311 183
Look out for information Prayer Meetings starting in your area - All welcome!
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Notes from St Peter’s
Our new format Morning Service proved very popular – the theme was
Barley reflecting the bible reading. Poems, songs and readings along with
prayers made a very informal but enjoyable service taken by Sandra Lee.
Tea at Tantelon was a great success, lovely weather, delicious cakes and
good company made for a very enjoyable afternoon and raised over
£200 towards the cost of the roof repairs. Our grateful thanks to Tim and
Lyn Wyatt for the loan of their garden and to all the cake makers and
helpers on the day.
Our Harvest Festival will be at 10.30 on 20 September followed by a Bring
and Share Lunch from 12.00. Any contributions to the decorating of the
church or to the collection we make for the Women’s Refuge will be
gratefully received. A box for the Women’s Refuge will be available in the
Church for your contributions. They do not require fresh food - only tins
and packets please – they do not want to be overwhelmed with marrows!
Our Lending Library is proving a great success, if you have not used it do
please come and see if there is a book you want to read – the Church is
open every day all day. There is also a section of religious books which is
a new addition to the library.
Sarah Nutt
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News from Runnington Church
How many people in Langford Budville have never been to Runnington?
Here is a great chance to visit our delightful little church and enjoy a
Barbeque in John and Felicity Haughton's garden at Runnington House.
Do apply for tickets from [email protected], or call 01823 663080 and
join us on Sunday 6 September. We may be a small hamlet but we have
some super cooks, so don't miss out!
Our Harvest Festival service is on 27 September at 9.15am. Families are
most welcome to join us in our harvest thanksgiving. Any offers of flowers
or produce to help decorate the church would be most welcome.
Please contact Sue Osborne, or turn up at the church about 10am on the
morning of Saturday 26th.
Reflecting on numbers coming to church it is worth noting that although
at any one service there is seldom a big congregation, each service is
attended by number of different people, and if you put them all together
the church would be almost full !!
Susan Osborne
You are invited to
Runnington Village Barbecue
On Sunday 6th September From 12.30pm onwards
At Runnington House
Tickets £10 for adults: £3 for children under 15 years of age.
To include free drink on arrival and food.
To assist with catering, tickets to be purchased prior to event
if possible from: Tel: 01823 663080 or [email protected]
Learn to ring the Runnington Church bells 11.15 am onwards and
before the barbecue. Come and try!
All proceeds towards Runnington Church
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Farming Year - A Pony and Trap Jim and Blue Boy take to the roads
Residents of the villages will probably have
seen Runnington resident Jim Norvell out and
about in the lanes driving his cart and horse,
Blue Boy.
Blue is a 7 year old gypsy cob, purchased as
an unschooled one year old from vendors in
Melton Mowbray. He measures 15.2 hands,
and is characterised by his strong, chunky
build and “feathered” hooves.
When Jim was contemplating retiring from
running the Fruit Farm at Runnington, he was
looking for an interesting hobby that would
keep him occupied. Now 71, he had learned
to ride many years previously whilst in the
Army, although he had never driven a horse
and trap. With encouragement from driving
enthusiasts he set about acquiring the
knowledge required to get going. His first port
of call was YouTube on the internet, where
numerous tutorials give clear instructions and
video clips on how to harness a driving horse.
Having mastered the intricate arrangements
of the harness, Jim was ready to embark on
Blue's training. The description of “breaking” a
horse is somewhat of a misnomer, and Blue
was taught with quiet words and gentle
encouragement – the famed “horse
whispering” technique, based on building up
trust between horse and owner. Again,
numerous videos on YouTube offered advice
and clear instruction.
It wasn't long before Blue was trotting around
the paddock on a leading rein, pulling old
tyres behind him. He learned to understand a
range of verbal commands, and how to
Jim and Blue Boy
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respond to signals via the reins. At last the time came to try him with a
two-wheeled trap, and after all the previous practise, Jim, horse and
cart were ready for the road.
Car drivers have generally proved to be patient and tolerant of these
unexpected road users, and enjoy the old fashioned sight of a horse
and cart passing by.
Jim has also received much
encouragement and useful advice from
members of the Somerset branch of the
British Driving Association, run by Mrs
Kathleen Hill of Sampford Arundel.
Numerous training days are arranged in the
area, plus group drives in the local
countryside. Members range in age from
teenagers to octogenerians, and new-
comers are always welcome.
Social events also take place, and Jim and
Maggie have held two “Strawberry Teas” at
Runnington Fruit Farm, when members
enjoyed a cream tea in the orchard. The
horses meanwhile munched their hay, and
the smartly turned out carriages were lined
up in the paddock. One of the most
memorable events was a drive on Brean
Sands, when horses and outfits drove along
the expansive beach at low tide, against
the backdrop of Brean Down.
Blue must be one of the most
photographed horses in Somerset. When
the Fruit Farm is open in the summer, customers love to take “selfies”
with him as he leans over the paddock fence in the hope of helping
himself to a few of their strawberries.
Jim's hobby has certainly proved interesting and rewarding, and both
horse and man continue to learn, and to build on their experiences.
Maggie Norvell
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Out & About: Down to Wellisford
A circular walk with plenty of stiles to clamber over!
Leave Langford Budville forking right opposite the church and go down
to Runnington. (Stiles 5 & 6 not passable by big dogs, but you can go
round by road.) Go round the Cider Barn, over stile 8 and follow hedge
left. Go right after stile 9 to a kissing gate and down across River Tone on
the little iron footbridge (slippery when wet).
Follow path right up the bank to old canal path and head right. But do
not fork right into the field as you contour round under main power lines.
(See Photo) After stile 11, veer right, going back under the power lines in
a dip. Ignore gate on right. This stretch of the path runs along the
hedge, and in high summer it is full of wildflowers, butterflies and bees.
Continue to stile 12 hidden in corner, then go slightly left and on to two
new-style stiles 13 & 14, then through double gates. There are often
sheep in this field, so dogs under control, please. After a manhole
(fenced off), aim off right in line with a poplar tree to find the canal
bridge under road. (photo). (1hr. 10 min)
Walk through the garden and up steps to stile 16 into Rewe Mead
Nature Reserve. Continue alongside old canal (danger weedy water)
This is a good place for dragonflies. (Rewe Mead Nature Reserve
information board is on the road on your left. )
For easier walking, follow paths on the right towards the river. Follow the
Tone westwards to a new style stile 16 and find a little beach on right for
thirsty dogs! (Danger deep pools). Enjoy this beautiful stretch of river
bank (photo) as you follow upstream to gate + stile 17. As you leave this
field via two gates with bridge between, you will have a lovely view of
Wellisford Manor ahead. Continue round to the iron and concrete
footbridge over the River Tone with cattle barriers at each end, and out
onto the road. (1 hr 40).
Cross the road to a little gate (used to be another stile!); fork right, past a
pole to stile 19 hidden in the corner (medium dogs can bypass on right).
Follow the narrow overgrown path to a spring; the path originally went
over the stones at the top, but it may be easier (but muddier) to go
below. Continue to a gate on left into Stancombe farm yard, and cross
the yard half-right to a gate into the field.
Go uphill with the hedge on your right until you pass through the gap
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straight ahead and find the gate with the last
stile (20) in corner. (2hrs) Do look back at the
views into Devon! (Photo - right)
There are many paths on Langford
Heathfield but the easiest is to fork right off
the bigger path almost immediately, then
ignoring a minor path on right, continue till
you find the vehicle track. Turn left and up to
the gate on the road. Left again brings you to the junction. Leaving the
kids’ playground on your right, you can go downhill to the Martlet in 5
minutes! (2hr 15)
Laurian Cooper
Viewpoint
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Dairy Delights: Welsh Rabbit
Sponsored by Gundenham Dairies
Apparently 3 September is National Welsh Rarebit (or ‘Rabbit’ which is the original
spelling) day. I’m sure that most families have their own version of this “posh
cheese on toast”. I make mine the way my mother did, with a roux and cheddar
cheese, but with a twist of my own that goes back to my time in Texas.
Ingredients (for 4):
50g (2oz) butter
2 level tablespoons plain flour
150ml (5 fl oz) milk, beer or stout
1 teaspoon English mustard (dry or made)
Salt and pepper
200g (7oz) grated mature cheese like
Cheddar, Cheshire or Lancashire.
2 egg yolks, beaten well.
4 thick-cut slices of good quality bread
(rustic, sourdough or granary)
Worcestershire sauce.
Method:
Melt the butter over medium heat, stir in the flour and cook gently for a couple of
minutes. Stir in the liquid off the heat, then return to the heat and cook stirring until
smooth and thick. Add the mustard and seasoning and mix well.
Off the heat stir in the cheese and beat well until melted and smooth. Allow to
cool to tepid, then beat in the egg yolks.
Toast the bread lightly on both sides. Top with the cheese sauce and spread it
right to the edges. Add a good dash of Worcestershire sauce, and place under a
hot grill until brown and bubbling. Serve!
Variations: Mix in chopped, pickled jalapeno peppers for a Mexican Rabbit (my
favourite), or spread chutney on the toast before topping for a ploughmans.
Saranne Cessford
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Young Buddies
Q: Why was 6 afraid of 7? A: Because 7 8 9!
Q: Why did the teacher wear sunglasses? A: Because his class were so bright.
Q: Why was the maths book sad?
A: Because it had too many problems.
BACK TO SCHOOL WORD SCRAMBLE Unscramble each of the school
supply words. Copy the letters
in the numbered cells to the
other cells below with the same
number to find the hidden Mes-
sage!
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Our School
Langford Budville Church of England Primary School.
September is the start of the school year and once again we welcome
new children into the school and we will have 57 on roll which is a big
increase on last September. This year we have 12 new Reception
children who will be starting out on their seven years of Primary
Education. They are lucky children as they will be starting out in a class
which is Outstanding. Mrs Vincer and her new team of Becky Dyer and
Alison Newstead will give the children a wonderful start and they will
soon settle in to life at school.
The existing children all start in their next year group which means for
some the transition into KS2. The Year 6 will take on extra roles and
responsibilities such as being Playground Leaders and carrying out
responsibilities in Collective Worship. We believe the children should
have a voice in the school and we welcome their views and those of
their parents as well.
Last year we introduced the new curriculum to the children and this
worked very well. We develop our teaching and learning around a
theme each term and the individual subjects are linked to this wherever
relevant. In KS2 we have the theme of Stone Age to Iron Age and we
will be learning about: Late Neolithic hunter gatherers and early farmers,
(Skara Brae), Bronze age religion, technology and travel, (Stonehenge)
and Iron Age hill forts: tribal kingdoms, farming art and culture.
In Science the topic is states of matter, comparing and grouping
materials together, according to whether they are solids, liquids or
gases. RE has the theme of ‘Why do religious books and teaching
matter?’ The focus here is on exploring different religious writings and
how believers take meaning from them.
KS1 will be learning about ‘What’s it made from?’ In Science:
(Chemistry) Investigating materials. In Geography: Where does it come
from? This is about the origin of materials studied and then finding out
about a contrasting locality overseas.
We look forward to another school year and hope it is as successful as
last year, this small school has a lot to offer and we hope if you have
young children you come and look around to see what we can offer
you and your child. We are having our Open Morning on Friday 9
October when new parents are very welcome to look around.
Keith Sharpe: Headteacher
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Langford Ladies
On 19 August, 10 Langford Ladies visited Combe Sydenham, a family
owned, Grade I listed Elizabethan Manor near Monksilver. The property is
mentioned in Domesday, and in Elizabethan times was held by the
Sydenham family. Elizabeth Sydenham married Sir Francis Drake in 1585.
Steady rain notwithstanding we were guided around the partially
restored property by a retired school master who had lots of tales to tell.
There’s still a lot to do, but the work is being done using materials that
are authentic to the era.
Afterwards we were served a
wonderful cream tea and had a
chance to dry out. Thanks to
Jeanette and Pam for
organising.
Next month’s meeting will be a
Skittles evening with supper at
the Blue Ball Inn, Sampford Moor
on 16 September at 7.30pm:
Contact Alison 01823 667808
Saranne Cessford
KS2 children working on a Circle Time activity which is
about cooperation and the development of trust.
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YOGA the Iyengar way
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Tuesdays 7.00-8.30pm
Thursdays 10.30-12.00noon
BEGINNERS WELCOME suitable for all abilities
contact Jackie Douglas
07919 818980 [email protected]
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Cider Barn - for Bed & Breakfasts
or
Cider Barn - rent it for family get togethers!
Come and stay in our wonderful, beamed Barn, full of character in peaceful hamlet near River Tone. Four bedrooms and three bath/shower rooms, large kitchen, huge open, beamed reception area
with gallery room above, flexible bedroom arrangements. Wonderful, peaceful, sunny, uplifting atmosphere.
Come and chat to me about it.
Louise Bancroft - 01823 665533/07835 960704 [email protected]
www.runningtonciderbarn.co.uk
cakes Jackies cakes
Email – [email protected] Tel – 01823 672817
Mobile – 07866 125061
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Scones freshly cooked for an afternoon cream tea.
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Magazine Information
Editorial team: Marilyn Lilley and Saranne Cessford - joint editors; Jo
Currie - Treasurer; Laurian Cooper; Susan Osborne; Maggie Norvell
We would really like to receive your feedback on the community
magazine, as well as your thoughts on the sort of articles of local interest
that you would like to see.
To contact us please email: [email protected] heading your
email: Articles, Feedback, Advertising, Small Ads, etc.
Our final copy dates for the next two editions are:
October Edition: 21 September 2015. November Edition: 21 October 2015
Cover photograph by Laurian Cooper
RA printed by Booksprint, 01823 662531, [email protected].
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This magazine is distributed free of charge to around 300 households in
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Sponsorship of articles for a six month edition period is also available, as
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Local Transport Services
Slinky Bus
Anyone in Langford Budville can use the bus. It is free for those with a bus
pass and a reasonable fare will be charged for everyone else.
To use the bus you must register in advance. Download a form from:
www.movingsomersetforward.co.uk/public-transport/slinky-services-demand-
responsive-transport or call 01823 331266.
To use the bus you have to book a place at least 24 hours and up to 14 days
in advance. Bookings can be made between 9.30-3.30, Monday to Friday by
calling 01823 331266.
The Slinky bus will make up to 3 return journeys a day at approx times:
Langford Budville - Wellington 09:20*, 11:50*, 15:20
Wellington - Langford Budville 10:40, 14:10, 15:40 *13:40 from MPH
*There will be an extension to and from Musgrove Park Hospital on Monday,
Wednesday and Friday. This is intended for use by people who can’t use
conventional buses but need to access the hospital.
It isn’t possible to just turn up at a bus stop and board.
Any problems, ring 0300 123 2224 or email [email protected].
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THE MARTLET INN
FREE HOUSE
a good old fashioned village pub
with a warm welcome
from Terena and Bruno
and great food
Award winning chef
Extensive menu, steak board and daily specials
Traditional Sunday lunches
Homemade puddings
Senior Citizens' lunches Wed, Thurs and Fri
Large car park
Langford Budville, Wellington, TA21 0QZ
01823 400262
Closed all day Monday and Tuesday lunchtime