Village Live no 58 (Text only edition)

August /September 2008

Published for the residents of Sevenhampton  and Brockhampton, Gloucestershire.
Sponsored  Sevenhampton Parish Council

Just before going  to press we got a  copy of  the  tender  specs  for  the  local bus  service.
The  options  appear  on  p.2.    The  worst option  would  virtually  scrap  the  services in school holidays  - only running one bus a  week  into  Cheltenham  on  a  Saturday.  All  options  are  finance  dependent.  There is no option to retain the current timetable. The new timetable, when announced, will appear  on  the  village  website www.sevenhampton.org.

Items for the next Issue (August/ September)  by 20th. September Please.
Bill & Anne Jenkin:   
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Parish Council

The next meeting of
Sevenhampton Parish Council
will be on Thursday September 25th
at 7.30 p.m.
In the Reading Room, Rhodes Hall,
Brockhampton.
NB Please note Change of Date
Parish Clerk:
Ann VanRossem, The Old Shop,
Brockhampton. GL54 5XG tel 820718
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Phone Box Under Threat

Sevenhampton ’phone box has been earmarked for removal by BT.  There is a  view that it is a landmark and focal point  for that part of the conservation area and  that there is a need because of poor mobile  phone coverage.  The parish council has  asked English Heritage that the kiosk,  based on 1920s Gilbert Scott design,  should be listed.  It has also written to  Cotswold District Council objecting to the  removal.  According to the ‘Daily Telegraph’, BT have agreed not to remove any  redundant boxes until a scheme which  would allow local councils to take them  over has been considered.

Village Signs

The parish council is to go ahead with a ‘Sevenhampton’ sign between Syreford and the turn to ‘Sevenhampton village’.  It is also hoped to refurbish the ‘Brockhampton’ signs on the western approach near Brockhampton Park, and on Bakers Wood Lane. GCC have also agreed to add “unsuitable for heavy goods vehicles” on the fingerpost pointing to Sevenhampton Village.

More Signs
It has also been suggested that a sign with ‘Brockhampton’ on one side & ‘Sevenhampton’ on the other be placed between Manor Farm and Brockhampton Park.  Also that the refurbished ‘Brockhampton’ sign currently near Brockhampton Park be moved to the Winchcombe Road between Cotehay Cottage and Cotehay Farm (actually in Sudeley Parish). If you live on the Winchcombe Road, Park Lane or Whitehall what do you think? Do you think the additional signs will cause extra confusion?
Please let the parish council have  your views by 15th September. The signs will be away for a few weeks while they are being refurbished

From the Luncheon Club

Sadly we ate our last “cordon-bleu” lunch  in June.  A few of us also enjoyed a final outing; this to the Rare-Breeds Park.  A pleasant afternoon shared with the Century Club.

We especially want to record our thanks to Vanessa & Bob Holland & wish them well in their Cornish home.  Thanks too to Bob Chandler for the many many years keeping us solvent.

In July, past volunteers, drivers and our annual “band of helpers” joined us for a “Cheese & Wine” farewell.  We were pleased to welcome Mrs Hobbs, who founded the group thirty years ago!

A lovely surprise too when Carol & Mick Denley walked through the door and so we all enjoyed an evening reminiscing and remembering old friends.

Thanks too to all who used to come along to our annual fund-raising, spending money on those wonderful items they didn’t need!
Rita Rhone

Increased Hall Charges

The Rhodes Memorial Hall committee has  decided that, from September, the cost of  hiring the village hall should rise.  This  is  due to spiralling costs of electricity and  insurance.

The charge for Local Societies and Charities will now be £4 per hour for the Main  Hall & £3 for the Reading Room.

All other users will pay £8 & £6 respectively.

There will be a £4 p.h. fee for the use of  the kitchen.  

All users will be charged for an extra half  an hour in addition to the times booked, to  allow for setting up and clearing away.

All bookings for the hall and hiring of  crockery etc should be made through  Georgina Oldham,  01242 820423.

Bob & Vanessa

….would like to express their heartfelt thanks to all dear friends in Brockhampton  and Sevenhampton for making their departure for Cornwall so memorable.

“Bill and Anne and Georgina deserve a  huge thank you for all their hard work in  organising our farewell party at the village  hall on 28th. June. We are very grateful to  them and to all who kindly contributed  food and drink, all who came along to  wish us well and all who washed up and  cleared away afterwards. You all helped to  make it a very happy occasion. The generosity of the contributions to our "parting  gift" is overwhelming. Georgina has given  us a list of 120 names of contributors and we have counted over 90 names on  the Huge card We don't know how to express our thanks to you all, but assure you  that your generosity will be used to furnish and equip the holiday chalet here so  there will be a comfortable holiday home  for you to enjoy when visiting us. We look  forward to welcoming our old friends in  the near future, whether for a quick cuppa  or for a week's holiday.

We hope to thank individually the many  of you who have so kindly sent cards and  gifts. If you haven't heard from us yet,  please accept our thanks here. We have  left behind many kind and generous  friends and bring with us many happy  memories. Our heartfelt thanks and best wishes to  you all”
Bob & Vanessa Holland
Sevenhampton, Charlton Abbotts & Hawling

Produce Show & Fete

Is on Saturday 23rd August 2.00pm
Exhibition of competitors Produce; Conserves Cakes & Confectionary; Drawing & Photography; Arts & Handicrafts; Two Grand Prize Draws; Tasty Food Stalls; Teas & Cakes; Darts, Golf & Basketball; Races, Pony Rides &  Dog Show; Skittles Hoopla & Tug-o-War; Books CDs Unwanted Gifts;  BBQ  Burgers & Bangers; Children’s Face-painting, Activities & Bouncy  Castle; Great Music for All; Games, Quizzes & Lucky Dips; Beer  Cider Tent & Soft Drinks;  Final Fantastic Auction of Produce.

Fun and games since 1946
You can download the schedule, cake recipe and entry form  from www.sevenhampton.org/show

Bus Service to be Beechinged?

From August 31st the County Council will contract  the local bus service for the  next five years based on one of four options. 
The four  options are
Option 1
Mon to Sat commuter service to Chelt.  will run 25mins earlier than now. Returns  15mins earlier.  T&Th only ‘shoppers bus’  is unchanged. Sat ‘shoppers’ is as T,Th 
Option 2
As Option 1 but no Sat commuter service.
Option 3
No service at all on non-school days M-F. School day service as option 1. There  would be Saturday commuter & shopper  service.
Option 4
As option 3 but no Sat. Commuter Service.

The option selected will depend on the   contractors quotes and money available.

Craven Arms Beer Festival

Bank Holiday Friday 22nd to  Sunday 24th August
Live band & Hog Roast on Saturday evening
More info: Bob & Barbara 820410

Quiz Night

In aid of Hall Funds
Friday 19th September
At 7.30pm
Further details from Georgina Oldham 820423
Church

Jumble Sale

at Brockhampton on Saturday October 11th
Doors open 2.15

Village Agents

Nick Bailey, the local Village Agent is available  in the village hall on  THURSDAYS from 10am to 12 noon. 

 If you are over 50 and have any concerns  e.g. about your home, transport, health or  security he has easy access to information  and services for older people living in  rural areas.

You can also ring him on 07776 245740 or leave a  message for him on the Adult Helpdesk 01452  42686

Come For Coffee on a Thursday

Are you missing the Post Office and  Luncheon Club?
Nowhere to go for a chat?
Why not come along to the village hall on  Thursday mornings, 10.30am to  11.30am, for a coffee and a chat,  with the added bonus of Nick Bailey, our village agent, in attendance.
Need a lift?  Phone Georgina 820423..
CHRISTIAN AID
Coffee/Tea Time
at
52 Sevenhampton
on
Wednesday August 13th
Details form Gill Hyatt Tel 820458
Everyone's Invited
Please do call in anytime between
11.00am and 5.0 pm
An informal village get-together to raise funds for Christian Aid.

ROBERT'S ENGINE OPEN DAY

Sunday October 19th 2008 11-4pm.
Manor Farm, Sevenhampton
Chelthenham 01242820408
100hp Fielding Engine Running,
Hornsby Ackroyd 8hp
Tractors, Cart Horses, Engines, Table
Displays, Museum
You are invited to bring an exhibit.
Mrs Pam Hudson
wishes to thank the person who kindly left a quantity of wool at her house. 

Sevenhampton & District Women’s Institute

Meetings
Monday 1st September
Mr Geoff Ford Enamelling Demonstration
7.30 p.m. in the Rhodes Memorial  Hall - If  you aren’t a member come along anyway and give it a go.
Further information from Thora Corris 820242

The Garden Club of Sevenhampton & District

Monday 8th September
Visit to RHS Gardens at Wisley
Still some places left
Coach leaves Brockhampton at 08:00
Guided tour of the garden focussing on seasonal highlights finishing at the spectacular  new glasshouse after which there will be ample free time.
The cost is £20 (£14 for RHS members)
Further information from the Secretary,
Cindy Haines 820914

Brockhampton Village Walks

Saturday 30th August
A choice of three walks of varying lengths
organised by  members of  Sevenhampton and District WI
- open to all -
Register 10.45 a.m. in Rhodes Memorial
Hall for an 11 a.m. start
£4 for adults, £2 for children to include
a light lunch on return
Dogs on leads welcome
For more details contact
Thora Corris on 820242

Judith and Arthur Burgess

want to thank all those who came (and some who could not come) to the coffee morning on midsummer day (weather not at all midsummerish).
Your generosity raised £461.
Giftaid recovery will raise another £84 approximately.