Nov 2010 Bathford Bulletin

The Bathford Bulletin

The Monthly Magazine For The Parish Of BathfordNovember 2010

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Do you have a photo or drawing you would like to see on the front of the Bulletin?We are looking for interesting or unusual ones of the village; particularly any thatcapture a distinct character of the village or are from an unusual or unique vantagepoint.

Please send your submissions to: [email protected]

St. Swithun’s Church BathfordRev Jane Burgess Telephone: 858325email: [email protected]

Churchwardens: Derek Brown 859886 Joy Craine 858613Readers: Gerry Miller 858402 Michael Craine 858613

Gill Gilbert 858927 Dennis Pearson 858293Everyone Is Warmly Welcome!We have the following groups for children during our Sunday Services:Crèche (03); Children’s Church (310); Rock Solid Youth Group (11+).Our 14+ youth group, 'Scubed', meets three times each month. For details please ringMichael Craine.Sundays

8:15am Holy Communion10:00am First Sunday Family Service

2nd, 4th & 5th Sunday Holy Communion3rd Sunday Morning Worship (No Communion)

6:30pm First Sunday Holy Communion Other Sundays EvensongMondays Thursdays

9:00 9:30am Prayer Time In ChurchMondays

2:00pm 2nd Monday – Service In The Community RoomWednesdays

2:30pm Holy Communion each 1st Weds of the month.House Groups Details from the Churchwardens or Notices.

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Bathford Baptist Chapel, High Street, BathfordServices will be held at 10:30am each Sunday.

If you require information or help then please call01225 840179

From the Parish RegisterFrances MacKenzie, Matthew Dye Wedding 3 SeptSteven Tate, Nicola Walsh Wedding 4 SeptSarah TimbrellWhittle, James Brett Wedding 11 SeptLynn Dumbrall, Richard Ellis Wedding 11 Sept

From the Vicarage......Many of you will have seen the BathChronicle’s supplement celebrating their250 years. I was especially interested insome of the photographs accompanyingthe articles. I confess to finding two ofthe photographs quite shocking. The firstwas of the mass grave in HaycombeCemetery. Over two nights in April 1942no fewer than 417 people in Bath werekilled during the ‘Bath Blitz’. Thephotograph is a powerful image of thepersonal tragedy and cost of human lifeduring the Second World War right onour doorstep. In the year we rememberthe 70th anniversary of the Battle ofBritain, we are reminded again ofChurchill’s words : ‘Never in the field ofhuman conflict was so much owed by somany to so few’. The Battle of Britain, apivotal turning point in the war, came ata high price with over 500 allied aircrewalone killed. Such a soberingphotograph reminds us how much weowe to these brave young pilots, whomade the ultimate sacrifice serving theircountry.As we know all too well, the SecondWorld War did not bring an end toconflict. There has been fightingsomewhere in the world almost everyday since 1945 and hardly a year whenthe British Army has not been deployedsomewhere on active service. Thesecond picture that shocked me in theChronicle supplement was of thedevastation wrought by the IRA bombingof the Corridor in Bath in 1974. In a

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place where it is easy to feel safe andsecure I was reminded that even here weare indebted to all those who protect us,including our armed forces, for themeasure of freedom and security weenjoy; we cannot take this for granted. Aswe approach Remembrance Day, weremember all those who have made theultimate sacrifice and give thanks forthose who continue to serve their countryand defend our freedom.Jesus said ‘greater love has no one thanthis, that he lay down his life for hisfriends’ (John 15:13), and Sunday bySunday, our act of worship in StSwithun’s is focused aroundremembering. We recall together thesacrifice that God, in Jesus, made for us.He chose to come as a man, live amongus and, ultimately, give his life so that wemight have the freedom to know and lovehim.With warmest greetingsJane

In February and March Bathford willagain be hosting the informative andpractical sixweek course 'How to DrugProof Your Kids', fully updated for 2011.Further details will follow in next month'sbulletin, including the date of a noobligation introductory session whereyou can find out more about the course,and book yourself a place. ContactRachel Emmett 742833 orJoy Craine 858613


Monthly Film ClubIn this period around Remembrance Day,we will have 2 screenings of The HidingPlace, the inspiring true story ofHolocaust survivor Corrie ten Boom.With the World War 2 Nazi invasion ofHolland, the ten Boom family join theunderground resistance to help savepersecuted Jewish families. They areeventually arrested and imprisoned inconcentration camps and left withnothing to cling to but their faith.November 16 at 7.30pmNovember 29 at 2.00pmin St. Swithun's ChurchEveryone is welcome to come and sharethis moving story with us.Contact Pam Priston. 743499

Quiz nightThe next quiz night will be on Friday 12November and will be a fundraisertowards Bathford Cricket Club's newpavilion for the young cricketers ofBathford.The quiz will start at 7.45pm and supperwill be included at the price of £6:00. Ifyou would like to reserve a place or atable for up to six, please contact me on859344 or Paul Merrett on 852513.

Box W.I.Our meeting on Tuesday 9 Novemberwill include a talk by Mr. John Longentitled 'On Photographic Safari'. Ourmeetings are held at the Selwyn Hall,Box on the second Tuesday of eachmonth and start at 2.30pm. All membersand guests are welcome.Jean Cherry

Twinning newsThe AGM of the Bathford with KingsdownTwinning Association is taking place thisyear at the Royal British Legion, Bathfordat 7.30pm for 8.00pm on Monday 1November. Please do join us. We shalllook back over events of the year with aphoto slide show, as well as undertakingthe more formal business of the AGM.Elections to the committee will also takeplace. You can play a part in the runningof the organisation by becoming amember of the committee. If you wouldlike to know what this involves do contactPeter Rideal (858322) or MaureenBreeze (852444) for a chat. We will alsotake nominations for the committee atthe AGM.The bar will be open from 7.30pm andafterwards we will offer you acomplimentary glass of wine from theTouraine region where our twin village,ArtannessurIndre, is situated.We are looking forward to a visit toArtannes in 2011, probably around thefirst weekend in July. Do considercoming along. We can guarantee awarm welcome and wonderful hospitality.Please put the dates in your 2011 diaryand keep them free!Hope to see you at the AGMMaureen Breeze


Hope and Homes for ChildrenAnnual Auction of Promises.Bathford Parish Hall.Saturday 13 November.7.00pm. wine and canapes,7.30pm. auctionA catalogue of items will be available inthe shop nearer the time.Tickets £3 fromKeith & Julia Masdin. Tel: 858042email [email protected]

Family contact in ItalyYou may be aware that Artannes, ourtwin village, also has a twin in Italy asmall town called Roccastrada inTuscany, south of Florence.A family there, Carlo and GigliolaBarbetti and their 9 year old daughterMartina, are looking for links with afamily from Bathford who have adaughter of a similar age.They would like Martina to haveexperience of speaking English andwould be very pleased to welcome theEnglish family for a holiday in Tuscanyand to stay in their home inRoccastrada. The Barbetti's are wellknown to our friends in Artannes and areinvolved in the twinning links. Carlo andGigliola speak good English.If you would like further details contactMaureen Breeze 852444.

Bathford Flower ShowThe Flower Show AGM is to be held onThursday 11 November in the Parish hallat 8.00pm.Villagers are very welcome to comealong with their comments and anysuggestions for future shows.Several long serving members of thecommittee are retiring so there is a needfor new members.We look forward to seeing you.John Smart

Parish Hall Christmas FayreSaturday 4 December 10.00am to 12.00noonTables £5.00 with a Christmas themepleaseNo bricabrac No rafflesContact: Anne Haworth Tel: 859982

Bathford Society AGMThis will be held as usual in the parishhall on Monday 29 November, startingat 8.00pm, with tea and coffee from7.30pm. The annual party will follow theAGM with drinks & nibbles.David Howells


Noah‛s Ark Tea and Toast with the Tiny TotsMonday 1st November

‘The rain came down... - bring a favourite animal into the Ark‛Do come along with your baby, toddler or pre-school child/ grandchild for play,songs and music making. Plenty of coffee and cake for adults and nibbles anddrinks for the little ones.

This month we will be meeting from 10 to 11.30 at Bex‛s house, 52 Church Street:continue along Church Street towards Bradford Road, go up drive on left (beforeCourt Lane) and no.52 is on the left at the top.Just turn up or for more details

contact Fenella Avison 851154 or Rebecca Briggs 851660

Now in Bathford ………Reflexology, Indian Head Massage, Reiki

Reflexology, the feet are a map to our whole body, by applying simplemassage movements and techniques to them, we can encouragebeneficial effects to the whole body. Relaxing, rebalancing, restoring.Indian Head Massage, gentle techniques are applied to the head,shoulders and upper back to release and rebalance. This can beperformed on top of clothing or with the use of oils.Reiki, a natural healing system which works on the emotional, physical andspiritual levels. Reiki is channelled to the client by either placing hands on orholding them just above the body, and is performed whilst you are lying ona healing couch or sitting in a chair, you remain fully clothed.Each of these therapies open up the energy pathways in the body,releasing and rebalancing the body, mind and spirit restoring a feeling ofrelaxation and well being.For an appointment please telephone Julia George on

01225 351646 Or 0777 308 2163www.sunflowerreflexology.co.uk


Reports to the PoliceThere have been a number of incidentsof brick throwing and criminal damage inthe Parish recently. The Police havebeen quick to respond to incidentsreported to them, but cannot be aseffective if residents concerns are notreported immediately. Residents arereminded to report any suspiciousactivity immediately to the police bydialing 999 for serious incidents or usethe nonemergency number 0845 4567000.Date of Next MeetingMonday 15 November at 7.30pm in theParish Office. Parishioners arereminded that all Parish Councilmeetings are open to the public andresidents are welcome to attend asobservers or to bring matters of concernto the attention of the Council in the first5 minutes of the meeting.Ruth Holding, Clerk


PARISH COUNCIL NEWS852486, 859007

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Brown’s Folly Nature ReserveAvon Wildlife Trust has written to theParish Council about their plans for theimproved management of Brown’s Folly.Proposals include plans to restrictaccess to the car park with heightbarriers and lockable gates. The Trustalso has a number of longer termprojects in hand with regard to themaintenance of the folly structure andincreased school and communityinvolvement.The Council will be commenting on theplans and the Trust is also keen to hearfrom residents. You can give your ideasor comments to the Trust by [email protected], calling0117 917 7270 or by writing to AvonWildlife Trust, 32 Jacobs Wells Road,Bristol, BS8 1DR.Did you know that the Brown’s Folly is aSpecial Area of Conservation and a Siteof Special Scientific Interest for its batroosts, calcareous grassland andgeology?. Visitors are reminded torespect the special nature of the site bytaking litter home with them and not todamage the area by lighting fires etc.Dogs on Playing FieldThere have been a number ofcomplaints about users of the playingfield being menaced by dogs allowed torun loose on the field. Dogs are notallowed on the field and the ParishCouncil will be seeking the help of theDog Warden and the PCSO to enforce acomplete ban of dogs on the field. Dogsshould be kept on a lead and arerestricted to the footpath alongside theplay area and to the bridleway.


Remembrance DayOn November 11, 1918 an Armistice tookeffect across Europe and the Great Warwas brought to a halt. The hideousslaughter of thousands of men stopped.l remember quite clearly as a childseeing bemedalled veterans from thatwar with loss of limb selling trays ofmatches and boot laces, and the policehaving to keep them on the move or itwould be begging. A land fit for heroes!!!These were the youth who had fought forthe freedom of Europe.Within a short space of time our countrywas called to bear arms again. Germanyhad invaded Poland and Great Britaindeclared war in September 19 againstGermany and later Japan. Six years ofrationing, air raids, thousands of civilianson both sides killed. This was a WorIdwar and we have to give thanks to all ourmen and women not only from theircountry, but also the Commonwealth,and later the United States of America,who fought and again gave their lives forour freedom,Honouring the memory of the war deadin this Remembrance Sunday is one ofthe very few things that bind peopletogether as a nation in Britain. Today, thewearing of poppies and the playing ofcertain hymns, have become part of ourconsciousness, part of November inBritain.Sadly today men and women of HerMajesty's Armed forces are called uponto bring about peace in the Middle East,so that people may live in true freedom.But again, at a price. Many have giventheir lives. There have been real acts ofheroism resulting in loss of limb andmental stress.Regardless of the arguments about a'just' or 'unjust' war, it is families who arehurt. The wives and mothers who havelost loved ones, remember their loss

every day of their lives, not justRemembrance Sunday.Tributes are paid at war memorialsaround the country and prayers andhymns sung, wreaths laid and twominutes silence kept. Parades of servicepersonnel, veterans associations andChurch services end the day, until nextNovember? Wreaths, flowers that werelaid seem to disappear. Very few warmemorials have little signs ofremembrance of those whose names areengraved, do we remember?Remembrance Day for the fallen,by Laurence Binyon.They went with songs to the battle. Theywere young.Straight of limb, true of eye, steady andaglow.They were staunch to the end againstodds uncounted;They fell with their faces to the foe,They shall not grow old, as we who areleft grow old.Age shall not weary them , Nor the yearscondemn.At the going down of the sun and in themorning We will remember them.Lest we forgetBill Burlton R.A.F 1938/46


Pepperpot PedallersBack in September five dads fromBathford decided to cycle part of theWest Country Way, a 150milesSustrans route on and off road, fromBath to Barnstaple, to raise money forPepperpot the local Preschool inBathford, where all their children attendor had attended in recent years.The dads cycled for 2 days throughsome of the West Country’s mostbeautiful countryside. From Bath theyrode to Charterhouse and then up intothe Mendips before descending intoWookey Hole. A snapped chain didn’tdeter them and after a quick fix in Wellsthey were on their way to Glastonbury.From Glastonbury they rode throughBridgwater (attending to another bikemalfunction) to Taunton and then upinto the hills of Exmoor and on toDulveton.From there they endured a hellishascent, where all except one wasforced to dismount, to reach the highestpoint of The Exmoor National Park andsome breathtaking views. The end wasnow in sight and they rode down intoBarnstaple, exhausted but with a hugesense of satisfaction and achievement.Through the physical determination ofthe dads and the monumental effort oftheir wives and members of Pepperpotthe ride raised over £1,000.00 for thepreschool.Sue Costello who has been runningPepperpot for 20 years said she wasthrilled and delighted with the moneyraised and wanted to thank all the dadsso much for their hard work, andeveryone who supported them.The money raised will go towardsredesigning the outside space to makesome natural shade areas and shealso wants to buy some

robust……bikes.Pepperpot PreSchool.If your child is coming up for two and ahalf and you are looking for a preschool give Sue a ring at Pepperpot.She and the children would love toshow you around.01225 852555 www.pepperpot.org.uk

Rehearsal pianist neededurgentlyThe Bathford Players desperately need arehearsal pianist to help them with theirpantomime, ideally someone who canplay to a good standard and possiblyhelp the actors learn the songs.It can be just a few afternoon rehearsalsand no big commitment or they can bethere for the shows in Feb 2011 as well ifthey wish. For an informal chat pleasephoneLisa on 07884 082238.


Carols at the Shopand 2010 Memory TreeCarrying on the popular tradition of thepast few years, it is intended that theshop has a Christmas tree again thisyear and provide the opportunity fordedications to be written on colouredstars and hung on the tree in memory offriends and loved ones. The dedicationswill be read out as part of the Carols atthe Shop with Rev Jane Burgess onWednesday evening 15 December.Look out for details in the DecemberBulletin or in the shop or Church nearerthe time.For further information contactMaureen Breeze 852444

Bathford Community ShopQuiz NightThe event, on Oct 1 was great fun andan unqualified success. Stan Cherry'sdiverse questions tested our knowledgeand powers of lateral thinking andproduced conspiratorial whispers, howlsof despair and a certain amount ofunseemly gloating!We were treated to a delicious savourysupper dish (much demand for therecipe), cooked in vast quantities byJudy Marris and Maureen Breeze, whoalso helped Mo Rice in controlling thekitchen and catering. Liz Tait hadshopped to feed 60 hungry people.Paul Faulkner sourced the wines andPeter McCowen manned the bar.Delicious desserts and raffle prizes werecontributed by numerous others.The result? Around £600 was raised tosupport our shop. Huge thanks are dueto Stan and all who contributed andparticipated.That 'Big Society' is alive and kicking inBathford..... or did we invent it?Jeanette Kremer

Bathford on Facebook!Bathford now has its very own Facebookpage. Bathford, England is accessible toeveryone with a Facebook account and isan easy way of keeping up to date withnews and forthcoming events in thevillage. All you have to do is log in toyour Facebook profile, search forBathford, England and then click the 'like'button to receive regular updates. Andplease use the page to post news aboutwhatever is going on in the village (shop,school, Legion, pub, community groups,fundraisers, social events etc) and sharephotos and video footage with your fellowBathfordians.Simon Tapscott

The 2011 Bathford CalendarNow on sale in the shop at £6.00 each.This year the calendar is based on viewsaround the parish, memories of some ofthe events of 2010 and contains anupdated village directory of local servicesand organisations.Production costs have been met bygenerous sponsorship donations fromlocal businesses, organisations andindividuals and every penny raised willgo towards supporting your village shop.Stan Cherry

Freecycle BoardDon't take it to the dump, It may be justwhat someone else needs.Bikes,TVs, Lawn Mowers, furniture etc.(No Clothes or shoes please)Give it away to someoneby advertisingon the Freecycle board.No Charge, But shop donations welcomefrom the recipientLiz Whitfield 858862

The deadline for receiving copy for the December 2010 Bulletin is 10 NovemberPlease put your items into the Bulletin Box in the Bathford Village Shop,

email to: [email protected] or post to:Bathford Bulletin c/o Bathford Village Shop, 54 Bathford Hill, Bathford, Bath BA1 7SN

Diary Of Events November 2010


If you run or attend an event that is not listed please contact us and we will add yourevent to the list.

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Nov 2010 Bathford Bulletin