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September 2013

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Village Plan Questionnaire on pages 22-24

Flower Show Results on pages 17-20

Prices:

Punctures £10.00; Tracking £12.80 Wheel Balance £ 5.00—X 2 wheels

Tyre swaps £ 2.50 per wheel

Second hand tyres £15.00—Any size, including fitting Buy 4 new or used tyres and get tracking free

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JUST THINGS a fair trade shop

33A, Silver Street, Ilminster, TA19 0DW

(opposite the Minster)

We sell a wide range of fairly traded gifts, toys, jewellery, clothes, bags, food and much more.

Telephone: 01460 394931 Mobile: 07816 788457

Email :[email protected] Website: www.just-things.co.uk

Opening times: 9.30am – 5.00pm Tuesday to Saturday Closed: Sunday and Monday

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Eight years have elapsed since our Parish Council consulted within our community and compiled our first “Village Plan”. As you will see on pages 22—24 of this magazine, the time has come for this plan to be updated. The Seavingtons’ Plan Update Group has elected to undertake this new consultation in stages and, this month, we see the first of a number of questionnaires included in the magazine. The concept of small rural communities generating and implementing their own village plan came from central government at a time when increasing centralisation was a real threat. Centralisation inevitably means making the smaller communities harmonise with what is best for the large urban areas of our country. This represents a threat to the environment and way of life that we in the Seavingtons have inherited or deliberately chosen. We cannot anticipate that the revised plan will be spectacular but it is important that it truly reflects the entire community’s aspirations for the next ten, or so, years. Without an agreed plan it will be difficult for our representatives to argue with higher levels of government for either change or maintenance of the status quo. Therefore, I urge you all to complete and return these questionnaires as they are published; it will be no good complaining in a couple of years when things start to go wrong. In 2005 there was an extremely high response to the consultation; can we repeat that in 2013 as a modest contribution to the work of our Parish Council? David Froome

T h e S e av i n g t o n s ’ N ew s

DON’T FORGET

The Newspaper Skip! pm Friday 13th September until am Monday 16th September The Latest Copy Date is the 15th September for the next issue Editorial content and diary entries to:

David Froome, Middlefield Barn, Church Lane, Seavington St Mary, Ilminster, TA19 0QP Tel: 01460 249445; e-mail: [email protected]

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All events, unless otherwise shown, are held in the Millennium Hall For bookings call Pauline Eardley on 07914 710926

For other Millennium Hall matters call Pauline Parsons on 01460 240193

6th September 9—12 am Rotary Club Coffee Morning at the Shrubbery Hotel, Ilminster—p 33

9th September Youth Club re-starts

12th September 7.30 pm Gardening Club talk “Autumn Colour in the Garden”—p 16

14th September 10 am— 4 pm

South Petherton Photographic Society Exhibition in the Blake Hall—p 32

14th September 8.00 pm Can You Dig It? - Music & Comedy Show—pp 8 & 35

26th September 7.00 pm The Cockleshell Heroes; Talk by Paddy Ashdown—pp 5 & 34

Regular Activities

Every Monday 6.30pm Young People’s Group—all ages

2nd Monday Noon Pensioners’ Lunches in Village Café

1st Saturday 9.00 am—2.00 pm

St Michael’s Church Seavington Trust Book Sale at 2, Winchester Cottages (opposite The Volunteer)

3rd Wednesday 10.00am “GET2GETHER” Group in Village Café

2nd Thursday 7.30pm Seavington Gardening Club

To keep up to date check out the village web-site which is updated regularly and brings you the latest information on village matters, the programmes of village organisations and much more. Pass the address to your friends and relatives and let them keep in touch as well.

www.theseavingtons.org

V i l l a g e D i a r y — F o r t h c o m i n g E v e n t s

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Editorial: David Froome & Maria Potts Advertising: Heather Scott Production: David & Wendy Eliot Technical & web-site support: Eugene Mulligan Graphics & Visual Support: George Brown

Village web-site:www.theseavingtons.org

Contributions are welcomed. You may submit electronically or by handwritten or typed manuscript to the editor at the address on page 1. The contents of this village magazine are the copyright © of the Seavingtons' News unless the item concerned carries an alternative copyright assertion. However, all information on village activities and events may be freely reproduced. Please do not hesitate to telephone David Froome on 01460 249445 if you have any questions.

T h e S e a v i n g t o n s ’ N e w s T e a m

Annual Monthly

Full Page £90 £10

½ Page £45 £5 ¼ Page £25 £3

Advertising enquiries to: Heather Scott, 01460 241437

[email protected]

A d v e r t i s i n g R a t e s

1st September 11.30 am Holy Communion, Common Worship

8th September 8.00 am Holy Communion (BCP)

8th September 11.30 am All Age Service

15th September 11.30 am Holy Communion (BCP)

22nd September 11.30 am Matins

29th September 11.30 am Joint Parish Service: St Michael’s Patronal Festival in St Michael’s Church

Rev Tom Handy telephone: 01460 240377; [email protected]

S t M i c h a e l ’ s C h u r c h , S e a v i n g t o n


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Somerset & the End of Roman Britain

Jo Mills (01460 241886) On a very hot July evening and with a sell-out audience, we were privileged to hear the very latest theory about the end of Roman-Britain and how Somerset sits in this emerging picture. It was at times challenging taking in a university-style lecture, but James Gerrard’s easy style helped carry us through any tricky bits. He painted a picture of the third century elite who lived in the richly-appointed villas of which we have many examples in South Somerset/West Dorset (Lufton, East Coker, Lopen, Dinnington, Westlands, Halstock, etc). Amounting to about 5% of the 3-5 million population of the time, they were rich enough to spend their time eating delicacies, drinking wine and reading poetry. Safe and prosperous, the wealth of these villa estate owners came from the fertile soils as shown by the frequent finds of grain-processing ovens scattered across the countryside. James argues that in the fourth century, when the Roman army had withdrawn to the south and east coasts, the landowners established their own militias who wore belt trappings and brooches characteristic of the Imperial Army. These ‘biscuit eaters’ (boccerlari?) seem to have been local toughies employed to preserve the wealth of their bosses – no fluffy bunnies here – their bosses were determined not to fall with the rest of the Empire. It is possible that these militia and their successors enabled the west of Britain to hold off the Saxons in the fifth and sixth centuries. These troubled times, James thinks, explain the insertion, in some villa buildings, of the all-important grain-drying ovens; a centralisation of wealth-producing activity to allow the protection of the whole operation. The final stage was the desertion of the now much-changed villas and the re-fortification of hill-top sites like Cadbury Castle and the building of large barn-like structures. Whether these buildings were barns or feasting halls is a matter for further speculation. So it seems that as Imperial control was removed (albeit temporarily at first), Roman Britain was abandoned by the Empire to fall into a decline which is still known as the Dark Ages; but, the villa owners, who were probably British, not Roman, adapted; they centralised their wealth and power, and became protectors of their own lands and probably of the local populations too, for it was they who produced the crops from

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which wealth was derived. Ultimately Saxon rule reached the west of Britain, but only centuries after Rome’s influence was withdrawn. I am not sure this précis does James’ talk justice, but it covers some of the main points, many of which were new to even the professional archaeologists in the audience. The evening was a very successful one, both in terms of the fascinating talk and the monies raised for the shop/café partition which was in excess of £600. When taken with the funds raised the previous month at the talk Julian Richards gave, this allows us to commission the second phase of partitioning and look forward to the third fund-raising event on September 14th (Can You Dig It?) which will provide the last bit of revenue for the project. Do join us ( see pp 8 & 35 for details!). Finally, I would like to thank everyone who has supported my fund-raising efforts by buying tickets, donating raffles prizes and helping at the events. Thank you.

St Michael’s Church Seavington Trust Registered Charity No: 1068251

Alastair Fyfe (01460 241977)

The next fundraising event is the Talk by Lord Ashdown of Norton-sub-Hamdon. His Talk is entitled ‘The Cockleshell Heroes’. It tells the story of the daring raid by Marine Commandos in 1942 against German merchant shipping moored in the French port of Bordeaux. Paddy Ashdown will give the Talk in the Millennium Hall on Thursday, 26th September 2013. His Talk will begin at 7.0 pm with doors opening at 6.40 pm. Please note the rather earlier start than usual. There will be a licensed bar and coffee/tea will be available. The cost of a ticket is £6. Details can be found in the advertisement for the event elsewhere in this magazine. There has been a slight delay in the production of tickets. For those who have already applied for them, please be assured that you will have priority. By the time you read these notes, tickets should be printed and distributed Paddy Ashdown will also be selling and signing his latest book - “A Brilliant Little Operation: The Cockleshell Heroes and the Most Courageous Raid of World War 2”. It should be an excellent evening.


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A Farmer’s Diary

Farm Boy I think most folk, including farmers, would agree that July was a very nice month and did a lot to restore the much needed feel good factor. Even as the grass fields started to burn up with record temperatures there seemed to be a general reluctance to admit that we could do with a drop of rain. But when the rain arrived amid the roar of thunder it was very welcome and fortunately has not changed the general trend of a nice summer. The corn harvest is now underway in this area, but it is later than usual. I have happy memories of visiting the Royal Show during the nineteen eighties and nineties at Kenilworth Warwickshire. It was a perk that my wife and I used to look forward to, as it provided an excuse to pack our overnight bags for a night away. This splendid agricultural show normally opened during the first few days of July and it was not uncommon for us to see combine harvesters at work on the Cotswolds cutting the first crops of the winter sown barley. Generally speaking our local arable farmers aided by better weather, have done well in limiting the damage caused by the months of continual rain last year. Yet, for sure, the total tonnage of grain produced this harvest will be well below what we would normally expect. Back on our own farm it is rewarding to see the results of last winter’s hard graft on the clay pigeon shoot field. The newly laid boundary hedges have come on well and the new drains have done a good job. The area is now ready to reseed with new grass. Family farming can be hard work but, for those of us who enjoy the life style, it has its lighter moments. As yet, neither of my two grandsons on the farm have shown a definite inclination that they want to carry on the tradition. The oldest is now in his final year at University with the intention of becoming a schoolteacher. The youngest only six, is rather young to make any such commitment, but methinks his parents hope he

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will be interested. Having said that such dreams were shattered last week. The farm has a spring fed stream that flows through one of the fields. When our kids were small I dug a pool so as they could play and swim along with their friends. Then when the heat wave arrived during nineteen seventy-six I enlarged it into a biggish pond with an island in the middle. On and off it has been stocked with waterfowl, the last full-time inhabitants were geese. They did a great job on the weed, but my daughter in law has a history with them; her parents kept them when she was a child and she had one or two nasty encounters. So, after our geese died of old age one by one, she decided a few weeks ago to restock the pond with eleven ducks. Since then, Dennis the youngest grandson has wanted to swim with them. So, last week it was decided he could, providing he put on a life jacket. My daughter in law does not share Dennis’s enthusiasm for swimming with ducks. By all accounts Dennis’s great expectations for this adventure were met, for it was a major job to persuade him back out of the pond and get him dried off. Later that day he made a startling announcement. “I have decided when I grow up that I am not going to be a farmer” His mother was somewhat taken aback, asking “What are you going to do instead?” He replied, “I am going to be a duck”.

Thank-You from the RSPB

Denise Chamings (01460 240740) We recently held a RSPB regional meeting in Seavington, made up of committee members from local groups in the south west and staff from our Exeter office. Everyone was very impressed with the facilities you have in the village and wish they had something similar where they live … be it Gloucester, Torquay or Truro! The hall was the perfect venue for the day and we enjoyed a delicious two course lunch in the café. Many thanks to all concerned.


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Can You Dig It?

Jo Mills (01460 241886) Singing and gardening comedy duo Jo Stephenson and Dan Woods are bringing their show Can You Dig It? from the allotments of London to Seavington! Perhaps best described as Flanders and Swann in wellies they have recently been on Radio 4 on Gardeners Question Time. The show was first performed at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2011 to rave reviews. And has been touring Britain during 2012 and 2013. Highlights of the show, include a rap battle between an angry gardener and a slug, a 1980s-style power ballad to cuddly gardening guru Alan Titchmarsh and a virtuoso performance on the cucumber trumpet! Check them out on the web, follow them on twitter or just come and see them! This is bound to be a sell out so buy your ticket as soon as you can! http://soundcloud.com/canyoudigit1 www.can-you-dig-it.co.uk Twitter: twitter.com/canyoudigitshow Facebook: facebook.com/canyoudigitshow

Seavington Millennium Hall. Saturday September 14th at 8pm (doors open 7.15)

Tickets: £10 (£12.50 on door if not sold out) from Seavington Community Shop or N& D News in South Petherton

SPFA Quiz Night at the Volunteer Inn A Quiz night in aid of Seavington Playing Field Association is being held at the Volunteer Inn on Wednesday 25th September 2013. The quiz starts at 8pm and costs £1 per person to enter. All are welcome.

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Over The Counter

Carolyn Farler (01460 249192) Many of you will be pleased to know that we have returned to Osbornes of Lopen for our fresh vegetables and this has brought many favourable comments from our customers so far. Problems with our chillers have now been resolved so hopefully we will be able to ensure our normal range of goods can be on display again. Jo Mills ran another really successful evening event at the Millennium Hall in July in aid of the partition project and has now nearly reached the target. The end of July brought a really good week for the Store & Café. To support Charo & Robin Ritchie’s Open Garden Week the Café stayed open until 6pm most days and it was much appreciated by all the visitors. In addition a special lunch was done for RSPB members with about 30 people enjoying a delicious 2 course meal on the Saturday lunchtime. Thanks must go to all the volunteers who helped during this really busy time. Our AGM was held on Tuesday where the main topic was about the effect the lack of volunteers is having on the business and the existing volunteer pool. Over the next few weeks the new committee will be trying to publicise the areas where help is needed most urgently and trying to enlist help from other sources.

Waste Paper Collection

David Froome, Editor (01460 249445)

In my July editorial I explained some difficulties with our monthly waste paper collection. I am pleased to be able to report that these have now been resolved and that, in future, we will be seeing a single, large, skip in the car park each month. We have noticed that some folk now put their waste paper and cardboard in the council’s weekly kerb-side collection boxes. May I suggest that, instead, you hoard it and contribute to the villages’ monthly collection. This benefits us all by bringing in cash which not only funds the Seavingtons’ News but allows us to give grants to local clubs, organisations and projects?


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Andrew Lodge Plumbing and Heating

Central Heating and Boiler Specialists; Replace / Install oil tanks Bathrooms & en suites designed & installed

All general plumbing work undertaken

Tel: 01460 249150 Mob: 07798 502367

RICHARD CLIFTON PAINTER AND DECORATOR

Interior and exterior work Free written estimates or quotations Good preparation; Attention to detail

Tel: Ilminster (01460) 52544; 07773 373882

Seavington

Conservation and new works undertaken Visit our website to view gallery: www.mwlayzell-builders.co.uk Tel: 01460 249468 or e-mail: [email protected]

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Private Car Hire

Get to those important appointments Hospital, Doctor, Dentist

Local Airports, Railway Stations Bus Stations, Ferries & Cruise Ships

Packets & Documents Delivered

Strictly Pre-booked Call Nigel on 01460 72177

Clapper Hay ▫ Church Street ▫ Merriott ▫ Somerset TA16 5PR

Tel: 01460 74612 Fax: 01460 76222 Email: [email protected] www.wicksheating.co.uk

VAT No: 785-3519-93

Carpentry and Joinery Roofing and Electrical Aubrey Bage Painting and Decorating 07817 419022 General Building Work [email protected]

Specialists in the Repair and Renovation of Listed Buildings


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Photocopy & Laminating Ink Cartridges & Paper Tuition & Support Home & Business

Repairs and Upgrades New Systems & Laptops Virus Prevention Web Design

01460 53613 Computer Services

10 West St. Ilminster

www.ios-tech.com

Your local computer shop - for friendly, professional advice

CANINE SERVICES

Dog Grooming

Friendly Home Environment Will Collect and Deliver

Available Weekdays, Evenings and Weekends Please ‘phone Helen

Mobile: 07867 988109 or 01460 241053

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Karen’s Alterations Byways, Church Lane, Horton, Tel. 01460 55627 / 07813143616

I can alter adult or children’s clothing: Take up a hem, replace a zip and more.

Curtains or blinds made to measure. Nothing is too small

WISHING WELL CUPCAKES

Luxury Homemade Cupcakes, Cakes, Cookies and Bakes

Special Occasions and Events ◦ Large Parties to Small Gifts Wedding Cupcake Towers ◦ Birthday and Occasion Cakes

Quality Ingredients - Organic Flour, Butter & Cocoa, Local Free Range Eggs

Contact Sarah – 01460 241320 / 07709194559 www.wishingwellcupcakes.co.uk [email protected]

Fully registered & 5 Star Rating with South Somerset District Council

10% DISCOUNT

VALID UNTIL CHRISTMAS

LIFT WEST MOT & TYRE CENTRE

Class 4 ‐ £40

Cars, Taxis, Minibuses up to 12 seats, Goods Vehicles not exceed‐ing 3000KG DGW, Motor Caravans & Dual Purpose Vehicles

Also available Class 5 and Class 7 Also Available Air Conditioning

Lift West Ltd, Lopen Head Business Park, Lopen Head, TA13 5JH

Tel: 01460242400 Email: [email protected]


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A U T O-M O B I L E C R A S H R E P A I R S

(Established over 35 years)

For all your vehicle body repairs from bumper scratches To a full re-spray of cars and light commercials

Our estimates are free ■

Free delivery and pickup service ■

Courtesy car available ■

Insurance approved

Contact Gary James on 01935 823694 or 07838 589208

Parrett Works, Martock, on South Petherton to Martock Road

www.automobilecrashrepairs.co.uk

Jimmy James CARPENTRY

& FURNITURE

SINCE 1989

Built-in wardrobes...cabinets… Bookcases...kitchens…

Individually designed and made

For a free quotation ‘phone me on

Ilminster (01460) 53889

St Michael’s Church Seavington Trust

sale of :

Books, Plants & Bric-a-Brac

7th September 2013

at 2, Winchester Cottages (Opposite The Volunteer)

New and Second-hand Books

Selection of bric-a-brac A great selection for children of all ages from stories to study!

NB—Open 9.00 am to 2.00 pm

please come and browse

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NICK RUTTER — CHIMNEY SWEEP

Experienced, Approved, Established 10 Years All types of fires and appliances cleaned with brush and vacuum

Full insurance valid certificate issued with every visit

Tel: 01460 52951; www.guildofmasterchimneysweeps.co.uk

D.J.G WINDOW CLEANING & GARDENING SERVICES

■ Window, Gutter, Fascia, u-PVC cleaning ■ Pressure Washing ■ Hedge & grass cutting, General gardening ■ Hedge laying & fencing ■ House, garden clearance ■ Logs

Fully insured: Call Dan on 01460 57877 or 07519174788


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Seavington Gardening Club

Ry Coffman (01460 240004 or [email protected]) By the time you read this the Seavington Flower Show will be over and we will be cruising towards autumn. Personally, this has been a good year for the garden – good veggies and lots of flowers but the lack of insects generally, and particularly butterflies and moths, is worrying. Fewer insects mean that all our swallows, martins and swifts have made their astonishing journey here for nothing. I have not seen any families lining up on our overhead wires this year – usually it is busy right through July and the beginning of August. The right thing to do in our gardens is to make them as wildlife friendly as possible - the RSPB are encouraging us to think of them all as ‘nature reserves’ – evidently the total area of our gardens is equivalent to the area of nature reserves in Britain today. Don’t tidy up your garden too much – leave homes for wildlife this autumn. Looking forward to seeing you all again in September! Forthcoming events: Thursday 7.30pm 12 September – ‘Autumn Colour in the Garden’ – a talk by the Gardens Group Gold Club. There will be plants for Sale. Thursday 6.30pm 10th October – Guest Night Buffet and talk with Slides :‘Grandma’s Garden’ with Yvonne Bell. Flower of the Month Competition and presentation of the Irene Williams Memorial Plate. Social Evening 7.30pm Thursday 14 November This year we are showing two films, one commemorating life in Seavington in the year 2000 made by Seavington’s own Brian Lawrence and Ken Wensley! Thirteen years on it is interesting to see what was going on in 2000! The second film which was made by a group, including Brian Lawrence, from the Chard U3A tells ‘The Story of the Chard Canal’. The canal ran from Chard to Creech St Michael near Taunton and opened in 1842. 25 years later it had been abandoned with the arrival of railways in Somerset. Information was gleaned from historians at Chard Museum, Chard History Group, Somerset Historic Environment Records, Google Earth and Streetview. Both films are a credit to the amazing local film makers in our community.

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Seavington Flower Show 2013

Sarah Day (01460 249291)

Saturday 10th August was a lovely sunny day, perfect for a village flower show. The hall looked a picture, full of prize winning flowers and filled with the scent of lilies. There were several first time entrants in Division 1 - Flowers, which was closely fought this year with only a point between each of first, second and third. Chris Ginger won the division on her first time of entering. A new trophy was presented to Seavington Gardening Club by Julie Sibley, to be awarded to the best floral exhibit in the show. This was won by Robin Ritchie for a Stargazer Lily. Division 2 - Vegetables, title was retained by Tony Tolman. Entries were down in the division this year, partly down to weather, partly down to the absence of some key competitors. We know that there are many excellent allotmenteers in Seavington - we hope that more of you will enter next year and show off the produce grown in the village. Division 3 was won by Linda George, who also won the overall Show cup for achieving the most points across all divisions. The Somerset apple cake competition provided a challenge for the Eardley family, with Charlotte coming out on top on this occasion. The Haddon Junior Cup was won by Lauren Turner. Some fantastic exhibits were on show in the children's category with some particularly impressive fruit and vegetable monsters. For the first time this year, Seavington Gardening Club ran a members' growing competition. All members were given a plug plant geranium in March to grow on and bring back to the show in August. The variation in size, quantity of flower, leaf colour and even flower colour, was amazing. Some particularly fine specimens can be seen in the tubs outside the village hall. The overall winner was judged to be Fred Ginger. Thank you to everyone who supported the show - entrants, cake bakers, helpers on the day and to the club committee for their work in organising and setting the show up. Thanks also to Julie Sibley for presenting the prizes, which grow in number every year. We look forward to seeing you all again next year - August 9th 2014

For results see the next three pages


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Summer

Annie (01460 241762)

A warm, clear, still summer evening. The breeze whispers over the grasses and pink clover. The buzz of the busy honey-bee and butterflies flutter across the meadows. Overhead, buzzards soar in wide spirals on the thermals, with very little wing movement. Their enjoyment is heard by the drawn-out mewing”Pee-oo” across the skies. The skylark gives forth an unending stream of warbling notes as it rises on quivering wings, mounting higher and higher until it is merely a black speck in the sky. The singing continues while he is descending, then suddenly stops as he drops silently, gliding to the ground. After a summer-shower, swallows swoop lowly over the meadow with a high-pitched “Twist-twist-twist”, catching flying insects; while their young wait, excitedly twittering, perched on nearby overhead wires. As the evening closes in, the silence is broken, high in the sky, by the shrill, piercing “Screech”of a party of chasing swifts in pursuit of a late supper of insects. As the sun slowly sets, a blackbird in a neighbouring tree closes the evening with its mellow, fluting song.

How sweet when weary, dropping on a bank, Turning a look around on things that be! E’en feather-headed grasses ,spindling rank, A-trembling to the breeze one loves to see; And yellow buttercup, where many a bee Comes buzzing to its head and bows it down; And the great dragon-fly with gauzy wings, In gilded coat of purple, green or brown, That on broad leaves of hazel basking clings, Fond of the sunny day - and other things.

John Clare (1793-1864)

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Village Plan Update Group Over the coming months a number of questionnaires will be published in the Seavingtons’ News to seek your views on how the villages might develop in the future, this is the first of them and addresses the issue of potential building development. On the following two pages you will find the questionnaire which covers the “future” of the Seavingtons as we know them. At the heart of this process is how you see the villages developing: considerably, a little or not at all. Please circle ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ depending on your opinion Completed forms should be handed in at the Seavington Shop or The Volunteer pub. The questionnaire may also be filled in electronically online at the Seavington web site (www.theseavingtons.org) It would be much appreciated if completed questionnaires could be submitted by Sat 7th Sept 2013, which will allow sufficient time for the group to include an analysis in October’s News. Should you wish to add your name to the completed questionnaire all answers will be treated in confidence, however, to remain anonymous, hand written replies should be placed in a sealed envelope addressed to ‘The Seavingtons Plan Update Group’

Woman Stops Grizzly Attack With Pistol....

Anon While out hiking in Alberta Canada with my husband we were surprised by a huge grizzly bear charging at us from out of no-where. She must have been protecting her cubs because she was extremely aggressive. If I had not had my little 25 cal. Beretta Jetfire with me I would not be here today! Just one shot to my husband's knee cap was all it took...the bear got him and I was able to escape by just walking away at a brisk pace. It's one of the best pistols in my collection!

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Village Plan Questionnaire No 1 1. Do you favour further building developments in the Seavingtons Yes/No? If no please tell us why using the space below . If Yes please select from the following list which type(s) you would favour and give an indication of how many. 1.1 Housing Maximum number Affordable. Yes/No Shared equity. Yes/No Large family. Yes/No Medium family Yes/No Small family Yes/No Flats. Yes/No Conversion of existing structures. Yes/No Please add any comments or suggestions

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2. Commercial Development 2.1 Do you favour any further commercial developments in the Seavingtons? Yes/No If No please tell us why using the space below If yes please indicate from the following list which type(s) Agricultural. Yes/No Light engineering. Yes/No Manufacturing. Yes/No Sales/Retail. Yes/No Craft. Yes/No Entertainment/Leisure. Yes/No Other. Please indicate. .Are there any types of development you would absolutely not want? Please add any further comments or suggestions

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Clouds of Gold at Greylake!

Becky Thorpe (01458 252820; [email protected]) The warm weather has pushed a very special summer migrant butterfly to Somerset. Large numbers of Clouded Yellow butterflies have arrived at Greylake during August. They are enjoying the nectar from our wild flower crop that was sown earlier in summer. This butterfly is an annual migrant to Britain, with ‘Clouded Yellow summers’ occurring often in summers with significant heat waves, which seem to be every ten years or so. It’s deep golden yellow is bordered with a black edge when the wings are open. When closed, the wings are deep yellow. The underwing has a tiny white spot, next to a large white spot, each bordered with a thin pinkish red double circle. Clouded Yellows are fast fliers and let’s face it they need to be to cross the English Channel to get here! They particularly like nectaring on clover, and will lay their eggs on clover, lucerne and bird’s foot trefoil. Eggs laid now would potentially produce adult butterflies by mid September, as this butterfly has a very fast breeding cycle. The adults that emerge, will migrate south of Britain, as they don’t favour our cold, wet winters! So look out for more clouds of gold at Greylake this September before they head south! and Swell Wood is awash with silver! Taking a walk on a sunny day, in Swell Wood during August, you can’t help noticing the butterflies flitting in the open glades. The largest is the glorious Silver Washed Fritillary, a rich, golden brown butterfly with dark line markings. When its wings are closed, the greenish underwings show silvery line ‘washes’, making this butterfly distinctly different from other fritillary butterflies. These butterflies have been later emerging this year. They usually appear in early July, but have been three to four weeks later this year. If you are lucky you may still see them into early September this year. So visit Swell Wood to treat yourself to some treasured silver jewels!! Becky Thorpe, Assistant Warden, West Sedgemoor, Swell Wood and Greylake Reserves.


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A Unique Way to Celebrate or Remember A Special Event in Your Life

Sheila Riley (01460 242778)

How about arranging your flowers in St Michael’s Church where everyone can enjoy them? You do not need any special training, just a love of flowers. This could be a one-off event and you do not need to be a Church-goer. We have a group of us who do the Church Flowers; none of us are professional but we all enjoy arranging flowers. We like to have flowers for the Church Services but we feel it is equally important for it to look special and welcoming when visitors and locals come to the Church. Perhaps you would like to talk with me to see what is entailed, I would be delighted to hear from you. My telephone number is 01460 242778.

Sheila Riley

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Local Ciders & Fine Wines Monthly Quiz Night

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Photographic exhibition

Exhibition of members’ prints Exhibition of prints from members of South Petherton scouting group

Get help with your photographic questions Buy 2014 South Petherton calendars

Vote for your favourite pictures

Saturday 14 Sept, 10am-4pm

Blake Hall, Market Sq, South Petherton TA13 5DB

Hinton St. George ‘Flix in the Stix’

presents ‘Hyde Park on Hudson’ (12A)

Saturday, September 14th in the Village Hall at 7.30 pm.

Tickets £5 in advance from the Village Shop and Dorothy’s Tea Room, or, £5.50p on the door

(Contact tel. 01460 72906). The story of the love affair between President Roosevelt and his distant cousin Daisy Stuckley, centred around the weekend in 1939 when George VI and Elizabeth actually visited upstate New York. Filmed in the actual locations, starring Bill Murray, Laura Linney, Samuel West. A memorable film, not to be missed.

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The Rotary Club of Yeovil presents a:

Last Night of the Proms concert

At the Octagon Theatre, Yeovil

Performed by the British Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Fraser Goulding

Soloists: Andrew Forbes-Lane, Anna Clare-Monk and Teresa de Roberto

Friday 6th September at 7.30 pm

To benefit Somerset Prostate Cancer Support Organisation, Yeovil Opportunity Group & other Rotary charities

Tickets from: The Rotary Club of Yeovil—01460 240984;

The Octagon Theatre—01935 426181 or Old Mill—01935 422884

ROTARY CLUB OF ILMINSTER Registered charity no. 10459933

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IN AID OF

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With a bring & buy stall, raffle, books, gifts & craft tables

9 am to 12 am Friday 6th September at the Shrubbery Hotel Ilminster

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SENIORS’ LUNCHES

There will be a few months

break and these popular lunches will resume in the

autumn

Our café is a perfect place to meet friends and have a

delicious coffee and a snack. Easy parking, children’s play area in view, book exchange scheme, free internet access,

as well as comfy chairs

COME AND ENJOY A WARM WELCOME

We are always looking for volunteers so if you have a few hours to spare and would like to join our team do give us a

call or pop in to see us

St Michael’s Church Seavington Trust Registered Charity No: 1068251

THE COCKLESHELL HEROES

An Illustrated Talk by

Paddy Ashdown

Thursday, 26th September 2013 in

the Seavington Millennium Hall at 7.00 pm (Doors open: 6.40 pm)

Licensed Bar Tickets: £6 - available from: Alastair Fyfe (01460-241977) Annie Prichard (01460– 241762)

N & D News, South Petherton

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The Warehouse Theatre llminster is a little gem which can be found right in the heart of the town. It brings high quality entertainment throughout the year to audiences of all ages, as well as running a thriving youth theatre and being a venue for local groups and clubs to hire.

Run by Ilminster Entertainments Society (IES) it represents one of the best equipped, professional-standard amateur theatres in the county and facilities include:

Seating for 150 people, fully licensed bar, coffee area, disabled access and T-loop hearing system.

Details of future productions can be found in the local press or on our website: www.thewarehousetheatre.org.uk (plus details of audition nights, youth theatre, IES Membership and more) or call 01460 62739 or email: [email protected]

Your theatre needs you! The Warehouse is run entirely by volunteers and we would love to hear from anyone who would like to get involved by helping backstage or front of house during show weeks, or simply by becoming a member of IES. Can you help?

Can You Dig It?

A performance by

Singing & Gardening Comedy Duo Jo Stephenson & Dan Woods “Flanders & Swan in Wellies”

from The Edinburgh Fringe in 2011, UK Tour in 2012 & 2013

Seavington Millennium Hall

Saturday September 14th 8.00 pm (doors open 7.15)

Tickets: £10 (£12.50 on door if not sold out) from:

Seavington Community Shop or N& D News in South Petherton

More information on page 8 of this issue


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The Seavingtons ’ Weather in Ju ly 2013

This year—2013 Previous year—2012

Temperature

Average Minimum 13.26°C 11.72°C

Average Maximum 25.33°C 20.40°C

Mean 19.30°C 15.72°C

Rainfall

Monthly Total 46.3mm (1.85") 107.5mm (4.30")

Total for the year 368.6mm (14.74") 278.7mm (11.15")

We had 17 continuous days without a drop of rain in July. Also, you may have heard on BBC Somerset that, in Hurcott (near Seavington), we had the highest temperature of the year for the whole of the UK up to mid-July of 31.5°C.

The Seavingtons’ News wants to hear and publish your views on both the “News” itself and topics of importance or interest to our community. Please send your letters to the address on page 1. All opinions and views expressed are the sole responsibility of the writer and do not reflect the views of The Seavingtons’ News. For legal reasons we must have the name and address of the writer but can normally publish over a pseudonym on request.

Village Voice—letters to the editor

Dear Editor, It appears that my letter about the choking bonfire on Easter Sunday morning offended some of my neighbours, even though they weren’t responsible for it! For this I apologise. I didn’t intend to cause offence, I was just suggesting a reasonable level of consideration. I was surprised nobody replied to the original letter; presumably everyone is indifferent to the issue? Incidentally, South Somerset publish guidelines for bonfires at http://www.southsomerset.gov.uk/environment/environmental-health/environmental-protection/air-pollution/ It is mostly common sense but I am surprised it doesn’t include checking the wind direction! Anyway, sorry to all those I offended. Andy Brooke

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