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Issue No. 168 1st August 2021

From the Vicarage

Welcome to a world without restrictions! Least that is one possibility as I write this. According to the Government for England all restrictions can be lifted on 19th July and we will be allowed to return to a normal state of living. However, there is currently a debate going on regarding the wearing of masks. Can we leave it to individuals to decide if and when they wear masks or should there be certain times and places where it remains mandatory?

The number of new infections of the Coronavirus are climbing and are expected to peak sometime early in Au-gust, the peak of hospital admissions will also likely be reached in August too but later on. So, the pandemic has-n’t gone away, we are still experiencing the effects, and whilst people are perhaps not being as badly affected by it, provided they have had both of their vaccination jabs, it still has the potential to lay people low for a time and may still cause serious ongoing symptoms and death in all ages.

So, the message is to continue to be careful, wash hands, keep a distance from others, and avoid crowded places if possible. But what about face masks? This is proving to be the most controversial topic of all. Don’t we love our face masks? They make our faces itchy, they steam up our glasses, they restrict our breathing, and they are won-derful only when we are able to take them off. But they do provide a lot of protection for other people, they stop us from inadvertently passing on germs to those around us. In fact the reason we have worn facemasks over the last year has been for other people’s sake, not our own.

Jesus commanded his followers to “Love your neighbour as you love yourself”. He would of course, not have had face masks in mind when speaking, but it still applies. Though we may not now legally be required to wear face masks, morally and as Christians, don’t we have a responsibility to take all necessary steps to avoid causing dan-ger and suffering to others?

So, whatever decision comes from the Government, don’t give up on your masks, keep wearing them until we are all out of danger. Remember, the person you are standing close to, passing in the street, or who is serving you in a shop, may be vulnerable and need your help to protect them. With every blessing Alan Symonds

Thursday 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th August

Black Box, Green Box, Blue Bag, Food Waste Bin & Carrier Bag for small batteries and electricals

Thursday 5th & 26th August

Black rubbish wheelie bin

GARDEN WASTE COLLECTIONS

SUSPENDED from

2nd August till 13th September

Dear all You are invited to Morning Worship this Sunday 1st August at 9.30 am at All Saint's, Kingsdon. Our ser-vice will be led by Rev Alan Symonds and for the first time in a very long while there will be singing, alt-hough it will be still necessary to wear masks. We look forward to welcoming you on Sunday

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Kingsdon Village Hall (Registered Charity No. 304570)

Trustees: Marilyn Elliott ( Chair) David Thomson

(Secretary) Ian Dibben (Treasurer) Guy Osborne, Tim Owen.

For all information (except bookings) contact: - David Thomson, Park Farmhouse, Lower Rd. Kingsdon TA11 7LL Tel:01935 841453

For bookings contact Marilyn Elliott, 4 Manor Close, Kingsdon, TA11 7LW Tel 01935 841444 Email [email protected]

Village Hall Bookings for August

3rd Aug. Tuesday at 10am - 12 Short Mat Bowls 6th Aug. Friday 6pm - 9pm Puppy Training 10th Aug. Tuesday at 10am - 12 Short Mat Bowls ? 13th Aug. Friday 6pm - 9pm Puppy Training 17th Aug. Tuesday at 10am - 12 Short Mat Bowls ? 18th Aug. Wednesday 10am - 4pm P.S.G. 20th Aug. Friday 6pm - 9pm Puppy Training 24th Aug. Tuesday at 10am - 12 Short Mat Bowls ? 27th Aug. Friday 6pm - 9pm Puppy Training 31st Aug. Tuesday at 10am - 12 Short Mat Bowls ?

Kingsdon Cricket Club

Trustees : Mike Davies, Richard South, Ben Carlisle Chairman : Phil Waters Treasurer: : Simon Rumbles Fixtures Sec. : Ben Carlisle Team Selection : Phil Waters Ground Maintenance : Ben Carlisle, Mike Davies Team Captain & Secretary : TBA All appointees temporary pending AGM , probably in the Autumn after we see how things go!

Kingsdon Table Tennis Club

The Table Tennis Club play in the Village Hall on Tuesday evenings between 7.30pm and 9.30pm. If you are interested then please contact Nina Carlisle 840933 or just come along.

Kingsdon Afternoon Club

The Afternoon Club meet on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 3pm in the Village Hall. New members (any age) are always welcome. For information contact Richards South tel: 840912

Kingsdon Boule & Croquet Club

SESSIONS NOW IN FULL SWING!

Members meet at the Cricket Ground every Thursday for two sessions between 1.30 and 5pm with a break for tea and cake’

The club welcomes new members. Taster sessions in boules or croquet are available too and can

be arranged on other days/evenings to suit.

For more information contact:- Nina Carlisle 01935 840933 email [email protected]

Sally Smith 07729 301207; Phyl Winsor 01935 840384

Kingsdon Knitting Club (Knitting for Good Causes)

The Knitters meet on the second Saturday of the month at 10.30am to midday in the Community Shop.

For information please contact: Linda Rumbles 01935 840132 or Babs Conway 01935 841811

The Kingsdon Jubilee Fund Trustees

Chairman: Andy Fryer, Secretary: Martin Gilmore, Treasurer: Tim Taylor,

Trustees: Alec & Carol Anderson, Ian Dibben, Mark Freeman, Beverley & Robert Fulton, Guy Osborne &

James Carver

All Saints Church, Kingsdon.

Priest in Charge: Revd Alan Symonds Tel/Fax 01458 272029 (For arrangement of Baptisms, Weddings and other occasional services)

Church Warden: Vacant

Parochial Church Council: Secretary: Chris Taylor Tel 01935 841402 Treasurer: Tony Steele-Perkins 01935 840184

Tower Captain: Jackie Ellis Tel 01935 840344

Sunday 1st August 9.30am Kingsdon Rev Alan Symonds

Sunday 8th August 9.30am Holy Communion Charlton Mackrell Rev Alan Symonds 11 am Holy Communion Somerton Rev Alan Symonds Sunday 15h August 9.30am Kingsdon Jenny Gollop

Sunday 22th August 9:30am Charlton Adam Anthea Reilly / Jenny Gollop 11 am Somerton - Rev Alan Symonds Sunday 29th August 9.30am Kingsdon Rev Alan Symonds

Services in Somerton will continue to be on Zoom at the same time as in Church. To access them please use www.zoom.us/join/ Meeting ID: 781 317 8193 Passcode: 776870

Dear Kingsdonites

Upcoming Family Events - Two Dates for your Diaries

Sunday 5th September

A Morning around our Church Designed for all ages of the Family

Competitions around the churchyard and in the church Play Boule, Climb the church tower and marvel at the view, 15 minute informal service for those who want a rest in the coolness and tranquillity of the church. Suggest your favourite songs for the kids! Barbeque 1130 am -1330 pm. Costs minimal. Sunday 10th October Be entertained by the World Renowned Trumpeter and Raconteur, Crispian Steels-Perkins. accompanied by the Famous Organist, Ian le Grice 2.30 P.M.- followed by the famous Kingsdon tea on completion. Short break at 3.15. The team will be playing a mix of serious and fun pieces with Crispian interacting around the evolu-tion of the trumpet. The trumpet shall sound, as will our lovely organ once more! Cost: £15 per head, including tea.

Reserve and book tickets, and pay by cash or card, through the Kingsdon Village shop. More information to follow, but don’t dally too long, as we can only get about 100 in the church. Need to wear masks etc? will be advised closer to the date. Any queries contact Tony Steele-Perkins - tonysteelep

See next page for interesting facts of our celebrated visiting musicians. Page 3

Musicians at All Saints Church Crispian Steele-Perkins

Crispian Steele-Perkins began playing the trumpet at the age of 10 and, after training at the Guildhall School of Music in London, he became a member of the English National Opera, the Royal Philhar-monic Orchestra and the English Chamber Orches-tra.

As a soloist Crispian’s purity of tone and artistic subtlety have received widespread critical acclaim for more than four decades. On 10th October 2015 the BBC's CD Review concluded that, of all the available recordings of Haydn's famous Trumpet Concerto worldwide, his is 'the one to have'.

Crispian collects and restores antique trumpets upon which he has performed and recorded with The Academy of Ancient Music, The Kings Con-

sort and The English Baroque Soloists. Appropriately, he plays the theme tune to one of the BBC’s longest-running and most popular TV programmes, the Antiques Roadshow.

Described by Virtuoso magazine as ‘the world's leading exponent of the Baroque Trumpet’, particularly when heard in duet with some of the world's greatest singers such as Kiri te Kanawa, Emma Kirkby, John Tomlinson and Bryn Terfel, he has also recorded with popular artists including Led Zeppelin, Kate Bush, Lulu, Cliff Richard, Bob Geldof and Harry Secombe. In addition, he has performed on numerous TV scores for shows including, amongst many others, Dr Who, Oliver Twist, The World at War, Inspector Morse and Tales of the Unexpected.

In the world of cinema he has participated in more than 80 classic scores such as Jaws, Gandhi, Star Wars Epi-sode IV, Batman, Monty Python’s Life of Brian, Lord of the Rings - The Two Towers and no less than six films from the James Bond series.

Whilst his numerous solo recordings extend from Handel to Glenn Miller, he has featured regularly as a concert soloist in London at the Royal Albert Hall and the Royal Festival Hall, New York’s Carnegie Hall, Boston’s Symphony Hall, the Sydney Opera House and Tokyo’s Suntory Hall. His largest 'live' audience was 133,000 at the Edinburgh International Festival.

Ian le Grice Ian le Grice’s career embraces all aspects of organ playing: concerto performances, solo recitals, recitals with singers and instrumentalists, continuo playing, orchestral work and the accompaniment of church services. For 30 years he was assistant organist of the Temple Church and is currently organist of Rei-gate St. Mary’s Choir School, accompanist to the Saint Cecilia Chorus and Croydon Philharmonic Choir of which he is a Vice President. He has held teaching posts at the Royal College of Music, Trinity College of Music and the University of Reading.

In 1957 Ian le Grice joined the Temple Church choir as a treble becoming in time head chorister and a principal soloist. He subsequently assisted four Di-rectors of Music at the Temple: George Thalben-

Ball, John Birch, Stephen Layton and James Vivian and played the organ for the world premiere of the late John Tavener’s “Veil of the Temple” in 2003 conducted by Stephen Layton.

Since 2005 Ian le Grice has collaborated with trumpeter Crispian Steele-Perkins to present recitals which have taken them to many parts of the country. Their aim is to share good music with people in an informal setting.

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Dear Residents of Kingsdon

Winslow and I are taking part in the Jurassic Coast Might Hike on Saturday, 4th September 2021

in aid if Macmillan Cancer Research.

Please can you help us raise money for this great cause by sponsoring us or by donating directly

to our fundraising pages?

Here are our JustGiving page web addresses:

www.justgiving.com/fundraising/WinslowBassham

www.justgiving.com/fundraising/JennieBassham

If you would prefer to sponsor us directly please do not hesitate to contact us.

Our home number is 01935 840190

Win mobile – 07786 838940 / email – [email protected]

Jennie mobile 07792 712663 / email – [email protected]

With our most grateful thanks.

Win and Jennie Bassham

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Kingsdon Knitting Club

It as such a shame that our July meeting had to be cancelled due to the weather.

However, our plans for the ‘Queens Jubilee’ next year are forging ahead. We now have knitting patterns for flowers to be attached to an arch over the church gate. Now us ladies of the Knitting Club do not seem to have the muscle tone we once had, so we have enlisted the help of two strong muscle toned men.........................opps sorry, just picturing it............... to help bend a length of piping for the church gate arch, but any one, muscles or otherwise,who could offer their help, would be most welcome.

It would be lovely if the 7 main windowsills in the church could be decorated, each depicting a decade of the Queens seventy year reign, i.e. 50’s, 60’s 70’s etc. Charlton Mackrell School have shown an interest in doing a 50’s themed window. Are there any groups, or individuals, who would be willing to take on other decades?

We are pleased to let you know, Margret is now out of hospital and feeling much better. She sends her thanks for the card and best wishes she received from you all. At present she is resting in a Nursing Home in Yeovil.

Hopefully the weather will be kind for our August meeting on Saturday 14th August at 10.30 a.m outside the village shop. We have had to change the date of the September meeting, this will now be Saturday, September 4th. Although we are called the ‘Knitting Club’ all are welcome to join us, whether you knit, crochet, work with felt, lace etc it all adds to the diversity of the group, or if you would just like to join us for a cuppa or give a little donation towards the cost of materials, we would love to see you.

If you would like a copy of the knitting patterns for flowers or are interested in decorating a church window, please contact Babs: 841811 or myself: [email protected]. Thank you Linda

THE LONG AND SHORT OF IT By Peter Crowter

Although Jeans were invented in eighteen seventy-one, Before the nineteen fifties, in England there were none. Mining men and cowboys then they were intended for,

Our teenagers adopted them not long after the war. Now everybody wears them be they two or eighty two,

Some are full of holes and tears despite the fact they’re new.

I’d never heard of denim, when I was just a lad Grey worsted was the uniform in which young boys were clad.

Not only that short trousers were compulsory for us, We had no choice we knew it was no use to make a fuss.

You had to be a teenager before you hid your knees, You begged to have long trousers but our mums ignored our pleas.

I must have been at least thirteen before I got my wish, I marched around the village and thought I was very swish.

But with that old grey worsted well, there was a blooming snag, You had to treat them carefully or they were bound to bag.

I wore them first to Yeovil School and my friend said to me, ‘Sit down then Crowter cause there’s something that we want to see’

I’d had instructions from my mum she said, ‘Now here’s the key, You have to hitch them up or they’ll go baggy at the knee.’

So I did just as I’d been told much to my friends delight, They all thought it hilarious that I had done it right.

Now as a man and truth be told an ancient one at that, When temperature is on the rise, so says my thermostat.

Those trousers long I yearned to wear so many years ago, Off they come, on with the shorts my knees are back on show.

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Kingsdon Parish Council

The next meeting of the Parish Council will be on Thursday 9th September at 7.30pm

Somerton and Wincanton Newsletter Avon and Somerset Police

Hello and welcome to our July edition of the newsletter. Below are some of the things that the team have been do-ing over the last month together with useful information for you.

Theft of dogs - Update Both dogs have now been re-united with their owner!!

Dementia safeguarding Scheme The Wincanton Neighbourhood Team are introducing the 'Police Dementia Safeguarding Scheme'. The Dementia Safeguarding Scheme (Herbert Protocol) is a national scheme encouraging carers, family and friends to provide useful information which can be used in the event of a vulnerable person going missing.

As part of the Scheme, you can request a wearable wristband for the individual which stores electronic information about the wearer, such as their name and next of kin. The wristband will be scanned by emergency services if the individual is found wandering. Wristbands are only available for those with dementia and not any other type of medical condition.

If you know someone that would benefit from this scheme then go to the link to register them- https://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/apply/dementia-safeguarding-scheme-herbert-protocol/

Events With lock down easing further please contact us if you have any events you would like us to attend. We are keen to meet you all so please email us with dates. [email protected]

Staycations If you are going on holiday we have some simple tips to avoid becoming a victim of crime.

Don’t advertise the fact that you are leaving your house empty on Facebook or other social media. Ask a neighbour to park a car on your drive. Put your lights on timers. We have timer switches available, if you wish to have one please contact SomEast-

[email protected] Ask a neighbour to collect your post if it visible from the roadside.

Text Scams We have previously given advice about text scams, if you receive a text with a link requesting payment and you think it is suspicious please forward the message to Ofcom on 7726, an automatic message will be returned re-questing the number used to send the scan message. You will then need to copy and paste this number and reply to the message from Ofcom.

Rural affairs The rural affairs unit continue to work hard in an effort to support those in our rural and farming communities. They are working with internal departments of Avon and Somerset Constabulary and have identified champions who have a keen interest in all things rural linked with crime. The champions have recently been enlisted as sup-port for the team, so watch this space for any updates. If you wish to have contact with the team please contact [email protected] also follow Rural Affairs Unit on Avon and Somerset Police Fa-cebook page

9 prevention tips to consider in the security of agricultural property Remove keys and lock the vehicles, keep numbered copies to a minimum and store them in a safe. Immobilise the vehicle. There are a range of devices which isolate systems preventing them from being moved. Use hitch locks, wheel clamps and ground anchors. Consider chaining items to a solid structure. Invest in a tracking device for high value items. Make access to the high value items difficult by blocking in using other heavy items/vehicles. Remove machinery and attachments from fields overnight and avoid leaving items in the same place for extended periods. Store quad bikes/ATVS in a locked secure building which is alarmed. Security mark the property with your post code or a forensic marking kit such as DNA selecta, DATATAG. Mark in several areas. Keep a record of serial numbers. Record obvious damage. Visit www.immobilise.com Page 8

Staycations

If you are going on holiday we have some simple tips to avoid becoming a victim of crime.

Don’t advertise the fact that you are leaving your house empty on Facebook or other social media.

Ask a neighbour to park a car on your drive.

Put your lights on timers. We have timer switches available, if you wish to have one please contact [email protected]

Ask a neighbour to collect your post if it visible from the roadside.

Text Scams

We have previously given advice about text scams, if you receive a text with a link requesting payment and you think it is suspicious please forward the message to Ofcom on 7726, an automatic message will be returned re-questing the number used to send the scan message. You will then need to copy and paste this number and reply to the message from Ofcom.

Rural affairs

The rural affairs unit continue to work hard in an effort to support those in our rural and farming communities. They are working with internal departments of Avon and Somerset Constabulary and have identified champions who have a keen interest in all things rural linked with crime. The champions have recently been enlisted as sup-port for the team, so watch this space for any updates. If you wish to have contact with the team please contact [email protected] also follow Rural Affairs Unit on Avon and Somerset Police Facebook page

9 prevention tips to consider in the security of agricultural property

Remove keys and lock the vehicles, keep numbered copies to a minimum and store them in a safe.

Immobilise the vehicle. There are a range of devices which isolate systems preventing them from being moved.

Use hitch locks, wheel clamps and ground anchors. Consider chaining items to a solid structure.

Invest in a tracking device for high value items.

Make access to the high value items difficult by blocking in using other heavy items/vehicles.

Remove machinery and attachments from fields overnight and avoid leaving items in the same place for ex-tended periods.

Store quad bikes/ATVS in a locked secure building which is alarmed.

Security mark the property with your post code or a forensic marking kit such as DNA selecta, DATATAG. Mark in several areas. Keep a record of serial numbers. Record obvious damage. Visit www.immobilise.com

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The Kingsdon Chronicle 100 club draw.

The July winners were drawn by Tony S-P on Saturday 2nd July

1st No. 108 Geoff Thresh

2nd No. 123 Sarah Freeman

3rd No. 100 Sue Tridgell

The Kingsdon Chronicle

The Kingsdon Chronicle is an independent journal published monthly and is financed by voluntary donation. Cheques payable to ‘The Kingsdon Chroni-cle’ The Kingsdon Chronicle welcomes correspondence from its readers If you wish me to publish an article, please email your request with the details or send it in writing. Requesting publication you are agreeing your article can be published on the Kingsdon website at: http://www.kingsdon.org/kingsdon-chronicle/ Please ensure I acknowledge receipt. Contributed letters and articles printed in The Kingsdon Chronicle do not necessarily re-flect the views of The Kingsdon Chronicle production team. The editor will assume that all material supplied is original, or from copyright free sources. (It is the contributor’s responsibility to gain any necessary permis-sions and to provide acknowledgments).” Editor: Wallace Elliott, 4 Manor Close, Kingsdon. TA11 7LW Tel 01935 841444, Mobile 07990673935, Email: [email protected] www.kingsdon.org/kingsdon-chronicle/

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Wookey Hole Away 2.00

The Cinnamon Trust in Kingsdon needs more dog walking volunteers.

The Cinnamon Trust is the national charity whose wonderful volunteers help people over retirement age and

those in the latter stages of a terminal illness by offering all kinds of pet care. We are looking for some dog walk-

ing volunteers to help residents of Kingsdon, and surrounding areas, and their much loved companion dogs, who

would love to go for a good walk.

Many elderly or ill pet owners worry about their ability to provide proper care for their animals and start looking

to rehome what may be their only companion. This is where our national network of dedicated volunteers step in

to offer support enabling them to stay together. We’ll walk the dog for a housebound owner, we’ll foster pets

when owners need hospital care, and even clean out the bird cage or litter trays.

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, you can download our volunteer registration form from our web

site www.cinnamon.org.uk or email us at [email protected]. If you would like to have a more in-depth

chat about becoming a volunteer, please call us during office hours (Monday-Friday 9am-5pm) on 01736 758

707, or you can check out our website www.cinnamon.org.uk for more details.

The Cinnamon Trust is a Registered

Charity No: 1134680. The Cinnamon

Trust is a limited company registered in

England and Wales. Registered Office:

10 Market Square, Hayle,

Mandy Scott Appeals Coordinator The Cinnamon Trust

01736 758 701 [email protected]

Cinnamon Trust Charity No 1134680

10 Market Street, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 4HE Tel: 01736 757900

www.cinnamon.org.uk

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Cllr. Brian Payne Vice-Chairman

Email: [email protected]

Westgate, Top St. Kingsdon TA11 7JU Tel: 01935 842058

(Former school field Parish Council) link)

[email protected] [email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected] Tel 07899790713

Allotment & Church Link

Email: [email protected]

Tel: 07815898065 (Trees)

Draft MINUTES OF THE KINGSDON PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY 8th

July 2021, Kingsdon Village Hall, 7.30pm

Parishioner comment time: None

District and County councillor time: None

Present: Mr David Beswick (Chairman), Mr B. Paine (Vice-Chairman), Mr G. Osborne, Mr I Dibben, Mrs S Mackay, Mr P. Waters (Parish Councillors); Mrs Kate Hatt (Parish Clerk); Mr K. Tridgell (RFO) plus 5 parishioners.

1. Apologies: Mr T. Capozzoli and Mr C. Hull (District councillor), Mr D Ruddle (County Councillor). Mr A. Anderson (parish councillor)

2. Declarations of Interest: None other than those already declared

3. Minutes: The minutes the monthly Parish Council meeting, held on the 10th June 2021, which had been previ-ously circulated, were proposed by B.Paine and seconded by I.Dibben, and unanimously approved and signed, with the condition of the following amendment and re-vote relating to item 10. Councillor A.Anderson should have de-clared an interest in the Jubilee fund and then not have seconded the vote. We are therefore retaking the vote to-night: I.Dibben proposed that we allow the field to be used for these events and the costs are put through the KCP to claim back VAT and be covered by the KPC insurance, seconded by P.Waters, all in favour.

4. Matters arising not covered by agenda items: None

5. Chairman’s Report: No feedback received yet on the decision of a unitary council. B.Paine has volunteered to be a part of the consultation so that the voice of the parish council is heard.

6. Correspondence: None

7.1 and 7.2 Finance- report and cheque signing.

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KPC Current Account Opening balance as at 01.06.2021 £20,821.83

40 Net Cheque /Standing Order Cleared Balance £1,727.00

  Payments/Transfer In - £0.00

  Transfer Out - £0.00

  Closing Balance as at 30.06.2021 £19,094.83

  Unpresented Cheques- £0.00

  True Balance as at 30.06.2021 £19,094.83

KPC General Reserve A/C Opening balance as at 01.06.2021 £5,000.00

51 Net Cheque Balance £0.00

  Interest - £0.14

  Transfer In £0.00

  Transfer Out - nil £0.00

  Closing Balance as at 30.06.2021 £5,000.14

KPC Earmarked Reserve A/C Opening balance as at 01.06.2021 £45,356.71

43 Transfer In £0.00

  Interest £1.13

  Transfer Out £0.00

  Closing Balance as at 30.06.2021 £45,357.84

Clerk Services Payroll of £100pm June 2019 until further notice and RFO Services Payroll as from 04.2020 until further notice

  KPCM 11/4/19(Clerk)

Kate Hatt - Clerk services £100.00 Standing order

K Tridgell - RFO Services £120.00 Standing order

PWLB Loan Repayment £1,680.09 S.O.

TOTAL ACTAUL EXPENDITURE - Up to 12/07/2021 £1,900.09

Amount approval (less S.O. pre approved clerk & RFO) £1,680.09

K.Tridgell talked through the accounts. The quarterly comparison against the budget was also distributed to councillors.

7.3. Budget 22/23: Each councillor has a named section on the budget. This will shortly be circulated with a space for the councillor to put forward what money they will be requiring this year. This will then be looked at by the RFO, chairman and vice-chairman to look at the overall picture. This will give more ownership to the council-lors. Councillors please start to think about what you require and be prepared to contribute to formulating the budget.

8. 106 money and play equipment: B.Paine is waiting for a reply from SSDC to organise a site meeting to dis-cuss 106 money further. The toddler swings were damaged and had to be removed. He has received a quotation for this and also for the flooring which has become split - £575.05 excluding vat, he is hoping to use 106 money towards this. P.waters asked if we could put some matting slightly up the posts to avoid strimmer marks. The other swing is also now damaged. B.Paine will look to getting a quotation for this work as well.

We may be able to draw 106 money down for the village hall to use towards refurbishment or a new build. We don’t want to lose this money. This will be discussed at the site meeting.

B.Paine proposed we spend £575.05 (excluding vat) to replace the cradle swings and repair flooring, seconded by P.Waters, all in favour.

9. Date of next meeting: Monthly meeting – 9th September 2021

The Chairman closed the meeting at 7. 48pm

Draft MINUTES OF THE KINGSDON PLANNING MEETING HELD ON Thursday 8th July 2021 IN THE VILLAGE HALL, straight after the monthly meeting.

Present: Mr D.Beswick (Chairperson), Mr B.Paine (Vice-Chairman), Mr P. Wa-ters, Mr G.Osbourne, Mr I.Dibben and Mrs S Mackay, (Parish Councillors), Mrs K Hatt and 5 parishioners.

1.Apologies: Mr A. Anderson.

2. Declarations of Interest: None

3. Previous minutes : The minutes of the last planning meeting were read, approved and signed. This was pro-posed by P.Waters, seconded by B.Paine, all were in favour.

4. Determination of Planning applications Barn Cottage, Pitts Lane – single storey link extension – Ref No: 21/01481/HOU – application permitted.

5. Planning applications : What is proposed? The erection of a single storey rear extension and loft conver-sion including raising of ridge height and the construction of a dormer window  Where is it proposed?  Heron View, Underwood Road Kingsdon Somerton Application Reference: 21/01510/HOU

No comments or questions from councillors. 6. Presentation of ideas relating to new houses adjacent to Keepers Cottage The applicant is wanting to share his idea of changing the plans to higher the roof slightly and few other small changes. This will need an amendment at the planning office. They wished to share the drawings with the council. It will still need to go through official planning. ACTION: K Hatt to email the comments to the planning inspector Meeting closed at 7.55pm.

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South Somerset District Council - Planning Applications

Application No.: 21/01481/HOU

Applicant Name: Mr & Mrs M. Say

Proposal: The erection of a single storey link extension to connect the two existing parts of the property, a

new two bay carport structure with an attached shed and siting of a small pre-fabricated

home office building.

Location: Barn Cottage Pitts Lane Kingsdon Somerton Somerset TA11 7LL

Application Status: Application permitted with conditions

Application No.: 21/01824/TCA |

Applicant Name: Mr. Godfrey Rumbles

Proposal: Notification of intent to Fell No.01 tree within a Conservation Area

Location: Gardeners Cottage Kingsdon Somerton Somerset TA11 7JZ

Application Status: Application Permitted

Application No.: 21/01389/LBC

Applicant Name: Ian & Lucy Dibben

Proposal: Preventative structural work to the wall and roof to stop movement and preserve the long

term integrity of the building

Location: 27 North Town Kingsdon Somerton TA11 7LF

Application Status: Awaiting decision

Application No: 21/01510/HOU

Applicant: Becky Thompson

Proposal: The erection of a single storey rear extension and loft conversion including raising of ridge

height and the construction of a dormer window

Location: Heron View, Underwood Road, Kingsdon, Somerton TA11 7LF

Application Status Awaiting decision

Application No. 21/02088/LBC

Applicant Mrs Elizabeth Newsam

Proposal: The carrying out of internal and external alterations to listed dwelling

Location: 26 North Town Kingsdon Somerton TA11 7LF.

Application Status: Awaiting Decision

Application No. 21/02274/HOU

Applicant Ian & Carolyn Fordham

Proposal: Replacement of glazed roof with a balcony accessed from the first floor bedroom

Location: The Old Coach House Top Street Kingsdon Somerton TA11 7JU .

Application Status: Awaiting Decision

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Some other Persons Thoughts

“The human mind is an incredible thing. It can conceive of the magnificence of the heavens and the intricacies of

the basic components of matter. Yet for each mind to achieve its full potential, it needs a spark. The spark of en-

quiry and wonder. Often that spark comes from a teacher. Allow me to explain. I wasn’t the easiest person to

teach, I was slow to learn to read and my handwriting was untidy. But when I was fourteen my teacher at my

school in St Albans, Dikran Tahta, showed me how to harness my energy and encouraged me to think creatively

about mathematics. He opened my eyes to maths as the blueprint of the universe itself. If you look behind every

exceptional person there is an exceptional teacher. When each of us thinks about what we can do in life, chances

are we can do it because of a teacher.” [Stephen Hawking in his Brief Answers to the Big Questions]

“Housework is a breeze. Cooking is a pleasant diversion. Putting up a retaining wall is a lark. But teaching is like

climbing a mountain.” [Fawn M. Brodie, American historian]

THE GREAT DREAM MODEL: 10 Steps toward happiness! G Giving: sharing your knowledge, volunteering,

or just making someone a cup of coffee. Research shows that giving to others improves our own sense of well-

being.

R Relating: improve your listening skills and make connections with people.

E Exercising: exercise reduces stress, helps you think clearly, and raises your energy.

A Awareness: Focus on the present moment and notice the world around you. Such mindfulness techniques can

lower your stress and improve concentration. T Trying Out: be curious. Seek out new experiences and opportuni-

ties.

D Direction: define your values and set yourself achievable goals to pursue.

R Resilience: Developing your resilience will help you to overcome setbacks. We may not be able to control what

happens to us, but we can control how we react to it.

E Emotions: learn to recognise your feelings and to regulate your emotions.

A Acceptance: find peace with yourself by acknowledging your strengths and weaknesses.

M Meaning: we feel happiest when we see meaning in our lives. Find connections between what you do and “the big picture.”

“Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.” [Basketball coach, Tim Notke.]

Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent.’ [President Calvin Coolidge.]

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Just found out that our local policeman lives in Letsbe Avenue.

Can anyone help me move several boxes of old maga-zines? I've got back issues.

I hate hotel bath towels. They’re so thick I can’t close my suitcase. An Irish dad calls his son in London the day before Christmas Eve and says, “I hate to ruin your day but I have to tell you that your mother and I are divorcing.” “Dad, what are you talking about?” the son screams. “We can’t stand the sight of each other any longer,” the father says. “We’re sick of each other and I’m sick of talking about this, so you call your sister in Leeds and tell her.” The son calls his sister, who explodes on the phone. “Like heck they’re getting divorced!”she shouts, “I’ll take care of this!” She calls Ireland immediately, and screams at her father, “You are NOT getting divorced. Don’t do a single thing until I get there. I’m calling my brother back, and we’ll both be there tomorrow. Until then, don’t do a thing, DO YOU HEAR ME?” and hangs up. The old man hangs up his phone and turns to his wife. “Sorted! They’re coming for Christmas – and they’re paying their own way" I used to go out with the lady who is the voice of the speaking clock… But after we had a major row she won’t even give me the time of day.. Two scouser friends leave the pub. One says to other, 'I can't be bothered to walk all the way home'. 'I know, me too but we've no money for a cab and we've missed the last bus home. We could steal a bus from the depot' replies his mate. They arrive at the bus depot and one goes in to get a bus while the other keeps a look-out. After shuffling around for ages, the lookout shouts, 'What are you doing? Have you not found one yet?' I can't find a No. 91' 'Oh for goodness sake, ye thick sod, take the No. 14 and we'll walk from the roundabout. My wife just asked me if I’d seen the dog bowl? I said “To be honest, I didn’t even know he played cricket”. Some of you have been asking me where I get all these jokes. The truth? My lizard tells them to me. Well, I say lizard. He’s actually a stand-up chameleon. Being born in Sydney I was given a nip of lager in my milk bottle. When I turned 18 I realised I was fostered at birth.

Is it true that the grandfather of the Russian President was called Rasp ?

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Ryanair pilot Pat is flying into Luton. The plane is in trouble, so he calls the tower and says, “HELP HELP Easter, New Year’s eve, Bank holiday Monday, Pancake Tuesday, Halloween, Bonfire night. A Voice comes back and says, “For heavens sake , Pat, it’s MAYDAY” People say that money is not the key to happiness... But I always figured if you have enough money, you can have a key made. An old nun, who was living in a convent next to a construction site, noticed the coarse language of the workers and decided to spend some time with them to correct their ways. And so, she decided she would take her lunch and sit with the workers. She put her sandwich in a brown bag and walked to the spot where the men were eating. Sporting a big smile, she walked up to the group and asked: "And do you men know Jesus Christ?" They shook their heads and looked at each other, very. confused. One of the workers looked up into the steelworks and yelled out, "Anybody up there know Jesus Christ?" One of the steelworkers yelled down. "Why?" The worker yelled back, "Cause his mom's here with his lunch!! My dentist was voted "Dentist Of The Year".... He didn't get a trophy, they just gave him a little plaque. The Cashier told me “Strip Down Facing Me”. By the time I realised she meant my Debit Card, it was too late. David Beckham got into a taxi "Heathrow please driv-er". After a few minutes Becks spots the driver giving him a few looks in the mirror, then the driver said, "Come on mate, give us a clue?" Beckham replied, "I had a great career at Man United, Real Madrid and LA Galaxy and over 100 England caps". The driver said "No, no, no, which terminal?" True story: I was on the M3 heading towards London taking a friend to catch a plane. As we approached the M25 junction I asked, “Which Terminal 1, 2, 3 or 4?” My friend replied “Oh, its South Terminal please”

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Garden Waste Collections Suspended Six weeks to support waste services Somerset Waste Partnership (SWP) has reluctantly decided to suspend garden waste collec-tions for six weeks from Monday 2 August. Collections are expected to restart from Monday 13 September. Should that date change, we will let subscribers know. We apologise for this temporary measure, which is essential to maintain rubbish and recycling collections. Suspending garden waste collections allows us to redeploy staff to support vital rubbish and recy-cling services.It will not get the services back to normal, but it will help minimise disruption. Subscribers do not need to do anything. Their subscription will be automatically extended by eight weeks, including an extra two weeks for the disruption, especially at this key time for gardeners. Garden waste collections will continue up to and including Friday 30 July. From that date, SWP will not return for missed collections. Garden waste sack collections cannot be booked during the suspension. After a pandemic year in which crews worked far longer hours with heavier waste loads, the LGV driver shortage and COVID self-isolation of staff have badly hit services. We have apologised for the recent delays to many collections, and we are working hard with col-lections contractor SUEZ to maintain services. But there is no quick fix. Somerset is not alone; many councils face similar pressures. Delays and disruption are frustrating but would ask for your patience. From training to recruit-ment - see: suez.co.uk/en-gb/join-our-team-in-somerset - everyone is working hard to improve services. For latest news, visit somersetwaste.gov.uk/service-update

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