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SOUTH PETHERTON
ta13 News
Summer 2013
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Welcome to the Summer issue of ta13
To quote Martha and the Vandella’s; Bowie and Jagger etc. “Summer’s here
and the time is right for ”...well, for a start, hopefully no longer trudging
round in six layers of clothing wearing our wellies, whilst we’re …. ‘dancin’
in the streets’ ! A bit of that there global warming wouldn’t come amiss
round here. There’s lots of forthcoming outdoor events in this edition for us
to involve ourselves in, so fingers crossed for a more benevolent season and
please DO come and support them.
This village rejoices in a long and distinguished history of community and
it’s wonderful to see the Petherton Folk Fest carrying on that tradition. Last year’s
day was a super event but a number of people complained that they didn’t know
it was going to happen. No excuses this year. It’s on June 28th in the village
square.
The chance to get out and walk also highlights a local problem which isn’t
terribly nice. I’ve had a ‘letter to the editor’ below which I hope will prick the
conscience of any transgressor.
Have a happy Summer.
Tony Charman - Editor
COMMUNITY
Dear Editor
I am not a dog owner and I do like dogs BUT I walk round South Petherton every
day and am horrified by some people who seem to think that picking up dog
pooh, mess, faeces (whatever you call it) and then throwing the bag into the
hedge is achieving anything. I walked down Bridge Road and up to the hospital
and picked up 12 bags flung into the hedge. Not just small black bags but at
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least 2 large Tesco bags (other well known stores were also used) and these take
ages to degrade. Please take them home.
Remember that other people enjoy the countryside and do not want to step in
or have their children or grand children step in dog dirt. It is only a small
number of people who give the majority of good, responsible owners a bad
name, so if you are guilty please think twice about what you are doing.
From a lover of our wonderful village who wants it to stay a place to enjoy.
(name supplied to the editor)
SOUTH PETHERTON ANNIVERSARY
South Petherton marks an historic 800th anniversary this year. In 1213,
two years before he signed the Magna Carta, King John granted our village the
right to hold a market and fair. Distinguished author and historian,
Dr Robert Dunning, told members of our local history society in March that it
was one of the first in England to receive a royal charter. Present in the audience
were members of the Vaux family which was already a prominent South
Petherton family at the time the charter was granted.
The market was held every Thursday for the next 657 years until 1870, along
with a fair held each Midsummer's Day until 1752.
In medieval times the right to hold markets and fairs came only from the King,
and King John had a special interest in the South Petherton manor. He once
owned it. South Petherton had been Crown land as far back as the pre-Conquest
time of Edward The Confessor. It was the heart of an important royal estate
stretching as far as Neroche and the village was home to a further six estates.
Wigborough Manor, home of Robert Vaux today, was already a working farm.
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`Fair' originally meant `holy day' when villagers would gather around their local
church. Buying and selling, all the fun of the fair and fund-raising opportunities
for the church followed if a charter were granted. In the case of South Petherton
(Pereton, as it was then known) a charter to hold a market and a fair was granted
to the St John The Baptist Chapel which was located, it is thought, near Hayes
End. With the rents and taxes raised, the chapel was able to retain a chaplain.
A royal charter set out on which day, and in which place in the village, a fair or
market was to be held, and what rent was to be paid. The King was careful,
therefore, to award charters in such a way that no market or fair overlapped
those of another village. South Petherton's market was a free market, and traders
brought to the village many of the things people could not make for themselves.
Dr Dunning suggested that it was a large market taking up lots of space at the
centre of the village. The shops that face the Blake Hall today were once stalls
that became permanent.
`We know that King John was not the most popular of monarchs' says History
Group Chairman Ted Peacock, but in fact he would leave a legacy of Merrie
England in the shape of the thousands of village markets and fairs that would
follow those of South Petherton.'
A plaque commemorating the royal charter is to be unveiled shortly.
Dr Dunning is the author of the Victoria County History For Somerset.
Robert Vaux (right), a direct descendent
of the Vaux family prominent in
South Petherton during King John's
reign,
with
historian,
Dr
Robert
Dunning (centre). They are looking at a
proposal for a plaque marking the 800th
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anniversary of the royal charter that our
local history group hopes to unveil in
the square shortly.
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SOUTH PETHETON FOLK FESTIVAL
Saturday 29 June from 10am – 6pm.
Following last year’s reintroduction of a folk festival in
South Petherton after a lull of 15 years, Petherton Folk Fest
will take place again this year.
Street performances and pub gigs will be free, there will be
folk music at The David Hall from 11am till 11pm – and the
day’s programme has been assembled to provide attractions for all ages.
Entertainment includes folk gigs, Morris dancers, ceilidhs and clog dancing,
poetry sessions, a history play, dance and music workshops - and traditional
activities such as ‘clipping the church’. For children, there will be music
workshops, story-telling and face painting. Plus, visitors will find an array of
food and produce, and more craft stalls than last year. As last year, the Church
will open for the day to offer somewhere to sit down, with ‘ploughman’s
lunches’ available through lunchtime and teas into the afternoon.
Headlining the day’s music will be BBC Folk Award winner Chris Wood,
accompanying himself on guitar and violin. His performance is scheduled for
9pm in The David Hall with Bristol trio ‘The Home Fires’ on stage before him,
starting at 5pm. (For ticket prices and how to book, please see The David Hall
pages in this issue). Local group Lazibyrd are booked to open events at The
David Hall with a free gig at 11am, followed by other free music sessions.
On Friday 28 June the Festival will be launched with a ceilidh at
The Brewer’s Arms at 8pm. The band is ‘Teasing the Cat’ with Will Antell as
Caller. On the Saturday, there will be free informal music sessions at The
Brewer’s, featuring ‘Bag of Rats’ for the final gig at 9pm.
Details and locations of all events – too numerous to list here! - can be found at
www.pethertonfolkfest.org.uk and anyone interested in booking a stall can
email [email protected] or call 01460 240 340. Workshops cost
£3 per person, payment on entry. A printed programme listing all attractions will
be available on the day.
The Blake Hall is designated as the bad weather back-up for activities in
Market Square.
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YOUNG CITIZENS
YOUTH PARISH COUNCIL
First of all, every member of South Petherton Youth Parish Council would like to
say hello and that we hope that by the time you are reading this the weather will
be much better. Here is a quick update of what we have been doing.
Some of you may already know that we have democratically elected Chloe Ball
to be our chairman and Mellissa Wallbridge as our secretary until our Annual
General Election in May. We are also currently recruiting new members as our
numbers were low. So far we have gained many new members with different
skills that we hope they will be able to use and develop while on the Youth
Parish Council. In December, some of us organised a Christmas get together at
the youth club. It was a success. We would like to thank everyone that came
and we hope you enjoyed yourself.
Over the past few month Chloe and Mellissa have been attending some of the
Parish Council meetings which have helped them gain even more knowledge of
the village in which they live. We recently organised a Family Easter Bingo event
at the youth club to help us raise money for the RSPCA.
The final task that we are currently completing is a questionnaire in which we
have asked young people in the village to tell us their opinion of the street lights
being turned off. So far we have had a massive number of young people
complete a questionnaire and we are hoping to feedback to the Parish Council
soon.
As a group we hope to keep everyone in the village updated regularly by writing
something in the ta13 magazine.
SOUTH PETHERTON BUGGY WALK
Following a successful ‘trial’ buggy walk around South Petherton in April, I am
now pleased to confirm that I will be leading further walks on the 2nd and 4th
Fridays of each month. They will follow the same format as the taster – we’ll
meet at approximately 9.45am, start at 10.00am and walk for about 45 minutes
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to an hour. We will start and finish at the Methodist Church in South Petherton
and can then join their coffee morning afterwards for refreshments. The first
walk will be on Friday 24th May 2013.
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The walks will be on pavements and tarmac’d footpaths around South Petherton
and are aimed at parents with buggies and toddlers. If toddlers are walking, the
pace will be slower - at a toddlers pace.
The ultimate goal is to get a buggy walk group going and to identify volunteers
who will be happy to be trained to lead the walks. Training will be aimed at
individuals with no prior knowledge of leading walks or physical activity
session. I will deliver the training, then as a volunteer leader, you will be
covered by the Ramblers Leader insurance policy to lead buggy walks. The
walks aren’t onerous, the paperwork is straightforward. By then we should have
a good selection of routes that leaders can use so they wouldn’t necessarily
need to plan routes and risk assess them.
Do please come along and join us.
Cheryl Lingard
Healthy Lifestyles Officer
The Council Offices, Brympton Way,
Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2HT
Tel: 01935 462348
SCOUTS
Another busy time for the Scout Group. The Beaver Colony have
made all manner of craft items, and had a visit from the PCSO. The
Cubs have completed the Chef’s Badge (they had to prepare and serve a meal
to an invited guest) and are currently tackling the Astronomy Badge. By the time
you read this, our two Cub teams will have tackled the Centaur Hike (a
competition event for Cubs from across Yeovil District) – fingers crossed for a
good result. Meanwhile, between their camps and other such activities, the
Scouts have been caving and have tried their hand at scuba diving, while the
Explorers have celebrated their Unit's first birthday with a skittles night and a
magnificent cake.
We have had our share of success in competition too – not least at the District
Chess and Draughts challenge, where one of our Scouts made it to the top six
in the Chess; another in the Draughts competition, as well as two of our Cubs
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– a fitting reward, perhaps, for the three Cubs who navigated the freezing water
of Petherton Brook to free up any ducks that got stuck in the shallows! Let's hope
that the Beavers will be as successful at the District Connect-4 competition, later
in April.
Away from all the hectic activity for the young people, we are still faced with
the ever-present challenge of finding additional leaders (particularly for the
14-18 year old section) and raising the money we need to keep going. Scouting
is totally dependent on raising its own income – we do not receive grants or
subsidies – and that is a particularly onerous task in these straitened times. One
of the main problems is, perhaps surprisingly, time. The more activities we run
for the young people, the less time we have to raise the money to do them. We
have a small committee who do their best to meet our needs in this way, but we
desperately need more help. We don't just need money, we need ideas, and
the manpower to see them through. Can you help? Please get in touch on
01460 241814 (evenings) or e-mail to [email protected]
Tim Burch
Group Scout Leader
1st SOUTH PETHERTON BROWNIES - SUMMER TERM
We’re really hoping that, as you read this, we will working hard at watering and
weeding the flower beds in the car park. You might think that this is because
Brownies love a bit of hard work (I’m not going to ratify or revoke that image!)
but really it’s because we are hoping the weather has improved and is giving us
some much needed sunshine. We’ve had a fantastic time working with Over
Stratton Gardening Club learning how to develop our green fingers and can’t
wait to see what our seedlings will grow into with a bit more love, care, and
sunshine. We took a trip round Lufton Nursery to see what it should look like
and are hoping to do as well on a smaller scale (the Gardening Club also
discovered some new tips at the Nursery proving you never stop learning).
By popular demand we have also started work on our Riders badge, discovering
how to care for horses and ponies (a bit different to caring for pets before
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residents. Last time we visited in March they shared with us some poems they
wrote about their schools days so it will be nice to reciprocate.
And of course, as it’s the summer we hope to get out and about as much as we
can. Keep your eye on our website to see what adventures we get up to:
http://1stsouthpethertonbrownies.weebly.com
SUNSHINE MORNING NURSERY NEWS
We have had great fun last term introducing the idea of the 'Big Bang' to the
children at Nursery. The children thoroughly enjoyed acting out being gases,
moving around faster and faster until the BIG BANG and then forming planets
and stars. We sang lots of new songs about the planets which helped us
remember their names. The children made rockets of varying sizes and
imagined going off into space!
Despite the icy weather, we managed to make it to Burnworthy one morning to
sing to the residents. This was enjoyed by everyone and we are looking forward
to going again this term. The residents were entertained by our action songs.
They taught us a new song and sang a few to us too.
We have also been practising washing our hands and brushing teeth.
Tracey came to visit from 'Emphasis' and did a couple of trims as well as
showing us some pictures of head lice (rather large prints so they looked
prehistoric!). During the final week of term, most of our parents were able to
join us for part of a morning. The children showed them a range of activities and
served refreshments.
We now have a website and are on facebook, so look us up!
www.sunshinemorningnursery.co.uk
HASSOCKMOOR CHILDCARE AND OUT OF SCHOOL CLUB
We have had a very busy term and had lots of fun in the rain and the snow.
In January we read Goldilocks and the Three Bears and talked about healthy
breakfasts, making porridge and toast and learning how to spread butter and
pour milk. Baby Bear arrived at Hassockmoor and everyone took turns looking
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bed, played with two rabbits, stayed in the Post Office, been to a Grandad’s
house where there is a train track in the garden and helped to look after a
new baby.
During February we studied the British Isles, learning the capital cities and while
we were in England we drew pictures of Big Ben, built Buckingham Palace from
huge boxes and talked about the London Eye. We moved on to Wales for
St David’s Day and wore leeks and daffodils, made Welsh cakes, painted
dragons and made Welsh ladies. Whilst in Ireland we did a treasure hunt in the
wild garden to find the pot of gold, we danced to traditional Irish music, did
potato printing and made a four leaf clover collage. We moved on to Scotland
and painted flags and played with the Loch Ness monster in the paddling pool.
We have started a postcard collection and the children have asked all their
friends and family to send us postcards.
Red Nose Day saw us dressing in Pyjamas to raise money for Children in Need.
We also had a Gruffalo day when the children dressed up as characters from
the books.
We also celebrated Pancake Day, Mother’s Day and Easter and hoped for the
start of Spring when we planted our seeds.
OUTDOORS
SPRING PLANT FAIR
Saturday 11th May - 10am–12pm - St Peter & St Paul's Church
SOUTH PETHERTON OPEN GARDENS DAY - Sunday 9th June 2-6pm.
Open Gardens Day in South Petherton will give garden lovers the chance to
stroll around a variety of properties and enjoy afternoon tea with home-made
cakes and traditional music to raise money for The David Hall.
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Entry by programme, which will be available at all participating gardens during
the afternoon and at the David hall and N&D News in the week preceding the
event. £4 per person (accompanied children and wheelchair users free).
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Ceilidh band Jeroka and the Acoustic music band, Bad Dog, No Biscuit, will
perform in Rosemary and Hartley Heard’s garden at no 13 Lightgate Road.
There are expected to be 10 gardens open.
You will find more details at www.thedavidhall.org.uk or, call 01460 240 340.
OPEN FARM SUNDAY - Sunday 9th June 2013
Nick & Claire Bragg are opening their gates to Frogmary Green Farm,
South Petherton (TA13 5DJ) for LEAF’s Open Farm Sunday for the second year.
Come and see the animals (chickens, cows, sheep, pigs & goats) and crops
down on the farm. This year we have been filming our chickens and crops for
you to see what happens throughout the year. There will be a digger challenge,
craft area for children, a quiz for all the family and for those of you who love
tractors and machinery there will be plenty on show too!
The British Potato Council will be here with their promotional trailer, cooking
samples of new potatoes. Enjoy the peace and beauty of the countryside on our
guided farm walk. Why not make a day of it and bring a picnic to enjoy with
family and friends?
This is an all-weather event but please remember to wear suitable footwear.
Sorry but only guide dogs are welcome
Opening Time:
From 11am – Until 4pm
Admission Cost:
FREE ENTRY – food & drinks available to purchase
Website:
www.frogmarygreenfarm.co.uk
OVER STRATTON GARDEN PARTY - Saturday 15th June 2013 at 2 pm
Please join us for this year’s annual Garden Party on Saturday 15th June. The
Stoke sub Hamdon Band will be filling the air with musical notes while Dave the
Balloonatic will be filling the air with magic for children and grown ups alike.
Come along for a quintessentially English afternoon which will include tea and
cakes and a variety of stalls and activities in the lovely gardens of Stratton
House. Gates open at 2 pm.
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We would be grateful for saleable goods including plants, cakes, jams, produce,
books, bottles, bric-a-brac and tombola prizes. We can come and collect any
donations. We would also be grateful for offers of help to set up or run a stall
on the day.
Please ring Claire Oates on 01460 242528 if you can help.
COMMUNITY PRIDE
Over recent years, a small group (6 people) of South Petherton in Bloom
members (SPIB) have made a dramatic difference to the appearance of our
Community, with colourful flower baskets and planters, which are changed
twice a year.
SPIB has been supported financially by most members of the business
community (who have contributed towards the cost of the displays outside their
premises) and by the Parish Council. However, during last year (the wettest for
over a century) it was noticed that grass and weeds were left growing on
pavements and roads. The days when each community had its own road
sweeper have long gone, and our Lengthsman’s hours have been reduced due
to County and District Council financial cutbacks.
Could we make a plea that this year, all householders/business owners take a
short time to clear the pavement and gutter in front of their properties. If your
neighbour is unable to do their own (due to age, health or time available) please
be community-minded and give a hand to clear theirs. This would make a real
difference to the streets of South Petherton. We are fortunate, and should be
proud, to live in such an attractive area. Let us all work together to make it even
more attractive.
We realise that everyone pays Council Tax and will ask “Why don’t THEY do
it?”. The truth is that, unless taxes are raised, Councils (who are receiving less
and less funding from Central Government) will not be able to spend money on
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the appearance of our streets. It is up to us to accept this challenge and keep
South Petherton and its environs clean and tidy.
CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS
OVER STRATTON GARDENING CLUB
A late start to spring in the garden…..
Last year’s summer was – in a word – horrid. This year it’s been a late start to
spring. On the positive side, you have had an extra long break from mowing the
lawn! “They” say if spring is late to start, gardens catch up by July so let’s look
forward to plenty of cheerful garden colour this summer.
Over Stratton Gardening Club members are busy sowing seeds and propagating
plants so that there will be lots to sell at their plant stall at Over Stratton Garden
Party on the afternoon of Saturday 15th June. A ‘must’ for your diary – the
Garden Party is fun for all the family in the delightful gardens of Stratton House;
and a chance to buy good plants for your own garden.
This summer the club’s programme of activities continues with a film by the
RSPB about ‘Reintroducing cranes to Somerset’ on Monday 20th May; a visit to
the gardens at Moorland Cottage, South Petherton on Thursday 13th June; a visit
to Farndon Thatch garden at Stockland on Thursday 11th July; and a talk by the
ever-popular Neil Lovesey on ‘Herbs’ on Monday 15th July. Visits to the open
gardens have to be booked beforehand. Talks are held at the village hall
(7.30pm start, visitors welcome £1.50 on the door). Enquiries 01460 241626.
Happy gardening!
SOUTH PETHERTON COMBINED ARTS - Art Group
This term the Art Group has had two excellent demonstrations by professional
artists using pastel and watercolours respectively. Members were shown how
to use each medium employing different techniques and effects.
The Group is working towards the Annual Exhibition which this year will take place
on the late May Bank Holiday Weekend 24th - 27th May 2013. The Private
View for the Exhibition will be on Thursday 23rd May at 7.00 pm. Tickets for
the Private View are £4 each and include refreshments on the evening, and are
available from Art Group Members and N & D News in South Petherton.
Our next term commences in September 2013 meeting in the Blake Hall,
South Petherton with regular Thursday meetings.
Ron Kenway
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We are all looking forward to the second Petherton Folk Fest on
Saturday 29 June!
Petherton Arts Trust has booked a whole day of folk music, beginning
at the Hall at 11am. There will be several free gigs – including local
band Lazibyrd – until 5pm, when The Home Fires will start the
evening’s run-up to BBC Folk Award winner Chris Wood’s appearance
at 9pm. Please see the Listings below for ticket prices and how to
book.
Chris Wood
Contact Theatre’s production CountyBoy’s Struggle, performed at the Hall in
March, was an unusual venture in many ways. The David Hall hosted the lively
hip-hop show, but passed the accompanying workshop with performer Maxwell
Golden on to Stanchester Academy. The David Hall also coached a small team
of local “young promoters” in how to run an event.
The team gained new skills from the experience. Shaun (13), always quick to
volunteer for any task at a computer, said: “What I remember best was writing
the piece for the website.” After producing a text following guidance from The
David Hall’s press officer Penny Bool, the youngsters took it for posting to
webmaster Tony Charman, who showed them how websites are built.
On the night, Micha (12) demonstrated her team skills, helping volunteers to get
the venue ready and liaising with hip-hop poet Maxwell and technician Rob.
“Most of all, I remember collecting the feedback and seeing what people
thought of the show,” she commented.
“We were delighted to offer this opportunity. Working with the students was a
new challenge and very refreshing,” said Kate Vanovitch, who is a Board
member of Petherton Arts Trust and ran the classes with TakeArt’s Sarah Peterkin.
We are enjoying a terrific season of sell-out gigs and look forward to seeing you
at the Hall for a future event – or two! – and hope you will also join us for
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Peterton Folk Fest. Please put Saturday 29 June in your diary NOW!
Anne Shirley, Chair of Petherton Arts Trust
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14 May 7.30pm Bristol Old Vic Theatre School Presents Moonfleet. Adapted by
Stephanie Dale with original music by Tim Laycock. Directed by Kim Durham.
Smugglers, shipwrecks, a haunted crypt, hidden treasure, vengeance and
enduring love are the ingredients of J. Meade Falkner’s classic tale, set on the
Dorset coast. As gripping a yarn as Treasure Island.
Tickets: £12 Full, £11 concessions
17 May 8pm Petherton Picture Show presents: Beasts of the Southern Wild.
A 2012 American fantasy drama, this film was nominated for four Academy
Awards and at age 9, Ouvenzhané Wallis became the youngest Best Actress
nominee in history. Tickets: £5.00.
No concessions.
PPS is a club but
membership is free and available on the door.
18 May 8pm Richard Digance. Two hours of original material with just a guitar,
no support acts, no gimmicks; just one man with a treasure-chest of stories
collected over 40 years in the music and entertainment industry.
Tickets: £15 Full, £14 concessions
22 May 8pm Fairport Convention. SOLD OUT
24 May 7.30-11pm Performance Night. All styles and forms of performance
welcome - not just music! If you wish to perform please drop us an email at
[email protected] - though we cannot always guarantee a place as the
popularity of this event keeps growing. Tickets £1 Performers, £2 Audience.
25 May 8pm Martin Simpson.
Martin Simpson has been nominated an
astounding 29 times in the 11 years of the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards - more than
any other performer – and has won Musician of The Year twice. “Martin
Simpson is without doubt one of the finest Acoustic and slide guitarists in the
world.” - The David Hall’s Pete Wheeler. Tickets: £15 Full, £14 concessions.
29 May 10am - 12noon Coffee Morning. Pop in for a cup of real coffee and a
chat. Look around the book and bric-a-brac stalls, and more often than not,
listen to a little live music. Join us in a relaxed friendly atmosphere. Free Entry!
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31 May 8pm Petherton Picture Show Presents: Frankenweenie. A sci-fi family
cartoon animation directed by Tim Burton which is a parody of, and homage to,
the 1931 film Frankenstein, based on Mary Shelley’s book Tickets: £5.00.
1 June 8pm John Tams and Barry Coope. John Tams wrote the songs for the West
End and Broadway smash hit, War Horse, which scooped six Tony Awards. In
2008, John and Barry Coope won the prestigious Duo of the Year trophy at the
BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. Together, they bring experience, innovation and
traditional to their humorous and captivating performances.
Tickets: £14 Full, £13 concessions
7 June 8pm Kieran Goss. One of Ireland's leading songwriters and performers.
Over the last 20 years he has quietly and consistently delivered songs of rare
quality and his wonderful, deceptively simple melodies have won him fans
across the globe. Tickets: £12 Full, £13 concessions
8 June A Petherton Picture Show Film and Food Special. ‘The Life of Pi’ … with
pies ! Come and see this amazing film and enjoy a pie supper. More details on
the David Hall website.
9 June Open Gardens Day. Stroll around some interesting and varied gardens in
South Petherton on a summer’s afternoon. Enjoy afternoon tea with homemade
cakes. Plus, live music and plant sales.
14 June 8pm Petherton Picture Show Presents: Even the Rain. A Spanish film
about obsessive idealist Sebastián, who has sworn to direct a film about one of
the world's most iconic figures: Christopher Columbus. He is determined to
overturn the myth of the arrival of Western Civilization in the Americas as a force
for good. Tickets: £5.
15 June 8pm Ritchie-Parrish-Ritchie. If you have been missing Tanglefoot, you'll love
Ritchie-Parrish-Ritchie. If you've never heard of Tanglefoot (where have you been?),
you'll love Ritchie-Parrish-Ritchie anyway. Stylish songs, stunning arrangements,
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great musicianship - and those massive vocal harmonies - all delivered with
good humour and a sense of fun. Tickets: £14 Full, £13 concessions.
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21 June 7.30 - 11pm Performance Night. Tickets £1 Performers, £2 Audience.
22 June 8pm Moonlight Saving Time - In partnership with Sherborne Jazz.
Following the success of their sold-out gig at the 2011 Brecon Jazz Festival,
Moonlight Saving Time are a young, dynamic band going from strength to
strength with their unique, contemporary sound.
Tickets £14.00 Full, £13.00 concessions.
26 June 10am -12noon Coffee Morning. Free Entry!
27 June 8pm Wizz Jones. The Acoustic guitarist, songwriter and Bluesman,
Wizz Jones, learned his guitar licks from the likes of Davy Graham and Long
John Baldry. John Renbourn, Eric Clapton and Keith Richards have all named
him as an important early influence and Bruce Springsteen opened his Berlin
show in 2012 with one of Wizz’s songs! Tickets: £12 Full, £11.00 concessions.
29 June – 11am to 11pm. Petherton Folk Fest 2013 - Events at The David Hall.
Free gigs all day, starting with local band Lazibyrd. The Home Fires will be on
stage at 5pm - Tickets £5, followed at 9pm BBC Folk Award winner Chris Wood,
accompanying himself on guitar and violin - Tickets: £17 Full, £16 concessions.
5 July 8pm Ewan McLennan. Ewan is a young, up-and-coming Folk artist who
has been making headlines over the past year performing at festivals, clubs and
concert halls across the UK and beyond. Winner of several awards including the
2011 BBC Radio 2 Horizon Award, Ewan's music covers the broad range that
Folk has to offer, from powerful and moving ballads to lively dance tunes and
melancholic airs. Tickets: £13 Full, £12 concessions.
6 July 10am Book & Bric-A-Brac Sale. Feel free to take a leisurely browse around
the book and bric-a-brac stalls. You might find a bargain or some long lost
treasure. Refreshments will available. Free Entry.
12 July 8pm Petherton Picture Show. Argo (15) A dramatisation of the 1980
joint CIA-Canadian secret operation to extract six fugitive American diplomatic
personnel out of revolutionary Iran. Stars: Ben Affleck, Bryan Cranston, Alan Arkin.
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16 July 10am – 1pm Route 60+ Training Course. This innovative course for
senior drivers covers not only the way in which vehicles have changed over the
years, but also how we can update our own driving habits and skills. Participants
will also be able to book a one hour driving refresher session with a qualified
driving instructor. Free Entry.
19 July 8pm Sublime Folk. Headlining the event is Maurice Dickson from
Belfast, a superb vocalist and guitarist, performing traditional Irish music that
features the wonderful uilleann pipes of Catherine Ashcroft from Cumbria - a
jaw-dropping performer. Also appearing will be Stompin' Dave Allen, winner of
the FOAOTMAD banjo contest 2011 and 2013. Tickets £10 in advance, £12 on
the door.
26 July 8pm Petherton Picture Show: Song for Marion (PG) Grumpy pensioner
Arthur honors his recently deceased wife's passion for performing by joining the
unconventional local choir to which she used to belong, a process that helps
him build bridges with his estranged son, James. Stars: Gemma Arterton,
Christopher Eccleston, Vanessa Redgrave
31 July 10am -12noon Coffee Morning. Free Entry!
9 August 8pm Petherton Picture Show. Hitchcock (12A) A love story between
influential filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock and wife Alma Reville during the filming
of Psycho in 1959. Stars: Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren, Scarlett Johansson
23 August 8pm Petherton Picture Show. Hyde Park on Hudson (12A) The story
of the love affair between F.D.R. and his distant cousin Margaret "Daisy" Suckley,
centered around the weekend in 1939 when the King and Queen of the United
Kingdom visited upstate New York. Stars: Bill Murray, Laura Linney, Samuel West
Tickets for events at The David Hall can be booked and paid for via the
website www.thedavidhall.org.uk They can also be purchased at N & D News,
St James Street, South Petherton and reserved by calling 01460 240 340 or by
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NOTICE BOARD
Calling all those who work from home in South Petherton!
Do you live in South Petherton or nearby and currently work from home? There
are a small band of individuals who spend their days tapping away on
keyboards in the comfort of their own home. Maybe your company encourages
home-working, or you run an online retail business or provide freelance
consultancy?
We thought it might be nice to bring these people together for an informal
meeting over coffee in Provenders. It would not be a selling opportunity or have
any formal networking aims i.e. it’s not a business club. The aim would simply
be to get to know other people based locally, who work from home, a
scheduled time for some ‘home-office’ chat.
If you are interested and would like to be informed of future meetings, please
email: [email protected]
Route 60+ Training Course. 16 July 10am – 1pm at The David Hall
This innovative course for senior drivers covers not only the way in which
vehicles have changed over the years, but also how we can update our own
driving habits and skills. Participants will also be able to book a one hour
driving refresher session with a qualified driving instructor. Free Entry.
Become a Friend of South Petherton Library
Buy a book for the 451 collection!
Choose from our ‘wish list’, pay the
discounted purchase price and your book will be available to borrow from the
library. We can add a personalised bookplate or donors may choose to remain
anonymous. http://e-voice.org.uk/splat
South Petherton Library Action Team email [email protected] or ask the
librarian!
Household Recycling & Refuse Collections
Spring Bank Holiday 27 May – Friday 31 May. All collections one day later,
including Friday pick-ups on Saturday 1 June.
August 26 August – 30 August All collections one day later, including Friday
pick-ups on Saturday 31 August
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Parish Council
South Petherton Parish Council meetings are normally held on the first Monday
of each month at 7.00pm, in the Blake Hall. During the first half hour members
of the public are invited to speak.
Parish Councillors:
Brendon Aylott
Adam Dance
Barry Davolls
Jenny Derbyshire
Wendy Doherty
Brian Herrick
Simon Nevitt - Vice Chairman
Courtney Salway
Michael Souber
Sue Wallis
Chris Willy - Chairman
Margaret Willy
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Drayton, Lower Stratton, Over Stratton, Pound, South Petherton, Watergore and
Yeabridge. An A4 black and white copy of ta13 is available in the library, as are
spare printed copies. There is also an A4 copy on the South Petherton website
www.southpetherton.com. ta13 is produced four times a year and everyone
including clubs and groups are invited to submit news about things of interest.
Please write to the editor at [email protected], if possible attaching
your article as a ‘Word’ document, unformatted and with a photo if you have
one. Please respect the deadlines below and send final copy only and not a draft
copy. Items received after the deadline are unlikely to be accepted. Deadline for
copy for the next Autumn ta13 issue is 15 July 2013.
Copy deadlines 2013
15 July - autumn
13 October – winter
Distribution dates
15 August – autumn
13 November – winter
2014:
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15 April - summer
9 February – spring
15 May - summer
Don’t forget that you can also keep up to date with village events and
information by reading the Village website www.southpetherton.com
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