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We send condolences to David, Andrew and Alison, children of Melvyn Saunders who passed away recently. He had been alone since losing his wife Elsie. Melvyn could often be seen walking his little dog around Acton Turville. He had enjoyed going along to the Luncheon Club and meeting up with his friends. We were also sorry to hear that Paul Monyard had passed away. Paul was very well known being the landlord/proprietor of The Compass Inn, Tormarton, following in his father’s footsteps. As well as running the very busy hotel Paul organised golf tournaments and golf trips abroad. He will be greatly missed and our thoughts are with Penny, Rupert, Charlotte and Paul’s mother who has lived in Acton Turville for many years. February 4 th & 18 th JUBILEE ROOM, BADMINTON HALL 7.30-9.30pm every other Tuesday throughout the winter and spring We are an informal group where we have the space for everyone to do their own craft – cardmaking, lacemaking, scrapbooking, beading, quilling, doll-making, knitting, crochet etc. – share ideas and get inspiration. No membership fees, just £2 on the night - 7.30 – 9.30pm We also arrange professional demonstrations and will go out on visits of interest. Ring for information : Yvonne ( 01454) 218267 L/BADMINTON – Heather 218617 BADMINTON - Helen 218792 ACTON TURVILLE
_____________________________________________________________________________ _FEBRUARY 2014 LOCAL TALKBACK ISSUE 437__ EDITORIAL Hello everyone we are back again in another new year. Christmas seems a long time ago now that we are in 2014. We hope you all had a good time and are now looking forward to what this year can offer. First, we must say that we feel very bemused by the weather. What a winter season so far! The awful flooding in many parts of the country is never far from our thoughts as it is on the news every night with people on the Somerset Levels being stranded in their homes for weeks on end. It was terrible that two families in Badminton have had their houses flooded for the second year and with no river anywhere near us. It has been comparatively mild and the flowers are all confused, with a hedge of Forsythia flowering in December, Pinks in a tub covered in new flowers , then January 22 nd a pair of Collared doves nest building. They were fascinating to watch as they selected the twigs for their nest, rejecting some and then finding the right one. We visited Marshfield for a little bit of shopping and afternoon tea. There are some interesting little shops selling a whole variety of goods. Country Stores and Vintage & Brown have quite a selection of gifts at very reasonable prices as well as furniture, ornaments, mirrors etc to brighten up any room in your home. We had delicious home-made cakes in Sweetapples Teashop in the main street. Lots of pretty floral materials decorate the room complimented by floral china, giving it a very cosy feel. We have been very pleased with the response we have been getting from some readers about articles in the Talkback, and especially for the story from Phyllis Salmon’s book about her childhood in Badminton. We know that it is being read in America, Australia and Spain because we send copies to readers in those countries. Also Wayne’s Badminton webpage - badmintonvillage.com – has taken the magazine to a wide range of readers. So we are in need of help from you in helping to fill the Talkback with interesting items. So please contact us if you would like to add any of your own news or memories. Last year we had some guest writers for the Editorial page, which was very successful, so we would like to ask again for volunteers to come forward to take over for one issue and write your own letter. Contact any one of us or Liz via the details below. Until Next Time -The Three Country Girls Sally Smith, Sandra Broomsgrove & Yvonne Nettles STOP PRESS After the donations page was printed we received a generous anonymous donation In memory of a loved one – Thankyou. Send articles to Liz, c/o The Estate Office, Badminton, South Glos, GL9 1DD, or ring Liz (mornings only) on 01454 218379 e-mail lizbarnesbpc@googlemail.com DATE FOR ARTICLES FOR MARCH ISSUE WILL BE 20 TH FEBRUARY Huntsman Tony Holdsworth with the Beaufort Hounds at The Lawn Meet, Ivyleaze, Acton Turville on 11 th January
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