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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Alan Webber and Peter Wright at the Casino Night Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>Poulshot Residents</h2> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village Trust Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Poulshot Village Trust Description An account of the resource <h4>Photos &amp; Stories of Poulshot Residents Past and Present</h4> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village Trust & Others Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Poulshot Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. 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Title A name given to the resource "Casino Night" at the Village Hall Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village Trust Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2018-10 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village Trust Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Poulshot https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/org.poulshotvillagearchive/original/d973d1160b784b98d0429037d9c1513d.png 5970d4d5f6d52f7b9cb74b70fa4c2bbb https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/org.poulshotvillagearchive/original/d4c428605f566dd9ea02967c6ccde663.pdf 8df1fef4dc6ff4f5f7a33ffeabebebae PDF Text Text 29th September 1939 Register for Poulshot Marital Status Schedule Schedule Sub Number Length Man Permanent Way Maintenance Repair Staff Heavy Work Married 1 1 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 1 2 05 Dec 1913 Male Foreman Carpenter Married 2 1 Gillham 28 Sep 1913 Female Unpaid Household Duties Married 2 2 Harry A Williams 07 Jul 1876 Male Retired Naval Pensioner Now Farm Worker Married 2 3 Hilda M Williams 14 Apr 1895 Female Unpaid Household Duties Married 2 4 Alfred G Gillham 10 Nov 1885 Male Small Holder & Painter Married 3 1 Selina M Gillham 17 Dec 1885 Female Household Duties Married 3 2 Lydia M Bourne (Gillham) 24 Aug 1917 Female Tyre Builder Avon Rubber Company Single 3 3 3 4 Address First Name(s) Last Name(s) Eden Cottage Edwin M Rossiter Florence A Ivy Cottage Ivy House Farm DOB Sex Occupation 20 Dec 1878 Male Rossiter 11 Sep 1891 William G Gillham Freda J Individual's record closed until after death (assumed to be 100 years from dob). Dennis V The Green Ivydene 3 5 Individual's record closed until after death (assumed to be 100 years from dob). Gillham 13 Oct 1920 Male Carpenter Single 3 6 Individual's record closed until after death (assumed to be 100 years from dob). 3 7 Individual's record closed until after death (assumed to be 100 years from dob). 3 8 Arthur F Cleverley 31 Jul 1883 Male Carpenter Builders Foreman Married 4 1 Laura J Cleverley 05 Sep 1883 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 4 2 Edgar J Bowden 19 May 1898 Male Rubber Worker Mill Hand & Small Holder Single 5 1 Elsie A Bowden 07 Nov 1896 Female House Keeper Single 5 2 5 3 Single 5 4 Individual's record closed until after death (assumed to be 100 years from dob). Lower Green Farm Green Farm 1 of 13 Brian A Sheppard 15 Jun 1935 Male At School Lawson R Hampton 22 Sep 1883 Male Dairy Farmer Married 6 1 Frances E Hampton 31 Dec 1884 Female House Wife (Unpaid Invalid) Married 6 2 John R Hampton 03 Mar 1915 Male Cow Manager Assistant Father Tractor Driver Single 6 3 Mercy E Townsend (Hampton) 14 Mar 1918 Female Assisting Mother Single 6 4 Dan Hoddinott 27 Mar 1879 Male Dairy Farmer Married 7 1 Transcribed by Tim Coleman Comments Special Constable Senior Air Raid Warden Wilts CC 20/03/2018 �29th September 1939 Register for Poulshot Address First Name(s) Last Name(s) Maud E Hoddinott Hilda G Alan DOB Sex Occupation 18 Aug 1873 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Gane 24 Dec 1893 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Hoddinott 23 Apr 1874 Male Dairy Factory Assistant Manager Marital Status Schedule Schedule Sub Number Married 7 2 Single 7 3 Married 7 4 7 5 Individual's record closed until after death (assumed to be 100 years from dob). ? House Frederick S Vallis 04 Sep 1874 Male Manager Fruit Farm Retired Married 8 1 Ethel M D Vallis 14 Oct 1894 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 8 2 8 3 Individual's record closed until after death (assumed to be 100 years from dob). ? House The Green Reginald W Collett 26 Mar 1902 Male Master Builder Heavy Worker Married 9 1 Vera D Collett 13 Jun 1912 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 9 2 Individual's record closed until after death (assumed to be 100 years from dob). 9 3 Individual's record closed until after death (assumed to be 100 years from dob). 9 4 Thomas A (Alfred Thomas) Bradfield 20 Nov 1916 Male Cowman Paid Married 10 1 Margaret M Bradfield 17 May 1920 Female Unpaid Household Duties Married 10 2 The Green William J Dunford 02 Aug 1903 Male Cowman Single 11 1 The Green Richard J Perrett 16 Sep 1900 Male Farm Carter Married 12 1 Florence K Perrett 22 Oct 1894 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 12 2 Bernard S Dyer 25 Feb 1856 Male Public Analyst Dr Of Science Married 13 1 Edith Dyer 04 Oct 1863 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 13 2 Joan Arthur 14 Oct 1900 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 13 3 Richard J Arthur 25 Oct 1933 Male At School Single 13 4 Florence A Wolfe (Twitchett) 20 Jan 1912 Female Domestic Servant Single 13 5 Mabel Alison 24 Apr 1883 Female Domestic Servant Single 13 6 Stanley F Mattick 09 Mar 1894 Male Dairy Farmer Heavy Worker Married 14 1 14 2 Barley Hill Barley Hill Farm Individual's record closed until after death (assumed to be 100 years from dob). Betty A Mattick 05 Mar 1927 Female At School Single 14 3 David G Mattick 12 May 1931 Male At School Single 14 4 Edith A Duckett 02 May 1906 Female Housekeeper Single 14 5 14 6 Individual's record closed until after death (assumed to be 100 years from dob). 2 of 13 Transcribed by Tim Coleman Comments Voluntary Water Engineer for Devizes RDC 20/03/2018 �29th September 1939 Register for Poulshot Marital Status Schedule Schedule Sub Number Milker & General Farm Worker Heavy Work Married 15 1 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 15 2 29 Jan 1913 Female Housekeeper Unpaid Single 15 3 Bushell (Pocock) 09 Feb 1919 Female Domestic Service Single 15 4 Roma C Allan 05 Jun 1928 Female At School Single 15 5 Albert Underwood 11 Jan 1885 Male Roadman Labourer Married 16 1 Mabel E Underwood 01 Aug 1898 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 16 2 Eileen M Lewis (Underwood) 21 Sep 1925 Female At School Single 16 3 16 4 Address First Name(s) Last Name(s) Barley Hill Cottage Richard J Pocock Emily The Green DOB Sex Occupation 06 Apr 1875 Male Pocock 12 Jan 1877 Phyllis J Giles (Pocock) Joan E Individual's record closed until after death (assumed to be 100 years from dob). Individual's record closed until after death (assumed to be 100 years from dob). Raven Inn 16 5 Margaret E House (Underwood) 18 Jun 1934 Female At School Single 16 6 Hilda Joyce Allen (Underwood) 05 Sep 1937 Female Under School Age Single 16 7 Lilian K Pepper 06 Aug 1897 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 16 8 Pamela R Westerman (Pepper) 12 Apr 1932 Female At School Single 16 9 George H Woods 02 Jul 1894 Male Inn Keeper Married 17 1 Beryl C Woods 03 Dec 1900 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 17 2 Individual's record closed until after death (assumed to be 100 years from dob). 17 3 Individual's record closed until after death (assumed to be 100 years from dob). 17 4 Individual's record closed until after death (assumed to be 100 years from dob). 17 5 Peter G Higher Green Farm 17 6 Individual's record closed until after death (assumed to be 100 years from dob). Woods 15 Jun 1933 Male At School Single 17 7 Individual's record closed until after death (assumed to be 100 years from dob). 17 8 Arthur J Bridewell 06 May 1891 Male Dairy Farmer Married 18 1 Sarah M Bridewell 04 Feb 1890 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 18 2 Individual's record closed until after death (assumed to be 100 years from dob). 18 3 Albert E Bridewell 26 May 1920 Male Dairy Farmer Father? Single 18 4 Elsie M King (Bridwell) 05 Mar 1924 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Single 18 5 18 6 Individual's record closed until after death (assumed to be 100 years from dob). 3 of 13 Transcribed by Tim Coleman Comments 20/03/2018 �29th September 1939 Register for Poulshot Address Marital Status Schedule Schedule Sub Number General Farm Labourer Old Age Pensioner Retired Married 19 1 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Old Age Pensioner Married 19 2 03 Aug 1906 Male Electric Wireman Married 20 1 Collett 10 Feb 1916 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 20 2 Walter W Dean 27 Feb 1908 Male Builders Labourer Married 21 1 Emily A Dean 24 Apr 1909 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 21 2 21 3 First Name(s) Last Name(s) George Godwin Annie L DOB Sex Occupation 27 Jul 1862 Male Godwin 05 Sep 1859 Arthur E Collett Edith M 1 The Terrace 2 The Terrace 3 The Terrace Individual's record closed until after death (assumed to be 100 years from dob). 4 The Terrace Susan A Blackhard 13 Feb 1894 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 22 1 5 The Terrace Joseph W Lye 03 Apr 1862 Male Retired Old Age Pensioner Married 23 1 Mary A Lye 13 Oct 1861 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Old Age Pensioner Married 23 2 George F Sharp 23 Sep 1907 Male Government Contractor Labourer Sewer Worker Heavy Worker Married 24 1 Vera D Sharp 30 Nov 1919 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 24 2 George E Williams 10 Sep 1856 Male Retired Widowed 25 1 Emily M Williams 30 Dec 1893 Female Housekeeper Unpaid Single 25 2 Harry Bowden 04 Mar 1895 Male Brickyard Moulder Heavy Worker Married 26 1 Nora E Bowden 09 Dec 1904 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 26 2 Sylvia M Gingell (Bowden) 24 Mar 1931 Female At School Single 26 3 David H Bowden 03 Dec 1935 Male Under School Age Single 26 4 William H Gillham 04 Oct 1883 Male General Farm Labourer Master Single 26 5 Arthur Bowden 27 Mar 1896 Male Dealer Oil And Hardware Married 28 1 Effie H Bowden 15 Mar 1901 Female Shopkeeper Groceries and Confectionery Married 28 2 1 The Terrace 6 The Terrace 7 The Terrace 1 Marsh Cottages Individual's record closed until after death (assumed to be 100 years from dob). 2 Marsh Cottages 4 of 13 28 3 Single 29 1 General Agricultural Labourer Married 29 2 Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 29 3 Reginald Axford 02 Mar 1909 Male Down And Feather Sorter For Bedding Alfred W Axford 14 Dec 1877 Male Mary J Axford 07 Apr 1880 Female Transcribed by Tim Coleman Comments 20/03/2018 �29th September 1939 Register for Poulshot Address First Name(s) Last Name(s) 3 Marsh Cottages Doris R Gingell Edward J William S G Ethel E 4 Marsh Cottages DOB Marital Status Schedule Schedule Sub Number Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 30 1 Male 316444 R Scots Greys On Leave Married 30 2 Male General Labourer Brickworks Married 31 1 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 31 2 31 3 Sex Occupation 09 Nov 1911 Female Gingell 04 Jun 1910 Wiltshire 10 Mar 1905 Wiltshire 17 Sep 1905 Individual's record closed until after death (assumed to be 100 years from dob). The Bakery The Marsh 8 Council Houses 7 Council Houses 6 Council Houses 5 Council Houses 4 Council Houses Alfred Fielding 24 Dec 1879 Male Master Baker And Confectioner Married 32 1 Edith H Fielding 29 Mar 1877 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 32 2 Alfred E Fielding 17 Jul 1907 Male Salesman And Bakers Assistant Single 32 3 Frederick D Fielding 03 Sep 1920 Male Incapacitated Single 32 4 Minnie L Collett 04 Oct 1871 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Widowed 33 1 Edith M Bridewell (Collett) 12 Jan 1909 Female Employed At Rubber Works On Motor Tyre Building Single 33 2 Walter H Collett 31 Dec 1903 Male Master Builder (On Partnership) Single 33 3 Christopher Pearce 20 Jul 1868 Male General Casual Labourer Married 34 1 Ann S Pearce 03 Jan 1908 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 34 2 Bessie Gingell 02 Jun 1887 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Widowed 35 1 Ernest Gingell 22 Mar 1909 Male Cowman Married 35 2 Robert Gingell 23 Dec 1921 Male Mineral Water Bottler Single 35 3 Tom N Dean 19 Apr 1899 Male General Labourer Brickworks Married 36 1 Lizzie Dean 05 Oct 1902 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 36 2 Arthur Brewer 16 Oct 1904 Male General Labourer Brickworks Married 37 1 Elsie L Brewer 30 Sep 1901 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 37 2 Individual's record closed until after death (assumed to be 100 years from dob). 37 3 Individual's record closed until after death (assumed to be 100 years from dob). 37 4 John J Noyes 17 Dec 1897 Male Farm Carter (Paid) Married 38 1 Ellen L Noyes 24 Sep 1902 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 38 2 John J Noyes 05 Mar 1925 Male Learning Gardening (Paid) Single 38 3 38 4 39 1 Individual's record closed until after death (assumed to be 100 years from dob). 3 Council Houses 5 of 13 Ellen E Trimnell 15 Oct 1886 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Transcribed by Tim Coleman Widowed Comments 20/03/2018 �29th September 1939 Register for Poulshot Address First Name(s) Last Name(s) Alfred J L Trimnell DOB 16 Aug 1922 Sex Occupation Male Electric Meter Recorder And Meter Repairer Marital Status Schedule Schedule Sub Number Single 39 2 39 3 Individual's record closed until after death (assumed to be 100 years from dob). 2 Council Houses Charles Head 16 Jun 1893 Male Maker And Farm Worker Heavy Worker Married 40 1 Beatrice K Head 01 Apr 1898 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 40 2 William C Head 01 Jun 1923 Male Brickyard Labourer Single 40 3 Arthur J Head 25 Jan 1925 Male Brickyard Labourer Single 40 4 40 5 Individual's record closed until after death (assumed to be 100 years from dob). 1 Council Houses Poulshot Lodge Kate A Davis 16 Mar 1866 Female Retired Widowed 40 6 Clara A Dunford 17 Jun 1892 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Widowed 41 1 Charles E Dunford 25 Apr 1924 Male Gardener Single 41 2 Frederick K Dunford 11 Jan 1926 Male At School Single 41 3 Hugh L Lemon 02 Sep 1890 Male Farmer Dairy Married 42 1 Louisa W Lemon 08 May 1882 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 42 2 42 3 Single 42 4 Married 42 5 Single 42 6 Individual's record closed until after death (assumed to be 100 years from dob). 42 7 Individual's record closed until after death (assumed to be 100 years from dob). 42 8 Individual's record closed until after death (assumed to be 100 years from dob). Lodge Cottages Lodge Cottages 6 of 13 Frantisck Peters 28 Jan 1917 Hilda V Wolfe 17 ? 1903 Peter H Wolfe 28 Jan 1930 Male Farm Pupil Czech Female Private Means Male At School James G Carter 05 Jul 1894 Male General Pig Man Married 43 1 Laura Carter 22 Oct 1899 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 43 2 Samuel J Carter 06 Jul 1924 Male Junior Clerk (General) Single 43 3 George S Noyes 15 Apr 1899 Male Farm Carter Married 44 1 Annie Noyes 25 Mar 1903 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 44 2 Margaret E Hawkins (Noyes) 18 Apr 1931 Female At School Single 44 3 Individual's record closed until after death (assumed to be 100 years from dob). 44 4 Individual's record closed until after death (assumed to be 100 years from dob). 44 5 Individual's record closed until after death (assumed to be 100 years from dob). 44 6 Individual's record closed until after death (assumed to be 100 years from dob). 44 7 Transcribed by Tim Coleman Comments Red Cross 20/03/2018 �29th September 1939 Register for Poulshot Address First Name(s) Last Name(s) DOB Sex Occupation Marital Status Individual's record closed until after death (assumed to be 100 years from dob). Lodge Cottages Lodge Cottages Lodge Cottages Turnpike Cottage Bridge House Vine Cottage 44 8 Deane 10 Dec 1872 Female Incapacitated By Illness Widowed 44 9 Sydney Smith 11 Aug 1883 Male General Farm Worker Married 45 1 Ada L Smith 28 Sep 1895 Female Unpaid Household Duties Married 45 2 George Cutting 24 May 1922 Male General Farm Worker Single 45 3 Dennis S Smith 05 Dec 1931 Male At School Single 45 4 Bertram J Smith 08 Mar 1934 Male At School Single 45 5 Albert E Vowles 25 Nov 1894 Male Cowman Married 46 1 Winifred E Vowles 21 Apr 1899 Female Dairy Woman Married 46 2 Individual's record closed until after death (assumed to be 100 years from dob). 46 3 Individual's record closed until after death (assumed to be 100 years from dob). 46 4 Philip G Reeves 10 Jan 1914 Male Dairy Mans Milk Rounds Man Married 47 1 Mary C E Reeves 18 Aug 1915 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 47 2 Benjamin V John 30 Jul 1889 Male Builder's Labourer Single 47 3 Thomas W Benford 31 Jul 1886 Male Gardener Heavy Worker Married 48 1 Aladia E Benford 06 Jul 1886 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 48 2 Eliza Huseley 04 Apr 1869 Female Assistant In Domestic Duties Unpaid Single 48 3 Frances E Weston 21 Feb 1868 Male Baker Bread (Retired) Married 49 1 Ada K Weston 06 Aug 1878 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 49 2 Jeanetta A Goodall 24 Dec 1899 Female Cook & Domestic Duties Married 50 1 50 2 50 3 50 4 Evelyn M Waller (Goodall) 27 Nov 1923 Female At School Single Individual's record closed until after death (assumed to be 100 years from dob). Victor J Boulter 05 Jul 1913 Male Quarry Electrician Below Ground Married 51 1 Dorothy L Boulter 20 Nov 1910 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 51 2 William Sheppard 17 Jul 1911 Male Lengthman Permanent Way Maintance & Repair Staff Married 52 1 Dorothy E Sheppard 19 Oct 1903 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 52 2 52 3 West View Individual's record closed until after death (assumed to be 100 years from dob). 7 of 13 Schedule Sub Number Harriet Individual's record closed until after death (assumed to be 100 years from dob). West View Schedule Transcribed by Tim Coleman Comments 20/03/2018 �29th September 1939 Register for Poulshot Address Kosy Kot Marital Status Schedule Schedule Sub Number Married 52 4 Widowed 53, 54 1 Charge Hand Pipe Engine & Jointing For Water Mains Married 55 1 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 55 2 03 Dec 1914 Male General Rubber Worker Labourer Married 56 1 06 May 1915 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 56 2 Wheeler 08 Sep 1883 Male Builders Skilled Labourer Married 57 1 Wheeler 20 May 1887 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 57 2 Edwin Baber 01 Nov 1905 Male Dairy Farmer Married 58 1 Florence M Baber 17 May 1897 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 58 2 Individual's record closed until after death (assumed to be 100 years from dob). 59 1 Individual's record closed until after death (assumed to be 100 years from dob). 60 1 First Name(s) Last Name(s) Melinda Parfitt Maud M DOB Sex Occupation 29 Nov 1880 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Wilson 05 Mar 1882 Female Teacher (School) Reginald Buckland 04 Dec 1910 Male Violet (E) Buckland 31 Jul 1916 Frederick A Fielding Beryl M Fielding Gideon Sarah The Green Fair View Rose Cottage Dukes Farm The Old Rectory Ronald S A Williams 02 Apr 1890 Male Air Observer Corps Army Officer Retired Married 61 1 Cicily M Williams 04 Jan 1890 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 61 2 Kenneth R M Williams 22 Nov 1919 Male Student (Oxford History) Single 61 3 61 4 61 5 61 6 Individual's record closed until after death (assumed to be 100 years from dob). Kathleen Bolwell (Harris) 27 Oct 1918 Female Domestic Servant Single Individual's record closed until after death (assumed to be 100 years from dob). Clara Harrison 14 Jan 1887 Female Domestic Servant Single 61 7 Ellen F Earl 22 Jan 1888 Female Domestic Servant Married 61 8 Individual's record closed until after death (assumed to be 100 years from dob). 61 9 Individual's record closed until after death (assumed to be 100 years from dob). 61 10 Individual's record closed until after death (assumed to be 100 years from dob). 61 11 61 12 Margaret M Bishop (Lawrence) 13 Sep 1930 Female At School Single Individual's record closed until after death (assumed to be 100 years from dob). Post Office 8 of 13 61 13 Bridget P Scott (Williams) 06 Jun 1921 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Single 61 4 Kenneth R M Williams 22 Nov 1919 Male Student Single 61 3 George Feltham 23 Sep 1853 Male Gardener Retired Widowed 62 1 Transcribed by Tim Coleman Comments Nursing Auxiliary Service 20/03/2018 �29th September 1939 Register for Poulshot Address Stansfield Cottage Poulshot House Field View Manor Farm Marital Status Schedule Schedule Sub Number Gardener & Postmaster Married 62 2 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Post Office Assistant Married 62 3 Male Dairy Roundsman Single 62 4 Individual's record closed until after death (assumed to be 100 years from dob). 62 5 Individual's record closed until after death (assumed to be 100 years from dob). 62 6 Individual's record closed until after death (assumed to be 100 years from dob). 62 7 Single 62 8 First Name(s) Last Name(s) DOB Sex Occupation George H Feltham 15 Jul 1881 Male Lena M Feltham 09 May 1894 Henry M Feltham 19 Oct 1916 Kenneth G Feltham 08 May 1929 Male At School Albert L Burow 27 Aug 1885 Male Plumber & Decorator (Journeyman) Married 64 1 Emily J Burow 25 Oct 1881 Female Household Duties Unpaid Married 64 2 Albert E Burow 06 Dec 1916 Male Rubber Worker Making Motor Car & respirator? Single 64 3 Ivy L Peacock 24 Aug 1916 Female Household Duties Unpaid Married 64 4 Jean V Hodges (Peacock) 11 Feb 1938 Female Under School Age Single 64 5 Gertrude E Thompson 03 Sep 1885 Female Householder Secretary Political Retired Single 65 1 Kathleen M Piggott 10 Mar 1892 Female Independent Means Single 65 2 Amy P Rean 24 Oct 1889 Female Teacher Of Elocution Retired Single 65 3 Annie M Hunt 30 Jan 1893 Female Cook Housekeeper Single 65 4 Ellen Y Haskell 05 Jun 1877 Female Domestic Worker Single 65 5 Marjorie (Marjorie R) Smithers (Harris) 26 Sep 1923 Female Parlourmaid Single 65 6 Dorothy A Cottle 02 Jan 1893 Female Retired Unpaid Domestic Duties Single 66 1 Amy E Coates 23 May 1880 Female Lithographic Printer (Employee) Married 66 2 Edward W Butler 01 Jul 1887 Male Dairy Farmer Married 67 1 Minnie E Butler 09 Nov 1884 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 67 2 Doris Hand (Butler) 12 Apr 1911 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Assistant Single 67 3 Edith M Pearce (Butler) 12 Dec 1915 Female Dairy & Poultry Duties Unpaid Single 67 4 67 4 Individual's record closed until after death (assumed to be 100 years from dob). Manor House Farm 9 of 13 Mary E Butler 07 Nov 1865 Female Farmer (Retired) Married 68 1 Albert H Butler 28 Sep 1897 Male Dairy Farmer Married 68 2 Transcribed by Tim Coleman Comments First Aid Point ARP ARP Warden Wilts CC 20/03/2018 �29th September 1939 Register for Poulshot Address Manor House Cottage Yew Tree Cottage Hillside Hillside First Name(s) Last Name(s) Evelyn Butler Kathleen M D Turner (Butler) DOB Sex Occupation 14 Dec 1894 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties 12 Jan 1927 Female At School Marital Status Schedule Schedule Sub Number Married 68 3 Single 68 4 Individual's record closed until after death (assumed to be 100 years from dob). 68 5 Individual's record closed until after death (assumed to be 100 years from dob). 68 6 Walter Whatley 21 Jan 1884 Male Agenda Civil Service Senior Overseer P W D On Leave Married 68 7 Adeline Whatley 26 Mar 1881 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 68 8 John Sims 27 Apr 1877 Male Farm Worker General Married 69 1 Ada Sims 26 Sep 1879 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 69 2 Arthur Sims 22 Aug 1911 Male Farm Worker General Single 69 3 Doris Keen 07 Jun 1911 Female Public Institution Cleaner Single 69 4 George Cox 11 Dec 1867 Male Farmer Retired Married 70 1 Georgina Cox 11 Aug 1868 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Emma J Feltham 30 Nov 1867 Female Grocer & Unpaid Domestic Duties Reginald Feltham 31 Jan 1907 Male Alfred H Bowden 19 Sep 1886 Alice Bowden James A (Afrid) Sydney G Married 70 2 Widowed 71 1 Tilemaker Married 71 2 Male W C C Roadman Married 72 1 05 Oct 1886 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 72 2 Bowden 03 Dec 1913 Male General Labourer Brickworks Single 72 3 Bowden 12 Dec 1911 Male General Labourer Brickworks Single 72 4 72 5 Widowed 73 1 Single 73 2 Individual's record closed until after death (assumed to be 100 years from dob). Belle View Corner Cottage Church Farm 10 of 13 John Cottle 10 Mar 1870 Male Dairy Farmer Barbara J Alexander (Cottle) 23 Jun 1916 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Cecil C Wells 02 May 1916 Male General Farm Labourer Single 74 1 Gertrude R Wells 29 Apr 1919 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 74 2 Jehu Harris 05 Dec 1886 Male Dairy Farmer Married 75 1 Kimbra Harris 09 Jul 1889 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 75 2 Albert J Harris 04 Dec 1912 Male Assistant Dairy Farmer Assisting Father Single 75 3 Edwin H Harris 21 Jul 1917 Male Assistant Dairy Farmer Assisting Father Single 75 4 Transcribed by Tim Coleman Comments ARP Warden Wilts CC 20/03/2018 �29th September 1939 Register for Poulshot Address First Name(s) Last Name(s) DOB Sex Occupation Marital Status Individual's record closed until after death (assumed to be 100 years from dob). Townsend Cottage Patrick P Harris 01 Feb 1927 Male At School Sophia Newman 28 Oct 1874 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Emily E Newman 28 Jan 1902 Female Alfred J Newman 29 Feb 1904 William J Newman Frederick G Newman Townsend Cottage 11 of 13 5 Single 75 6 76 1 Domestic Duties Single 76 2 Male General Farm Labourer Single 76 3 09 Nov 1906 Male General Farm Labourer Single 76 4 31 Aug 1913 Male General Farm Labourer Single 76 5 76 6 Cook (Newman) 13 Jul 1932 Female At School Single 76 7 William G Newman 24 Jul 1920 Male R Navy Ab Hms Hems Djx 150855 Single 76 8 Julia A White 19 Jun 1888 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Widowed 77 1 Eric W White 29 Apr 1921 Male Farm Manager Assisting Brother Heavy Worker Single 77 2 Margaret J S Story 27 Feb 1906 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 77 3 Individual's record closed until after death (assumed to be 100 years from dob). 77 4 Individual's record closed until after death (assumed to be 100 years from dob). 77 5 John A Story 24 Feb 1899 Male Regular Army Captain 207 Aat Regt Ra Married 77 6 Walter Penny 29 May 1896 Male General Labourer Married 78 1 Rose Penny 23 Feb 1904 Female Wife Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 78 2 Individual's record closed until after death (assumed to be 100 years from dob). 78 3 Individual's record closed until after death (assumed to be 100 years from dob). 78 4 78 5 Penny 10 Apr 1931 Male At School Single Individual's record closed until after death (assumed to be 100 years from dob). Townsend Cottage 75 Phyllis M Peter Townsend Cottage Schedule Sub Number Widowed Individual's record closed until after death (assumed to be 100 years from dob). Townsend Farm Schedule 78 6 Widowed 79 1 Single 79 2 Cowman Married 80 1 Home Duties Married Mary L Dean 04 Oct 1866 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Herbert J Dean 06 Nov 1894 Male Tinsmith Sheet Metal Worker William Maslin 31 Jan 1903 Male Daisy (M) Maslen (Maslin) 29 May 1903 Female 80 2 Individual's record closed until after death (assumed to be 100 years from dob). 80 3 Individual's record closed until after death (assumed to be 100 years from dob). 80 4 Transcribed by Tim Coleman Comments 20/03/2018 �29th September 1939 Register for Poulshot Address First Name(s) Last Name(s) DOB Sex Occupation Marital Status Individual's record closed until after death (assumed to be 100 years from dob). Mill Lane ? Mill Lane ? Charles A Yarnold 22 Sep 1915 Male Farm Carter Sydney H Tasker 18 May 1865 Male Laundry Van Man Journeyman Frances W Tasker 11 Sep 1917 Male News Agent Alfred S Ashley 15 Apr 1901 Male Agnes L Ashley 26 Aug 1899 Female Mill Lane 80 6 81 1 Single 81 2 Builders Labourer Married 82 1 Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 82 2 82 3 Dunford 21 May 1911 Male Builders Labourer Married 83 1 Katie W Dunford 02 Jan 1900 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 83 2 David M Dunford 03 Dec 1938 Male Under School Age Single 83 3 Thomas R Davies 2 Sep 1897 Male Domestic Gardener Married 84 1 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 84 2 84 3 Davies 29 Sep 1907 Male Retired Collier Widowed 84 4 Female Charwomen Widowed 85 1 02 Dec 1913 Male General Journeyman Lorry Driver Heavy Worker Married 86 1 19 Oct 1917 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 86 2 86 3 Fred Davies 08 Mar 1871 Elizabeth White 2 Jun 1874 Frederick E Bull Mercy T Bull Mill Lane Individual's record closed until after death (assumed to be 100 years from dob). Mill Farm William J Dunford 12 Oct 1902 Male W C C Road Repairer Heavy Worker Married 87 1 Lilian Dunford 06 Feb 1897 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 87 2 Edward J Dyke 17 Nov 1879 Male Dairy Farmer Married 88 1 Wilfred J Dyke 30 Dec 1915 Male Dairy Farmer Assisting Father Single 88 2 Percy G Dyke 16 Nov 1917 Male Dairy Farmer Assisting Father Single 88 3 Individual's record closed until after death (assumed to be 100 years from dob). Townsend Bungalow 88 4 Walter G R White 08 Aug 1913 Male Farmer Heavy Worker Married 89 1 Marjorie W White 13 Sep 1912 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 89 2 89 3 Individual's record closed until after death (assumed to be 100 years from dob). 12 of 13 5 Married Individual's record closed until after death (assumed to be 100 years from dob). The Cottage, Mill Lane 80 Howard R Ann M Mill Lane Schedule Sub Number Widowed Individual's record closed until after death (assumed to be 100 years from dob). Mill Lane ? 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The facts stated in this report are true to the best of our knowledge and belief, and any opinions expressed are held genuinely and in accordance with the accepted standards of the profession. ACD Environmental Ltd is a Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) Registered Practice. Client: Site/job: Poulshot Village Trust Poulshot The Green/Green Gardens Author: Lisa Durrant MCIEEM, Senior Ecologist for ACD Environmental Ltd. Technic Daniel Wood MCIEEM, Ecology Director for ACD Environmental Ltd. al review �CONTENTS 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1 2 INTRODUCTION 3 3 DESCRIPTION OF SITE AND HISTORICAL MANAGEMENT 6 4 RECOMMENDATIONS 10 5 REASONABLE AVOIDANCE MEASURES 14 6 OTHER BIODIVERSITY ENHANCEMENTS 16 7 TIMETABLE OF WORKS AND MANAGEMENT 17 �Poulshot – Pond Ecological Management Plan 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Purpose of report This document provides Poulshot Village Trust with advice on what actions need to be taken, to restore two of the ponds in Poulshot and their ongoing management whilst avoiding any harm to great crested newts (and other wildlife). It also provides advice on the management of the woodland understorey at Green Gardens. The report should be reviewed in 5 years’ time and updated accordingly. Description of proposed works The ‘Middle Pond’ (Pond 1) would benefit from some dredging during November 2022 to create a deeper area and retain at least some water during drought conditions which may become more common. This will need to be done by hand due to underground sewage pipes and the presence of great crested newts. This may help reduce the amount of bulrush Scirpodes holoschoenus (as they do not survive in water deeper than 95cm). Prior to this bulrush and New Zealand pygmy weed Crassula helmsii removal will also take place and some light management of the overhanding willow tree and bank thistles. ‘Green Lane Pond’ (Pond 2) would also benefit from a small central area of dredging to create a retained water area and some light management of the inner bank vegetation to reduce shading. An ongoing management schedule will be set out for the rest of the year and subsequent years. Brief description of the Site The Project Site comprises two small ponds and a woodland area. The ponds are known as the ‘Middle Pond’ (Pond 1) and ‘Green Lane Pond’ (Pond 2), both are located close to an open grass area known as ‘the green’ in the village of Poulshot, Wiltshire. The woodland area known as ‘Green Gardens’ is approximately 1.5ha area of mixed broadleaved woodland created in 2003. Key species Pond 1 has a number of aquatic plants but bulrushes dominate and choke the pond. Pond 1 also has an infestation of invasive species New Zealand pygmy weed. Various amphibians and newt species have been found in both ponds; however great crested newts Triturus cristatus have been found in Pond 1. Both ponds are likely to also support diverse populations of aquatic invertebrates. Potential impacts The proposed dredging works and removal of vegetation could potentially harm great crested newts or even reptiles, if carried out without precautions during the breeding/hibernation season. Vegetation removal could also impact on nesting birds. Reasonable Avoidance Measures This management plan will avoid harm to great crested newts (and other wildlife) by carrying out reasonable avoidance measures including the following: • Dredging works will be carried out by hand between September and November, outside the great crested newt breeding periods when they will be absent from the pond. Hand tools will be used only. • Bulrushes should be hand pulled in autumn and then cut in early 1 �Poulshot – Pond Ecological Management Plan spring before flowering. • The New Zealand pygmy weed in Pond 1 should be removed by hand during late summer and autumn and disposed of by composting or burning well away from any aquatic areas. • Any materials removed from the pond will be left in situ on the bank close to the pond for 24 hours to allow invertebrates to disperse. • Bankside thistles will be cut back in the autumn and spring on a rotation so that 50% remain and it is recommended that some bankside vegetation is always retained to discourage dogs from entering the ponds. • The overhanging willow at Pond 1 would benefit from some very light management to reduce the shading on the pond and cuttings should be left at the base of the tree in the form of a log pile/hibernacula to provide additional habitat. Any management of trees/hedgerows will be carried out in November which is outside of the bird breeding season. • If any great crested newts (or reptiles) are found during works, works will stop, and the advice of the project ecologist will be sought. The requirement for a European Protected Species mitigation licence has not been triggered in this case, due to the condition of the ponds, the small scale of the proposed works, the fact that the works will be carried out when great crested newts are unlikely to be present, and the continued ecological functionality of great crested newt breeding habitat. The end result will be a betterment to the existing situation. 2 �Poulshot – Pond Ecological Management Plan 2 INTRODUCTION Site Description 2.1. ACD Environmental Ltd has been commissioned by Poulshot Village Trust to provide ecological advice on the restoration and ongoing management of two ponds within Poulshot Conservation Area, one of which is a known breeding pond for great crested newts. Advice is also required on the management of the understorey of a small area of woodland close by known as ‘Green Gardens’. 2.2. The overall objective of the proposed works is to retain at least some pond water during drought conditions and make both ponds more suitable for great crested newts. The proposed ongoing management works will also help to create a habitat mosaic of vegetation and water and to help reduce the amount of New Zealand pygmy weed and bulrush which are currently dominating. The objectives for the woodland are to create a more diverse understorey which is currently dominated by hogweed Heracleum sphondylium and cow parsley Anthriscus sylvestris. 2.3. The Project Site (Image 1) comprises two small ponds and a small area of woodland (1.5ha in size). All located in the Village of Poulshot in Wiltshire. The OS Grid Reference for the centre of the Pond 1 is ST9694359852 and Pond 2 is ST9688159663. 1 2 Image 1: Pond locations and approximate boundary of the woodland shown in red. Map data (2022): Google. Imagery (2022): Getmapping plc. 3 �Poulshot – Pond Ecological Management Plan Competence 2.4. The site walkover survey was carried out by Lisa Durrant. Lisa is a Senior Ecologist at ACD Environmental Ltd. She has 11 years’ experience in ecological consultancy and holds Natural England Class Licences for great crested newt Triturus cristatus, bats (all species), dormouse Muscardinus avellanarius, and barn owl Tyto alba. She is a Full Member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (MCIEEM). 2.5. This report was reviewed by Daniel Wood. Daniel is the Director of Ecology at ACD Environmental Ltd and oversees the work of the Ecology Team. He has 15 years’ experience in ecological consultancy and holds Natural England Class Licences for great crested newt Triturus cristatus, bats (all species), dormouse Muscardinus avellanarius, and barn owl Tyto alba. He is a Registered Consultant on the Badger Meles meles Class Licence and Bat Mitigation Class Licence. He has a Diploma in Fisheries Management. He has previously worked as an Aquatic Scientist. He has collaborated with the Bristol Avon Rivers Trust (BART) and South East Rivers Trust (SERT) to secure permits from the Environment Agency to carry out river restoration projects. He has carried out published research on Eurasian badger and European otter Lutra lutra. He is qualified in MoRPH5 River Condition Survey. He has worked on development projects on gravel pit lakes in the Cotswold Water Park. He has attended planning appeal hearings and has acted as an Expert Witness at public inquiry. He is a Full Member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (MCIEEM). Purpose of the document 2.6. The purpose of this document is as follows: • To confirm the current habitat conditions of both of the ponds and the woodland. • To outline reasonable avoidance measures to ensure that the proposed pond restoration and management works will avoid harm to great crested newts (a European Protected Species) and other wildlife. • To put forward recommendations for ongoing management to enhance the ecological value of the ponds and the woodland. Methodology 2.7. The recommendations in this document have been informed by an ecological walkover survey, which was carried out by Lisa Durrant (ACD Environmental Ltd) on 31st August 2022. 4 �Poulshot – Pond Ecological Management Plan 2.8. The ecological survey comprised walking around the perimeter of each of the ponds and within the woodland. Pond/woodland conditions, plant species, and evidence of fauna were all recorded during the survey. Chris Henwood (Poulshot Village Trust Secretary) provided useful information on the history of the ponds/woodland and current management strategies which are in place and the work that the volunteers have been carrying out. 2.9. There were no constraints to the survey. Given the dry conditions, it was possible to fully access the site. 5 �Poulshot – Pond Ecological Management Plan 3 DESCRIPTION OF SITE AND HISTORICAL MANAGEMENT Pond 1 3.1. Pond 1 also known as ‘Middle Pond’ is located on the village green surrounded by amenity grassland and with a large willow tree Salix babylonica overhanging on the western edge. 3.2. The pond was choked with bulrushes and no standing water was visible at the time of the survey. The pond has an infestation of New Zealand Pygmy weed however this was not visible at the time of survey due to the domination of the bulrushes. There were dense thistles, nettles and tall ruderal vegetation around the banks of the pond and the willow tree was overhanging and shading part of the pond (Photograph 1). 3.3. Great crested newts have been found in Pond 1 on many occasions in the past and it is therefore a confirmed breeding pond. There are also a variety of other amphibians and a range of aquatic invertebrate species. In spring 2010 a survey of torching and bottle tapping survey found both male and female great crested newts. Photograph 1: Pond 1 August 2022 3.4. Past management has involved removal of the bulrushes and pygmy weed by hand in November each year and cutting back the bank vegetation. 6 �Poulshot – Pond Ecological Management Plan 3.5. The last fully documented pond clearance was in 2010 during which a team of volunteers removed all of the vegetation from within the pond and cut back the bank vegetation. General vegetation clearance work was also undertaken in 2018. The image below (Photograph 2) shows the pond in March 2019. Photograph 2: Pond 1 March 2019 Pond 2 3.6. Pond 2 also known as ‘Green Lane Pond’ is located on the southern edge of Poulshot Green. In August 2022 following a hot summer it had no visible standing water (Photograph 3) and the pond was overgrown with an unmanaged hedgerow on the southern edge and trees/dense tall ruderal vegetation on the northern edge (Photograph 4). 7 �Poulshot – Pond Ecological Management Plan Photograph 3: Pond 2 August 2022 Photograph 4: Pond 2 August 2022 3.7. Tall trees were shading the pond in 2010 and with no emergent vegetation and it was considered as having ‘low potential’ for supporting great crested newts and therefore surveys were not carried out. Clearance works were also undertaken for this pond in 2010 (Photograph 5). 8 �Poulshot – Pond Ecological Management Plan Photograph 5: Pond 2 clearance works 2010 Green Gardens Woodland 3.8. Green Gardens is approximately 1.5ha area of mixed broadleaved woodland and is located to the north east of the ponds. There is a woodland management plan in place for Green Gardens Woodland1 and volunteers undergo regular woodland maintenance including some tree surgery and grass pathway cutting. In the past the understorey vegetation has been cut down in late summer early autumn by those that cut the grass. However, recent tree work has established dry hedges and log piles for invertebrates that prevents clearance by machinery. Possibly as a consequence, the understorey has become dominated by cow parsley, hogweed, and goose grass Galium aparine. The Trust has started an experiment in the least infested area to remove all the seed heads from the cow parsley and hogweed with the hope that after a few years the understorey becomes more diverse, but it is not known if this is the most appropriate measure (Photograph 6). Photograph 6: Green Gardens woodland 1 https://poulshotvt.org/2022/01/28/green-gardens-woodland-management-plan/ 9 �Poulshot – Pond Ecological Management Plan 4 RECOMMENDATIONS Pond restoration 4.1. In November 2022 it is recommended that pond restoration works are carried out on both ponds which includes the removal of an area (no more than 10m2) of silt in the centre of each pond to help prevent it from completely drying out as anticipated summers become hotter. This must be done by hand using hand tools only and silt must be laid out on a plastic membrane for 24 hours to allow invertebrates to disperse. The removal of this silt will hopefully establish a central deep area of water which is retained for most of the year, although shallower areas around the edge of the pond are beneficial so that amphibians can enter and exit the pond and a range of aquatic and marginal vegetation can grow. 4.2. Disposal of excavated silt is always an important consideration. This will only be a small amount, so where practical, silt should be left on the pond bank to dry out so that any pygmy weed dies off. It could be left there long term if practical or removed somewhere to be composted. It is important to ensure that there is no risk of contaminating other watercourses with run-off from wet sediment or invasive plant species. Therefore, silt from the Pond 1 must not be disposed of anywhere close to other watercourses. Pond 1 4.3. The vegetation within the pond which is predominantly bulrush should be removed in November 2022 by hand and disposed of offsite. New Zealand pygmy weed should also be removed and disposed of well away from any aquatic areas as it is an invasive species and fragments of the plant can be easily transferred. 4.4. The tall herb/ruderal bank vegetation should also be cut down initially in November 2022 to 15cm around the entire perimeter of the pond. 4.5. At least a 2m buffer of long grassland should be left around the periphery of the pond and should be strimmed down to 15cm only twice a year once in November and then the following spring. 10 �Poulshot – Pond Ecological Management Plan 4.6. According to the Froglife guidance2 ‘The primary requirements for great crested newt terrestrial habitats are that they should provide (1) permanent areas of refuge habitat for shelter in the more extreme weather conditions (i.e. drought in summer and freezing in winter), (2) daytime refuges, (3) foraging opportunities, and (4) dispersal opportunities. Permanent refuge habitat can be accommodated by ground cover of various kinds. Rough (especially tussocky) grassland, scrub and woodland may be used by newts as a shady refuge from hot, dry conditions.’ 4.7. Therefore, if practical a hibernacula/log pile feature would be of benefit to be created on the bank of the pond. 4.8. The overhanging willow branches should be cut back in November 2022 to allow more light into the pond and also to decrease the amount of leaf litter falling into the pond which creates more silt build up. Branches from the tree limb removal can be used in the hibernacula creation. The tree branches should be checked prior to removal for any potential bat roosting features and if present these branches should be retained. Potential roosting features could include woodpecker holes, splits/cracks from damage or loose bark. Pond 2 4.9. The pond is relatively shaded so surrounding vegetation should be cut back in November 2022 to 15cm from the interior side of the pond so as to leave some vegetation surrounding the pond for protection. As with Pond 1 a buffer of longer grassland should be left around the periphery which is cut only twice a year to 15cm. 4.10. According to Froglife guidance ‘it appears that great crested newts prefer extensively vegetated ponds with a submerged plant cover of about two thirds of the pond and emergent/floating vegetation cover of one quarter to one half of a pond; in other words a well-established, midsuccession pond. Ideally there should be open, less vegetated areas within the pond to allow adult males to display in clear view of females. Ponds that lack shade on the southern margin seem to be preferred.’ 4.11. The Great Crested Newt likes to have plants on which to lay eggs, such as Floating Sweet- grass Glyceria spp., Water Mint Mentha aquatica and Water Forget-me-not Myosotis scorpioides as part of a suit of submerged, floating and emergent leaved plant species. As the pond currently has no aquatic vegetation there should be consideration to planting of some of these species to create a pond more suitable for great crested newt (Image 2). 2 https://www.froglife.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/GCN-Conservation-Handbook_compressed.pdf 11 �Poulshot – Pond Ecological Management Plan Image 2: Pond planting for great crested newts Ongoing management Ponds 4.12. The dredging of Pond 1 should provide a deeper area where bulrushes cannot establish (water levels above 30cm will cause decreased rhizome production and they will not usually survive in water levels over 95cm). However, there may be an ongoing issue with bulrushes and it is recommended that they should be carefully cut to below water level in spring each year before flowering to prevent them developing seed heads and then hand pulled again in the autumn. 4.13. The New Zealand pygmy weed should be hand removed each year preferably late summer/autumn when newts have bred are more developed, the plants should be checked for aquatic life (e.g., newts and invertebrates) and removed to be composted/burnt away from any aquatic areas. 4.14. Work on Pond 2 should always take place before Pond 1 to prevent the spread of New Zealand Pygmy weed and it is recommended that a disinfectant such as Virkon is used on equipment and clothing to prevent the spread of any invasive plants or pathogens between ponds or other watercourses. 4.15. Bank vegetation should be cut back on both ponds in early spring and autumn each year using a strimmer and ensuring that it is not cut below 15cm. Vegetation should be cut in a rotational manor ensuring there is always 50% cover of bank vegetation around each pond at any one time. 12 �Poulshot – Pond Ecological Management Plan 4.16. A buffer of at least 2m of longer grassland should be left around each pond (where practical) and this should be strimmed down to 15cm twice a year in early spring and later in autumn. 4.17. Any new planting and hibernacula should be checked twice a year and any damage repaired/replaced. Woodland understorey 4.18. Cow parsley and hog weed both flower from Spring to mid-summer and then seeds are shed early July to October. Allowing the plants to flower will be of benefit to invertebrates as a source of pollen but to reduce the density of the plants and allow other understorey vegetation to establish the flower heads should be cut before seed spread. Therefore, it is recommended that they are cut at least three times between June and October every year using hand tools only. 13 �Poulshot – Pond Ecological Management Plan 5 REASONABLE AVOIDANCE MEASURES 5.1. Any higher risk works will be timed to avoid the great crested newt breeding season where possible (which is generally considered to be March-August) and hibernation season (which is generally considered to be November-February). 5.2. The great crested newt season is dependent upon weather (very cold late springs can delay the active season, and early or late onset of frosts in the autumn will bring forward or delay the hibernation season). 5.3. Attempts to disturb the ponds margins (where newts could be hibernating) must avoid extended periods of cold weather (<6°C air temperature) and attempts to excavate the pond bed or remove aquatic vegetation should avoid the main breeding season, particularly if water is present. 5.4. Likewise, reptiles could be present within vegetation around the pond and tree/hedgerow roots so works will be timed to avoid disturbance to reptiles during the hibernation period and precautionary measures should be taken to avoid harm to reptiles during the active season i.e. using hand tools only and strimming vegetation no lower than 15cm. 5.5. If great crested newts, or reptiles, are encountered during works, they should be able to move to an area of safety of their own accord. If this is not the case (i.e., they are found hibernating), works will stop, and the advice of the project ecologist will be sought. 5.6. Should any tree surgery be required, work should ideally avoid the bird nesting season (generally March-August) or be pre-empted by a bird nesting inspection. Any active birds’ nests should be left undisturbed, until chicks have fledged. Trees with cavities with potential bat roosting features (PRFs) should be inspected with an endoscope by a competent and/or licenced person, for evidence of roosting bats, prior to any work or ideally retained in situ and left undisturbed. 5.7. Before any works commence, the volunteers carrying out the excavation works should have knowledge of: • How to identify great crested newts (and common reptiles) • What to do should amphibians (or reptiles) be found • When vegetation should be cut/cleared with hand tools 14 �Poulshot – Pond Ecological Management Plan Photograph 7: Great crested newt view from above Photograph 8: Great crested newt view from underneath 15 �Poulshot – Pond Ecological Management Plan 6 OTHER BIODIVERSITY ENHANCEMENTS Hibernacula 6.1. Cut vegetation should be used to create log piles/hibernacula around the pond (Image 3). Image 3: How to create hibernacula/refuges for amphibians and reptiles Bat roosting habitat 6.2. It was discussed during the site walkover that some bat boxes may be of benefit within Green Gardens Woods. They should be installed at least 3 metres high, secured with appropriate fixings by an experienced person, and away from any areas where people could be walking underfoot. Ideally, woodcrete boxes such as Schwegler, Woodstone, or Beaumaris, should be used, because they last significantly longer than timber boxes. The Schwegler 1FF (or a similar design) may be most suitable in this case as they can be checked using a torch without having to remove the front of the bat box and do not require any maintenance as bat droppings fall out (Image 4). Image 4: Schwegler 2FN bat box (left) and 1FF bat box (right) 16 �Poulshot – Pond Ecological Management Plan 7 TIMETABLE OF WORKS Action J F M A M J J A S O N D POND RESTORATION WORKS (2022) Hand remove the bullrushes and New Zealand pygmy weed from Pond 1 Digging out an area of silt by hand in Pond 1 and Pond 2 using hand tools (silt and pond vegetation laid out on plastic to allow invertebrate dispersal) Branches of overhanging willow tree by Pond 1 cut back and hedgerow/trees trimmed back around interior of Pond 2 (no root removal) Tall ruderal bank vegetation (Pond 1) cut down to 15cm, retain 50% of the vegetation at full height Creation of log piles/hibernacula using vegetation cuttings ONGOING POND MANAGEMENT/MAINTENANCE (2023 onwards) Planting of aquatic plants in Pond 2 Spring 2023 Checks should be carried out later in the year and every subsequent years to see whether plants have established and if replacement are needed New Zealand pygmy weed removed by hand from Pond 1 Bullrushes cut below water level Pond 1 (Spring) and bullrushes hand removed if required (late autumn) Tall ruderal bank vegetation Pond 1 cut down to 15cm retain 50% of the vegetation at full height Grass buffer of at least 2m retained around each pond and cut only twice a year to 15cm 17 �Poulshot – Pond Ecological Management Plan GREEN GARDENS WOODLAND ONGOING MANAGEMENT (2023 onwards) Cut understorey flower heads three times per year after flowering but prior to seed shed. Check bat boxes (can be installed any time of year) 18 �Head Office Rodbourne Rail Business Centre Grange Lane Malmesbury SN16 0ES Tel: 01666 825646 Surrey Office The Old Mill, Fry’s Yard Bridge Street Godalming GU7 1HP Tel: 01483 425714 Hampshire Office Crescent House Yonge Close Eastleigh SO50 9SX Tel: 02382 026300 Email: mail@acdenv.co.uk Website: www.acdenvironmental.co.uk ECOLOGICAL SURVEYS * PROTECTED SPECIES LICENSING * MITIGATION * IMPACT ASSESSMENT ARBORICULTURAL SITE MONITORING AND SUPERVISION * ARCHAEOLOGY LANDSCAPE & VISUAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT * LANDSCAPE AUDIT * PROJECT MANAGEMENT EXPERT WITNESS* LANDSCAPE DESIGN & PLANNING LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource Bat Walk Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village Trust Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 16/08/2018 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village Trust Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Poulshot https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/org.poulshotvillagearchive/original/7a9c2fc15daf4004633e4ed174c3a85c.jpeg 0878f657fcdf3007cd8df16f593e1c0e https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/org.poulshotvillagearchive/original/3e8d8d366f58132108cbcf782a3a5901.pdf 58e9957cb86f06a7d4bf786b14eda8e2 PDF Text Text THE COACH HOUSE, CHURCH FARM, POULSHOT, DEVIZES, WILTSHIRE, SN10 £2,000 PER MONTH 3 BED, BARN CONVERSION Devizes | 01380 729 777 | devizes@winkworth.co.uk Tenant Fees Apply: Details of fees for tenant referencing, tenancy agreement admin fees and renewal fees are available on the Winkworth website and the link can be found with the displayed rent for the property. Tenants should ensure they are fully conversant with these upfront fees and other costs that are involved at the outset of the tenancy before making an offer to rent and your local Winkworth office will provide written details upon request. winkworth.co.uk �DESCRIPTION: A beautifully converted barn situated in the quiet and rural village of Poulshot within the grounds of Church Farm. The property is accessed via an electric gate and has a large parking area for several cars. Behind and to one side are lawned gardens with a large, private terrace to the rear. Inside the property has glorious wooden floors and has been finished to a very high standard. The ground floor accommodation comprises a sitting room/office/playroom with large doors to the front, the third bedroom with a shower room, utility room with large cupboards, very large kitchen, dining, sitting room with log burner and side door to the terrace. Upstairs are a further two double bedrooms, family bathroom and large laundry room. Curtains and furniture seen are included. The property is available on a long-term let from 1st February 2023. Sorry No Pets EPC Band C Wiltshire Council Tax Band G Oil fired central heating (external boiler) Mains Drainage winkworth.co.uk �winkworth.co.uk �Devizes | 01380 729 777 | devizes@winkworth.co.uk winkworth.co.uk Winkworth wishes to inform prospective buyers and tenants that these particulars are a guide and act as information only. All our details are given in good faith and believed to be correct at the time of printing but they don’t form part of an offer or contract. No Winkworth employee has authority to make or give any representation or warranty in relation to this property. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Owner and Location Where is the original image and who is the owner Small Album Item 4 in Trust Archive Collection Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photograph Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Drawings of Poulshot by John Baptist Malchair 1786 -1796 Subject The topic of the resource Drawings by artist Description An account of the resource Photograph of drawings sold a Sotheby's 15th June 2000 for £10,800 to an unknown buyer. 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Title A name given to the resource <h2>Poulshot 1900 - 1950</h2> Subject The topic of the resource Historical Poulshot 1900 - 1950 Description An account of the resource <h4>Historical Archive of Poulshot in the period 1900 - 1950</h4> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village Trust Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Poulshot Village Trust Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1900 - 1950 Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Historical Archive Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village Trust & Others Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Poulshot Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Postcard Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 6x4 Original Owner and Location Where is the original image and who is the owner Geoff Collett Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>21st Century Poulshot</h2> Description An account of the resource <h4>Modern Day photos of Poulshot</h4> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village Trust Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2000 Onwards Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village Trust & Others Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Poulshot Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Poulshot Village Trust Language A language of the resource English Event A non-persistent, time-based occurrence. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>21st Century Poulshot</h2> Description An account of the resource <h4>Modern Day photos of Poulshot</h4> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village Trust Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2000 Onwards Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village Trust & Others Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Poulshot Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Poulshot Village Trust Language A language of the resource English Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fete 2017 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village Trust Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village Trust Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Poulshot https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/org.poulshotvillagearchive/original/dffa92c3b29361007b2a1376aa412345.png 726da93965889e504f8b32b4b7120ebb https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/org.poulshotvillagearchive/original/b08e2f55ad1bd0918c14a69fd409c27a.pdf 1810edc88b48560ff328871deb9f8611 PDF Text Text �������������� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>Poulshot Residents</h2> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village Trust Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Poulshot Village Trust Description An account of the resource <h4>Photos &amp; Stories of Poulshot Residents Past and Present</h4> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village Trust & Others Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Poulshot Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource First World War - Names on the Village War Memorial Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village Trust Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village Trust Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Language A language of the resource English https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/org.poulshotvillagearchive/original/eccb4bb446756096274897acb7a1f969.jpg b03b0d9a66dfbd5590281b56282a4e59 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource Football On The Green, Boxing Day 2007 Description An account of the resource From Left to Right, Unknown, Unknown, Chris Dyke Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village Trust Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 26/12/2007 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village Trust Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Poulshot https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/org.poulshotvillagearchive/original/f93437993b248afe1b1c330846b33b66.jpeg bfa40f57f7266bc7354284ac16877ecb Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource <h2>21st Century Poulshot</h2> Description An account of the resource <h4>Modern Day photos of Poulshot</h4> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village Trust Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2000 Onwards Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village Trust & Others Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Poulshot Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Poulshot Village Trust Language A language of the resource English Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. 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Title A name given to the resource Friends and Neighbours Christmas Meal 2015 Description An account of the resource Friends and Neighbours Christmas Meal 2015 Photo taken at the Raven Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village Trust Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2015-12-08 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village Trust Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Poulshot Subject The topic of the resource Janey Jeffries Jean Perrett Elizabeth Martin Jill Coleman Kate Hunloke Sue Aldridge Pam Gilies Kate Amery Shirley Taplin Angela Bullen Denise Josey Cristobel Francis MG Brothers https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/org.poulshotvillagearchive/original/bd1ffd931387910b88bf11bdfa8a5f37.jpeg f4491599522fed4e6c411291c7e15061 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Geoff Collett, June 2016 Description An account of the resource Photo Of Geoff From the "Queen's Bit Of A Do", June 2016 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village Trust Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village Trust Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Poulshot https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/org.poulshotvillagearchive/original/8efce5029570267d9155848dccf96453.jpg ec20d2c821079165b9bea6498d720477 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>Poulshot Residents</h2> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village Trust Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Poulshot Village Trust Description An account of the resource <h4>Photos &amp; Stories of Poulshot Residents Past and Present</h4> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village Trust & Others Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Poulshot Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. 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Title A name given to the resource <h2>21st Century Poulshot</h2> Description An account of the resource <h4>Modern Day photos of Poulshot</h4> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village Trust Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2000 Onwards Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village Trust & Others Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Poulshot Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Poulshot Village Trust Language A language of the resource English Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. 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Title A name given to the resource Green Gardens, Winter 2017 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village Trust Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 17/11/2017 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village Trust Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Poulshot https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/org.poulshotvillagearchive/original/8e35d9947fe9d070d3704c2d98602563.png 8a529c63f6c6fe9ecbf38f9d56faba72 https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/org.poulshotvillagearchive/original/0b43f8696fedd27231028f688b88bf4d.pdf fc8fa6082182ffc76e1cf1340099b652 PDF Text Text � https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/org.poulshotvillagearchive/original/f5b3fea5dfd27f1b98d71f6df56587bd.pdf ec447d0984dfdc1bf53f96aefe0a0b13 PDF Text Text ��������� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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M this Hooke lived at Breastlands on the Green until 1993 This history was written by the this Hooke t his Ateneneau during the late 1960's Poulshot Village Just POUL SHOT HISTORY. This is not the history of Poul shot. There are far too many gaps in our knowledge for it to be a complete history and it can only be regarded as an incomplete record of itons in the story of the village. Being a small village without any castle, abbey or big house attached, the written records are, necessarily, fow. Indeed it is a matter for surprise how often its name does crop up and how many documents have survived. Many of these documents are in connection with the sale or transfer of land and further light may be thrown on early events if ever the deeds of the farms and estates of the village (now stored in bank vaults for safe keeping) are made available for study. The origin of the name of Poul shot is not known but it has been suggested that it is derived from Pauls Wood, (a wood being "holt" in early Saxon/English) The spelling of the name on early documents varies considerably, probably as a result of the scribes relying on oral instructions, and the following are some of the examples:PAVESHOU 1086 Doomsday Book PAULESHOLT 1137 Pipe Rolls PATELESHOLT 1242 Book of Fees PAVELESHOLT 1249 Assize Rolls POWELESHOLT 1268 11 19 PALESHOLT 1331 Charter Rolls POWLESHOLDE 1553 POLLESHOLDE 1583 POLLESHOLT 1613 Calender of Fines �POLSHOLT 1632 Recovery Rolls POWLSHOLT 1632 ‚ëâ POLSHOLDE 1666 Lay Subsidiary Rolls POUSALL 1675 POLSHEAD 1675 2 From about 1650 to 1800 or 1850 when written records become general, the spelling on legal and similar documents became fairly standardized as POLSHOT, To this list itis only fair to add that at the time this was written (1967) the three Post Office letter boxes in the village all spell the name POWLSHOT, and the accepted local prenounciation is PO-SHOT. The earliest history of Poul shot is of course not Known with any certainty but the absence of any recorded finds of Stone Age or Bronze Age implements or Roman remains confirms the implications of the "holt" in the name, that the area which the parish now covers was part of the denso forest that originally covered this part of north west Wiltshire. By the Saxon period it was part of the hundred of Melksham, along with Seend, Erlstoke, Bulkington and Hilperton, and was originally established in the period 650 - 750 a.d. probably as an offshoot from Seend. At the time of Edward the Confessor, the hundred was hold by Earl Harold - later King - and under him, Poulshot was hold by a Kings thane, Liseman (or Liesman) who - unusually - still held the land in 1086 under the Norman conquerers. It is shown in Doomsday as 3 hides (i.e. enough for 3 families) and was worth 30/-. The early settlement was probably in a clearing in the general forest, which would be slowly enlarged as the population increased and in due course the usual Saxon 3 open fields would emerge. The traces of these fields are still clearly visible and indicate that the North Field was around Hooks Lane and Summerham, the West Field in the area of Leighball Lane and Broadway and Byde Mill Lane and the East Field around Eastnall Lane. The position of these fields suggests that the original settlement - probably not more than three or four families - was on the higher ground in the area near the present Poul shot Green, and this is supported by the two footpaths, one to Seend, the parent village, and one (possibly the old "burial road") to St Johns church at 3 Devizes, both of which start from the Green. Against this theory however is the woll known preference of the Saxon/ English for river valleys for their settlements, and the positioning of the church and the siting of two - possibly �at first the only two - of the village fields along the river may indicate that the original settlement was near the church and not near the green. Yet another possibility is that there were at one time two settlements, one by the river and one on the higher ground and this may account for there being two "manors" in later times. The open field system of agriculture, whereby the villagers (and the Lord of the Manor) had long narrow strips of land scattered throughout each of the fields persisted throughout Norman and Tudor times and indeed a legal document of Charles II time dated about 1688 concerning the salo or rental of a farm, refers to the land as having a way through the "North Field". The individual strips of land had by this time however, almost certainly been largely sold or exchanged and more compact and easily worked fields had become established and the present pattern of fields and field names was taking shape. Although at the Norman conquest the whole of Poulshot was hold by one man - Liseman, the Saxon - there appears to have been twp manors in early Norman times, one owned by the Burden family and the other by the de Pauloshot's but neither family appoar to have lived in the village. The earliest reference to the Burdons manor appears in 1242 when Nicholas Burdon "held one fee at Poul shot". He was knighted in 1261 and died in 1272. In an "inquisition post morten" i.e. an "enquiry after the death of", held by the Kings officials, to assess the extent and value of the estate for taxation purposes and to settle who would own the land and be responsibly to the King for the services due, it is stated that the manor has 3 carucates of land containing 240 acres of arable land price 3d the acro, 33 acres of meadow price 18d the acre. There was pasture, poor and unwholesone for 40 oxon and 25 other beasts worth 32/6 at 6d a head and for 200 sheep at 3/- because it is poor and troublesome, and in the (Molksham) forest 5 leagues 4 distant was a detached woodland of 14 acres the profit of which was worth 2/- and nothing can be taken without the licence of the forester. There was also a mill belonging to the manor and valued at 10/- a year and a dovocate worth 12d. The value of the court and garden was 10/6 a year and the profit of the wood within the manor 3/- a year. The aid, that is, the forced labour, of the villeins was worth 10/- by the year and the rest of the free tenants 36/- by the year, also the rent of the customers and cottars ¬£4.10.6. by the year. The rent of the cocks and hens (viz 60) at 5/4 and the pleas, perquisites and casualties (fees and fines of the manor court) 20/- the year. A list of further references to this family is given in appendix A. of the other manor - that of the de Pauloshot's - the first record appears in 1242, although a grant of 1216 by the King to Hugh de Burnevall of land in Poulshot may refer to this manor. In 1242 Lord Fitz Alan, Lord of the Manor of Kevil, was overlord of Poul shot, and the overlordship followed the descont of the Manor of Keevil until 1268 when it was given to the Abboss of Amesbury. In 1540,on the dissolution of the monastries, the Amesbury nunnery was suppressed and Poul shot appropriated to the Canons or �Bishop of Salisbury. Further details of this family and manor are given in appendix B. of some of the early references to the village, pride of place should go to an inquest dated the 14th year of Edward III (1339 - 1340) held at Bulkington which is recorded as follows:- Jurors Wm atto Pyle, Gilbert atto Elme, John 10 Toukere, Thomas Fayredawe and others and the townships of Seend, Bulkington, Poul shot and Seendrowe who say upon their oath thatit happened in the Inmeade in the tithing of Worton on Thursday next before the Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Mary that while Christina Odomes of Bulkington was returning from Poul shot towards Bulkington with a certain pitcher of ale, Vm le Clot of Worton, husband of the said Christina, in the Inmeade, struck the said Christina with a stick so that she forthwith died. And he straightway fled and had goods and chattels to the value of 6s 8d for which the township of Worton answers to the lord the King. And they say also that Wm Jones and John le Dreng of Worton received the said Wm le Clot at 5 Worton after the said felony well knowing him to be a felon. In another inquest at Seend dated 1338, reference is made to a certain John de Byde, an obvious and early connection with our own Byde Mill. Another record states that Queen Matilda gave Fexhanger Manor to Monkton Farloigh Priory about 1142. Edward I was often at Devises as is shown by the numerous documents dated from Devizes, and once if not oftener he dates from Poul shot Another interesting reference is in an "inquest post morton" of about 1330 - John de Paulsholte holds 30 acres at Chitmarsh by half a Knights fee (i.e. 20 days military service per year). A petition is on record from this tenant complaining in respect of 32 acres in Melksham Forest which as part of the bailiwick of Devizes Castle he hold of Madam the Queen, for that William of Harden, having obtained a royal commission empowering him to lot out the Kings wastes in these parts, had disposed of the petitioners (John de Paulesholtos) land as waste although it had previously been dis- forested. There are various references to land in Melksham Forest in the early records of both manors, and in 1330 Paulesholte' manor land in the forest amounted to 52 acros but these dissappear after 1334 when Nicholas Burdon exchanged his wood of Raderigge (probably the modern Rhotteridge Farm in Melksham) with the King for land in Gloucestershire. The land at Chitmarsh or Chittoe marsh, about 69 acres in 1833, remained within the parish until the boundary revision of 1383 when it was transferred to the parish of Chittee, now in Bromham. with the end of the reigh of Elizabeth I the old order in the land had changed considerably. The Manors and Manor Courts had decayed and the parishes had split into civil and ecclemiastical sections and from this time the vestry meeting, consisting of the churchwardens, waywarden, overseer of the poor, and the constably, tended to replace the Manor Court. 6 The oarliest vestry records for Poulshot have become �lost and the surviving vestry books commence at July 24th 1822 and make facinating reading, and some extracts are included as an appendix (c). The statutory registers of Baptisms (not births), Marriages and Deaths are complete from 1627. At this time too, Nonconfermity was becoming widesproad particularly in the west country, and, after the Declaration of Indulgence in 1672 the house of Wm Mayo in Poulshot was licenced as a Presbyterian meeting place, although according to the "consus" of Bishop Compton in 1676 there were no nonconformists in Poul shot. Another member of this family, Daniel Mayo, in 1733 gave a sum of ¬£20 to teach poor children of the parish. This is the first record of schooling in the village, and the next we hear is in the globe records for 1796 when the vicar exchanged fields "known as Marsh Furlong(14 acros) Mayses Close, Tullies, and a lot in Inn Mead, with a Mr Hughes for a house and garden fitted up by me for a school house" The Revd Benjamin Blayney (died 1801) directed that ¬£12 should be payed annually from his personal estato towards the maintenance of a school in Poul shot which had previously been dependent upon voluntary contributions. The school was reported in 1819 to have been founded by the late rector, (presumably Blayney himself). It was attended by 20 children who were taught by a master receiving a salary of ¬£18 annually. In the Poul shot Vestry book it is recorded "May 28th 1823 was agreed, that on the removal of the present school house, if the funds of the charity at the end of the year should be found insufficient to discharge the rent of another building, the parish would meet the Rector in defraying the same". It appears from the Charity Commissioners report of 1834 that the school received ¬£1 from the parish rate because the capital sum of ¬£20 which Daniel Mayo had given in 1733 had been spent on repairs to the property. 7 There were 56 children in school in 1833 and they were taught reading free, but a small charge was made for writing and arithmetic. There were still about 50 pupils in 1859 and these were taught by an elderly untrained master in a room of a cottage leased by the Rector for that purpose. In 1875 the school and school house was a thatched building on the site where "Crompton" now stands, and a framed photograph of this building, together with the master and someof the pupils, is preserved in the present school. In this year (1875) the school was placed under the supervision of the government Educational Department and the reports from then on of the H.M. inspectors throw a light on the crowded conditions prevailing, there being in that year 55 pupils, of whom 22 were infants, As a result of the crowded conditions a new school and school chapel was built and opened in 1884 on land known as Cooks Yard, fronting the common or green, given in trust by the Revd Henry Olivier for a school in union with the National Society. �This is the present school, and in the same year there is an entry in the vestry records proposed that a small playground shall be taken in from the common in front of the new school containing between 5 and 6 perches of land. This must have been a great improvement on the old school room but by present day standards even this new building was crowded as in 1887 there were 60 children attending and in 1894 there were 85 on the registers and 60 attending, whilst in the next year the numbers had gono up to 81 present, 45 in the main classes and 36 infants. In the Poul shot Vestry records is an entry dated March 5th 1897 "The Rector stated the school chapel, owing to the constantly increasing demands upon the schoolroom for secular purposes, was becoming daily insufficient or convenient for use as a chapel of oase" The old school records throw an interesting light on daily life in the parish in the last quarter of the 19th century and extracts are given in appendix "D". 8 The school received ¬£7.10.0 from Blayneys charities in 1903 but nothing from Mayo's charity except the rent of a cottage near the green which was let at 9d a week. In 1903 there were 5 cottages in Poul shot then said to have been in the possession of the parish for very many years. They were managed by the parish council and were let at small weekly rents varying in that year from 6a to 1/3 per week. The income was used by the council to meet certain expenses such as the salary of the parish clerk, the cleaning of the councils meeting room, and the repair of footpaths. There is a reference to these cottages in the Vestry records for Sept. 29 th 1823 "that a house be erected adjoining the poor house on the green capable of containing two families. The site of these cottages is now occupied by Mr R. Colletts house and yard. The problem of providing for the poor of the paris was of long standing and in addition to the provision of the parish - or poor - houses mentioned above, and poor relief from the rates, another stop was taken, when in 1831 at a Vestry meeting hold on Feb. 9th it was resolved "that a portion of the waste lands within the parish shall be enclosed for the benefit of the poor" and later in the same year the vestry, with the consent of the Lord of the Manor enclosed for the benefit of the poor, 3 acres, 1 rood, 33 perches of waste (i.e. common) land to the north east of the green. This was a sequel to a proposal under the enclosures acts for the enclosing of the common lands in Paul shot. That these proposals did not materialize was probably due to the opposition of the Rector, the Revd Fisher,and in a letter dated in 1828 addressed to Mr Norris at Non such House Bronham, he writes "the waste lands are estimated at 20 acres. It is proposed to set aside 8 acres for the poor, the remaining twelve are to be disposed of by public auction to pay the expenses of the act and to make the necessary roads". He thought no act of enclosure necessary for Poul shot and it would have no advantage to anyone. 11 the quantity �of land is trifting and scarcely to justify the expenses of an act". A third objection was "if land is sold in 9 small lots it will be bought by Devizes people who will build houses on it and so obtain settlements (i.e. become legal parishioners and so a possible charge on the poor rates). The advantages to the poor might best be obtained by general consent of proprietors and the Lords of the Manor". A minor triumph for common sense and sound local government. Further mentions of the land occur and in 1864, at a Vestry meeting dated March 4th, it was resolved " that the rents of the green gardens be entrusted to the charge of a committe of five ratepayers including the Rector, to be distributed at their discretion among the poor and needy of the parish" editate The parish church dedicated to St.Peter is unusual in being built on low ground and away from the village green, but so far no reason for this has been discovered. The first indications of a stone built church seem to date from the 12th century (1100-1200 A.D.) but the main part of the building is 13th century (1200-1300 A.D.). A more technical description is given in appendix "P". In 1207 William, Abbot of Bec, assighed the church of Poul shot (among others) to the Bishop of Salisbury and the advosson of the church has remained vested in the Bishops of Salisbury to this day. In 1291 the church at Boul shet was valued at ¬£10, in 1341 at ¬£7.6.8. and in 1535 at ¬£7.8.3. In 1274, John do Hinton, parson of Poul shot aquired for himself and his successors a messuage (house) and a virgate (about 30 acres) of land in oulshot. In 1341 the property belonging to the rectory was described as a caracute (60-100 acres) of land and pasture. In 1671 the globe comprised about 76 acres of arable and pasture lying in separate parcels ranging from 1 to 23 acros, and in 1785 the globe was given as 771 acres, of which all except 15 acros were let. See also appendix "G". 10 The rectory, known as the old rectory since the amalgamation of the benefice with Worton, in 1731. There were several distinguished inculabents of Poulshot, Isaac Walton, son of the author of the famous "Compleat Angler" held the living from 1680 to his death in 1719. His mother was a half sister of Thos. Ken, Bishop of Bath and Wells, and Ken frequently visited his nephew in Poul shot and he retired there temporarily in 1685 when the Prince of Orange was advancing on London after his landing in the west country. Thos Rundle, who became Bishop of Derry in 1735 was presented to the living in 1720 and another distinguished rector was Bonjiman Blayney (1723-1801) the Hebrew scholar who prepared a corrected edition of the authorised version of the Bible. An almost complete record of the names of the incumbents dates back to 1239, and a copy is given in �appendix "R". of the Various charities connected with the church and parish, mention has already been made of the $20 given by Daniel Mayo in 1733. In 1801 the Rev. Blamney left ¬£12 a year towards the support of a charity school and his executors purchased 2300 of government stock. By 1834 the capita? of Mayo's charity had been spent on repairs to the school house, and the only income from this source was the income from a sma27 cottage near the Green, known as the school cottage and let at 9d a week. In 1867 these two charities produced Blayney ¬£300 stock ¬£9.0.0. Mayo cottage 2.3.4. In a will dated 1852, Geo. Tayler bequeathed 3000 to purchase every week 48 41b leaves to be distributed every Lords Day - twelve in Poul shot - the rest elsewhere, to 6 mon and 6 women over 50, and every year ¬£1 to the minister of Poul shot if he preach a sermon for young persons, and a 4d cake for each teacher and a 2d cake for each child attending Sunday school and 1/6 a year to the parish clerk of Poul shot. 11 When the present day school was built in 1884, one part was designed for use as a "chapel of ease" but the increasing number of pupils made it necessary to constantly use the whole of the building and in 1897 it was proposed to build a completely now chapel of ease "as it had been found impractical to move the church to the centre of the parish as once proposed". The new chapel - St Pauls - was put in hand and completed by April 1898. For a number of years, following a disasterous fire in the parish church in 1915, it was used for all the services but with the repair of the church it reverted to its position as a chape? of ease, until, in 1965, services were discontinued following the installation of electrical heating and lighting in the church. Another point of interest in connection with the church is the existence of a pitched stone path, i.e. a path of atones on edge, between the church and the main Devizes - Bath road. This path, now buried beneath the soil has been badly damaged by the laying of water and sewage pipes in recent years. It is to be expected that there was a village pound for keeping straying animals, and one is mentioned in a will of Mary Colstone in 1773 who left property "near the pound". This pound must have dispappeared however, for in the Vestry accounts of 1851 ".....it was agreed to set up a pound in this parish". The exact site of these pounds is not certain, but it is possible that the 1851 one was on the Green near where the school now stands. The earliest record$ of the population of Poul shot is in the poll tax record of 1377 when the number of pell tax payers was 120, indicating a total population of about 200. In 1801 it was 308, rising to 372 in 1841, and dropping in the next ten years to 335, probably as a result of �emigration during the "hungry forties". There was a small but steady rise for the next 20 years until the 1870s when a steady decline set in, reducing the numbers to 285 in 1911. The present population is 310. 12 The occupations of the fathers of the village children were recorded in the parish baptismal registers in the years 1813 to 1870 and show how it was a predominantly agriculturel community. of the 561 baptisms in the registers, no fewer than 434 wore of children whose fathers wore directly connected with the land. Labourers 362 Farmers 53 Yeomen 19 Sawyers 19...477 from 1846 onwards. Carpenters 10 Publicans 3 Butchers 4...none after 1827. Bakers 4 Policemen 4...1851 onwards. Bargeman 1...1815. Schoolmaster 1...1384. Shopkeeper 1...1840. Lock keeper 1....3349. Engineers 3 Shoemakers 3 Clerk 9 ...(in holy orders). Clerk 1 (parish). Horso dealer 1 Druggist 1 Gardener 1 Cordwainer 1 Pedlar 1 Millmen 3 Mason �1 Dealer 4 Smith 1 Servant 2 Base born 42 There were also accasional entries of occupations st odd times earlier, - 1698 to 170 S - which show labourers, husbandmen, servant maids, shearmen (i.e. cloth workers), and a heelmaker (who was a weaving mill worker). 13 It is notable that this list gives only one smith and no wheelvright, although these are typical agricultural occupations, and there are three sites around the village green known or reputed to have been blacksmiths in the past, nor are there any turnpike gate keepers although the turnpike cottage at the junction of the Poul shot Road with the Bath Road has only recently been knocked down to make way for road improvements. It is difficult to know when events stop being "news" and become "history", and in these notes a rough line has been made at the year 1900, but there have been events of local importance since that date that should be put on record such as the building of Sillingtons Cottages, the first now buildings for many years, followed by the building of Corn Close after the second war. Also the coming of electricity in about 1934 and of main drains in 1965. On the debit side must be put the closing down of the Kennet and Avon canal (in the 1950 s) and the railway (in 1966), both of which touch the pari.sh along its northern boundary, and it is probable that we shall soon less our landmark, the railway bridge, - still affectionately known as Fish Bridge, dospite the fish shaped girders having been changed for the present type something like half a century ago. 00.0.0.0.0. 14 Appendix "A". Burdons Manor. This Manor was not a manor house as we know them today but was a group of lands, farms and cottages owned as a unit by a family living el sewhere, and who paid a rental of one knights fee (40 days military service per year when required) or a half cr quarter, - 20 or 10 days as the case might be - to the King or one of the great Earls. The earliest reference to the Burden manor appears in 1242 when Nicholas Burdon hold one knights fee at Poul shot. He was knighted in 1261 and died in 1272. His son, Robert Burdon, who succeeded him, died about 1230 and the property passed to his son, another Nicholas, a minor of 11 years of age. The queen (Queen Eleanor) was granted the custody of Nicholas during his minority and in 1286 Mary Burdon is recorded as having paid ront to �the queen for Poul shot. In 1301 this Nicholas Burdon died, leaving half a caracute (about 30/50 acres) of land in Poul sho (held of the Earl of Arundel by the service of one knights fee) - a house and garden worth 4/- a year, 44 acros of arable worth 22/-, several pastures worth 13d a year, another common pasture (i.e. in the common fields) worth 3/- a year and the 4th part of one water mill worth 3/4 a your. There were 5 free tenants of whom John de Horndon holds 7 acres of land and pays 5/-, Adam de Paulesholt holds 2 acres of land and pays per annum 2/-, John de Sandrig holds one croft and pays per annum 2/-, Walter de odyham holds 1 acre and pays per annum 1d at the foast of St. Michael, Walter Carnent holds 1 virgate (about 30 acros) of land and pays per annum 8/15 There are 5 customers of whom John Carnent holds 1 virgate of land and pays por annum 8/- and 3 hens and 1 cock at the feast of St. Martin, price the hen 1d. Simon Leverson holds half a virgate of land and pays per annum 4/- and 3 hon s and 1 cock at the feast of St. Martin price of the hens as above. Robert de Somerham holds half a virgate of land and pays per annun 4/- and 3 hens and 1 cock at the feast of St. Martin, price of the hens as above. Juliana Voxhangere holds one cottage and pays per annum 6d. Eva 1a Herde holds 1 cottage and pays per annum 6d. (Notice the early occurrence of local names here, Sandridge, Summerham and Foxhanger.) In 1327 his son, another Nicholas Burdon held one knights fee under the overlordship of the de Willitons and the Fitz Alans. In 3.331 the manor was stated as worth ¬£30. In 1353 Nicholas Burdon settled his manor at Poul shot on himself and his wife Donnise with remainder to Peter and Agnos de Testwood and then to his own Heirs. By 1358 Nicholas had been succeeded by his son Edmund who in that year demised (rented) the manor to Nicholas atto Borgh and Margaret his wife. For the first six years the rent was 20 marks (1 mark-12 / 8) and after that ¬£20. In 1361 Edmund was succeeded by his son John Burden, who in 1388 conveyed half the manor to Thomas and Agnes Cutting for their lives, with reversion to Thomas Worfton and Cecily his wife. Cecily was probably the daughter and hoir of John Burdon and later married Henry Thorpe as a second husband, for Henry Thorpe at the time of his death held the whole manor in right of his wife Cecily. Cecily outlived her husband and her eldest son Thomas and she died in 1422 having conveyed the manor in trust for her son Ralph. In 1428 John Ernesley was holding the manor but probably for life only, for in 1431 Ralph Thorpe settled it upon himself, his wife Phillipa and their heirs. The manor descended in the Thorpe family until 1509 when William Thorpe died childless and it passed to his nophew William Clifford. 16 The next mention of the manor occurs in 1555 when John Ernley died in possession of it. It then descended in the Ernley family until 1614 when Sir John Ernloy conveyed �it to John and Robert Drewo. In 1632 Robert Drew and his wife Jane conveyed it to Robert, Nicholas and Michael Drewe. and in 1656 John Drew and Elizabeth his wife conveyed it to William Norden. In 1660 Sir John Drew died and his widdw Elizabeth later married Sir Henry Andrews of Lathbury in Bucks, and conveyed the manor to him in 1663. Elizabeth died in 1686 and Sir Henry died childless in 1696. Nothing more is known of this manor until 1776 when John Tuck conveyed 1/3rd of it to Philip Smith, and in 1779 the same John Tuck conveyed the other 2 parts to John Parker. In 1805 William Skeate, Mary his wife and William and Elizabeth Hughes conveyed it to William Naylor. The further descent cannot be traced and the property apparently became merged in the manor belonging to the Longs. 17 Appendix "B" de Pauleshots Manor. This manor like Burdens, was owned by a family who did not live here, and like that manor the earliest reference is in 1242 when Lord Fitz Alan, Lord of the Manor of Kevil was overlord of Poul shot. In 1327 under John Fits Alan, Roger de Sifrowast hold 1 fee (about which nothing further is known) Nicholas Burdon held 1 fee (see appendix A) and Ralph de Pauleshot held 1 fee under the intermediate Lordship of Ralph de Wiliton. This intermediate overlordship of the de Willitons passed in that family until 1398 when John de Wiliton died childless and it passed to his sister Isabel, wife of William Besumond and from her in 1424 to her son Thomas Beaumond. In 1463 and again in 1478 this manor was said to be held of the Bishop of Salisbury by right of his church at Poulshot. In 1268 the manor had boon given to the Abbess of Amesbury but on the dissolution of the monasteries in 1540 the Amesbury nunnery was suppressed and Poulshot appropriated to the canons or Bishop of Salisbury. In 1272 Reliph de Pauleshot settled the manor as a house and a caracute of land, in Poulshot and elsewhere on himself and his children, John, William and Alice. John de Pauleshot had succeeded his father by 1239 and in 1322 he forfeited all his possessions. As part of his manor John held 32 acros in the Forest of Melksham. His lands were restored to him before his death in 1330 when he was holding the Manor of Poul shot and land in Chittoo Marsh. Johns heir was his kinsman John Enok of Potterne. son of William Enok. In 1333 the manor was conveyed by Henry Eyre to Sir John Lovel who died in 1408 and was succooded by his son (also) John. 18 In 1412 this John, by then Lord Lovel, conveyed the manor to William Stourton and it passed in this family until 1545 whenit was sold to Thomas Long, clothier (i.e. cloth maker or merchant) and great uncle of Giffort Long who died holding the manor in 1635. The next mention of the manor is in 1749 when �it was in the possession of Walter Long. It is possible that when Henry Long of Rood Ashton died childless in 1672, Poul shot instead of passing with Rood Ashton to Henrys sister, Elizabeth, went to the male heir, Sir Walter Long of Wheddon, and passed in the same way as Whaddon to the 20 th century Viscount Long. 19 Appendix "0" Extracts from Poulshot Vestry Books. July 24th 1822 "that Mr Anstic should appoint one person and the parish another to settle the dispute in question respecting repaving the lane leading to his land and mill." October 12th 1822 "that the lane in dispute with Mr Anstie and the parish of Poul shot should be repaired by the parish of Poul shot." June 19th 1822 "that 1 shilling per week should be allowed to Mr William Blair, Weaver, of Trowbridge, Wilts, for the keep and maintenance of William Watts, of this parish, pauper, aged 7 years 6 months, till he attains the age of nine years, and also ten shillings for clothing the said William Watts during that time. May 10th 1823. "to allow Elizabeth Godwin for hor child only one shilling and sixpence per week for the time to come and Emma Stilens child only two shillings in future." May 23th 1823 "it was agreed that, on the removal of the present school house, if the funds of the charity at the and of the year should be found insufficient to discharge the rent of another building, the parish would meet the Rector in defraying the same. September 29th 1823.. "that a house be erected, adjoining the poor-house on the green, capable of containing two families. 20 April 26th 1825 "that the Surveyer of the Highways be and is hereby authorized and empowered to expend the sum of Fifty pounds (provided that sum be found absolutely necessary) for the repairing and amending part of a certain road in this parish called Hooks Lane, such repairs to commence at a place called Hooks Corner and to terminate at the distance of about forty yards more or less at a certain spot agreed upon by this meeting." November 4th 1825 "that all persons wanting employment should apply to the churchwardens and overseers and that the above churchwardens and overseer shall have power to employ then for the benefit of the parish. . February 9th 1831 that a portion of the waste lands �within this parish shall be enclosed for the benefit of the poor." March 16th 1836 that the houses belonging to the parish should for the ensuing year be let - those on the west side of the green at the rate of 9d each, weekly. Presidency August 16th 1837 "that Mr Jonea of Devizes, accountant, should be instructed by the parish officers to make such alterations in the present valuation of the lands in this parish made......in 1825, as shall be necessary to meet the provisions of the recent act to regulate parochial assoments." December 5th 1837 that a sum of money not exceeding $50 be borrowed on the security of the rates, to enable the Overseer of the Poor and of the Highways to meet the current expenses of the parish until Lady day next, when the new mode of rating is to commence." March 7th 1833 "An application having been made to the Surveyer of the Highways of this parish to repair a certain road leading to Poul shot Mill, it was resolved that the Parish Officers do not consider themselves liable to maintain any other road to the said Mill than what is commonly called a Pack and Sack road." 21 March 11th 1840 "that the sum of Nine Pounds be advanced to the Commissioners of Colonization for the passage of the children of William Haines to South Australia." March 15th 1844. "that a sum of money be raised at the rate of not more than fourpence in the pound. for the purpose of defraying the expence of the outfit and passage of the following inhabitants of this parish to the British settlements in Upper Canada." Note:- There is no list of inhabitants attached. October 15th 1847.... "that the payment of rates levied on the cottages of the following labourers be excused." Note:- Here follow 44 names (including 7 women) at 73‚Ç´ to 2/- and also "Poor Allotments" at 2/3. Total ¬£2.5.5 September 9th 1851 "it was agreed to erect a Pound in This Parish." October 22 1858 "that the hedge in the lane leading from the Green to Broadway lane be cut down and the garden adjoining be thrown into the road and a drain be put in." September 23rd 1859 "for the purpose of taking into consideration the expediency of selling the cottages in this parish, it was decided that the same should �not be so2d." March 24th 1860 "the following persons were taken as tenants in the Parish houses. The first four at ¬£2.12. per annum and the last named at ¬£2.0. per annum." March 25th 1861 Described as being hold at the "School Room". March 4th 1864 "that the rents of the Green Gardens be entrusted to the charge of a committee of five ratepayers, including the Rector, to be distributed at their discretion among the poor and needy of the Parish. 22 August 26th 1864 "that henceforth the owners of tonements in this Parish, the yearly value whereof shall not exceed aix pounds, shall be rated and assessed to the rates for the relief of the poor. instead of the accupier thereof." March 25th 1870 First record of the election of "Guardian". November 18th 1870 to notice the new basis or Standard of the proposed County rates in which this Parish is assessed at the sun of ¬£3659.11.5, is approved." October 16th 1874 "for the purpose of deciding upon the means to be adopted for maintaining the school in this parish. It was proposed. and carried unanimously:- "That this school be placed in connection with Government". December 3rd 1877 "at a meeting of the Green Gardens Committee it was resolved:- "That coal be dispensed at the rate of 4 owt to every family of 3 children and one or two exceptional cases, and 2 owt to widows and aged couples." There follows a list of 17 names to receive 4 owt and 11 names to receive 2 cwt. March 20th 1880 "to take into consideration the sale of the cottages belonging to the parish. It was resolved:- "That it is advisable to soll the cottages and gardens belonging to the Parish." June 12th 1882 "At a meeting of the Green Gardens Committee it was resolved:- "That the sum of ¬£4.18.0. be applied to the payment of repairs done at the school cottage." June 19th 1834 'that a small playground shall be taken in from the common and enclosed by a sufficient �fence, in front of the new school containing between five and six perches, That Mr Long (the Lord of the Manor) be requested to hold a Manor Court and make regulations to restrain encreachments on the Common and to define the rights of Freeholders." 23 March 25th 1892 B that & petition be drawn up and presented to the county council requesting them to take and keep in order the Poul shot road as a "main road". March 26th 1894 "combined Easter and Lady Day vestries this being the last Lady Day and secular Vestry, the functions of such vestries having now been transferred to the Parish Councils which by the Local Govt. Act will come into being in November next." Notes entered in back of Vestry Book. Acct. of Poor and Highway Rate for this Parish. 1835 Poor rates 219.18.3}. Highway rates 67.13.1. 237.11.43 1836 Poor rate 217.9.83 Way rate 40.12.3. 258. 1.773 1837 Poor rate 225.11.10. Way rate 97.18. 3. 323.30 1. 24 Appendix "D". Extracts from old Poulshot School records. 1875 February The girls have been accustomed to sew the whole of the afternoon meetings of the school but considering their backwardness in other subjects I reduced instruction in needlework to three afternoons only. 1875 March Very poor attendance owing to the severity of the weather, - snow. 1875 March In consequence of a meeting of Ratepayers who assembled at the schoolroom, the children did not enter school until 9.55 a.m. 1875 April School rule altered so that children over three and under four were allowed to attend. 1875 April Owing to the very short numbers through �a Fair at Devizes, I dismissed at 11.30 a.m. and gave the children a half holiday. 1875 June Owing to the fine weather for hay making there has been a smaller attendance this week. 1875 December Poor attendance when school opened this morning it being impossible for some of the smaller children to get through the snow. 1876 August During the writing lesson some of the scholars wrote cut specimons of writing fot the Exhibition at Melkshan. 1876 October Weather being very cold, began fires for the winter. Most of the upper boys are away working for their parents in their gardens. 25 1877 April Most of the children absent potato planting. 1877 April H.M. Inspector reports that a classroom would be a welcome addition to the means of instruction. 1877 June A poor attendance, most of the absentees being kept at home nursing while their mothers are out hay making. 1877 September Yesterday and today collections have been made in the school on behalf of the Indian Famine fund and the sum of 6/- collected. 1877 October The scholars library (lending) which was discontinued during the summer, was opened today for the winter. 1877 November Examination on paper today. 1878 April This week the 1st standard (new 2nd standard) began writing in copy books for the first timo, 1878 May Several scholars absent today owing to fever breaking out in two families. 1878 September In consequence of the late monitor leaving I have had to employ boys from the upper classes to teach the little ones. 1878 September Punished 5 boys for molesting a girl or her way home from school. 1878 October I find very few able to do home work, their parents wanting their assistance after school. Attendance this week has been very low owing to many of the children picking acorns for winter use. 1878 October Very wet and cold this morning, Must commence with fires now as the girls could scarcely hold their needles. No coal or we should have had one. 26 1878 November Punished Sanuel for cruelty to a robin and falsehood. No drill today owing to muddy read. On examining the classes in Grammer and Geography I find them very backward. They dent seem to have ordinary intelligence. December. Bitter winter weather. Children punished �for being late, sliding on the ice on the ponds. 1879 January The road through the village was this morning flooded. January 6th. several cases of inferior writing owing to the extreme cold. January 21st. Very cold indeed, fire being insufficient. Too cold to hold pen or pencil. February 17th. Much finer today. Not so much trouble with children warming feet and hands. May 23rd. Milking soason commences. Several children leave early in consequence thereof. September. One of the managers visited this afternoon and expressed an opinion that knitting ought not to be taught. 1880 November 19th - December 6th. School closed because of scarlet fever. 1881 January. Snow over tops of childrens boots. Only two children got to school. 1882 November. Owing to the absence of the master on the occasion of his marriage, the school was not opened Until 1.45 p.m. today. 27 1883 February. Cautioned the girls against dressing themselves up with ornaments. March. Received 2/- from the arch deacon to purchase some seving materials for the school, s.d. 2 yds of calico 11 12 thimbles 41 2 reels of cotton 2 3 packets of needles 4 1/2 yd of flannel 61 tape 1 for 1884 August 4th. Re-opened in the new School room. October. Caught H. C.... smoking in the playtime, took the pipe from him. 1885 May 1st. The 1st class wrote as an exercise in composition an appeal to the public for subscriptions to enable them to get instruments for a Drum and Fife Band which it is proposed to commence in connection with the school. May 11th. The Fifes having come for the Band, the boys stopped after school for a little time to practise. May 12th. School closed at 3.10. to allow the children to see the cavalry meet on the Green. October 9th. School visited this morning by his Lordship the Bishop of Salisbury, accompanied by the Rector. 1886 May 23 th. Only 35 children presented themselves this P.M. Some away from home, others working and some at a cricket match on the Green. �1887 March 31st. There is a wild boast show at Devizes to attend which a number of children are absent. 28 1887 June 24th. Jubilee festivities. The scholars marched in procession following a portrait of Her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria which was brought and hung up in the school. The Fife and Drum Band was in attendance. The Rector and Mrs Fisher directed the proceedings and gave fruit cake and pudding to the children. 1888 February 14th. No school, children unable to attend owing to the heavy snow. August 27th. School closed for 7 weeks instead of six owing to backwardness of the haymaking. 1889 November 4th. School closed by Doctors order for scarlot fever for two wooks. 1890 September 23rd. Mr Modlicott came into school this morning to warn the boys against throwing sticks and stones into the chestnut trees on the Green. 1891 February 3rd. I have induced the most of the 1st class and some of the 2nd class to take in the Scholars Magazine from which I allow them to have their reading lesson twice in the week. I hope in this way to encourage in the children some inclination to home reading. have April 27th. According to Medical records there are over twenty families in the parish under treatment for moasles and in some houses three or four cases. There are five cases in the Masters house. School closed for 4 weeks. September 4th. Today the Rector began to receive the p√©n√©e of those children whose parents wished to make investments for them in the Post Office Savings Bank. 29 1891 December 14th. III rd Standard and above commenced to do their work on paper today. 1893 September 3rd. As the average of the Infants class is becoming excessive, parents have been requested to send infants between 3 and 4 years of age only half time. 1894 July 30 th. Owing to an outbreak of dipther√°a in the parish, the school which should have re-opened today is to remain closed for the present by order of the Medical Sanitary officer. August 13th. School re-opened today under the restriction that no child from Mill Lane, that part of the parish affected by diptheria, should be allowed to attend. November 2nd. There are no more cases of diptheria in the pari.sh but the children from Mill Lane are still withhold from school for the present by order of the M.S.O. November 14th. Roads flooded with heavy rain. No school in the afternoon as the roads were quite impassable. 1896 May 15th. Allowed the boys to have cricket today �during the time for Physical Drill as I wished to give the girls soparate instruction in Wand Drill. 1897 August 26th. School closed for moasles. October 11th. School re-opened. 1898 September 27th. School closed by order of the Medical officer owing to a case of scarlet fever. 1900 May 21st. Allowed the children to chose their lessons today after the Arithmotic lesson in honour of the "Relief of Mafeking". 30 Appendix "7". Poul shot Parish Church, St. Peters. In "The Buildings of England" , Nicholaus Povener writes "In the chancel are windows of the late 13th century, single light, pointed - trefoiled, with rero- arches inside. The chancel arch with shafts on head corbels goos with this date. The east part is Perpendicular Though the arcades of two bays only (octagonal piers, double chamfered arches) are of the late 14th century, the narrowness of the aisles tells of an earlier date. The church had indeed had aisles already in the 12th century, for three capitols are preserved, built into the north wall and the aisle east walls. They belong to circular piers and are scalloped. of the stained glass, Grisaille quarries with loaf motifs in a chancel south window may well be of the late 13th century too." Another authority states "the only traces of a building earlier than the 15th century are portions of 19th century capitols built in over the north door, the opening to the rood stairs, and part of a blocked round headed window in the chancel. The present nave dates from the late 13th century, but was badly damaged by fire in 1916. The two aisles were added and the 'present chancel built in the 14th century. In the 15th century most of the windows were replaced and the perch added. The tower was built in 1853 and the vestry a little later. The aisles - 4'6" wide - are unusually narrow and it is probable that the arcades within the nave were built with the intention of taking down the outer walls and rebuilding them to make aisles of more normal width. The nave roof which still bears traces of the fire, spans both aisles. There are 3 bells, (1) from the Bristol Foundry, 01540 inscribed johannes X P E care. (2) and (3) dated 1606." 31 The church plate includes a Paten cover dated 1576, a Chalice dated 1634 and a Paten given in 1707 In connection with the church plate it is worth noting that the reform commissioners of Edward VI left the church its old Chalice and took 10 s OZS of silver for the King. The Chafice was later replaced with an Elizabethian cup and Paten, of which only the Paten cover mentioned above remains. and four 32a �The two succeeding pages have been re-written in modern spelling and punctuation as follows:A certified record of all the globe lands, meadows, gardens, orchards, houses and all other rights, duties and possessions belonging to the parsonage of Poul shot, made on the 28th of December 1608, by William Mayo and William Ranges, churchwardens, John Bishop, Thomas Richard and William Hill, sidesmen, together with the advice of Christopher Dugdale, parson of Poul shot. One dwelling house, one barn, one house, one orchard, one garden, one barton, one home field, one field called laulles (? Trulles) one field called Moses, one meadow called Sandford, and all the rest of the arable globo land as it did lie in the common fields, (and which was exchanged about five years ago by Mr John Ba??e, then parson, with the freeholders and other tonants of the Manor, and lying four places, by measure, and now inclosed), visto One field called East Knollo, one field called Marsh Furlong, one field called Headland and one plot of meadow in Swilly Mead, not inclosed. Also two acros of tithe moadow in In Mead, two acros of tithe meadow in Swilly Moad, the tithe of Little Grane Mead and all the tithes due in all the parish of Poul shot, together with the tithe of Bushy Marsh, the tithe of a little paddock lying near Spye Park, the tithe of two half acros of meadow in Glaydy Mead, and the tithe of a little moadow in the occupation of M.Paradise, all of which are lying between the Forest of Blackmore (oditors note, 1) miles East of Melksham) and Chittee Wood. And pasture for 18 boasts in the common called the Marsh and pasture for 12 boasts in the common called the Lyan( (?), two of which (boasts) belong to the parsonage and the other ten due to the parson and his successors, for the bito off the common called the Hay. 32b And titho milk paid every Thursday in kind or as agreed, of the parish from the 3rd of May to the 1st of August, And pasture for four horses in the common called the ??aid from the 1st of August to the 1st of February, and pasture for the same four horsos in the common called the Marsh at all times, and as long as, the freeholders and other tenants keep any horses in the Marsh. And pasture for 90 shoop in the commons, the Marah and the Hay Furlong from the to the 1st of February and pasture in the lanes for horse(s) and sheep at all times in the year. 32 Appendix "G" Globe Lands. Pollesholte. Torrier off all the Globes lands Modowes Gardens Orchards Houses and all other rites duties and possessions belonging to the Parsonage off Pollesholte in the Countie �off Wiltshire taken and made the eight and twentie daie off December Anno Domini 1608 By William Mayo and William Ranges Churchwardens, John Bishoppe Thomas Richard and William Hill Sydesmen together with the advice off Christopher Dugdailo nowo parson off Pollesholto. Imprimis one dwelling house one Barne one .?.. house one orchard one garden one Barton one home Close one Close called ?laulles one Close called Meses one modow called Sandford And all the rest off the arrable globe land as it did lie in the Common ffieldes and exchanged about thes(e) five yeers since by Mr John Ba??o then parson there with the Frecholders and Copie holders of the Mannore off Pollesholto with the consonto of the Lord ...?... and laied in foure severall places by measure and now inclosed Viz one Close called East Knolle one other Close called Marsh Furlonge and one other Close called Headland and one plotto off meadowo in Swilly mead not inclosed one Pictte off meadowe called Two Acros off tythingo medowe in Inn mond one plotte off medowe called two acres off tythyng modowe in Swilly moad the tyth off little Crane mead And all and singular tythyes offerings and duties whatsoever that shall grow arise or be due in all the parish off Pollosholte Together with all the tythes off certain ground called Busshie marshe now in the occupacion off Edwarde Crane and others the tythe off one little paracke 1yinge by Spie parke the tythe off two halfo acres off meadowe in Glaydy mead the tythe off one little meadowe and Coopes in the occupacion off one M Paradise 33 All which as Exchanged grounds are lying and being between the fforest off Blackmore and Chittoe wood and in the parish of Pollesholte And common off pasture ffor eighteen ...?... beasts in the common called the Marshe And common off pasture ffor twelve beasts in the common called the Lyan(?) whereof two of them belongeth to the parsonage and the other tenne off the said boasts hath been and is due to the parson and his successors ffor the bite off the said Common called the Hay And tyth milk payed everio thers date in kind or as agreed ffor being all other off the pari.sh ffrom the third daie off May unto the ffirst daie off August. And Common off pasture ffor ffoure horses in the Common called the ??aid ffrom the ffirst daio off August unto the ffirst daie off ffebruarie And Common off pasture ffrom the said ffoure horses in the Common called the Marshe with all tymes and as longe as the ffree holders and Copie holders do kepo or ought to kopo any horses in the said Marsho And Common off pasture ffor ffoure score and ton shoope in the Commons the Marsho and the Haie furlong ffron the ...?... to the ffirst daie off ffebruario And Common of pasture in the Lannes ffor horse and shoope at allo tymes in the yeere without express(?) we have subscribed our names the daie and yeere above written Per me Christopher Dugdaile Rectorem ibidom William Mayo William Range �Churchwardens John Bisshoppe Thomas Richards ...His Mark William Hill ...His Mark Sydesmen. 34 A true and perfect Terrior of all the Globe lands belonging to the Parsonage of Polshott in the County of Wilts and Diocese of Sarum made the aix and twentieth day of October in the three and twentieth year of the Raign of our Sovereign Lord Charles the Second by the Grace of God of England Scotland ffrance and Ireland King Defender of the ffilth etc. Anne Domini 1671 viz. The Parsonage House or Tonemont, with one Barn and Stable togother of six bay of building and a Cutt, with one Garden, Orchard and Backside and a Close of meadow or pasture thereunte Adjoyning Eastward, containing by Estimacion four Acres be it more or lesse. Two other Closes of Arable lying at the end of the said Close Eastward, containing by estimacion Eleven Acres be it more or lesse. Two Closes of pasture called the Hay Leazes Adjoining to the North side of the former and bounded on the North with the Street or Highway called the Hay Lane, containing by estimacion three and twenty acros be it more or lesse. One Close of Arable or pasture called Marsh furlong lying in the Marsh Lane and bounded therewith on the East Side, and on the North End with a Close called Hook' s containing by estimacion thirtoon acres be it more or lesse. One ground or close of Arable or pasture called Head Lands lying in Byde Mill Lane and bounded therewith on the North and with Inmead on the South containing by estimacion sixteen acros be it more or lesso. One Close or Meadow called Sandford Mead bounded with the river on the West and on the North with another Close bearing the same name belonging to Mr Edward Pierce containing by estimacion two acros be it more or lesse. One Close of Moadow or Pasture called Trullyes lying in the Mill Lane or Trully Lane and therewith bounded on the East containing by estimacion three half acres be it more or lesse. One Close of Meadow or Pasture called Meyse lying in the Street and therewith bounded on the South containing by estimacion three acros be it more or lesse. 35 One plat of Meadow called an Acre lying in Swilly Mead at the East or Upper End thereof. All which are situat and lying within the Parish of Polshott and are now in the possession of Charles Pickering, Rector there. Charles Pickering Rector William Somnor John Steevens Churchwardens. From documents in the Diocesan Record office, Salisbury. tote Tuzie �36 Appendix "H". List of the names of the incumbents of Poulshot Parish Church. 1239 Walter do Clyve 1294 John de Hyneton 1313 Richard de Bells 13-Adam de Lichfield 1334 John Devenuse do Brohulle 1337 William de Langeford 1343 Adam Estbrouk 1349 Thomas de London Registers missing between 1374-5 and 1331-5 John Cougo 1413 Thomas Tonyton 14Nicholas Sexpen 1420 Gilbert Spencer 1423 Richard Botterell 1430 William Sutton 1438 John Waleys 1459 John Stretton 1460 Si.mon Klvington 1462 Roger Newton 14-William Lane 1491 William Hullo 1494 John Poted 149Edmund Perey 1497 Jacob Whitstone 149Thomas Cowley 1498 Nicholas Inglosent 37 1502 �William Ingulsent 1509 Thomas Chafyn 1533 William Wilson 15 Christopher Dugdale 1609 Henry Cotton 1622 Edward Davenent 163William Grove 1665 Charles Pickering 1680 Isaac Walton 1720 Thomas Rundle 1722 Marshal Bridges 1728 Witting Colton 1730 John Squire 1759 John Skynner 1765 Richard Sanderson 1787 Benjaman Blayney 1801 John Skinner 1823 William Fisher 1874 Henry Olivior 1883 Charles Martin 1891 Thomas Buchanan 1906 Sidney Boulter 1932 Stanley Harper 1962 Maurico Kirby Note:- According to one record, a John Ba??e was rector in 1603, and Christopher "Dugdaile" in 1608, not in 15-- as shown in the list above. 38 Grateful acknowledgement must be made to all the sources of our information, Our particular thanks are due to the help so freely given by the County Record Office at Trovbridge and also the Devizes Museum. The Diocesan Record Office at Salisbury and the Victoria County Histories also �provided much material. Finally, we would like to acknowledge our great debt to the late Miss B. Gerry, of Wilsford, but for whose help and encouragement this "history" would never have been written. for 10 N. Hooke. B.A. J. Hooke. S. Stevenson. Poulshot. POUL SHOT HISTORY. Some further notes and comments. John Aubrey, the traveller and writer (1626 - 1697) described Poulshot as a "wet, dirty place" and the inhabitants as "appearing in the springtime of primrese complexion". This poculiarity he attributed to the various springs in the parish which he said "tasted brackish". These springs according to Aubrey were renowned for their medicinal value and on this account wore frequently visited by the inhabitants of Devizes. He also mentions a medicinal spring near Summerham Bridge (on the Bath Road) and also a considerable chalyboate spring. The parish in the period 1775 - 1333 (and possibly before and after those times) paid bounties for vermin killed, and typical payments were:- Foxes 1/- each, Pole cats 4d - 6d each, a Marton 1/- and an Adder 1/-. By far the most common payment however was for sparrows heads at 2d - 33d a dozon, and payments for 10 doz, 20 doz, and on one occasion 24 doz were recorded. The value of money in Norman and Tudor times was very different to its present value or even to its value at the beginning of this century in 1900, and the following details will give some guide to the prices and costs mentioned in the earlier pages. In 1218 at Devizes, a Head carpenter was paid 6d a day and an ordinary carpenter 3d a day. In the period 1100 1400 AD, arable land which could be sown every other year was worth 3d an acro when sown, and 1d an acre when fallow and used for pasture. Meadow land was worth 18d an acro with pasture after the hay was carried. The ront of a virgate (about 30 acres, part being arable and part moadow) would be about 16/- per year and the rent of a cottage from 18‚Ç´ to 3/- per year. A cow sold at about 10/-. The yield of the land was about 10 bushels of whoat to the acre, 14 of barley, and 10 of oats, all after tithe had been takon in the field, and about 2 2/5 bushels of wheat vero used to SOW one acre. The most famous (or infamous) inhabitant of Poul shot was probably Thomas Boulter, a notorious highwayman. He was the son of a Poulshot miller and spent his early years in the village, and is reputed frequently to have hidden at the mill when the hunt for him got too hot. His career was however, brief, and he ended it on the scaffold in Winchester in 1778. There is a doubt as to which of the two mills was his home, but it is generally thought to have been Byde Mill. �The period of the civil var was a time of considerable difficulty for the village and the virtual suspension of any record of Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, speaks of the unsettled times. The armed forces of both sides requisitioned both crops and horses, cattle and shoop, and the unfortunate villagers had but little if any recompence. A time of more acute difficulty and danger came when the Parliamentry troops beseiged the Royalist forces in Devizes, for a number of skirmishes took place in the country around Poul shot between the cavalry of the opposing forces. Fortunately, that other and later "civil war" - Monmouths rebellion seems not to have affected this part of the country. Mention should be made of the erection of a Methodist chapel in the village in 1886. There is no record of an earlier building, either on the site of the present chapel or elsewhere, and it would be interesting to loarn if the non-conforming members of the village continued to meet in a local house as they had in Wm Mayo' S time, or whether they journeyed into Devizes for worship until in 1886 their increasing numbers and/or funds, permitted the building of their own chapel. � https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/org.poulshotvillagearchive/original/46c8deba6d9ad58ff3cf5b9919114b8c.odt e1e61a05b6de9a67a6f9cbc16f9db234 https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/org.poulshotvillagearchive/original/d4eadbd55f424d1de03222e1d75ba90b.zip 64c9bd7c8462ab0c1be0e2e04f430e0f Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. 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Title A name given to the resource Hooke's History of Poulshot Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village Trust Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village Trust Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Language A language of the resource English Subject The topic of the resource A history of Poulshot written by Mr and Mrs Hooke (of Breastlands) and Miss Stevenson (of Barley Hill House) in 1960s Description An account of the resource Type written copy - copy donated by the authors to Devizes Museum Library Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Original resides in Poulshot Village Trust archives - this version kindly uploaded by Mike Wilson Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Poulshot https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/org.poulshotvillagearchive/original/5509ee5ac055cae860d8fe23e1192d28.jpg 03ce7376077d699140f3fdbec1f3440f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource <h2>Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee Celebrations</h2> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village Trust Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee Celebrations 2022 Description An account of the resource <h4>A collection of Images and Stories from the Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee celebrations in and around Poulshot</h4> Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Poulshot Village Trust Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2022 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village Trust & Others Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Village Celebrations Still Image A static visual representation. 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Subject The topic of the resource Tythe map Title A name given to the resource Hooke's History of Poulshot - Accompanying Map Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village Trust Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village Trust Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Language A language of the resource English https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/org.poulshotvillagearchive/original/8705c0bf4374832426531eb987255038.jpg 3b2d5ceb1710ee85b7ca2ed744a8aee4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>Poulshot Residents</h2> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village Trust Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Poulshot Village Trust Description An account of the resource <h4>Photos &amp; Stories of Poulshot Residents Past and Present</h4> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village Trust & Others Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Poulshot Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview Ivan Dally Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed Ivan Dally Ken Dally Location The location of the interview Camberly, Surrey Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Interview with Ken Daly Subject The topic of the resource Interview with Ken Daly, aged 89, in 2008. Ken Daly sadly died 15th January 2009 just 14 days before his 91st birthday Description An account of the resource Ken Dally aged 89 I was born in the November of 1941 in a nursing home in Chippenham when my family was living in Calne. Later my parents Kenneth (better known as Ken) and my mother Kathleen (Kay) rented some rooms in a house on Poulshot green from a Mr and Mrs Vallis. My father was in the RAF and was stationed at Yatesbury. A neighbour, Reg Collett, used to make small metal propellers for me to play with and fire up in the air (I regularly lost them and he would patiently make me some more). I also remember Reg’s brother Bert. One of them (Reg?) had a son as I recall (Geoff?), that I would play with on the green. Would that be the G. Collett on the Parish Council I wonder? He would be a little older than me. I also remember farmer Baber who used to give me rides on his horse and on one occasion gave me a goose egg for tea. I also note you have a Mr J. Baber on the Council, a relative I am sure. Mr Hoddynott lived a couple of doors away with his housekeeper but I have forgotten her name (Betty?). I visited them regularly. I used to live in fear of the geese on the green as they used to chase me home and stick their heads through the gate hissing at me (I suspect that I have might have teased them). Dad used to dress up as father Christmas and deliver toys to 2 or 3 children in his Ford 8, having got permission from me to use it, which included a child at the Raven pub. I was in big trouble for letting Father Christmas use Dad’s car without asking for permission!!! According to Dad the landlord was an ex-jockey who had ridden mainly in France and had a French wife. Father was famous (maybe infamous) for his firework displays and one year fired a verey pistol flare into the village bonfire by mistake giving an early start to the fire!!! I became a nuisance at the school because I was fed up with being on my own and used to climb through the fence at playtime and then file into school with the other kids. Three children into a 2 seater form desk didn’t fit, so I was escorted off the premises. Eventually the teacher got so fed up with me that she said if I really wanted to go to school so badly I could come to school the next day. I raced home to tell Mum as fast as my legs would carry me. I can’t remember how old I was but I was certainly under normal school age (not a chance that would happen these days). I think we left Poulshot in the winter of 1947 which was a particularly bad winter and set off for Leeds in Yorkshire in the Ford – it took us 2 days. We called into RAF Banbury en-route and we were the first travellers they had seen for a week. We returned a few weeks later to live with grandmother in Guildford. The family travelled around with Dad to Germany, Malaya and Gibraltar and finally settled in Pitsford near Northampton. Sadly Mum died at the age of 59 but here is a picture of Dad who is still alive and kicking which I took last week. He will be 90 in January. I wonder if anyone remembers him? Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village Trust Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 5/11/2008 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village Trust Mr Ivan Dally Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Poulshot https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/org.poulshotvillagearchive/original/53cb6ef47fcf5069beb570d1bc31a48b.jpeg 663e2c2fadda67177e99e5223ce29312 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>Poulshot Residents</h2> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village Trust Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Poulshot Village Trust Description An account of the resource <h4>Photos &amp; Stories of Poulshot Residents Past and Present</h4> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village Trust & Others Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Poulshot Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Digital Photo Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jerry Edwards Description An account of the resource AFTER his head shaving for Alzheimer Research as part of his 50th Birthday Bash Jerry was the Landlord of the Raven Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village Trust Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2017-05-26 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village Trust Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Poulshot https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/org.poulshotvillagearchive/original/2c90469a6734a48ab22c213cfef179b9.png 06c0816d98af59404783cf771a06f7c6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource <h2>Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee Celebrations</h2> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village Trust Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee Celebrations 2022 Description An account of the resource <h4>A collection of Images and Stories from the Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee celebrations in and around Poulshot</h4> Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Poulshot Village Trust Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2022 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village Trust & Others Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Village Celebrations Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Owner and Location Where is the original image and who is the owner Lottie Henwood Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Subject The topic of the resource Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee Celebrations Description An account of the resource The Beacon ready to start the celebrations in Poulshot Title A name given to the resource Jubilee Beacon - Barley Hill Farm Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village Trust Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available C Henwood Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 5 June 2022 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village Trust Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Language A language of the resource English Platinum Jubilee https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/org.poulshotvillagearchive/original/89e8a03874277ee990978de207ea7d8a.png d6b1de9d842be6d2a820a6dd1b1a8467 Still Image A static visual representation. 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Subject The topic of the resource Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee Celebrations Description An account of the resource Fanfares were played before the beacon was lit Title A name given to the resource Jubilee Fanfares Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village Trust Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village Trust Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Language A language of the resource English Platinum Jubilee https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/org.poulshotvillagearchive/original/2edd786b5e1f11b5f3586d38cf81f54b.jpg cbb04c2ae0eec5a23bdc6be89ab56dd4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>Poulshot Residents</h2> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village Trust Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Poulshot Village Trust Description An account of the resource <h4>Photos &amp; Stories of Poulshot Residents Past and Present</h4> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village Trust & Others Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Poulshot Person An individual. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photo Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Major Bartholomew Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village Trust Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource c2012 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village Trust Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Poulshot https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/org.poulshotvillagearchive/original/ea85ccaa48af2173d81f0e43882f2824.jpg 257e595bf451c1c058a2ae3cbae4ea3c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource <h2>Poulshot 1900 - 1950</h2> Subject The topic of the resource Historical Poulshot 1900 - 1950 Description An account of the resource <h4>Historical Archive of Poulshot in the period 1900 - 1950</h4> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village Trust Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Poulshot Village Trust Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1900 - 1950 Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Historical Archive Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village Trust & Others Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Poulshot Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Middle Green Farm (now demolished) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village Trust Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village Trust Language A language of the resource English https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/org.poulshotvillagearchive/original/48f6763d8f2369eb1af105adbb50fd4e.jpeg 1f980e3d5b572a2578671cc37bcedb88 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>Poulshot Residents</h2> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village Trust Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Poulshot Village Trust Description An account of the resource <h4>Photos &amp; Stories of Poulshot Residents Past and Present</h4> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village Trust & Others Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Poulshot Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. 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Title A name given to the resource Nicky Baber Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village Trust Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource October 2017 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village Trust Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Poulshot https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/org.poulshotvillagearchive/original/ec7be680dfad59e237d57b706adc7dca.jpg cbb220473e21f3275b79d5a120366daf https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/org.poulshotvillagearchive/original/d212a00af36791b1e23a858b0eda1e67.jpg 575ccb7952bf5f75f52df6c4f5470271 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>21st Century Poulshot</h2> Description An account of the resource <h4>Modern Day photos of Poulshot</h4> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village Trust Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2000 Onwards Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village Trust & Others Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Poulshot Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Poulshot Village Trust Language A language of the resource English Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Owner and Location Where is the original image and who is the owner Adrian Griffiths Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Original House on the corner of Barleyhill Lane and Broadway. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village Trust Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Adrian Griffiths Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Circa 2018? Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village Trust Language A language of the resource English https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/org.poulshotvillagearchive/original/7417d1c0e5a664db882cc71ad7207d19.JPG fe859f9634198bc85e9432db07deb2b1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>Poulshot Residents</h2> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village Trust Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Poulshot Village Trust Description An account of the resource <h4>Photos &amp; Stories of Poulshot Residents Past and Present</h4> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village Trust & Others Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Poulshot Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pam DeBelle Description An account of the resource September 2015: After fifteen years of loyal service as Organist at St.Peter's Church, Pam De Belle has retired. She played the organ for the last time at the morning service on Sunday 6 September, after which she was presented with a gift from the congregation to thank her for all she has done for the church. For those fifteen years, Pam has been totally reliable, playing not only at church services but also at many weddings and funerals held at St.Peter's. She did this quietly and modestly, never wanting to draw attention to herself or make her playing more important than the occasion. For her loyalty and generosity, St. Peter's is most grateful, and we wish her a long and happy retirement from the organ. It will now be a pleasure to have her as a member of the congregation. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village Trust Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village Trust Language A language of the resource English https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/org.poulshotvillagearchive/original/c71c0a19c938877459791fd2b808abea.jpg b17634917ac179e4b4c5ec1218086cd1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>21st Century Poulshot</h2> Description An account of the resource <h4>Modern Day photos of Poulshot</h4> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village Trust Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2000 Onwards Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village Trust & Others Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Poulshot Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Poulshot Village Trust Language A language of the resource English Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Owner and Location Where is the original image and who is the owner Jim Nichols Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Photo of Cricket On Green (Last Game) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village Trust Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village Trust Language A language of the resource English Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource October 2017 Relation A related resource Poulshot Village News, October 2017 Cricket https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/org.poulshotvillagearchive/original/56b672b02b2db3cc99dc6537d5baf951.jpg 2e060a943c4677def857bd768fa219c2 https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/org.poulshotvillagearchive/original/b54dcd25a5872b4193c402e8c274c1bb.tiff af1450e2e8dd4f7f2fecf62d256e20cb Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>Poulshot 1900 - 1950</h2> Subject The topic of the resource Historical Poulshot 1900 - 1950 Description An account of the resource <h4>Historical Archive of Poulshot in the period 1900 - 1950</h4> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village Trust Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Poulshot Village Trust Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1900 - 1950 Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Historical Archive Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village Trust & Others Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Poulshot Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Postcard Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 6x4 Original Owner and Location Where is the original image and who is the owner Geoff Collett. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Photo of Methodist Chapel and row of houses to the north Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village Trust Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village Trust Language A language of the resource English https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/org.poulshotvillagearchive/original/ccd67695c3dabd1ba39095b48c7443e0.jpg c25784df1c45a95e03dc081f5d08f899 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>Poulshot 1900 - 1950</h2> Subject The topic of the resource Historical Poulshot 1900 - 1950 Description An account of the resource <h4>Historical Archive of Poulshot in the period 1900 - 1950</h4> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village Trust Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Poulshot Village Trust Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1900 - 1950 Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Historical Archive Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village Trust & Others Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Poulshot Still Image A static visual representation. 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Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Owner and Location Where is the original image and who is the owner Lisa Butler-Hart Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Subject The topic of the resource Platinum Jubilee Beacon and Hog Roast Description An account of the resource Our first proper village event since moving here nearly a year ago. What a fantastic evening. 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Nex showing the Elms the onset of Dutch Em Disease: �N 2 La ae © ~ © © = Es © oy N — — © oa oa oo Es CONTENTS INTRODUCTION PREFACE THE GREEN GARDENS WOODLAND °S OTHER TREES POULSHOT Lane ~ Winter” 1999 �— uy Lene Plantation ~ planted 1934 vase I �INTRODUCTION The origin of the name Poulshot is not known but it is suggested that it derives from Pauls Holt, a holt being a wood. The spelling has varied a lot, but pronunciation may have been much as it is today. The village probably “grew” in a clearing in the forest. Photographs dating from the beginning of the last century show the dominance of tall elms lining roads, lanes and hedgerows. In the 1970s Dutch Elm disease began to destroy the trees — in the late summer the leaves on the top branches became yellow and in the following spring there was no new growth. The fungus carried by a beetle living under the bark had blocked the channels carrying nutrients into the trees. In May 1973 Poulshot, from Sillington Lane in the North, to Church Farm in the South was designated a Conservation Area. Arising from this, the District Council suggested to the Parish Council that a Trust be set up in the village to stimulate interest, undertake surveys and record change in the village. Poulshot Village Trust was formed. One of the first things the Trust considered was tree planting, but the Village School was closing (1974) and all efforts were put into its purchase so that it could be used as a Village Hall. In 1977 the Parish Council gave permission for trees to be planted on the Green — limes on the South side and swamp cypress by the pond in that corner, silver birches by Dukes Farm, a cedar at the entrance to Penning Lane and a copper beech in Hay Lane. Further planting took place in Hay Lane in 1984 when the Parish Council gave permission for an area at the throat of the lane to be fenced off and used for planting. In 1980 and continuously since then, members of the Trust have gathered information about people and recorded changes in the village. In the early 1830s a portion of the Green (1.3 hectares — about 3 acres) had been fenced off and divided into portions to be used as allotments “for the poor.” That there was at that time a great need for people to grow their own food was demonstrated, as the Vestry Committee, now the Parish Council, rented another seven acres for allotments. The Green Gardens, as the area became to be known, were well used until after the Second World War, by which time, with occasional variation, its use had become very limited. During the last decade of the Twentieth Century, the Parish Council arranged for a hay crop to be taken, later fencing the area so that it could be let for grazing. A small portion was retained but by 2000 there was only one allotment tenant. In 2002, the Village Trust published “Down Poulshot”, a history of the village in the Twentieth Century, which sold well. The Trust now had money and asked the Parish Council if it could plant trees in the Green Gardens, leaving land for a small number of allotments. Permission was granted and the Green Gardens Woodland Project was under way. � L£ims near Manor House~ farm ml “ye ‘a ke ee SUA vise /9S5 �PREFACE Right from the beginning of planning for the Green Gardens Woodland the Poulshot Village Trust recognised how important it was to record in detail the whole process, describing for the future the stages that had to be undertaken, the decisions that had to be made and the multitudinous details that had to be considered, including such disparate subjects as which trees to plant and where, how to pay for them and who was going to make the soup on planting days. There were times early on when we considered the possible use of contractors to carry out all the work, but after our first meeting with Steve Russell, the Wiltshire County Council Tree Officer, and after sensing his enthusiasm and hearing his exhortation “Go on, you can do it”, we took the decision to do just that. It was also essential to record all those who played a part, however small, in the project, whether providing labour, sponsorship or just support — in many cases all three. Following on from this it seemed a good idea to put the project in the wider context of Poulshot as a “tree-girt” community, both historically and today, and so the “Poulshot Book of Trees” was conceived. It is in three parts: The Green Gardens Woodland Project. Other Poulshot trees, in location in 2003, with their owners and as far as possible a record of their history. The future — for new plantings, and any other changes that might affect Our trees. Many sources have been used for the detail which follows, but in particular the contribution of those who formed the Trust’s Woodland Sub-Committee is recognised. They appear below: (left to right) Nicky Hunloke, Nora Dixon (Chairman), Brian James (Treasurer), Sue Aldridge (Secretary), Diana Gravina, and John Quinn. � �THE GREEN GARDENS WOODLAND PROJECT The possibility that profits from the sale of “Down Poulshot” might be used was raised at the Annual Parish Meeting of 7° May 2002 and was supported in principle. This was reported to the Annual General Meeting of the Trust the following week. The Parish Council agreed on 9" July that the Trust could go ahead with the project “as a village amenity” subject to careful planning. Informal discussions took place and the first detailed public airing of the proposal was made at the Trust’s meeting on 2nd September 2002, being recorded in the minutes as follows: “Regarding the profits from the sale [of the book] — the Parish Council has agreed in principle for us to plant trees in the Green Gardens. Nicky Hunloke arranged for Mr Tony Russell, recently retired as Head Forester at Westonbirt Arboretum and now a consultant, to visit the site, where he met with Nora Dixon, Nicky Hunloke, Brian James, Michael Bowden and Diana Gravina. He was very interested in all our ideas and discussed how the trees might be planted and the area laid out. He wondered if the children might like a willow maze and they should be encouraged to take an interest in the whole project. He has promised to draw up a plan that we could submit to the Parish Council.” From the beginning, every effort was made to keep the community of Poulshot informed through the medium of the Parish magazine, The Poulshot News, through posters and through an open meeting and a site meeting. Tony Russell’s plan arrived shortly after this and extracts from it follow on the next pages. Green Gardens ~ September 2007 � THE RUSSELL REPORT Tony Russell’s report was very comprehensive and only the most relevant parts have been included in full. The scope of the report is best illustrated by the Contents list that is produced in full below. CONTENTS Introduction Historical Background The Present Situation Objectives Site Plan Species Choice Planting Stock, Type, Quality and Quantity Planting ‘ Weed Control and Moisture Retention 10. Protection 11. Establishment 12. Costings 13. ‘Funding 14. The Next Step 15. Useful Addresses 16. Further Reading. NOR COST ON a, COD a This clearly was of immense value to the Trust members who would be responsible for carrying through the project, even if many of the detailed proposals were modified as planning and implementation took place. What were of particular importance were the Objectives: “The main objective is to turn an under-used field into a small woodland for the enjoyment of the Poulshot community. Ideally planting would take place in the autumn of 2003. Within this overriding objective there are several other objectives that need to be addressed: The woodland should be primarily comprised of native trees and shrubs. It must include some open space. There must be grass paths through the woodland, There should be diversity of height, colour, form and texture, making it an attractive and interesting place during any season of the year.” The next important part of the report was the site plan, which showed a suggested layout of planted areas, grass paths and a “leafy glade” in the centre, where no planting should take place. It also gave Suggested areas where specific types of tree should go. A copy of the original proposed site plan follows — it is interesting to compare this with the plan used for the actual planting that took place over a year later. CELAND/NES �. KovisHot Ghee ECARDS L/0eDlLanc> (LAr fueec EN ORAM CLE Eee wm 0UTEZ fate Cov7Rae (ATA [0BLIC. F007 AT wwe LERLS Gta is WC HAzée, ALcoZd, AMAfKe, biecop) Row, Neeribcart Cactay Howey , farace rq @ cax (7) ee Following the site plan, the report recommended the species the author felt appropriate. Firstly he suggested that the outer areas should contain a mix of Hazel, EN a Field Maple, Common Alder and White Willow. In spring these would give a fia succession of flower/catkin from the willow, hazel and alder; in summer there would be a great diversity of leaf shape and colour; in autumn there would be good leaf colour from the maple and in winter good shoot colour from the willow and interest ftom the alder cones. The central areas would again provide a mix of flowers, berries, leaf shapes and bark colours, comprising Rowan, Whitebeam, Wild Cherry, Holly and Silver Birch. Shrubs should go alongside the paths and around the perimeter of the glade and these would be Dogwood, Guelder Rose, Spindle and Blackthorn. Finally, an Oak should be placed at each path junction and at the entrances to the glade. The total number of trees and shrubs recommended in the report was 2,500. (The final figure actually planted was about half of that!) There followed much technical advice that was to prove invaluable when work got under way. This included guidance-on the costs of trees that made it much easier to work out our financial plan and to know how much we might need from grants, about which there was also much helpful advice. In retrospect, while we made a significant number of changes to Tony Russell’s proposals, it was all valuable advice and information and gave us a firm and authoritative base from which to start. OS herr Be �THE PLANNING PROCESS Poulshot Village Trust At its meeting in January 2003, the members of the Trust considered the report which had been seen by most and by the Parish Council as well. It was agreed that we should seek advice from the Wiltshire County Council Tree Officer on matters concerning planning permission, and on possible sources of grant and possible contractors. Malcolm Nixon, a farmer who in the past had rented the area for grazing agreed to keep cows in the Green Gardens until it was necessary to start preparatory work. Other suggestions included an area where fruit trees might be planted and the possible use of identifying labels where there were clumps of the same species. Offers of plastic water retaining material were made by Peter Jeary and of a wooden bench in memory of his wife by John Scammell. Feeling was strong that the village children should be encouraged to be as involved as possible in the project as a whole. Finally, a small committee was nominated to undertake all detailed work, keeping the Trust members informed. Planners The Planning Committee met first on 6" February and set out the initial tasks that they saw as important. It was decided to obtain estimates for the preparation of the land and for the provision of trees; it also considered the possible relocation of allotments if required and decided to start publicising the details of the project in the Parish News. On 20" March, the Planners met again, this time with the addition of Mr Steve Russell, the County Council Tree Officer. He made the point that national objectives for the planting of woodland areas such as ours were firstly Biodiversity and secondly Access. Both these objectives remained in our minds throughout the planning process. At this meeting there was considerable discussion on the numbers of trees we should plant and following Steve Russell’s advice the target was reduced from the original estimate of 2,500 to 1,700. We should plant whips of 2-3 ft in size at metre intervals. It was agreed that our target date for planting should be in what had been designated as National Tree Week — from 24" to 30" November 2003. We were also advised on the protection of whips from predators, the use of herbicides and the cutting of grass around whips. Sources of grants were considered as well as possible suppliers. The Planners next meeting was on 23" April when we visited a woodland development at Urchfont. The visit was arranged by Steve Russell, who had been involved with planning and planting of two woodland areas in the village. These were a Millennium extension to Oakfrith Wood, a bluebell wood that the villagers were helping to manage, and an area known as Farmer’s Wood, that had been planted from scratch. In both areas stakes and tree guards had been used and herbicide sprayed around the bases to curb weed growth. These were important guide lines for us. Also, we learned of the importance of regular meetings of our planning group and for publicity. Following the visit, we devised our own logo, for all publicity, agreed to approach Rowde School to attract the interest of our children there and to plan a public meeting during September. Steve Russell also promised to publicise the project on his official web site. � Village Trust In May the members of the Trust were brought up to date. It was agreed that it was necessary to ask the Parish Council for clarification on such matters as the maintenance of hedges and ditches, the provision and cost of water and the rent we must expect to pay. Reference was made to the applications made for grants from the Forestry Commission and the International Tree Foundation. The aim of the project was set out as the regeneration of broadleaf trees in the village, particularly following the losses incurred as a result of Dutch Elm Disease in the 1970s. It will also offer a conservation area of value to wildlife and as a source of interest for young and old. The importance of active participation by as many as possible from the community was stressed. A full report on this meeting was carried in the Parish News together with a full explanation of the project. Planners ) Wg Much information and advice was being gathered and in particular we had an 2 Oa ae application pack for a grant from the Forestry Commission. This was submitted on aegis 29" May asking for a grant to plant 1,698 trees. Letters had also been written to five o: hiatan nurseries asking for quotes for the provision of the trees and shrubs, together with Oriaee shelters, stakes etc. We have also asked for reassurance that all the species we were pitaes asking about were native species. gee The Parish Council have confirmed the arrangement between them and the trust over rent and use of the Green Gardens. POULSHOT PARISH COUNCIL a 3 Lawrence Close DEVIZES Wiltshire iy SN10 5BD 5 14" May 2003 CRA Wattle Cottage ; ig ; 51 The Green eae Poulshot DEVIZES Wiltshire SN10 1RT Dear Mr Quinn Agreement for Village Trust to rent the Green Gardens. At the recent meeting of the Poulshot Parish Council it was unanimously agreed that the Green Gardens would be let to the Poulshot Village trust with effect from September 30" 2003. This being the start of the rental year. The agreed rental will be £100:00 per year. The Parish Council understands that the Village Trust wish to plant several varieties of native trees in order to make an amenity for the benefit of the Village as a whole and this plan was wholeheartedly supported by the Paris Council. Yours sincerely byt ~CR Sibley © �At the meeting of 11" July we learned that the Forestry Commission had visited the site and made one or two minor amendments to our submission and said that we would have an answer by 18" August. Quotes had been received from three of the suppliers approached: Landcare £2,484 (but some were not native species) - refused Landford £2,200 (+ VAT) - accepted Woodland Imp £2,921 (incl VAT) - refused We had also approached the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV) who had done some very useful work in the village in clearing our pond, but their costs would have been rather higher than those above. Nevertheless they would be able to help with planting and have been booked in for 26"" November and 3 December. We still awaited a response to our enquiry about a grant from the International Tree Foundation but the Chairman of the local branch of the Foundation, the Right Reverend Bishop (retd) John Neale, was due to visit on 16" July, and we decided not to approach the Tree Council until 2004, possibly for the purchase of replacements for any failures in our first planting and also perhaps for fruit trees. Consideration was given to the type of gates we would need, allowing access to el visitors, including wheelchair users, and also for maintenance equipment. i RY ° Future dates were noted as: Ey uly Nora Dixon will address the children of Rowde School | 16°J uly Visit of Bishop Neale 23™ September Open meeting in Village Hall 25" October Open site meeting with Steve Russell and representatives from Urchfont GREAT SPOTTED W/OODPECKER The next major step was the placing of an order with Landford Trees, who are located south of Salisbury. This was sent on 16” J uly, ordering the following: Trees Acer Campestre (Field Maple) 200 Alnus Glutinosa (Alder) 200 Salix Alba (White Willow) 100 Salix Caprea (Pussy Willow) 50 Sorbus Aucuparia (Mountain Ash/Rowan) 186 Sorbus Aria (Whitebeam) 220 Prunus Avium (Cherry) 170 Betula Pendula (Silver Birch) 170 Fraxinus Excelsior (Ash) 100 Quercus Robur (Oak) 110 Shrubs Corylus Avellana (Hazel) 62 Viburnum Opulus (Guelder Rose) 20 Euonymus Europaeus (Spindle) 20 Prunus Spinosa (Blackthorn) 20 — subsequently cancelled Cornus Alba (Dogwood) 20 Ilex Aquifolium (Holly) 10 Delivery was requested for 24" November. lo �The committee met on 4" August. We had received from the Forestry Commission, for our signature, a draft contract that was the method used to manage any grant allowed. It seemed that our grant would be £3,000 for trees and maintenance, and that the first tranche would be paid in February 2004. Bishop Neale’s visit had also been very worthwhile and it seems likely that we shall get a grant of £500 from the International Foundation. Nora Dixon had spoken to all the Poulshot children at Rowde School, and had shown them leaves and pictures of the trees to be planted and had explained the project. The children had shown interest and will be walked around the area in September. Plans for the Open Meeting in September were discussed and it was also noted that offers of general help had been made by Tim Nixon and Oliver (Ollie) Coles. An offer of help in spraying the area had also been made by Peter Jeary but the whole question of spraying needed further study. The question of insurance for all aspects of the area would be raised with the Parish Council. A number of enquiries about possible sponsorship had been received and it was agreed that this would be followed up. Sponsorship would not only give a boost to the Trust’s funds but would also widen the sense of ownership of the project and encourage a lasting interest in it. A list of sponsors is at Appendix II. It had always been anticipated that a record of those involved in any way would be maintained and the proposal was made that the record should be widened to cover as much information about the village’s trees as possible, would be assembled in the eat leather bound book held by the Trust and called “The Poulshot Book of rees. There was a further meeting on 10" September to consider progress. It was confirmed that the firm contract with the Forestry Commission had been received. With regard to trees, the order for Blackthorn has been cancelled. This was because the spiney nature of blackthorn makes them a potential source of damage to rubber tyred mowers! A site meeting was held when Malcolm Nixon confirmed that he would move his whole herd into the area as soon as there was a reasonable amount of grass for them. This situation never really occurred and eventually the area had to be topped. The long period of dry weather had interrupted growth to a serious extent and already we were considering the implications for our planned planting programme of hard and dry ground. Plans were agreed to prepare a new piece of ground for the tenant of the existing allotment, Jonathan Hawkins, and this would be done by Tim Gravina. The allotment fence would be moved. A representative from BTCV had visited and was keen that his organisation should be involved; he would suggest dates. Wide ranging detailed preparations for “The Planting” were also examined — which species were to go where, insurance for the refreshment marquee, where to store the whips, guards etc after delivery, photographic coverage of the event, publicity including posters, the Gazette and Herald and BBC Wiltshire Sound, exemption from VAT on our expenditure. The detailed “Planting Plan” and the “Publicity Plan” follow. Ve \\ SUN a at ATS a . | a aN ‘ \. ® ’ — . ON Yl , ee ee � PLANTING PROGRAMME In advance: Move fencing and gate oe fi | | he Prepare new allotment — plough (Tim Gravina), Rotavate, Fertilise | | Mark out planting lanes Mow paths and central area Obtain new gates (next Spring) Cut hedge - Parish Council (each Autumn) — Tree storage arrangements and security Planting plan by location, species and sequence Planting control: ~ issue of trees supervision recording (incl photography) Control of labour Spare tools Refreshments — Site, erection of shelter, staff, heaters, tables & chairs, food & drink. Possibly insurance for shelter. Miscellaneous: Next Magazine details a. A Peles nag Pe. ia os ee Pate Rada hfe PP ak argo LO Rae f Ser A Pye 8. aS « Parish Magazine. Oct Article — Progress & Programme Poster — HELP! Nov Article — Planting Revised Poster Dec Report Village. Oct Posters (HELP!) in Raven, Notice board, Village Hall, Church ; 2a fe mi He: ai Nov Updated Posters ; | Nov (early) Posters in major stores, local communities ; Press. Oct (16th) Gazette and Herald Article, with pic (Leslie Cowans) Wiltshire Times ss Devizes News re Press Release Basle Radio. Oct (mid) BBC Wiltshire Sound — James Harrison | ?Points West � PRESS RELEASE POULSHOT VILLAGE TRUST Green Gardens Woodland Project Following the very successful sales in 2002 of Mrs Nora Dixon’s book “Down Poulshot”, Poulshot Village Trust decided to use the money earned to establish a woodland area in the Green Gardens, a part of the village that has been underused for many years. The proposal received the enthusiastic support of the Parish Council, which has agreed to rent the land to the Trust on an annual basis and has further agreed to the use of the land for tree planting. While the project will be managed by the Trust, the Parish Council will assist with some aspects of maintenance and support costs. Apart from the Trusts own funds, significant grants have been approved by The Forestry Commission and The International Tree Foundation and a number of donations received from individuals. The aim of the project is to regenerate the growth of broadleaf trees in the village — after all, Poulshot was once called “Paul's Wood”. The incidence of Dutch Elm Disease took away much of the local woodland and this was seen as an excellent opportunity for the community to replace what has gone. In meeting the Trust’s aim, there will also be a major improvement in the conservation of the local environment, not only through the trees and shrubs that are to be planted, but also in the local flora that will be encouraged to grow. In time, too, it is hoped that the wood will offer an attractive new habitat for wildlife. This environmental development will present wonderful opportunities for study by children particularly, as well as for adults, and the lay-out of the site has been planned to include easy access to visitors and open areas for recreation. A consultant was commissioned to advise on how best to meet the aims and produced a detailed proposed layout, together with recommendations for the kind of trees needed and for the general development and management of the site, both in the short and long term. The Trust has also been closely advised and greatly helped by the County Council Tree Officer, Mr Steve Russell. Help and advice has come too from friends in Urchfont, where similar projects have been successfully undertaken recently. Another important source of assistance will come from the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers who are expected to play a major part in the initial planting layout. Thereafter, in order to give the maximum number of members of the community a chance to play a part in the project, the Trust intends that virtually all remaining work will be carried out by residents. and there has been an enthusiastic response to the scheme. A further part of the stress on making this a real community project will be to maintain a record for posterity of all the work undertaken and of all those who contribute, in cash, kind or labour to the development of the woodland. So far, the trees have all been ordered, some 1,500 in number, the area has been marked out and prepared for planting. Now, the Village Trust awaits the arrival of the trees and guards so that the first stage of the project can be completed. This will hopefully be on 29th and 30th November, which co-incides with the end of National Tree Week. 13 �PRESS RELEASE POULSHOT VILLAGE TRUST Green Gardens Woodland Project Following the very successful sales in 2002 of Mrs Nora Dixon’s book “Down Poulshot”, Poulshot Village Trust decided to use the money earned to establish a woodland area in the Green Gardens, a part of the village that has been underused for many years. The proposal received the enthusiastic support of the Parish Council, which has agreed to rent the land to the Trust on an annual basis and has further agreed to the use of the land for tree planting. While the project will be managed by the Trust, the Parish Council will assist with some aspects of maintenance and support costs. Apart from the Trusts own funds, significant grants have been approved by The Forestry Commission and The International Tree Foundation and a number of donations received from individuals. The aim of the project is to regenerate the growth of broadleaf trees in the village — after all, Poulshot was once called “Paul's Wood”. The incidence of Dutch Elm Disease took away much of the local woodland and this was seen as an excellent opportunity for the community to replace what has gone. In meeting the Trust’s aim, there will also be a major improvement in the conservation of the local environment, not only through the trees and shrubs that are to be planted, but also in the local flora that will be encouraged to grow. In time, too, it is hoped that the wood will offer an attractive new habitat for wildlife. This environmental development will present wonderful opportunities for study by children particularly, as well as for adults, and the lay-out of the site has been planned to include easy access to visitors and open areas for recreation. A consultant was commissioned to advise on how best to meet the aims and produced a detailed proposed layout, together with recommendations for the kind of trees needed and for the general development and management of the site, both in the short and long term. The Trust has also been closely advised and greatly helped by the County Council Tree Officer, Mr Steve Russell. Help and advice has come too from friends in Urchfont, where similar projects have been successfully undertaken recently. Another important source of assistance will come from the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers who are expected to play a major part in the initial planting layout. Thereafter, in order to give the maximum number of members of the community a chance to play a part in the project, the Trust intends that virtually all remaining work will be carried out by residents. and there has been an enthusiastic response to the scheme. A further part of the stress on making this a real community project will be to maintain a record for posterity of all the work undertaken and of all those who contribute, in cash, kind or labour to the development of the woodland. So far, the trees have all been ordered, some 1,500 in number, the area has been marked out and prepared for planting. Now, the Village Trust awaits the arrival of the trees and guards so that the first stage of the project can be completed. This will hopefully be on 29th and 30th November, which co-incides with the end of National Tree Week. 13 � HELP To Conserve Our Environment! POULSHOT VILLAGE TRUST is preparing to establish a new woodland area in the village, and invites others in the neighbourhood to help — with their interest and labour. The planting of some 1,500 trees and shrubs on 3 acres (1.3 hectares) of land in the centre of the village will take place during NATIONAL TREE WEEK 24th-30th November 2003 The Trust would welcome help in the Preparation of the land and in the exciting activity of actually planting the trees. Bring your own spade and mallet and plenty of energy! We will provide the welcome, the trees, the tree guards and the stakes & Refreshments For more details, call Nora Dixon MBE on 01380 828364 (ae �HELP To Conserve Our Environment! POULSHOT VILLAGE TRUST is preparing to establish a new woodland area in the village, and invites others in the village to help — with their interest and labour and financial support. PLEASE SPONSOR A TREE - or TREES The planting of some 1,500 trees and shrubs on 3 acres (1.3 hectares) of land in the centre of the village will take place during NATIONAL TREE WEEK 24th-30th November 2003 The Trust would welcome your help in the preparation of the land and in the exciting activity of actually planting the trees. Bring your own spade and mallet and plenty of energy! We will provide the welcome, the trees, the tree guards and the stakes & Refreshments SITE MEETING Do come and join us at a site meeting at the Green Gardens at 10.30am on Saturday 25th October. For more details, call Nora Dixon MBE on 01380 828364 5 <i Un i eal a2 ie ls 1 et a 4 2 Et ve mt 1 pe od ea jee es 2 pt ag ck eee Lhe, og pu “ee. 2 4 �Open Meeting About 40 people attended the meeting at the Village Hall a3 September. Nora Dixon told those present of the plans drawn up by Tony Russell and how much we had been helped by Steve Russell. She explained the financial position, that we had been offered £3,000 by the Forestry Commission and had asked for help from the International Tree Foundation. She stressed that we still needed sponsorship and donations. Practical help had been offered by the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers. There followed a slide presentation by Mr Slingsby of the Woodland Trust who discussed community forests and the law about destroying woodlands, and how the latter could be of important recreational use for communities. This was followed by Peter Newell from Urchfont, who described the processes that had been followed in their village and which had been demonstrated to the Sub Committee during their visit in April. The County Tree Officer, Steve Russell, then demonstrated the kind of tree whips we would be planting, together with the stakes we would use and the tree guards. He also talked of the need to keep shelters free of weeds by spraying and of regular inspections of trees. Finally, it was stressed how important it was for children to be involved in the project and a plea was made for as many as possible to come to the site meeting on 25 October and to be ready for planting in November. V Wage Hak “The Planners’” next meeting was on 7" October in order to tidy up a number of loose ends. Starting with finance, we heard that our £500 from the National Tree Foundation had not yet been confirmed; we should know by the end of the month. Our first year’s rent of £100 had been paid to the Parish Council, at the same time we had received donations totalling £160. A list of all donations received will be included in the records of the project. This sum could be increased if Gift Aid is available. We learnt from the Parish Council that they will be responsible for arranging and paying contractors to cut the hedge surrounding the Green Gardens. There was discussion about the distribution of posters to potentially interested organisations, such as Lackham College, BTCV and Rowde School. An offer of help had been made by Sebastian McLeod, who lives in Corn Close. He has been training in arboriculture and is about to set up with a friend in business as tree surgeons. Future activities included marking out the glade and paths on 24" October, the Site Meeting on 25" October when we hope Steve Russell will bring samples of whips and shelters and demonstrate planting methods, together with details of the planting period between 24" November and 3 December, /6 �Site Meeting The meeting on site was held on 25" October and some 25 adults and a number of children attended (supported by some half dozen dogs of various descriptions, but all expert diggers). Steve Russell described the possibility of using a mechanical post borer as preferable to digging in such hard ground and demonstrated how to plant a tree whip (an oak), with its stake and shelter and explained the problems attendant on using a strimmer against weeds close to tree bases, and on the danger of wind disruption of shelters. It was explained that trees would come In plas- tic bags, black outside and white inside, in bun- dles of 25 — 50. In this way the whip would re- tain moisture; the whips should not be allowed to dry out but should not need watering. The control of weeds was explained, but spraying should not be undertaken in very dry weather in case the ground cracked and exposed the tree roots. We agreed to prepare the ground by marking hole positions prior to boring. Peter Jeary would supply, free, aerosol paints for marking holes and Nora Dixon would arrange for a con- tractor to bore the holes. The assembled crowd then repaired to the Vil- lage Hall for coffee and to examine pictures and specimens of the species we were to plant. 7 � The team met again on 27" October when, not surprisingly, there was a range of different topics to consider: The Site Meeting. A number of generous donations had been made that made the resources available significantly more comfortable. Insurance for planting days was in hand. The International Tree Foundation had promised £500. We had to arrange our own insurance for the planting days, although at other times the site will be covered by the Parish Council’s Public Liability insurance. The hedges around the Green Gardens had been cut and the whole area topped - the visual effect was stunning — a different place! Malcolm and Tim Nixon were thanked for clearing the old allotment fencing and gate away. The area had been marked out to show paths and glades. The eventual width of paths was agreed: 2 tractor widths around the circumference inside the hedge and for the inner circumference path, 4 widths for the main and cross footpaths. It was agreed that we should find someone to bore all the planting holes. There would be a session on 5" November to mark where each hole should go; Peter Jeary has donated paint for this. More progress was made at the meetings held on 10” and 18" November. The unseasonably dry weather was still causing concern, tempered by relief that arrangements had been made for the holes to be dug mechanically and this had been completed on 5" and 6 November by Ollie Coles (at a cost of £352). There had been a good turn out including Nora Dixon, John & Suzie Quinn, Sue & Jim Aldridge, Tim & Diana Gravina, Brian James & Janet Adlard, Nicky Hunloke, Michael Bowden, John Scammell & Chris Saunders, to mark out holes on 5” and an energetic, and occasionally a hilarious time had been had by all. Cones had been laid out by ahead by Tim and Diana Gravina to indicate areas of planting and a “T” - shaped frame manufactured to simplify (?) things. The location of each hole was indicated by spray paint. When the pattern of holes had been completed it was assessed that there were only 1171, fewer than the order to the supplier had requested. The order was subsequently reduced to a total of 1282, giving a number of spares for subsequent loss. In preparation for planting, the individual areas for specified species would be marked on plans, on tree bags and on stakes by Diana and Tim Gravina. When trees and stakes are received they will all be colour coded to match the marks in each area. Subsequently, reservations were expressed by Steve Russell that the auger used to dig the holes may have caused the soil to set, so that the roots may be unable to work their way into the soil — we shall see! The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald chief reporter, Lewis Cowan came to take photographs on 6" and on 13" James Harrison from BBC Wiltshire Sound visited, interviewing Nora Dixon and John Quinn for the radio. This meeting paved the way for a very satisfying slot on the BBC Wiltshire Villages web site. �ihe ra bs¥ aia k.to K. Nicky Hunloke Tin Gvavine Olly (oles Saad Oni ¢ Suxtl Qu sith, Tas Teosc. /9 �BBC. Wiltskive’ Sound begins ouv story in style on then Web site 24” November 2005 [EEE WEDNESDAY 16th June 2004 Texto BBC Homepage Entertainment County Views Clubbing Moonraking Faith Villages Message Board The Exchange Green Wiltshire Competitions Site Map Radio About the BBC Contact Us Help Like this page? Send it to a friend! Home TV Radio Talk WherelILive A-Z Index Wiltshire Meee THIS STORY LAST UPDATED: 29 November 2003 1806 GMT MULTIMEDIA © Click here to see the tree planters battling with the elements as they make a start on creating Poulshot's Green Gardens Woodland. #]] Click here to listen to Nora Dixon and John Quinn talk about Poulshot's Green Gardens Woodland project. Audio requires Real Player More information here. SEE ALSO BBC Wiltshire: Poulshot's past in print WEB LINKS National Tree Week The BBC is not responsible for the content of external websites. FACTS @ Poulshot's Plant a Tree weekend is being held on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th November, 2003, from 1000 hrs. @ Hot soup and cold drinks will be provided. ® More information from Nora Dixon on 01380 828364. PRINT THIS PAGE = View a printable version of this page. Gateway to Poulshot Green Gardens’ Woodland Poulshot's green gardens planting plot A plan to plant hundreds of trees in an historic area of Poulshot, near Devizes, came closer to reality the end of November, when the village's Green Gardens' Woodland started to take shape. Dutch Elm Disease In the 1970s, Poulshot, like the rest of Wiltshire, fell victim to Dutch Elm disease, which led to a dramatic change in the countryside's appearance. In a relatively short period of time following the epidemic, hundreds of elms disappeared from the landscape, leaving many rural areas bereft of these distinctive native trees. Local historian - and one of those behind Poulshot's Green Gardens’ Woodland - Nora Dixon, recalls how coming down towards Poulshot from Devizes, you'd have thought the village was hidden by a forest of trees. Now since Dutch Elm Disease, Poulshot has literally been laid bare. "Having lost the elms we now have wonderful views but very few trees," suggests Nora. Fundraising Following the sale of Nora's book, "Down Poulshot", which tells of Poulshot's twentieth century history, a sum of money was raised and, with the agreement of the Parish Council, it was decided to put the money towards a new tree planting scheme. The three-and-a-half acres of land set aside for the project has long associations with the village, and for many years was an area used by local residents to grow their own vegetables. Apart from one corner, which remains an allotment, the land was prepared in advance and made ready for the planting of Poulshot's Green Gardens Woodland 2o �- Villages - Poulshot's green gardens planting plot _ and a collective force . gathered during the last weekend of November 2003 to help plant the trees in ready made holes, John Quinn, another resident of Poulshot has been a big supporter of the plan to create the Poulshot Green Gardens Woodland. Mole hills? No, just the holes waiting for the new trees! Bringing people together "It's given the village a core interest," he remarks, "the jubilee started all of this and then the book brought people together - and this has done the same." And John says the Green Gardens scheme is very much a project for Poulshot's future generations. "Once it's established - which we won't necessarily see - it'll be a very useful asset." Nora is also looking forward to the future - she hopes that people will make use of the area and, in particular, the glade, which is being created in Mied ie ceeen “ the centre of the the left will be the glade. woodland. Holes marking the place "It's very difficult to image how it's going to be but we hope it'll be a nice wooded area with the glade in the middle - in which we can have various activities," she says. fi Click here to see the tree planters battling with the elements as they make a start on creating Poulshot's Green Gardens Woodland. | (see pryes 32 ot) Z ee ee de. ji Seem ee Pe ee et dees i fs a � PLANT A TREE! We shall be planting our trees in the Green Gardens on Saturday 29th November & Sunday 30th November from 10.00am onwards Do come and lend a hand; bring a spade if you can. We will provide the trees, the stakes and the guards, all you have to do is plant them! Hot soup and cold drinks will be provided. PLEASE BE THERE! Queries to Nora Dixon on 828364 �PLANTING (See map and planting plan on page 31) National Tree Week By the beginning of National Tree Week, 24° to 30" November, things were almost ready. The following tasks had been completed: All permissions had been received and we were clear to go. Funding was in place from The Forestry Commission, The International Tree Foundation, personal donations and the Trust’s own resources. The planning of layout and species had been agreed and the trees and shrubs ordered. The Green Gardens had been cleared, topped and marked out showing where paths and the open area would be and where each species was to be planted. Holes had been dug for all trees and shrubs. Areas not to be planted had been mown. There had been publicity in the community, the area and on the BBC — the world and his wife knew what we were up to. Our fingers were crossed that the weather would remain kind, that the trees would all arrive in time and that the necessary labour would turn out on the day. Plans had been made for refreshments on 29" November. The planting diary ran as follows: Mon 24" Most of the trees arrived at 7.30pm. The stakes were stored in the Gravina horsebox while the trees and shelters were stored under plastic. Workers were Tim & Diana Gravina, Jim Aldridge and Nora Dixon. Tues 25". Stakes were colour-coded and distributed to areas A,B,C,D,E. It rained on Tim & Diana Gravina, Sue & Jim Aldridge, Janet Adlard & Brian James, Chris Saunders and Nora Dixon. 25 � Gale ake TT ee Wed 26". The distribution of stakes to areas F & G was completed. Trees were planted in areas A & C2 by the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV) under guidance from Nicky Hunloke, and in areas D,E,F and G by village volunteers: Diana Gravina, Sue & Jim Aldridge, Janet Adlard & Brian James, John & Suzie Quinn and Nora Dixon. After a damp start it turned into a fine day and at mid-day we were thrilled and privileged to look up for a brilliant view of Concorde making its ‘final flight ever, en route to its museum at Filton, where it had been built, near Bristol. ee �Thurs 27". Michael Bowden were Suzie Quinn, Nora Dixo planted Oaks, with Sue & Jim Aldridge. Also present n, George Underwood and John Scammell. aN Wij Wer Ae he Suc bang ¢ Hyehact Bowden Fri 28%. Planting continued — Michael Bowden (Oaks) and Di Urda, who planted a number of oaks grown from acorns by her in pots. Also on parade were Diana & Tim Gravina, Chris Saunders, Suzie Quinn and Sue & Jim Aldridge. In the afternoon the chairman of the International Tree Foundation, Right Reverend Bishop (retd) John Neale, visited. By this time nearly half the trees had been planted and in the evening the outstanding Ash and Spindle were delivered. = “ B veak 7 | Tom ¢ ee Di lord. nora Diver Suc Aldadge un = OW aS rl 4, § a ie | Sa. Ants Saundeys { Ais pandse: EOE ames � �Sat 29". It was a very wet morning and we were glad of the Army tent provided by Rupert Janes in which to shelter and have our refreshments. The latter were organised by the Gravinas with contributions from Emma Janes, David & Yvonne Hargreaves, Sue Aldridge and Suzie Quinn and included various delicious soups, rolls, home made bread, tea and coffee. The day’s planting was carried out by: Nora Dixon, Kate & Nicky Hunloke, Sue & Jim Aldridge, Diana & Tim Gravina, Brian James & Janet Adlard, Steve Russell (Wiltshire County Council Tree Officer), Rupert, William, Matthew & Hamish Janes, Peter Jeary, Derek & Angela Bullen, Tim & Georgie Bullen, Malcolm Nixon, Tim Nixon & Joseph, Sarah Ireson, Di Urda, Dr O’Neill, Jackie & Herman Potiert, John Scammell, Lenny Smith & Lesley Romaine, John & Suzie Quinn, Hans & Jasmine Kaashoek, Geoff Collett, Philip Piper, Chris Saunders, George Underwood and David & Yvonne Hargreaves. All the remaining trees were planted, including a number of spares that were heeled in on the edge of the allotment area. During the day we were visited by James Harrison of BBC West, who took many photographs. His report and pictures were on the BBC West web-site that evening. kate ¢ Nicky Wunloke™ Steve Kussell Sehastian M*hed fob Scammell fohneve— Buiaw james, �Wed 3 December. BTCV cut down some of the dead branches in the corner of Area B1 which we were told by Jim Noyes had in the past been used as a rubbish tip before the local authority started collec- tions. Steve Russell visited to check all trees and shelters. Fri 5". Outstanding Hazel whips delivered. Steve Kassel Sun 7". On the final planting day, 62 Hazel whips were planted by families: Ollerheads, Hawkins, Bissetts, Wrights, Scammells, Perretts, Pipers, Crosses, Bullens, Victoria Baker & her uncle. Do- nations were also given and some stakesmarked to indicate family planting by Pam Langton, a Hazel for her mother, and Victoria & Natasha Baker, two Cherries and an Oak. Time ¢ George. 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(00) Yes - we already have plenty of water, thank you! (9 A horsebox makes a useful shelter for handing out the trees to the troops! (C7) ...and a ready supply of materials. � , ’ Ret 1% a | es and planted by hand! ©) Handing over one of several hundred new trees - all native speci © Timne for a quick break. ID � . and hungry wildlife. ©) Tree planting continues. Fae © The job is done. © and time for a welcome break. it � POULSHOT VILLAGE TRUST Green Gardens Woodland I'm sure that Winston Churchill didn’t have Poulshot’s Green Gardens Woodland in mind when he said: “Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning.” But he was always great on anticipation and so you never know — but meant Or not it is really quite an appropriate quotation! After all the talk and the worry, the first stage of establishing our new woodland area has been completed and at least for a few weeks we can sit back and relax, just a little. November was always going to be the critical month, with National Tree Week falling at the end of the month and having been chosen as the appropriate time to plant our trees. By the beginning of November it was quite clear that the drought had left us with some very hard ground indeed and the prospect of digging some 1500 holes was daunting to say the least. A decision was made to invite Ollie Coles to bring along his power auger and do the donkey work for us. So that he knew where to dig, the area was first topped, the allotment fencing and other obstacles removed to give us a clearer run at the task, the paths and central area mown and paint marks sprayed on the appropriate spot for every tree, and that was an exercise in innovation if ever there was one. From above, the field looked as if it had a rash of some multi-cultural measles although when Ollie had finished digging, the serried ranks of mole hills looked more like some great subterranean passing out parade. But the holes were dug and we now had a much clearer idea of how the site would eventually look. The trees and stakes arrived on 24th November and on the following day a small team colour-coded by species all the stakes and the bags of tree whips, so that planting could begin on the 26th. It dawned wet and nasty, but gradually turned into a bright and sunny winter’s day and a very successful first day’s work was completed. It took some time to get into the routine of preparing the earth, planting and tamping the whip and then adding the shelter and stake, but soon the rhythm was established and during the day some three hundred trees were put in. A highlight of the morning, and at the sunniest time too, was the special fly-past we were treated to by Concorde on its final flight towards retirement in Bristol. There were some misty eyes that even thought they saw the wings waggle in response to our waves, it is remarkable what the imagination can do, but it was still a very special and moving moment. More planting took place on the Thursday and Friday and so by Saturday we were well practised in the art of “arboreal installation”. What a day it was! It hardly stopped raining the whole time and it was cold to boot, but that didn’t deter some forty hardy souls from turning up with shovels, mallets, anoraks and gumboots and a variety of assorted foul weather gear, with the result that by mid-afternoon all the trees that had been delivered had been planted. It was all made so much easier by the preliminary work of digging, marking, planning the layout and working to a pattern and the work was also helped along by the excellent refreshments arranged by Tim and Diana Gravina, in the tent provided by Rupert Janes. ny On 3rd December every tree was checked by the County Tree Officer, Steve Russell and on the 7th there was a final family day to put in the 60 hazel trees that had been delivered late. There were ten families, of all ages, who did an excellent day’s work and put the finishing touches to a very special week. A lot of work had been undertaken by many people and it was a tribute to the village’s community spirit that the whole enterprise had gone so smoothly (apart from the odd sleepless night for Nora Dixon). Congratulations and thanks to everyone who contributed and supported the project in any way at all — there are too many to name. BUT There will now be a time when we must keep our fingers firmly crossed and trust that all the plants will take. Sadly though, there is bound to be some wastage and that must be replaced at the right time; then there will be regular spraying to keep down the weeds, mowing of paths and the open area and hedge cutting. A new gate has to be provided and installed to give pedestrian and wheelchair access and notices displayed saying what it’s all about. And then it will be a few years before we are able see the fruits of our labours — but it will all have been worthwhile. Thank you! �CONTRIBUTIONS Bees every contribution made to the establishment of the Green Gardens ee would be almost impossible and if anyone has been left out of the list that ee we apologise most sincerely and will be only to happy to add their name. € list, which is no particular order, covers contributions of every kind, financial Support, labour, help in kind, photographs, advice and even organisation and planning. We are indebted to all who took part including all members of the Poulshot Parish Council and the Village Trust. Nora Dixon John & Noreen Bartholomew Michael Bowden lan & MG Brothers Derek & Angela Bullen Ann Butts Pam De Belle Joe & Isabel Dyke Kathleen Dyke Nicky & Kate Hunloke Peter & Jacqui Jeary Adam & Hilary Kidd Mark & Daphne O’Neill John & Suzie Quinn Jim & Sue Aldridge Chris & Margaret Saunders Mark & Amanda Baker Brian & Janet James Tim & Diana Gravina Rupert Janes George Underwood Malcolm & Tim Nixon Jane McLeod and Sebastian Geoff Collett Sarah Ireson Ivor Butler John Scammell Diana Urda Pam Langton Ray Josey Lenny Smith & Lesley Romaine Hans Kaashoek David & Yvonne Hargreaves Hermann & Jacqueline Pohnert In Memorium John Leech, in memory of the Misses Pauline, Jessie & Violet Hickman, once Poulshot residents Professor & Mrs Tottle, in memory of their daughter, Lorraine Scammell Les & Diana Urda, in memory of Ted Harris, Di’s father Pam Langton, in memory of her mother John Scammell, in memory of his wife Lorraine Future Generations Trees were planted by children and grandchildren from the following families: Mark & Amanda Baker Carol Cross Steve & Teresa.Ollerhead Peter & Karen Wright Royden & Jean Perrett Malcolm &MarleneNixon Derek & Angela Bullen Chris & Margaret Saunders Tim & Liz Bissett Jonathan & Sally Hawkins Philip Piper & Judy Edwards Rupert & Emma Janes Hans & Emma Kaashoek From outside the village Steve Russell, Wiltshire County Council Tree Officer Ollie Coles (and his auger) James Harrison, BBC Wiltshire Sound Lewis Cowen, Wiltshire Gazette & Herald BT � THE FOLLOW UP Already, writing in the summer of 2004, there are things to report. Most important, the majority of the trees we planted so enthusiastically last November have shown their heads above their shelters and appear to be growing well. Even those that haven’t deigned to appear seem to be progressing satisfactorily. The weeds have been sprayed twice now and some particularly troublesome docks have been given a double dose. The paths have been mown by Tim Gravina and Nicky Hunloke and the area is beginning to show signs of developing into what we had envisaged. New gates have been installed and notices fixed to them welcoming walkers and visitors, although not cars and caravans! There is still a long way to go, but we are optimistic. It has been confirmed that the Right Reverend Bishop John Neale is to bless the trees on the occasion of our Harvest Festival on 3“ October. WATCH THIS SPACE! L004 ae - : ss 7 La Ne hee ie ea | Be ve ee N ne MMe eae RE | eed Ma 1 hie Naka bth ba Lay re ine i | , i Ha | } t 5 � Thawks to the Wiltshive Police’ helucopter. On Sunday 3™ October 2004, the Right Reverend Bishop John Neil, the local chairman of the International Tree Foundation, one of our major sponsors, came to the Green Gardens Woodland to bless the trees. There were some twenty or so hardy souls, with a couple of dogs, to greet him, but alas, as he arrived the rain poured and the wind lashed and so we repaired to the Village Hall for the ceremony. As the Bishop said “Blessing the trees didn’t mean that I had to touch them all!” He talked a little about the International Tree Foundation and about the value of our own small contribution and, as part of his blessing, read this poem: THE PRAYER OF THE TREE You will pass me by And raise your hand against me; Hearken ere you harm me. I am the heat of your hearth On the cold winter night, The friendly shade screening you From the summer sun, And my fruits Are your refreshing draughts, Quenching your thirst As you journey on. I] am the beam That holds your house, The board of your table, The bed on which you lie, The timber that builds your boat. I am the handle of your hoe And the door of your homestead, The wood of your cradle And the shell of your coffin. 1 am the gift of God And the friend of man. You who pass by Listen to my prayer — Harm me not. Richard St Barbe Baker (1889 — 1982), Founder of the International Tree Foundation After the ceremony, and a warming cup of tea at Lower Green, the Bishop attended the Harvest Evensong at St Peter’s Church and preached the sermon. JJ � Village Picnic 5" September 200, 2005 Bench made by John Scammell in memory of his wife, Lawaine �nn � NORA DIXON, MBE On 28" April 2007, Poulshot lost a great friend in Nora Dixon, who met with an accident in her home. I am sure I am writing on behalf of everyone by offering our condolences to her sister, Christine. Nora was a lovely lady who had no enemies. She was passionate about her garden and country life in general and the welfare of the countryside was her uttermost concern. The Green Gardens Woodland was her project and how proud she must have been to see it developing as it has done, and it is a fitting tribute to her. Nora had lived in Poulshot since 1962 and she did much for our village " — time. Her book “Down Poulshot”, gave her great satisfaction and all corre : have been sold. In 2002, Nora was awarded the MBE for services S an community, in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List — never was SUC honour more deserved. Nora for all the work On behalf of you all in Poulshot may I say thank you to ae inappilt sari she undertook on our behalf to make and keep our villa —* community in the heart of Wiltshire. May she now rest in pea husband Michael. vith her Michael Hues—Chairman, Poulshot Parish Council ey wy aad 2 ae N 2 A y a x fe ie Jt 4 ” > , AA Pee hee r 2 4 Pied : c <f (é hc ; iPad y x q Fa’ ASA ig s <= Ve? PRA ON ay, \ 2 i SEA AS y t rea be \ ——<, Pa 2S fe Ree A \ : Ce aD, a Noon 2 Sl inletodh i gitas rey J = m a Sl Aye grey tol A Gl ain eet 7 > penta AN t : . a eo. ‘4 if | \ �Extract from the Minutes of the Poulshot Village Trust Annual General Meeting 21° May 2007 Green Gardens Woodland. In his Chairman’s report, Nicky Hunloke described work carried out over the past twelve months. Progress was generally very satisfactory with only few losses. Earlier in the year the County Tree Officer, Steve Russell, who had been very involved in the project from the start, gave a practical demonstration of pruning of the trees, so that good canopies would develop as they grew. Subsequently a major pruning exercise was undertaken (see picture), the cherries being cut after they had flowered. General maintenance has also been carried out, particularly by George Underwood, who has strimmed between all the trees to keep down weeds and grass, and by Tim Gravina and Nicky Hunloke who have kept the paths well cut. The hedges have been cut and docks, nettles and thistles sprayed. Heavy rain caused a large area to the north of the Woodland to flood, and the Hues family have dug out the ditch to that side to allow proper drainage. Latches on the gates have been replaced and they are now easier for all to use. Two additional trees have been planted; one is an oak, planted by Mrs Ann Butts in memory of her daughter Fiona Fish, and the other in memory of David Bowden. It was stressed how important it was for those who have undertaken to monitor particular parts of the Woodland to keep a close watch on progress and to seek assistance if work is required. There was discussion about a suitable memorial for Nora Dixon, and in view of her deep involvement in the village generally, this will be undertaken in consultation with the Parish Council. POULSHOT VILLAGE TRUST GREEN GARDENS WOODLAND March came in like a lion during the night of February the 29th this year, 2008, but Saturday morning was gloriously sunny. A grand array of Poulshot folk gathered, armed with wheelbarrows, secateurs and small saws. The morning was spent attending to a large number of the trees. Some needed excess branches removing, some have divided trunks which need attention to encourage the strong growth of a primary trunk. Tree shelters were removed from a number of the trees, particularly the silver birch and alders which have grown so well, their trunks are splitting the shelters and they need to absorb the light, air and rain, and wave in the breeze rather than being clamped by a tree shelter. A great big thank you to all who came and particularly to Nicky Hunloke who had spent hours in preparation cutting the greenery covering the ground around the trees to make access easier. The morning ended with a delicious and well-earned Lent Lunch in the Village Hall Here are some observations from Steve Russell, the County Tree Officer. He is very pleased with the Woodlands’ progress and suggests we do the following: 1. Remove, break off or saw down the stakes where shelters have been removed. 2. Remove the remaining shelters from alders, willows and birches. 3. Get some bark chippings to fill in around the trees where holes are forming to prevent rain and frost reaching the roots; this will also form a guard against weeds. 4. Continue other work on the trees in the autumn. Maybe another gathering would get this work done or individuals may like to do some in their own time. Watch this space. Diana Gravina � i 4 iM as K his i; � �POULSHOT’S OTHER TREES 2006 Introduction. In the second part of our Book of Trees we look at some of the trees in the village as they were before the loss of the elms from Dutch Elm Disease, referred to in the Introduction to Book |, and of planting since. Many of those who live in the village now (2006) have not seen this change. In the 1970s the view as Poulshot was approached down Caen Hill, was as of a forest. The picture above shows a view from the air of Townsend Farm with the hedgerows lined with trees. A 1991 aerial photograph of the village taken by Wiltshire County Council (left) shows clearly the position of trees in hedgerows and highlights the change. Those beautiful tall trees with their lemon yellow autumn foliage have gone. The loss of the elms coincided with changes in agricultural practice. Dairy farms were going out of business and more cereals were being grown. Dead elms in hedgerows were cut down which gave farmers the opportunity to remove some of the hedges and enlarge fields, enabling them to introduce bigger farm machinery. Now, some old trees are seen in the middle of fields marking the position of the old hedgerows. The elms died as a result of the activities of a smal! burrowing beetle that carries a fungus that in turn blocks the system that feeds the tree, causing its death. Apparent regeneration of healthy trees occurs because the tree propagates by producing shoots from its roots, so apparently healthy saplings grow and it seems that the elms are flourishing again. Unfortunately, after twenty to twenty-five years the disease strikes and the new growth dies. Those shoots that are cut back regularly to form hedges grow well. In 2006, in conversation with Chris West, farm manager of Townsend farm, in response to a remark that 1000 elms were lost in the 1970s, he said “I cut down 400 last winter”, these being new trees that had died from the disease in 2005. Progress in America in the growing of strains of elm that are tolerant of the disease is showing promising results and while young specimens of the Princeton Elm are now thriving in the UK, and optimism is high, full success is still some way off. Many people in the village have planted trees and this is the story of their planting and of the old trees still here. In the gardens of The Old Rectory and of Poulshot House there are many old and unusual trees planted by our forefathers - a Tulip Tree, Acacias, and a Wellingtonia and, oldest of all, the big Yew on the lawn at the Old Rectory. Some old trees in fields and hedgerows have been identified and an attempt made to assess their age, using a formula supplied by the Forestry Commission. This calculation is based on the circumference of the trunk at a height of about five feet, together with its local environment. This is an ongoing exercise and by no means an exact science, but it does add interest to the knowledge we have of our trees and their history. The results are recorded on page 116 and onward. The trees measured are marked on the map (pre 1900) on page 121 which can be compared with the 1991 aerial photograph opposite this introduction, which is repeated on page 120. The descriptions and details of trees and their locations throughout the village have been broken down into convenient packages, hopefully making it easier for the reader to follow the story with a map as well as in the book. “Forester’s Notes”, describing the majority of species in this book and prepared by the Wiltshire County Council Tree Officer, Steve Russell, are on pages 122to129. Finally, we recognise that not all the trees in the village have been included — there are thousands — and that there are bound to be changes as time passes. We are only too happy to update the present contents, and to add and delete entries as appropriate. r v\ �Devizes Road Coming into Poulshot from the A361 (Dual Carriageway), the first house on the left, Meadowcroft, is the home of David and Julia Foord. In 1988, not long after they had moved into the village, they created a wooded area in a field to the north of the house. With the help of a grant from the Forestry Commission, and a few friends, they planted some 440 trees, all whips. They were primarily native species although with some evergreens. The list of species is below. There was little wastage during the early years, perhaps 20 or 30 and these were all replaced. Weeds were sprayed during the first two years but not since and the grass is only cut infrequently. A number of trees are still wearing the guards with which they were planted. In early 2005, severe winds split two of the well-developed trees but it appears not to have been fatal. The hedgerow to the north of the plantation was also replaced. The wood has been formally named as ‘Julia’s Holt’, to maintain the family connection with the traditional name for a wood— Poulshot was at one time ‘Paul’s Holt’. The new name already (2005) appears on the latest Ordnance Survey maps. ‘Julia’s Holt’ includes the following specimens: Oak, Birch, Silver Birch, Holly, Ash, Hazel, Beech, Apple, Horse Chestnut, Spruce. Wildlife that visits the wood includes fox, deer, hares and rabbits. There is also a manufactured dewpond in the opposite corner of the 3 acre site with breeding moorhens, occasional ducks and, with lots of fish, a heron visits regularly. “Stockers”, Devizes Road: Monkey Puzzle Tree. (Chile Pine) Originally planted by George and Doris Lane in 1982, in their garden at Spalding in Licolnshire, the 12inch high whip had been bought from a nursery in Boston Lincolnshire for 12.5 pence. It flourished and has continued to do so since being moved to Poulshot when the Lanes came here in 1988. The seed of the species was originally brought to England from Chile in 1779/80, having been collected by David NeJson, a gardener at Kew, who was also a member of the crew of Captain Cook’s ship “Resolution”, tasked with the collection of seeds and plant specimens. This was Cook’s last voyage; he was killed by natives of the South Sea island of Fiji in 1779. Lodge Farm. Michael and Dibby Hues. �Poulshot Road Knighton, 20 Poulshot Road Residents 2005: Rupert and Emma Janes, Knighton was first Occupied, in 1969, by D Green Farm (26 The Green) in 1978. The Mrs James died in 2000 and in 2002, Mr Ja with William, Matthew and Hamish. ; erek and Angela Bullen, who subsequently moved to ae: y were followed in Knighton by Brian and Vivienne ames; mes moved to Devizes. The notes on trees are his. Variegated Maple. Planted on 27" February 1971, to celebrate the birth of Elizabeth, the youngest child of Mr and Mrs Bullen, the then residents. : . il Whitebeam. Planted originally in the James’ home in Devizes, by their son Andrew, then a pup Plant a Tree in ‘73” event. It was moved to Knighton in 1978. 980 to celebrate the Silver Wedding of Mr & Mrs James. at Devizes School, as part of the “ Ornamental Cherry._Planted in | Ornamental Cherry May 2004 Whitebeam May 2004 Maple May 2004 � 25 Poulshot Road. David and Yvonne Hargreaves have a large Acacia in front of their house which was built in 1970/71. The Old Chapel ( Poulshot Road) In November 2001, Michael Wilson planted 0.57 acres of land behind the Old Chapel and named it ‘James Wood’ after the late Mrs Vivienne James. His first planting was primarily hedgerows: 95 Blackthorn, 76 Hazel, 359 Hawthorn, 39 Spindle, 38 Wayfaring Trees, 77 Field Maple, 40 Holly,1 Walnut. In January 2004, he added the following trees, planted singly: 10 Ash, 5 Small Leaf Lime, 4 True Service Trees, 15 Wild Cherry, 10 Wild Service Trees, 15 Spindle, 20 Common Hazel, 20 Crab Apple, 4 Medlar, 15 Rowan, 10 Wayfaring Trees, 10 Whitebeam. ie, | ye Oe nm | pu il - tin an | on ane | mim lan am A aan BER m nin mal —P—“| 555558 Nes RSS re SEE om ow The Raven � Barleyhill Lane | In 1984 twoLimes were planted | by the Parish Council on either Side of the entrance of Barleyhill | Lane to replace two Wych Elms that had finally died in 1976. Barleyhill House. The home of John Scammell, there is a Silver Birch, planted by he and his wife eae they first occupied the house in 1990. In 2005, he planted 3 Oaks and 3 Cherry Trees, and in 2006, Chestnuts, saplings from the Green. 4 Barleyhill Lane. Dr and Mrs Mark O’Neill moved into the house when it was built in 2002 and have planted Apple Trees and an Amelanchier. 8 Barleyhill Lane. In 2003, when they moved into the newly-built house, named “Rowans”, Mr and Mrs Chris Saunders planted the following trees: Wisteria, (originally planted in 1990, at their home in Solihull, and moved when they ean Poulshot.), Judas Tree (aged 6), 2 Rowan(10), Magnolia(7), Broom(8), Eucalyptus(6), Lilac(5), | Silk Tree (6), Plum (7), 2 Laburnam (7), Cherry (7), Mimosa (9). There is also an Apple Tree, believed to have been planted in around 1936. Barleyhill Farm. On the left going westwards out of the village, and recently bought by Major and Mrs Hamilton, there is a large Sycamore in front of the house and an Oak (left) to the rear overlooking the valley. Folly Foot Cottage. At the western end of the lane, furthest from the village, is the home of Mr and Mrs George Webb, wkose large garden contains well-established specimens of Oak (c1900) and Field Maple. � Hay Lane Hay Lane runs east from the centre of the village and | along the north side of the Green Gardens Woodland. | The first house along the north side of the lane is Higher Green Farm,(1 The Green), the home until the summer of 2006 of farmer, Malcolm Nixon and his wife Marlene, before they moved to 47 the Green. In addition to a Lime at the rear of the house and a Holly on the corner of the lane, there is a Weeping Willow in the garden, planted in 1982 for their daughter, Trudie. Holly pi 4 ay oes 4 Fe meh Oe . peo EN Soe ws eS ot er odes Fe 2 if Sieben a ea hy NE eens * SE Ne, se | Cows grazing the Green in front of Higher Green Farm (Malcolm Nixon), 2005 Weeping Willow � Next is 15 The Green. named “Hochgurg!”, in memory of the mother of the occupant, Tim Gravina, who, with his wife Diana moved into the village in 1965. They are leading members of the Village Trust and were heavily involved in the establishment of the Green Gardens Woodland as well as in the planting and maintenance of the Plantation, further along the lane. The notes that follow were written by Diana: ; i A colony of pipistrelle bats lived in the old roof of the house and one night fifty six were counted emerging at dusk. However, because of the devastation of Dutch Elm disease killing the E/m trees, the habitat for many insects disappeared so nowadays just a few bats can be seen flying around on warm evenings. Still, the loss of the Elms completely altered the landscape and opened up the beautiful vistas surrounding the village. Potterne Church to the east can be seen through one of the kitchen windows. i Walnut about to be felled The favourite tree in the garden was a Walnut. During the tremendous storm of 1988, when so many trees in Wiltshire were torn down, the roots of the walnut could be seen heaving under the soil like hawsers anchoring a ship to the seabed. The trunk of this tree had at some time divided into two and one part had been cut off low down. Nuts appeared from year to year, depending on good weather at pollination time in the Spring. Sometimes there was a good crop and one year young walnuts were pickled. More recently, when the nuts have ripened the outer casings have been collected and used as a dye for fleece, which was then spun into yarn, while the nuts were eaten. During the years following the terrible storms the tree gradually lost its strength and it was very sad to see it weakening. Finally, ir 2000, it was cut down by a tree surgeon. The thicker branches were removed by people interested in wood turning and the main trunk was taken by a wood carver, Geoff Dixon, who carved a beautiful elfin character in the pose of a runner, a meaningful caricature of Tim! — Lichen on the bark of the Walnut � A "a » \ rE Another favourite is the Cherry situated in the front garden; bees hum as they take the nectar from the flowers, and | birds avidly take the fruit. Humans are only allowed a During the past years various trees have been planted on few of the delicious cherries. When the Gravina children the land attached to the house, Oak, Silver Birch(above). were babies, in the late 1960s and early 1970s, it was the Cedar, Hazel, Rowan and Holly, as well as fruit trees. practice to leave the little ones outside in their pram to Blackthorn encroaches from the hedgerow and Hawthorn sleep and grow during the day, so they spent many and Blackberries abouncs 2 peaceful hours under the branches of this tree in all kinds of weather, and on waking they watched the dancing leaves and swaying branches through to the sky above. After the two houses, Hay Lane, in 2006 still a bridleway, has a number of trees of note, particularly Oak and Ash. The details are also contained in the Poulshot Scrapbook of 1999, together with a full description of the surrounding countryside. The entrance to Hay Lane, the Plantation on the left (Oct 2003), �ng Ae Boe Ore * ge et = Tae Trees in the Vicinity. During 1999 an Ash was identified growing in the south side hedge of Hay Lane bordering onto one of Joe Baber’s fields (The Nine Acres Field); this tree is really a bit of hedgerow developing and being allowed to grow. > aE ome The Plantation. Poulshot used to have many ponds and the one in Hay Lane received farm effluent and was therefore somewhat smelly and attracted masses of flies. When Mayenne Place in Devizes was built, the rubble from excavation was deposited into this “pond’ and debris from the old Green Farm house was added when that was demolished in 1975 prior to building its replacement. The first tree to be planted there was in 1977, a young Copper Beech sapling donated by Reg and Vera Collett. A hole was carefully dug and prepared for the roots and it has grown into a beautiful tree. Subsequently, more trees were planted, particularly in 1983 when Poulshot Village Trust undertook the task of fencing the area around the ‘pond’ and planting trees, and in 2004 the Plantation comprised: 4 Alder, 2 Aspen, 3 Ash (possibly already in the Plantation hedge when the original planting took place) 2 Beech, I Box, 1 Cherry, 1 Copper Beech, 1 Hawthorn, 3 Hazel, I Holly, 1 Hornbeam, 3 Larch, 2 Norway Maple, 8 Oak, I Poplar, 3 Rowan, 2 Silver Birch, 2 Spindle, 1 Viburnum, I Willow, 1 Crab Apple. �Photographs were also taken of an Oak to be found near the entrance to a field owned by the Hues family. It is situated in the hedge that separates the field (Chandlers’ Ground) from that referred to on p 59 and lies between a Pollarded Willow and an electricity pylon. The tree figured prominently in an episode of the 2003 BBC TV series “A Country |Parish”, with the Rev Jamie Allen and Joe ‘Baber walking towards it. The Hay Lane Oak: Spring (2000) — above right Summer (2006) — above left ‘Autumn (1999) — below left Winter (1999) — below right|_ �The Green. Apart from the Green Gardens Woodland, described in Part | of Poulshot’s Book of Trees, the main public area of the village in which trees figure prominently is the Green, in the heart of the village. Virtually all the houses that border the Green boast trees of their own, and there are a number of different species on the Green itself. The track to the southern border of The Green is lined with Limes, planted first in 1977, and added to in 997. The Limes October 2003 Behind the track lies “Poulshot Court”, (62 The Green), built in 1980, the home of Major John Bartholomew and his late wife Noreen. The following trees are planted here, most having been planted after 1980: 1 Copper Beech, 5 Silver Birch, 6 Limes, 5 Norway Maple, 2 Oak, 3 Cherry, 2 Ornamental Pear, I Acacia, I Ash, 2 Weeping Willow, 9 Rowan (Mountain Ash), 5 Larch, 1 Scots Fir, 1 Indian Bean, 2 Poplar, 12 Apple, 1 Walnut, 1 Crab Apple, 1 Greengage, Common Maple, I Hornbeam, 1 Whitebeam, I Laburnam. | Indian Bean August 2004 Weeping Copper Beech August 2004 �There is a pond in the south west corner of the Green with a Swamp Cypress (right) planted in 1977. In the garden of the house in that corner, 60 The Green, until February 2006 owned by | Miss Mary Cleverly, and since then by her nephew, Peter Cleverly and his wife, there is a | seedling, planted in 1940, used to take a graft from an Apple tree that was already in place in | 1920, and that is still bearing good fruit in 2004 (below). The Willows in the lanes running south (bottom), away from the corner, and behind Poulshot Court, were planted by Miss Cleverly’s father for use in thatching. In the lane there are also a number of mature Ash trees. Se LYE). . 9 + ”“ oa 2 te OT f SS eT een Wi gate OU Wie oin aS PTE es Rl ta ER he GSE ESS es West. In front of the 17"" century thatched cottage, “Breastlands”, (52 The Green), there is a Siberian Crab Apple with wonderful shiny red apples, that was planted in the 1960s, and a large Hazel, with, a little further along, a Cherry, planted by Michael Bowden in 1994 in memory of Miss Bowden, who lived there for many years. � Further along the west side of the Green, and set well back from it off the end of the track, is a house called “Aspiro”, (46 The Green) the home of Mrs Christina Tinne and her daughter Alessa. The house was built in 1971 by Christina’s late husband Pip, and extensive planting took place soon thereafter. Species planted around the house include the following: Front. Silver Birch, Dogwood, Shumac Katsura, Thuja, Spruce, Walnuts,Chaemocyparis (nearer the house), Juniper, Irish Yew, Blue Cypress, Variegated Ash-leaved Maple, 3 Rowan, 2 Japanese Redwood, 3 Swamp Cypress, 2 Walnuts. Behind. 3 Amelanchier, Larch, Tulip Trees, Ash-leaved Maple, Silver Birch, Rowan, Oaks, Colorado White Fir, Brewers Spruce, White Spruce, Weymouth Pine, Beech, Maple Willow, Field Maple. West. Ash, Chestnut. North. Cherry, Lime, Field Maple, Oak, Norway Maple, Poplar, Silver Birch, Willow Cotoneaster, Viburnum, Weeping Willow, Dogwood, Cheales Weeping Cherry. � aint { Continuing along the west side of the Green, the next house is Lower Green, (44 The Green), the residence of Mrs Nora Dixon, MBE, who came to live here with her late husband, Dr Michael Dixon in 1962. From the house, as the big Chestnuts (above) on the Green come into leaf, the houses on the opposite side of the Green begin to disappear from view. These three huge trees dominate the west side of the Green. It is not known when they were planted. but anecdote suggests that WG Grace, the cricketer (1848 — 1918), visited Poulshot to play cricket in the 19 Century and suggested that shade for the players might be an asset! It is recorded in Poulshot School Diary in the 1890s that the farmer at Lower Green Farm had complained again to the Headmaster that the children were throwing sticks and stones into the trees, so they were conker bearing then. In 1990, a large branch was blown off one of the trees in a gale and in 1993 the trees were topped. A heavy crop of conkers each year still brings out the children and we all enjoy the ‘candles’ in the spring. In the gardens of the house, birds always enjoy Cherries from two trees and a Quince bears fruit most years (all planted in the 1960s). An Acacia and a Katsura were planted in the 1980s, and a Judas Tree (right) — a seedling from Diana Gravina at 15 the Green. A Cherry ee PN BF oh TE ae er Pye “ �The next house, Green F arm was built in 1975, on the site of the original f. i is : >; ‘ al farmhouse. There is a large Ash in the corne ; STieiHiari inet he . forecourt. The house is NOW owned by Adam Kidd and his ori te ay a ne seer behind Green Farm are two Silver Birch trees, together ae ovens ou eae from Bathford Church, from the grave of M.Nelson’s ae woot aster 1991, the Kidds planted an Oak tree, blessed by the Rector, the ichard Basten, in the churchyard of St Peter’s Church, Poulshot. ee! ee Farm, opposite the village pond is Walnut Tree House, lived in by Alan and 2 a ebber and their sons and daughter. The house was built in 1975 and named after a ine Walnut in the front garden. Sadly the tree became diseased and in 2002 it fell (below). a ie the Village Trust planted a Weeping Willow by the pond in front of Walnut House right). Next is Middle Green Farm, (26 The Green). Derek and Angela Bullen and their family moved to Middle Green from 20 Poulshot Road in 1978. Trees at Middle Green include: Lime, (planted in the orchard by the Baber family (see also Dukes’ Farm), circa 1940), Copper Beech, (also planted by the Baber family,1940), Holm Oak (1995), Eucalyptus, (for the Bullens’ Silver Wedding in June 1988), Scots Pine, (possibly to indicate to drovers that they might receive hospitality overnight - B&B!), Willow. “Eucal lyptus Scots Pine �In the corner between Middle Green and their neighbours is a Red Chestnut, planted to commemorate the Coronation in 1953 of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth I. i House, (14 The Green) was built in th. The only house on this part of the Green, Moat (14 Th a and has fees the home of the late Neill Taplin OBE and his wife Shirley, who have lived there since 1976. In their garden are 2 Silver Birch, 2 Chaemocyparis, a Horse Chestnut and a Holly. 4 Near Moat House a Whitebeam was planted during the late 1940s; this lost a branch in 2004 and was felled, being replaced by an Oak. There is also a Lime and a Maple but planting dates are not known. In 1970, to celebrate European Conservation Year, the village Women’s Institute planted three Red Chestnuts close to Moat House. In 1995, in memory of the late Reg Collett, the Village Trust planted an Oak outside his workshop 6 The Green. There are also 2 Limes, planted on either side of the entrance to Barley Hill Lane by the Parish Council in 1984 to replace 2 Wych Elms that had finally died in 1976, Top left: Red Chestnut (Coronation 1953) Right: Oak (Oct 2004) | Bottom right: Collett’s Oak (Planted by Village Trust, 1995) Below left: Maple, Lime (Higher Green to the right) Bottom left: Chestnuts (Planted by WI) = Bea : re EM ie S| . 2p Pas ne : RY a fait : aed 4 es thy ges ty, MT Sea OR Poh Uae ' Ponti Was ats ie ; : by) calls ie, s ho J Cr eG , . ees = Ww : “is oe oe Sy ad yas Sy TARR Ne Se ae Aoki aad tite 2 eh ae ht Le Se ie � East. The first part of the east by the Green Gardens Woodla of the Poulshot Book of Trees. Between the road and the hedge surrounding the Woodland, are 2 Maples (right) Rae a cae to commemorate the dissolution of evizes Rural District Counci istri Council. The trees were ae oe. oe ted and planted by the RDC. A third Maple is planted by the corner of Pennon Lane together with an Ash and a Copper Beech, and a Cedar. . planted by the Village Trust in 1977 (below). Side of the Green is dominated nd, described in the first part paw In the garden of Wattle Cottage (51 The Green). John and Suzie Quinn, there is a large Ash behind the house. According to local memory, it was planted in around 1930, by the then resident, John Sims. He often worked at hedging and ditching and had found a sapling in a hedge he was laying. Also in the garden are a well-established Holly, on the boundary with 49 The Green, an equally thriving Hazel and, in the front, a Quince, planted by the Quinns in 2001. The garden of Rose Cottage (53 The Green), has a number of mature fruit trees, one a large Apple Tree in which Sue and Jim Aldridge have entwined a Climbing Rose, (Himalayan Musk). There is also a Magnolia. � The Old Rectory The garden at the Old Rectory covers approximately two acres so there is plenty of room for trees. The most notable tree in the garden is the Tulip Tree, a very large and ancient tree. Originally, there were two in the garden that were mentioned by the naturalist, Keble Martin, who lived as a boy here, when his father was rector from 1883-1891. There is also a very fine Yew in the middle of the front lawn, which must be of considerable age. There are two substantial Oaks and one large Beech Tree, together with Acacias and Scots Pines on the west side. We have lived in the Old Rectory for 23 years. On arrival, we cut down two small yews that were too close to the house. We have also had to remove a large beech next to the tulip tree, which was diseased and a Scots pine, which had died. We have planted several ornamental trees, which are still relatively small, the avenue of Limes, cut as if pleached, and a considerable length of Yew Hedging. Another feature of the garden is a large Beech Hedge, separating the two halves of the garden. We are lucky to have a large collection of trees, our only complaint being that the southern boundary of the garden is heavily tree-lined thus putting a lot of the garden into the shade. In 1985, we cut off a small area of the field on the east of the garden and planted an acre of mixed woodland, including Alders, Balsam Poplars and Cherry Trees. These were all native trees and are now some 20 or more feet in height, and are beginning to hide the electricity pylon in the field beyond. There are also new trees in the hedgerow on the north side of the field, principally Balsam Poplar, much appreciated by the bees in the beehives beneath and the only Chestnut Tree on the property. NV Hunloke. June 2006 Acacia Acacia Acer Acer Acer Acer Ash Apple Bay Beech Beech x Acer Negundo Beech : Beech Beech Box Cedar Cornus Crab apple Lime Walk copper cut leaf hedge dawyck Trees at the Old Rectory Spring 2006 *indicates the trees planted by N V Hunloke robinia pseudoacacia inermis griseum rafinerve variegated fraxinus various laurus nobilis fagus sylvatica fagus purpureus fagus heterophylla fagus fastigiata purp. buxus cedrus deodara cormus cousa chinensis malus ‘golden hornet’ a= 1 20 2 es Date of introduction 1636 1901 1683 1879 1562 1700 1831 1907 Country of origin USA, Mexicc China Europe Japan Native Native Europe Europe Europe Native Himalayas China � Hawthorn Co Crataegus es corylus : Native | Havel purpurea 4* Native ze hedge Native i le na variegated ae Oa hedge Carpinius ‘ eae ge ati Te Cercis siliquastrum 1 16c *¢ Lawson Cypress cham : me Cypress ne lawsoniana 2 1854 USA aurel aut laurus nobilis 2 1562 = lime Variegated 3 i tilia europaea i 1 Pa walk tilia cordata 18* Europe | gnolia soulangiana 1 1800 France Dawyck Copper Beech Magnolia stellata a? Mulberry morus i 1596 China alba Mulberry morus alba pendula 1* : } Oak quercus 2 Native Oak, Holm quercus ilex 1* 16c Portugal laurel prunus lusitanica 4 1648 Portugal Bird prunus padus 1 Europe cherry Prunus Taihaku 1* Prunus subhirtilla ‘autumnalis' 1 1900 Pear pyrus communis ‘william’ 1 Native Pear, weeping pyrus Salicifolia pendula 2 1780 Caucusus Scots pinus sylvestris oh Native Pine Tulip Tree liriodendron tulipfera 1 1688 USA Walnut juglans regia sh 1650 China Yew taxus baccata 12 Native Yew hedge = Zelkova zelkova serrata ites 1861 China a4 ¢ . z t ea we 3 anh See, Mop Headed Acacia Variegated Holly � The next door house, known as Cook’s Orchard, was built by Joe and Yvonne’s son Adrian, and his wife Nicky Baber in 1999, and has Willows, planted by the family in the 1960s, and an Oak, dating from early in the Twentieth Century. After the two houses belonging to the Baber family there is the Village Hall, until 1974, the Village School. Outside the Hall is an Oak, planted by the Village Trust in 1984, in memory of Peter Hinde, a former Chairman of the Trust and a resident of the Old Rectory. Also by the Hall are a Lime (1977) and Cherries, given in 1988 by Mrs Annie Molder Poulshot Nurseries. Beyond the cottages is Dukes’ Farm (59 The Green), owned by Joe and Yvonne Baber. Before the war both Silver Birch (left) and a Walnut were planted by the family, in the corner by the farm gate. After the war, in the late 1940s, Willows, Evergreens and a Whitebeam (below, with Joe and Yvonne), were planted. �Garden Acacia, False Apple Crab Apple, Crab Apple, Cultivated Ash Beech Beech, Copper Cedar, Western Red Cherry Cherry, Cornelian Chestnut, Red Horse Cypress, Lawson Elder Elder, Box Gingko Indian Bean Tree Japanese Cherry Lilac Lime Magnolia Mulberry Oak, English Oak, Holm Pine, Scots Plum, cultivar Plum, Purple Plum, Purple Poplar, Grey Poplar, Hybrid Black Walnut Wellingtonia Yew Yew, Golden Irish Yew, Irish Orchard Apple, Cultivated Ash Mulberry Pear, Cultivated Willow, Crack Poulshot House The next house is Poulshot House, lived in by Bernard and Hazel Coleman, together with their daughter Denise and her husband Ray and their children. The house has extensive gardens and many trees, and a plan of the layout of the garden in 1984, when the families moved in, is maintained by them. In 1984, there were over 70 mature trees of varying species, listed below: Subsequent plantings have been as follows: 1986 - Silver Birch (6); 2000 — Beech (In memory of the Coleman’s daughter, Barbara Brown), Black Mulberry King James I, English Oak (For the Millennium), Silver Birch (3) Trees at Poulshot House, June 1984 | Introduced From Robinia pseudoacacia (5) 1636 USA Malus floribunda Native | Malus y purpurea ia | Malus cy se | Fraxinus excelsior (5) a Fagus sylvatica i | Fagus sylvatica purpuea “ | Thuja plicata (2) W USA Prunus avium Native Cornus mas N Hemisphere Aesculus x carnea Prel818 Greece (The Cross that breeds true) Chamaecyparis lawsoniana (3) 1854 West USA Sambucus nigra Native Acer negundo (2) 1688 N America | Gingko biloba 1758 China (to Kew) Catalpa bignonioides 1726 SE Asia Prunus kanzan_ (2) Syringa cv Tilia X europaea Magnolis x soulangeana Morus nigra Quercus, robur Quercus ilex Pinus sylvestris Prunus cv Prunus cerasifera nigra Prunus cerasifera purpurea Populus canescens Populus nigra hybrid Juglans regia (2) Sequoiadendron giganteum1853 Taxus baccata (3) Taxus baccata, fastigiata aurea 1789 Taxus baccata fastigiata Malus cv (6) Fraxinus excelsior (2) Morus nigra Pyrus cv Salix frigailis le ee a he ee Red Horse Chestnut N Hemisphere Probably Native- NE Asia/E Europe | Possibly Native Named early 18thC | N&C America, Himalayas,E Asia c1500 W Asia Native 1500 N Africa, S Europe Native Native Early intro from Europe & China Sierra Nevada/Cal USA Native Fermanagh Native Native c1500 Native Native W Asia eae aed (ie as _Wellingtonia ae nce Bernard Coleman with the Millennium Oak �_ Poulshot Road Barleyfields. (81 Poulshot Road) The home since 1984 of Christopher and Pamela Langton, there were a number of mature trees already planted, including Beech, Ash and Oak. New planting since then has been: Acer Neguado Spindle White Poplar Willow Silver Birch Prunus Arium & Prunus Padus (in hedgerow) , { ‘ ‘ f ‘ VIASAT pe \t i ' fy vst i" a? A ate Haat » Le ) y 5 ; Vn » Whey hy an SOR NRG 3 MPa TAA fl Hire APL ANG oe a wy , S Atma } PK re kit $ ys ‘ TK pk 4) ME TW fd \, y Th ¢ y/ Pa yp y Me EX i 4 M7) ee LENS Seu % Ps h ie y is Bir ~ = j LF 4} a AH: ; the th {ee * Pee td gt Py a % + Ad 7 ake, 7 re > x it ' rs Se or <4, Sf. ‘a oe be ms 4 4 is Zh 4 aa a: L Nive Ae q aie ‘ Ln : A cF; ¥ % e Sy Ns ie eA “St ‘ae Za PS sha sa en SN 7 a4 Se \ Shey PLES, <3 > + sy =. ¢ a SB yet = a <— epee, re : Sas Cee ee La | x ThE A * a & NR = S Mot * > . E ~ at SS * ¥ Qs Lg mt By, \ » 4 >, te K . y ies ’ 4 ’ Sa J Sa : he - 3 =e Ley ans A : 4 ase ES i \ Psp > ce ee WA z ¥ a t eS se , “ee ~ # “a ¥ 1. > en 7 my) IN AMEE t 4 pag A AS Ty A / b\ z i 4, ty . 7 hs, ‘ awh <}, Y yy A \ » 4 Avg He th ee rr oy / Pros NA ‘ Si) ja : 34 L , ei t. ee a Beech LY 4a S Ivana (112 Poulshot Road). In the garden of Ivor & Diana Butler’s home, there is a Horse Chestnut planted by their son in 1966, as a sapling, grown from a conker from one of the Chestnuts on the Green. Yew Tree Cottage (127 Poulshot Road) Royden & Jean Perrett have lived in Yew Tree Cottage since the 1980s. The Yew-Frees that form an arch over a gate onto the road are very old and there is also a well-established Walnut in the garden. In 2003, The Perretts extended their land to the north and established a vegetable garden and a wooded area, planting a number of other trees around their east boundary. The planting included specimens of Ash, Lime, Mountain Ash, Birch, Alder, Hazel, Oak, Willow, Beech, Yew and Hornbeam and a number of fruit trees — Apple, Peach, Cherry, Damson, Apricot, Pear, and Plum. �Townsend Church Lane | Church Farm. the home of Mrs Grace Harris, resident with her family, since 1920. Beeches. Planted in 1937, by mother of Ted Harris. Topped in 1972. Horse Chestnut. Probably planted in 19" Century. Lopped in 2004. Pines. Along East side of Church Lane. Possibly planted in 19" Century, to mark where a pond for watering stock could be found by drovers. Oak. A large tree on boundary of Poulshot with Worton. Oak. In the meadow, in memory of Ted Harris, who died in 2003. a Urda, daughter of Mrs Harris and with her husband Les, resident in Wilkins Cottage, | oulshot Road, planted a number of Oaks in the Green Gardens Woodland in November 2003, from acorns grown by her at home. Pines (April 2006) Church Limes (May 2006) St Peter’s Church. There has been a church on the site for at least nine hundred years. Entering the church gate from Church Lane, there is a row of Limes, lining the boundary of the Churchyard with Church Farm — these were topped in 2004. Townsend Farmhouse was occupied by Mrs Marie-Grace (MG) Brothers in 1988. There is a significant number of trees in the paddock, verges and gardens, as described below. Paddock, Verges and Boundary Edges. These were all in place in 1988: 8 fruit trees (plum, pear and apple, planted in the 1960s and 1970s.) 6 Viburnam, I Larch, 1 fir, several Leylandii, I Ash. A number of fruit trees were lost in the severe storms of 1988/89. Garden. Lime (reputed to be over 100 years old), Blue Cedar (1989), 7 Silver Birch (1994), 3 Flowering Cherry (1980s), Rhus styphinia (1985), 10 Rhodesia Laurels (1985), Gingko Tree (1994), Acer platanoides (1989), Acer Crimson King, (1999), Plane Tree (1985), Eucalyptus (1999), 4 Apples (1 Bramley, | Russet, 2 Dessert—all old), 2 Holly (1990), Magnolia (2000), 2 Rowan (1998), 2 Crab Apple (1998), Larch | (1994), Yew (1985). There is also a high Beech Hedge of some 10 trees that is about 60 years old. Sarah Ireson (neeWhite), who lived in the Farmhouse as a child, | remembers that there had been a large Monkey Puzzle Tree in the garden, which provided a swing for the children, although it was very uncomfortable falling off, and the fallen leaves inhibited riding bicycles on the lawn. The tree was cut down in 1977. Monkey Puzzle | � Oaks in Bideweli Lane, Townsend 2006 (not measured) � “J om? Pe ihn sx} fz 22S met 7 a pabREI Eitan _ = i. Cutumn Colours 2007 - Hay Lane - Oak and Larch % a A hh. Ow Be a™ A 21 Zt! : *. Poulshot House Catalpa (Indian Bean Free). Blossom Auguot 2006 — Seed Pads Spring 2007 �POULSHOT VILLAGE TRUST Big Tree Project POULSHOT VILLAGE TRUST Big Trees Project INTRODUCTION Background Poulshot, near Devizes in Wiltshire, has a parish is roughly rectangular in shape and covers 1,531 acres. We are bounded on the north by the Kennet and Avon Canal, and the A361 road from Devizes to Melksham. Summerham Brook and its main tributary encircle the south, east, and west of the parish. population of around 400 people. The Poulshot was once a heavil Elm disease in 1970s. Led 1977, at first around the v we planted some 1,200 n Gardens Woodland — whi gatherings and functions y wooded ‘elm village’ until disastrously levelled by Dutch by the Village Trust, our community began replanting in illage green and then in 1985 in a small plantation. In 2003 ative trees and shrubs to create a 3 % acre wood, the Green ch has become a popular place for village and private . This has been a particularly successful venture, widely supported both financially and practically, by the whole community, of all ages. Poulshot Village Trust Poulshot was designated a Conservation Area in 1973, and the Parish Council established the Village Trust, as a charity, to monitor and advise on possible development, on conservation, and on the maintenance of the village’s rural amenities, such as byways, lanes, ponds and woodlands. it had the remit, in support of the Parish Council, to stimulate interest in the village’s environment by making members of the community aware of whatever was happening, and by encouraging people to participate in conservation projects. The Trust also accepted the role of recording the village’s activities: in 2002 with the publication of a history of Poulshot in the 20" century Down Poulshot, and in 2006 with the production of the Book of Trees — which included the measurement of the village’s older trees, in particular its oaks, to determine their estimated age. The Trust has developed a well-established Archive, held in part locally, and in part at the Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre. Aims of the Project Our primary aims are: 2 To greatly improve the visual quality, scale and character of the rural . environment which makes Poulshot such a pleasant place to live and work in. © Toconserve, protect and enhance our local biodiversity by restoring Poulshot’s traditional big tree habitats and the wildlife they attract. To play our part in reducing the impact of climate change by offsetting our own ‘carbon footprint’. O Approach pe | We plan to expand our previous efforts parish-wide by bringing back the big trees shat not so long ago made lofty avenues of every lane and byway. We have already �POULSHOT VILLAGE TRUST Big Trees Project conducted a preliminary survey of the parish, and written to all local private landowners seeking their support. Their response was very encouraging. We have received invaluable advice and support from Steve Russell, Wiltshire Countryside Manager, Esther Daly, Senior Rights of Way Warden, and Jane Cole, Highways Landscape Officer. Now we are ready to proceed with the recruitment of big tree species already growing in the hedgerows - by tagging them to keep them safe from the flail. Where this is not possible, oak, ash and large-leaved lime saplings will be bought and planted directly into the hedges. The water-loving black poplar is an endangered tree that we shall use extensively in wet areas and along the banks of the streams that border the parish. An attempt will also be made to cultivate a few disease-resistant elms supplied by the Great British Elm Experiment which will be planted in prominent positions. __ Photo shows hedgerows with no big trees �Monday, 18 January 2010 Big Trees Project: Tree Mapping & Estimates Project Subgroup: Kate Amery, Peter Cleverly, Gill Coleman, Nicky Hunloke, Pam Langton Purpose: To map possible tree locations in Hay Lane, Hook Lane and Broad Way Lane Tree Mapping: The group marked possible locations for trees on the Project Map. This information has been used in the estimates given below. Assumptions: An equal mix of oak, ash, and large-leafed limes will be used — except in wet ground where water-tolerant ash will be used exclusively. Trees will be planted every 12-15 metres and thinned by 50% in future (say 30 years time) by removing every other tree. Where an avenue of mature oaks is planned, every third tree planted will be oak. The intervening non-oaks will be removed in future (sometime during the next 200 years). For calculation purposes an average distance between trees of 13.5 metres has been used. Trees may not be planted within 10 metres on either side of an overhead power line (National Grid Transco). ESTIMATES The estimations below are based on observed data collected by the group with additional information taken from the 1:5000 scale map of the parish (distances) and Google Earth (locations of existing big trees) HAY LANE The distance between the small plantation opposite the Green Gardens eastwards to the bend by the footbridge to Potterne is 605 metres. There is an overhead power line, therefore 605 — 20 = 585 metres. This straight stretch of Hay Lane is planned as an oak avenue and care will be taken when planting to ensure that every third tree is an oak. 585/13.5 = 44 x 2 (both sides of lane) = 88 mixed trees 88 - 10 existing trees = 78 mixed trees in total for this stretch. Photo shows Trust members Kate Amery and Gill Coleman ware gee t ger ae $9 lt PAPE oa eye ge : ———_ 2 + > ae 0 eee eA A BG! 7 yd at AM -. . LF al =~ �_HAY LANE SURVEY | | | POULSHOT VILLAGE TRUST Big Trees Project The distance from the bend at the footbridge running south beside the brook to next footbridge is 750 metres. The ground is wet and water-tolerant ash will be planted in this stretch. 750/13.5 = 56 x 2 (both sides of lane) = 112 ash 112 — 12 existing trees = 100 new ash in total for this stretch. BROAD WAY LANE The distance from Barley Hill Lane to the unnamed track running westwards between Leighball Lane and Byde Mill Lane is 500 metres. 500/13.5 = 37 x 2 (both sides of lane) = 74 mixed trees 74 — 20 existing trees = 54 mixed trees in total for this stretch. The remaining distance to Byde Mill Lane is 700 metres: 250 metres of which, by Townsend Farm, is wet and best for ash, leaving 500 metres suited to mixed trees 500/13.5 = 37 x 2 (both sides of lane) = 74 mixed trees. 74 -9 existing trees = 65 mixed trees in total for this stretch Total mixed trees for Broad Way Lane = 119 250/13.5 = 19 x 2 (both sides of lane near Townsend Farm) = 38 ash 38 - 1 existing trees = 37 ash in total for this stretch HOOKS LANE The distance from one end to the other is 940 metres. There is an overhead power line, therefore 940 — 20 = 920 metres. 920/13.5 = 68 x 2 (both sides of lane) = 136 mixed trees There are 8 existing trees. 136 — 8 = 128 mixed trees in total for this stretch. BATH ROAD The distance from one end to the other is 1,750 metres. There is an overhead power line, therefore 1750 — 20 = 1730 metres. The landscaping plans for the approved Foxhangers Marina development provide for hedgerow trees along the northern side of the road. 1730/13.5 = 128 mixed trees in total for the southern side of this stretch of the Bath Road. �POULSHOT VILLAGE TRUST Big Trees Project There are 5 existing trees on this Side of the road. 128-5 existing trees = 123 mixed trees for this stretch. There are two triangles of land at Maple Hill and at . a the junction with Poulshot Road for which there 'S COnditional consent for planting (subject to unde rground survey) Maple Hill land: Estimated room for 7 mixed trees Poulshot Road junction land: Estimated room for 3 mixed trees 123+7+3- 133 mixed trees in total for Bath Road POULSHOT ROAD There are 3 sections of this road that would benefit from more hedgerow trees: - Section 1 from Bath Road to Sillington Lane - Section 2 from Belle Vue Farm to Townsend - Section 3 from Townsend south to the parish boundary. Section 1 The overall distance is 950 metres, but roadside dwellings and an overhead power line reduce the effective planting distance to 550 metres. 550/13.5 = 41 x2 (both sides of lane) = 82 mixed trees There are 3 existing trees. 82-3 existing trees = 79 mixed trees for this stretch. Section 2 The overall distance is 250 metres. 250/13.5=19x2 (both sides of lane) = There is 1 existing tree. 38 - 1 existing trees = 37 mixed trees for this stretch. 38 mixed trees. Section 2 The overall distance is 250 metres. 250/13.5 = 19 x 2 (both sides of lane) = 38 mixed trees. There is 1 existing tree. 38 - 1 existing trees = 37 mixed trees for this stretch. 79 + 37 + 37 = 153 mixed trees in total for Poulshot Road PROJECT PHASES The operational areas that fall within the broad sc been divided into five phases for implementation below, and the following maps. ope of the present project have over the next five years - see PHASEONE HAY LANE Marked from Green Gardens east then south to Five Lanes | BUUEme? 2010 footbridge on map PHASE TWO BROAD WAY LANE from Barleyhill Lane south to Poulshot Road in Marked 2011 Townsend on map Marked PHASE THREE HOOKS LANE iL 5012 from Bath Road south to Barleyhill Lane pomee Marked PHASE FOUR BATH ROAD hern side of road onl 2013 sous y on map PHASE FIVE DEVIZES ROAD from Bath Road to Sillington Lane Ma : =a 2014 POULSHOT ROAD es from Belle Vue Farm to Townsend on map from Townsend south to the parish boundary A) �yoyusjnog ee ‘dew ead ea paloig saail Big LSNYL JOVITIA LOHSINOd �POULSHOT VILLAGE TRUST oject Big Trees Pr -r 3 They so Werranesere south Poulshot Project Phases map �Poulshot Village Trust | | Eight members of the Trust met on 2 February 2010 in the Village Hall. BIG TREES PROJECT o Early next winter the first mass planting of big trees will take place, in Hay Lane. Local landowners have been generous in their support of this first phase of the Project. o The Trust has put in a bid to The Great British Elm Experiment for saplings grown from a few English elms that remained unaffected by Dutch Elm disease. o On 18 January 2010, Trust Members walked Hay Lane and _ Broadway Lane marking possible locations for big trees on the Project map. o The Highway Authority has completed its survey of possible tree locations on both sides of the A361 Bath Road where it cuts * across the north of the parish. Subject to certain constraints, such as proximity to the road, consent has been given to planting in the western corner of the Poulshot Road junction, and in the triangle of land south of the Bath Road midway between the overhead cables and Seend junction. Trees can also be planted in, or by, the hedgerows on either side of Bath Road with permission of the adjoining landowners, o The proposed development of Foxhangers’ Marina would involve q hedgerow with, hedgerow trees being planted along most of the northern side of the Bath Road. Steve Russell will be asked to _ keep the Trust informed of developments so that Compatibility with the aims of the Big Tree Project can be maintained. o The grant applications are being prepared, and the digging of __ holes negotiated with a local contractor. o The Tree Council are sending the Trust 900 free tree-ties - to warn hedge cutters to save the tagged tree �OCTOBER 2010 HAY LANE - TREE PLANTING PREPARATION Nicky Hunloke and Peter Cleverly Oliver Coles using mechanical digger to dig holes for planting trees Nicky Hunloke and Peter Cleverly � POULSHOT’S BIG TREES PROJECT Press Release: September 2010 Information: The exceptional beauty of the English landscape owes much to the towering presence in our hedgerows of big trees, which are also home to a huge amount of native wildlife - including small mammals, birds, butterflies, moths, beetles, lichens, mosses and fungi. Poulshot, just outside Devizes, used to be celebrated for the glorious tall elms in the hedges bordering its many lanes - but when Dutch Elm disease killed 21m elms in England, Poulshot was not spared the devastation. In 2009 the Poulshot Village Trust’s ‘Big Trees Project’ was set up to replace our lost elms with other tall trees. It began with a survey of the parish to identify suitable planting locations. Local landowners gave strong support and the Trust soon realised that they had the opportunity to plant a thousand or more new oak, ash and lime trees. What the hedges in Poulshot used to look like What they look like today — no trees A successful fund-raising drive has resulted in generous grants from Wiltshire Council, the International Tree Foundation and Melksham Community Area Board - and the Village Trust and its supporters are now ready to begin the massive 5-year tree planting exercise. They will be getting welcome help with the actual planting of trees in the hedges from the Community Payback Scheme. There will be an address at 10.00am on Thursday 25 November 2010 in Hay Lane, Poulshot, by Nicky Hunloke, Chairman of the Village Trust, before planting begins. Jonathon Seed (Wiltshire Councillor and Chairman of Melksham Community Area Board), Steve Russell (Wiltshire Council Countryside Manager) as well as Members of the Parish Council and local landowners have all been invited. -End- �Notes to Editors ; of “A Poulshot, near Devizes, has a population of around 400 people. In 2003 it was the scene Aaa Country Parish” the BBC2 documentary about Jamie Allen who, much to his surprise, 1S SU a made rector of a beautiful parish in the heart of rural Wiltshire. It became a huge success, W millions tuning in to see Mr Allen adjusting to his new life. Poulshot was designated a Conservation Area in 1973, and the Parish Council established Vi eee Trust, as a charity, to monitor and advise on possible development, on conservation, and sie i maintenance of the village’s rural amenities, such as byways, lanes, ponds and le ahem i enaall community began tree planting in 1977, at first around the village green and Heo Age se the plantation. In 2003 we planted some 1,200 native trees and shrubs to create a 3% acre wooc F Green Gardens Woodland — which has become a popular place for village and private gatherings. Our primary aims are (i) to greatly improve the visual quality, scale and character of the rural : environment which makes Poulshot such a pleasant place to live and work, (ii) to conserve, protec and enhance our local biodiversity by restoring Poulshot’s traditional big tree habitats and the wildlife they attract, (iii) to play our part in reducing the impact of climate change by offsetting our own ‘carbon footprint’. For further information contact the Big Trees Project Leader: hea Peter Cleverly, Secretary Poulshot Village Trust t: 01380 827 242 e: petercleverly@btinternet. PROJECT PUBLICITY MEDIA CONTACTS BBC Wiltshire Broadcasting House 56-58 Prospect Place Swindon Wilts SN1 3RW Telephone: 01793 513626 E-mail: wiltshire@bbc.co.uk The West Country Tonight (ITV local) Contact the newsroom: t: 084488 12301 e: westcountry@itv.com a: The West Country Tonight, Bath Road, Bristol BS4 3HG Wiltshire Gazette & Herald 14 Market Place Devizes Wiltshire SN10 1HT Newsdesk t: 01380 731681 e: glawrence@newswilts.co.uk Poulshot Parish Council Web Site http://www.poulshot.org.uk/index.htm Mike Wilson e: webmaster@poulshot.org.uk Village News Editor: Nina Jeffries e-mail — poulshotnews@btinternet.com phone — 01380 828883 by post - 3 Sillington Lane, Poulshot, SN10 1TD > Ee 3 �BIG TREE PROJECT TREE PLANTING EVENT - HAY LANE 25" g. 26° NOVEMBER 2010 By 10.00 am on Thursday 25 November 2010, the tree whips, stakes, and guards had been delivered into Hay Lane by Ben Hamilton - and Ali Rasey and Vicky Roscoe, Wiltshire Council Countryside Officers, many Trust members, and six Community Payback people had arrived. The Trust’s Chairman, Nicky Hunloke, gave a short address pointing out how the Big Tree Project was a continuation of a progression of local tree planting carried out in Poulshot after the elms were lost — including individual trees around the Green, the Plantation, and the Green Gardens Woodland. All those who had worked on the project were thanked, especially the landowners, Mike Hues and Joe Baber, for their ready and indispensible support. Ali Rasey and Vicky Roscoe demonstrated the best way to plant the trees, drive in the stakes, and fit the guards. Nicky Hunloke planted the first tree — an oak — and work got underway. The Community Payback people worked cheerfully and diligently. After a lunch break, with hot soup at the Village Hall, work continued to such good effect that all of Hay Lane as far up-as the bend by the footbridge was planted. It was decided to dig holes further along Hay Lane, where it turns south, in readiness for the next day’s work. By Friday lunchtime the opening phase of the Big Tree Project was complete — with about 100 trees planted. �WAITING T O START PLANTING - GROUPS OF TRUST MEMBERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND FRIENDS Lt to Rt Peter Cleverly, Kate Hunloke, Simon Richardson Lt to Rt { Wiltshire Probation Services ) Tim Coleman, Brian James,Malene Nixon Pam Langton Sue Aldridge, Alison Rasey (Wiltshire Council ) Kate Hunloke, Pam Langton Lt to Rt Peter Cleverly, Nicky Hunloke, Tim Coleman,Alison Rasey and Vicky Roscoe ( Wiltshire Council) Lt to Rt Pam Langton, Sue Aldridge, Brian James � Alison Rasey and Vicky Roscoe ( Wiltshire Council) Selected two trees to demonstrate tree planting Nicky Hunloke dug the hole to plant The first tree yee en TA /- =<. — «= sty a to ; rated Alison Rasey ( Wiltshire Council) demonst Tree planting to the volunteers �Lt to Rt Nicky Hunloke, Vicky Roscoe Peter Cleverly, Ben Hamilton Lt to Rt q@ Tim Coleman, Nicky Hunloke, Vicky Roscoe, Peter Cleverly ¥ aa End of the tree planting morning Pam Langton and Dankay Cleverly are off to the village hall to serve soup prepared by Pam for lunch Peter Cleverly distributing the tree tags Lt to Rt Nicky Hunloke, Ben Hamilton, Peter Cleverly, Alison Rasey = _—— ae �Journal of the International Tree FOUNCAtION | ‘anisryebrvsry 2013 ~<s LIFE Viel NG c ail Sr The people whose survival o[-Jol=ialel=ye)a) a | elUls fe oe = SHORT FILM * SPOTLIGHTS ~ ITF SUCCESS HERITAGE 2 1EDGEROWS Dee aca) ica PLANTING _ BEEHIVES me ela) aus <2 = RESTS 2011 IS HOPE ‘DAWNING for the world’s forests? �ws © A CATHEDRAL OF TREES Decimated in the 1970s by Dutch Elm disease, one Wiltshire village is making good progress in restoring the environment they used to enjoy, thanks in part to funding provided by the International Tree Foundation oulshot Village Trust is an independent group dedicated to the preservation and upkeep of their village, which is situated near Devizes in Wiltshire. In the 1970s the village’s parish hedgerows were decimated by Dutch Elm Disease. “What the trust has tried to do over the years is plant more trees around the village to restore the environment we used to have,” explains Trust Secretary and third-generation Poulshot resident, Peter Cleverly. The village was designated a Conservation Area in 1973 and the Poulshot community first began replanting back in 1977. While much of the work has been undertaken by residents, the projects also needed some outside funding. In September 2010, The International Tree Foundation awarded the trust a £500 grant to help support future replanting work. “When the elms, which are very big trees, were struck down, we were left with a very flat landscape,” says Peter. “Our plan is to plant oak, ash and large-leaved lime trees within the hedgerows, which will restore that much-missed vertical dimension to Poulshot. “The trees, and in particular the oak, are fantastic support systems for wildlife. I believe that, on average, an oak tree is Poulshot in Wiltshire: _ alandscape laid bare by Dutch Elm disease —= a eatin i hay BS is M uh supports around 170 different varieties of wildlife, so there is a very big biodiversity benefit to this project as well. And let’s also not forget the aesthetic reasons why this is worth doing. To walk down a lane and have a cathedral of trees towering above you is truly marvellous.” As the trust is introducing the new trees into the village hedgerows, they will attach a marker to every one that they plant. This is to ensure that when the hedges face their semi-regular trim, the infant trees aren’t also cut back in the process. “One thing we will have to be careful about when the trees reach maturity is ensuring the branches don’t hang too low in the lanes. These byways are used by horse riders and agricultural machinery, so we need to make sure they always have a clear path.” The re-planting work required is extensive, but Peter and the trust know they have the support of the village’s residents to call upon. “We generally get between 20 and 30 people turning up to help,” he says. “I think the people here recognise that our trees and our hedgerows are very important to the fabric of the village. They’ve been here for a long time, and not only do they support all of this marvellous wildlife, but they provide us with these wonderful paths through our landscape.” WALES Cardiff Swindon : _ Bristol ENGLAND POULSHOT Bournemouth Volume 69 | trees | 2" �THE PRAYER OF THE TREE You will pass me by And raise your hand against me; Hearken ere you harm me. I am the heat of your hearth On the cold winter night, The friendly shade screening you From the summer sun, And my fruits Are your refreshing draughts, Quenching your thirst As you journey on. I am the beam That holds your house, The board of your table, The bed on which you lie, The timber that builds your boat. I am the handle of your hoe And the door of your homestead, The wood of your cradle And the shell of your coffin. I am the gift of God And the friend of man. You who pass by Listen to my prayer — Harm me not. Richard St Barbe Baker (1889 — 1982) Founder of the International Tree Foundation �POULSHOT VILLAGE TRUST - BIG TREES PROJECT Coordinated by Peter Cleverly have offered to participate In the GREAT BRITISH ELM EXPERIMENT Projects The Great British Elm Experiment The Conservation Foundation is attempting to unlock the mystery of why THE some trees survived Dutch elm disease which wiped out over 25 millions trees in the UK. GREA I Cuttings taken from mature parent trees found BRI1 ISH growing in the British countryside - which appear to have resisted Dutch elm disease for over 60 years E RM have been skilfully micro propagated. The resulting L | saplings are being distributed to hundreds of schools, EXPERI- community groups, local authorities and private landowners who have signed up to take part in the MENT Ni ‘Great British Elm Experiment’ . From: Alison Nicholson (alison@conservationfoundation.co.uk) To: petercleverly @btinternet.com; Be Wednesday, 10 November, 2010 13:33:07 c: Subject: Great British Elm Experiment Dear Participant Great news! Our next batch of elm saplings are nearly ready to be posted out (at no cost to eee and your organisation/group has been selected to be a recipient of this next atch. Your sapling will be posted out during November. It will arrive in a box, from a company called Alba Trees and will be sent via carrier. Please do look out for it. What you will receive: The contents of this box will include: 1) Your elm sapling complete with a tube which will protect the tree in the first few years from rabbits, hares, sheep & deer. The root plug will be wrapped in cling film — remove this before planting out. 2) A tagged label detailing the sapling’s provenance — please keep this tag very safe as you will need to refer to this tag when you register your sapling on our website. Ignore the SRN code at the bottom of the label, as this is purely for our dispatch records. 3) A welcome letter from The Conservation Foundation giving full details of the ‘Great British Elm Experiment’ and how to start taking part in the project. 4) Aposter with planting and care instructions (more detailed instructions can be found on our website www.conservationfoundation.co.uk). The poster will also include some activity/project ideas. 5) Acertificate — to be kept somewhere safe. What you need to do: 1) Keep your sapling somewhere safe and keep it watered until you set a date for ‘planting out’. This doesn't need to be straight away — but do please make sure you keep your elm watered in its pot. When you are ready to plant your sapling, you will need to purchase a stake of similar size and plant it alongside for support. 2) As soon as you receive your sapling, please go to www.conservationfoundation.co.uk and register to take part in the ‘Great British Elm Experiment’. Click on the elm logo and then press the ‘register your elm’ button. From there you will be taken through the steps of what you need to do. 3) Do try and generate some local press interest around your planting ceremony. There has been a great deal of media interest in the ‘Great British Elm Experiment’ and we will be contacting newspapers to let them know that the next batch is being sent out. We would love it if you could do some local publicity — go to our website for tips on sending out a press release. You will also find on our website a sample template for use. 4) Every six months (in the second week of May and second week of September) you will receive an automated email prompt asking you to record your elm’s progress (in the form of measurements and observations). This needs to be done through our website. Your first set of observations will not need to be made until the second week of May, but you can enter observations and measurements at any time and as often as you like. 5) If your contact details change — please go to our website where you will be prompted to send us an email and we will do it for you. � January 2011 — The ELM sapling was planted in the Green Gardens Woodland Lt to Rt Nicky Hunloke,Tim Coleman, Gill Coleman, Joe Baber �TREE MEASUREMENTS Old Oak Trees in Poulshot in 2006 Whilst making the Poulshot Book of Trees, celebrating tree planting in the Green Gardens and other planting in the village in the Twentieth Century, members of the Village Trust decided to try to estimate the age of the old oak trees in the village. Although the most common way to ‘age’ trees is to count the annual rings when they are felled, the age of these old trees had to be estimated and the use of the Forestry Commission formula 1998 was recommended by Steve Russell (Wiltshire County Council Tree Officer). This formula is based firstly on a series of observations made on a large number of species of trees growing in different locations, and secondly on the accepted knowledge that trees develop through different patterns of growth. The only actual measurement required is the girth of the tree at a height of approximately 5 feet (1.50m), and, in support of this, an assessment of the location in which the tree is growing, so that the correct elements of the formula can be used. Oaks Most oaks in Poulshot grow in hedgerows that were dominated by elms until the 1970s, buts some now grow alone in the middle of fields where hedges have been removed. In our measurements the same site criteria have been used for all the trees measured. Oak trees below 74” (2.2m) girth are too small to fall within the terms of the formula. Trees with a girth measuring between 8’(2.4m) and 12’(3.6m) have an estimated age of between 100 and 200 years (planted between 1800 and 1900), and those with a girth of between 12’(3.6m) and 16’(4.8m) are aged between 200 and 300 years (1700 to 1800). One very large tree with a girth of 17’ (5.1m) is estimated to date from around 1678. The very large oaks are on the South side of the village, where there were water meadows and a stream that powered the water mill. Two very old trees could not be measured because one was protected by a mass of brambles and the other as there was a steep drop into the stream on one side. A number of these old oaks were pollarded many years ago. These estimated ages of trees and their approximate dates of planting must not be taken as definitive, as there are variations between some of the sites, but they do give us an idea of how long the trees have been here and help to give us a clearer picture of what the countryside might have looked like in the 17" Century and how different it must have been from today. Details of all oaks measured in the fields of the village are on pages118 & 119. �Other Trees Different formulae were used for the different species. In the garden of the Old Rectory (81 The Green): Oak Girth 9’9” (2.9m) 141 years 1865 Oak 10’8” (3.2m) 159 1847 (near Village Hall) Tulip Tree 13°6” (3.9m) 152 1854 Yew 18° (5.4m) 307 1699 (Note. The Forestry Commission state that “Yew is most difficult to measure with any degree of confidence.) Acacia 8°6” (2.6m) 106 1900 (South side of garden) Acacia 8’ =(2.4m) 97 1909 (by small gate) On the Green: The three big chestnut trees on the West side of the Green (outside Lower Green, 44 The Green), have shown differences. The girth of that on the North side is 9’9” (2.9m), giving an age of 115 years (1891), the middle tree’s girth is 13’2” (3.9m) — (190 years, 1816) and the third (but not in line with the other two) is 68” (2m) — (68 years, 1938). The difference in age of the two larger trees is difficult to explain. They are equidistant from the small gate of Lower Green, three trees are shown on an Ordnance Survey map of 1886 and an old photograph of 1900 shows big trees in front of the house; perhaps the smaller tree was a replacement. The Forestry Commission do warn that local knowledge is an important factoring in measuring trees; for example, an apparently old oak at Dukes Farm (55 The Green) was only 6” (1.8m) in girth and the pollarded Limes in St Peter’s Churchyard are less than 100 years old, although they are evidently well-established in a photograph of the 1920s. Most of the trees measured are on private property and were measured by owners or tenants or with special permission. Measurements were carried out by: Nicky & Emily Hues of Pine Lodge (Lodge Farm, SE corner of the village and Barley Hill Farm). Malcolm & Joe Nixon at Higher Green Farm (1 The Green). Isabel and Hannah Dyke at Belle Vue (135 Poulshot Road) and Mill Farms. Chris & Holly West at Townsend Farm. Nicky Hunloke at the Old Rectory. Pam Langton, Joe Baber and Nora Dixon (who did the calculations.) Ian Brothers contributed photographs. The Village Trust thanks all those who did a great deal of work walking to and measuring trees. � POULSHOT TREE MEASUREMENTS 2006 (Oak Trees unless otherwise specified) S.E. Corner of Village (incl. Barley Hill Farm and Lodge Farm) No. Circumference Age Date (feet & inches) (in years) I $7377 115 1891 2 6 Too small 3 de Too small 4 9’ 3” 132 1874 5 8° 275 114 1892 6 OS? 135 1871 7 10’ 9” 161 1845 8 10° 8” 159 1847 9 $73” 115 1891 10 11’ 0” 167 1839 11 LOr 32 151 1855 | 2 eS a 177 1829 13 8’ 10” 125 1881 14 8° 7” 121 1885 IS 8” 8” 122 1884 16 Pi 23 170 1836 17 Lii08 167 1839 18 14’ 239 1767 20 , » ae ae Nos 22 (1) & 23 (r) 21 8” S” 118 1887 22 LOPS 151 1855 23 9295 141 1865 Higher Green Farm 24 9710" 144 1862 25 12753 198 1808 26 12’ 10” 208 1798 In Lane West of Broadway Lane 27 oe Too small West of Broadway Lane Field 28 13? 212 1794 81 Poulshot Road 29 8° 110 1896 �Mill Farm and Belle Vue Farm 30 1718? 179 1827 31 Brambles prevented measurement 32 8 6” 118 1888 33 279" 14] 1865 34 12747 197 1809 35 $° 2” 114 1892 36 O'1* Too small 37 [se 15] 1855 38 8’ 10” 125 1881 39 14’ 3” 246 1760 40 12’ 9” 206 1800 4] PT? 105 1901 42 95h 135 1871 43 13° 44%“ 222 1784 44 734" 102 1904 45 13” 212 1794 46 OS? 154 1852 47 dang z 179 1827 48 1S’ 6” 282 1724 49 15’ 267 1739 50 10° 3” 151 1855 | 51 14° 10” 259 1747 52 17° 328 1678 53 Too dangerous to measure. Very big. Steep stream bank 54 Wor 105 1901 55 Very big, diseased, brambles. Not measured Townsend Farm | 56 Not able to measure | 57 11° 10” (Ash) 183 1823 58 14° (Ash) 239 1767 59 Not able to measure 60 9” 9” 141 1865 61 7197 107 1899 62 10° 146 1860 63 10° 8” 159 1847 64 11’ 6” 178 1828 65 97/3” 133 1873 66 10257 154 1852 | 67 Not able to measure 68 Not able to measure 69 Not able to measure 70 Ash Metric Conversion: 1 foot = approx 0.3m; | inch =2.5cm �1991 aerial photograph by Wiltshire County Council � Sells Green pa t A Bb. ro PET, C+ on L7b 7 Map (probably 1890s) from a Long family sale catalogue Of 1911. The trees in the Measurement Tables are each numbered to coincide with those recorded on this map. � Poulshot Trees — ‘Forester’s Facts’. (1) Trees and Shrubs planted in the Green Gardens Oak (Common Oak, English Oak, Pendunculate Oak) - Quercus robur The largest and probably most common deciduous tree, for many centuries the chief forest tree of England. The Oak is intimately bound up with the history of these islands from Druid times. A spray of oak was for long engraved on one side of our sixpences and shillings. A curious custom still exists in the Wylye valley villages near Grovely Wood. On Oak apple day (May 29th) villagers have the right to collect fallen branches in the wood, to claim this privilege each villager has to bring them home shouting ‘Grovely, Grovely, and all Grovely!’. Many people today still believe that all Oak trees are protected; this goes back to Nelson's time when no forester dared to cut down a crooked tree before maturity, because its knees and twisted elbows were so desirable in shipbuilding. The wood continues to be used in furniture making and to make casks for maturing wines and spirits. Ash (Common Ash) - Fraxinus excelsior Easily identified by large black buds, the Ash would probably be the tree of Wiltshire growing well on both the chalk and the clay. The timber is strong and elastic so much so that a joist of it will bear more before it breaks than the timber of any other tree. It has many uses being used in the past for spears and bows, more recently to make hockey sticks, oars, paddles, rudders, billiard cues, cricket stumps, polo sticks, axe-handles, hop-poles, ladders, carts and the traditional policeman’s truncheon. It is also a good timber for furniture and is the king of all firewood’s due to its low moisture content. Rowan (Mountain Ash) - Sorbus aucuparia Dense hard timber used for turnery and carving. Used for bowls and platters in the middle ages, and more recently for tool handles and mallet heads. The berries are used to make rowan jelly which is eaten with game. The Druids used Rowan extensively in their magic to ensure good fortune for their clans and it was common practice for Rowans to be planted near the ancient Stone Circles. People working with horses often kept a Rowan switch, as this was believed to be the ultimate means to control horses suffering from evil enchantment. Rowans were planted in churchyards, especially in Wales, to keep away demons who might disturb the peaceful sleep of the dead. In Ireland it was believed, that a restless spirit of a deceased human, for example after an untimely death, could be spared the fate of being a wandering ghost by staking the corpse with a rowan branch, ideally bearing red berries. Druids utilised Rowan groves and Rowan wood to attune themselves to the larger reality beyond our ordinary consciousness, where All is One and all can be known. Whitebeam (Common Whitebeam) - Sorbus aria Quite a hard timber used for tool handles, turnery, furniture and plywood. Edible fruit is used for jam and wine. It is resistant to pollution and the tree or its cultivars are widely planted as street trees. Cherry (Wild Cherry or Gean) - Prunus avium A reddish timber used in turnery, furniture, veneers and decorative panelling. A good firewood that burns with a fragrance of blossom. The fruit are edible but are quickly cleared by birds. Wild cherry folklore has unusual associations with the cuckoo, whereby the bird has to eat three good meals of cherries before it may stop singing. Similarly, a children's oracular rhyme from Buckinghamshire says: 'Cuckoo, cherry tree, good bird tell me, how many years before | die’, with the answer being the next number of cuckoo calls the singer heard. Birch (Silver Birch) — Betula Pendula A pioneer and nurse species, the native Scottish birch woods are a very important ecotype. Formerly used for cotton reels and bobbins the pale timber is easily worked & flexible but not very strong — it makes good firewood and pulpwood. The twigs are used to make besom brooms & there is a brush factory at Mere that uses Birch for brush heads. Apparently a wine fermented from the sap has medicinal properties. The wood & bark can be distilled to make birch tar to make leather waterproof. The bark is also used in tanning and the young leaves act as a diuretic. Oak in Major John Bartholomew’s Green Lane —a good habitat for a Rookery �Spindle Euonymus europaeus Characteristic pink fruits containing mature orange seed in September/October. As its name suggests it was used for spindles in looms. The fruit was given as a purgative; and the decoction with vinegar was used as a lotion for mange in horses and cattle. In old herbals it is called Skewerwood or prickwood (the latter from its employment as toothpick). It was used for making pipe stems on the continent and the young branches make very fine artists charcoal. Guelder Rose (Water Elder or Snowball Tree) - Viburnum opulus. The berries turn black in drying and have been used for making ink. The wood is used for making skewers. Also known as Crampbark by herbalists it is a very useful neuromuscular relaxant which relieves both voluntary and involuntary muscle tensions. Dogwood (Common dogwood) - Cornus sanguinea The prefix ‘Dog’ is often given to species with little value, however another explanation is the use of it's coppiced shoots, which were sharpened by farmers and useéd as prods for herding stock. The wood is tough and durable, the ‘ice man’ found in 1991 in Italy was carrying arrows made of dogwood. In the past, the waxy Dogwood berries (inedible) were.used a source of lamp oil and the hard white wood ve used as skewers, frames for loading up pack animals, charcoal and many other urposes. Holly (Ilex aquifolium) Formally used for carving inlay and engraving. In the past it was used for cart axels It makes good firewood even when green. Regularly pollarded and used as a winter feed especially in the north and west. It is said that farmers planted holly to stop witches flying along hedgerows. Holly's association with Christmas dates back to pagan times when it was considered good luck to bring something green and living into the house in the depths of winter. Alder (Common alder) - Al/nus glutinosa Very tolerant of waterlogged soils. A porous timber with course texture. Used to make clogs, although it burns quickly as firewood it makes good charcoal and this charcoal was used to make gunpowder. The bark and leaves were said to have medicinal uses to treat chills. Alder is a powerful tree, associated with fairy energies and the ability to harmonise the elements of water and fire. The sapwood can turn orange-reddish when it is first cut and this 'bleeding' was seen as a powerful sign of its life-force. Its spirit was associated with ancient divine energies like Saturn, Chronos, Bran, lo, Morrigan and the Black Raven. Field Maple Acer campestre Brilliant autumn colour, mainly yellows but also reds and golden browns. Field Maple are a regular hedgerow component. The timber has been used for turnery, marquetry and craft work and was used to make musical instruments in the Middle Ages. There was a belief that passing a child through the branches would ensure a long life for him or her. Folklore suggests placing branches of Maple in the house would ensure protection against bats. Willow (White Willow) - Salix alba . . | The Willow tree has long had associations with Wicca/Witchcraft and figures in the folklore and mythology of many cultures. The botanical name of the Willow ‘Salix’ comes from the Celtic word ‘sal’ - meaning near, and “lis” - meaning water. Because the Willow grows rapidly and has deep tough roots, they are widely planted to check soil erosion particularly on the banks of rivers and streams. It also flourishes in the moist ground found in many temperate regions throughout the world. As the Alder tree is known as the ‘King of the Waters’ so the Willow became known as its ‘Queen. Regularly pollarded in, the past to produce long straight poles, it is also used for making rough baskets and hurdles. (Pussy Willow, Goat Willow, Great Sallow ) - Salix caprea~ : The name goat willow reflects the fondness of goats for the sping foliage. a brittle | timber with few uses although it was commonly used for making clothes pegs. A bad firewood due to it’s spiting Hazel Corylus avellana A major component of many native woods. Regularly managed as coppice to produce long tough flexible sticks for hurdles and thatching spars. Also used in the past for cask hoops, walking sticks, basket making and divining rods. The timber makes good firewood. The nuts are edible and are one of the main sources of food for the dormouse. There are many superstitions associated with Hazel. As early as 600 BC, the Celts planted trees in the names of their children to insure a connection between the divine and earthbound aspects of the soul. The planting allowed the child's imagination to live in the earth and the wind. 4 Guelder Rose, Green Gardens, Aug/06 _— , Spindle, Green Gardens, Aug/06 * �(2) Trees and Shrubs found in Village Gardens Apricot Prunus armeniaca Apricots are believed to have originated in China where they were first discovered growing wild on the mountain slopes. It is believed that they were brought to Italy about 100BC, reaching England in the 13th century and America in 1720. Spanish explorers are credited with introducing apricots to California where they were planted in the gardens of Spanish missions. The Latin name for apricot is praecoquum meaning early matured (fruit). : Apple (Cultivated Apple) - Malus domestica You have probably munched your way through countless apples without giving much thought. Adam and Eve, Avalon (Apple Island), Snow White, Wassailing, Sir Isaac Newton, apple bobbing. The Apple has influenced our lives since the beginning of time. It is thought that the ancestors of our edible apples may have been the result of a natural cross-fertilisation between the relatively sweet Malus pumila and Malus sylvestris in the Caucasus and adjoining areas. Apples of some sort were abundant before the Norman Conquest and were probably introduced into Britain by the Romans. In the Old Saxon manuscripts there are numerous mentions of apples and cider, a particular favourite of mine! False Acacia (Black Locust Tree) - Robinia pseudoacacia The False Acacia or Locust Tree, one of the most valuable timber trees of the American forest, where it grows to a very large size, was one of the first trees introduced into England from America, and is cultivated as an ornamental tree in the milder parts of Britain, forming a large tree, with beautiful pea-like blossoms. The timber is supposed to unite the qualities of strength and durability to a degree unknown in any other kind of tree, being very hard and close-grained. It is used to make wooden pins called trenails, used to fasten the planks to the ribs or timber oi ships. Box Buxus sempervirens Boxwood is extremely valuable. It is the hardest wood of any European tree. Box is twice as hard as Oak and said to be as durable as brass. It will actually sink in water. The colour of the wood is pale yellow and may be familiar to those who have seen old-fashioned wooden rulers or the carpenters measuring rules, which were used before the introduction of plastic rulers and metal tape measures. Box has been used as an inlay for wood carving, cabinet making and as a substitute for ivory. It was the wood of choice to make printing blocks and engraving plates. The root is even harder which made it a popular choice for dagger handles, fancy boxes and small turned articles. Blackthorn Prunus spinosa Blackthorn wood is hard and tough, like that of most species in the Rose family. It has light yellow sapwood and brown heartwood. The size of the timber is of course rather small and so it can only be used to make small artefacts. The wood takes very well to polishing. It has mainly been used for walking sticks, tent pegs and teeth for hay-rakes. The sharp thorns were used for centuries as awls, which are pointed tools to mark surfaces or make small holes, for example in leather work. Blackthorn was the traditional wood for the Wands of community healers, such a tribal medicine people, wise women, etc. It was also used to make the traditional Irish shillelagh or cudgel, used in fighting sports. Whole bushes or crowns of the trees have been used in the past to rake or harrow small fields after ploughing. The most thickly set and Sturdy specimens were chosen for this purpose. All parts of the tree are good firewood and make a hot, blazing fire. How to make Sloe-gin (A lovely, deep-red coloured, liqueur is made with sloes for use in the heart of the Midwinter season). If the sloes have not been exposed to frosts and are still quite firm, pierce them with a fork. Alternatively put them in your freezer for a few days. Mix the amount of sloes you have gathered with about half their weight in sugar. Fill one or more jar up to half with this mixture. Next pour on shop-bought Gin until the jar is filled. Put on the lid and shake the mixture once a day for a week, whilst smiling at it. The liqueur will be ready in a couple of month’s time and is a lovely festive drink at Christmas and New Year celebrations. It makes an excellent Christmas present too. You can strain the mixture to get a clear liquid, but don't throw the berries away, because they taste just as delicious, if not better, as the liquid. If one so wishes, you can use the left-over berries, to repeat the whole process once more. Again add sugar and gin to the strained sloes and in another one or two months, you will obtain another batch of sloe-gin, almost just as good as the first. �Beech (Common Beech) - Fagus sylvatica Beech nuts can yield 17 - 20% vegetable oil, which was used in East European countries for cooking, as a salad dressing and as a butter substitute. In France, the roasted nutlets have been used at times to make a coffee substitute. It has also been | | used as oil for burning, for example in lamps. In the same way, that British children were given time off school, during the war, to collect rosehips from the hedgerows as an important source of vitamin C, German children were given special holidays during the two world wars to collect the Beechmast as an important source of domesiic oil. Flowering Cherry (Various) - Prunus species About 600 varieties are cultivated, practically all derived from two species, Prunus avium (sweet cherries) and Prunus cerasus (sour cherries). Both are believed to be native to Asia Minor and have long been cultivated; they were mentioned in the page of the ancients. The Japanese make a national festival of cherry-blossom ime. Damson Prunus domestica | The Damson is generally considered to be a hybrid between Blackthorn Prunus spinosa and a wild form Prunus divaricata of the Myrobalan or Cherry Plum Prunus cerasifera. It may have come from the Caucasus, where many such hybrids and ancestors of our cultivated Plums have originated, although the name 'Damson' is said to be derived from the old city of Damascus, where it may have been imported from in the long distant past. Damsons are not often cultivated in orchards, but many rural homesteads and farms have one or more of these small trees and they are treasured for the lovely tangy taste of their fruits, which makes excellent jams and can even be eaten ‘raw’ without having to pull a funny face. Birds spread the seeds and like their Blackthorn parent, they sucker easily, which means that one can also find them occasionally in hedges, as well as neglected fields. Eucalyptus | Eucalyptus species | Eucalyptus trees are Australasian evergreens. They form at least 70% of all the trees | in Ausiralia and these vary from tropical trees in the North to hardier trees down South and in Tasmania. In Britain the trees are mostly used as ornamental trees in | parks and gardens. There are a great number of species of Eucalyptus trees yielding essential oils, the foliage of some being more odorous than that of others, and the oils from the various species differing widely in character. It necessarily follows that the term Eucalyptus oil is meaningless from a scientific point of view unless the species from which it is derived is stated. Ginko (Maidenhair Tree) Ginkgo biloba As far as we can tell Ginkgo is the oldest surviving tree in a long line of evolution. Some have called it a "living fossil". Hugh Johnson sums our admiration up in his | "The international book of trees": "One feels a certain respect for a creature which has simply declined to evolve. | believe there are lowly crabs, and also insects, which have been much the same for 100 million years or so. But for a forest tree to survive its relations, its descendants, the conditions which gave it birth: to look unmoved on the drift of continents, the rise of mountain ranges, the coming and going of aeons of reptiles and ages of ice - to survive all this unaltered, fer 200 million years, argues a degree of tenacity. Not to mention a sound design.” oe. ae Eucalyptus — Middle Green, July 2004 Hornbeam Carpinus betulus '‘Carpinus' comes from the Celtic 'carr’ (wood) and ‘pen’ (head), because the wood was used formerly to make yokes for oxen. 'Betulus’ refers to the fact that the leaves resemble those of the Birch. 'Horn' means ‘hard’ and refers to the tough hard wood, ‘beam’ was an Old English word for 'tree'. The wood is greyish white and has no heartwood. It is extremely hard and tough and resists heavy blows. It was often used to make spokes and cogwheels, when steel was still really expensive. Other uses have been; tools (Mallets, Planes, Handles, Wooden screws, etc.), striking hammer in piano's, balls and skittles and butchers chopping blocks. The wood however is not very suitable for ordinary carpentry. Up to the end of the Victorian era, Hornbeams close to London were pollarded and coppiced on quite a large scale to provide charcoal, faggots and articles such as beansticks. The seasoned wood makes a hot slow-burning fire. It is though that the mazes at Hampton Court were grown from Hornbeam before they were replaced by Holly and Yew. �(Copper Beech) - Fagus sylvatica var. Purpurea The many Copper Beeches we see these days have all originated from Beeches found in the 18th century in Hanleiter Forest, near Sondershausen, Germany. The leaves contain a purple colouring matter in the cell-sap of their outer layers. Naturally occurring purple Beeches have also been found in the Vogue Mountains. (Fern-leaf or Cut Leaf Beech) - Fagus syl!vatica var. heterophylla This name covers several varieties of narrow leaved Beech with varying patterns of lobes around the edges of the leaves. Bay Laurus nobilis . Bay leaves were considered holy and associated with Apollo by the Greeks. The winners of the famous Olympic Games, beginning in 776 in Olympia in honour of Zeus, were decorated with a wreath of bay twigs. Horse Chestnut Aesculus hippocastanum ‘Aesculus’ was a Latin name for a variety of Oak, but it was applied by the great botanist Linnaeus to the Horse Chestnut. 'Hippo' means ‘horse’ in Greek and ‘kastanos' means ‘chestnut’. The fruits of this tree resemble those of the (Sweet) Chestnut tree. The horse connection is twofold: Horse Chestnuts were fed to horses in the East as a stimulant and to make their coat shine. The leaf-scars on the twigs Children with Conkers — The Green, August 2006 have the shape of a horseshoe, including the nail holes. Check it out next time you | Elliott Hawkins, Joseph & Frances Nixon, Louis Hawkins, James Wright get the chance! Playing Conkers: The popular game of conkers, also known as ‘obly-onkers' or ‘oblionker' seems to have originated in the UK. You might think that the word ‘conker’ comes from ‘conquering’ since the object of the game is to wack each others conquer and destroy them, but there is also a theory that it comes from the conch, since these seashelis were used in a similar game. Each player has their conker on a knotted string. Players take turns at hitting their opponent's conker. If you are the one whose conker is to be hit first, let it hang down from the string which is wrapped round your hand. A 9 inch drop is about right. You must hold it at the height your opponent chooses and you must hold it perfectly still. Your opponent, the striker, wraps their conker string round his hand just like yours. S/he then takes the conker in the other hand and draws it back for the strike. Releasing the conker s/he swings it down by the string held in the other hand and tries to hit her/his opponents conker with it. If s/he misses he is allowed up to two further goes. If the strings tangie, the first player to call "strings" gets an extra shot. Players take alternate hits at their opponent's conker. The game is won when one player destroys the other's conker. In some tournaments a winning conker can then go on with an enhanced score to do battle with other conkers. Some of the ways that are employed by ‘hardened’ conker players to produce the winning conker, include, soaking the nuts in vinegar, salt or parafin, partially baking them for about a half hour in the oven to case-harden them, coating thern with clear nail-varnish and storing them in the dark for a year (the shrivelled ones often seem to get the better of the young shiny ones). | Red Chestnut, Poulshot House Atlantic Cedar (Western Red Cedar) - Thuja plicata Western Red Cedar was introduced to Britain in 1853. Native from N. California to Baranof Isiand in Alaska and eastwards to Idaho. Hawthorn | (May) - Crataegus monogyna | The name ‘Hawthorn’ comes from the Anglo-Saxon 'Hagathorn’. Haga means | hedge. The scientific name ‘Crataegus' comes from the Greek ‘kratos' meaning | ‘strong’, which refers to the hardness of the wood. Monogyna means ‘one-pistil! Some of its many common names are: Bread and Cheese Tree, Hagthorn, Haw, May, Mayblossom, Mayflower, Maythorn, Maybush, Whitethorn, Quickset, Quickthorn, etc. In numerous regions it was a springtime custom to plait crowns of hawthorn and leave them for the fairies or angels who came by night to dance around the fragrant bushes, an who, it was hoped, would show their appreciation by showering their blessings on those who had taken this trouble on their behalf. Old ballads sing of those who have entered the Otherworld by the door of a sacred tree. (Evergreen Oak) - Quercus ilex 2 Some people love the tree, because it adds a special exotic touch to the De ath Others hate it because it can become very invasive and is quite able to compete i | traditionally native species. Nothing much grows below a well-established specime™ | | | Holme Oak | | but many creatures like its majestic crown as a roosting site, because it makes 2 relatively dry and warm habitat. Also, birds like long-tailed and other tits, ani woodpeckers, nuthatches and goldcrests have been observed eating its catkins 4 immature acorns. Its acorns, like those of our own English Oak and other Oak species, have been used in the past as.a packing material for fragile and delicate items, much like we use polystyrene baubles and bubble-wrap now. Indian Bean Tree Catalpa bignonioides | Catalpa is said to be a mispronunciation of ‘Catawba’, the name of af | American tribe, in whose territory botanists first recorded the tree. In t only grow large in favourable positions with plenty of sun and/or warm seidom ripens here. The large heart-shaped leaves (up 25 cm) only appear June and so this is probably the last tree to unfold its buds. In the autumn th fall early and have no autumn colour irst nation he UK it will | th and its ful late In e leaves �Cypress (Lawson Cypress) - Chamaec ari Now our most popular Sa eee cultivars. There well over 200 of these C many gardeners great pleasure by bei able to have evergreen features whose ye colo une More likely found as an individual aieie cece eee een ypress. (Leyland Cypress) - Chamaecyparis x leylandii Leyland Cypresses are hybrids between the Nootka C ress (a ‘false’ the Chaemaecyparis genus, native to the Coastal area ot Noes oe ii centering around Vancouver) and the Monterey Cypress (a 'true' Cypress of the Cupressus genus, native the North-West coast of California). Both evergreen trees were introduced to Britain in the 1800's and this cross was spotted by C.J. Leyland on his brother-in-law’s estate in Welshpool in 1888. Widely used as domestic hedging, this tree has become infamous recently as the instigator of the high hedges legislation introduced as part of the anti social behaviour legislation. Lilac Syringa vulgaris Introduced to Britain during time of Henry Vill and mentioned in an inventory taken at Norwich by Oliver Cromwell. The Persians cultivated a lilac native to western China, possibly since the 1200's A.D. The legendary "Kumbum tree," ascribed to be a Peking tree lilac, is associated with the founding of Buddhism in the 1300's. Europeans were introduced to the lilac in the 1500's from their adversary, the Ottoman Turks. Laburnum Laburnum anagyroides if it wasn't for the beguiling charm of its spectacular flower displays (Flowers open from mid May to early June), Laburnum might have been rooted out as a danger to the public, because all its parts are poisonous, in particular its seeds. One other noteworthy peculiarity about the Laburnum is that the female flowers can not be fertilised by the male pollen, unless they get punctured by insects first. Before we had a huge range of woodstains, the heart-wood of the Laburnum was often used as an Ebony substitute since it is very hard and a dark chocolate brown. The sapwood is butter-yellow. Larches (European Larch) - Larix decidua ‘Larix’ is the old Latin name for the tree. 'Decidua' refers to the fact that the Larix's are deciduous Conifers. Virtually all other Conifers are evergreen, the other exceptions being the Dawn Redwood and the Swamp Cypress. Larch was introduced into Britain in 1620. For about a hundred years it was considered a rare ornamental tree. In 1738 however the 2nd Duke of Atholl started to realise his vision of covering the Scottish hills on his huge Perthshire estate once more with forest. Larch seemed an excellent choice since it produces timber not far of the quality of Oak, but about six times as fast. So he had thousands of European larches planted. The first were grown besides Dunkeld cathedral on the banks of the river Tay and were known as the 'Mother' Larches. The 4th Duke followed in his ancestor's footsteps and had 17 million larches planted. Many landowners followed his example and thus the Larch became the most common plantation tree in the 19th century. Mulberry (Common or Black Mulberry) - Morus nigra We know that the Romans ate Mulberries at their feasts, we also find mention of the Mulberry in the legend of Pyramus and Thisbe, who were slain beneath its shade, the fruit being fabled to have thereby changed from white to deep red through absorbing their blood. Mulberry has long been associated with the Silkworm, cultivation as food for the Silkworm was first introduced by Justinian from Constantinople (he ruled from A.D. 527-65). In Italy the Black Mulberry was employed for feeding the silkworm until about 1434, when White Mulberry was introduced from the Levant and has ever since been commonly preferred. (Chinese White Mulberry) - Morus alba ee In 1608 James |, being anxious to further the silk industry by introducing the culture of the silkworm into Britain, issued an edict encouraging the cultivation of Mulberry trees, but the attempt to rear silkworms in England proved unsuccessful, apparently because the Black Mulberry was cultivated in error, whereas the White Mulberry is the species on which the silkworm flourishes. A letter was addressed by the King to the ‘Lord Lieutenant of the several Shires of England urging them to persuade and require such as are of ability to buy and distribute in that County the number of ten thousand Mulberry plants which shall be delivered to them at the rate of 3 farthings the plant, or at 6s. the hundred.’ Lawson Cyprus (Leylandi1) in the Garden of the Old Rectory � Old Rectory 2003 “°% (English Yew) - Taxus baccata ; 4 The name 'taxus' may be related to the Greek 'toxon’ (bow) and 'toxicon’ (the poison Yew with which the arrowheads were dressed). The Yew fruits or arils were known in some parts of England as ‘snotty gogs' or ‘snottle berries’. All parts of the tree, except for the flesh of the arils are very poisonous. The red fleshy part of the fruit is quite edible and are eagerly eaten by many birds, such as fieldfares, thrushes, blackbirds and redwings. The hard seeds pass through them without harm and are distributed in their droppings. Country children have often not been able to resist the temptation to eat the sweet attractive looking flesh, but such familiarity with the tree may have its real dangers, as they might chew the seeds in the arils, or even be Church Farm | tempted to chew the green shoots. Like many poisons if used correctly the Yew can 2006 be a great healer, relatively recently medicines made from Yew clippings have been used in the treatment of cancer. (Irish Yew) - Taxus baccata ‘Fastigiata’ A quarrel over a Yew tree was the cause of the Battle of Mag Mucrama, as told in the lrish myth of "The Yew Tree of the Disputing Sons”. Caitlin Matthews, a renowned researcher into the Celtic Tradition, gives the following commentary: "It may be thought strange for princely warriors to fight over a tree, but the ancient trees of Ireland were focal points of tribal meeting and were thought to possess memory and have the power of witness. Trees were central emblems of tribal continuity.” (Encyclopedia of Celtic Wisdom, Element, 1994). Juniper Juniperus communis Juniper is one of our few native evergreen trees (Yew, Holly, Box and Scots Pine are the others). Due to its slow growth the tree will mostly appear as shrub, but in favourable circumstances it will reach 15 feet or more. There are areas of native Juniper on the Wiltshire downlands at Porton Down and Pepperbox Hill south of Salisbury. One of the many tragic aspects of the Chinese occupation of Tibet has been the reckless destruction of (some say near 80%) the Tibetan highland forests for short term gain. These forests had a very high population of Junipers. They guarded against erosion and regulated the origin of water sources on which many people in bordering lands depend. Judas Tree Cercis siliquastrum In France this tree was known as the tree from Judaea (I'arbre de Judée), an area in the Middle-East. Some say that Judas tree is therefore a corruption of '‘Judaea tree’, whereas others connect it to a legend that Judas Iscariot hung himself on this tree after betraying Christ and ever since its spring flowers have been a deep rosy-red. Katsura Cercidiphylium japonicum The Katsura is a deciduous tree introduced to Britain in 1865 from Japan. The tree is grown in parks, gardens and collections mostly for stunning autumn colours. A noteworthy peculiarity of this tree is that the leaves, when freshly shed, give out a small of freshly baked cakes, as if they had just been taken out of the oven. Some say the tree smells of burnt toffee so much so that it makes it possible for a human nose to locate the tree even in dense growth. New Woodland planted at the Old Rectory in 1985 �(Japanese Larch) - Larix kaempferi ie The descriptive 'kaempferi' is in honour of the German physician Engelbert Kaempfer, who travelled widely in the East and lived for 2 years in Japan. iG te The name ‘Money Pine’ was often used in its native Japan. This does not relate to | huge commercial success as a timber tree, but to its use as a Bonsai tree, Bonsal Is the art of producing miniscule form of a proper tree in a plant pot, which have the essence of the tree as it grows in Nature. (Hybrid Larch) - Larix x eurolepsis The Hybrid or Dunkeld Larch was first discovered in 1885. The tree is so named because eleven Japanese Larches were planted on the estate of the Duke of Atholl at Dunkeld in Pertshire, just below a stand of European Larches. They were supposed to produce masses of seed to create new plantations, since the European Larches are very susceptible to Larch canker and other diseases. However the pollen of the European Larch fertilised the Japanese Larch and the hybrid seedlings | delighted everyone with their vigour and guick growth. Limes (Common Lime) - Tilia europaea . Linden, a herb derived from various species of Tilia, has been used in European folk medicine for centuries to treat a wide range of health problems. Today, linden is used in many cough and cold remedies. The wood is useful for small articles not requiring strength or durability, and where ease in working is wanted; itis specially valuable for Carving, being white, close-grained, smooth and tractable in working, and admits of the greatest sharpness in minute details. Grinley Gibbons did most of his flower and figure carvings for St. Paul's Cathedral, Windsor Castle, and Chatsworth in Lime wood. The honey from the flowers is regarded as the best flavoured and the most valuable in the world. It is used exclusively in medicine and in liqueurs. (Small Leaved) - Tilia cordata A popular herb tea is made from the flowers, it has a sweet, fragrant pleasant flavour Linden Tea is much used on the Continent, especially in France, where stocks of dried lime-flowers are kept in most households for making 'Tilleul. Laurel (Native Laurel or Spurge Laurel) - Daphne /aureola This plant is neither a spurge nor a laurel and is so named because the flowers resemble some of the spurges and the leaves look very much like that of the laurel. This last resemblance is also reflected in the family name. Daphne was a river nymph in Greek mythology. She feared the advances of the Sun God Apollo and pleaded to the other Gods to help her. They changed her in laurel bush. Apollo henceforth wore a wreath of laurel around his head. (Cherry Laurel) - Prunus laurocerasus These shrubs were introduced into Europe about 1580, and shortly afterwards into England. Cherry-Laurel Water has been used in Paris fraudulently to imitate the cordial called Kirsch. Elms, circa 1973/4 | English Elm (Ulmus procera). Although Dutch Elm Disease has swept away the majority of the elms in England, new varieties are showing signs of tolerance of the disease and young specimens of an American variety, Ulmus americana Princeton, are flourishing at Knoll Gardens in Dorset, at the RHS gardens at Wisley and at some National Trust properties. In the past, the wood from mature elms was used to make coffins, floorboards, roof and floor joists and furniture such as chairs and tables. The less useful parts provided firewood. It is a beautiful wood with a lovely grain; it is classed as a softwood as it grows quite quickly although it is prone to woodworm. Forester’s Facts Forester’s Facts have been put together by Steve Russell, who is currently Countryside Manager at Wiltshire County Council. Born in Devon, but moving to Wiltshire at the age of 4, Steve was educated at Calne and Marlborough Grammar Schools. As a youth he developed an interest in the countryside and more particularly woodland. He studied Forestry at the National School of Forestry in Cumbria in the early 1980s and has been employed in a variety of local authorities, including Merseyside County Council, Castle Point District Council (Essex) and Tunbridge Wells Borough Council, before moving back to his home in the County of Wiltshire to take up the post of County Forester with the County Council in 1988. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Village Hall & School Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village Trust Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Various Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document 378 1893 Jan 27th The 1st Class has been taken in Scripties throughout the week from 11.15 a m. to12 by the Rector. The name of Alice Brown who died on Wednesday from Scarlet Fever has been removed from the Register 31st Detained Standards I. II of IV after 12o'clock for sums. Feb. 1et. Mrs Buchanan took the 1ct class in freehand Drawing this afternoon from 2 to 3 o'clock " 2nd gave maps of England to the 1st class to be done for homework. 3rd Received forms and Schedules from the Education Department. filled up Form 8 M. 7 Filled in and returned Form E to the Rector. It is proposed to hold the Drawing Exam ination of this school on the 14th of February at 2 p.m. gave map drawing to the 1st class this afternoon. gave Geography and Drawing to the 1st and 2nd classes for home-work. 8th Culled the Registers this day at 3 P.M. a good after dance dad correct William Haine manager 1893 379 Feb. 13th Frank Newman has returned to school. after an absence of five weeks through sickness. 14th Drawing Examination this afternoon. All the boys were present and did their work and answered the questions put to them in a very creditable manner. Received notice that the school would be inspected by H.M.J. Mr Curry on Tuesday 28th March at 2.30 o'clock p.m. 15th Standard III and above did Map-Drawing this afternoon. Standards I and II drew a plan of the school-room. 23rd Mr gg. Dowse visited the school today to inquire after the attendance of the children. The following children were cautioned for irregular attendancc: Agnes Lwanborough Frederick Bowden and Herbert Oram. 27th Mrs Buchanan came into the school this morning to say that she was unable to take the lesson in Freehand in the afternoon. Monitress absent The 1st Class did map Drawing in plan of Freehand. The Rector heard the 380 1893 IIInd Standard boys recite this afternoon In the absence of the monitress the Infant class was taken by William Bell Leslie M A door has been put up at the entrance leading from the playground to the boys offices. ef.28th George Feltham is ill with Scarlet Fever Agnes Swanborough is absent owing to the sickness of her parents. March 1st. Mrs Buchanan took Standards IV and V in Freehand Drawing this afternoon. 3rd Received Report on the Examination of the school in Drawing The award is "good". The managers have decided to retain the services of Mary Elizabeth Leslie whose fourth year of apprenticeship expired on the 28th February until the result of William Bell Leslie's examination as Candidate for Pupil Teachership is known. 10th The Rowde police came into the school this afternoon to seek information to respecting some boys who had thrown 1893 381 stones at, and broken some caution boards on the green F94 inch 13th Mrs Buchanan gave a lesson in Freehand Drawing to Standards IV and V this afternoon 14 Nine children absent today through d, sickness. Asked the children to be in their places for lessons at 1.30 in the afternoon instead of 2 o'clock, in order that a little extra time might beginess to some of the lessons. The children e, all came very willingly 15th Mr William Haine came into the school this afternoon to get the Schedules and 4. Registers for last year. for the purpose of examining them. 20th Sewing mistress very ill. Needlework class taken by the Pupil Teacher. 21 st 19 children absent sick. 35 present in the morning. and 34 in the afternoon 4 bushels of coke have been got for the use of the school. 22nd. Rose E llis obliged to go home with headache Herbert Oram singed with bleeding at the nose brought on by a fit of cough- 382 1893 ing. On his face being bathed with cold water the bleeding stopped and he was allowed to remain during the remainder of the morning's attendance, with orders to remain very quiet Hewas absent invafternoon. the 23 absent sick, and a number of those present seem in a very unfit condition for work. Jewing mistress still unable to attend. Needle-work taken by the Pupil Teacher March23id. Monitress absent sick. Infants taken by the Pupil Teacher. The Rector heard some of the children and the Pupil Teacher say their Recitations this morning 24th 34 children present in the morning and 29 present in the afternoon. about one half of the children on the Registers are absent sick. Monitress still absent sick. Infant class taken by William Bell Leslie 27th Monitress and Lowing mistress still about sick. School visited by the Rector. 383 Object Lessons for the year ending Feb.28.189 (1) Time (2) Form, (3) bolour. (4) A Book (5) A penny (6) A Straw Hat, (7) A farm yard, (8) A Bottle, (9) A Kite, (10) Ink, (11) A glass Tumbler, (12) A Looking glass, (14) The Inside of a House (15) A yard Measure, (16) batch- ing Fish, (17) An India-rubber Ball, (18) The Tiger, (19) The Butterfly. (20) The Flors (21) The Hen, (22) The Robin, (23) The Frog. Recitations for the year ending Feb28.1894 Stand. I. "The Boy who told a lie. (Royal Reader no1) II. What the Sparrow chirps. (Royal Reader no III. Little Jim (Royal Reader no IV. Fidelity (Wordsworth) and the Old Armchair (Eli cook) pages 71 and 125 Royal Reader's V. 100 lines of The Traveller (Goldsmith VI. 150 1 st year P.Y. 50 approved - k. F 384 1893 Music taught by the Tonic Sol-fa Method Longs for the year ended Feb.28. 1893. Division I. Infants. - /. The Birds of Summer. 2. The Cradle song. 3. The Lambkin Division II. Lt.ItII:- - /. the Birds of Summer. 2. the Cradle long. 3. The Lambhin. 4. The Merry School Boy. 5. Music in the Morning Division III. /: The Merry School Boy. 2. Music in the Morning 3. Marching long. 4. Mountain Cottage Home. 5. On The Waters. March28th Inspection. 54 children present 29th Rearranged the Standards for ensuring year. Only 38 children present. 30th School visited in the morning by the Rector and also by Mr Hains. Only 39 children present no school in the 1893. 385 afternoon. closed for Easter Holidays April 10th Reopened school this morning admitted seven children to the Infant blass. Frank Newman and Annie Bolter have left school. Duplicate Schedule received 11th Admitted another child to the Infant blass. 18th gave notice to the children that school would open tomorrow at 8.30 in the morning instead of 9. to allow closing at 10.45 so that the elder children might be able to attend the Confirmation service at the church at // o'clock. 19th School opened at 8.30 a.m. and closed at 10.45 a.m. 2/st Received the Government Report (Lee gage 386.) 24th Called registers. 3.30 p m.allconnet (7.B.Al YBBuchanaw manager Copy of last account of income and expenditure furnished to the D epartment posted on the school door. 386; 1893 Summary of the Inspector's Report. "The children are orderly. They are rather weak in arithmetic and show very little intelligence, but this may perhaps be accounted for by the fact that many of them have lately been ill. a grant for Geography is recommended with some hesitation Singing and Needlework are good. The infants are making fair progress The Registers must be tested by the Managers at least once a quarter at irregular intervals as required by paragraph 6 of appendise II of Instructions to Inspectors. attention is requested to article 85(d) of the Code. W.B. Leslie Failure/Grammar and arithmetic Staff T.B.Buchauan Concipionient Manager Staff - Hugh Leslie, Master Mary E. Leslie Pupil Teacher Jennie g. Wilkins. Monitress 1893 387 May 2nd. Written Examination in Religious Knowledge conducted during the time specified in the Time Table for that instruction. Mifs Buchanan present 3rd. Written Examination as above. Mr. William Haine present " 4th Written Examination as above. Migs Buchanan present. 8th Monitress absent this morning been away from home. Infants taken by W. n Leslie 15th Form 30 K. has been received on which it is stated that my Lords consent to the extension of M. E. Leslie's engagement for a year under Paragraph 4 of the Memorandum of Agreement " 18th Put up, and readva out notice that this school would be examined in Religious Knowledge by the Deoces Inspector on Monday, June the/2 19th blosed for Whitsuntide Holidays one week. 388 1893 May29th Reopened school this morning Readmitted a child to the Infant b lass. Monitress absent sick. Infants taken by William B. Leslie : 3.0th Monitress still absent. School closed a.m from 11:15 today till 2n. m tomorrow on account of a parish festival; June 2nd Monitress still absent sick. Infants taken by William B.Leslie " 5th Admitted three fresh scholars. Monitress present 12th Discesan Inspection. 20th Head Teacher absent until 3 p.m. to attend important meeting of - ourday Schootteachers at Marlborough School conducted by Pupil Teacher and Monitress. 30th A number of children absent, sick this week. July 3rd Pupil Teacher absent having gone to Salisbury to attend the Examination for Queen's Scholarship july 4 Called the Register this day, found them conset M.B.Buhaman manager - 1893 389 July 6th Only 43 children present including infants this afternoon. As so many of the elder children are absent now on account of the haymaking. it was thought advisable to close school for the Midsimmer Vacation School was therefore dismissed, no attendance being made. Aug. 8th Reopened school today. Attendance very low. 46 present in the morning and 44 in the afternoon. During the holidays the school has been recoloured and white-washed. " 18th Mr. Colburn visited the school this afternoon. and at the close of the attendance game some apples to the children only 45 children present. 1 1. 21st School closed for parish festivities. 22nd School closed for Day. school treat. 23rd Mrs Buchanan sent some cake into the school to be distributed among the children. It was given to them at the close of the school. 9.0 1893 pt. 1st good attendance this week average 65. a 5 As the average of the Infant class is be coming excessive, the parents have been requested to send infants between 3 and 4 years of age only half time. 8th Elsie Ely and Cecil Swanborough have medical orders to remain away from school for the present the one for sores oil the head and the other for sore eyes. Frederick Rudman is away from home on a visit. 12th No school in the afternoon. Master on ? away with choir trip. 21st Some coke has been got for the school. 29th A number of children absent this afternoon only 31. present in standards, 19 present m in the Infant class. Ict. 6th One packet each of St. IV & V Geometrical and Freehand Drawing cards have been got for the school, also 200 sheets of Drawing paper. 13th A new no 3 Lostoise stone has been set up in the Class-room, and the pipe belonging to that in the large room has been repaired 1893 391 b2.18 2.40p.m. called register found all cornets marked I B Buchanan manager. 24th An 8ft. Oxford Reversible desk, 28in. high. and a box of tinch Drawing models have been got for the school. 25th gave a lesson in model Drawing to Standard V this afternoon. Freehand to the other standards 31st. Mary E. Leslic having received an appointment as assistant under art66 in the It. Martins girls School Brighton in this school her engagement terminates to-day by mutual agreement between the managers and her. Nov. 1ct. Mrs Harriet Few commenced duties in this school as Infant Teacher under art. 68. The monitress assisted with standards and II a 9th Alfred Fruin obliged to go home ill this morning attendance mark cancelled 13th Amelia Bowden was obliged to go home this morning ill. attendance mark cancelled 392 1893 Nov. 17th Mrs. Harriet Few has been accepted by the Education Department as an additional female teacher under art. 68 on the staff of this school. subject to the approval of H. M. Inspector at his annual visit to the school. J.B.B.- 22nd Examined the Infant class in Reading this morning. 23rd Upper Division of Infants commenced to read from books. Dec. 1st The present arrangement of the School staff is as follows:- :- Master:- Fandard II to VI with occasional help of the monitress for St. II dictation. Female Teacher, art. 68 : Infants. Monitress Standard I. 6th " Called the system at 2.25 and found all entries concet Alfred William noyes obliged to go home, suffering from headache. 1893 8-1894 393 Dec. 12th George Bowden was incorrectly called absent at the marking of the Registers this morning. The entry was corrected. Amelia Bowden is still absent ill. Agnes Lwanborough is also absent ill Only 36 children present including 5 infants this afternoon, owing to the rain. Monitress absent " 18th Henry Newman went away from the playground this afternoon to go an errand for Mr. W. Wiltshire and did not return. His attendance mark was can- celled. 21st A large number of children absent begging 22nd The Rector, at the close of school this afternoon, gave prizes to the children who had done well at the Religious Examination. School was closed for two weeks holiday fan 8th 1894 Reopened school today Fair attendan 9th The monitress was taken ill this morning while giving a lesson to the Ido Standard. 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Title A name given to the resource Poulshot School Diary - 1893 Subject The topic of the resource Poulshot School Diary of Mr Hugh Leslie, Headmaster 1894 (Pages 378-393) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village Trust Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Hugh Leslie Diary Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Poulshot Village Trust / Lumsden Family Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1893 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village Trust Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Poulshot Description An account of the resource Covering:- Alice Brown Buchanan Newman Curry Dowse Agnes Swanborough Frederick Bowden William Bell Feltham Mary Elizabeth Leslie William Haine Ellis Oram Wordsworth Hains Annie Bolter Hugh Leslie WilliamB. 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Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Scan of diary Text Any textual data included in the document 394 1894 Standard I was taken charge of by George Feltham during the rest of the lesson. Jan. 10th Mrs Leslie gave a work-box to each of two girls for good needlework done during the year ended Feb.28th 1893. Jan 15th Infant teacher absent ill. Infants taken by the monitress. Jan. 15. 2.40p m. Examined the register called the coll - found alc correct. Y.R.Buebauan manager 17th Infant teacher still absent ill. Infants and needlework taken this afternoon by the Serving mistress. 19th A number of children are absent sick. Agnes Swanborough and William Noyes are absent owing to the mother's illness in each case. Infant teacher still absent. Infants taken by the monitress. George Feltham has assisted this week with the Reading of Standard I. 22nd Infant teacher skill absent Only eight infants present in the morning and four in the afternoon. In the morning the Infair were taken by the monitress, and in the afternoon by thersewing mistress. 1894 395 Jan. 24th Sewing mistress ill. unable to attend to the needlework this afternoon. girls did needlework in charge of the monities Infant teacher though still very unwell, came in the afternoon. Infants present fine in the morning. and eight in the afternoon. 25th Infant teacher absent today. 26th Only 38 children present this afternoon Enfant teacher still absent. another load of coke has been got for the school. 29th 6 Lequel's to no 5 Royal Readers 6 copies of Nelson's World at Home nov, 9 copies of no vl ditto, 12 copies of Nelson's Advanced History, Bacon's Maps of England and Ireland 15 prints of Illustration of Trades Vc. for Infant class, Materials for mat wearing, Kindergarten music, 18 slates sheet maps, Drawing graper Writing copies, foolscap paper rubi and 2 day nibles have been got for the School. Received Examination Forms from the Education Department 396 1894 fan.29th Infant teacher present Attendance much better. 60 present in the afternoon. There is still a large number absent sick and owing to sickness in their families it 30th Filled out Form 8 M. Rector away from home Fe 31st School visited by Mr Www Haine. Feb. 2nd Taught the Infants a new long, The Brook, from Kindergarten music. There has been a much larger attendance of infants this week. There is still however a large number absent sick. The names of Lily, Florence and Walter Duck have been removed from the Register, the family having left the narish. A map of Scotland was ordered at the same time as the other apparatus previously mentioned, but for some reason it has not been sent. The Rector has written again about it. 5th Admitted a fresh scholar to the III Standard gave an arithmetic lesson to the Infants this morning. 6th Heard the lower division of Infants read this afternoon. gave notice that school 1894 397 would open ten minutes earlier tomorrow being Ash. Wednesday. in order that secular lessons might close at // a.m. to allow the elder children to attend the service at church byth School opened at 8.50 a.m. Registers closed at 9a.m. Secular lessons closed at 11 a.m. bhildren in standards with one exc- ception went to church. The Map of Scotland has come, but it has been very much damaged in transmission 12th The map of Scotland mentioned above has been returned. 13th Received notice of the Drawing Examination. The day and hour proposed is Monday Febr-2.6th School. at2.15p.m. Received notice that this will be in spected by H. M. Inspector on Tuesday the 6th of March at 2.30 n.m. Heard the upper division of Infants read Filled up Form E. and returned it to the Rector. " 19th Another new map of Scotland has been sent from the National Society in place of the one which was damaged. 39.8 1894 Feb. 22nd Another load of coke has been got for the school. 23rd Received further notice that the Drawing Examination would be on Monday Feb.. 26th at 2 p.m. Heard the Infants recite 26th Drawing Examinationat 2.p.m. gave girls and Infants holiday in the afternoon. All the boys 34 except one It.IV boy, Frederick Bolter were present In St. I. 11boys It. II.5 boys It. III /boys It. IV. 5 boys; It. V. 3 boys Total 31 boys. March 1st Heard the upper division of Infants read and recite this morning. The Rector came in and tookstandards Vand V/ with their Recitation. 5th gave the Infants amusic lesson and heard them sing their songs. 6th School Inspection. 71 present Geography for upper Standards for the ensuing year as recommended by H. M. I inspector is British North America. Australia and b ape Colony. " mth Rearranged the classes for the ensuing year. 399 Infants:- Object Lessons for the year ended Feb-28*189 1. A coat. 2. Leather. 3.- botton 4.- Wool. 5-Linen 6.- Wheat. y-Rice. 8.- The Potato. 9. Salt. 10.-Sugar. 11. The Sun. 12:- Spring. 13. - Summer 14.- Autumn. 15. - Wenter. 16. The barpenter's Shop. 17. Printing 18. The Blacksmith's shop. 19-Glass-making - 20. The bow. 21.-The E lephant. 22. - The cat. 23. The Swallow. 24.-Time. 25.- Form. 26.-Colour. Recitations for the year ended Feb. 28th 1895. Infants:- i The Tradespeople :2-Jamie the gentleman 3.. Capital fun 4. The Pond and the Brook." 5- The He-natured Brier. Standard I. "Be Kind." (Century Reader. no3 page 121. " II The English Boy. (Mrs Hemans.) " III. - Bruce and the Spider (Eliza book. IV. the Deathiog De Boune". (Fer Walter Scott. V Newbyar's Eve." and The Conclusion" from "the May Queen" (Lemmyson.) VI& VII F lodden Field". (Sir Walter Scott) oppored K.T. 00 1894 Music taught by the Lonio Lot fa Method. Songs for the year ended Feb. 28th 1894 ivision - Infants: - /-- -The Brook 2.. Gentle Bee 3.- bome. Come, Come. ivision i.- Some Folks do 2. The Sports of bhildhood 3. - The Hero, 4.- - bome, bome bome. 5. - The Burlesque Band ivision III Lt.III tabove. 1.- To The Mountain 2- Some folks Do 3. - True Freedom 4. - The Sports of Childhood 5.- The Hero 6- The Burlesque Band. 401 402 1894 March 13th Received the Duplicate Schedule. 16th Heard the Infant class read in the morning and gave the same class a music lesson in the afternoon Two infants have been admitted this week. " 22nd blosed for Easter Holiday. 28th Received the Drawing Report The award is good April 2nd Reopened school this morning. Admitted four fresh scholars. Mrs Leslie will be unable for some weeks to attend to the needlework. Mifs M.E.Reslie took charge of the girls in needlework this afternoon and will continue to do so during Mrs Leslie's absence 3rd. Received Report of H. M. Inspector. Copy of last year's account of income and expenditure posted on the school door. The monitress was obliged to go home ill this morning. Heard the upper division of Infants read. 4th Admitted another infant. Monitress absent ill 5th gave an arithmetic lesson ts the Upper division of Infants 1894 403 Summary of the Inspector's Report. "The children are orderly. They sing well. and the girls have received careful instruction in Needlework. Reading is on the whole fairly good. Handwriting and Spelling are Satisfactory but Composition is weak. The lower standards appear to be backward in Arithmetic. On the whole a very fair knowledge is shewn of Geography. the boys answering on this subject very much better than the girls. The infants are in very fair order and are making fair progress." H. Few is recognised under Article 68 of the b ode. T.B.Bruchanen Consopondent. Staff for the ensuing year:- Hugh Leslie Head Teacher Harriet Few Article 68. Jeanic g. Wilkins Monitress 404 1894 April 9th Monitress still absent ill. gave arithmetic to the epper division of Infants this mom ing. 11th Monitress able to attend school again 13th gave a Reading lesson to the lower division of Infants this afternoon. 20th gave a Music lesson to the Infants this afternoon. 23rd Infant Teacher absent this afternoon. The Infant girls were taken in Needlework along with the Standard girls by Mifs M.E. Leslic, and George Feltham wasput in charge of the Infant boys. 27th Mrs Harriet Few the Infant Teacher has been unable, owing to pressing domestic affairs. to attend since Tuesday morning The Infant class has been taken since then by Mifs M.E. Leslie. Admitted another scholar to the Infant Class this week 30th Mrs Harriet Few having resigned the postingant Teacher in this school, Mary Elizabeth Leslie has been appointed to the Infant blass and will continue to teach the class under art. 68. 1894 405 May 2nd Tomorrow being Ascension Day. notice was given that School would meet for Religious instruction, and for attendance at Church Service but not for Secular lessons. 3rd Ascension Day. Religious instruction in the morning. Registers not marked. School closed in the afternoon. 8th Came in without notice at 3. 30 L called refister all in order. B.Buchauan (Consopondeal) Notice put up in the school that the Diocesan Inspection would take plac in this school on Tuesday May 22,189 11th School closed for Whitsuntide holiday 21st Reopened school this morning. Reminde the children that the Diocesan Inspection would take place tomorrow, Tuesday May 22nd. 22nd Diocesan Inspection. 30th Examined the Infant class in Readin a and Arithmetic this morning. 31st gave standards III and over work on paper today. Map-drawing in the afternoo 406 1894 June 8th Opened school at 12.50 this afternoon. Register closed at / o'clock p.m. school closed at 3 o'clock r m., to give the teachers the opportunity of attending the agricultural show at Devizes. 15th There has been a considerable falling off in the attendance this week, chiefly in the standards 18th Mr bolburn accompanied by Mifs Schaus came into the school this afternoon to see the needlework. 25 Called registers at 2.40 frie infant monely entsuch rest conrel I B.B.Burbausa 25th Arthur G. Noyes unistant, was incorrectly marked present this afternoon. the error was not discovered until between 2 and o'clock p.m., when the Registers were being checked by the Rector owing to a very small and backward 1st Standard child who is working in the Infant class being accidentally counted among the Infants, making the number counted to correspond with the number of informs marked. The mark was at once cancelled. 1894 407 of June 29 Visited school without notice dw morning Found Registro correctly marked, 58 children present out-of 85 on books all at work - Room was rasher hot, some blinds for windows seemed necessary it more windows were made to open it would improve the ventilation during such hot weather Seronis June 29th blosed school for four weeks holiday July 30th Owing to an outbreak of diphtheria in the parish the school which should have reopened today. is to remain closed for the presen by order of the Medical Sanitary officer Aug 6th School still closed by order of the Medical Sanitary Officer. 13th School reopened today under the restriction that no child from Mill Lane. that part of the parish affected 408 1894 by diphtheria, should be allowed to attend until a certificate of disinfection of those affected should be granted by the Medical Sanitary officer. George Feltham has been appointed by the managers as a candidate on Probation to fill the vacancy in the staff caused by the resignation of Jeanic Janet Wilkins. His name has been removed from the Register. Aug. 20th Schoolclosed for parish festivities 21st School closed for Day School treat. 22nd The children from Mill Lane are not to attend school for one month longer from the 20th of august by order of the Medical Sanitary officer. 31st Examined the upper division of Infants in reading this morning. Several children are still absent from school. Francis Trimmell and William Noyes are kept away to work. The Mill Lane children are still absent on account of diphtheria 1894 409 Sept. 7th gave an arithmetic lesson to the Infant blass this morning 14th The attendance has been low throughout the week. Heard the Infants sing this afternoon. 19th 500 sheets of Drawing paper, 2 dog. Blacklead pencils, 4 rackets 2nd Grade Drawing cards, 2 doz. Exercise copies / box of crayons and 4 packets of mat weaving materials have been got for the school. 26th becil Swanborough died. this morning ** of diphtheria His name has been removed from the Register: 28th A new oxford Reversible desk has been got to replace one of the old ones which has been altered to suit the Infant class Oct. 1st small attendance only 26 standard children present in the afternoon. A number absent potats nicking. 4th Mr. Dowse came into the school today to inquire about the school attendance. 410 1894 it. 8th Master summoned to appear as a witness in County court case at Devizes Left school in charge of Mrs Leslie and the Infant Teacher at 9.30 a m. Francis Primnell and William Noyes have returned to school. 16th Commercied to light fires in the school today. 22nd. A load of coke has been got for the school. 26th Heard the upper Divisionof Infants read this morning. Nov. 2nd There are no more cases of diphtheria in the parish but the children from Mill Lane are still withheld from attendance at school for the present 9th by order of the Medical Sanitaryofficer Edward Pearce, Edward Ellis and Edith Botter, being unable to make sufficient progress in the I at Standard have been removed to the upper Division of the Infant Class. 411 1894 Nov. 14th Only thirty three children present this morning. Roads flooded with the heavy rain. No school in the after noon, as the roads in the parish were quite impossable. 19th Permission has been given by the the medical Sanitary Officer for children in in Mill Lane, with the exception of the Swanboroughs to attend school 20th Sent Llewellyn Noyes home this morning as he complained of sore throat. 26, Admitted a fresh scholar. 30th Heard the Infant Class read this morning Another load of coke has beengot 11 Called registers at 2.10. all correct T.B. Buehandn Dec. 3rd Admitted a fresh scholar to the Infant class. 7th this Heard the Lower Division of Infants read One child from the Istandaid withdrawn this week. having gone from the narish 10th Mr Were Hame came into the school this afternoon and stayed for a 412 1894 short time during the drawing lesson Dec. 11th Mr Thomas Colbourne came into the school this afternoon and stayed for a short time. 18th Sidney. Evelyn. and Frederick Hallett arrived at school so wet this morning that I thought it unsafe for them to remain they were therefore sent home to change their clothing 21st School visited by the Rector accompanied by Mr Colbourne and a lady visitor. After some announcements about the distribution of origes school closed for two weeks holiday. the children receiving oranges and biscuits from Mr Colbourne as they passed out of school . Jan. 7th Reopened school. A number absent 1895 on account of the snow. The Swanborough have returned to school. 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Map A Country Diary by Pam Langton Wiltshire of 100 Years Ago (Book) A Wiltshire Village (Book) A Devizes Camera (Book) The Book of Devizes A Devizes Camera II (Book) Biography of a Victorian Village (Book) Forgotten Harvest - Cheese Making in Wiltshire A Tour of Wiltshire Churches (Book) Urchfont (Book) Stert - The Hidden Village (Book) Worton & Marston Domesday Book 2000 Bibliography of Printed Works Relating to Wiltshire 1920 - 1960 �44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 Village Under the Plain - Market Lavington (Book) Leisure in Wiltshire (Book) Devizes - History & Guide (Book) Kennet & Avon Canal (Book) Seend - A Village Past & Present (Book) Wells & Water Supply (Book) A Wiltshire Xmas (Book) The Story of Devizes (Book) A Devizes Century (Book) Down Pans Lane (Book) Around Devizes (Book) Tales of Old Wiltshire (Book) How Devizes Won the Ward (Book) Wiltshire Folklore (Book) Wiltshire (Book) Wild Flowers of the Chalk (Book) Down Poulshot (Book) Poulshot Toddlers Scrapbook 1996 - 2000 Poulshot Field Map Wild Flower Meadow 2015 Photo Book: Poulshot Diamond Jubilee 2012 Photo Book: Poulshot Village Life 2010 - 2017 Poulshot Census 1939 Poulshot Census 1841 - 1939 Poulshot Censuses - Originals Public Rights of Way Miscellaneous Copies of Roman Coins Etc Information on Poulshot Residents Past & Present Poulshot Mill Devizes in the Civil War (Leaflet) Replica of Old Map of Wiltshire Collection of Pieces of Clay Pipes & Newt in a Tin A list of Records of Archive Material held by the Village Trust & Letters to Principal Archivist at Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. 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Please send your letters Poulshot Village News, c/o John Quinn, 51 The Green, Poulshot, Devizes, SN10 1RT to: TEL CAROLINE: 01380 722579 (MOBILE 07979 692533) EVERY SORT OF CELEBRATION DECORATED ALSO SUPPLIERS OF BALLOON IN A BOX WILTSHIRE NUMISMATIC SOCIETY TO LET North Cornish Holiday Cottage (Founded in Devizes 1965) Available all year round for Weekend & Mid-Week Breaks Along with Week Holidays 3 miles from Surfing Beach & Bude, North Cornwall Well Equipped & sleeps up to 8 Beautiful Garden Summer House & Parking For further details Contact Bo Miles-Hobbs on 01380 813092 28 Meetings held on third Monday of the month March to December inclusive 8pm at Poulshot Village Hall Details from Mr M Bowden Tel: 01380 828432 Firstly, thank you all for your response to last month’s Poulshot News. A number of requests for help were met and the comments on content were almost always helpful and generally polite! In which context, though, I must apologise most sincerely for the unpardonable error in the article about the Green Gardens Woodland, which referred to a memorial oak tree that had been planted by Mr and Mrs Tony Watson. It was their son Robert who had died in a potholing accident, and not as printed. I am very sorry. The number of notices for Parish Council support – anyone fancy themselves as a “Mature” Handy(man or woman?); about Church events that apply to all and not just church goers; for plant sales and the May Fair; as well as reports on activities past and to come, indicate a lively and interested community and long may this continue, even if we are to be distracted by some national event we are threatened with on 5th May. Still, it Deadline for copy for May issue - 20th April Tel: 01380 828501 Email: john.quinn@saqnet.co.uk Please note that the May issue of the Magazine will cover the period 1st May—15th June only takes a few moments to make one’s mark! I would also draw your attention to the article about cheese-making in Poulshot, which is of current interest and which also shows the sort of research that is of historic value in the longer term. Perhaps we should encourage those with out-ofuse dairies to set up a new cheese-cooperative. Finally, a plea for help, please, in assembling the magazine. Once a month, in the last week or so, we are faced with some three thousand sheets of A4 paper, printed on both sides, that need to be turned into copies of the magazine. Once collated, they have to be stapled and folded. This would probably take a party of three of four no more than an hour or two (with a break for tea), but it takes me a lot longer and by midnight the breaks are no longer for tea. If anyone would like to give a little time now and then please let me know, 828501, and I will arrange a roster – it won’t come round every month and times can be arranged to suit those involved. Enjoy the Spring! John Quinn 1 �POULSHOT NEWS PUBLICATION DATES Issue Date 1st May 15th June 1st August 1st October 1st November 1st December Copy Date 20th April (to cover up to 15th June) 30th May (to cover up to 31st July) 20th July (to cover up to 30th September) 20th September 20th October 20th November DATES FOR YOUR DIARY April Fri 1 Mon 4 Tue 5 Mon 11 Tue 12 Fri 15 Mon 18 Mon 18 Sun 24 Fri 29 May Sun 1 Village Paper Collection Mobile Library, The Raven, 11.35am-11.50am Pub Quiz, The Raven, 8pm Church AGM, St Peter’s Church, 7.30pm Ladies Club, “Try being a Magistrate”, Rectory Hall, 7.30pm Village Paper Collection Mobile Library, The Raven, 11.35am-11.50am Wiltshire Numismatic Society, Village Hall, 8.00pm— ”Road Signs” D. Cross Songs of Praise, Christ Church, Bulkington, 6.00pm Village Paper Collection The Tranquil Moment HEALTH & BEAUTY CLINIC DECLEOR PARIS Treatments include: non surgical face lifts facials massage manicures pedicures non surgical body slimming & toning reflexology eyelash/brow tints& shaping waxing make up electrolysis spray tanning BOTOX DECLEOR aromatherapy skin care and O.P.I nail care products are used for treatments and are also available for purchase For more information or an appointment call Jo on 01380 828297 The Old Stables, Middle Green Farm, The Green, Poulshot, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 1SD Action Medical Research Plant Fair, Great Chalfield Manor, 10.30am-4.00pm Mon 2 May Fair, The Wharf, Devizes Tue 10 Parish Council AGM, Annual Parish Meeting & Report to Public from Council, Public Meeting, Village Hall, 6.30pm Fri 13 Village Paper Collection Mon 16 Mobile Library, The Raven, 11.35am-11.50am Tue 17 Ladies Club—Visit to The Courts at Holt, 7.30pm Forthcoming Events for your Diary Wed Jun 22 Steam Engine Rally on the Green Sat Jun 25 Village Fete PARISH COUNCIL The Parish Council met on 8th March. Present were Michael Hues (Chairman), Sue Aldridge, Nicky Hunloke, Joe Dyke and Michael Wilson (Clerk). Apologies were received from Malcolm Nixon. 2 27 �Contact: A Public Meeting, attended by 16 members of the public, preceded the Council Meeting. At this, a representative of Kennet District Council Planning Department gave a presentation on Planning Regulations and their application. PC Anne Deuchars spoke about speed limits in rural areas in general and Poulshot in particular (see below). She also warned of a series of thefts in villages in the area and called for vigilance, reporting the numbers of any strange cars. She also supported the resurrection of the Neighbourhood Watch scheme and this is being followed up by the Clerk. Among the subjects discussed at the Council Meeting that followed were: Notice Board. The new notice board has been installed on the grass verge outside Higher Green Farm, opposite the Raven. The board removed from the Raven car park will be renovated and installed outside the Village Hall. Village Hall. A grant of £2,000 was approved for repairs to the Village Hall. Members recognised the importance of the Hall to the community and thanked members of the Hall Committee for their commitment to the village. Speed Limit. Some members of the council had undertaken a survey of village opinion and reported that a substantial majority of those questioned were in favour of reducing the present speed limit to 30mph. A vote was taken on whether to proceed with the proposal but the outcome was split and the subject was deferred until the next meeting, on 10th May, the Annual Parish Meeting, when it is hoped that there will be a wider representation of both members of the council and parishioners. Car Parking—Poulshot Road. There had been a noticeable lack of reaction from Sarsen over the proposals to ease parking problems by the Terraces and the Clerk will let Sarsen know of the Council’s dissatisfaction. Ponds. The care and the future of the two ponds on the Green is still the subject of active study and a meeting was to be held on site (not in site!) on 23rd March with Kennet District Council. Footpaths and Byways. Despite the new guidelines, there is still doubt over the long term use of tracks, byways and bridleways, and a number of applications from off-road vehicle associations for byways to be reclassified as tracks have been received by Wiltshire County Council. The Parish Council will be involved in any consultations. GORDON LAWRENCE The full minutes of Council Meetings will in future be displayed on the village notice board and on the village web site—www.poulshot.org.uk JILLIAN NEWSOM MSSCh MBChA CHIROPODIST Registered member of the British Chiropody & Podiatry Association Visiting Practice 01380 828257 Mobile 07773 987508 Equestria, Berhills Lane, Seend, Melksham, Wiltshire SN12 6RR Do you need help with: Self Assessment Business Plans Taxation Presentation to Banks Chartered Accountant 30, The Pound Bromham Tel: Devizes 850294 Free initial consultation 26 Future Parish Council Meetings Following are the dates for future Parish Council meetings, all taking place in the Village Hall. The public are welcome and indeed encouraged to attend all meetings. However there are three special meetings where the Parishioners are especially invited to give their views on the Village, the Council and any ideas for future projects. At these meetings refreshments will be provided. Please come - it is your village too! 3 �10 May 6.30pm AGM of the Parish Council Annual Parish meeting /Report to the Public from the Council Public Meeting 12 Jul 7.30pm 13 Sep 6.30pm 4 Oct Village Groups, Clubs & Societies Citizens’ Advice Bureau - Public meeting Parish Emergency Planning Meeting & Exercise Annual Budget / Precept 15 Nov 7.30pm 2006 10 Jan 6.30pm 8 Mar 7.30pm Public meeting Poulshot Village Web Site www.poulshot.org.uk Do you have any – Photographs, information, advertisements, or events that you would like to put on the web site. If so please contact: Mike Wilson (828100) or email mai_wilson@onetel.com ST PETER’S CHURCH, POULSHOT In its original form this article was written for the March Spotlight (Seend & Bulkington) but due to technical troubles it didn’t reach that edition! One version has appeared in the weekly Benefice Lamplight and been used for a Mothering Sunday sermon but now re-written, here is the April version! Thank you for reading! POULSHOT MOTHERS & TODDLERS GROUP at The Village Hall, Poulshot POULSHOT VILLAGE HALL Available for Meetings, Functions, Clubs and Private Parties Come and join us for some company toys and games to play with coffee and a chat £4.00 per hour (for regular users) £5.00 per hour (for non-regular users) Held every Thursday from 9.30am to 11.30am Tel: Nicky Baber 828573 The Rector writes… Who are ‘my family’? As we enjoy Spring, & the signs of new life across our beautiful countryside, we are reminded of the desperate needs in the lives of our brothers & sisters across the world, those affected by the Tsunami & also countries like Ethiopia, not forgetting the needs of the homeless & abused in our own country. The work of aid charities like Comic Relief touch us with their call for our support & show us the seriousness of the needs of our fellow human beings. They call us to reach out as a family & help them have new life. During these weeks the Church season of Lent has drawn to its conclusion with Holy Week & Easter, a time to be more open to the possibilities of new life with deeper knowledge of Jesus Christ in our every day. Many have shared with their brothers & sisters in the celebration of Mothering Sunday, a traditional time for families & giving thanks for those who care for us. But in a needy & changing 4 25 �DOLMAN AUDIO VISUAL Berhill’s Lane Farm, Sells Green, Melksham Telephone 01380 828524 We know HI FI TELEVISION VIDEO DVD literally inside out For personal service and a professional repair to any make of product, ancient or modern, please telephone Maggie or Peter We also stock a range of quality reconditioned (non ex-rental) equipment carrying a minimum 6 months warranty DOLMAN AUDIO VISUAL is an Authorised Service Centre providing technical assistance on behalf of leading manufacturers. TONY PARSONS DOMESTIC APPLIANCE ENGINEER WASHING MACHINES/COOKERS/DRIERS SERVICE & REPAIRS TEL: 01380 723279 MOBILE: 07970 117023 world what does ‘family’ really mean today? We understand it as the framework of our lives & community; marriage, the nurture of both adults & children in the same household; love & security, guidance & protection, welcome & acceptance. These are values by which we have lived for generations & still uphold. Yet we cannot ignore the fact that for some people family life may not have been a happy, comforting or secure experience, through the break down of a relationship, bereavement, unemployment, ill health or any number of other difficult & painful circumstances. Equally while holding traditional family values as a model for life, many people do find other ways of living to be more suitable for them. Where can we find any help in trying to understand who are ‘my family’ today? There are several accounts, in the Gospels, of Jesus showing His understanding of ‘family’. From the cross He tells His friend John to take Mary, Jesus’ mother, home with him & treat her as part of his own family, & tells Mary to treat John as her son. In another earlier scene, when the disciples say that Jesus’ family have arrived to see Him, He tells them that everyone who believes in Him is His family… In both Gospel stories He calls us, as He called them, to be ‘Jesus’ to each other, united in love, to take on His way of being, to relate to one another just as He does… In the life of the Church the word ‘family’ in terms of a particular church service has come to mean that it is a more informal act of worship, aiming to be more easily shared by all ages as well as the occasional visitor. While it may include something for children to share nevertheless the service is intended for all age groups there. It seems then that the model for us today, & from God, is a rather more inclusive picture of what ‘my family’ means. If we are truly to be Jesus’ family then we have to reach out as He does, within & beyond our traditional family & see each other with the same love & welcome. We cannot just hang onto or hide behind the word ‘family’ - we have to live it! If we reach out to others as He does then we’ll truly know who we are & to whose family we belong! Revd Sacha Pearce CHURCH SERVICES— APRIL 2005 POULSHOT, SEEND AND BULKINGTON SPANISH APARTMENT -CABO ROJA, COSTA BLANCA Sleeps 6 All Amenities, shared pool, TV, set in lovely private gardens Close to airport, night life, shops, beach, golf courses, lovely coastal walks Available summer & winter Reasonable rates: £150-£300 per week Tel: Chris or Rachel - 01753 841916 www.myvillarenters.com prop ref: 3536 24 3rd April 8.00am 9.30am 11.15am 6.00pm BCP Holy Communion Family Eucharist Parish Eucharist Evensong SEEND BULKINGTON SEEND POULSHOT 10th April 8.00am 9.30am 11.15am 6.00pm BCP Holy Communion Matins Family Eucharist Evensong SEEND POULSHOT SEEND BULKINGTON 5 �COMING SOON FROM 17th April 8.00am 9.30am BCP Holy Communion Parish Eucharist SEEND BULKINGTON 11.15am Family Eucharist SEEND 6.00pm BCP Holy Communion POULSHOT 24th April 8.00am 9.30am 11.15am 6.00pm BCP Holy Communion Family Eucharist Parish Eucharist Holy Communion SEEND POULSHOT SEEND BULKINGTON 1st May 8.00am 9.30am 11.15am 6.00pm BCP Holy Communion Family Eucharist Parish Eucharist Evensong SEEND BULKINGTON SEEND POULSHOT Mondays Tuesdays Thursdays 9.00am 9.00am 9.00am WEEKDAY SERVICES Matins SEEND Matins POULSHOT Matins BULKINGTON CHURCH ROSTERS April 3 Apr 10 Apr 17 Apr 24 Apr May 1 May 8 May 6.00pm 9.30am 6.00pm 9.30am Reader Mr C Langton Mr/Mrs D Bullen Mrs J James Rector Sidesman Mrs J James Mr D Bullen Mr M Hues Mr M Houghton 6.00pm 9.30am Mr N Hunloke Mr/Mrs Hargreaves Mr N Hunloke Mrs J James FLOWERS April 3 & 10 April 17 & 24 April May 1 & 8 May 15 & 22 May 29 May & 5 June KENNET DISTRICT COUNCIL A NEW FORTNIGHTLY WHEELY BIN COLLECTION SERVICE FOR YOUR GARDEN WASTE FROM THE KERBSIDE FOR £20 PER YEAR FOR DETAILS PHONE 01380 734665 OR E MAIL kennetcontactcentre@kennet.gov.uk Best Kept Village 2005 Poulshot Parish Council has entered Poulshot for the Best Kept Village competition. Judging takes place between May and July, and a win can have benefits to the village, not least in the form of an increased number of visitors. The Council are sure that you wish to present the best view of our village to all who come here, as well as to our fellow residents. Therefore could we ask you to tidy up the frontage of your property, if you see any litter please pick it up, and let the Parish Council know of any major problems! Should you require any assistance or you feel that there is a particularly big problem please get in touch with a member of the Council. Any little action by you might help us all win! Any questions please contact Mike Wilson (828100) or email mai_wilson@onetel.com Lady Kate Hunloke Mrs Nora Dixon Mrs Angela Bullen Mrs Hilary Kidd Mrs Christabel Francis 6 Kennet District Councillor The Kennet District Councillor for Seend and Poulshot is Thelma Carr. You can contact her on email at: thelma.carr@kennet.gov.uk 23 �CHURCH NOTES Campaign to Protect Rural England WILTSHIRE Best Kept Village Competition 2005 Supported by the County and District Councils Sponsored by The Warminster Journal CALOR CHILDREN’S POSTER COMPETITION (A) Four posters, together with a large stamped addressed envelope for their return should be sent to the Secretary, CPRE, Lansdowne House, Long Street, Devizes SN10 1NJ (B) The Theme is— ‘What is new in my village’ (C) Artists must be between the ages of 5 and 16 years (D) Each entrant must either live in the village, or if living outside the village, attend the village school (E) Posters should be A4 size and hand crafted or computer produced (F) The name, age and home address of entrants should be clearly written on the back of the poster together with the school the artist attends (G) The closing date is Tuesday, 31st May, 2005 (H) The judges’ decision is final Competition marks will be awarded on an age related basis. A cheque for £25 will be awarded to the winning village in each category (Small, Medium and Large villages) and an additional £5 to the overall winning village. These cheques will be given to the Parish Council to be spent on the artists as they see fit. Each of the four winning artists will be presented with a mug. 22 The Annual Church Meeting, which is open to everyone, will take place in the Church on Monday 11th April at 7.30pm. At this meeting, the annual reports and accounts will be presented, and elections for our two Churchwardens, members of the PCC, and representatives of the Deanery Synod will take place. Anyone resident in the Parish may vote in the election of Churchwardens, whilst anyone on the Church’s Electoral Roll is entitled to vote for the members of the PCC. Poulshot PCC comprises of 6 members, and we have 2 representatives on the Deanery Synod. If you are an existing PCC member, or on the Deanery Synod, and would like to stand again, please complete a nomination form (available at the back of the Church). We are always happy to welcome new members to the PCC so, if you would like to be involved in the decision making for the life of the Church, please complete a nomination form. If you would like to chat about this first, then please have a word with the Rector or either of the Churchwardens. They would be happy to answer any of your questions. All completed forms should be returned as soon as possible to Janet James, PCC Secretary, ‘Devonia’, Salisbury Street, Devizes (01380 724944). Those attending are invited to enjoy a glass of wine afterwards. CHRIST CHURCH BULKINGTON Our PCC is planning to introduce services which will appeal to a wider cross section of the benefice. On the fourth Sunday of each month there will be Holy Communion together with a theme chosen by a member of the community and suggestions are welcomed from anyone in the benefice. To start the ball rolling, the service on Sunday 24th April at 6.00pm will be a Songs of Praise. We would be delighted to receive requests for a favourite hymn from anyone in Poulshot. Please contact Andrea Dobson on 827126 if you have one. Rev. Sacha Pearce would also welcome suggestions for future services (828615). On 22nd May at 6.00pm, the service will be held on the church lawn (in the church if wet) and will be followed by a ploughman’s supper with retiring collection. We need enthusiastic people to form a gospel singers choir to sing at this service. Can you lend us your voice. If so, please contact Liz Futter, our talent scout (828485). Many thanks. Bulkington PCC FOLLOWING THE ALDHELM WAY IN 2005 With the whole of the diocese, our benefice are planning to join with parishes, schools and communities across the diocese to take part in an exciting mission project called “The Aldhelm Way”. 7 �Saint Aldhelm was a teacher evangelist and Abbot of Malmesbury, who was appointed the first Bishop of Sherborne in 705 AD. 2005 is therefore, the 1300th anniversary of his consecration. To celebrate this important date, the diocese has organised a series of special events including a 5 day pilgrimage which will culminate in an outdoor celebration on 4th June, at St Aldhelm’s Head near Swanage in Dorset, with the Archbishop of Canterbury as guest preacher. Here in our benefice we are planning to support this event by arranging a coach or minibus on 4th June, in order that you can either join in the walk, or just partake in the celebration at St Aldhelm’s Head to hear the Archbishop preach. Let’s make it a special day by taking a picnic lunch and praying for good weather. Names of interested people to the Rector (828615) or Audrey McDonald (828376) by the end of April. DEVIZES MAY FAIR THE WHARF Monday, 2nd May Contributions welcomed for PCC PRODUCE STALL Cakes, Sweets, Vegetables, Jams, Plants, etc. etc. Please to PCC members CHEESE FROM POULSHOT HIDDEN SECRETS IN FARMHOUSES Nora Dixon We came to live in an old farmhouse in Poulshot in 1962, not as farmers but to work in the area. As we got to know the village we found that there seemed to be a high proportion of relatively large farmhouses – fourteen in all in some 1500 acres. The Wiltshire Building Record describes nearly all these houses as ‘possibly early nineteenth century, re-casing of timber-framed structures, or sixteenth century, raised in the late eighteenth or early nineteenth century’, - similar terms described all. Two houses were dated circa 1840. We wondered what it was that had brought the prosperity that enabled such renovation, rebuilding or new building to occur. The Raven Inn had a similar profile. There must have been increasing prosperity in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. 8 21 �and some of the ‘rules’ we should follow. We are always being told not to smoke, not to drink too much, take exercise etc. etc. It’s one thing knowing what we should or should not do, but to be told in a friendly and not in a condescending way, made us think yes, it is possible to change our lifestyle without too much hardship. Both ladies said it was often the little things that helped – we don’t all need to go to the gym. So hopefully the ladies of Poulshot will be going around the village, with healthy smiles, walking with more energy and who knows maybe a little slimmer in the near future. Thank you Gay and Sue for a very enjoyable and informative evening. Tuesday 12 April – “Try Being a Magistrate” A reminder to those who intend to join us at The Old Rectory Hall at 7.30 pm – please let M.G. know that you will be there. Husbands are invited as well. Tuesday 17 May We have arranged to visit The Courts at Holt. We need to be there by 7.30 pm, again bringing husbands if we want to. If you wish to share lifts please be at The Raven car park by 7 pm. The cost will be £6.20 for the guided tour, which will last about one and a half hours. Please give your names to Paulette (828527) if you wish to join us. We will not be taking picnics this time, but if you wish to make a longer evening of it, you could always book a meal at one of the local pubs. Hardy Perennials Perennials in profusion—old and new varieties for all seasons Rowde Mill Nursery—Rowde (off A342—opposite Rowdeford School) Telephone and Fax—01380 723016 Open Thursday—Sunday 10 am to 5 pm April to the end of September 20 In 1962, eleven of these farms were working dairy farms, with farmers living in the farmhouses. Grass was good and the cow population outnumbered the people, although we don’t know the size of herds. Milk was left in 17-gallon churns for collection and most of the milking was done by machine. In the previous century there was no way that whole milk could have been distributed widely – what happened to it? All the farms in Poulshot changed hands around the turn of the nineteenth/twentieth century and sale catalogues of the time showed, as a feature, farmhouses with dairies and cheese-rooms. When I began to ask questions about cheese-making in Poulshot I was advised to read Avice Wilson’s Forgotten Harvest, The Story of Cheese Making in Wiltshire, and it encouraged me to look at our own house and perhaps other farmhouses in the village. Traditionally, the agricultural county is divided into ‘chalk’ and ‘cheese’, and Poulshot is on the edge of this division. Was cheese-making really so important to farmers that they could extend their houses to provide a dairy, at the same time as improving their residence? A cow could give enough milk in one lactation to make about 5 cwt (hundredweight) of cheese, a quarter of a ton. (One cheese might weigh about 28 lbs (pounds), or two stone. Thus a herd of twenty cows would give sufficient milk to make five tons of cheese in a year – probably a very useful addition to the annual income. The Farmhouse The shape of our house, Lower Green (44 The Green), did not seem to relate to function except as a residence (see Diagram on page 10) Reference to Forgotten Harvest and the description of a farmhouse adapted to provide a dairy and cheese-rooms, showed that milk could have been brought from the farmyard on the southwest side of the house. It could have been left in buckets on the veranda to be taken by the dairymaid into the dairy. In 1962, the door into what was possibly the dairy was in two halves, as in a stable, and would have kept farmyard fowls out, but with the top half open would have allowed a through draught to the north window. Other clues emerged: the well on the west side of the veranda would have provided water and the fireplace on the west wall of the dairy could have heated the water – two boilers or coppers were found in the garden. The floor was made of flagstones and was cold. In the room above there was evidence of a trapdoor in the floor that suggested cheeses could easily have been brought from the dairy below using a winch or ladder. A series of drawings of Poulshot by John Malchair, dated 1786-96, came up for sale at Sotheby’s in 2000. One of Lower Green, from 1788, did not show the hipped roof now at the northeast corner of the house. This is an indication that the dairy and cheese-room extension were added after that date. The picture also shows Longhorn cows, a breed that was favoured for dairying at that time. I talked to people who lived in farmhouses in the village and was invited in. At Lodge Farm, still a working farm today, the present elegant west-facing residence was built in the 1790s. On the east side, south facing and an integral part of the residence, is an older building. On the east side, but north facing, is a very large 9 �ing success. Both the acting and singing were fantastic - we certainly have many talented children in these classes. Forms 4 and 5 enjoyed their recent trip to The Roman Baths. They were involved in a variety of activities, including creating mosaics with magnetic tiles; trying on tunics and togas; and handling a range of replica artefacts. It was an interesting day and the children learned many new facts about life in Roman times. The Netball Team have been very busy recently. They have played away at St. Margaret's School, Calne, which was a great success, with a win of 5-3! The team were also involved in two tournaments during the same weekend; one at St. Mary's school, and the other at Dauntsey's. We helped to raise funds for Comic Relief on 11th March, as the children were permitted to wear one item of red clothing in exchange for £1.00. Forms 1, 2 and 3 also held a cake sale during the day. It was amusing to see such unusual choices of red clothing, from one sock, to long hair put up in unusual ways with red ribbons. It is always great to receive visitors into the school. The Reverend David Howard visited us recently and gave an informative and enjoyable assembly based around the theme of Mother's day. We are getting into the recycling mode at The Mill. We have been recycling paper for about a year now; Form 5 have also been recycling milk bottle tops, ink cartridges, used stamps, foreign coins, old mobile phones and photocopier toner all in aid of Naomi House Children's Hospice. We now have one more addition, after a visit from a representative from The Wiltshire Wildlife Trust, who visited the school and took an assembly on composting. The children were very knowledgeable on the subject and were delighted to receive a compost bin from the trust. I know it will be put to good use, and I am sure the gardening club will reap the benefits of the compost we make. We say a fond farewell to Kathryn Courage, our Form 1 teacher at the end of this term. She has been a great asset to the school and will be sadly missed. We wish her well on her new venture! We look forward to the Summer Term, particularly because we will formally open our new music block, for which the children have been patiently waiting. We are also looking forward to the Easter break, which the children deserve! On behalf of everyone at The Mill School, I would like to wish you a very Happy Easter! Sarah Wilkinson POULSHOT LADIES CLUB dairy (no longer used as such), with a cheese-room above, equally large. The cheese-room has racks still standing which would have been shelved to hold maturing cheeses. In one corner there is a trap door with a winch over it to bring the cheeses up from the dairy, and there is a door on the first floor that would have 10 The March meeting saw the village hall turned into a Well Woman Clinic. Actually we were treated to an evening of discussion on how to enjoy a healthy lifestyle. Two lovely nurses (Gay and Sue) gave up an evening to come and chat to us on how we should look after ourselves 19 �ACTION MEDICAL RESEARCH PLANT FAIR 2005 The Plant Fair has now been running for 11 years. I have been Chairman of the Devizes Branch for 7 or so of those years and have seen the Fair grow from 20 stalls and 500 visitors to 32 stalls and nearly 2000 visitors. We are usually extremely lucky with the weather, whereas the May Fair in Devizes the next day usually takes place in pouring rain. I became attracted to Action Medical Research (AMR) when my younger sister Julia was gravely ill with a form of incurable meningitis. After her death 10 years ago, I thought I would like to join a medical charity, dedicated to research into childhood diseases. AMR has a system which I very much like of giving small grants to research students, who have an idea that needs to be pursued but have no money to fund themselves. This seed money may not produce any groundbreaking result, but it may succeed in eliminating any dead end. Sometimes as in the case of hip replacement, it can bring huge success. The money the Devizes Committee raises at the Plant Fair is used directly to fund these grants with next to no expenses taken by central office. The Plant Fair takes place on 1st May (see poster on page 21). Please come and buy some beautiful, well-grown plants for your gardens and tubs, and wander in the lovely grounds of Great Chalfield Manor in the spring sunshine! (we hope). Kate Hunloke POULSHOT VILLAGE HALL 100 Club Prizewinners February 2005 (Draw done by Jane McLeod) Derek Barnes Paul & Marilyn Longden Peter Jeary £25 £15 £10 (Paul & Marilyn Longden have kindly donated their prize to Village Hall funds) NEWS FROM THE MILL SCHOOL As I write this, our term is nearly at an end. The school is beginning to bloom, as Spring flowers show their faces. It has been a short, but very busy term! Despite this, the children have worked very hard in all aspects of the curriculum. The performance of Scheherazade by Lower and Upper 6th was a resound18 enabled matured cheeses to be loaded directly onto a cart in the farmyard, ready for market. Outside the dairy are a well and a boiler for heating water. Whey was channelled from the dairy to the piggeries on the farm. A local builder, Reg Collett¸ (1902-1994), whose memories of the village went back to before the First World War, remembered cheese from Lodge Farm – it was hard, with a blue vein and a nutty flavour. Other elderly residents recall cheese being taken around the village and large wedges being cut off for sale. At Dukes Farm (59 The Green), the evidence for cheese making is not so clear, but there was a dairy on the north side and a room, still called the cheeseroom, on the first floor. Mrs Baber, mother of the present owner Joe, who was trained as a cheese maker before the Second World War and won prizes for it at Frome Cheese Show, made cheese during the war, although not on a large scale. Higher Green Farm (1 The Green) is still a working dairy farm today. The south front extension to the west is clear from the Green and its north doors suggest a dairy with covered access from the north and the farmyard. In the room above, again still called the cheese-room, is a trapdoor down to the dairy. These rooms are now part of the residence but the north door of the ground floor has a ‘slide’ in it which could have been opened to provide a through draught for the old dairy. Church Farm has a large north facing ground floor room, with a room above shelved for storing cheeses. Here there was a large lead-lined tank for collecting whey, and there were old piggeries in the yard. Mr Jehu Harris, a cheese maker from Somerset, came to the farm early in the century and did make some cheese in the 1920s - his family still live in the house. Other farmhouses, no longer associated with farming, have been extended and altered, but would probably show similar clues to one of their nineteenth century functions. Hearsay evidence from villagers (boys in the village in the 1930s and 1940s) confirms this. Next month – MAKING AND MARKETING THE CHEESE Rowde School News Our Year 6 children entered the National Primary Maths Challenge last term and we were delighted to receive invitations for Jasmine, Ali and Rory to take part in the Final. A fantastic achievement since less than 1% of the original 111,000 were invited. It is with the greatest pleasure that we can tell you that all three children performed marvellously in the Final and Rory and Ali were awarded Gold Medals. Many Congratulations and very well done to all three of you. Comic Relief Day was fun with individual children and classes ‘doing their own thing’. Everyone dressed in red and many had red faces and hair. Events included a cake stall, teddy bear raffle and 11 �a sponsored judo throwing of Mr Ball by Year 6. Particular praise must go to Holly Gorton who raised well over £50 by not only throwing Mr Ball twice but also throwing Mr Lakin!! The fantastic sum of over £430 was raised. So thank you all very much. The Second Rowde Fire Walk Saturday July 2nd @ 9.30pm If you missed the opportunity to take part in the first Rowde Firewalk at Rowdeford, or would just like to have a go at something different, here’s the opportunity to test your courage and raise some money toward a very good cause—a replacement swimming pool for the children of Rowde School. Our current swimming pool is nearly 30 years old and really showing it’s age! We need to raise around £30,000 for a replacement, hopefully to be opened at the same time as the new shool. If you would like to help us in this worthy cause and experience the thrill of a lifetime please take part in our Firewalk this summer. Information packs are available from the school office. Please call in to collect one during school hours, or phone the school to receive a pack by post (01380 723991). We wish you all, especially our children, a very happy Easter. Strange Man seen running along Poulshot Road If you have seen this character, we can explain:Good luck to Royden Perrett who is running in the London Marathon on 17th April He is raising funds to refurbish the garden at Elizabeth Lodge in Trowbridge. This is a home for adults with profound mental and physical handicaps, where his brother lives. If you feel you would like to support this cause we would be very grateful to hear from you. Please telephone 828695. Thank you, Jean, Thomas, Samuel, Jack and James. 12 Emergency! What Emergency? No doubt most people were bemused to receive recently from the government their little booklet describing how to cope in, and with, a major emergency. That sort of thing may be all right in places that might expect to be a target for an attack, but here, in Poulshot – what could happen here? Mind you, once upon a time that’s what they used to say in Locherbie, and in Rhyl where the sea wall gave way and flooded hundreds of houses for days in 1990, houses many of which could never be reoccupied and many of which were uninsured. It is true that we have no great threat from the sea, but most people will have heard the occasional large aeroplane flying close to the rooftops. Equally, a terrorist is unlikely to get much satisfaction from an attack on Poulshot, but the traffic in Devizes is so bad that many cars and, worse, lorries find us a useful shortcut on their journey from north to south or vice versa and we do have lorries with extremely hazardous loads using our roads all the time. Mind you, the risk might be reduced if we had a realistic speed limit, but that’s another story! So we may not be in the front line for an emergency, if only one could define what that front line might be. But is there any harm in thinking ahead about how we might react to the unexpected, and if we were to be left on our own to cope for a while? Time spent in preparation (to misquote an old army maxim) is seldom wasted and a little bit of forethought and the application of a modicum of common sense could be repaid many times if the impossible did happen. With good reason, the Parish Council has in the past rehearsed such an eventuality and is doing so again on 4th October and will no doubt let us all know what is going to happen and, afterwards, what lessons were learned. But in the meantime the County Council Emergency Planning Unit is running a training course in Devizes for what they call Community Emergency Volunteers (CEV), a class of citizen that Wiltshire has been in the forefront nationally of training for many years. The training consists of two Thursday evening sessions on 22nd and 29th September and gives the volunteer a closer understanding of what might be required and of how to help and advise his or her friends and neighbours, both in basic preparedness and in reaction should the worst occur. The second session takes the form of a table-top exercise which is always interesting and testing and generally good fun. If anyone would like to learn a little more of the subject and attend the course please let me know (828501) and I will make the arrangements. John Quinn 17 �Neighbourhood Watch Coordinator Required Are you interested in helping to provide a safe environment in the Village? Wiltshire Police and Poulshot Parish Council are keen to re-establish the neighbourhood watch scheme in the village. The Police provide training and support; you have to provide some time and a contact point for those villagers who want to report problems. Any one who is interested in this position in the Village please contact Mike Wilson (828100) or email mai_wilson@onetel.com Mature Handy Man/Woman Required Poulshot Parish Council has need of a person who can carry out odd jobs around the village on behalf of the Council. The jobs will be infrequent but paid at an agreed rate while the work is in progress. Jobs would be varied, from restoring a bench to litter collection, from wall repairs to fence erection. Contact the Parish Clerk, Mike Wilson, on 828100. Youth Coordinator Required Are you interested in the future of Poulshot’s young people, what they do in the evenings or weekends? Would you like to see more done to help them enjoy village life! Well you can help, by becoming a youth coordinator for the village. This is not a youth club organiser, and you will not be expected to entertain or spend a lot of your precious time. Most of the hard work can be undertaken by paid professionals, provided locally by various organisations. It may be that our youth could join in existing youth clubs in the area. The main focus of the appointment will be to provide a single point of contact for parents and youth organisations and also to negotiate with youth organisations in order to provide our residents with events and exciting projects, to apply for grants in conjunction with the Parish Clerk and to administer any monies involved. Poulshot Parish Council is committed to providing a better environment for the younger people in the village and would give you all the support you need. Any one who is interested in this position in the Village please contact Mike Wilson (828100) or email mai_wilson@onetel.com WILTSHIRE NUMISMATIC SOCIETY For most of its forty years existence, the Wiltshire Numismatic Society, led by founder member and now President Michael Bowden, has met in Poulshot and its activities have frequently been reported in this magazine. These activities are by no means confined to the study of coins and medals, although these often appear in the programme, which could well appeal to collectors of all sorts, or simply to those keen to widen their own interests. Meetings take place in the Poulshot Village Hall at 8.00pm on the third Monday of each month from March to December and the programme will be shown in the Diary of Events in the Poulshot News. Visitors are welcome at all meetings. For more details contact Michael Bowden on 828432. 16 ELECTORAL ROLL The Electoral Roll is now held in electronic form by the Parish Clerk but not available publicly. If any of you require statistics, please contact the Parish Clerk, Mike Wilson (828100) 13 �CHILDREN ONLY Book Quiz 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. What is the title of the 6th Harry Potter book? Name all the books in the Narnia Chronicles by C.S. Lewis. What was the name of Just William’s gang? Who were the two guests at the Mad Hatter’s tea party, apart from Alice? Who came to look after Jane and Michael Banks? Who often illustrates books by Roald Dahl? In the story of Noah’s Ark, how many days did it rain before the whole earth turned into one big sea? Can you name three blue engines from the Reverend W. Audry’s famous stories? Beatrix Potter had many animal characters in her books. What were the names of : a) the duck? b) the hedgehog? c) the red squirrel? Who wrote the “Mr Men” books? (Answers next month) DID YOU KNOW??? Arthur Ransome, who wrote the famous children’s book “Swallows and Amazons” was a newspaper reporter in Moscow during the Russian Revolution in 1918. There he kept MI6 informed of the new communist regime. However, some people think he may have been a double agent for Russia. J.K. Rowling is top of a list for the highest earning women of 2004. She is said to have earned about £80 million last year! 14 Author Michael Morpurgo is at the end of his two years as Children’s Poet Laureate. He has written over 100 books. He is married with 3 children and 6 grandchildren and has been running farms for city children to visit since 1976. Beatrix Potter’s story “Johnny Town Mouse” was dedicated to Aesop, as it was based on the theme of a country mouse meeting a town mouse. The most filmed story of all time is “Dracula” I Say! I Say! Rules for Writers 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) Don’t use no double negatives Be more or less specific Avoid clichés like the plague (they’re old hat) And too, never ever use repetitive redundancies Proofread carefully to see if you any words or mispeld something And don’t start a sentence with a conjunction. I Say! How many mystery writers does it take to change a light bulb? Two. One to screw it almost all the way in, the other to give a surprising twist at the end ! What do you write on a robot’s gravestone? Rust in peace ! Why didn’t the skeleton finish writing his book? Because he was bone idle ! Who wrote the novel “Spooked Out”? Terry Fied ! Answers to the March Animal Quiz 1. A treecreeper is a small bird 2. An otter lives in a holt 3. You would have to go to Madagascar to see lemurs in the wild 4. A flock of goldfinches is sometimes called a charm 5. Moles mainly eat earthworms 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Slugs and snails belong to the class of animals known as gastropods A dog has 42 teeth, while a cat has 30 The tracks an animal makes are called the spoor Black swans are native to Australia The more familiar name of a cavy is a guinea pig And finally …. ..Look out for the latest Harry Potter, to be released on July 16th 2005! 15 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Village Magazine Description An account of the resource PDF versions of the Village Magazine distributed between 2004 and Present. 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Title A name given to the resource Poulshot Village News April 2005 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/04/2005 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village News Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village News PVN Village News https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/org.poulshotvillagearchive/original/e15bd37740fbf32644469bddeb886fde.pdf c1bc7caace94b49381d93374605fb38e PDF Text Text USEFUL POULSHOT TELEPHONE NUMBERS Chairman Parish Council Mr Michael Hues 828255 Clerk to Parish Council Mr Michael Wilson 828100 Rector Rev Sacha Pearce 828615 Church Wardens Mr Brian James Mr John Quinn 724944 828501 Secretary PCC Mrs Janet James 724944 Village Trust, Chairman Mr Nicholas Hunloke 828333 Village Trust, Secretary Mrs Jayne Hadden 818136 Village Hall Committee) Village Hall Bookings ) Mr Chris Saunders 827290 Mother & Toddler Group Mrs Penny Nixon 828012 Farmers Club Mr Richard Francis 828232 Poulshot Ladies Club Lady Kate Hunloke 828333 YORP Mrs Jackie Wiltshire Mrs Mel Dalley 725076 726211 Community Beat Officer PC Anne Deuchars 722141 County Councillor Mrs Pat Rugg 722677 Kennet District Councillor Thelma Carr 828756 Editor, Poulshot News Mr John Quinn 828501 36 POULSHOT VILLAGE NEWS ISSUE NUMBER 119 April 2006 1 �POULSHOT PARISH COUNCIL Chairman: Mrs S Aldridge Mr G Collett Clerk: Mr M Hues Mr J Baber Mr N Hunloke Andrew Underwood Chimney Sweep Mr J Dyke Mr M Nixon Mr Michael Wilson ST PETER’S CHURCH PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL Rector: Wiltshire County Councillor Mrs Patricia Rugg - 01380 722677 2 The Farmhouse, Byron Road, Devizes SN10 5NS Kennet District Councillor for Seend and Poulshot Thelma Carr. thelma.carr@kennet.gov.uk tel: 01380 828756 Brush Vacuum Clean Efficient Phone : 01225 706447 Mobile: 07889 771505 Rev Sacha Pearce The Rectory Seend Melksham SN12 6NR Tel: 01380 828615 Churchwardens: Mr B James Mr J Quinn Members: Mr N Hunloke - Treasurer Mrs P Bremner-Milne Mrs A Bullen Mr R Janes Lady Kate Hunloke Mr N Blenkarne Mrs J James Organist: Mrs Pamela De Belle POULSHOT VILLAGE TRUST Chairman: Vice-Chairman: Secretary: Treasurer: Archivist: Mr N Hunloke Mrs D Gravina Mrs J Hadden Mr B James Mrs P. Langton www.poulshot.org.uk POULSHOT WEB SITE DOLMAN AUDIO VISUAL Berhill’s Lane Farm, Sells Green, Melksham Telephone 01380 828524 We know HI FI TELEVISION VIDEO DVD literally inside out ! For personal service and a professional repair to any make of product, ancient or modern, please telephone Maggie or Peter All contributions welcome - do you have any events you want publicised? The Poulshot web site can help or you can log on to www.kennet.gov.uk, select events and you can post your events for the world to see! Mike Wilson - Mai wilson@onetel.com We also stock a range of quality reconditioned (non ex-rental) equipment carrying a minimum 6 months warranty DOLMAN AUDIO VISUAL is an Authorised Service Centre providing technical assistance on behalf of leading manufacturers. 2 35 �EDITORIAL Seasoned Hardwood Logs TONY PARSONS DOMESTIC APPLIANCE ENGINEER Most Tree Work Undertaken WASHING MACHINES/ COOKERS/DRIERS Ring James SERVICE & REPAIRS TEL: 01380 723279 MOBILE: 07970 117023 07970 781828 WILTSHIRE NUMISMATIC SOCIETY TO LET North Cornish Holiday Cottage (Founded in Devizes 1965) Available all year round for Weekend & Mid-Week Breaks Along with Week Holidays 3 miles from Surfing Beach & Bude, North Cornwall Well Equipped & sleeps up to 8 Beautiful Garden Summer House & Parking Meetings held on third Monday of the month March to December inclusive 8pm at Poulshot Village Hall For further details Contact Bo Miles-Hobbs on Details from Mr M Bowden Tel: 01380 828432 01380 813092 Spring is always a good time for inspiration – so the poets say- but then I don’t think Wordsworth ever had the continuous cold winds that we have had to endure of late. Never mind, the snowdrops have been wonderful and the daffodils are opening which always gladdens the heart, as do the lower fuel bills – a pity about losing an hour in bed on Sunday, but you can’t have everything. To maintain the countryside theme we have another cover drawing from the artistically prolific West family – this time a beautiful butterfly. Thank you Holly, and we have another for next month and the month afterwards. May I draw your attention particularly to the notice on page 22 about the concert to be given in St Peter’s Church on Saturday 13th May, by the men and boys of the Choir of Salisbury Cathedral. This is indeed a great privilege for St Peter’s and for the village, and is all thanks to Matthew Wright, the present Head Chorister. We await details of the programme but we expect that it will include both clerical and secular singing. As seating is strictly limited, during April we will only be selling tickets in the village, any still left after that will be offered elsewhere. On a more mundane matter it seems that everyone will have received from Kennet the details of the new waste collection arrangements and we are assured that more information will follow before the “Great Wheelie-Bin Day”. Please follow the dates and timings Kennet give, otherwise we shall end up looking like yet another branch of suburbia! (Please see page 7 for new arrangements for the Green Waste Wheelie Bin Collection) In the last issue we carried a piece about the problems of receiving Broadband in the village, to which a number of people responded. Our Broadband connection is now working thanks firstly to two lengthy telephone conversations with BT’s call centre in India, following instructions on the Help Line , and also, and perhaps more significantly, to a letter written to BT plc, Correspondence Centre, Durham DH98 1BT. This brought a telephone call from the “Escalation Reduction Team” in Newcastle, who rang at regular intervals until the connection was correctly and permanently made. It is worth a try IF your Internet Service Provider (ISP) is BT. Otherwise, your ISP, badgered to distraction, is probably the best way. A careful check of all your internal lines and connections is also important. A happy Easter, and may the sun shine brightly on you all. John Quinn Deadline for copy for MAY 2006 - 20 April Tel: 01380 828501 Email: johnquinn589@btinternet.com 34 3 �DATES FOR Y0UR DIARY The Tranquil Moment Mobile Library, The Raven Car Park, 1125-1135am Village Kerbside Paper/Bottles/Cans etc Collection and Garden Waste Wheelie Bin Collection Wed 12 Poulshot Ladies Evening, The Earth Collection, Devizes, 7.30pm Wed 19 Wednesday Group, Village Hall, 7.30pm “What makes you Happy? Material Possessions or Inner Wellbeing???” Sat 22 Rowde School Jumble Sale, Rowde School Hall, 10am—12noon Mon 24 Wiltshire Numismatic Society, Village Hall, 8pm— “American Civil War” Wed 26 Village Kerbside Paper/Bottles/Cans etc Collection and Garden Waste Wheelie Bin Collection Wed 26 Church AGM, St Peter’s Church, 7.30pm Sat 29 Apr Flower Festival, St Matthew’s Church, Rowde (see page 28) - Mon 1 May Sun 30 Action Medical Research Plant Fair, Great Chalfield Manor, Broughton Gifford, 10.30am—4.00pm May Mon 1 Lions’ Club May Fair, The Wharf, Devizes Tue 2 Parish Council - Annual Parish Meeting, Village Hall, 6.30pm Wed 3 Poulshot Ladies Club—Visit to the Peto Garden, Iford Manor, 7pm Wed 10 Village Kerbside Paper/Bottles/Cans etc Collection and Garden Waste Wheelie Bin Collection Wed 10 Village Hall AGM, Village Hall, 7.30pm Sat 13 Choral Recital by Salisbury Cathedral Choir, St Peter’s Church, 7.30pm Mon 15 Mobile Library, The Raven Car Park, 1125-1135am Mon 15 Wiltshire Numismatic Society, Village Hall, 8pm— “Chippenham Trade Tokens” Sat 22 Jumble Sale, Rowde School Hall, 10am—12noon Tue 23 Village Trust AGM, Village Hall, 7.30pm Forthcoming Events for your Diary Sat 3 Jun Poulshot Proms, Green Gardens, Poulshot Sat 1 Jul Poulshot Village Fete HEALTH & BEAUTY CLINIC April Mon 3 Wed 12 DECLEOR PARIS Treatments include: non surgical face lifts facials massage manicures pedicures non surgical body slimming & toning reflexology eyelash/brow tints& shaping waxing make up electrolysis spray tanning BOTOX DECLEOR aromatherapy skin care and O.P.I nail care products are used for treatments and are also available for purchase For more information or an appointment call Jo on 01380 828297 The Old Stables, Middle Green Farm, The Green, Poulshot, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 1SD DISCLAIMER While we have no reason to question the validity of any advertisement in this magazine, we cannot accept responsibility for any claims made or services offered in these advertisements. 4 33 �POLICE JILLIAN NEWSOM MSSCh MBChA CHIROPODIST Registered member of the British Chiropody & Podiatry Association Visiting Practice 01380 828257 Mobile 07773 987508 Equestria, Berhills Lane, Seend, Melksham, Wiltshire SN12 6RR Do you need help with: Self Assessment Business Plans Taxation Presentation to Banks Contact: GORDON LAWRENCE Chartered Accountant 30, The Pound Bromham Tel: Devizes 850294 Free initial consultation 32 Beat Officers: PS 0203 D. Martin PC 1603 A. Deuchars PC 1331 I. Thomas Telephone Number for General/Non-Emergency calls: 0845—408—7000 Ask for the Officer you wish to speak to by name; If he or she is not available ask to speak to another of your Beat Officers If no one is available please leave a message POULSHOT PARISH COUNCIL The Parish Council met on 7th March. Apologies were received from Mr Hunloke. Mrs Thelma Carr was also present together with eight members of the public. Matters discussed included the following: Neighbourhood Watch. Ms Judy Edwards has agreed to mastermind the revival of Neighbourhood Watch in the village. This will involve the appointment of a number of co-ordinators for the different parts of the village and further details will follow in due course. (See page 16) Speed Limits. Mr Wilson reported that indications are that the County Council will support the introduction of a thirty mile per hour limit in place of the existing restricted area, but an extension of the forty mile per hour limit to the main road has yet to be agreed. Youth. There have been more discussions with the organisers of Youth of Rowde and Poulshot (YORP) group in Rowde with a view to attracting more members from Poulshot. A separate notice from the Parish Clerk is on page ZZ. Web Pages. These were very favourably reported on by those who had visited the site, which is well provided with pictures of interest. It was clearly of interest to young members who were living away from the area. A contribution from the Village Hall was still awaited. Village Pond. During the recent work to clean the pond some damage was caused to the brickwork which will be repaired in the summer. Otherwise the surroundings are already beginning to blend in with the area and a number of Great Crested Newts have been seen. Works. At the last meeting, the County Council’s Area Highway Engineer undertook to give some priority to Poulshot and the Council’s Lengthsmen have continued their work in cleaning verges and existing footpaths. In some places tarmac is to be relaid. A number of stiles have been replaced or repaired. There has certainly been some progress. The sewerage works in 5 �Townsend are nearly finished and the impression is that they have been done well, although some damage to road edges has been caused by heavy vehicles, but this, together with repairs to the Church Lane triangle, will be sorted out by the Parish Clerk with the contractors. The Green. Mr Hues undertook to arrange for the summer cutting of the Green to be carried out as last year. There is the possibility that cricket may start again and it was noted that the Village Fete will take place on the Green on Saturday 1st July. Plans. There was discussion on outstanding planning aspects of the extension to 72 Poulshot Road and also to Yew Tree Cottage. Resolution of these is in hand. Plans submitted for work in Barleyhill Lane have been approved. Broadband Connections. A number of residents, primarily on The Green, are experiencing consistent failure of their Broadband connections between the hours of 5.00pm and 7.00am. Mr Winter, speaking as a private individual and not as a representative of his employers, explained some of the problems attached to the Broadband service and made a number of helpful suggestions as to why there might be this failure and how it might be overcome. Letters have been written to BT asking for a full survey to be carried out. (Afternote. There has been an acknowledgement and a diagnostic survey undertaken with, apparently, some success). Next Meeting. The next meeting, which is the Annual Parish Meeting, will be in the Village Hall at 6.30pm on Tuesday 2nd May 2006. (The full minutes will be displayed on the Village Notice Board and on the Web Site – www.poulshot.org.uk.). POULSHOT VILLAGE TRUST House Photographs. The Trust wishes to make an up-to date record of the exterior of all houses in the village and has asked Tony Bremner-Milne to undertake the task over the coming months. If anyone has a violent (or even a gentle) objection would they please let Pam Langton (828589) or Nora Dixon (828364) know. Tree Measurement – Oak Tree Survey. There has been reference in recent issues of the Village News to the plan to estimate the age of all oak trees in the village. It is encouraging that farmers have expressed an interest in measuring trees on their land. Easy-to-fill-in forms are now ready for recording the data needed. Forms can also be filed for mature oak trees in gardens. If anyone needs assistance with measuring, volunteers will be delighted to help, as more than one person is needed for measuring, given the huge girth of some trees. Please speak to Nora Dixon or Pam Langton for more information (telephone numbers above). 6 The Wigglybus Line 85 Devizes - Poulshot - Marston - Worton - Potterne Bookable country bus services from Poulshot to Devizes. When booking the Wigglybus you are advised to call the booking centre at least 20 minutes before the bus begins its journey by telephoning 01249 460600. Also it is advisable to be at the Bus Stop at least 5 minutes before the advertised time. Monday - Friday a.m. p.m. p.m. Poulshot to Devizes via Marston, Worton and Potterne Dep Poulshot (Raven Inn) Stop No. 10165 9.52 12.22 3.07 Arr Devizes (Market Place) “ “ 10038 10.15 12.45 3.30 ++ Devizes to Poulshot via Bath Road and Caen Hill Dep Devizes (Pelican Inn) Stop No. 10038 9.45 Arr Poulshot (Raven Inn) “ “ 10165 9.52 Saturdays 12.15 3.00 12.22 3.07 a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Poulshot to Devizes via Marston, Worton and Potterne Dep Poulshot (Raven Inn)Stop No. 10165 8.32 11.22 2.22 Arr Devizes (Market Place)” “ 10038 8.55 11.45 2.45 4.57 5.20 7.52 8.15 Devizes to Poulshot via Bath Road and Caen Hill Dep Devizes (Pelican Inn)Stop No. 10038 8.25 11.15 2.15 Arr Poulshot (Raven Inn) “ “ 10165 8.32 11.22 2.22 4.50 4.57 7.45 7.52 Fares to and from Devizes Standard 10 Journey Adult Single Adult Return Child Single Child Return £1.40 £8.50 £2.10 £0.70 £1.05 31 �IMPORTANT INFORMATION For ALL HOUSEHOLDERS IN POULSHOT Green Garden Waste Collection Please note that with effect from Wednesday 12th April the Green Garden Waste Collection (which some householders have subscribed to) will be on the same morning as the Recycling Collection Day (black box for paper, cans and bottles). Green wheelie bins should be out for collection by 7am. The Garden Waste Collection is a fortnightly collection service for green garden waste from an 180 litre green wheelie bin for an annual charge of £26 per bin. However, if you cannot manage with a garden waste wheeled bin, the Council can offer green Hessian reusable sacks which are available to residents at a charge of £30 per annum for 3 sacks. Anyone interested in taking part in this service should contact Kennet District Council on 724911 or email kennet@kennet.gov.uk IMPORTANT IMPORTANT Alternate Weekly Collection BATHROOMS, TAPS, HOT WATER CYLINDERS AND MUCH MORE NO JOB TOO SMALL 24 HR CALL OUT Tel: 01380828956 Mob: 07708510715 30 IMPORTANT With effect from July 2006 Kennet District Council will be introducing an Alternate Weekly Collection of refuse and recycling. Every householder will be supplied with a black wheeled bin for the collection of their non-recyclable non-compostable waste, which will be collected on the same day on alternate weeks (i.e. fortnightly). Please look out for your black wheeled bin, arriving in the next few weeks. This bin should only be used for rubbish that cannot be recycled or composted. Please make sure that you do not use this bin until after July 2006 as the Council will not be able to empty from bins before this time. 7 �POULSHOT LADIES CLUB Our March meeting was a most enjoyable evening when Mr Alan Aldridge, local Auctioneer, came to talk to us about the Titanic. Mr Aldridge has the most amazing knowledge of the Titanic and all things connected with the ship. Over thirty ladies, and some husbands, listened to Mr Aldridge’s wonderful stories for almost two hours—the time just sailed by. He began the evening talking about the Titanic and her sister ships and then progressed to how he first became interested in the Titanic and her treasures. He told us some wonderful stories about some of her survivors’ families and friends. Towards the end of the evening we were very honoured to be shown some articles that are due to “go under the hammer” shortly. He even allowed us to handle a precious watch, a miniature and a menu, all expected to make a few pounds! Mr Aldridge did not charge for his services, but wished any donations to go to the Air Ambulance. We have sent £80 to the appeal—many thanks to everyone. April Meeting A Ladies Evening will take place at The Earth Collection in Maryport Street, Devizes (by kind permission of Pam Langton). This will take the form of an evening of relaxation and pampering, where you will be able to experience such things as an Indian Head Massage, or Intuitive Tarot reading. The evening is being organised by Laura from the Inspiration Holistic Centre in Bradford on Avon. Laura is a highly qualified therapist and teacher with over 15 years’ experience in the beauty and holistic industry. She has travelled extensively and gained amazing experience along the way. This will be on Wednesday, 12th April, from 7.30pm onwards. Please note this is a change of date. (For further details see advert on page 9) May Meeting We will be visiting the Peto Garden at Iford Manor on Wednesday 3 May. We are booked in for 7pm and we will be the only people there as the garden is being opened especially for us. Afterwards we will be going to The Inn at Freshford for supper. Details of how to get there, menu, etc. will be delivered to all ladies personally. Paulette Bremner-Milne VILLAGE HALL ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The AGM will be on Wednesday 10th May at 7.30pm in the Hall. Everyone is welcome and in particular the Committee hope all active user groups will be represented. 8 POULSHOT FARMING CLUB For their last meeting, the Club was given an entertaining talk by Bill Underwood on Old Sheep Street, Devizes, where he has spent most of his years and spoke of various families and characters who worked and lived there in the 1930’s and onwards. In April members are going to Salisbury City Hall to see “We’ll Meet Again.” For their summer outing on May 10, members are visiting Kingston Lacy House and Abbotsbury Gardens. Why don’t you ADVERTISE in the POULSHOT VILLAGE NEWS Our rates are very reasonable and did you know that the magazine is also posted on the village website for the world to see!!! www.poulshot.org.uk Advertisement Sizes for 1 year’s subscription (10 issues) Full page £40 Half page Third page £20 Quarter page Sixth page £12 29 £25 £15 �THE EARTH COLLECTION ALZHEIMERS SUPPORT Alzheimers is an illness we hear more and more about these days and many of us are aware of someone who suffers from it. We also have seen the problems it presents to the sufferer, but also the difficulties with which the carer has to cope. The main symptoms are based around forgetfulness and confusion about everyday things and as the illness progresses these symptoms increase. It is wise to contact Alzheimers Support before the situation becomes seriously difficult. Right at the beginning we can help you get a diagnosis; put you in touch with a memory clinic that may be able to prescribe medicine that will halt the illness for a while; give you information that will help you manage. Information can be about the illness, financial and legal aspects of caring, including benefits, carers groups, counselling, day care and respite services. 2 Maryport Street, Devizes Ladies Evening Wednesday 12th April If you have this illness or are caring for someone with dementia, please contact us – 01225 776481, we have an office in a local town near you. 7.30pm onwards Come and enjoy an evening of relaxation and pampering with us. During the evening you will be able to experience FLOWER FESTIVAL CELEBRATION OF MARRIAGE St Matthew’s Church Rowde Saturday 29th April 10am—4pm Sunday 30th April 12noon—5pm Monday 1st May 2pm —4pm Admission Free A Taster Facial, using the amazing skincare café products. An Indian Head Massage An Intuitive Tarot Reading There will also be experts on hand to discuss your wellbeing, through the Use of Aloe Vera, Chinese Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture. In connection with Inspiration Holistic Centre Bradford on Avon Call Laura to book a session at the evening 01225 866470 Or just come along and see ….. Light Lunch served on Saturday In aid of St Matthew’s Church, Rowde 28 t men h s e r Ref s Bring along a friend! Raff 9 le �POULSHOT GOES RACING The Village Hall Committee had been planning the race evening for many weeks with leaflet distribution (thanks to Keith), sponsorship raising and selling shares in the horses around the village, the aim being to raise funds to continue to maintain the hall as a whole village facility and make improvements so that users would benefit. With some trepidation we awaited 7.30pm. Who would turn up? Would this be a non-starter? Well, the village did us proud as the doors opened and a stream of happy, generous punters arrived. There was only a mild degree of panic about the seating arrangements and a quick visit to buy more drink sorted the bar problems. For the rest, there was nothing else to worry about. Just before the start of the first race, however, we took a few moments to remember Neill Taplin who had given many years involvement to the Hall Trust. The noise was quite amazing during each of the races and everyone generously entered into the spirit of the event. John, who organised the whole event, said how impressed he had been with the way people had joined in. The final race had not been pre-sold, but was auctioned very profitably by Geoff Taylor, the bidding definitely reflecting the fact that the bar at this stage was running dry! And the final result: in excess of £750! A great result, thank you, everyone. This money will enable the committee to continue to maintain the hall for the benefit of all users. THE WEDNESDAY GROUP The Wednesday Group met in Poulshot Village Hall on 15th March to consider the question: “Death and Resurrection – is there life after death?” There were only seven people present but after considering the circumstances in which people die – traumatic, young, old, peaceful – there was a wide ranging discussion on what was the next stage. Opposing views were expressed that covered the practical view that we all, however and whenever we die, leave behind an influence that is, in effect, a continuation of our persona. There was also the acceptance by some that reincarnation, a belief of Buddhists was a realistic possibility and, again, the indefinable and intangible presence of a dead loved one was reported as fact. This led on to consideration of the life after death, a major feature of Christianity. Can it be fact – but we have no knowledge of it and it cannot be proved (a modern requirement); is it Fantasy? – like Harry Potter where there are some recognisable elements but where the overall picture is clearly not factual: or is it Faith? - a belief, 10 27 �What makes you Happy? Material Possessions or Inner Wellbeing?? Wednesday 19th April 2006 7.30pm in Poulshot Village Hall All are very welcome For further details, please ring Rupert Janes on 828639 or Rev Sacha Pearce 828615 Do please get in touch if there is a subject YOU WOULD REALLY LIKE TO BE DISCUSSED. All offers willingly considered! shared in different guises by all major religions, in some form that we cannot identify or understand, believing that our spiritual lives do not end when our bodies die. The evening ended with no answers, but with much to ponder about. Our discussions at these meetings encourage us to think and search for ways to seek others’ views and opinions about matters that have shared interest. We do not anticipate right or wrong answers, or argument as to whether or not there is any value in what may have been said – not a debating group, nor a guidance group: it is simply a discussion group. Sometimes the discussions are quite earnest and, sometimes, even flippant. Many of us find it difficult to put our thoughts and feelings into words but find trying to do so therapeutic when with a group of sympathetic friends. The next meeting is at 7.30pm in the Village Hall on Wednesday 19th April when the topic will be “What makes you Happy? Material Possessions or Inner Wellbeing?” Do come and join us – all are welcome. DEVIZES MAY FAIR THE WHARF Monday, 1st May Contributions welcomed for PCC PRODUCE STALL Cakes, Sweets, Vegetables, Jams, Plants, etc. etc. Please to PCC members 26 11 �ST PETER’S CHURCH, POULSHOT DIARY NOTES Annual Parochial Church Meeting 2005/6 This meeting will take place in Church on Wednesday 26th April at 7.30pm. If you are interested in how the Church is run, or would just like to hear a review of what has gone on within the Church during the past year, please do come along. It is at this meeting that the PCC is elected and new members are always welcome. HELP! HELP! HELP! We are still in need of volunteers to help with the cutting of grass in the churchyard during the Summer. With half a dozen volunteers it will generally mean a total of maybe five times during the summer when you would be needed to cut the grass alongside the paths and a strip across to the graves. A fantastic way of keeping fit!!! Please speak to either Nicky Hunloke (828333) or Brian James (724944) if you feel you can help. Many thanks to the stalwart band of workers who helped to tidy the church path and weeded the area immediately outside the Church. It is a great improvement and does much to further welcome visitors to St Peter’s. May Fair—The Wharf—Monday 1st May St Peter’s will be having its usual stall at the May Fair held at Devizes Wharf on Monday 1st May. Contributions of Cakes, or Homemade produce for sale will be gratefully received and can be given to any member of the PCC. If anyone would like to come and help man the stall for an hour or so they will be very welcome. Lenten Lunch The Rector and members of the PCC and their partners enjoyed a nourishing soup and bread lunch on 18th March, well supported by the four members of the community who were able to spare the time to join us and whose company we much appreciated. Thanks to all those who helped in cooking and preparation – it is a pity more people couldn’t have been with us – perhaps no-one was hungry enough, unlike in the Sudan. We will try again next year – fresh soup, promise! From Where I Stand… …on the edge of a hill on the Cornish moors there is, on a clear day, a vivid view of the sea. Having taken a few days’ rest in mid-March, in the very early part of Lent, this point of view seemed a good place to see clearly. On one of those days in this early Spring when the rain had eased but the sun had still a 12 ADVANCE NOTICE POULSHOT PROMS IN THE GREEN GARDENS Saturday 3rd June Music Fireworks Everyone invited Bring a picnic Dress up if you want to Don’t forget your Flags More details in May magazine but do put this date into your diary. 25 �SEEND GARDENING CLUB After all the hard frosts of recent weeks, we hope to hve enough bulbs flowering for the Spring Bulb Show, but if not, we may have to postpone it for the April meeting, but let’s hope that the weather makes a change for the better before then. The evening of Tuesday 11th April will be the Club’s AGM, Social and Entertainment. As old hands will know, the AGM business is kept to an absolute minimum, so that members can enjoy the buffet supper and entertainment, and have time to socialise. The Gill Edgeley Cup will be presented to the member who has gained the most points for the monthly competitions. Offers of plates of food suitable for the buffet will be most welcome. Please bring these on the evening of 11th April. Drinks will be supplied. The meeting will start at 7.30pm at the Pavilion. Don’t have a large supper before you come! Looking ahead. The Club will have a Plant & Produce Stall at both the Seend Church fete and the Flower Show & Fete on Saturday 12th August, so please think ahead and grow a few extra plants for these events; surplus produce would be most welcome. Help will be needed to run these stalls, so please let Roger or Joyce know, if you are able to help. Thank you. List have been out at meetings for the various outings and visits taking place during the summer, and the places and times for Pick Up Points for the day out to Church House, Wantage and Waterperry Gardens on 22nd July will be in a later issue of the Poulshot News, as will be a report on “Living Churchyards”. Joyce Brand (828433) POULSHOT MOTHERS & TODDLERS GROUP at The Village Hall, Poulshot POULSHOT VILLAGE HALL Available for Meetings, Functions, Clubs and Private Parties Come and join us for some company toys and games to play with coffee and a chat £3.00 per hour (for Poulshot residents and regular users) £4.00 per hour (for non-residents and non-regular users) Held every Thursday from 9.30am to 11.30am Tel: Chris Saunders (827290) 24 wintry weakness and yet also the hope of warmth, it was good to be out walking. The earth was a bit crisp from the remnant of frost and the pools of rainwater around small granite rocks still remained solid with ice. Sheep on the moors lamb rather later than elsewhere and so the lambs won’t be seen until after Easter and into early May. The wildlife though is nevertheless in evidence. Sheep gently potter about, sheltering under the gorse bush from the wind, stoically standing against the weather and pulling at the grass and chewing. With the sheep, the ‘pee-wit’ and the ‘caw’ of the birds and the blinking face of the horse any one walking on the moors can be aware that they are not alone. There are remnants of a previous life too with the empty engine houses of the old tin mines, signs of single track railway and evidence of disused granite quarries. The grass is coarse and the landscape very uneven which may make walking heavy going. The weather can turn very quickly and the mist can fall in an instant making the return walk treacherous even for those familiar with the moors. But today, from where I stand and pause on this particular walk, on this clear Spring day, it was beautiful and the sea made its familiar but stunning horizon for miles. From where I stand in Lent, both as a priest and as someone keen to go walking in my spare time, taking time to get a clearer view is so very important. As we look towards Easter in the middle of April it’s worth remembering that the Spring season of Lent in the life of the Church is all about getting a clearer view. It is the season for trying to get a clearer view of what we may believe or would like to discover, for spiritual spring cleaning, for making more time to get a better look at our faith and, more especially, to look at ourselves in order to find God there. Many people traditionally give up something for Lent, like chocolate or alcohol perhaps, possibly in a physical sense of clearing the way but this is only really of value if we know why we’re doing it! During these weeks many churches offer a Lent Lunch event, a simple light meal with financial proceeds to charity, in order to see more clearly the needs of others. Similarly in addition our 3 churches use Lent collection boxes, a small box to have at home, to collect coins to give to charity. The change of vestments in church, usually to purple, reminds us that the season has changed from the celebration of Christmas. The removal of church flowers is a sign too of the need to clear the view, to make space in our worship and spiritual lives. In many churches too a bare rough hewn cross will have appeared… All this is intended to give us a clearer view and help us to focus on the stark and vivid experiences of Jesus in His Passion. From where I stand I’m sure that Lent isn’t really about giving up but about taking on more; in terms making a greater effort to get a clearer view of God in our daily lives. 13 �Perhaps many of us could find time to pause like this for a ‘stand and stare’ moment, to allow one experience to lead us to other reflections and realisations. In that place of pausing and reflecting we may begin to sense the presence of God and so be led to see Him more clearly and find ways of knowing Him more deeply. May I wish you a holy and blessed Lent and very Happy Easter when it comes! Revd Sacha Pearce, Rector, March/April 2006 CHURCH SERVICES - APRIL 2006 POULSHOT, SEEND AND BULKINGTON 2nd April 8.00am 9.30am 11.15am 6.00pm BCP Holy Communion Family Eucharist Parish Eucharist Evensong SEEND BULKINGTON SEEND POULSHOT 9th April 8.00am 9.30am 11.15am 6.00pm BCP Holy Communion Matins Parish Eucharist Evensong SEEND POULSHOT SEEND BULKINGTON 13th April—MAUNDY THURSDAY 7.30pm Eucharist—Feet washing, Stripping of the Altars and Vigil SEEND 14th April—GOOD FRIDAY 10.00am Matins with Liturgy 1.30-3.00pm Liturgy of the Day POULSHOT SEEND 16th April—EASTER DAY 6.00am Dawn Eucharist 8.00am BCP Holy Communion 9.00am BCP Holy Communion 10.15am Parish Eucharist 11.30am Parish Eucharist SEEND SEEND POULSHOT BULKINGTON SEEND 14 YOUTH OF ROWDE & POULSHOT “YORP” April brings the Easter holidays with a break in club meetings until Friday the 21st, but we’ve had busy and enjoyable evenings in the last two months. Valentines Day was celebrated with the decorating of home-made heart-shaped biscuits, most of these were swiftly devoured before they reached the safekeeping of a food bag. PC Chris Tunstall, the new Community Beat Officer serving Rowde, called in one night to introduce himself. He spoke on a variety of issues and then offered to post-code the chassis of push-bikes belonging to members. This offer was quickly taken up. Thank you to Chris. In March we had another visit from Wendy of Youth Action Wiltshire, this time to give a Drink & Drugs Awareness talk, a subject that can never be talked about too much, especially to young people. The other sessions in March held jewellery making, Mothers Day gifts and cards and maybe (to be decided) something to do with eggs, that’s the chocolate variety of course!! On a sad note, last month we lost one of our Youth Leaders, Paulette, due to a job change she and husband had to move closer to London. We wish them well. So… If there is anyone out there of any age, with or without children, sporty, crafty or would just like to make a difference to and for the young people of Rowde and Poulshot, please ring a contact number or just turn up on a Friday evening—7.30 @ the Village Hall, Rowde. Thank you. Contact: Jackie Wiltshire (725076) Mel Dalley (726211) TO THE YOUNG PEOPLE OF POULSHOT Are you bored and want to make new friends?? Well you can at YORP, “Youth of Rowde and Poulshot” on a Friday evening! However you might have problems in getting there! So, get together, the Parish Council wants to help you, let us know if you want to go! Mr M A I Wilson Clerk to Poulshot Parish Council The Old Chapel Poulshot Devizes SN10 1RW 01380 828100 www.poulshot.org.uk 23 �ROWDE SCHOOL FUNDRAISING The month of April sees a joint school and playgroup jumble sale. JUMBLE SALE Rowde School Hall Saturday 22nd April 10am—12noon Jumble, Toys and White Elephant Refreshments and Bar-b-que will be available Please support this event by sorting out any jumble, toys and white elephant. You can drop off your jumble at these jumble drop offs: Emma Janes Rachel Hues Penny Nixon Please do not drop your jumble off any earlier than Monday 10th April. If you have any difficulties getting your jumble to the drop offs, please do not hesitate to phone Penny on 828012. Please do help us to raise the funds to make our local school the best in Wiltshire. Thank you. 23rd April 8.00am 9.30am 11.15am 6.00pm BCP Holy Communion Family Eucharist Family Eucharist Evensong SEEND POULSHOT SEEND BULKINGTON 30th April—BENEFICE SERVICE 10.00am BCP Holy Communion POULSHOT 7th May 8.00am 9.30am 11.15am 6.00pm SEEND BULKINGTON SEEND POULSHOT BCP Holy Communion Family Eucharist Parish Eucharist Evensong WEEKDAY SERVICES Mondays 9.00am Tuesdays 9.00am Thursdays 9.00am Matins Matins Matins SEEND POULSHOT BULKINGTON April 2 Apr 9 Apr 16 Apr 23 Apr May 7 May 6.00pm 9.30am 9.00am 9.30am Reader Mr N Hunloke Mr C Langton Lady Kate Hunloke Rector Sidesman Mr M Hues Mr M Houghton Mr J Quinn Mr D Bullen 6.00pm Mr J Quinn Mr M Hues CHURCH ROSTERS CHORAL RECITAL in St Peter’s Church by The Male Choir of Salisbury Cathedral Saturday 13th May 2006 7.30pm Tickets: £6.00 (in advance only) (on sale from 10th April, to Poulshot residents only; to all others from 30th April) Available from John Quinn (01380 828501) 22 CHURCH FLOWERS April 16 Apr 23 & 30 Apr May 7 & 14 May 21 & 28 May EASTER DAY All helpers please Mrs Pam Langton Mrs Yvonne Baber Mrs Angela Bullen FROM THE REGISTERS Funeral Neill TAPLIN 15 2nd March �Rowde School News Neighbourhood Watch Having recently taken on the role of Neighbourhood Watch Coordinator in the village it strikes me that whilst I know many of you, there are a great many that I do not know. So, by way of introduction, I am about to enter my sixth year in Poulshot, living with my partner Philip Piper and our family. Working three days a week and having two small children means that life is full, busy ... and lots of fun. I feel extremely privileged to live in Poulshot, where the community is warm, caring and very active. The role of the Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator is to act as a point of contact between the community and those agencies that support it it is also to encourage people to work together. As such, over the coming weeks and months I will be meeting with the Divisional Neighbourhood Watch Liaison Officer, Barry Strange, based at Salisbury Police Station, and Anne Deuchars, our Community Beat Officer. I will also be talking to you, in person and via the magazine, to seek your views, opinions and concerns. Please feel free to express them; only in that way can we ensure that Poulshot’s scheme is effective, suited to the needs of the community, and appropriate to the risk of crime in the area ... which is comparatively low. As Neighbourhood Watch is based upon good communication then I hope to be able to entice a few willing volunteers from different parts of the village to act as points of contact should the need arise. More news next month, but in the meantime, please do not hesitate to call or pop in at any time. With thanks, Judy Edwards 6 The Green Tel: 01380 828236 / 07799 582698 Email: pipers2poulshot@tiscali.co.uk 16 The second half of the Spring term has been busy for the whole school. There are the Good Works Assemblies which are run by each class in turn. Class 6’s is on March 30th and they are holding a cake sale afterwards the proceeds of which will go towards the cost of their trip to Sandymouth in June. Many thanks to those of you who are still bringing in items to sell on EBay – the total raised so far is over £350, which is enough to equip our new Medical Room and the Infant Quiet room in the new school. Keep up the good work. Tesco’s have started their Computers for Schools scheme again. This year they are also collecting used inkjet cartridges( worth 10 vouchers), old mobile phones both working ( 40 vouchers) and non-working (15 vouchers). If you have either please pop them into the school office. The Reception class children have also been participating in the Barnardo’s Bean Stalk Challenge. The tallest bean stalk belonged to Oliver Morgan. ROWDE IDOL at the George & Dragon was a truly enjoyable evening. A big THANKYOU to Phil, Michelle and Chippy from the governors, Mr. Ball and the staff for organising such a great night. See the news from the George & Dragon for the results. Dust off your Tuxedos and Ball Gowns The RSA are holding a Luxury Ball on Saturday 10th June, arriving from 7.30pm to be seated at 8.00pm for supper, to celebrate 99 years of School life at the current Rowde School site. All profit will go into the fund towards the move in August. Your ticket will include:• pre dinner drink • 3 course dinner with coffee • Live band • Magician ( to be confirmed) • Strip of raffle tickets and £5 auction voucher We have some superb raffle and auction prizes The fun will be in a decorated marquee in the school grounds with large tables to book for you and your friends. Tickets are available for £25 or £200 for a table of 10 sold on a first come first served basis. Contact the school office for further information (723991) 21 �Sample the Delights of Shopping in Bradford on Avon In one evening! Wednesday 5th April 7.00 for 7.30 Cumberwell Golf Club Fashion Shows from Peapod, Victoria’s, The Earth Collection, Rowlands, and Perfect Day Stalls, Nail Bar, St Laurence Singers, Food Tasting Tickets £5.00 Available from: Tillions China Shop 01225 864631 Pam Langton 01380 828589 Proceeds to Dorothy House and St Laurence Singers Japan Trip 2007 Sponsored by Cumberwell Golf Club “Doggy Dilemmas” HELIUM FILLED BALLOONS FOR ALL PARTIES, WEDDINGS AND SPECIAL OCCASIONS and their Furry Friends Dog Walking? Pooch being a Pain? Need Advice and Help Training? Animal Meals on Wheels? Caroline Webb Want a weekend break but worried about leaving your pet? 01380 722579 Mobile: 07979 692533 www.partyballoonsforall.co.uk Wing Commander NEILL TAPLIN, OBE 11 July 1924—23 February 2006 Neill Taplin was born in Auckland, New Zealand. He volunteered for the Royal New Zealand Air Force at the age of 18 and received his initial training in Christchurch before sailing to Canada for his flying training. He continued flying training at various locations in the British Isles and was commissioned into the Royal Air Force. Neill, Shirley and family were posted to various locations including Naples, Singapore and Cyprus as well as Lyneham and Upavon. Neill flew at least 13 different aircraft and was awarded both a Queen’s Commendation and the OBE which he received from the Queen at Buckingham Palace. In 1976 the Taplin family settled in Poulshot at which stage Neill actively contributed to the life of our village. He was a keen player and supporter of Poulshot Cricket Club, regularly helping to prepare the pitch and wicket before games on the Village Green. Neill’s compact physique belied his strength with the bat, and he scored a number of rapid half-centuries. One of these was against Little Durnford in the Village Knockout Competition, which secure a place in the Regional Final, and the reward of a crate of ale presented by Jim Parks, ex Sussex and England wicket keeper—on Poulshot Green. On another occasion, in a local village competition organised by Devizes Cricket Club, a “lost” game became a Poulshot victory following Neill’s quick-fire innings in fading light which incorporated five six-hits. The Team’s congratulations were met with Neill’s customary modesty; it was simply what he was there to do. He was chairman of our Cricket Club and also Chairman of the Village Hall Committee, which involved him booking and looking after the hall, a job that he did for many years. He also played golf at North Wilts Golf Club. Neill always remained proud of his Kiwi heritage—particularly when the All Blacks were playing—and of his time in the Royal Air Force, being Chairman of the Air Crew Association in Calne. Contact Debs on 01380 730564 or 07966 617617 Member of Association of Pet Dog Trainers Security Checked by the Criminal Records Bureau 20 Above all, Neill was a gentleman who had a strong sense of responsibility. He was always ready to help and he made a wonderful contribution to the life of our community. 17 �18 19 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Village Magazine Description An account of the resource PDF versions of the Village Magazine distributed between 2004 and Present. 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Langton www.poulshot.org.uk POULSHOT WEB SITE All contributions welcome - do you have any events you want publicised? The Poulshot web site can help or you can log on to www.kennet.gov.uk, select events and you can post your events for the world to see! Mike Wilson - Mai wilson@onetel.com 2 01380 729716 MAN WITH A VAN Do you want anything Moved Collected—Delivered No Job too small Reasonable Rates Mature and reliable Call 07867557983 or 07887550945 31 �Letters Page Please feel free to write to the Village News to share your views, opinions and concerns on local or national issues. Serious or humorous letters welcomed! Please send your letters Poulshot Village News, c/o John Quinn, 51 The Green, Poulshot, Devizes, SN10 1RT Wiltshire County Councillor Andrew Underwood Mrs Patricia Rugg - 01380 722677 2 The Farmhouse, Byron Road, Devizes SN10 5NS Chimney Sweep Kennet District Councillor for Seend and Poulshot Thelma Carr. thelma.carr@kennet.gov.uk tel: 01380 828756 Brush Vacuum Clean Efficient Phone : 01225 706447 Mobile: 07889 771505 to: DISCLAIMER While we have no reason to question the validity of any advertisement in this magazine, we cannot accept responsibility for any claims made or services offered in these advertisements. FENCING AND LANDSCAPING All types of fencing, decking and general landscaping work undertaken Mini Digger with Driver also available For details Ring Tim on 01380 828255 or 07855 742806 30 DOLMAN AUDIO VISUAL Berhill’s Lane Farm, Sells Green, Melksham Telephone 01380 828524 We know HI FI TELEVISION VIDEO DVD literally inside out ! For personal service and a professional repair to any make of product, ancient or modern, please telephone Maggie or Peter We also stock a range of quality reconditioned (non ex-rental) equipment carrying a minimum 6 months warranty DOLMAN AUDIO VISUAL is an Authorised Service Centre providing technical assistance on behalf of leading manufacturers. 3 �Do you need help with: USEFUL POULSHOT TELEPHONE NUMBERS Self Assessment Chairman Parish Council Mr Michael Hues Clerk to Parish Council Mr Michael Wilson 828100 Email: Mai_wilson@onetel.com Rector Rev Sacha Pearce 828615 Churchwarden Mr Brian James 724944 Secretary PCC Mrs Janet James 724944 Village Trust, Chairman Mr Nicholas Hunloke 828333 Village Trust, Secretary Village Hall Committee) Village Hall Bookings ) Mr Chris Saunders Mother & Toddler Group Mrs Penny Nixon 828012 Farmers Club Mr Richard Francis 828232 Poulshot Ladies Club Lady Kate Hunloke 828333 YORP Mrs Jackie Wiltshire Mrs Mel Dalley 725076 726211 POLICE (General/Non Emergency) Taxation 828255 827290 Business Plans Presentation to Banks Contact: GORDON LAWRENCE Chartered Accountant 30, The Pound Bromham Tel: Devizes 850294 Free initial consultation POULSHOT VILLAGE HALL POULSHOT MOTHERS & TODDLERS GROUP at The Village Hall, Poulshot Come and join us for some company Toys and games to play with Coffee and a chat Held every Thursday from 9.30am to 11.30am Available for Meetings, Functions, Clubs and Private Parties £3.00 per hour (for Poulshot residents and regular users) £4.00 per hour (for non-residents and non-regular users) Tel: Chris Saunders (827290) 0845 408 7000 JILLIAN NEWSOM MSSCh MBChA County Councillor Mrs Pat Rugg 722677 CHIROPODIST Kennet District Councillor Thelma Carr 828756 Registered member of the British Chiropody & Podiatry Association Editor, Poulshot News : Mr John Quinn 828501 Email: johnquinn589@btinternet.com Visiting Practice 01380 828257 Mobile 07773 987508 Equestria, Berhills Lane, Seend, Melksham, Wiltshire SN12 6RR 4 29 �The Tranquil Moment HEALTH & BEAUTY CLINIC DECLEOR PARIS Treatments include: non surgical face lifts facials massage manicures pedicures non surgical body slimming & toning reflexology eyelash/brow tints& shaping waxing make up electrolysis spray tanning BOTOX DECLEOR aromatherapy skin care and O.P.I nail care products are used for treatments and are also available for purchase EDITORIAL Local government seems to be getting out of hand (so what’s new?), with the County Council seeking to disband District Councils and Kennet appearing to be determined to go on for ever and our own Parish Council due for an election on 3rd May. But our lives are ruled, supported, dictated and controlled to some degree or other by all these bodies, and so I make no apology for including articles on all three in the Village News this month, and probably for a month or two to come. And while on the subject of County and District Council, I wonder how many people took time to read the spin document from Kennet and Devizes Town Council which accompanied the recent daunting increase in Council Tax. Both Kennet and Devizes lauded their achievements, and indeed with some justification in some cases, but I was struck more by what was not there than what was. No-one seems prepared to acknowledge that Devizes is a sad replica of when I first lived here in 1956. The range of shops has got more and more dreary and stereotyped (even if you can get a cup of coffee at several almost identical For more information or an appointment call Jo on 01380 828297 The Old Stables, Middle Green Farm, The Green, Poulshot, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 1SD Deadline for copy for May 2007 Tel: 01380 828501 20 April 2007 Email: johnquinn589@btinternet.com outlets), the traffic frequently brings the town to a standstill and there are plans to increase significantly the number of cars that will accompany the planned housing increases, and still the historic Assize Courts get closer and closer to collapse, and every year we pay more and more. ‘Nuff said! There has been another worrying incident in the village when an intruder was disturbed in the garden of a house on the Green. The police reacted very promptly and were on the scene with a tracker dog in ten minutes, but eventually the man’s scent was lost in the fields. Do be aware and don’t hesitate to call the police if you see anyone suspicious hanging around where they have no right to be. On an associated subject, Judy Edwards had asked to stand down from the job of Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator and a replacement is sought. See page 13. A correction - in last month’s Village News we reported that the breakin to the Village Hall had been through an un-closed fire door. This turned out to be incorrect and the vandals actually entered through a broken window at the rear of the building. Finally, just in case the next issue of the magazine fails to reach you in time (if so, it will be our fault and not that of our loyal band of deliverers), I 28 5 �draw your attention to the Parish Annual Meeting on 1st May, a meeting open to all and when any member of the public can question the members of the Parish Council – two days before the election! John Quinn DATES FOR YOUR DIARY April Mon 2 Wed 4 Wed 11 Mon 16 Mon 16 Wed 18 Wed 18 Mobile Library, The Raven Car Park, 1125—1135am Black Wheelie Bin Collection Black Box/Green Wheelie Bin Collections Mobile Library, The Raven Car Park, 1125—1135am Wiltshire Numismatic Society, Village Hall, 8.00pm—”The Story behind the Wolf Myers Medal” - Dr Paul Robinson Black Wheelie Bin Collection Wednesday Group, Village Hall, 7.30pm—”Carbon Offsetting for Carbon Footprints: Human Indulgence or Human Conscience?” Ladies Club Tour of Wadworths Brewery/Stables, 7pm Black Box/Green Wheelie Bin Collections Church AGM, St Peter’s Church, 7pm Mobile Library, The Raven Car Park, 1125—1135am Tue 24 Wed 25 Wed 25 Mon 30 May Tue 1 Poulshot Parish Council AGM, Village Hall, 6.30pm Wed 2 Black Wheelie Bin Collection Thu 3 Parish Council Elections—POLLING DAY Wed 9 Black Box/Green Wheelie Bin Collections Mon 14 Mobile Library, The Raven Car Park, 1125—1135am Wed 16 Black Wheelie Bin Collection Wed 16 Ladies Club Walk along Canal to Barge Inn, Seend Cleeve Mon 21 Poulshot Village Trust AGM, Village Hall, 7.30pm Wed 23 Black Box/Green Wheelie Bin Collections Wed 30 Black Wheelie Bin Collection Forthcoming Events Sat 30 Jun Village Fete (see page 9) POULSHOT PARISH COUNCIL Meeting, 6th March 2007 The public meeting at the start of the evening was addressed by Wing Commander Brailsford from RAF Lyneham, whose aircraft we are closely connected with. He is in charge of planning training missions and has served 6 27 �ACTION MEDICAL RESEARCH 13th PLANT FAIR to be held at GREAT CHALFIELD MANOR BROUGHTON GIFFORD on Sunday 6th May 2007 10.30am—4.00pm SPECIALIST NURSERIES AND GARDENING SUNDRIES REFRESHMENTS AND TEAS ENTRANCE £2.50 (CHILDREN FREE) INFORMATION PARISH ELECTIONS Polling day – Thursday 3 May 2007 Election Timetable. Key dates: Notice of Election – Tuesday 27 March 2007 – This will be displayed locally by this date. Close of Nominations – noon Wednesday 4 April 2007 (not even a minute after noon!). District/Unitary Council Elections Office can then let you know who is standing in your parish. Publication of Statement of Persons Nominated – noon Tuesday 10 April 2007 Close of Withdrawals – noon Wednesday 11 April 2007 Notice of Poll – Wednesday 25 April 2007 – This will be displayed locally before this date. Absent Votes – Anyone who is on the register can have a postal vote for no reason, either for an indefinite period, just for this election (helpful if you are on holiday) or away for a period of time (useful for students in temporary accommodation). For details of how to secure Absent Voting Forms please contact your District/Unitary Council Election Office. Election Expenses – These must be signed and returned to the District/Unitary Council, Elections Office, by the relevant dates - even if the balance is nil. SPECIAL GUEST—PADDINGTON BEAR 26 Full details of the nomination process can be obtained from the Parish Clerk, Michael Wilson, 828501. 7 �The American Bill Gates dropped out of university, but went on to at Lyneham on and off for twenty three years – he hopes to arrange a visit to the station for the parish in the future. Low flying is a problem and it is important that all flight crew are properly trained in this important aspect of their task. Lack of training can lead to accidents and also to danger in a war theatre. As he said, we can complain by telephone; in Afghanistan they are inclined to shoot. While most training does take place at night, it follows simulator training at Lyneham to bring the crews up to a basic level of competence. At the moment training is at a minimum because most of the aircraft are deployed in theatres of war, and there is a minimum amount of flying hours that aircraft can complete before maintenance and so transit times to training areas are kept as short as possible – hence the use of Keevil. At Keevil it is also possible to bring in other elements of the Armed Forces so that a complete operational setting can be achieved, and most training there is of this pattern rather than simple circuits and bumps. Other locations in UK are used but Keevil will remain a particularly important facility, for other military training in addition to flying. It will be used for training flights from Lyneham for 12 – 15 days per month, with an increase in the summer, usually at night and at full moon. The RAF is very conscious of the nuisance this can be and a strict system of approval is followed for flying during “unsocial hours”. The benefit of this training is demonstrated by the excellent accident record of the squadrons.. Operations at Lyneham will cease at the end of 2012 but will continue from Brize Norton, as will the use of Keevil. If parishioners are particularly disturbed, they can ask for a “Red Avoid” in which case aircraft will attempt to avoid their property but this could impose a severe limitation on the effectiveness of training. Wing Commander Brailsford was assured that the mood of the village was one of support for the RAF and gratitude for the protection they offer. Main Meeting. Major matters discussed included the following: Speed Limits. These were now in place and the Police would be monitoring speeds in the next few months. Lengthman. A weed spraying was in place that should control weeds during the coming year. There had been no progress on footpath repairs and this will be followed up. The Green. Wessex Water have agreed to deal with the effect of their recent work to the east side of the Green but this was dependant on better weather. Reference was made to the condition of the splays giving access to tracks to property and the Clerk will follow this up, together with wider proposals on 8 found computer giant Microsoft. He is now worth more than $47 billion. AN A – Z OF UNUSUAL JOBS ACTOR FOR HAUNTED HOUSE BINGO ANNOUNCER CLOWN FOR RODEO DRAWBRIDGE TENDER EYE GLASS BUFFER FINGERPRINT ANALYSER GLASS SCULPTOR HOT ROD BUILDER INTERPRETER JELLY DOUGHNUT FILLER KARATE INSTRUCTOR LIFEGUARD ON THE BEACH MILITARY ROLE PLAYER NOTE TAKER FOR STUDENTS OPERATOR OF GIANT CRANE PHONE PSYCHIC QUIZ WRITER RESCUE SQUAD FOR PETS STAND-IN BRIDESMAID TIGHTROPE WALKER UNDERWEAR DESIGNER VOICE-OVER FOR FILMS WINDOW CLEANER XMAS TREE DECORATOR YAK FARMER ZOO KEEPER DANGEROUS JOBS – ARE YOU UP FOR IT? BOMB-DISPOSAL OFFICER MINER FORMULA ONE DRIVER CIRCUS PERFORMER TEST PILOT FISHERMAN SCAFFOLDER DOCKWORKER SPECIAL FORCES SOLDIER POLICE DIVER Jokes Jokes Jokes Q: What’s a plumber’s favourite vegetable? A: A leek! Q: Waiter! Waiter! Have you got frog’s legs? A: No sir, it’s just the way I walk! Q: What do vegetarian vicars say before eating? A: Lettuce pray! Q: Why couldn’t the sailors play cards? A: Because the Captain was standing on the deck! 25 �Breaking News Children’s Page JOBS CAN YOU UNSCRAMBLE THE FOLLOWING JOB TITLES? 1. CHEATER 2. REDSILO 3. MERRAF 4. RINFAME 5. CHUBERT 6. TROTSAUNA 7. ROTCOD 8. CAROT 9. FLATLOOBER WHAT’S YOUR IDEAL JOB? Business Oriented There are many exciting paths you can take in the business world. You can use your business savvy in fields such as Finance, Business, Law and Hotel or Restaurant Management. Creative As a creative person you have many choices of how to express yourself while also earning a living. You could pursue a career as an advertising exec, an animator, a chef, a fashion designer or even a photographer. People Person If you love helping other people, there are many great career paths to choose from. You could be a nurse, teacher, massage therapist or even a travel agent. There are also great careers in human resources and natural healthcare. Technical If you like to work with your hands, there are many fun and interesting technical jobs to consider. You can study to become an electrician, an aviation mechanic or an information technology specialist. HAVE YOU GOT THE NEXT 24 BIG IDEA? The Village Fete on 30th June will celebrate the joys of the bicycle. We don’t have rivers for duck races or hillsides for go-cart races. We do have flat lands, ideal for the bicycle. So look in the back yard, or in the shed, find that rusting old relic (I don’t mean your spouse!) and think about sprucing it up for this year’s Bikefest. There will be scavenger hunts and obstacle races and all sorts of events for young and not so young people to enjoy. There will be more information in the next Village News. So get oiling!! Carbon Offsetting for Carbon Footprints: Human Indulgence or Human Conscience Wednesday 18 April 2007 7.30pm Village Hall, Poulshot All are very welcome For further details, please ring Rupert Janes on 828639 or Rev Sacha Pearce 828615 Do please get in touch if there is a subject YOU WOULD REALLY LIKE TO BE DISCUSSED. All offers willingly considered! 9 �the maintenance of the Green. While repairs would be beneficial it was felt that generally the Green healed itself! The use of the Green for organised games had been raised with the Council but it was considered premature to agree to permanent markings and concern was also expressed that regular football matches could damage the Green. It is understood that the cricket club might soon come out of its suspended animation. Village Design Guide. See separate report on page 12. Plans. The status of a number of plans was as follows: Higher Green – Approved by Kennet Access for Wayside Cottage – Approved Change of use for Ravenscroft – Approved Extension to No 60 the Green – Refused Trees at Townsend – Approved Trees at Lower Green – Pending Office at Manor Farm – Pending Tents at Belle Vue Farm – Pending. A resident expressed concern over the proposed development at Manor Farm which might be the start of a larger development than at present proposed. The Council were not aware of any wider ranging plans and this was a situation for which the proposed Design Statement was intended. The proposal for tented holiday accommodation at Belle Vue Farm was also discussed. Disquiet over further development and increased traffic in Mill Lane had been raised with the owner of the land and reassurances received by a councillor. The accommodation will be for a maximum of twelve people and the tents will be removed in winter. Reorganisation of Local Government. See separate report below. WIN A DAY AT CENTRE PARKS FOR A PARTY OF NINE Top prize for our big balloon race - £1.00 per entry Or A DAY AT THE SCHOOL OF DRIFT (provided by Tc@driftuk.co.uk ) - Raffle tickets - £1.00 per entry on the day AT ROWDE PLAYGROUPS BIG BALLOON DAY SATURDAY 12TH MAY - 12.00PM (Situated on the new School site) Fun for all the family, BBQ, teas/coffees, bouncy castle, splat attack, lucky dip, lucky straws, children’s workshop, and much more. Next Meeting. The next meeting will be on Tuesday 1st May, at 6.30pm which will also be the Annual General Meeting when residents may address the members of the Council and elections will be held for the posts of Chairman and Vice-Chairman. Tickets may be purchased through Rowde School by sending your name and contact details in an envelope with the correct money, addressed to the ROWDE PLAYGROUP. LOCAL GOVERNMENT REORGANISATION or ring Last month we reported that proposals had been made by Wiltshire County Council to abolish District Councils in favour of a single unitary authority, which would have Area Boards in support. We did not know what these Boards consisted of or how they were to operate and we don’t know now, but at the next meeting of the Parish Council on 1st May, the Chief Executive of Carol Cross on 01380 827051 Deb Mullins on 01380 739480 for your tickets 10 23 �possible by using some interest made from the funds left from the now closed Boys Brigade which the Church holds. It is good that it can still be used for the young people in this area of Wiltshire. HAPPY EASTER FROM ‘YORP’ ! WEDNESDAY GROUP A somewhat reduced group met on 21st March to consider the question “Have we lost the ability to talk because we text…or the mind because we’re mesmerised by the telly?” The small number was not daunted by the lack of competition and, together with the heaters produced the usual volume of well presented, well considered and well lubricated hot air. But there was serious debate on the extent to which our thoughts, opinions and entertainment were so conditioned by television, that there was a danger that we would lose the ability to take a topic, consider it, discuss it, weigh its merits and demerits and draw our own conclusions about it. All we have to do now is to turn on the box and all those processes can be carried on for us while we sit and goggle. There was certainly a view that we don’t talk to each other as much as we once did and we do little in the way of self entertainment and that, all in all, this was pity. Similar reservations were expressed about the impact on all ages, but particularly the young, of mobile phones, the internet and e mails. How seldom nowadays does a letter from a friend arrive with the post, amidst the bills and other dross, addressed personally by hand, and how often do we take the easy way out and leap to the keyboard for an instant answer? But while the loss of some of these skills was generally deplored, particularly by the local representative of “The Grumpy Old Men”, there was a recognition that the loss was not necessarily general and that there were many families who still sat down together without any electronic interference, that talked to each other about everyday matters and sometimes picked up a pen, albeit a technological ball-point, and wrote a letter. The advantages of the carefully managed use of technology were recognised, and as that technology is not going to go away we must make best use of it without letting it rule our lives. So we ended on an optimistic if cautious note, and I have to admit that if it were not for my keyboard, this note would be totally illegible! Next month, on 18th April, at 7.30pm, we will consider: “Carbon Offsetting for Carbon Footprints: Human Indulgence or Human Conscience?” Come and join us. 22 Poulshot Open Golf Day Thursday 7th June 2007 North Wilts Golf Club Texas Scramble “Fun” Golf 18 holes of Golf and Evening Meal £13.00 for members of North Wilts £28.00 for non-members £12.00 for evening meal only Tee off from 1.00pm Evening Meal 7.00pm If you would like to play or to just join us for the evening meal, please contact: John Scammell on 828470 Applications to play and for the evening meal must be received by Thursday 31 May, accompanied by the appropriate monies AN EVENING OF ENTERTAINMENT featuring THE MINSTREL PLAYERS with a light hearted look at ‘Love & Marriage’ and Songs from the 60’s by PINK CHAMPAGNE Buffet Supper and Licensed Bar BULKINGTON VILLAGE HALL Sat. May 5th. 7 pm for 7:30 PM Admission including Supper Adults £8. Children under 16 £4, Family ticket £20. (2ad.+2ch) Tickets from Seend Shop, Audrey McDonald 828376 Jane Coles 828145 and David Raby-Cox 828274 11 �Wiltshire County Council, Dr Keith Robinson will attend to brief us all and to answer questions. We also reported that North Wiltshire District Council supported the County proposal. It will come as no surprise that Kennet have recently made it very clear that they strongly oppose their dissolution and are making very strong noises about their future plans for, specifically, Housing, Environment, Economy, Community Development and a Design Code aimed at “Preserving the Character of Devizes.” All these papers can be seen on Kennet’s website (www.kennet.gov.uk) . One has the feeling that this is one show that will run and run – a West Country “Mousetrap”? VILLAGE DESIGN STATEMENT/PARISH PLAN (Poulshot Village News – Feb 2007 ) There were, not unsurprisingly, few written responses in favour of preparing a Design Guide and there were also a number of offers to help in whatever way the Parish Council intended to handle the matter. There were also offers to help and advise from experts with experience in the field. But however few, those who did respond were totally in favour of the proposal to prepare a Village Design Guide, and at their meeting on 6th March, the Council decided to go ahead with it. Initially, we understand that Mr Nicky Hunloke will call a meeting of those who have responded and offered to contribute, when a plan of action will be drawn up and hopefully an outline of the statement agreed. In this way, residents will be able to see what will be included in it and have their say on additions or changes. Mr Hunloke was of the opinion that a Design Guide might well carry more weight than the existing Conservation Statement. Topics that were highlighted by those who responded include: Conservation Heritage, Village Character, Flora & Fauna, Landscape. Built Environment Maintenance of current standards of design and build Minimal in-fill building, only to a level within the existing capacity of services, drainage, sewerage, access. The sensible use of land for development must not be excluded, provided any building approved fits an acceptable style and density. .Infrastructure Traffic, Roads, Lighting. 12 which we all grow the same variety, this year a pale pink one. If you were not at the meeting and would like to join the competition, Sue will have more plants available at the AGM. Our main speaker was Dawn Collings on the Art of Garden Design. Mrs Collings has been a designer for 15 years and talked briefly about garden design through different periods of history in various cultures. She mentioned, particularly, ancient Islamic gardens, intended to be a refuge from the world, a place to find peace and how this is increasingly sought after in modern day gardens. She also referred to the mediaeval idea of ‘flowery meads’ which have now become fashionable as wildflower meadows. She felt very strongly that designing a garden is an artistic activity and does not use a computer package, but a pen, pencil and rubber. Notices The AGM is on 10th April, the entertainment to be provided by the Edington Barber Shop Quartet. Please bring a plate of food if you can. Ring Sue (828777) if you are not sure what is needed. Wine, tea and coffee will be available. The day trip to Hidcote has 37 people on the list already. The cost is £15 per person, £16 for non-members. There will be a deposit of £100 for those going to Yorkshire, also to be paid at the AGM please. The visit to Seend Bridge House is on Saturday 9th June. Everyone is to go on the shuttle from Rusty Lane at 2.00—2.15 as parking will be difficult at the garden. There will be a charge of £2.00, which will go to the Community Centre. Sue Johns YOUTH OF ROWDE AND POULSHOT ‘YORP’ The Music Xpress workshops have been a great success and enjoyed with much enthusiasm by fourteen of our members. CDs have been produced with some funky beats, and five of our lads are to attend a three day workshop in the Easter holidays at The Wiltshire Music Centre, in Bradford-on-Avon, to complete this exciting musical experience. YORP’s last evening before Easter was Friday 30th March and we return on Friday 20th April. Rowde Village Hall is not available on Friday 4th May and it is also a very special day for our Chairperson Trudy. As the main ‘YORP’ helpers will be attending her birthday bash, the young people will have to excuse us a night off. Back as usual Friday 11th May. We give very many thanks to the PCC of St Matthews for the promise of an annual financial helping hand to the Youth of Rowde and Poulshot. This was 21 �Fashion show-Friday 20th April at 7pm. Children and Adults will be modelling the clothes. Tickets also available from the school office at £2 to include a glass of wine. School Open Evening-Monday 26th March at 7pm. The purpose of this evening is to give parents and governors the opportunity to meet (with a glass of wine and nibbles) to talk and share ideas and concerns. Following the meeting the whole school will be open to wander freely and have a good look around. All parents are welcome, but please no children! The term will finish on Thursday the 29th of March with the traditional Easter service at St. Matthew’s Church at 1.30pm. Rachel Hues Also included in comments has been the need to develop Community Spirit, and examples of the effectiveness of a Village Design Guide in opposing unwanted development were reported from small communities elsewhere. There were overtones of the alternative solution, a wider ranging Parish Plan, in many comments, but all agreed on the need for some sort of formal statement and stressed the importance of full consultation within the village community at every stage. We all look forward to the next stage. (Apologies for the confusion of nomenclature, but whatever it is called, we need it!) NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH RACE NIGHT If a full range of emotions in the space of an evening is your idea of a night out, try horse racing, "the dogs" , or even pig racing!! On Friday 9th March we managed all three on another extremely well supported event in the Village Hall. Thanks to the sponsorship of every race by generous supporters, a number of horse and jockey "owners" went home richer than when they arrived. As for the rest of us.....! The emotions ranged between - intuition, optimism, hope, expectation, encouragement, and excitement, to delight and elation or dismay and despair. And did we learn anything? No, nothing! Up stepped the MC, the riders for the next race were read out and like lambs to the slaughter, there we were again, drowning our sorrows and queuing up to throw more money to the wind. Many thanks to all for making it a noisy and highly enjoyable evening. The objective of the evening was - fun in the village - and we certainly managed that. For those of you who managed to go home with more in your pockets than you brought (excluding worthless betting slips) - lucky old you. As for the rest of us; between us we managed to top up the Hall’s coffers, a very necessary and useful exercise. Chris Saunders Sadly, Judy Edwards has had to withdraw from the important appointment of Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator, a task she had carried out with both interest and enthusiasm, for the benefit of us all. There is therefore a need for a replacement and if anyone is prepared to have a go they should talk first to Judy on 828236 and then to the Parish Clerk, Michael Wilson (828100). GREEN GARDENS WOODLAND It was a lovely morning on 3rd March when members of the Village Trust met in the Green Gardens to do some tree pruning. Volunteers had already agreed to “keep an eye” on each of the eight sections and after a demonstration, set to and snipped and sawed, re-tied shelters and banged in stakes. All prunings were collected and now it has been completed – for the time being, at least! Many thanks to all who helped FROM: THE RECTOR From Where I Stand… Our March meeting was started by Sue Jones showing us how to grow the winning pelargonium in the Club class of the Flower Show in August in …there’s a time for everything and everything has its time! Driving back from a meeting in Salisbury the other day I noticed that in some fields the lambs were clearly very new and very small while in other fields they were several weeks if not several months old. However I remembered that in the wilds of the moors in Cornwall many of the sheep who freely roam there have 20 13 SEEND AND DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB �yet to produce their lambs! Mostly of course this is due to the remote and rugged landscape of that part of the deep southern county and the variable weather – the sheep there have evolved and adapted to their landscape. If you would prefer to be e-mailed details of future meetings, please advise me of your email address—stimson@keepnet.co.uk Marian Stimson From where I stand, as we move through the end of Lent, the evolution of those particular sheep made me think of the life of the church and of Easter. In the church we have been thinking about evolving and adapting to our changing circumstances. The nature of the work of the parish priest has changed over recent years as the number of full time clergy are less (meaning taking on more parishes), as the wider Church over many more years has sensed a call to involve more lay people in the work of the church, and with less staff available some of the work at Diocesan level now falls to the parish priest too. The evolving church, if it is to survive, has to take these issues into account as it considers its future. Part of the answer is accepting that we all share the responsibility to ‘love our neighbour’, an increasing need for more of us to offer his or her skills and contribute to the life of the community and the church. In terms of the life of the church and its services we also have to give some thought to the health and well-being of the clergy we have at present and the nurturing of would-be priests or licensed lay ministers from within the community for the future! We’re lucky enough at the moment to be able to have a service every week in each of the 3 churches of our Benefice and in our Methodist chapel too. After long and careful planning our current service rota for the Benefice means that, over Sunday morning and evening services, the Rector is able to get to each church each week. There are a few occasions in the year when we try to squeeze in morning services for each church for festivals like Christmas and Easter and occasions like Remembrance. However after last Christmas, utterly exhausted, I felt we had to evolve to something different! Currently under discussion in our PCCs is a plan to experiment with having a Benefice service on each of the major festival days of Easter Sunday and Christmas Day. I know this is very painful for some but we have the chance to see this as an opportunity to join together as a very much larger group, sharing together our skills and resources, and gathering the parts of our church family into one place for a great celebration. For as many people who have found this experiment painful there have been as many others who see it as exciting! There’s a time for everything and everything has its time. Easter is a time to celebrate change and transformation as we remember that God, who came to us in Jesus Christ, brings new life where we have seen only darkness. Rowde School News When any of us take time to think over important issues, or just day-today matters, it can be helpful to pause like this for a ‘stand & stare’ moment, 14 This month the children have been enjoying the good weather and the introduction of a playground scheme called Huff and Puff. The shop is run by year 5 and 6 who are responsible for checking the equipment out and back in at the end of a session. Each child has a key ring with their name on and this enables them to hire out a piece of equipment. The children certainly seem to be enjoying the new scheme. It is always sad when we lose a member of staff, especially when that staff member has been a long serving and committed member of the team. Unfortunately Mrs. Adams has decided to resign as part time teacher of Class 5 at the end of the term. Jenny Adams has been with us for 6 years during which time she has given freely of her time and energy for the school and has been largely responsible for Christmas Plays and Music Concerts, as well as running a Music Club and ‘mini-orchestra’, she will be very hard to replace. The school is starting a bank of musical instruments to be kept at school which can be lent to children who wish to learn them. If anyone has a musical instrument they no longer need, that they would like to donate, the children will be very grateful. We are also starting a fund (which the R.S.A. are going to contribute to termly) to enable us to buy some new instruments, so if you have a Clarinet, Cornet, Saxophone, Trumpet etc. that is too good to donate we may be able to make you an offer. The Valentines Disco at the end of the last half term was a great success and raised £390. A fantastic achievement, many thanks to the R.S.A. staff, parents, and children who helped and supported it. The next one is already planned for the Summer Term. More R.S.A. dates! Family Quiz night - Friday 23rd March from 7-9pm. It is aimed at mixed teams of children and adults. Tickets are available from the school office at £5 per team. 19 �POULSHOT LADIES CLUB There was an excellent turn-out at the February Ladies Club meeting to watch a presentation by Kathy Miller from the charity Neem Tree Trust. Kathy told us all about her time spent working in a disabled boys’ home in India and her decision to set up a charity to help raise much needed funds. We all thoroughly enjoyed the presentation and found it very moving. Many ladies took the opportunity to buy goods made by the boys. Kathy Miller has sent the following letter:The Old Stables Avoncliff Bradford on Avon Wiltshire BA15 2HA Tel: 01225 865789 Email: Kathymiller@neemtreetrust.org.uk 2 March 2007 Dear Pam and Marian I would like to thank you very much for inviting us to talk to the Poulshot Ladies Group on 28th February 2007. Both Ken and I were delighted to meet everyone and to be given the opportunity of talking about the boys’ home in India and how The Neem Tree Trust helps support them. I am sure that you will be pleased to learn that the proceeds from the evening, including the generous donation from the group, came to an amazing £120.50. This money will significantly help us in the work we do on behalf of the children and I would be very grateful if you could pass on our thanks to everyone for showing such an interest in our charity and for purchasing so many items from our table. I mentioned during my talk that we also support children from a Leprosy Hospital in south India and I would be delighted to come back some time to talk to the Poulshot Ladies Group about the wonderful work which is carried out there. I would also be very happy to demonstrate how to drape and wear a sari if you have any willing volunteers! Yours sincerely KATHY MILLER Next meeting 24th April—Tour of Wadworths Brewery. Meet at Wadworths Brewery Car Park at 7pm. Anyone needing a lift please be at The Raven car park by 6.45pm. Please advise Marian Stimson 828344 stimson@keepnet.co.uk by 17th April whether you will be attending as I need to advise names/ number to Wadworths. Thank you. 18 to allow one experience to lead us to other reflections and realisations. In that place of pausing and reflecting we may begin to sense the presence of God and so be led to see Him more clearly and find ways of knowing Him more deeply. May I wish you a happy, holy and blessed Easter! Revd Sacha Pearce CHURCH NOTES Easter Day Service. As you may have noticed from the list of services on page 12, there is a change this year to the pattern of services for Easter Day. There will be the Dawn Eucharist as usual but then there will be just one service, a ‘Benefice Eucharist’ in Seend at 10.00a.m. This is a trial arrangement to be reviewed in 2008, but it is hoped that parishioners will enjoy worshipping together as a Benefice on this special day in the Church’s calendar. If there is anyone in the village who would like to attend and has difficulty with transport, please speak to either the Churchwarden or a member of the PCC and arrangements can be made. Lent Lunch A big thank you to all those who came along to the Village Hall on Saturday 10th March to support the Lent Lunch. Five delicious soups were on the menu and very little was left at the end of the day. The grand sum of £114 was raised to share between ‘Farmers in Crisis’ and St. Peter’s Church. The Annual General Meeting of the PCC will take place in Church on Wednesday 25th April at 7.00 p.m. This is your opportunity to come and hear what has been happening in the life of the Church during the past year. The Churchwardens and members of the PCC will be elected. If you feel you would like to support St. Peter’s by joining the PCC, please have a word with either the present Churchwarden, Brian James, or any member of the PCC. They will be more than happy to he lp. May Fair—The Wharf—Monday 7th May St Peter’s will be having its usual stall at the May Fair held at Devizes Wharf on Monday 7th May. Contributions of Cakes, or Homemade produce for sale will be gratefully received and can be given to any member of the PCC. If anyone would like to come and help man the stall for an hour or so they will be very welcome. 15 �CHURCH SERVICES—APRIL 2007 POULSHOT, SEEND AND BULKINGTON 1st April 8.00am 9.30am 11.15am 6.00pm BCP Holy Communion Family Eucharist Parish Eucharist Evensong 5th April—MAUNDY THURSDAY 7.30pm Benefice Eucharist with Feet Washing, Stripping of the Altars and Vigil 6th April—GOOD FRIDAY 10.00am Matins for Good Friday 1.30pm Liturgy of the Day 8th April—EASTER DAY 6.00am Dawn Eucharist 10.00am BENEFICE EUCHARIST 15th April 8.00am 9.30am 11.15am 6.00pm 22nd April 8.00am 9.30am 11.15am 6.00pm 29th April 10.00am 6th May 8.00am 9.30am BCP Holy Communion Parish Eucharist Parish Eucharist Family Eucharist BCP Holy Communion BCP Holy Communion Family Eucharist Evensong SEEND BULKINGTON SEEND POULSHOT 11.15am 6.00pm Parish Eucharist Evensong SEEND POULSHOT WEEKDAY SERVICES Mondays 9.00am Tuesdays 9.00am Thursdays 9.00am Matins Matins Matins SEEND POULSHOT BULKINGTON CHURCH ROSTERS SEEND POULSHOT SEEND April 1 Apr 8 Apr 15 Apr 22 Apr 29 Apr May 6 May 6.00pm 10.00am 6.00pm 9.30am 10.00am Reader Sidesman Mrs J James Mr N Hunloke BENEFICE SERVICE at SEEND Mrs J Baber Mr M Houghton The Rector Mr D Bullen BENEFICE SERVICE at POULSHOT 6.00pm Mr/Mrs D Bullen SEEND SEEND SEEND BULKINGTON SEEND POULSHOT SEEND POULSHOT SEEND BULKINGTON CHURCH FLOWERS April 1 Apr 8 Apr 15 &22 Apr 29 Apr & 6 May May 13 & 20 May 27 May & 3 Jun LENT—No flowers EASTER SUNDAY—No Service in Church Mrs Suzie Quinn Mrs Hilary Kidd Mrs Dot Wood Mrs Christabel Francis DEVIZES MAY FAIR THE WHARF BENEFICE SERVICE BCP Holy Communion Family Eucharist 16 POULSHOT SEEND BULKINGTON Mr M Hues Monday, 7th May Contributions welcomed for PCC PRODUCE STALL Cakes, Sweets, Vegetables, Jams, Plants, etc. etc. Please to PCC members 17 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource Poulshot Village News April 2007 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/04/2007 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village News Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village News PVN Village News https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/org.poulshotvillagearchive/original/598880fc0ae48b13290fd496c664a4c0.pdf 27ce8fbad0c83d7e96433a3667016eeb PDF Text Text USEFUL POULSHOT TELEPHONE NUMBERS Chairman Parish Council Mr Michael Hues Clerk to Parish Council Vacant Rector Rev Sacha Pearce Churchwardens Mr Brian James 724944 Mrs Paulette Bremner-Milne 828527 Secretary PCC Mrs Janet James 724944 Village Trust, Chairman Mr Nicholas Hunloke 828333 Village Trust, Secretary Mr Peter Cleverly 827242 Village Hall Committee Village Hall Bookings Mr Chris Saunders Mrs Jackie Pohnert 827290 827046 Mother & Toddler Group Mrs Clair Waldron 828602 Farmers Club Mr Richard Francis 828232 Poulshot Ladies Club Lady Kate Hunloke 828333 YORP Mrs Jackie Wiltshire Mrs Mel Dalley 725076 726211 POLICE (General/Non Emergency) 828255 828615 0845 408 7000 County Councillor Mrs Pat Rugg 722677 Kennet District Councillor Lt.Col Anthony Lake 828320 Editor, Poulshot News : Mr John Quinn 828501 Email: johnquinn589@btinternet.com 30 POULSHOT VILLAGE NEWS ISSUE NUMBER 139 April 2008 1 �EDITORIAL We apologise if some of you receive this a little late but don’t blame the deliverer; we have had a number of interruptions recently that were totally outwith our control, something that seems to happen all too frequently these days – perhaps it’s something to do with age. TONY PARSONS Many of you will have read the article in the Gazette and Herald about the dump of stone and rubble at the end of Broadway Lane. This was actually aired at length and fully explained by the Chairman at the Parish Council meeting on 4th March and the report on the meeting is on page 4. It should be remembered that these meetings are open to attendance by the public and, although routine meetings are not open for public discussion, on matters of general concern there are normally opportunities for parishioners to speak. Outside meetings, problems should be referred to individual parish councillors, who are listed in the Village News. WASHING MACHINES/ COOKERS/DRIERS Although he is no longer Parish Clerk, Michael Wilson will continue to maintain the Poulshot website (www.poulshot.org.uk), and would welcome any photographs, or indeed any other contributions that might not be displayed in the Village News. The magazine is published every month so do tell your friends and relations to look in now and then. Nearly six years ago, we gave up production of the Village News but, when our successors were unable to continue, we took it on again. Our reasons for giving up then are as valid to us today as they were, and we have decided therefore to give up finally at the end of this year. In addition to our stalwart band of deliverers, a number of people have kindly offered to help, but as it is at the moment, sharing the tasks does not seem to us to be a practical proposition – it really is a matter of all or nothing. We are in no doubt that it would be difficult for anyone to make such a meal as we do of what ought to be a relatively simple process, but we cannot dig ourselves out of the routine we have. If you feel like having a go, please call us. 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One to Ones? 6—8 lbs FOR SALE Tel: HUES 01380 828255 DATES FOR YOUR DIARY April Wed 2 Mon 7 Tue 8 Wed 9 Tue 15 Tue 15 Wed 16 Wed 16 Sun 20 Mon 21 Mon 21 Contact Debs on 01380 730564 or 07966 617617 Member of Association of Pet Dog Trainers Security Cleared by the Criminal Records Bureau POULSHOT VILLAGE HALL POULSHOT MOTHERS & TODDLERS GROUP at The Village Hall, Poulshot Come and join us for some company Toys and games to play with Coffee and a chat Held every Thursday from 9.30am to 11.30am Black Wheelie Bin Collection Mobile Library, The Raven Car Park, 1135—1145am Seend Gardening Club AGM Black Box/Green Wheelie Bin Collection Poulshot Ladies Club—Visit to Planks Farm Shop at the Old Potato Yard, 7.30pm (or 7pm from the Raven) Raven Quiz, 8pm Black Wheelie Bin Collection Wednesday Group, Village Hall, 7.30pm—”How Old Do You Have To Be?” Church AGM, St Peter’s Church, 7.15pm Mobile Library, The Raven Car Park, 1135—1145am Wiltshire Numismatic Society, Village Hall, 8pm—Search & Rescue in Wiltshire Black Box/Green Wheelie Bin Collection Black Wheelie Bin Collection Wed 23 Wed 30 May Mon 5 Devizes May Fair, The Wharf Tue 6 Poulshot Parish Council, Village Hall, 6.30pm Wed 7 Black Box/Green Wheelie Bin Collection Mon 12 Mobile Library, The Raven Car Park, 1135—1145am Wed 14 Black Wheelie Bin Collection Tue 20 Poulshot Ladies Club Visit to A’Becketts Vineyard Forthcoming Dates for your Diary Thu 12 Jun Cardboard/Plastic Skip, Village Hall Thu 27 Nov Cardboard/Plastic Skip, Junction Broadway Lane & Barleyhill Lane Available for Meetings, Functions, Clubs and Private Parties £3.00 per hour (for Poulshot residents and regular users) £4.00 per hour (for non-residents and non-regular users) Tel: Jackie Pohnert (827046) 28 POULSHOT PARISH C OUNCIL Meeting - 4th March 2008 In addition to Councillors, there were eight members of the public present, as well as Mrs Pat Rugg, representing Wiltshire County Council (WCC), and PC Andy Horman from Wiltshire Police. Open meeting. PC Horman, the Beat Manager responsible for Poulshot, gave a brief report on Community Police activities as they affected Poulshot. He referred in particular to the speeding problem and said that a motorcyclist who has regularly been seen speeding through the village has been “apprehended”, 3 �disqualified and his motorcycle destroyed. There have been other occasions when speedsters have been clocked by an unmarked camera car, stopped and given a warning. He also acknowledged that on a number of occasions recently, police drivers had been given training in Poulshot in the use of the “Stinger”, a device for stopping stolen and speeding vehicles. Mrs Rugg confirmed that the Order in Council creating one council for Wiltshire has passed through both Houses of Parliament and the new unitary council will come into being on 1st April 2009. Elections will be held one month later on new boundaries to be recommended by the Boundary Committee. During April, there will be consultations between the Committee and those existing councils likely to be affected and Mrs Rugg urged the council to be represented. Plans for the change are well advanced but there is much still to do and key decisions can now be made through the Implementation Executive, made up of 17 councillors from the four existing district councils and WCC. A manager of the “Delegation to Town and Parish Councils” project has been appointed. He should be in touch soon on the impact of the proposed Community Boards on existing councils and also on plans to delegate responsibility and funding for some, appropriate, services. Details will be studied with interest! Council Meeting. Matters considered included: Tree Maintenance. Further pollarding of willows on the SW corner of the Green is to be discussed with Southern Electric. Village Hall Project. The Planning Application has been submitted and there is generally overall support for the Committee’s proposals. The Parish Council has made a donation of £2,000 towards the costs of the project. Higher Green Development. Possible options for the kind of housing to be built were aired, including bungalows, more substantial and “up-market” houses, as well as “affordable” housing, either to buy or to rent. The planning criteria for any development are that 50% of dwellings built should be affordable. It was also suggested that a number of bungalows for the retired and elderly might be appropriate. Flooding. During last month’s heavy rain, there was significant flooding at the junction of Poulshot Road and Barleyhill Lane. This was caused by two blocked drains which had been cleared and the problem should not recur. (Afternote: It just has recurred (16 Mar) and will hopefully be properly cleared this time.) 4 27 �C&C Co. List of jobs that never get done? No time or tools to do them yourself? LET US DO THEM FOR YOU! Call Paul & Bob For general maintenance of property & gardens at reasonable rates. We are reliable and local, and happy to consider any job—large or small. Call Bromham 01380 850076 or 07789 884314 (Public Liability Insurance) Skips. There will skips for the collection of cardboard and plastic, by the Village Hall on Thursday 12th June, and at the junction of Barleyhill Lane and Broadway Lane on Thursday 27th November. Broadway Lane. The rubble mountain that has been dumped at the north end of Broadway Lane is there for WCC Pathways to use for hardcore along the lane, in an attempt to discourage the off road cowboys, who apparently prefer mud. The dangers of allowing children to play on the slag heap were highlighted and it is hoped that the material, which had been made available free to WCC, and which had to be accepted at short notice, will be used as soon as the weather allows. Dogs. A request that a “droppings drop-zone” should be created in the Green Gardens Woodland was dismissed. At the end of the meeting the Chairman thanked Michael Wilson, the retiring Parish Clerk, for all he had done for the Council in particular, and the village in general, during his time in office. His hard work, initiative, accuracy and honesty had been a tremendous help and will be missed. It is hoped that a suitable successor can be recruited. A presentation was made to Mr Wilson. Next meeting. The Annual Parish Meeting will be held on 6th May 2008, at 6.30pm. THE DIGITAL TELEVISION SWITCHOVER – DON’T PANIC! Pete Dolman writes: BATHROOMS, TAPS, HOT WATER CYLINDERS AND MUCH MORE NO JOB TOO SMALL 24 HR CALL OUT Tel: 01380828956 Mob: 07708510715 26 Many of you have been in touch with Maggie and me, expressing concern on how your existing TV sets and other equipment will be affected come the eventual digital switchover. This letter is to dispel a few myths on the subject and to reassure you that the equipment you are currently using can carry on perfectly, well into the digital age, if you so wish. Any replacements need only happen when and if you decide the time has come! That said, we are all aware of the plight of the planet in respect of the scrapping of perfectly good or repairable equipment, to say nothing of the indefensible C02 emissions produced across the world as a result of manufacturing and transporting the glut of, might we suggest, often unnecessary replacement items. Please forgive us if we’re overstepping the mark here, but at the end of the day, these issues are governed by personal 5 �choices made by each of us. ‘It used to be that people needed products to survive. Now products need people to survive’. Nicholas Johnson So with the best of intentions, we hope that by clarifying things in respect of the products we cater for, you might be assured of the current situation, from both a personal and an environmental viewpoint. Firstly, ANY television, old or new, can work on the new digital signals. All you do is to add a ‘Freeview’ box, which receives them and connects into your existing set. These compact set-top boxes are digital receivers made to work with your existing aerial (providing it produces an adequate signal). They cost anything from £30 to £150, depending on quality and facilities. Remember, even the older TV’s that have no SCART socket can still be used on digital signals; we can advise you if this applies to your set. Secondly, contrary to some of the ambiguous information in the press, your VCR can record the new digital channels, either from your new Freeview box, or from a second box if you want truly independent recording and viewing. Thirdly, if and when you do decide that you’re ready to buy a new TV or recorder, do make sure that it comes equipped with its own in-built digital tuner, as this avoids the need for any separate boxes. Various types of new TV and recorders exist…but that could be our subject for another issue! Finally, adding a receiver box (or digibox as it’s called) is optional until the current analogue TV signals are finally turned off – in our case we are told this will be 2010 to 2011. This means that although you may choose to receive them now, you don’t have to feel rushed! Many people want a bit more time to decide, or are concerned about the costs involved, so just remember that you can elect simply to carry on watching existing products as they are for the next couple of years or so. Then, at sometime between now and then you can decide whether the set-top box approach or a new ‘integrated digital’ product purchase best suits your needs. As a locally based business, we’re able to deal with any television and audio related problems you are likely to have - from repairs on the equipment itself (ancient or cutting-edge), to setting up your new or existing products and helping you become more confident with their operation. Hopefully you’ll agree that this letter makes a point and is not simply an attempt to sell you our services… Fresh beef available for sale direct from the farm Selection boxes available or individual requirements catered for. Orders now being taken for delivery Limited frozen meat available now. Selection box includes various roasting joints, steaks, mince and stewing steaks. Prices very competitive for this local quality product For more information contact: The Hues Family on 01380 828255 Maggie and Pete Dolman Audio Visual, Sells Green 6 25 �Do you need help with: Self Assessment Business Plans Taxation Presentation to Banks Contact: GORDON LAWRENCE Chartered Accountant 30, The Pound Bromham Tel: Devizes 850294 Free initial consultation JILLIAN NEWSOM MSSCh MBChA CHIROPODIST Registered member of the British Chiropody & Podiatry Association FARMING JOURNAL Well, what a difference a month makes to the weather, from feeling very Spring-like a month ago, it’s gone to feeling wintry all over again! I’m hoping the old saying about March, “In like a lion, out like lamb”, might be applicable this year. Easter weekend turned out to be more how we wish a Christmas week would be, what with the cold winds and snowfall in some parts of the country. Looking at the forecast now it doesn’t look any better for the next few days. We have gone from being fairly well up together with the field work to needing urgently the ground to dry up and temperatures to warm up so the outstanding spraying and fertilizing recommendations can be caught up with. At least the lack of field work has given me time to help start training our new Cocker Spaniel puppy, which is set to become my new co-pilot in the tractor! Weather permitting, you will hopefully see me up and down the road with the sprayer over the next few weeks. The next three months are vital to the potential of the crops in terms of keeping disease at bay and looking healthy. All of the wheats will be sprayed three or four times between now and the middle of June with fungicides to keep each emerging leaf free from disease. Tank mixed with the fungicides over the next two applications will be a low rate of herbicide to clear up any remaining weeds that might compete with the crop, and a growth regulator that restricts the height the wheat plant will reach and also strengthens the main stem. This is vital to us to make sure the base of the plant is strong enough to support the weight of the ear when it starts to fill with grain. If the stem is too weak and long it runs the risk of being pushed over by any heavy rain or wind that we may encounter near to harvest. That not only makes combining very hard work and stressful but also results in sprouting grains and diminished yields. Equestria, Berhills Lane, Seend, Melksham, Wiltshire SN12 6RR On a different note, I don’t know whether many of you have noticed that the field in front of the farm is beginning to turn into a bit of a bird sanctuary! A single swan appeared a couple of weeks ago and since then the word of mouth on the canal about the lush grass of Poulshot must have spread. As of Easter Monday it seems to be home to three swans, four Canada Geese and various gulls. Certainly a nice sight to see but if they get as vicious as our geese do when approached then I will be giving them a wide berth! Hopefully next month we will be able to see the first swallow arriving. Then we know Spring will be well and truly here! Tim Hues 24 7 Visiting Practice 01380 828257 �PLOUGHING MATCH 9th March 2008 Farmers demonstrated the skill of ploughing using vintage tractors, all over 25 years old, on Sunday 9th March. More than 60 tractors were involved in the White Horse Ploughing Society match on land in Poulshot owned by farmer Jim Butler. Farmers came mainly from Wiltshire, Hampshire and Dorset but there were also some who travelled from Wales and Cornwall. The weather was fine and the good crowd of spectators were treated to a master class in ploughing. A particular highlight was the “high-cut” class, which is where the furrow is lifted high into the air and leaves a moulded shape. Donations from competitors and spectators as well as from local agricultural businesses raised just over £700 for the Dorothy House Hospice based in Winsley. Mr Butler said “Several of us have had relatives of friends who have been very well looked after at Dorothy House and we felt that we wanted to give something back.” The event included the Inter Counties Area final qualifier and Nigel Anstie from Heddington, Duke Potter from Malmesbury and Ian Craddock from Southwick go through to the next round. (With acknowledgements to The Tranquil Moment HEALTH & BEAUTY CLINIC DECLEOR PARIS Treatments include: non surgical face lifts facials massage manicures pedicures non surgical body slimming & toning reflexology eyelash/brow tints& shaping waxing make up electrolysis spray tanning BOTOX DECLEOR aromatherapy skin care and O.P.I nail care products are used for treatments and are also available for purchase For more information or an appointment call Jo on 01380 828297 The Old Stables, Middle Green Farm, The Green, Poulshot, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 1SD Wiltshire Gazette and Herald.) RAVEN QUIZ It was a dark and stormy night on 11th March which probably accounted for the fact that only four teams plucked up the courage and braved the elements to try to handle the fiendish questions set by Gavin Curnow ably assisted by Graham (Wally). It’s true that the only reason that the questions seemed fiendish was that too many of us knew the answers to too few of them, and there were many disbelieving squeals from the four young ladies who called themselves Ronald Colman’s Salad Dressing in one corner and groans of dismay from the rather less youthful group, Young At Heart, in the other. We had been invited to select a name for our team instead of using the usual table number and even the selection of names generated serious difficulties, but also much laughter. And the laughter at the start continued all evening, much assisted by the delicious sandwiches and awful bowls of roast potatoes (get thee behind me, Satan) provided by the Raven. There was even the excitement of a power cut later in the evening, although candles were forthcoming to enable events to be completed in an atmosphere of high drama! The winners were The Village Idiots, the runners-up were the pensioners and third equal were the girls and Three College Boys and a 8 23 �Smart One. So nobody came last. Do make an effort to come to the Raven for the next Quiz, and the girls will be setting the questions, which will be at 8.00pm on Tuesday 15th April, and Gentlemen, those of you whose wives will be attending the Ladies Club meeting that night, if you can get permission to be out on your own after dark, why not make up some masculine teams and show how it should be done. POULSHOT LADIES CLUB A small group of ladies met in the village hall on 18th March for a “Dutch Auction” to raise funds for Wilsar (Wiltshire Search and Rescue). Although only a few of us turned out, we managed to raise £40 which included a very generous donation from one of our ladies, who unfortunately was unable to join us on the night. The cheese, biscuits and wine were enjoyed by all and we all had a really fun evening. Caroline’s Canapés Light Bites Canapés Party Food The next meeting for the Ladies Club will be on Tuesday 15th April - a visit to Planks Farm Shop at the Old Potato Yard and a chance to visit and to sample the wonderful local produce. Coffee and tea will be provided. Meet at The Raven at 7pm for lifts or at the Old Potato Yard for a 7.30pm start. If we finish early, we may call in to a pub on the way home! I NEED TO ADVISE NUMBERS, SO PLEASE EITHER TELEPHONE OR EMAIL TO LET ME KNOW IF YOU CAN JOIN US FOR THIS EVENT. NUMBERS BY 13TH APRIL PLEASE. THANK YOU. MARIAN STIMSON 828344 (stimson@keepnet.co.uk) On TUESDAY 20TH MAY there will be a visit to A’Becketts Vineyard at Littleton Pannell. £8 per head to include a tour, tasting and light refreshments. Again we need to advise numbers - please advise Sarah Ireson Tel:. 828752. Marian Stimson Delicious homemade food delivered to your door! DOGS Call Caroline Coles on: 01380 828436 or 07976 899946 or Email: caroline.coles@ivydesign.co.uk We have been asked a number of times recently to ask dog owners firstly to keep their animals under control and secondly to clear up after them. It seems that there are only a very few dogs who do run wild or who “park their sentries” where they shouldn’t, but just one or two is enough to be potentially dangerous or extremely offensive. There are of course also a significant number of people who don’t live in 22 9 �Poulshot and who come here to walk their dogs and over whom we have no control. If you do see a dog or its owner that are not behaving in a public spirited way and you know who they are, please tell your nearest Parish Councillor and ask that something more formal be done. POULSHOT VILLAGE TRUST GREEN GARDENS WOODLAND March came in like a lion during the night of February the 29th this year but Saturday morning was gloriously sunny. A grand array of Poulshot folk gathered, armed with wheelbarrows, secateurs and small saws. The morning was spent attending to a large number of the trees. Some needed excess branches removing, some have divided trunks which need attention to encourage the strong growth of a primary trunk. Tree shelters were removed from a number of the trees, particularly the silver birch and alders which have grown so well, their trunks are splitting the shelters and they need to absorb the light, air and rain, and wave in the breeze rather than being clamped by a tree shelter. A great big thank you to all who came and particularly to Nicky Hunloke who had spent hours in preparation cutting the greenery covering the ground around the trees to make access easier. The morning ended with a delicious and well-earned Lent Lunch in the village hall Here are some observations from Steve Russell, the County Tree Officer. He is very pleased with the woodlands’ progress and suggests we do the following: 1. Remove, break off or saw down the stakes where shelters have been removed. 2. Remove the remaining shelters from alders, willows and birches. 3. Get some bark chippings to fill in around the trees where holes are forming to prevent rain and frost reaching the roots; this will also form a guard against weeds. 4. Continue other work on the trees in the autumn. Maybe another gathering would get this work done or individuals may like to do some in their own time. Watch this space. Diana Gravina Acrobat Document LENT LUNCHES The PCC would like to say a big THANK YOU to all who supported our Lent Lunch on Saturday 1st March. The village hall looked wonderful with the tables covered with cheerful tablecloths, and vases of 10 21 �daffodils (a tribute to our friends with Welsh connections). There were menus listing seven soups from which to make a selection and many people sampled more than one, they were all so delicious. Crusty bread and cheese followed if you had any room and a cup of tea or coffee rounded everything off. It was lovely to see so many people catching up with friends and neighbours and enjoying the company of each other. The grand total of £252 was raised from the donations received for the lunches and the raffle and will be a good sum to go towards the repair of our roof. A lot of hard work went on behind the scenes to make it such a successful day and it was very much appreciated. Once again, many many thanks to everyone for making it such a wonderful day. From where I stand… … it seems that we’re always looking forward in the hope of brighter days! Writing this sometime before Easter, and so several weeks before our readers will see it, there have been storms up and down the country, especially in the South West, rivers are flooding once again and coastal villages are under threat. Here it’s dark and raining at the moment - and before I go out this afternoon I must just write this! A moment or two ago, standing in the kitchen eating soup for my hasty lunch, I noticed again how despite the heavy rain, the dark clouds and the trees weighed down with rain water, nevertheless the daffodils are still standing in the garden. Bright and yellow, flashes of Spring among the darkness of the weather, they offer signs of brighter days. As we cope with the weather, and the climate changes that seem to be occurring, so we wonder at the effect on the natural history of our wildlife. It seems though that the stoical daffodils, standing fast against the rain, are a sign of courage and hope! After all, this is also exactly what the Easter story offers us. The weeks of Lent leading up to Easter remind us of Jesus suffering in the face of those who failed to understand Him, the betrayal and torture, the humiliation and the journey carrying the cross to the place of His crucifixion – all of which tells us that God shares in all that we can experience in human suffering. We remember that God’s presence is with us always, walking with us, sharing our lives. We recall on Easter Day, with Jesus alive, that there is hope as He offers us a feeling of new life, of change, inside our own inner being as we get to know Him a little more, and discover the difference He makes. From where we stand, today in the rain, we remember at Easter 20 11 �that we are offered the sunshine of God’s presence within our own, His hand in ours, in our heart and mind, in our daily lives, and for always! Happy Easter-tide! The Rev’d Sacha Pearce Children’s Page ANNUAL CHURCH MEETING The Annual Meeting of St Peter's Parochial Church Council will take place on Sunday April 20th, at 7.15pm immediately after the evening service. This is a chance for you to come along and see what is happening with regard to the life of St Peter's Church. There will be an election for Churchwardens and for members of the PCC and if you are on the Church's Electoral Roll you will be entitled to cast your vote should an election be necessary. This is your chance to hear what has been happening during the past year and what plans there are for the future. Come along, join us in a glass of wine and let us know your views, everyone will be most welcome. DEVIZES MAY FAIR THE WHARF Monday, 5th May Contributions welcomed for PCC PRODUCE STALL Cakes, Sweets, Vegetables, Jams, Plants, etc. etc. Please to PCC members Our Church (St Peter’s Poulshot) NEEDS YOU Congregations are dwindling Don’t let ours dwindle to nothing 12 GOING AWAY THIS HOLIDAY? TRY THESE CAR GAMES ANIMAL VEGETABLE OR MINERAL (20 QUESTIONS) (Recommended age 8 and above) Someone thinks of an object that falls under the category of animal, mineral, or vegetable and then tells the other players which group it is in. The players then take turns asking questions that can be answered with a YES or NO. After 20 questions everyone has one last guess and then it’s the next persons turn to choose something. A to Z GAME (Fine for all children who know their alphabet). This is a game of speed and observation. Everyone looks around them and has to find the letters of the alphabet from A-Z in order. Only one person can have any one letter (if there is a P on a signpost only one person can have it) so there is a lot of shouting to stake the claim! Letters can be found on number plates, billboards, road signs, place names etc etc. although the letter Q is very tricky (bus stops often have QUEUE THIS SIDE for those with eagle eyes!) The winner is the first to Z. NAME GAME (Recommended age 6 and above) Choose a subject such as girls names and everyone has to give the name of a girl in alphabetical order i.e. Alyson, Betty, Carol etc. When you get to Z go back to A again. Players drop out as they can't think of anything and the winner is the last one in. 19 �ACTION MEDICAL RESEARCH 14th PLANT FAIR to be held at GREAT CHALFIELD MANOR BROUGHTON GIFFORD on Sunday 4th May 2008 10.30am—4.00pm SPECIALIST NURSERIES AND GARDENING SUNDRIES REFRESHMENTS AND TEAS ENTRANCE £3.00 (CHILDREN FREE) CHURCH SERVICES- APRIL 2008 POULSHOT, SEEND AND BULKINGTON Sunday 6th April. 8.00 am BCP Holy Communion 9.30 am Family Eucharist 11.15am Parish Eucharist 6.00 pm Evensong SEEND BULKINGTON SEEND POULSHOT Sunday 13th April 8.00 am BCP Holy Communion 9.30 am Matins 11.15am Parish Eucharist 6.00 pm Evensong SEEND POULSHOT SEEND BULKINGTON Sunday 20th April 8.00 am BCP Holy Communion 9.30 am Parish Eucharist 11.15am Parish Eucharist 6.00 pm Parish Eucharist SEEND BULKINGTON SEEND POULSHOT Sunday 27th April – Rogation Sunday 8.00 am BCP Holy Communion 9.30 am Family Eucharist 11.15am Family Eucharist 6.00 pm Songs of Praise Evensong SEEND POULSHOT SEEND BULKINGTON Thursday 1st May - Ascension Day 7.30 pm Joint Benefice Eucharist SEEND Sunday 4th May 8.00am 9.30am 11.15am 6.00 pm SEEND BULKINGTON SEEND POULSHOT BCP Holy Communion Family Eucharist Parish Eucharist Evensong CHURCH ROSTERS SPECIAL GUEST—PADDINGTON BEAR 18 April 6 April 13 April 20 April 27 April 6.00 pm 9.30 am 6.00 pm 9.30 am Sidesman Mrs P Bremner-Milne Mr C Saunders Mr M Hues Mrs P Bremner-Milne 13 Reader Lady K Hunloke Mrs Y Baber Mrs J James The Rector �May 4th May 6.00 pm Mr F Wood Lt Col R Janes CHURCH FLOWERS April 6 & 13 Apr 20 & 27 May 4 & 11 18 & 25 Mrs Kate Amery Lady Kate Hunloke Mrs Ann Butts Mrs Mandy Housby YOUTH OF ROWDE & POULSHOT "YORP" A short and semi-sweet report this month, mainly to remind of evenings that the club will be closed. But I will mention that lovely Easter cards were made on the 14th March and also chocolate crispy nests holding mini eggs and a chick. Helpers were not so impressed with the amount of pop-corn that covered the back end of the gun-alley floor. As members have been warned several times of the consequences of not using bins and using sweets as missiles, it has been decided that on the next club evening of the 28th March only drinks and plain biscuits will be served at the Tuck Shop. We are sorry that the young people who do behave in a proper manner lose out to those who show no respect for anyone or anything. NO "YORP" on 11th & 18th April ~ Schools late Easter holiday NO"YORP" on 2nd May ~ Village Hall needed by committee, will try for a Skittles evening at the Cross Keys as an alternative. SEEND AND DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB This month Lyn Miles came to talk about Campanulas, Foxgloves and Euphorbias, illustrated with slides of some of the many species of these plants. Campanulas range from tiny alpine varieties to giant ‘bellflowers’, from tiny flowered varieties to those with large bells, some with single flowers and some with double, and in all shades of blue and white. Foxgloves similarly vary a great deal and are not just purple, but white, cream to mustard, or an orange/chocolate colour. The individual flowers also often resemble orchid flowers. The native purple foxglove likes woodland/shady conditions and is a favourite but every part of the foxglove is poisonous so not to be recommended where there are small children. Euphorbias leak sap when they are cut which is an irritant, as I know to my cost, but not fatal! It is a good plant for this time of year with yellow/green flowers, which 14 HIGHER GREEN FARM COTTAGES Poulshot Four character holiday cottages in a quintessentially English village… With oak floors, vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and wood burners each cottage has been decorated and furnished to a high standard Level access and wide doors throughout Available all year for holidays and short breaks For further details contact Eve Curnow on 01380 828239 or 07790 365049 www.highergreenfarmcottages.com ANDREW GOODFIELD WOODWORK Devizes Road, Rowde, Wiltshire CARPENTRY, JOINERY FREESTANDING & BUILT-IN CABINETS CUPBOARDS & WARDROBES FREE ESTIMATES Tel: 01380 722067 E mail: andrewgoodfield@beeb.net 17 �look well with narcissi and last from late Spring to early Summer, followed by good foliage. We have been pleased to welcome some new members lately, not all from Seend. One of them is our flower arranger from last December. All newcomers are welcome. Next month, on 8th April, it is our AGM and social evening. Please bring a plate of food if you are able. Sue Johns SERVICE WITH A SMILE You might be interested in something that happened to me recently. I was getting ready to go into Devizes when I saw a large, white van parked outside my house with the occupant leafing through some papers. As I was about to leave he came down the front path and started ‘attacking’ my front door. Apparently he had noticed, in passing, that my letterbox was broken. (It had been unable to withstand the Saturday newspaper.) Having checked that the door came from his company (several years ago), he decided to mend it for me, as he didn’t think it was a good advert for his company. He changed it very quickly but had to use an old one as that was all he had. (In my defence I was trying to find a large newspaper box before I had it mended!) When I returned from Devizes he arrived again, having presumably gone back to Bumpers Farm in Chippenham in the meantime, and fitted a new one. There was no charge for any of this! That must be one of the best examples of after sales service ever. Sue Johns Slipper Exchange Event Keeping People Safe in their Homes Tuesday 8th April Banqueting Hall in the Guildhall, Salisbury If you are over 65, Drop in any time between 10.30am ~ 3.30pm Come along with your old slippers and swap them for a new, professionally fitted, free pair. For further information contact Social Care Help Desk on 01225 713001 or email: socialcarehelpdesk@wiltshire.gov.uk 16 15 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Nathalie & Jerry �Poulshot Village News is put together by Nina Jeffries and anyone else who would like to help, and distributed to all houses in the village by a lovely team of helpers. Help, contributions, reports, opinions and articles are very much welcomed. While we will always aim to include all shades of opinion and interest, we reserve the right to select and edit where appropriate. We also aim to provide a network and record of what’s going on in the village, as fully as possible, so please let us know if there is anything that you would like publicised in advance or reported on afterwards. The intention will be for the magazine to float through your doors in the first week of each month, so contributions need to arrive about ten days before that. We look forward to hearing from you. e-mail phone by post Contact us – poulshotnews@btinternet.com – 01380 828883 - 3 Sillington Lane, Poulshot, SN10 1TD Contributions for next issue in by 20th April please Advertising Poulshot Village News is happy to accept adverts, indeed relies on them to fund production costs. Publication of an advert does not constitute an endorsement for that product or service. Adverts may be taken as a full, half or quarter page, at a cost of £40/£25/£15 respectively, to run for the full year of the magazine. Subscribing to an advert in the magazine will automatically get you a listing on the Poulshot web site www.poulshot.org.uk �Do you need help with Self Assessment Taxation Business Plans Presentation to Banks Contact Gordon Lawrence Chartered Accountant 30, The Pound, Bromham Tel: Devizes 850294 Free Initial Consultation JILLIAN NEWSOM MSSSCh MBChA CHIROPODIST Registered member of The British Chiropody and Podiatry association Visiting practice 01380 828257 Equestria, Berhills Lane, Seend SN12 6RR �Wiltshire County Councillor Mr Jonathan Seed Kennet District Councillor for Seend and Poulshot Anthony Lake 01380 828320 Seend Bulkington & Poulshot Benefice Wednesday Group 2010 Normal time: 1930-2100hrs, 2nd Wednesday of the month. Aug and Dec are holidays. Serial Date 4 21 Apr 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 12 May 9 Jun 14 Jul Aug 8 Sep 13 Oct 10 Nov Dec Subject Should Politics do religion? tbc tbc tbc No meeting tbc tbc tbc No meeting. Venue Poulshot Village Hall Poulshot Village Hall Poulshot Village Hall Poulshot Village Hall NA Poulshot Village Hall Poulshot Village Hall Poulshot Village Hall NA �A reminder of Mark Baker’s Help for Heroes cycle ride … The signature event in the Help for Heroes calendar is the Big Battlefield Bike Ride. In the last week of May 2010, 300 cyclists will gather at HMS Victory, the Flagship of Britain's greatest wounded hero, Admiral Lord Nelson. They will set off to ride 350 miles across France and at the same time raise a great deal of money to support our current wounded heroes. Donating through this page – www. bmycharity.com/markfbaker is simple, quick and secure. It is the most efficient way to give – so every donation goes further – and if you are a UK taxpayer and give Gift Aid consent the charity will receive an extra 28% at no cost to you. Thank you for your support. Mark Baker Poulshot Parish Council are looking for 6 members of the public to volunteer for the ‘Community Speed Watch initiative’. This is a voluntary scheme whereby members of the public are trained to use speed cameras and the findings of this are used by the local police to target problem areas, all those interested please contact either the clerk or any of the councillors. �Poulshot Lodge Farm Fresh beef available for sale direct from the farm Selection boxes available or individual requirements catered for. Orders now being taken for delivery limited frozen meat available now. Selection box includes – various roasting joints, steaks, mince and stewing steaks . Prices very competitive for this local quality product. For more information contact the Hues family on 01380 828255 �. DOLMAN AUDIO VISUAL Berhills Lane Farm, Sells Green, Melksham Telephone: 01380 828524 We know HI FI TELVISION VIDEO DVD literally inside out! For personal service and a professional repair to any make of product, ancient or modern, please telephone Maggie or Peter We also stock a range of quality reconditioned (non exrental) equipment carrying a maximum 6 months warranty. DOLMAN AUDIO VISUAL is an Authorised Service Centre providing technical assistance on behalf of leading manufacturers Richardson & Paige INTERIORS Specialist Upholstery www.richardsonandpaige.co.uk Come and visit us at our website or our workshop: Unit 1, Manor House Yard, Poulshot, Devizes SN10 1RY 01380 828228 07974 454747 Traditional, Modern and Bespoke Specialist Upholstery Loose covers; new furniture made to order; antiques; modern reupholstery; recovering and repairs; free quotes and deliveries Members of the Association of Master Upholsterers & Soft Furnishers‐ �100 Club March draw st 2nd 1 Prize Caroline Tadhunter Prize Anne Martin 3rd Prize Christopher Langton 100 Club April draw 2nd 1st Prize Christina Tinnhe Prize Nicholas Hunloke 3rd Prize Michael Hues Poulshot Ladies Club It was a good turn-out in the village hall for ladies club. The theme of the evening was a Dutch Auction and everyone brought along a wrapped present to be auctioned. After much discussion about the exciting trips scheduled for later in the year – 4th May “Gigi” at the Wharf Theatre & 21st July a trip to Highgrove - we got down to the serious business of auctioning our gifts. We carefully passed the wrapped gifts around the group, having a good feel and poke to see if we could guess what the item was! Then the bidding started…. It was all very exciting, starting off with a few pence being thrown into the circle, but once or twice the bid reached over a £1! After a glass of wine and nibbles, the bidding suddenly really took off and we are delighted to have raised a total of £85.00. The next meeting scheduled for April 20th in the Village Hall, is a talk by the Alzheimer’s Society so we all thought it would be a nice gesture to give the monies collected at the auction to the Alzheimer’s Society. We hope to see as many of you as possible on the 20th April. Marian Stimson DATES FOR DIARY April 20th Talk by the Alzheimer’s Society 7.30p.m. in the Village Hall. May 4th Trip to Devizes Wharf Theatre to see Gigi 7.30p.m. – The bar will be open earlier, so suggest we meet at the theatre bar at 7p.m. May 18th Tour of Poulshot Gardens – Meet outside Poulshot Church at 7p.m. �CHURCH EVENTS FOR 2010 APRIL Friday 23rd, Quiz Night, at the Village Hall MAY Monday 3rd, May Fayre at Devizes Market Place Saturday 15 or Saturday 22, Summer Concert at the Church JUNE Saturday 12th, Cheese and Wine at Poulshot House Saturday 26th, Fete and Proms at the Village Green JULY Sunday 25th, Summer Tea Party at the Village Hall AUGUST Saturday 7th, Coffee Morning atThe Old Farmhouse SEPTEMBER Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th, Poulshot Feast - more details later from the Fete Committee OCTOBER Saturday 2nd, Harvest Supper & Barn Dance at The Old Rectory Hall DECEMBER Thursday 9th, Xmas Bazaar at the Village Hall Hi everyone, I’ve itchy feet again - this time I'm off to Santiago de Compostela very soon. Please do look at my justgiving webpage, and help if you can ! http://www.justgiving.com/Renee-Coulson With love, Renée �Church F;ower Rota April 4 EASTER All helpers please April 11 Mrs Suzie Quinn April 18 & 25 Mrs Mandy Housby May 2nd and 9th Lady Kate Hunloke May 16th and 23rd Mrs Hilary Kidd THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND SEEND, BULKINGTON AND POULSHOT BENEFICE The Wednesday Group 21st April 2010 Should politics do religion? Or vice versa. Poulshot Village Hall 7.30 – 9pm A discussion group on issues of concern and challenge for everyyone. All are very welcome. For further details Please ring Rupert Jane on 01380 828639 Do get on touch if there is a subject you would really like to be discussed. All offers willingly considered! Future Parish Council Meetings 4th May 2010 6th July 2010 7th September 2010 2nd November 2010 4th January 2011 1st March 2011 �Poulshot Feast,September 2010 This is a new venture to celebrate the feast of skills, activities and interests which abound in the village and the surrounding area. This will involve not only displays but, more importantly, demonstrations (hands on where possible) of the range of crafts and skills in the area. The Feast will be on the afternoon of Saturday 11 September. Whilst the event is not principally for fund raising, any monies raised will be for charity, and the major one is intended to be Help For Heroes. This is a wonderful and increasingly necessary cause,and deserves as much support as possible. So far, suggestions include cookery, ,flower arranging, wine making, painting, jewellery making, photography, weaving, ,embroidery, carpentry, thatching, pet care, and even beekeeping. However, there must be more! So, if there is anything else you can think of for display or demonstration please suggest it and we will try to incorporate it. The more unusual or interesting the better! These are early days and much of the detail is yet to be decided, but we are looking for suggestions and ideas to make the afternoon an enjoyable celebration of our village and its environs. So, if you have any thoughts, please contact any of the following – Jim Aldridge 828632 - Brian Arnold 828833 - Gill Coleman 827095 - Mandy Housby 828464 - Kate Hunloke 828333 - Ray Josey 827010 Brian Arnold Poulshot Feast 11th September Children’s Sunflower Growing Competition Seeds available from May from Mandy Housby 828464 �SEEND AND DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB Dawn Collins returned to speak to us on 9th March. This time she used her knowledge of design to talk about Stourhead garden, where she is a voluntary guide. She called it the Path to Paradise, the well that feeds the valley with water being called Paradise Well. Henry Hoare (called Henry the Magnificent) created it, realising that the valley could be flooded to make the lake that is the centre of the garden valley. Dawn showed us the pathway down from the house with its glimpses of the garden beyond. 18th Caentury visitors who had been on The Grand Tour would have recognised in the garden similarities to places they had seen in Europe and also strong likenesses to paintings of the period. The talk was illustrated by some beautiful slides. No bulbs were forthcoming because of the late Spring –the Spring bulb show will be held next month. Outings - Tuesday May 11th. Evening trip to Stourhead with Dawn as our guide - own transport. We need to be at the entrance kiosk in the garden at 5.45 for 6.00pm. The walk will take about one to one and a quarter hours, followed by supper at the nearby Spread Eagle Inn. The lists will be out again next month, one to establish if you belong to the National Trust, whether your card enables you to take in a guest, and if you are willing to drive, the other a menu list for you to tick your choice of meal. Saturday June 12th. A day trip to Wisley. We have free entry to this garden so the cost will be coach only and will be approximately £15, depending on numbers. Thursday 15th July. A day trip to Cranborne Manor Gardens and free time in Wimborne. A restful day of browsing around a beautiful garden, followed by lunch in Wimborne and shopping. Departure will be from the Bell at 9.30am and the cost will be approximately £12.00. All lists will be out again next month which will be our AGM and social evening. Paul Cook is going to talk to us about ostriches, after the meeting, at which David is looking forward to LOTS of nominations for Chairman etc. Joy and Alan wish to stand down from the raffle after 3 successful years so we need volunteers for that also. We have already had lots of names for plates of food but more will be welcome if you can. Tea and coffee hosts will be Jean and Ann. It will also be the Spring Bulb show. Lastly we are trying to use e-mail for communication in future and we need you to add your address to the last of many lists that will be out. Sue �The Tranquil Moment Health & Beauty Clinic Full Range of Beauty Treatments Including Elemis & Decleor Facials ♦ Massage ♦ Spray Tanning ♦ Manicures ♦ Pedicures ♦ Waxing ♦ Non-Surgical Face Lifting ♦ Electrolysis ♦ The Old Stables Middle Green Farm The Green Poulshot Devizes 01380 828297 WILTSHIRE NUMISMATIC SOCIETY (founded in Devizes 1965) Meetings held from 8 p.m. on the third Monday of the month, March to December inclusive, in the Village Hall ‘ Details from Mr M. 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Call Caroline Coles on: 01380 828436 or 07976 899946 or e-mail: caroline.coles@ivydesign.co.uk �Mobile Hairdresser for ladies’, gents’ and children’s hair - concessions for OAPs – Available daytime, evenings and weekends. For more details, please ring Charlotte on 01380 828482 ��Poulshot Village Hall Available for meetings, functions, clubs and private parties Booking fees from April 2009 Village activities - £5 an hour Outside users - £8 an hour All bookings for the hall are again being taken by JACKIE POHNERT - tel; 01380 827046 e-mail - jackie.pohnert@googlemail.com I would be grateful if you could phone at the following times; Monday – Friday 9.00 - 18.00hrs Saturday 9.00 - 13.00hrs Closed on Sundays! If you prefer to leave me an e-mail request don’t forget to leave your own e-mail address for a reply. Thank you �DEVIZES HOME AND GARDEN MAINTENANCE Commercial – Domestic Grass Cutting Hedge Cutting – General Gardening Landscaping – garden clearance Sheds – All types of fencing Decking – Patios Interior – Exterior painting and decorating Gutter clearing – emptying General Property Maintenance Free quotations - fully insured Tel: Jon on 01380 720969 Mobile: 0777 8043330 e-mail Jon@devizeshomeandgarden.co.uk �Village Contacts St Peter’s Church Preist In Charge – Rev Renee Coulson 827285 Churchwardens Mrs Paulette Bremner-Milne 828527 Mrs Janet James 724944 827172 PCC Secretary –Mrs Kate Amery PCC Members – Mr Nicholas Hunloke (Treasurer) – Lady Kate Hunloke (Deanery Synod) – Mr Brian James (Licensed Lay Minister) – Mrs Angela Bullen – Lt. Col. R Janes – Mr Chris Saunders – Mrs Joyce Arnold – Mrs D Wood - Organist – Mrs P De Belle Parish council 828333 Chairman – Mr Nicholas Hunloke - Mrs Maggie Goodenough 827205 Clerk clerk@poulshot.org.uk - Mrs Sue Aldridge – Mr Joe Baber – Mr Geoff Meembers Collett (Vice Chairman) – Mr Steve Housby – Mr Nicholas Hunloke – Mr Malcolm Nixon - Mr Tim Nixon Local Councillors Kennet District Cllr Jonathan Seed 850 696 e-mail jonathon.seed@wiltshire.gov.uk. Farmers Club Mr Richard Francis 828232 Mother and Toddler Group Mrs Clair Waldron 828602 Poulshot Ladies Club Lady Kate Hunloke 828333 Village Hall – Chris Saunders 827290 Bookings - Jackie Pohnert 827046 Village Trust – Chairman - Mr Nicholas Hunloke 828333 827242 Secretary - Mr Peter Cleverly Members - Mrs Diana Gravina (Vice-chairman) – Mr Brian James (treasurer) – Mrs Pam Langton (Archivist) �Poulshot Web Pages (The World Looking At Poulshot) WWW.POULSHOT.ORG.UK Email to:webmaster@poulshot.org.uk JKS Plumbing and Heating BATHROOMS, TAPS, HOT WATER CYLINDERS AND MUCH MORE NO JOB TOO SMALL 24 HOUR CALL OUT Tel: 01380 828956 Mobile: 07708510715 �The Wednesday Group Charity Begins At Home –Or Does It? The question posed to the Wednesday Group on 10th March seems particularly relevant at the moment; there seems to be a steady stream of charitable requests, in the post, the media and the community, but just now the whole question of high profile charitable appeals seems higher than ever on the agenda. Internationally, there has been, indeed there still is the appeal for victims of the Haiti earthquake; here at home the war in Afghanistan has generated, among others, the Help for Heroes campaign, which in itself has prompted increased pleas not to forget the other, more widely-based charities that look after service men and women; locally, there have been appeals by individuals for Help for Heroes, Combat Stress, Devizes Food Bank, Alabaré, to name but a few. At the same time accusations have been raised that the money from Bob Geldof’s Live Aid appeal has been misapplied to buy arms, and many questions are asked about the real destination of money sent to provide aid in under-developed countries. All this publicity has helped to prompt the question that faced our twelve-strong group and it was no surprise that there were rather more than twelve different opinions on the broad issues raised, together with a wealth of experience as to how charity should be managed. For a change though, there was general agreement in the answer to the question, that charity does begin at home, and not just in ensuring that one’s own needs are met, but in engendering a sense of awareness in all families, from an early age and onwards, of the needs of others less fortunate than ourselves. This awareness continues in schools, in many businesses, professions, community groups and, �particularly for our group, within our Church, where an acceptance of the importance of charity is an essential pillar of the Christian faith. The discussion covered such issues as the difficulty of prioritising one’s giving, between for example, Haiti and Sport Relief, or between the British Legion and Help for Heroes, or between these high profile campaigns and our own Air Ambulance, all of which have a different impact on us as individuals and on our pockets. How does one, with a limited pot of money, determine whether to give to one of the many medical charities or to the NSPCC, or indeed, to the RSPCA? The answers to this dilemma lie, of course, in personal decisions based on circumstance, interest and experience, and also, one mustn’t forget, on the effectiveness of publicity and high pressure marketing campaigns, whose ‘in your face’ approach may sometimes seem to be possibly counter-productive. The cost of such advertising and its effectiveness generated some heat but overall it was understood as probably essential, if done in good taste, even ‘shock’ publicity being occasionally justified. One area that presented serious consideration was where the responsibility should lie for providing services that charities provide now. Which of the many uses for which charitable donations are presently used, should more properly be the task of government, particularly in respect of social, health and medical services? Answering this question could have gone on for hours, so we went home, but as ever it had been a lively, not to say noisy, friendly and interesting evening. John Quinn �‘The Badgers’ Worton and Cheverell F.C. World Cup Soccer Trivia: Fabio Capello played in 3 matches for Italy in the 1974 World Cup Final games. It has been rumoured that due to the national teams increasing injury list, the talent scouts have their eye on ‘grassroots’ soccer. Certainly the Under 8 team continue their good form with a recent visit to the Cotswold town of Castle Combe . There was Brazilian magic of one-touch soccer for most of the match by the Badgers, although for a brief spell in the second half we were more like the Faroe Islands . However, great encouragement for the team from man of the match: Captain Scott, ensured the momentum continued, with goals being scored by Rafferty (3), Archie and Ryan. In terms of Cup success, the Under 14 have reached the semi-finals of the Mid-Wilts League Cup and play against Frome Collegians in late March (result will be known by the time of this publication). Meanwhile, the Adult team are currently 3rd in the League, with a recent 2-2 score against Bratton, with goals on their debut for the Mason brothers ( Tom and Ben), the Badgers looked well on their way to winning, but due to lack of substitutes we could not maintain this lead. A spirited performance for this team in their first year at this level. For other information on other age groups, there are many interesting articles on the website blog where you can follow your local Club. Many thanks Steve Dagnall 01380-727976 MAY FAYRE St Pater’s Church Poulshot is once again having a stall at the Lions May fayre in Devizes Market Place on Monday 3rdMay PCC Members would be most grateful for any contributins of cakes, plants, books etc by Sunday 2nd May Please ring Paulette on 828527 if you need anything collected �Rowde Primary School During February parents of the school were informed that Mr Ball won't be leaving this summer after all, but will remain the Head for another academic year. This piece of news was welcomed by many parents who believe that Mr Ball does a fantastic job and has created a school that offers many opportunities for the children academically, musically, physically through sports and socially. I, for one, have heard and agree with the many parents who say how relieved they are for their children to benefit from his headship a little while longer. Rowde Country Soup and Soda Bread On 31st March at 6 or 6.30am (at the time of writing the time was still to be finalised), Rowde School will be featured on Teachers TV! A programme called ‘Rowde Country Soup and Soda Bread’ will be shown on the Teachers TV Channel. It will feature our Year 5 and Year 6 children picking vegetables they have grown in the school garden; cooking a meal with celebrity chef Peter Vaughan (from The Bistro in Devizes) and then enjoying what they’ve cooked! Mr Ball and Mandy Housby - the Chair of Governors who runs the Gardening Club, were also filmed! It promises to be a super 20 minute programme, which is downloadable from the Teacher TV website from 29th March if people don’t want to get up that early in the morning. There are also some glimpses of children arriving and playing on the playground so it’s possible a number of children may see themselves on the telly! �Haiti Appeal During February, the children had a non-uniform day to raise money for the Haiti Appeal. This gave the children, particularly the older ones, the chance to learn how we can help those who have suffered because of natural disasters. Over £180 was raised for this worthy cause. RSA Recipe Books We still have some recipe books left which include some delicious recipes, as well as being beautifully illustrated by the children of the school. They cost £3.50 each and are on sale in the School Office, Rowde Village Shop, The George and Dragon, The Cross Keys and The Raven. Bag 2 School: Thank you to everyone who donated items for our fourth collection. We will let you know how much we have raised once we know ourselves. Once again we are collecting the Sainsbury's and Tesco school vouchers, so we would be very grateful if you were able to collect these on our behalf. In the past we have managed to buy some great equipment for the children to use. Deanne Elsden. �Open Day on the Great Bulkington Railway from 1300 hrs until 1630 hrs on Easter Monday - April 05th. Teas and buns on the lawns. contact Nev Boulton, Station Master 01380 828 101 Open Day on the Great Bulkington Railway from 1300 hrs until 1630 hrs on August Bank Holiday Monday 30th August Teas and buns on the lawns. contact Nev Boulton, Signals Dept. 01380 828 101 Great Bulkington Railway – Train Rides Saturday 17th July The private miniature railway will be open for steam and diesel powered train rides for adults and children of all ages on July 17th from 1330 until 1630 hours. Teas and ‘sticky buns’ will be served on the lawns by the good ladies of our village church. We are located on the corner of Mill Lane in the village of Bulkington, near Seend next to the village hall. There is a thousand feet of railway track, a 40 foot long tunnel and lots of workings signals – some of the engines will be steam powered and coal fired and some will be diesel. We have ride on carriages for our passengers and will be supported by the West Wiltshire Society of Model Engineers. Toilets are available in the Village Hall. All profits will go to Dorothy House Foundation Ltd, Winsley, Bradford-on-Avon and Wiltshire Air Ambulance. Nev Boulton Head Porter, GBR. 01380 828 101 �PATTERN OF SERVICES - APRIL 2010 – SEEND, BULKINGTON & POULSHOT Date April 1st Event Bulkington Maundy Thu 2nd (Altar stripped) GOOD FRIDAY 4th White/ gold EASTER DAY 1200 : Benefice – Before the Cross (Maureen Allchin tbc} 0930 : Family Communion 11th Easter 2 18th Easter 3 25th Easter 4 1800 : Evensong 0930 : Parish Communion 1800 : Evening Worship *** Poulshot 1900 : Benefice Passover Meal / Communion in Village Hall 0930 : Matins and said Litany (Brian James) 1600 : Family Communion / Egg Trail / Picnic 0930 : Family Communion 1800 : Holy Communion 0930 : Matins Seend * (1000 :Children’s Workshop – Sue Taylor ) 0630 : Benefice Sunrise Service ** (followed by breakfast) 1115 : Family Communion 1115 : Matins 1115 : Parish Communion 1115 : Family Communion * (Seend) assumes an 0800 Eucharist every Sunday (incl 5th Sundays) BUT ** There will be no 0800 Eucharist on Easter Day ! *** Normally a less formal Service of the Word ��Do you need help in the garden? 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Call Nicky on: 07711652568 �ACTION MEDICAL RESEARCH 16th PLANT FAIR GREAT CHALFIELD MANOR BROUGHTON GIFFORD Sunday 2nd May 2010 10.30am - 4.00pm SPECIALIST NURSERIES AND GARDENING SUNDRIES REFRESHMENTS AND TEAS GIANT CAKE STALL ENTRANCE £3.00 CHILDREN FREE SPECIAL GUEST - PADDINGTON BEAR Contact Kate Hunloke 01380 828333 for more details �HELP FOR HEROES SUNDAY LUNCH Sunday 9th May 2010 12.30 for 1.00 Poulshot Village Hall Licensed bar - Raffle -Table Quiz Tickets from Denise Josey 01380 827010 or email raydenjosey@googlemail.com Tickets £15 per head – only 60 tickets available so please get your tickets early. �LENT LUNCH – SATURDAY 20TH MARCH. I am not usually lost for words, in fact it is often said that ‘I can talk the hind legs off a donkey’ but I am at a loss as to how to express our thanks and gratitude to all those who helped to make our Lent Lunch so successful this year. To all those who made the most wonderful selection of soup, thank you. To all those who donated bread, butter, cheese and cakes, thank you. To all those who helped with setting out the tables and were ‘waitresses’ (and a couple of waiters) for the morning, thank you. To all those who helped to clear away afterwards, thank you. But the biggest thanks of all must go to all who came and supported us and gave so generously in return for their lunch and then gave more in return for raffle tickets. We made the incredible total of £300, which along with the monies collected from our Lent Boxes will go to the charity ‘Help the Heroes’. Poulshot may only be a small village but today it showed it has a big heart. Janet (Churchwarden) And Paulette (my fellow Churchwarden) agrees with every word I have said ! �WILTSHIRE NUMISMATIC SOCIETY PROGRAMME 2010 Hon. Secretary Pam de Belle 01380 828453 April 19 - Dr Paul Robinson “Dragons, Ghosts and Sutton Hoo” – folklore and finds of treasure May 17 – Michael Stone “Story of the Roman Coins find from the Box area” June 21 – Summer Coin Auction August 16 – Richard Jeffery FRNS “Richard’s Numismatic and Historical Quiz” September 20 – “What is it?” - bring along one or more mystery objects for identification, numismatic or other items October 18 – Autumn Coin Auction November 15 – Annual General Meeting December 10 – Christmas Dinner at The Raven Poulshot –prior booking only – see Pam for details �FUN QUIZ NIGHT Poulshot Village Hall Friday 23rd April 7.30 p.m. Bring your own drinks and nibbles Come and enjoy an evening with friends. No need to be an intellectual just the ability to have fun. Book your table for £10 (teams of 4) Tel: Janet on 724944 �Self-Employed?? Finding all the paperwork and tax returns a headache?? Wish it would all go away? If you need a helping hand and are looking for a friendly service which is not too expensive, why not call for a free-of-charge consultation and a no-obligation quote? Anne Martin A.F.A. Swanborough Cottage, Mill Lane, Poulshot, SN10 1SA Tel: 01380 828370 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Village Magazine Description An account of the resource PDF versions of the Village Magazine distributed between 2004 and Present. 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Champagne and Cake. A warm welcome to everyone in the Village! LIONS MAY FAYRE This will take place in Devizes market place On Monday 2 may St Peter’s Church has booked a stall at this event. Donations of cakes, plants, books and prizes for a Tombola would be gratefully appreciated. Please contact any member of the PCC for more details We would love to see you there ! Mothering Sunday - 3 April 2011 Everyone is invited to an All Age Worship Service in The Old Rectory Hall at 9.30 am Posies will be distributed during the service �Climate of change Resources and energy are being stretched across the planet and in the home. Many home owners are facing rising energy prices, and security of supply is being called into question. Reducing our energy consumption reduces our dependence on fossil fuels individually, and as a nation. It does not mean switching everything off, and can make your home more comfortable – not less. Easy, no cost, energy tips in the home. How your boiler is controlled can have a significant impact on the amount of fuel you use. Many boilers have a time clock. A 7 day digital programmer gives you more control than a 24 hour mechanical time clock. Many boiler controls can be upgraded without replacing the whole boiler. Energy can be saved by delaying the time at which the boiler comes on every morning and turning it off earlier at night. Do you have Thermostatic Radiator Valves (TRVs) on your radiators (a dial on the pipe)? TRVs are thermostats, not power knobs. Set them, then leave them. A high setting won't make your house warm up faster, and leaving them on higher than necessary wastes energy. Try setting each to 3 – if after a few days you find a particular room is too cold, turn it up half a point, and give it another day or two to see how it goes. If you would like to find out where you can save energy and money in your home visit www.greengaugebuildingenergy.co.uk or call 0764939718/ 07709170008 for an energy survey quotation. Tennis Tournaments to raise money for the Mill School playground. The first tournament is on Sunday 22nd May and the junior tournament is on Sunday 19th June. They are meant to be fun days for all the family and it would be great to get lots of entries. We will be using three courts in the village and finishing with a barbecue. contact Charlie 01380 828004 �100 Club Draws – March and April March 1st Prize Chris Sibley £25 2nd Prize Mary Bell £15 3rd Prize Mr D Barnes £10 April 1st Prize Nathalie Bellamy £25 2nd Prize Christina Tinne £15 3rd Prize Malcolm Nixon £10 “from the Vicar” April 2011 We have a busy month to look forward to this month, starting with our family-friendly services on 3rd April – Mothering Sunday. Traditionally a simnel cake was a gift to mothers on this day (which falls on the fourth Sunday of Lent and is sometimes known as “Refreshment Sunday”). This special cake is a rich fruitcake covered with a thick layer of marzipan, sometimes with an additional layer of marzipan baked into the middle of the cake. Eleven balls of marzipan are placed around the top to represent the eleven true disciples (excluding Judas). Then, of course there are the other special services, including Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, a Celebration of Light on Easter Eve (at 6.00 pm), all leading to Easter Day itself on 24th April. That day we will include an Easter egg hunt for the children. Details of all these services can be found elsewhere in this magazine. The Easter story, including the events leading to the arrest and crucifixion of Jesus, is recorded by each of the Gospel writers. That story is at the very heart of Christianity. So what is that story? Well (briefly) on Good Friday, Jesus Christ was executed by crucifixion. His body was taken down from the cross, and buried in a cave. The tomb was guarded and an enormous stone was put over the entrance, so that no-one could steal the body. �The following Sunday morning (Easter Day), some women visited the grave and found that the stone had been moved, and that the tomb was empty. Jesus was seen that day, and for days afterwards by many people. His followers realised that God had raised Jesus from the dead. Jesus’s death and resurrection is at the very heart of the Christian faith and Christians believe that only through his death can people's broken relationship with God be restored. And so it is that on Easter day we commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which is why this is the most important Christian festival, and the one celebrated with the greatest joy. As expressions of that joy churches are filled with flowers, and special hymns and songs are sung. If we engaged fully in the 40 days’ journey (Lent) leading to Easter we will have found it to be a hard one. It’s no wonder then that at the end of such a long period we are ready to join in the joy and the promise that Easter Day brings. My prayer for you all is that you will know and share in that joy. Happy Easter! Renée Easter Lilies If you would like to commemorate a loved one by buying a lily for the church on Easter Day, please would you sign the list at the back of your church. The cost will be £2 each and the money can be given to a churchwarden or the Vicar, or posted through the Vicarage letterbox (preferably in an envelope, clearly marked with your name). Orders must be placed and paid for by 7 pm the previous Sunday (17th April) please. The Wednesday Group 13th April 2011 'The Soul Question'. Is the concept of a human soul a prerequisite of the Christian faith (or of any religion)? All welcome. �Ladies club 2011 April 19th 7.30 Village Hall Cooking challenge (Mary 828699) What can you create from the ingredients supplied? May 10th 7.30 Village Hall Photo session (Mary 828699) Photography tips & demonstration from a professional. June 21st Details to follow (Kate 828333 ) Coach visit to Montisfont or Longstock gardens July 19th 6pm Rounders and picnic on the green August 16th Details to follow American museum trip Claverton (Pam 828589 ) September 20th Details to follow Skittles (Penny 828370) October 18th 7.30 Village Hall Worton Ladies Club Quiz at Poulshot village hall November 15th 7.30 Village Hall Wine tasting evening (Denise 827010) Information and tasting a selection of fine wines December 6th 7.30 Village Hall Xmas party/ buffet early Dec. January 2012 AGM and supper at Raven Royal wedding 29th April 3pm cake and champagne Poulshot Ladies club During our meeting for March we found out about the story behind the Willow pattern china. Mr Alan Truscott bravely let us handle pieces of his 200 year old blue and white china collection. Over tea and cake, we enjoyed guessing the purpose of other mysterious objects he brought, – including a mould for making suppositories! He also gave us information about pieces we brought along. A smashing time was had by all (without any breakages!). Jean Perrett �Poulshot Readers Group The Poulshot Readers Group is now up and running ! We met in the pub at lunchtime on the 16 Mar to discuss the first book for the Group (The Long Song, Andrea Levy); all agreed that once we had mastered the style of writing it proved to be a most thought-provoking and well written novel that gave clear insight as to what life was like in Jamaica 200 years ago. The next book is On the Black Hill, by Bruce Chatwin which undoubtedly will be a step change from the first book. If anyone else wants to join the group please give me a call. Next meeting 7 Apr at 12. 30 in the Raven. Philip, 828236 Poulshot Ladies club - April – Mary’s cooking challenge. Are you a budding masterchef? Or would you like some inspiration for cooking? We have a challenge to cook a meal for under £5 within 20minutes using one of the options below. Option 1 -Chicken breast fillet, herbs, 80g Brie cheese, 1 bacon rasher, oil, carbohydrate of your choice and seasoning Option 2- 1 salmon fillet, white wine, cream, spinach, oil, seasoning, herbs and carbohydrate of your choice. Option 3- 1 Aubergine, spinach, 2 cloves garlic, 1 potato, 1 red onion, 1 packet tofu, oil, seasoning, herbs, carbohydrate of your choice. On April 19th at 7,30 we will meet in the village hall, where the dishes will be tasted and commented on by a panel of judges. The winner will chosen by the audience and recipies shared. SPRING SPONSORED RIDE IN AID OF KENNET VALLEY DRIVING GROUP RDA Registered Charity No. 1074356 CROSS COUNTRY AND ORIENTEERING COURSES Schedules and entry forms from: Mrs V Hemery 01672861676/ vhemery@hotmail.com �Winning posters from Rowde School Competition ‘The Badgers’ Worton and Cheverell F.C. http://www.wortonandcheverellfc.co.uk/ Quote of month: Reporter: “Ian, have you got any injury worries ?” Ian Holloway (Blackpool Manager): “No, I’m fully fit, thank you” Bad luck for the Under 11’s who were narrowly beaten by Chippenham 2-1 in the Cup Semi-Finals. A good performance, but the opposition were first to the ball too often. Roundup of the Club teams at this stage of the season: U9s Wizards: mid-table 14 points, now playing friendly matches as the season now finished ; U9s Badgers: similar position in separate league, with 15 points; U10: 19 points, with recent 2-1 win against Bishops Cannings, with goals form Charlie and Henry, but all credit to all the team.; U11: first year at 11-a-side, with change of leagues for seeding purposes half way. In 2011 looking for first win in this more difficult division.; U12: Top of the league, with 30 points, 10 ahead of 2nd placed Castle Combe. Looking good ! ; U13: a very difficult year in this League.;U14: 2nd so far, with 21 points, but long way behind Warminster. Recent win 3-0 against Trowbridge. U15: mid-table 15 points, recently lost to Trowbridge 3-1 U16: mid-table, with recent 6-0 win against Melksham. ;Adults: in division 2 they are holding on well, in mid-table with 24 points, recently lost to Calne 2-1. ;At the younger age groups (U7/U8 levels) in the Club, the teams continue to play well in their respective friendly league games. Steve Dagnall 01380-727976 �Residents of Poulshot & friends of The Raven Inn are invited to a street party at the Raven, to celebrate the marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton. Friday April 29th, from 5pm Food at 7pm Tickets are £5.00 per adult,£2.50 for children. All money will be donated to Prince William and Kate Middleton's charities. For information on charities please look on http://www.royalweddingcharityfund.org/ Everyone who comes will be expected to bring a plate or plates of finger food to be shared. We leave it to your imagination what you bring, (sweet, savoury, economy or luxury). The main thing is that we have a good spread for all to enjoy. We will have a large marquee and an evening of music,entertainment, fun and games is assured. Dress code is Red, White and Blue So please get your tickets at the Raven. Then come along with food to share, for an evening of village fun where we will have a great time, raise lots of money for charity, celebrate the Royal wedding and put the Great back into Britain again.... �Poulshot Ladies’ Book Group The next meeting will be on Tuesday 26th April at 7.30 p.m. in the Village Hall. Copies of the chosen book, “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett are now available. The book has been described as “The other side of Gone With The Wind and just as unputdownable.” It is set in Jackson, Mississippi in 1962 at a time when black maids raised white children but weren’t trusted not to steal the silver! If you would like to come to the meeting, even if you haven’t read the book, you would be very welcome. If you would like to read the book, contact me, Jackie Pohnert, on 827046. Our March “Good Read” session produced many great suggestions. It is not possible to include all, but this is a cross section of recommended books; The Shadow of the Wind ; Carlos Ruiz Zafon The Heart of the Matter ; Graham Greene Let the Great World Spin ; Calum McCann Dark Fire ; C.J.Sansom The Step-mothers’ Support Club ; Sam Baker Picnic at Hanging Rock ; Joan Lyndsay EAST PLASTIC AND CARDBOARD RECYCLING SERVICE 29th June 2011 – Poulshot – outside the Village Hall SEEND AND DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB On 8 March, Sue Carter, head gardener of Lacock Abbey Gardens talked to us about the history of the Abbey and the resultant changes in the gardens. The Abbey itself was founded in 1232 and had all the necessary requirements for the life of self sufficiency led by the nuns. There was an orchard with beehives, room for vegetables and fruit, including a grapevine and the centre of the cloisters was a simple grass square for peaceful contemplation and prayer. Although not knocked about a bit by Henry VIII the continuation of the Abbey was discouraged and eventually the buildings changed hands and as the th �years passed were altered and added to. The church was removed but the cloisters left, a tower was built on one corner of the building (the subject of Fox-Talbot’s first photo) and a formal Elizabethan garden added. Later in the 18th Century fashionable gothic features were added and the garden continued to change with fashion. Sue is now working with the garden as it is, adapting where necessary, working round features that can’t be used as they were and encouraging the lovely Spring display of bulbs and utilising the new greenhouses provided by Harry Potter filming money. The winners of the classes in our Spring Bulb Show were Jenni RabyCox, Tim Vince, Audrey Hill and Joyce Brand, some of them winning several classes. OUTINGS. Tuesday May 10th evening walk at Lacock Abbey and supper at the Red Lion. Deadline for returning slip, menu choice and money is the AGM on 12th April. Contact Sue with any queries. NB. You don’t need to pay for your meal at The Red Lion after the Lacock walk until you have eaten it. I just require your menu choices with price for ordering purposes. Saturday June 18th day trip to Sudely Castle and Batsford Arboretum. Deadline as above. Contact Jackie or Carole. Thursday July 14th day trip to Mapperton and Tintinhull gardens. Leaflet will be circulated soon. Queries to Monica. Next month, April 12th, is our AGM and social evening followed by a talk and demonstration on canalware with a chance to try yourself if time permits. Contributions of food will be welcomed even if you haven’t yet signed the list. You won’t need to eat before you come! Sue. St Peter's Church Flower Roster – April/May 2011 LENT No flowers Apr 24 EASTER All Helpers please May 1st & 8th Mrs Kate Amery May 15th & 22nd Mrs Suzie Quinn May 29th & Jun 5th Mrs Mandy Housby �Refurbiz - the Domestic Appliance Re-cycling Charity. Refurbished appliances at affordable prices with warranty Replacing your washing machine, dryer, fridge or electric cooker? Please donate your old machines to us so we can refurbish them for families in need. Wiltshire-wide collection and delivery service. Call us on (01380) 720200, Or visit our showroom at Hopton Park, Devizes www.refurbiz.org Registered Charity Number 1107150 �Devizes Area Committee CANCER RESEARCH UK COUNTRY HOUSE CAR BOOT SALE The local committee of Cancer Research UK are once again holding an upmarket Country House Car Boot Sale at Manor Farm, Stert (off A342) following the resounding success of the 2010 event. It will be held on Saturday 21st May. A pitch costs £25 for any vehicle and must be pre-booked and pre-paid. For further details, booking form et cetera, please visit www.devizescruk or call 07831 376688. Entry for buyers costs £5 per car and the event will run all morning from 08.30 hrs. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Village Magazine Description An account of the resource PDF versions of the Village Magazine distributed between 2004 and Present. 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Title A name given to the resource Poulshot Village News April 2011 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/04/2011 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village News Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village News PVN Village News https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/org.poulshotvillagearchive/original/58230cca85042009334bf6f37e1b555b.pdf 48ebea72f28d417d25835d4bbb83637c PDF Text Text The Raven Inn Telephone 01380 828 271 www.ravenpoulshot.co.uk Bookings Advisable Open for lunch and dinner every day Lunch served from 12 noon until 2.30 p.m. & Dinner from 6:30pm till 9 p.m. SEE INSIDE FOR SPECIAL EVENTS �Poulshot Village News The PVN is put together and distributed free to all houses in the village. Contributions, reports, opinions and articles are very much welcomed. While we will always aim to include all shades of opinion and interest, we reserve the right to select and edit where appropriate. We also aim to provide a network and record of what’s going on in the village, as fully as possible, so please let us know if there is anything that you would like publicised in advance or reported on afterwards.. Contact us e-mail – poulshotnews@btinternet.com ; Contributions for next issue by 20th of the month please Next issue – beginning of March Advertising Poulshot Village News is happy to accept adverts, indeed relies on them to fund production costs. Publication of an advert does not constitute an endorsement for that product or service. Adverts may be taken as a full, half or quarter page, at a cost of £40/£25/£15 respectively, to run for the full year of the magazine (10 issus). Subscribing to an advert in the magazine will automatically get you a listing on the Poulshot web site - www.poulshot.org.uk Poulshot Web Pages (The World Looking At Poulshot) WWW.POULSHOT.ORG.UK Email to:webmaster@poulshot.org.uk �Do you need help with Self Assessment Taxation Business Plans Presentation to Banks Contact Gordon Lawrence Chartered Accountant 30, The Pound, Bromham Tel: Devizes 850294 Free Initial Consultation �Reconditioned Laptops Before you buy that budget laptop give me a call. I have quality used Dell and Toshiba laptops available from £220. Some cheaper ones from £100 New/used tower and desktop PCs and screens All PC and laptop repairs welcomed HELP! Owen Burton 07765 774908 Seend Cleeve wigglybus@yahoo.co.uk �POULSHOT LODGE FARM SHOP Poulshot Lodge Farm Shop opened in July 2010 proudly selling our own home reared beef, as well as locally sourced pork, lamb and poultry. All the meat is butchered on site by our own full time butcher. As well as our tasty meats we also offer fruit and vegetables, eggs, cheeses, chutneys, bread, our own delicious range of homemade meals and much more. We pride ourselves in the fact that everything is sourced as locally as possible. So why not call in to see us, reduce your food miles, be sure of 100% food trace ability and enjoy the delicious taste that goes with it! All at very competitive prices. Opening Times- Tues, Wed, Thurs 10am-5pm, Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 9am-4pm Poulshot Lodge Farm, Poulshot, Devizes Wiltshire,SN10 1RQ Tel 01380 827202, post@poulshotlodgefarm.co.uk www.poulshotlodgefarm.co.uk . 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Perry Landscape Services Can help you with..... Planting; Garden Design; Pond Maintenance; Fencing; Decking; Patios; General Garden Maintenance; Lawn Cutting; Hedge cutting; Garden Designs; Leaf Collection, and more Please call Dean on Tel: 01225 712274 Mobile 07771838195 E-mail: vzdy@hotmail.com Web: www.perrylandscapeservices.co.uk FREE NO OBLIGATION QUOTATIONS NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL Trevor Hale NPTC Certified (arb) Fully Insured Tree Surgery Covering All Aspects Including Chipping Stump Grinding & Hedging 07737934777 Local Professional Reliable Service www.wiltshiretreesurgery.co.uk �Andrew Goodfield Woodwork Devizes, Road, Rowde, Wiltshire Carpentry, Joinery Free-standing and built-in cabinets cupboards and wardrobes Free estimate Telephone: 01380 722067 e-mail:apgoodfield@tiscali.co.u k www.apgwoodwork.co.uk JOIN US AND SAVE MONEY - on your supply of domestic heating oil delivered to your door. As an established group with members along the Pewsey Vale we can supply to you direct. With the price of oil increasing, we will get you a discounted price every time! Interested? Call Chris on 01380 818724 or e-mail jcm3777@hotmail.com �Holiday Let ”Sanditoes” Saundersfoot Near Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales Detached comfortable bungalow with private garden 2 double and 1 twin room, 10 minute walk from the beach or shops. Wonderful Area Bookings all year round, Prices from £30 a night: low season. Contact Jean or Royden on 01380 828695 perrettr@btinternet.com You can view some photos at www.sanditoes.co.uk �! IMW OFFICE SERVICES LTD Personal Tax Assessments Clubs/Societies – Independent Reviews Small Company Accounts, VAT Payroll, Book-keeping Typing Contact Ian Wheeler Tel: 07813 777710 e-mail : wheeler.potterne@virgin.net �The Tranquil Moment Health and Beauty clinic The Tranquil Moment health and beauty clinic is set in the beautiful village of Poulshot, just 2 miles from Devizes. We offer flexible appointments to suit you, and tailor treatments to your requirements. The salon is completely private, with easy parking. We are now offering the latest Ultrasound hair removal treatment, a painless alternative to electrolysis without the use of needles, there are no restrictions with this treatment, all hair colours and skin types. No skin reaction. Clinically proven. Other treatments available • Decleor facials and body treatments • Waxing •OPI manicure and pedicure • Hollywood Lashes • Microdermabrasion (pay for 7 get 8th free) • Sports Massage and Injury clinic • CACI non surgical face lift • Hot stone massage • Semi-permanent make-up • Eyelash/ eyebrow tinting • Xen tan Visit our website for other offers. All Credit & Debit cards accepted. Loyalty Card System. Follow us on Facebook. The Tranquil Moment Health and Beauty Clinic The Old Stables, Middle Green Farm, The Green, Poulshot, Devizes SN10 1RT 01380 828297 24 hour answerphone tranquilmoment@live.co.uk www.tranquilmoment.co.uk ��DEVIZES HOME & GARDEN MAINTENANCE Hunters Moon, Bath Rd,Devizes,Wilts,SN10 1PH Hedge - Grass Cutting Lawn Treatment - Scarification Weed Control – General Gardening Landscaping – Garden Clearance Sheds – All Types of Fencing & Gates Ponds – Pond maintenance – Water Features Decking – Patios - Graveling Regular, Weekly & Monthly Contracts Interior & Exterior painting and decorating General Property Maintenance Free Quotations – Fully insured Tel: Jon on 01380 720969 Mobile: 07778043330 Email: Jon@devizeshomeandgarden.co.uk �PSW Premier Tiling Services Local professional tiling service for:-  Kitchens  Bathrooms  Conservatories  Underfloor heating installed All work is fully in sured and guaranteed. Please call 01380 721978/07855 947039 or e-mail pswpremiertiling@gmail.com for help or information. COOKS ORCHARD BEAUTY Qualified & insured Massage and Beauty Therapist. Massage: Hot stones massage, Thai style massage, Deep tissue, Swedish.Manicures, pedicures, Paraffin wax treatment, Waxing tinting, Facials, Hopi ear candles. Pamper/Hen parties catered for. Vouchers available. Visit Cooks orchard, or I’ll come to you. Call Nicky on: 07711652568 �To let North Cornish Holiday Cottage sleeps 6 – 8 , fully equipped cottage and large garden with summerhouse and parking. Holidays and short breaks For further details contact Bo Miles-Hobbs on 01380 813902 bomileshobbs@btinternet.com www.helemillcottage.co.uk Yoga With Ginny 1st Devizes Scout Hall, Southbroom Road SN10 5AB. All abilities welcome 01380 729955 yogawithginny@gmail.com www.yogawithginny.co.uk �St Peter’s Church - Village Contacts Priest in Charge - Revd. Renée Coulson 827285 Churchwardens Mrs Paulette Bremner-Milne Mrs Janet James PCC Secretary –Mrs Kate Amery PCC Members – 828527 724944 827172 Mr Nicholas Hunloke (Treasurer) - Lady Kate Hunloke (Deanery Synod) - Mrs Angela Bullen - Mr Chris Saunders - Mrs Dot Wood - Mrs Joyce Arnold (Deanery Synod) - Mr Brian James Organist – Mrs P De Belle Parish council Chairman – Mr Nicholas Hunloke Clerk - post currently vacant - 828333 Meembers - Mrs Sue Aldridge – Mr Joe Baber – Mr Geoff Collett (Vice Chairman) – Mr Steve Housby – Mr Nicholas Hunloke – Mr Malcolm Nixon - Mr Tim Nixon Local Councillors Kennet District Cllr Jonathan Seed 850 696 e-mail jonathon.seed@wiltshire.gov.uk. Farmers Club Mr Richard Francis 828232 Mother and Toddler Group Mrs Clair Waldron 828602 Poulshot Ladies Club Lady Kate Hunloke 828333 Village Hall – Chris Saunders 827290 Bookings - Joyce or Brian Arnold 828833 828333 Village Trust – Chairman - Mr Nicholas Hunloke Secretary - Mr Tim Coleman 827095 Members - Mr Ray Josey (Vice-chairman) – Mr Brian James (treasurer) – Mrs Pam Langton (Archivist �TOWNSEND FARMHOUSE Comfortable B and B in Poulshot Excellent facilities in Grade 2 listed building with full English breakfasts and ample car-parking space E-mail marygracebrothers@gmail.com Telephone 01380 828221 When friends and relations wish to visit and you are unable to put them up for the night book them to stay at Townsend Farmhouse B and B Discounts offered for bookings made by local residents Poulshot Village Hall Available for meetings, functions, clubs and private parties Booking fees Village activities - £5 an hour Outside users - £8 an hour All bookings for the hall are being taken by Joyce or Brian Arnold on 828833 ��House for Sale - Eden Cottage, 54 Poulshot Road Lee and Pip are looking to sell their 3 bed semi-detached period property with pretty garden. If you are interested please call 01380 827047 for more information They would also be interested to hear of any small property/annexe available for private let – must be doggy friendly! www.54poulshotroad.com The Raven Inn, Poulshot Join the club and be kept updated with news and events at The Raven. E-mail your contact details to theraveninnpoulshot@yahoo.co and join the club! Do you have some spare time and require a small job driving helping vulnerable people then this information may be on interest to you? Devizes & District PHAB Charity No 282543 MINIBUS DRIVER WANTED Devizes Area With clean car D1 driving licence £ 7.30 per hour. 4 weeks holiday plus bank holidays 4½ to 6½ hours a week. Casual work - transporting elderly and people with disabilities. Further details Contact Michael Braund Tel 01380-870274. Email mcbraund.phab@btinternet.com Devizes PHAB wish you all our best wishes for the New year, and if anyone is interested to learn more about PHAB and what it does please do contact me Michael Braund Tel 01380 – 870274 or email mcbraund.phab@btinternet.com Courtyard Surgery Patients Participation Group �th WANTED URGENTLY BRIC-A-BRAC DOROTHY HOUSE CHARITY SHOP High Street Devizes Please turn out your cupboards and let us have any knick-knacks, or odds and ends you no longer want - either deliver to the Shop or call Dot on 01380 828064 to arrange collection. Martina’s house Cleaning Services Is cleaning and ironing taking up your valuable time? best price in this area for a perfect job! 10 years experience – 5 years training in 5* hotels Fully insured Call Martina on 07859 818198 �Andrew Leigh Proprietor WEST COUNTRY SWEEPS Domestic and Commercial Chimney Services Tel: 07545 822109 email: andrewleightf@gmail.com Ladies club activities for 2012 April 17th –Back by popular demand, entertaining talk on wine including sampling, in village hall 7.30 (Denise) May 15th – Watercolour Landscape painting demonstration by local artist Mr Dolbear; village Hall 7.30 (Jean) June 20th (Wednesday) - Lavender farm visit including a talk, Ploughmans supper and drink (Audrey) July 17th - Heale house trip (Kate) August 21st – Rounders on the Green and picnic. September 18th - Skittles (Penny) October- date to be confirmed, our trip to Worton Ladies. November 20th - in village hall 7.30 Chocolates and bags/ scarves in time for Christmas. December 13th – Christmas dinner at the Raven. �Devizes Area Committee CANCER RESEARCH UK COUNTRY HOUSE CAR BOOT SALE The local committee of Cancer Research UK is once again holding an upmarket Country House Car Boot Sale at Manor Farm, Stert (off A342) following the resounding success of the 2010 and 2011 events. It will be held on Saturday 19th May. A pitch costs £25 for any vehicle and must be prebooked and pre-paid. For further details, booking form et cetera, please visit www.devizescruk.org or call 07831 376688. Notice to all parishioners In the case of a flood emergency within the village aqua sacs (sand bags) are available from the parish council. In the first instance please contact Councillor Geoff Collett on 07736 160 039 Or any of your council members. The Mobile Library Van in The Raven Inn car-park Mondays 11 – 11.30 a.m. �Jubilee Wall Hanging Among the events being planned for Her Majesty The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, the Poulshot Ladies Club have decided to create a wall hanging for the Village Hall, encapsulating life in the Village in 2012. We would like the whole of Poulshot to be involved with making it, men, women and children. We would like you to make something as below:  No bigger than 6’’x6’’ or 30cmx30cm  Any colours  Any shape  Any subject, but not the main buildings, ie the church, the pub and the village hall. Examples of subjects could be your house, your pet, your family, local flowers, trees, events in the village etc.  Any media, ie cross stitch, tent stitch, knitting, felting, painting on fabric, collage etc We would aim to accept everything, provided there is space. Please could we have your contribution by the end of July. The whole would be made up by the ladies below in a way that incorporates everything contributed. This could be an amazing piece of work, which will hang proudly in the Village Hall for years to come. Please be in touch with one of the names below if you would like to be involved or for more info. Joyce Arnold 828833 Yvonne Baber 828127 Jean Perrett 828695 Jackie Pohnert 827046 �CHURCH SERVICES APRIL 2012 POULSHOT, SEEND AND BULKINGTON Sunday 1 April - PALM SUNDAY 8.00 am Holy Communion 9.30 am All Age Worship 11.15 am All Age Worship 6.00 pm Parish Communion Seend Bulkington Seend Poulshot Thursday 5 April - MAUNDY THURSDAY Passover Meal Bulkington Friday 6 April - GOOD FRIDAY 2.00 pm 1 hour before the Cross Poulshot Saturday 7 April - EASTER EVE 7.30 pm Service of Light Seend Sunday 8 April - EASTER DAY 8.00 am Holy Communion 9.30 am Family Communion 9.30 am Family Communion 11.15 am Parish Communion Seend Poulshot Bulkington Seend Sunday 15 April 8.00 am 9.30 am 11.15 am 6.00 pm Holy Communion Parish Communion Parish Communion Evensong Seend Bulkington Seend Poulshot Sunday 22 April 8.00 am 9.30 am 11.15 am 4.30 pm 6.00 pm Holy Communion Matins Parish Communion 2Church4T Evensong Seend Poulshot Seend Bulkington Bulkington Sunday 29 April 8.00 am 10.00 am Holy Communion Benefice Service Seend Bulkington �Thank you …. May I take this opportunity to thank everyone who contributed to making my ‘surprise’ Birthday Party such a wonderful occasion. The secret was kept wonderfully by everyone and I really had no idea what was in store for me when I went out for a meal with Janet on Saturday evening ! But an even bigger thank you to everyone who gave so generously to ‘Hope for Tomorrow’ I am thrilled to be able to tell you that your kind donations came to £630, and once this has been Gift Aided, the total will increase to almost £800.On behalf of the charity and myself, sincere thanks to everyone for their kindness. Brian James. Dogs in the Green Gardens I have received a complaint that some dog owners are either not clearing up their dogs’ messes or, if they are, they are leaving the plastic bags in the Green Gardens. In either case, not very pleasant for everyone else. I do not feel that signs are appropriate, let alone bag disposal bins – who is going to empty them? Not me! So could I ask those dog owners, whose behaviour is exemplary, to have a quiet word if they see owners who are ignoring their dog responsibilities. Thank you. Nicky Hunloke Chairman – Village Trust Philip Henshaw I wish to extend my heartfelt thanks to all those in Poulshot who attended Philip's funeral service and for their generous contributions to the collection for Cancer Research UK. In particular, I have to say that I have been overwhelmed by the messages of condolence and offers of support that I have received and I find it difficult to express how much they have helped me already and will continue to do so. Thank you all so much, Sue ��Draft plans for Diamond Jubilee Weekend in June 2012 Fri 1st 11.30am Townsend Nursery’s Jubilee Lunch. All welcome. Ring Caroline 828436 Sat 2nd 10.30am Flag making in the Village Hall for young & old 7pm Proms and Picnic in the Green Gardens. Sun 3rd 1pm On TV Thames River Pageant, Putney to Tower Bridge, specially rigged up barge. High tide 12.51 2pm Wheelbarrow race, decorated, adults and children 2.30pm Children’s Sports 1950’s style Egg &Spoon etc 4pm Old fashioned Tea, Cucumber sandwiches /Cake/Champagne - Help needed with cakes etc 5pm Photograph of all Villagers to be taken by Jim Nicholls in front of the Village Hall 6pm Thanksgiving Service in St Peter’s Church. Another idea is to hold a Street Party Grand Jubilee Lunch, with tables down the Green. This would be a BYO Lunch, using tables and chairs from the Village Hall. If anyone would like to organise this, could they let Mandy, Kate or Denise know - numbers below. Mon 4th Hog Roast/Fireworks/Beacon at Barley Hill Farm at 8pm. Lighting of Poulshot Beacon around 10pm. 2011 other beacons will be lit in turn. We will be told a time to light ours. Tues 5th Bank Holiday There will be a Flower Festival, with a Jubilee theme in the Church. Please let us know if you would like to help with this. �There has been a good response to the idea of the Wall Hanging for the Village Hall. Please start thinking about your contribution. Also going on in London: Thanksgiving Service in St Paul’s Cathedral Concert in Buckingham Palace Further info: Look online under Diamond Jubilee Plans will be finalised when any suggestions or comments are received. These will be warmly welcomed as we want to make the weekend a memorable one. Any offers of help will be gratefully received. Kate 828333 hunloke@onetel.com Mandy 828464 mandyhousby@btopenworld.com Denise 827010 raydenjosey@googlemail.com Community First As Wiltshire and Swindon ’s Rural Community Council and a registered charity, Community First works to reduce the barriers faced by rural communities, to tackle disadvantage and build stronger, more resilient and inclusive communities. Our work can be found in almost every parish and village in the county, bringing support to the most vulnerable people. Our rural villages and the people living in them, continue to be resilient, energetic and innovative in their determination to build stronger, inclusive local communities and Community First is equally committed to helping them. One of the ways you can support Community First's work is to become a member. Your membership fee will support the running of the charity and you will receive regular news and information about local rural community initiatives, events and volunteer support. You will also have a vote at the Community First AGM. �By becoming a member, you will also know that you are supporting our work and helping us to achieve stronger, inclusive and more sustainable rural communities for Wiltshire and Swindon. Membership runs from 1st April 2012 to 31st March 2013 and there are various rates which are shown on the attached form. A Standing Order form is also attached should you wish to pay your membership by this means. If you would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me. I do hope you can become a member of our charity and if you would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me. With kind regards, Lynn Gibson , Assistant Chief Executive Community First, Wyndhams, St.Joseph's Place, Devizes, SN10 1DD, Tel: 01380 722475 ext. 202 Fax: 01380 728476 Registered Charity No: 288117 The Wednesday Group The next Wednesday Group meeting will be in Wattle Cottage at 7.30pm on Wednesday 11th April. In the broader context of the Archbishop of Canterbury’s decision to stand down at the end of the year and all that that implies, we shall discuss the new Bishop of Salisbury’s recent public statement that the current position of the Church of England “does not meet the pastoral needs of people in our care”. Please let John Quinn (828501) know if you will be with us. �Ladies club woodturning event The Ladies club enjoyed listening to Mr Aitkin who told us about the history of woodturning. We had poems, a demonstration of turning several items including a vase, spinning tops, flowers and a beautiful honey drizzler -kindly donated to the raffle. We saw stunning turned items for sale some of which he parted with, which proves the ladies are for turning! Ladies club April event, partners welcome. Melsham area partnership board are sending a representative to Poulshot village hall on Tuesday 17th April at 7.30 We will find out what the partnership has to offer us in Poulshot. Possibly new transport links, projects and events. Items such as communication of local activities, enhancing pride in local area, adressing alcohol abuse,reducing childhood obesity, improving mens health and reducing teenage pregnancy. Reducing deprivation of preschool children, providing recreational areas for children. Increasing employment, offering work experience for young and unemployed. Reducing carbon emissions, protecting wildlife, enhancing appreciation of local river and promoting tourism. The board welcome volunteers, you can see why! Come and find out how this works, and spread the word. Wednesday Group �BENEFICE "BUZZZZ" GROUPS The informal discussion groups start this month. Please make a note in your diary and come and join us. Everyone is welcome - you don't need to be a churchgoer. You can dip in and out, attend any or indeed all of them, just as you wish! The groups offer a great way to hear what the church has to say about inner healing, to discuss the Bible readings from the previous Sunday, or what Christians actually believe, based on the Creed. Complete schedules of the talks have already been distributed to everyone on our church electoral rolls, and spare copies are available at the back of church - please help yourself. The first meetings are as follows: 17th April 7.15 Arrival and coffee, 7.30 start. Seend Vicarage. (Inner healing) "Where did I come from?" 30th April 6.00 Hunloke Hall, Poulshot (next to the Village Hall, on the Green) (Bible based) Acts 4 and John 10. 2nd May 7.30 4 Northfields, Bulkington (What do we believe?) "God, Father and King?" If you have difficulty in getting to a venue please let us know, and we will arrange transport. Pastoral letter – April 2012 We’re already over a quarter of the way through 2012 yet the cycle of violence and bad things happening to innocent people continues – notably Syria and Afghanistan – as well as in the Sudan, with which our Diocese of Salisbury is linked. The tragedy is – as with our young soldiers serving with the peace-keeping forces, those struck down by acts of violence and other disasters – that families who thought their children’s futures were all before them must now deal with a truth that no parent ought to face. There will be no future, no falling in love, no weddings, and no grandchildren. There is always a personal cost for the loved ones of those whose lives have been plucked short. It’s impossible to calculate the emotional and spiritual cost in each case. It’s perfectly natural and understandable to ask why such things happen ...why there is so �much evil in the world … why man and nature so overwhelms us at times, and destroys our lives... why do innocent people suffer? And just as inevitably, people ask “Where was God in the face of such evil?” These questions are as old as Job and are asked by the wisest people among us. People have tried to find the answer to suffering for years - and we continue to search for it. So what do we do in the face of monstrous works of evil, when God seems so far from us? Who is in control? Man? Or God? In many ways such tragedies seem eerily echoed in the story of Job. Families have had their lives wiped out by an evil act. They were hit hard. Now what? We do what Job did when he learned of his loss. We mourn. Did God make or allow such violence? No, He did not. Did God have some purpose in all this? No! Were the perpetrators greater sinners than us? NO! and NO again! The God we meet in John’s Gospel is Love. He’s no stranger to sorrow. Let’s remember the Easter message - that Jesus suffered, and died. But he was also raised on that glorious Easter morning. Where is He to be found? He is here. He is found in us when we serve Him and when we serve our neighbour. Of course we should mourn, but we should also turn to God – we are all part of his family - and then reach out to one another. The Resurrection story of Easter Day celebrates a new beginning. What will you do right now with this life you have? Will you turn to God? THAT’s the question Jesus asks each one of us, right now! God bless ………… Renée Churchyards Please may we ask that all Christmas wreaths and other such artificial items of decoration be removed from family graves immediately. None of these items are allowed under Churchyard Regulations – partly for ease of maintenance but, more importantly, to safeguard the beauty and sanctity of these areas for all who visit them. Any such items that are still in place on Good Friday �will be removed understanding. and disposed of. Thank you for your WILTSHIRE COUNCILLOR NEWS FROM JONATHON SEED Wiltshire Council has now passed its Budget for the forthcoming Financial Year and this will be the last full year of this Council before Elections in 2013. The Budget was passed with little fuss and with overwhelming cross party support for 99% of the Budget which is in itself a tribute to the detailed construction of a very complex financial plan. It has not been an easy task for the Council to produce a balanced budget, freeze Council Tax, make £32million in real savings this year and maintain the effective delivery of all our front line services. However that is precisely what Wiltshire Council is determined to deliver for the people of Wiltshire this year and as your Councillor I will be watching very carefully to make sure that the Council not only does this but also continues with prudent management of our local finances by producing a sound Financial Plan for next year. Services mean so much to our residents and Wiltshire has somehow managed to maintain almost all the services that the Council delivers with a minimum of disruption. Perhaps by way of example it is just worth reflecting on one area, the Library Service, when we consider how the Council is performing. Residents say that they want a good Library Service so Wiltshire Council has managed to open a new Library this year, extend opening hours in many Libraries through the new and innovative volunteer project and maintain a regular mobile library service for rural areas. Through a combination of creative planning and sound financial management the Council has been able to maintain and improve our Wiltshire Library service at a time when neighbouring Councils are closing Libraries and reducing their services. So perhaps we should ever so quietly acknowledge that even in these dire economic times there are some things which we can be proud of in Wiltshire and that our County is a better place for the way it is being managed. �I have also been suggesting to residents that they comment on the new Wiltshire Core Strategy as a matter of urgency. This is a very important policy document and will form the basis of all of the planning decisions in Wiltshire for the foreseeable future. Local issues that are attracting attention are the proposed separation of Seend Cleeve and Seend as village settlements and the abolition of Great Hinton as a village settlement. In addition many residents are expressing concerns at the potential development of wind turbines close to dwellings and a suggestion is being made that there should be no wind turbines closer than 2000m from a dwelling similar to the law in Scotland. Comments on the Core Strategy should be made to the Spatial Planning Team in County Hall or by e-mail to spatialplanningpolicy@wiltshire.gov.uk and all comments must be made by 2nd April. Has your computer slowed down? Ask us about our full annual service. It's like having a brand new machine, but with all your documents, programs, files and settings exactly where you left them. Certainly cheaper than replacing your computer... Call 01380 816629 to book yours in. SEEND AND DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB Our next meeting on April 10th is the final indoor meeting of our year and our AGM. Our speaker has cancelled so after the business we will be having a flower themed cryptic quiz to be done in groups whilst partaking of refreshments, which, of course, are provided by you. Joyce already has a list of members willing to provide sweet and savoury plates of food but we can always do with more. Bring something along on the night or ring Joyce to see what is required. There will also be wine, tea and coffee available. If you wish to buy a fuschia plug plant for the Flower Show entry please contact Sue Jones ASAP if you have not put your name on the list. She will be bringing the ordered plants to the meeting. The information sheets about our 3 trips will be out for the last time and it is the deadline for payment. If you haven’t had the �information yet, will miss the AGM but would like to go on one or all of these trips, please contact Carole for the trip to Exbury on April 28th, Sue Johns, the evening walk at Rowdeford on June 12th and Jackie the trip to Hillier’s Arboretum and Hinton Ampner on 14th July. Joe will be ready and waiting for your cheques or cash. At our last meeting Steve Renvoize talked very knowledgeably, to a smaller than usual audience, about bamboos. He was head of the grasses and bamboos department at Kew for many years and told us enough to keep us interested and informed without too many slides. Some of his pictures were taken at Hilliers so those of us going on that trip will be able to see the plants he talked about. The Spring bulb show resulted in Tim Vince winning classes 4, 8 and 11, Tony Hill winning class 10 and Joyce winning class 12. Finally we need plants, produce and volunteers please for the Church fete on June 2ndh and Lye field fete in August. See you all at the AGM. Sue. 100 Club Draw for March 1st Prize Mr D Lovelock £25 2nd Prize Mr Adam Kidd £15 3rd Prize Julia and David Foord £10 The Badgers’ Worton and Cheverell F.C. http://www.wortonandcheverellfc.co.uk/ Can you name the four companies that have sponsored the F.A. Cup ? (answers below) Currently the Club are in the final stages of CUP competitions, for which we will know by next publication if some of the teams have been successful in getting to the Final: - Under 17s who are currently 4th in their League, are in the SemiFinals of the League Cup and are to play Bradford Town , having beaten Warminster Town 1-0. - Under 12s are also in the Semi-finals and will be playing big town opposition Trowbridge - Under 11s also through to Semi’s after a great Quarter Final win against Bradford Town 6-0. �Also the Under 11 team will be participating in a tournament away in Camber Sands ( East Sussex ) from 1-4 June. For this event they will be raising money through a sponsored run, help with packing at Morrisons/Sainsbury’s, Quiz nights, cake stands…etc. (donated to use as a prize is a weekend away in a cottage in the West). Any support to help with raising funds or contributing is most welcome. They are also seeking sponsors for a promotional banner to use during the tournament and at matches next season. (contact: Neil Black 07769-261750) FA Cup sponsors: Previously - Littlewoods, AXA, E.On, and the current name is ‘ the FA Cup with Budweiser’. Steve Dagnall 01380-727976 Bowood Charity Dog Show & Summer Fair with the Tractor Ted Farmshow. Sunday 10th June 2012, 10am to 5pm This will be the 7th Bowood Charity Dog Show and Summer Fair, started by the Marchioness of Lansdowne to raise funds for local charities (£132,000 to date). The ethos of the show has always been to provide an event for all the family - a great day out, whether or not you have a dog; and Bowood House and Gardens is the perfect location. One of the important parts of the day is the Dog Show, comprising family and fun classes, with companion classes for pedigree dogs, all being held under Kennel Club rules. There are also displays, attractions, shopping, children’s activities, food & drink stands and lots more. Without doubt this will be BEST SHOW EVER and what's more you can save a big 25% on tickets by booking in advance CALL 01373 834500 or visit www.tractorland.co.uk �Race Night On friday 9th March the Village Hall erupted, once again, to the roar of frenzied urging as punter after punter watched horse after horse fail to cross the winning line first and thus provide them with a shedload of winnings . Another fun night of racing left a few better off and two worthy charities the beneficiaries of our generosity.We offer our heartfelt thanks to the sponsors in the village who put up prize money for each race and our congratulations to those who willingly bought the winning horses and jockeys before the event. The lucky owners have received their winnings and the two charities - Hope For Tomorrow and Dorothy House - are the beneficiaries of the remaining proceeds. To everyone who contributed to the success of the evening, including those for whom the evening was a financial disaster, many thanks for your generosity. It was a great night! The Generous Sponsors were - Beechfield Reclamation Poulshot Lodge Farm, Jim Hunter Poulshot Nursery, Pippin Homes The Raven, Planks Nursery The Lucky Winners were -, Penny Telling Kevin Urda, Pete Lamb, Mandy Housby, Caroline Brailey, Jackie Pohnert, Carol Cross. Paul Gibbs, Hazel Coleman, Denise Josey, Ray Josey Great Bulkington Railway – Train Rides Easter Monday 09th April The private miniature railway will be open for steam and diesel powered train rides for adults and children of all ages on from 1330 until 1630 hours on Monday 09th April. We are located on the corner of Mill Lane in the village of Bulkington, near Seend next to Bulkington village hall – SN10 1SW. There is a thousand feet of railway track, a 40 foot long tunnel and lots of workings signals – some of the engines will be steam powered and coal fired and some will be diesel. We have ride on carriages for our passengers and will �be supported by the West Wiltshire Society of Model Engineers. Sticky buns and teas on the lawns. Toilets are available in the Village Hall. This event will be in support of the charity ‘Hope for Tomorrow’ raising money for mobile units to treat cancer suffers with chemotherapy closer to their homes in Wiltshire. Nev Boulton engine driver (long haul), GBR. 01380 828 101 �News from “The Raven” What a glorious week we've had! I hope you've been enjoying the weather and are starting to feel a little bit more Summery? Our Spring Forward night was a great success – the food was enjoyed by all and by the end of the evening the Karaoke was in full swing with some memorable moments, like Declan singing “Whisky in the Jar”, Gavin doing Feargal Sharkey's “A good heart” and Tim, Ed, Simon and Nick’s version of The Killers “Mr Brightside”. Well done to all who turned up and took part, we will do it again sometime… This coming week's big event is Liz Gaule's Charity Night on Tues 3rd April. We are pretty much fully booked for food but could just about squeeze a couple more in. The food will be followed by our American-style Auction which involves bidders putting pound coins into a bucket whilst a hidden timer ticks away. The last person to put a pound in the bucket when the timer goes off wins the item. Because of the format of this auction even the smallest of items can raise good money. We still need items, like, a bottle of wine, box of chocolates, perfumes, unwanted gifts (new), etc. Please bring items to the Raven any time (when we are open) up to and including the night of the auction. This week's film is the last of the Raven Film Nights until October, so if you have not been before please come along to see what you have been missing. The films are shown on a large 100" screen with full surround sound and free (yes, FREE!) popcorn – nicely salted to make you drink more! This week's film is “The Fastest Indian”. Here is a brief summary: For 25 years in Invercargill at the south end of New Zealand, Burt Munro (1899-1978) has been working on increasing the speed of his motorcycle, a 1920 Indian. He dreams of taking it to the Bonneville Salt Flats to see how fast it will go. By the early 1960s, heart disease threatens his life, so he mortgages his house and takes a boat to Los Angeles, buys an old car, builds a makeshift trailer, gets the Indian through customs, and heads for Utah. Along the way, people he meets are charmed by his open, direct friendliness. If he makes it to Bonneville, will they let an old guy on the flats with makeshift tires, no brakes, and no chute? And will the Indian actually respond? The film stars Anthony Hopkins and is a real feel good movie so please, leave your normal Sunday evening viewing at home and join us at The Raven. Well, enough for this week, please take care of yourselves and we hope to see you soon, Cheers, Jerry and Nathalie. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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April 16th April – talk by a Yeamon of the Guard to the Ladies Club Concert in church TBA May 2nd May – local County and Parish elections 11th May – Picnic in Green Gardens 12th May – Action Medical Research Plant Fair at Grittleton House School 12th May – Bulkington open Gardens 2 – 6 p.m. 18th – County Fair. Market Lavington Village Hall 25th May GALA CONCERT in aid of Wiltshire Air Ambulance - 7.30 pm - The Corn Exchange, Devizes June 4th June – Summer Concert in St Peter’s Church 29th June Fete and Flower Festival including Photographic Competition July Summer party at Poulshot House August Tea Party Evening picnic in the Green Gardens September October 5 November 16 Harvest Supper Croissant Morning December Wanted: Dog Sitter A Dog sitter is needed in Poulshot to look after my dog whilst I am at work. Would suit someone who would like the companionship of a dog during the day and would like to earn some extra cash. Call for a chat on 01380 828668 or 07757471324. �Photographic Competition This year at Poulshot Fete on 29th June, there will be a photographic competition. The categories are: 1] Photo taken on a mobile phone. a] For entrants under 14 years old b] For entrants over 14 years old 2] Best overall photo [on mobile or not on mobile] taken anywhere - on holiday, work, school etc... 3] Best overall photo taken in or around Poulshot [on mobile or not on mobile] Each photo can be entered in one category only. Photos must be printed to a size equal to or greater than that of a postcard (A6,) and mounted on card, preferably in a clipframe, which are easily available in Devizes. Presentation of each entry will be taken into consideration when being judged. Good luck and get snapping! Rowde Primary Academy News It has been a very busy half-term at school with lots of fundraising and fun activities for the children. The children and staff supported Red Nose Day by coming to school dressed in as many red items as they could find! Thank you to everyone who took part, everyone looked magnificent in red! The grand total so far for Comic Relief this year is £315.50. We have also held the Easter Bingo night and the Easter Egg raffle this half-term. There is a new boat in the playground, with The School Council meeting recently to shortlist all the entries for the ‘Name the Boat Competition’ generously funded by the RSA. The winning name, with 4 classes voting for it, is The Orca. Thank you again to the RSA for the fundraising for this new equipment. �Bag2School Thank you to everyone who brought in bags for the collection, we have raised an amazing £612 from Thursday’s Bag2 School! Thank you everyone Rotary Club Public Speaking Competition. Friday saw 2 teams from Y5 enter the Rotary Club Public Speaking Competition held at Nursteed School. I am delighted to say that Rowde School won! Toby, Milly and Marley gave the winning speeches and were very confident and composed under pressure! Our 2nd team of Olivia, Maxim, Rebekah and Faye were also very highly commended. Our teams were the only non Y6 teams taking part and had researched their material themselves and were able to speak without notes. Many congratulations to them all. Thank you also to Mrs Fox who helped the children prepare for the event and to Miss Colquhoun, Miss Woods and parents who supported them on the night. Congratulations also to Holly Baker who came first in the Creative Writing 11-13 class in the Mid Somerset Festival at the weekend with her story entitled ‘Moonbird.’ Thank you to all the parents who completed th e annual School Questionnaire. I would like to take the opportunity to thank you all for your support for the school this term and to wish everyone a very Happy Easter. �Summer Concert There will be a summer concert at St Peter’s Church, Poulshot, at 7.30 p.m. on Tuesday 4th June. The concert will be presented by pupils from Dauntsey’s School, and will include wine and light refreshments. Tickets £8 available from Chris Saunders 827290 Action Medical Research Plant Fair – 12th May The Action Medical Research Plant Fair which was held every year at Great Chalfield Manor has now moved to Grittleton House School, Chippenham and will take place on Sunday 12th May opening at 11am. Besides plant stalls, there will now be food stalls, sourced locally, with food and drink to taste and buy. Entry will be £3 or £5 per family. Do come and support a really worthwhile charity. Poulshot Ladies club Ceramic decorating evening. On 19th March eight talented artistic ladies experienced the art of painting on ceramics. We each chose an item to decorate/ destroy. Then we chose a design to copy and painted it on our selected item. These will be fired to make the design permanent. There were loads of items to choose from including ornaments, name plaques, clocks as well as tablewear. The colours were different to the final effect so a guide shows you how the turn out. We beavered away with help, advice, tea and biscuits from the two very kind ladies who looked after us wonderfully. The evening flew by and at the end there were 8 very promising items that I can’t wait to see. We can all recommend the experience so if you would like to try, ring The Pottery Painting Company on 01380 829588 (opposite Sainsbury’s). Jean Perrett �CHURCH SERVICES APRIL 2013 POULSHOT, SEEND AND BULKINGTON Sunday 7 April 8.00 am 9.30 am 11.15 am 6.00 pm Holy Communion Morning Praise Morning Praise Parish Communion Seend Bulkington Seend Poulshot Sunday 14 April 8.00 am 9.30 am 11.15 am 6.00 pm Holy Communion Matins Parish Communion Evensong Seend Poulshot Seend Bulkington Sunday 21 April 8.00 am 9.30 am 11.15 am 6.00 pm Holy Communion Parish Communion Parish Communion Evensong Seend Bulkington Seend Poulshot Sunday 28 April 8.00 am 9.30 am 11.15 am 6.00 pm Holy Communion Family Communion Family Communion Parish Communion Seend Poulshot Seend Bulkington Sunday 5 May 8.00 am 9.30 am 11.15 am 6.00 pm Holy Communion Morning Praise Morning Praise Parish Communion Seend Bulkington Seend Poulshot �County and Parish Council Election Local elections will be held on the 2nd May 2013. At this stage a full list of candidates is not available. (It will be available on 24th April and will be placed on the village notice board). This is your chance to decide who will represent you at a local level for the next 4 years. Please Vote Perhaps you would like to stand as a councillor. If so please visit http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/council/elections/forthc omingelections/unitaryandparishelections.htm#electi ons-nominations-packs-Anchor or the Wiltshire council offices in Devizes before 5th April 2013. �A Thinking Point …. Intellectual property, for many, is the most important possession they could own: a thought developed and cared for within their deepest sense of self. This thought could later become a billion dollar industry, or change the face of modern art. Thoughts like these are necessary to the development and evolution of modern civilisation. But what happens if your intellectual baby has been born to someone else, half way across the world, at the same time? Have they stolen your idea or is it just pure chance? And who gets to claim ownership? ‘Multiple discovery theory’ is a school of thought that looks at the almost simultaneous discoveries within science by two or more people without any contact. Studies in sociology of science volume three, issue three, pages 20-301 looks at the phenomenon in detail. This essay notes the common recurrence of duel Nobel Prize Winners, as well as the existence of Alfred Russell Wallace’s work on evolution at the same time as Darwin’s, and other examples of ideas being conceptualised at similar times by different people. It seems that the co-discovery of world changing facts and theories is more common then it would seem possible. In the world of science it is easy is trace the development of an idea, through the documentation of tests and hypotheses. The exploration and development of artistic intellectual property is not so easily traced. If an artist dreams something that provokes a masterpiece, only to find that an artist of higher stature has made the same piece already, in a different continent, it is going to be difficult for the prior mentioned artist to prove the concept was not plagiarised. But in this hypothetical situation who deserves the credit? Both artists have created from their own psyche and in a fair world they would both get acclaim. However, 1 Beall, James H. Kafatos, Menas Sarafoglou, Nikias: Studies in sociology of science volume three, issue three, pages 20‐30. 9/1/2012 �in reality, one will most likely be sued by the other leaving at least one of their names sullied forever. Even in a world where only one person is allowed to claim a thought, this is not always the case. The writer of critically acclaimed Life of Pi Yann Martel was accused of plagiarising Moacyr Scliar’s (an esteemed Brazilian novelist) story ‘Max and the Cats’. Scliar decided to drop the allegations but the similarities between the novels is still apparent. In both books the main character is stuck on a small boat with a big predatory cat. However Life of pi has gone on to be made into a film which has been recently nominated for a collection of Oscars. The film 2 made $22,451,514 on opening night in the USA alone. It doesn’t seem fair that one author has seen so much success while the other has been sidelined, especially when it seems the latter developed the main premise of the novel first. Obviously, there is more to Yann Martel’s novel, which explore faith and belief in religion though the story of Pi’s experience being shipped wrecked, but the issue is the ownership of the intellectual property of a boy being trapped on a boat with a predatory cat. Should someone be punished? Or is the concept of intellectual property more of a statement of good intent, rather than a legitimate legislation. The problem is the different between plagiarism – the blatant reuse of someone else’s work for personal gain – and the existence of apparently coincidental similarities in two pieces of work. Yann Martel admitted to knowing about Moacyr Scliar’s book; however, in a similar case involving J K Rowling, the accused was adamant they did not know of the previous work. J k Rowling was accused of plagiarising Adrian Jacob’s book Willy the Wizard in her fourth book Harry Potter and the Goblet of fire. She claimed she had never read Mr Jacob’s book. In this case, again, the allegation of plagiarism did not result in the successful suing of the accused. In 2 http://uk.imdb.com/title/tt0454876/business?ref_=tt_dt_bus �this situation, again, the intellectual property is shared, but only one person has benefited from it. To tell a person that their thought is not theirs is cruel. One of the few freedoms we have is the ability to explore our own imaginations, along with the freedom to express what we find. In a world where creation has potential substantial value, ideas will never be free of legislation. Despite this, it is near impossible for one single person to be aware of every other project across the world, past or present. Intellectual property is necessary when trying to protect artists and inventors from business but it shouldn’t stifle others. If a novelist pens a best seller in England, that turns out to be similar to a Greek novel from the 1920’s, then all this shows is that there are limited plots within the world of writing. To punish every artist who has an element similar to someone else would result in the destruction of art itself. Although it is important to give credit where credit is due, thought shouldn’t be claimed like land. We should be free to stumble onto a hill and enjoy a view no one else may have seen before, and make it our own. Or risk no new views at all.Shouldn’t this last line be: ‘We should be free to stumble onto a hill, enjoy a view many others have seen before, and make it our own. Or we risk... Rob King Ladies club April event A talk from the Queens Bodyguard of the Yeoman of the guard. We will meet on Tuesday April 16th at 7.30. Partners are welcome. We are honoured to have Yeoman Glen Rose to guide us through the history of the creation of the Queens bodyguard, the present guard, and their duties. We will be able to see the actual ‘Beefeater’ style uniform in all it’s glory. All proceeds from the evening will go to Help for Heroes. �Put a spring in your step and come along to our MAY COUNTRY FAIR at the MARKET LAVINGTON COMMUNITY HALL on SATURDAY MAY 18th 10am to 2pm Local handmade crafts including: Toys, Paintings, Cards and Stationery, Knitwear, Glass, Scented Candles, Silver, Silk, Glass and Indian Jewellery, Dolls, Home and Garden Accessories, Textiles, and lots more! Free Entry - Donations to The Soldiers’ Charity Coffee and cakes! For more details, or to book a stall, please contact Sue Bonney on 01380 812757 or email: thebonneys@waitrose.com �‘The Badgers’ Worton and Cheverell F.C. http://www.wortonandcheverellfc.co.uk/ Following from last months news on the Cup competition, in the semi finals the results were as follows : U12 - Beat Trowbridge Town Youth 2 – 0, with goals from Jammo and Harry on a bitterly cold day. They will now go through to the Final to play Trowbridge Wanderers. / U16 - Lost 0-2 to Castle Combe Colts. Bad luck ! / U17 - Won 3-1 against Castle Combe and will meet Trowbridge Town Youth in the Final. The Adult 1st team also reached the Semi-Finals for the first time ever, in the Trowbridge and District Cup, with goals from Martin Dickinson and Scott Shroud (who both started playing for the Club at Junior level) securing a 2-0 win against the Lamb in Trowbridge, to now face Melksham Town Reserves. At the Junior end of the Club, we have both U6 and U7 age groups (Reception/Year1/Year 2), with fully qualified Class 1 coaches. Training takes place on Saturday mornings, and we are now seeking more players to come along. Please refer to the Club website on the ‘Mini’ section to find out info. Reminder : date for your diaries is the Club Fun/Presentation Day which is currently being pencilled in for Saturday 8th June – TBD Steve Dagnall 01380-727976 Events in Seend Community Centre Grand Springtime Quiz Night Saturday 6th April, 7.45pm in Seend Community Centre Teams of 4 - £2 per head entry - Cash first prize plus other prizes! Licensed bar and interval snacks available. Call 01380 828617 to book a table in advance. Seend Acoustic Club Seend Community Centre 7.45 for 8pm Guests this month are exciting young duo, The Drystones, on Wednesday 3rd April (£4 entry) and folk/rock band The Bateleurs on Wednesday 17th April (entry £3). All welcome. St George's Day and Shakespeare's Birthday celebration Tuesday 23rd April at 7.45pm in Seend Community Centre Light buffet supper Entertainment from Seend Fawlty Shakespeareans & Seend Singers. Tickets £6 (£5 Seend Club members) from 01380 828617 must be booked in advance for catering purposes. �GALA CONCERT in aid of Wiltshire Air Ambulance Saturday 25 May 2013 - 7.30 pm The Corn Exchange, Devizes This is a fabulous concert featuring the internationally-acclaimed and award-winning Wessex Male Choir with a highly entertaining and varied programme. Be prepared to change your ideas about male choirs! The Choir is one of the UK's best male choirs having won the 2011 International Eisteddfod male choir competition, beating an impressive selection of international competitors as well as their more famous rivals, the Fron Choir from Wales! The Choir will be joined by four very accomplished Opera Soloists for the concert. The Opera Soloists will be singing a lovely selection of favourite and well-known opera arias and duets, including the gorgeous Pearl Fishers duet and the Flower Duet from Lakme. Soloists are: Debra Skeen (soprano), Louise Viner (mezzo soprano), Guy Edwards (tenor), and Brendan Casey (baritone). The Opera Soloists will conclude their programme with the famous quartet from Verdi's Rigoletto which featured in the film 'Quartet'. The accompanist is Jon Driver. Tickets £10 - from Devizes Books (Sidmouth Street, Devizes) 01380 725944 (available from 25 April) Bulkington Open Gardens Sunday 12th May 2013 - 2-6pm Village Gardens in the Spring There will be floral displays in the Church, train rides by kind permission of Nev Boulton and refreshments in the village hall. Lovely village gardens of all styles to view & be inspired by. Proceeds to Bulkington in Bloom and Christ Church Bulkington �“So where’s the Vicar off to this year ?” Lots of people have been asking me since my return from Tamil Nadu last November if I am planning another long-distance walk this year. Well, I’m booked for a trip to South Sudan, along with four or five other women, partly representing the charity CRESS (Christian Relief and Education in South Sudan), and partly Mothers’ Union. And yes, please, I will be looking for sponsorship, as usual. I know money is very tight at the moment but if everyone in our villages gave only £1 a head, that would amount to a lot! And again, as usual, I will be paying all my own expenses. As part of my sponsorship drive, I will be taking a skydive on Friday 7th June, somewhere near Swindon. Crazy? Well, considering I pale at the thought of fairground rides, this will prove to be a huge challenge for me, despite the fact that I’ll be attached to a strapping man when I take the plunge! Monies raised will be shared between Wiltshire Air Ambulance and CRESS. I will also match your gifts by making a personal donation of up to £500 to Seend School’s building fundraising appeal. Please look at CRESS’s webpage – it’s a very good one so please support me and make the jump worthwhile! Sponsorship forms in church, Seend Post Office, through the Vicarage letterbox or a churchwarden in an envelope marked with your name please. Cash up front would save me a lot of time and trouble later, gift-aided to either charity, if possible. Thanks ... and every blessing this Easter and always. Renée Green Gardens/Lent Lunch Following on from the recent hedge trimming and grass cutting a team of Poulshot Trust volunteers braved the weather on the Morning of Saturday 9th March to tidy up the Green Gardens which considering the awful weather we’ve been having are now in excellent condition. Fortunately the good ladies from the Parochial Church Council had arranged a Lent Lunch that day so the volunteers were able to use what energy they had left to stagger to the Village Hall for a bowl or two of hot nourishing homemade soup. Very many thanks to all the volunteers from the Trust and from the PCC. Tim Coleman 827095 �Seend Club Gardening News Our next meeting, on 9th April, is our AGM and social evening. We will be having Gardeners Question Time after the business with a mystery panel so have your questions ready! As usual we would like contributions of food even if you haven’t signed the list and there will, of course, be wine available. Our evening walk this year will be on June 11th. We are going to Windmill Cottage in Lavington, followed by a pub meal. If you haven’t yet had the information sheet, please let me know and I will get one to you. They will be available at the AGM as well. Sue Jones will have fuschia plugs for sale ready for our Flower Show entry and Jackie will have the information available for the trip to Kew on 13th July. Our speaker this month was Mike Burgess who gave a clear and concise talk on growing soft fruit, with good photographs to illustrate each point, particularly pruning. Plant all soft fruit with lots of good compost or manure and mulch with fresh after pruning. Blackcurrants are pruned to encourage new growth from the base because the fruit grows on new wood. White and red currants and gooseberries are pruned by shortening growth to produce shoots on existing branches, as they fruit on old wood. Summer fruiting raspberries have their old canes cut out after fruiting leaving the new ones for next year and Autumn fruiting raspberries simply have all canes cut down in late Autumn to produce more canes for the next year( generally in all the wrong places). Cut off unwanted strawberry runners and also dead leaves after fruiting. Lastly, we had some lovely entries for our Spring Bulb show which really cheered up that end of the room! Sue. 100 Club Results for March 1st Prize Suzie Quinn £25 2nd Stuart Plank £15 3rd Liz Jalland £10 �Hope for Tomorrow Wiltshire Mobile Chemotherapy unit We thought you would like an update about the above since it's launch on the 3rd May 2012 the Wiltshire vehicle "Kayleigh" (named in memory of a young girl from Chippenham). Some of you will know the following from the latest newsletter which I understand you receive. Treatments are given in the Salisbury and Swindon areas and in November 2012 a location in Westbury was added. In December 2012 the service was also launched at Savernake Hospital, Marlborough and treatment there will commence shortly. It will also visit Malmesbury to give treatment. The charity now has 4 vehicles in operation, Wiltshire, Somerset, Gloucester and Hampshire. 4,500 treatments have been given and 130,000 miles of travel have been saved by patients and their carers. The charity is in negotiations with other NHS trusts in the hope of launching more vehicles. John and I continue to fundraise for the charity to help with the maintenance and servicing of the vehicles. It is their 10th Anniversary so we will be in action again especially this year. Mary Bell Thank You George and family would like to thank everyone who attended the funeral of our beloved Valerie Underwood. We would like everyone to know the donation money for Cancer Research Uk amounted to a very generous £1,040.30p. �From our local Councillor As the local elections approach on Thursday 2nd May things change at Wiltshire Council. We have just had our Council Budget setting meeting and the Council has decided on a Council Tax Freeze for the fourth consecutive year. This is clearly good news for Council Tax payers locally and it was interesting that there were no alternative budget proposals or ideas presented on the Budget by the opposition and it all went through very smoothly. The last Council meeting of a Council term is always tinged with sadness as that is where retiring Councillors say farewell and are thanked for their service to the Council and their community. Wiltshire Council has lost the services of several well respected Members who have each served over a quarter of a century as Councillors and the Council will miss their wise advice and contributions. This year will also see elections for all Town and Parish Councils in Wiltshire and this is a mammoth task for the Wiltshire Council Electoral Services staff to undertake and will be one of the biggest elections in the country. The business of the Council now enters what is known as a period of “purdah” which means that until after the Election no policy decisions that may affect voters views on the Council can be made unless they are made with all party agreement. Councillors also remain in office until they are either re-elected or replaced on 2nd May. As for the future, as soon as the election results are known each Party will hold a meeting of its newly elected Members and elect a Leader. The Leader of the Party with a majority of seats on the Council will appoint a Cabinet and seats in the new Council’s Committees will be allocated by the Party Leaders based on their share of Councillors. This will all be confirmed at the first meeting of the new Council on 14h May and then the business of governing Wiltshire can continue. In the meantime, thank you for all your help over the past four years and I will be out campaigning for the next few weeks and hope to talk to every resident in Poulshot as I do. Jonathan Seed �More information re planning guidance for wind turbines Wiltshire Core Strategy Examination in public – Standalone Electricity Generation, Minimum Separation Distances between industrial wind turbines and dwellings (Core Policy 42 Amendment 180). The Core Policy 42 Amendment putting forward guidance on minimum separation distances between large wind turbines and dwellings within Wiltshire was approved by Wiltshire Council in June 2012. This demonstrated the Council’s concern over the potential effects of large wind turbines on resident’s visual and residential amenity (including the health effects of stress caused by noise and light disturbance) when placed too close to homes, and recognised that increasingly large turbine generators are being used in the UK, whilst exempting smaller turbines and community projects from the distance limitations. This, and other changes to the Wiltshire Core Strategy (relating to housing policy and traveller sites, for example) were then put out to public consultation in September 2012, with a closing date of 1st November 2012. The public response to the minimum separation distance amendment was striking, producing 1,526 submissions in total. of these, the overall majority (56%) were in favour of the proposed separation distances. Of the responses from Wiltshire residents, again the majority (67%) were in favour of the proposed separation distances. Objections to the inclusion of minimum separation distances came mainly from those either highly unlikely to ever be erected by the erection of large wind turbines, residents of towns and cities or those in Wiltshire who live in or near designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Many of us supporting the amendment wish to see ALL of Wiltshire’s residents protected from the installation of large wind turbines close to their homes, and from the stress and expense of fighting planning applications attempting to install wind turbines over 80m tall close to their homes. What Happens Next? The Core Strategy for Wiltshire, including the Amendment, is now subject to scrutiny by an Independent Planning Inspector appointed by the Government (the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government?) to conduct the Examination in Public (EiP) into the Soundness of the Wiltshire Core Strategy (CS). The Inspector, Mr Andrew Seaman, will be holding public meetings in May and June 2013 to consider the evidence he has already received, and will receive up to 3rd April 2013. Only objectors to the Core Strategy (in any regard) are entitled to speak at �these meetings: however any members of the public can attend the meetings as observers,. The Council will be defending the CS against these objections. The timetable is now as follows 21st March 2013: deadline to request permission to speak at the EiP 3rd April 2013: final deadline to submit additional evidence or supporting documents (up to 3000 words) for the EiP 7th May 2013: commencement of the EiP introductory session 16th May 2013 13.30 hours: Core Policy 42 examination, including Amendment 180 All EiP sessions will be held at the Civic Hall, St Stephen’s Place, Trowbridge, Wiltshire BA14 8AH Full information about procedural Pre-hearing Meeting (PHM) which took place at the Civic Hall on 28th February, and about the EiP, can be found on the Wiltshire Council website at the following link – http://wwww.wiltshire.gov.uk/planninganddevelopment/wiltshirecorestrateg y/wiltshirecorestrategyexamination.htm What you can do: -attend the EiP on 16th May to support the Council’s Amendment - contact your Councillor to state your continuing support for the Amendment and ask for their support Note: Council Elections take place 2nd May 2013 it’ s important to vote!!! 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The Tranquil Moment Health and Beauty Clinic 1 Townsend Court, Poulshot, Devizes SN10 1SD 01380 828297 24 hour answerphone tranquilmoment@live.co.uk www.tranquilmoment.co.uk �DEVIZES HOME & GARDEN MAINTENANCE Hunters Moon, Bath Rd,Devizes,Wilts,SN10 1PH Hedge - Grass Cutting Lawn Treatment - Scarification Weed Control – General Gardening Landscaping – Garden Clearance Sheds – All Types of Fencing & Gates Ponds – Pond maintenance – Water Features Decking – Patios - Graveling Regular, Weekly & Monthly Contracts Interior & Exterior painting and decorating General Property Maintenance Free Quotations – Fully insured Tel: Jon on 01380 720969 Mobile: 07778043330 Email: Jon@devizeshomeandgarden.co.uk �The Raven Inn, Poulshot Join the club and be kept updated with news and events at The Raven. E-mail your contact details to theraveninnpoulshot@yahoo.co and join the club! You are not alone Paul Johnson Counselling Affordable counselling in Bradford-on-Avon £25 per session. 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Doctor of Chiropractic Registered Member of the British Chiropractic Association & General Chiropractic Council BUPA & AXA/PPP Registered �Village Contacts St Peter’s Church Priest in Charge - Revd. Renée Coulson Assistant Priest – The Revd. Maureen Allchin 828931 Churchwardens Mrs Paulette Bremner-Milne Mrs Janet James PCC Secretary –Mrs Kate Amery PCC Members – 827285 828527 724944 827172 Mr Nicholas Hunloke (Treasurer) - Lady Kate Hunloke (Deanery Synod) Mrs Angela Bullen - Mr Chris Saunders - Mrs Dankay Cleverley - Mrs Joyce Arnold (Deanery Synod) - Mr Brian James Organist – Mrs P De Belle Parish council Chairman – Mr Nicholas Hunloke Clerk - 828333 Members - Mrs Sue Aldridge – Mr Joe Baber – Mr Geoff Collett (Vice Chairman) – Mr Steve Housby – Mr Nicholas Hunloke – Mr Malcolm Nixon - Mr Tim Nixon Local Councillors Kennet District Cllr Jonathan Seed 850 696 e-mail jonathon.seed@wiltshire.gov.uk. Farmers Club Mr Richard Francis 828232 Poulshot Ladies Club Lady Kate Hunloke 828333 Village Hall – Chris Saunders 827290 Bookings - Joyce or Brian Arnold 828833 Village Trust – Chairman - Mr Nicholas Hunloke 828333 Secretary - Mr Tim Coleman 827095 Members - Mr Ray Josey (Vice-chairman) – Mr Brian James (Treasurer) – Mrs Denise Josey (Archivist) 827095 Neighbourhood Watch – Mr Tim Coleman �Poulshot Village Hall Available for meetings, functions, clubs and private parties Booking fees Village activities - £5 an hour Outside users - £8 an hour All bookings for the hall are being taken by Joyce or Brian Arnold on 828833 Martina’s Professional Cleaning Services Is cleaning and ironing taking up your valuable time? 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Title A name given to the resource Poulshot Village News April 2013 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/04/2013 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village News Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village News PVN Village News https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/org.poulshotvillagearchive/original/b8e028caa321d76ae3a28b3fb4911077.jpg 84a8d4cea69d1bd1449c6cee46c3aeca https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/org.poulshotvillagearchive/original/e4708305493b26c66f9b50081a4a7d5b.pdf 240ac89e5135d0579cf47fb28b725925 PDF Text Text Poulshot Village News April 2016 Also available online at http://www.scribd.com (search for “Poulshot Village News”) �Delicious Home Made Ice Cream made using our own milk fresh from the farm Open 7 Days a Week Cooked Breakfasts Full Lunch and Snack Menu Children’s Menu Available Ice Cream Available All Day Home Made Cakes and Cream Teas all our food is freshly made from local produce Lower Farm, Devizes Road (A342), Rowde, Nr Devizes SN10 2LX Tel: 01380 829666 I www.rowdeycow.co.uk �From the Editor Welcome to Spring! Hopefully our front cover this month is a flavour of the blue skies and beautiful flowers we can expect to see. In this edition, catch up on the news from Townsend Barn Nursery , an update on how the Lent Lunch turned out, news on the Dutch Auction held by the Poulshot Friends and Neighbours group, and meet Bertha Hunloke in Pets Corner. This month we have a Sudoku puzzle rather than our usual crossword and a maze for our younger readers. Looking forward to April we have the Queen’s Birthday and Poulshot will be celebrating with a Beacon at Barley Hill Farm. April is also the month of Village AGMs so if you wish to get involved, take a look at our diary in the centre of the magazine. In sadder news, Poulshot has lost several residents recently, both current and past. Read the obituary of one of our former residents, June McCausland, on Page 30 Finally, as summer is now only around the corner, check the back page for the new Raven opening hours. Poulshot Village News The PVN is put together and distributed free to all houses in the village. Contribu9ons, reports, opinions and ar9cles are very much welcomed. While we will always aim to include all shades of opinion and interest, we reserve the right to select and edit where appropriate. Please let us know of anything that you would like publicised in advance or reported on aAerwards.. e-mail – news@mypoulshot.com pop in to Ivy House, 72 The Green or call 01380 828206 Contribu4ons for next issue by 5pm on the 20th of the month please - or earlier! Adver4sing Poulshot Village News is happy to accept adverts, indeed relies on them to fund produc9on costs. Publica9on of an advert does not cons9tute endorsement for that product or service. Adverts may be taken as full, half or quarter page, standard or colour, to run for the full year of the magazine (12 issues) or for individual issues. �Holiday Let ”Sanditoes” Saundersfoot Near Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales Detached comfortable bungalow with private garden 2 double and 1 twin room, 10 minute walk from the beach and with many local attractions Bookings all year round, Prices from £30 a night: low season. Contact Jean or Royden on 01380 828695 perrettr@btinternet.com You can view some photos at http://sites.google.com/site/sanditoesgbbo00/ TOWNSEND FARMHOUSE in Poulshot. Overnight accommodation available in Grade 2 listed building with car parking space Email: marygracebrothers@gmail.com Telephone: 01380 828221 A range of options are available to suit individual needs. When friends and relations wish to visit and you are unable to put them up for the night, book them in at Townsend Farmhouse Page 4 �The View from My Window….. …..Spring! Did you know that the old English word for Lent is Spring? I don’t know how you think of Lent or whether you took up any of the 9me honoured fasts and depriva9ons in the season that has just finished.; no chocolate, no biscuits, no alcohol even, and so with the end of Lent and the coming of Easter there is much to be celebrated . I have long maintained that it is be_er to take up something during Lent rather than give it up however, when I was associated with schools I used to encourage children to take up being nice to each other or keeping the bedroom 9dy not just on Mothering Sunday but throughout Lent. Who knows ? The habit might s9ck. But there’s so much more to it than that. First of all Spring; the very word gladdens the heart. To be able to go outside and see the once seemingly dead plants poke their first tenta9ve shoots through the warming earth , into the sunlight That gives us all hope; and then the longer days, par9cularly in villages. We no longer have to rush home, put the lights on and keep the world out. We can take 9me in the street or road to have proper conversa9ons with our neighbours instead of rushing past , all bu_oned up; so, Spring, a 9me of great hope and promise and excitement . The Chris9an season of Lent is like that too. Yes we deny ourselves flowers in church , during the season, and our liturgy and our hymns are peniten9al, culmina9ng in extreme sadness as we follow Jesus through his last great journey through Holy Week , through his betrayal by his friends , through his torture and to his death and his being laid in the cold earth. We even empathise with the bleakness of the post death period which so many of us have experienced following the death of a loved one… … but then there is resurrec9on and how amazing is that. “Unless a seed falls to the ground and dies it will just remain a single seed, but if it dies it produces many seeds” and so only then can it come back to life. We know that so well in our gardens .We have proof all around. We have proof too of the necessity of pruning, and nurturing and caring, and in Spring, in Lent we can do all that . Going a into the garden on a spring day breathes life into us; it gives us hope and promise of things to come. It truly gladdens our hearts . Even in our darkest hours if we can go into the garden and plant something, or even plant in a window box , we know there is something to live for and there is new life. Death and resurrec9on ; Life aAer death; Spring. That’s what we see and that’s what Jesus came to teach us and to show us. Have a happy and hopeful Spring. The Revd. Jane Knowles, re9red priest Page 5 �Poulshot Cricket Club 2016 Fixtures • Weds May 11th – Avon Valley – Home • Tues May 24th – Keevil – Away • Weds May 25th – Golden Fleece – Away • Weds June 8th – Round Table – Home • Fri June 10th – Queens Invita9onal XI – Open Match • Weds June 15th – Peterborough Arms – Away • Fri June 24th – BCCC Old Boys – Away • Sun July 3rd – Golden Fleece – Home • Sat July 23rd – Rhinos – Home • Fri Aug 5th – BCCC Old Boys – Home • Sun Aug 7th – Spye Park – Home • Sun Aug 14th – Keevil – Home • Sun 21st – Peterborough Arms – Home �Poulshot Readers The group met at the Raven on 23rd March. Everyone enjoyed the All The Light We Cannot See, a story about a blind French girl and a German boy whose paths collide in occupied France as both try to survive the devastation of World War II. Giles has chosen our next book: I Am Pilgrim by Terry Hayes. We will meet again on April 27th at 7:30pm in the Raven. New readers always welcome. Contact Philip 828236 Queen Elizabeth II Birthday Celebrations Poulshot will be celebrating the 90th Birthday of Queen Elizabeth II with various events in 2016. April 21st Beacon & Pig Roast at Barley Hill Farm. 6:30pm June 10th The Queens Invita9onal XI Cricket On The Green 6pm 11th Kids Kwik Cricket On The Green Games, Stalls, Music and Fireworks from 3pm 12th Church Service On The Green and Street Tea Party Did You Know? There is a wheelchair in the Village Hall for the use of Poulshot parishioners. Should you wish to borrow it please contact Malcolm Nixon 828355 Page 7 �Doggy Dilemmas Puppy/Dog Training classes One to Ones Dog Walking Dog Boarding Contact Debs on 01380 730564 or 07966 617617 email:info@doggy-dilemmas.co.uk www.doggy-dilemmas.co.uk Trevor Hale NPTC Certified (arb) Fully Insured Tree Surgery Covering All Aspects including Chipping Stump Grinding & Hedging 07737934777 www.wiltshiretreesurgery.co.uk Professional Reliable Service �DOLMAN AUDIO VISUAL Berhills Lane Farm, Sells Green, Melksham Telephone: 01380 828524 We know HI FI TELEVISION VIDEO DVD literally inside out! For personal service and a professional repair to any make of product, ancient or modern, please telephone Maggie or Peter We also stock a range of quality reconditioned (non ex-rental) equipment carrying a maximum 6 months warranty. DOLMAN AUDIO VISUAL is an Authorised Service Centre providing technical assistance on behalf of leading manufacturers Current Local Bus Times (Faresaver 85 and 87a) Poulshot (Raven) 07:42 (M-F) 08:32 (S) 09:41 13:01 Devizes 08:05 09:51 13:11 Devizes 11:20 13:20 15:20 Poulshot (Raven) 11:29 13:29 15:29 TONY PARSONS DOMESTIC APPLIANCE ENGINEER WASHING MACHINES COOKERS / DRIERS SERVICE AND REPAIRS TEL; 01380 723279 MOBILE: 07970 117023 Page 9 �The Tranquil Moment Health and Beauty clinic The Tranquil Moment health and beauty clinic is set in the beautiful village of Poulshot, just 2 miles from Devizes. We offer flexible appointments to suit you, and tailor treatments to your requirements. The salon is completely private, with easy parking. We are now offering Apilus electrolysis less painful than traditional electrolysis but still as effective. Other treatments available • Decleor facials • Waxing •CND manicure and pedicure •Individual Lash Extensions • Microdermabrasion • Sports Massage and Injury clinic • CACI non surgical face lift • Hot stone massage • Semi-permanent make-up • Eyelash/ eyebrow tinting • Nouvatan spray tan • Reflexology and Deep Tissue Massage Visit our website for other offers. All Credit & Debit cards accepted. You can now book online by visiting either the website or our facebook page.. Follow us on Facebook. The Tranquil Moment Health and Beauty Clinic 1 Townsend Court, Poulshot, Devizes SN10 1SD 01380 828297 24 hour answerphone tranquilmoment@live.co.uk www.tranquilmoment.co.uk Page 10 �Get out the pans….. Mars Bar Cake (courtesy of Tim & Liz Jalland) Ingredients: 3 Mars Bars - chopped 85g (3oz) unsalted butter 3 Cups of Rice Krispies Plain chocolate for decoration - grated Method: 1. Gently melt the butter with the Mars bars, beat until smooth ( careful not to over cook as it will turn to toffee). 2. Remove from the heat and gently stir in the Rice Krispies. 3. Transfer the mixture to a baking tray lined with cling film, level and press firmly into place. 4. While the mixture is still warm sprinkle over the chocolate and refrigerate to set. 5. Peel off the cling film before eating! Preparation time: 15 minutes Resting time: approx. 60 minutes Edwin Giddings, Devizes Delicatessan, Coffee Shop, Light Lunches, Fine Wines and Real Ales. “A hidden gem bursting with goodies” Open Monday–Saturday 9am–5.30pm. Tel: 01380 723355 Web: www.edwingiddings.co.uk Email: edwingiddings@wadworth.co.uk 15 St John’s Street (& 17 High Street), Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 1BD Page 11 �THE BENEFICE OF SEEND, BULKINGTON AND POULSHOT CHURCH SERVICES IN APRIL 2016 You are welcome to worship at any of the services in any of the churches in the Benefice. There is something for everyone! Sunday 3rd April 2016. Easter 2 8.00 am Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer) at Seend. A short and reflective traditional service 9.15 am Parish Eucharist (Common Worship) at Poulshot. A modern language communion service. 11.00 am Morning Praise at Seend. A lively service, without communion, for all the family. 6.00 pm Evening Prayer (Traditional) at Bulkington (followed by APCM) . A gentle, reflective, traditional evening service. Sunday 10th April 2016. Easter 3 9.15 am Parish Eucharist (Common Worship) at Seend . 11.00 am Parish Eucharist (Common Worship) at Bulkington 6.00 pm Evensong (Traditional) at Poulshot (followed by APCM) Sunday 17th April 2016. Easter 4 8.00 am Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer) at Seend 9.15 am Morning Praise at Bulkington 11.00 am Parish Eucharist (Traditional) at Poulshot 6.00 pm Evensong (Traditional) at Seend Sunday 24th April 2016. Easter 5 8.00 am Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer) at Seend 9.15 am Matins (Traditional) at Poulshot 11.00 am Parish Eucharist (Common Worship) at Seend 6.00 pm Parish Eucharist (Common Worship) at Bulkington Every Tuesday at 9.00 there is a short Benefice service of Matins (BCP*) at Poulshot church Every Thursday at 9.00 Morning Prayer will be said at 4 Northfields, Bulkington. All are welcome. From the Benefice records: Funerals - we pray for the families of; Jim Noyes at Poulshot on 2nd February aged 81 Hazel Coleman at Poulshot on 4th February Daniel Baber of Poulshot on 8th February aged 84 Rosemary Butcher at Seend on 18th February aged 66 John Bartholomew of Poulshot on 26th February aged 95 Malcolm Adam Kidd at Poulshot on 15th March aged 73 Baptisms - the newest member of our church family is; Esme Isobel Anne Eliot at Seend on 20th March �The church hosted Bulkington Village Lunch Club takes place on Wednesday, 6th April, 2016 at The Well. Contact Jane Coles in advance for the menu (828145). New people from the Benefice and friends are always welcome to join us. It is a good social event and a great lunch for the entire village and area. The Churches of the Benefice are holding their Annual General Meetings this month: 6.00 on Sunday, 3rd April (Bulkington); 6.00 on Sunday 10th April (Poulshot) and 7.30 on Tuesday, 19th April (Seend). Following the business Maureen Allchin will be talking about proposed future changes to our Benefice. ALL in the community are welcome to come along and hear the plans ! Benefice BUZZZZ Group will meet on Wednesday 6th April 2016 from 4.00-5.30 at 4 Northfields, Bulkington, led by Maureen Allchin This group, for all in Seend, Bulkington and Poulshot, meets to discuss various issues of Christian thought. At this meeting we will be discussing why the Resurrection is important to the Christian faith and whether it actually happened!! Everyone is welcome to this informal and pleasant afternoon Café Church Sun. 1st May 2016 at 11.00 at Seend Cake, singing, stories and activities for all the families of Seend, Bulkington and Poulshot. The theme is FOLLOWING JESUS The Next Café Church will be on Sun. July 3rd: A SUMMER’S PICNIC THE TEA AND CHAT SOCIAL GROUP will meet on the Monday, 4th March, 2016 at 46a Bulkington (Phyl Yarde: 828116) from 2.00 – 4.00. Bring your own craft item or leave it at home and just come and chat! The new Archdeacon will be Commissioning new Lay Pastoral Assistants At 11.00 on Sunday, April 24th at Holy Cross, Seend, our new Archdeacon, the Venerable Sue Groom, will be visiting our Benefice for the first time to commission our new Lay Pastoral Assistants who have been authorised and trained for pastoral ministry within our villages. All are welcome. �Martina’s Professional Cleaning Services We guarantee the best price in the area for a perfect job Regular cleaning - Spring cleaning Office cleaning - Ironing Fully insured, Privacy assured SAME CLEANER GUARANTEED Call Martina on 07859818198 Page 14 �Answers To Last Month’s Crossword Page 15 of 36 �LAWN HOUSE CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC 29 High Street, Steeple Ashton, BA14 6EU Tel: 01380 871555 www.lawnhouse.co.uk Back Pain Specialist Neck & Shoulder, Hip, Leg & Foot Pain, Arthritis, Tennis Elbow, Slipped Disc, Sports Injuries Free assessment available Treating patients locally for 20 years S.J.Prior, B.Sc., D.C. Doctor of Chiropractic Registered Member of the British Chiropractic Association & General Chiropractic Council BUPA & AXA/PPP Registered Seasoned logs and kindling available Don’t shiver - We deliver Call James on 07970 781828 www.logstoyou.co.uk �Pet’s Corner Meet Bertha Hunloke As you may know, I am a ‘rather superior’ standard poodle. I'm supposed to be black but my owners didn't realize that my father was white so I have turned out a dull grey although the colour is called ‘blue’ by those that know! Poodles are ‘rather superior’ because we know that we are almost human. Other dogs just don’t compare, except perhaps collies.We may not be able to read and write but we use telepathy to communicate. I can make my owners do anything that I want just by looking at them. I can tell them when I want food or a walk or a pee. I can tell them when to wake up and when to go to bed. I am in total control. Although I like them to think that they are the ones calling the shots, there are not many things that happen in our lives that are not forced by my presence. I don't like it when they shut doors against me, or send me to my bed, so I annoy them by scratching the doors and peeing on the carpet. And my timing is much better than theirs as I make it perfectly clear when my dinner is running late. Talking of dinner, I hate tinned food. When I am given some, I just starve myself and refuse to eat. This upsets Kate so much that soon she’ll give me human food, like chicken or cheese, which I love. Another battle won! My walks are sometimes on Salisbury Plain, which I really enjoy, usually when Nicky takes me. Kate doesn't like walking much, so the walks with her tend to be around Poulshot. She particularly annoys me in the Autumn when she spends the whole of my walk, dawdling along picking blackberries. I enjoy meeting the other dog inhabitants of Poulshot, but sadly my main friend and neighbour, Dudley, went to the happy hunting grounds a few weeks ago. Also my friend Ella the Ridgeback, who lived in West Overton but stayed with me sometimes, died at the same time as Dudley. I'm a little bit choosy when making new friends so please don’t be offended if I walk on by. I am after all a member of the poodle clan, who consider themselves superior to all other dogs. I have a little trick which I very much enjoy as humans find it disconcerting and embarrassing. On meeting new people, I have to check them out in the same way as I would with dogs by shoving my nose where they do not like it to go. I find their reactions very funny! So be warned! Poodles are bred mainly for shooting. We are very good at retrieving from water. When you see a poodle at Crufts (usually winning!), he is clipped in a very particular way. This is not meant to make us look figures of fun although people often laugh. The extra wool (not hair) on the body is meant to keep the joints warm in water and the tuft on the top of the head should be tied with a red ribbon so that the owner can see us as we swim. The fact that we have wool not hair and have to be clipped, means that we can be owned by people who are normally allergic to dogs.I am not very partial to shooting as I don't like the bangs. I spend most of the time in Nicky's arms or sitting on his knee which rather hinders his shooting so he doesn't like to take me. He also says that if you are going to take a poodle shooting, it has to be better at it than the other dogs. I think I may be a bit of a disappointment. But I love water especially the sea where I swallow buckets of seawater until I'm sick. All in all, I am a pleasure to keep and my owners can't manage without me. I am going on 12 now and my joints are beginning to creak.I think they will be sad when I join Dudley and Ella.Rumour has it that Dudley's owners are thinking of finding someone like me. Hooray! Another poodle in the village! �The Wiltshire Mobile Library visits The Raven Car Park at 12:45 and also The Well, Bulkington at 11:05 The School, Worton at 13:10. on the following dates Monday 08 February, 2016 - Monday 07 March, 2016 - Monday 04 April, 2016 - -Monday 02 May, 2016 - Monday 30 May, 2016 - Monday 27 June, 2016 Chinese Medicine Acupuncture & other Chinese therapies:- Cupping, Moxibus4on, Guasha, can be used to treat people of any age and can be combined safely & successfully with Western Medicine & other therapies Musculoskeletal:- Acute/Chronic injuries, Back pain, Arthri4s Mental Health issues:- Depression, Generalised Anxiety Disorder Stress & fa4gue, OCD, Phobias, Addic4ons Gynaecological problems:- Irregular/heavy & or painful periods, PMT, menopausal symptoms, PCOS/infer4lity Gastro-intes4nal complaints:- Indiges4on, IBS, Crohns Disease, Ulcera4ve Coli4s Skin Condi4ons:- Eczema, Psoriasis, Derma44s Insomnia, Allergies, Sinusi4s, Migraines, Asthma, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Ver4go Now prac4sing at The Devizes Acupuncture Prac4ce, Monday Market St. For more informa4on please call EMMA COLE 01985 850928 You may have to leave a message - I will call you back Page 18 �Dates For The Diary April May June 4th 2:15pm Poulshot Farming Club. Village Hall 12th 7:30pm Village Hall AGM. Village Hall 13th 7:30pm Community Fund Panel Mee9ng. Village Hall 16th 7:30pm Organ Recital by Ashley Grote. Eddington Priory Church 18th 7:30pm Village Trust AGM. Village Hall 19th 5:00pm Poulshot Friends and Neighbours 21st 7:00pm Queen’s Birthday Beacon & Pig Roast at Barley Hill Farm 5th All Day Elec9on Day 15th 11:00am Rowdeford Plant & Flower Show. Rowde 17th 7:30pm Poulshot Friends and Neighbours 21st 7:30pm Summer Concert at St Peter’s Church 24th 7:00pm Poulshot Annual Village Mee9ng. Village Hall 7:30pm Poulshot Parish Council Mee9ng. Village Hall 25th 7:00pm Defibrillator Awareness Evening - Village Hall 28th 10am-12 Flag Making. Village Hall. 4th 10am-12 Flag Making. Village Hall 10th 6:00pm The Queens Invita9onal XI Cricket On The Green 11th 3:00pm Kids Kwik Cricket On The Green Games, Stalls, Music and Fireworks 12th 15th Church Service On The Green and Street Tea Party 6:00pm 21st The Vintage Vehicle Gathering on The Village Green Poulshot Friends and Neighbours 23rd All Day EU Referendum July 2nd 7:30pm Summer Party at Poulshot House October 8th 6:30pm Harvest Supper. Village Hall November 19th 10:00am Coffee Morning At The Old Farmhouse �Poulshot Village Hall Available for meetings, functions, clubs and private parties Booking fees Village activities - £6 an hour Outside users - £10 an hour All bookings for the hall are taken by Elizabeth or Jon Martin on 01380 828206 email bookings@MyPoulshot.com ONE VOICE COMMUNITY CHOIR Sing with All Your Heart and Feel Alive! We Meet Each TUESDAY • Everyone Welcome! - Especially Men Baptist Church in Sheep Street, Devizes • 10am-12 Midday Nothing too difficult and nothing too serious; just fun, uplifting songs that everyone loves to sing. To register your interest and have a friendly chat, please call Lee on 01373 825058 or 07766 244321 www.1voicechoir.wordpress.com �Organist Wanted for St. Peter’s Church, Poulshot. St. Peter’s is a well-loved and well supported, traditional village church which has a service each Sunday at 9.15, 11.00 or 6.00. We are seeking to appoint an Organist, who will receive a good remuneration, to play the organ each Sunday and at Festivals, etc.; will lead an occasional village choir, play sometimes in other Benefice churches and help our worship to flourish. There is a well-maintained Viscount organ. Further information is available from the Revd. Maureen Allchin on 01380 828931. Charity Donation from Lent Lunch St. Peter's Lent Lunch held in the Village Hall on 12 March was very enjoyable and raised much needed funds for their chosen charity for the Lenten period, which is Alzheimers Support, Devizes. Thanks to the generous donations from those attending, a pleasing sum of £215 was collected. This will be added to the monies raised in the lent boxes currently being filled by members of the congregation, so we hope the final amount will assist the efforts of this worthy local charity. Thank you to those who supported the lunch, and special thanks to the magnificent seven who made the very tasty soups (Kate Amery, Joyce Arnold, Angela Bullen, Kate Hunloke, Janet James, Suzie Quinn, and Dot Wood), and to Dankay Cleverley for the lovely fresh bread. �Picture Framing Oils, water colours, prints, photographs etc Plain or wash lined mounts Choose from over 50 mouldings Quick service Please ring for appointment Juliet Wilmot The Garden Lodge, Chi_oe 01380 850314 Darren Sheppard Traditional, Perfectionist, Painter and Decorator. We take pride in our work and have a real passion for the upkeep of old English houses and Estates. Visit www.Sheppard-Decorators.co.uk Tel. 01380501898 07876433655 For a friendly quote. Page 22 �Apri 12th Cookery Demonstra9on by Stephanie Honeychurch (Making and Preparing Picnic Food) May 9th Life And Times Of Jack The Ripper Stephen Wells June 13th Ou9ng TBA July 11th Garden Party, 32 High Street Worton. Refreshments Provided August 8th Avebury Manor Reborn. Anne King (The project to restore the manor sponsored by the BBC) September 12th Games Evening October 11th November 8th “Dickens Of A Christmas” - A talk on Victorian Christmas customs etc. December 13th Christmas Meal (an evening out) January 10th Julia’s House - A talk on the new childrens’ hospice due to be completed in 2017 Held on the second Tuesday of each month at 8pm in the WortonMarsden Village Hall. For more info contract A walk in the world of Italian style - Maura Jane Fisher Rossini (Talk of fashion) jinnym@btinternet.com March Draw of the 100 Club 1st Prize £25 Jimmy Hunter 2nd Prize £15 Geoff Collett 3rd Prize £10 Jackie Herridge And thanks, once again, to all who support the Village 100 Club. Edington Arts An Organ Recital by Ashley Grote, Master of Music at Norwich Cathedral, on Saturday 16th April in Edington Priory Church, at 7.30pm. Wonderful music includes Mozart, Bach, Elgar, Walton, Vierne and more. On Saturday 14th May, An Evening of music and conversation with Claire Jones, the former Royal Harpist. Tickets for both concerts are £20/15/10 from 01380 831256 or 871549 or through the website, Page 23 �NORTH CORNWALL Fully Equipped Cottage – sleeps 6 – 8 Large Garden and Parking HOLIDAYS & SHORT BREAKS Tel 01380 813092 or 07973 385336 bomileshobbs@btinternet.com www.helemillcottage.co.uk Mobile Hair Dresser Charlo'e Ladies, Gents and Children at competitive prices and convenience of being at your home. Phone 07740 280278 Page 24 �Poulshot Friends & Neighbours Contact Pam on 828151 for more info April 19th 5pm Devizes Museum Visit - Please book ahead with Pam May 17th 7:30pm Brandy Talk And Tas9ng June 21st Kennet & Avon Canal Trip - Please book ahead with Pam July tbc Garden Visit August tbc Community Get-Together & BBQ September 20th Roman Coin Hoard Talk October Worton Flower Arranging Display tbc November 18th Jewellery Demonstra9on And Sale December Christmas Party At The Raven tbc The PF&N held a Dutch Auction in the Village Hall on the 15th March. We had a real fun evening with lots of laughter as parcels were passed from hand to hand, shake, felt and sniffed, trying to guess the contents and what they were worth. The parcels ranged from candles, teddy bear, pot holder, chocolates, biscuits, photo frame, purse, tie and cufflinks, won by Dankay which we fully expect to see worn at some point!! Lots more items too numerous to mention warm house socks with a little bear on the side, much prized by Paulette from Bear Cottage!! The highlight of the evening had to be the parcel that Karen won, first thought to be a bracelet and passed round for everyone to admire only to be found to be a magnetic necklace, much hilarity as different styles were tried. We have cleared funds from this of £45 to be donated to a Charity to be chosen. April sees us having a visit to Devizes Museum, a few places left. This is on 19th April at 5.00pm at the museum. Please let me know if you would like to join us. Phone number 828151 and everyone in Poulshot is eligible to come on a first come first served basis. I hope that everyone in the Village realises they are invited to attend any of the functions we hold. Subs are £10 per year single, £15 per couple or you can attend for a charge of £2.50 per meeting. Page 25 �Edwin Giddings, Devizes Delicatessan, Coffee Shop, Light Lunches, Fine Wines and Real Ales. “A hidden gem bursting with goodies” Open Monday–Saturday 9am–5.30pm. Tel: 01380 723355 Web: www.edwingiddings.co.uk Email: edwingiddings@wadworth.co.uk 15 St John’s Street (& 17 High Street), Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 1BD are you being harassed, bullied or intimidated by piles of unironed and creased clothing. i-team if so then you should call …. the Domestic household items domestic ironing services Personal Items Trousers/Skirts - £1.00 Pillow cases x2 - £1.00 King size - £4.50 Double - £3.50 Single - £2.50 Jumpers/ Cardigan – £1.00 Duvet covers/Sheets Polo shirts/T-shirt/Tops - £ 1.00 Towels - Hand/Tea - £0.50 Shirt/Blouse (hung) - £1.20 Dress, Short - £1.50 Bath/large - £1.00 Shirt/Blouse (hung and starched) - £1.50 Dress, Long - £2.50 All kids items of clothing half price MINIMUM CHARGE OF £15.00 £1.50 collection/delivery charge outside of Rowde Contact: Stacey / Brigette Telephone: 01380 829910 / 07999 818741 Email : iteamironing@gmail.com For T&C’s visit www.i-teamironing.com �Poulshot Parish Council Village Contacts Chairman Mr Geoff Colle_ (828465) St Peter’s Church Priest in Charge The Revd. Maureen Allchin (828931) Clerk Mrs Elizabeth Mar9n (828206) email: poulshotparishcouncil@gmail.com Re4red Priest: The Revd. Jane Knowles (870325) jane.knowles2@b9nternet.com) Council Members Mr Adrian Baber Mr Nicholas Hunloke Mr Steve Housby Mr Tim Coleman Mr Ben Hamilton Mr Tim Nixon Churchwardens Mrs Joyce Arnold, Mrs Kate Amery PCC Members Mr Nicholas Hunloke (Treasurer) Lady Kate Hunloke (Secretary - 828333) Mrs Angela Bullen Mr Brian Arnold Mrs Dankay Cleverly (Deanery Synod) Local Wilshire Councillor Cllr Jonathan Seed (850696) e-mail: jonathon.seed@wiltshire.gov.uk Village Trust Chairman Mr Nicholas Hunloke (828333) Other Village Contacts Secretary Mr Ray Josey (Secretary - 827010) email: raydenjosey@gmail.com Farmers Club Mr Richard Francis (828232) Trust Members Tim Coleman (Vice-Chair) Mr Brian James (Treasurer) Mrs Denise Josey (Archivist) Poulshot Friends and Neighbours Club Lady Kate Hunloke (828333) Pam Gillies (828151) Village Hall Neighbourhood Watch Mr Tim Coleman 827095 Chairman Mr Ray Josey (827010) Devizes and District Link 01380 721775 Bookings Elizabeth or Jon Mar9n (828206) Wiltshire Numisma4c Society Richard Jeffery 01225 703143 jeffery.melksham@gmail.com email: bookings@MyPoulshot.com Poulshot Website www.poulshot.org.uk Contact Elizabeth Read 893214 or email poulshotparishcouncil@gmail.com Page 27 �ERLESTOKE HOUSE FARM SHOP HMP ERLESTOKE THE SHOP HOURS : Thursday Friday Saturday 12 - 4.00 p.m. Reliable Volunteers are needed, with an outgoing friendly personality to assist customers purchasing and ordering goods from the shop. References required. • Fresh seasonal vegetables, this produce will be harvested daily from the House allotments • Garden plants and flowers from Erlestoke House Nursery • Bespoke hand craLed furniture from our workshops, including benches, tables, planters, wishing well, wooden toys, bird tables and many other handmade items. Our workshops will also make furniture to order. Catalogue available • Free range eggs • A variety of handmade freshly baked cakes. Occasion cakes made to order. Erlestoke Farm Shop is situated on B3098 between Liale Cheverell and Erlestoke Erlestoke House Farm Shop is a registered Community Interest Company �Defibrillator Awareness Course An Heartfelt Evening Of Shocking Entertainment As you know we have a defibrillator in a cabinet outside The Raven. There will be an awareness evening help at the Village Hall on Wednesday 25th May 7pm - 8pm Please come along and find out all about this life saving equipment - volunteers for resuscitation considered…. "Walking is man'a best medicine". Hippocrates As we recovered from the challenge of last years moonwalk, choruses of never again were heard throughout the shire. But like childbirth the memories of the more difficult moments disappeared almost as quickly as the blisters. And rather like when you are handed that beautiful baby, realising that we had raised over £3000 and had had a lot of fun in the process the moonwalk didn't seem so bad as to not try it again. We also have experience on our side, we know what to expect and how to manage our marathon. Which is a good thing? Due to commitments, injury and distance. A firm no from our friend in Spain who suffered with the cold that evening. Our merry band of walkers are Penny Nixon, Lizzie Hunter, Sara Weeden and Kim Johnson. If anybody would like to join us, please let a lunar know. We will be asking for sponsorship like last year and would be grateful for any donations. Every penny really does help. https://moonwalklondon2016.everydayhero.com/uk/lunar-tits The Queens Invita4onal XI – Friday 10th June 6pm – All Welcome Poulshot Cricket Club are delighted to announce that we will be hos9ng a 20:20 evening of cricket in honour of the Queen’s 90th birthday. The match will be open to anyone who fancies a game and the teams will be comprised of mainly novices. This is a brilliant opportunity to try your hand at cricket in a safe and enjoyable surrounding and PCC will provide all of the requisite safety equipment for those over 14 yrs and above. The match will benefit from beats, BBQ and beer so it should be a great evening for all. We will be conduc9ng ‘Kids Kwik Cricket’ sessions on Saturday 11th June to ensure our younger village members don’t miss out either! We hope you can join us. �June Russell McCausland 3/7/1939 — 26/2/2016 Service held at St Nicholas' Church, Brushford on 8th March 2016. This is a short extract from the Eulogy and Tribute by The Rev. Angela Syer June Russell-Allen was born on the 3rd of July 1939, two months before the outbreak of the 2nd World War. She was baptised on September 3rd the very day that war was declared! From an early age, she showed a great love for animals especially horses. June developed a great passion for hunting, riding to hounds until her late teens. Her father was Master and Huntsman of the North Cheshire from 1934 until 1944, and previously to the Cheshire Forest. June was a great reader from a young age, and she loved her books throughout her life. Her education began at a small private day school in Stow-on-theWold. From there she progressed to 'Lawnside', a Girls boarding school at Great Malvern. She proved to be a very bright pupil, who was also good at games, representing her school at Hockey. After lawnside' June was sent for a year to a Finishing School in Lausanne, Switzerland. When she returned to the UK she took a job for a short while at an Interior Design shop in Cirencester, before embarking on a History course, in preparation for University. However, it was not long before her plans changed. She found a job in Cambridge, and it was here that she met and fell in love with her future husband Dennis. They were married on 27 th October, 1962, in Cold Aston Parish Church. Their first son David, was born 10 months later in August 1963. Andrew was born in 1966 and Caroline was born 2 years later in 1968. 1987 marked a change of job for Dennis. He joined West of England Farmers in Wiltshire and at last they were able to move south to warmer climes. Their new house was Manor House, Poulshot. It was whilst they lived here that Dennis and June became grandparents. With joy they welcomed Ahlia, Rama, Anna, Arabella, Amara and William into the family. With her children grown up, June decided to explore the world. She took herself away on separate occasions, trekking through Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Sumatra, Pakistan, Ethiopia, Yemen, Lake Titicaca and the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in Peru, Cambodia and Dubai. Despite her frequent trips abroad June still found time for her lovely garden, and for hunting, two of her life long passions. Upon Dennis' retirement June was finally able to choose where to live. It came as no surprise to her family, that her first choice was their holiday home in Brushford. All 6 grandchildren have fond memories of 'expeditions' with Granny around her beloved Exmoor. In 2008, after many years of visiting Turkey, June and Dennis decided to buy a villa on the Kas Peninsular, where they would spend the extended summer months with family and friends. June's untimely illness (pancreatic cancer) was hard for her to bear, yet she emphasised that her house was 'not to be a place of gloom', (her words). And it wasn't. The love, dedication and humour of her family shone through during the coming weeks and Andrew, Rosemary, David, Caroline and Ahliah did a tremendous job nursing her night and day with the help and guidance of a very special medical team. We shall always miss June, but her legacy lives on, and her children, and her grandchildren will remember her with pride for the rest of their lives. Her kindness, generosity, determination, thoughtfulness for others, fantastic sense of humour, and an energy that never left her until she finally succumbed to her dreadful illness 5 weeks after diagnosis. �In Memory Of Adam Kidd Heartfelt thanks to everybody associated with making Adam’s service so special in every way. Thanks also to everyone who very kindly attended the service which supported me so much With love Hilary Kidd The Queen’s 90th Birthday Beacon Her Majesty the Queen celebrates her 90th Birthday on Thursday 21st April. Beacons will be lit all over the country to celebrate the day. As Poulshot did during the last Jubilee, we will be celebra9ng again with our own Beacon. We have been allo_ed an official Beacon ligh9ng 9me by HM’s Pageant Master, Bruno Peek, LVO, OBE, OPR. Our slot is 7.30pm. Ben and Charlie Hamilton at Barley Hill Farm have the highest point in Poulshot. They have very kindly agreed to host us again. The celebra9ons will start at 6.30pm. There will be a BBQ, a bar, music and fireworks. There will also be parking. Everyone is welcome. The Royal Celebra9ons will con9nue over the weekend of 9th,10th and 11th June. The Village News will have all the details in the May Issue. Page 31 �Connect2Wiltshire Bus From Poulshot To RUH Bath Connect2 provides you with a choice of bookable journeys from Devizes and surrounding villages, such as Poulshot, to the Royal United Hospital in Bath. Use it to - A_end hospital appointments; Accompany someone to hospital; Visit someone you know in hospital or Get to work at the hospital Did You Know? Poulshot Village News is also available online at http:// www.scribd.com (search for “Poulshot Village News”) Send a link to friends, family and ex-residents Richardson & Paige INTERIORS Specialist Upholstery www.richardsonandpaige.co.uk Come and visit us at our website or our workshop: Unit 1, Manor House Yard, Poulshot, Devizes SN10 1RY 01380 828228 07974 454747 Traditional, Modern and Bespoke Specialist Upholstery tailored loose covers; new furniture made to order; antiques; modern reupholstery; recovering & repairs; free quotes deliveries Members of the Association of Master Upholsterers & Soft Furnishers �Kids Corner Can you find your way out of the maze ??? Page 33 �Walk With Me While I Age I hope this poem has the same effect on you as it did on me - then my forwarding it will be worth the effort. Walk with me by the water - worth the read. A BEAUTIFUL POEM ABOUT GROWING OLDER BUGGER ...... I forgot the words. �TOWNSEND BARN Nursery Welcome to the spring term at Townsend Barn Nursery. March has been a very busy month for us all and seemed to revolve all around books – which is fantastic as communication and language development is a crucial area of development for young children! We have celebrated World Book Day with each child receiving a free book voucher; we then invited the children to bring their own special books to nursery to share with each other. We were also lucky to have a visit from Wendy the librarian from Devizes library. Wendy read us lots of stories relating to construction, which led us onto a visit from Graham Gaiger to talk to the children about his building company. This prompted the children in to creating their own construction area in the garden where everyone had to don a hard hat to enter! We also had a visit from Mr White whose cows produce all of the milk for the Rowdey Cow ice cream. The children were even lucky enough to have some Rowdey Cow ice cream for their pudding that day. We now of course have a mix of budding farmers and builders on our hands! To conclude our book theme we also had a visit from children’s author and creator of The Whimsy Wood series Sarah Hill. We are lucky that Sarah is one of our parents too so quite often pops in to read her latest books to the children. Throughout the nursery the children have all been having lots of fun. The Caterpillars have engaged in crafts, dancing and sensory activities. Their initial theme was ‘all about me’ which is always a good theme to get to know their new friends. The Butterflies have enjoyed making a display of their own faces by using a mirror to study their own reflections. They have also been learning about vehicles, ducks and using their senses. The Barn Owls have been learning about change and investigating growing. They have also been learning about the story of Jack and the Beanstalk and planting seeds to stud lifecycles. Our welly walks continue each week in our woodland garden no matter what the weather as the changing seasons in our beautiful nursery environment helps the children’s learning and development soar by having a hands on approach to nature. Sarah Wheeler, Nursery Manager �The Raven Inn, Poulshot Road, Poulshot. Tel. 01380 828271 As summer is fast approaching there are a few changes to the Pub Opening times. From The Easter weekend the Pub will be open Sundays for Lunch 12-2:30pm & Dinner 6:30 - 9pm Tuesday to Saturday Lunch & Dinner as usual Lunch from 12 - 2pm & Dinner 6:30 - 9pm From Mon 2nd May the Pub will be open Seven days a week for Lunch and Dinner until October. Please telephone to book as we are very busy & Happy Easter. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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This month, we have updates from the Poulshot Friends and Neighbours, Celebrations from the Lent Lunch, St Patrick’s Day quiz night and the Community spirit shared during the “Great Poulshot Pickup” Also, welcome Lily and Gracie Shuttleworth in Pet’s Corner. There is also an intriguing article about the history of the Easter egg. Don’t forget, elections are taking place on the 4th of May and will see Poulshot welcoming a new Parish Council. Also look out on May 10th for our first home game of Cricket at 18:00 on the Green In April, we begin to celebrate Spring properly with celebrations for the Easter Season. Send in your events and stories….pet profiles, recipes etc. Poulshot Village News The PVN is put together and distributed free to all houses in the village. Contribu9ons, reports, opinions and ar9cles are very much welcomed. While we will always aim to include all shades of opinion and interest, we reserve the right to select and edit where appropriate. Please let us know of anything that you would like publicised in advance or reported on aAerwards.. e-mail – news@mypoulshot.com pop in to Ivy House, 72 The Green or call 01380 828206 Contribu4ons for next issue by 5pm on the 20th of the month please - or earlier! Adver4sing Poulshot Village News is happy to accept adverts, indeed relies on them to fund produc9on costs. Publica9on of an advert does not cons9tute endorsement for that product or service. Adverts may be taken as full, half or quarter page, standard or colour, to run for the full year of the magazine (12 issues) or for individual issues. Issue 236 �Holiday Let ”Sanditoes” Saundersfoot Near Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales Detached comfortable bungalow with private garden 2 double and 1 twin room, 10 minute walk from the beach and with many local attractions Bookings all year round, Prices from £30 a night: low season. Contact Jean or Royden on 01380 828695 perrettr@btinternet.com You can view some photos at http://sites.google.com/site/sanditoesgbbo00/ Skip Hire Call 07415 311544 (please leave a message) S. Smith Plant Ltd. Waste Carriers No. CBD4142585 �A View From My Window March came in like a lion, and at the 9me of wri9ng I sincerely hope it will go out like a lamb. I don’t know where that saying comes from; perhaps there is someone out there who can enlighten me. Looking back over many years it does seem to have been the case, or is this where memory and myth become confused? The oral tradi9on used to be so important and so well understood. Before the 9me when people could read or write they depended on stories being passed down, and of course stained glass windows in churches were put there not just as beau9ful artefacts , but a means whereby people could learn about bible stories. It behoves us all to try to sort out fact from fic9on , and not dismiss the bible because some things don’t stand up, for instance 9me scales in the Old Testament. Its quite interes9ng when thinking about the crea9on story ( and by the way all the great faiths have crea9ons stories which are not that dissimilar) to replace the number of days of crea9on with centuries or millennia and then it all fits; certainly the order of crea9on does. “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was formless and empty ; darkness was over the surface of the deep, and God said let there be light… and there was evening and there was morning –the first day” , and then there’s the second day , and the third day or millennium etc... Whether or not you have a religious faith, these early scriptures are very interes9ng , and its amazing that material that was passed down so long ago, and wri`en down somewhere between one and two thousand years BC, is s9ll read and known and thought about today, and has so much to teach us. I call that, the miracle of the bible. That brings me back to what I was wri9ng about last month; Jesus , being tempted by the devil, or Satan, or evil spirits or whatever you want to call them , and the fact that he overcame the tempta9ons. Whether or not you believe that the devil took Jesus to the top of the temple and tempted him to throw himself down, or to the top of a high mountain and showed him the whole world , those geographical things are not important. What is important is that Jesus the man as well as son of God, was tempted as a man, and in his humanity did not give in to the human tempta9ons of pride greed, and power. Because of that he was able to show us by example how to live, and to show us there is another way; a way in which we can be at peace in this life and the next. He showed us that the nature of the Almighty creator is love, and if we can accept that, then our own lives will be more loving and forgiving. All a bit heavy , you may be thinking for a magazine ar9cle, but it is Lent , and very soon now it will be Easter , the greatest day in the Chris9an year, and why, because Jesus overcame all those tempta9ons , showed us that God loves us so much he was prepared to suffer for us, ( and that includes being betrayed by his friends), and actually died so that we would be forgiven by God. And this is where we separate fact from fic9on again. Jesus did not stay dead. He went on; he appeared to hundreds in bodily form , and then aAer he disappeared from the bodily reality , he goes on being with us today and every day. So have a wonderful Easter. The fast will be over, the thanksgiving will begin, and I do hope you will all celebrate with families and friends. Come to church and see the expression of God the creator in all the wonderful spring flowers , and the music and the singing and the joy of being together. Its much more boring, dare I say lifeless, staying at home. If you want to hear the full story of Holy Week, come along to Keevil Church on Palm Sunday , April 9th at 3pm when there will be a performance of Stainer’s Crucifixion , given by Voice Box, ( a well known choir from Witney) and the Keevil Singers . Jane Knowles . During the 9me of the interregnum, if anyone needs to speak to a priest , please ring me.01380 870325 or email jane.knowles2@b9nternet.com �Doggy Dilemmas Puppy/Dog Training classes One to Ones Dog Walking Dog Boarding Contact Debs on 01380 730564 or 07966 617617 email:debsmackay@hotmail.com www.doggy-dilemmas.co.uk Trevor Hale NPTC Certified (arb) Fully Insured Tree Surgery Covering All Aspects including Chipping Stump Grinding & Hedging 07737934777 www.wiltshiretreesurgery.co.uk Professional Reliable Service �The Tranquil Moment Health and Beauty clinic The Tranquil Moment health and beauty clinic is set in the beautiful village of Poulshot, just 2 miles from Devizes. We offer flexible appointments to suit you, and tailor treatments to your requirements. The salon is completely private, with easy parking. We are now offering Apilus electrolysis less painful than traditional electrolysis but still as effective. Other treatments available • Decleor facials • Waxing •CND manicure and pedicure •Individual Lash Extensions • Microdermabrasion • Sports Massage and Injury clinic • CACI non surgical face lift • Hot stone massage • Semi-permanent make-up • Eyelash/ eyebrow tinting • Nouvatan spray tan • Reflexology and Deep Tissue Massage Visit our website for other offers. All Credit & Debit cards accepted. You can now book online by visiting either the website or our facebook page.. Follow us on Facebook. The Tranquil Moment Health and Beauty Clinic Unit 2 Manor House Yard, Poulshot, Devizes SN10 1RY 01380 828297 24 hour answerphone tranquilmoment@live.co.uk www.tranquilmoment.co.uk Page 7 �Martina’s Professional Cleaning Services We guarantee the best price in the area for a perfect job Regular cleaning - Spring cleaning Office cleaning - Ironing Fully insured, Privacy assured SAME CLEANER GUARANTEED Call Martina on 07859818198 Page 8 �The Benefice of Holy Cross, Seend, Christ Church, Bulkington and St. Peter’s, Poulshot CHURCH SERVICES IN APRIL 2017 You are welcome to worship at any of the services in any of the churches in the Benefice.There is something for everyone! Sunday 2nd April 2017 (5th Sunday of Lent) 8.00 am Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer) at Seend 9.15 am Parish Eucharist at Poulshot 11.00 am Café Church at Seend 6.00 pm Evening Prayer (Traditional) at Bulkington Sunday 9th April 2017 (Palm Sunday) 9.15 am Parish Eucharist at Seend 11.00 am Parish Eucharist at Bulkington 6.00 pm Evensong (Traditional) at Poulshot Thursday 13th April 2017 (Maundy Thursday) 7.30 pm Benefice Eucharist at Poulshot Friday 14th April 2017 (Good Friday) 9.30 am Said Matins & The Litany at Poulshot 10.00 am Good Friday Children’s Workshops at Seend 2.00 pm An Hour at the Cross at Bulkington Sunday 16th April 2017 (Easter Sunday) 8.00 am Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer) at Seend 9.15 am Festal Eucharist at Bulkington 9.15 am Festal Eucharist (Traditional) at Poulshot 11.00 am Festal Eucharist at Seend Sunday 23rd April 2017 (Easter 2) 9.15 am Matins (Traditional) at Poulshot 11.00 am Parish Eucharist at Seend 6.00 pm Parish Eucharist at Bulkington (followed by APCM) Sunday 30th April 2017 (Easter 3) 10.00 am Benefice service at Seend (with Bishop Ed) Every Tuesday at 9.00 there is a short Benefice service of Matins (BCP*) at Poulshot church The next Wiltshire Mobile Library visit is 12:40pm on April 3rd at the Raven Car Park (the following visit will be May 8th) see http://services.wiltshire.gov.uk/MobileLibrary/Library/Stop/92 Page 9 �LAWN HOUSE CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC 29 High Street, Steeple Ashton, BA14 6EU Tel: 01380 871555 www.lawnhouse.co.uk Back Pain Specialist Neck & Shoulder, Hip, Leg & Foot Pain, Arthritis, Tennis Elbow, Slipped Disc, Sports Injuries Free assessment available Treating patients locally for 20 years S.J.Prior, B.Sc., D.C. Doctor of Chiropractic Registered Member of the British Chiropractic Association & General Chiropractic Council BUPA & AXA/PPP Registered Seasoned logs and kindling available Don’t shiver - We deliver Call James on 07970 781828 www.logstoyou.co.uk �TOWNSEND BARN NURSERY Tel: 01380 828141 | email: office@townsendbarnnursery.co.uk As we approach the end of term 4 we are proud to be able to say our new baby outdoor play area is finished. The ‘Hedgehog’ non-mobile babies now have the opportunity to be separate from our more mobile babies and it has clearly proven to be the right decision for us to make. Too many nurseries are unlucky to have to care for children of all age groups in one room, so we know we are lucky to be able to offer high quality child care in smaller, safer age appropriate areas. We will now have a limited number of places available in our Caterpillar Room for our more mobile babies so if you would like to find out more information please contact us on the above number. We are very proud to announce that a report published by Wiltshire Council shows 76% of our children making the transition to primary school are reaching Good Levels of Development. The national average is 69% and in Wiltshire 71%. We take pride in exceeding the national and county percentage rates and owe this to the outstanding qualified, experienced team of practitioners we have at TBN. Well done everyone! This term the children have been celebrating World Book Day, St Patricks Day, Red Nose Day and of course Mothering Sunday. Even though our curriculum stipulates our learning can take place outside no matter what the weather, it has been so nice to be out in the gardens without coats on so early in the year! As we move towards Easter the children will be visiting St Peter’s Church. We believe it is essential for the children to learn about the importance of Easter and are lucky to be in such a traditional, rural environment where the children can learn, flourish and make memories for life. Sarah Wheeler, Nursery Manager �It is with great delight that I can announce the outcome of our SIAMS inspection, on 24th February. We have been judged as OUTSTANDING in all four categories. This is an absolutely fantastic judgment and rightfully recognises what a truly special place Rowde Cof E Primary Academy is. The inspector commented the following: The biblically inspired vision statement, ‘A bright start for a bright future’, is known by everyone and has a positive impact on behaviour, relationships and attitudes to learning… The commitment to and care for every individual, encapsulated in leaders’ vision, is a powerful demonstration of the living out of Christian love which strives for the best outcomes for everyone. All the staff, children and governors deserve this wonderful outcome. The inspector was very taken by the fact that the children described the school as ‘like a family’ and she commented to us that she has very rarely heard schools using the word ‘love’ as often as we did. We told her that we love coming to work and we love the children and they in turn reciprocated this. Needless to say I ‘love’ this result! What a privilege it is to be the head teacher here. To read the full report follow the link below. http://www.rowdeprimaryacademy.co.uk/siams-report.html Current Local Bus Times (Faresaver 85 and 87a) Poulshot (Raven) 07:42 (M-F) Devizes 08:05 Devizes 11:20 Poulshot (Raven) 11:29 08:32 (S) 09:41 13:01 09:51 13:11 13:20 15:20 (M-F) 15:50 (S) 13:29 15:29 REQUEST Did You Know? There is a wheelchair in the Village Hall for the use of Poulshot parishioners. Should you wish to borrow it please contact Malcolm Nixon 828355 �Pet’s Corner Meet Lilly and Gracie Shuttleworth We have joined the Shuttleworth household at The Brambles on 21st February. Our names are Lily (I’m the white one) and Gracie. We are Maltese/Yorkshire Terrier Cross and are nine weeks old. We are settling in well and have mastered all the rooms on the ground floor including finding where Karl, Bramley and Gala live. Bramley likes chasing us but Gala prefers to watch from a distance. We know our names; the command no; where our food is kept; and how to make sure everyone runs around after us. Sampling different foods has been good. At the moment we have tried and like chicken, egg and cheese. Tonight we are trying fish. We have been provided with loads of toys to play with but the one we like best is a red ball (which talks when rolled) it was a bird toy that Mum had kept from when she had Kakarikis. However, we keep ourselves amused by playfighting , getting told off when we make one another squeal! We are not able to go out for a walk yet until after our 2nd injection, in any case the foul weather has stopped us from even getting out in the garden. We will be very pleased to meet everyone as soon as we can. Lily & Gracie (and Sue) �Poulshot Village Hall Available for meetings, functions, clubs and private parties Booking fees Residents - £6 an hour Non-Residents - £10 an hour All bookings for the hall are taken by Elizabeth or Jon Martin on 01380 828206 email bookings@MyPoulshot.com �Poulshot Friends & Neighbours MARCH MEETING - LUNCH AT THE BARGE We had a good turnout of 18+ 1 for the March lunch at the Barge at Seend. The menu had choices to satisfy all tastes and some members succumbed to desserts! We were very pleased to have our oldest (Shirley) and youngest (William) members and Sula our first canine member. There was lots of chatter and the food was really good. The staff made us very welcome and were very attentive.The weather was perfect but a little too chilly for outside eating, it was nice to see the barges going past the window in the sunshine. Everyone enjoyed themselves so much that they have requested that we do another lunch later in the year. Watch the magazine for details in due course. This month, on April 18th, we are having a talk by Tim Jalland on the Stewardship of Salisbury Plain and hope as many of you who are able will come to this. EVERYONE IS WELCOME. We do need your support and I would like to remind everyone that the PF&N is open to everyone in Poulshot and that we also welcome friends and visitors at a small charge. If you have any ques4ons. please contact Pam on 828151 or Kate Hunloke on 828333 �DOLMAN AUDIO VISUAL Berhills Lane Farm, Sells Green, Melksham Telephone: 01380 828524 We know HI FI TELEVISION VIDEO DVD literally inside out! For personal service and a professional repair to any make of product, ancient or modern, please telephone Maggie or Peter We also stock a range of quality reconditioned (non ex-rental) equipment carrying a maximum 6 months warranty. DOLMAN AUDIO VISUAL is an Authorised Service Centre providing technical assistance on behalf of leading manufacturers �St Patrick’s Night Quiz A great night was had by all on the night of March 17th in the Village Hall at the St Patrick’s Night Quiz. Congratulations to the winners and a big thanks to our resident quiz master Alan. �Hi I'm Sam (Samantha when in trouble ) I'm the new chair of our village hall. I'm the short one who likes to serve the drinks at the quiz and the entertainment evenings. I have lived in Poulshot for 11 years. I am standing again for our parish council. I'm mum to three children. Kirstin 14, Lewis 8 and Anson 6. Who attend Rowde Academy and Lavington School. Married to a great supportive husband Mike Hurn. I love the country side and what community we have and want to build on this. I hope to keep our village meaning and build on it for our children and our children's children. I would love to be voted in to our parish council, now you know who I am I hope that you may consider voting for me. Hi I'm Geoff. As the chairman of the last Parish Council i think you all know me well enough. I am a lifelong Poulshot resident and being on the Council has helped me to help Poulshot grow for the better. During the last 4 years I helped to negotiate the community fund for the village when the Solar Farm was created, negotiating the original offer of £60,000 to be £150,000. I support the development at Higher Green Farm and over the years have helped negotiate the development to be focussed on local people, and for it to help improve Poulshot. This includes the village receiving a new recreational field as part of the development. I support the Cricket Club and all other events that occur on the Green. I hope you consider voting for me �Treat me, Love me, Fix me Distinctive Upholstery, Bespoke Curtains and Soft Furnishings And here’s why you should use us: Impeccable traditional upholstery of the very highest standard A ten-year guarantee on all our craftsmanship (who else offers that?) Free furniture collection & delivery An extensive fabric library A complimentary consultation And your sofa will be back in 4 weeks* From collection of furniture We also make bespoke hand-tailored curtains and roman blinds, tailored loose covers, soft furnishings and fabric walling. For more information call and talk to Richardson & Paige 01380 578050 Richardson & Paige Members of the Association of Master Upholsterers and Soft Furnishers www.richardsonandpaige.co.uk �The Great Poulshot Pickup The Poulshot Parish Council, Friends and Neighbours and The Village Trust wish to extend a warm “thank you” for all the help with “The Great Poulshot Pickup!” The morning of the 4th of March was met with almost 20 Poulshot residents picking up the village from one end to the other. Following the work, everyone shared a hot lunch of homemade vegetable soup , cheese, crusty bread and of course a hot cup of tea! Great work, good people and an incredible amount of rubbish collected! Poulshot was rewarded with a double rainbow following the event!!! - see front cover! �Dates For The Diary April May June 3rd 2:15pm Poulshot Farming Club. Village Hall 10th 7:30pm Poulshot Village Trust Meeting. Village Hall 18th 7:30pm Poulshot Friends & Neighbours. Village Hall 25th 7:30pm Ladies Reading Group, Village Hall 4th All Day ELECTION DAY 21st 7:30pm Bonfire Radicals. Village Hall 9th 7:30pm Poulshot Parish Council Meeting. Village Hall 6th 7:00pm Poulshot Annual Village Meeting and Council Meeting. Village Hall 14th 6pm Lackham Vintage Vehicle Gathering. Village Green 23/24 October 8th Poulshot Fete 7:30pm Harvest Supper. Village Hall April Draw of the 100 Club 1st Prize £25 Derick Barnes 2nd Prize £15 Pauline Fennel 3rd Prize £10 Denise Josey The Village Hall Committee thank all members for their invaluable support and wish everyone success for next month’s draw Special “St Patrick’s” Night Draw of the 100 Club 1st Prize £25 Elizabeth Martin 2nd Prize £15 Nancy McGregor 3rd Prize £10 Derek Barnes Both draws were made this month by Sam Wright-Hurn live, during the St Patrick’s Night Quiz at the Village Hall �2017 April 11th Genealogy can be spooky Beryl Pendley May 9th June 13th Midwifery-- never a dull moment Dorothy Cook July 11th Garden Meeting 9 Gaisford Chase Worton August 8th Fiona Turnbull Outing to Bombay Sapphire Gin Distillery and Laverstoke Silk Mill Creative photography September 12th Title tbc Steve Hodson (Governor Erlestoke Prison) October 10th Halloween Flowers Sue Mason November 14th Christmas Crafts Rosemary Rosenfeld December 12th Christmas Meal 2018 January 9th Title tbc Ian Hailstone (Retired Chief Inspector Police) February 12th AGM and Quiz March 13th World of Italian Style 2 Maura Rossini Held on the second Tuesday of each month at 8pm in the WortonMarsden Village Hall. New members are very welcome. No payment needed until the third visit if anyone would like to give it a try. Just come along or call me on Jane Fisher on 01380 726489 or email jinnym@btinternet.com ONE VOICE COMMUNITY CHOIR Sing with All Your Heart and Feel Alive! We Meet Each TUESDAY • Everyone Welcome! - Especially Men Baptist Church in Sheep Street, Devizes • 10am-12 Midday Nothing too difficult and nothing too serious; just fun, uplifting songs that everyone loves to sing. To register your interest and have a friendly chat, please call Lee on 01373 825058 or 07766 244321 www.1voicechoir.wordpress.com TONY PARSONS DOMESTIC APPLIANCE ENGINEER WASHING MACHINES COOKERS / DRIERS SERVICE AND REPAIRS TEL; 01380 723279 MOBILE: 07970 117023 �Wiltshire NUMISMATIC Society 2017 Meetings are held at The Raven Inn on the THIRD WEDNESDAY of each month from March to December, except where otherwise indicated. April 19th “ENGLISH SILVER CROWNS” Richard Jeffery May 31st Visit to the ROYAL MINT MUSEUM, LLANTRISANT. Prior booking only. June 14th “WILTSHIRE TRADE TOKENS” Mike Stone July 19th SUMMER COIN AUCTION August 16th SUMMER SOCIAL EVENING with Food, Trading session, Raffle, Chat etc September 20th “BARBAROUS RADIATES COINAGE” Nick Aves October 18th AUTUMN COIN AUCTION November 18th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING followed by a SHORT QUIZ for the M. Bowden Cup December 1st CHRISTMAS DINNER at The Raven. (7:30pm - Friday 1st - Prior Booking Only) All meetings commence at 8pm prompt. New members and visitors are very welcome at all meetings The sale, purchase and exchange of coins at meetings is restricted to MEMBERS ONLY except auctions, but such transactions must not interfere with the published evening’s business. Contact Verity or Richard Jeffery on 01225 703143 or jeffery.melksham@gmail.com Have you got a stool or chair that needs some TLC ? Learn Upholstery at Poulshot Village Hall Weekly Sessions and Weekend workshops Work on your own project Upholstery tools provided Materials provided to purchase (not top fabrics) Beginners Welcome Contact Mary on 07887550945 For more information �Wiltshire Council Road Closures Temporary Closure of: A342 (Part) Dunkirk Hill and Devizes Road, Devizes and Rowde A342 (Part) Dunkirk Hill and Devizes Road, Devizes and Rowde; from its junction with A361 Bath Road to its junction with C249 Conscience Lane, Rowde. Alternative route: via A361 – A365 – Spa Road – Snowberry Lane / Melksham Relief Road / Eastern Way – A3102 – A342 (unaffected length) and vice versa. The closure and diversion route will be clearly indicated by traffic signs. This Order will come into operation on 26 April 2017 and it is anticipated that the closure will be required daily between the hours of 07.00 and 18.00 until 5 May 2017. Access will be maintained for residents and businesses, although delays are likely due to the nature of the works. * * * Temporary Closure of: A360 (Part), Tilshead and Orcheston 10th April to 21st April 2017 A360 (Part), Tilshead and Orcheston; from a point approximately 300m south of its junction with Candown Road, Tilshead in a south-easterly direction to its junction with The Gibbet, Orcheston. Alternative route: via A360 (unaffected length) – A342 – A345 – A303 – A360 (unaffected length) and vice versa. The closure and diversion route will be clearly indicated by traffic signs. This Order will come into operation on 10 April 2017 and it is anticipated that the closure will be required on weekdays only between the hours of 07.00 and 18.00 until 21 April 2017. Access will be maintained for residents and businesses, although delays are likely due to the nature of the works. For further information please contact Steve Hawkins (Eurovia) on 07834 503477. �A brief history of Easter eggs! Eggs have long been adopted as a symbol of Christ's resurrec9on since the early days of the church, when they were taken from the Pagan rites of spring. In Britain, by the fourth century, people were hard boiling hen and duck eggs and pain9ng them bright colours using vegetable dyes and charcoal, then given as giAs to children. A nota9on in the household accounts of Edward I of England showed an expenditure of eighteen pence for 450 eggs to be gold-leafed and coloured for Easter giAs. The 17th and 18th centuries saw the manufacture of egg-shaped toys, although it was not un9l the early 1800's that the first chocolate Easter eggs appeared in Germany and France and soon spread to the rest of Europe and beyond. These were made with a chocolate paste layers and were painstaking to make! A large and rare carved wooden Easter egg painted with a Russian beauty, inlaid with faceted colored glass, period of Nicholas II. One of the major businesses behind the development of chocolate Easter Eggs in Britain was Cadbury's. Cadbury's was founded almost 200 years ago John Cadbury made his first 'French ea9ng chocolate' in 1842, but it was not un9l 1875 that the first Cadbury Easter eggs were produced, by his sons. Egg as giAs at Easter also con9nued to be made from papier-mâché, wood and 9n, oAen holding sweets and giAs inside. Early 20th century papier-mâché egg to contain sweets. �Of course when we think of an9ques and “eggs” the Russian jeweller Karl Faberge is the name we all conjure with. In its most specific form, the term “Faberge egg” refers to the approximately 50 eggs fabricated by Karl Faberge for the Tsars Alexander III and Nicholas II of Russia between 1885 and 1917. Commissioned annually, the eggs were presented as Easter giAs to Romanov wives and mothers, who delighted at the miniaturised jewels, figurines, and 9mepieces that were carefully hidden inside. To the contemporary eye, the eggs look unbelievably embellished and A few of the famous Faberge Easter eggs. ornate. At the 9me, however, Karl Faberge considered his crea9ons to be understated, elegant counterpoints to the huge gemstones favoured by other jewellers. Poulshot Readers The motley crew of readers met in the Raven on Tuesday 21st to discuss The Greatest Knight and for an informal celebration of Brian’s birthday. Happy Birthday Brian!!. All enjoyed the book or at least to where they had read up to. Thanks for the choice Chris. Giles has chosen Agent Zig Zag by Ben Macintyre and the group will meet to discuss the book or other matters various on 3rd May at 7:30pm in the Raven. �Lent Lunch helps worthwhile charity About 50 people squeezed into the Village Hall on Saturday 18 March to enjoy a simple Lent Lunch and raise funds for a very worthy cause. Those attending donated generously to the cause, and this was supplemented by donations from the winning teams at the St. Patrick's Day Quiz Night. The money was raised for the Christian Aid Appeal to help the hundreds of thousands of people affected by the famine in South Sudan. Most pleasingly, a total of £410 was raised, and thanks must go to everyone who helped in any way. The lunch was organised by St. Peter's Church, and thanks are expressed to those who gave their time and effort. So, thanks to the makers of the delicious soups (Angela, Dot, Janet, Joyce, Kate A. and Kate H.), to Dankay for providing the tasty French bread, to the happy servers in the kitchen, and to Matthew and Brian for being slightly more efficient waiters than Manuel from Fawlty Towers. However, the biggest thanks go to all those who attended, for you contributed hugely to the convivial atmosphere and, by your generous giving, have enabled a pleasing sum to be sent to the Christian Aid Appeal. LADIES READING GROUP The Ladies Reading Group will be meeting again on Tuesday, April 25th at 7.30 p.m. in the village hall. Our chosen book is “The Silent Boy” by Andrew Taylor, a well known writer of historical fiction. Set at the time of the French Revolution and the flight of the French Emigres to safety in England, it is also a mystery tale. Anyone wanting to read with us, just contact me ; Jackie Pohnert, 01380 827046 The Wiltshire Guild of Spinners, Weavers and Dyers Exhibition "The Dye Garden" 4 - 6 June 2017. 10.30 am - 4.00 pm Steeple Ashton The Wiltshire Guild of Spinning,Weaving and Dyeing invites you to their exhibition themed as " The Dye Garden" . There will be spinning and weaving demonstrations and tours of our developing dye garden. Refreshments available. There is no entry fee and we have disabled facilities so do come and join us, located behind the village shop at St Mary's School Building, High Street, Steeple Ashton BA14 6EU . �EDINGTON ARTS’ FIRST 2017 CONCERT Saturday 25th March sees Edington Arts welcoming their first string sextet to the Priory Church, launching the 2017 season. The Chamber Players of St John are all Principals of the well-reviewed Orchestra of St John, based in Oxfordshire and in Smith Square, London. Two violins, two violas and two cellos produce a rich chamber music sound, and the ensemble, who have toured throughout the UK, have chosen a lovely programme of music wri`en for this more unusual grouping. Richard Strauss’ opening sextet to his final opera, Capriccio, Borodin’s wonderfully lush Sextet in D Minor, and Brahms’ Sextet No 2 in G major, lesser known than his first but if anything more interes9ng, combine to offer a really exci9ng evening’s music. Be prepared to be both shaken and s9rred! Tickets are £20 front nave, £15 rear nave and £10 sides; 18 and under come free, and Edington Angels have a 10% discount. Ring Chrissy on 01380 831256 or email sue@edingtonarts.org. If you buy on the door, please add £2 per 9cket. Full programme informa9on is at www.edingtonarts.org. GOODSAM – An Alert System for Medical Emergencies We have an AED and while you don't have to be trained to use it, there are people in the village who are (and another course being organised). I wanted to draw your attention to the GoodSAM alerting system. GoodSAM is a platform which alerts those with first aid skills in the community to nearby incidents. It works through a Responder and Alerter app on smartphones. The Alerter app has a one touch button which allows any one to call 999 in the usual way. At the same time as the call, the app also alerts the three nearest GoodSAM Responders; asking them to come to scene. There are currently two GoodSAM Responders currently in the village and they might be able to reach you with the AED before the Ambulance Services. The Alerter app also has useful features such as a Life Detector which will allow for the patients heart and respiratory rate to be measured as well as the ability to stream video of the patient to assist Responders as they make their way to the scene. In London, the London Ambulance Service automatically sends an alert to local GoodSAM Responders whenever they receive a suspected cardiac arrest 999 call. The charity behind GoodsamApp is working with South West Ambulance Service to do the same. In the meantime, by using the GoodSAM Alerter app to call 999, we can also harness the skills of our local community to help until the Ambulance arrives. So, if you have a SmartPhone PLEASE download the Alerter app, share and spread the word for www.goodsamapp.org - it has helped save lives in 2017 (see the Evening Standard in January) and could help someone in Poulshot or wherever you are at the time. You don't have to be First Aid trained to use the Alerter app. If you are trained, you can also download and register to be a GoodSAM Responder (you dont need to be trained to use an AED but must have undertaken basic first aid training) and will then be alerted local cardiac incidents to help until the Ambulance arrives PLEASE NOTE - THIS DOES NOT SUBSTITUTE THE WORK OF THE AMBULANCE SERVICE WHO ARE ON THEIR WAY IN THE USUAL WAY! �Picture Framing Oils, water colours, prints, photographs etc Plain or wash lined mounts Choose from over 50 mouldings Quick service Please ring for appointment Juliet Wilmot The Garden Barn, Chi`oe 01380 850314 Darren Sheppard Traditional, Perfectionist, Painter and Decorator. We take pride in our work and have a real passion for the upkeep of old English houses and Estates. Visit www.Sheppard-Decorators.co.uk Tel. 01380501898 07876433655 For a friendly quote. Page 29 �NORTH CORNWALL Fully Equipped Cottage – sleeps 6 – 8 Large Garden and Parking HOLIDAYS & SHORT BREAKS Tel 01380 813092 or 07973 385336 bomileshobbs@btinternet.com www.helemillcottage.co.uk Mobile Hair Dresser Charlotte Ladies, Gents and Children at competitive prices and convenience of being at your home. Phone 07740 280278 Page 30 �Edwin Giddings, Devizes Delicatessan, Coffee Shop, Light Lunches, Fine Wines and Real Ales. “A hidden gem bursting with goodies” Open Monday–Saturday 9am–5.30pm. Tel: 01380 723355 Web: www.edwingiddings.co.uk Email: edwingiddings@wadworth.co.uk 15 St John’s Street (& 17 High Street), Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 1BD are you being harassed, bullied or intimidated by piles of unironed and creased clothing. i-team if so then you should call …. the Domestic household items domestic ironing services Personal Items Trousers/Skirts - £1.00 Pillow cases x2 - £1.00 King size - £4.50 Double - £3.50 Single - £2.50 Jumpers/ Cardigan – £1.00 Duvet covers/Sheets Polo shirts/T-shirt/Tops - £ 1.00 Towels - Hand/Tea - £0.50 Shirt/Blouse (hung) - £1.20 Dress, Short - £1.50 Bath/large - £1.00 Shirt/Blouse (hung and starched) - £1.50 Dress, Long - £2.50 All kids items of clothing half price MINIMUM CHARGE OF £15.00 £1.50 collection/delivery charge outside of Rowde Contact: Stacey / Brigette Telephone: 01380 829910 / 07999 818741 Email : iteamironing@gmail.com For T&C’s visit www.i-teamironing.com ���St Peter’s Church Poulshot Parish Council Priest in Charge tbc Chairman Geoff Colle` (828465) Clerk Elizabeth Mar9n (828206) email: poulshotparishcouncil@gmail.com Council Members Adrian Baber Nicholas Hunloke Steve Housby Tim Coleman Ben Hamilton Tim Nixon Re4red Priest: The Revd. Jane Knowles (870325) jane.knowles2@b9nternet.com) Churchwardens Joyce Arnold, Kate Amery PCC Members Nicholas Hunloke (Treasurer) Lady Kate Hunloke (Secretary - 828333) Angela Bullen, Brian Arnold, Dankay Cleverly (Deanery Synod) Local Wilshire Councillor Cllr Jonathan Seed (850696) e-mail: jonathon.seed@wiltshire.gov.uk Other Village Contacts Farmers Club Richard Francis (828232) Poulshot Cricket Club Declan Gaule (Chairman - 07779 303849) Jon Weeden (Secretary 07769 696026) email: jon.weeden@holchem.co.uk Phil Ireson (Captain 07802 756465) www.poulshot.play-cricket.com Poulshot Friends and Neighbours Club Lady Kate Hunloke (828333) Pam Gillies (828151) Neighbourhood Watch Tim Coleman 827095 Devizes and District Link 01380 721775 Poulshot Readers Philip Piper 828326 Ladies Book Club Jackie Pohnert 827046 Wiltshire Numisma4c Society Richard Jeffery 01225 703143 jeffery.melksham@gmail.com Police Community Support Officer Simon Par9ngton 07471 028978 simon.par9ngton@wiltshire.pnn.police.uk Village Trust C O N T A C T S Chairman Nicholas Hunloke (828333) Secretary Ray Josey (827010) email: raydenjosey@gmail.com Trust Members Tim Coleman (Vice-Chair) Ben Hamilton (Treasurer) Denise Josey (Archivist) Village Hall Chair Sam Wright-Hurn (828183) Secretary Nicole Niemeyer (828708) Bookings Elizabeth Mar9n (828206) email: bookings@MyPoulshot.com Commi^ee Members Alan Weber (Vice-Chair) Jon Mar9n (Treasurer) Giles Morgan, Malcolm Nixon, Karl Shu`leworth Poulshot Website h^p://poulshot.org.uk Contact Parish Clerk for edits - 828206 or poulshotparishcouncil@gmail.com ��Also Now Closed Sunday Evenings � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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In this month’s magazine, find out about the new event dates for 2018 in Poulshot to include some exciting events coming up at the Village Hall. Find out about the work-party, braving the snowy weather at the Green Gardens. Also read more about our commemoration of those from Poulshot who gave their lives in World War I. This month we also have an interesting article from Tim Coleman about the population survey taken at the outbreak of World War II..an interesting read for those interested in Poulshot's History. There's also some news on the success of the Drinks From The Hedgerows event held earlier this year. Coming up in April we have the Village Hall Quiz...this time Alan Webber will be playing the role of the fearless St George as he battles through the questions..book your table now if you haven't already. Please send in your information for the upcoming events and other news for the next edition before the 15th of the month to news@mypoulshot.com or call us on 828206. Poulshot Village News The PVN is put together and distributed free to all houses in the village. Contribu ons, reports, opinions and ar cles are very much welcomed. While we will always aim to include all shades of opinion and interest, we reserve the right to select and edit where appropriate. Please let us know of anything that you would like publicised in advance or reported on a erwards.. e‐mail – news@mypoulshot.com pop in to Ivy House, 72 The Green or call 01380 828206 Contribu ons for next issue by 5pm on the 15th of the month please ‐ or earlier! Adver sing Poulshot Village News is happy to accept adverts, indeed relies on them to fund produc on costs. Publica on of an advert does not cons tute endorsement for that product or service. Adverts may be taken as full, half or quarter page, standard or colour, to run for the full year of the magazine (12 issues) or for individual issues. Issue 248 �Doggy Dilemmas Puppy/Dog Training classes One to Ones Dog Walking Dog Boarding Contact Debs on 01380 730564 or 07966 617617 email:debsmackay@hotmail.com www.doggy-dilemmas.co.uk Trevor Hale NPTC Certified (arb) Fully Insured Tree Surgery Covering All Aspects including Chipping Stump Grinding & Hedging 07737934777 www.wiltshiretreesurgery.co.uk Professional Reliable Service �Poulshot Village Hall Events The Pleasure of Beer & Food ‐ Saturday May 12th. 7:30pm Think you know about beer and food? Did you know that food can enhance our pleasure of beer? What about creating a new dish from beer and food that you’re not even eating? Experience a fun and interactive evening with food and drink with Devitera your local microbrewery. £12 per person. Tickets limited. Tickets are available from our website http://www.poulshot.org.uk/the-village-hall/ or by calling 01380 828206 or emailing events@mypoulshot.com @PoulshotVH �n The Tranquil Moment Health and Beauty clinic The Tranquil Moment health and beauty clinic is set in the beautiful village of Poulshot, just 2 miles from Devizes. We offer flexible appointments to suit you, and tailor treatments to your requirements. The salon is completely private, with easy parking. We are now offering Apilus electrolysis less painful than traditional electrolysis but still as effective. Other treatments available • Decleor facials • Waxing • CND manicure and pedicure •Individual Lash Extensions • Microdermabrasion • Sports Massage and Injury clinic • CACI non surgical face lift • Hot stone massage • Semi-permanent make-up • Eyelash/ eyebrow tinting • Nouvatan spray tan • Reflexology and Deep Tissue Massage Visit our website for other offers. All Credit & Debit cards accepted. You can now book online by visiting either the website or our facebook page.. Follow us on Facebook. The Tranquil Moment Health and Beauty Clinic Unit 2 Manor House Yard, Poulshot, Devizes SN10 1RY 01380 828297 24 hour answerphone tranquilmoment@live.co.uk www.tranquilmoment.co.uk �DOLMAN AUDIO VISUAL Berhills Lane Farm, Sells Green, Melksham Telephone: 01380 828524 We know HI FI TELEVISION VIDEO DVD literally inside out! For personal service and a professional repair to any make of product, ancient or modern, please telephone Maggie or Peter We also stock a range of quality reconditioned (non ex-rental) equipment carrying a maximum 6 months warranty. DOLMAN AUDIO VISUAL is an Authorised Service Centre providing technical assistance on behalf of leading manufacturers �Every Friday 9am ­ 10am AND 10am to 11am At The Village �The Parishes of Holy Cross, Seend, Christ Church, Bulkington and St. Peter’s, Poulshot part of the Wellsprings Benefice CHURCH SERVICES IN APRIL 2018 You are welcome to worship at any of the services in any of the churches in the Benefice.There is something for everyone! Thursday 29th March (Maundy Thursday) 7.30 pm Foot washing service at Seend Friday 30th March (Good Friday) 9.30 am Good Friday Litany at Poulshot 10.00 am Children’s Easter Workshops at Seend Saturday 31st March (Easter Eve) 10.00 am Easter Garden creation at Bulkington 7.30 pm Celebration of light at Bulkington Sunday 1st April (Easter Day) 8.00 am Holy Communion (BCP) at Seend 9.15 am Festal Eucharist at Bulkington 9.15 am Festal Eucharist at Poulshot 11.00 am Festal Eucharist at Seend Sunday 8th April 2018 (Easter 2) 9.15 am Parish Eucharist at Seend 11.00 am Parish Eucharist and Baptism at Bulkington 6.00 pm Evensong at Poulshot Sunday 15th April 2018 (Easter 3) 8.00 am Holy Communion at Seend 9.15 am Morning Praise at Bulkington 11.00 am Parish Eucharist at Poulshot 6.00 pm Evensong at Seend Sunday 22nd April 2018 (Easter 4) 9.15 am Matins at Poulshot 11.00 am Parish Eucharist at Seend 6.00 pm Parish Eucharist at Bulkington Sunday 29th April 2018 (Easter 5) Services for the whole Wellsprings Benefice 8.00 am Holy Communion at Worton 11.00 am Café Church at Seend Every Tuesday at 9.00 there is a short Benefice service of Matins (BCP) at Poulshot church From the registers We welcome into God’s family at Bulkington; Frederick Ajay Odin Griffiths who was baptised at Christ Church Bulkington on 11th March. �Holiday Let ”Sanditoes” Saundersfoot Near Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales Detached comfortable bungalow with private garden 2 double and 1 twin room, 10 minute walk from the beach and with many local attractions Bookings all year round, Prices from £30 a night: low season. Contact Jean or Royden on 01380 828695 perrettr@btinternet.com You can view some photos at http://sites.google.com/site/sanditoesgbbo00/ Skip Hire Call 07415 311544 (please leave a message) S. Smith Plant Ltd. Waste Carriers No. CBD4142585 �NORTH CORNWALL Fully Equipped Cottage – sleeps 6 – 8 Large Garden and Parking HOLIDAYS & SHORT BREAKS Tel 01380 813092 or 07973 385336 bomileshobbs@btinternet.com www.helemillcottage.co.uk �LAWN HOUSE CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC 29 High Street, Steeple Ashton, BA14 6EU Tel: 01380 871555 www.lawnhouse.co.uk Back Pain Specialist Neck & Shoulder, Hip, Leg & Foot Pain, Arthritis, Tennis Elbow, Slipped Disc, Sports Injuries Free assessment available Treating patients locally for 20 years S.J.Prior, B.Sc., D.C. Doctor of Chiropractic Registered Member of the British Chiropractic Association & General Chiropractic Council BUPA & AXA/PPP Registered Seasoned logs and kindling available Don’t shiver - We deliver Call James on 07970 781828 www.logstoyou.co.uk �What was Poulshot doing in September 1939? In December 1938 it was announced in the House of Commons that in the event of war, a National Register would be taken that listed the personal details of every civilian in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. This Register was to be a critical tool in coordinating the war effort at home. It would be used to issue identity cards, organise rationing and more. On September 1st, 1939 Germany invaded Poland, putting the wheels in motion for Britain to declare war on the 3rd. On September 5th, the National Registration Act received royal assent and Registrar General Sir Sylvanus Vivian announced that National Registration Day would be September 29th. I have copies of that Register for Poulshot. I’ve got both photocopies of the originals and also I’ve transcribed the whole thing onto an Excel spreadsheet to make it easier to study. The Register shows everybody who was in the village on that day, but anybody likely to be still alive today is blanked out for data protection reasons. Here’s a clip to give you some idea what it looks like: Apart from information about people it’s also interesting to see how the village has changed, for instance I’ve counted 11 different Dairy Farms in Poulshot in 1939. It’s also interesting to see many of today’s family names and what everyone was doing. If you’d like to find out more I can let you have a copy of the spreadsheet. I can’t, for copyright reasons copy the images to you. Other Censuses The first national census was done in 1841 and every 10 years thereafter. Because I’m interested in the history of the village I’ve managed to obtain copies of the Poulshot census for each of these years up until 1911 – which is the most recent one made public. I’m currently in the process of transcribing each of these censuses onto Excel spreadsheets. The 1921 census will be released in 2022. Unfortunately the 1931 census was lost in an air raid on London and the next one wasn’t taken until 1951. The 1939 Register is therefore an important piece of historical information. If you’d like to find out more or to ask for any copies drop me a note. Tim Coleman 01380 827095 thcoleman@btinternet.com �ONE VOICE COMMUNITY CHOIR Sing with All Your Heart and Feel Alive! We Meet Each TUESDAY • Everyone Welcome! - Especially Men Baptist Church in Sheep Street, Devizes • 10am-12 Midday Nothing too difficult and nothing too serious; just fun, uplifting songs that everyone loves to sing. To register your interest and have a friendly chat, please call Lee on 01373 825058 or 07766 244321 www.1voicechoir.wordpress.com TONY PARSONS DOMESTIC APPLIANCE ENGINEER WASHING MACHINES COOKERS / DRIERS SERVICE AND REPAIRS TEL; 01380 723279 MOBILE: 07970 117023 The next Wiltshire Mobile Library visit is 12:40pm on April 30th at the Raven Car Park (the following visit will be May 21st) see http://services.wiltshire.gov.uk/ MobileLibrary/Library/Stop/92 BACH, BEETHOVEN AND SCHUBERT ON APRIL 14th. Julia Pusker and Renata Konyicska will be performing a lovely programme of violin and piano solos and sonatas in Edington Priory Church on Saturday 14th April starting at 7.30pm, the first Edington Arts concert of 2018. These two outstandingly talented young Hungarian musicians will play works by J.S.Bach, Beethoven and Schubert, including solos both for solo piano and violin, and violin sonatas for both instruments. We are in for a seriously lovely evening’s music! Tickets are £20 (front nave), £15 (rear nave) and £10 (sides); Edington Angels have a 10% discount, and 18 and under come free. Ring Chrissy on 01380 831256, or email sue@edingtonarts.org. Full programme details are on the website, www.edingtonarts.org/ whats-on. ����PRIVATE FRANCIS EDWARD SWANBOROUGH Birth 1889 in Poulshot Death 15.6.1915 in Belgium, Age 25 No known grave. Remembered on the Ypres Menin Gate Francis, a reservist, was the fourth son of Charles and Eliza Swanborough and was called to the colours at the outbreak of hos li es. Prior to leaving, Francis lived at Swanborough Co age in Mill Lane, Poulshot. He arrived in France on 28 August 1914 joining the 1st Ba alion Wiltshire Regiment and was killed on Tuesday 15 June 1915 when the Wiltshires were in assembly trenches on the Menin Road, west of Hooge, Belgium. He is remembered on the Ypres Menin Gate and has no known grave. �Poulshot Friends and Neighbours A very informative and interesting talk was given by Martjin from Wiltshire Wildlife Trust on their work on the Chalkstreams of Wiltshire and Hampshire, and of the Bristol Avon into which the various streams around Poulshot ultimately flow. He explained how the Trust takes care to create or protect habitats for Water Voles, Otters, Water Shrews and Kingfishers and how they manage the rivers to encourage wild Salmon and Trout to spawn and thrive. He showed examples of river bank maintenance, river bed gravel cleaning and even of a redirection of the Hampshire Avon below Upavon. He also touched on the problems of water extraction, farm runoff, housing developments etc. all of which impact the river quality. It was encouraging to hear that in areas where the Trust has carried out restoration projects there has been significant increases in wildlife populations. A lively question and answer session followed Martjin's presentation. Any volunteers, to assist with work of the Trust, will be very welcome. Any information or concerns would also be very helpful. Thanks to Kate and Nicky Hunloke for the use of their hall. We have a number of events during the year, May, date to be arranged, Walking Tour of Bradford-on-Avon, Canal Trip with Fish and Chip Supper ( either the 20/6, 27/6 or 4/7), we need 25 people for a private hire, August BBQ at Townsend Cottage, October visit to Worton Ladies, November talk on Ancient Church Monuments and December Christmas Party. We would like to hear from you if you are interested in any of the events and would ask if you would register your interest. e-mail pam_gillies@hotmail.com or call (828151) If you have any questions. please contact Pam Gillies on 828151 or Kate Hunloke on 828333 Did You Know? There is a wheelchair in the Village Hall for the use of Poulshot parishioners. Should you wish to borrow it please contact Malcolm Nixon 828355 April Draw of the 100 Club 1st Prize £25 - Judy Edwards 2nd Prize £15 - Tim Jalland 3rd Prize £10 - Christine Tinne The Village Hall Committee thank all members for their invaluable support We have a few places open on the 100 club. If you would like to enter for the half-year (£7.50) to September please see a committee member before the next draw on April 20th. �The annual Green Gardens pruning took place on Saturday 17th March. A number of people turned up to help who included members of the Village Trust and volunteers . Despite arriving in the snow it soon stopped but it was very cold. Thanks also to Adrian Baber who could not turn up on the day but who had carried out some pruning earlier. �Dear Friends, As I write our country is recovering from the recent bad weather and snow storm which the media called ‘the pest from the west’! This wreaked havoc across the UK and seemed to bring the nation to a complete standstill. For some it meant staying indoors and attempting to keep warm and safe, while others were making the most of the snow and getting out and enjoying some tobogganing. The headline news of the media at the moment is focused on the city of Salisbury and the use of Chemical agents to attempt to poison a Russian spy! As the story unfolds it seems more like something that we would read in a spy novel or watch in an action movie, rather than something that is taking place on our doorsteps. Just recently when I hear of so many terrible things happening in every day life, and not that far from us, I start to wonder whether the few things we do ourselves make any sense. When people are starving, when wars are raging, when countless people in our own cities have no homes to live in, when people are struggling to put food on the table, our own activities look futile. Such considerations, however, can paralyse and depress us. Here the word ‘call’ becomes important. We are not called to save the world, solve all problems, and help all people. But we each have our own unique call; in our families, in our work, in our communities and in our world. We have to keep asking God to help us see clearly what our call is and to give us the strength to live out that call with trust. Then we will discover that our faithfulness to a small task is the most healing response to the illnesses of our time. By the time you are reading this we will have celebrated Easter. Someone recently asked me “What is Good Friday and why do we call Good Friday “good,” when it is such a dark and bleak event commemorating a day of suffering and death for Jesus?” Good Friday is a crucial day of the year because it celebrates what we believe to be the most momentous weekend in the history of the world. Ever since Jesus died and was raised, Christians have proclaimed the cross and resurrection to be the decisive turning point for all creation. On Good Friday we remember the day Jesus willingly suffered and died by crucifixion as the ultimate sacrifice for us. It is followed by Easter, the glorious celebration of the day he was raised from the dead, heralding his victory over sin and death and pointing ahead to a future resurrection for all who are united to him by faith. The church is here for everyone - of any faith or no faith. Many different groups and activities are run within our communities. We are a group of people working out what it means to follow Jesus and to explore the unique call that each of us has on our lives. Archbishop William Temple famously said that ‘The church is the only institution that exists primarily for the benefit of those who are not yet its members’ So we are here for all the parishes within the ‘Wellsprings’ benefice. If you would like any support or just a chat about something then do contact me or any of the clergy team, lay pastoral assistants or our Church wardens. We can also help with Weddings, Funerals and baptisms for anyone living in the parishes or with a qualifying connection, so just give me a ring. With my love and prayers, Ali (Rev’d Ali Bridewell) �Martina’s Professional Cleaning Services We guarantee the best price in the area for a perfect job Regular cleaning - Spring cleaning Office cleaning - Ironing Fully insured, Privacy assured SAME CLEANER GUARANTEED Call Martina on 07859818198 �Have you got a stool or chair that needs some TLC ? Learn Upholstery at Poulshot Village Hall Weekly Sessions and Weekend workshops Work on your own project Upholstery tools provided Materials provided to purchase (not top fabrics) Beginners Welcome Contact Mary on 07887550945 For more information WILTSHIRE through the eyes of a MOONRAKER Michael Gamble’s beau ful presenta on of Wiltshire through the seasons at Seend Pavilion, Rusty Lane, Seend SN12 6NS ‐ Thursday April 19th at 7.30 pm Tickets £10 including a Ploughman’s Supper, available from Liz Fu er 828485 or Anne Saywell 828931 There will be a BAR and RAFFLE Proceeds to Christ Church Bulkington Local Buses To Devizes �Drinks from the hedgerows Having had a couple of years sabbatical, the drinks from the hedgerows competition was resurrected by The Poulshot Village Cricket Team. The village hall welcome around 50 people, each team clutching their home brew to be sampled by all throughout the evening. There were 17 Variations of sloe gin, blackberry whiskey, a homemade gin and even a lemoncello (warmer climate in Seend) After much deliberating, sipping and marking each sample, the winner of the much converted Black Thorn Trophy was Lizzie Parsons. The evening was a great success, and as always huge thanks goes to all those that supported this event. Cheese, bread and chutneys along with a quick fire quiz were all included in the £5 per head ticket. Watch out for the hedgerows to produce their bounty for next years years competition. Date and tickets sales will be announced at a later date for you to pencil into your diary. Don’t forget the cricket season starts soon with the first home match on Wednesday 2nd of May. For further details contact Jonny Weeden on 07769696026. New members of any ability very welcome. Look out for The Poulshot Cricket club players and supporters profile. Meet some of the many involved in the club starting in next months magazine. �Picture Framing Oils, water colours, prints, photographs etc Plain or wash lined mounts Choose from over 50 mouldings Quick service Please ring for appointment Juliet Wilmot The Garden Barn, Chi oe 01380 850314 ��The Cloth Road Art Trail Sat 5th – Sun 13th May Approximately 40 ar sts, sculptors and cra makers will open their studios and homes for this week. Centred around Trowbridge and surrounding area where to wool trade used to flourish ‐ hence the Cloth Road. To see the full list of exhibitors and open mes view the brochure online, or pick up a brochure from local museums or tourist areas. I will be taking part at 127 Poulshot Road daily from 11 am except Thursday. So please do pop along for free cuppa, chat and see what I have produced this year. Best Wishes Jean Perre �Dates For The Diary 9th 10th 12th 14th 20th 23rd 1st 12th 2nd 5th 20th 2:15pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm APRIL Poulshot Farming Club. Village Hall Parish Council Meeting. Village Hall Poulshot Community Fund Meeting. Village Hall Edington Arts. Priory Church, Edington. St Alan’s George’s Day Quiz. Village Hall Poulshot Village Trust Meeting. Village Hall 7:00pm 7:30pm MAY Annual Parish Meeting and Parish Council Meeting Village Hall The Pleasure Of Beer and Food - Village Hall 7:30pm 7:30pm 6:00pm 23rd 1st 3rd 17th 21st 4th 7th 2nd 6th 27th 6th 17th 23rd JUNE Summer Concert, St Peter’s Church Parish Council Meeting. Village Hall Lackham Vintage Society Vintage Vehicle Gathering on The Village Green, Village Fete JULY Lunchtime BikeBath 80 mile ride. Lunch stop at Village Hall. 7:30pm Parish Council Meeting. Village Hall 7:00pm Defibrillator Class / Training. Village Hall. 7:30pm Summer Garden Party (venue tbc) 7:30pm 7:30pm SEPTEMBER Parish Council Meeting. Village Hall IAN McMILLAN + LUKE CARVER GOSS Between You And Me. Poulshot Village Hall (Tickets Now On Sale) 7:30pm 7:30pm 2pm-5pm OCTOBER Parish Council Meeting. Village Hall Harvest Supper. Village Hall Children's Halloween Party. Village Hall. 7:30pm 10-noon 7:30pm NOVEMBER Parish Council Meeting. Village Hall Festive Coffee Morning (venue tbc) Autumn Quiz Night - Village Hall �POULSHOT VILLAGE TRUST seeks new members The Poulshot Village Trust, a charity, set up in 1972 to support the Parish Council, is seeking new members. If you have an interest in the Village and wish to support the Parish Council in be er s mula ng public interest in Poulshot; be er promo ng high standards of planning and architecture in the Village; and underpin the preserva on, protec on, development and improvement of Poulshot, then the Village Trust is looking for members like you. Through the use of public consulta on, by organising interes ng and s mula ng presenta ons, together with encouraging close rela onships with statutory bodies it’s aim is to help the Parish Council deliver for the present and the future. If you are interested in joining please email either Tim Jalland: m_Jalland@hotmail.com or Ray Josey: raydenjosey@gmail.com. Or come to the Village Trust AGM on Mon 23 Apr 2018 at 1930. WILTSHIRE through the eyes of a MOONRAKER Michael Gamble’s beau ful presenta on of Wiltshire through the seasons at Seend Pavilion, Rusty Lane, Seend SN12 6NS ‐ Thursday April 19th at 7.30 pm Tickets £10 including a Ploughman’s Supper, available from Liz Fu er 828485 or Anne Saywell 828931 There will be a BAR and RAFFLE Proceeds to Christ Church Bulkington COMMUNITY FUND PANEL It is now just over three years since the Poulshot solar panel park was completed and out of which the village was provided with £150,000 in order to benefit it over the coming years in support of village ameni es and ac vi es. For readers who are not aware of the Community Fund Panel, it is made up of eleven resident villagers, including 2 members of the Parish Council. The Panel membership seeks to best represent the demographic balance in the Village. The Panel meets every quarter, unless an applica on for funding is received earlier at which point the panel will convene at the earliest opportunity. The Panel consider all applica ons in open forum reques ng further informa on if considered necessary. The applica on is then scored, and voted on, for a proposal to go forward to the Parish Council for considera on on funding The next mee ng will take place in the Village Hall on 12th April 2018. If you are interested in taking part in this important group please come along then. �POULSHOT PARISH COUNCIL CHAIRMAN GEOFF COLLETT (828465) CLERK OTHER VILLAGE CONTACTS ELIZABETH MARTIN (828206) EMAIL: POULSHOTPARISHCOUNCIL@GMAIL.COM ST PETER'S CHURCH PRIEST IN CHAGE THE REVD ALISON (ALI) BRIDEWELL (739064) ALISON.BRIDEWELL@GMAIL.COM FARMERS CLUB RICHARD FRANCIS (828232) COUNCIL MEMBERS ADRIAN BABER POULSHOT CRICKET CLUB STEVE HOUSBY DECLAN GAULE (CHAIRMAN ‐ 07779 303849) SAM WRIGHT‐HURN JON WEEDEN (SECRETARY 07769 696026) BEN HAMILTON EMAIL: JON.WEEDEN@HOLCHEM.CO.UK TIM JALLAND PHIL IRESON (CAPTAIN 07802 756465) IAN GILLIES WWW.POULSHOT.PLAY‐CRICKET.COM LOCAL WILSHIRE COUNCILLOR POULSHOT FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS CLUB LADY KATE HUNLOKE (828333) PAM GILLIES (828151) CLLR JONATHAN SEED (850696) E‐MAIL: JONATHON.SEED@WILTSHIRE.GOV.UK CHAIRMAN POULSHOT READERS SECRETARY RAY JOSEY (827010) LADIES BOOK CLUB JANE.KNOWLES2@BTINTERNET.COM) CHURCHWARDENS JOYCE ARNOLD, KATE AMERY PCC MEMBERS NICHOLAS HUNLOKE (TREASURER) LADY KATE HUNLOKE (SECRETARY ‐ 828333) ANGELA BULLEN, BRIAN ARNOLD, VILLAGE TRUST NICHOLAS HUNLOKE (828333) PHILIP PIPER 828326 THE REVD. JANE KNOWLES (870325) DANKAY CLEVERLY (DEANERY SYNOD) NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH TIM COLEMAN 827095 RETIRED PRIEST EMAIL: RAYDENJOSEY@GMAIL.COM VILLAGE HALL CHAIR SAM WRIGHT‐HURN (828183) SECRETARY GILES MORGAN JACKIE POHNERT 827046 TRUST MEMBERS WILTSHIRE NUMISMATIC SOCIETY TIM JALLAND (VICE‐CHAIR) RICHARD JEFFERY 01225 703143 BEN HAMILTON (TREASURER) JEFFERY.MELKSHAM@GMAIL.COM DENISE JOSEY (ARCHIVIST) BOOKINGS ELIZABETH MARTIN (828206) EMAIL: BOOKINGS@MYPOULSHOT.COM COMMITTEE MEMBERS POLICE COMMUNITY SUPPORT OFFICER ALAN WEBER (VICE‐CHAIR) MAGGIE LEDBURY Poulshot Website JON MARTIN (TREASURER) 0747 102 8939 h p://poulshot.org.uk MALCOLM NIXON, LUCY RUSSELL, MAGGIE.LEDBURY@WILTSHIRE.PNN.POLICE.UK Contact Parish Clerk for edits ‐ 828206 or poulshotparishcouncil@gmail.com ADRIAN GRIFFITHS ��� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource Poulshot Village News April 2018 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/04/2018 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village Trust Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Poulshot Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village News PVN Village News https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/org.poulshotvillagearchive/original/cbde6f1bb9929d1ede58e577f3222894.pdf 1b8da7a8baa953e5035ca58b11922061 PDF Text Text EDITORIAL Seasoned Hardwood Logs Most Tree Work Undertaken HELIUM FILLED PARTY BALLOONS FOR ALL OCCASIONS TEL CAROLINE: 01380 722579 (MOBILE 07979 692533) EVERY SORT OF CELEBRATION DECORATED Ring James ALSO SUPPLIERS OF BALLOON IN A BOX 07970 781828 A rather disappointing piece of news came my way at the end of June – the results of the Best Kept Village Competition. There were nine entrants in our size group (Medium) and we came ninth! This poses three questions. Firstly, why; secondly, what should, or could we do about it; and, thirdly, should we enter at all? The judges’ report is singularly unhelpful with generally vague comments leading to what appear to be unsupported and somewhat arbitrary marks. As a matter of passing interest our mark out of 100 was 58, one less than Worton and 13 less than the category winner, Urchfont. However, if we do enter, and wish to be taken seriously, then there are two aspects to the competition that need to be addressed, private and corporate. Clearly there is a private responsibility to maintain our house and garden frontages generally in a reasonably clean and tidy way, even if they are not intended to be show flower displays. Deadline for copy for October issue - 20th September Tel: 01380 828501 Email: john.quinn@saqnet.co.uk WILTSHIRE NUMISMATIC SOCIETY TO LET North Cornish Holiday Cottage (Founded in Devizes 1965) Available all year round for Weekend & Mid-Week Breaks Along with Week Holidays 3 miles from Surfing Beach & Bude, North Cornwall Well Equipped & sleeps up to 8 Beautiful Garden Summer House & Parking Meetings held on third Monday of the month March to December inclusive 8pm at Poulshot Village Hall For further details Contact Bo Details from Mr M Bowden Tel: 01380 828432 Miles-Hobbs on 01380 813092 36 The corporate responsibility must be to look after common areas – the Green, road edges, ponds, footpaths etc and also to remove rubbish. This should surely start with the Parish Council, possibly in conjunction with the Village Trust – a sort of Joint Task Force! Whatever the public view, and whatever competitions are held and league tables published, let us remember that this is our home, we live here because we wish to live here and it is up to us to maintain the standards we want. Anyway, it would be interesting to hear your views – letters to the Editor, by the end of August please. We have another “Day in the Life of a …..”, different from the first article but showing just another way of telling a story that the author hopes will be of interest. I know that there are lots of good stories to tell and that possibly one or two might already be on the drawing board. Please go just that little bit further and post it, e- mail it or stick it through our door. I’m afraid that there will now be another production gap for the Village News and the next issue will come out as at 1st October. Please be sure to have contributions to us by 20th September at the latest. 1 �Finally, a plug for the Village Picnic, in the Green Gardens Woodland on Sunday 28th August. It’s a great place for a party and there is room for all! It’s a free-for-all kind of affair with no organisation other than opening the gates. Bring a picnic, the odd thirst quencher, something to sit on and under, the children, games – whatever you feel appropriate. Most of all – PLEASE COME. DATES FOR YOUR DIARY August Fri 5 Mon 8 Fri 12 Mon 15 Village Kerbside Paper Collection Mobile Library, The Raven, 11.35am-11.50am Timber Waste Collection Skip, Village Hall, 8am -10.30am Wiltshire Numismatic Society, Village Hall, 8pm - The Tranquil Moment HEALTH & BEAUTY CLINIC DECLEOR PARIS Treatments include: non surgical face lifts facials massage manicures pedicures non surgical body slimming & toning reflexology eyelash/brow tints& shaping waxing make up electrolysis spray tanning BOTOX “A VideoVisit to the Royal Mint” - Richard & Verity Jeffery Fri 19 Mon 22 Sun 28 Wed 31 September Fri 2 Fri 2 Mon 5 Tue 13 Village Kerbside Paper Collection Mobile Library, The Raven, 11.35am-11.50am Village Picnic, Green Gardens Woodland, 1.00pm Poulshot Nurseries Open Day, 6.00pm DECLEOR aromatherapy skin care and O.P.I nail care products are used for treatments and are also available for purchase For more information or an appointment call Jo on 01380 828297 The Old Stables, Middle Green Farm, The Green, Poulshot, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 1SD Village Kerbside Paper Collection Wiltshire Numismatic Society “40th Anniversary Dinner” The Raven, Poulshot Mobile Library, The Raven, 11.35am-11.50am Parish Council, Public Meeting, Village Hall, 6.30pm re: Citizens Advice Bureau Fri 16 Mon 19 Wed 21 Fri 30 Tue 27 October Sat 1 Sun 2 Mon 3 Tue 4 Thu 6 Tue 18 Village Kerbside Paper Collection Mobile Library, The Raven, 11.35am-11.50am Wednesday Group, Village Hall, 7.30pm-9.00pm “Creation - Should we Genetically Modify the Natural Order?” Village Kerbside Paper Collection Poulshot Village Trust, Village Hall Harvest Supper, Village Hall, 7.00pm Harvest Festival, St Peter’s Church, 6.00pm Mobile Library, The Raven, 11.35am-11.50am Parish Council - Emergency Planning Meeting and Exercise, Village Hall (Provisional) Green Waste Collection Skip, Village Hall, 8.00am-10.30am Ladies Club, Textiles & Fibres, Village Hall, 7.30pm 2 35 �Wed 19 JILLIAN NEWSOM MSSCh MBChA CHIROPODIST Registered member of the British Chiropody & Podiatry Association Visiting Practice 01380 828257 Mobile 07773 987508 Equestria, Berhills Lane, Seend, Melksham, Wiltshire SN12 6RR Do you need help with: Self Assessment Business Plans Taxation Presentation to Banks Contact: GORDON LAWRENCE Chartered Accountant 30, The Pound Bromham Tel: Devizes 850294 Free initial consultation Wednesday Group, Village Hall, 7.30pm-9.00pm “Halloween” LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE PARISH COUNCIL Dear Parishioners, After the May Parish Council meeting several matters were raised which need to be put before the Parish. Litter. There have been several instances of Garden refuse and general litter being left in the village, in particular around the Green, in ditches and in one case in a pond adjacent to the Green. You should be aware that recent legislation has increased the fines for such activities and they are extremely high. Please do not dump your garden waste where it spoils others’ enjoyment and can cause drainage or pollution problems. Access across the Green. There are defined access routes across the Green, and it would seem that there are vehicle users who are taking short cuts across the grass. Please discourage all from doing so and report registration numbers to the Clerk if the nuisance continues. Parking on the Green. This is not allowed, and although exceptions are made for approved events and purposes by the Parish Council, no right to park exists. No one is going to object to temporary parking for visitors etc. however where regular parking is taking place and damage to the Green results, it cannot be allowed. The Church Triangle. Despite the efforts of the Council and Wessex Water, it has not been possible to produce a satisfactory outcome to the landscaping of this area. As there is likely to be more works by Wessex this year, it has been decided to wait until September before trying to landscape again. In the mean time please try not to damage the area by parking or using it as a turning circle. If the traffic continues to use this as part of the road some measure will have to be taken to prevent vehicular access to the area. For all those having to view the current eyesore, our apologies. M Hues Parish Council Chairman 34 3 �Village Groups, Clubs & Societies POULSHOT VILLAGE HALL POULSHOT MOTHERS & TODDLERS GROUP at The Village Hall, Poulshot GREEN GARDENS WOODLAND Come and join us for some company toys and games to play with coffee and a chat Held every Thursday from 9.30am to 11.30am £4.00 per hour (for regular users) £5.00 per hour (for non-regular users) Tel: Nicky Baber 828573 wef 1.9.05 Tel: Fiona Murray-Gourlay (828436) VILLAGE PICNIC SUNDAY 28 AUGUST 1.00PM BRING YOUR OWN PICNIC FOR A BIG VILLAGE GET-TOGETHER AND ENJOY YOUR NEW WOODLAND 4 Available for Meetings, Functions, Clubs and Private Parties 33 �DOLMAN AUDIO VISUAL Berhill’s Lane Farm, Sells Green, Melksham Telephone 01380 828524 We know HI FI TELEVISION VIDEO DVD literally inside out For personal service and a professional repair to any make of product, ancient or modern, please telephone Maggie or Peter We also stock a range of quality reconditioned (non ex-rental) equipment carrying a minimum 6 months warranty DOLMAN AUDIO VISUAL is an Authorised Service Centre providing technical assistance on behalf of leading manufacturers. TONY PARSONS DOMESTIC APPLIANCE ENGINEER WASHING MACHINES/COOKERS/DRIERS SERVICE & REPAIRS TEL: 01380 723279 MOBILE: 07970 117023 SPANISH APARTMENT -CABO ROJA, COSTA BLANCA Sleeps 6 All Amenities, shared pool, TV, set in lovely private gardens Close to airport, night life, shops, beach, golf courses, lovely coastal walks Available summer & winter Reasonable rates: £150-£300 per week Tel: Chris or Rachel - 01753 841916 www.myvillarenters.com prop ref: 3536 32 POULSHOT PARISH COUNCIL The Council met on 13th July. Apologies were received from Mr Hunloke. PC Deuchars (Wilts Police), Mrs Carr (Kennet DC) and Mrs Rugg (Wilts CC) and four members of the public were present. The full minutes of the meeting are held by the Parish Clerk, and will be displayed on the Parish web site – www.poulshot.org.uk and on the Parish notice board. Points discussed include: Crime. Petty theft and vandalism around remote farm buildings. Speed Limits. It appears that the Parish Council will be invited to contribute towards the cost of any reduction in the speed limit. It was unlikely that any formal application for a reduction will be dealt with before Spring 2006. Church Lane. The triangle at the end of the road has now been de-turfed and re-seeded and some growth of grass is apparent. Youth Action. Mr Tim Nixon has continued to plan future youth activities in the village and particularly in conjunction with Rowde and Bromham. In June 2006 he hopes to hold a Youth Action Day on the Green. He seeks a couple of teenagers to help with the arrangements; call (828012). Sarsen. Meetings with Sarsen were to take place at the end of July regarding parking at the Terrace and the maintenance of properties there. Waste Collection. Discussions are to be held with Kennet over new arrangements for the collection of waste. Foot Paths. Wiltshire CC has received four requests for footpaths to be upgraded to by-ways. The County Council is to be pressed to ensure that full consultation procedures are followed. Best Kept Village. See Editorial on page 1. Plans. Approval was given to plans for an extension to 30 Poulshot Road, which will now go to Kennet DC. Modified plans to proposals for the proposed access to 134 Poulshot Road were discussed. Objections were raised and will be forwarded to Kennet DC. The Green. New holes for goal posts will be dug shortly; the crowns of a number of trees will be raised and agreement was given to the allocation of an allotment in the Green Gardens to Mr Longden, 41 The Green. Hay Lane. Highways have agreed to repair the Iron Bridge in Hay Lane. Water Pressure. The long-standing problem of low water pressure was raised and the problem will be referred to Wessex Water. 5 �The next meeting of the Council, which will be open to the public, and which it is hoped will include a presentation on the Citizen’s Advice Bureau, will be at 6.30pm on Tuesday 13th September. The Wigglybus Line 85 POULSHOT VILLAGE HALL Bookings With effect from 1st September, bookings for the Village Hall should be made through Mrs Fiona Murray-Gourlay (828436). Until 1st September, Mrs Nickie Baber (828573) will continue taking bookings. Poulshot 100 Club The new 100 Club begins 1st October 2005. To those of you who are already members please continue to support your Village Hall, and if you have not joined yet please do so now. The cost is just £15 per year and there are great cash prizes every month. First prize Christmas Draw is £100. To join contact John Scammell (828470) or Jim Aldridge (828632). Race Meeting. The Committee are planning to hold a Race Meeting in the Hall during September or October. Details will be circulated to all as soon as a date can be confirmed. 100 Club Prizewinners - June 2005: 1st prize (£25) Brian James 2nd prize (£15) Andrew Herridge; 3rd prize (£10) Val Underwood July draw in the Raven on 29 July. ST PETER’S CHURCH, POULSHOT From Where I Stand… …at a wedding I am at a point of privilege and pleasure as well as one of responsibility! As most people, although not all, choose a summer date, it is at this point in the mid to late summer that there are usually several couples who I have already married, some waiting for their day to come, or others making preparations for next year or beyond! Standing with two people in front of me, as the bridal music finishes, waiting for the service to start is a time to stand with them and be the support and guide through these precious few moments. From where I stand it is with the confidence and yet hopefully the sensitivity to lead them as they marry each other. My role is to represent the Church and the law, as well as to be their support, while their’s is to make their vows and demonstrate their commitment to each other in front of the witnesses of family and friends. It’s like having 6 Devizes - Poulshot - Marston - Worton - Potterne Bookable country bus services from Poulshot to Devizes. When booking the Wigglybus you are advised to call the booking centre at least 20 minutes before the bus begins its journey by telephoning 01249 460600. Monday - Friday a.m. p.m. p.m. Poulshot to Devizes via Marston, Worton and Potterne Dep Poulshot (Raven Inn) Stop No. 10165 9.37 12.22 3.07 Arr Devizes (Market Place) “ “ 10038 10.00 12.45 3.30 Devizes to Poulshot via Bath Road and Caen Hill Dep Devizes (Pelican Inn) Stop No. 10038 9.30 Arr Poulshot (Raven Inn) “ “ 10165 9.37 Saturdays 12.15 3.00 12.22 3.07 a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Poulshot to Devizes via Marston, Worton and Potterne Dep Poulshot (Raven Inn)Stop No. 10165 8.32 10.22 1.07 Arr Devizes (Market Place)” “ 10038 8.55 10.45 1.30 3.37 4.00 7.52 8.15 Devizes to Poulshot via Bath Road and Caen Hill Dep Devizes (Pelican Inn)Stop No. 10038 8.25 10.15 1.00 Arr Poulshot (Raven Inn) “ “ 10165 8.32 10.22 1.07 3.30 3.37 7.45 7.52 Fares to and from Devizes Standard 10 Journey Adult Single Adult Return Child Single Child Return £1.10 £6.50 £1.50 £0.75 £4.50 £1.10 31 �Hardy Perennials Perennials in profusion—old and new varieties for all seasons Rowde Mill Nursery—Rowde (off A342—opposite Rowdeford School) Telephone and Fax—01380 723016 POULSHOT NURSERIES OPEN EVENING The Nurseries will be open to Poulshot residents and their families from 6.00pm on Wednesday 31st August. Open Thursday—Sunday 10 am to 5 pm April to the end of September SKIPS FOR RECYCLING ALZHEIMERS SUPPORT Alzheimers is an illness we hear more and more about these days and many of us are aware of someone who suffers from it. We also have seen the problems it presents to the sufferer, but also the difficulties with which the carer has to cope. The main symptoms are based around forgetfulness and confusion about everyday things and as the illness progresses these symptoms increase. It is wise to contact Alzheimers Support before the situation becomes seriously difficult. Right at the beginning we can help you get a diagnosis; put you in touch with a memory clinic that may be able to prescribe medicine that will halt the illness for a while; give you information that will help you manage. Information can be about the illness, financial and legal aspects of caring, including benefits, carers groups, counselling, day care and respite services. There will be skips outside the Village Hall from 8.00am 10.30am as follows: Friday 12th August Thursday 6th October If you have this illness or are caring for someone with dementia, please contact us – 01225 776481, we have an office in a local town near you. Wiltshire County Councillor Mrs Patricia Rugg - 01380 722677 2 The Farmhouse, Byron Road, Devizes SN10 5NS Kennet District Councillor The Kennet District Councillor for Seend and Poulshot is Thelma Carr. You can contact her on email at: thelma.carr@kennet.gov.uk 30 7 Timber Green Waste �the very best front row seats at the theatre, or being invited to eavesdrop on someone’s private conversation, or called into someone’s secret garden or to view their secret treasures… From where I stand at a wedding is an honour but one that comes over time. The couple and I will have met several times before the wedding day, got to know one another, discussed many issues related to the meaning of love, the understanding of marriage, their readiness to make a commitment, the value of preparation not only for the wedding day but more importantly for marriage over the years to come! From where I stand at a wedding we’re witnessing the start of a new creation, and a new way of being, and from the moments of that intimacy as the couple make their vows we are looking ahead at the time to come when they will be living out the promises they have made. Looking beyond the couple are all the people with whom they will find love and support, their guests, families and friends, colleagues and neighbours. Looking beyond the day are the days to come, getting to know each other more deeply, finding ways to support one another, to help with the stress of a hard day, deal with the hurt of an argument or misunderstanding, the worries over the children, the sharing of times of both celebration and need, to continue to find the companionship of their relationship as the best place to be… From where I stand the wedding is like a telescope into the future. Perhaps many of us can find times in our lives when we can pause for a ‘stand and stare’ moment, to think about a special day or precious moment and how we have been affected by it. And then to look ahead and see how that experience has affected the rest of our lives… In that place of pausing and reflecting we may begin to sense the presence of God and so be led to see Him more clearly and find ways of knowing Him more deeply. Revd Sacha Pearce, Rector, July 2005 FIRST AND FOREMOST WE WOULD ADVISE AGAINST DEALING WITH DOORSTEP SELLERS. However, we offer the following additional advice. Cold callers are traders who call, without appointment, to try to sell you either goods or a service such as home maintenance. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. BE SUSPICIOUS 1. CHURCH NOTES Works. All will have noticed that the works on the church have finished at last and, despite the ad hoc arrangements for services and for our musical accompaniment, things really have gone quite smoothly! Indeed, more than one member of the congregation suggested that services in the choir stall gave an added dimension to the occasion and a special “cosy” feeling. However, on the first Sunday back to normal there was the sensation of “being home”. No long term alterations are planned! 8 Competent and legitimate traders do not need to get business by cold calling. Cold callers often have smart vehicles and calling cards - DO NOT BE FOOLED Traders who cold call are desperate for your business and your money. They will often make untrue statements in order to draw you in. The work they do is rarely up to standard, even if it appears so at first. The prices they charge are rarely a bargain when compared to work of a good standard Some cold callers have a “hidden agenda” which could include BURGLARY! Many cold callers use mobile phones, and give false addresses and cannot afterwards be traced. 2. 3. 4. If you do not want to buy, say NO immediately and DO NOT BE DRAWN INTO DISCUSSION. If you are tempted check out the company by calling Trading Standards or in the case of a gas, electricity or water representative, with the Company direct. In the event you are suspicious about the motives of the caller, ring Trading Standards or your local Police station. NEVER BE BULLIED INTO AGREEING TO SOMETHING YOU DON’T WANT 29 �Doorstep Caller? Who is it? Are they selling ? Are they genuine ? How do you tell and what do you look for? Advice is available from your local Trading Standards Department: For Salisbury/Kennet residents ring 01722 326367 or Clarence Freephone Number 0800 232323 AND ASK FOR CONSUMER ADVICE 28 The major aim of the works was to stabilise and underpin the fascia of the South Porch which was quite clearly moving away from the main structure with implications for safety as well as longer term collapse. This movement should now have been halted, at least for the foreseeable future. The ground beneath the forward end of the porch was dug out to a depth of some five feet, steel props fitted beneath the corner pillars and the holes filled with concrete. At the same time, a concrete filled steel tube has been inserted into the stone forming the arch above the door, ensuring that the whole is tied together. Finally the cracks in the mortar have been filled and the tiles refixed so one can hardly notice that there was ever a problem. There were two by-products – the notice-board had to come down and has been beautifully refurbished by Nigel Blenkarne, and, during the digging, some unidentifiable human bones were uncovered. These must have been buried a very long time ago, before the porch was built, and on 19th July they were given a dignified reburial in the churchyard by the Rector. Although not apparent, we hope that one other task undertaken by the builders will be effective – blocking access to the church by nesting birds, via the damaged coping stones above the East wall. We have tried before and hope that this effort will be successful. We also took advantage of the ladders and labour on site to unhook the chandelier above the Sanctuary so that we can try to have it cleaned (or even clean it ourselves.) We hope to have it in place again for the Carol Service on Christmas Eve. The only other thing we have to do now is to replenish our funds in order to replace the significant outlay we have had to bear. St Peter’s Weekend. Despite a very cold and rather lacklustre day, this year’s Fete raised in the order of £1,000 and our thanks go to all those who came, who contributed and who helped with manning stalls, running events and generally in being useful. Despite the chilly weather, the service in the marquee on the following morning attracted a congregation of over forty to hear the new Archdeacon, the Venerable John Wraw, preach. Keys. Over the past few weeks there has been an unusual amount of movement by church door keys and our records are somewhat awry! Would ALL those who hold any keys to the church please let either of the Churchwardens know what they have, so that we can arrange either redeployment or reinforcement. 9 �Harvest Festival Weekend. This will be celebrated over the weekend 1st/2nd October, with the Harvest Supper in the Village Hall on the Saturday and Harvest Evensong on Sunday. Places for supper can be reserved through members of the PCC. Contributions of produce to decorate the Church will be welcomed in the period leading up to the event. Do you need to go to the Royal United Hospital, Bath? Don’t want to Drive? Worried About Parking? CHURCH SERVICES— AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2005 POULSHOT, SEEND AND BULKINGTON 7th August 8.00am 9.30am 11.15am 6.00pm BCP Holy Communion Parish Eucharist Parish Eucharist Evensong SEEND BULKINGTON SEEND POULSHOT 14th August 8.00am 9.30am 11.15am 6.00pm BCP Holy Communion Matins Family Eucharist Holy Communion SEEND POULSHOT SEEND BULKINGTON 21st August 8.00am BCP Holy Communion 9.30am Family Eucharist SEEND BULKINGTON 11.15am Parish Eucharist SEEND 6.00pm BCP Holy Communion POULSHOT 28th August 8.00am 9.30am 11.15am 6.00pm BCP Holy Communion Family Eucharist Parish Eucharist Evensong SEEND POULSHOT SEEND BULKINGTON 4th September 8.00am BCP Holy Communion 9.30am Parish Eucharist 11.15am Parish Eucharist 6.00pm Evensong SEEND BULKINGTON SEEND POULSHOT 10 CALL THE WILTSHIRE HOPPER ! 01985 212 213 (Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm) A unique service for Anybody living in Western Wiltshire who does not need medical assistance while travelling. You can use it to attend out-patient appointments, for visiting inpatients, to get to work at the hospital or for any other reason. Runs on Mondays to Fridays Door to Door service or from a convenient pick-up point A seat is booked for you Easy access, user friendly buses Fares range from £4.00 to £8.50 return Concessionary fares available First bus arrives RUH at 8.30am Last bus departs RUH at 5.30pm You must book by 5.30pm at least 2 working days before travel. The earlier you book the more chance of meeting the time you want. It is strictly first come first served. For full details, call 01985 212 213 for leaflet. 27 �The Language of Compromise Euro language: the European Commission have just announced an agreement whereby English will be the official language of the EU rather than German which was the other possibility. As part of the negotiations Her Majesty’s Government conceded that English spelling had some room for improvement. They have accepted a 5 year plan which should be known as ‘EuroEnglish’. In the first year ‘s’ will replace the soft ‘c’. Sertainly this will make the sivil servants jump with joy. The hard ‘c’ will be dropped in favour of the ‘k’. This should klear the confusion and keyboards kan have one less letter. There will be growing publik enthusiasm in the sekond year when the troublesome ‘ph’ will be replased with ‘f’. This will make words like ‘fotograf’ 20% shorter. In the third year publik akseptanse of the new spelling kan be expekted to reach the stage where komplikated changes are possible. Governments will enkourage the removal of double letters which have always ben a deterent to akurate speling. Also, al wil agre that the horrible mes of the silent ‘e’s in the languag is disgrasful and they should go away. By the 4th yar, people wil be reseptiv to steps such as replasing ‘th’ with ‘z’ and ‘w’ with ‘v’. During ze fifz year,ze unesary ‘o’ kan be droped from vords containing ‘ou’ and similar changes vud of kors be aplid to ozer kombinations of letters. After zis ve vil have a reli sensible riten styl. Zer vil be no mor trubls or difikultis and evirivun vil find it ezi tu understand ech ozer. But have no fear for the survival of our wonderful language: English WILL prevail, Europe demands it………… 26 11th September 8.00am BCP Holy Communion 9.30am Matins 11.15am Family Eucharist 6.00pm Holy Communion SEEND POULSHOT SEEND BULKINGTON 18th September 8.00am BCP Holy Communion 9.30am Family Eucharist 11.15am Parish Eucharist 6.00pm BCP Holy Communion SEEND BULKINGTON SEEND POULSHOT 25th September 8.00am BCP Holy Communion 9.30am Family Eucharist 11.15am Parish Eucharist 6.00pm Evensong SEEND POULSHOT SEEND BULKINGTON 2nd October - HARVEST FESTIVAL 8.00am BCP Holy Communion 9.30am Parish Eucharist 11.15am Parish Eucharist 6.00pm Evensong SEEND BULKINGTON SEEND POULSHOT WEEKDAY SERVICES Mondays Tuesdays Thursdays 9.00am 9.00am 9.00am Matins Matins Matins SEEND POULSHOT BULKINGTON CHURCH ROSTERS August 7 August 6.00pm 14 August 9.30am 21 August 6.00pm 28 August 9.30am September 4 September 6.00pm 11 September 9.30am 18 September 6.00pm 25 September 9.30pm October 2 October 6.00pm Reader Mrs J James Mr N Hunloke Lady K Hunloke Rector Sidesman Mr M Hues Mrs J James Mr D Bullen Mr M Houghton Mr M Hues Mr/Mrs D Hargreaves Mrs Y Baber Rector Mr M Hues Mr N Hunloke Mr J Quinn Mrs J Janes Mr R Janes Mr M Hues 11 �FLOWERS August/September 7 August 14 & 21 Aug 28 Aug & 4 Sept 11 Sept 18 Sept 25 Sept October 2 - Mrs Mandy Housby Mrs Pam Langton Mrs Yvonne Baber Mrs Nora Dixon Mrs Suzie Quinn Lady Kate Hunloke HARVEST FESTIVAL - All Helpers please LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Sir A big “thank you” to Tim Gravina for cutting a path at the top end of Hay Lane through to the bridge, and to the other secateur wielding dog walkers who have cut back the Brambles and Hawthorn bushes round the stiles. It is really appreciated (even if we don’t say so often enough). A Grateful Walker (Name and address supplied) CONGRATULATIONS To Hugo Clarke and Nicky Mummery on their engagement. We wish them a long and happy life together THE WEDNESDAY GROUP The Wednesday Group is a discussion group formed to consider and discuss major issues of the day. The Group meets on the third Wednesday of each month, normally in the Poulshot Village Hall, at 7.30pm and finishes about 9.00pm. Subjects discussed so far have been “How do we Feed the World?” and “Can we live without the Church (church)?” The next meeting will be on Wednesday 21st September, when the topic will be “Creation – Should we Genetically Modify the Natural Order?” Future topics planned so far are “Halloween” on 19th October, and “Onward Christian Soldiers!” on 16th November. All are welcome, please join us. POULSHOT LADIES CLUB Unfortunately, the Progressive Supper that was due to be held on 9th July had to be cancelled. It is hoped to perhaps re-organise this Supper at a later date. No functions have been organised for August or September at the time of going to print. If this changes, details will be circulated to members. On Tuesday, 18th October we will be playing hosts to Worton Ladies Club. A Textiles and Fibres evening is being organised in the Village Hall with a number of workshops. Details are to be found on page 13 of the Village News. On Wednesday, 23rd November there will be a talk by a representative 12 THANK YOU We would like to thank everyone who supported the Lackham Vintage Society, Vintage Gathering, held on Poulshot Village Green on the evening of Wednesday 22nd June 2005. Thank you to all of the people who kindly donated raffle prizes, the Village Hall Committee for the use of the Village Hall, John Scammell and Peter Jeary for providing the refreshments and also the Poulshot Parish Council for allowing us to use the Village Green for this event. A total of £337.00 was raised and has been donated to the Wiltshire Air Ambulance. Thank you once again. Keith and Pauline Day BE WARNED ! My heart sank when I received a letter the other day from Wiltshire Police. It was a proforma affair with my name and car number - what had I done? Apparently on a day in early May, my car had been noted as parked, and having a mobile phone on the passenger seat with the driver’s window half open. Now, it can’t have been me (I say), and it can’t have been her (she says), so we’re both guilty, as warned. It was a salutary lesson! POULSHOT NEWS PUBLICATION DATES Issue Date 1st October 1st November 1st December Copy Date 20th September 20th October 20th November 25 �everywhere. The Times also suffered from a falling circulation while the Telegraph’s was rising – it was not an easy time. For a while our lunches continued and it was not unusual to find that on at least two or three times a week one didn’t see the office in the afternoon. I have to confess that when that aspect began to change I was relieved because I was not sure just how long my constitution could stand the pace. Apart from the manager, two other very experienced and senior colleagues (both ex-soldiers) did not survive longer than the next two years. And so I gave the newspaper industry best; but it had served its purpose and I had learned that I hated working in London, I hated commuting, I was bad at selling and that I really couldn’t cope with too many lunches, all lessons that I ignored some years later when……but that’s another story. POULSHOT GOLF DAY The Poulshot Golf Day was held at the North Wilts Golf Club on Thursday 9th June. 16 players took part in a Texas Scramble consisting of 4 teams. After a very close contest the final result was: 1st Place Liz Plank, Mike Hues, John Bathe, John Scammell 2nd Place Penny Telling, Jim Aldridge, Simon Harris, Tim Hues POULSHOT LADIES CLUB (with WORTON LADIES’ CLUB) TUESDAY, 18TH OCTOBER 7.30PM IN THE VILLAGE HALL TEXTILES AND FIBRES An evening of textile based workshops has been arranged allowing everyone to experience at least two activities. The number of workshops will depend on interest and in September you will be asked to complete a request slip and we will try to accommodate choices where possible. If you would like to attend, but haven’t yet been to a meeting, just contact Jackie Pohnert in September (827046) and she will send you a request slip. The workshops already planned are: Felt jewellery Needle felt decorations or toys Spinning with a drop spindle Spinning with a wheel Kumi Himo braid making Weaving on a loom Others as numbers dictate. For most activities, you should be able to complete a project to take home (at a small cost to cover material used!). There will be very light refreshments at the change-over stage. 3rd Place Phil Ireson, Phil’s Friend, Stuart Plank, Jonathan Hawkins 4th Place Peter Jeary, Michael Harris, Philip Piper, Dominic Camacho The evening concluded with a most enjoyable Dinner Why not join us next year? Letters Page Please feel free to write to the Village News to share your views, opinions and concerns on local or national issues. Serious or humorous letters welcomed! Please send your letters to: Poulshot Village News, c/o John Quinn, 51 The Green, Poulshot, Devizes, SN10 1RT 24 13 �of Aqua Glass from Bath. The company will be bringing lots of pieces of glass to purchase - excellent Christmas presents. So do come armed with cash - what an easy way to do your Christmas shopping, among friends over a glass of wine! And talking about Christmas, our Christmas Dinner will be at the Raven on Tuesday, 13th December. So please put all these dates in your diaries. HARVEST SUPPER Village Hall Saturday 1st October 7pm SUPPER DRINKS RAFFLE ENTERTAINMENT Tickets £7 from PCC Members Rowde School News On Friday 10th June Class 6 drove for four and a half hours to Westward Ho in Devon for an adventure weekend. We experienced a number of different activities including abseiling off a 40ft tower, rock climbing (up the same tower), many fun initiative exercises, fencing, survival skills, making a shelter, fire etc., scavenger hunt and surfing. All year six found this a very enjoyable weekend. Eleanor Robinson Class 6 Book Week started on June 13th. Three children’s authors visited giving the children a marvellous insight into how they write books. There have been story telling sessions, games and competitions as well. On the Thursday evening at 6pm there was a ‘Bedtime Story’ session. Nearly 90 children arrived in their pyjamas to listen to a bedtime story and have a cup of cocoa or orange and a chocolate biscuit. What fun! To mark the end of this highly successful week there was a ‘Best Fictional Character’ competition which gave the children the opportunity to dress up. 14 JOKES JOKES JOKES JOKES JOKES JOKES JOKES Knock Knock Whoùs there? Tuna Tuna who? Tuna violin and itùll sound much better! Q:What is Mozart doing in his coffin? A:Decomposing!! Q:What instrument does a skeleton play? A:The trombone! Q:What is a meatball? A:A dance in a butcherùs shop! Answers to last month’s quiz. 1. Tony Blair supports Newcastle. 2. Gertrude Ederle swam the channel. 3. Man U play at Old Trafford, Liverpool play at Anfield, Leeds play at Elland Road, Rangers play at Ibrox and Sunderland play at the Stadium of Light. 4. The results of ice dancing, diving, gymnastics and synchronised swimming are all determined by judges. 5. England, Ireland, Wales, Scotland, France and Italy all play in the rugby Six Nations. 6. Barcelona, Atlanta, Athens and Sydney have all hosted the Olympics. 7.Pippa Funnell won Badminton horse trials this year. 8. The triathlon is made up of swimming, cycling and running. 9. Roger Federer retained his Wimbledon men’s single title as he had hoped. 10. The winter Olympics 2006 will be held in Turin, Italy. Did you know that when two hundred traditional nursery rhymes were studied, it was noted that half of them contained “unsavoury elements”, including eight allusions to murder, two of choking to death, three of death by drowning and one each of death by devouring, cutting a human being in half, decapitation, squeezing, shrivelling, starvation, boiling and hanging! Don’t have nightmares!!! And finally… have a listen to some classical music by tuning in to the BBC Promenade Concerts on T.V. and Radio from now until September. 23 �CHILDREN’S PAGE MUSIC … OLD AND NEW 1. In which city did the Can Can originate? 2. Name the lead singer of the Rolling Stones. 3. Which BBC radio station … a) Plays pop rock and dance for under 25’s? b) Concentrates on live news and sports shows? c) Broadcasts to British armed forces internationally? 4. Which pop star called their children Lourdes And Rocco? 5. What connects “The Marriage of Figaro”, “The Magic Flute” and “Cosi fan Tutte”? 6. What connects Marshall Mathers,James Todd Smith and Sean Combs? 7. What is the musical term for “loud”? 8. Which group made an album about Sergeant Pepper? 9. What was the first name of the composer Beethoven? 10. What do you call a group of… A) Two musicians? B) Three musicians? C ) Four musicians? D) Five musicians? You can see which bands are playing locally, by logging on to The Devizes Gazette and Herald music and gig guide at www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk 22 Mrs Sarah Beswick is the Teacher of the Year 2005 in the West Mr Ball won a distinction and is runner up for Headteacher of the Year. Mr Ball and Mrs Beswick were both short listed for the regional Teaching Awards held on June 21st. Mrs Beswick will now go on to take part in the National Awards ceremony which will be televised from London on October 16th. Very best of luck Sarah. If you wish to add your congratulations to Sarah on the Teaching Awards web site go to www.teachingawards.com , select category winners for 2005 and then click on Sarah’s name to see the judges endorsement for her award and add your message. MANY CONGRATULATIONS to you both from all the governors. It’s been another brilliant year with both KS1 and KS2 children excelling themselves. These results are even more remarkable when you note that over 30% of year 6 children and 23% of year 2 children were receiving help in the Rainbow Room. Also year 6 targets last September, based on prior attainment, were all at least 20% down on their outstanding results Year 6 results English 91% achieved level 4 or above Maths 94% “ “ 40% achieving level 5 Science 94% “ “ 54% achieving level 5 Year 2 results Science 97% achieved level 2 or above. Reading 100% “ “ 31% achieving level 3 Writing 94% “ “ 34% achieving level 3 Maths 97% “ “ 28% achieving level 3 All the children concerned and the staff who have taught them must take the credit for another excellent years work in both Key Stages - great work everyone. Our Fete and Firewalk evening was a great success - it really was a night to remember. The Fete alone raised nearly £2,000. Add this to the marvellous Firewalk sponsorship of £6,500 and we raised nearly £8,500! A magnificent result for what is after all a small village school. Mr Ball and the governors are so grateful to you all helpers, sponsors, walkers and supporters. Especially well done the RSA Committee members (and husbands and wives). From the children, staff and governors - many, many THANKS!! 15 �The RSA are still busy, organising a Disco for the children just before the end of term. Our End of Term Service was held in St Matthews Church on Thursday 21st July when we said goodbye to the children in Year 6. We wish you well in the future and are proud of you all. Happy Summer holiday everyone …..Saturday 10th September …… 7.30 - 11.30pm …..Tickets £15 ….. ALL THAT JAZZ! It has now been several years since the last Jazz night. This year we welcome the Stan Scott Trio, who have played at Marlborough Jazz Festival and come highly recommended for a great night of top jazz. We have been able to keep the tickets at 2003 prices by holding this prestigious event at Rowde Primary School. Please come and support our village school. We hope to recreate a swimming pool on the new school site. Parents from 30 years ago worked so hard to building the existing pool - we feel we should try to match their vision and enterprise. Please complete the sign up form without delay and send to either: I now discovered that my job was solely to persuade Company Chairmen or Company Secretaries to advertise their firms’ annual report in the two newspaper’s Business Sections. This was done in one of two ways. Firstly one could attend the company’s annual general meeting and buttonhole the individual afterwards, or one could contact the company’s advertising agent and try the same process. To be successful, the latter method had more often than not to be accompanied by lunch in one of the many excellent wine bars and restaurants in the City. The AGM was preferred because it was clearly cheaper on expenses but also there were often shareholder’s perks at company meetings from which the Press could also benefit. Tate & Lyle was a particular favourite and one always came away with a goody bag of different types of sugar and, once, a half bottle of rum. My mentor Roger, whose surname had three parts – T-W-F –only used by his parents, took me to the meetings most likely to agree to advertise and also to those with the best perks. He explained how the Times’ representative had always been allowed to head the queue of hopeful sellers after the meeting, but that now nasty tabloids and the Daily Telegraph were getting above themselves and sometimes there was a bit of a scramble. If the Chairman said yes we called the company’s agent immediately and that was the end of our work for the day. Rowde Primary School or Trish Lee at Rowde House, High Street SN10 2ND MENU Meat menu: Starter: Pork terrine & crusty bread * Main Course: Herb and lemon stuffed turkey breast served with new potatoes & salads Vegetarian Menu: Starter: Mushroom & watercress pâté & crusty bread *Main Course: Red onion, spinach & goat’s cheese tart served with new potatoes and salads Choice of desserts: Peaches stuffed with marscapone and almonds Sticky toffee pudding with warm fudge sauce Tropical fruit salad Coffee & mints . . . . . . . . . . Name ………………………………………………………… Address ……………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………… Email Please send meat tickets & vegetarian tickets. I enclose cheque for £ , payable to ROWDE SCHOOL PTA 16 them an insight into the nasty world of commerce and, dare I say it, Civvy Street. TNL supported him in this and were always prepared to seize on anyone who was clearly going to be a star. I was taken along to meet my manager, Jack Hughes, a vastly experienced operator in the world of newspaper advertising. He was only just visible through a haze of smoke and behind a mini-everest of cigarette ends. I later discovered that he consumed over a hundred Players Number One (of his own) a day and he died of lung cancer about three years later. But he knew his job and nothing ever fazed him. He told me to find Roger, in the main office, and that this person would tell me what to do. . A couple of ads a week seemed to keep the manager happy and diverted attention from the, to me alarming, claims for expenses. Sadly, after a few months, our Chairman, the famous Duke Hussey, left and was replaced by a dynamic new man from – guess – one of the tabloids. We were immediately required to increase productivity which presented a problem, as all companies were feeling the pinch and advertising budgets were being cut continued on page 24 21 �re-thinking their vocation in life! Apparently it’s never too late to run off and join the circus! On a more sober note, we are preparing to say goodbye to our leavers and to wish them well as they prepare to move up to their senior schools. We are grateful to the Reverend Howard for officiating at a special assembly, where the children were presented with mugs commemorating their time at the Mill School. That evening, the U6 children were also treated to a delicious meal at the Bear Hotel. We must also say goodbye to Mr Dyke, our sports teacher, who has done such a sterling job developing the children’s sporting and competitive skills. But before he goes, he has one last task to perform. London may have been awarded the Olympics in 2012, but they are coming to the Mill School a little sooner, in the form of our Mini-Olympics. Events include wellie-throwing, hurdling and javelin throwing! On behalf of all the staff and children, we would like to wish you all a very happy summer holidays. Mrs G Davies, Head of Early Years Autumn Plant Fair BOLEHYDE MANOR By kind permission of the Earl and Countess Cairns Allington, Chippenham Sunday September 11th A DAY IN THE LIFE OF …….... A NEWSPAPER MAN (OF A SORT) 10:30am to 4pm Once upon a time I was in between careers (otherwise “looking for a job”), when I was offered a post as an Advertising Executive with Times Newspapers Ltd (TNL), which published both the Times and the Sunday Times. I had never worked in London, I had never sold anything, newspapers had always been something with the football results in them or in which you wrapped your fish and chips. I had virtually no money and a wife and two children and a mortgage, so £2,000 was not unattractive and might just be the beginning of a fortune. I accepted the offer and turned up for my first day in the office. Entry £3.00 Children free includes garden visit In those days the Times was published and printed from Printing House Square, opposite Blackfriars Station and there was a definite cachet attached to working there. The Sunday Times office was in Grays Inn Road. My initial interview was with the company’s Personnel Director (Human Resources nowadays). He was a retired Major General from the Royal Artillery (which might have had something to do with the offer in the first place) and he was very clear about the position. There were many officers leaving the Army at that time and he felt it reasonable to give 20 new & unusual plants from 25 specialist nurseries garden essentials, expert advice refreshments and teas Support the Wiltshire Gardens Trust 17 �NEWS FROM THE MILL SCHOOL As the term, and indeed the academic year draws to a close, the children and staff have continued to be exceptionally busy. Forms Two and Three have visited Monkey World in Dorset, whilst Form One enjoyed a Teddy Bears’ Picnic in Hillworth Park On Tuesday 28th June, Upper and Lower Sixth children were invited to participate in a Science Day at Prior Park College in Bath. The children undertook a wide variety of experiments, and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The next day, the Mill School took part in the Devizes Primary School Sports Festival at Devizes School. We entered three teams for the High Five Netball, Football and Hockey competitions. The High Five Netball and Hockey teams both got to the semi-final stage of the competition, with the Netball team losing to the eventual overall winners! All the children enjoyed a wonderful day of sport in near perfect weather conditions. Well done to all those who participated! On Saturday 2nd July, we held our annual Speech Day. Our Honoured Guest, Mr Crispin Rowe, Headmaster of King Edward’s School in Bath, gave an excellent speech, and afterwards both he and the parents were able to tour the school to view all the children’s hard work, and enjoy a delicious lunch in the marquee. This was followed by our Sports Day which was enjoyed by children and parents alike. This year there was a tie for first place, with Windsor and Hanover Houses sharing the honours. Despite our recent unpredictable and unseasonal weather conditions, we were fortunate that the sun shone on both occasions. The Upper School performed superbly in their music concert evening. We were treated to a wide range of solo performances by singers, and instrumentalists on a wide range of instruments, including piano, violin, guitar and flute. Our orchestra gave a vibrant rendition of Haydn’s Double Surprise Symphony whilst the Junior and Chamber choir had the audience tapping their feet along to “Songs from the Sound of Music” and the “Rhythm of Life”. The evening ended with Forms L6 and U6 who did indeed dazzle with “Disney Dazzle”. A huge thank you must go to Mrs Field for organising such a splendid evening, and indeed to Mr Field who provided excellent accompaniment on the piano for some of the soloists. On Monday 11th July, the children were treated to a surprise visit from a circus entertainer, who taught them a range of skills including juggling and stilt walking. Some of the staff had a go too, and indeed may now be 18 DEVIZES AUTUMN FAIR In aid of Bath, Salisbury & Swindon Hospices MONDAY 3rd OCTOBER 2005 10.00 AM - 4.00 pm THE CORN EXCHANGE a Wide Choice of Exciting Stalls Please Support Us -Bring Your Friends Last year this event raised £7,000 Admission £3.00 30 stalls Light Refreshments Raffle GRANTS FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES We have been given details of the following grants that may be of interest to organisations or individuals in the village. DEFRA – The Dept for the Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has announced that it is making available £1 million through its Parish Plans Grant Scheme. The scheme, which is being administered by the Rural Community Councils, is open primarily to Parish Councils in order to undertake community consultation and to identify local needs. The maximum grant is likely to be in the region of £5,000. All approvals for funding will need to be completed by 31st March 2006. www.defra.gov.uk/ funding/what/community.htm. UK Villages Community Kitty - This provides grants of between £50 £500 for a range of community based projects. In the past the fund has awarded grants for projects ranging from a knitting circle to a playgroup needing toys, sports equipment for Cubs, and support for several village halls and playing field committees – as well as a number of Heritage projects. The next closing date for applications is the 10th October 2005. www.ukvillages.co.uk/articles.nfs/content/ukvkitty. 19 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Village Magazine Description An account of the resource PDF versions of the Village Magazine distributed between 2004 and Present. Magazines are presented in PDF format with full-text indexing Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village News Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Poulshot Village News Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2004-Present Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village News Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Village Magazines Magazine Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Poulshot Village News August 2005 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/08/2005 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village News Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village News PVN Village News https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/org.poulshotvillagearchive/original/cec80d0b8da0250311c5ddf01cc3c29c.pdf 5c4244a50ac8cefd34a16d884cca84ac PDF Text Text USEFUL POULSHOT TELEPHONE NUMBERS Chairman Parish Council Mr Michael Hues 828255 Clerk to Parish Council Mr Michael Wilson 828100 Email: Mai_wilson@onetel.com Rector Rev Sacha Pearce 828615 Churchwarden Mr Brian James 724944 Secretary PCC Mrs Janet James 724944 Village Trust, Chairman Mr Nicholas Hunloke 828333 Village Trust, Secretary Mrs Jayne Hadden 818136 Village Hall Committee) Village Hall Bookings )` Mr Chris Saunders 827290 Mother & Toddler Group Mrs Penny Nixon 828012 Farmers Club Mr Richard Francis 828232 Poulshot Ladies Club Lady Kate Hunloke 828333 YORP Mrs Jackie Wiltshire Mrs Mel Dalley 725076 726211 County Councillor Mrs Pat Rugg 722677 Kennet District Councillor Thelma Carr 828756 Editor, Poulshot News : Mr John Quinn 828501 Email: johnquinn589@btinternet.com POULSHOT VILLAGE NEWS Community Beat Officer 32 ISSUE NUMBER 123 August/September 2006 1 �POULSHOT PARISH COUNCIL Chairman: Mrs S Aldridge Mr G Collett Clerk: Wiltshire County Councillor Mr M Hues Mr J Baber Mr N Hunloke Chimney Sweep Mr J Dyke Mr M Nixon Kennet District Councillor Mr Michael Wilson ST PETER’S CHURCH PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL Rector: Andrew Underwood Mrs Patricia Rugg - 01380 722677 2 The Farmhouse, Byron Road, Devizes SN10 5NS for Seend and Poulshot Thelma Carr. thelma.carr@kennet.gov.uk tel: 01380 828756 Vacuum Clean Efficient Phone : 01225 706447 Mobile: 07889 771505 Rev Sacha Pearce The Rectory Seend Melksham SN12 6NR Tel: 01380 828615 Churchwarden: Mr B James Members: Mr N Hunloke - Treasurer Mrs P Bremner-Milne Mrs A Bullen Lady Kate Hunloke Mr N Blenkarne Organist: Mrs Pamela De Belle Brush Mr R Janes Mrs J James POULSHOT VILLAGE TRUST Chairman: Vice-Chairman: Secretary: Treasurer: Archivist: Mr N Hunloke Mrs D Gravina Mrs J Hadden Mr B James Mrs P. Langton www.poulshot.org.uk POULSHOT WEB SITE DOLMAN AUDIO VISUAL Berhill’s Lane Farm, Sells Green, Melksham Telephone 01380 828524 We know HI FI TELEVISION VIDEO DVD literally inside out ! For personal service and a professional repair to any make of product, ancient or modern, please telephone Maggie or Peter All contributions welcome - do you have any events you want publicised? The Poulshot web site can help or you can log on to www.kennet.gov.uk, select events and you can post your events for the world to see! Mike Wilson - Mai wilson@onetel.com We also stock a range of quality reconditioned (non ex-rental) equipment carrying a minimum 6 months warranty DOLMAN AUDIO VISUAL is an Authorised Service Centre providing technical assistance on behalf of leading manufacturers. 2 31 �EDITORIAL Seasoned Hardwood Logs TONY PARSONS DOMESTIC APPLIANCE ENGINEER Most Tree Work Undertaken WASHING MACHINES/ COOKERS/DRIERS Ring James SERVICE & REPAIRS TEL: 01380 723279 MOBILE: 07970 117023 07970 781828 WILTSHIRE NUMISMATIC SOCIETY TO LET North Cornish Holiday Cottage (Founded in Devizes 1965) Available all year round for Weekend & Mid-Week Breaks Along with Week Holidays 3 miles from Surfing Beach & Bude, North Cornwall Well Equipped & sleeps up to 8 Beautiful Garden Summer House & Parking Meetings held on third Monday of the month March to December inclusive 8pm at Poulshot Village Hall For further details Contact Bo Miles-Hobbs on Details from Mr M Bowden Tel: 01380 828432 01380 813092 Talk about “Flaming June”, “Flipping” was the word used by some; so how do we describe July, politely? Fortunately, as I write, the heavens have opened and already the grass is greener, and seemingly several inches taller. With so many weather “experts” in the various elements of the media, together with seaweed watchers and those with aches in their bones (believe me, I know), we ought to know what is due in August – but do we? Whatever we may say about the heat, 1st July was a magnificent day for Poulshot. In the afternoon there was the Fete; after some years held on the western side of the Green, this year it was located on the “short” side, outside the Village Hall, with only those activities needing space, such as archery, golf and sports, across the road. Being a day when we might have expected a tiny turn-out – we understood there was something going on in Germany, and some vicarage ball game in SW15, to say nothing of a close competitor fete in Bulkington – the day was very well attended, provided a lot of enjoyment and fun for all and raised a respectable total of around £750 for much-needed church funds. We were lucky to have the attendance of Wadworth’s magnificent dray and lovely shire horses, with their immaculate grooms, as well as the extra attraction of a visit by a Dakota, a Hurricane and a Spitfire of the Royal Air Force’s Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. The Dakota came over first and made two low passes over the Green and half an hour later the two fighters put on an exciting display of three passes across us, at what seemed a generously low level, reminding many of the glorious noise made by their Rolls Royce Merlin engines. It was a privilege to have their visit, even if one resident confused the Dakota (slow, twin-engined) with the Hurricane (fast and single-engined), but it was probably caused by the misty eyes that often come with treasured memories! From us all, we thank all those who made the event so successful. Then there was the washing up, packing away, clearing up and away – but only to the Green Gardens for the Poulshot Proms, an evening event to celebrate the twentieth year of the Poulshot Ladies Club. And what a celebration it was – vividly described by Nina Jefferies on page 8. We can add nothing to Nina’s report, except perhaps, “What’s on next year?” The next magazine will appear at the end of September – have great holidays and don’t forget to tell us all about them. John Quinn Deadline for copy for October - 20 September Tel: 01380 828501 Email: johnquinn589@btinternet.com 30 3 �DATES FOR YOUR DIARY August Wed 2 Black Box/Green Wheelie Bin Collections Mon 7 Mobile Library, The Raven Car Park, 1125—1135am Mon 7—Fri 11 Multi-Activity Days, Apeldorn, Poulshot (see page 5) Wed 9 Black Wheelie Bin Collection Wed 16 Black Box/Green Wheelie Bin Collections Mon 21 Mobile Library, The Raven Car Park, 1125—1135am Mon 21—Fri 25 Multi-Activity Days, Apeldorn, Poulshot (see page 5) Mon 21 Wiltshire Numismatic Society, Village Hall, 8pm— Little and Large Wed 23 Black Wheelie Bin Collection September Sun 3 Village Picnic, Green Gardens, 1pm (see page 12) Mon 4 Mobile Library, The Raven Car Park, 1125—1135am Tue 5 Parish Council, Village Hall, 6.30pm Tue 5 Poulshot Nurseries Open Evening, 6pm onwards Wed 6 Black Wheelie Bin Collection Wed 6 Ladies Club—Visit to Swindon Greyhounds, 6.30pm (see page 7) Fri 9 Open Day - the new Rowde Primary School, 9am—5pm Sun 10 Mixed Doubles Tennis Tournament, Poulshot (see page 22) Wed 13 Black Box/Green Wheelie Bin Collections Mon 18 Mobile Library, The Raven Car Park, 1125—1135am Mon 18 Wiltshire Numismatic Society, Village Hall, 8pm—Annual Coin Auction Tue 19 Poulshot Village Trust, Village Hall, 7.30pm Wed 20 Black Wheelie Bin Collection Wed 20 Wednesday Group, Village Hall, 7.30pm—Is War Inevitable? Wed 27 Black Box/Green Wheelie Bin Collections Sat 30 Harvest Supper and Barn Dance, Old Rectory Hall, 7.00pm October Sun 1 Harvest Evensong, St Peter’s Church, 6.00pm Mon 2 Mobile Library, The Raven Car Park, 1125—1135am Wed 4 Black Wheelie Bin Collection Wed 11 Black Box/Green Wheelie Bin Collections Mon 16 Mobile Library, The Raven Car Park, 1125—1135am Wed 18 Black Wheelie Bin Collection 4 We cannot guarantee that this information is 100% correct as timetables and fares are subject to alteration. It is advisable to check with the Bus Company The Wigglybus Line 85 Devizes - Poulshot - Marston - Worton - Potterne Bookable country bus services from Poulshot to Devizes. When booking the Wigglybus you are advised to call the booking centre at least 20 minutes before the bus begins its journey by telephoning 01249 460600. Also it is advisable to be at the Bus Stop at least 5 minutes before the advertised time. Monday - Friday a.m. p.m. p.m. Poulshot to Devizes via Marston, Worton and Potterne Dep Poulshot (Raven Inn) Stop No. 10165 9.52 12.22 3.07 Arr Devizes (Market Place) “ “ 10038 10.15 12.45 3.30 ++ Devizes to Poulshot via Bath Road and Caen Hill Dep Devizes (Pelican Inn) Stop No. 10038 9.45 Arr Poulshot (Raven Inn) “ “ 10165 9.52 Saturdays 12.15 3.00 12.22 3.07 a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Poulshot to Devizes via Marston, Worton and Potterne Dep Poulshot (Raven Inn)Stop No. 10165 8.32 11.22 2.22 Arr Devizes (Market Place)” “ 10038 8.55 11.45 2.45 4.57 5.20 7.52 8.15 Devizes to Poulshot via Bath Road and Caen Hill Dep Devizes (Pelican Inn)Stop No. 10038 8.25 11.15 2.15 Arr Poulshot (Raven Inn) “ “ 10165 8.32 11.22 2.22 4.50 4.57 7.45 7.52 Fares to and from Devizes Standard 10 Journey Adult Single Adult Return Child Single Child Return £1.40 £8.50 £2.10 £0.70 £1.05 29 �RECIPE FOR A HOT DAY ICED LEMON PUDDING 2 lemons 8oz caster sugar Large tin of Evaporated Milk Digestive Biscuits 1. Infuse the zest and juice of the lemons with sugar for 1 hour in a bowl. 2. Whip the evaporated milk until very stiff (Tip: put milk in bowl in deep freeze until it starts to set before taking it out and whipping) 3. Fold milk into the juice and sugar. 4. Crumble digestive biscuits on top. Freeze 5. Take out of freezer about 10-15 minutes before serving. 28 5 �DISCLAIMER While we have no reason to question the validity of any advertisement in this magazine, we cannot accept responsibility for any claims made or services offered in these advertisements. Do you need help with: Self Assessment Business Plans Taxation Presentation to Banks POULSHOT PARISH COUNCIL 4th July 2006 Contact: The meeting was attended by all Council members, less Mr Collett, and Mr Hunloke from whom an apology was received. Also in attendance was Inspector Evely of Wiltshire Police, together with five members of the public. GORDON LAWRENCE Chartered Accountant 30, The Pound Bromham Tel: Devizes 850294 Public Meeting. The following points were raised: Comments were made on the fouling of the Green by dogs and a separate note is on page 9. The possibility of installing notices and collection bins is being investigated. It was stressed that the control of dogs was a matter for owners, including stopping them chasing cars. Additional, parallel, post holes for the goal posts are available for use when required to hold the posts more securely and to help prevent wear to the grass in front of the goals areas. The Chairman introduced Inspector Evely. She is newly arrived and explained her position as the Devizes Area Inspector. Our beat officer PC Anne Deuchars has moved to the Control Room at Police HQ in Devizes and she was thanked for her support in the village. As a temporary measure there would be three beat officers to cover our area, which of course includes a number of other villages. By April 2007 there will be a Beat Manager, supported by a number of dedicated Community Support Officers, whose job will be to get to know villages intimately, to visit parishioners and identify their concerns. Action will then be taken to address these perceived problems. These officers will stay in post for at least two years to give a measure of continuity and will be able to attend all parish meetings. This new approach to rural policing will enable officers to deal with minor day-to-day issues without affecting response times to emergencies. There will also be regular contacts with the village Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator, enabling her to circulate details of possible problems. Asked about speeding, she invited members of the village who saw speeding vehicles to note the registered numbers and pass them to the Parish Clerk who will pass them onto the 6 Free initial consultation Why don’t you ADVERTISE in the POULSHOT VILLAGE NEWS Our rates are very reasonable and did you know that the magazine is also posted on the village website for the world to see!!! www.poulshot.org.uk Advertisement Sizes for 1 year’s subscription (10 issues) Full page £40 Half page Third page £20 Quarter page Sixth page £12 27 £25 £15 �HELIUM FILLED BALLOONS FOR ALL PARTIES, WEDDINGS AND SPECIAL OCCASIONS Caroline Webb 01380 722579 Mobile: 07979 692533 www.partyballoonsforall.co.uk Police for action. Inspector Evely noted local concern at the accident black spot at the junction with the Worton/Seend road and agreed to look into the situation. Council Meeting. Rubbish. The growth in fly tipping, particularly grass cuttings, was discussed and it was felt that Kennet’s new system of waste collection might exacerbate this. The problem will be monitored. It was reported that the potential furore over the collection of rubbish from wheeled bins from homes on the Green had been resolved amicably, thanks largely to the conciliatory work of Mrs Aldridge. The Green. Action will be taken to repair the damaged drain pipe in the pond on the Green, to dam up the overflow and to cut the grass. It was also agreed that the football pitch would be rolled in the winter, in an attempt to flatten it. Use of the Green. A statement was made by the Parish Clerk about the use of the Green, the pride of the village and a facility for all. He felt that the maintenance of stocks of hard core, used to repair the tracks across the grass, the dumping of grass cuttings, only partly a by-product of Volley Ball evenings, and the use of large stones to discourage visiting vehicles from driving on and damaging the grass, detracted from the use of the Green by all. The Chairman, Mr Michael Hues, felt that this was not a matter for a heavy-handed approach and agreed to discuss the problems with those concerned. Next Meeting. 6.30pm on Tuesday 5th September, in the Village Hall. BATHROOMS, TAPS, HOT WATER CYLINDERS AND MUCH MORE NO JOB TOO SMALL 24 HR CALL OUT Tel: 01380828956 Mob: 07708510715 POULSHOT LADIES CLUB Let’s go to the Dogs! We have provisionally booked 20 places to go to Swindon Greyhounds on Wednesday 6th September. It will cost £11.95 for entrance and a racecard plus a two course meal in the restaurant. Drinks and bets are extra!! We would need to leave the Raven by 6.30pm. It is very important that you let me know if you and/or your ‘significant other’ can come by 9th August at the latest. The Stadium is on A419, Swindon/Cirencester Road, using Junction 15 of the M4. Please contact Kate Hunloke on 828333. 26 7 �POULSHOT PROMS IN THE GREEN GARDENS 1st July 2006 POLICE Beat Officers: PS 0203 D. Martin PC 1331 I. Thomas Telephone Number for General/Non-Emergency calls: I remember ‘Proms in the Green Gardens’ at the beginning of July as a series of pictures - Jayne on her bike with a salad in the front pannier and a shepherd’s crook lantern tucked in the back - Liz’s splendid picnic table replete with feast and candelabra - couples dancing to jazz in the dusk - several ladies of the village ‘flying’ only slightly less elegantly to the strains of the theme from the Dambusters - and people talking and singing in the dusk and on into the dark. It may not have been Glastonbury or Glyndebourne, but a jolly good time was had by all. The evening was officially to mark twenty years of the Poulshot Ladies Club, but was also a wonderful opportunity for the village to celebrate the Green Gardens and indeed just have a nice time together. Music was courtesy of Steve Housby - thank you! - and we arrived with our picnic tables and blankets and picnics to some gentle jazz; the provision of picnic arrangements varied but I did feel that Liz’s fabulous spread, beautifully finished with candelabra, set the standard. But whether you were sitting pretty at the table or lounging on a blanket on the ground, the setting was spectacular - the grass circle among the increasingly established trees makes a fine natural auditorium, and it was impossible not to relax under the very blue sky with the occasional clouds specially painted on to enhance the effect. And then there was the dancing; it kicked off with couples tripping lightly and elegantly, but the memory that will last is of the perhaps less sophisticated but undoubtedly enthusiastic (and spontaneous) ladies club performance to the theme from the Dambusters - the children present could only look in amazement as their mothers and grandmothers took to the air with evident glee and circled, swooped and even dive-bombed around the green. Memories of the Second World War were more sombrely, but stirringly, revived by John Quinn’s recital of Churchill’s speech to the country on the day following the evacuation from Dunkirk. The performances were topped off with a communal sing-song; our contributions were somewhat mixed but definitely joyful as we navigated our way through Rule Britannia and Jerusalem, naturally finishing with ‘God Save The Queen’. 0845—408—7000 Ask for the Officer you wish to speak to by name; If he or she is not available ask to speak to another of your Beat Officers If no one is available please leave a message POULSHOT MOTHERS & TODDLERS GROUP at The Village Hall, Poulshot POULSHOT VILLAGE HALL Available for Meetings, Functions, Clubs and Private Parties Come and join us for some company Toys and games to play with Coffee and a chat £3.00 per hour (for Poulshot residents and regular users) £4.00 per hour (for non-residents and non-regular users) Held every Thursday from 9.30am to 11.30am Tel: Chris Saunders (827290) JILLIAN NEWSOM MSSCh MBChA CHIROPODIST Registered member of the British Chiropody & Podiatry Association Visiting Practice 01380 828257 Mobile 07773 987508 And so Jayne set off to bicycle home slightly less steadily than she had arrived, the chairs and blankets were folded away and the last candles were Equestria, Berhills Lane, Seend, Melksham, Wiltshire SN12 6RR 8 25 �The Tranquil Moment HEALTH & BEAUTY CLINIC DECLEOR PARIS Treatments include: non surgical face lifts facials massage manicures pedicures non surgical body slimming & toning reflexology eyelash/brow tints& shaping waxing make up electrolysis spray tanning BOTOX blown out. In its earlier incarnation as allotments this same space was also the focal point of village get-togethers, though ones rooted more fundamentally in the planting patterns and rituals of the seasons than our more social gathering. It was a tradition for all the village to be here on Good Friday, as that was the best day to plant potatoes and everyone came along to help. The allotments live on and indeed thrive in a corner of the Gardens, and it’s nice to think that they are continued even as we make new traditions and new ways of using the space. My neighbour Kevin told me he walks his dog there and lies in the middle and looks at the sky; I walk there on early mornings and find calm in the trees and the birdsong that carries me through the day; children race around the perimeter and climb the older trees in the field corner. So dancing and singing and Proms in the Green Gardens are just something more to do there, a new tradition. As someone said into the darkness at the end of the evening “See you next year”! Nina Jeffries DECLEOR aromatherapy skin care and O.P.I nail care products are used for treatments and are also available for purchase For more information or an appointment call Jo on 01380 828297 The Old Stables, Middle Green Farm, The Green, Poulshot, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 1SD DOG FOULING At the last Parish Council meeting the issue of Dog fouling was raised. It was reported that some dog owners allow their dogs to use the Village Green as a toilet, failing to clear up afterwards. This must be discouraged as children use the area for play and dog mess is a potentially serious health hazard. It was also reported that some owners who clear up after their animals, using plastic bags, then throw the bags into the hedge, particularly in Hay Lane. This is both unpleasant and anti-social. Mike Wilson PHOTOGRAPHS Could I please put out a general request for ANY photographs for the Poulshot Web Site of the village, or parishioners (young or old) . I am particularly looking for photographs of the fete. Mike Wilson The Old Chapel Poulshot Devizes SN10 1RW 24 01380 828100 Email: Mai_wilson@onetel.com 9 �THE NIXONS are having a YARD SALE SATURDAY 19TH AUGUST AT 11AM HIGHER GREEN FARM POULSHOT Wiltshire Guild of Spinners, Weavers and Dyers EXHIBITION Lacock Village Hall Wednesday, 9th - Sunday, 13th August 11am - 5pm daily Admission Free FURNITURE BITS AND BOBS ETC ETC ETC DEVIZES AUTUMN FAIR WILTSHIRE NUMISMATIC SOCIETY The Society met on Monday 19th June at Poulshot Village Hall for “Paul’s Numismatic & Historical Quiz”. The quiz contained 25 questions, some easy and some very hard, and was won by Richard Jeffery, our Treasurer, with a score of 19, and one couple scored 17. The meeting was well attended and the quiz enjoyed by members, and the raffle raised £13.00 for club funds. Michael Bowden THE WEDNESDAY GROUP In aid of Bath, Salisbury & Swindon Hospices MONDAY 2nd OCTOBER 2006 10.00 AM - 4.00 pm THE CORN EXCHANGE a Wide Choice of Exciting Stalls Please Support Us -Bring Your Friends Last year this event raised £7,000 Should the Church of England appoint Women Bishops? An interesting discussion took place on July 19th on the possible appointment of women as Bishops in the Church. 10 Admission £3.00 30 stalls Light Refreshments Raffle 23 �Sacha reminded us that earlier in July, the General Synod of the Church (the Church’s Parliament) had voted with a two-thirds majority on the fact that there was no theological bar to women becoming Bishops. This implied that any opposition was based therefore on cultural and/or social reasons. It is a fact that any priest taking up an appointment in a diocese has to promise allegiance to the Bishop when his license is granted. It is not everyone who wishes to work for a woman boss!! So this simple fact could bring more divisions in the Church. The Anglican Church is a member of the world wide Christian Church; some members of that World Wide Church would definitely not appoint women Bishops – they do not allow women priests. So would women Bishops in the Church of England bring divisions in the wider Church? Logically it seems that if the Church of England allows women to become priests, which it does, then in time it is inevitable that there will be women worthy and eminently capable of being a Bishop. In all other walks of life women have reached the top of their profession – politics; the law; education; the armed forces and so on, so why not in the Church? Perhaps in the not too distant future there will be a female Archbishop of Canterbury. At the end of a lively and wide ranging discussion the majority of the meeting had no objection to the appointment of women as Bishops in due course. The next Wednesday Group Meeting is on 20th September, 7.30 p.m. in the Village Hall, when the topic for discussion will be: ‘Is War Inevitable?’. POULSHOT NURSERIES OPEN EVENING The Nurseries will be open to Poulshot residents and their families from 6.00pm on Tuesday 5th September 22 11 �GREEN GARDENS WOODLAND VILLAGE PICNIC SUNDAY 3 SEPTEMBER at 1.00PM BRING YOUR OWN PICNIC FOR A BIG VILLAGE GET-TOGETHER HARVEST SUPPER AND BARN DANCE Saturday, 30th September at 7.00pm DANCING in the OLD RECTORY HALL Led by FIVE BAR GATE PLOUGHMAN’S SUPPER in the VILLAGE HALL HERE ARE SOME RULING TITLES FROM AROUND THE WORLD: EMIR – NATIVE RULER IN PARTS OF ASIA AND AFRICA EMPRESS/EMPEROR – HEAD OF AN EMPIRE PHARAOH – RULER OF ANCIENT EGYPT RANI – INDIAN RULER SHAH – SOVEREIGN OF IRAN SULTAN/SULTANA – MUSLIM SOVEREIGN TSAR/TSARINA – RULER OF RUSSIA UNTIL 1917 STRANGE…BUT TRUE ………………… THE PEKINESE DOG WAS SO SACRED TO CHINESE ROYALTY THAT SOME EVEN HAD PRIVATE PALACES, WITH SERVANTS. ……………… THE FAVOURITE PASTIME OF EMPEROR FERDINAND OF AUSTRIA WAS TO WEDGE HIMSELF IN A WASTEPAPER BASKET AND ROLL AROUND LIKE A BALL. ……………… QUEEN CHRISTINA OF SWEDEN WAS TERRIFIED OF FLEAS. SHE ORDERED A TINY CANON TO BE MADE, SO THAT SHE COULD FIRE MINIATURE CANON BALLS AT THE FLEAS THAT INFESTED HER BEDCHAMBER. Q: HOW DO YOU FIND KING ARTHUR IN THE DARK? A: WITH A KNIGHT LIGHT! Q: WHY DID THE PRINCESS GO TO THE ART GALLERY? A: TO SEE IF SHE COULD FIND HER PRINTS CHARMING! Q: WHY DID THE KING GO TO THE DENTIST? A: TO HAVE HIS TEETH CROWNED! Q: WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE QUEEN BURPS? A: SHE GETS A ROYAL PARDON! Q: WHY IS THE QUEEN’S PALACE FLOODED? A: BECAUSE SHE’S REIGNED FOR SO MANY YEARS! Tickets: £7.50 Available from PCC members. Numbers are limited so please get your tickets early. 12 21 �From Where I Stand… Children’s Page A ROYAL FLAVOUR TO THE PAGE THIS MONTH TO MARK THE QUEEN’S 80TH BIRTHDAY. THIS IS A USEFUL RHYME TO HELP YOU REMEMBER THE KINGS AND QUEENS OF ENGLAND UP TO QUEEN VICTORIA: WILLIE, WILLIE, HARRY, STEE, HARRY, DICK, JOHN, HARRY 3, TED 1, 2, 3, RICHARD 2, HENRY 4, 5, 6, THEN WHO? EDWARD 4, 5, DICK THE BAD, HARRYS TWAIN AND NED THE LAD. MARY, LIZZIE, JAMES THE VAIN, CHARLIE, CHARLIE, JAMES AGAIN. WILLIAM AND MARY, ANNA GLORIA, 4 GEORGES, WILLIAM AND VICTORIA. Since Queen Victoria died in 1901, there have been 5 monarchs, Edward 7th (1901 – 1910), George 5th (1910 – 1936), Edward 8th (abdicated after 325 days), George 6th (1936 – 1952) and Elizabeth 2nd (1952 - ?) Between Charles 1st and Charles 2nd there was an 11 year period of commonwealth (1649 – 1660). QUEEN VICTORIA HAS BEEN THE LONGEST RULING MONARCH, MANAGING 63 YEARS ON THE THRONE OF ENGLAND (1837 – 1901) 20 …the early part of this summer has been extremely busy, but also a privilege with a significant number of both weddings and funerals. You may think it rather strange to consider such different events in the same sentence, but from where I stand… Both occasions are times of change for all involved, time for celebration of life, time to look back over the past, as well as time for reflection on what the future may hold. Before being ordained I never really enjoyed weddings, but I now find it an honour to spend time with the soon-to be-married couple and to support them through a life changing experience. I remind them that while we take time to prepare for the wedding, it is a lifetime’s work to sort out the marriage! Similarly, I too experienced the transforming nature of bereavement when my mother died several years ago. Her funeral was the first that I led, and now I find that it is not only my clergy training and experience, but my own personal encounter with loss that helps me ‘be alongside’ those who are arranging the funeral of a loved one. From where I stand then, both kinds of life experience have something to say to us all. They are a crossroads, a point of change, a new direction, the change from one kind of living to the next. In commitment for life to someone you love there is both hope and trust, the building of a relationship that is two-way, that can understand love to mean wanting the other person to grow to be all that he/she can become, and not to change him or her, but to celebrate the person you love as a whole being. Dealing with the loss of one we love through death also involves hope and trust, the willingness to let go, to let God make him or her complete in life forever with Him, for them to know not only love that celebrates all that he or she had been in this earthly life, but also to live in God’s love forever. It is to celebrate the whole of their being that we have known in life, both the good times and the bad, and to let them go, certain that we are, with God, united forever with those we truly love. Both these great life ‘crossroads’ are times of change along the journey of our lives. As we ease through summer and into autumn so our lives follow that same pattern, that sense of journey, the change of scenery, events, encounters, experiences. It takes courage, patience and time, to be able to see rather less 13 �dramatic, but no less valuable occasions when we may notice even small changes in our own lives and learn from them. opportunity to come and have a good look at our lovely new building and see the wonderful art work the children produced! Perhaps many of us could find time to pause like this for a ‘stand and stare’ moment, to allow one experience to lead us to other reflections and realisations. In that place of pausing and reflecting we can journey a long way and may begin to sense the presence of God and so be led to see Him more clearly and find ways of knowing Him more deeply. Revd Sacha Pearce, Rector May we wish everybody a relaxing and enjoyable Summer break and see you at the new School on 11th September!! Rachel Hues DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Saturday September 30th is the date of the Harvest Supper and Barn Dance. Dancing will be led by the group “Five Bar Gate” (some of you may remember them from last year) and will take place in the Hunloke’s Hall, with a Ploughman’s Supper being served in the Village Hall. Tickets (£7.50) will be available soon from members of the PCC. As numbers will be limited please get your tickets early. The next PCC meeting is scheduled for Monday 11th September. An Agenda for this meeting will be put up on the Church Porch Notice Board the first Sunday in September. If anyone would like to comment on any item to be discussed, or to suggest items for discussion in the future, please have a word with either a member of the PCC, the Churchwarden or The Rector. CHURCH SERVICES - AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2006 POULSHOT, SEEND AND BULKINGTON 6th August 8.00am 9.30am 11.15am 6.00pm The damaged and worn metal rails, which formed the balustrade across the bridge of the stream near the Parish Boundary in Hay Lane, have been replaced with a very smart railing. It is worth the walk to go and see what an amazing feature we can now show off in Poulshot, and play a game of Pooh- sticks where the two small streams unite under the bridge and then flow as one. VILLAGE PICNIC Sunday 3 September at 1.00pm It may seem a long way off but it will be here very quickly. Make sure you keep Sunday 3rd September free as that is the day for the Village lunchtime picnic to be held in the Green Gardens. This is proving to be a very successful village event, so make sure you don’t miss it. Bring your picnic and enjoy a friendly gathering in the peace and serenity of the Green Gardens. THANK YOU BCP Holy Communion Family Eucharist Parish Eucharist Evensong SEEND BULKINGTON SEEND POULSHOT BCP Holy Communion Matins Parish Eucharist Evensong SEEND POULSHOT SEEND BULKINGTON th 13 August 8.00am 9.30am 11.15am 6.00pm POOH - STICK BRIDGE 14 We would like to thank everyone who supported the Lackham Vintage Society Vintage Gathering, held on Poulshot Village Green on the evening of Wednesday 21st June 2006. Thank you to all of the people who kindly donated raffle prizes, the Village Hall Committee for the use of the Village Hall and the Poulshot Parish Council for allowing us to use the Village Green for this event. A total of £503.41p was raised and has been donated to the Wiltshire Air Ambulance. Thank you once again. Keith and Pauline Day 19 �had already given so much at the Ball. There were all the usual: tombola, cake stall, raffle, books and BBQ. There was a football tournament to keep the children busy. We did however raise £670 which of course will go to the new school fund! Donations for the new school fund still keep coming in, this time from Devizes Ladies Circle a cheque for £250 for which we are extremely grateful. The last two days of term will be rounded off with the end of term service at St Matthews church where letters of commendation and awards will be presented. On the final day all the children will go on a day trip, some to Chessington World of Adventure, some to The Cotswold Wildlife Park and some on a Barge trip. At 11am on Tuesday 22nd August, a human chain will link the old school with the new one. This is to highlight the fact that Wiltshire County Council considers the new school is a replacement for the old and not a new one, and therefore will not fund the move! And finally, a reminder about the new school. Don’t forget the Open Day on Friday 8th September from 9am to 5pm. All are welcome, please do take this Is War Inevitable ? Wednesday 20th September 2006 7.30pm Village Hall, Poulshot All are very welcome For further details, please ring Rupert Janes on 828639 or Rev Sacha Pearce 828615 Do please get in touch if there is a subject YOU WOULD REALLY LIKE TO BE DISCUSSED. All offers willingly considered! 18 20th August 8.00am 9.30am 11.15am 6.00pm BCP Holy Communion Parish Eucharist Parish Eucharist BCP Holy Communion SEEND BULKINGTON SEEND POULSHOT 27th August 8.00am 9.30am 11.15am 6.00pm BCP Holy Communion Family Eucharist Family Eucharist Evensong SEEND POULSHOT SEEND BULKINGTON 3rd September 8.00am 9.30am 11.15am 6.00pm BCP Holy Communion Family Eucharist Parish Eucharist Evensong SEEND BULKINGTON SEEND POULSHOT 10th September 8.00am 9.30am 11.15am 6.00pm BCP Holy Communion Matins Parish Eucharist Evensong SEEND POULSHOT SEEND BULKINGTON 17th September 8.00am 9.30am 11.15am 6.00pm BCP Holy Communion Parish Eucharist Parish Eucharist BCP Holy Communion SEEND BULKINGTON SEEND POULSHOT 24th September 8.00am BCP Holy Communion 9.30am Family Eucharist 11.15am Family Eucharist 6.00pm Evensong 1st October – HARVEST FESTIVAL 8.00am BCP Holy Communion 9.30am Family Eucharist 11.15am Parish Eucharist 6.00pm Evensong 15 SEEND POULSHOT SEEND BULKINGTON SEEND BULKINGTON SEEND POULSHOT �WEEKDAY SERVICES Mondays 9.00am Tuesdays 9.00am Thursdays 9.00am Matins Matins Matins SEEND POULSHOT BULKINGTON CHURCH ROSTERS August 6 Aug 13 Aug 20 Aug 27 Aug September 3 Sep 10 Sep 17 Sep 24 Sep October 1 Oct 6.00pm 9.30am 6.00pm 9.30am Reader Mr R Janes Mr/Mrs D Hargreaves Mrs J James The Rector Sidesman Mr N Hunloke Mrs J James Mrs J James Mr M Houghton 6.00pm 9.30am 6.00pm 9.30am Mrs J James Mrs Y Baber Mr/Mrs D Bullen The Rector Mr M Hues Mr N Hunloke Mr D Bullen Mrs J James 6.00pm Lady K Hunloke Mr J Quinn CHURCH FLOWERS August 6 & 13 Aug 20 & 27 Aug September 3 & 10 Sep 17 & 24 Sep October 1 Oct The children all took part in an ‘Artists in Residence week’. Two artists joined us to produce 8 large panels and 2 sculptures which will be displayed at the new school. The end results were amazing and all the children (and some parents and villagers) played a part in producing some real masterpieces. It will be a great start to decorate those plain walls! Mid-summers day saw the 13th annual Rowde School music concert. Children as young as 6 played in the concert, some of whom had only been playing for a matter of weeks. There was an amazing variety of instruments played, ranging from beginner Recorder and Violins to experienced Clarinet and Piano players, not to mention Keyboard, Guitar and Flute. All in all a very enjoyable and well attended concert. Well done to all who participated. On 24th June Joe Dyke and his family ran a laser clay pigeon shoot on Poulshot Green. Thank you to all who supported this and ‘ had a go’. It wasn’t as easy as it looked! A fantastic £250 was raised for the new school fund. Many thanks to the Dyke family for giving up their Saturday afternoon. The Summer Fayre this year was not intended to be a major fundraiser, but more of a social occasion with some fund raising as we felt so many people REFUSE RECYCLING COMPOSTING Mrs Christabel Francis Mrs Ann Butts Mrs Hazel Coleman Mrs Emma Janes HARVEST FESTIVAL—ALL HELPERS please Rowde School News As another academic year draws to a close, the children have all learnt a lot, grown a lot, and had a lot of fun. The Year 6 children really excelled themselves yet again in this years SATs, only two children failing to get L4 (average 11 year old standard), while 54% of got L5 in English and Maths and 62% got L5 in Science – Level 5 is the level expected of the average 14 year old!! Here are just some of the activities that have rounded off another successful year at Rowde Primary School. 16 BLACK WHEELIE BIN Or ORANGE SACKS GREEN BIN (Garden Optional) BLACK RECYCLING BOX 9 August 23 August 6 September 20 September 4 October 2 August 16 August 30 August 13 September 27 September 11 October 17 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Village Magazine Description An account of the resource PDF versions of the Village Magazine distributed between 2004 and Present. 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Title A name given to the resource Poulshot Village News August 2006 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/08/2006 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village News Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village News PVN Village News https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/org.poulshotvillagearchive/original/5ab216c9ed780d50dd9a6ef27d8fd00d.pdf 2e7409f138242e61b67c2ca31c5a99f6 PDF Text Text USEFUL POULSHOT TELEPHONE NUMBERS Chairman Parish Council Mr Michael Hues Clerk to Parish Council Mrs Maggie Goodenough 827205 Email: magsgoode@tesco.net Rector Rev Sacha Pearce Churchwardens Mrs Paulette Bremner-Milne 828527 Mrs Janet James 724944 Secretary PCC Mrs Kate Amery 827172 Village Trust, Chairman Mr Nicholas Hunloke 828333 Village Trust, Secretary Mr Peter Cleverly 827242 Village Hall Committee Village Hall Bookings Mr Chris Saunders Mrs Jackie Pohnert 827290 827046 Mother & Toddler Group Mrs Clair Waldron 828602 Farmers Club Mr Richard Francis 828232 Poulshot Ladies Club Lady Kate Hunloke 828333 POLICE (General/Non Emergency) 828255 POULSHOT VILLAGE NEWS 828615 0845 408 7000 County Councillor Mrs Pat Rugg 722677 Kennet District Councillor Lt.Col Anthony Lake 828320 Editor, Poulshot News : Nina Jeffries 828883 Email: poulshotnews@btinternet.com ISSUE NUMBER 143 August 2008 36 1 �POULSHOT PARISH COUNCIL Chairman: Mrs S Aldridge Mr S Housby Clerk: Mr M Hues Mr J Baber Mr N Hunloke Andrew Underwood Chimney Sweep Mr G Collett Mr M Nixon Mrs M Goodenough ST PETER’S CHURCH PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL Rector: Wiltshire County Councillor Mrs Patricia Rugg - 01380 722677 2 The Farmhouse, Byron Road, Devizes SN10 5NS Kennet District Councillor for Seend and Poulshot Anthony Lake tel: 01380 828320 Vacuum Clean Efficient Phone : 01225 706447 Mobile: 07889 771505 Rev Sacha Pearce The Rectory Seend Melksham SN12 6NR Tel: 01380 828615 Churchwardens: Mrs P Bremner-Milne Mrs J James Members: Mr N Hunloke - Treasurer Mrs K Amery - Secretary Lady Kate Hunloke (Deanery Synod) Mr B James (Licensed Lay Minister) Mrs A Bullen Lt Col R Janes Mr C Saunders Mrs D Wood Organist: Mrs P De Belle Brush DISCLAIMER While we have no reason to question the validity of any advertisement in this magazine, we cannot accept responsibility for any claims made or services offered in these advertisements. POULSHOT VILLAGE TRUST Chairman: Vice-Chairman: Secretary: Treasurer: Archivist: Mr N Hunloke Mrs D Gravina Mr P Cleverly Mr B James Mrs P. Langton DOLMAN AUDIO VISUAL Berhill’s Lane Farm, Sells Green, Melksham Telephone 01380 828524 We know HI FI www.poulshot.org.uk POULSHOT WEB SITE TELEVISION VIDEO DVD literally inside out ! For personal service and a professional repair to any make of product, ancient or modern, please telephone Maggie or Peter All contributions welcome - do you have any events you want publicised? The Poulshot web site can help or you can log on to www.kennet.gov.uk, select events and you can post your events for the world to see! Mike Wilson - Mai wilson@onetel.com We also stock a range of quality reconditioned (non ex-rental) equipment carrying a minimum 6 months warranty DOLMAN AUDIO VISUAL is an Authorised Service Centre providing technical assistance on behalf of leading manufacturers. 2 35 �Change of Management! TONY PARSONS DOMESTIC APPLIANCE ENGINEER WASHING MACHINES/ COOKERS/DRIERS SERVICE & REPAIRS TEL: 01380 723279 MOBILE: 07970 117023 TO LET North Cornish Holiday Cottage WILTSHIRE NUMISMATIC Available all year round for Weekend & Mid-Week Breaks Along with Week Holidays 3 miles from Surfing Beach & Bude, North Cornwall Well Equipped & sleeps up to 8 Beautiful Garden Summer House & Parking SOCIETY (Founded in Devizes 1965) Meetings held on third Monday of the month March to December inclusive For further details Contact Bo Miles-Hobbs on 8pm at Market Lavington Village Hall (until Poulshot Village Hall re-opens) 01380 813092 Details from Mr M Bowden Tel: 01380 828432 34 With effect from 1st August the Poulshot Village News will be edited, produced and distributed by Nina Jeffries. From that date all copy, correspondence, advertising matters and queries should be addressed to Nina who lives at 3 Sillington Lane, Poulshot, Devizes SN10 1TD. Her telephone number is 01380 828883 and her e mail address is poulshotnews@btinternet.com Deadline for copy for September 2008 Tel: 01380 828883 20 August 2008 Email: poulshotnews@btinternet.com 3 �EDITORIAL At the Parish Council meeting (see page 6), we were given an introduction to the County Council’s plans for the delegation of powers to parish and town councils after the dissolution of District Councils next year. The Council’s representative spoke fluently for some time and, although there must have been some substance in what he said, there were also many instances of “that’s not in my remit” and “it’s entirely up to you”, and the impression gained by a number of both councillors and parishioners was that they were really not very much the wiser about the proposed changes. This is the second time a Wiltshire County Council officer has talked to us about the move to a unitary authority and the second time that the event has been disappointing. One has to believe that such vague and inadequate presentations are not deliberate policy. The success of the Poulshot Proms in the evening after the Village Fete highlighted the value of the woodland as a community amenity, but there have been questions raised as to the use of the area and of access and these questions are answered in some detail on page 7. In last month’s Village News the Rector, the Rev Sacha Pearce, told us that she had started receiving anonymous letters. This has happened before and she was clearly saddened that the practice had begun again. She has every right to be not only sad but very angry at this disgraceful behaviour by people who do not have the guts to face up to her and explain what they are unhappy about. Anonymous letters are the coward’s way out and the writers should be ashamed of themselves. The Churchwardens of the three parishes within the benefice have rightly expressed their disgust in a joint statement which is on page 13, and a number of other people, both who do, and who do not go to church regularly or even at all, have personally expressed their feelings very clearly. Let us trust that open honesty will prevail. Caroline’s Canapés Light Bites Canapés Party Food I apologise for what has been an unusually long introduction to the Village News this month but I think that the points outlined above are important. It is also my last opportunity to get things off my chest without the threat of a real editor’s red pen! Next month Nina Jeffries will be in the chair and Suzie and I wish her every success and trust that she will get as much from the role as we have. There have been moments when the computer has nearly gone through the window and the volume of military language might on occasion have breached the legal decibel level, but, in retrospect, it has been a very Delicious homemade food delivered to your door! 4 33 Call Caroline Coles on: 01380 828436 or 07976 899946 or Email: caroline.coles@ivydesign.co.uk �HIGHER GREEN FARM COTTAGES Poulshot Four character holiday cottages in a quintessentially English village… With oak floors, vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and wood burners each cottage has been decorated and furnished to a high standard Level access and wide doors throughout Available all year for holidays and short breaks For further details contact Eve Curnow on 01380 828239 or 07790 365049 www.highergreenfarmcottages.com BATHROOMS, TAPS, HOT WATER CYLINDERS AND MUCH MORE NO JOB TOO SMALL 24 HR CALL OUT Tel: 01380828956 Mob: 07708510715 32 rewarding fifteen years during which we have got to know many people we might otherwise not have met, and become involved in all sorts of activities that have certainly never before been on our own personal agenda. That the magazine has continued to come out reasonably regularly is very largely due to the support we have had – support from correspondents, both voluntary and pressed, from our copiers in Seend, from collators who have dizzied themselves going round and round the dining-room table and from the small force of deliverers. Our sincere thanks go to all those who have helped us and we are confident that Nina will have the same support. Vale! John Quinn DATES FOR YOUR DIARY August Mon 4 Mobile Library, The Raven Car Park, 1135—1145am Mon 4—Fri 8 Multi-Activity Days—Cricket, Tennis, Badminton, Football at Apeldorn, Poulshot(see details on page 21) Wed 6 Black Wheelie Bin Collection Wed 13 Black Box/Green Wheelie Bin Collection Mon 18 Mobile Library, The Raven Car Park, 1135—1145am Mon 18 Wiltshire Numismatic Society, Market Lavington Village Hall, 8pm—”Members Hobbies/Display Evening” Wed 20 Black Wheelie Bin Collection Sun 24 Poulshot Village Picnic, Green Garden Woodland, 1.00pm Tue 26—Mon 1 Sept Multi Activity Days—Cricket, Tennis, Badminton, Football at Apeldorn, Poulshot (see details on page 21) Wed 27 Black Box/Green Wheelie Bin Collection September Tue 2 Poulshot Parish Council, 6.30pm, St Peter’s Church Wed 3 Black Wheelie Bin Collection Mon 8 Mobile Library, The Raven Car Park, 1135-1145am Wed 10 Black Box/Green Wheelie Bin Collection Mon 15 Wiltshire Numismatic Society, Market Lavington Village Hall, 8pm—”Annual Coin Auction” Tue 16 Poulshot Village Trust, 7.30pm, venue to be advised Tue 16 Poulshot Ladies Club Treasure Hunt (to be confirmed) Wed 17 Black Wheelie Bin Collection Wed 17 Wednesday Group (details in September News) 5 �Mon 22 Mobile Library, The Raven Car Park, 1135—1145am Wed 24 Black Box/Green Wheelie Bin Collection Forthcoming Dates for your Diary Sat 4 Oct Harvest Barn Dance Sun 5 Oct Harvest Festival, St Peter’s Church, 6pm Thu 27 Nov Cardboard/Plastic Skip, Junction Broadway Lane & Barleyhill Lane POULSHOT PARISH COUNCIL 1st July 2008 All members of the Council were present, together with eleven members of the public. In addition, Mr Richard Munro, from Wiltshire County Council (WCC) was in attendance. REORGANISATION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT The meeting opened with an explanation by Mr Munro of the role of town and parish councils within the new unitary authority that comes into being in April 2009 (hopefully not the 1st of April). After this the opportunity is planned for councils to tender for local services. He explained that the council could tender for many of the current services provided, for example street cleaning, grass cutting and litter. This could be done either by taking over completely, the Parish Council buying equipment, employing and training staff and being in total charge, or as a stewardship, similar to the present, where the parish council would oversee the service, but have no responsibility for the equipment or staff. He suggested that large councils in the area would have the ability to take on tasks, possibly running them more efficiently, whereas small parish councils might struggle with the man hours involved in the training and management of staff. Clearly a major problem in delegation is the acceptance of liability involved in providing services. Should accidents happen, the Unitary Council would have the manpower and the financial backing to handle such situations. He made it clear that this is only the first part of the delegation process, and should the Parish Council wish to consider taking on any of the services they should make their interest known. One suggestion from the Council concerned the issue of liquor licences for events in the village hall, council members being likely to have a better idea of the kind of events and the people involved. Mr Munro explained that this might be an option but again the question of liability might arise, and he wondered whether the council could handle an appeal on a refused licence. Mr Munro offered to return at another time and/or ask a colleague to attend a meeting to explain more about the Unitary Council and how it will 6 Do you need help with: Self Assessment Business Plans Taxation Presentation to Banks Contact: GORDON LAWRENCE Chartered Accountant 30, The Pound Bromham Tel: Devizes 850294 Free initial consultation JILLIAN NEWSOM MSSCh MBChA CHIROPODIST Registered member of the British Chiropody & Podiatry Association Visiting Practice 01380 828257 Equestria, Berhills Lane, Seend, Melksham, Wiltshire SN12 6RR 31 �LOCAL FARM REARED “Doggy Dilemmas” and their Furry Friends OVEN READY CHICKENS Dog Walking? Basic Dog Obedience? Looking for Dog Training classes? Clicker training? One to Ones? 6—8 lbs FOR SALE Tel: HUES 01380 828255 Contact Debs on 01380 730564 or 07966 617617 Member of Association of Pet Dog Trainers Security Cleared by the Criminal Records Bureau POULSHOT VILLAGE HALL POULSHOT MOTHERS & TODDLERS GROUP at The Village Hall, Poulshot Come and join us for some company Toys and games to play with Coffee and a chat Held every Thursday from 9.30am to 11.30am Available for Meetings, Functions, Clubs and Private Parties £3.00 per hour (for Poulshot residents and regular users) £4.00 per hour (for non-residents and non-regular users) Tel: Jackie Pohnert (827046) CLOSED FOR REFURBISHMENT UNTIL NOVEMBER 2008 30 affect the village. There will also be “Meet and Greet” sessions around the county in October 2008. The Chairman welcomed the idea of a further visit. OPEN SESSION There was discussion, sometimes warm, over the cutting of the Green including the football area. It was confirmed that the contractor would be asked to cut the whole of the Green. The Chairman confirmed that there was no further news on the Pippin Homes development proposals on one-time Higher Green Farm land. COUNCIL MEETING The following matters were discussed as arising from the previous meeting: Willows in south west corner of the Green Branches from the trees had fallen in the recent high winds, with a resulting power failure. This is no longer a council matter. Hay Lane – Use of Bridleway No decision had been made by KDC with reference to the planning application for use of the land for access Planting of Commemorative Trees within the village –Mrs Robins Permission has been requested for a commemorative tree to be planted within the village, but concerns were raised about the amount of trees already on the Green and the possibility of overcrowding. The council agreed that they would like to try to accommodate this request and it was suggested that an existing tree be dedicated rather than a new one planted and this idea will be followed up. Village Hall Works The Village Hall committee have requested council approval for vehicular access to the site for storage of materials and work accommodation as required and the temporary removal of play equipment and the erection of safety fencing will be necessary. This was agreed on the condition that all would be made good at the end of the 16 week period. (Work started in late July.) Barleyhill Lane – Rubble Pile Work started on the pile of rubble at the end of Broadway Lane on 30th June. Green Gardens A complaint had been received about the use of small motorcycles in the Green Gardens. Signs on the gates already clearly invite people to walk there and the nature of the gates discourages vehicle access. There was concern about the insurance implications of someone using a motorcycle in the Gardens and of liability in the event of an accident. It was however felt that restrictions were undesirable and it was decided that no action should be 7 �taken at the moment, but that people should be encouraged to use their common sense when using the Gardens and bear in mind that they are for everyone to enjoy, old and young alike. Caen Hill- Speed Concerns The Chairman referred to concerns over the increasing number of serious accidents happening at the bottom of Caen Hill dual carriageway. The council feels that they should join with Seend and raise their worries with WCC and the police. Finance The current financial position showed a credit balance of £3466.74. Drains – Poulshot Road and Barleyhill Lane It was agreed that WCC should be contacted to ask for a further visit to discuss flooding issues on the Green and in Barleyhill Lane. Footpath – Poulshot Road After research to confirm the local requirements, the overall opinion is that some form of footpath was desirable from the Raven to Sillington Lane. Most people seem keen on a proposed footpath on the right hand side, heading towards Devizes and it was suggested that the Old Monks path should be resurrected. This will be followed up to determine practicality and cost. NEXT MEETING The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 2nd September 2008, at 7.30pm, in St Peter’s Church. POULSHOT VILLAGE TRUST Annual General Meeting 28 May, 2008 There was a limited attendance at the meeting, with eight members present and apologies from another eleven. Matters arising from previous minutes: Book of Trees John Quinn has updated the Book of Trees with the `village morning’ of mass tree maintenance which took place on 1st March in the Green Gardens, and with photographs taken by Ian Brothers, in both March and May which demonstrate the excellent growth of the planting. Green Gardens Steve Russell, County Forestry Officer, following his visit earlier in the year commended the progress being made in the development of the Woodland. His main suggestions were to remove or saw off stakes where shelters have 8 29 �The Tranquil Moment HEALTH & BEAUTY CLINIC DECLEOR PARIS Treatments include: non surgical face lifts facials massage manicures pedicures non surgical body slimming & toning reflexology eyelash/brow tints& shaping waxing make up electrolysis spray tanning BOTOX DECLEOR aromatherapy skin care and O.P.I nail care products are used for treatments and are also available for purchase For more information or an appointment call Jo on 01380 828297 The Old Stables, Middle Green Farm, The Green, Poulshot, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 1SD been removed, to remove shelters and stakes from the rest of the birches, alders, and willows, and to mulch around tree bases to prevent water gathering. Mulching will be carried out as soon as material is available. There are indications of deer rubbing on some trees that have had guards removed. Nora Dixon Memorial Nora’s sister, Christine, is planning to erect a memorial, but has not yet decided the form it should take. ‘Down Poulshot’ The Trust’s collaboration with the book’s editor, Vanessa Brett Parker, on producing a paperback edition has met with success after overcoming many difficulties. The book should be published in time for the Village Fête on 28 June 2008. The new ‘Down Poulshot’ paperback will be available locally from a small stock held in the village, nationally from bookstores, nationally and worldwide from online booksellers. A Marlborough stockist will service the Amazon orders. The Marlborough stockist provides a similar service for other ‘English village’ genre books and his expert advice will be sought on an appropriate retail price. The consensus of those present was that the retail price should lie somewhere between £15 and £20. The low cost Print-On-Demand option has been placed on hold. Such books are printed individually for each order placed. There is some concern about controlling the print quality at a distance. TREASURER’S REPORT Brian James presented the accounts. The income for the year was £796.01, the largest source being Nora Dixon’s funeral donation. Expenses were £345.00. There is a healthy balance of £3179.71 in the deposit account – principally the unspent remainder of the grant received for ‘Down Poulshot’. Subsequent to the meeting, the Trust was presented with a most generous donation of £400 to cover the costs of reprinting, for which we are very grateful indeed. ELECTION OF OFFICERS The following officers were re-elected: Chairman Nicky Hunloke Vice-Chairman Secretary Peter Cleverly Treasurer NEXT AGM 28 Monday 13 May 2009 9 Diana Gravina Brian James 7.30 pm in the Village Hall �FARMING JOURNAL It’s hard to believe, but the harvest season has arrived. I don’t know where the last 10 months have gone as it doesn’t seem that 10 minutes, let alone 10 months, have passed since we were busy sowing the crops, and here we are ready to unleash the combine on them. Although the weather hasn’t been the best this year, I think the potential of the crops looks reasonably good and certainly better than last year. A longer period of hotter weather over the last few weeks would have helped the grain fill but as I have said before, we farmers are never happy when it comes to the weather! Next month hopefully I can fill you in on some of the harvest details and cropping plans for next year. This month I’m going to leave the diary to one side and produce more of a rant! Excuse me if you will, but every farmer needs a soap box! The end of June was an important period for farming, not just for us, but for every farmer and horticulturalist throughout Europe. Surfacing again in Brussels were the proposals that had been in the pipeline over the last few years for the reclassifying of the chemicals that are used to form pesticides; the new system will mean that they will change from a risk based to a hazard based approach. This means that there is a danger of losing up to 85% of the chemicals currently in use, a lot of the new technology in grass weed activity will be lost, as will the triazole fungicides used to control the disease in crops. Interestingly, under the new proposals, these will be considered too big a risk to use on crops which they have been used on for the last 30 years, but fine to continue to be used in the household for such excitements as athlete’s foot and other fungi treatments that really don’t qualify for mention in a village magazine. How this can be justified is beyond me, although it may not sound much of a problem to people not connected with the production of crops. The end result will be crops of wheat full of weed and disease which will make a large area of Europe unviable for growing crops with the rest facing yield cuts of up to 70%. All of this is at a time when the focus in the world is on the shortage of food and rising prices. Food will become a lot scarcer and the price will rocket, only exaggerating the danger of starvation for the very poor. The question has been asked many times recently: “Are the European Commission that daft to pass this proposal and make it law?” The indications are that all member states have approved them apart from the UK and Poland who have abstained. So we await the outcome with baited breath. 10 ANDREW GOODFIELD WOODWORK Devizes Road, Rowde, Wiltshire CARPENTRY, JOINERY FREESTANDING & BUILT-IN CABINETS CUPBOARDS & WARDROBES FREE ESTIMATES Tel: 01380 722067 E mail: andrewgoodfield@beeb.net 27 �The ironic thing will be that the grain that is used in this country to replace the shortfall will have been imported from a country still using those products we may not be allowed to use. Fresh beef available for sale direct from the farm Selection boxes available or individual requirements catered for. Orders now being taken for delivery Limited frozen meat available now. Selection box includes various roasting joints, steaks, mince and stewing steaks. Prices very competitive for this local quality product For more information contact: The Hues Family on 01380 828255 26 I wonder whether we farmers have to shoulder some of the blame for our own lack of self promotion. Perhaps we are complacent in the way that we view the public’s perception of us. Do people really know what goes on in the workings of a modern farm, and the balance we try to strike between caring for the environment and producing food to live on, coupled with trying to be efficient so that we can make a margin to reinvest? Do people understand how tightly we are regulated in the using of pesticides, itself a dirty word as far as many people are concerned? Every litre of spray and kilogram of fertiliser has to be completely justified and recorded and our records are open to inspection at any time by a number of government bodies. Perhaps we need to change track and, rather than drawing a secretive veil over such products, be more positive about the reasons for their use, explaining what a vital asset they are for the security of world food production. I can assure you I value my health as much as the next person and if I had any reason to doubt the safety of the products I use regularly I wouldn’t be handling them at all. To try to raise the understanding of what we do on the farm has been one of the objects of the articles I’ve been writing over the last year and I would love to hear any views or ideas that you might have or questions that I will do my best to answer. Agriculture and the public need to work hand in hand for us to all enjoy a better future. I’m contactable by email timhues@hotmail.com. On a different note I am conscious that this is the last magazine being produced by John and Suzie Quinn and would like to thank them for their hard work over the years in compiling the magazine and over the last year the thankless task of correcting my spelling and punctuation. Their efforts I know have been appreciated by all age groups of the village who all enjoy the monthly read. I know they have left it in very capable hands, so good luck to Nina and her helpers. Hopefully my contract will be renewed by the new team! (Many thanks, Tim. It has been an interesting, instructive and thought provoking series and I hope that it won’t stop just yet. As for spelling etc, you ain’t seen nuffin! John) 11 �FROM: THE RECTOR From where I stand… …there are lots of things going on over the summer! Here in our village magazine there’ll be plenty to read about, events to go to and things to think about. Maybe you’re packing for your holiday as you read this or enjoying a few moments rest in the garden - or you’re hoping for sun because of the rain - or sitting in the cool taking a break from the heat! It will have been an odd summer with wind and rain alongside some fairly hot and humid days as well. Perhaps it is global warming or else the seasons are not quite as they were. Looking at the church diary of events over August and September it seems like ‘all change’ as well. Alongside the usual pattern of services there are opportunities to experience both the familiar and the new. At the very end of July was the Safari Church Sunday as we travelled from church to church like pilgrims, taking a short time in both the Anglican and Methodist churches, journeying and experiencing one another’s holy place together. Then at the end of August is All Change Sunday when several local clergy are swapping churches for the day partly just for fun, but also to talk about the life of the church outside our own familiar place. The dedication or ‘birthday party’ for Holy Cross Seend is in the middle of September as we celebrate the Patronal Festival, giving thanks for the many generations of people who have worshipped in Holy Cross before us and looking forward, preparing and planning for the future. We have been asked by the Diocese to trial, with several other parishes through Wiltshire and Dorset, and indeed throughout the country, a ‘Back to Church’ Sunday in September where those who usually go to church will be inviting a friend to come along and see what the church is like today and, perhaps, if you once went to church but haven’t been for years, you will come back and see! And then right at the start of October is Harvest, giving thanks for all that we have from the growing and changing creation around us! Over the summer then the church is going through quite a journey, different events and opportunities, almost a holiday changing from the normal week by week routine. Summer, after all, is about refreshment, trying something new, resting from the usual way of being. From where I stand summer is a good opportunity to pause in our deckchair, real or imaginary, and think about the changes that happen in our life, and, like any good holiday, how good it can be to experience a change which after all is as good as a rest! Rev’d Sacha Pearce 12 • 3000m steeplechase Men • 400m Men • 400m hurdles Men • 4x100m relay Men • 4x400m relay Men • 5000m Men • 50km walk Men • 800m Men • decathlon Men • discus throw Men • hammer throw Men • high jump Men • javelin throw Men • long jump Men • marathon Men • pole vault Men • shot put Men • triple jump Men • 3000m steeplechase Women • 400m Women • 400m hurdles Women • 4x100m relay Women • 4x400m relay Women • 5000m Women • 800m Women • discus throw Women • hammer throw Women • heptathlon Women • high jump Women • javelin throw Women • long jump Women • marathon Women • pole vault Women • shot put Women • triple jump Women THE BEIJING OLYMPICS On 8 August 2008, more than 10,000 athletes from around 200 countries will be competing in 28 different sports to try and get their hands on at least one of the 906 Olympic medals on offer. Although the final line-up hasn't been decided, it looks like more than 300 athletes will make up Team GB at the Olympics, taking part in 19 of the 28 sports being played in China. In the past couple of Olympics, sailing has been Britain's most successful sport. Britain's cyclists did really well at the World Championships this year so expectations are high. The aim for the cycling team is to win six medals. With Britain's track and field athletes looking strong too, sport officials in the UK reckon Team GB is on course to bag 10 to 12 gold medals in Beijing! Thirteen-year-old diver Tom Daly will be the youngest boy from the UK to compete in the Olympics this summer. JOKES JOKES JOKES Q: What do runners do when they forget something? A: They jog their memory! Q: What can you serve but never eat? A: A tennis ball! Q: How did the basketball court get wet? A: The players dribbled all over it! 25 �FROM THE BENEFICE CHURCHWARDENS Children’s Page THE OLYMPICS The Olympic Games were named after the village of Olympia in Greece where they originally took place in 776 BC. Athletes from the Greek world competed in a range of events, including athletics, wrestling and chariot racing every four years until 393 AD. Though the prizes were modest, the honour of winning was great. In 393 AD, the emperor Theodosius abolished the Olympics because he thought they were not religious enough. Many years later a Frenchman named Baron Pierre de Coubertin campaigned to revive the Olympics and in 1896 his dream came true: The first modern Olympic Games took place in Athens in 1896 at the Panathenean Stadium. ARCHERY ATHLETICS BADMINTON BASEBALL BASKETBALL BOXING CANOEKAYAK OLYMPIC DISCIPLINES CYCLING JUDO EQUESTRIAN MODERN PENTATHLON FENCING ROWING FOOTBALL SAILING GYMNASTICS SHOOTING HANDBALL SOFTBALL HOCKEY SWIMMING TABLE TENNIS TAEKWONDO TENNIS TRIATHLON VOLLEYBALL WEIGHTLIFTING WRESTLING CHURCH EVENTS Fete, Proms and Table Top Sale Under the heading Swimming come the following events: Synchronised swimming, diving and water polo. Under the heading Volleyball comes the following event: Beach volleyball. Under the heading Gymnastics come the following events: Artistic gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics and trampoline. Under the heading Athletics come the following events: • 10000m Men • 100m Men • 110m hurdles Men • 1500m Men • 200m Men • 20km walk Men One of the duties of a Churchwarden is to support the Rector in her daily work and in the running of the Church. You might call us her back-up team. So it was with great distress that we learned from Sacha that she has again been receiving unpleasant anonymous letters. For someone to take this course of action is, in our opinion, completely unacceptable and should be treated with utter contempt. In our benefice there are five Churchwardens, a Licensed Lay Minister and two Lay Pastoral Assistants, all of whom are available for anyone to talk to if they have a problem, worry or concern that they feel that they cannot approach the Rector with direct. To send an anonymous letter is a cowardly way of doing things. If someone has a problem, they should by all means air their views and discuss them, and maybe a solution or at least an understanding may be arrived at. But do it honourably, out in the open and not hiding behind a cloak of anonymity. Hopefully these letters will now cease and we can all continue to work together for the good of the Church and of our three villages. Paulette Bremner-Milne and Janet James - Poulshot Steve Taylor and Tina Yockney - Seend Liz Futter - Bulkington • 10000m Women • 100m Women • 100m hurdles Women • 1500m Women • 200m Women • 20km race walk Women 24 Unfortunately, time and tide (and the Editor of the Village News) wait for no man) so I was unable to get this article published in July's edition of the magazine. Something to do with Editorial deadlines and going to press, I wonder if they have this trouble on the Daily Telegraph !!! (They most certainly do – ed.) However, If you can, cast your minds back to June 29th, I think we all awoke that morning praying for fine weather after the disaster of last year, and whilst we didn't have a heatwave, the gods were good to us and we had a fair and, more importantly, a dry day. As well as the regular stalls this year, we had what is hoped may be the start of an annual event, a Tug of War. Several hunky men (I coudn't see from my stall but that is what was reported) flexed their muscles and tried to pull other hunky men over a line marked out on the ground. If I haven't got that right I am sure someone will correct me. Well, whatever, it was very popular and the men of Poulshot proved victorious and emerged as Champions. The children 13 �then decided they should not be left out and had their own competition and I think we may have seen the Champions of the future. Certainly the children's sports were very popular and who knows if anyone will move on to competing in London 2012. It was lovely to see the village enjoying the day and many thanks to everyone who helped, both in the organisation beforehand, and on the day, and of course to everyone who came and spent their money. On adding it all up we made just over £1100 which was a super amount to go into Church Funds. DEVIZES HOME AND GARDEN MAINTENANCE In the evening we had what one might call, the refined part of the day, when picnic hampers, rugs and chairs came out and the Green Gardens played host to 'The Proms in the Park'. What could be nicer than sitting with friends enjoying a picnic with a glass of wine (or two, or even three although no-one was counting) in the beautiful setting of The Gardens, listening to wonderful music. I am sure that Nora Dixon would have approved to see her brainchild being so well used. Of course there had to be one element to lower the tone of the evening and I wonder if the Rector in her sermon on Sunday evening when she mentioned that 'appearances can sometimes be deceptive' could have been referring to the Churchwardens and others doing a wonderful impersonation of Spitfires and Hurricanes during the playing of the 'Dam Busters' If you missed it, there is always next year! WE ARE A SMALL FAMILY BUSINESS ESTABLISHED 5 YEARS DUE TO EXPANSION WE ARE NOW ABLE TO OFFER OUR SERVICES TO A GREATER AREA Finally we finished off this month's fund-raising activities with a Table Top Sale on Poulshot Green. On a mainly fine but blustery morning a dozen or so tables were set up selling a wide range of goods. It was a shame that we didn't have more people seeking a bargain for they were there to be had. Dot Wood and her work force did a wonderful job of keeping everyone supplied with tea, coffee and the most wonderful bacon butties and again a big thank you to everyone who supported the event and helped us to raise about £200. Well Done. Janet James NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL GRASS CUTTING, FENCING, DECKING, PATIOS, DECORATING AND MUCH MUCH MORE Safari Picnic—Sunday 27 July Attendance at the planned picnic after the Safari Service was a little thin but representatives from all the churches involved in the Safari came and the theme of the morning carried on with chat, and with the sharing of tasty morsels from each other’s meal (and even bottle). It was very hot indeed but we were able to gather sufficient sunshades to avoid any serious problem – it all just became that bit friendlier. One topic of conservation was the story of the Green Gardens – its conception, planning, preparation and implementation were of interest, and amazement, to our visitors from outside Poulshot, and we were all made aware, yet again, of the wonderful asset that has been created for us all to enjoy. John Quinn 14 FULLY INSURED, FREE QUOTATION TEL – JON 01380 720969 /07778043330 MAT 01793 615044/07503463236 23 �GREEN GARDENS WOODLAND VILLAGE PICNIC BANK HOLIDAY SUNDAY 24 AUGUST from 1.00PM BRING YOUR OWN PICNIC FOR A BIG VILLAGE GET-TOGETHER AND TO ENJOY YOUR WOODLAND Richardson & Paige Interiors Specialist Upholstery Members of The Association of Master Upholsterers and Soft Furnishers Traditional , Modern and Bespoke Specialist Upholstery Unit 1 Manor House Yard, Poulshot Road, Poulshot, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 1RY Tel/Fax: 01380 828228 Mob: 07974 454747 email: richardsonandpaigeinteriors@hotmail.com 22 CHURCH SERVICES - AUGUST 2008 POULSHOT, SEEND AND BULKINGTON AUGUST 3rd 8.00 am 9.30 am 11.15 am 6.00 pm BCP Holy Communion Family Eucharist Parish Eucharist Evensong- Lammas Service SEEND BULKINGTON SEEND POULSHOT AUGUST 10th 8.00 am 9.30 am 11.15am 6.00 pm BCP Holy Communion Matins Parish Eucharist Evensong SEEND POULSHOT SEEND BULKINGTON AUGUST 17th 8.00 am. 9.30 am. 11.15 am 6.00 pm BCP Holy Communion Parish Eucharist Parish Eucharist Parish Eucharist SEEND BULKINGTON SEEND POULSHOT AUGUST 24th 8.00 am. 9.30 am 11.15 am 6.00pm BCP Holy Communion Family Eucharist Family Eucharist Pet Service SEEND POULSHOT SEEND BULKINGTON CHURCHYARD AUGUST 31st 10.00 am Benefice Eucharist BULKINGTON (“All Change” Sunday - a visiting priest will be taking the service and the Rector will be taking a service elsewhere in the Deanery!) SEPTEMBER 7th 8.00am 9.30am 11.15am 6.00 pm BCP Holy Communion Family Eucharist Parish Eucharist Evensong 9.00 am WEEKDAY SERVICE—TUESDAYS Matins POULSHOT 15 SEEND BULKINGTON SEEND POULSHOT �CHURCH ROSTERS Aug 3rd 10th 17th 24th 31st Sep 7th Sidesman Mr N Hunloke Mr C Saunders Mr M Hues Mrs K Amery T.B.A. Mr F Woods Multi-Activity Days Reader Mrs J James Lt.Col R Janes Mrs P Bremner-Milnne The Rector T.B.A Mrs K Amery CHURCH FLOWERS August Aug 3rd 10th & 17th 24th & 31st September Sep 7th & 14th Dates 4th August—8th August 26th August—1st September Cricket, Tennis, Badminton and Football Come along everyday for a week and try all of the above sports. Prizes and games all week. Mrs Hazel Coleman Mrs Angela Bullen Mrs Dot Wood Ages 5-8 years 9-11 years 9.30am—12noon 2.00pm—4.30pm £40 per week 3 coaches Kyle, Harry, Liz Mrs Yvonne Baber MEMORIES !!!!! The following letter was received from Mrs Rosemary Byrne who, together with her sister, was evacuated to Poulshot in the summer of 1940. Unfortunately, the photograph enclosed with the letter is too faint to be reproduced for the magazine. The cottage referred to is Rose Cottage on the Green, now owned by Jim and Sue Aldridge. 7 Wordsworth Road, Slough, Berkshire SL2 2NT Mrs M Goodenough Clerk to the Council Village Hall Poulshot Wiltshire Tel: 01753 526786 At:- Apeldorn Townsend Poulshot Devizes Wilts Telephone Liz Bissett 01380 828410 Limited spaces available please book early 28th June 2008 Dear Mrs Goodenough I have a photograph taken in Poulshot which I think may be of some interest to the Parish Council.. It was taken in the summer of 1940 when I was nine when my sister and myself were evacuated to Poulshot (I am the smaller!!). I remember the cottage very well and our bedroom was the window above the front door. The couple looking after us were a Mr & Mrs Wheeler (or it could have been Whelan), and to my sister and myself were VERY old as the man had a moustache! There was a very pretty front garden and I think we were on a 16 21 �We went by flower borders to a tennis court, a wild flower meadow, an ancient orchard, a hazel walk and a summer house. Old and modern roses and climbers of every sort covered the walls. Thankfully the rain eased and we were able to spend time appreciating it all. Powerscourt House and grounds were a complete contrast, being large and fully appreciated in the sun. The walled garden sheltered wide, long and colourful herbaceous borders, leading down to parkland with magnificent trees, a lake and fountain and a Japanese garden. The formal garden, just below the terrace had a bright array of annuals with mosaic paths and statuary and in the far distance a distinctive peak of the mountains completed the view. This place had a definite “wow” factor. Mount Usher’s gardens had a more informal and leisurely atmosphere with trees and plants from all over the world, laid out along the banks of the River Vartry. Our last day was three trips in one. We travelled west to County Kildare to the Irish National Stud, where we learned about the management of the stud and visited the Japanese garden representing the Life of Man. The Millennium garden was dedicated to St Fiacre, the patron saint of gardeners, and was in the spirit of the monastic movement in Ireland, a very tranquil place. Our two half days of leisure in Dublin were spent according to taste - lunch, visiting the National Gallery, Trinity College and the Book of Kells, shopping or resting. Congratulations and thanks to all those who organised the trip; there were enjoyable contrasts, Jim overcame any problems and our driver, John, gave us a smooth ride. Joyce Future events By the time you read this we will hopefully have visited Hidcote and Kiftsgate gardens without mishap, rain or floods. Don’t forget we need plants and produce for the fete and flower show please. On Friday August 15th 23 members have signed on to visit A’Beckett’s vineyard at Littleton Panell. The tour is due to start at 6.30 pm but there is a shortage of parking, so the shuttle has been booked and will leave The Pavilion at 6.00pm. Joyce will have been in touch with those of you on the list to finalise arrangements. The cost will be £8.00 plus a small charge for the Shuttle. Our first meeting of the new season will be on Tuesday, 9th September, at 7.30, when Chris Smith of Pennard Plants will be talking about his experiences at flower shows in Behind the Scenes. The competition will be a single flower. Sue Johns 20 green. I remember asking Mr Wheeler what was his first name which began with a “G” and we had quite a game trying to guess. He eventually told us that it was Gideon. Whether this was true or not I do not know. I also vaguely remember visiting the vicarage where we sat in a large kitchen. Sadly we were not in Poulshot very long and were subsequently moved to Trowbridge, where we were not so happy and decided we wanted to go back to London just in time for the Blitz! I have frequently looked at your website and would be very interested to know if the cottage is still there. If it is perhaps the current residents would be interested to see the photo? I have enclosed a copy of the photograph and hope it may be of some interest to your members. Yours sincerely Mrs Rosemary Byrne POULSHOT LADIES CLUB You all will have heard the song, “If you go down to the woods today, you're sure of a big surprise”. Well, I think that should be modified with “Poulshot Ladies Club” instead of “woods”. Little did I know what was in store when I went along to the July meeting. It was a presentation by a wonderful lady, Kathy Miller, who has set up an organisation called 'The Neem Tree Trust'. Each year she visits a school for boys and a leprosy hospital in India. Many of the boys are orphans, or have only one parent and they are helped to learn a trade or occupation so that they may support themselves when they leave as adults. When at home, Kathy, from Bradford-on-Avon spends her time raising money through the Trust to help finance these projects. It was a wonderful evening but then came the part when she wanted a volunteer to show us all how to dress in a sari. “Janet, it has to be you” was the cry, and I never even moved my lips! Nowhere in the criteria for being a Churchwarden does it say that you have to volunteer to be a Kate Moss substitute - THAT I AM NOT!! Still it was all in a good cause so I obediently stood there whilst yards and yards of fabric were draped around me covering all eventualities, and I must admit that when she had finished I felt wonderful and I was followed by Mo Reeves who echoed my feelings. Saris are such an elegant item of clothing that you cannot help but feel good. 17 �I therefore propose that we have 'Sari Days' within the year now, when we all dress ourselves in these wonderful outfits, although on reflection will they look right with the wellies as we trudge Hay Lane walking the dogs? Janet James DATES FOR YOUR DIARY There will be no meeting in August Tuesday September 16th – Possibility of Treasure Hunt. follow. More details to Wednesday October 29th – Annual get together with Worton Ladies. A visit from the Hat Lady. Venue and time to be advised. Tuesday November 18th – Ghost walk around Devizes with John Girvan. Numbers to Mandy Housby 828464. Time to be advised. Tuesday 16th December – The Raven Pub 7.30 for 8pm. Our annual Xmas dinner. ROWDE SCHOOL NEWS The children have excelled themselves this year. We will be sorry to loose Year 6 but wish them well in their next stage of education and hope you enjoyed your time at Rowde. We welcome all the new children coming to us this September, and hope they are looking forward to being with us. We hope you all have a very restful summer and recharge those batteries. Thank you to all the children, parents and staff for all your hard work and commitment to Rowde, making it the school it is. See you in September. Last but not least there is the 3 Peaks Challenge. On 26th, 27th and 28th July, Mrs Beswick and husband, Mrs Gray and Travis the dog, and Mr Ball will be climbing the three peaks. Let’s hope it’s not too hot! They would all like to thank those of you who have sponsored them for this challenge in memory of Laurie Waite and, if successful, well over £1,500 in total will have been raised for sharing between Cancer Research for human and animals! A fantastic amount, thank you all. Mandy Housby VILLAGE HALL 100 CLUB The results of the July Draw were as follows: £25 Michael Bowden £15 Mr and Mrs Brailey £10 Hilary Kidd It has been another busy year at Rowde. The children have worked hard and should be really proud of themselves. There has been a great deal achieved this year. Through a lottery funding we had an art project and some of the work done during these sessions was amazing. Terry and her husband have worked hard with the children to transform some of the internal walls with paintings and murals. Outside has also had its fair share of art transformation, with the White Horse sculpture, and the one put into the bank. We hope that the art work will continue next year. The school kitchen garden has also produce some produce for Mrs Taylor to use in school lunches. We hope to keep this up and improve on the amount we can grow in the future. The flower beds are now the next project. There was an outstanding production of “Oliver” from the junior pupils; everyone one, teaching staff and children put their heart and soul into the production. Well done to everyone. Those children doing SATS have once again done an outstanding job and reached above average scores. Well done to you all. Then of course there were the sports triumphs. Once again the Football teams excelled themselves at the summer tournament. The under 9 won their matches, the Under 11 won 3 out of 4 matches. Every game was played with lots of effort and sportsmanship. The Girls’ Netball team did well and only just missed going up a level by a whisker, and at the end of term there was the swimming gala. The stayaway trip this year was centred on Dublin and thankfully the only hiccup of the trip was on the first day; due to bad weather the Catamaran from Holyhead was cancelled and we had to transfer to Fishguard for a ferry. After a mildly choppy crossing, we had a longer road journey to the hotel, but got there in time for supper. The visit to Helen Dillon’s garden was a delight; as ever the blue and the red borders were packed with interesting plants. What was once the circular lawn, is now a shingle garden for plants enjoying dry conditions. Many more large containers were in evidence, mostly containing exotics; among these were several galvanised dustbins, both plain and painted - obviously a new and less expensive trend! Her front garden has been given a makeover and now sports new varieties of old favourites. On the one very wet day, we saw two gardens of the Dublin Group of privately owned smaller gardens. The first was created by the garden writer Carmel Duignan. She has amassed an extraordinary collection of plants, from the tender to the hardy and from the old to the newest available, all planted with great style. We stayed as long as a drenching allowed. The second, Rathmichael Lodge, was larger, with surprises around every corner. 18 19 SEEND AND DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource Poulshot Village News August 2008 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/08/2008 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village News Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village News PVN Village News https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/org.poulshotvillagearchive/original/3d06e1affcc4b94357d67da635904e09.pdf 1a5471bc2a8b271d99d934f961a62101 PDF Text Text Poulshot Fete What a fantastic day we had for the Fete this year in so many different ways. The weather was kind. There were lots of people and plenty to see and do and buy! The day raised over £1200 for Church funds so many thanks to everyone. At the end of the day, the Green was spotless – a great comment on how special that space is to us all. As for the evening, the decision to stay on the Green was really made to ease the exhaustion for the organisers! Apologies to those who had already set up in the Green Gardens! It was such a success in the end that for future years, we have decided to stay put on the Green. The music was great, thanks to Phil Dawson from Ginger Productions and the surprise visit from John Travolta and Elvis Presley really made the evening! The sight of Elvis, sashaying across the Green followed by a throng of young children, dancing and laughing will live long in the memory! Poulshot Ladies Club (1) The first of two outings in June was to Lodge Farm, where we were entertained by the Hues family in full force. First we were shown the Belgian Blue steers and heifers by Nick, who explained the process from birth to finished carcass as required by the butcher, the time it takes to bring a steer to the required weight, etc. Although the family have cut down on their dairy herd, they still rear bullocks for meat. They are working on what they feel is going to be the ideal cross, that between an Aberdeen Angus and a Hereford - nice to be considering a return to traditional British breeds! Then we were taken by covered trailer, drawn by a huge tractor, to a large field down Hay Lane. Tim took over and talked about crops, rotation and the ideal condition of a crop before harvest, about the importance of spraying and the balance between the natural world, i.e. birds and butterflies, and the need for food. He told us that some of the wheat goes for milling and making into bread. They also grow maize and rape, and barley for feeding to the animals in the winter, along with beans for protein. We returned in our very comfortable trailer to the farm, feeling that we had learned a lot about modern farming. We were then treated to a delicious supper and went home, replete with food and farming know-how. Many thanks to the Hues for an interesting visit! Poulshot Ladies Club (2) �Our visit to Great Chalfield Manor was the second event for the Poulshot Ladies in June. We set off in cars for Great Chalfield and we were met by the owner, Robert Floyd, who showed us around part of his beautiful Elizabethan House. A new ‘House for Duty’ Priest in Charge has been appointed to our benefice – the Rev. Renee Coulson, who will be licensed in the Autumn. Renee has helped out several times during the Interregnum and will be a familiar face to some. We look forward to welcoming her into our communities. Janet James and Paulette Bremner-Milne, Churchwardens The house is a moated manor house built around 1465-1480 for Thomas Tropnell, and now also used a great deal by film and television companies. It was altered substantially in the 1830s. The main hall, with a large fireplace, is lit on both sides and flanked by unusual symmetrical double-gabled cross wings, with oriel windows. It has a sprung floor, said Mr Floyd, which made it perfect for dancing! Upstairs, there was a fine drawing room. CHURCH SERVICES – August 2009 POULSHOT, SEEND AND BULKINGTON Sunday 9th August 8.00 am BCP Holy Communion SEEND 9.30 am MATINS POULSHOT Sidesman: Mr C. Saunders Reader: Mr N. Hunloke 11.15am Parish Eucharist SEEND 6.00 pm Evensong BULKINGTON Outside, there is a garden with four "tree houses" - groups of four yew trees which have grown together and been hollowed out inside to allow you to walk through. We were shown the newly constructed rose arbour, which was used in a recent film. Also we visited the tiny parish church, with its unusual "bellcote", a stone belfry built on to the roof. After we had walked around the gardens and lake, we took our picnics on to the lawn and found ourselves a spot in the light and warmth of the setting sun. It was a lovely outing and much enjoyed by everyone. GOOD NEWS - HAVE YOU HEARD ? Sunday 16th August 8.00 am BCP Holy Communion SEEND 9.30 am Parish Eucharist BULKINGTON 11.15am Parish Eucharist SEEND 6.00 pm PARISH EUCHARIST POULSHOT Sidesman: Mr F. Wood Reader: Mrs P. Bremner Milne Sunday 23rd August 8.00 am BCP Holy Communion SEEND 9.30 am FAMILY EUCHARIST POULSHOT Sidesman: Mrs B. Arnold Reader: Lady Kate Hunloke 11.15 am Family Eucharist SEEND 6.00 pm Songs of Praise Evensong BULKINGTON Sunday 30th August 10.00 am SAFARI CHURCH SERVICE �CHURCH SERVICES – SEPTEMBER 2009 POULSHOT, SEEND AND BULKINGTON Sunday 6th September 8.00 am BCP Holy Communion SEEND 9.30 am Family Eucharist BULKINGTON 11.15am Parish Eucharist SEEND 6.00 pm EVENSONG POULSHOT Sidesman: Mrs J. Arnold Reader: Mrs J. James Sunday 13th September 10.00 am BENEFICE SERVICE Patronal Festival SEEND Sunday 20th September 8.00 am BCP Holy Communion SEEND 9.30 am Parish Eucharist BULKINGTON 11.15am Parish Eucharist SEEND 6.00 pm PARISH EUCHARIST POULSHOT Sidesman: Mrs M. Arnold Reader: Mrs P. Bremner-Milne Sunday 27th September 8.00 am BCP Holy Communion SEEND 9.30 am FAMILY EUCHARIST POULSHOT Sidesman: Mrs J. James Reader: Celebrant 11.15 am Family Eucharist SEEND 6.00 pm Songs of Praise Evensong BULKINGTON Sunday 4th October 6.00pm HARVEST FESTIVAL POULSHOT Sidesman: Mrs K. Amery Reader: Mrs Y. Baber Church Flower Rota August and September Aug 2 & 9 Aug 16 & 23 Aug 30 & Sep 6 Sep 13 & 20 Sep 27 Mrs Hilary Kidd Mrs Shirley Taplin Mrs Christabel Francis Mrs Emma Janes Mrs Hazel Coleman �WANTED URGENTLY BRIC-A-BRAC DOROTHY HOUSE CHARITY SHOP High Street Devizes Please turn out your cupboards and let us have any knick-knacks, or odds and ends you no longer want Either deliver to the Shop or call Dot on 01380 828064 to arrange collection Rowde Primary School At last the Summer Holidays are upon us and the children and teachers can relax. The Summer Term is always very busy with Sports Day, School Trips, Sports Competitions and Swimming Galas. In particular, we held a Science Week on the theme of Space, which coincided with the 40th anniversary of the first landings on the moon. All week lessons focused on Space, including the opportunity to see and touch actual moon rock. The children enjoyed a special production about Space by the Quantum Theatre Company. Parents were invited to join their children to build model rockets and design pictures. In some cases the rocket building was getting very competitive amongst the parents striving to build the biggest! The Summer Fete, which took place on Friday 3rd July, was blessed by glorious weather and was a very enjoyable early evening. There was a fabulous range of stalls, the chance to design and make your own mosaic plaque as well as games such as the Kwick Cricket tournament, Penalty Shoot Out and a Coconut Shy. Peter Vaughan (The Bistro, Devizes) gave a magnificent cookery demonstration, which included a delicious roasted vegetable couscous dish. This was followed by our very own Rowde’s Got Talent competition. 50 brave children took part in Round 1, then the judges voted 12 acts through to the final. The finalists were all fabulous and everyone involved enjoyed themselves. Charlotte Diddams and Josie McBrine, who sang a song from Mamma Mia, were the winners and claimed the inaugural Rowde’s Got Talent Trophy! Bag 2 School 2 We raised a terrific £556 for the Swimming Pool Fund. Thank you to everyone who donated unwanted clothes and please look out for further details of Bag 2 School 3 which is due to be collected in October! On a final note we wish our Year 6 leavers all the very best of luck with their new schools! Deanne Elsden �AN UNFORGETABLE EXPERIENCE Usually, when asking you to put dates in your diary, the dates are for this year. Well here is a date for you to reserve in 2010. In October of that year - 6th – 15th, Sacha is leading another pilgrimage to Israel/Palestine. In her own words, ‘ I am offering the opportunity to visit the places so familiar from the Bible and the sights associated with Jesus. I am also giving you an opportunity to meet some of the people of the land and to become more informed about the current political situation….. There will be elements of a holiday, a pilgrimage and a retreat. It may also be a life changing experience! You will feel many different emotions and there will be lots of laughter!’ Both Brian and I can testify that it is something which will prove to be an unforgettable experience having done this pilgrimage twice before. If you would like further details about this trip, please give me a call and I will be happy to give you further information and to answer any of your questions. Janet James. 7245944. Wednesday Group – July 2009 Should we be surprised at the concept of “Jihad” or Islamic Holy War? Are so-called Holy Wars necessarily primarily about religion? Nowadays, Jihad is a word we hear with increasing frequency, generally in the context of an extreme Islamic justification for what in the West we call terrorism. But, whenever one hears of another suicide bomber quoting, or misquoting, the Koran prior to going off to slaughter tens or dozens or sometimes hundreds of ordinary people, often of their own religion, we are inclined to wonder what they really are after, in addition to the hordes of ravishingly beautiful virgins waiting on the other side (how do they all get there in the first place?). Are the targets of these bombers and their directors the people they kill; do they seek publicity; are they seriously opposed to Christianity; is it just hatred of the West and heaven help anyone caught in the cross fire; or do they really believe that they can impose not only Islam but also the whole force of Islamic culture on the rest of the world? These are some of the questions we might ask ourselves. It is also sometimes suggested that the present so-called Jihad is in retaliation for what some fundamental Muslims see as the treatment by the West of Muslims and Islamic countries generally, in economic and social terms – treating them as second-class citizens – and religion is the justification for carrying out this revenge. But there have been wars about religion, or Holy Wars, since time immemorial. A recent article suggested that the history of religion as a concept is also the history of schism and of heresy. Was Christianity not heretical to Judaism leading to schism that has led to Holy Wars on and off ever since; was Islam not heretical to both �Judaism and Christianity? founding father. After all we all accept Abraham as a We considered some of the many examples of wars in which religion played a significant part, such as the tribal wars of the Old Testament, the occupation of Spain by Muslims from North Africa, only finally ended seven hundred years later after often bitter warfare, the Crusades, the English Civil War, the creation of European empires, Ireland, Afghanistan There are many, many other examples that could be quoted. In the First World War, the British held church services behind the lines before going into battle against a German army whose soldiers all wore the slogan ‘Gott Mitt Uns’ on their belt buckles. Whose God was that, theirs or ours? All this background led to vigorous discussion around the aims of warfare generally and whether it even begins to be possible to separate wars of religion from those of power politics and greed, of nationalism and of corruption. Perhaps it was inevitable that the war in Afghanistan figured high on the list of topics, as did terrorism and particularly what has become known as the ‘home-grown terrorism’ developing among vulnerable, disillusioned and susceptible groups of youths. It would be impossible to summarise all the widely differing aspects raised, to say nothing of the variety of opinions, but there was a considerable degree of agreement that whatever fancy name is given to today’s wars, and however much religion is quoted as the reason for them, there is just as likely to be at least an equally strong element of revenge or of seeking after both political and economic power, perhaps even a bit of both. John Quinn COUNTRY FAIR Sunday 13th September 2009 11am to 4pm Bishops Cannings (off A361 between Devizes and Beckhampton) Meet alpacas, cattle, owls and poultry Have a go at shooting and archery Try traditional fete games Buy goodies from the marketplace Enter family and registered dog shows Enjoy country crafts demonstrations Indulge in delicious food and cream teas Get refreshed at the licensed bar Support a variety of local charities Take part in the Morrismen Masterclass Marvel at vintage ploughing Explore huge modern machinery Entry: £10 per Car Buy tickets in advance get £2 raffle tickets FREE Tickets in advance are available from: Tourist Information Centre, Devizes Or send stamped addressed envelope and cheque for £10 made payable to Rowdeford Charity Trust to: The Secretary, Country Fair, Bourton Manor Farm, Bishops Cannings,Devizes SN10 2LG Sorry but no refunds. For other enquiries please call: 01380 860244 This event is being organised by ROWDEFORD CHARITY TRUST to raise funds to build an Arts Therapy Centre at Rowdeford School for the benefit of children with special needs across Wiltshire. www.rowdefordcharity.org.uk Registered Charity: 1088605 �You are invited to an EXHIBITION OF PAINTINGS by the Revd. Maureen Allchin on Saturday, September 12th, 2009 from 10.00-5.00 at 4 Northfields, Bulkington, Wiltshire, SN10 1SE Refreshments all day Lovely garden with view Raffle Bookstall £2.00 entrance (children free) In aid of Christ Church, Bulkington ‘The Badgers’ Worton and Cheverell F.C. http://www.wortonandcheverellfc.co.uk/ Adult Players WANTED: The Club are starting an adult team for next season, and are in search of talented young players for the squad. If you are interested please contact Paul Sperring tel: 01380727242 . In addition to the adult side , we will also be fielding an Under 18s team. Devizes Carnival: For the first time ‘The Badgers’ are looking to have a ‘float’ this year, and would welcome any parental help and to advise which children would be interested in participating – please contact Andy Duckett (number on the Club website). Tournaments: One notable event recently was that at Castle Combe, whereby both the U7 and U8 teams took part in this six-a-side event (although the U7’s only had 5 players). Against teams from Castle Combe, Bath , Trowbridge, Frome, the two teams did exceptionally well : not losing one game and not conceding any goals. Well done. Steve Dagnall �ST PETER’S CHURCH SOCIAL EVENTS The Devizes Deanery 2009/2010 The Bite‐size Learning Programme Cheese and Wine Party On a warm sunny evening a select group of people (around 45) collected on lawns of Poulshot House to enjoy a Cheese and Wine Party on Saturday 4 July. We spent the evening eating, drinking and chatting with friends. What better way to spend a warm sunny evening and we raised £650 for St Peter’s Church – many thanks to everyone who supported this event. Thanks to the ladies of the PCC who cooked and provided the food and to everyone who helped on the day. Our very grateful thanks to Hazel, Denise and Ray (not forgetting Victoria and Ben). SPIRITUALITY COURSE 1: FULLY ALIVE “An opportunity to reflect on the Diocesan Lent programme which was led by Fr. Timothy Radcliffe” led by the Revd. Dr. David Hart Tuesday, 15th September at 7.30 at St. James’ Church, Devizes St. James' Church is situated next to the Crammer Pond, by the main "Green" area in Devizes. It is on the A361, at the Marlborough end of Devizes. The church is surrounded by yellow lines. Parking can be found in the main "Pay & Displays Car Parks" in the town. There is a 2 hour parking zone by the Crammer Pond and unrestricted parking in Church Walk. Please don't park in the little layby outside the Church as this is used to drop off disabled passengers. Their continued support of St Peter’s Church is very generous and we really appreciate all that they do for us. Opportunities for the church family of the Devizes Deanery to learn and grow together. The Devizes Deanery 2009/2010 �The Bite‐size Learning Programme PASTORAL COURSE 1 “What does the church mean by pastoral care?” led by the Revd. Maureen Allchin Thursday, 3rd September at 7.30 at The Pavilion, Rusty Lane, Seend (SN12 6NS). On entering Seend village High Street from the west (Trowbridge/Bath) take the 1st turning left after the Post Office and Rectory into Rusty Lane (opposite Sign Post to Village Halls). The Irene Usher Pavilion can be found on the right after the houses. If coming from Devizes direction drive past the playing fields on the right and the turning to Rusty lane is next right . From Salisbury via Worton drive up Bell Hill and turn right at the crossroads (Bell Inn on the left) into the village and follow directions as from Trowbridge. Opportunities for the church family of the Devizes Deanery to learn and grow together. Wiltshire’s Orchards: Use Them or Lose Them! Orchards are hotspots for wildlife and provide a network of habitats. They provide an abundance of food sources and support a number of UK Biodiversity Action Plan species that are rare, protected or scarce. And, their products can also be enjoyed by you, the people of Wiltshire. Since the last world war, Wiltshire, along with its neighbouring counties, has lost many of its traditional orchards, primarily caused by changes in land use, development and agricultural intensification. English Nature’s research report on traditional orchards in England revealed that since the 1950s the area covered by orchards has declined by 57% (Lush et al 2005). As a result, traditional orchards have recently been added to the UK Biodiversity Action Plan as a priority habitat and an inventory has been undertaken by the Peoples Trust for Endangered Species (PTES), with the aim of conserving this distinctive habitat. Wiltshire Traditional Orchards Project (WTOP) has been set up by a group of volunteers working in partnership with the PTES. WTOP aim to halt further loss of orchards across the county and prevent further neglect to this valuable habitat. Very little is known about Wiltshire’s orchards and WTOP are having to start from scratch to find out exactly what still exists. As Wiltshire is a large rural county the project needs your help. We are looking for: • volunteers to become orchard surveyors - to go out to a pre-defined site & undertake a survey of the orchard’s condition • orchard owners – if you have 5 or more fruit trees on your land, whether these be for personal or commercial use, we would love to hear from you If you would like to get involved please contact WTOP at Wiltshire Wildlife Trust, Elm Tree Court, Long St, Devizes, SN10 1NJ, tel: 01793 815029 or e-mail: orchardwilts@hotmail.co.uk. For further information, see our website: http://sites.google.com/site/wiltsorchards/ The Giant Sleepover – Wilton Windmill – Saturday 20 June �Thirteen adventurous members of Great Bedwyn Cub Group bravely ignored rumours of hauntings and strange happenings “up at t’mill” to take part in The Giant Sleepover 2009 in aid of the Save The Children Fund. The plan was to sleep inside Wilton Windmill on its isolated spot above the village of Wilton over the night of Saturday 20 June. The group plus helpers arrived at 8 pm and toured the mill before having a BBQ supper in the grounds. As darkness fell, the external floodlights came on to spectacularly illuminate the Sleepover site. Every spare bit of floor space inside the mill was covered by sleeping bags with Cubs huddling together for warmth under blankets and eating popcorn to keep up their spirits. convoy on a merry dance through the lanes before we found our destination. To be fair the signage erected for the show seemed to have been moved around a bit and there were quite a lot of cars going round in ever decreasing circles. However we eventually arrived to find a beautiful old house with a lovely garden for us to wander in. The large lawns were filled with plant and sundry stalls, a display of flower arranging, an art exhibition, Newbury town band and of course a tea tent as well as various food outlet stalls. Also 3 hot air balloons rose and sank all day without actually taking off. It was a small show, which meant lots of time to take in everything and was well attended without being too crowded. A pleasant way to spend a day. By the time you read this we will have visited Dorset & Somerset for our day trip & the Church fete will have taken place. If you can volunteer to help on the stall at the Lye Field fete please contact Joyce on 828433: all plants and produce to sell will be gratefully received. After a night of fitful sleep, the youngsters awoke to the dawn chorus around 5.30, but were persuaded by the group leaders to go back to bed for another hour. Breakfast was then produced – bacon butties and cereal – followed by a group game of football, and then home to tell of their adventures. Our first meeting of the new season will be on September 8th. The speaker will be Caroline Pakenham on Unusual Herbs and the competition will be a vase of herbs from the garden. New members and visitors are very welcome. Sue Johns. SEEND AND DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB Does anyone know who Norman and Noel are? On 20th June a select group of us visited Woodhay (apparently pronounced Woody) House Flower Show. We travelled in a We had gone away for a few days at the end of last year and on our return we found Norman the Gnome sitting under our monkey puzzle tree. He had a tag around his neck which said: �Hello Paulette and Tony My name is Norman. My gnomeland is far away and I am on holiday. Some friends of mine stayed with you. They said you were very kind and your garden would be good for a quiet rest. I won’t cause any problems. I’ll sit here and when I’m rested I’ll leave. If I enjoy myself I may come again. Thank you Norman Well Norman must have enjoyed himself because he never left. In December Norman received a postcard from his friend Noel who was staying in Australia: the postcard was duly stamped with an Australian postmark. Noel said he hoped Norman was enjoying his new home. We thought it was friends playing a trick on us, but after accusing everyone we still don’t know who put Norman in our garden. We had almost forgotten about how Norman came to our garden, - he sits very quietly and is quite a magnificent specimen. In March Norman received another postcard from Noel, posted in Nottingham. He was having a ‘walkabout’ in the U.K. and having a look at the mighty oak trees. In May Norman received yet another postcard from Noel, posted in the Scilly Isles. Noel said he was visiting his Uncle Fred and he and his Uncle were digging for Cornish Pixie Dust on the Isle of Samson. Where Norman came from and who is sending the postcards, we have no idea. We thought we had it sussed but those friends are insisting that it wasn’t them, but who ever it is, thank you very much for Norman and for his postcards. Tony and Paulette Bremner-Milne Hello… So, with this issue I have officially completed a year producing the magazine. If I was to be subject to the sort of end of year school report I spent most of June and July writing I suspect it would say something like “Initially keen, welcoming to all shades of opinion and producing a broad record of activities in the village, could do better on meeting monthly deadlines”. It is always my intention to get the magazine to you for the first week of the month, but in common with everyone else there’s always something else going on as well – but I will keep trying to do a bit better in that respect over the next year. As to the various shades of opinion and the broad record of activities, well that’s down to all of you. We do have some regular contributors and would very much like to hear from more people – whether a bit of creative writing, a farming diary or just your life in the village. Get writing! One ‘event’ in the village which I think is worthy of note and appreciation is the departure of Mike Hues from the Parish Council – that is, his 30 years of service to the village by sitting on the Parish Council. At my one visit to a meeting of the Parish Council they discussed and heard wider opinions on bus services, footpaths, speed limits, housing development, allotments, drains, lighting, memorial plaques, floods, hedges and the Village Hall – none of it entirely riveting but all important in affecting the ongoing life of everyone in the village, the sort of things which we take for granted as being taken care of without being entirely clear about (perhaps not even questioning) how. I cannot begin to think how many routine meetings like this Mike has sat through, how many times he (and his fellow Councillors) have weighed and sought to balance the differing opinions and interests in the village, to think long-term for the benefit of the village, but it is at least in part due to their commitment to their community that it remains such a nice place to live in. Thank you, Mike. Enjoy the summer – the PVN will next be through your door at the beginning of October. Nina �GOOD AND EVIL: Outmoded concept or gut crunching realities? Venue is Poulshot Village Hall 7-30 - 9pm A discussion group on issues of concern and challenge for all. All are very welcome. For further details, please ring Rupert Janes on 01380 828639 Do please get in touch if there is a subject YOU WOULD REALLY LIKE TO BE DISCUSSED. All offers willingly considered! China Repair Wtä|w XwãtÜwá Restorer of porcelain and other ceramics. Reconstruction and repair. Items restored to exquisite condition. Telephone: 01249 816928 Email: shirleydave@tiscali.co.uk SEEND BULKINGTON AND POULSHOT BENEFICE THE WEDNESDAY GROUP 16th September 2009 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Village Magazine Description An account of the resource PDF versions of the Village Magazine distributed between 2004 and Present. 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Title A name given to the resource Poulshot Village News August 2009 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/08/2009 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village News Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village News PVN Village News https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/org.poulshotvillagearchive/original/f9006ef3ee101064daae088378a3beab.pdf 4bbcfc5aff4830bc8a781fa8759403c4 PDF Text Text The Raven Inn Telephone 01380 828 271 Bookings Advisable Summer Opening Times We are open every day for lunch and dinner. Sunday Opening Times 12 noon – 3 p.m. Evenings 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Monday – Saturday Opening Times 11.30 a.m. – 2.30 p.m. Evenings 6 p.m. – 11 p.m. Curry and rock at The Raven 7 till late Friday 23rd September Marquee - 4 different curries and accompaniments - Classic rock from “The Log Off Duo” �Poulshot Village News The PVN is put together and distributed free to all houses in the village. Contributions, reports, opinions and articles are very much welcomed. While we will always aim to include all shades of opinion and interest, we reserve the right to select and edit where appropriate. We also aim to provide a network and record of what’s going on in the village, as fully as possible, so please let us know if there is anything that you would like publicised in advance or reported on afterwards.. Contact us e-mail – poulshotnews@btinternet.com ; by post - 3 Sillington Lane, Poulshot, SN10 1TD Contributions for next issue by 20th of the month please Advertising Poulshot Village News is happy to accept adverts, indeed relies on them to fund production costs. Publication of an advert does not constitute an endorsement for that product or service. Adverts may be taken as a full, half or quarter page, at a cost of £40/£25/£15 respectively, to run for the full year of the magazine (10 issus). Subscribing to an advert in the magazine will automatically get you a listing on the Poulshot web site - www.poulshot.org.uk Poulshot Web Pages (The World Looking At Poulshot) WWW.POULSHOT.ORG.UK Email to:webmaster@poulshot.org.uk �Do you need help with Self Assessment Taxation Business Plans Presentation to Banks Contact Gordon Lawrence Chartered Accountant 30, The Pound, Bromham Tel: Devizes 850294 Free Initial Consultation �Computer problems? I offer a friendly, local service for all repairs, servicing and spares. I will speed up your PC or laptop, remove any virus, build you a new one or repair your existing one In fact whatever you want and all clearly explained. Quality laptops always available from £250 — all with the Windows 7 and MS Office 2007 HELP! Owen Burton 07765 774908 Seend Cleeve wigglybus@yahoo.co.uk mark.dodds@hotmail.co.uk �POULSHOT LODGE FARM SHOP Poulshot Lodge Farm Shop opened in July 2010 proudly selling our own home reared beef, as well as locally sourced pork, lamb and poultry. All the meat is butchered on site by our own full time butcher. As well as our tasty meats we also offer fruit and vegetables, eggs, cheeses, chutneys, bread, our own delicious range of homemade meals and much more. We pride ourselves in the fact that everything is sourced as locally as possible. So why not call in to see us, reduce your food miles, be sure of 100% food trace ability and enjoy the delicious taste that goes with it! All at very competitive prices. Opening Times- Tues, Wed, Thurs 10am-5pm, Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 9am-4pm Poulshot Lodge Farm, Poulshot, Devizes Wiltshire,SN10 1RQ Tel 01380 827202, post@poulshotlodgefarm.co.uk www.poulshotlodgefarm.co.uk �. DOLMAN AUDIO VISUAL Berhills Lane Farm, Sells Green, Melksham Telephone: 01380 828524 We know HI FI TELVISION VIDEO DVD literally inside out! For personal service and a professional repair to any make of product, ancient or modern, please telephone Maggie or Peter We also stock a range of quality reconditioned (non exrental) equipment carrying a maximum 6 months warranty. DOLMAN AUDIO VISUAL is an Authorised Service Centre providing technical assistance on behalf of leading manufacturers Richardson & Paige INTERIORS Specialist Upholstery www.richardsonandpaige.co.uk Come and visit us at our website or our workshop: Unit 1, Manor House Yard, Poulshot, Devizes SN10 1RY 01380 828228 07974 454747 Traditional, Modern and Bespoke Specialist Upholstery tailored loose covers; new furniture made to order; antiques; modern reupholstery; recovering & repairs; free quotes deliveries Members of the Association of Master Upholsterers & Soft Furnishers‐ �TONY PARSONS DOMESTIC APPLIANCE ENGINEER WASHING MACHINES COOKERS / DRIERS SERVICE AND REPAIRS TEL; 01380 723279 MOBILE: 07970 117023 Andrew Underwood Chimney Sweep Brush Vacuum Clean Efficient Phone: 01225 706447 Mobile: 07889 771505 Potterne Medieval Fayre and Market Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th September 2011 12pm to 5pm at Five Lanes Farm, Potterne Devizes Wiltshire SN10 5PT Fun for all the family! Archery, Vikings, Saxons, Birds of prey, Crafts & stalls, Thatching & Traditional skills, Hog Roast & Tavern Entry per day £3 under 11’s with adults – Free! Free Car Parking & Refreshments Available. 07970 953 557 www.potternemedievalfair.webs.com �Seasoned logs and kindling available Don’t shiver We deliver Call James on 07970 781828 �“Doggy Dilemmas” Puppy Training classes Dog Training Classes Clicker Training One to Ones Dog Walking Dog Boarding Contact Debs on 01380 730564 or 07966 617617 �Do you need help in the garden? Perry Landscape Services Can help you with..... Planting; Garden Design; Pond Maintenance; Fencing; Decking; Patios; General Garden Maintenance; Lawn Cutting; Hedge cutting; Garden Designs; Leaf Collection, and more Please call Dean on Tel: 01225 712274 Mobile 07771838195 E-mail: vzdy@hotmail.com Web: www.perrylandscapeservices.co.uk FREE NO OBLIGATION QUOTATIONS NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL Trevor Hale NPTC Certified (arb) Fully Insured Tree Surgery Covering All Aspects Including Chipping Stump Grinding & Hedging 07737934777 Local Professional Reliable Service www.wiltshiretreesurgery.co.uk �Andrew Goodfield Woodwork Devizes, Road, Rowde, Wiltshire Carpentry, Joinery Free-standing and built-in cabinets cupboards and wardrobes Free estimate Telephone: 01380 722067 e-mail:apgoodfield@tiscali.co.u k www.apgwoodwork.co.uk JOIN US AND SAVE MONEY - on your supply of domestic heating oil delivered to your door. As an established group with members along the Pewsey Vale we can supply to you direct. With the price of oil increasing, we will get you a discounted price every time! Interested? Call Chris on 01380 818724 or e-mail jcm3777@hotmail.com �Golden Jubilee Celebrations 2012 Your Parish Councillors would like ideas on how the Village should celebrate the Queen’s Golden Jubilee on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th June 2012. An open meeting will be held on 27th September at 6.30pm in the Village Hall to discover your views. Come along with your ideas and offers of help. There will be wine and nibbles to oil the flow of ideas! Thank you …. Valerie Underwood wishes to say a big “Thank you” to all her family and friends for the love, support cards and flowers given during her stay in hospital. �The Lackham Vintage Society We would like to thank everyone who supported the Lackham Vintage Society Vintage Vehicle Gathering which was held on the Village Green at Poulshot on the evening of Wednesday 22nd June 2011. Thank you to all of the people who kindly donated raffle prizes, the Village Hall Committee for the use of the Village Hall and also the Poulshot Parish Council for allowing us to use the Village Green for this event. A total of £544.81p was raised and has been donated to the Wiltshire Air Ambulance. Thank you once again. Keith and Pauline Day. Beware – theft and scam warning From 19 September as part of the National roll out, communities across Wiltshire will be able to dial 101, a new national non-emergency telephone number for the police service. Our current non emergency number 0845 408 7000 will be phased out. While 999 is a well recognised number to report emergencies, the 2010 British Crime Survey found that only 54 per cent of the public knew which telephone number to call if they wanted to speak to their local police about policing, non urgent crime and anti-social behaviour issues. In the early hours of 17/08/2011 a vehicle was stolen from Littleton Green Semington. This vehicle relates to a Roofing Business and there was a large number of tools inside as well as Roofing equipment. This vehicle was found burnt out in early hours of the morning not far from the scene. In the early hours �of the 15/08/2011 in Steeple Ashton unknown suspects have entered a haulage yard which is not secure and stolen 2 batteries from each of 5 HGV vehicles. The batteries are located on the chassis behind the cab and the total value of the ten batteries amounts to £1,500. Batteries on one vehicle had been secured by a chain which has been removed from the vehicle. If you have expensive tools please don't leave them inside your van overnight. You should have photos of them and/or serial numbers. Both incident would need at least 2 people and a van to help move the tools and batteries. If anyone hears or sees anything in the early hours of the morning please contact the Police on 999. Also a very clever and persuasive credit card scam doing the rounds. A phone call from someone claiming to be from one of the credit card companies fraud department. He is calling because there has been some unusual purchase activity on your card recently and they are checking to see if it is a genuine purchase made by you. It is quoted as a reasonably high amount which you obviously deny having made. A lot of friendly and persuasive chat goes on for a while and eventually the caller says he needs to check that you are the owner of the card and that you have it in your possession. They already know your card number etc (easily enough obtained through normal sources) but needs to know the security number of the back of the card just to 'verify' it is in your possession. This is of course just what the scammer is after. If you give that number out then they can and will make several large telephone and internet purchases which will be untraceable. The first you know is when you receive your next statement and POW! There they are and it is quite difficult to prove to the card company you did not make those purchases. Beware - card companies already know the card security number and would NEVER ask you for it. Owen Burton Computer Engineer 07765774908 �News from Councillor Jonathan Seed I write as the holiday season draws to a close and having just returned refreshed from a week sunning myself with my family by the sea. We all need a break and I hope that many of those reading this article will have indulged themselves in a similar human battery charging exercise. Much happens in the County and our area during the summer months. I try and attend as many of the summer events as I can and meetings continue in Parish and County alike although the pace does slacken off a little in August. I attended two particularly interesting meetings over the past month, both of which have particular relevance to all of us locally. The first was a meeting of the Melksham Area Board dedicated to older people and held during the afternoon so as to make it easier for older people to attend. We have already held two very successful younger peoples area Board meeting and so it was particularly rewarding to be the first Area Board in the County to hold one specifically for older people. It proved to be a great success and there was a wide ranging discussion on a range of topics specifically relevant to older people and often led by the indefatigable Brian Warwick who has become something of an older persons Champion in recent years., The real success of this meeting was that we were able to take away a good number of action points that would not otherwise have been considered and actually get things done for an important section of the community wants them done. The second important meeting I recently attended was Conservative Party briefing on the Boundary Commission Review of Parliamentary Constituency Boundaries. This exercise will reduce the number of Parliamentary Constituencies by fifty and �will give all Constituencies a similar number of voters. It is likely that Wiltshire and Dorset will have to lose a seat between them and that several current Constituencies will change. One of the parameters set by Parliament and the Boundary Commission is that local government Divisions and Wards may not be split between Constituencies. This will therefore mean that Summerham and Seend will be allocated to one Constituency instead of being split between the current three and the most likely result will be that we become part of the new West Wiltshire Constituency of Melksham, Trowbridge and Bradford on Avon. The Boundary Commission will announce their plans in mid September and appeals and submissions will follow with a final decision late 2012. Then the process of candidate selection and the work up to the next general Election will start in earnest. Finally as I write the car parking charges debate hots up. I have huge sympathy for town centre traders and motorists alike in this argument. Wiltshire is a County where there is a high car ownership rate in general and this is even higher in our rural Division of Summerham and Seend. However to make the first hour of parking free across the County would cost about £2million. Wiltshire Council has some hard decisions to make with a much reduced budget but those protesting about a 40p an hour parking charge must also consider which Sure Start Centre or which Bus Route of which Library or which Leisure Centre they would wish to see close instead at a time when Wiltshire is virtually the only Council in the country that is closing none. I am afraid that making unpopular decisions sometimes goes with being the elected administration of a County but whatever happens these decisions must be taken responsibly and for the benefit of the whole community including the most vulnerable. �POULSHOT LADIES’ CLUB SKITTLES EVENING Tuesday 20th September 2011 at the Oliver Cromwell in Bromham 7.30 p.m. start £6.00 per head Light refreshments mid evening Husbands & partners welcome ****** If you would like to come, please let Penny Telling know as soon as possible – on 01380 828370 or e-mail pennytelling@aol.com A vacancy has arisen for the post of Clerk to Poulshot Parish Council For full details of the Clerk’s duties, and how to apply for the post, please contact Mr Nicholas Hunloke on 01380 828333 or e-mail hunloke@onetel.com �The Tranquil Moment Health and Beauty clinic The Tranquil Moment health and beauty clinic is set in the beautiful village of Poulshot, just 2 miles from Devizes. We offer flexible appointments to suit you, and tailor treatments to your requirements. The salon is completely private, with easy parking. We are now offering the latest Ultrasound hair removal treatment, a painless alternative to electrolysis without the use of needles, there are no restrictions with this treatment, all hair colours and skin types. No skin reaction. Clinically proven. Other treatments available • Decleor facials and body treatments • Waxing •OPI manicure and pedicure • Hollywood Lashes • Microdermabrasion (pay for 7 get 8th free) • Sports Massage and Injury clinic • CACI non surgical face lift • Hot stone massage • Semi-permanent make-up • Eyelash/ eyebrow tinting • Xen tan Visit our website for other offers. All Credit & Debit cards accepted. Loyalty Card System. Follow us on Facebook. The Tranquil Moment Health and Beauty Clinic The Old Stables, Middle Green Farm, The Green, Poulshot, Devizes SN10 1RT 01380 828297 24 hour answerphone tranquilmoment@live.co.uk www.tranquilmoment.co.uk �Bulkington Village EXHIBITION OF EMBROIDERY & CROSS-STITCH Saturday, September 10th, 2011 from 10.00-5.00 at 4 Northfields, Bulkington, SN10 1SE Refreshments all day Lovely garden with views Raffle Demonstrations Cake Stall Bookstall Entrance £2.00 (Children free) In aid of Christ Church, Bulkington �White Horse Opera presents Orpheus in the Underworld 12th, 14th & 15th October Devizes Corn Exchange at 7.30pm Ask anyone to name the most famous tune from any opera and it is quite likely that the answer will be Offenbach’s Infernal Gallop, better known as the Can-Can. You only have to hear it to see the swirling petticoats and feel the exhilarating atmosphere of Paris at its most daring and risqué. White Horse Opera’s latest production enters this liberated world, where wine, women and song rule the day. Offenbach’s greatest operetta is delightfully naughty and pokes irreverent fun at two of the cornerstones of French society, its culture and its politics. This fun can still be enjoyed today, as we follow the escapades of the very unholy Greek gods who are determined to spice up their dreary lives. At the centre of the mayhem is the gorgeous Eurydice, whose zest for life makes her reject her boring husband Orpheus and welcome the advances of both Jupiter and Pluto. Offenbach tells his tale with panache and wit and produces a tireless succession of ravishing and foot-tapping melodies to accompany it. White Horse Opera’s new production is suitably racy and features an array of singers who are well-known to its regular audiences. Rebecca Hiller [Eurydice] and Neil Kirkman [Jupiter] both made a strong impact in last year’s Sonnambula, and Tom Magnone and Alexandra Denman make a welcome return to the company to play Orpheus and his severe guide Public Opinion. The production is conducted by our resident Musical Director Arne Kovac and directed by Chrissie Higgs, who staged the recent successful tour of The Pirates of Penzance. Tickets £5-£15 are on sale now at Devizes Books 01380-725944 �A Visit to the Palace Gardens. One Wednesday evening in early spring I was minding my own business, preparing a lecture on the 1559 Elizabethan Church Settlement, when the phone rang. The caller introduced himself as the Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire and asked if I was willing for my name to be put forward to attend a royal garden party. Somewhat surprised, my reply must have sounded less than enthusiastic. As far as I recall, I said, “ Well- yes- I suppose so.” I wasn’t overjoyed at the thought of posh frocks and matching accessories, but on reflection it was gratifying to have the voluntary work I do recognized by the community, even though it is certainly no sacrifice on my part and I get as much out of it myself, if not more, than those who benefit from my endeavours. I invited my good friend Judy, who had worked with me for many years, to be my guest. We share the same dry sense of humour and I knew she would not take the thing too seriously. So our names went forward, were accepted and we were given a date of 12th July. The official invitation arrived at the beginning of June in its handsome parchment coloured envelope, with a Buckingham Palace postmark and stamped with the insignia of the Lord Chamberlain’s office. The general information and the list of dos and don’ts were formidable. As I suspected it did confirm that hats were obligatory for ladies. I had a maxi-dress that I had worn only once, a respectable jacket, with shoes and handbag that matched it, but I did not have a suitable hat. My next- door neighbour, Sue, saved the day here, lending me a hat that blended very well with my outfit. She was delighted to think that her hat was going to the palace. When the day arrived we were escorted to London by Judy’s husband Barry and son-in-law, Nigel. The latter acted as chauffeur having had experience braving the traffic in Central London frequently in the course of his work. The decongestion charge does not appear to have lessened traffic to a significant degree. It took us an age to fight our way to the Mall with our official parking ticket displayed on the windscreen. I lived in London for a year and took my first driving lessons there, but that was a long time ago and I would hesitate to tackle it now. It seemed incredible that so many people could pack themselves into so small an area, swarming across the roads and in and out of the shops. Great cities �are wonderful places to visit. I could spend days in the Victoria and Albert Museum, but when it comes to a home, give me the rural peace of Poulshot any day. We were directed to a parking place in the Mall by the police on duty. Barry and Nigel walked with us to the palace gates, before wandering off to take in some traditional tourist attractions. While we were waiting in the queue to file through the main palace gate, we were approached by a young American couple keen to discover why people were invited to royal garden parties. They plied us with questions and seemed more excited about it all than we were. A handsome young policeman checked our photo identifications at the gate. Judy was disappointed that he didn’t deem it necessary to frisk us! We were pleased that we chose to enter by the main gate because it meant that to reach the gardens we had to pass through one of the ground floor rooms of the palace. This gave us the opportunity to see some of the paintings and admire the décor. Coming out onto the terrace we saw that the gardens were already full of people, most of whom had made directly for the tea tent and bagged all the seats. The information pack had explicitly asked guests not to reserve seats, but that is exactly what they all did. Every potentially spare seat was guarded by a handbag or an umbrella and if you asked if anyone was sitting there, the answer was always a sharp “ Yes.” We did not manage to get a seat all afternoon. The garden was park-like with many trees and natural planting. The lake was ringed with loosestrife and other wild plants. Moorhens strolled on the bank unconcerned by all the human beings tramping around only a few feet from them. We enjoyed people watching. Ideas concerning what was suitable to wear to a royal garden party varied. There were a number of middle-aged and older women who really should not have worn heels that high. They clearly did not appreciate that to look elegant in high heels you need to be able to walk well in them, not hobble painfully. Some outfits were more suited to an evening ball and others would have looked better on the beach or even a red light district. Why is it that some young women believe that the only way to look good is to wear as little as possible? Ah well, chacun a son gout. There were truly elegant outfits too, every element blending to perfection. Some men wore full Royal Ascot gear complete with top hat. There was also a leavening of military uniforms and clerical cassocks. In fact the clergy was well represented. A bishop joked to me that there were enough of his fellow bishops �present to hold a convocation. It was a pleasure to see the guests in national dress, colourful African prints, shimmering saris and flowing Middle Eastern robes. Two bands were playing during the afternoon, an eclectic range of music, including theme tunes from James Bond films and old favourites like the Coronation Scot. Those of you old enough to remember listening to Paul Temple on what we then called the wireless, will know the tune I mean. A highlight of the afternoon was the appearance of a detachment of beefeaters in full uniform and carrying pikes. They emerged from the side of the palace and seemed to be marching in our direction, but they turned suddenly to the right and disappeared among the trees. We began to worry that they had suffered the same fate as the ninth Roman legion, Legio IX Hispana, lost in the mists of Scotland around AD109 and would never be seen again. However, much to our relief, they re-emerged half an hour later and formed up in the enclosure that contained the royal and diplomatic tea tents. The Queen, in an ensemble that some might describe as pale primrose, but I fancied was closer to maize, began to mingle with her guests at 4.00 p.m. and after forty five minutes of mingling made her way to the royal tea tent escorted by the beefeaters. I have always believed that if you travelled to the farthest reaches of Outer Mongolia, you would meet someone you knew there and sure enough amidst this throng of people we met someone from Bradford –on-Avon whom I knew well. She was required to attend a garden party every year because of her husband’s clerical post. He was wearing a cassock in a particularly fetching shade of red. The weather was cloudy but mild and the rain stayed away. The wind was very strong though and not conducive to the wearing of hats. We had just been served a delicious ice-cream from a silvered tray and were leaning against a tree by the lake to eat it [still no seats available] when a sharp gust of wind blew my hat off, despite the doughty hatpin skewered through the back of it. Judy just managed to grab it as it sailed past her towards the lake. If she had missed, I would have been obliged to confess to my neighbour that her hat was now adorning a moorhen’s nest in the middle of the Buckingham Palace lake. Overall, it was an interesting day, but I must pass on a piece of advice to anyone who might be invited to a royal garden party. Take a shooting stick or folding chair with you or be prepared to kill someone to get a seat. Sue Boddington. �Cheese and Wine Evening What has become an annual event in Poulshot Village, took place again on Saturday 2 July in the lovely garden of Poulshot House. As usual this turned out to be a very well attended evening, approx 70 people attended! The weather was great and an impressive £910.68 profit was made for St Peter's Church. Our thanks must go to Hazel, Denise and Ray for again not only allowing us to use their garden but for all the help they give us in making this a wonderful evening. If you happen to be someone who has never joined us then you have missed another lovely evening. Thanks also to all those people who did the shopping, the cooking and moving tables and chairs etc. A reminder that the next 'event' is our Harvest Supper and Barn Dance on Saturday 1 October in the Old Rectory Hall and Harvest Festival in church at 6 pm on Sunday 2 October Janet and Paulette Churchwardens 100 Club Draw July James Hunter 1st Prize Ken Oliver 2nd Steve Housby 3rd August Maggie Goodenough 1st Pauline Pennell 2nd Val Underwood 3rd £25 £15 £10 £25 £15 £10 �CHURCH SERVICES SEPTEMBER 2011 POULSHOT, SEEND AND BULKINGTON Sunday 4 September 8.00 am 9.30 am 11.15 am 6.00 pm Holy Communion All Age Worship All Age Worship Evensong Seend Bulkington Seend Poulshot Sunday 11 September 8.00 am Holy Communion 9.30 am Matins 11.15 am Parish Communion 6.00 pm Evensong Seend Poulshot Seend Bulkington Sunday 18 September 8.00 am Holy Communion 9.30 am Parish Communion 11.15 am Parish Communion 6.00 pm Parish Communion Seend Bulkington Seend Poulshot Sunday 25 September 8.00 am Holy Communion 9.30 am Family Communion 11.15 am Family Communion 6.00 pm Parish Communion Seend Poulshot Seend Bulkington Sunday 2 October 8.00 am 9.30 am 11.15 am 6.00 pm Holy Communion Seend All Age Worship Bulkington All Age Worship Seend Evensong (Harvest Festival) Poulshot �‘The Badgers’ Worton and Cheverell F.C. http://www.wortonandcheverellfc.co.uk/ Preparation for the following season starts with Training for the younger age groups at West Lavington Village Hall pitches on Saturday 3rd September from 09.30 am, new members both boys and girls are most welcome to come and start on that day. Various teams are looking for new players for next season, and we recommend that you contact the relevant manager shown below. The age groupings is for example: Under 11 on 31st August 2011. The Club are F.A. affiliated and participate in mainly in the Mid Wilts League to Under 17 level. Under 7 (year 1) Lee Davies TBA Under 8 Ian Cook 07785-221839 U9 (2 teams) Steve Vickery 07702-260158 U10 (Badgers) Steve Walker 07976-738478 U10 (Wizards) Kevin Stone 01380-818034 U11 Neil Black 07769-261750 U12 Andy Duckett 01380-831038 U13 Russell Bishop 01380-813238 U14 Steve Cox 07968-694880 U15 Chris Pearce 07974-918965 U16 Steve Dobbs 07804-853240 U17 Martin Tanner 01380-721174 Adult: Paul Sperring 01380-727242 Steve Dagnall 01380-727976 Curry and rock at The Raven 7 till late Friday 23rd September Marquee - 4 different curries and accompaniments - Classic rock from “The Log Off Duo” �No Worries No Worries is a service provided by Wiltshire PCT for people aged between 13 and 24. No Worries clinics give an opportunity to talk about all aspects of sexual health. Anyone going to these clinics is treated as a private patient and everything is kept confidential, even your own doctor doesn’t get told about the visit unless you ask for information to be passed on. You can attend your appointment on your own, or with a friend, partner or parent. As well as an opportunity to talk, the clinics provide advice on contraception, relationships, and pregnancy. They also provide contraception, and testing for sexually transmitted diseases. The only local practice providing a No Worries service is Courtyard Surgery, in West Lavington. If you call on (01380) 81330 and ask for a No Worries appointment, you will be made welcome. There will be appointments available on a daily basis, from before school to early evening. Posters about No Worries will be distributed around the local Secondary Schools, Youth Groups and for Council Notice Boards. SEEND AND DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB As the trip to Mapperton and Tintinhull was cancelled there is nothing to report. There are however a couple of reminders. First, don’t forget that we need plants, produce, anything to do with gardening for the stall at the fete. You can donate in advance to Joyce or me (nothing too heavy please) or bring your gifts on the day. Second, our new season begins on Tuesday 13th September, with a talk by Don Everitt on Hardy Perennials and making a border. He will possibly have plants for sale. The competition is an arrangement of late perennials. Hope to see you all then. New members are welcome. Sue. �Holiday Let ”Sanditoes” Saundersfoot Near Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales Detached comfortable bungalow with private garden 2 double and 1 twin room, 10 minute walk from the beach or shops. Wonderful Area Bookings all year round, Prices from £30 a night: low season. Contact Jean or Royden on 01380 828695 perrettr@btinternet.com You can view some photos at www.sanditoes.co.uk Dear All Over the period 22-24 June, a team of 7 members of Command Support Development (Networks) in HQ Signal Officer In Chief (Army) completed an ‘Endurance Challenge’ to raise money for ‘Help for Heroes’ charity. Over 60 hours, the team simulated cycling the 840 miles from John O’Groats to Lands End, rowing the 26 miles across the English Channel and running the 147 miles from Calais to Paris within the Dorset area. Feel free to donate via www.bmycharity.com/CSGEnduranceChallenge I only did one leg in the event (Cycling 40 miles, running 7 miles and rowing 2 km). Thanks for supporting this worthwhile cause. Yours aye Rupert Janes �Harvest Scarecrow Trail Rowde Primary School are organising their first scarecrow trail to take place on 1 October 2011 in Poulshot Village from 10am-4pm. 25 scarecrows are being made by families from the school and village on the theme of “Heroes and Villains” Come along & join the fun, all welcome! Trails will be on sale in Poulshot Village Hall from 10am on the day and cost £2.50. There will also be plenty of refreshments and harvest produce available. Don’t miss your chance to win a prize of £50! Please support the school and have a great day out with the family!! �July 6, 2011 MACMILLAN Cancer Support in Wiltshire is gearing up for this year’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning, which this year celebrates its 21st birthday. Every year, thousands of people from across the country get together in their communities to raise money and awareness for Macmillan while having a great time with family and friends. Since its launch in 1990, the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning has raised over £60million for Macmillan. Last year, 570 people registered to hold their own coffee mornings in Wiltshire and our generous supporters raised £82,000 in this county alone, making a huge difference to the lives of people affected by cancer. Each day, ten people in Wiltshire are diagnosed with cancer, and Macmillan works to turn more days into good days. 2011 also marks another special occasion for Macmillan - our centenary. One hundred years ago, Douglas Macmillan founded the charity and since then, Macmillan has been providing medical, financial and emotional support to people living with cancer and their loved ones. Although caffeine-based events are the most popular, yours doesn’t have to be about coffee – why not organise a craft fair and sell handmade goods to your community? Or celebrate our centenary in style with a champagne-filled garden party? To find out more and for ideas for your own event, please visit www.macmillan.org.uk/coffee to register. Alternatively, you can contact Macmillan’s local office on 01793 432252. �Pastoral preponderances ... This is really hard for me. Here I am, writing this in early July (in order not to miss the deadline before going away for a couple of days or so on a reading break) for the magazine that’s covering the months of August and September. Who knows what will happen during the weeks to come? Well, I do know there are four more weddings to celebrate in our villages, some baptisms, several fund-raising events and, towards the end of September, church harvest festivals. Aah. Harvest Festivals aye? They’re not like they used to be are they? I can remember, when I was a child, how the church was decorated with rows of bright shiny apples, wonderful displays of flowers all round, gifts of eggs, prize vegetables from gardens – and the homemade bread and rolls – and the best of all, the Harvest loaf in the shape of a sheaf of corn. The smell was out of this word as our nostrils were assaulted with all that wonderful God-given produce. Well, sadly, things have changed a lot since those days. People grow less at home and not so many people keep chickens in their back gardens – and, generally speaking, people are more affluent and don’t want gifts of the harvest produce. So in recent years churches have encouraged gifts of packaged and tinned food, that can then be passed on to agencies like the Devizes Food Bank instead, and that’s a very good thing. Some other things haven’t changed – we still sing the traditional harvest songs in church and services are on a “thanksgiving” theme, as is right and proper. But what if it’s been a poor harvest? What if things in your life haven’t gone according to plan? Daniel Defoe gave us some good advice through his fictitious character Robinson Crusoe. The first thing that Crusoe did when he found himself on a deserted island was to make out a list. On one side of the list he wrote down all his problems. On the other side of the list he wrote down all of his blessings. On one side he wrote: I do not have any clothes. On the other side he wrote: But it's warm and I don't really need any. On one side he wrote: All of the provisions were lost. On the other side he wrote: But there's plenty of fresh fruit and water on the island. And on down the list he went. In this way he discovered that for every negative aspect about his situation, there was a positive aspect, something to be thankful for. It’s so easy to find ourselves on an island of despair. Is our cup half empty, or is it half full? Perhaps it’s time we sat down and took an inventory of our blessings too, �especially when things seem really bleak. I imagine there are plenty of people reading this article that are long, long overdue in expressing thanks to God. It would be a wonderful thing to see you at the thanksgiving services in our churches, but in the meantime you might give thanks today, and every day, remember your calling to be joyful always, to pray continually, and to give thanks in all circumstances. It is what God wants of you and for you. In it you will find the fullness of what God has in store for you. May he bless you richly. Renée She’s off again ! Not having suffered enough last year when the Vicar did a 496 mile sponsored walk to Santiago de Compostela from St Jean Pied de Porte (on the French side of the Pyrenees), she’s off to SdC again – this time by the northern (coastal) route! Due to the constraints of time she will be walking around 16 days, so only a total of approximately 150 miles. However the walk promises to be even more challenging, due to the terrain – mind you, walking over the Pyrenees was no picnic! Last year the sponsorship was for Help for Heroes and the Bishop of Salisbury’s retirement appeal for a new theological college in Juba, Southern Sudan. The walk raised £2,500 and £250 for those causes respectively. This year sponsorship will be for a much more local cause – Seend School’s new build fund! Many of you may know that the school needs to raise £32,000 over the next three years as part of the terms of the grant of £400,000 from the Diocese – no mean task. Sponsorship forms will be available in the Post Office and in the churches from the beginning of August so please do sign up – and please be generous. Thanks! Lent and Holy Week Services Life as a Churchwarden is a busy one. I thought I knew what being a Churchwarden was all about, but until I became Churchwarden at St Peter’s, I couldn’t have been more wrong. All the Churchwardens in the Benefice meet regularly at the Vicarage with Renée to discuss all matters from service planning, preparation for weddings, baptisms, social events in the Benefice, etc. etc. �So as a Churchwarden I knew very early on what was happening throughout the Benefice during Lent and Holy Week. It seems we were going to be very busy. The first “extra” service was at St Peter’s on Ash Wednesday. This was followed every Thursday with a Lent meeting which took place at a different church each week. These meetings took the form of readings, meditation and discussion. There were going to be just five of these meetings, but we found we wanted to continue so had one extra meeting. Was this going to be a trend – wanting more?! Then of course there were the Lent Lunches – a great way to see people outside of our churches and enjoy good homemade soups and great company. If you haven’t yet supported these Lent lunches, do try and make at least one next year. The money raised does not go to the churches but to our chosen charities. During Lent we take home boxes to save for the same charity, which this year was a local charity – Wiltshire Young Carers. This year over £300 was given to them. Next on the calendar was Mothering Sunday which this year took place in The Old Rectory Hall. Attendance was very good , with children taking an active part in the service with reading and saying prayers. During the service posies were given to Mothers, Grandmothers etc. - a lovely tradition that we intend to keep up. All too soon was Palm Sunday where as usual we gathered at the farm and carrying our palms processed into church for a very good Palm Sunday Service. Then into Holy Week! Looking at the range of services on offer in the Benefice, it seems I would be ‘all churched out’ by Easter �Day – how wrong could I have been. With a service of Compline at each of our three churches and then the Maundy Thursday service, including foot washing, the week was going by very quickly. On Good Friday there was a three hour service at Bulkington. I didn’t think I could cope with sitting on a hard church pew for three hours, so chose to take part for the final hour and a half – what a mistake that was. The service was truly inspirational and I left wanting more. When talking with some of the congregation later, those who took part for only part of the service felt the same. Those who took part for all of it said that it was impossible to believe how quickly the time went by. How does the saying go – “How time flies when you are having fun” All too soon it was Easter Day and again there were wonderful services at all three churches. If you didn’t take part in any of our Lent and Holy Week services, I feel that you have missed out on something that was truly wonderful, uplifting and very spiritual. Please try and join us next year. You don’t have to do everything, but I can thoroughly recommend any of our services. Of course, each and every day is wonderful and being a Christian and sharing those joys are great fun. Paulette Bremner-Milne Churchwarden �Poulshot Village Fete (Saturday 25th June) The Poulshot Village Fete is held every year on the weekend of our patronal festival (St Peter’s Day) and any money raised goes towards the upkeep of the church. I’m pleased to say that after the first count it looks as though over £2000 was raised. However although this is a very worthy cause most people don’t take part to raise money. They do it to bring the whole community together and to have some fun. I think that this target was achieved as well. We were all a bit worried about the weather and although contingency plans were discussed they weren’t necessary and though not as hot as last year it stayed dry and even sunny. All the traditional stalls (Teas, Cakes, Beer Tent, BBQ, Plants, Tombola etc) did well and it was great to see some traditional village games (Splat the Rat, Throw The Sponge, Smash the Crockery) appearing for the first time. Special thanks must go to our new Police Community Support Officer, Chris, who was volunteered to be a target for the sponges. The children’s sports (ably managed by Tim Nixon) turned out to be as popular as ever and it was very pleasing to see that the competitive spirit burns strongly in Poulshot, to the extent that some Dads were seen literally dragging their child over the finish line in search of that elusive first place! There were only two teams entered for the Tug-of-War competition (Gavin Curnow both organised the event and also lead the Raven team) with the team from the Raven keen to win the coveted Poulshot Shield back from Devizes Young Farmers, but it was not to be. There was much muttering about boots versus trainers but actually it was the training (not the Black Rat) that carried the day. After the Shield competition further tugs were held with others keen to participate including a children’s pull that had at least a dozen children (plus the odd �Adult) at either end of the rope. Thanks to everybody who contributed to the Fete in so many ways and also to the many people that attended. Next year we are planning on holding the Fete on the same weekend as the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee (2nd June 2012). Musical Evening At 7pm following the Fete a Musical Evening was once again held on the green. Everybody brought their own food and drink (plus chairs, tables, barbecues and candelabras) and great music was provided by Phil Dawson (from Fantasy Radio Devizes) and by Slick who once again was surrounded by his adoring fans! Over 100 people attended and had a great time eating, drinking and dancing the evening away. What do you think? What did you think of the Fete and the Musical Evening? If you’ve got ideas for activities that you think we could include next year do let us know. Tim Coleman (t.coleman@btconnect.com or 827095) Kate Hunloke (hunloke@onetel.com or 828333) ********************** Support is out there: Do you care? Do you regularly help someone? Would they not be able to manage without your help? Are you helping and not getting any pay for the work you do? The person could be a friend, a relative or a neighbour and you do not have to be living with them and caring for them 24 hours a day. Of course there are carers who do provide 24 hour care and cannot leave the house without someone else being there to care. �So take a moment to think about what you are doing to help. Washing, shopping, cleaning , help with sorting out bills and money, checking they are eating meals, gardening and household repairs, going in every day for a chat, making appointments and going with them, helping with tablets or other treatments. These are just some of the things carers do and often they build up slowly. Does this sound like you? Or does it sound like someone you know? If so, you may be interested in what Carer Support Wiltshire could offer. We are a Wiltshire-wide charity supporting people who care for family members or friends. This could be looking after a young child with a learning disability, caring for an elderly spouse with dementia or helping a friend with a mental health problem, to name but a few examples. We provide carers with confidential emotional support, access to information that can help them with their caring role, as well as opportunities for time out – social groups, pampering sessions and days out. All of our services are free to carers. If you’d like to find out more about us, or would like to receive some information or support, please freephone us on 0800 181 4118 or visit our website at http://www.carersinwiltshire.co.uk Fancy winning a Mulberry handbag or Dyson vacuum? We are currently running a raffle to help raise money for Carer Support Wiltshire. We have a 1st prize of a Mulberry Bayswater handbag worth £675, a 2nd prize of a Dyson DC25 Vacuum Cleaner worth £340 and many other prizes besides including gift vouchers, Hasbro toys and games and men and women’s luxury toiletries. Tickets are £1 each and the raffle will be drawn on Thursday 29th September 2011. To arrange to buy tickets by post please freephone 0800 181 4118 or why not buy tickets online at http://www.charitygiving.co.uk/grandcarersraffle Thank you and good luck! �Charlie Jacks Taxi (your local village taxi service) 1 – 4 seater car 1 – 7 seater MPV “Gold Star Service” local or longdistance airport – ferry – rail transfer bookings now being taken for xmas and new year ring Ken on 01380 827294 for a quote 1 Sillington Lane Poulshot JKS Plumbing and Heating BATHROOMS, TAPS, HOT WATER CYLINDERS AND MUCH MORE NO JOB TOO SMALL 24 HOUR CALL OUT Tel: 01380 828956 Mobile: 07708510715 �IMW OFFICE SERVICES LTD Personal Tax Assessments Clubs/Societies – Independent Reviews Small Company Accounts, VAT Payroll, Book-keeping Typing Contact Ian Wheeler Tel: 07813 777710 e-mail : wheeler.potterne@virgin.net �Mobile Hairdresser for ladies’, gents’ and children’s hair - concessions for OAPs – Available daytime, evenings and weekends. For more details, please ring Charlotte on 01380 828482 ��DEVIZES HOME & GARDEN MAINTENANCE Hunters Moon, Bath Rd,Devizes,Wilts,SN10 1PH Hedge - Grass Cutting Lawn Treatment - Scarification Weed Control – General Gardening Landscaping – Garden Clearance Sheds – All Types of Fencing & Gates Ponds – Pond maintenance – Water Features Decking – Patios - Graveling Regular, Weekly & Monthly Contracts Interior & Exterior painting and decorating General Property Maintenance Free Quotations – Fully insured Tel: Jon on 01380 720969 Mobile: 07778043330 Email: Jon@devizeshomeandgarden.co.uk �Village Contacts St Peter’s Church Priest in Charge - Revd. Renée Coulson Churchwardens Mrs Paulette Bremner-Milne Mrs Janet James PCC Secretary –Mrs Kate Amery PCC Members – 827285 828527 724944 827172 Mr Nicholas Hunloke (Treasurer) - Lady Kate Hunloke (Deanery Synod) Mrs Angela Bullen - Mr Chris Saunders - Mrs Dot Wood - Mrs Joyce Arnold (Deanery Synod) - Mr Brian James Organist – Mrs P De Belle Parish council Chairman – Mr Nicholas Hunloke - post currently vacant Clerk 828333 Meembers - Mrs Sue Aldridge – Mr Joe Baber – Mr Geoff Collett (Vice Chairman) – Mr Steve Housby – Mr Nicholas Hunloke – Mr Malcolm Nixon - Mr Tim Nixon Local Councillors Kennet District Cllr Jonathan Seed 850 696 e-mail jonathon.seed@wiltshire.gov.uk. Farmers Club Mr Richard Francis 828232 Mother and Toddler Group Mrs Clair Waldron 828602 Poulshot Ladies Club Lady Kate Hunloke 828333 Village Hall – Chris Saunders 827290 Bookings - Joyce or Brian Arnold 828833 Village Trust – Chairman - Mr Nicholas Hunloke 828333 827095 Secretary - Mr Tim Coleman Members - Mr Ray Josey (Vice-chairman) – Mr Brian James (treasurer) – Mrs Pam Langton (Archivist) �PSW Premier Tiling Services Local professional tiling service for:-  Kitchens  Bathrooms  Conservatories  Underfloor heating installed All work is fully insured and guaranteed. Please call 01380 721978/07855 947039 or e-mail pswpremiertiling@gmail.com for help or information. COOKS ORCHARD BEAUTY Qualified & insured Massage and Beauty Therapist. Massage: Hot stones massage, Thai style massage, Deep tissue, Swedish.Manicures, pedicures, Paraffin wax treatment, Waxing tinting, Facials, Hopi ear candles. Pamper/Hen parties catered for. Vouchers available. Visit Cooks orchard, or I’ll come to you. Call Nicky on: 07711652568 �TOWNSEND FARMHOUSE Comfortable B and B in Poulshot Excellent facilities in Grade 2 listed building with full English breakfasts and ample car-parking space E-mail marygracebrothers@gmail.com Telephone 01380 828221 When friends and relations wish to visit and you are unable to put them up for the night book them to stay at Townsend Farmhouse B and B Discounts offered for bookings made by local residents Poulshot Village Hall Available for meetings, functions, clubs and private parties Booking fees Village activities - £5 an hour Outside users - £8 an hour All bookings for the hall are being taken by Joyce or Brian Arnold on 828833 �VOLUNTEERS WANTED - URGENTLY The aim of the Devizes Foodbank, based at St James’s Church next to the Crammer in Devizes, and now operational for over three years, is to ensure that nobody in the Devizes area is without food because of an unforeseen crisis or emergency. The Foodbank is a registered charity and relies on the donations of food that have in the year up to July 2010, provided food for 455 adults and 55 children via 35 distributor agencies, from seven tons of donated food. But the charity is also in urgent need of volunteers to ensure that it can continue this invaluable service to the community. The tasks that make up the whole activity are many and various – some volunteers are needed weekly, others seasonally and others occasionally and some are active and some more administrative – all kinds of skills are valuable and all contribute to the whole. If you are interested in the work of the Foodbank and can spare some time to help, please call Janet Tanner on 01380 738155, or the Co-ordinator on 078 0797 3605. Registered Charity No. 1125441 Yoga With Ginny Poulshot Village Hall All abilities welcome 01380 729955 yogawithginny@gmail.com www.yogawithginny.co.uk �To let North Cornish Holiday Cottage sleeps 6 – 8 , fully equipped cottage and large garden with summerhouse and parking. Holidays and short breaks For further details contact Bo Miles-Hobbs on 01380 813902 bomileshobbs@btinternet.com www.helemillcottage.co.uk Congratulations …. …. to William Bissett and his fantastic Wimbledon victory …. the result no doubt of many many hours of practice, great talent, commitment …. Congratulations also to those who have and continue to support William in such wonderful achievements, especially mum Liz …. to all the younger members of our village community who have met the challenge of ‘A’ ’levels, GCSEs, Diplomas and other steps in their journey through education, and who continue to show that the coming generation of young adults has much to be proud of and much to offer. Well done to you all, and good luck for the next stage in your lives. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Village Magazine Description An account of the resource PDF versions of the Village Magazine distributed between 2004 and Present. Magazines are presented in PDF format with full-text indexing Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village News Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Poulshot Village News Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2004-Present Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village News Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Village Magazines Magazine Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Poulshot Village News August 2011 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/08/2011 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village News Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village News PVN Village News https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/org.poulshotvillagearchive/original/8b48c30dca1df833d6a63f64ab7ca973.pdf 6de32c2e400e636b70b5d91f9c52204e PDF Text Text The Raven Inn Telephone 01380 828 271 www.ravenpoulshot.co.uk Bookings Advisable Open for lunch and dinner every day Lunch served from 12 noon until 2.30 p.m. & Dinner from 6:30pm till 9 p.m. SEE INSIDE FOR SPECIAL EVENTS �Poulshot Village News The PVN is put together and distributed free to all houses in the village. Contributions, reports, opinions and articles are very much welcomed. While we will always aim to include all shades of opinion and interest, we reserve the right to select and edit where appropriate. We also aim to provide a network and record of what’s going on in the village, as fully as possible, so please let us know if there is anything that you would like publicised in advance or reported on afterwards.. Contact us e-mail – poulshotnews@btinternet.com ; Contributions for next issue by the 20th of September please. Next issue will be the end of September. Advertising Poulshot Village News is happy to accept adverts, indeed relies on them to fund production costs. Publication of an advert does not constitute an endorsement for that product or service. Adverts may be taken as a full, half or quarter page, to run for the full year of the magazine (10 issues). The cost of adverts is under review. Subscribing to an advert in the magazine will automatically get you a listing on the Poulshot web site www.poulshot.org.uk Poulshot Web Pages (The World Looking At Poulshot) WWW.POULSHOT.ORG.UK Email to:webmaster@poulshot.org.uk �Do you need help with Self Assessment Taxation Business Plans Presentation to Banks Contact Gordon Lawrence Chartered Accountant 30, The Pound, Bromham Tel: Devizes 850294 Free Initial Consultation �Reconditioned Laptops Before you buy that budget laptop give me a call. I have quality used Dell and Toshiba laptops available from £220. Some cheaper ones from £100 New/used tower and desktop PCs and screens All PC and laptop repairs welcomed HELP! Owen Burton 07765 774908 Seend Cleeve wigglybus@yahoo.co.uk �POULSHOT LODGE FARM SHOP Poulshot Lodge Farm Shop opened in July 2010 proudly selling our own home reared beef, as well as locally sourced pork, lamb and poultry. All the meat is butchered on site by our own full time butcher. As well as our tasty meats we also offer fruit and vegetables, eggs, cheeses, chutneys, bread, our own delicious range of homemade meals and much more. We pride ourselves in the fact that everything is sourced as locally as possible. So why not call in to see us, reduce your food miles, be sure of 100% food trace ability and enjoy the delicious taste that goes with it! All at very competitive prices. Opening Times- Tues, Wed, Thurs 10am-5pm, Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 9am-4pm Poulshot Lodge Farm, Poulshot, Devizes Wiltshire,SN10 1RQ Tel 01380 827202, post@poulshotlodgefarm.co.uk www.poulshotlodgefarm.co.uk . �Richardson & Paige INTERIORS Specialist Upholstery www.richardsonandpaige.co.uk Come and visit us at our website or our workshop: Unit 1, Manor House Yard, Poulshot, Devizes SN10 1RY 01380 828228 07974 454747 Traditional, Modern and Bespoke Specialist Upholstery tailored loose covers; new furniture made to order; antiques; modern reupholstery; recovering & repairs; free quotes deliveries Members of the Association of Master Upholsterers & Soft Furnishers‐ DOLMAN AUDIO VISUAL Berhills Lane Farm, Sells Green, Melksham Telephone: 01380 828524 We know HI FI TELVISION VIDEO DVD literally inside out! 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Renée Coulson Churchwardens Mrs Paulette Bremner-Milne Mrs Janet James PCC Secretary –Mrs Kate Amery PCC Members – 827285 828527 724944 827172 Mr Nicholas Hunloke (Treasurer) - Lady Kate Hunloke (Deanery Synod) Mrs Angela Bullen - Mr Chris Saunders - Mrs Dankay Cleverley - Mrs Joyce Arnold (Deanery Synod) - Mr Brian James Organist – Mrs P De Belle Parish council Chairman – Mr Nicholas Hunloke - Mrs Maggie Goodenough Clerk 828333 730583 Members - Mrs Sue Aldridge – Mr Joe Baber – Mr Geoff Collett (Vice Chairman) – Mr Steve Housby – Mr Nicholas Hunloke – Mr Malcolm Nixon - Mr Tim Nixon Local Councillors Kennet District Cllr Jonathan Seed 850 696 e-mail jonathon.seed@wiltshire.gov.uk. Farmers Club Mr Richard Francis 828232 Poulshot Ladies Club Lady Kate Hunloke 828333 Village Hall – Chris Saunders 827290 Bookings - Joyce or Brian Arnold 828833 Village Trust – Chairman - Mr Nicholas Hunloke 828333 Secretary - Mr Tim Coleman 827095 Members - Mr Ray Josey (Vice-chairman) – Mr Brian James (Treasurer) – Mrs Denise Josey (Archivist) Neighbourhood Watch – Mr Tim Coleman 827095 �TOWNSEND FARMHOUSE Comfortable B and B in Poulshot Excellent facilities in Grade 2 listed building with full English breakfasts and ample car-parking space E-mail marygracebrothers@gmail.com Telephone 01380 828221 When friends and relations wish to visit and you are unable to put them up for the night book them to stay at Townsend Farmhouse B and B Discounts offered for bookings made by local residents Poulshot Village Hall Available for meetings, functions, clubs and private parties Booking fees Village activities - £5 an hour Outside users - £8 an hour All bookings for the hall are being taken by Joyce or Brian Arnold on 828833 �The Mobile Library in The Raven Inn car-park Mondays 11 – 11.30 a.m. Notice to all parishioners In the case of a flood emergency within the village aqua sacs (sand bags) are available from the parish council. In the first instance please contact Councillor Geoff Collett on 07736 160 039 Or any of your council membersNotice to all parishioners In the case of a flood emergency within the village aqua sacs (sand bags) are available from the parish council. In the first instance please contact Councillor Geoff Collett on 07736 160 039 or any of your council members The Raven Inn, Poulshot Join the club and be kept updated with news and events at The Raven. E-mail your contact details to theraveninnpoulshot@yahoo.co and join the club! �You are not alone Paul Johnson Counselling Affordable counselling in Bradford-on-Avon £25 per session. Helping you to:  feel better about yourself and your life  gain i  nsight into the roots of your unhappiness  make lasting changes in how you live your life and relate to others. Telephone 07512 103155 (confidential voicemail) www.pauljohnsoncounselling.net Do you have some spare time and require a small job driving helping vulnerable people then this information may be on interest to you? Devizes & District PHAB Charity No 282543 MINIBUS DRIVER WANTED Devizes Area With clean car D1 driving licence £ 7.30 per hour. 4 weeks holiday plus bank holidays 4½ to 6½ hours a week. Casual work - transporting elderly and people with disabilities. Further details Contact Michael Braund Tel 01380-870274. Email mcbraund.phab@btinternet.com If anyone is interested to learn more about PHAB and what it does please do contact me Michael Braund Tel 01380 – 870274 or email mcbraund.phab@btinternet.com �Courtyard Surgery Patients Participation Group We are aiming to contact a wide demographic range of our patients. The intention is to develop discussions from time to time (not necessarily at meetings, but via specific questionnaires) about various topics which might have an impact on patient care at GP level, so that we can provide the best possible service to th our patients. If you would be interested in joining the group, via post or email, please contact the Surgery for more details, on 01380 813300 or focs.courtyard@nhs.net WANTED URGENTLY BRIC-A-BRAC DOROTHY HOUSE CHARITY SHOP High Street Devizes Please turn out your cupboards and let us have any knick-knacks, or odds and ends you no longer want - either deliver to the Shop or call Dot on 01380 828064 to arrange collection. Martina’s house Cleaning Services Is cleaning and ironing taking up your valuable time? best price in this area for a perfect job! 10 years experience – 5 years training in 5* hotels Fully insured Call Martina on 07859 818198 �Andrew Leigh Member, Guild of Master Sweeps Proprietor WEST COUNTRY SWEEPS Domestic and Commercial Chimney Services Tel: 07545 822109 email: andrewleightf@gmail.com Ladies club activities for 2012 August 21st – Rounders on the Green and picnic. September 18th - Skittles (Penny) October- date to be confirmed, our trip to Worton Ladies. November 20th - in village hall 7.30 Chocolates and bags/ scarves in time for Christmas. December 13th – Christmas dinner at the Raven. �Poulshot Ladies Garden exploration evening On Tuesday 17th July Poulshot Ladies club toured several gardens in the village. We discovered what treasures lie behind the walls and fences of Poulshot. We found gardens where there was all out war between plants fighting for light. We found some gorgeous views where we could gladly imagine spending an evening drinking wine and admiring the landscape. We saw pretty cottage gardens, grand formal garden areas, smart newer gardens. Lots of gardens within gardens. Each had it’s own character and was delightful in it’s own way. So thank you to those who kindly allowed us free reign to roam- we had a lovely time. We ended our evening with a pleasant drink at the Raven Recycling charity appeals for your unwanted domestic white goods Since the white goods recycling charity Refurbiz was established in 2003, more than 8000 low income families in Wiltshire have benefited from around 12,000 quality, reconditioned, white goods at prices they can afford. However, in the current economic environment we are struggling to source enough feedstock to service our demand. With people hanging on to their old models & machines for longer we are increasingly in need of unwanted free standing electric cookers, washing machines, dryers and refrigeration. We simply can’t meet the demand we now have for them and if the economy continues to be slow and more people find themselves in difficulties, the demand is only going to go higher. So please, if you are replacing any white goods, particularly electric cookers and working fridges, then phone us and we will come out and remove them free of charge (although, as a charity, donations to cover our fuel costs, etc., are always welcome!) We screen the goods, restore those that can be repaired and then pass them onto those in need. Typically, the cost of a washing machine or cooker comes to about £85 with a three month warranty – vastly lower than buying new goods from the stores. Any appliances that are beyond repair are stripped down to reusable components and finally any bits left over are sent to the Hills Waste Materials Recovery Facility, near Calne, for onward, licenced recycling, avoiding any waste electrical items going into landfill. So, if you have any white goods you no longer want and wish to donate, you can help a family in need by contacting Refurbiz on 01380 720200. If you know any person or family in need of a low cost washing machine, dryer, cooker or fridge, please tell them about us. Many of our items are displayed on our Facebook page. Refurbiz operates out of the Hopton Park Industrial Estate in Devizes, and supplies refurbished white goods across Wiltshire and Swindon. The charity was set up by the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust nine years ago to encourage electrical waste to be reused for the benefit of those in need. It is an independent not-for-profit charity supported by selfgenerated income and charitable grants. �POULSHOT LADIES’ CLUB SKITTLES EVENING Tuesday 18th September 2012 at the Oliver Cromwell in Bromham 7.30 p.m. start / £7.00 per head Light refreshments mid evening Partners and husbands ****** If you would like to come, please let Penny Telling know as soon as possible – on 01380 828370 or e-mail pennytelling@aol.com SEEND AND DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB It is too early to report on the trip to Hilliers and Hinton Ampner but hopefully the weather was good and everyone enjoyed themselves. The next event is the Lye Field Fete and Flower Show. Don’t forget to buy a schedule for the show so you can enter your fuschia. Please bring plants and produce for sale on the stall and any help with manning the stall or the heavy lifting and carrying involved in setting up and clearing up will be gratefully received. Our first meeting of the new season will be on September 11th. Alison Peterson will be talking about container gardening and the competition is for a plant (not an arrangement) in an unusual container. Your subscription will be due on the same day. Melksham Gardeners’ Society are having their flower show on September 9th with displays and demonstrations and looks very interesting. In October we are having a plant and seed swop, so when you are clearing up and cutting down plants for the winter think about collecting seed, potting on self sown seedlings or splitting plants to bring. Sue �CARRIAGE DRIVING SHOW at POULSHOT LODGE FARM Sunday 5th August commencing at 11am By kind permission of: Mr & Mrs Hues and Family Free Admission Donations to the Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) For more information contact: Mrs Hazel Woodbridge 01795 770862 Olympic Torch Relay “For the next 2 ½ minutes you are the only person on the planet carrying the Olympic flame” – commented one of the Officers supporting the runners in the Olympic Torch Relay event in Ludwell on 12th July. This was the moment when reality hit home, and Paul started his 300 metre run (downhill) with a mix of emotion and adrenalin. Paul Sperring, was nominated to carry the Torch for his continuing work as a founding member of ‘The Badgers’ football club, which has grown throughout the last 18 years with teams today in every age group and more than 200 children from the Villages in this area. Steve Dagnall �‘The Badgers’ Worton and Cheverell F.C. http://www.wortonandcheverellfc.co.uk/ Preparation for the following season starts with training for the younger age groups at West Lavington Village Hall pitches on Saturday 8th September from 09.30 am. New members both boys and girls are welcome to come and start on that day – but please contact the relevant person below for times beforehand, as it depends on age group.. This long established Club prides itself on fairness and ensuring all children are given an equal opportunity to develop and play. It is run by volunteer coaches/assistants, and represents all of the Villages in the area, and the only Club having teams in almost every age group. The age groupings are for example: Under 11 on 31st August 2012. Under 7 (Year 1) – Steve Dagnall (temp) -727976 Under 8 - Steve Dagnall (temp) 01380 727976 Under 9 - Ian Cook 01380-848437 Under 10 – Steve Vickery 01225-811387 Under 11 – Chris Damon 01380-818502 Under 12 – Neil Black 01380-818193 Under 13 – Andy Duckett 07970-028330 Under 14 – Russell Bishop 01380-813238 Under 16 - Chris Pearce 01380-812339 Under 17/18 – Peter Assirati 01380-816076 Adult - Paul Sperring (Olympic Torchbearer)- 727242 Steve Dagnall Seend Summer Saturday Breakfasts Sociable breakfasts will be served in Seend Community Centre from 810.30am on Saturdays 21st and 28th July and 4th and 18th August. Seend Fete and Flower Show Saturday 11th August - starting with the procession at 12.30pm - stalls, games, food, beer tent and entertainment for everyone on the Lye Field and in the Pavilion and Community Centre all afternoon. Seend Murder Mystery tickets will be £7 to include light refreshments, available from Liz Futter (828485), Anne Saywell (828931), Andrea Dobson (827126) and Seend Post Office from the beginning of September. There will also be a licensed bar and a raffle. �The Bishop of Ramsbury Her Majesty The Queen has approved the nomination of the Revd Canon Edward Francis Condry, BA, BLitt, DPhil, MBA, Canon Residentiary of Canterbury Cathedral, in the Diocese of Canterbury and Treasurer and Director of Education in Canterbury Cathedral as the next Bishop of Ramsbury. He succeeds the Rt Revd Stephen Conway, who became Bishop of Ely last year. Edward is married to Sarah, who currently teaches at King’s School, Canterbury. The couple have four grown up children – Hannah, Frances, Felix and Jerome. At Canterbury Cathedral he has been responsible for teaching courses for Anglican bishops and priests. He has welcomed over 200 of the 800 or so Anglican bishops to the programmes, including 18 bishops from the Sudan, Salisbury’s link diocese. A date for Canon Condry’s consecration will be announced shortly. Meanwhile please remember him and his family in your prayers th WEDNESDAY GROUP The Group met on 11 July. The question before us was “Is the Church’s present structure capable of coping with major change without schism, and if not, is that structure fit for purpose?” The answer to both parts of the question was uncompromising, unanimous, unequivocal and a very positive “NO!” Our next meeting will be in the Village Hall at 7.30pm on Wednesday 12th September – the topic will be circulated when it has been decided. JQ THANK YOU. We would like to thank everyone who supported The Lackham Vintage Society, Vintage Vehicle Gathering, held on The Village Green at Poulshot on the evening of Wednesday 20th June 2012. Thank you to all of the people who kindly donated raffle prizes, the Village Hall Committee for the use of The Village Hall and also The Poulshot Parish Council for allowing us to use The Village Green for this event. A total of £416.70p was raised and has been donated to The Wiltshire Air Ambulance. Thank you once again. Keith and Pauline Day. �The Vicar writes ... “The journey of life may be easy, may be hard, There’ll be danger on the way; With Christ at my side I’ll do battle, as I ride, ‘Gainst the foe that would lead me astray …” The first line of that hymn bugged me for some time as I was trying to compose this letter but finally I found the words in an old hymnbook. As I write, this academic year is drawing to a close and our children will be facing new challenges – some starting school (as with my little grandson, Stanley), others moving up a class or on to secondary education, university, looking forward to a gap year experience or their first job. I’ve been examining my “Journey of life” quite a lot lately. For the most part things have fallen into fairly neat little boxes: school, job(s), marriage, motherhood and, just over four years ago now, widowhood – followed very soon after by grandmotherhood – and, of course, my ministry in this place. Life can seem so strange at times, what with its odd and unexpected twists and turns, tragedies, traumas and joys. I’ve always felt I wouldn’t like to know what the future holds for me because I couldn’t live with the knowledge. But Christians believe that whilst we must ultimately face the end of our pilgrimage here on earth – we need have no fear about what is to follow. Knowing that makes some sense of the things we face in this life, and makes them more bearable but it’s still vital that we make each day count in the best way we can. As pilgrims, Christians have traditionally journeyed to the great spiritual centres of Canterbury, Lourdes, Rome, and so forth. But even before people ventured beyond the narrow confines of their villages and communities there was a realization that life itself is a journey – one in which we each take one step and one day at a time - and our experiences are like different parts of that journey. For some it will be full of great things – rewarding careers, loving family, or active social lives. Sometimes it feels as though life couldn't get any better. Others may have grown weary through disappointments, sickness, sadness or loneliness, and hold little hope for what each day may bring. Still many others – possibly the majority - are somewhere in between. Each choice we make along the way has an impact on both our lives, and the lives of those around us. However, the most important choice we will ever make on this journey is the one we make about our relationship with God: let us never be in such a rush on our journey through life that we lose sight of Him and what He has done for us. May He bless you richly on your journey through life. Renée �Downs ... and Ups Regrettably, due to poor attendance, we’ve decided to pull the plug on 2Church4T (Sunday School) – at least for the time being. “Messy Church” is also under review simply because, like 2Church4T, it could be so much better supported by children and their carers. Each session relies very heavily on both people and material resources and we have to ask whether those efforts are worthwhile. These, as well as so many other things that happen in our villages, rely on your support. It really is a case of “Use it, or lose it” – but they also need your active input – fresh ideas, as well as practical help, to lighten the burden of the few who battle away for the good of our communities. The good news is that we are really encouraged by the enthusiasm with which “Open the Book” sessions (times of collective worship at Seend School) have been received. The children love to join in with our (often inept!) attempts to bring Bible stories to life, as they dress up and respond to the texts from “The Lion Storyteller Bible”. Now that is fun! A Celebration of Marriage On 2nd September, at 11.15, the informal service at Seend Church will be a Celebration of Marriage. Since the Vicar’s arrival in these parishes there have been 24 weddings with (at the time of writing) 6 more to look forward to this year and already 5 enquiries for 2013. Add to that the fact that at least four couples we know of will be celebrating their Golden Wedding Anniversary and another their Silver Anniversary, it seems fitting to celebrate these joyous occasions. It would be wonderful to see the church packed to capacity so do come along and join in – not forgetting singles and widowed, of course. There will be something for everyone. All will be most welcome - and to an informal bite to eat in the Pavilion afterwards. July 100 Club Results 1st Prize Val Underwood £25 2nd Malcolm Nixon £15 3rd Jim Noyes £10 �Exhibition and sale of Poulshot paintings. Sunday 12th August 10- 11.30am in the village hall. ~ Coffee and biscuits served ~ Entrance by donation to the village trust 20% of sales donated to The Village Trust As many of you know I have been out painting watercolour pictures around the lanes of Poulshot recently. As I have been rather productive I have now more than I can display at home and would like others to enjoy them. Please come along and enjoy / laugh and give me a good excuse to continue painting. Jean Perrett. Wiltshire Police Telephone: 999 (Emergencies) 101 (Non Emergency Number) Community Beat Manager: Emily Thomas - 101 Ext 728817 Emily.Thomas@wiltshire.pnn.police.uk Community Support Officer: Rose Baldock - 101 Ext 728817 Rose.Baldock@wiltshire.pnn.police.uk Neighboutbourhood Watch Co-ordinator: Tim Coleman 827095 t.coleman@btconnect.com �Wiltshire Councillor News from Jonathan Seed As national Olympic excitement builds Wiltshire Council has taken the lead in the commemoration of this very special occasion with a whole day of celebrations at Hudson’s Field, Salisbury, on 11th July. The torch arrived for an overnight stay in Salisbury on 11th July and the day started with a breakfast attended by 300 Wiltshire businessmen and addressed with a motivational speech by Olympic swimmer Nick Gillingham. This was followed by a whole day of community events including a county wide community lunch and high tea topped by a really vibrant concert with all sorts of intergenerational acts which was thoroughly enjoyed by thousands of Wiltshire folk. Last month also marked the start of several significant investments in the County by Wiltshire Council. In Corsham building started on the first of 18 Community Area Campuses in the County where residents will be able to have a “one stop” access to all of the services provided by the Council in their area including leisure, libraries and other services as well as partners such as the police joining in and operating their local service from these building. This exciting campus project will be built in four phases. The first phase of Corsham, Melksham, and Salisbury will have building started within the next year and will all be completed by the end of 2015. The second phase of Cricklade, Royal Wootton Bassett, Calne, Pewsey and Tisbury will be not far behind and the last campuses should be complete by 2018. The Campus project is a nationally acclaimed community project delivering the very best in Localism and a great credit to Wiltshire Council. Wiltshire Council is also determined to press ahead with its Asset Transfer policy whereby the Council will transfer ownership of land that it owns and which has community benefit to local communities at a peppercorn price. Two of these asset transfers were agreed last month when the community of Roundway were granted three acres of land on Green Lane for allotments. In Bowerhill the deeds of the sports fields were handed over to Melksham Without Parish Council at a short ceremony much to the appreciation of a grateful community. Many other asset transfers are in the pipeline and this must be good news for local communities. Even in these hard economic times the Council has found time and money to help the people of Wiltshire join in the national Olympic celebrations as well as advancing and funding its strongly held policy of delivering front line services locally and ensuring that local communities administer local facilities. I also attended Poulshot Parish Council the other evening where there is always focussed and lively local debate and there may even be scope for asset transfer from the Council in the local area. �Grange Farm Wind Farm – West Ashton Wiltshire Proposal by Jersey based wind farm developer REG Power We face the prospect of the erection of 3 (initially!) gigantic 3-bladed wind turbines on a prominent hilltop side adjacent to the village of West Ashton, close to the county town of Trowbridge and approximately 6 miles southwest of Poulshot along the vale. The proposed 130m/426 ft 6 inch monsters claim a maximum output each of 1.8 mw (2500hp) when the wind blows at more than 35 mph – possibly 15 % of the 8760 hours per year! All 3 will be sited close to the 300 ft/91.44m contour line. The floor of our beautiful Avon Vale landscape is about 180 ft/55m above sea level. Some neighbouring householders, whose back doorsteps are barely 680 yds/620 m away may have to live with these machines (not entirely safe if you followed the breakdowns due to high winds last December) towering above them to a height of almost 550 ft/167.6 m. By comparison, Salisbury Cathedral which once boasted the tallest spire in Europe, is 404 ft/123 m high. You may recall the press coverage last December regarding the wind farm of 8 machines at Deeping St Nicholas, on the Lincolnshire Fens. Farmers Mrs and Mrs Davis live approximately half a mile from the nearest machine. On account of the “unbearable noise” the Davis’ pursued their action all the way up the High Court, finally accepting the out-of-court settlement offered by the wind farm operators, including EDF, for an undisclosed sum, believed to have been a substantial sum of money although accompanied by a gagging order. The wind farm operator, on the pretence of being seen to be doing something to ameliorate the noise level, has parked a trailer load of equipment at the base of the closest machine, ostensibly to monitor sound emissions! Thus the wind farm operator appears to have got away lightly, not only by making an undisclosed out-of-court compensation settlement but also without having to dismantle the machines. One broadsheet press report said “planners at all stages will have to take what has happened here seriously into account in the future!” The flawed design of these machines remains unaltered basically since they were introduced 25 years ago. Power transmission from the blades to the electricity generator is typically via an epicyclic gearbox of the type now manufactured increasingly by Siemens (German) for Vestas (Danish) machines and possibly the Acciona (Spanish) ones too, have an expensive masterpiece of complexity: a gear box designer’s dream: but wrong for this application and inherently noisy. Apart from the sheer cost, which weighs heavily against economic operation, the noise of the gear train stepping up (to approximately 1500 rpm) is known to be intrusive, sleep-depriving, offensive and generally detrimental to the �health and well being of people living near them. A former MP said he could hear the noise of a wind turbine in the Orkneys up to 6 miles away. The current author thought the noise of the wind turbines at Deeping St Nicholas akin to dry gears rattling, and that at some distance away. Wind, when it blows, is cost-free, but electricity bills will be greater that would be the position if wind-driven generators were designed to be economic – there are significantly less expensive and quieter methods of power transmission that with a gearbox! The economist Ruth Lea concluded “there is no economic case for wind power”; the Wind Turbine Health Impact Study in Massachusetts was negative; a study by the Renewable Energy Foundation for CPRE Devon entitled “Renewable Energy in the Countryside, Its Rewards and Risks”, Sept 2011, is a comprehensive report. This should be shared with landowners, wind farm operators, planners, the power companies – the lot. No one should be able to say that s/he had no knowledge of what the adverse effects on local inhabitants might be. With bodies such as the National Trust, CPRE and others including MPs and Parish Councillors, Parishioners there could be no limit to the potential support against wind farms, Of interest will be the following: an application for 2 machines to be erected near Lambourn has been turned down; the wife of the Deputy Prime Minster Nick Clegg is a director of Spanish Wind Turbine Manufacturer Acciona; local residents successfully fought against a proposal to erect 2 wind turbines next to the Honda Car Plant at Swindon; a recent High Court judgement against a wind farm included the following comment “The Coalition’s renewable targets do not outweigh the value of the countryside’s beauty”. Wiltshire Councillors have by a majority vote just adopted a new policy as part of their core strategy which could impose restrictions on the siting of wind farms in terms of minimum distance from any residential property, claiming the distances are needed to ensure the safety of residents against the chance of the blades breaking off. West Ashton Parish Council is appealing for help and support from all Parish Councils and Parishioners within sight of the proposed machines. Please contact Mrs C. Hackett, 23 Orchard Close West Ashton, tel 01225 760372 e-mail carolhackett@hotmail.com. Planning permission for the Grange Farm proposal will be applied for in the next fortnight or so. To register your interest, or offer your support, please contact the Stop Grange Farm Wind Farm Action Group – info@stopgrangefarm.com – also on www.facebook.com/ stopgrangefarmwindfarm . Adam Kidd �CHURCH SERVICES AUGUST and SEPTEMBER 2012 POULSHOT, SEEND AND BULKINGTON Sunday 5 August 8.00 am 9.30 am 11.15 am 6.00 pm Sunday 12 August 8.00 am 9.30 am 11.15 am 6.00 pm Sunday 19 August 8.00 am 9.30 am 11.15 am 6.00 pm Sunday 26 August 8.00 am 9.30 am 11.15 am 6.00 pm Sunday 2 September 8.00 am 9.30 am 11.15 am 6.00 pm Sunday 9 September 8.00 am 9.30 am 11.15 am 6.00 pm Sunday 16 September 8.00 am 9.30 am 11.15 am 6.00 pm Sunday 23 September 8.00 am 9.30 am 11.15 am 6.00 pm Sunday 30 September 8.00 am 10.00 am Holy Communion All Age Worship All Age Worship Parish Communion Seend Bulkington Seend Poulshot Holy Communion Matins Parish Communion Evensong Seend Poulshot Seend Bulkington Holy Communion Parish Communion Parish Communion Evensong Seend Bulkington Seend Poulshot Holy Communion Family Communion Family Communion Parish Communion Seend Poulshot Seend Bulkington Holy Communion All Age Worship All Age Worship Parish Communion Seend Bulkington Seend Poulshot Holy Communion Matins Parish Communion Pet Service Seend Poulshot Seend Bulkington Holy Communion Harvest Festival Parish Communion Evensong Seend Bulkington Seend Poulshot Holy Communion Family Communion Harvest Festival Parish Communion Seend oulshot Seend Bulkington Holy Communion Benefice Service Seend Seend Chapel � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource Poulshot Village News August 2012 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/08/2012 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village News Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village News PVN Village News https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/org.poulshotvillagearchive/original/f493b7be56cf65405afaa6aea4505289.jpg bf5639cd233ef2971f7c3140a0cd0f20 https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/org.poulshotvillagearchive/original/ec33414bf4b29943305400d7be58077f.pdf 8f2ae75c61d9f4df40e2f810b51bb0d2 PDF Text Text Poulshot Village News August 2016 Also available online at http://www.scribd.com (search for “Poulshot Village News”) �Delicious Home Made Ice Cream made using our own milk fresh from the farm Open 7 Days a Week Cooked Breakfasts Full Lunch and Snack Menu Children’s Menu Available Ice Cream Available All Day Home Made Cakes and Cream Teas all our food is freshly made from local produce Lower Farm, Devizes Road (A342), Rowde, Nr Devizes SN10 2LX Tel: 01380 829666 I www.rowdeycow.co.uk �From the Editor Its August and everyone seems either on their holidays or preparing for them. This month the magazine makes its first August showing but its a little on the light side. No pet in Pet’s Corner this month - come on folks send in your pics and put your pooch in the mag!. In this month’s magazine some news from find out how the Friends & Neighbours group got on on their Canal Trip. There is also news from The Raven with their plans for August. Hopefully and eventful August will inspire you to send us some articles or pictures to share in September’s issue. Poulshot Village News The PVN is put together and distributed free to all houses in the village. Contribu9ons, reports, opinions and ar9cles are very much welcomed. While we will always aim to include all shades of opinion and interest, we reserve the right to select and edit where appropriate. Please let us know of anything that you would like publicised in advance or reported on aAerwards.. e-mail – news@mypoulshot.com pop in to Ivy House, 72 The Green or call 01380 828206 Contribu4ons for next issue by 5pm on the 20th of the month please - or earlier! Adver4sing Poulshot Village News is happy to accept adverts, indeed relies on them to fund produc9on costs. Publica9on of an advert does not cons9tute endorsement for that product or service. Adverts may be taken as full, half or quarter page, standard or colour, to run for the full year of the magazine (12 issues) or for individual issues. �Holiday Let ”Sanditoes” Saundersfoot Near Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales Detached comfortable bungalow with private garden 2 double and 1 twin room, 10 minute walk from the beach and with many local attractions Bookings all year round, Prices from £30 a night: low season. Contact Jean or Royden on 01380 828695 perrettr@btinternet.com You can view some photos at http://sites.google.com/site/sanditoesgbbo00/ TOWNSEND FARMHOUSE in Poulshot. Overnight accommodation available in Grade 2 listed building with car parking space Email: marygracebrothers@gmail.com Telephone: 01380 828221 A range of options are available to suit individual needs. When friends and relations wish to visit and you are unable to put them up for the night, book them in at Townsend Farmhouse Page 4 �Maureen’s Ramblings I was challenged following my July “Ramblings” to define what I mean by the concept “God”. I used to rise to this challenge a lot when I was teaching “A” Level religion and philosophy to oAen scep9cal students and know it be a HUGE subject – but here goes, in 500 words - my “soundbite” defini9on of God. Hang on – in which way shall I define God? Shall I do it in a minimalis9c, non specific way which seeks to define the necessary characteris9cs that God displays? If I do this, I will say that I believe God is an en9ty that is above and beyond the universe and is not subject to the laws of the universe. In addi9on, he (it is anthropologically necessary to use the limited term “he” or “she” as “it” does not work at all!) created the universe and the physical laws that govern it, however that happened - be it over millions of years or through a “Big Bang” etc. (Genesis was never meant to be a scien9fic text-book but a story for people seeking to understand their world). God exists eternally and infinitely, which is why he has no cause for his existence and no beginning or end. If we ask “who created God” then whoever created God must be God and so on…. Over the centuries, there have been many aeempts by philosophers to prove the existence of God, and a canon of classic arguments has been developed which are con9nually revised and defended afresh. Whether any of these arguments for the existence of God are successful, of course, remains controversial. Maybe “Google” Pascal’s Wager, the Ontological Argument, the Cosmological (the first cause) Argument, the Teleological Argument (the argument from design), the Moral Argument, and the Argument from Religious Experience – all affirming that belief in God can be ra9onal even if it cannot be supported by evidence. Are you s9ll awake??? Or, shall I define God as understood through the prism of the Chris9an faith? If I do this then I believe that God has all of the aforemen9oned characteris9cs, as well as many others. He is omni- benevolent (all-loving), omniscient (all-knowing), immutable (unchanging), interested in human beings and involved in human life. He is also omnipotent (all-powerful), is perfectly just, and is the basis for all morality. In fact, he created a moral code, which is imbedded within all humans. Maybe my next “Ramblings” should be on how I believe in a loving, all powerful God when there is so much suffering and evil in the world? Oh no! I hear you shout!! So did these defini9ons (in the scores of books I have read and the discussions I have had) lead me to believe in God? Not really! I looked at the life and teaching of Jesus and decided that he makes more sense of the world and of my life than anything else or anyone else I have encountered. As I wrote last month, I can’t prove the existence of God. But I know that the enrichment, fulfilment (including intellectual) and wholeness I have found in my life through my developing faith in God (and its inevitable ups and downs) has become integral to who I am. The Revd. Maureen Allchin. Rector Page 5 �Doggy Dilemmas Puppy/Dog Training classes One to Ones Dog Walking Dog Boarding Contact Debs on 01380 730564 or 07966 617617 email:info@doggy-dilemmas.co.uk www.doggy-dilemmas.co.uk Trevor Hale NPTC Certified (arb) Fully Insured Tree Surgery Covering All Aspects including Chipping Stump Grinding & Hedging 07737934777 www.wiltshiretreesurgery.co.uk Professional Reliable Service �Poulshot Cricket Club 2016 Fixtures • Fri Aug 5th – BCCC Old Boys – Home • Sun Aug 7th – Spye Park – Home Edwin Giddings, Devizes Delicatessan, Coffee Shop, Light Lunches, Fine Wines and Real Ales. “A hidden gem bursting with goodies” • Sun Aug 14th – Keevil – Home Open Monday–Saturday 9am–5.30pm. • Sun 21st – Peterborough Arms – Home Tel: 01380 723355 Web: www.edwingiddings.co.uk Email: edwingiddings@wadworth.co.uk 15 St John’s Street (& 17 High Street), Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 1BD �DOLMAN AUDIO VISUAL Berhills Lane Farm, Sells Green, Melksham Telephone: 01380 828524 We know HI FI TELEVISION VIDEO DVD literally inside out! For personal service and a professional repair to any make of product, ancient or modern, please telephone Maggie or Peter We also stock a range of quality reconditioned (non ex-rental) equipment carrying a maximum 6 months warranty. DOLMAN AUDIO VISUAL is an Authorised Service Centre providing technical assistance on behalf of leading manufacturers Current Local Bus Times (Faresaver 85 and 87a) Poulshot (Raven) 07:42 (M-F) 08:32 (S) 09:41 13:01 Devizes 08:05 09:51 13:11 Devizes 11:20 13:20 15:20 Poulshot (Raven) 11:29 13:29 15:29 TONY PARSONS DOMESTIC APPLIANCE ENGINEER WASHING MACHINES COOKERS / DRIERS SERVICE AND REPAIRS TEL; 01380 723279 MOBILE: 07970 117023 Page 8 �The Tranquil Moment Health and Beauty clinic The Tranquil Moment health and beauty clinic is set in the beautiful village of Poulshot, just 2 miles from Devizes. We offer flexible appointments to suit you, and tailor treatments to your requirements. The salon is completely private, with easy parking. We are now offering Apilus electrolysis less painful than traditional electrolysis but still as effective. Other treatments available • Decleor facials • Waxing •CND manicure and pedicure •Individual Lash Extensions • Microdermabrasion • Sports Massage and Injury clinic • CACI non surgical face lift • Hot stone massage • Semi-permanent make-up • Eyelash/ eyebrow tinting • Nouvatan spray tan • Reflexology and Deep Tissue Massage Visit our website for other offers. All Credit & Debit cards accepted. You can now book online by visiting either the website or our facebook page.. Follow us on Facebook. The Tranquil Moment Health and Beauty Clinic 1 Townsend Court, Poulshot, Devizes SN10 1SD 01380 828297 24 hour answerphone tranquilmoment@live.co.uk www.tranquilmoment.co.uk Page 9 �THE BENEFICE OF SEEND, BULKINGTON AND POULSHOT CHURCH SERVICES IN AUGUST 2016 You are welcome to worship at any of the services in any of the churches in the Benefice. There is something for everyone! Sunday 7th August 2016. Trinity 11 8.00 am Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer) at Seend. A short and reflective traditional service 9.15 am Parish Eucharist (Common Worship) at Poulshot. A modern language communion service. 11.00 am Morning Praise at Seend. A lively service, without communion, for all the family. 6.00 pm Evening Prayer (Traditional) at Bulkington A gentle, reflective, traditional evening service. Sunday 14th August 2016. Trinity 12 9.15 am Parish Eucharist (Common Worship) at Seend . 11.00 am Parish Eucharist (Common Worship) at Bulkington 6.00 pm Evensong (Traditional) at Poulshot. Sunday 21st August 2016. Trinity 13 8.00 am Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer) at Seend 9.15 am Morning Praise at Bulkington 11.00 am Parish Eucharist (Traditional) at Poulshot 6.00 pm Evensong at Seend Sunday 28th August 2016. Trinity 14 9.15 am Matins (Traditional) at Poulshot 11.00 am Parish Eucharist (Common Worship) at Seend 6.00 pm Parish Eucharist (Common Worship) at Bulkington Sunday 31st July 2016. Trinity 10 10.00 am Benefice Eucharist at Seend From The Benefice Registers Weddings We celebrate with: Alistair Artault & Camilla Garton who were married at Seend on 18th June Lee Tregelles & Sarah Cains who were married at Seend on 25th June �Martina’s Professional Cleaning Services We guarantee the best price in the area for a perfect job Regular cleaning - Spring cleaning Office cleaning - Ironing Fully insured, Privacy assured SAME CLEANER GUARANTEED Call Martina on 07859818198 Page 11 �! The Benefice BUZZZZ Group will take place on 3rd August and 7th September at 4.00 at 4 Northfields, Bulkington. An opportunity to discuss aspects of the Christian faith in a fun and informal setting. THE BENEFICE TEA AND CHAT SOCIAL GROUP will meet on the Monday, 1st August and 5th September, 2016 from 2.00 – 4.00. Bring your own craft item or leave it at home and just come and chat! Please contact Anne Saywell on 828931 for venues Café Church Sun. 4th September 2016 at 11.00 at Seend Cake, singing, stories and activities for all the families of Seend, Bulkington and Poulshot. The theme is Boats and Storms The church hosted Bulkington Village Lunch Club takes place on Wednesday 3rd August and 7th September, 2016 at The Well. Contact Jane Coles in advance for the menu (828145). New people from the Benefice and friends are always welcome to join us. It is a good social event and a great lunch for the entire village and area. CLUSTER PRAISE SERVICE is on Sunday, 17th September at 6.00 at Worton Church. All are welcome. CLUSTER PRAISE SERVICE FUN QUIZ NIGHT 1st October, 2016 at 7.30 at the Seend Pavilion Michael Gamble’s brilliant themed and visual quiz for all the family. A generous Bulkington raffle and Bar. TICKETS (TO INCLUDE LIGHT REFRESHMENTS) £6.00 per adult (£3.00 for under 16’s) AVAILABLE FROM MAUREEN ALLCHIN (01380 828931) or PHYL YARDE (01380 828116) Profits to the Friends of Christ Church, Bulkington �Dates For The Diary August 5th 7:00pm Neil Davidson Live at the Raven, with pork roast 6th 7:00pm Peter Lamb Live at the Raven, with various curries to eat 13th 7:00pm Caribbean Night with Train To Skaville at the Raven 6th 6:00pm Poulshot Nurseries Open Evening, Barley Hill Lane 29th 7:30pm Yellowbelly Theatre Presents: The Tempest 2016 Poulshot Village Hall. Tickets Available. October 8th 6:30pm Harvest Supper. Village Hall November 11th 7:00pm Quiz Night. Village Hall 19th 10:00am Coffee Morning At The Old Farmhouse September News from The Raven Inn Well I have had several people ask me about the annual Wadworth Horses holiday, so it is with regret that I am informing you all that this year we will not be having the Shire Horses at the pub. But please don't think that this will stop us having fun and entertainment. This year we will be having two weekends of music and food outside in the marquee so double the fun. The dates are as follows and they are all evening events starting from 7pm Friday 5th August, music from Neil Davison, playing cover versions of songs you will all know, with lots of opportunity to sing along and get you dancing.. an outside pork roast will keep the hunger away…. Saturday 6th August, music from Pete Lambs' Blues Reviewed, if you were luck enough to hear them last year I'm sure you will be here again and for any of you who missed it, don't miss it again...The music is blues with more than a touch of funk and very very good....for food there will be a selection of curries served outside with something for everyone… Saturday 13th August, our annual Caribbean night with music from Train to Skaville and all the Caribbean food you love...a must not miss night at The Raven…. So there you have it, No horses but loads of fun, music and food for everyone. Put the dates in your diary and we'll see you here…. Cheers Jerry and Nathalie �LAWN HOUSE CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC 29 High Street, Steeple Ashton, BA14 6EU Tel: 01380 871555 www.lawnhouse.co.uk Back Pain Specialist Neck & Shoulder, Hip, Leg & Foot Pain, Arthritis, Tennis Elbow, Slipped Disc, Sports Injuries Free assessment available Treating patients locally for 20 years S.J.Prior, B.Sc., D.C. Doctor of Chiropractic Registered Member of the British Chiropractic Association & General Chiropractic Council BUPA & AXA/PPP Registered Seasoned logs and kindling available Don’t shiver - We deliver Call James on 07970 781828 www.logstoyou.co.uk �The Wiltshire Mobile Library visits The Raven Car Park at 12:45 and also The Well, Bulkington at 11:05 The School, Worton at 13:10. on the following dates Monday 25 July, 2016 Monday 22 August, 2016 Monday 19 September, 2016 Monday 17 October, 2016 Monday 14 November, 2016 Monday 12 December, 2016 Chinese Medicine Acupuncture & other Chinese therapies:- Cupping, Moxibus4on, Guasha, can be used to treat people of any age and can be combined safely & successfully with Western Medicine & other therapies Musculoskeletal:- Acute/Chronic injuries, Back pain, Arthri4s Mental Health issues:- Depression, Generalised Anxiety Disorder Stress & fa4gue, OCD, Phobias, Addic4ons Gynaecological problems:- Irregular/heavy & or painful periods, PMT, menopausal symptoms, PCOS/infer4lity Gastro-intes4nal complaints:- Indiges4on, IBS, Crohns Disease, Ulcera4ve Coli4s Skin Condi4ons:- Eczema, Psoriasis, Derma44s Insomnia, Allergies, Sinusi4s, Migraines, Asthma, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Ver4go Now prac4sing at The Devizes Acupuncture Prac4ce, Monday Market St. For more informa4on please call EMMA COLE 01985 850928 You may have to leave a message - I will call you back Page 15 �Poulshot Village Hall Available for meetings, functions, clubs and private parties Booking fees Village activities - £6 an hour Outside users - £10 an hour All bookings for the hall are taken by Elizabeth or Jon Martin on 01380 828206 email bookings@MyPoulshot.com ONE VOICE COMMUNITY CHOIR Sing with All Your Heart and Feel Alive! We Meet Each TUESDAY • Everyone Welcome! - Especially Men Baptist Church in Sheep Street, Devizes • 10am-12 Midday Nothing too difficult and nothing too serious; just fun, uplifting songs that everyone loves to sing. To register your interest and have a friendly chat, please call Lee on 01373 825058 or 07766 244321 www.1voicechoir.wordpress.com �Dear Poulshot Pedestrians and Pets In order to assist and direct strangers, newcomers, all other residents of Poulshot and their pets who enjoy a stroll around our beautiful village we will endeavour to regularly mow the footpath that crosses two of our fields. We hope that this will correct any misunderstandings about the exact route of the footpath - the legal right of way - and also help prevent everyone from getting their feet too wet Joe & Yvonne Baber �Picture Framing Oils, water colours, prints, photographs etc Plain or wash lined mounts Choose from over 50 mouldings Quick service Please ring for appointment Juliet Wilmot The Garden Lodge, Chieoe 01380 850314 Darren Sheppard Traditional, Perfectionist, Painter and Decorator. We take pride in our work and have a real passion for the upkeep of old English houses and Estates. Visit www.Sheppard-Decorators.co.uk Tel. 01380501898 07876433655 For a friendly quote. Page 18 �NORTH CORNWALL Fully Equipped Cottage – sleeps 6 – 8 Large Garden and Parking HOLIDAYS & SHORT BREAKS Tel 01380 813092 or 07973 385336 bomileshobbs@btinternet.com www.helemillcottage.co.uk Mobile Hair Dresser Charlotte Ladies, Gents and Children at competitive prices and convenience of being at your home. Phone 07740 280278 Page 19 �Edwin Giddings, Devizes Delicatessan, Coffee Shop, Light Lunches, Fine Wines and Real Ales. “A hidden gem bursting with goodies” Open Monday–Saturday 9am–5.30pm. Tel: 01380 723355 Web: www.edwingiddings.co.uk Email: edwingiddings@wadworth.co.uk 15 St John’s Street (& 17 High Street), Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 1BD are you being harassed, bullied or intimidated by piles of unironed and creased clothing. i-team if so then you should call …. the Domestic household items domestic ironing services Personal Items Trousers/Skirts - £1.00 Pillow cases x2 - £1.00 King size - £4.50 Double - £3.50 Single - £2.50 Jumpers/ Cardigan – £1.00 Duvet covers/Sheets Polo shirts/T-shirt/Tops - £ 1.00 Towels - Hand/Tea - £0.50 Shirt/Blouse (hung) - £1.20 Dress, Short - £1.50 Bath/large - £1.00 Shirt/Blouse (hung and starched) - £1.50 Dress, Long - £2.50 All kids items of clothing half price MINIMUM CHARGE OF £15.00 £1.50 collection/delivery charge outside of Rowde Contact: Stacey / Brigette Telephone: 01380 829910 / 07999 818741 Email : iteamironing@gmail.com For T&C’s visit www.i-teamironing.com �Book Review Another Poulshot Author goes to print… Available To Buy On AMAZON or at Devizes Books THANK YOU. We would like to thank everyone who supported The Lackham Vintage Society, Vintage Vehicle Gathering, held on The Village Green at Poulshot on the evening of Wednesday 15th June 2016. Thank you to all of the people who kindly donated raffle prizes, the Village Hall Commieee for the use of The Village Hall and also The Poulshot Parish Council for allowing us to use The Village Green for this event. A total of £631.80p was raised and has been donated to The Wiltshire Air Ambulance. Thank you once again. Keith and Pauline Day. �Poulshot Friends & Neighbours Contact Pam on 828151 for more info August tbc Community Get-Together & BBQ September 20th Roman Coin Hoard Talk October Worton Flower Arranging Display tbc November 18th Jewellery Demonstra9on And Sale December Christmas Party At The Raven tbc The PF&N Canal Trip As you will all know, we went on a Canal Trip last month and had a great time. We are hoping to have a garden visit this month but Kate is away and the garden people may also be away. We thought that if we couldn't get to a garden we might arrange a visit to a nice hostelry!!! Could anyone interested in either please let Kate or myself know. Next month as most people seem to be away we thought it might be good to have a break. If anyone is interested in, maybe, a picnic please again let me know and we can organise something. �August 8th Avebury Manor Reborn. Anne King (The project to restore the manor sponsored by the BBC) September 12th Games Evening October 11th A walk in the world of Italian style - Maura Rossini (Talk of fashion) November 8th “Dickens Of A Christmas” - A talk on Victorian Christmas customs etc. December 13th Christmas Meal (an evening out) January 10th Julia’s House - A talk on the new childrens’ For more info contract Jane hospice due to be completed in 2017 Fisher jinnym@btinternet.com Held on the second Tuesday of each month at 8pm in the Worton-Marsden Village Hall. August Draw of the 100 Club 1st Prize £25 Sarah Broadhurst 2nd Prize £15 Yvonne Baber 3rd Prize £10 Paulette Bremner-Milne Its that time of year again to sign up for another year of the 100 Club Remember, you have to be in it, to win it!! Your friendly 100 Club Collector will be visiting soon Connect2Wiltshire Bus From Poulshot To RUH Bath Following the demise of the C2W Service on the 10th June 2016 A&G Minibuses have decided, for a three month trial period, to set up a new service called the “RUH Rover”, star9ng on June 13th. A new TWO bus 9metable will be available for bookings made through their office on the direct line of 01985 212213 where Andrea and her team will be on hand to help. There will be FOUR arrival 9mes at the hospital, 0800, 1000,1200 and 1400 FOUR return journeys will depart from the hospital at 1300, 1430, 1630 and 1730. Fares, sadly, have had to be raised in order for us to con9nue this service, as you know, funding has been withdrawn. Call for Prices We thank you for you custom over many years and trust you will find this new service to be of similar benefit and value. Only you, the “rover” will be able to determine whether or not this service can con9nue beyond our three month trial, and for the future more arrivals and departures may well be introduced. �Richardson & Paige INTERIORS Specialist Upholstery www.richardsonandpaige.co.uk Come and visit us at our website or our workshop: Unit 1, Manor House Yard, Poulshot, Devizes SN10 1RY 01380 828228 07974 454747 Traditional, Modern and Bespoke Specialist Upholstery tailored loose covers; new furniture made to order; antiques; modern reupholstery; recovering & repairs; free quotes deliveries Members of the Association of Master Upholsterers & Soft Furnishers �Upholstery Courses Poulshot Village Hall Starting Wednesdays in September 10 weekly 2 hour sessions -10:00 to 12:00am 5 weekly 4 hour sessions 10:00 - 2.30pm 30 min lunch break 10 weekly 2 hour sessions 7:00 to 9:00 pm Cost only £7.50 per hour £150 per 5week and 10 week courses Work on your own project Upholstery tools provided Materials provided to purchase (not top fabrics) All standards and levels welcome If you are Interested Contact 07887550945 Are you interested in education? Would you like to contribute to the learning of young people in our village school? Rowde Church of England Primary Academy has a vacancy for Foundation Governor to join its dedicated team of school governors. Would you be interested? For more information contact Jackie Bawden on 01380 720856 or Ray Josey 01380 827010 �Poulshot Parish Council Chairman Mr Geoff Collee (828465) Village Contacts St Peter’s Church Clerk Mrs Elizabeth Mar9n (828206) email: poulshotparishcouncil@gmail.com Council Members Mr Adrian Baber Mr Nicholas Hunloke Mr Steve Housby Mr Tim Coleman Mr Ben Hamilton Mr Tim Nixon Priest in Charge The Revd. Maureen Allchin (828931) maureen@mallchin.co.uk Re4red Priest: The Revd. Jane Knowles (870325) jane.knowles2@b9nternet.com) Churchwardens Mrs Joyce Arnold, Mrs Kate Amery Local Wilshire Councillor Cllr Jonathan Seed (850696) e-mail: jonathon.seed@wiltshire.gov.uk Village Trust Chairman Mr Nicholas Hunloke (828333) Secretary Mr Ray Josey (Secretary - 827010) email: raydenjosey@gmail.com Trust Members Tim Coleman (Vice-Chair) Ben Hamilton (Treasurer) Mrs Denise Josey (Archivist) PCC Members Mr Nicholas Hunloke (Treasurer) Lady Kate Hunloke (Secretary - 828333) Mrs Angela Bullen Mr Brian Arnold Mrs Dankay Cleverly (Deanery Synod) Other Village Contacts Farmers Club Mr Richard Francis (828232) Poulshot Cricket Club Declan Gaule (Chairman - 07779 303849) Jon Weeden (Secretary 07769 696026) Phil Ireson (Captain 07802 756465) www.poulshot.play-cricket.com Poulshot Friends and Neighbours Club Lady Kate Hunloke (828333) Pam Gillies (828151) Village Hall Chairman Mr Ray Josey (827010) Neighbourhood Watch Mr Tim Coleman 827095 Secretary Sam Wright-Hurn (828816) Devizes and District Link 01380 721775 Bookings Elizabeth or Jon Mar9n (828206) email: bookings@MyPoulshot.com Wiltshire Numisma4c Society Richard Jeffery 01225 703143 jeffery.melksham@gmail.com Poulshot Website www.poulshot.org.uk Contact Elizabeth Martin 828206 or email poulshotparishcouncil@gmail.com �Coming to Poulshot Village Hall - September 29th Tickets £10 - Available From Village Hall Committee Members tickets@myPoulshot.com or 828206 (Martins) 827010 (Joseys) Page 27 Cash Bar Available On The Night �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource Poulshot Village News August 2016 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village News Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/08/2016 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village Trust Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Poulshot PVN Village News https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/org.poulshotvillagearchive/original/37a090690b7a086ec5a48b0c230bd623.jpg 157655a77b3a7e8214121ea543b51736 https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/org.poulshotvillagearchive/original/c0b444f05820fb325256517300fdfc2f.pdf 9cc4cb4ea3b5d3ece82c707f4c899da0 PDF Text Text Poulshot Village News August 2017 Also available online at http://www.scribd.com (search for “Poulshot Village News”) �Delicious Home Made Ice Cream made using our own milk fresh from the farm Open 7 Days a Week Cooked Breakfasts Full Lunch and Snack Menu Children’s Menu Available Ice Cream Available All Day Home Made Cakes and Cream Teas all our food is freshly made from local produce Lower Farm, Devizes Road (A342), Rowde, Nr Devizes SN10 2LX Tel: 01380 829666 I www.rowdeycow.co.uk �From the Editor Welcome to August’s Poulshot Village News. This month, read up on what the Friends and Neighbours have been up to along with an interesting article from our friends at Athena Antiques. August is always a quiet month in Poulshot, but remember to send in your events and stories….pet profiles, recipes etc. If you’re off, away from Poulshot this summer maybe consider writing us an interesting piece on your travels - did you go somewhere interesting, did you find some food that you loved… Remember..this is your magazine so if you don’t contribute your stories and features then it won’t ever be what you want it to be. Poulshot Village News The PVN is put together and distributed free to all houses in the village. Contribu9ons, reports, opinions and ar9cles are very much welcomed. While we will always aim to include all shades of opinion and interest, we reserve the right to select and edit where appropriate. Please let us know of anything that you would like publicised in advance or reported on aAerwards.. e-mail – news@mypoulshot.com pop in to Ivy House, 72 The Green or call 01380 828206 Contribu)ons for next issue by 5pm on the 20th of the month please - or earlier! Adver&sing Poulshot Village News is happy to accept adverts, indeed relies on them to fund produc:on costs. Publica:on of an advert does not cons:tute endorsement for that product or service. Adverts may be taken as full, half or quarter page, standard or colour, to run for the full year of the magazine (12 issues) or for individual issues. Issue 237 �Holiday Let ”Sanditoes” Saundersfoot Near Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales Detached comfortable bungalow with private garden 2 double and 1 twin room, 10 minute walk from the beach and with many local attractions Bookings all year round, Prices from £30 a night: low season. Contact Jean or Royden on 01380 828695 perrettr@btinternet.com You can view some photos at http://sites.google.com/site/sanditoesgbbo00/ Skip Hire Call 07415 311544 (please leave a message) S. Smith Plant Ltd. Waste Carriers No. CBD4142585 �Welcome message from Rev. Alison Bridewell Hello my name is Ali Bridewell and I am pleased to be coming to serve you as the new priest-in-charge of the newly formed Wellsprings Benefice and the churches of Po?erne, Worton & Marston, Bulkington, Seend and Poulshot. My husband Stu and I are really excited to be called to join you at this exciHng Hme in the life of all your communiHes. I once heard a theologian say “a church is not defined by its edges but by its centre. It is like a farm with no fence where all are welcome”. I pray that our churches will conHnue to be places like this, where people will be welcomed to come, share, and eat with us. Where we will rejoice with those who come, and seek to understand, to walk alongside and ask what we can do for those who are not yet familiar with the one whom we love and serve. I pray that we will be faithful and really listen, so that we can hear the things that God is concerned about within our communiHes. I was asked recently what is my favourite bible text; what is the one you would always want to take with you? My answer would be the one that talks about loving God and loving your neighbour (Mark 12:30-31). I think these are the most important things we need to do to fulfil our calling to the Kingdom of God. So we are really looking forward to exploring what God is doing amongst you as vibrant, caring and outward looking communiHes at the heart of the villages you serve. As I write this it looks like we will be moving someHme in October and my Licensing will take place in November (date to be confirmed). As a family we are familiar with the beauHful country villages of the Wellsprings benefice, and are looking forward to being immersed within your rural communiHes and to share in the life of all the villages. Stu does have a previous link to Po?erne, Devizes and the surrounding villages. His Grandfather built and installed the organ lo[ in St. Mary’s in 1937. His other set of Grandparents owned the local shop and bakery in Po?erne. It will feel like a bit of a homecoming for him. I’m looking forward to meeHng you all and to listening and discerning the exciHng plans that God has for us as we develop our ministry within the benefice together. If you see me out and about do come and say hello and introduce yourself. I will probably be walking my Golden retriever dog called Gracie, she is very friendly and loves meeHng people too! A li?le bit more about me and my family..I am currently working for three churches in Salisbury within the Bemerton Parish. We are very blessed to have three extraordinary daughters (Emily, Beth and Hannah), two wonderful son-in laws (Dave and Ben), and two amazing li?le grandchildren (Freddie and Jemimah). Prior to serving my curacy and ordinaHon training, I had a career with the MoD and worked in a variety of roles. I worked in scienHfic research, before moving into business development and markeHng, human resources, educaHon outreach and learning and development. When I am not working I love to cook and spend Hme with family and friends. I like to walk and cycle in beauHful countryside. I like camping, body boarding, table tennis, musical theatre, canoeing and standing under wonderful waterfalls. I love to read and set up a book group a few years ago, which is sHll running. I parHcularly love to read books about spirituality, scripture, culture, mental health, theology and community. . Rev. Alison Bridewell �Doggy Dilemmas Puppy/Dog Training classes One to Ones Dog Walking Dog Boarding Contact Debs on 01380 730564 or 07966 617617 email:debsmackay@hotmail.com www.doggy-dilemmas.co.uk Trevor Hale NPTC Certified (arb) Fully Insured Tree Surgery Covering All Aspects including Chipping Stump Grinding & Hedging 07737934777 www.wiltshiretreesurgery.co.uk Professional Reliable Service �The Tranquil Moment Health and Beauty clinic The Tranquil Moment health and beauty clinic is set in the beautiful village of Poulshot, just 2 miles from Devizes. We offer flexible appointments to suit you, and tailor treatments to your requirements. The salon is completely private, with easy parking. We are now offering Apilus electrolysis less painful than traditional electrolysis but still as effective. Other treatments available • Decleor facials • Waxing •CND manicure and pedicure •Individual Lash Extensions • Microdermabrasion • Sports Massage and Injury clinic • CACI non surgical face lift • Hot stone massage • Semi-permanent make-up • Eyelash/ eyebrow tinting • Nouvatan spray tan • Reflexology and Deep Tissue Massage Visit our website for other offers. All Credit & Debit cards accepted. You can now book online by visiting either the website or our facebook page.. Follow us on Facebook. The Tranquil Moment Health and Beauty Clinic Unit 2 Manor House Yard, Poulshot, Devizes SN10 1RY 01380 828297 24 hour answerphone tranquilmoment@live.co.uk www.tranquilmoment.co.uk Page 7 �Martina’s Professional Cleaning Services We guarantee the best price in the area for a perfect job Regular cleaning - Spring cleaning Office cleaning - Ironing Fully insured, Privacy assured SAME CLEANER GUARANTEED Call Martina on 07859818198 Page 8 �The Benefice of Holy Cross, Seend, Christ Church, Bulkington and St. Peter’s, Poulshot CHURCH SERVICES IN AUGUST 2017 You are welcome to worship at any of the services in any of the churches in the Benefice.There is something for everyone! Sunday 6th August 2017 (Trinity 8) 8.00 am Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer) at Seend 9.15 am Parish Eucharist at Poulshot 11.00 am Morning Praise and Baptism at Seend 6.00 pm Evensong at Bulkington Sunday 13th August 2017 (Trinity 9) 9.15 am Parish Eucharist at Seend 11.00 am Parish Eucharist at Bulkington 6.00 pm Evensong at Poulshot Sunday 20th August 2017 (Trinity 10) 8.00 am Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer) at Seend 9.15 am Morning Praise at Bulkington 11.00 am Parish Eucharist at Poulshot 6.00 pm Evensong at Seend Sunday 27th August 2017 (Trinity 11) 9.15 am Matins (Traditional) at Poulshot 11.00 am Parish Eucharist at Seend 6.00 pm Parish Eucharist at Bulkington Every Tuesday at 9.00 there is a short Benefice service of Matins (BCP*) at Poulshot church From the Benefice records Baptisms We welcome into God’s family at Poulshot, James William Burrows who was baptised there on 18th June Marriages We celebrate with; Lucy Hook and Laszlo Hajos who were married in Seend on 8th July Alex Murray and Bee May who were married in Seend on 15th Jul �LAWN HOUSE CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC 29 High Street, Steeple Ashton, BA14 6EU Tel: 01380 871555 www.lawnhouse.co.uk Back Pain Specialist Neck & Shoulder, Hip, Leg & Foot Pain, Arthritis, Tennis Elbow, Slipped Disc, Sports Injuries Free assessment available Treating patients locally for 20 years S.J.Prior, B.Sc., D.C. Doctor of Chiropractic Registered Member of the British Chiropractic Association & General Chiropractic Council BUPA & AXA/PPP Registered Seasoned logs and kindling available Don’t shiver - We deliver Call James on 07970 781828 www.logstoyou.co.uk �TONY PARSONS DOMESTIC APPLIANCE ENGINEER WASHING MACHINES COOKERS / DRIERS SERVICE AND REPAIRS TEL; 01380 723279 MOBILE: 07970 117023 Tea and Chat Monday 7th August at 14 Chestnut Drive, Bulkington. Contact Janet Rawlings (828732) Monday 4th September at 46A, Bulkington. Contact Phyl Yarde (828996) Village lunch will be on Wednesday 2nd August and 6th September. ONE VOICE COMMUNITY CHOIR Sing with All Your Heart and Feel Alive! We Meet Each TUESDAY • Everyone Welcome! - Especially Men Baptist Church in Sheep Street, Devizes • 10am-12 Midday Nothing too difficult and nothing too serious; just fun, uplifting songs that everyone loves to sing. To register your interest and have a friendly chat, please call Lee on 01373 825058 or 07766 244321 www.1voicechoir.wordpress.com Poulshot Readers Most people enjoyed the Light between Oceans and even though it did fall into the beach category it did have a number of complexities set in the outback at a time when the Australians were trying to come to terms with the horrors of WW1. Malcolm has chosen the The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown which we will discuss on the 7 Sep Contact: Philip Piper or come along to the next meeting at the Raven �Current Local Bus Times (Faresaver 85 and 87a) Trowbridge 7:05 9:55 12:15 (S) 12:25 14:25 Poulshot (Mill Ln) 7:53 8:31 (S) 9:39 (S) 10:39 12:59 (S) 13:09 15:09 Poulshot (V. Hall) 7:55 8:33 (S) 9:40 (S) 10:40 13:00 (S) 13:10 15:10 Poulshot (Raven) 7:56 8:34 (S) 9:41 (S) 10:41 13:01 (S) 13:11 15:11 A361 Turnout 7:57 8:35 (S) 9:42 (S) 10:42 13:02 (S) 13:12 15:12 Devizes 8:05 8:42 (S) 9:51 (S) 10:51 13:11 (S) 13:21 15:21 Devizes 9:50 12:20 11:20 (S) 13:20 (S) 14:10 15:15 15:50 (S) A361 Turnout 9:56 12:26 11:26 (S) 13:26 (S) 14:16 15:20 15:51 (S) Poulshot (Raven) 9:59 12:29 11:29 (S) 13:29 (S) 14:19 15:21 15:52 (S) Poulshot (V. Hall) 9:59 12:29 11:29 (S) 13:29 (S) 14:19 15:22 15:52 (S) Poulshot (Mill Ln) 10:01 12:31 11:31 (S) 13:31(S) 14:21 15:23 15:53 (S) Trowbridge 10:41 13:11 12:11 (S) 14:11(S) 15:01 16:20 (S) Saturday Service. More information available from https://bustimes.org.uk/localities/E0052263 �Poulshot Friends & Neighbours JULY MEETING - VISIT TO HEALE GARDENS For the July meeting we decided to go to Heale Gardens in the Woodford Valley near Salisbury. We were very lucky with the weather following the fantastic thunderstorms of the early hours. It was lovely and warm, although overcast. The gardens were very peaceful and extended to eight acres, much of which we walked. There was a lovely walled garden, full of bee friendly flowers and lots of fruit trees. A millstream ran through the grounds with lots of bridges to cross, a Japanese garden with a tea house provided a scenic backdrop. There are only 2 full time gardeners! The house, which we were not able to go into, dates from 1542 with a later Victorian addition in the same style. After our stroll around the garden we retired to the cafe for cream teas. After lots of chatter we decided to head for home and some of us stopped in the garden centre to purchase some lovely plants. Next month (August) is a slow month due to school holidays. We may have a picnic in the Green Gardens and an email will be sent round with more details. If anybody is interested could they please let me know (828151). This would be an afternoon/ evening event but we would need to have some indication of interest. We do need your support and I would like to remind everyone that the PF&N is open to everyone in Poulshot and that we also welcome friends and visitors at a small charge. If you have any ques.ons. please contact Pam Gillies on 828151 or Kate Hunloke on 828333 �Treat me, Love me, Fix me Distinctive Upholstery, Bespoke Curtains and Soft Furnishings And here’s why you should use us: Impeccable traditional upholstery of the very highest standard A ten-year guarantee on all our craftsmanship (who else offers that?) Free furniture collection & delivery An extensive fabric library A complimentary consultation And your sofa will be back in 4 weeks* From collection of furniture We also make bespoke hand-tailored curtains and roman blinds, tailored loose covers, soft furnishings and fabric walling. For more information call and talk to Richardson & Paige 01380 578050 Richardson & Paige Members of the Association of Master Upholsterers and Soft Furnishers www.richardsonandpaige.co.uk ��2�0�A� �T�h�e� �B�r�i�t�t�o�x�,� �D�e�v�i�z�e�s�,� �W�i�l�t�s�h�i�r�e� �S�N�1�0� �1�A�J �2�0�A� �T�h�e� �B�r�i�t�t�o�x�,� �D�e�v�i�z�e�s�,� �W�i�l�t�s�h�i�r�e� �S�N�1�0� �1�A�J �0�1�3�8�0� �7�2�9�7�2�0 �0�1�3�8�0� �7�2�9�7�2�0 �T�h�e�B�e�e�h�i�v�e�V�i�n�t�a�g�e�L�i�f�e�s�t�y�l�e�S�h�o�p �T�h�e�B�e�e�h�i�v�e�V�i�n�t�a�g�e�L�i�f�e�s�t�y�l�e�S�h�o�p �w�w�w�.�t�h�e�b�e�e�h�i�v�e�l�i�f�e�s�t�y�l�e�.�c�o�m �w�w�w�.�t�h�e�b�e�e�h�i�v�e�l�i�f�e�s�t�y�l�e�.�c�o�m �“At the end of the day, I let myself have a glass of wine! “ - Jane Seymour Georgian drinking glass – Athena An2ques The variety and beauty of Georgian drinking glass has always been greatly admired, and by the 1670s Britain started to produce some of the finest glassware in the world. By today’s standards many of the drinking glasses appear very small but reflect the drinking culture of the 2me. Throughout the Georgian period clear glass was very common, but later in the period there was the introduc2on of amethyst and green glass. The manufacturing process of the 2me oHen meant small defects were very common seen as small pieces of black “grit” and air bubbles. Holding a Georgian glass up against natural light will also show both stria2ons and ver2cal tool marks. Every piece should have a broken pon2l scar to the foot, which began to be smoothed later into the 18th century. The designs of Georgian drinking glasses not only reflected the styles of the period, rococo to baroque, but the tax system too. For example in 1745 England began to tax glass based on weight. This impelled glass manufacturers to lighten their products with the illumina2on of the “folded foot” where the edge was folded to reduce the risk of chipping. With this came the introduc2on of the balustroid and incised twists, which are so synonymous with the Georgian period. The air twist stems are of course the most widely appreciated, making many appearances on television. Their variety and pure beauty make them a fascina2ng area for collec2ng and research, and C1750 bucket bowl with single I for one am always enthralled series twist to come outcross another piece to add to my growing collec2on! C1750 folded foot I think the most commonly collected Georgian glass is the rummer, partly because of their usable size and also the affordable price tag. The word is believed to be Germanic in origin “roemer”. They more oHen have plain stems with oversized bowl and can be found with engravings of historical events or heroes of the day. Rib moulded square feet, "lemon squeezer" shaped feet and large conical feet all feature. When looking at fairs and an2que centres dealers oHen use words to describe the foot stem and bowl and can seem confusing so I have listed some of the more common ones to help with future hun2ng! C1820 English Rummers Conical foot - a foot that rises evenly to the middle in a cone shape Folded foot - where the edge of the foot has been folded back under itself Tear - where a bubble of air has been introduced to a glass and has taken the shape of a tear Decep2ve bowl - a bowl type thickened to the base to hold a decep2vely small amount of liquid Knop – a round or oval, full or flaZened decora2on found anywhere on the stem �Letter’s to The Editor… Ma’am Walking my dog this morning I was struck yet again what a pleasant place Poulshot is to live and how fortunate I am to have access to wonderful spaces from St Peters in Townsend, to the Village Hall and across the Green, with its cricket pitch, to Green Gardens. That misses out the activities and events that occur regularly and from time to time from cricket, vintage rallies, the various reading groups, the Summer Fete, garden parties, musical and theatrical evenings to the Christmas Eve service in St Peters. Absolutely, I must mention the Raven with all it offers from great beer and food to Ska evenings. Oh, and the farm shop, too. As I carried on walking and thinking I realised that there is a band of volunteers that makes all this happen. A number are quite visible, the Parish counsellors, the committees of the Village Trust and the Village Hall, and the Peggies to name a few. But possibly greater are those who quietly contribute much. I know that I don’t know all the contributions, but let me list just a few I have noticed: opening the church daily, mowing around the church and Green Gardens, mowing around the gravestones, preserving the gates into Green Gardens, getting new gates to replace stiles. And I must acknowledge all those who maintain and/or restore their properties sympathetically in keeping with the ‘feel’ of the village, as well as all those who are able to keep their verges tidy, and the landowners who keep the many Rights of Way open. I know the last of these must occasionally feel like a burden, but the whole idea of Rights of Way and Rights of Access is just quintessentially British, and a delight for a dog walker. I know I will have missed mentioning something, someone or some group, so to those missed out my apologies - it is either through my ignorance or poor memory. What matters to me is to thank all the people that make Poulshot what it is, thank you. Yours Name and Address Supplied THANK YOU. We would like to thank everyone who supported The Lackham Vintage Society, Vintage Vehicle Gathering, held on The Village Green at Poulshot on the evening of Wednesday 14th June 2017. Thank you to all of the people who kindly donated Raffle Prizes, the Village Hall CommiKee for allowing us to use The Village Hall and also The Poulshot Parish Council for allowing us to use The Village Green for this event. A total of £873.14p was raised and has been donated to The Freewheelers (Blood Bikes) Thank you once again. Keith and Pauline Day. �Dates For The Diary August 7th 7:30pm Poulshot Parish Council Meeting. Village Hall 25th 7:30pm Caribbean Night (including Train To Skaville). The Raven PF&N Picnic and Music in the Green Gardens September 5th 7:30pm Poulshot Parish Council Meeting. Village Hall October 8th 7:30pm Harvest Supper. Village Hall November 18th 10:00am Festive Coffee Morning. Old Rectory The na'onal annual Ride and Stride day, raising money for historic churches all over the United Kingdom (as well as for Christ Church, Bulkington), will be on Saturday 9th September. Please contact Liz FuIer (828485) for details and please sponsor her as well! The next Wiltshire Mobile Library visit is 12:40pm on July 24th at the Raven Car Park (the following visit will be August 21st) see http:// services.wiltshire.gov.uk/MobileLibrary/Library/Stop/ 92 August Draw of the 100 Club 1st Prize £25 - Jean Perrett 2nd Prize £15 - Annette Piper 3rd Prize £10 - Andrew Jeffries The Village Hall Committee thank all members for their invaluable support and wish everyone success for next month’s draw �2017 August 8th Creative photography Fiona Turnbull September 12th Title tbc Steve Hodson (Governor Erlestoke Prison) October 10th Halloween Flowers Sue Mason November 14th Christmas Crafts Rosemary Rosenfeld December 12th Christmas Meal New members are very welcome. 2018 January 9th Title tbc February 12th AGM and Quiz March 13th World of Italian Style 2 Held on the second Tuesday of each month at 8pm in the WortonMarsden Village Hall. Ian Hailstone (Retired Chief Inspector Police) Maura Rossini No payment needed until the third visit if anyone would like to give it a try. Just come along or call me on Jane Fisher on 01380 726489 or email jinnym@btinternet.com DOLMAN AUDIO VISUAL Berhills Lane Farm, Sells Green, Melksham Telephone: 01380 828524 We know HI FI TELEVISION VIDEO DVD literally inside out! For personal service and a professional repair to any make of product, ancient or modern, please telephone Maggie or Peter We also stock a range of quality reconditioned (non ex-rental) equipment carrying a maximum 6 months warranty. DOLMAN AUDIO VISUAL is an Authorised Service Centre providing technical assistance on behalf of leading manufacturers �2017 August 16th SUMMER SOCIAL EVENING with Food, Trading session, Raffle, Chat etc September 20th “BARBAROUS RADIATES COINAGE” Nick Aves October 18th AUTUMN COIN AUCTION November 18th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING followed by a SHORT QUIZ for the M. Bowden Cup December 1st CHRISTMAS DINNER at The Raven. (7:30pm - Friday 1st - Prior Booking Only) Wiltshire NUMISMATIC Society Meetings are held at The Raven Inn on the THIRD WEDNESDAY of each month from March to December, except where otherwise indicated. All meetings commence at 8pm prompt. New members and visitors are very welcome at all meetings The sale, purchase and exchange of coins at meetings is restricted to MEMBERS ONLY except auctions, but such transactions must not interfere with the published evening’s business. Contact Verity or Richard Jeffery on 01225 703143 or jeffery.melksham@gmail.com Did You Know? There is a wheelchair in the Village Hall for the use of Poulshot parishioners. Should you wish to borrow it please contact Malcolm Nixon 828355 Prestige Painting Kitchen and furniture painting specialists Local professional service Free Estimate - Call Chris 07985 790578 �Picture Framing Oils, water colours, prints, photographs etc Plain or wash lined mounts Choose from over 50 mouldings Quick service Please ring for appointment Juliet Wilmot The Garden Barn, ChiBoe 01380 850314 Darren Sheppard Traditional, Perfectionist, Painter and Decorator. We take pride in our work and have a real passion for the upkeep of old English houses and Estates. Visit www.Sheppard-Decorators.co.uk Tel. 01380501898 07876433655 For a friendly quote. Page 21 �NORTH CORNWALL Fully Equipped Cottage – sleeps 6 – 8 Large Garden and Parking HOLIDAYS & SHORT BREAKS Tel 01380 813092 or 07973 385336 bomileshobbs@btinternet.com www.helemillcottage.co.uk Have you got a stool or chair that needs some TLC ? Learn Upholstery at Poulshot Village Hall Work on your own project Upholstery tools provided Materials provided to purchase (not top fabrics) Beginners Welcome Contact Mary on 07887550945 For more information Weekly Sessions and Weekend workshops Page 22 �Edwin Giddings, Devizes Delicatessan, Coffee Shop, Light Lunches, Fine Wines and Real Ales. “A hidden gem bursting with goodies” Open Monday–Saturday 9am–5.30pm. Tel: 01380 723355 Web: www.edwingiddings.co.uk Email: edwingiddings@wadworth.co.uk 15 St John’s Street (& 17 High Street), Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 1BD are you being harassed, bullied or intimidated by piles of unironed and creased clothing. i-team if so then you should call …. the Domestic household items domestic ironing services Personal Items Trousers/Skirts - £1.00 Pillow cases x2 - £1.00 King size - £4.50 Double - £3.50 Single - £2.50 Jumpers/ Cardigan – £1.00 Duvet covers/Sheets Polo shirts/T-shirt/Tops - £ 1.00 Towels - Hand/Tea - £0.50 Shirt/Blouse (hung) - £1.20 Dress, Short - £1.50 Bath/large - £1.00 Shirt/Blouse (hung and starched) - £1.50 Dress, Long - £2.50 All kids items of clothing half price MINIMUM CHARGE OF £15.00 £1.50 collection/delivery charge outside of Rowde Contact: Stacey / Brigette Telephone: 01380 829910 / 07999 818741 Email : iteamironing@gmail.com For T&C’s visit www.i-teamironing.com ���St Peter’s Church Poulshot Parish Council Priest in Charge tbc Chairman Geoff ColleX (828465) Clerk Elizabeth MarQn (828206) email: poulshotparishcouncil@gmail.com Council Members Adrian Baber Mike Wilson Steve Housby Sam Wright-Hurn Ben Hamilton Tim Jalland Re:red Priest: The Revd. Jane Knowles (870325) jane.knowles2@bQnternet.com) Churchwardens Joyce Arnold, Kate Amery PCC Members Nicholas Hunloke (Treasurer) Lady Kate Hunloke (Secretary - 828333) Angela Bullen, Brian Arnold, Dankay Cleverly (Deanery Synod) Local Wilshire Councillor Cllr Jonathan Seed (850696) e-mail: jonathon.seed@wiltshire.gov.uk Other Village Contacts Farmers Club Richard Francis (828232) Poulshot Cricket Club Declan Gaule (Chairman - 07779 303849) Jon Weeden (Secretary 07769 696026) email: jon.weeden@holchem.co.uk Phil Ireson (Captain 07802 756465) www.poulshot.play-cricket.com Poulshot Friends and Neighbours Club Lady Kate Hunloke (828333) Pam Gillies (828151) Neighbourhood Watch Tim Coleman 827095 Devizes and District Link 01380 721775 Poulshot Readers Philip Piper 828326 Ladies Book Club Jackie Pohnert 827046 Wiltshire Numisma>c Society Richard Jeffery 01225 703143 jeffery.melksham@gmail.com Police Community Support Officer Simon ParQngton 07471 028978 simon.parQngton@wiltshire.pnn.police.uk Village Trust C O N T A C T S Chairman Nicholas Hunloke (828333) Secretary Ray Josey (827010) email: raydenjosey@gmail.com Trust Members Tim Jalland (Vice-Chair) Ben Hamilton (Treasurer) Denise Josey (Archivist) Village Hall Chair Sam Wright-Hurn (828183) Secretary Nicole Niemeyer (828708) Bookings Elizabeth MarQn (828206) email: bookings@MyPoulshot.com Commi7ee Members Alan Weber (Vice-Chair) Jon MarQn (Treasurer) Giles Morgan, Malcolm Nixon, Karl ShuXleworth Poulshot Website h"p://poulshot.org.uk Contact Parish Clerk for edits - 828206 or poulshotparishcouncil@gmail.com ��The Raven Inn's, Caribbean Night is on Friday 25th August 2017 from 7pm � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource Poulshot Village News December 2004 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/12/2004 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village News Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village News Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Language A language of the resource English PVN Village News https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/org.poulshotvillagearchive/original/bfad1798b822558971068b50f72da456.pdf 5db91e703bc9b68e63a3d1be3d762cbc PDF Text Text HELIUM FILLED PARTY BALLOONS FOR ALL OCCASIONS Seasoned Hardwood Logs Most Tree Work Undertaken TEL CAROLINE: 01380 722579 (MOBILE 07979 692533) EVERY SORT OF CELEBRATION DECORATED Ring James ALSO SUPPLIERS OF BALLOON IN A BOX 07970 781828 TO LET WILTSHIRE NUMISMATIC SOCIETY North Cornish Holiday Cottage (Founded in Devizes 1965) Available all year round for Weekend & Mid-Week Breaks Along with Week Holidays Meetings held on third Monday of the month March to December inclusive 3 miles from Surfing Beach & Bude, North Cornwall Well Equipped & sleeps up to 8 Beautiful Garden Summer House & Parking 8pm at Poulshot Village Hall EDITORIAL Those who have the time to read through some of our smaller print will have noted the increase in information about services that are available to people and that, for many reasons, few of them good, we never know about. I am thinking particularly about services such as transport other than regular ones, special help facilities that are available for the elderly or the infirm or those who care for them, grants that may, sometimes be suitable and available for local activities, and many others. We have already seen that by squeezing the system, grants have been obtained for the Village Hall and for the Village Pond, and the Green Gardens Woodland project was an excellent example of asking and getting. And all of it legitimate and relatively easy, provided that you know its there. All of which prompts me to remind readers to look at all the bits and pieces that appear in the Village News – it doesn’t take long and may, just MAY, be useful to someone. For more details on any of the schemes and offers we refer to, do contact Michael Wilson, who, apart from being the village IT consultant, is also the Parish Clerk and who, most importantly, has access that none of us ordinary people can even dream about. We have given notice before that there will not be a Village News at the end of January 2006, and so please be certain that news items and details of future activities for both January and February, and March if you can see that far ahead, are with us by the 20th DECEMBER; if items are late we cannot guarantee to include them although we will always try. We will do our best to get the next issue out by the first of next year, but the best laid plans of mice, men and editors are often diverted by the interests of others – quite rightly too – but we will do our best. Finally, our thanks to all who have helped us to keep the Village News going, and remember, there is always a place for you on our staff or as a contributor! A very happy Christmas, and a prosperous and, most important, a peaceful New Year to you all. John Quinn Details from Mr M Bowden Tel: 01380 828432 For further details Contact Bo Miles-Hobbs on Deadline for copy for Double Issue January/February 2006 01380 813092 Tel: 01380 828501 28 20 December Email: john.quinn@saqnet.co.uk 1 �The Tranquil Moment DATES FOR Y0UR DIARY December Sat 3 Christmas Bazaar, Village Hall, 10am-12noon Wed 7 Village Kerbside Paper/Bottles/Cans etc Collection Fri 9 Wiltshire Numismatic Society Xmas Dinner, The Raven Mon 12 Mobile Library, The Raven Carpark, 11.25-11.35pm Tue 13 Garden Waste Wheelie Bin Collection Tue 13 Ladies Club Christmas Dinner, The Raven, 7.30 for 8.00pm Tue 20 Carol Singing around the Village, 6pm Wed 21 Village Kerbside Paper/Bottles/Cans etc Collection Wed 21 Over 60’s Christmas Party, Village Hall, 7.30pm Sat 24 Carol Service, St Peter’s Church, 6.00pm Mon 26 Boxing Day Walk, Village Hall, 2.00pm January 2006 Wed 4 Village Kerbside Paper/Bottles/Cans etc Collection Mon 9 Mobile Library, The Raven Carpark, 11.25-11.35pm Tue 10 Garden Waste Wheelie Bin Collection Tue 10 Parish Council, Village Hall, 6.30pm Tue 17 Poulshot Village Trust, Village Hall, 7.30pm Wed 18 Village Kerbside Paper/Bottles/Cans etc Collection Wed 18 Wednesday Group, Village Hall, 7.30pm “The Da Vinci Code” Mon 23 Mobile Library, The Raven Carpark, 11.25-11.35pm Tue 24 Garden Waste Wheelie Bin Collection Tue 24 Poulshot Ladies Club, Village Hall, 8.00pm Forthcoming Dates for your Diary Fri 10 Mar Poulshot Race Night HEALTH & BEAUTY CLINIC DECLEOR PARIS Treatments include: non surgical face lifts facials massage manicures pedicures non surgical body slimming & toning reflexology eyelash/brow tints& shaping waxing make up electrolysis spray tanning BOTOX DECLEOR aromatherapy skin care and O.P.I nail care products are used for treatments and are also available for purchase For more information or an appointment call Jo on 01380 828297 The Old Stables, Middle Green Farm, The Green, Poulshot, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 1SD POULSHOT PARISH COUNCIL 15th November 2005 In addition to members of the Parish Council, the following attended the meeting: Mrs Pat Rugg (WCC), Mrs Thelma Carr (KDC), Mr Graham Davidson-Smith (Wessex Water), together with 10 members of the public. The Chairman, Mr Michael Hues, opened the meeting as a public forum and invited the representative of Wessex Water to brief those present on the plans to sort out the sewerage problems of Townsend. Mr Davidson-Smith did this in broad terms but, as his technical colleague had been prevented from attending, through no fault of his own, he was unable fully to answer some of the more detailed personal questions. In 2 27 �CHRISTMAS BAZAAR JILLIAN NEWSOM MSSCh MBChA CHIROPODIST Registered member of the British Chiropody & Podiatry Association Visiting Practice 01380 828257 Mobile 07773 987508 Equestria, Berhills Lane, Seend, Melksham, Wiltshire SN12 6RR Do you need help with: SATURDAY 3RD DECEMBER 10AM - 12 NOON VILLAGE HALL STALLS WHITE REINDEER (Quality Secondhand!) PRODUCE, CAKES, JAMS, ETC GIFTS & COSMETICS BOOKS BOTTLE TOMBOLA GRAND CHRISTMAS RAFFLE REFRESHMENTS SANTA’S GROTTO Self Assessment Business Plans (Children up to 10) Taxation Presentation to Banks IN AID OF ST PETER’S CHURCH Contact: GORDON LAWRENCE Chartered Accountant 30, The Pound Bromham Tel: Devizes 850294 Free initial consultation 26 RECYCLING AFTER CHRISTMAS Christmas Trees Christmas Cards From 3rd—9th January Station Road Car Park Hopton Industrial Estate Devizes From 3rd January WH Smith and Tesco 3 �summary, he explained that planned work had been brought forward from mid-February to, hopefully, the end of November, subject to the receipt of the various planning and land agreements that were needed. In essence it was intended to replace the existing pipe with one of a more effective composition, albeit still plastic, and with a slightly larger bore. It was planned that wherever possible a new route would be followed that would not use roads where this could be avoided by going through fields, thereby taking the line away from a number of houses, currently particularly affected by occasionally escaping effluent and the associated effluvium! It was hoped that there would be minimum disruption to the roads and to traffic, but some closures were inevitable. Mr Davidson-Smith offered his contact telephone numbers for residents to use in case of dire need: 01225 522114, mobile 07887 632249, e mail graham.davidson-smith@wessexwater.co.uk. The Chairman thanked him for his useful and optimistic presentation. The Council meeting proper followed. A very full agenda included the following points that will be of interest: Speed Limits. While police speed checks had been inconclusive, our own Community Police Officer remained fully supportive of the plans to reduce the speed limit to 30mph which she considered would be helpful to her in her job. Despite a refusal of funds from Kennet District Council towards the costs, the Council confirmed its intention to proceed with the measure. Youth of Rowde and Poulshot (YORP). Reports indicate that this is a successful venture and the Council will continue to encourage its wider development. Village Pond. It is hoped that repair works on the pond on the Green will start in the very near future. Village Hall. Repair work on the playground had been completed. Parking. Sarsons will start work this month on providing limited extra parking spaces at the Terrace in Poulshot Road. Litter on the Green. This remains an issue and will again be taken up with Kennet DC. Football. A tentative approach has been made over the future use of the Green for a full-size football pitch. In principle there was enthusiastic support for the project, but more detailed proposals will be needed. Finance. In principle it was agreed that the annual precept (the money given by Kennet from the Council Tax to be spent by the Parish Council) long standing at £3,500, should, hopefully for a limited period only, be increased to £5,000. This will be the subject of full discussions at the next meeting. 4 PLEASE NOTE CHANGES TO TIMES AND FARES The Wigglybus Line 85 Devizes - Poulshot - Marston - Worton - Potterne Bookable country bus services from Poulshot to Devizes. When booking the Wigglybus you are advised to call the booking centre at least 20 minutes before the bus begins its journey by telephoning 01249 460600. Monday - Friday a.m. p.m. p.m. Poulshot to Devizes via Marston, Worton and Potterne Dep Poulshot (Raven Inn) Stop No. 10165 9.42 12.22 3.07 Arr Devizes (Market Place) “ “ 10038 10.05 12.45 3.30 Devizes to Poulshot via Bath Road and Caen Hill Dep Devizes (Pelican Inn) Stop No. 10038 9.35 Arr Poulshot (Raven Inn) “ “ 10165 9.42 Saturdays 12.15 3.00 12.22 3.07 a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Poulshot to Devizes via Marston, Worton and Potterne Dep Poulshot (Raven Inn)Stop No. 10165 8.32 10.22 1.07 Arr Devizes (Market Place)” “ 10038 8.55 10.45 1.30 3.37 4.00 7.52 8.15 Devizes to Poulshot via Bath Road and Caen Hill Dep Devizes (Pelican Inn)Stop No. 10038 8.25 10.15 1.00 Arr Poulshot (Raven Inn) “ “ 10165 8.32 10.22 1.07 3.30 3.37 7.45 7.52 Fares to and from Devizes Standard 10 Journey Adult Single Adult Return Child Single Child Return £1.40 £8.50 £2.10 £0.70 £1.05 25 �Correspondence. A letter had been received thanking the organisers of the Firework evening for their very successful evening’s entertainment. A second letter complaining of the occasional incidental damage caused by cows moving from farm to field was considered to be totally unjustified in a working rural community. Hospital Services. The possible closure of Devizes Hospital, among others, was discussed and Mrs Rugg told the meeting that a consultation paper on proposed closures was due in January, but there appeared to be little optimism that closures could be avoided. The Chairman urged all, arguably the majority, who felt strongly that closures were at best wrong and at worst thoughtless and possibly even dishonest, to make their views known as strongly as possible. Next Meeting. Tuesday 11th January 2006 at 6.30pm in Village Hall. ALZHEIMERS SUPPORT Alzheimers is an illness we hear more and more about these days and many of us are aware of someone who suffers from it. We also have seen the problems it presents to the sufferer, but also the difficulties with which the carer has to cope. The main symptoms are based around forgetfulness and confusion about everyday things and as the illness progresses these symptoms increase. It is wise to contact Alzheimers Support before the situation becomes seriously difficult. Right at the beginning we can help you get a diagnosis; put you in touch with a memory clinic that may be able to prescribe medicine that will halt the illness for a while; give you information that will help you manage. Information can be about the illness, financial and legal aspects of caring, including benefits, carers groups, counselling, day care and respite services. If you have this illness or are caring for someone with dementia, please contact us – 01225 776481, we have an office in a local town near you. Wiltshire County Councillor Mrs Patricia Rugg - 01380 722677 2 The Farmhouse, Byron Road, Devizes SN10 5NS Kennet District Councillor BOXING DAY WALK The Annual Boxing Day walk will start from the Village Hall at 2.00pm, to be followed by refreshments at Lower Green. All welcome, including dogs on leads!!! XMAS AND NEW YEAR WASTE COLLECTIONS There will be no household waste or recycling collections in the week commencing 26 December. Normal waste collections will begin again on Wednesday 4 January (Paper/Bottles/Cans) and Thursday 5 January (Weekly Refuse Collection). Please note all waste should be put out by 7AM. POULSHOT BOOK OF TREES The Kennet District Councillor for Seend and Poulshot is Thelma Carr. You can contact her on email at: thelma.carr@kennet.gov.uk tel: 01380 828756 The Book of Trees is progressing, if a little slowly, and we now have the story of the Green Gardens Woodland planting of 2003, with reports of its progress, together with details of the trees in many of the village’s gardens. Finalising the latter record will take some time but we would 24 5 �like to add to it a more detailed survey of one particular species, the oak. Think of a huge oak tree you know. The chances are that it has been there for at least 200 years and certainly it was once a tiny acorn, which became a sapling and then grew and grew - an oak can actually live for up to 800 years. Its roots will go down as deeply into the ground as its branches rise into the sky, and like a high rise building it may be inhabited at every level. From the top, or crown, downwards there may be occupants: birds and squirrels build nests and drays in the branches; wasps, moth larvae, beetles and weevils devour the leaves; ivy, mistletoe, lichens, mosses, algae and fungi invade the branches and bark; birds, insects and mammals feed on the acorns and insects seek food and protection in the roots. Because the oak lets in light through its leaves, flowering plants can grow beneath it. Do you need to go to the Royal United Hospital, Bath? Don’t want to Drive? Worried About Parking? CALL THE WILTSHIRE HOPPER ! 01985 212 213 (Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm) With the recent celebrations commemorating the Battle of Trafalgar in mind, think of how valuable oaks are and have been to man too, especially for ship-building. Many parks such as Regents Park and Greenwich Park in London were planted with oaks to supply wood for the Royal and the Merchant Navies. Oak wood has been, and still is used for the supporting beams in country houses and cottages and for furniture making. Here in Poulshot we though that it would be fun and interesting, and hopefully of value to future generations, to make a record of all the big oaks within the parish boundaries. We’re seeking advice from experts into the best way to measure the height and girth of individual trees in order to be able to calculate their age and then, during the winter months we plan to get together in groups to make our recordings. In order to do this we will need permission from householders and landowners to go onto their land, and during December we will be in touch to seek this agreement and for help and advice on the location of trees. Dates for outings to record the data will be set in the New Year and published in the Poulshot Village News – keep your wellies and warm jackets handy and come and help to record our oaks for our own information and interest and for future generations. THE WEDNESDAY GROUP A unique service for Anybody living in Western Wiltshire who does not need medical assistance while travelling. You can use it to attend out-patient appointments, for visiting in-patients, to get to work at the hospital or for any other reason. Runs on Mondays to Fridays Door to Door service or from a convenient pick-up point A seat is booked for you Easy access, user friendly buses Fares range from £4.00 to £8.50 return Concessionary fares available First bus arrives RUH at 8.30am Last bus departs RUH at 5.30pm You must book by 5.30pm at least 2 working days before travel. The earlier you book the more chance of meeting the time you want. It is strictly first come first served. The next meeting of the Wednesday Group will take place in the Village Hall on Wednesday, 18th January at 7.30pm The topic for discussion will be “The Da Vinci Code” and all are welcome. For full details, call 01985 212 213 for leaflet. 6 23 �A man and his dog were walking along the road. The man was enjoying the scenery, when it suddenly occurred to him that he was dead. He remembered dying, and that the dog walking beside him had been dead for years. He wondered where the road was leading them. After a while, the came to a high, white stone wall along one side of the road. It looked like fine marble. At the top of a long hill, it was broken by a tall arch that glowed in the sunlight. When he was standing before it he saw a magnificent gate in the arch that looked like mother-of-pearl, and the street that led to the gate looked like pure gold. He and the dog walked toward the gate, and as he got closer, he saw a man at a desk to one side. When he was close enough, he called out, “Excuse me, where are we?” ”This is Heaven, sir,” the man answered. “Wow! Would you happen to have some water?” the man asked. “Of course, sir. Come right in, and I’ll have some ice water brought right up.” The man gestured, and the gate began to open. “Can my friend”, gesturing toward his dog, “come in, too?” the traveller asked. “I’m sorry, sir, but we don’t accept pets.” The man thought a moment and then turned back toward the road and continued the way he had been going with his dog. After a long walk, and at the top of another long hill, he came to a dirt road leading through a farm gate that looked as if it had never been closed. There was no fence. As he approached the gate, he saw a man inside, leaning against a tree and reading a book. “Excuse me!” he called to the man. “Do you have any water?” “Yeah, sure, there’s a pump over there, come on in.” “How about my friend here?” the traveller gestured to the dog. “There should be a bowl by the pump.” They went through the gate, and sure enough, there was an old-fashioned hand pump with a bowl beside it. The traveller filled the water bowl and took a long drink himself, then he gave some to the dog. When they were full, he and the dog walked back toward the man who was standing by the tree. “What do you call this place?” the traveller asked. “This is Heaven,” he answered. “Well, that’s confusing,” the traveller said. “The man down the road said that was Heaven, too.” “Oh, you mean the place with the gold and pearly gates? Nope. That’s Hell.” 22 ST PETER’S CHURCH, POULSHOT CHURCH NOTES Advent Meditation Reflections on Advent with poetry and readings, followed by a shortened Eucharist. Wednesdays 30th November, 7th December and 14th December at Holy Cross, Seend. 7.30pm. It is expected that each of these evenings will last for just over half an hour. Everyone is welcome. Advent Boxes During the period of Advent, collection boxes will be available from the back of the Church for personal Charity giving during this time. All monies collected will be forwarded to ‘Alabare’, a locally based charity in Salisbury who work with and help the homeless within Wiltshire. Christmas Lights ‘A Gift Service’ A special family service will be held on Sunday 4th December at 4.00pm at Holy Cross, Seend. Please help us bring light to children in need by bringing a gift of a toy to help us with Wiltshire Social Services ‘Toy Appeal’. FROM WHERE I STAND … …there seems to have been preparations for Christmas lights since just after Harvest! In towns and villages up and down the country the seasonal decorative light fittings, preparations to mark the season with special lights, seem to have started earlier than ever this year. Even in our churches special candles have been part of our thoughts and preparations for some weeks now. At the All Souls’ service we each lit a small candle as we prayed and remembered with love the departed. At Holy Cross church we’ve been wondering whether we have enough candles for the many brass candelabra to use at the Carol Service and Christmas! Each of our 3 churches has collected a set of coloured special candles to use on the Advent Ring as we remember and celebrate, week by week in Advent, those who have lit the way to knowing more about Christ over the many generations, the Patriarchs like Abraham and the prophets, then John the Baptist and Mary. At the ‘Christmas Lights’ service at the beginning of December, we collect gifts for less fortunate children and pray that we may be able to bring some light to them with a gift that they would not otherwise receive. We each light a small candle as a prayer for all in need over Christmas. So then being a Christmas light brings on all sorts of new meanings! 7 �From where I stand watching the very early preparations for Christmas, as I think about preparing for our own Christmas services, there is an opportunity to think in other different ways about light and dark. As we come to think about Christmas and its real meaning, and as we think of turning towards the New Year, so we think of new things, gifts and new opportunities as well as new resolutions! But from where I stand here is an opportunity to take something as simple as lighting a Christmas candle as time to think about something new… ‘Darkness to Light’ has often been the name given to Advent services in preparation to celebrate the light that Christ brings to the darkness of our world, the light of hope that He brings… Darkness to Light must surely be the hope for our divided and needy world, a prayer for an end to the use of indiscriminate violence, for the increase and spread of compassion between divided communities, for help to reach those who really are in need…and there’s so much more, places and situations where there is no light… So as you light the candles on your Christmas decorations or on your dinner table, or as you turn on your own Christmas lights… take a moment to think about the pleasure the experience gives to you, from darkness to light. Spare a thought for those for whom darkness of any kind will be their experience today. For really Christmas is all about the light that Jesus Christ brought into the world on that holy night, and continues to bring as we turn to Him, who is both our hope and our model for the light we can bring to one another this Christmas and for always. Perhaps many of us could find time over this season to pause like this for a ‘stand and stare’ moment, to allow one experience to lead us to other reflections and realisations. In that place of pausing and reflecting we may begin to sense the presence of God and so be led to see Him more clearly and find ways of knowing Him more deeply. Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Revd Sacha Pearce, Rector CHURCH SERVICES— DECEMBER 2005 POULSHOT, SEEND AND BULKINGTON 4th December 8.00am BCP Holy Communion 9.30am Family Eucharist 11.15am Parish Eucharist 4.00pm Christmas Lights Service 6.00pm Evensong 8 SEEND BULKINGTON SEEND SEEND POULSHOT On the other table an Ancient Greek on Greek battle was in full swing, the young people decided the strategic moves to gain ground on the opposing armies. The lads of YORP who took part in these exercises really enjoyed the experience and our thanks to to Ralph Elia, Gary Walling and Andy Cross who came at no cost to us and provided a different evening’s activity. The Wargames Group meet on Sunday afternoons 2—6pm at the Scout Hall, Southbroom Road and welcome new members of all ages over 12 years. Not many weeks left now before the end of term, so lots to pack into the remaining Friday nights. We hope to put these to craft use, making gifts and Christmas cards. The last YORP evening this year is PARTY NIGHT Friday 16th December. Returning on FRIDAY 13TH JANUARY 2006. From YORP, We wish you a very HAPPY CHRISTMAS !! SEEND AND DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB Meetings. At the October meeting we were given a comprehensive revue of the wild orchids that grow in Britain and in Europe. It is hoped to arrange a guided walk around Yatton Down in early June – date to be announced. In November, Chelsea Gold Medal winner Martin Rickard talked about his own speciality, Ferns – a most enjoyable occasion. On December 13th, at 7.30pm we will meet in the Irene Usher Hall to hear Chris Evans talk about the Dendry Nursery from whom one can still buy seeds in numbers to meet your needs, rather than in vast quantities, and there will be a competition for a Christmas decoration made from cones (fir!). On 10th January 2006, Malcolm Thomas will talk about “Weather”. The competition will be “for a weather tip” and will be judged by the speaker. Brittany Visit. This will take place from 14th to 18th June 2006. We shall be staying at a three star hotel on the river below the medieval town of Dinan. For more details and to book places call Roger Allen on 828493. July Outing. On 22nd July we will visit the garden at Old Church House, Wantage. Wishing all our members and friends a Happy and Healthy Christmas and New Year. Joyce Brand 21 �Forms Upper and Lower Sixth recently enjoyed a wonderful performance of Romeo and Juliet at the Wyvern Theatre in Swindon. The play was performed by the company Shakespeare 4 Kidz, and proved to be an excellent introduction to the works of the Bard! Many of our pupils are themselves limbering up to perform in the 18th November Eisteddfod, and we look forward to reporting on their performances in our next bulletin. Our football and netball teams have been busy playing matches against neighbouring schools. We entered a tournament at St Francis School, where our netball team won and lost two matches respectively, and our footballers won through to the semi-finals, where they were closely defeated. Our U11 Netball Team now plays in the HI 5 League in Devizes, and we recently played against Preshute School, narrowly losing 2—7. We also played St Margaret’s School with our U11 Football Team winning 1—0 and our U11 Netball players beating the opposition by 14 goals to 4. Well done to all the players, particularly footballer Ben Cole, and netballers Georgie Cottle and Georgina King. We would like to thank the parents for their support by driving the children to the matches, and cheering on the teams! The children will be visited by a Roman soldier, who will talk to them about daily life in Roman times! The children are thoroughly enjoying rehearsing their plays “The Camel’s Arms” and “Jack and the Beanstalk”, and are very much looking forward to displaying their musical and comic talents for the benefit of their parents, and the rest of the school. In December, we have many exciting seasonal events. We are looking forward to welcoming The Reverend David Howard, who will lead our Christingle Service. The whole school will also be going to see a Pantomime in Salisbury. Towards the end of term we will all sit down to a wonderful Christmas lunch, followed by a visit from Santa Claus, who will be receiving visits in his very own Grotto! On the last day of term, we are delighted to be able to hold our traditional Carol Service in St Mary’s Church, Potterne. Gill Davies Head of Early Years YORP YOUTH OF ROWDE AND POULSHOT On Friday 4th November we had a visit from members of the Devizes & District Wargames Group. On trestle tables complete with model armies, buildings, and green areas, the Civil War Battle of Long Street in the year of 1643 was set up (no queues at the banks that day!!). 20 11th December 8.00am BCP Holy Communion 9.30am BCP Holy Communion 11.15am Parish Eucharist 6.00pm Evensong SEEND POULSHOT SEEND BULKINGTON 18th December 8.00am BCP Holy Communion 9.30am Parish Eucharist 11.15am Parish Eucharist 4.00pm Nativity Service 6.00pm Evensong 6.00pm Carol Service SEEND BULKINGTON SEEND BULKINGTON POULSHOT SEEND 22nd December 6.00pm Carol Service BULKINGTON 24th December (CHRISTMAS EVE) 4.00pm Crib Service 6.00pm Carol Service 11.30pm Midnight Mass SEEND POULSHOT SEEND 25th December (CHRISTMAS DAY) 8.00am BCP Holy Communion 9.00am BCP Holy Communion 10.15am Parish Eucharist 11.30am Parish Eucharist SEEND POULSHOT BULKINGTON SEEND 1st January 2006 10.00am Benefice Service SEEND WEEKDAY SERVICES Mondays Tuesdays Thursdays 9.00am 9.00am 9.00am Matins Matins Matins SEEND POULSHOT BULKINGTON CHURCH ROSTERS December 4 Dec 6.00pm 11 Dec 9.30am 18 Dec 6.00pm 24 Dec 6.00pm 25 Dec 9.00am January 2006 1 Jan 10.00am Reader Mrs J James Lady Kate Hunloke Mr N Hunloke TBA Mr J Quinn Benefice Service at Seend 9 Sidesman Mr M Hues Mr D Bullen Mr N Hunloke TBA Mrs J James �CHURCH FLOWERS December CHRISTMAS All helpers please HOUSE GROUPS What is your calling to serve God? Are you frustrated by the Church but want to do something more? Are you in need of Christian fellowship? How much do you know about yourself and your relations with God? Are you bothered? “The Church is the only organisation that exists for those who are not yet its members” Who said this …? The Thursday Group (which now meets fortnightly on a Wednesday— keep up!) and the Tuesday Group (meets fortnightly on a Tuesday) will be starting a new book soon (watch out for dates in Lamplight and Parish Magazines or telephone the contacts below). It would be an ideal opportunity for any one wishing to do something about their faith to start. The purpose of the groups is to: Provide a means for people to encounter God and deepen their faith. Provide an opportunity for the community of Christians in these parishes to meet (for fellowship, prayer, worship, study, reflection, healing) other than in the formal setting of a church service. Have a laugh and experience the joy of life in Christ. The groups exist to meet the needs of: The Christians of any denomination of these parishes. Anyone with a curiosity about God. Anyone who’d just like to come and see … The groups meet in a private house of one of their number. They open each meeting with a moment of quiet and sometimes with a prayer. They then follow a programme of reflection, discussion and debate. This is sometimes based on a selected book; at other times, by general consent, a topic is chosen by the group. The atmosphere is non threatening, not deeply theological but God centred. The next period of study (based on a book) will start again in January 2006. It is an extended contemplation on the story of the Prodigal Son 10 Islands in the Pacific Ocean, half way between Tahiti and Hawaii, where the first British Hydrogen Bomb was tested in 1957. The second is an island in the Indian Ocean discovered on Christmas Day 1643 by Captain Mynors , annexed by Britain in 1888, occupied by the Japanese in the second world war and transferred to Australia in 1958. Can you link up the different names used for Father Christmas around the world with the right country? UK PERE NOEL USA MIKLAUS BRAZIL BABBO NATALE HUNGARY DED MOROZ CHINA VEIJO PASCUERO RUSSIA SANTA CLAUS FRANCE PAPAI NOEL GERMANY CHE DUN LAO REN ITALY FATHER CHRISTMAS CHILE WEIHNACHTSMANN th 25 December is almost certainly not the day on which Christ was born. The Church in A.D 440 eventually fixed the date, the day of the winter solstice, which had been a time of festival among heathen people. In Anglo-Saxon England, the year th th began on 25 December, but from the 12 century until the adoption of the Gregorian calendar, in 1752, the year began on th Lady Day, 25 March. Last month’s answers – (1) Aphrodite/Venus/love (2) Ares/Mars/war (3) Artemis/Diana/Hunting (4) Athena/Minerva/wisdom (5) Hephaestus/Vulcan/Fire (6) 19 �and comes highly recommended. Or, if you’d prefer a different kind of study or thinking or discussion, there are 2 other groups in the Benefice: a monthly Bible study group and a monthly topical issue discussion group … Children’s Page Call Rupert Janes Rev Sacha Pearce 01380 828639 01380 828615 ********** CHRISTMAS ********** M I S T L E T O E V J I C T U P A S L C B E N H S R E K C A R C S C T H K N L D T H F U E L F E R K F R E L S P L M Y F M I H L O M I N S T L S R O K D F E S A N T A C L A U S S M L M O A N L H R L H T A E R W O Y G C H P S T R E E D N I E R Can you find the following Christmassy words? Santa Claus, Christmas, Reindeer, Elf, Holly, Mistletoe, Snow, Rudolf, crackers, mince pies, turkey, Jesus, wreath. Christmas decorations – The roman festival of Saturn was held in December and the temples were decorated with greenery; the druids are associated with mistletoe and the Saxons used holly and ivy. These customs have been transferred to the Christian festival. The holly or holy tree is called Christ’s thorn in Germany and Scandinavia, from its use in church decorations and its having berries at Christmas time. The decorated fir tree was in use among the Romans and was introduced into England by Prince Albert, the German husband of Queen Victoria. Did you know? There are two Christmas Islands in the world; the first is a coral atoll of the Line 18 POULSHOT LADIES CLUB Wednesday, 23rd November We met in the Village Hall on a perishingly cold night to listen to the Manager of Aqua Glass in Bath, Adrian Dolan, talk about glass and glass making over the years. Fortified with a glass of wine, we settled down to be assailed with a hilarious hour of chat, slides, competition and wisecrack. Adrian warmed us all up with slides on furnaces and ovens, and exercises in glass blowing techniques. “I could never blow down a pipe, because my lips were the wrong shape!?” We learned about sand and silica, dirty bits of newspaper with a strong smell of burning, tongs and pliers, how to put the spiral in a long-stemmed glass, how to make a handle, how to change the colour of glass (for Bristol blue glass—cobalt, for pink, add gold, for yellow, add silver), etc. etc. By the end we knew it all and set about the seconds tray, buying up little jugs and bottles and pots for very reasonable prices to give to our loved ones at Christmas. It was the best sort of evening—lots of learning combined with great humour! Christmas Dinner, The Raven, Tuesday, 13th December, 7.30pm for 8.00pm The menus should have reached everybody by now. You should get your form back to Paulette by Monday 5th December. with your choices. If you haven’t received a form and would like to join us, please telephone Paulette (828527). Angela and Derek Bullen have kindly invited us to end the evening at Middle Green, where our husbands may join us. Tuesday, 24th January 2006 An invitation goes out to all the ladies to join us in the Village Hall on Tuesday 24th January at 8.00pm. At this meeting we will be discussing the whole of next year, so please come with ideas. If you cannot make this meeting, but have an idea of what we might do on one of our evenings, please let Kate or Paulette know. We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible. 11 �A DAY IN THE LIFE OF ……….. A SEVEN YEAR OLD I open my eyes. It’s 6:50 on the clock. I think, “Well, I’ll get out of bed and go and chat to Mum”. Dad’s already up and making tea. Mum looks pretty sleepy. My brother’s dozing and if I wake him up he’ll get really angry. So, I wake him up. I get into my school clothes, leaving my tie off until I have eaten breakfast and cleaned my teeth. I ask Mum if I’m having school dinners or packed lunch. I don’t need sandwiches today, so I just put my school bag and a fleece in my rucksack. In the playground, George is waiting for me. We drop our rucksacks and go and lark about until the Head teacher claps his hands and it’s time to line up. Our teacher takes us to the I.C.T suite and we finish off our leaflets full of information about a Roman town. I’m working with Arthur. We take it in turns to type and write about amphitheatres, forums, temples and bathhouses. Village Groups, Clubs & Societies POULSHOT MOTHERS & TODDLERS GROUP at The Village Hall, Poulshot Before lunch we have a run through our good works assembly. Our teacher is quite stressed, but we don’t really know why. In the end she’s pleased with us though. Lunch is chicken pie and ice cream and then we get to play outside again until one o’clock. Before the Good Works Assembly we finish off our Roman theatre masks. The paint will still be wet on them, but they look good. Now I can hear the parents start to arrive in the hall. My tummy turns over and I practice my words in my head. Soon it’s time to line up and file into the hall. We sit crossed legged on the stage. I am at the front, behind the projector. The whole school is soon sitting in front of us, as well as our parents and teachers. Off we go. I stand up when we get to the bit about the Romans invading Britain. I say, “ The Romans are invading our country!” and then I sit down again. The Power Point pres12 Available for Meetings, Functions, Clubs and Private Parties Come and join us for some company toys and games to play with coffee and a chat £4.00 per hour (for regular users) £5.00 per hour (for non-regular users) Held every Thursday from 9.30am to 11.30am It’s time for numeracy. We are looking at length. On the smart board our teacher has put up “Education City” for us to use. I have to work out the total of two lengths and click on the right answer. Then my bird races some other birds and if I have got the answer right, my bird will win the race. Break time!! My favourite time of the day! (Except for lunch play!). We play tag. It is mostly the year three boys playing and George and I are on it. The bases are the two basketball posts. George and I make a good team and we try really hard to catch the fastest runners. POULSHOT VILLAGE HALL Tel: Chris Saunders (827290) DOLMAN AUDIO VISUAL Berhill’s Lane Farm, Sells Green, Melksham Telephone 01380 828524 We know HI FI TELEVISION VIDEO DVD literally inside out For personal service and a professional repair to any make of product, ancient or modern, please telephone Maggie or Peter We also stock a range of quality reconditioned (non ex-rental) equipment carrying a minimum 6 months warranty DOLMAN AUDIO VISUAL is an Authorised Service Centre providing technical assistance on behalf of leading manufacturers. OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD Thank you very much to all who supported this Charity by sending money, boxes, woollies, toys and many other items. Audrey McDonald 17 �ABLE COMMUNITY CARE 2nd Devizes Boys’ Brigade We have received a letter from an organisation called Able Community Care, which provides long term live-in care schemes for people with high dependency needs. This may not immediately appear of interest to residents of Poulshot, but the group does provide a regular series of the kind of questions people do ask and of the answers to those questions. They also produce a bi-monthly newsletter with useful tips of household management for those on their own. Below are extracts from the most recent batch of Questions and Answers, and this will appear as a feature over the next few months. Please let us know if there is any value in them, or not, or whether you have any other comments to make on the service offered. at the Q. I think my health situation qualifies me to register as a disabled person as I understand I can then claim some benefits for myself. Can you tell me how to register as a disabled person? A. You can register as a disabled person with the local County Council. They have a statutory duty to keep records of disabled people in their area in order to enable councils to plan appropriate services. The council may then check with your GP to seek verification of your disability. Once you have registered you may then receive some concessions as a disabled person, such as reduced public transport fares. Being registered as disabled will also stand as proof when applying for discounts from non-council services/ facilities, eg British Rail Discount Card. Q. My mother is housebound but really does need to see a dentist. Her old dentist (last visited many years ago) cannot help her. Are there travelling dentists? A. The Community Dental Service provides for people who may not otherwise receive dental care, such as your mother. You can contact them by calling the Dental Helpline 0845 7581926 (for Wiltshire). Wyvern Club - Church Walk, Devizes Thursday Evenings, 18:30 to 19:45 Fun, Excitement and Teamwork for Boys Anchor Boys - 6 - 7 years Junior Section - 8 to 11 years For further information please ring either 01380 726009 or 01380 728296 (Devizes), or 07780831001 (Rowde) Please support THE BOYS’ BRIGADE - FIRST FOR BOYS Registered Charity No. 305969 TONY PARSONS DOMESTIC APPLIANCE ENGINEER WASHING MACHINES/COOKERS/DRIERS SERVICE & REPAIRS TEL: 01380 723279 MOBILE: 07970 117023 (Able Community Care, The Old Parish Rooms, Whitlington Lane, Trowse, Norwich, NR14 8TZ. Tel: 01603 764567. Fax: 01603 761655. Email: Ablemg@aol.com). 16 13 �entation is showing slides of us dressed up as Britains. We don’t look as scared as the real Britains must have done! Home time. It’s three o’clock. I have an hour until we need to leave for swimming. Time for a drink and a biscuit and Mum makes us do our homework now because she says we “won’t feel like it later”. At the pool we do four widths – front crawl, backstroke, breaststroke and dolphin legs (like butterfly, but without the arms) and then we spend the rest of the lesson practising backstroke using floats to help us to get it just right. At the end we dive for rings on the bottom of the pool. I like this bit, but my eyes are stinging with the chlorine when the lesson finishes. Because we had hot lunch, we have cold supper and watch Blue Peter. Gethin is the new presenter and he played rugby before he joined the show. Rugby is my favourite sport. I play for Devizes under 8’s tag team and support Ireland internationally, because I was born in Enniskillen. My brothers play hockey, but I want to be a rugby player when I grow up. My brother and I have some time to play before bed. We are into Viking Lego at the moment and are making lots of new bases and machines to go with the Viking ship. I have searched through the box of Lego bits to find all the people we have and have put together an army of warriors to fight the dragons. Mum calls us when it’s time for bed. In the summer we might be playing cricket outside, but it’s dark already and so we have been in all evening since swimming. Mum is reading “Down The Bright Stream” to us. It’s about four gnomes who are trying to find a new home after men cut down the oak tree they lived in. Dad comes home while we are listening to the story and after lots of “goodnights” I go to sleep. dinners menu introducing meals from the Jamie Oliver School meals list with fresh and locally sourced produce. The week beginning 21st November is our ‘Healthy Eating Week’ with the aim of encouraging as many children as possible to try the meals offered at a specially reduced rate. For those who do not want to try our cooked meals there will be spot prizes for the healthiest lunch boxes. The RSA organised a puppet show and ‘Starry Eyes’ night on Saturday 12th November. ‘Starry Eyes’ is an enthusiastic and accomplished company who perform regularly throughout the South West. The youngest performer in the school show was Joe Medway who is only 5 years old; his sister Lauren aged 8 also performed along with stars of all ages. It was a very good evening which was thoroughly enjoyed by all. There are many exciting Christmas festivities to look forward to:The RSA has organised a trip to London on Saturday 28th November which has been very well supported. The Christmas plays are on Tuesday 12th and Wednesday 13th December. Jack Stephens is coming to entertain everyone on December 15th. On the last day of term there will be carols around the Christmas tree. The children have not forgotten those in need and have filled shoeboxes with goodies for ‘Operation Christmas Child’. NEWS FROM THE MILL SCHOOL November 2005 Over the past 9 months we have been gradually changing the school With Christmas approaching, our pupils have been thinking of other children in the world who are not as fortunate as they are. The Mill is supporting Operation Christmas Child, and we have collected 59 shoe boxes filled with gifts to send to Romania. We have also been fund-raising on behalf of our school. On Friday 4th November, we celebrated the 400 year anniversary of Bonfire Night, with a spectacular display of fireworks, supplied by Roses. The children all entered into the spirit of the occasion by running their own stalls and games, including “guess the name of the teddy”, and a treasure hunt. Our wonderful cook, Mrs Godbolt, provided delicious sausages and chips, whilst other members of staff could be found behind the mulled wine stand! We were able to raise £470, which will be spent on equipment for the children. We would like to thank all the pupils and their parents for their sterling support. Continued on page 20 14 15 I like being seven because you can get very muddy and fit into small gaps when you’re playing hide and seek. Hamish Janes ROWDE SCHOOL NEWS Here we are near the end of term with so much going on. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Village Magazine Description An account of the resource PDF versions of the Village Magazine distributed between 2004 and Present. Magazines are presented in PDF format with full-text indexing Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village News Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Poulshot Village News Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2004-Present Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village News Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Village Magazines Magazine Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Poulshot Village News December 2005 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/12/2005 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village News Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village News PVN Village News https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/org.poulshotvillagearchive/original/46a075a5d102d650a61182bced1577f0.pdf 54e54d7a3fc229d47b5830a68618db6c PDF Text Text USEFUL POULSHOT TELEPHONE NUMBERS Chairman Parish Council Mr Michael Hues Clerk to Parish Council Mr Michael Wilson 828100 Email: Mai_wilson@onetel.com Rector Rev Sacha Pearce Churchwardens Mr Brian James 724944 Mrs Paulette Bremner-Milne 828527 Secretary PCC Mrs Janet James 724944 Village Trust, Chairman Mr Nicholas Hunloke 828333 Village Trust, Secretary Mr Peter Cleverly 827242 Village Hall Committee Village Hall Bookings Mr Chris Saunders Mrs Jackie Pohnert 827290 827046 Mother & Toddler Group Mrs Clair Waldron 828602 Farmers Club Mr Richard Francis 828232 Poulshot Ladies Club Lady Kate Hunloke 828333 YORP Mrs Jackie Wiltshire Mrs Mel Dalley 725076 726211 POLICE (General/Non Emergency) 828255 828615 Wishing you a HAPPY CHRISTMAS and a PEACEFUL NEW YEAR 0845 408 7000 County Councillor Mrs Pat Rugg 722677 Kennet District Councillor Lt.Col Anthony Lake 828320 Editor, Poulshot News : Mr John Quinn 828501 Email: johnquinn589@btinternet.com 40 POULSHOT VILLAGE NEWS ISSUE NUMBER 136 December 2007/January 2008 1 �POULSHOT PARISH COUNCIL Chairman: Mrs S Aldridge Mr S Housby Clerk: Mr M Hues Mr J Baber Mr N Hunloke Andrew Underwood Chimney Sweep Mr G Collett Mr M Nixon Mr Michael Wilson ST PETER’S CHURCH PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL Rector: Wiltshire County Councillor Mrs Patricia Rugg - 01380 722677 2 The Farmhouse, Byron Road, Devizes SN10 5NS Kennet District Councillor for Seend and Poulshot Anthony Lake tel: 01380 828320 Vacuum Clean Efficient Phone : 01225 706447 Mobile: 07889 771505 Rev Sacha Pearce The Rectory Seend Melksham SN12 6NR Tel: 01380 828615 Churchwardens: Mr B James Mrs P Bremner-Milne Members: Mr N Hunloke - Treasurer Mrs J James - Secretary Mrs A Bullen Mr N Blenkarne Mrs K Emery Lady Kate Hunloke Mr R Janes Mrs D Wood Organist: Mrs Pamela De Belle Brush DISCLAIMER While we have no reason to question the validity of any advertisement in this magazine, we cannot accept responsibility for any claims made or services offered in these advertisements. POULSHOT VILLAGE TRUST Chairman: Vice-Chairman: Secretary: Treasurer: Archivist: Mr N Hunloke Mrs D Gravina Mr P Cleverly Mr B James Mrs P. Langton www.poulshot.org.uk POULSHOT WEB SITE DOLMAN AUDIO VISUAL Berhill’s Lane Farm, Sells Green, Melksham Telephone 01380 828524 We know HI FI TELEVISION VIDEO DVD literally inside out ! For personal service and a professional repair to any make of product, ancient or modern, please telephone Maggie or Peter All contributions welcome - do you have any events you want publicised? The Poulshot web site can help or you can log on to www.kennet.gov.uk, select events and you can post your events for the world to see! Mike Wilson - Mai wilson@onetel.com We also stock a range of quality reconditioned (non ex-rental) equipment carrying a minimum 6 months warranty DOLMAN AUDIO VISUAL is an Authorised Service Centre providing technical assistance on behalf of leading manufacturers. 2 39 �EDITORIAL TONY PARSONS Age has caught up with a vengeance – on 6th November I checked my diary for the time of that evening’s Parish Council meeting. I was asked the following morning why I had been absent and forgetfulness was not a very good excuse! At least the summary of the minutes on page 4 will, I trust, reflect what the Parish Clerk recorded at the time as opposed to what I thought had been said or, sometimes, felt should have been said. However, in that context it is with great disappointment that we understand that with effect from April 2008, Michael Wilson has decided to stand down from the post of Parish Clerk. This will be a significant loss both to the Council and to the community as a whole and we must hope that his replacement will be as enthusiastic about the village and assiduous in his duties as Michael has been. If there is anyone in the village interested in taking on this important function, do contact the Chairman of the Parish Council, Michael Hues, 01380 828255. DOMESTIC APPLIANCE ENGINEER WASHING MACHINES/ COOKERS/DRIERS SERVICE & REPAIRS TEL: 01380 723279 MOBILE: 07970 117023 TO LET North Cornish Holiday Cottage WILTSHIRE NUMISMATIC Available all year round for Weekend & Mid-Week Breaks Along with Week Holidays 3 miles from Surfing Beach & Bude, North Cornwall Well Equipped & sleeps up to 8 Beautiful Garden Summer House & Parking SOCIETY (Founded in Devizes 1965) Meetings held on third Monday of the month March to December inclusive For further details Contact Bo Miles-Hobbs on 8pm at Poulshot Village Hall 01380 813092 PC English. My daughter is on what used to be called a “Personnel Development Course”, only now it is no longer even “Human Resources”, but “Human Capital”. She was surprised too, to hear that they don’t have brainstorming sessions, but that such occasions are now known as “Thought Showers”! Mind you, she does work for a famous German steel manufacturer called Krupp, and some of you will remember the part they tried to play on behalf of Hitler in the destruction of the English language, although history suggests that the management of the company has been changed since then. Finally, and back to the real world, our sincere thanks to everyone who contributes to the Village News, both regularly and occasionally. We are also very grateful to all those, young and not so young, who deliver the magazine around the village, and to Lillian Smallshaw, from Seend, who does our copying for us. Without all this support we wouldn’t have a magazine. Suzie and I send our very best wishes to all readers, contributors and helpers, for a very happy Christmas and for a Peaceful New Year. The next issue of the Poulshot Village News will be at the end of January 2008. John Quinn Deadline for copy for February 2008 Tel: 01380 828501 20 January 2008 Email: johnquinn589@btinternet.com Details from Mr M Bowden Tel: 01380 828432 38 3 �LOCAL FARM REARED DATES FOR YOUR DIARY December Sun 2 Benefice Advent Carols, Holy Cross, Seend, 6pm Wed 5 Black Box/Green Wheelie Bin Collections Wed 5 Christmas Bazaar, Village Hall, 6pm Fri 7 Wiltshire Numismatic Society Christmas Dinner, The Raven Sun 9 Christmas Lights (Gift Service), Holy Cross, Seend, 4pm Wed 12 Black Wheelie Bin Collection Wed 12 St Peter’s Church: Advent Meditation 6.30pm Tue 18 Carol Singing around the Village, starting at Village Hall 6pm Wed 19 Black Box/Green Wheelie Bin Collections Wed 19 Ladies Club Christmas Dinner, The Raven, 7.30 for 8pm Thu 20 Over 60’s Christmas Dinner, Village Hall Mon 24 Crib Service, Holy Cross, Seend, 4pm Mon 24 Carols by Candlelight, St Peter’s Church Thu 27 Black Wheelie Bin Collection (Note different day) January 2008 Thu 3 Black Box/Green Wheelie Bin Collections (Note different day) Tue 8 Poulshot Parish Council, Village Hall, 6.30pm Wed 9 Black Wheelie Bin Collection Wed 9 Raven Quiz Tue 15 Poulshot Ladies Club, Village Hall, 7.30pm—to discuss programme for 2008 Wed 16 Black Box/Green Wheelie Bin Collections Wed 16 Wednesday Group, Village Hall, 7.30pm—Should marriage mean ‘Til death us do part’ in the 21st century? Tue 22 Poulshot Village Trust, Village Hall, 7.30pm Wed 23 Black Wheelie Bin Collection Wed 30 Black Box/Green Wheelie Bin Collections February Wed 6 Black Wheelie Bin Collection Wed 13 Black Box/Green Wheelie Bin Collections Forthcoming Events Fri 7 Mar Race Night, Village Hall POULSHOT PARISH COUNCIL At the meeting on 6th November, there were apologies from Mr Nicky Hunloke and Mr Joe Baber, as well as from Lt Col Lake from Kennet 4 OVEN READY CHICKENS 6—8 lbs FOR SALE Tel: HUES 01380 828255 POULSHOT VILLAGE HALL POULSHOT MOTHERS & TODDLERS GROUP at The Village Hall, Poulshot Come and join us for some company Toys and games to play with Coffee and a chat Held every Thursday from 9.30am to 11.30am Available for Meetings, Functions, Clubs and Private Parties £3.00 per hour (for Poulshot residents and regular users) £4.00 per hour (for non-residents and non-regular users) Tel: Jackie Pohnert (827046) 37 �36 5 �District Council. Seven members of the public attended, together with Inspector Dean Knight, from Wiltshire. The public meeting opened with an explanation by Inspector Knight, of the recently introduced Community Policing arrangements. Our area is not well resourced with 1 police officer and 1 Police Community Support Officer (PCSO), available at any one time to cover seven villages. PCSOs do not have the same powers as a police officer, including that of arrest, but they are free of much of the bureaucratic responsibilities and have more time to get out and about. Concern in the village over a lack of visible police support was recognised and Inspector Knight has plans hopefully to increase the coverage in the future. He also promised to pass on villagers’ concerns about speeding. In the meantime he asked that everyone should be observant, should not take the law into their own hands and should pass on to the police any possibly helpful information they have. It is important that the police are made aware of village activities so that they can be present and can be seen. Reference was made to the spate of minor crimes in the village in recent months, eleven incidents since April, and there has apparently been an 80% detection rate. The Chairman expressed thanks at the speed of response to the theft at Plank’s Dairy, and considered that Inspector Knight had covered most points of importance. C&C Co. List of jobs that never get done? No time or tools to do them yourself? LET US DO THEM FOR YOU! Call Paul & Bob For general maintenance of property & gardens at reasonable rates. We are reliable and local, and happy to consider any job—large or small. Call Bromham 01380 850076 or 07789 884314 (Public Liability Insurance) The Council meeting proper then continued with consideration of matters arising from the meeting of 4th September. Local Government Reorganisation. In their response to a series of questions regarding the proposed Area Committees, sent to the County Council by the Parish Clerk, there had been no reference to the inclusion of parish councils which had been a major feature of previous descriptions. The Green. The Green had had its final cut of the year, and Jan Winters’ contribution of cutting the football pitch was acknowledged. There have been a number of comments on the untidiness of the Green and if extra cuts are needed in the future this can be arranged at the time. Nothing more has been heard of the “Moles on the Green”. (Perhaps they have gone to ground!) Footpath by Lodge Farm. The work was now complete, but had taken well over the time estimated. There was discussion on the use of expensive plastic instead of concrete curbs on the grounds of health and safety (of the workmen) and an attempt had been made by the Parish Clerk to find out what the cost implications had been. His request had been refused and the matter will be taken further. Kennet had been asked for a grant towards other footpath work but this too had been turned down. 6 BATHROOMS, TAPS, HOT WATER CYLINDERS AND MUCH MORE NO JOB TOO SMALL 24 HR CALL OUT Tel: 01380828956 Mob: 07708510715 35 �BOXING DAY WALK Tuesday 26th December 2.00pm This year we plan to meet at the normal time of 2.00pm outside the Village Hall. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for a cross country ramble of about four miles. Children and dogs should be accompanied. The walk is not suitable for push chairs. We shall be crossing some roads so leads for dogs would be appropriate. We aim to be back by about 4.00pm. Sadly we shall be unable to return to Nora Dixon’s this year. Therefore you would be warmly welcome at Tim and Diana Gravina’s, 15 The Green, for tea and mince pies. Come and enjoy the walk whatever the weather. Fresh beef available for sale direct from the farm Selection boxes available or individual requirements catered for. Orders now being taken for delivery Limited frozen meat available now. Selection box includes various roasting joints, steaks, mince and stewing steaks. Prices very competitive for this local quality product For more information contact: The Hues Family on 01380 828255 34 RECYCLE THOSE UNWANTED CHRISTMAS CARDS AND TREES Christmas Trees • • • can be recycled by: Green Wheelie Bin, if you have one Household Recycling Centres, based in Devizes/ Melksham. Open every day except New Year’s Day Local collection point: Fenced off compound in Station Road Car Park, Devizes where you can leave your tree for composting. (Please remove all decorations and only leave real trees—artificial ones cannot be recycled.) Christmas Cards can be taken to any branch of the following for recycling from 2nd—31st January 2008 • W.H. SMITH • TESCO • TK MAXX 7 �Plans. Comment was made on the planning implications of work being carried out at Higher Green. A full explanation of the situation by the new owners, Mr and Mrs Curnow, is on page 24. Accounts. The accounts were presented, showing a credit balance of £6,000. With the present rate of annual precept of £5,000, this balance would be totally run down within three years and an increased precept of £6,000 was proposed and unanimously agreed. The question of support for the Village Hall was raised but there are limitations on the use of council funds in this context. Acceptance of tenders for the cutting of the Green (£170 per cut) and for cleaning the Village Hall Play Area (£250 for the year) was agreed. Village Hall. Mr Chris Saunders, Chairman of the Village Hall Committee gave details of the proposed work that was seen as necessary on the hall. The proposals take note of the requirement for access by the disabled and of the funds likely to be available. They are: access ramp; demolition of the existing toilet block, raising the floor to the same level as the rest of the building, rebuilding to include disabled toilet facilities and pitching the roof; install an economic heating system and double glazing; provide storage space to enable the inner room to be fully used; relay and insulate the main roof. The total cost would be in the order of £100,000. A grant of £4,000 can be expected from Kennet, but the balance would have to be met from subscription, fund raising and other unspecified grants, including possibly up to £10,000 from the Lottery Commission. The Village Hall Committee hoped for a grant from the Parish Council towards the cost of a feasibility study, but recognised the skills and experience of members of the community and would use this important resource. The Council voted to support the project in principle. The next meeting will be in the Village Hall at 6.30pm on Tuesday 8th January 2008. Our Church (St Peter’s Poulshot) NEEDS Christened? YOU Dark Winter Nights—Why Not Knit for Charity? The British and International Sailors Society (BISS) is a UK charity that represents the world’s seafarers. Every year they distribute over 10,000 woolly hats (knitted by volunteers) to seafarers and they always need more. To obtain a pattern and for further details write, call or email: Mrs Jan Webber, British & International Sailors’ Society 350 Shirley Road, Southampton SO15 3HY. If you have any questions please call Rebecca Young: 02380 515958 or email: ryoung@biss.org.uk. Secondly there is a charity called Feed The Children. This provides jumpers for children and adults across the world who are at risk of hypothermia. You can use your own patterns, download one from their website or buy a knitting pattern book from them for £3.50. To contact them, write to: Feed the Children 2 Tavistock Industrial Estate Ruscombe Lane Ruscombe, Twyford, Berkshire RG10 9NJ. Tel: 0118 932 0095 Fax: 0118 934 4957 Stuck for Entertainment? If the weather over the festive season is poor and you want a change from watching television, go to your computer (or get someone to get the information for you beforehand), log on to the internet, find a search engine such as Google and put in something like Quiz For Christmas and you will find several from organisations such as the BBC to individual efforts. Answers are provided! Married in Church ? DON’T LET THE NEXT VISIT BE YOUR FUNERAL 8 Information provided by: Able Community Care 33 �Do you need help with: Self Assessment Business Plans Taxation Presentation to Banks Contact: GORDON LAWRENCE Chartered Accountant 30, The Pound Bromham Tel: Devizes 850294 Free initial consultation JILLIAN NEWSOM MSSCh MBChA CHIROPODIST Registered member of the British Chiropody & Podiatry Association Visiting Practice 01380 828257 Equestria, Berhills Lane, Seend, Melksham, Wiltshire SN12 6RR 32 POULSHOT VILLAGE TRUST The next meeting of the Village Trust will take place in the Village Hall at 7.30pm on 22nd January 2008. One specific item that will be considered is the future of the village archive, maintained until her death last April by Mrs Nora Dixon. The archive is extensive and comprises documentary and photographic records of the village and of its development over the years, and indeed some centuries, copies of village magazines and newsletters, scrapbooks of particular events and occasions, records of recent events such as the Millennium celebrations and the Poulshot Book of Trees, and much more. The proper safeguarding of all this material is important and at the same time not simple and a suggestion has been made that advantage is taken of the new, state-of-the-art County Archive at Chippenham. Here our history would be kept safe and at the same time would be accessible for research and study, as well as just interest, and it would be possible for suitable items to be withdrawn for display on special occasions. Equally, arrangements could be made for a limited number of selected items to be retained in the village. This is not just a matter for the Trust, but for all members of the community who have an interest in Poulshot’s continuing story, and therefore the Trust would welcome at the meeting anyone who wishes to discuss this question, whether a member of the Trust or not; indeed, non-members might even wish to take the opportunity to join the Trust, at the exorbitant fee of £1 per family per year! Please give the matter some thought and join us on 22nd January. For further information on what is at stake, please contact the Trust’s Secretary, Peter Cleverly, 01380 827242. POULSHOT QUIZ NIGHT November 9th 2007 We had a splendid response to the Village Quiz Night and it was a great regret that we even had to turn away people on the night, but we were truly bursting at the seams. With 16 teams taking part, the competition was very apparent and espionage was certainly detectable! But Alan, our quiz master, had the final say and kept the audience under control. The 10 rounds covered many and varied subjects; perhaps the easiest question was the last one, ”Did you enjoy the evening?” A special thank you to Alan for all the work involved in preparing the questions and also to Tim Gravina for setting up 9 �such an efficient microphone system which meant all areas of the hall could easily hear. The bar was well handled by John Scammell and Maurice Underwood and included table service; with so many tables, getting to the bar offered its own conundrum. But we must have done something right as the total profit for the village hall fund was £323. At the end of Quiz night the 100 club winning numbers for September and October were picked and the results will be found on page 27. The proposed events for 2008 are: March 7th Race Night th September 20 Silent Auction November Quiz Night FARMING JOURNAL DECEMBER The Tranquil Moment HEALTH & BEAUTY CLINIC DECLEOR PARIS Treatments include: non surgical face lifts facials massage manicures pedicures non surgical body slimming & toning reflexology eyelash/brow tints& shaping waxing make up electrolysis spray tanning BOTOX DECLEOR aromatherapy skin care and O.P.I nail care products are used for treatments and are also available for purchase For more information or an appointment call Jo on 01380 828297 The Old Stables, Middle Green Farm, The Green, Poulshot, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 1SD The rain of the last few days has certainly been hard to stomach. It was lovely to be able to walk over the fields in mid November without the need for wellies and the risk of half the field being stuck to your feet! At least we managed to get all the spraying up together before the weather broke so that was a big relief. It’s always a good feeling when you’re giving the sprayer a final wash off before being put away for the winter, safe in the knowledge that there are no time deadlines to hit for a few months and that there is a brief respite from the costly chemical bills! It certainly makes the Lodge Farm chancellor a little happier! The biggest challenge over the coming months is to divert the unwanted attention of the pigeons from the backward crops of rape, especially with the rising price of oil which makes the crop an increasingly valuable commodity. The most pressing jobs now are the daily feeding and husbandry of the beef cattle and catching up on the office jobs that tend to get neglected in the busier periods. I am never a big fan of paperwork and it always takes a bit of nagging to get my mind focused to it. That’s definitely one area where more of our time is being taken up, the need for records to be kept up together is vital, every input on the fields, any cattle movement, etc all have to be logged and available to be produced on demand from any government agency that requires them. I can’t help wondering if any of our farming friends around the 10 31 �A CELEBRATION OF FESTIVE MUSIC Performed by world are subject to such strict legislation and assurance schemes! I managed to attend a couple of seminars this week and one of the topics was the future of farming - it seems that the next hot topic that’s going to affect agriculture is carbon footprints. Each farm potentially is going to have to devise a way of working out their own carbon footprints. I don’t know where you start with 200 methane producing cattle, more time spent in the office I fear! I apologise if this month’s offering is a little brief but rest assured I will be back in the new year with an update! I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has supported us this year in the fledgling stages of the meat selling and to wish everyone a very merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Tim Hue THE WEDNESDAY GROUP ‘IMPROMPTU’ On SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15th At 7.30 p m Bulkington Church £6 adults £3 children under 16 To include mulled wine and mince pies Tickets Available from: Seend P.O., Jane Coles 828145, Andie Elliott 828277 and Liz Futter 828485 ‘Impromptu’ are a group of close-harmony singers. The programme will commence with a variety of Christmas songs and carols to welcome in the festive season. This will be followed by a selection of numbers from some of the best known shows, Gilbert and Sullivan and a selection of instrumental pieces performed by guest artists. 30 The next meeting of the Wednesday Group will take place in the Village Hall on Wednesday, 16th January 2008 at 7.30pm. The subject for discussion will be: “The Queen celebrates 60 years of marriage and has children who are divorced and re-married. Should marriage still mean ‘til death us do part’ in the 21st Century?” POULSHOT LADIES CLUB Fire Prevention Presentation on Wednesday, 21st November It was a dreadful wet evening, but that didn’t stop a large group of ladies gathering in the village hall for a presentation by Mr Richard Lake from the Devizes Fire Service. It was a very informative presentation and gave us all something to think about - for example we found out that if a plug needs replacing, you should call in a qualified electrician!! We were told all about fires caused by faulty electrical appliances and from now on we will all be unplugging our hairdryers after use. Mr Lake also explained that every home should have two smoke detectors, ideally placed at the top and bottom of the stairs. He offered to carry out fire prevention checks in our homes and to install smoke detectors. A number of ladies took up this offer and a fire officer will be visiting soon. We also heard about what to do in the event of a fire, most of it commonsense – ensuring doors are closed at night, ensuring everyone knows where keys are kept and where to assemble outside. Mr Lake also explained about the different types of fire extinguishers and what extinguisher we should be using on the different types of fires. Overall we all took away something from the presentation to put into practice in our own homes. Fire prevention checks can be arranged by calling the Wiltshire Fire Service and they are free of charge. A letter of thanks has been sent to Mr Lake for a very interesting and educational presentation. 11 �TAKE CARE THIS CHRISTMAS FESTIVE FIRE SAFETY TIPS FROM WILTSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service would like to wish you and your family a Safe and Happy Christmas. Christmas is a time to show your family and friends how much you care, so Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service is urging people to be fire safe during the festive season and protect their loved ones, young and old. Government figures reveal there are approximately 7 more deaths from accidental house fires during Christmas than the equivalent period for any other time of year in England. Children and the elderly are particularly vulnerable to accidental fires in the home, which is why we are reminding people to take extra care over the festive season to ensure that all are protected from fire. Christmas is a time for having fun with family and friends. However, it is also a time when extra fire hazards are introduced to the home such as fairy lights, candles and decorations. Many of us will be thinking about putting up our Christmas decorations at home, so we urge people to follow our simple fire safety tips to keep everyone safe to enjoy the festivities Mince Pies Mince Pies are traditionally eaten at Christmas and the New Year. They are a sweet pastry pie sprinkled with icing or caster sugar. Centuries ago the mince pie would have been a large dish filled with various meats such as chicken, partridge, pigeon, hare, capon, pheasant, rabbits, ox or lamb tongue, livers of the animals, and mutton meat mixed with fruits, peels and sugar. It was originally known as a Christmas Pye. The oblong or square shape was said to resemble Jesus' cradle. A small doll made from pastry was placed on the top in the centre of the pie where the hollow indentation would be. These were known as Crib Pies. P W H M Y E K R U T R U H R A L L A S N ELF PUDDING MARY CRIB E D D U T F D M T E L J F D U K Y A D V WORD SEARCH R S O Y R Q O L I R J N L W R Y P E D A HOLLY TURKEY JOSEPH JOY U G L F S H G C B R S T W L R G A E I N E Y D D O E M P R M J O S E P H N O C V RUDOLF JESUS ADVENT PEACE JOKES For further information or advice please contact : Melanie Jezzard – Community Safety Advisor 01380 731188 e:mail: melanie.jezzard@wiltsfire.gov.uk. Or visit www.wiltsfire.gov.uk 12 Q: WHY DID FATHER CHRISTMAS KEEP HIS TRUMPET IN THE FREEZER? A: BECAUSE HE LIKED COOL MUSIC! Q: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A CHRISTMAS ALPHABET AND AN ORDINARY ALPHABET? A: A CHRISTMAS ALPHABET HAS “NOEL” IN IT! Q: WHAT DID ADAM SAY THE DAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS? A: “IT’S CHRISTMAS, EVE!” Q: WHAT DO YOU HAVE IN DECEMBER THAT YOU DON’T HAVE IN ANY OTHER MONTH? A: THE LETTER “D”! 29 �Children’s Page Happy Christmas and Best Wishes for 2008! Did you know?? Advent Advent is the four-week period before Christmas Day and is a holy season of the Christian church, which marks the period of preparation for the celebration of the Nativity of Christ. Advent always starts four Sundays before Christmas Day. Alternative names for the Advent period are Winter Lent, Nativity Fast and Christmas Lent. The earliest Advent can begin is November 27 and the latest is December 3. The Three Wise Men The baby Jesus was given three gifts from the wise men whilst he was in the stable with his earthly mother and father Mary and Joseph. They were Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh. Gold: signalled power and riches and symbolised that Jesus was going to be King. Frankincense: showed that Jesus was the Son of God and therefore holy. In those days the little blocks of amber coloured resin from trees would be burnt in temples to produce a sweet smelling smoke. Myrrh: was used to prepare bodies for burial. This sweet smelling gum comes from the myrrh plant and was used as a perfume and as incense. It signified that Jesus would be an important man and would prepare him for his death. Boxing Day Boxing Day is celebrated on the 26th December each Christmas in most Commonwealth Countries such as the UK, America, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. It is usually taken as a bank or public holiday. Boxing Day is also known as The Feast of Saint Stephen. He was the first Christian martyr and was stoned to death for his Christian beliefs and faith. He lived in Rome. 28 On the 1st day of Christmas - Check your Christmas tree lights conform to the British Standard (BS EN 60598). Always use an RCD on outdoor electrical equipment (safety device that can save lives by instantly switching off the power if there is a fault). On the 2nd day of Christmas – Arrange a home Fire Risk check. Fire officers from Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service can come to your home to check for any fire risks and install free working smoke alarms on each level of your home. Call free on 0800 389 7849 to request a check. On the 3rd day of Christmas - Practice a fire escape plan. Make sure your family and visitors know what to do in an emergency, especially children. On the 4th day of Christmas - Decorations can burn easily. Don't attach them to lights or heaters and ensure that any elderly relatives or neighbours follow the same advice. On the 5th day of Christmas – Switch off electrical appliances when not in use, taking special care with Christmas lights. Always switch off and unplug Christmas lights before you go to bed. On the 6th day of Christmas - Celebrate safely this Christmas and New Year. The risk of accidents is greater after alcohol is consumed. On the 7th day of Christmas - Most fires start in the kitchen - never leave cooking unattended. On the 8th day of Christmas – Give your elderly relatives and neighbours a life-saving Christmas gift. Make sure that they have a working smoke alarm. If they are hard of hearing vibrating alarms are available from FRS. On the 9th day of Christmas - Make sure cigarettes are completely extinguished. On the 10th day of Christmas - Check the battery in your smoke alarm and use Christmas as a reminder to clean it and remove dust. On the 11th day of Christmas - Never place candles near your Christmas tree or furnishings. On the 12th day of Christmas - Check on elderly relatives and neighbours make sure they are fire safe. 13 �Wednesday 19th December, 7.30 for 8p.m. Christmas Dinner at the Raven. Menus already circulated and to have been returned to Marian Stimson by 30 November. Please remember to bring along a wrapped present for the Secret Santa! Please note that from January 2008 we have decided to meet on the 3rd Tuesday of each month rather than the Wednesday. The meeting for January will therefore be on the 15th January 2008 at 7.30pm in the Village Hall. Please try and make this meeting as we will be discussing events for 2008 over a glass or two of wine. We would love to hear about any ideas for next year. Marian Stimson FROM: THE RECTOR Just to let you know…Advent, Christmas, Epiphany & Candlemas! From the very beginning of December through to the start of February is a journey of discovery! As we watch and wait through Advent we are like those who were hoping for the arrival of Jesus over 2000 years ago. On Advent Sunday the beautiful ‘darkness into light’ Advent Carol Service helps us begin this season of waiting and then each Wednesday evening, just for ½ hour in one of our churches, are the Advent Meditations (5th Dec: Bulkington, 12th Dec: Poulshot, 19th Dec: Seend; all at 18.30) which means a time of stillness and quiet reflection on some of the Bible passages related to ‘The Holy Family’, as we see how the coming of Christ affected the lives of those closest to Him. (Please feel free to collect an “Advent Meditations” booklet available in any of our 3 churches from December.) Early in December is the ‘Christmas Lights’ Children’s Gift Service where we think of all the kinds of Christmas lights we experience but also of Jesus and the way in which we too can be Christmas Lights by offering a gift for a child less fortunate than ourselves. Any new or nearly new gift, wrapped or unwrapped, for any age child will be welcome at this service and they will then be gratefully received by West Wilts Social Services to be distributed to some of the families they serve. We come to Christmas to celebrate the Best Gift of all, Jesus, who came to share our lives in our times of joy and of need as well as to transform and fulfil our lives with His presence and His love. As we think of God born to us in a manger can we stoop low enough to see Him…? At Epiphany we celebrate Jesus being revealed to the world, God available to everyone, shepherds and kings! By Candlemas we know that Lent and Easter are not far away and we hear the story of old Simeon who has waited all his life to see the Messiah, to see Jesus, and now he holds the holy 14 women power, with Eddie Wiltshire providing the vital top-up), but for DADS!! This is important for the lads, who are in the majority, to help build team spirit, teach respect and enforce the rules of the club which every young person receives on membership. So DADS, or anyone interested in this sort of community activity, please join us on a Friday evening if you are available; your support will be much appreciated by all. To find out more please ring Mel on 726211. As we go to press YORP is entering a team in the 5-a-side football competition on Saturday 24 November organised by Kev of Youth Action Wiltshire, to be held at the Youth Development Centre. Our team came 3rd in the under 14’s last year, so we hope that Potterne can be beaten this year! Remember—NO YORP on Friday 30th November—Village Hall Bazaar next day at 2.00pm. Last evening on 16th December with Christmas Buffet. POULSHOT VILLAGE HALL 100 CLUB WINNERS September 2007 October 2007 £25 Mr John Bathe £15 Mrs Janet James £10 Mr Peter Jeary £25 Mrs Angela Bullen £15 Mr John Bathe £10 Mrs Rachel Hues ANDREW GOODFIELD WOODWORK Devizes Road, Rowde, Wiltshire CARPENTRY, JOINERY FREESTANDING & BUILT-IN CABINETS CUPBOARDS & WARDROBES FREE ESTIMATES Tel: 01380 722067 E mail: andrewgoodfield@beeb.net 27 �as part of its name is named after Joseph Banks who helped to found the Royal Horticultural Society and travelled with Captain Cook. He apparently wanted to travel with him a second time but his demands to bring an orchestra on board as well put paid to that! The list and anecdotes continued with William Hooker who renovated Kew, David Douglas, Pere David Armand (Clematis Armandii), William Robinson, Ellen Willmott who scattered seed of her favourite Eryngium in all the gardens she visited so that it is now called “Miss Willmott’s ghost”, and many others. In the 20th Century nurserymen began to develop new varieties of old plants and named them after their wives, children and workers and in at least one case their dog (Geranium Bertie Crug from Crug plants). And of course these days new varieties are named after ‘celebrities’ and promoted at Chelsea. A select few of us attended the RHS lecture in Bath given by Helen Dillon from Dublin whose garden we hope to visit next year on our away trip. She was a very enthusiastic speaker, stating that gardening is trying to control things that don’t want to be controlled, chatting about the changes to her garden over the years and showing how fashions in gardening change as well as advocating change for its own sake. An example was a statue in her garden surrounded by a complicated pebble pattern. She became bored with it and replaced the pebbles with gravel and box, still didn’t like it and wrapped the statue with barbed wire and finally removed the statue altogether! (I preferred it the original way). One of her many forthright asides was that as one ages one edits one’s plants as one edits one’s friends! The talk, at our meeting on 11th December will be given by Lucy Ellis, who will be demonstrating flower arrangements for Christmas. The results will be added to the raffle. The competition will be 6 home-made biscuits. We would like lots of entries for this please, because we eat the results as part of our refreshments, which as usual at this time of year will include wine. On January 8th Judith Plante-Cleall will talk on 400 years of Garden Design and the competition will be a photograph to illustrate garden design. See you in December and remember - Non-members are very welcome. Sue Johns baby in his arms. Indeed this is exactly how close God is to all us! Come and join us on the magical journey and see what you can discover! Revd Sacha Pearce ST PETER’S CHURCH NOTES Wednesday 5th December (6.00pm onwards) - Don’t forget to come and support our annual Christmas Bazaar in the Village Hall. There will be the usual stalls for those last minute stocking fillers and Father Christmas will be giving up some of his valuable time to come and see the children. Tuesday 18th December—Carol Singing Around the Village If anyone would like to join in this wonderful evening of carol singing we shall be setting off from the Village Hall at 6.00pm WHATEVER THE WEATHER!! You don’t need to be a Brynn Terfell or a Lesley Garrett—just be enthusiastic. Monday 24th December—Carols by Candlelight—The traditional Carol Service of Lessons and Carols will take place on Christmas Eve beginning at 6.00pm. As usual the Church will be lit solely by candlelight as we sing traditional carols and listen to the Christmas Story. Following the service, please stay behind for a glass of sherry and a mince pie. New Hymn Books for St Peter’s We have now taken delivery of a new supply of hymn books. These ‘Common Praise’ editions contain all the traditional hymns we know and love, and a selection of hymns which may be new to us. If you would like to purchase one or more of these books and have them inscribed to commemorate a special event, i.e. a wedding or a baptism, to commemorate a loved one, or simply just to donate one in your name or anonymously, write out the dedication required, place in an envelope with the cash or cheque made payable to St Peter’s Church, Poulshot (£10 per book) and either give it to Dot Wood or phone her on 828825 and she will be happy to collect it. With the inclusion of Rowde School’s Year 6, attendance is averaging at a good 25 a week. However, the YORP committee are considering starting the parent rota up again, not so much for the mums to help (the club runs on 75% Coffee Morning—Thank you May we say a big, big thank you to everyone who made the coffee morning at the Old Rectory on 17 November such a success. It was lovely to see so many people from the village and from the neighbourhood coming to support the event, bringing produce for sale or for the raffle, enjoying the coffee and cakes and catching up with those who they may not have seen for a while. 26 15 YOUTH OF ROWDE & POULSHOT “YORP” �The “Bring and Buy” did a roaring trade thanks to our very persuasive member who didn't let many folk get past without making a purchase! The raffle too was well supported and the wonderful array of cakes did our waistlines no good at all - but it was all in a good cause. So once again, many many thanks to all and as a result of everyone's effort we raised just under £400 for our Church. Absolutely wonderful. Carol Singing in Seend and Bulkington Mon 17th Dec Seend meet at the High Street end of Dial Close 7.00pm Fri 21st Dec Bulkington meet at the Church 7.00pm CHURCH SERVICES POULSHOT, SEEND AND BULKINGTON DECEMBER 2007—JANUARY 2008 2nd December—Advent Sunday 8.00am BCP Holy Communion 9.30am Family Eucharist with Baptism 11.15am Parish Eucharist 6.00pm Benefice Advent Carols 6.00pm Evensong 9th December 8.00am 9.30am 11.15am 4.00pm 6.00pm 16th December 8.00am 9.30am 11.15am 6.00pm SEEND BULKINGTON SEEND SEEND POULSHOT BCP Holy Communion SEEND Matins POULSHOT Parish Eucharist SEEND Christmas Lights (Gift Service) SEEND Evensong BULKINGTON would lead to us eventually having four holiday units – two in each building and each unit having two bedrooms. Well that work, brilliantly project managed by my wife, is nearing completion and on Friday 21st December we will be open for business – whether we will have any guests that week is anyone’s guess but you will be able to take a look at what we are doing at our website www.highergreenfarmcottages.com We would like to thank everyone in the village for their support and cooperation during what has been a busy and trying time for us. We know that there have been occasions when deliveries might have caused some inconvenience and things may have looked a little untidy around us from time to time, but this will soon end and hopefully we will all be able to return to normal. For those of you curious to know more we will gladly show you around in the New Year if you would like to pop round. Finally on behalf of Eve, Rosie, Grace, Tristan, Toby (the dog) and me - we would like to thank everyone in the village for the extremely warm welcome we have had since arriving. When we first saw Higher Green Farm we felt that this could be somewhere we could make a home – now we are sure it is somewhere we will never leave. Thank you. A very Merry Christmas to everyone and best wishes to all for 2008. Gavin SEEND AND DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB BCP Holy Communion Parish Eucharist Parish Eucharist Parish Eucharist SEEND BULKINGTON SEEND POULSHOT Thursday, 20th December 7.00pm Carol Service BULKINGTON 23rd December 8.00am 9.30am 11.15am SEEND POULSHOT SEEND BCP Holy Communion Family Eucharist Family Eucharist 16 Jennifer Harmer spoke about the naming of plants at our November meeting. She called her talk ‘Look who is in our Garden’, and based it on the Hardy Plant Society stand at Chelsea in 1988. Many of the plants that have been cultivated in our country for many years originated in other places in the world. Some of them were brought back by missionaries, doctors and travellers for whom an interest in plants was a hobby, and then later gardeners and botanists who organised expeditions to find new and interesting plants for cultivation in this country. Many of us will have grown the trailing houseplant tradescantia, named after one of the earliest collectors Tradescant. Any plant with banksii or banksia 25 �On the last day of term there will be Carols round the Christmas tree at 1.30pm on Thursday 20th December. Come to the RSA’s Christmas Fayre Friday 7th December From 6pm The Governors wish everyone especially our children a very Happy Christmas HELLO FROM GAVIN AND EVE CURNOW at HIGHER GREEN FARM As we are approaching the end of our building project we thought the time was right to let everyone know what we have actually been up to, as for some I am sure the comings and goings in the yard have proved to be quite a diversion. As some of you may know we have three children – Rosie and Grace (the twins) who will be 18 in early January and Tristan who will be 3 in February. Rosie is blind and has Cerebral Palsy and over the years when we have been away on trips we have been struck by the lack of holiday accommodation suitable for wheelchair users and the disabled. 6.00pm Carol Service SEEND 24th December—CHRISTMAS EVE 4.00pm Crib Service 6.00pm Carols by Candlelight 11.30pm Midnight Mass SEEND POULSHOT SEEND 25th December—CHRISTMAS DAY 10.00am Benefice Service SEEND 30th December 10.00am POULSHOT Benefice Service 2008 6th January—Epiphany 8.00am BCP Holy Communion 9.30am Family Eucharist 11.15am Parish Eucharist 6.00pm Evensong SEEND BULKINGTON SEEND POULSHOT 13th January—Epiphany 2 (Plough Sunday) 8.00am BCP Holy Communion 9.30am Matins 11.15am Parish Eucharist 6.00pm Evensong SEEND POULSHOT SEEND BULKINGTON 20th January 8.00am 9.30am 11.15am 6.00pm BCP Holy Communion Parish Eucharist Parish Eucharist Parish Eucharist SEEND BULKINGTON SEEND POULSHOT BCP Holy Communion Family Eucharist Family Eucharist SEEND POULSHOT SEEND BULKINGTON When we first saw Higher Green Farm we were instantly taken by such a fantastic house in a great village but also saw lots of potential in the old stables and cowshed in the yard. For some time we have wanted to start a holiday letting business which will cater for as many people as possible and when we saw Higher Green Farm we felt everything had dropped into place. 27th January 8.00am 9.30am 11.15am 6.00pm When we moved to the village in April (on Friday the 13th for the superstitious amongst you) we set about the job in hand of converting the units outside into holiday accommodation. Meetings with people far more experienced than ourselves in such matters meant we were advised to first demolish and then rebuild them. In June with some trepidation we started the process which 3rd February—Candlemass 8.00am BCP Holy Communion 9.30am Family Eucharist 11.15am Parish Eucharist 6.00pm Evensong 24 Songs of Praise Evening Prayer 17 SEEND BULKINGTON SEEND POULSHOT �WEEKDAY SERVICES Mondays 9.00am Tuesdays 9.00am Wednesdays 9.45am Thursdays 9.00am Matins Matins Holy Communion Matins SEEND POULSHOT SEEND BULKINGTON FROM THE CHURCH REGISTERS Baptism Riley Drew KAASHOEK 2 8 October 2007 And Jesus said Let the Children come unto Me CHURCH ROSTERS December 2 Dec 6.00pm 9 Dec 9.30am 16 Dec 6.00pm 23 Dec 9.30am 30 Dec 10.00am January 2008 6 Jan 6.00pm 13 Jan 9.30am 20 Jan 6.00pm 27 Jan 9.30am February 3 Feb 6.00pm Sidesman Mr M Hues Mr J Quinn Mr F Wood Mrs J James T.B.A. Reader Mr M Hues Mr J Quinn Lady Kate Hunloke The Rector T.B.A. Mrs J James Mr N Hunloke Mrs P Bremner-Milne Mrs S Quinn Mrs J James Mrs Y Baber Mrs P Bremner-Milne The Rector Mr M Hues Mr N Hunloke CHURCH FLOWERS December Christmas Eve 30 Dec January 2008 6 Jan 13 & 20 Jan 27 Jan & 3 Feb ALL HELPERS please Mrs Dot Wood Mrs Dot Wood Mrs Angela Bullen Mrs Yvonne Baber 18 Rowde School News Laurie White, who died on Thursday 9th November, had been involved with the school since her children were pupils here. She was chairman of the RSA, helped to start the Rascals Breakfast Club and had been a teaching assistant for nine years. Laurie was such a fun loving character who would do anything for anybody. Mr Ball is organising a compilation of ‘Happy Memories’ which will be given to her husband Bob and her sons when complete. The new school garden currently under construction has been named ‘Laurie’s Garden’. A fitting memorial to a truly much loved member of staff who will be missed by the staff, governors, parents and children. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Bob and the boys. ********************* At the last school council meeting one of the things the children said they would like to have in the grounds would be replicas/models of their school houses notably Avebury, Stonehenge, Silbury and White Horses. We are going to start with a White Horse which could be placed on the sloping side of our ‘amphitheatre’ out on the playground. Parents have been invited to design, mark out and concrete the outline for this innovative project. Ofsted has discovered that since the introduction of regulations regarding healthy meals the number of children taking school dinners has fallen by 25%. Many congratulations must go to Mrs Taylor (Taylor Catering) and her assistants as the number of children enjoying healthy meals from the school kitchen has increased by 360% from an average of 30 per day to 110 per day since she took over. You will remember that the kitchen was also awarded 5 stars for cleanliness. Well done Mrs Taylor. The RSA will already have held a Christmas Shopping Night (originally called the Ladies Night) on Thursday 22nd November. The Children’s Christmas party is on Thursday 13th December and the Christmas Concerts will be held on Monday 17th and Tuesday 18th (both afternoons and evenings). 23 �MINOR INJURY UNITS With the closure of so many NHS facilities in the area, many people have expressed doubts as to what to do, and where to go in the event of needing treatment for a minor injury. The details are in a pamphlet issued by the Wiltshire Primary Care Trust, which can be contacted on 0800 389 7671 (E-mail “PALS@wiltshire-pct.nhs.uk”). The pamphlet is also available from the Outpatients Department at Devizes Hospital. It lists those injuries which can, and which cannot be treated at a minor injury unit. There are two such units in our immediate area: Trowbridge Community Hospital Aldcroft Street Trowbridge, BA14 8PH Chippenham Community Hospital Rowden Hill Chippenham, SN15 2AJ tel: 01225 711329 tel: 01249 456403/4 Open 24 hours, 7 days a week Open 7.00am–1.00am, 7 days a week There are other units available in Swindon, Bath and Frome – for details call NHS Direct on 0845 4647 for details. REFUSE COLLECTIONS OVER CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR Please note that the Black Wheelie Bin Collection after Christmas will be on Thursday 27th December (not the usual Wednesday). Similarly, the New Year Black Box/Green Wheelie Bin Collection will be on Thursday 3rd January 2008 22 OBITUARY Mrs Evelyn Nash Evelyn Nash, the wife of Ray, died, aged 83, on Sunday 25th November. Evelyn moved to Poulshot in 1930, when she was six years old, to live with her aunt. She later married Ray, who came from Seend and who was a “Bevin Boy” during the war, being directed to work as a coal miner, and they lived in Poulshot for the whole of their married life, until moving to Devizes in July 2007, to be closer to their families. PILGRIMAGE TO THE LAND OF THE HOLY ONE When I was asked to write a few words on our recent trip to Israel/Palestine I thought it would be an easy way to while away half an hour one morning. Then I started to think. How on earth can you condense nine days of absolute magic into a page of the magazine? When we came home and looked back on all we had seen and done, we could have written a book, and I don’t know that even then we could convey all our thoughts and feelings experienced during those days. So I decided I wouldn't even try. Instead I have picked out three occasions that to me helped to sum up the pilgrimage and when I think about them they leave me with a feeling which I know will stay with me for ever. On the first Sunday in Jerusalem we went to St George’s Cathedral to take part in the Eucharist, not realising just how different from St Peter’s it would turn out to be. Of course it wasn’t Sunday in Jerusalem, but just another day in the week. The Cathedral was packed with Europeans, Indians, Koreans, Malaysians, people from Thailand plus the local community. Finally the clergy processed in and the service began. But hang on a minute—something was not right. Then the penny dropped. All the different nationalities were joining in with great gusto but in their own language! It sounded a right rabble at first but once you started to get used to it, it brought home so clearly that although we may not have the same mother tongue we can all join together in worship. Even the sermon given by the Bishop of Jerusalem was presented in two languages. (Sacha and Brian please 19 �note in case we have any foreign visitors in the future!) That evening it had been arranged that two people from an organisation called the Parents Circle would come to talk to us about their group. The Parents Circle is made up of people from bereaved families who are supporting Reconciliation and Peace in Israel/ Palestine. Again we went along not having any idea of the impact the evening would make on us. Rami Elhanan (an Israeli) told the moving story of how his 14 year old daughter had been killed by a suicide bomber, and Mazen Fanaj (a Palestinian) told of how he had seen his grandfather shot by Israeli soldiers. His grandfather’s crime had been to go shopping for bread and milk for the family. They told us how these incidents had affected them, their families, and how over time they had come to realise that by establishing peace at the grass roots this would hopefully work its way up to the people in power and become a reality. To see an Israeli and a Palestinian sitting together declaring their friendship and how they could work together for a lasting peace really did give us hope for the future. As Rami said, and this summed it all up ‘We all cry the same tears’. And lastly, none of us will ever forget the celebration of the Eucharist by the Sea of Galilee. After visiting the Church of the Loaves and Fishes at Tabgha we went down to the edge of the Sea (lake) where areas were reserved for groups to come and worship. A large rock was our altar and the simple seating area of felled logs was sheltered by a ceiling made up of palm branches. As Sacha celebrated the service, one could look out on the lake to the hills in the distance, and with not too much imagination one could see the multitudes being fed with five loaves and two fishes. The odd fishing boat glided silently past almost conscious that they should not disturb us. We shared the bread and wine and held back quite a few tears as we felt the privilege of sharing such a moving moment with loved ones and dear friends. There are so many more things I could mention: the bus hijack we witnessed in Jerusalem as the Orthodox Jews hurried to be home before the start of the Sabbath; dear Alice who ran an orphanage for ‘her boys’ in Bethany; experiencing the delight of floating in the Dead Sea; and sailing across the Sea of Galilee in a ‘Jesus Boat’ flying the Union Flag and singing ‘God Save the Queen’ (Honestly that did happen!). But that will have to wait for another time. If you have a day or two to spare and want to know more just say ‘How was your trip?’ Well it all began …………………………………. Janet James 20 Come and join us in The Raven £10 per team Ring 01380 828271 or talk to Lynne about reserving a table. Should Marriage Still Mean ‘Til Death Do Us Part’ in the 21st Century ? Wednesday 16 January 2008 7.30-9.00pm Village Hall, Poulshot All are very welcome For further details, please ring Rupert Janes on 727408 or Rev Sacha Pearce 828615 21 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Village Magazine Description An account of the resource PDF versions of the Village Magazine distributed between 2004 and Present. Magazines are presented in PDF format with full-text indexing Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village News Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Poulshot Village News Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2004-Present Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village News Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Village Magazines Magazine Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Poulshot Village News December 2007 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/12/2007 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village News Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village News PVN Village News https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/org.poulshotvillagearchive/original/a9468cc93851f90cc65022d320488257.pdf 58bce0505046e4e0d7d86b8ca458467c PDF Text Text USEFUL POULSHOT TELEPHONE NUMBERS Chairman Parish Council Mr Michael Hues 828255 Clerk to Parish Council Mr Michael Wilson 828100 Email: Mai_wilson@onetel.com Rector Rev Sacha Pearce 828615 Churchwarden Mr Brian James 724944 Secretary PCC Mrs Janet James 724944 Village Trust, Chairman Mr Nicholas Hunloke 828333 Village Hall Committee) Village Hall Bookings ) Mr Chris Saunders 827290 Mother & Toddler Group Mrs Penny Nixon 828012 Farmers Club Mr Richard Francis 828232 Poulshot Ladies Club Lady Kate Hunloke 828333 YORP Mrs Jackie Wiltshire Mrs Mel Dalley 725076 726211 POULSHOT VILLAGE NEWS Village Trust, Secretary County Councillor Mrs Pat Rugg 722677 Happy Christmas and A Peaceful New Year Kennet District Councillor Thelma Carr 828756 ************************************************** Editor, Poulshot News : Mr John Quinn 828501 Email: johnquinn589@btinternet.com POLICE (General/Non Emergency) 28 0845 408 7000 ISSUE NUMBER 126 December 2006/January 2007 1 �POULSHOT PARISH COUNCIL Chairman: Mrs S Aldridge Mr G Collett Clerk: Wiltshire County Councillor Mr M Hues Mr J Baber Mr N Hunloke Chimney Sweep Mr J Dyke Mr M Nixon Kennet District Councillor Mr Michael Wilson ST PETER’S CHURCH PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL Rector: Andrew Underwood Mrs Patricia Rugg - 01380 722677 2 The Farmhouse, Byron Road, Devizes SN10 5NS for Seend and Poulshot Thelma Carr. thelma.carr@kennet.gov.uk tel: 01380 828756 Vacuum Clean Efficient Phone : 01225 706447 Mobile: 07889 771505 Rev Sacha Pearce The Rectory Seend Melksham SN12 6NR Tel: 01380 828615 Churchwarden: Mr B James Members: Mr N Hunloke - Treasurer Mrs P Bremner-Milne Mrs A Bullen Lady Kate Hunloke Mr N Blenkarne Organist: Mrs Pamela De Belle Brush DISCLAIMER Mr R Janes Mrs J James While we have no reason to question the validity of any advertisement in this magazine, we cannot accept responsibility for any claims made or services offered in these advertisements. POULSHOT VILLAGE TRUST Chairman: Vice-Chairman: Secretary: Treasurer: Archivist: Mr N Hunloke Mrs D Gravina Mr B James Mrs P. Langton www.poulshot.org.uk POULSHOT WEB SITE DOLMAN AUDIO VISUAL Berhill’s Lane Farm, Sells Green, Melksham Telephone 01380 828524 We know HI FI TELEVISION VIDEO DVD literally inside out ! For personal service and a professional repair to any make of product, ancient or modern, please telephone Maggie or Peter All contributions welcome - do you have any events you want publicised? The Poulshot web site can help or you can log on to www.kennet.gov.uk, select events and you can post your events for the world to see! Mike Wilson - Mai wilson@onetel.com We also stock a range of quality reconditioned (non ex-rental) equipment carrying a minimum 6 months warranty DOLMAN AUDIO VISUAL is an Authorised Service Centre providing technical assistance on behalf of leading manufacturers. 2 27 �EDITORIAL Seasoned Hardwood Logs TONY PARSONS DOMESTIC APPLIANCE ENGINEER Most Tree Work Undertaken WASHING MACHINES/ COOKERS/DRIERS Ring James SERVICE & REPAIRS TEL: 01380 723279 MOBILE: 07970 117023 07970 781828 WILTSHIRE NUMISMATIC SOCIETY TO LET North Cornish Holiday Cottage (Founded in Devizes 1965) Available all year round for Weekend & Mid-Week Breaks Along with Week Holidays At a time when our news media regale us daily with stories of major criminal offences committed all over the country, it comes as a sad reminder that we are part of the real world when we find crimes, however apparently minor, committed in our own village. To the victim, no crime is small and we have rightly been enjoined by the police to keep our eyes and ears open for anything that might help them apprehend the culprits. At the same time, we are all urged to be aware of the risks and to look at our own security arrangements, in an attempt to reduce our vulnerability. If you have information, or need advice, contact our Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator, Judy Edwards (828236 or pipers2poulshot@tiscali.co.uk). With no magazine at the end of 2006 and our next issue not until the end of January 2007, may I remind all our regular, and irregular, correspondents that the closing date for contributions is 20th January. These should cover events that have passed in December and January as well as those “upcoming”, and anything else that you feel needs airing – don’t be shy! And so may Suzie (editorial assistant, compositor, office staff and chief worker) and I wish all our readers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Peaceful and Prosperous 2007 and may these good wishes stand in lieu of local cards please. Finally, a big thank you to Hamish Janes for his front cover design. Is there any more hidden artistic talent out there – come along? John Quinn DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 3 miles from Surfing Beach & Bude, North Cornwall Well Equipped & sleeps up to 8 Beautiful Garden Summer House & Parking Meetings held on third Monday of the month March to December inclusive 8pm at Poulshot Village Hall For further details Contact Bo Miles-Hobbs on Details from Mr M Bowden Tel: 01380 828432 01380 813092 December Mon 4 Poulshot Farming Club AGM and “Crazy Whist”, Village Hall, 7.30pm Wed 6 Black Box/Green Wheelie Bin Collections Wed 6 Christmas Bazaar, Village Hall, 6pm Fri 8 Rowde School Christmas Fayre, 6pm Fri 8 Wiltshire Numismatic Society, The Raven, Xmas Dinner Sun 10 Poulshot Farming Club Christmas Lunch, Bromham Social Centre, 12.30 for 1pm Deadline for copy for February 2007 Tel: 01380 828501 26 20 January 2007 Email: johnquinn589@btinternet.com 3 �Mon 11 Mobile Library, The Raven Car Park, 1125—1135am Mon 11 Plastic & Cardboard Skip, Village Hall, 1130am—1.30pm Wed 13 Black Wheelie Bin Collection Wed 13 Poulshot Ladies Club Christmas Dinner, The Raven Tue 19 Carol Singing Wed 20 Black Box/Green Wheelie Bin Collections Thu 21 Over 60’s Christmas Dinner, Village Hall Sun 24 Carol Service, St Peter’s Church, 6pm Tue 26 Boxing Day Walk, 2pm starting from Village Hall Thu 28 Black Wheelie Bin Collection January 2007 Thu 4 Black Box/Green Wheelie Bin Collections Mon 8 Mobile Library, The Raven Car Park, 1125—1135am Tue 9 Poulshot Parish Council , Village Hall, 6.30pm Wed 10 Black Wheelie Bin Collection Wed 17 Black Box/Green Wheelie Bin Collections Wed 17 Wednesday Group, Village Hall, 7.30pm—”What does your Community mean to you? Is it important? Mon 22 Mobile Library, The Raven Car Park, 1125—1135am Tue 23 Village Trust, Village Hall, 7.30pm Wed 24 Black Wheelie Bin Collection Wed 24 Poulshot Ladies Club, Village Hall, 8pm Wed 31 Black Box/Green Wheelie Bin Collections February Mon 5 Mobile Library, The Raven Car Park, 1125—1135am Wed 7 Black Wheelie Bin Collection Wed 14 Black Box/Green Wheelie Bin Collections Forthcoming Events Fri 9 Mar Great Race Evening, Village Hall POULSHOT PARISH COUNCIL th The Parish Council met on 7 November. All members of the Council were present together with Mrs Pat Rugg, Wiltshire County Council (WCC) and Mrs Thelma Carr, Kennet District Council (KDC), together with eight members of the public. After the meeting had been opened by the Chairman, Michael Hues, Marion Rayner, from Community First, gave a presentation on ‘Parish Plans’, a topic that has been before the Council for some time. She explained that a Parish Plan was intended to be a statement by the community of how it sees itself 4 WINDOW CLEANING Reach and Wash Hand Tools Competitive Rates Reliable Service Mr Smith 01380 729716 MAN WITH A VAN Do you want anything Moved Collected—Delivered No Job too small Reasonable Rates Mature and reliable Call 07867557983 or 07887550945 25 �HELIUM FILLED BALLOONS FOR ALL PARTIES, WEDDINGS AND SPECIAL OCCASIONS Caroline Webb 01380 722579 Mobile: 07979 692533 www.partyballoonsforall.co.uk CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Wednesday 6TH DECEMBER 6.00pm—8.00pm VILLAGE HALL STALLS WHITE REINDEER (Quality Secondhand!) PRODUCE, CAKES, JAMS, ETC GIFTS & COSMETICS BOOKS BOTTLE TOMBOLA BATHROOMS, TAPS, HOT WATER CYLINDERS AND MUCH MORE NO JOB TOO SMALL 24 HR CALL OUT Tel: 01380828956 Mob: 07708510715 GRAND CHRISTMAS RAFFLE MULLED WINE SANTA’S GROTTO (Children up to 10) In aid of St Peter’s Church 24 5 �NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH Sadly, there have been at least two incidents of crime in the village recently, when cars, outside houses on the Green, were broken into and items of property stolen. With many cars of necessity left outside the owners’ homes, they are inevitably vulnerable and owners are advised to ensure that unattended vehicles are locked and attractive items removed from vehicles. The suspected theft of a bicycle has also been mentioned and again, bikes outside houses are a temptation to petty thieves. If anyone hears of anything that might help the police catch those responsible, they should let the Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator, Judy Edwards (828236), know and she will pass it on to the police. The police have also sent the following warnings: “A silver/white Transit van with foreign plates (possibly Irish) has been reported in various villages attempting to sell Honda replica items, petrol generators and jet washers. It is possible that these are stolen goods. The van driver appears to be Irish and is accompanied by a younger person who usually remains in the vehicle. We have also noticed a re-occurrence of litotes (distraction burglary). The most recent case was of 2 men posing as workers for the Water Board calling and asking to check the water pipes; the modus operandi appears to be that one of the men calls and asks the occupant to turn on a kitchen tap so that he can monitor its flow for dirt etc., and, at the same time, asks the occupant to go and switch on a bathroom tap. Whilst the occupant is switching on the tap the second "worker" enters the house and steals. The 'Nottingham Knockers' are the young men selling household goods at the door and are in the area. They must have a peddler's licence signed by Wiltshire's Chief Constable in order to operate legally.” REFUSE COLLECTIONS OVER CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR Please note that the Black Wheelie Bin Collection after Christmas will be on Thursday 28th December (not the usual Wednesday). Do you need help with: Self Assessment Business Plans Taxation Presentation to Banks Contact: GORDON LAWRENCE Chartered Accountant 30, The Pound Bromham Tel: Devizes 850294 Free initial consultation POULSHOT VILLAGE HALL POULSHOT MOTHERS & TODDLERS GROUP at The Village Hall, Poulshot Come and join us for some company Toys and games to play with Coffee and a chat Held every Thursday from 9.30am to 11.30am Available for Meetings, Functions, Clubs and Private Parties £3.00 per hour (for Poulshot residents and regular users) £4.00 per hour (for non-residents and non-regular users) Tel: Chris Saunders (827290) JILLIAN NEWSOM MSSCh MBChA CHIROPODIST Registered member of the British Chiropody & Podiatry Association Visiting Practice 01380 828257 Mobile 07773 987508 Similarly, the New Year Black Box/Green Wheelie Bin Collection will be on Thursday 4th January Equestria, Berhills Lane, Seend, Melksham, Wiltshire SN12 6RR 6 23 �The Tranquil Moment HEALTH & BEAUTY CLINIC DECLEOR PARIS Treatments include: non surgical face lifts facials massage manicures pedicures non surgical body slimming & toning reflexology eyelash/brow tints& shaping waxing make up electrolysis spray tanning BOTOX developing over the next few years. It is NOT a document with any legal status but would stand alongside existing planning papers, such as Kennet’s ‘Design Statement’ and the ‘Conservation Statement’ in providing the equivalent of a Business Plan for the future of the parish. It was clear that a considerable amount of work would be involved by a number of people in order to undertake the project, which is not compulsory, in a worthwhile way and the meeting was left in some doubt as to whether, for a community as small as Poulshot, such effort would be of value. It was agreed that a more detailed explanation of what was envisaged and might be involved would be included in the next Poulshot Village News at the end of January 2007, after which consultation with the community as a whole will be undertaken. Matters Discussed. DECLEOR aromatherapy skin care and O.P.I nail care products are used for treatments and are also available for purchase For more information or an appointment call Jo on 01380 828297 The Old Stables, Middle Green Farm, The Green, Poulshot, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 1SD Speed Limits. Details have been received from Highways Department at WCC, showing where restriction signs and repeaters will be placed and the Clerk confirmed that there were to be no extra signs within the existing restricted area and no extra street lights. It was agreed that the major sign at each end of the 30 mile area should show the speed limit, the village name and an exhortation for motorists to drive carefully – all on a grey background. We seem to be nearly there! Steward Scheme. The new Parish Steward had made his first working visit with the intention of weeding the overgrown footpaths in the village. However, he was of the opinion that the condition of the paths was sufficiently poor that to weed them properly would only cause more damage and so, as he was for some unfathomable reason not allowed to spray the weeds, he decided to report the paths’ condition to the Highways Department for possible repair. Discussion centred around the possibility of some “self-help” spraying with Round-Up by members having the necessary equipment. Village Green. Cutting. The Chairman agreed to investigate the feasibility of another cut. Pond. Pipes into the pond had been cleared and repaired. Sewerage Pipes. The new pipes on the east side of the Green had been laid according to programme, but efforts to return the area to “normal” were less successful, to a degree as a result of the heavy rain. Wessex Water will be asked to return to the task of making good when the weather is appropriate. 22 7 �Green Gardens Woodland. Hedge Cutting will be arranged, to include the inaccessible part of the hedge in the allotment corner. Plans. The outcome of a number of minor planning applications was discussed – details are held by the Clerk. The Clerk reported that WCC had been given planning permission, without reference to the Parish Council, for the creation of an agricultural access from the end of Sillington Lane onto ground that was part of that for sale with Higher Green Farm. Apparently the selling agents had referred to this access in connection with the possible suitability of the land for development. The representative from KDC confirmed that there could be no development with the possible exception of additional social housing. This highly emotive subject will be closely monitored by the Parish Council. The installation of a public footpath as part of the new development on Townsend corner was raised. This was done, again with no proper consultation with the Parish Council, on the instruction of the Highways Department at WCC. It was considered that the tarmac surface was inappropriate in a rural community as were the metal posts used to control access. In addition, these posts were installed in such a way as to make access impossible for anyone with a pram or for a person with a horse, defeating much of the value of the path as a safety measure. The Clerk will follow this up. Finance. The Parish Council Accounts for the year ending 31st March 2007 showed a healthy credit balance which suggested that a cut in the Precept, the sum taken from Council Tax, (i.e. US) could be reduced in 2008. For 2007, the Precept would remain as at present at £5,000. Guest Speakers. The Clerk asked for suggestions for guest speakers at future meetings. Next Meeting. Public Meeting, to which all are invited, in the Village Hall at 6.30pm on Tuesday 9th January 2007. POULSHOT VILLAGE TRUST The Village Trust’s Open Evening on 10th November attracted a good turnout and, judging by the level of the “He was much younger then,” and “I certainly didn’t do that,” comments heard in the corner, it produced reminiscence as well as interest. The Trust’s various record books were scanned at length and 8 21 �Day Trip. The day trip in 2007 will be on 21st July, a repeat of a trip of some years ago, to Hidcote and Kifsgate in Gloucestershire. Stay-Away Trip. The stay-away visit is to Yorkshire from 21st to 25th June, staying in York with some lovely gardens lined up as well as free time in the city. Seend Bridge House. We have also been invited by Mr and Mrs Symons to visit Seend Bridge House next year, to see the gardens designed by Bunny Guinness, the date to be announced later. What does your Community mean to you? Is it Important? Wednesday 17 January 2007 7.30pm Village Hall, Poulshot All are very welcome For further details, please ring Rupert Janes on 828639 or Rev Sacha Pearce 828615 Do please get in touch if there is a subject YOU WOULD REALLY LIKE TO BE DISCUSSED. All offers willingly considered! For Sale CONSERVATORY CANE FURNITURE Two Seater Sofa, 2 Armchairs Coffee Table Occasional Table (All in good order) £50 the LOT (or pro rata by the piece)) BOXING DAY WALK Tuesday 26th December 2.00pm This will start, as it usually does at 2.00pm from the Village Hall. Everyone welcome, children and dogs to be accompanied. Please bring leads for dogs. This year there will be some stiles to clamber over, therefore push chairs** would be at a disadvantage. After the walk tea and mincepies will be served at Nora Dixon’s home, Lower Green (this is the house behind the chestnut trees on the Green). The walk aims to get back to Poulshot at about 4.00pm. We look forward to a merry gathering of friends, neighbours and relatives. **Maybe wheeled chairs for those of all ages would like to take a roll around the Green Gardens Woodland and round the Village Green there was not a single complaint; well, perhaps one! It was encouraging too, to have several new members joining (a trend that continued the following week when, at a very different event, the Rector, Rev Sacha Pearce also joined). We welcome them all and will welcome anyone else who wishes to show their interest in the conservation and maintenance of Poulshot’s environment. The Book of Trees was introduced on this occasion and the compilers are very grateful for all the support they have received. But the book has plenty of pages left and it would be satisfying to be able to continue the story of village trees until there is no more space, (or no more compilers). We would welcome any stories and pictures that have either been missed this time round, or that come up again in the future. Please let us know if you have something you feel would be of interest or value – whether it’s good news or not. In particular we would like any pictures of last summer’s events held in the Green Gardens Woodland – such as the Parish Picnic and the Poulshot Proms. Please pass them to Nora Dixon or John Quinn. The Trust’s next meeting will be in the Village Hall at 7.30pm on Tuesday 23rd January 2007. Tel: Devizes 828501 20 9 �VILLAGE HALL Many thanks to all the villagers and “incomers” who gave such great support for the “Alan Webber Mastermind” Quiz on 17th November. Fifteen tables must surely be a new quiz record. At one point, a degree of panic set in as it looked as if we would run out of tables (and space). Alan’s compilation of questions and his presentation and control were up to his usual very high standard and a great evening was had by all. Joint winners were: Steve & Margaret Pope Baron and Derek & Angela Bullen FINLAND Finnish people believe that Father Christmas lives in the north part of Finland called Korvatunturi, north of the Arctic Circle. However, the people of Greenland say that Father Christmas lives in their country. Presents are given on Christmas Eve and the main Christmas meal is held that evening. Many people visit the graves of loved ones and light up the graveyards with candles of remembrance. RUSSIA Christmas is sometimes celebrated on December 25th, but more often it is and Malcolm & Marlene Nixon and Jim & Sue Aldridge Once again, many thanks for your support, without which Poulshot might eventually lose its Village Hall. A Future Date for Your Diary – “Great Race Evening” – Village Hall, Friday 9th March. POULSHOT LADIES CLUB In October we were invited to join Worton Ladies to hear a talk by Sybil Mitchell about her Aunt, Dame Sybil Thorndyke. Well, what a joyous evening it turned out to be. Sybil took us on a wonderful journey, starting with her Great Grandparents. The journey covered her Aunt’s private and public life. At each stage of the journey we were told wonderful stories which brought Dame Sybil to life for us all. There was no doubt that Sybil adored her Aunt and followed in her footsteps and too became an actress. Sybil held us all spellbound for the whole evening, she was a most wonderful storyteller. At the end we were able to look at the wonderful photographs and ask questions, all while enjoying a buffet supper provided by Worton Ladies. Many thanks to Sybil and Worton Ladies for a most enjoyable evening. November Meeting When we arrived at The Old Potato Yard for an evening of card making we were met by a most wonderful sight. As we opened the door to go in we were welcomed by Jane and Amy and the shop was awash with fairy lights and a welcoming log burning stove – Christmas had come early! For the next two hours the room behind the shop was a hub of activity. Eight ladies, plus four friends, spent the evening making Christmas cards and decorations. Jane and Amy were very patient and helped us all complete quite a few cards. There was a huge range of materials for us to use as we wished. There was also a little time for drinks and nibbles and to browse around the shop. Some of the results were wonderful, but I don’t 10 celebrated on January 7th because the Russian Orthodox Church uses the old Julian calendar for religious celebration days. Special Christmas food might include cakes, pies and meat dumplings. JOKES! JOKES! JOKES! Q: What do you get if you cross Father Christmas with a detective? A: Santa Clues! Q: What do you call a man who claps at Father Christmas? A: Santapplause! Q: What's Father Christmas called if he rests while delivering presents? A: Santa pause! Q: What do you get when you eat Christmas decorations? A: Tinselitis! AND FINALLY…NEW YEAR The actual date on which New Year's Day is celebrated has moved several times over the centuries. The Romans began their year in March, at the beginning of spring - the start of the farmer's year and the beginning of the cycle of life. Then they switched to January 1st in 153BC. Later, most of mediaeval Europe celebrated New Year on March 25th, along with the Spring Equinox - apart, that is, from good old Anglo-Saxon England: WE celebrated New Year on December 25th, along with Christmas! It took William the Conqueror to change it, but we still had to be different - we soon went back to the old Roman date of January 1st! Eventually we did come into line with the rest of Europe and celebrated New Year on March 25th until in 1582 Pope Gregory ordered the adoption of the Gregorian calendar and moved New Year back to January 1st again, where it has stayed ever since. MERRY CHRISTMAS & A HAPPY NEW YEAR! 19 �Children’s Page CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS AROUND THE WORLD BELGIUM Father Christmas (called de Kerstman or le Pere Noel) brings children their presents on Christmas day. Belgians eat a special sweet bread called “cougnou” on Christmas morning. It is supposed to be in the shape of baby Jesus. BRAZIL Father Christmas is called Papai Noel. As in the U.K. people have a special Christmas meal eating things like turkey, ham, rice, salad, pork, fresh and dried fruits. think there is any need for Hallmark cards to worry about falling profits if the efforts of the writer are anything to go by! It was a wonderful evening and if anyone feels left out by not coming, don’t worry, a visit to the shop will whet your appetite. December Meeting Christmas Dinner, The Raven, Wednesday 13th December By now everyone should have received a menu. Please complete and return to Paulette by 4 December. If you haven’t received a menu but would like to join us please ring Paulette on 828527. January Meeting This will take place at The Village Hall on Wednesday 24 January at 8 pm. This year we changed the day of our meeting as quite a few members found our original third Tuesday of the month difficult to get to. The change in day has not proved as successful as we had hoped and we really need to discuss where we go from now. Please make every effort to attend this meeting, as the outcome could affect the future of the club. Paulette Bremner-Milne GERMANY Germans love to decorate their houses at Christmas. Father Christmas (Der Weihnachtsmann) sometimes delivers his presents to German children on Christmas Eve so that they are under the Christmas tree when they get back from church. On Christmas Day, fish (often Carp) or goose is eaten. HUNGARY On Christmas Eve children go out to visit relatives because little Jesus brings the tree and presents while they are out. It is the custom to hang edible things on the tree like chocolate and meringues. The children see the tree and presents for the first time after a festive dinner. LATVIA It was in Latvia that the first Christmas tree was decorated. Latvians celebrate Christmas over twelve days. The special Latvian Christmas meal is cooked brown peas with bacon sauce, small pies, cabbage and sausage. PORTUGAL Father Christmas brings presents on Christmas Eve to Portugese children. The presents are found under the Christmas tree or in shoes left by the fireplace. A special Christmas meal of salted cod with boiled potatoes is eaten at midnight on Christmas Eve. 18 WEDNESDAY GROUP November’s topic was “What Does Freedom Mean To You?” Whether it was the nearness of the date to Remembrance Day, or the wet weather or just the slow trickle of red and white wine into glasses is not clear, but the discussion flowed unabated until it had to be brought to an abrupt halt well after our normal time. By then we had considered the definitions of Freedom, the differences between ‘Freedom to’ and ‘Freedom from’, and the ways that our traditionally understood freedoms have been eroded over time. This last aspect had too many widely differing elements to list here, but included the changed attitudes towards personal responsibility, a growing lack of personal discipline that to a degree stems from the relaxed attitudes in society following the world wars of the Twentieth Century, the breakdown of traditional family structures and values which had once nurtured these principles and the dramatically changed role of women over the last hundred years. (That gentlemen present were outnumbered three to one by ladies hardly influenced this part of the discussion!) An outcome of these changes was the perceived need prevalent nowadays to enshrine previously accepted “Freedoms” into the law, under the heading of “Human Rights”. In the current climate such laws might be enacted with political as well as social motives and are also strongly influenced by the seemingly growing erosion of our national sovereignty by institutions such as the European Union. 11 �Although there was a wide divergence of views, all positively expressed, the meeting was as ever conducted in an amiable manner, not at all helped solely by the tea and coffee. There will be no meeting of the group in December and the next meeting will be in Poulshot Village Hall at 7.30pm on Wednesday 17th January 2007. The subject for discussion will be: “What Does Your Community Mean To You? Is It Important?” Do join us, either to give your views on this subject, very close to home for most of us, or just to hear what others have to say. There is no pressure on anyone to contribute, but it is always good to “Challenge the Chatterboxes” and there are always one or two of those! All comers are assured of a warm welcome and, if they wish, of a polite and generally uninterrupted hearing. From The Rector: From where I stand… …when there’s something we usually take for granted, or even usually ignore or just don’t know much about, then it can be fruitful to look at it again and learn something new! Surprising though this may seem I really don’t get time to cook properly except on my day-off and even then my culinary repertoire is quite small! However last Autumn I discovered a really sumptuous meal of roast pork with quinces - cooked with white wine, white wine vinegar, onions, garlic, chillies, bay leaves, a mix of muscovado and castor sugar - and two hours later a rich meaty dish with a stunning sauce! Until then to me ‘quince’ meant a line in a poem by Keats or a fruit you may sometimes see in a smart supermarket. Now this Autumn, thanks to several friends from all over the Southwest, we have made this meal a firm favourite and several jars of quince jelly have been made too! You may know that the quince is an ancient fruit tree species, a relative of the apple and pear and one of the earliest known fruits. For over 4000 years quince trees have grown in Asia and the Mediterranean, the tree cultivated for fruit production from Greek and Roman times, now grown and eaten in many places across the world. A quince can look like a cross between an apple and pear with a rich golden colour when ripe and a strong fragrance sometimes smelling like a tropical fruit. Uncooked the skin is tough and the flesh is hard and unpalatable, but when it’s cooked the hard dry flesh turns light pink becoming softer and sweeter. Quinces are commonly made into preserves and jellies or can be used when a recipe needs pears or apples. Garden advice says pick them from September, 12 look please feel free to visit again. The date will be featured in our January news. Letting of the school hall and community room Several groups are now making use of the school’s facilities, and the school is able to let the hall and community room to more groups depending on days and times, whether it is for a one-off or weekly slot. If you are interested please ring the school office for more details. Amendment In last month’s magazine the Christmas Fayre was given as 6th December; it should have read 8th December. Apologies for this. LAVINGTON SCHOOL RUN My daughter Hellen is now in year 7 at Lavington School. At present I am taking her to and from school. This seems quite an extravagance for a vehicle to take just one pupil to school. I wondered if there was anyone in Poulshot that wanted to do a lift share or I am willing to contribute petrol costs for someone else to take her or vice-versa. Please contact: Michelle Clarke Poulshot 828192 SAVE THE CHILDREN Joe and Yvonne Baber wish to thank all those people who so generously supported the Coffee Morning at Dukes Farm on 28th October. Nineteen lucky people won raffle prizes and there was a brisk trade at the Charity Gift stall. The Kitchen Helpers were also kept busy selling over eighty cups of coffee and tea. Altogether a good time was had by all and the magnificent sum of £775.20 was raised for Save the Children. SEEND AND DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB Next Meeting – 12th December. Jenny Witham will tell us about Gardens of the French Riviera; the competition will be a flowering or foliage potted plant. 9th January 2007. Simon Woollen from the American Museum will be back to talk about the gardens of Claverton Manor. The competition will be of a photograph taken on a club visit. Contd on page 18 17 �24 Dec 6.00pm 25 Dec 9.00am January 2007 7 Jan 6.00pm 14 Jan 9.30am 21 Jan 6.00pm 28 Jan 9.30am February 4 Feb 6.00pm Carol Service Mr J Quinn T.B.A. Mr J Quinn Mrs J James Mrs J Baber Lady Kate Hunloke The Rector Mr N Hunloke Mr M Houghton Mrs J James Mr D Bullen Mr M Houghton Mr M Hues CHURCH FLOWERS December Christmas Day January 2007 7 Jan 14 & 21 Jan 28 Jan & 4 Feb ALL HELPERS, please Mrs Suzie Quinn Mrs Angela Bullen Lady Kate Hunloke Rowde School News This term continues to be busy, in the lead up to Christmas, the children have already been rehearsing the Christmas play for several weeks. All the usual activities are planned, including a Christmas party, and ‘Carols round the Christmas Tree’. The first of the Christmas events is the Christmas Fayre in the school hall on Friday 8th December at 6pm. All the usual fun and festivities including; Raffle, mulled wine and mince pies, tombola, Santa’s Grotto, gifts and crafts and much more. Do come along and get into the Christmas spirit!! The second R.S.A. Ladies night was a great success. Many thanks to all who supported the evening , it was lovely to see some Rowde and Poulshot residents there, as well as new and existing parents. We raised approximately £230.00 towards school funds. There were plenty of things to buy, try, taste, read or browse, alternatively you could have a very relaxing hand massage and mini manicure. We are hoping to make this an annual event. Early in the Spring term we are planning to hold an Open Evening to give an opportunity for all those who were unable to come to our Open Day because of work or holiday commitments to come and see the new school building and the work the children have been doing. The school now really looks ‘lived in’ and if you came to the Open Day and would like to have a second 16 the latest by mid-November, and store like apples. So let’s hear it for the quinces! Just like me learning about quinces from where I stand, when there’s something we usually take for granted or even usually ignore or don’t know much about, it can be fruitful to look at it again and learn something new! As we move through autumn to winter, to Advent, Christmas and the New Year, so it may be that many of us are just a bit guilty of letting the seasons drift by, taking them for granted, even ignoring them. Advent, through December, is a time to look, a season of watching and waiting to take time to look for God; a season of wilderness, if we are willing to use the time to travel within ourselves, to discover the place where Christ may be born; a season of wonder as we draw nearer, as we approach the manger and look in. We can approach Christmas with a full diary, a long shopping list and a busy family and we can approach Christmas with an empty house, a worried and lonely heart. For certain though, we can all approach Christmas with an open, hopeful mind and heart, willing to look again at the familiar Christmas story, well-known Carols and traditions, ready to look again and think again about what all this may mean - for Christmas means ‘God with us’. From where I stand when there’s something we usually take for granted, or even usually ignore or don’t know much about, then it can be fruitful to look at it again and learn something new! Perhaps many of us could find time to pause like this for a ‘stand and stare’ moment, to allow one experience to lead us to other reflections and realisations. In that place of pausing and reflecting we may begin to sense the presence of God and so be led to see Him more clearly and find ways of knowing Him more deeply. Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Revd Sacha Pearce CHURCH NOTES Dates for your Diary Wednesday 6th December is the day of the Christmas Bazaar—to be held in the Village Hall from 6.00pm. Come along and pick up a bargain for Christmas and Father Christmas will be there to meet the children. Carol Service The traditional Carol Service of Lessons and Carols will take place on Christmas Eve beginning at 6.00pm. As usual the Church will be lit solely by candlelight and we look forward to having a full Church to hel celebrate this special night in the year. After the service the congregation are invited to stay behind for sherry and mince pies. 13 �CHURCH SERVICES POULSHOT, SEEND AND BULKINGTON DECEMBER 2006/JANUARY 2007 7th January 2007 8.00am BCP Holy Communion 9.30am Family Eucharist 11.15am Parish Eucharist 6.00pm Evensong SEEND BULKINGTON SEEND POULSHOT 3rd December 8.00am 9.30am 11.15am 6.00pm BCP Holy Communion Family Eucharist Parish Eucharist Evensong SEEND BULKINGTON SEEND POULSHOT 14th January 8.00am 9.30am 11.15am 6.00pm BCP Holy Communion Matins Family Eucharist Evensong SEEND POULSHOT SEEND BULKINGTON 10th December 8.00am 9.30am 11.15am 4.00pm 6.00pm BCP Holy Communion BCP Holy Communion Family Eucharist Christmas Lights Gift Service Evensong SEEND POULSHOT SEEND SEEND BULKINGTON 21st January 8.00am 9.30am 11.15am 6.00pm BCP Holy Communion Parish Eucharist Parish Eucharist BCP Holy Communion SEEND BULKINGTON SEEND POULSHOT 28th January 8.00am 9.30am 11.15am 6.00pm BCP Holy Communion Family Eucharist Family Eucharist Evensong SEEND POULSHOT SEEND BULKINGTON 4th February 8.00am 9.30am 11.15am 6.00pm BCP Holy Communion Family Eucharist Parish Eucharist Evensong SEEND BULKINGTON SEEND POULSHOT 17th December 8.00am 9.30am 11.15am 6.00pm 6.00pm 24th December 10.00am 4.00pm 6.00pm 11.30pm 25th December 8.00am 9.00am 10.15am 11.30am 31st December 10.00am BCP Holy Communion Parish Eucharist Parish Eucharist Evensong Carol Service Benefice Service Crib Service Carol Service Midnight Service SEEND BULKINGTON SEEND POULSHOT SEEND SEEND SEEND POULSHOT SEEND BCP Holy Communion Christmas Communion Family Eucharist Parish Eucharist Benefice Service SEEND POULSHOT BULKINGTON SEEND SEEND 14 WEEKDAY SERVICES Mondays 9.00am Tuesdays 9.00am Thursdays 9.00am Matins Matins Matins SEEND POULSHOT BULKINGTON December 3 Dec 6.00pm 10 Dec 9.30am 17 Dec 6.00pm Reader Mr J Quinn Mr/Mrs D Hargreaves Mr/Mrs D Bullen CHURCH ROSTERS 15 Sidesman Mr M Hues Mr D Bullen Mrs J James � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Magazines are presented in PDF format with full-text indexing Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village News Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Poulshot Village News Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2004-Present Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village News Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Village Magazines Magazine Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Poulshot Village News December 2008 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/12/2008 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village News Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village News PVN Village News https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/org.poulshotvillagearchive/original/e9792c2f951c35818acf52f7a088247d.pdf 0e6a850c60c0ba499b638a2b25060879 PDF Text Text �Dates for your diary …. 17th December Christmas Dinner for the Over Sixties – Poulshot Village Hall 26th December Boxing Day Walk in Poulshot Help For Heroes Train Rides at Bulkington 19th January 2010 - Poushot Ladies Club – 7.30 p.m. at Poulshot Village Hall Flower rota at St Peter’s Poulshot ADVENT No flowers CHRISTMAS All helpers please Jan 3rd & 10th Mrs Yvonne Baber Jan 17th & 24th Mrs Angela Bullen Jan 31st & Feb 7th Mrs Kate Amery Feb 14th Mrs Suzie Quinn A message from “The Raven” Great Big Thanks from Nathalie & Jerry, the new Landlords at The Raven for the wonderful welcome we have received from our team of staff and the people of Poulshot. We would also like to Thank Sue & Phillip for making the transition so smooth and wish them every happiness. Our Christmas opening times are up in the Pub an there are still a few spaces for Christmas Day. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and Yours. �Ladies Club - November 2009 The ladies group had a very busy evening on Tuesday 17th November making lovely Christmas decorations. Lorna had made some beautiful decorations which she had hung on a white tree. They looked so lovely and wouldn’t look out of place in Harrods, but she assured us they were very easy to make. She demonstrated how to make a woven heart and we then collected our paper and we all had a go. It took a while to choose what colours would look good together and with a little practice we all managed to produce a heart, although some definitely looked a lot better than others! Lorna then demonstrated how to make other decorations, a Christmas tree, an angel and even how to wrap presents with those special touches that make the present look too good to open. We are very grateful to Lorna for a very interesting evening and I look forward to seeing lots of home made decorations this year in Poulshot. The next ladies club meeting will be our Christmas meal in The Raven. This is on the 15th December 7.30 for 8p.m. Menus will be sent out shortly. Marian Stimson Ladies Club 2010 The first meeting of the Ladies Club in the New Year will be in the Village Hall on our usual 3rd Tuesday which is the 19th January. We will discuss plans for 2010 over wine and nibbles. Please come armed with ideas for fun things for us to do. For any new or reluctant Ladies of any age, we would be delighted to see you. We cater for all! Just come along and join us on 19th and you will be made most welcome! �BOXING DAY TRAIN RIDES – HELP FOR HEROES The Great Bulkington Railway, supported by the West Wiltshire Society of Model Engineers will be giving train rides to children and adults from 1 PM until about 4:30 PM on Boxing Day 26th December. We are located next to Bulkington Village Hall, corner of Mill Lane, Bulkington SN10 1SW. There is 1000 feet of 5 inch gauge railway track, a 40 foot long tunnel, signals and passengers ride on purpose built miniature railway carriages. We expect to be giving away lots of hot sausages and sweets and collecting donations for the armed services ‘Help For Heroes Funds’ – These funds help our injured service people. Last year we raised over £800 for this worthy cause. Wrap up well and come along and prepare to be generous with your donations. Toilet facilities will be available in the village hall. The village pub, the Well Inn will be open from noon to about 2 o’clock (drinks only). Nev Boulton, Chief Engineer, (CRB clearance) POULSHOT’S ANNUAL BOXING DAY WALK. We plan to meet at the usual time of 2:00pm outside the Gravina’s, 15 The Green (north east corner). This year Tim Gravina is organizing the route. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for a cross country ramble. Children and dogs should be accompanied. The walk will not be suitable for push chairs. Leads for dogs will be useful. We aim be back by about 4:00pm. Afterwards you shall be welcome at number 15 The Green for tea and mince pies. Come and enjoy the afternoon whatever the weather. Diana Gravina. �Rowde Primary School At the time of writing we are only just into our new half term and are looking forward to the Rhythm of Life concert, the Christmas Fayre (4th December) and the Infant Nativity plays amongst many other festive activities. We can report that we managed to raise a magnificent £651 from the autumn Bag 2 School collection. So a very big thank you to everyone who contributed and please look out for details of our next collection in the spring. Also, as an appreciation to those who have worked extremely hard to give Rowde a shop once more, we have raised £100 through a non-uniform day, which will be donated to the shop. We wish it every success and hope that it continues to get the support from the village that it deserves. We had another sporting achievement just before half term when our Under 11 football team took part in the Mid Wilts Festival in Calne. They emerged as champions, winning a very closely contested final in a ‘sudden death’ penalty shoot out. They will join the Under 9’s team in the county finals. Good luck everyone! This just leaves us to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Deanne Elsden. �Welcome to our new Vicar. On Tuesday 3rd November, a packed Holy Cross Church Seend, saw the Rev. Renée Coulson licensed as our new Vicar. The Bishop of Ramsbury, the Rt Rev Stephen Conway conducted the service and in front of clergy colleagues, parishoners and friends from near and far, Renée took the vows and promises asked of her and tolled the Church bell to signify the start of her ministry. After the service, a reception was held in the Community Centre at Seend with drinks and a wonderful spread of food provided by members of each of our three parishes. Many of us may have seen her already and had a chance to chat as she is often to be seen walking around the Benefice with Jamie her four legged companion. We would like to say ‘Welcome Renée’ from the people of Poulshot and we hope that you will be very happy during the coming years as part of the village and the Benefice. More Church news Our new vicar Renee has invited us to Come and explore and find out more as we journey through Advent. Meetings at the Vicarage on 1st, 8th and 15th December at 730pm for just an hour. All welcome ‘The Badgers’ Worton and Cheverell F.C. http://www.wortonandcheverellfc.co.uk/ It is quite interesting to review the website above on the ‘blog’ pages where you can review match reports from the various correspondents, whose creative writing skills and soccer humour, can easily equal those of any TV/press pundits. Key contact information is also available on this site for any new members who wish to join during the winter months. �The Under 8s played their 3rd game of the season on 15 November (known as Monsoon day), with both the Badgers and the away team Castle Combe players desperate to play in any conditions, and the parents/supporters not of the same attitude. The game took place at Worton 5 Lanes School, and from the beginning it was an entertaining game for all (including the supporters), with some great saves from both keepers. The Badgers keeper, Charlie, kept calm and controlled his area, whilst the defence with Captain Scott and the tenacious Casper holding firm. In midfiled, both Archie and Ryan set up wave after wave of opportunities for the forward Rafferty, who scored 4. A well done also for the sub, Ben, who came on with growing confidence and sticking to his task. Meanwhile the first Adult team for the Club, continue to enjoy success. After 8 matches they are top of the Trowbridge and District League Div 3, with some key fixtures in December. The team welcome support from the community, so please come along to the 14.00 pm kick-offs at West Lavington Village Hall pitches: 5 December: v Bradford Town, 19 December v Trowbridge Wanderers. Steve Dagnall 01380-727976 A thank you … I was completely lost for words for a few moments at the end of Evensong on November 1st, my last Sunday as a Licensed Lay Minister in our benefice. As I made my way to the door to say Goodnight to the leaving congregation, Paulette asked me to join her at the front of Church, where she said some very nice words on behalf of the people of Poulshot and then presented me with a most generous present. I should like to thank most sincerely all those who contributed to that retirement gift; it was most kind. I have enjoyed my thirteen years as an L.L.M. and will certainly continue to be one of the St. Peter’s congregation. Many thanks to you all Brian James �Poulshot, Seend and Bulkington Services January 2010 Sunday 3rd January 8.00am Holy Communion 9.30am Family Eucharist 11.15am Parish Eucharist 6.00pm Evensong Seend Bulkington Seend Poulshot Sunday 10th January 8.00am Holy Communion 9.30am Matins 11.15am Parish Eucharist 6.00pm Evensong Seend. Poulshot Seend Bulkington Sunday 17th January 8.00am Holy Communion 9.30am Parish Communion 11.15am Parish Eucharist 6.00pm Parish Eucharist Seend Bulkington Seend Poulshot Sunday 24th January 8.00am Holy Communion 9.30am Family Eucharist 11.15am Family Eucharist 6.00pm Songs of Praise Seend Poulshot Seend Bulkington Sunday 31st January 10.00am Benefice Service 4.00pm Benefice Christingle Service Seend Seend �GOD WITH (all of) US... Let me start by saying a huge "THANK YOU" for the wonderfully warm welcome you gave me on the 2nd (November) and for all the help that has been given so far in helping me to settle into the Vicarage so quickly (mind, I still have boxes to unpack and tidying to do!). I feel so privileged to be a part of your communities and look forward to working with you for many years to come. I can hardly believe we're already looking towards the church's season of Advent (the four weeks immediately prior to Christmas Day). The first Sunday of Advent this year falls on 29th November and we're planning a wonderful benefice service of Advent Carols and readings at Holy Cross at 6.00 pm that night. Please do come along if you can - bring your children too. At Advent the altar frontal is changed from green to purple. Why purple? Well, in biblical times that was the colour worn by kings but it is also the colour for penitence - a time of reflection, an opportunity to be sorry for those things "that we have left undone ... which we ought to have done" and those other things that we "have done that we ought not to have done" - to quote the General Confession in the Book of Common Prayer. But in addition to being a time of reflection, Advent is a time of expectation, of waiting for the birth of "the long expected Jesus", of Emmanuel, God with us, which we will celebrate at Christmas, of course. Christians accept that Christ's first coming over 2,000 years ago only makes sense in the light of his promise to come again, and it's that belief that gives rise to this period of anticipation. The ministry team serving these villages tries very hard to be the presence of God with us - not only on Sundays when we meet together in our village churches, where a warm welcome awaits all who cross its threshold, but also during the week as we try to reach out into the community. There are so many people who beaver away in the background working hard to bring our communities together in many different and enjoyable ways, and making us a caring and sharing people of God. All these things are signs of God's presence with us, here and now. �And my immediate plans for the villages? Well, my first priority is to visit as many of you as possible, to hear about your concerns as well as your joys -to share them with you. I've heard it said so many times in the past that "the church" doesn't care, because "the vicar" hasn't bothered to call! Please be patient - we'll do what we can - but there are far more of you than there of those in your ministry team. So, if you would like a visit, or if you know of others who are sick and housebound, elderly, lonely, or in hospital and who would welcome a visit: then please do let us know. ... and now for the boring bit... I think you know that I am officially your part time priest: certainly Bishop Stephen made that very clear last Tuesday. But my ministry is also my life-blood. My official "working days" will be Tuesdays and Wednesdays (as well as Sundays, of course) and I plan to use those days for the most formal part of my ministry - meetings and so on. For the rest of the time - other than Fridays, which will be my regular (though not inflexible) day off to go walking - I'll be here for you. It would be good if we could agree a 9.00 pm cut off point though (except in emergencies, of course). As I walk my dog, Jamie (a soft-coated wheaten terrier) around the villages do please stop me and introduce yourselves (you'll probably need to do it several times until I remember!) May God bless you richly, and those you love, this Advent, this Christmastide - and indeed the New Year too! ... on the lighter side Having just visited the Fun Station at Bulkington and watched the children busily drawing pictures, I was reminded of this story: A kindergarten teacher was observing her classroom of children while they drew. She would occasionally walk around and see each child's artwork. As she got to one little girl who was working diligently, she asked what the drawing was. The girl replied, "I'm drawing God." The teacher paused and said, "But no one knows what God looks like." Without missing a beat or looking up from her drawing, the girl replied, "They will in a minute." God bless, Renee �The Devizes Deanery 2009/2010 The Bite‐size Learning Programme Music in Worship: 7.30 pm Tuesday 26th January 2010 “Gregorian Chant to Graham Kendrick” led by Mr Chris Totney at inDauntsey’s School, West Lavington The session is in the Farmer Music School, top floor. “Encouraging, supporting and learning from elderly people” 7.30 pm Monday 11th January 2010 led by the Revd. Dr. Graham Southgate at Edington Parish Hall Opportunities for the church family of the Devizes Deanery to learn and grow together. �Carol Service Seend Holy Cross Sunday December 20th. With a risk of jumping on the Supermarket band wagon Christmas is coming!! Calling all singers and instrumentalists! Plans are in hand to augment our regular music making. For the last couple of years an enthusiastic team of singers have come together to form a choir for the village’s Carol service. This is always very well received and gives all involved a real Christmas buzz. Now is the time to make yourself known if you would like to be involved and help make the Christmas choir a success. You do not need to be a music reader or necessarily have any experience of part singing to join. All that is required is a little time, commitment and enthusiasm. We normally work on having four practices in the weeks leading up to the service .This year the practices are on: Friday 27th November Friday 4th December Friday 11th December Friday 18th December All rehearsals are in Holy Cross Church starting at 7.30pm finishing approx. 8.30pm. We will need a rehearsal late afternoon on the day which could lead straight on to the service. I think we did this last time. Alternatively we could rehearse at about 2pm and then have time to go home, change and thaw out before the service starts! There need be no limit to the number of adults and older children taking part as long as we can maintain a balance between the voices. As well as our, family service youth orchestra, we would welcome more orchestral players to help lead the congregation in carols too. Please make contact either through the Rector, or the Springates on 01380 828294 - e mail tutti.springate@btinternet.com �SEEND AND DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB Fred Swift joined us again this month and once again proved to be an informative and entertaining speaker. Fred hoped he would not repeat anything from his previous visit, in which he was successful. He brought with him some straw skeps, the original hives, which he makes by sewing bundles of lengths of straw in a dome using a tube through which to thread the straw. This simple construction lasts for years and he and some colleagues have, in situ, used the waste straw in corn circles to make skeps, to the great interest of circle enthusiasts. Apparently one circle appeared in the shape of a beehive but he can’t explain that. This year he collected 86 wild swarms and gave away 60 to new beekeepers of whom there are now many more; Fred feels they lack experience and would like to see some form of apprenticeship. The importance of bees lies in their pollination of plants and crops, the collection of honey being a useful side product for us, and he suggested growing borage and phacelia in the garden as they seem to attract large numbers of bees and other insects. He finished by doing roaring trade with his various honey products. The winner of the competition for honey cake was Tim Vince but they were all delicious! The visit to Cranborne Manor will be on Tuesday 13th July. We were also reminded to get our bulbs planted ready for the Spring competiton. The schedules will be available at the next meeting in December when Milly Carmichael will be talking about Christmas Greenery and the competition will be for a festive table centre. In January Alison Peterson from Lackham will be telling us about Organic Pest Control and the competition will be for the most ingenious pest trap! It was good to have some new members this month but nonmembers are always welcome. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Village Magazine Description An account of the resource PDF versions of the Village Magazine distributed between 2004 and Present. Magazines are presented in PDF format with full-text indexing Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village News Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Poulshot Village News Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2004-Present Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village News Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Village Magazines Magazine Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Poulshot Village News December 2009 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/12/2009 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village News Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village News PVN Village News https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/org.poulshotvillagearchive/original/95b141ea07fe581c1e9aef5db423855e.pdf adfe30c0f07da20c0ca091abd55b67b6 PDF Text Text �Dates for your diary …. 17th December Christmas Dinner for the Over Sixties – Poulshot Village Hall 26th December Boxing Day Walk in Poulshot Help For Heroes Train Rides at Bulkington 19th January 2010 - Poushot Ladies Club – 7.30 p.m. at Poulshot Village Hall Flower rota at St Peter’s Poulshot ADVENT No flowers CHRISTMAS All helpers please Jan 3rd & 10th Mrs Yvonne Baber Jan 17th & 24th Mrs Angela Bullen Jan 31st & Feb 7th Mrs Kate Amery Feb 14th Mrs Suzie Quinn A message from “The Raven” Great Big Thanks from Nathalie & Jerry, the new Landlords at The Raven for the wonderful welcome we have received from our team of staff and the people of Poulshot. We would also like to Thank Sue & Phillip for making the transition so smooth and wish them every happiness. Our Christmas opening times are up in the Pub an there are still a few spaces for Christmas Day. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and Yours. �Ladies Club - November 2009 The ladies group had a very busy evening on Tuesday 17th November making lovely Christmas decorations. Lorna had made some beautiful decorations which she had hung on a white tree. They looked so lovely and wouldn’t look out of place in Harrods, but she assured us they were very easy to make. She demonstrated how to make a woven heart and we then collected our paper and we all had a go. It took a while to choose what colours would look good together and with a little practice we all managed to produce a heart, although some definitely looked a lot better than others! Lorna then demonstrated how to make other decorations, a Christmas tree, an angel and even how to wrap presents with those special touches that make the present look too good to open. We are very grateful to Lorna for a very interesting evening and I look forward to seeing lots of home made decorations this year in Poulshot. The next ladies club meeting will be our Christmas meal in The Raven. This is on the 15th December 7.30 for 8p.m. Menus will be sent out shortly. Marian Stimson Ladies Club 2010 The first meeting of the Ladies Club in the New Year will be in the Village Hall on our usual 3rd Tuesday which is the 19th January. We will discuss plans for 2010 over wine and nibbles. Please come armed with ideas for fun things for us to do. For any new or reluctant Ladies of any age, we would be delighted to see you. We cater for all! Just come along and join us on 19th and you will be made most welcome! �BOXING DAY TRAIN RIDES – HELP FOR HEROES The Great Bulkington Railway, supported by the West Wiltshire Society of Model Engineers will be giving train rides to children and adults from 1 PM until about 4:30 PM on Boxing Day 26th December. We are located next to Bulkington Village Hall, corner of Mill Lane, Bulkington SN10 1SW. There is 1000 feet of 5 inch gauge railway track, a 40 foot long tunnel, signals and passengers ride on purpose built miniature railway carriages. We expect to be giving away lots of hot sausages and sweets and collecting donations for the armed services ‘Help For Heroes Funds’ – These funds help our injured service people. Last year we raised over £800 for this worthy cause. Wrap up well and come along and prepare to be generous with your donations. Toilet facilities will be available in the village hall. The village pub, the Well Inn will be open from noon to about 2 o’clock (drinks only). Nev Boulton, Chief Engineer, (CRB clearance) POULSHOT’S ANNUAL BOXING DAY WALK. We plan to meet at the usual time of 2:00pm outside the Gravina’s, 15 The Green (north east corner). This year Tim Gravina is organizing the route. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for a cross country ramble. Children and dogs should be accompanied. The walk will not be suitable for push chairs. Leads for dogs will be useful. We aim be back by about 4:00pm. Afterwards you shall be welcome at number 15 The Green for tea and mince pies. Come and enjoy the afternoon whatever the weather. Diana Gravina. �Rowde Primary School At the time of writing we are only just into our new half term and are looking forward to the Rhythm of Life concert, the Christmas Fayre (4th December) and the Infant Nativity plays amongst many other festive activities. We can report that we managed to raise a magnificent £651 from the autumn Bag 2 School collection. So a very big thank you to everyone who contributed and please look out for details of our next collection in the spring. Also, as an appreciation to those who have worked extremely hard to give Rowde a shop once more, we have raised £100 through a non-uniform day, which will be donated to the shop. We wish it every success and hope that it continues to get the support from the village that it deserves. We had another sporting achievement just before half term when our Under 11 football team took part in the Mid Wilts Festival in Calne. They emerged as champions, winning a very closely contested final in a ‘sudden death’ penalty shoot out. They will join the Under 9’s team in the county finals. Good luck everyone! This just leaves us to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Deanne Elsden. �Welcome to our new Vicar. On Tuesday 3rd November, a packed Holy Cross Church Seend, saw the Rev. Renée Coulson licensed as our new Vicar. The Bishop of Ramsbury, the Rt Rev Stephen Conway conducted the service and in front of clergy colleagues, parishoners and friends from near and far, Renée took the vows and promises asked of her and tolled the Church bell to signify the start of her ministry. After the service, a reception was held in the Community Centre at Seend with drinks and a wonderful spread of food provided by members of each of our three parishes. Many of us may have seen her already and had a chance to chat as she is often to be seen walking around the Benefice with Jamie her four legged companion. We would like to say ‘Welcome Renée’ from the people of Poulshot and we hope that you will be very happy during the coming years as part of the village and the Benefice. More Church news Our new vicar Renee has invited us to Come and explore and find out more as we journey through Advent. Meetings at the Vicarage on 1st, 8th and 15th December at 730pm for just an hour. All welcome ‘The Badgers’ Worton and Cheverell F.C. http://www.wortonandcheverellfc.co.uk/ It is quite interesting to review the website above on the ‘blog’ pages where you can review match reports from the various correspondents, whose creative writing skills and soccer humour, can easily equal those of any TV/press pundits. Key contact information is also available on this site for any new members who wish to join during the winter months. �The Under 8s played their 3rd game of the season on 15 November (known as Monsoon day), with both the Badgers and the away team Castle Combe players desperate to play in any conditions, and the parents/supporters not of the same attitude. The game took place at Worton 5 Lanes School, and from the beginning it was an entertaining game for all (including the supporters), with some great saves from both keepers. The Badgers keeper, Charlie, kept calm and controlled his area, whilst the defence with Captain Scott and the tenacious Casper holding firm. In midfiled, both Archie and Ryan set up wave after wave of opportunities for the forward Rafferty, who scored 4. A well done also for the sub, Ben, who came on with growing confidence and sticking to his task. Meanwhile the first Adult team for the Club, continue to enjoy success. After 8 matches they are top of the Trowbridge and District League Div 3, with some key fixtures in December. The team welcome support from the community, so please come along to the 14.00 pm kick-offs at West Lavington Village Hall pitches: 5 December: v Bradford Town, 19 December v Trowbridge Wanderers. Steve Dagnall 01380-727976 A thank you … I was completely lost for words for a few moments at the end of Evensong on November 1st, my last Sunday as a Licensed Lay Minister in our benefice. As I made my way to the door to say Goodnight to the leaving congregation, Paulette asked me to join her at the front of Church, where she said some very nice words on behalf of the people of Poulshot and then presented me with a most generous present. I should like to thank most sincerely all those who contributed to that retirement gift; it was most kind. I have enjoyed my thirteen years as an L.L.M. and will certainly continue to be one of the St. Peter’s congregation. Many thanks to you all Brian James �Poulshot, Seend and Bulkington Services January 2010 Sunday 3rd January 8.00am Holy Communion 9.30am Family Eucharist 11.15am Parish Eucharist 6.00pm Evensong Seend Bulkington Seend Poulshot Sunday 10th January 8.00am Holy Communion 9.30am Matins 11.15am Parish Eucharist 6.00pm Evensong Seend. Poulshot Seend Bulkington Sunday 17th January 8.00am Holy Communion 9.30am Parish Communion 11.15am Parish Eucharist 6.00pm Parish Eucharist Seend Bulkington Seend Poulshot Sunday 24th January 8.00am Holy Communion 9.30am Family Eucharist 11.15am Family Eucharist 6.00pm Songs of Praise Seend Poulshot Seend Bulkington Sunday 31st January 10.00am Benefice Service 4.00pm Benefice Christingle Service Seend Seend �GOD WITH (all of) US... Let me start by saying a huge "THANK YOU" for the wonderfully warm welcome you gave me on the 2nd (November) and for all the help that has been given so far in helping me to settle into the Vicarage so quickly (mind, I still have boxes to unpack and tidying to do!). I feel so privileged to be a part of your communities and look forward to working with you for many years to come. I can hardly believe we're already looking towards the church's season of Advent (the four weeks immediately prior to Christmas Day). The first Sunday of Advent this year falls on 29th November and we're planning a wonderful benefice service of Advent Carols and readings at Holy Cross at 6.00 pm that night. Please do come along if you can - bring your children too. At Advent the altar frontal is changed from green to purple. Why purple? Well, in biblical times that was the colour worn by kings but it is also the colour for penitence - a time of reflection, an opportunity to be sorry for those things "that we have left undone ... which we ought to have done" and those other things that we "have done that we ought not to have done" - to quote the General Confession in the Book of Common Prayer. But in addition to being a time of reflection, Advent is a time of expectation, of waiting for the birth of "the long expected Jesus", of Emmanuel, God with us, which we will celebrate at Christmas, of course. Christians accept that Christ's first coming over 2,000 years ago only makes sense in the light of his promise to come again, and it's that belief that gives rise to this period of anticipation. The ministry team serving these villages tries very hard to be the presence of God with us - not only on Sundays when we meet together in our village churches, where a warm welcome awaits all who cross its threshold, but also during the week as we try to reach out into the community. There are so many people who beaver away in the background working hard to bring our communities together in many different and enjoyable ways, and making us a caring and sharing people of God. All these things are signs of God's presence with us, here and now. �And my immediate plans for the villages? Well, my first priority is to visit as many of you as possible, to hear about your concerns as well as your joys -to share them with you. I've heard it said so many times in the past that "the church" doesn't care, because "the vicar" hasn't bothered to call! Please be patient - we'll do what we can - but there are far more of you than there of those in your ministry team. So, if you would like a visit, or if you know of others who are sick and housebound, elderly, lonely, or in hospital and who would welcome a visit: then please do let us know. ... and now for the boring bit... I think you know that I am officially your part time priest: certainly Bishop Stephen made that very clear last Tuesday. But my ministry is also my life-blood. My official "working days" will be Tuesdays and Wednesdays (as well as Sundays, of course) and I plan to use those days for the most formal part of my ministry - meetings and so on. For the rest of the time - other than Fridays, which will be my regular (though not inflexible) day off to go walking - I'll be here for you. It would be good if we could agree a 9.00 pm cut off point though (except in emergencies, of course). As I walk my dog, Jamie (a soft-coated wheaten terrier) around the villages do please stop me and introduce yourselves (you'll probably need to do it several times until I remember!) May God bless you richly, and those you love, this Advent, this Christmastide - and indeed the New Year too! ... on the lighter side Having just visited the Fun Station at Bulkington and watched the children busily drawing pictures, I was reminded of this story: A kindergarten teacher was observing her classroom of children while they drew. She would occasionally walk around and see each child's artwork. As she got to one little girl who was working diligently, she asked what the drawing was. The girl replied, "I'm drawing God." The teacher paused and said, "But no one knows what God looks like." Without missing a beat or looking up from her drawing, the girl replied, "They will in a minute." God bless, Renee �The Devizes Deanery 2009/2010 The Bite‐size Learning Programme Music in Worship: 7.30 pm Tuesday 26th January 2010 “Gregorian Chant to Graham Kendrick” led by Mr Chris Totney at inDauntsey’s School, West Lavington The session is in the Farmer Music School, top floor. “Encouraging, supporting and learning from elderly people” 7.30 pm Monday 11th January 2010 led by the Revd. Dr. Graham Southgate at Edington Parish Hall Opportunities for the church family of the Devizes Deanery to learn and grow together. �Carol Service Seend Holy Cross Sunday December 20th. With a risk of jumping on the Supermarket band wagon Christmas is coming!! Calling all singers and instrumentalists! Plans are in hand to augment our regular music making. For the last couple of years an enthusiastic team of singers have come together to form a choir for the village’s Carol service. This is always very well received and gives all involved a real Christmas buzz. Now is the time to make yourself known if you would like to be involved and help make the Christmas choir a success. You do not need to be a music reader or necessarily have any experience of part singing to join. All that is required is a little time, commitment and enthusiasm. We normally work on having four practices in the weeks leading up to the service .This year the practices are on: Friday 27th November Friday 4th December Friday 11th December Friday 18th December All rehearsals are in Holy Cross Church starting at 7.30pm finishing approx. 8.30pm. We will need a rehearsal late afternoon on the day which could lead straight on to the service. I think we did this last time. Alternatively we could rehearse at about 2pm and then have time to go home, change and thaw out before the service starts! There need be no limit to the number of adults and older children taking part as long as we can maintain a balance between the voices. As well as our, family service youth orchestra, we would welcome more orchestral players to help lead the congregation in carols too. Please make contact either through the Rector, or the Springates on 01380 828294 - e mail tutti.springate@btinternet.com �SEEND AND DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB Fred Swift joined us again this month and once again proved to be an informative and entertaining speaker. Fred hoped he would not repeat anything from his previous visit, in which he was successful. He brought with him some straw skeps, the original hives, which he makes by sewing bundles of lengths of straw in a dome using a tube through which to thread the straw. This simple construction lasts for years and he and some colleagues have, in situ, used the waste straw in corn circles to make skeps, to the great interest of circle enthusiasts. Apparently one circle appeared in the shape of a beehive but he can’t explain that. This year he collected 86 wild swarms and gave away 60 to new beekeepers of whom there are now many more; Fred feels they lack experience and would like to see some form of apprenticeship. The importance of bees lies in their pollination of plants and crops, the collection of honey being a useful side product for us, and he suggested growing borage and phacelia in the garden as they seem to attract large numbers of bees and other insects. He finished by doing roaring trade with his various honey products. The winner of the competition for honey cake was Tim Vince but they were all delicious! The visit to Cranborne Manor will be on Tuesday 13th July. We were also reminded to get our bulbs planted ready for the Spring competiton. The schedules will be available at the next meeting in December when Milly Carmichael will be talking about Christmas Greenery and the competition will be for a festive table centre. In January Alison Peterson from Lackham will be telling us about Organic Pest Control and the competition will be for the most ingenious pest trap! It was good to have some new members this month but nonmembers are always welcome. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Village Magazine Description An account of the resource PDF versions of the Village Magazine distributed between 2004 and Present. Magazines are presented in PDF format with full-text indexing Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village News Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Poulshot Village News Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2004-Present Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village News Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Village Magazines Magazine Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Poulshot Village News December 2009 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/12/2009 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village News Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village News PVN Village News https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/org.poulshotvillagearchive/original/3227271a6b689d04dc17c7f688ad56e4.pdf 47bec4d612836632893b312c4c8dd1bd PDF Text Text Poulshot Village News December 2010 The Raven Inn Telephone 01380 828 271 Bookings Advisable Winter Times Sunday Open 12 – 4pm Lunch served 12 – 2:30pm Sunday Evening Open 6 – 10pm Dinner served 6:30pm – 9pm Closed Mondays Until Easter. Tuesday to Saturday Open 11am – 2:30pm Lunch served 12 – 2pm Tuesday to Saturday Evenings Open 6pm – 11pm �Poulshot Village News is put together by Nina Jeffries and anyone else who would like to help, and distributed to all houses in the village by a lovely team of helpers. Help, contributions, reports, opinions and articles are very much welcomed. While we will always aim to include all shades of opinion and interest, we reserve the right to select and edit where appropriate. We also aim to provide a network and record of what’s going on in the village, as fully as possible, so please let us know if there is anything that you would like publicised in advance or reported on afterwards. Contact us e-mail – poulshotnews@btinternet.com by post - 3 Sillington Lane, Poulshot, SN10 1TD Contributions for next issue in by 20th of the month please Advertising Poulshot Village News is happy to accept adverts, indeed relies on them to fund production costs. Publication of an advert does not constitute an endorsement for that product or service. Adverts may be taken as a full, half or quarter page, at a cost of £40/£25/£15 respectively, to run for the full year of the magazine. Subscribing to an advert in the magazine will automatically get you a listing on the Poulshot web site - www.poulshot.org.uk Poulshot Web Pages (The World Looking At Poulshot) WWW.POULSHOT.ORG.UK Email to:webmaster@poulshot.org.uk �Do you need help with Self Assessment Taxation Business Plans Presentation to Banks Contact Gordon Lawrence Chartered Accountant 30, The Pound, Bromham Tel: Devizes 850294 Free Initial Consultation JILLIAN NEWSOM MSSSCh MBChA CHIROPODIST Registered member of The British Chiropody and Podiatry association Visiting practice 01380 828257 Equestria, Berhills Lane, Seend SN12 6RR �Wiltshire County Councillor Mr Jonathan Seed Kennet District Councillor for Seend and Poulshot Anthony Lake 01380 828320 Computer problems? 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For more details, please ring Charlotte on 01380 828482 ��Poulshot Village Hall Available for meetings, functions, clubs and private parties Booking fees from April 2009 Village activities - £5 an hour Outside users - £8 an hour All bookings for the hall are again being taken by JACKIE POHNERT - tel; 01380 827046 e-mail - jackie.pohnert@googlemail.com I would be grateful if you could phone at the following times; Monday – Friday 9.00 - 18.00hrs Saturday 9.00 - 13.00hrs Closed on Sundays! If you prefer to leave me an e-mail request don’t forget to leave your own e-mail address for a reply. Thank you �DEVIZES HOME & GARDEN MAINTENANCE Hunters Moon, Bath Rd,Devizes,Wilts,SN10 1PH Hedge - Grass Cutting Lawn Treatment - Scarification Weed Control – General Gardening Landscaping – Garden Clearance Sheds – All Types of Fencing & Gates Ponds – Pond maintenance – Water Features Decking – Patios - Graveling Regular, Weekly & Monthly Contracts Interior & Exterior painting and decorating General Property Maintenance Free Quotations – Fully insured Tel: Jon on 01380 720969 Mobile: 07778043330 Email: Jon@devizeshomeandgarden.co.uk �Village Contacts St Peter’s Church Priest in Charge - Revd. Renée Coulson Churchwardens Mrs Paulette Bremner-Milne Mrs Janet James PCC Secretary –Mrs Kate Amery PCC Members – 827285 828527 724944 827172 Mr Nicholas Hunloke (Treasurer) - Lady Kate Hunloke (Deanery Synod) Mrs Angela Bullen - Mr Chris Saunders - Mrs Dot Wood - Mrs Joyce Arnold (Deanery Synod) - Mr Brian James Organist – Mrs P De Belle Parish council Chairman – Mr Nicholas Hunloke 828333 Clerk - Mrs Maggie Goodenough 827205 clerk@poulshot.org.uk - Mrs Sue Aldridge – Mr Joe Baber – Mr Geoff Meembers Collett (Vice Chairman) – Mr Steve Housby – Mr Nicholas Hunloke – Mr Malcolm Nixon - Mr Tim Nixon Local Councillors Kennet District Cllr Jonathan Seed 850 696 e-mail jonathon.seed@wiltshire.gov.uk. Farmers Club Mr Richard Francis 828232 Mother and Toddler Group Mrs Clair Waldron 828602 Poulshot Ladies Club Lady Kate Hunloke 828333 Village Hall – Chris Saunders 827290 Bookings - Jackie Pohnert 827046 828333 Village Trust – Chairman - Mr Nicholas Hunloke Secretary - Mr Peter Cleverly 827242 Members - Mrs Diana Gravina (Vice-chairman) – Mr Brian James (treasurer) – Mrs Pam Langton (Archivist) �PSW Premier Tiling Services Local professional tiling service for:- • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Conservatories • Underfloor heating installed All work is fully insured and guaranteed. Please call 01380 721978/07855 947039 or e-mail pswpremiertiling@gmail.com for help or information. A helping hand Supported by www.ridgewaycommunity.org.uk If you’re over 60 or younger and disabled, Handihelp can do small home repairs and maintenance jobs at competitive prices. Special offer You can get up to two hours of Handihelp for free if, you’re on meanstested benefits, although we’ll charge for materials. 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Call Nicky on: 07711652568 ��WILTSHIRE NUMISMATIC SOCIETY PROGRAMME 2010 Hon. Secretary Pam de Belle 01380 828453 Mr R. Jeffrey 01225 703143 December 10 – Christmas Dinner at The Raven Poulshot –prior booking only – see Pam for details Poulshot Ladies Club Dates for Diary December 14th 7.30 for 8pm – Christmas Dinner at The Raven. The menu for either two or three courses will be distributed in due course NOTICES FROM PARISH COUNCIL VILLAGE GREEN TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF EVERYONE USING THE VILLAGE GREEN PLEASE ENSURE THAT ANY POSSIBLE HEALTH AND SAFETY ISSUES ARE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE PARISH COUNCIL CONTACT numbers are available from the reverse of the magazine. YOUNGSTERS OF POULSHOT ??WHAT DO YOU WANT IN YOUR VILLAGE?? YOUR PARISH COUNCIL IS LISTENING! PLEASE CONTACT Mandy Housby or Teresa Ollerhead Future Council Meetings 4th January 2011 1st March 2011 �ST PETER’S CHURCH - Future dates for diary CAROL SINGING AROUND THE VILLAGE Monday 20 December Please come along and join us as we sing carols in the lead up to Christmas. You don’t have to have a great voice, but you will need the ability to singing with gusto! We will finish at the Village Hall for mince pies and mulled wine. CAROL SERVICE Friday 24 December On Christmas Eve, St Peter’s Church will be having a Carol Service at 6 pm. We look forward to welcoming you and please stay afterwards for sherry and mince pies. Church Flower Rota Christmas 2010 All helpers please 2nd & 9th Jan 2011 Mrs Christabel Francis 16th & 23rd Jan Mrs Dot Wood 30th Jan & 6th Feb Mrs Pam Langton White Horse Opera's Christmas Concert by Candlelight This year the concert will be on Thursday 9th December at 7.30pm in the Church of St John the Baptist Devizes. Under the baton of guest conductor Michael Cobb Tickets from Devizes Books £8 and under 12s free includes mulled wine and mince pies. Come along and join in with your favourite carols, a great way to start the festive season! �Wednesday Group The Group met on 10th November to consider the question. “What is the Role of the Church in a Secular Britain?” A simple question, you might think, but we don’t ‘do simple’ and so the discussion ranged far and wide. Firstly, we considered the question of ‘Faith’, something that is by no means the prerogative of the Church of England, nor indeed of Christianity, and we agreed that, at heart, the majority of people cling to a faith of some kind, albeit often expressed in widely differing terms, and not always seen as a religion within the generally accepted meaning of the word. We recognised therefore that we had to accept that Britain was, and will continue to grow as a multi-faith and multi-religious society. But it also has to be recognised that British law, society and culture are all based on the teachings of Christianity, and while we may welcome (guardedly) the growth of other religions, the great majority of British people expect those Christian values to be accepted by all who live here. Secularism has grown over at least the last hundred and fifty years and the influence of the Church of England has diminished at the same time, and as an organisation steeped in tradition it has fallen behind in the pace of change. In the field of education the Church of England still holds an important position, particularly at Primary School level, albeit its influence of the young has been eroded in the falling off of adult and parental support. It is important that the Church’s position is maintained and confirmed whenever threatened. In politics, where for hundreds of years the Church had a major part to play, it is now reduced to a small number of Bishops who sit in the House of Lords, and it is important that what voice they do have remains apolitical, supporting the Christian values of our society and not descending into party politics, particularly when two of the major party leaders are confirmed atheists! The public image of the Church has also suffered because of its failure to attract enough newcomers to the clergy to meet its traditional commitments, its highly publicised internal battles over the ordination of women and over the acceptance of homosexual members of the clergy, and its inability to attract new members, despite many attempts to make the liturgy more acceptable to the laity, although from a strictly local point of view, regular congregations at St Peter’s, Poulshot are on average fifty per cent greater today than they were twenty years ago, �even if the average age of members hasn’t gone down, and we do welcome new and younger members! All these factors were given a good airing, but to come to a conclusion was not easy. However, we were all agreed that the Church still had a vital role to play in reinforcing the Christian values on which our society is based, and to do this its hierarchy must show much greater and more positive leadership in sticking up for those values, and for its traditions and standards, and must not cave in to pressures from other religions in the name of ‘political correctness’. The next meeting will be in the Village Hall on Wednesday 12th January 2011 -subject to be decided. ******************************** FILM SHOWS FOR CHILDREN in Christ Church, Bulkington on Saturday mornings, 10am – 11am 27th November, 4, 11th and 18th December "Friends and Heroes" follows the adventures of two friends - Macky and Portia - as they fight for justice, and even survival, against the might of the Roman Empire. In the first episode - "Long Journey" - Macky and his family risk the wrath of the Romans by taking two refugee girls into their home. Free entry with Tuck Shop Children are welcome from all over the benefice It's Christingle time again! The ever popular Christingle service will once more take place in early December and this year we need your help to fill the church with a circle of light. Children from 0 - 100 are very welcome, so tell your friends and come along to Seend Church on Sunday 5th December at 4.00 pm. The collection will be for the Children's Society - special envelopes for this are available from Churchwardens or Sue Taylor. (Note to parents& carers, this year we are using safety glow candles but the effect will be just as magical) �POULSHOT’S BIG TREES PROJECT The exceptional beauty of the English landscape owes much to the towering presence in our hedgerows of big trees, which are also home to a huge amount of native wildlife - including small mammals, birds, butterflies, moths, beetles, lichens, mosses and fungi. Poulshot used to be celebrated for the glorious tall elms in the hedges bordering its many lanes - but when Dutch Elm disease killed 21m elms in England, Poulshot was not spared the devastation. In 2009 the Poulshot Village Trust’s ‘Big Trees Project’ was set up to replace our lost elms with other tall trees. It began with a survey of the parish to identify suitable planting locations. Local landowners gave strong support and the Trust soon realised that they had the opportunity to plant a thousand or more new oak, ash and lime trees. What the hedges in Poulshot used to look like What they look like today – no trees A successful fund-raising drive has resulted in generous grants from Wiltshire Council, the International Tree Foundation and Melksham Community Area Board and the Village Trust and its supporters are now ready to begin the massive 5-year tree planting exercise. They will be getting welcome help with the actual planting of trees in the hedges from the Community Payback Scheme. There will be an address at 10.00am on Thursday 25 November 2010 in Hay Lane, Poulshot, by Nicky Hunloke, Chairman of the Village Trust, before planting begins. Jonathon Seed (Wiltshire Councillor and Chairman of Melksham Community Area Board), Steve Russell (Wiltshire Council Countryside Manager) as well as Members of the Parish Council and local landowners have all been invited. �Emmanuel - GOD WITH US … I can hardly believe that I’ve just celebrated the first anniversary of my arrival here in our villages, or that we’re approaching the church’s season of Advent already. “Advent” is the four weeks immediately prior to Christmas Day and this year we holding the joint service of Advent Carols and Readings at Bulkington, at 6pm, on 28th November. Do come, if you can - everyone is warmly welcome. The season is marked by a change of the altar frontal from red to purple. In biblical times purple was the colour worn by kings. It is also the colour for penitence – a time to reflect on those things we we have done that we now regret. Advent is also a time of expectation, of waiting for the birth of “the long expected Jesus” - Emmanuel, God with us, which we will celebrate at Christmas – expectation and anticipation in the light of Christ’s promise that he will come again. The past year has brought home to me just what a great privilege it is for me to serve in these parishes. I would dearly love to visit every household - to hear and share with you your concerns as well as your joys. Realistically, however, that is totally impractical. Only a handful of people can be found indoors during the daytime. And I am conscious that very few people would welcome a visit from the vicar when they’ve just returned home from work and are in the middle of their dinner, or enjoying a programme on TV! Despite the realities of the situation, bearing in mind, too, the sheer number of households there are in the benefice, people still think “the church” doesn’t care if “the vicar“ hasn’t bothered to call! In this I need your help. Please do contact me if you know of anyone who would like me to visit – they (you!) don’t have to be a member of the church to qualify! I know many people act as unsung heroes, quietly looking after neighbours and friends, noticing whether or not the milk or daily newspaper has been collected, or the curtains pulled – and I thank God for each one of you, his living presence here on earth. Turning now to this Christmas season: this year we will be celebrating a joint Christingle Service on Sunday 5th December at 4pm at Seend Church: this has proved to be a very popular service for all the family in past years and I hope you will come along again, and make it really special. Details of all the other Christmas services can be found elsewhere in this �magazine, and on posters. And speaking of Christmas, as last year, instead of sending individual Christmas cards, I will be making a donation to charity on behalf of each parish and a card will be displayed in the porch of each church nearer the time. This year it will be the Barnabas Fund, which provides aid relief to our Christian brothers and sisters who are usually last in line for help in so many countries where there is conflict or natural disasters. Finally, may God bless you, your families and friends richly this Advent and Christmastide. Renée CRAFTY COOKS COOKERY FUN FOR PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN, AGED 2 ½ TO SCHOOL AGE. WEEKLY, TERM TIME CLASSES COMING TO DEVIZES IN JANUARY 2011. EACH CLASS IS 45 MINUTES LONG AND AT THE END OF THE CLASS YOU GET TO TAKE AWAY WHAT YOU HAVE COOKED AND A RECIPE CARD THAT YOU CAN USE TO COOK IT AGAIN AND AGAIN. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO FIND OUT MORE PLEASE TELEPHONE THE NUMBERS BELOW OR EMAIL BECCA AT BECCA@CRAFTYCOOKS.CO.UK OR VISIT THE CRAFTY COOKS WEBSITE AT WWW.CRAFTYCOOKS.CO.UK 01380 725890 OR 07786071028 The Coffee Morning held on Duke’s Farm on Saturday 30th October in aid of Save thw Children raised the grand total of £478.10. Many thanks to all who contributed and helped to make it a success. Yvonne Baber �Difficult Financial Times These are indeed difficult financial times for many families but there is a lifeline which is available and will indeed help many The four Credit Unions in Wiltshire have worked together and can now offer loans of up to £500 at an interest rate of 2% per month (calculated only on the reducing balance of the loan) to borrowers who can demonstrate the ability to repay. These loans are called Moneyline loans. What are Credit Unions? They are non-profit making co-operatives, regulated by the Government and are run in Wiltshire by trained volunteers. Local residents can join their Credit Union for life for £2 and would normally save for a minimum of three months before a loan would be considered. However Moneyline loans are available immediately – new members are also encouraged to save even small amounts into their Credit Union account while paying off their loan but are not compelled to do so. The application process is rigorous and takes about ten days to investigate the borrower’s ability to repay. The policy of Credit Unions is to help their members through a tough period and offer a genuine alternative to high cost lenders. £500 borrowed from a doorstep or internet lender and repaid evenly over a year will cost £410 additionally in interest. From Moneyline the interest would be £63, a saving of £347! These Moneyline loans are offered by your Credit Union and initial investigations are done by Community First, a registered charity in Devizes. Applicants should in the first instance contact: Community First on 01380 736387 or directly to their intended Credit Union North Wilts Credit Union 01249 248313 West Wilts Credit Union 01225 709865 South Wilts Credit Union 01722 421881 Kennet Credit Union 01672 562666 All these Credit Unions have been encouraged and supported in offering Moneyline loans by Wiltshire Council and the Housing Associations / Registered Social Landlords operating in Wiltshire. We hope that Parish Councillors will accept our posters for display on their notice boards and we have plenty of small A5 size leaflets that can be made available at suitable parish events. The volunteer officers of your local Credit Union would be very happy to discuss this initiative with councillors and to work together, for instance to set up “Collection Points” to better serve parishioners in the more rural areas. Please contact your local Credit Union on the numbers above in order to move forward on us providing this help. �Rowde Primary School As the weather turns colder, the children are beginning their countdown before Christmas. Already many are busy making decorations or practising for the Infant Nativity play. We are also looking forward to the Christmas Fayre on Friday 3rd December, the Christingle Service on Wednesday 8th December (both in the School Hall) and the traditional Carols round the Christmas Tree to finish at the end of term. Bag 2 School collection A big thank you to everyone who donated to our recent Bag 2 School collection, we managed to raise £510.80. This was the fifth collection over the past two years and we have managed to raise £3089.20 in total. This money is allocated to the swimming maintenance and new roof funds. We appreciate that it can be difficult for some people to drop off their bags at the school, so for our next collection in March 2011 we will be organising a collection service for Rowde and Poulshot. Details will be given out nearer the time and we hope that you will be able to support this successful fundraiser for the school. Christmas Fayre There are lots of festive games and fun to be had at this years' Fayre, as well as the chance to meet Father Christmas! We have had a tremendous response to our Christmas raffle and would like to thank the following for donating prizes: Beechwood Beauty, Chocoholics, Coral Cove, Cross Keys, George & Dragon, Grant Boilers, Ma Cuisine, Mainly Tools, Morrisons and Poulshot Lodge Farm Shop. We would also like to thank Lataca Ltd and Vintage Roots for their support. The Fayre gives the opportunity for parents and villagers to socialise, have fun and of course raise money for the School. This year we hope to buy a new projector and give the School Library a make-over by providing new seating, book racks and rugs. We would like to thank everyone who supported the Fayre. ( On behalf of the Rowde School we wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! ) �Poulshot Village Trust PONDS PROJECT UPDATE We are delighted to be able to tell you that the project to restore three of our village ponds has been fully funded. We are most grateful to Wiltshire Council and also to Community First, who through Viridor (one of the UK's leading recycling, renewable energy and waste management companies) have given us the grants. Wiltshire Wildlife Trust who have experts experienced in pond restoration will be carrying out the work and it is hoped that this will commence in early December, taking a few days and depending on the weather. Planning permission has been granted for the work which includes some tree felling, mostly willow trees which are drawing water out of the ponds and blocking out light. A careful balance between light and shade is vital. Some sediment will be removed too. Great Crested Newts One of the reasons that these ponds are so important is that in at least one of the three, the rare Great Crested Newt is breeding in the spring and early summer. Without management, ponds become choked with weeds, reeds and rushes and eventually turn into dry land. Even where ponds still exist they can become too shaded and cold for newts to survive. Newts spend much of the year on land and here their skin is dry to the touch. However, in early spring, it is only the adult newts who return to the water to breed. They become adapted to living in water again and their skins get thinner and tails narrower. Males develop their breeding crests and both male and female become more brightly coloured, as they get ready to breed. Eggs are laid which hatch into tadpoles and once the legs are grown they are ready to leave the water. Do not disturb: For the next one to three years, the newly emerged newts stay away from their birth ponds and do not return until mature enough to breed. This is a reason not to disturb a newt you may find in your garden in the warmer months as it is either a “teenager” and has not yet adapted to live in water or, in winter, an adult who has left the water to hibernate in a damp, frost free place such as under a stone, in an outbuilding or just underground. To keep you informed on the progress of this work, look out for updates on the village notice board. Please be aware that this work is weather dependent and may commence at short notice. Dankay Cleverly and Pam Langton Ponds Project Coordinators �WILSTHIRE COUNCILLOR NEWS FORM JONATHON SEED The year rolls on and life seems to get busier and busier. The unfortunate resignation of a neighbouring Wilshire Councillor means that his electorate will need the services of a Councillor until a By Election can be held in the New Year. There can be no period of time when residents are unable to turn to a Councillor and this is particularly important with the statutory aspects of our work in areas like planning. I have taken on the largest part of the role of my former neighbour which means that I will be looking after the village of Bromham for the next few months. I know the village well and many Members of the Parish Council are friends so the extra Parish Council to attend will be no difficulty. In addition I have become a substitute Member on the Eastern Area Planning Committee which will also help with Seend and Poulshot planning matters. Taking the lead in looking after the Melksham Community Area also occupies much of my time. We are blessed with a pretty mature and sensible membership of our Area Board which means that we do not have that much political infighting so we can generally concentrate working together to get the best for our Area. That does not mean that there will not be differing opinions from time to time as my recent spat in the Council Chamber with the Leader of the Liberals and Melksham Councillor Jon Hubbard showed. However we are both as one in our belief that we must work together for the delivery of a Melksham Community Area Campus as soon as possible. It is simply fantastic that in the face of cuts and redundancies and neighbouring Counties closing leisure and library facilities on a daily basis we will still see a £10 million investment Council and leisure services in Melksham within three years. This is only possible because we can sell the nine old Council sites in our area, making sound economic sense to concentrate Council services onto one site as well as replacing the ageing existing facilities (and their massive projected maintenance budgets) with new state of the art leisure facilities and services. Wiltshire is a forward thinking Council with a positive outlook and with a sound lead from our Area Board we in the Melksham Community Area will be the first to see the immediate and tangible benefits of this approach and sound planning. Finally may I take this opportunity to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Jonathan Seed �SEEND AND DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB We started our meeting on 9th November, by remembering Peter Hicks, our president for many years. Jonathan Drew then spoke to us about the Rowdeford School Charity Trust. He talked about the history of the house which goes back a long way and has served various purposes in more recent times. It was acquired as a school for children with complex learning difficulties by Wiltshire County Council but only part of the building was in use for a while and state funding not being enough for the work that was required the school became a charitable trust, in order to raise money to restore and refurbish the derelict buildings and also to restore the extensive grounds. Needless to say a lot of the fund- raising and work was carried out by interested and knowledgeable parents and Harry Dobson of The Victorian Garden television programme came to give advice on the restoration of the Victorian walled garden. With various grants and gifts and work done by young offenders, among others, work has proceeded and included the finding of a hydraulic ram used in the original garden. One of the most successful fundraising activities is the Garden Fair held every year at the end of May, next year on the 22nd. .The winner of the competition for a savoury was Jeni Raby-Cox. On 14th December we will be having a Christmas celebration. So no speaker, but with the U3A singers and chiefly ourselves there will be a programme of Christmas carols and songs with readings and a song from some brave SGC members. There will be refreshments of a seasonal variety and wine will be for sale by the glass. The competition will be Christmas decorations based on a sphere. The topic at our January 11th meeting will be Gardening Made Easy by Alan Christopher who was a popular speaker last year and the competition will be a photograph of a winter scene. Non members are always welcome to out meetings for a small charge. Sue. �POULSHOT LODGE FARM SHOP Dear all, We are writing to say thank you yo everyone who has supported our shop. The shop has been open since the end of July and is gaining new customers each week. We would like to let you know our Christmas opening times. We will be open 7 days a week from 7th December, closing at 3 p.m. on 24th December. We shall be selling all your requirements for Christmas – all meat joints, poultry, free range and barn reared turkeys, vegetables, Christmas Trees, Hampers and vouchers and much much more. Our butcher Martin will be only too pleased with Nick to advise you on any special joint you want for Christmas. Very many thanks again for your support and a very Happy Christmas. The Hues Family. The Badgers’ Worton and Cheverell F.C. When defeat seems like a victory…… The Under 9s had a great encounter with the unbeaten Trowbridge Rangers, in what was a thrilling Cup tie. The Badgers twice took the lead with goals from Raff with assists from Archie, but at half time were narrowly losing 2-3 as the game ebbed and flowed both ends. Rosie then made her debut for the Badgers, and soon took on the challenge of tormenting the Rangers defence, and with some good wing play she set up the third goal for Raff to make it 3-3. Game on with minutes to spare. However, despite the great defending by Scott and Archie, good midfield play by Jack, Ryan, Ben B.& P., and the great keeping from Charlie, the Rangers team again took the lead to eventually win the game 3-5. Man of the Match went to Rosie, for an excellent debut performance. In other Cup news, the Adult team played local rivals Seend United in the A&B Cup, at the West Lavington stadium. Drawing 2-2 at full-time, the Badgers then went on to pile the pressure to put 4 goals away against this higher division Seend team, to win the match 6-2. In the Leagues, a mix of results in November: U12 losing 1-3 to leaders Trowbridge Wanders, but remain 2nd in the table Big town wins for the Badgers in the U10 against Melksham : 5-2, and U11 a narrow 1-0 win against Chippenham Town (White). Under 8s: both squads had good positive matches against Corsham and Melksham at the Five Lanes pitch. Next Adult home matches to be played at West Lavington Village Hall Stadium (all spectators welcome): 11 Dec: v FC Northbridge – k.o. 14.00 / 18 Dec: v Melksham Town Reserves – k.o. 14.00 �The Roundhouse Re-opens! The Roundhouse in Melksham will be opening its doors once more. Built in the 1600s as a drying room for wool, it is now re-opening as a shop. Incredibly, this building will house two businesses within its one wall. Downstairs, the small circular floor space will be filled with beautiful, colourful hand- crafted items made by Laura Horne, who will be calling her shop ‘Love LooLoo’. She makes many different items - knitted arm warmers, wooden chopping boards, greetings cards, brooches and bags to name just a few. Laura will also stock other items from a very select choice of British suppliers. The raw materials for her products are recycled items and sourced locally where possible, such as ‘Wiltshire Wood Recycling’. In amongst this elegance, you will also be able to find vintage products found by Laura or Karen Tissington (who has worked in antiques for many years). These have been specially chosen to suit the feel of the shop and have a significant nostalgic importance. Most of the items will be displayed on up-cycled furniture that will also be for sale. Upstairs, beneath the conical roof and gothic chandelier, will reside Paul Horne Photography. Paul, who recently married Laura, feels that The Roundhouse is the perfect meeting room to look over his portfolio and discuss wedding photography or family portraits. He says that it is important for Melksham and the surrounding areas to know that there is a local photographer with strong family ethics. Paul is adept at traditional photography but also loves being creative as well, with both the composition and post production. Paul aims to hold several exhibitions throughout the year and he will also sell prints, posters and canvases of his work, as well as many other gift items. Paul and Laura open the doors on 4th December and look forward to seeing you, even if you are just curious to look around the building. There is free parking nearby. Find them in Church Street, Melksham. �Church Services December and January th Sunday 5 December 9.30 a.m. All Age Worship Bulkington 11.15 a.m. All Age Worship Seend 4. 00 p.m. Bnefice Christingle Service Seend 6.00 p.m. Evensong Poulshot Sidesman Mr F. Wood Reader Mr M. Hues Sunday 12th December 9.30 a.m. Matins Poulshot Sidesman Mrs S. Quinn Reader The Vicar 11.15 a.m. Parish Communion Seend 6.00 p.m. Evensong Bulkington Sunday 19th December 9.30 a.m. Parish Communion Sidesman Mr C. Saunders 6.00 p.m. Carol Service 6.00 p.m. Carol Service Poulshot Reader Mrs K. Amery Seend Bulkington Thursday 23rd December 4 p.m. Crib Service Friday 24th December 2.00 p.m. Crib Service 6.00 p.m. Carol Service Sidesman and Reader to be confirmed 11.30 p.m. Christmas Communion Saturday 25th December 9.30 a.m. Family Communion Sidesman and Reader to be confirmed 9.30 a.m. Family Communion 11.15 a.m. Family Communion Sunday 26th December 10.00 a.m. Benefice Service Vicarage Garden Bulkington Poulshot Seend Poulshot Bulkington Seend Seend �Sunday 2nd January 9.30 a.m. All Age Worship 11.15 a.m. All Age Worship 6.00 p.m. Evensong Bulkington Seend Poulshot Sunday 9th January 9.30 a.m. Matins Poulshot 11.15 a.m. Parish Communion Seend 6. 00 p.m. Evensong Bulkington Sunday 16th January 9.30 a.m. Parish Communion 11.15 a.m. Parish Communion 6 00 p.m. Parish Communion Bulkington Seend Poulshot Sunday 23rd January 9.30 a.m. Family Communion 11.15 a.m. Family Communion 6 00 p.m. Parish Communion Poulshot Seend Bulkington Sunday 30th January Benefice Service at Poulshot Non-eucharist service Coffee will be served after the service �Self-Employed?? Finding all the paperwork and tax returns a headache?? Wish it would all go away? If you need a helping hand and are looking for a friendly service which is not too expensive, why not call for a free-of-charge consultation and a no-obligation quote? Anne Martin A.F.A. Swanborough Cottage, Mill Lane, Poulshot, SN10 1SA Tel: 01380 828370 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Village Magazine Description An account of the resource PDF versions of the Village Magazine distributed between 2004 and Present. Magazines are presented in PDF format with full-text indexing Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village News Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Poulshot Village News Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2004-Present Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village News Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Village Magazines Magazine Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Poulshot Village News December 2010 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/12/2010 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village News Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village News PVN Village News https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/org.poulshotvillagearchive/original/70732e45c7910d2b1cdddd66020fb57e.pdf 34763a70afc3ec3a0b1620b4c01855b2 PDF Text Text The Raven Inn Telephone 01380 828 271 www.ravenpoulshot.co.uk Bookings Advisable Sunday Open 12noon – 3pm Traditional Sunday Lunch served 12 – 2:30pm Sunday Evening, Drinks Only 6pm – 10pm Monday Closed. Tuesday – Saturday 11:30am – 2:30pm Evenings 6pm – 11pm Lunch from 12noon & Dinner from 6:30pm �TOWNSEND BARN NURSERY Jim and Caroline Nichols are pleased to announce that Townsend Barn Nursery in Poulshot, will be opening its doors in January 2012. As many will recall, there was once a nursery in the village, and it is their hope that with Townsend Barn Nursery, they can bring back a much-missed part of the community and once again offer Pre-school care to the neighbouring communities. The nursery will cater for 0 – 5 year olds, and will be open from 8am to 6pm, - all year round. There will also be children’s Holiday Clubs. Situated in the same location as the original nursery, Townsend Barn will endeavour to offer day-to-day childcare whilst at the same time, capitalising on its rural location. The aim is to give children a happy balance between the usual indoor school activities and some more stimulating outdoor pastimes. Adjacent to the main block there is a friendly outdoor play area with toys, games, a sandpit, and for the more adventurous - a greenhouse and planting area. All children will be given a chance to do their own gardening, and their seedlings and plants will be grown ‘on’ in their own outdoor garden area. For the more adventurous, there will be supervised trips into the 2 acre grounds of Townsend Barn so that the children can see firsthand the vegetable plot, frog pond and hidden gardens. On fine days there will be the opportunity of mini-tennis for the older children, and every once in a while the school children will have a chance to bake their own bread and pizzas in the outdoor wood oven. Open Days – 16th and 17th December 2011 We look forward to you being able to join us for a mince pie and mulled wine on one of the open days – Friday 16th and Saturday 17th December. You are most welcome to come and look around and we will answer any questions you may have. �GRAND COOKERY DEMONSTRATION Monday 30 January at 7.30pm in the Village Hall Jerry, from The Raven, has kindly agreed to demonstrate the preparation of several dishes (starter, main course, and desert). Not only will he give advice on methods and ingredients, he will share some of his recipes and cullinary tips. His generosity does not end there, for he will also hand out copies of his recipes. All proceeds from this entertaining evening will be donated to a splendid charity DOROTHY HOUSE HOSPICE. To support this worthy cause, there will be a charity raffle, with a first prize of DINNER (OR LUNCH) FOR TWO at THE RAVEN The cost of tickets for the evening is £3, which includes a complimentary glass of wine or soft drink. It is anticipated that demand for places will be high, so these should be booked in advance from any of the following:Jim Aldridge 828632; Joyce/Brian Arnold 828833; Chris Saunders 827290 As there is no Village News in January, there will be no reminder of this event, so we suggest you book early to avoid disappointment. Successful Quiz Night The Quiz Night held in the Village Hall on 11 November was a great success. It was well attended, with keen but friendly rivalry between the thirteen teams, and the atmosphere got increasingly jolly (and somewhat less serious) as the evening progressed. Pleasingly, the evening raised £200 for the Wiltshire Air Ambulance. Although this is only a drop in the ocean of money they have to raise each year, it was very well received. The Village Hall committee wish to thank Alan Webber not only for preparing an �interesting and well balanced set of questions, but also for serving as Question Master in such a friendly and amusing manner. Well done, Alan! Additionally, we should thank Jim Aldridge for organising the bar, and Lorraine Petty for being such an efficient and jolly drinks steward. Their efforts definitely helped to keep our brains lubricated. All in all, a splendid evening. No doubt, to be repeated next year. Advance Notice of Race Night There will be a Race Night held in the Village Hall on Friday 9 March 2012. In the past, these have been lively and enjoyable evenings, and this should be the same. Full details will be in the February edition of the Village News, but put the date in your new diary, and come along for fun and to win prize money! Christmas Laptops Hello again. I'm sure it hasn't passed you by that Christmas is not far away! Despite money being tight for lots of us some things still need to be done. Computers have become an almost essential part of our life and maybe you are thinking of a new or replacement laptop for yourself or for your son or daughter for school or university. Before you rush off to buy that bargain laptop, give me a call. I have various top quality refurbished Dell and Toshiba laptops with 12" to 15" screens from £200 to £350 - they are in grade A condition, are excellent value for money and because they were high spec machines will give comparable performance. These are machines that would have cost up to £1000 a coupe of years ago! All run the excellent Windows 7 operating system and come with Microsoft Office 2007 and a host of other useful programs installed for you. If you prefer, I can build you a new PC tower to suit your needs or choose from the used units I have. Give me a call or email for more information and pictures. As always, thank you for your custom past and present, always much appreciated. Regards Owen Burton , Computer Engineer 07765774908 ��Church Flower Rota Christmas All Helpers please January 1st & 8th Mrs Kate Amery January 15th & 22nd Lady Kate Hunloke January 29th & 5th February Mrs Mandy Housby Naming Ceremony So ! You can now book a Naming Ceremony at Wiltshire register offices aye? Well, did you know your local church has been offering the same service at no cost to you provided it takes place in the course of a regular service (preferably the first Sunday of the month). Should a private ceremony be requested then a fee may be payable, but that would be negotiable, and certainly not the £201 fee being charged by your Local Authority. Just a thought ... over to you ! Please contact the Vicar if you would like to discuss this possibility. What’s this then ? Well – simply Sunday School for ALL families living 2 in Bulkington, Poulshot and Seend with young children When? On the second Sunday of each month 4.30 – 5.15pm (First session 8th January 2012) Where? Bulkington Church … and? We’ll enjoy a simple craft activity, Bible story, games, songs etc and we’ll end with … Tea !!! (Collect a sticker each month towards a prize for the best attendance!) �VILLAGE CAROLS AT CHRISTMAS Do you fancy joining an intrepid band of choristers to bring the Christmas Spirit to the people of Poulshot? In other words – carol singing around the village. This year we have decided that it is the turn of the residents who live at the Townsend end of the village who will be the lucky ones to be serenaded, and who will in return, we hope, fill our collecting box to the brim – or they may donate twice as much in order that we move on quickly! All monies will be donated to ‘Hope for Tomorrow’ a charity which provides Mobile Chemotherapy Units. Seriously though we shall be gathering at the top of Church Lane at 6.00pm on Monday 19th December, whatever the weather, and we have been kindly invited to end our evening at the home of Pam and Chris Langton for refreshments. Everyone is welcome to join us, the more the merrier. Look forward to seeing you all. Paulette and Janet, Churchwardens. CHANGES IN THE PATTERN OF WORSHIP AT ST PETER’S CHURCH Please note there has been a change in our pattern of services. Although this change does take effect from January, the first Sunday (1st) is actually a Benefice Service at Bulkington at 10 am. From Sunday 15 January the pattern of services will be that the third Sunday of the month will be Evensong at 6 pm and the first Sunday of the month will be Parish Communion at 6 pm. We hope that this will not be a problem for those people who prefer a certain service on a particular day. We look forward to welcoming everyone to St Peter’s Church. Paulette and Janet, Churchwardens What can you make from an orange, a red ribbon, some sweets or dried fruit and a candle? Come along to the Benefice Christingle service in Seend Church on Thursday 8th December at 6.00 pm to find out. This lovely service is for children and parents, as well as the young at heart. Children from Seend School will be helping and taking an active part. We look forward to seeing you there too – all are welcome. �Church services in December Sunday 4th December 8.00 am Holy Communion at Seend 9.30 am Parish Communion at Bulkington 11.15 am All Age Worship at Seend 6.00 pm Evensong at Poulshot Thursday 8th December 6.00 pm Christingle service for all at Seend Sunday 11th December 8.00 am Holy Communion at Seend 9.30 am Matins at Poulshot 11.15 am Parish Communion at Seend 6.00 pm Evensong at Bulkington Sunday 18th December 8.00 am Holy Communion at Seend 9.30 am Parish Communion at Poulshot 11.15 am Parish Communion at Seend 6.00 pm Carol service at Bulkington Thursday 22nd December 7.00 pm Carol service at Seend Christmas Eve 2.00 pm Crib service at Bulkington 3.00 pm Nativity in Vicarage garden 11.30 pm Midnight Eucharist at Seend Christmas Day 9.30 am Family Communion at Bulkington 9.30 am Family Communion at Poulshot 11.15 am family Communion at Seend �st Church Services in January Sunday 1 January 10.00 am Benefice Communion at Bulkington Sunday 8th January 8.00 am Holy Communion at Seend 9.30 am Matins at Poulshot 11.15 am Parish Communion at Seend 4.30 pm 2Church4T at Bulkington 6.00 pm Evensong at Bulkington Sunday 15th January 8.00 am Holy Communion at Seend 9.30 am Parish Communion at Bulkington 11.15 am Parish Communion at Seend 6.00 pm Parish Communion at Poulshot Sunday 22nd January 8.00 am Holy Communion at Seend 9.30 am Family Communion at Poulshot 11.15 am Family Communion at Seend 6.00 pm Parish Communion at Bulkington Sunday 29th January 8.00 am Holy Communion at Seend 10.00 am Benefice service at Poulshot A CHRISTMAS THEMED COFFEE MORNING will be held on Saturday, 10th December, from 10.30-12.00 in the home of Mervyn and Eileen Difford (14 Bulkington). There will be a Bring and Buy stall, raffle, etc, with proceeds going to Christ Church. There will be a farewell service for our Archdeacon, John Wraw at Salisbury Cathedral on Sunday, 11th December at 4.30. John is going to be the new Bishop of Bradwell in Essex. �News from Rowde Primary School Well done boys… The School Football team took part in the District Football Tournament last Friday. Over 20 schools competed and I’m delighted to report that our team made it all the way to the final, where unfortunately they lost by just one goal, having conceded only 3 goals in all their previous matches. This was the first competition for the team and we have high hopes for the forthcoming competitions. Many congratulations to you all! Christmas Fayre 2 December 5:00-7:30 Please come and join the festive spirit at our annual Fayre. This year is particularly special as the event will give children and parents – present and past, and villagers the chance to say their goodbyes to Mr Ball and Mrs Beswick who have been with the school for 18 and 15 years respectively. They have been a brilliant team developing the school into the fine one that it is today – they will be missed! The Fayre will be packed with games such as the Snowman Drive, Where’s Rudolph Treasure Hunt and the Lucky Christmas Bucket. You can make table decorations, tree decorations and key-rings at our craft stalls. Packs can be bought to take home if you run out of time! There are some fabulous prizes to be won in the raffle including Three Magpies meal out including taxi and babysitter, Ladies Pamper Hamper, Gents Hamper, Family days out, Cooking Hamper, Mixed Case of Wine as well as Afternoon Tea. Second hand books and games will be on sale and we will be joined by Pheonix Cards, Lily Pie and Merlins Cakes. There is, of course, the chance to meet Santa and much, much more! So if you are free on the 2nd then please join us for a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie. Bag 2 School Collection A very big thank you to all villagers who kindly supported us in last month’s collection. Simply through second hand clothes donations, we managed to raise a record £778.50 for the school. This is a fantastic amount and helps provide extra resources for the school, where at a time budgets are being cut is becoming increasingly more important. We hope that you found our collection service helpful – �the ladies involved did feel like they were taking part in “Challenge Annika” and had fun bag spotting! Your support is important to us and much appreciated, so please look out for details of our next collection in March 2012. SEEND AND DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB Our Christmas get together will be on Tuesday 13th December. We have Paul Mitchell demonstrating ‘Stick Making’ which will be an interesting and different talk. If you already have a hand crafted stick you could bring it for display. The competition is for savoury or sweet ‘sticks’ which will become part of the refreshments for the evening, along with mince pies, sausage rolls and shortbread provided by the club. Wine will also be available at a cost of £1 per glass. However FOR ONE MONTH ONLY those entering the competition will be entitled to one FREE glass of wine. So start thinking about your entry now! This month Sally Heselton spoke about eating your garden enemies, but thankfully was talking about weeds rather than slugs. Wild garlic and dog roses (rose hip syrup) are more obvious examples but nettles, chickweed, plaintain, ground elder, dandelion and more can be used as food or herbs. Take care though as some plants like bindweed act as a purgative. Sally’s advice was that if in doubt about eating a new plant, find someone you trust and get them to eat it first. The competition for a photo of a garden enemy was won by Tim Vince with a picture of himself! (No comment) Sue. MESSY CHURCH will open again on Friday 13th January in Seend Pavilion 3.45 – 5.45. with the theme of kings and camels and a meal of beans, bangers and mash this will be a fun event for all families with primary school children in Seend, Poulshot and Bulkington. for catering purposes, please contact Sue Taylor at 01225 709360 or Liz Futter at 01380 828485 �November 100 club 1st prize £25 Mrs H. Barnes 2nd prize £15 Penny Telling 3rd prize £10 Herman Pohnert Ladies Club Sherry tasting evening On 15th November 16 rosy cheeked ladies and gentlemen enjoyed sampling sherry. Our thanks go to Geoff Collins who kindly gave us an entertaining talk about its history and how it is made. Sherry’s name derived for Jerez in Spain (next outing anyone)? The wine is classed according to its colour, smell and clarity in order to assign it to different methods of production. A system of partially decanting younger wine into older wines can take several years. The finished product varying from almost clear to dark mahogany, and from dry to very sweet. We enjoyed exploring the different aromas, colours and tastes. We found that sherry has legs and we did not! Jean Perrett Ladies club AGM Tuesday 17th January 7.30 pm venue to be arranged. Come along and bring some more ideas. Best wishes and happy Christmas ‘The Badgers’ Worton and Cheverell F.C. http://www.wortonandcheverellfc.co.uk/ Unfortunately, after 15 years our long standing relationship for the use of the playing pitches at Lavington School (where most of our Club members attend), has come to an end after the trebling of match fees for the use of the empty pitches over a weekend. As we are a non-profit making entity, and depend on match fee �subscriptions from individual players, we have had to move location for those age groups using this facility. On other issues, some Clubs in the League are discussing a limit or gap on the number of goals being scored by one side at Junior levels, as with headline results such as 17 - 2 , there can be a major impact on player motivation, participation and retention for the losing side. This can be achieved by making changes to the way the leading teams play, for example. On the other hand it is argued that this can also handicap talented players in their development, and that the ‘game’ should not be manipulated. Any comments ? Many thanks to all those who helped raise £80 on an Air Ambulance fund raiser during the Under 13 County Cup match recently, with a cake stall run by Julie and Sam Bishop raising the funds from both home and away supporters, and those participating in the U11 match on the second pitch. Special thanks to Mandy, Cora, Caroline and Angela for all their help, and Steve Cox for his support. Adult fixture: with the Club in 3rd position in the league, they will play Warminster Town Reserves (4th), on Saturday 10th December, K.O. 14.00hrs at West Lavington Village Hall. All support most welcome. Steve Dagnall 01380-727976 WILTSHIRE COUNCILLOR NEWS FROM JONATHON SEED The work of a Wiltshire Councillor often not only involves representing residents in community and Council matters but also being the Council Representative in the community. Remembrance Sunday is a special day which I regard as a day of duty in the community which I am privileged to represent. This year I attended the outdoor Act of Remembrance at the Keevil War Memorial in the morning before moving to another service. In Keevil I reflected and remembered with over seventy villagers in front of a War Memorial which was recently refurbished with the help of a Melksham Area Board Grant. A similar grant was also given to the village of Seend to help them with their War Memorial restoration. These monuments to the sacrifice of villagers who gave their lives for our freedoms are incredibly important for the cohesion of village life �and it is simply right and proper that they should be maintained at public expense. As I remembered in the autumn Sunday morning sunshine in the leafy village of Keevil my personal memories were of colleagues who had not returned from operations in which I served and that poignant moment of silence was shared with all present, many of whom have their own equally special memories of conflict and its tragic results. Later in the afternoon I attended the Civic Service and Parade in Melksham in my role as Chairman of the Melksham Area Board where I walked in procession to Church with fellow Councillors, joined with the people of Melksham in their Church Service and Civic Act of Remembrance and then attended the parade through the streets to the Town Hall. The Town of Melksham really executes its Remembrance Service and March Past with a huge amount of dignity and is rightly proud of the day. Finally on this subject, the one thing that I have noticed this year is the significant increase in the presence of young people at Acts of Remembrance and my belief is that this is not only good for the nation but demonstrates just how much good there is in the young of our nation. Turning to thoughts of our nation and Parliament, the Boundary Commission has made its recommendation that the whole of the electoral Division of Summerham and Seend will form part of the new Trowbridge Parliamentary Constituency. If you have a view on which Constituency your village should be a part of then you must tell the Boundary Commission – it is quite easy to have your say via their website but you must do it before 5th December. Finally, and on a personal note, I am pleased to be able to announce that I have been reselected by my Party to stand as their candidate for Summerham and Seend in the Wiltshire Council Elections in 2013. It has been an enjoyable privilege to represent you and work on your behalf over the past few years and I will most certainly be standing in the 2013 Council elections in the hope of continuing this work. In the meantime may I take this opportunity to wish all the villagers of Poulshot a Very Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. Jonathon Seed Member Summerham and Seend Division �HEATERS IN CHURCH We have in the vestry two small fan heaters that do not belong to the church and they are not being used. They have been there for a very long time and we have tried to find out who owns them. If they belong to you, can you please contact one of the Churchwardens so that they can be returned. If we do not hear from anyone by the end of January, the heaters will be donated to The Dorothy House Charity. The Wednesday Group On 9th November we met in the Village Hall to discuss the Devil and matters connected with evil, sin and Hell. The intention was to understand what Christians mean when they are required to “renounce the Devil and all his works”. References were made to various religious teachings and it was interesting to see how beliefs and attitudes altered over many thousands of years and so were influenced by folklore, developing cultures and greater understanding of science and knowledge. Traditionally Christians have understood the Devil to be the author of lies and the promoter of evil. Liberal Christianity and some conservative Christian groups view the Devil metaphorically. Much of the popular history of the Devil is not biblical; instead it is a post-medieval Christian reading of the scriptures influenced by medieval and pre-medieval Christian mythology. We discussed the various Christian denominations’ views on the prayers and practices against the Devil including exorcism and the variety of names including Satan, Beelzebub, the Wicked One, Prince of this World, Belial and the Dragon. We also expressed our thoughts and personal opinions of related matters such as Hell, Heaven, spiritualism and life after death. We all acknowledge that no-one living in the world can ever really know what happens after death and that for many people there was no point in worrying about it, but the thirteen of us had found our discussions that evening enjoyable, and at times very entertaining. In December the Wednesday Group do not meet so the next meeting to look forward to will be on Wednesday 11th January 2012. M-G B �Parish Council Meeting 6th September 2011 Attending – Mr Nicholas Hunloke (NH) Chairman, Mr Geoff Collett (GC) Vice-chairman, Mr Malcolm Nixon (MN), Mrs Sue Aldridge (SA), Mr Steve Housby (SH), Maggie Goodenough (MG), Parish Clerk. There were 9 members of the public in attendance 1. 50/11/12-Welcome and apologies Chairman opened the meeting and welcomed the public. Apologies from Councillors Tim Nixon and Joe Baber and from Area Partnership Representative Christopher Langton. 2. 51/11/12 – Declaration of interests - None were received Open session The chairman opened the public session. Nothing was raised so chairman closed the session 3. 52/11/12 - Minutes of Meeting held on 5th July 2011 NH explained that in accordance with the agreement made in item 16/09/10, the minutes from the meeting held on the 5th July 2011 were passed as a true and accurate record of events, all agreed and they were signed by NH in the presence of the council, on the 18th July 2011. 4. Matters arising a. 53/11/12 Pippin Homes Development – IS explained that the plans should be submitted in the next couple of weeks and that there was no further news on the application. b.54/11/12 BT Telephone Box – TN to report next meeting. c. 55/11/12 Village Green Risk Assessment – GC explained that the grass cutter Simon Franklin had damaged a manhole cover, Wessex water were informed and have repaired the damage. GC also raised the issue of raised covers, Wessex water have been out to raise the soil around the offending covers. All repaired and safe. SH reported that there are no other issues arising from the bi-monthly check. d.56/11/12 – Village Green Manhole covers ownership investigations – Chairman explained that there has been no further progress on the ownership investigations. e. 57/11/12 – Parish steward – GC explained that the village is due another visit and that strimming around the trees has been completed as promised. SH asked about the land that has been left to grow into meadow land, he explained that the grass has been looking rough and un-kept. GC explained that this part will be cut with the next cut. �f. 58/11/12 – Playground Safety inspection report - SA stated that the cleaning of the playground has been completed. MN explained that the outside tap is due to be fitted in the next couple of weeks which will help the cleaning of the playground in the future. g. 59/11/12 - Community Area Partnership - Nothing to report. h. 60/11/12 - Sinton’s Insurance clerk explained that there has been no response to the last email sent. GC explained that the Wessex water have stated that they were not responsible for private man hole covers at the time of the incident. i. 61/11/12 – Clerk Position – NH explained that there have been no responses to the advert in the parish magazine: a notice will go into the next Walc newsletter w/c 12/09/11. AOB Village Ponds – The chairman read out a letter from Dankay Cleverley, Village Trust, explaining that work required to the pond will have to carried out by contractors rather than the planned volunteers, the village trust ask if the council would be willing to fund the restoration work if required. MN asked if the trust has any funds. All councillors agreed that quotes should be sought before a decision can be made. 5. a.62/11/12 – Finance - The chairman asked council to authorise following payments Payable Net VAT Gross Clerk Salary – Aug -Sept 2011 152.66 0 152.66 Simon Franklin – Grass Cutting 560.00 112.0 672.00 JACS UK Ltd – Football Restoration 952.00 190.40 1142.40 HMRC PAYE due for Aug to Sept 2011 38.17 0 38.17 b. 63/11/12 - Current balance sheet and payments. – The clerk explained that the current balance, including the payments authorised in this meeting, is £5658.79 6. 64/11/12 - Planning: - NH explained that the following applications received between meetings Reference - E/2011/1014/FUL Applicant - Caroline Coles, Townsend Court, Townsend Details - Change of use from office to nursery Comments - Approved by council and returned to WC by chairman Reference - E/2011/0994/FUL �Applicant - Adrian White, Townsend Farm, Townsend Details - Extension of existing forage bunker Comments - NH explained that he is aware of objections from residents; NH doesn’t feel that the extension will make a great deal of difference to the current issues. MN questioned the plans that have been submitted appear to be differing to the plans seen at the planning meeting, NH showed the plans around. SA raised that the environmental issues and the water course is the concern. SH feels that the planning should be refused until the residents and the applicant can come to an agreement. GC raised that building has already been started and that this is retrospective planning and that the applicant is using all means possible to control vermin. JS pointed out that the environment agency report is actually on the internet and that they have not raised any issues as long as the proper procedures are followed. NH raised a vote on the issue, 2 for 3 against. Objections to be sent into the WC. Raise the issue of the plans being differing on the photograph and the plans, as to the size of the barn. Raise that the environmental issues must be followed and that the vermin control is up to standards. Reference - E/2011/1042/FUL Applicant - M P Hues, Poulshot Lodge, Devizes Road Details - Erection of grain store/drier Comments - NH stated from the outset that he is in favour of the application. The main objection raised so far is the site; this site has been agreed with the planners as the best site. NH raised the issue of noise level, Tim Hues explained that there is currently being under taken as to noise level, pointed out that there are 6 properties closer to the current drier than any will be to the new one. SH raised the issues of 62db of noise, also how much extra grain will be brought in, TH explained that there is no extra capacity. Currently grain is being held in inappropriate buildings and rental buildings that are not available shortly. By not storing at Barley Hill Farm then it will reduce the number of lorries entering the village centre. Also the plan was to take into account that the access to the current farm shop is shared with the lorries entering the farm, this is potential health and safety risk for members of the public. Originally the plans were for the other side �of the road, plans have been amended to fit with the planning and the environmental impact advice. SH raised that it is a huge building and that it should be further away from the road and closer to the duel carriageway. SH feels that there will be a huge visual impact and that even with landscaping it will still impact. SH asked why not further back towards the farm, TH explained that the visual impact would be greater if it was further back. JS explained that most planning applications are simply put into the auth and then it is discussed, the Hues have worked with the planners and the landscape consultant to agree a suitable site as the initial one was dismissed as not suitable. The visual impact must take into account the view from all areas not simply the village. SH two issues, visual impact & lorries entering from Caen Hill. The planting assessment has been very specific. SA asked if anyone from Sillington Lane has objected? TH explained that none have been received and that only one objection has been received. NH felt that the barn maybe more of an eyesore to begin with but it will soften down. Colour of the building is set as dark mat and dark green as per the visual impact reports. Advice on the landscaping has been taken from the relevant auth. GC raised the issue of larger vehicles passing on the corner and the possible dangers of increased large vehicles. MN raised the issue of possibly moving the barn back further and extending the access road, TH explained that the advice of the visual impact report was that this is the most appropriate site also due to pylons already being in place in the fields and other items that already break up the visual line. MH raised the issue of storage of the diesel tanks, TH stated that the tanks are included in the plans and that the unit has a dust control unit. Vermin control will be monitored & should be easier then now. Will only be used for drying from July to Sept, during harvest season. NH asked for vote all councillors agreed to pass the application for planning. 7. 65/11/12 – The Chairman confirmed that the time and date of Next Meeting will be 7.30pm on Tuesday 1st November 2011 at the Village Hall. �SOME THOUGHTS FOR CHRISTMAS from Maureen Allchin Here I am with a blank sheet of paper wondering what to say to people who read this magazine this Christmas. Maybe a gentle exhortation to make some time for God in the middle of all the hustle and bustle? Maybe an invite to come to the wonderful Christmas services in a church near you. Or maybe encouragement to sing “Happy birthday, dear Jesus, happy birthday to you!” to Jesus on Christmas Day? I know. I shall ask you to reflect on what impressions our children will have about Christmas at the end of Christmas Day this year. What will they have absorbed about the event that celebrates one of the most important events in Christian history? Will they know a little more about what Christmas and life means when all the presents are open and there are no more? Will they know the peace, forgiveness and joy that Jesus came into the world to give, when the excesses of food and drink have worn off and their pent up excitement spills out in tears and arguments? Will they have been helped to think, and maybe say a prayer, for those whose Christmas Day was ruined by homelessness or poverty, warfare or violence? Will they have learned to give something to others who have less than they have? Will they have learned how to feel thankful and to say thankyou? Will they know that being loved is more than just being given things? You may be surprised to know that I think that Jesus loves the razzmatazz of Christmas, the baubles and the decorations, the enjoyment and the fun. He rejoices to see happiness shining from our eyes and to hear laughter from our lips. He is glad that he has given us Christmas and a reason to celebrate. And in the midst of it he whispers his love to us and says, “Please try and make time for me this Christmas. Give me time so that I can tell you of the love, forgiveness, peace, salvation and hope that I can give you that will last long beyond Christmas day. And if you can’t make time this Christmas, I will come again in 2012, 2013, 2014 and throughout history, telling you again and again how much I love you”. The Revd. Renée Coulson, the Revd. Maureen Allchin and all the church family wish you a very happy Christmas and a blessed 2012 “Crumpets on Sunday!”. During 3 Sundays in Advent there will be informal discussions on some of the interesting and controversial themes of Advent. They will be held at the Vicarage in Seend from 3.00-4.30, beginning with crumpets and tea! Please put these dates in your diary and come along: Dec 4th – “Judgement” – also led by Renée Decr 11th – “Heaven and Hell” – led by Maureen Allchin. �Reason’s to be cheerful …. Some brief thoughts on how lucky and lovely to be living in the community of Poulshot … It actually IS a community – people notice if you’re not around, they check out if you’re unwell, help out if you are … people smile and nod and say hello in passing … we (mostly) know our neighbours … we get together and do things – Bonfire Night, the Royal Wedding, Christmas dinners, Quiz Nights, Bazaars …. we have people in the village who are prepare to add to their no doubt already busy lives and do the organising – thank you most recently to Tim Nixon and helpers for organising the Bonfire Night, to the indefatigable Arnold’s family for village hall events organising, Jean and Kate for the Ladies Club, Alan for the quizzes … we have an active church community – especially Paulette and Janet - who organise lots of events, open to all, whether or not you’re of a religious persuasion, and maintain our delightful village church … we have an active and hard-working Parish Council who live in and are committed to the village and it’s residents – thank you especially to Steve Housby who took real pains to check that the residents of Sillington Lane were consulted by the Council re the planned changes in the field behind their houses … we still have farms and farmers in our village, producing real food, working hard to maintain the rural landscape … we have all sorts of people here, we’re a real living diverse community, living and working in and around our community – middle, upper and working class, creative and artisan, domestic and international, young and old … we have a great village pub, serving food that’s several distinct and definite notches above the usual pub grub but is still comfortable and welcoming and very active in village events – I mean, have you tasted jerry’s steak? …. which, by the way, is another plus, coming from just down the road and the Farm Shop … and I’m sure you could add much more. So, Poulshot, count yourself fabulous. There may be troubles ahead (see Osbourne, G and Cameron D. for further… ) but there are lots and lots of reasons to be cheerful …. Festive Greetings and Happy Times to you all. Nina �Poulshot Village News The PVN is put together and distributed free to all houses in the village. Contributions, reports, opinions and articles are very much welcomed. While we will always aim to include all shades of opinion and interest, we reserve the right to select and edit where appropriate. We also aim to provide a network and record of what’s going on in the village, as fully as possible, so please let us know if there is anything that you would like publicised in advance or reported on afterwards.. Contact us e-mail – poulshotnews@btinternet.com ; by post - 3 Sillington Lane, Poulshot, SN10 1TD Contributions for next issue by 20th of the month please Next issue – beginning of December – then beginning of February. Advertising Poulshot Village News is happy to accept adverts, indeed relies on them to fund production costs. Publication of an advert does not constitute an endorsement for that product or service. Adverts may be taken as a full, half or quarter page, at a cost of £40/£25/£15 respectively, to run for the full year of the magazine (10 issus). Subscribing to an advert in the magazine will automatically get you a listing on the Poulshot web site - www.poulshot.org.uk GRAND COOKERY DEMONSTRATION Monday 30 January at 7.30pm in the Village Hall ~ n aid of Dorothy House Hospice ~ See article inside the magazine for more details and to book tickets. Poulshot Web Pages (The World Looking At Poulshot) WWW.POULSHOT.ORG.UK Email to:webmaster@poulshot.org.uk �Do you need help with Self Assessment Taxation Business Plans Presentation to Banks Contact Gordon Lawrence Chartered Accountant 30, The Pound, Bromham Tel: Devizes 850294 Free Initial Consultation �Computer problems? I offer a friendly, local service for all repairs, servicing and spares. I will speed up your PC or laptop, remove any virus, build you a new one or repair your existing one In fact whatever you want and all clearly explained. Quality laptops always available from £250 — all with the Windows 7 and MS Office 2007 HELP! Owen Burton 07765 774908 Seend Cleeve wigglybus@yahoo.co.uk mark.dodds@hotmail.co.uk �POULSHOT LODGE FARM SHOP Poulshot Lodge Farm Shop opened in July 2010 proudly selling our own home reared beef, as well as locally sourced pork, lamb and poultry. All the meat is butchered on site by our own full time butcher. As well as our tasty meats we also offer fruit and vegetables, eggs, cheeses, chutneys, bread, our own delicious range of homemade meals and much more. We pride ourselves in the fact that everything is sourced as locally as possible. So why not call in to see us, reduce your food miles, be sure of 100% food trace ability and enjoy the delicious taste that goes with it! All at very competitive prices. Opening Times- Tues, Wed, Thurs 10am-5pm, Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 9am-4pm Poulshot Lodge Farm, Poulshot, Devizes Wiltshire,SN10 1RQ Tel 01380 827202, post@poulshotlodgefarm.co.uk www.poulshotlodgefarm.co.uk �. DOLMAN AUDIO VISUAL Berhills Lane Farm, Sells Green, Melksham Telephone: 01380 828524 We know HI FI TELVISION VIDEO DVD literally inside out! For personal service and a professional repair to any make of product, ancient or modern, please telephone Maggie or Peter We also stock a range of quality reconditioned (non exrental) equipment carrying a maximum 6 months warranty. 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As an established group with members along the Pewsey Vale we can supply to you direct. With the price of oil increasing, we will get you a discounted price every time! Interested? Call Chris on 01380 818724 or e-mail jcm3777@hotmail.com �Holiday Let ”Sanditoes” Saundersfoot Near Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales Detached comfortable bungalow with private garden 2 double and 1 twin room, 10 minute walk from the beach or shops. Wonderful Area Bookings all year round, Prices from £30 a night: low season. Contact Jean or Royden on 01380 828695 perrettr@btinternet.com You can view some photos at www.sanditoes.co.uk �! IMW OFFICE SERVICES LTD Personal Tax Assessments Clubs/Societies – Independent Reviews Small Company Accounts, VAT Payroll, Book-keeping Typing Contact Ian Wheeler Tel: 07813 777710 e-mail : wheeler.potterne@virgin.net �ARTS & CRAFT COURSES FOR CHILDREN & ADULTS TO BE HELD IN POULSHOT VILLAGE HALL. THESE WILL BE SUBJECT RELATED CRAFT COURSES SUCH AS HALLOWEEN, CHRISTMAS, MOTHERS DAY ETC. 07850 364262 CHRISTMAS LANTERNS Wednesday 21ST DECEMBER 1-4 £7.50 INCLUDES ALL MATERIALS USED If you have 3 children or more attending or would like to book a couple of courses, I will discount for you. TO BOOK ANY DATES OR FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL KIRSTY 07850364262 ADULT COURSE DATES November 16th Wednesday 7-10pm £15.00 INCLUDES ALL MATERIALS USED. JEWELLERY MAKING FOR PRESENTS NOVEMBER 26TH SATURDAY 7-10PM £15.00 INCLUDES ALL MATERIALS USED. HOMEMADE HAMPER GIFTS DECEMBER 3RD SATURDAY 7-10PM £15.00 INCLUDES ALL INGREDIENTS. FRESH FLOWER TABLE DECORATIONS DEC 8TH THURSDAY 7-10PM £15.00 INCLUDES ALL MATERIALS USED JEWELLERY MAKING FOR PRESENTS DEC 17TH Saturday 7-10PM £15.00 INCLUDES ALL MATERIALS USED �The Tranquil Moment Health and Beauty clinic The Tranquil Moment health and beauty clinic is set in the beautiful village of Poulshot, just 2 miles from Devizes. We offer flexible appointments to suit you, and tailor treatments to your requirements. The salon is completely private, with easy parking. We are now offering the latest Ultrasound hair removal treatment, a painless alternative to electrolysis without the use of needles, there are no restrictions with this treatment, all hair colours and skin types. No skin reaction. Clinically proven. Other treatments available • Decleor facials and body treatments • Waxing •OPI manicure and pedicure • Hollywood Lashes • Microdermabrasion (pay for 7 get 8th free) • Sports Massage and Injury clinic • CACI non surgical face lift • Hot stone massage • Semi-permanent make-up • Eyelash/ eyebrow tinting • Xen tan Visit our website for other offers. All Credit & Debit cards accepted. Loyalty Card System. Follow us on Facebook. The Tranquil Moment Health and Beauty Clinic The Old Stables, Middle Green Farm, The Green, Poulshot, Devizes SN10 1RT 01380 828297 24 hour answerphone tranquilmoment@live.co.uk www.tranquilmoment.co.uk ��DEVIZES HOME & GARDEN MAINTENANCE Hunters Moon, Bath Rd,Devizes,Wilts,SN10 1PH Hedge - Grass Cutting Lawn Treatment - Scarification Weed Control – General Gardening Landscaping – Garden Clearance Sheds – All Types of Fencing & Gates Ponds – Pond maintenance – Water Features Decking – Patios - Graveling Regular, Weekly & Monthly Contracts Interior & Exterior painting and decorating General Property Maintenance Free Quotations – Fully insured Tel: Jon on 01380 720969 Mobile: 07778043330 Email: Jon@devizeshomeandgarden.co.uk �PSW Premier Tiling Services Local professional tiling service for:-  Kitchens  Bathrooms  Conservatories  Underfloor heating installed All work is fully in sured and guaranteed. Please call 01380 721978/07855 947039 or e-mail pswpremiertiling@gmail.com for help or information. COOKS ORCHARD BEAUTY Qualified & insured Massage and Beauty Therapist. Massage: Hot stones massage, Thai style massage, Deep tissue, Swedish.Manicures, pedicures, Paraffin wax treatment, Waxing tinting, Facials, Hopi ear candles. Pamper/Hen parties catered for. Vouchers available. Visit Cooks orchard, or I’ll come to you. Call Nicky on: 07711652568 �To let North Cornish Holiday Cottage sleeps 6 – 8 , fully equipped cottage and large garden with summerhouse and parking. Holidays and short breaks For further details contact Bo Miles-Hobbs on 01380 813902 bomileshobbs@btinternet.com www.helemillcottage.co.uk Yoga With Ginny Poulshot Village Hall All abilities welcome 01380 729955 yogawithginny@gmail.com www.yogawithginny.co.uk �Village Contacts St Peter’s Church Priest in Charge - Revd. Renée Coulson Churchwardens Mrs Paulette Bremner-Milne Mrs Janet James PCC Secretary –Mrs Kate Amery PCC Members – 827285 828527 724944 827172 Mr Nicholas Hunloke (Treasurer) - Lady Kate Hunloke (Deanery Synod) Mrs Angela Bullen - Mr Chris Saunders - Mrs Dot Wood - Mrs Joyce Arnold (Deanery Synod) - Mr Brian James Organist – Mrs P De Belle Parish council Chairman – Mr Nicholas Hunloke - post currently vacant Clerk 828333 Meembers - Mrs Sue Aldridge – Mr Joe Baber – Mr Geoff Collett (Vice Chairman) – Mr Steve Housby – Mr Nicholas Hunloke – Mr Malcolm Nixon - Mr Tim Nixon Local Councillors Kennet District Cllr Jonathan Seed 850 696 e-mail jonathon.seed@wiltshire.gov.uk. Farmers Club Mr Richard Francis 828232 Mother and Toddler Group Mrs Clair Waldron 828602 Poulshot Ladies Club Lady Kate Hunloke 828333 Village Hall – Chris Saunders 827290 Bookings - Joyce or Brian Arnold 828833 Village Trust – Chairman - Mr Nicholas Hunloke 828333 827095 Secretary - Mr Tim Coleman Members - Mr Ray Josey (Vice-chairman) – Mr Brian James (treasurer) – Mrs Pam Langton (Archivist �TOWNSEND FARMHOUSE Comfortable B and B in Poulshot Excellent facilities in Grade 2 listed building with full English breakfasts and ample car-parking space E-mail marygracebrothers@gmail.com Telephone 01380 828221 When friends and relations wish to visit and you are unable to put them up for the night book them to stay at Townsend Farmhouse B and B Discounts offered for bookings made by local residents Poulshot Village Hall Available for meetings, functions, clubs and private parties Booking fees Village activities - £5 an hour Outside users - £8 an hour All bookings for the hall are being taken by Joyce or Brian Arnold on 828833 �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource Poulshot Village News December 2011 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/12/2011 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village News Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village News PVN Village News https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/org.poulshotvillagearchive/original/964d8908ffb436732f8848194b80d7e0.pdf 2422b648ff7cae180f9b54c30de39fc2 PDF Text Text �CHURCH SERVICES FOR DECEMBER 2012 POULSHOT, SEEND AND BULKINGTON Sunday 2 December – ADVENT SUNDAY 8.00 am Holy Communion Seend 9.30 am Morning Praise Bulkington 11.15 am Morning Praise Seend 6.00 pm Parish Communion Poulshot 6.00 pm Carols & Readings Seend Sunday 9 December 8.00 am Holy Communion Seend 9.30 am Matins Poulshot 11.15 am Parish Communion Seend 6.00 pm Evensong Bulkington Thursday 13 December 6.00 pm Christingle Service Seend (Plus children from the three schools etc) Sunday 16 December 8.00 am Holy Communion Seend 9.30 am Parish Communion Bulkington 11.15 am Parish Communion Seend 6.00 pm Evensong Poulshot Thursday 20 December 7.30 pm Carol Service Seend (with Philomel Choir) Sunday 23 December 8.00 am Holy Communion Seend 9.30 am Family Communion Poulshot 11.15 am Crib Service Seend 6.00 pm Carol Service Bulkington Monday 24 December – CHRISTMAS EVE 2.00 pm Crib Service Bulkington 6.00 pm Carol Service Poulshot 11.30 pm Midnight Eucharist Seend Tuesday 25 December – CHRISTMAS DAY 9.30 am Family Communion Bulkington 9.30 am Family Communion Poulshot 11.15 am Family Communion Seend Sunday 30 December 8.00 am Holy Communion Seend 10.00 am Benefice Service Seend �St Valentine’s Day Coffee Morning 9th February 2013 Poulshot Village Hall 10am-12am Stalls and Raffle Family Search – Can You Help I have been tracing my family tree which has led me to the village of Poulshot. This has proved to be very interesting as I had never heard of Poulshot before. I have researched the history of the village and according to my research, in 1801 it was a small place with approximately 308 inhabitants. My Grandfather was Cyril William Walter Godwin who was born in Bridgend the son of my Great Grandfather William Arthur Godwin who was born in Poulshot, he was the son of John Titus Godwin, who would have been my Great Great Grandfather. John Titus Godwin was born in 1833 in Poulshot. In the 1841 Census it shows that he was at that time, 8 years old and was living with his brothers Jacob (aged 18) and Edward aged 20. His mother was also living with them and is down as Elizabeth Godwin, but it states single woman. (aged 40). This would have made her date of birth around 1801. They were living on the Green, Poulshot, in a house which I believe has been demolished. In 1892 when William married, the marriage certificate shows that his farther, John Titus Godwin was a Farm Bailiff. I also have a marriage certificate dated 1857 showing John Titus Godwin married to an Emily Watts in the Parish Church in the Parish of St Mary Devizes. This is where I am stuck, I cannot get a birth certificate for John Titus Godwin as there were none at that time. I also have no information on his mother Elizabeth or his father. I have tried every which way I can to research this. The only other thing I have, (and I don’t know if it is right or not) is that I found an entry in the Poulshot Vestry Book for May 10th 1823 to allow Elizabeth Godwin and her child one shilling and sixpence per week for the time to come. I also think I found the death of John Titus Godwin who was aged 85 when he died in March 1917 and it states born and died in Poulshot. I am not sure how usual it would have been in 1820 for there to be a single woman with a child, who then had two more children, but would have thought it very unusual. So if anyone can help to add to this and solve the puzzle I would be very grateful. Please reply to Denise Josey 01380827010 or raydenjosey@googlemail.com �Waste and recycling this Christmas Your kerbside waste and recycling collections will change over Christmas and New Year. All waste and recycling collection days will change as there will be no collections taking place at all on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. Please note there will be no garden waste collections between 24 December and 7 January. Services will re-start from 8 January. Please check your collection calendar, check online at www.wiltshire.gov.uk or call the council on 0300 456 0102 for information about how this affects your collections. Please remember to put your bin out by 7.00am on your scheduled collection day and make sure all your waste is put in your bin with the lid closed. No garden waste collections over Christmas. Garden waste collections will be suspended between 24 December 2012 and 7 January 2013, inclusive. Collections will start again on the 8 January. Please check your collection calendar or check online at www.wiltshire.gov.uk for more information. If you have a real Christmas tree you can put alongside your garden waste bin for collection on your collection day from 7 January. Christmas trees will be collected throughout January only. Alternatively you can take your real Christmas trees to any of Wiltshire’s 11 household recycling centres for recycling. To find your nearest recycling centre please visit www.recycleforwiltshire.com. Household recycling centre Christmas opening All Household Recycling Centres are closed from 1pm Christmas Eve, and all day Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. At all other times the recycling centres are open during normal winter opening times. For information on your local household recycling centres, including locations and opening times, visit www.recycleforwiltshire.com Tips for a green Christmas With all that extra waste produced over Christmas it is the season to recycle! This year it is even easier to do your bit by recycling more using the kerbside recycling collection service. Instead of sending a conventional Christmas Card, why not send a Recycling E-Card. You can decorate your own card electronically on www.recyclenow.com. �Christmas and New Year are perfect times for dinner parties and you may need to cook for a large number of people. Use the portion planner at www.lovefoodhatewaste.com for advice on portion sizes. The website also has lots of recipes for leftovers. Look out for gifts with packaging that can be reused. Gift bags, as well as tins or plastics containers can be reused for storage at home once the presents have been enjoyed. When you’ve finished with your Christmas cards, cut up the pictures to make Christmas gift tags for next year’s presents. Fill and decorate used cans and glass jars with sweets, toys and accessories to make jingle jars or great presents. You can make the most of your blue lidded recycling bin over the festive period by recycling many of your Christmas items at the kerbside as well as all you plastic bottles and cardboard. These might include Christmas cards, wrapping paper (but not foil or plastic), cardboard boxes and brown paper. Don't forget to use your black box for recycling even more over Christmas. There are lots of unexpected items that you can recycle in your black box alongside your normal paper, glass and cans, including large chocolate tins, mince meat jars and Christmas card envelopes. Carol Singing in the village On Tuesday 18th December the intrepid Poulshot Carol Singers will be serenading a part of Poulshot Village (as yet to be decided) in order to raise as much as we can for our Christmas Charity. This year all monies collected, along with money from the Advent Boxes (available from Church) will go to the Charity ‘Carrie the Brave’. This is a charity set up in memory of Carrie Allen, Jamie’s daughter who sadly died recently. So if you are one of the lucky people chosen to have your door bell rung, on that evening, please don’t turn the sound up on your TV. Come and give us a donation and we will go away – promise. New singers are always welcome to join us. We meet at the Village Hall at 6.00pm and finish when we have a full collecting box ! �SERVICES FOR JANUARY 2013 Sunday 6 January 8.00 am Holy Communion Seend 9.30 am Morning Praise Bulkington 11.15 am 6.00 pm Sunday 13 January 8.00 am 9.30 am 11.15 am 6.00 pm Sunday 20 January 8.00 am 9.30 am 11.15 am 6.00 pm Sunday 27 January 8.00 am 9.30 am 11.15 am 6.00 pm Morning Praise Parish Communion Seend Poulshot Holy Communion Matins Parish Communion Evensong Seend Poulshot Seend Bulkington Holy Communion Parish Communion Parish Communion Evensong Seend Bulkington Seend Poulshot Holy Communion Family Communion Family Communion Parish Communion Seend Poulshot Seend Bulkington What’s it all about….? Everyone knows that to become a member of the Church of England you just have to be baptized and this is usually done when you were a baby. As you get older there is another step to take in your journey of faith and that is to be confirmed. If you ever felt you would like to do this, but never did anything about it, well now is the time. Our Vicar, the Revd Renée Coulson is about to start confirmation classes in the Spring. Anyone interested can contact the Vicar or the Churchwardens and their telephone numbers are in the magazine. �Poulshot Ladies Club visit to Worton Ladies Club. On Wednesday 7th November a good troop of Poulshot ladies were treated to an individual sessions of colour matching courtesy of Worton ladies. Swatches of material were compared to see which groups of colours suited an individual. These groups of colours are divided into seasons e.g. autumn being darker shades than summer. There were also a selection of some very ornate and stylish scarves to purchase. Just in case you forget- I’m autumn! Best wishes Jean Poulshot Ladies Club Ladies Shopping at Townsend Barn Nursery On Tuesday 20th November a good group of ladies braved foul weather to attend a Christmas shopping evening. We enjoyed a glass of wine and mince pies whilst browsing. ‘Tickled Pink’ brought handbags, scarves, clothes and jewellery, a percentage of sales going to a breast cancer charity. There were displays, samples and a raffle from ‘Chocaholics.’ I believe most ladies managed to shorten their lists of outstanding Christmas shopping. Happy Christmas Jean Trans Wilts Community Rail Partnership NOTICE OF MEETING The TransWilts Community Rail Partnership invites you to a "Wiltshire Link" transport meeting aimed at transport user groups, transport providers, transport planners and interested individuals in Westbury on Saturday 1st December. We have some excellent travel and transport facilities in Wiltshire. We also have some that need improvement. Some are joined up where others, frankly, look like they're designed NOT to connect. We feel that the various groups should be sharing their knowledge and skills, and feeding constructive help to the professional transport providers and planners. Sometimes a tiny change, a small adjustment, can make a huge difference. But it needs to be coordinated. The TransWilts Community Rail Partnership is therefore sponsoring a public meeting in an attempt to coordinate thinking. TransWilts seems to be a sensible group to 'front' this, given it has contacts all the way from Swindon to Salisbury, and with a lot of work already underway with regard to rail and the interconnection with buses, cars, cycles and more under the Local Sustainable Transport Fund. �The meeting is being held on Saturday 1st December, from 10:30 to 14:30. The venue is The Laverton in Westbury; that's just off the town centre, a few yards from the main junction between the A350 and B3098. There are buses from the station (or it's a walk of about a mile), and public car parks close by. There's a page which hopefully answers your potential questions at http://www.twcrp.org.uk/link.html There is an opportunity to sign up for the meeting there (this is important as it’ll give us some idea of numbers attending), or you can simply drop an email to: Graham Ellis – graham@twcrp.org.uk, Press and publicity, TransWilts Community Rail Partnership, TransWilts CRP, 48, Spa Road, Melksham, Wilts, SN12 7NY http://www.twcrp.org.uk - 0845 459 0153 Village Hall News Pleasingly, the Village Hall continues to enjoy good usage, which is not surprising considering the quality of the facilities and the very reasonable prices for hiring. For bookings in December, you can contact us as usual (tel. 828833), but for bookings in January, please use Chris Saunders (tel. 827290). Normal service resumes in February. Additionally, if you are interested in hiring any of the equipment (tables, chairs, crockery, cutlery, etc.), this is possible for a nominal fee. Contacts for this as above. Joyce and Brian Arnold. Successful Quiz Night Friday 17 November saw the Village Hall full with teams of trivia aficionados competing in fierce but friendly competition in the annual Quiz Night. As ever, the Question Master was Alan Webber, and we were indebted to him for his wide range of interesting questions, his unfailing good humour, and his impartial judgement. Although there were officially three winning teams, all thirteen teams were winners because we had a wonderful evening. If you have never been to one of these evenings, look out for the next one - it is a lot of fun! Even better news, the evening will have raised some £250 for that most worthy cause, the Wiltshire Air Ambulance. Thank you to all who contributed. �ST PETER’S CHURCH NEWS. Church Electoral Roll. Just before Easter 2013 we are required to produce a new Electoral Role, a task that has to be carried out every six years. The current Electoral Roll will be cancelled. So if you would wish to vote for candidates standing for membership of the Parochial Church Council or even put your own name forward for election, you must register your name on the new Roll. To be eligible you must be over 16 years of age and a Baptized member of the Church of England. Application forms will be available in the New Year and will be on the table at the back of Church. Completed forms should be returned to one of the Churchwardens by March 24th 2013. PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO REGISTER YOUR NAME. Replacement of Churchwarden. Current rules only allow Churchwardens to serve for six consecutive years, so in April 2013, Paulette will have to stand down as a Churchwarden, and in April 2014 Janet will have to do likewise. We have been searching and praying for many months for someone to come forward and take over from Paulette next April, but without success, so it seems that the Church will have to operate with just one Churchwarden for the year 2013/ 2014. If we get the same response when we try to find someone to take over from Janet, then in the absence of anyone willing to stand as Churchwarden, the responsibility for much of Poulshot’s Church administration will be in the hands of the Seend Churchwardens, as Seend is the senior Church in the Benefice. DO WE WANT THAT TO HAPPEN ? IS THERE NO ONE WILLING TO BE A CHURCHWARDEN FOR OUR VILLAGE CHURCH ? Melksham’s Future Waterways – A Legacy from the past Thursday 6th December, 7.30pm at MELKSHAM ASSEMBLY HALL Film and presentation of the progress in restoring the 58 miles of the Wilts & Berks canal. - Plans and discussion of the opportunities for Melksham with the proposed link from Semington to the river Avon. Melksham Trust in association with Melksham Community Area Partnership are pleased to host the promotion of this exciting proposal by the Wilts & Berks Canal Trust. Presentations by: Wiltshire–Swindon-& Oxfordshire Canal Partnership; Wiltshire Youth Canoe Club; Kennet & Avon Canal Trust; Canal & River Trust; and others. Admission free – Planning Application number W/12/01080 Tel. 01225 708306 for any further information. �From the Vicar I know I’m not the only one, by far, that studies each queue in the supermarket to see which one is moving the fastest – and frustrations are only likely to build as the shops start to feel the Christmas rush. So often I get really fidgety if the line I’m in isn’t moving as quickly as I’d like – but how can I continue to become increasingly “up tight” when the elderly cashier makes a point of asking each customer how things are going. Not only that, but actually paying attention to the reply – actually listening. How often does it happen that when we’re asked a similar question we feel we could say 'I just found out I've six months to live,' and the reply would come back, 'Well. Have a good day!' I remember one year around Christmas time I noticed an elderly lady doing her shopping. Something about her just struck me. She looked so bewildered and lost – quite vulnerable. She caught me looking at her and, as our eyes met, I simply smiled. Her face was transformed. I wondered afterwards if I’d been the only person who’d smiled at her that day. A marriage counsellor once asked a couple to list each other's good qualities. The husband listed twelve. His wife couldn't think of any! The Bible says, 'Look for the best in each other, and always do your best to bring it out.' That's hard to do when you're looking for perfection and focusing on the other person's shortcomings. The Bible says, 'Love keeps no record of wrongs' (1Corinthians 13:4-5 NIV). Every week in church we hear: Our Lord Jesus Christ said: “The first commandment is this: ‘... the Lord our God is the only Lord. You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘Love your neighbour as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.” God loved us so much that he sent his only Son to live among us, and he shared with us our everyday joys and our pain. May you know that same selfless love, and be richly blessed as we celebrate the birth of the Christ child - and may you share that love with each “neighbour” you meet this Christmastide, and always. In other words, look for the best in them (1 Thessalonians 5:15) – for it truly is the case that it is in giving that we receive. (PS. India was an amazing experience! More later ... Thank you for all your good wishes. My charitable giving this year – in lieu of Christmas cards – will be shared between Bless Primary School, 12 km from the Ashram where I stayed, and an old people’s home, and feeding project in the nearby Dalit village.) Peace and goodwill to you all. Renée �CHRISTMAS COUNTRY FAIR I thought those of you who came to the Fair would like to know that it raised the grand total of £592 for ABF The Soldiers’ Charity. This represents the profits from the stall fees and tombola, and the takings on the Soldiers’ Charity stall. Very many thanks for supporting the Fair - I hope you found some lovely Christmas presents amongst all the locally made things on sale. Look out for another Country Fair next year. Sue Bonney Grand Yuletide Quiz Saturday 8th December at 7.45pm in Seend Community Centre, Rusty Lane, Seend SN12 6NS Cash 1st prize plus other prizes including one for best team name. Teams of 4 - £2 per head Phone 01380 828617 to book a table in advance (pre-booked tables are guaranteed Christmas crackers!) Bar and interval refreshments available. White Horse Opera presents 'The Beggar's Opera' by John Gay in Seend Community Centre Saturday 12th January Tickets available shortly from the Centre or 01380 828617 'A Face of Crumpled Linen' dramatisation of the short ghost story by M R James 'Oh Whistle and I'll Come to You, My Lad' Thursday, 17th January at 7.30pm in Seend Community Centre. Tickets £5/£3.50 from 01380 828457 Proceeds to 'Revival' Trowbridge (support for survivors of abuse) A Highly Strung Production The Badgers’ Worton and Cheverell F.C. http://www.wortonandcheverellfc.co.uk/ Great news ! The Club have achieved the Football Association ‘Chartered Standard’, which sets the standards for coaching, admin, and child protection, as a benchmark for quality, and allows the Club to benefit from the various financial and support benefits of the F.A. On other matters the Under 12 team have announced a fundraising initiative for a summer 2013 tour in Holland playing various international teams. More news in future editions, but you can �follow this initiative on : http://wcfc-u12-2012-13.moonfruit.com The U12 team continue to do well, with a recent win away at Corsham 2 – 7, whilst the Under 10 Badgers managed a successful 2-0 win against Calne Milan (?). At the Adult side of the Club, the Saturday team managed a successful win in the A&B Cup against ‘Polenez’ Westbury, with 4 goals from Tom Mason, and a goal each from Ben (his brother) and Keiren Dickenson. Coach ‘Paul’ emphasized the need for the team to be quicker and to avoid ‘basic errors’’ – but well done to the team, with the County Cup competition to follow. Training for most teams will finish around 15 Dec and to restart 5th January – depending on age group. We wish all our members a Happy Xmas, and many thanks to all the coaches, volunteers, and supporters. Thanks. Steve Dagnall 01380-727976 Preliminary Result of the Poulshot Activity Area Survey You are probably aware that a survey has been carried out with the backing of the Parish Council to assess the level of support for an activity area for the young of the village (and possibly the not so young). A survey form was delivered to every household in the village. If you did not get one and would like a chance to comment please contact me. (Details below) There was an encouraging response with some 37 households and a variety of adult age groups responding. The main points are: 1. Of these responses over 90% were in favour of some kind of activity area. 2. 53% favour utilising an area of The Village Green. 3. 46% favour Green Gardens. 4. 31% favour Broadway Lane. (I know the percentages don’t add up to 100 but many people ticked more than one site and some opted for none). These numbers were presented to the Parish Council which voted to support further investigation. The Next Steps The aim of the working group is to provide equipment that will be challenging enough for children to enjoy and that will blend as much as is possible with the environment. At this stage only a small-scale area is envisaged but it has to be of sufficient size to attract interest. We are now exploring suppliers and funding resources and we will identify a site that is acceptable to the majority of Poulshot residents. When that is done we will report back to the Parish Council (and to you) with a vision of what can be achieved and seek further approval. Steve Housby 828464 steve.housby@btinternet.com ‘ �News from The Raven Hi Poulshot Village News, The Big Breakfast in November were great, with over twenty people tucking into Wiltshire's finest breakfast. We will have another in December and I will let you know when it is. Film Nights have not got off to the start I would have liked, with two making the first and nobody for the second. We will continue for another week or so and see how we go. We have decided to stop serving food on a Sunday evenings as we have had almost no customers for six weeks. We hope this isn't an inconvenience for anyone but we can't keep staffing up and having all the equipment on for no customers. We will of course start serving food on Sunday evenings again and Mondays when Easter arrives. We are planning an informal night of Carol Singing on Sunday 23rd December starting about 8pm. We are also having a raffle and will be shaking collecting tins to raise money for Shelter. At this time of year it is only right with all the excesses we partake in that we remember those less fortunate than ourselves. Shelter are a great charity who help the homeless and I think at Christmas it is a great time to remember the homeless and try and bring a bit of cheer into there lives. Any donations of raffle prizes, big or small will be gladly appreciated and so will filling the pub up for a good old fashioned sing song. You never know I might stick some nibbles out to help the festive mood along. Also, in the afternoon of Sunday 23rd December at 5pm we will be bringing our Film Night forward with a showing of “Ice Age 4”, this is especially for the kids, but big kids are more than welcome as the Ice Age films are brilliant for all ages. So, bring your children along for a film I'm sure they will enjoy. So, food at the moment... well, Liver & Bacon is proving very popular, served with buttery mash and red wine gravy. I have just sampled some lovely Venison �Burgers to go on the menu in December - gamey and rich, topped with smoked bacon, stilton and a cranberry & red onion relish - delicious! Reviews on Trip Advisor are still coming in with very positive comments from all. We are now ranked number two which is better than I had hoped for, but with a few more we could always try for a Christmas number one - now there's a thought... Anyway, whenever you come in, you are assured of a warm welcome and seasonal food to match. We are now taking bookings for our New Year's Eve Special Dinner. This is a black tie event, a chance for the ladies to get dressed up in their finest and the men to look like budding James Bonds... the menu is special and pre-ordering will be required, as Fois Gras and Confit Duck Terrine, Plaice Fillets on Lobster Risotto and Roasted Sirloin of Beef are not cheap items and I need an idea of how much to order. So, please ask for a menu and book up. Anyway, enough of me going on! I hope you are all well and starting to get into the festive spirit - if only a little bit! Cheers, Jerry and the team at The Raven 100 Club Results October 1st Prize Vicky Scammel £25 2nd Patty Routledge £15 3rd Denise Josey £10 November 1st Prize Liz Plank £25 2nd Len Tucker £15 3rd Patty Routledge £10 BENEFICE NEW YEAR COMMUNION SERVICE Sunday, 30th December 2012 at 10.00 at the Church of the Holy Cross, Seend A chance to reflect on the old year and prepare for 2013 �Understanding Bikinis Most villagers, if not all, will be aware of the desire of a small group to pursue the construction of a Play Area of some description with in the Village. To this end a Questionnaire was recently distributed to almost every household to investigate the need for such a Play Area. However, the question of need was not specifically asked and as a consequence it would appear that people who had not identified such a need simply did not return the questionnaire, thus indicating contentment with the status quo. As stated in the questionnaire the small group behind it, including a Parish Councillor, were seeking the approval of Poulshot Parish Council. To this end Parish Councillor Housby, announced the result, at the Parish Council Meeting of the 6th November 2012. 90% of respondents were in favour of the scheme with only 3 negative returns. On these scant statistics and without further examination or detail, a vote was demanded by Councillor Housby, this was duly held, although contrary to the wishes of the Chairman. A four to one vote with one abstention was the result. Here consider the words of William W Watt - “Do not put your faith in what statistics say until you have carefully considered what they do not say”. The statistics as presented appeared to be a ringing endorsement of the proposed Play Area, but once considered further, without the necessary “spin”, one can see that in reality they actually amount to the opposite. 90% in support with only 3 negative responses. It follows that the 3 negative responses represent 10%. Therefore it would be reasonable to assume that only 30 responses were received with 27 of these identifying with a need and supporting the proposals. In Nora Dixon`s book “Down Poulshot” the population was given as numbering 401 in 1999. Assuming it has changed little since then the 27 respondents in favour would equate to a percentage of support as low as only 6.7%. However it is more than likely that not every resident, as opposed to household, for whatever reason, received a questionnaire. Therefore to be as fair in interpretation as possible we could use the number of households, this being something like 136 (+/- 2%) In this case the 27 supporting the proposals (assuming only 1 respondent per household) represent, at best, just under20% or just less than 1 in 5. Not quite the overwhelming support reported and used to push for a vote of support from the Parish Council. “Statistics are like bikinis. What they reveal is suggestive what they conceal is vital.” – Aaron Levenstein Ade Baber �JOIN US FOR A WALK ON BOXING DAY MEET AT POULSHOT VILLAGE HALL 2PM RETURNING AT APPROX. 4PM Any enquiries ring Ray Josey 01380 827010 Poulshot Ladies Christmas Party at The Raven. Dear Ladies, please check the date as there has been a change - now Wednesday 12th December. Before things get hectic, I thought I'd send round the menu for our Christmas dinner. Selections will be needed at the start of December, so please let me know your choices as soon as you know. We will have a secret Santa - £5 limit. I hope you are able to come. Best wishes, and a HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO ALL! Jean x There will be a CHRISTMAS COFFEE MORNING on Saturday, 8th December from 10.30-12.00 at the home of the Diffords (14 Bulkington – the Tudor cottage) Bring and Buy, Raffle, Christmas Fare. Everyone welcome �Bulkington Christmas Lunch and Bulkington Buzzzz The church hosted Bulkington Village Christmas Lunch takes place on Wednesday, 5th December, 2012 at 12.15 at The Well. Everyone in the village is welcome. Contact Jane Coles in advance for the menu (828145). New people are always welcome to join us. It is a good, Christmas social event for the entire village. The Bulkington Buzzzz Group (at 4 Northfields) will be 5th December 2012 (when we will be exploring Advent) and 2nd January 2013 (an open question session – come prepared with a question on any aspect of faith, church, etc). There will then be a break before the next meeting on 1st May 2013. The group has been enjoying the discussions and more people are very welcome. Looking for old friends … My name Mandy lawrence.I was mandy palmer. me and my sisters looking for friends we play with, or went to school with. At frist we move to rowdecoft cottage ,it was near the commons ,down lane ,it was lovely red brick house with big garden. we were there from 1966 to 1972, I think .we than move to poulshort live at 7 barley lane .we use to say 7 poulshout .We went to school in poulshort, it did not stay open we went to rowde school what was on bend.than move to rowde school the new one. we were friends with carol webb, think her mum and dad own farm in poulshort. there was ailson beckel. this was when we live in poulshort, we were friends with more children ,we can not rem the rest off the children we play with. who we play with at school. we are trying to fine out were to get school phots ,off as as groups,and when we had phots of as as sisters as well. we went to the 1977 jul.on the green at poulshort, and the fates we would go to and sports days. would love to now if anyone nows if there any phots anywere of us. we were call palmer. there was me mandy palmer, I am 46 now, than there diana she 45,sharon palmer 42, than there was julie 40. my mum would get looks she was 60sixty girl, would wear mine dress.or had beehine hair stay.it was honey , my mum was new as sandy palmer. my mum die 11 years back at the age off 58 years old, than there my dad peter palmer. are family still good friends with the howards who live at maston wiltshire they own lot of things ,buss. If anyone nows as i would love to hear from anyone. I would be greatfull if you could ask around poulshort, or rowde. THANK YOU mandy lawrence/ was palmer �Village Trust Meeting 23rd October There was another lively and well attended Trust Meeting in the Village Hall on 23rd October. The Green Gardens, which the Trust is responsible for, was discussed. A tidy-up operation had been held the previous Saturday and another one will be held around March next year. Simon Franklin will be cutting the hedges within the next few weeks – weather permitting. The trees will need thinning sometime, but not for a couple of years. The Trust takes a keen interest in the village footpaths and last year we replaced some of the stiles with ‘easy access’ gates. We’d like to replace more, in particular continuing the footpath we’ve already worked on to the East of the village, but we are waiting for Wiltshire Council to obtain the necessary agreements before we can continue. If you’re interested in the footpaths, bridleways and byways in and around the village you’ll be interested in this Wiltshire Council map which shows them all: http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/communityandliving/rightsofway/publicrightsofwaym apping.htm Also there’s a link on this page to an online reporting form which I would encourage you to use to report any problems with any of the rights of way or roads. You may remember that we’ve had an ongoing project (the ‘Big Trees’ project) in which we’ve been planting trees in the hedgerows throughout the village. The vast majority of those we planted appear healthy, but we are concerned about the ash disease that’s been in the news recently as about one third of the trees that we planted are ash. On the positive side we’ve got funds in the Trust’s bank accounts to buy more trees so once we’ve identified and agreed new locations with the landowners we’ll do some more planting. Two of the three village ponds (Middle Green and Green Lane) are in good condition with further maintenance planned, but the third one, Planks Pond, doesn’t retain water throughout the year and the excessive vegetation is proving difficult to maintain. Concern was expressed by the members about the state of some of the village tracks (particularly Hay Lane and Broadway Lane) and the village green. This is mainly due to the heavy farm vehicles driving over the tracks, verges and grass. The Trust’s concern has been passed on to the Parish Council to address. If you’re interested in the preservation and improvement of the village please join the Trust (it costs a massive 50p a year!) or if you’d like to help with some of the projects do let us know. 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You are not alone Paul Johnson Counselling Affordable counselling in Bradford-on-Avon £25 per session. Helping you to:  feel better about yourself and your life  gain i  nsight into the roots of your unhappiness  make lasting changes in how you live your life and relate to others. Telephone 07512 103155 (confidential voicemail) www.pauljohnsoncounselling.net Ladies club activities for 2012 November 20th - in village hall 7.30 Chocolates and bags/ scarves in time for Christmas. December 13th – Christmas dinner at the Raven. �Andrew Leigh Member, Guild of Master Sweeps Proprietor West Country Sweeps Domestic and Commercial Chimney Services Tel: 07545 822109 email: andrewleightf@gmail.com Andrew Goodfield Woodwork Devizes, Road, Rowde, Wiltshire Carpentry, Joinery Free-standing and built-in cabinets cupboards and wardrobes Free estimate Telephone: 01380 722067 e-mail:apgoodfield@tiscali.co.u k www.apgwoodwork.co.uk �St Peter’s Church - Village Contacts Priest in Charge - Revd. Renée Coulson 827285 Assistant Priest – The Revd. Maureen Allchin 828931 Churchwardens Mrs Paulette Bremner-Milne Mrs Janet James PCC Secretary –Mrs Kate Amery PCC Members – 828527 724944 827172 Mr Nicholas Hunloke (Treasurer) - Lady Kate Hunloke (Deanery Synod) - Mrs Angela Bullen - Mr Chris Saunders - Mrs Dankay Cleverley - Mrs Joyce Arnold (Deanery Synod) - Mr Brian James Organist – Mrs P De Belle Parish council Chairman – Mr Nicholas Hunloke Clerk - Mrs Maggie Goodenough 828333 730583 Members - Mrs Sue Aldridge – Mr Joe Baber – Mr Geoff Collett (Vice Chairman) – Mr Steve Housby – Mr Nicholas Hunloke – Mr Malcolm Nixon - Mr Tim Nixon Local Councillors Kennet District Cllr Jonathan Seed 850 696 e-mail jonathon.seed@wiltshire.gov.uk. Farmers Club Mr Richard Francis 828232 Poulshot Ladies Club Lady Kate Hunloke 828333 Village Hall – Chris Saunders 827290 Bookings - Joyce or Brian Arnold 828833 Village Trust – Chairman - Mr Nicholas Hunloke 828333 827095 Secretary - Mr Tim Coleman Members - Mr Ray Josey (Vice-chairman) – Mr Brian James (Treasurer) – Mrs Denise Josey (Archivist) Neighbourhood Watch – Mr Tim Coleman 827095 �Poulshot Village Hall Available for meetings, functions, clubs and private parties Booking fees Village activities - £5 an hour Outside users - £8 an hour All bookings for the hall are being taken by Joyce or Brian Arnold on 828833 Martina’s Professional Cleaning Services Is cleaning and ironing taking up your valuable time? We guarantee best price in the area for a perfect job Regular Cleaning – Spring Cleaning – Office Cleaning – Oven Cleaning – Carpet Cleaning – Ironing Fully Insured – Privacy Assured Same Cleaner Guaranteed Call Martine on 07859818198 When Dis �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Village Magazine Description An account of the resource PDF versions of the Village Magazine distributed between 2004 and Present. 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Title A name given to the resource Poulshot Village News December 2012 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/12/2012 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village News Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village News PVN Village News https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/org.poulshotvillagearchive/original/62b4b14c0cd6c5f190b9f645a5a5cd58.pdf 1979112bc7a639b86c2a61538a0c7199 PDF Text Text Poulshot Village News December 2013 add Matthews cartoons and homeopathy ad and codfarm Christmas thing Christmas Services at St Peter’s Christmas Eve Carol Service – 6 p.m. Christmas Day Family Communion – 9.30 a.m. Christmas Events at The Raven – 8 p.m. Sunday 22nd December - Carol Singing – show off your Christmas Jumper! 9 p.m. – Christmas Eve – Christmas Karaoke �The Raven Inn Open Tuesday - Saturday 11:30am - 2:30pm Monday - Saturday Evenings 6 - 11pm Sunday Open 12 - 3pm Lunch from 12 pm & Dinner from 6.30 Telephone 01380 828 271 www.ravenpoulshot.co.uk Bookings Advisable SEE INSIDE FOR SPECIAL EVENTS �Poulshot Village News The PVN is put together and distributed free to all houses in the village. Contributions, reports, opinions and articles are very much welcomed. While we will always aim to include all shades of opinion and interest, we reserve the right to select and edit where appropriate. We also aim to provide a network and record of what’s going on in the village, as fully as possible, so please let us know if there is anything that you would like publicised in advance or reported on afterwards.. Contact us e-mail – poulshotnews@btinternet.com ; Contributions for February issue by the 20th of January Advertising Poulshot Village News is happy to accept adverts, indeed relies on them to fund production costs. Publication of an advert does not constitute an endorsement for that product or service. Adverts may be taken as a full, half or quarter page, to run for the full year of the magazine (10 issues). Subscribing to an advert in the magazine will automatically get you a listing on the Poulshot web site - www.poulshot.org.uk Poulshot Web Pages (The World Looking At Poulshot) WWW.POULSHOT.ORG.UK Email to:webmaster@poulshot.org.uk �Richardson & Paige INTERIORS Specialist Upholstery www.richardsonandpaige.co.uk Come and visit us at our website or our workshop: Unit 1, Manor House Yard, Poulshot, Devizes SN10 1RY 01380 828228 07974 454747 Traditional, Modern and Bespoke Specialist Upholstery tailored loose covers; new furniture made to order; antiques; modern reupholstery; recovering & repairs; free quotes deliveries Members of the Association of Master Upholsterers & Soft Furnishers‐ �Reconditioned Laptops Before you buy that budget laptop give me a call. I have quality used Dell and Toshiba laptops available from £220. Some cheaper ones from £100 New/used tower and desktop PCs and screens All PC and laptop repairs welcomed HELP! 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DOLMAN AUDIO VISUAL is an Authorised Service Centre providing technical assistance on behalf of leading manufacturers �TONY PARSONS DOMESTIC APPLIANCE ENGINEER WASHING MACHINES COOKERS / DRIERS SERVICE AND REPAIRS TEL; 01380 723279 MOBILE: 07970 117023 Andrew Underwood Chimney Sweep Brush Vacuum Clean Efficient Phone: 01225 706447 Mobile: 07889 771505 Seasoned logs and kindling available Don’t shiver - We deliver Call James on 07970 781828 www.logstoyou.co.uk �“Doggy Dilemmas” Puppy Training classes Dog Training Classes Clicker Training One to Ones Dog Walking Dog Boarding Contact Debs on 01380 730564 or 07966 617617 email:info@doggy-dilemmas.co.uk www.doggy-dilemmas.co.uk �IMW OFFICE SERVICES LTD Personal Tax Assessments Clubs/Societies – Independent Reviews Small Company Accounts, VAT Payroll, Book-keeping Typing Contact Ian Wheeler Tel: 07813 777710 e-mail : wheeler.potterne@virgin.net Trevor Hale NPTC Certified (arb) Fully Insured Tree Surgery Covering All Aspects including Chipping Stump Grinding & Hedging 07737934777 www.wiltshiretreesurgery.co Professional Reliable Service �Holiday Let ”Sanditoes” Saundersfoot Near Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales Detached comfortable bungalow with private garden 2 double and 1 twin room, 10 minute walk from the beach or shops. Wonderful Area Bookings all year round, Prices from £30 a night: low season. Contact Jean or Royden on 01380 828695 perrettr@btinternet.com You can view some photos at www.sanditoes.co.uk Andrew Leigh Certified Member Guild of Master Chimney Sweeps WEST COUNTRY SWEEPS Domestic and Commercial Chimney Services Tel: 07545 822109 email: andrewleightf@gmail.com �The Tranquil Moment Health and Beauty clinic The Tranquil Moment health and beauty clinic is set in the beautiful village of Poulshot, just 2 miles from Devizes. We offer flexible appointments to suit you, and tailor treatments to your requirements. The salon is completely private, with easy parking. We are now offering the latest Ultrasound hair removal treatment, a painless alternative to electrolysis without the use of needles, there are no restrictions with this treatment, all hair colours and skin types. No skin reaction. Clinically proven. Other treatments available • Decleor facials and body treatments • Waxing •OPI manicure and pedicure • Hollywood Lashes • Microdermabrasion (pay for 7 get 8th free) • Sports Massage and Injury clinic • CACI non surgical face lift • Hot stone massage • Semi-permanent make-up • Eyelash/ eyebrow tinting • Nouvatan spray tan Shrinking Violet Fat Loss Body Wrap Visit our website for other offers. All Credit & Debit cards accepted. Loyalty Card System. Follow us on Facebook. The Tranquil Moment Health and Beauty Clinic 1 Townsend Court, Poulshot, Devizes SN10 1SD 01380 828297 24 hour answerphone tranquilmoment@live.co.uk www.tranquilmoment.co.uk �Andrew Goodfield Woodwork Devizes, Road, Rowde, Wiltshire Carpentry, Joinery Free-standing and built-in cabinets, cupboards and wardrobes Free estimate Telephone: 01380 722067 e- mail:apgoodfield@tiscali.co.u k www.apgwoodwork.co.uk The Raven Inn, Poulshot Join the club and be kept updated with news and events at The Raven. E-mail your contact details to theraveninnpoulshot @yahoo.co and join the club! �You are not alone Paul Johnson Counselling Affordable counselling in Bradford-on-Avon £25 per session. Helping you to:  feel better about yourself and your life  gain insight into the roots of your unhappiness  make lasting changes in how you live your life and relate to others. Telephone 07512 103155 (confidential voicemail) www.pauljohnsoncounselling.net �Martina’s Professional Cleaning Services We guarantee best price in the area for a perfect job Regular cleaning - Spring cleaning Office cleaning - Oven cleaning Carpet cleaning - Ironing Fully insured , Privacy assured SAME CLEANER GUARANTEED Call MARTINA on 07859818198 TOWNSEND FARMHOUSE Comfortable B and B in Poulshot Excellent facilities in Grade 2 listed building with full English breakfasts and ample car-parking space E-mail marygracebrothers@gmail.com Telephone 01380 828221 When friends and relations wish to visit and you are unable to put them up for the night book them to stay at Townsend Farmhouse B and B Discounts offered for bookings made by local residents �LAWN HOUSE CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC 29 High Street, Steeple Ashton, BA14 6EU Tel: 01380 871555 www.lawnhouse.co.uk Back Pain Specialist Neck & Shoulder, Hip, Leg & Foot Pain, Arthritis, Tennis Elbow, Slipped Disc, Sports Injuries Free assessment available Treating patients locally for 20 years S.J.Prior, B.Sc., D.C. Doctor of Chiropractic Registered Member of the British Chiropractic Association & General Chiropractic Council BUPA & AXA/PPP Registered Poulshot Village Hall Available for meetings, functions, clubs and private parties Booking fees Village activities - £5 an hour Outside users - £8 an hour All bookings for the hall are being taken by Joyce or Brian Arnold on 828833 �Picture Framing Village Diary Oils, water colours, prints, photographs etc Plain or wash lined mounts Choose from over 50 mouldings Quick service Please ring for appointment Juliet Wilmot The Garden Lodge, Chittoe 01380 850314 Darren Sheppard Traditional, Perfectionist, Painter and Decorator. We take pride in our work and have a real passion for the upkeep of old English houses and Estates. Visit www.Sheppard-Decorators.co.uk Tel. 01380500191 07876433655 For a friendly quote. �Village Contacts St Peter’s Church Priest in Charge - Revd. Renée Coulson 827285 Assistant Priest – The Revd. Maureen Allchin 828931 Churchwardens Mrs Janet James PCC Secretary –Mrs Kate Amery PCC Members – 724944 827172 Mr Nicholas Hunloke (Treasurer) - Lady Kate Hunloke (Deanery Synod) Mrs Angela Bullen - Mr Chris Saunders - Mrs Dankay Cleverley - Mrs Joyce Arnold (Deanery Synod) - Mr Brian James Organist – Mrs P De Belle Parish council Chairman – Mr Geoff Collett 828465 Clerk - Rebekah Jeffries poulshotparishcouncil@gmail.com Members - Mr Joe Baber – Mr Nicholas Hunloke – Mr Steve Housby –Mr Tim Coleman – Mr Ben Hamilton Mr Tim Nixon Local Councillors Wiltshire Council - Cllr Jonathan Seed 850 696 e-mail jonathon.seed@wiltshire.gov.uk. Farmers Club Mr Richard Francis 828232 Poulshot Ladies Club Lady Kate Hunloke 828333 Jean Perrett 828695 Village Hall – Chris Saunders 827290 Bookings - Joyce or Brian Arnold 828833 Village Trust – Chairman - Mr Nicholas Hunloke 828333 827095 Secretary - Mr Tim Coleman Members - Mr Ray Josey (Vice-chairman) – Mr Brian James (Treasurer) – Mrs Denise Josey (Archivist) Neighbourhood Watch – Mr Tim Coleman 827095 �FRESH CHRISTMAS TREES. You choose – then we cut. Trees 8ft and under. Any size £20. Cutting on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 11am – 4pm from 6th December. Marsh Farm, Worton, Devizes. SN10 1SG. 01380 828214 The Raven Inn, Poulshot Join the club and be kept updated with news and events at The Raven. E-mail your contact details to theraveninnpoulshot@yahoo.co and join the club! Dauntsey’s School Choral Society are currently rehearsing for a Sequence of Music and Readings that will take us The concert will take place on Wednesday 11 December 2013 in St Mary’s Devizes at 7.30pm. Entrance is through from Advent to Christmas. free, but there will be a retiring collection towards the church’s regeneration fund. �News from The Raven Well, what a last few weeks! Firstly, an apology for not sending out a newsletter sooner; I have been otherwise occupied following the birth of our daughter, Melody Grace Edwards, born on the 20th of October at Bath RUH. She is our pride and joy and Mother and Daughter are both very well. Here is a little photo of our beautiful daughter. So, back to business! We've had a very busy September and October, with a very quiet November. We're hoping that this is the lull before the storm Melody Grace that is Christmas & New Year. Before the festivities, Edwards on Friday 29th November we're having an End of Movember Party in the evening. For those of you who have seen me in the pub during the last few weeks, you may have noticed an appearance of a moustache (not a great one it has to be said!). Other fellow Movembers have been growing this facial apparel to raise awareness of men’s health issues, so on Friday we are having a fundraiser with a raffle and a special Cowboy Supper. Fun starts sometime after 9pm, to give our usual diners the chance to enjoy their meals before the fun and games start. Any raffle prizes are gratefully received and we hope to see as many here on the night as possible. Now to the Christmas program… We'll be open for the two Mondays (i.e. Monday 23rd & 30th December). There’s an evening of Carol Singing on Sunday 22nd December, starting at 8pm. We are using this evening to show off our Christmas Jumpers so come along for some festive fun and dress accordingly! On Christmas Eve, we'll host our second annual Christmas Karaoke event. This will start sometime after 9pm, and if it’s anything like last year, it will be the best evening of the year! We're open for food on New Year's Eve and there’s sure to be some great food on the menu, so please book early to avoid disappointment. More details are to follow. So there we have it! We hope to see you all soon - and a big thanks to all the card and present givers who have been so very �kind to us and our lovely daughter, Melody. We're very grateful and very humbled by all the well wishers. All the best for now, Jerry and Nathalie News from Rowde Academy Life at Rowde CofE Primary Academy never stands still. The children and staff lead extremely busy lives! Over the last few months we have all settled into our new classes and roles. We welcome Miss Tarrant and Miss Harper to our teaching team and we hope that they will enjoy working here.We had a fun Roald Dahl day where we all dressed up as characters from the many wonderful Dahl books. Thank you to the village shop who helped us to get enough Wonka bars for everyone. We were approached by The Bible Society to be part of their promotional material linked to our assembly group Open the Book. The Bible Society spent a day in school and filmed some of the children talking and taking part in the assembly. The film team were really impressed with the children. I am looking forward to watching the DVD that they produce. We are looking forward to joining in the Devizes lantern festival; it is the first time we have done this in a long time. I, personally, have never been and am looking forward to joining in the festivities. Christmas is such an exciting time for us all, and we are already practicing for our Nativity plays as well as our Carols. We will be coming into the village and singing to some of the local residents. It would be lovely to see you at some or all of our events over Christmas. If you wish to watch any of our Nativity performances, then please phone the office to reserve a ticket. (01380 723991) RSA Xmas Fayre – Fri 6th Dec @ 5.00p.m. Yr 1 & 2 Xmas Play – Mon 9th Dec @ 2.00 & 6.00p.m. Yr1 & 2 Xmas Play – Tues 10th Dec @ 6.00p.m. YR Xmas Play – Thurs 12th Dec @ Rowde church - 2.00p.m. The children return to school on Tuesday 7th January and we hope that 2014 brings new opportunities and learning for us all. We are �especially looking forward to the Bishop coming to celebrate our Academy status a year on. I wish you all a wonderful Christmas and a happy New Year. DEVIZES FOOD BANK We are all aware of the necessity today of ‘Food Banks’ in many of our towns and cities, and indeed Devizes helps out many who are in need. St. Peter’s has this year made a concerted effort to fill a ox each month to take to the Food Bank, and at the moment we are flling our sixteenth box. The congregation have been asked to bring a tin of something, a bag of sugar, a packet of pasta, or indeed any item of grocery each time they come to Church and as always, we have not been let down by people’s generosity. As the festive season is fast approaching there will be many who will need help, so I am asking everyone in the village, when they next go shopping to maybe buy just one extra item that can be given to the Food Bank. There is a large green box next to the font in Church and your offering may be put into it any time, as the Church is open every day. It will make an enormous difference to someone who needs help. Many thanks. Janet James (Churchwarden) The Village 100 Club Thank you to everyone who has subscribed to the 100 Club this year. As mentioned in the last Village News, we are reliant on the revenue generated to fund the running of the Village Hall and enable us to offer the facilities of the hall at such generous rates. The grand Christmas draw is imminent, with the special first prize of £100 and two second prizes of £50, all of which are most useful at this time of year. We hope to carry out the draw at the Over 60s Christmas Dinner in the Village Hall on 19 December. So, if you are not a member of the 100 Club, but wish to join and participate in this draw contact me on 828833 or any Committee �member and we will enrol you. We will inform the lucky winners quickly after the draw and get the cheques to you before Christmas. A Successful Quiz Night The annual Quiz Night was held in the Village Hall on 22 November, and what a successful night it was. There were thirteen teams (about the maximum we can accommodate), and they all entered into the spirit of the evening with great enthusiasm and good humour. Indeed, there was the correct balance of friendly rivalry, a determination to win, but an even greater determination to have fun and enjoy the evening. This was fully achieved, and all 75 people present seemed really happy with the event. Congratulations to the three winning teams, but I think we were all winners on the evening. Of course all of this was possible because of our excellent Quiz Master, Alan Webber. Not only did he come up with an interesting and varied set of 100 questions, he also conducted the whole evening with good grace, hilarity and his own mixture of mischief and humour. We are fortunate to have someone so willing to spend many hours researching appropriate questions, allied with the ability to present them in a lively and interesting manner, and the skill to keep everybody happy. So, thank you, Alan, for giving us all a really memorable evening. Thank you, also, to Sam and Helen for serving the drinks and nibbles so efficiently, keeping our brains fed and refreshed for the friendly contest. A final thank you to the Village Hall Committee for organising the evening. Hopefully, we will repeat the event next Nov. so look for details next Autumn. Poulshot Ladies shopping event On 19th November we gathered with our glass of wine and mince pies. We then had time to chat and browse. No fighting for rare expensive car parking spaces, no traipsing for miles and queuing at tills for us. We had stalls by Chocaholics, The bag lady ( hand made bags) Tila (the new gift and lifestyle shop in the Brittox), �The therapy and fragrant oil shop in the Ginnel and some paintings/cards. Everyone appeared to find something to shorten their Christmas shopping list. Happy Christmas. Jean Poulshot Ladies club Christmas meal at the Raven Tuesday 17th December 7.30 for 8pm. Ready to let your hair down? Everyone welcome. Please can I have your choices by 7th December, no deposit required this year - 2 course menu available at £16.50. Please bring wrapped secret Santa present to value of £3 on the night. Best Wishes and a Happy Christmas if I do not hear from you. Jean Ladies club AGM Tuesday 21st Jan at 7.30 Please bring along ideas for 2014 activities. New members always welome. Village Hall Update In the last Village News I wrote of our hope to commission work on the Village Hall in order to rectify the rising damp in some of the walls. It is pleasing to report that the work has not only been commissioned, but that it has now been completed. The walls have all been treated with an injection damp proof course by Sovereign Damp-Proofing, and the top sheen has been removed from the inner walls to the height of 1 metre to allow it to breath and slowly dry out. This will take many months so we will not be able to re-decorate the walls until next summer at least. However, their appearance is not as drastic as we had imagined. Outside, a new French drain has been put in to take the water away from the walls; the gutters have been cleared and protective inserts have been fitted to prevent blockage by leaves; and new wall vents have been put in to allow the building to breathe. All this work was carried out by Phil Ireson, and we are grateful to him for all his efforts. We are also grateful to Wiltshire Council and to the Parish Council for their financial support in part funding these �projects. We now await the coming months to see if these procedures improve our Village Hall. Brian Arnold, on behalf of the Village Hall Committee. A Date For Your New Diary For each of the last two years in February we have enjoyed a splendid evening in the Village Hall where Jerry from The Raven has demonstrated his cooking skills and provided us with several of his own exciting menus. Pleasingly, Jerry is willing to repeat the evening and demonstrate some more culinary treats. We have a provisional date of Monday 24 February, and this will be confirmed in the New Year. However, as those who attended the previous evenings will testify, these are really enjoyable events, and you gain new ideas to try for yourself. So, it may well be worth noting the date in your diary, and checking the Village News in February to get final details. I cannot guarantee a guest appearance from Melody Grace, but you never know! Boxing Day Walk This year it starts at the normal time of 2pm from the Raven where it will finish at about 3.30 p.m. Jerry and Natalie have invited us in so we can finish the walk with a glass of mulled wine by the fire .All are welcome. Dogs can be secured outside. See you on Boxing Day ! Ray Josey 01380 827010 GET YOUR POULSHOT VILLAGE CALENDAR TODAY- AVAILABLE FROM THE RAVEN PUB �ONLY £5.00 �Devizes Campus Development As in other key population centres in Wiltshire, there is a strong community ambition to develop a ‘campus’ in Devizes. The intention is for the development of a single or more centres for the delivery of Wiltshire Council services that are best delivered locally, together with those from the voluntary sector, to provide community facilities ranging from internet access to multi-use rooms for social and leisure and educational pursuits, and to appeal to all age groups. Before a site can be selected and the campus design developed, we are keen to receive views from the community area. The Devizes Campus Development Team has already obtained a number of responses both on-line and from one to one canvassing conducted in the Devizes Leisure Centre and in other community centres. We shall be continuing our canvassing of residents opinion up to the end of the year and want to give readers from Urchfont, the Lavingtons, The Cheverells, Erlestoke, Poulshot, Rowde, Bromham, Etchilhampton, Horton, Coate, All Cannings, Bishops Canning and other communities every opportunity to participate. They can do this from the mobile library during its visits, from the office of Age UK Wiltshire in Devizes and on-line at http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/devizes-campus-survey.htm. The Campus Delivery Manager, Rhys Schell is also available if people need help in completing a questionnaire atmailto:campusconsultation@wiltshire.gov.uk . Yours sincerely, Mike Weston, Age UK Wiltshire, Jasper Selwyn, Devizes Community Area Partnership, Councillor Peter Evans, Wiltshire Council, Councillor Nigel Carter, Devizes Town Council; Rhys Schell, Campus Delivery Manager, Wiltshire Council Painting Exhibition I would like to thank those who came to see my paintings. You may like to know you helped to raise a �donation of £50 towards St Peters church. Best wishes Jean Perrett The candlelit Benefice Advent Service will be on Sunday, 1sr December at 6.00 in St. Peter’s Poulshot. This will have readings and hymns for Advent and is a great service for all. The church hosted Bulkington Village Christmas Lunch takes place on Wednesday, 4th December, 2013 and again on the 8th January, 2014 at 12.15 at The Well. Everyone in the village is welcome. Contact Jane Coles in advance for the menu (828145). New people are always welcome to join us. It is a good, Christmas social event for the entire village. BUZZZZ Group meets on Wednesday 4th December 2013 at 7.30 at 4 Nor thfields, Bulkington, led by Maureen Allchin This informal group meets to discuss various issues of Christian thought. We are currently using the Lord’s Prayer to motivate our thinking. In the next meetings we will be discussion “For thine is the Kingdom…..”. Some interesting things to discuss!! Everyone is welcome. There will then be a break with the next group meeting on 7th May 2014 There will be a CHRISTMAS COFFEE MORNING on Saturday, 14th December from 10.30-12.00 at the home of the Diffords (14 Bulkington – the Tudor cottage). Bring and Buy, Raffle, Christmas Fare. Everyone welcome THE SUCCESSFUL TEA, CHAT AND CRAFT SOCIAL GROUP will meet on the Monday, 2nd December at the Old Stables, Bulkington (Andi Elliott 828277) from 2.00 – 4.00 on Monday, 4th November and again on Monday, January 6th at 14 Chestnut Drive (Janet Rawlings 828732). Bring your own craft item or leave it at home and just come and chat! The village of Bulkington wishes everyone a blessed Christmas and a happy New Year �Christmas Country Fair A big thank you to everyone who came to and/or supported the Christmas Country Fair in Market Lavington Community Hall on November 2nd. I do hope you all enjoyed it and found some great things to buy. I thought you would like to know that the Fair raised a total of £670 for ABF The Soldiers’ Charity, which is our best total to date. Over the last two years, the Christmas and Spring Fairs have raised a total of over £2500 for the Soldiers’ Charity, which supports serving and and former serving soldiers and their families in times of need. Sue Bonney The Badgers – Football The Badgers first team (Adults) has now started to play their matches at the Lye in Seend. The first games saw them victorious in the county cup against Sarum. All the players and coaching staff are really looking forward to enjoying the rest of the season and future at Seend. All the fixtures for the teams playing at Seend can be found on the club website www.wortonandcheverellfc.co.uk The Club this season are fielding teams in the following age groups: Adults x 2 teams, Under 17, U15, U13, U12, U11 (x2), U10, U9, U8, U7 and Under 6s, with the encouragement for development of soccer for youngsters in all age groups. Some of the teams are still seeking new members, so if interested please contact one of the coaching contacts on our website. The Under 6s had their first taste of playing against another team when Melksham Town F.C. made the journey to Five Lanes School in Worton recently. With over 20 players from both sides available (and eager to play), plus numerous parents/grandparents in support on the touchline, two separate matches at seven a side with substitutions were played. The word ‘Ants’ around a football springs to mind at this stage of the �development of the players, however, with our excellent coaching staff the players will develop their skills over time. Great day for all, well done ! Steve Dagnall 01380-727976 SEEND AND DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB Our speaker for the November meeting failed to appear but we were extremely fortunate to be able to call on Freddie Giles, a recent addition to the club’s membership, to talk about his wood – ‘Freddie’s Wood’ – to be found on the north side of the canal between the aqueduct over the A350 and the Barge Inn. Freddie gave us a most interesting talk, full of anecdotes and highly amusing, including the occasion when he came across a young Swedish woman, availing herself of one of the wooded glades to enjoy the pleasurable sensation of the sun’s warming rays on her naked body. Freddie was polite enough to introduce himself to her and actually took the trouble to return a little later to make sure he wasn’t dreaming. Sun worshippers apart, Freddie’s Wood is well worth a visit. Next month’s meeting, on Tuesday 10th December at 7.30, is our Christmas Party, with James & Matthew from Avonfield Gardens talking about Christmas Gifts for Gardeners. The competition is 6 Christmas Biscuits. There will be wine and refreshments and offerings of mince pies and shortbread will be very welcome. We have no scheduled meeting in January so our first get-together in 2014 is on Tuesday 11th February, with David Moon talking about The National Garden Scheme – the competition theme is ‘A photograph of your garden’. See you at the Christmas Party! Tim White Horse Opera will be holding their Christmas Concert on Thurs 12th December - 7.30pm , St John's Church Devizes. We are delighted that Paula Boyagis will be conducting. Mince pies and mulled wine will be served as usual �so do come and join us for a lovely Christmassy evening. Tickets £8 free to under 12s available from Devizes Books and online from whitehorseopera.ticketsource.co.uk From Councillor Jonathan Seed There is a great deal going on in and around the Council and our area at the moment. I am currently spending much of my time on the local solar farm issue and have found this debate both interesting and challenging. My position remains that I would very much prefer not to see our countryside littered with solar farms and especially in my area and so in principle I am against them. However I recognise that we have EU, national and local renewable energy targets to meet and that current national planning policies do not prevent the construction of carefully sited solar farms in the open countryside provided that relevant criteria are satisfied and local communities are consulted and engaged with. In these cases I believe that the community is better served negotiating sensible and advantageous conditions rather than indulging in futile campaigning on the initial applications. Finally I am not prepared to stand by and see a proliferation of solar farm development in Summerham and Seend and I am working with planners to look at the cumulative effects of the applications which may be submitted in our area and how these applications can best be limited and controlled.I find myself working increasingly long hours on my Council duties. I am now caretaking for a part of the neighbouring Ethandune Division and am thus trying to attend three more Parish Councils as well as looking after the interests of their residents both in and out of Council together with the interests of my own residents in Summerham and Seend and my Cabinet duties. It was therefore with a wry smile that I listened to a Member of the Council complaining that the average Member spends 25 hours a week on Council duties. My amusement was that I had spent that amount of time already that week on my Council work and it was only Tuesday! I make no complaints. I am a willing Council Member but I do feel that those of us who are undertaking these long hours on behalf of our �communities whilst at the same time helping to run the £1billion Council business might just hope for a little realism when the Council allowances debate takes place. Maybe I am too hopeful! �THE FRIENDS OF ERLESTOKE PRISON are pleased to present ‘DUE VOCI’ Saturday 14th DECEMBER 2013 At the Bake Barn, Great Ridge, nr Chicklade, Salisbury, SP3 5SY Please join us for an evening concert with ‘Due Voci’, the beautiful voices of Barbara Gompels and Paula Boyagis, accompanied by Dominic Irving, at the stunning ‘Bake Barn’, on the Fonthill Estate, by kind permission of Lord and Lady Margadale. Doors open at 7.00pm and the performance will start at 7.30pm. The performance will have one interval, during which there will be a silent auction and a short talk about the work of the Friends of Erlestoke Prison. Tickets are £20 per person and include your first drink and canapés. Please email: info@friendsoferlestokeprison.com to order your tickets. Silent auction items will be listed on www.friendsoferlestokeprison.com from the 1st December with details of how to bid. Please come, enjoy the music and support the Friends of Erlestoke Prison. We are a newly registered charity, established to support the rehabilitation and resettlement of prisoners at HMP Erlestoke. The charity works in partnership with the prison to reduce reoffending rates and funds/supports projects to assist prisoners in:     Maintaining and building relationships with their partners and children Finding education and work opportunities Ensuring that they have somewhere to call home when they leave prison Preparing themselves for release and a return to life without offending For more information, please visit: www.friendsoferlestokeprison.com The Marchioness of Lansdowne invites you to the Bowood House Christmas Extravaganza December 4th , 5th and 6th 2013 Wednesday 4th December 4-8pm £15 Ticketed evening preview with Carols and Cocktails Thursday 5th December 10am-5pm £8 All day shopping Friday 6th December 10am –4pm £8 All day shopping to be held at Bowood House, Calne, Wiltshire Visit www.bowood-house.co.uk for ticket sales. Supporting The Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust, Charity No 1073127 �CHURCH SERVICES DECEMBER 2013 POULSHOT, SEEND AND BULKINGTON Sunday 1 December 8.00 am Holy Communion 9.30 am Morning Praise 11.15 am Morning Praise 6.00 pm Carols & Readings 6.00 pm Parish Communion Sunday 8 Decenber 8.00 am Holy Communion 9.30 am Matins 11.15 am Parish Communion 6.00 pm Evensong Thursday 12 December 6.00 pm Christingle Sunday 15 December 8.00 am Holy Communion 9.30 am Parish Communion 11.15 am Parish Communion 6.00 pm Evensong Sunday 22 December 8.00 am Holy Communion 9.30 am Parish Communion 11.15 am Family Communion 6.00 pm Carol Service Tuesday 24 December 2.00 pm Crib Service 4.00 pm Crib Service 6.00 pm Carol Service 11.30 pm Midnight Eucharist Wednesday 25 December 9.30 am Family Communion 9.30 am Family Communion 11.15 am Family Communion Sunday 29 December 8.00 am Holy Communion 10.00 am Benefice Service Seend Bulkington Seend Seend Poulshot. 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This month, its Christmas!! Remember to check your favourite magazine first for advertisers who can meet your Christmas needs…your magazine is funded by our kind and supportive advertisers so please mention the PVN if you use them November was a busy month. Halloween came to the Village Hall on the 30th October, with a very well attended and fun filled Children’s party 28 little devils, witches, ghouls and ghosts turned up for 3hrs of fun. Who knew we had so many in the village. In the evening, it was the turn of the adults, check out the pictures in the centre of the magazine The Bonfire Night in the green gardens was a great success, there have been some improvements to the trees on the green (see photos). and more to come thanks to a local grant for the village pond. And now to December…Carol Services, lots of Festive Dinners and don’t forget the Boxing Day walk to burn it all off. Elizabeth Poulshot Village News The PVN is put together and distributed free to all houses in the village. Contribu9ons, reports, opinions and ar9cles are very much welcomed. While we will always aim to include all shades of opinion and interest, we reserve the right to select and edit where appropriate. Please let us know of anything that you would like publicised in advance or reported on aAerwards.. e-mail – news@mypoulshot.com pop in to Ivy House, 72 The Green or call 01380 828206 Contribu4ons for next issue by the 20th of the month please. Adver4sing Poulshot Village News is happy to accept adverts, indeed relies on them to fund produc9on costs. Publica9on of an advert does not cons9tute endorsement for that product or service. Adverts may be taken as full, half or quarter page, standard or colour, to run for the full year of the magazine (12 issues) or for individual issues. �Holiday Let ”Sanditoes” Saundersfoot Near Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales Detached comfortable bungalow with private garden 2 double and 1 twin room, 10 minute walk from the beach and with many local attractions Bookings all year round, Prices from £30 a night: low season. Contact Jean or Royden on 01380 828695 perrettr@btinternet.com You can view some photos at http://sites.google.com/site/sanditoesgbbo00/ TOWNSEND FARMHOUSE Comfortable B and B in Poulshot Excellent facilities in Grade 2 listed building with full English breakfasts and ample car-parking space E-mail marygracebrothers@gmail.com Telephone 01380 828221 When friends and relations wish to visit and you are unable to put them up for the night book them to stay at Townsend Farmhouse B and B Discounts offered for bookings made by local residents �The Mobile Library visits the Raven Car Park every other Monday at 11:35. POULSHOT VILLAGE TRUST – PONDS PROJECT Poulshot’s main pond on the Village Green has become choked by aqua9c vegeta9on including, the invasive plant, New Zealand Pygmyweed. The pond has a breeding popula9on of the rare and protected Great Crested Newts. The Poulshot Village Trust is delighted with the award of a grant from the Melksham Area Board of £997.00, for control of the invasive plants growth and to stop it spreading. We will be geZng welcome help with the actual restora9on work from the Village Trust members and community volunteers. It is envisaged that the project will provide social benefits to the local community and visitors, improve biodiversity and enhance the enjoyment of the whole environment. Our thanks to Jonathon Seed, Chairman, Melkskam Area Board, for his support of the project. For further informa9on please contact: Dankay Cleverly, Ponds Project Coordinator - dankaycleverly@b9nternet.com Ray Josey, Secretary, Poulshot Village Trust - raydenjosey@gmail.com TONY PARSONS DOMESTIC APPLIANCE ENGINEER WASHING MACHINES COOKERS / DRIERS SERVICE AND REPAIRS TEL; 01380 723279 MOBILE: 07970 117023 �Maureen’s Ramblings……….. Here I am with a blank sheet of paper wondering what to say to the people of Seend, Bulkington and Poulshot this Christmas. Maybe a gentle exhorta9on to make some 9me for God in the middle of all the hustle and bustle? Maybe an invita9on to come to the wonderful Christmas services that our churches will be holding? Or maybe an encouragement to sing “Happy birthday, dear Jesus, happy birthday to you!” to Jesus on Christmas Day so that he is remembered on his special day? I don’t know………….. O yes I do! I shall ask you to reflect on what impressions our children will have about Christmas at the end of Christmas Day this year. As 9redness hits at the end of the day what will they have absorbed about the occasion that celebrates one of the most important events in Chris9an history, the birth of Jesus Christ into the poverty, pain and woundedness of the world? Will they know a likle more about what Christmas and life means when all the presents have been opened? Will they know something of the peace, forgiveness and joy that Jesus came into the world to give, when the excesses of food and drink have worn off and their pent up excitement spills over into tears and arguments? Will they have been helped to think, and maybe say a prayer, for those whose Christmas Day was ruined by homelessness or poverty, warfare or violence? And will they have learned to give something to others who have less than they have? I wonder if they will have learned how to feel thankful and to say thank you and will they know that being loved is more than just about being given things? What will our children have learned? What will we have learned? You may be surprised to know that I think that Jesus loves the razzmatazz of Christmas, the baubles and the decora9ons, the enjoyment and the fun. He rejoices to see happiness shining from our eyes and to hear laughter from our lips. He is glad that he has given us Christmas and a reason to celebrate. And in the midst of it he whispers his love to us and says, “Please try and make 9me for me this Christmas. Give me 9me so that I can tell you of the love, forgiveness, peace, salva9on and hope that I can give you that will last long beyond Christmas day. And if you can’t make 9me this Christmas, I will come again in 2016, 2017, 2018 and throughout history, telling you again and again how much I love you”. The Revd. Maureen Allchin, the Revd. Jane Knowles and all the church family of Seend and Bulkington and Poulshot wish you a very happy Christmas and a blessed 2016 The Revd. Maureen Allchin, Rector �Poulshot Ladies Group The Ladies Group will meet for a Christmas Meal at the Raven on the 8th. All are welcome, contact Lady Kate or Pam for more informa9on. Doggy Dilemmas Puppy/Dog Training classes One to Ones Dog Walking Dog Boarding Contact Debs on 01380 730564 or 07966 617617 email:info@doggy-dilemmas.co.uk www.doggy-dilemmas.co.uk Poulshot Farming Club Poulshot Farming Club are a mixed re9red social group who cover many subjects. With 35 members at present, they are always looking to increase their members. They next meet at the Village Hall on December 7th at 7:30pm Contact Christabel Francis 828232 for more info �The Tranquil Moment Health and Beauty clinic The Tranquil Moment health and beauty clinic is set in the beautiful village of Poulshot, just 2 miles from Devizes. We offer flexible appointments to suit you, and tailor treatments to your requirements. The salon is completely private, with easy parking. We are now offering Apilus electrolysis less painful than traditional electrolysis but still as effective. Other treatments available • Decleor facials • Waxing •CND manicure and pedicure •Individual Lash Extensions • Microdermabrasion • Sports Massage and Injury clinic • CACI non surgical face lift • Hot stone massage • Semi-permanent make-up • Eyelash/ eyebrow tinting • Nouvatan spray tan • Reflexology and Deep Tissue Massage Visit our website for other offers. All Credit & Debit cards accepted. You can now book online by visiting either the website or our facebook page.. Follow us on Facebook. The Tranquil Moment Health and Beauty Clinic 1 Townsend Court, Poulshot, Devizes SN10 1SD 01380 828297 24 hour answerphone tranquilmoment@live.co.uk www.tranquilmoment.co.uk �A Festive Success St. Peter's Church held a Festive Coffee Morning on Saturday 21 November and, pleasingly, the event was very successful. Thanks to the generosity of Nicky and Kate Hunloke we used The Old Rectory as the venue, and it provided an ideal setting. The event was well attended, and the spacious and comfortable surroundings made for a pleasant and relaxed occasion. Not only did the guests enjoy their coffee, mince pies and biscuits, they also found much interest in the home made cake stall, the large selection of books at very low prices, and the most attractive gift stall provided by The India Shop. So, although there was a bitterly cold wind outside, it was lovely to be inside in warm surroundings looking out across the garden to bright blue skies and beautiful sunshine. All in all then, it was a most enjoyable and successful morning, so many thanks to all who attended, to the generous donors of cakes and scones, and especially to Nicky and Kate for allowing us to share their home for the morning. Richardson & Paige INTERIORS Specialist Upholstery www.richardsonandpaige.co.uk Come and visit us at our website or our workshop: Unit 1, Manor House Yard, Poulshot, Devizes SN10 1RY 01380 828228 07974 454747 Traditional, Modern and Bespoke Specialist Upholstery tailored loose covers; new furniture made to order; antiques; modern reupholstery; recovering & repairs; free quotes deliveries Members of the Association of Master Upholsterers & Soft Furnishers �The Benefice of Holy Cross, Seend, Christ Church, Bulkington & St. Peter’s, Poulshot within the Diocese of Salisbury CHURCH SERVICES IN DECEMBER 2015 You are welcome to worship at any of the services in any of the churches in the Benefice. There is something for everyone! Sunday 6th December 2015. 2nd Sunday of Advent 8.00: Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer) at Seend. A short and reflective traditional service 9.15: Parish Eucharist* (Common Worship) at Poulshot. A modern language communion service. 11.00: Morning Praise at Seend. A lively service, without communion, for all the family. 6.00: Evening Prayer at Bulkington Thursday 10th December 2015 6.00: Benefice Christingle Service at Seend. Sunday 13th December 2015. The 3rd Sunday of Advent 9.15: Parish Eucharist at Seend 11.00: Parish Eucharist* at Bulkington 6.00: Evensong (Book of Common Prayer) at Poulshot. A gentle, reflective, traditional evening service. Sunday 20th December 2015. The 4th Sunday of Advent 8.00: Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer) at Seend 10.00: Nativity Service at Seend (dress the children as shepherds or angels) 11.00: Parish Eucharist* at Poulshot 6.00: Carol service at Bulkington Monday 21st December 2015. 7.30: Carols by Candlelight at Seend Thursday 24th December 2.00: Blessing of the Crib at Bulkington 6.00: Traditional carol service at Poulshot 11.30: Midnight Eucharist at Seend Friday 25th December 2015 9.15: Christmas Communion at Bulkington 9.15: Christmas Communion at Poulshot 11.00: Christmas Communion at Seend Sunday 27th December 2015. The first Sunday of Christmas 10.00: Benefice Eucharist at Seend Every Tuesday at 9.00 there is a short Benefice service of Matins (BCP*) at Poulshot church Every Thursday at 9.00 Morning Prayer will be said at 4 Northfields, Bulkington. All are welcome. The Mobile Library will be visiting the car-park of The Well in Bulkington on the 14th December and the 11th January 2016 from 11.05-11.30 at The Well. Please support this. �There will be a CHRISTMAS COFFEE MORNING on Saturday, 12th December from 10.30-12.00 at the home of the Diffords (14 Bulkington – the Tudor Cottage). Bring and Buy, Raffle, Christmas Fare, etc. Everyone is welcome. THE BENEFICE TEA, CHAT AND CRAFT SOCIAL GROUP will meet on the Monday, 7th December at 4 Northfields, Bulkington (Anne Saywell 828931) from 2.00 – 4.00 and again on Monday, January 4th tba (Phone Anne Saywell) Bring your own craft item or leave it at home and just come and chat! The church hosted Bulkington Village Christmas Lunch takes place on Wednesday, 2nd December, 2015 and the New Year lunch on the 5th January, 2016 at 12.15 at The Well. Contact Jane Coles in advance for the menu (828145). New people are always welcome to join us. It is a good social event for the entire village and area. Café Church for Epiphany on Sunday 3rd January at 11.00 at Seend Singing and stories for all the families in the villages of Seend, Bulkington and Poulshot. Bring your children dressed up as kings or queens if you would like. The next Café Church is on March 6th – Mothering Sunday 2016 at Seend. ! Benefice BUZZZZ Group will meet on Wednesday 6th January 2016 at 7.30 at 4 Northfields, Bulkington, led by Maureen Allchin Make a New Year’s resolution to join this group which is for all in Seend, Bulkington and Poulshot. We meet to discuss various issues of Christian thought. Everyone is welcome to this informal and pleasant evening. THE BENEFICE ADVENT COURSE 2015 The 2015 Advent course for all the Benefice will be held at 4 4 Northfields, Bulkington (SN10 1SE) from 4.00-5.00. The programme is as follows and all are welcome: Wednesday, December 2nd: Psalm 139:The All-Knowing God Wednesday, December 19th: Psalm 139: The Inescapable God Wednesday, December 16th: Psalm 139: The Ever Present God Each session will end with Compline. �ACROSS 1 Horse and trap for a fairy (6) 5 Erect principal feature of a wall (4-4) 9 Opener hit runs, returning after disastrous debut (2 ducks) (8) 10 One following Parisian woman? – one briefly loved by 24 (6) 11 Mobile rang and spoiled start of drama – like Mousetrap (6-6) 13 Setter devours books – what a fairy! (4) 14 Writer's surrounded by old flames – thereby things can get heated (4,4) 17 Outlined short comedy piece to journalist (8) 18 Section of Plato is about Greek character (4) 20 Pure uranium, untreated with aluminium, goes into meltdown (12) 23 The weaver's an ass (6) 24 Greek 22 bewitched by 5 (8) 25 Characters not of the standard height will remain at base (5,3) 26 King gives orders to soldiers retreating north (6) DOWN 2 Raised wolf for money once (4) 3 Toils hard, raising support for educational aid (9) 4 In which 2 would be 10 (6) 5 Puck heartlessly stealing food is running around like chicken that's headless (5,10) 6 Greek 22 who was well heeled? Hardly (8) 7 Greetings heard from Scottish town (5) 8 Make Holy See contract indefinitely to be unorthodox (10) 12 Being watchful, observing through the window (7,3) 15 In money matters, a European is doing nothing (9) 16 In short, a man and a woman have love for nightingale (8) 19 Lieutenant with 23 i-in company (but not in the same company as 23) (6) 21 Takin' out member of chivalric order (5) 22 Leander's love is a bird with no 23 (4) Answers To Last Month’s Crossword �THE ONLY CROSS WORD IN POULSHOT…! Crossword Set by Alberich. Reproduced with thanks Solution next month Did You Know? There is a wheelchair in the Village Hall for the use of Poulshot parishioners. Should you wish to borrow it please contact Malcolm Nixon 828355 �N J Roofing Flat Roofing Specialist plus Fascia and Gukering 07747 677900 01793 335851 Martina’s Professional Cleaning Services We guarantee the best price in the area for a perfect job Regular cleaning - Spring cleaning Office cleaning - Ironing Fully insured, Privacy assured SAME CLEANER GUARANTEED Call Martina on 07859818198 �Did You Know? Poulshot Village News is also available online at http:// www.scribd.com (search for “Poulshot Village News”) Send a link to friends, family and ex-residents A CHRISTMAS PRAYER by Robert Louis Stevenson Loving Father, help us remember the birth of Jesus, that we may share in the song of the angels, the gladness of the shepherds, and worship of the wise men. Close the door of hate and open the door of love all over the world. Let kindness come with every gift and good desires with every greeting. Deliver us from evil by the blessing which Christ brings, and teach us to be merry with clear hearts. On this day when we celebrate Christmas with a fine meal and with good friends, may we always know your love and your presence and may we be generous and giving to those who will be hungry and sad this Christmas. We ask this for Jesus' sake. Amen. Bonfire Night Friday the 6th of November, the Green gardens welcomed another successful bonfire night. The drizzle didn't put off the hardy and a healthy crowd enjoyed the evening. Having raised £230 last year, the wrapped up audience were treated to a few more bangs and flashes than the previous year. There was the yearly tradition of cider, mulled wine, cupcakes and hot dogs. The fire pit gave off a fabulous glow and heat, to which a small crowd took advantage of and stayed in the Green garden until after 10, drinking and chatting. A very sociable evening. Like previous years all profits and donations go towards next years event. Thank you to all those that supported this evening, a magnificent £255 was raised. Thank you also to all the helpers that evening and also 'Roses' the ironmongers in Devizes, who always give Tim a very good deal on fireworks. Look out for next years bonfire night as it will be bigger and better. �Poulshot Readers Everyone that read the The Narrow Road To The Deep North enjoyed it even though its structure took a bit of time to adjust to. The group felt the book was well researched and written. The next book is The Secret River by Kate Grenville, as chosen by Mr Brian Arnold. We will meet to discuss it and enjoy our Christmas Meal on Thursday 10 Dec at 7.30 in the Raven. If anyone else wishes to join the group please give me a ring on 828236, Philip. New readers always welcome Seasoned logs and kindling available Don’t shiver - We deliver Call James on 07970 781828 www.logstoyou.co.uk �Poulshot Village Hall Available for meetings, functions, clubs and private parties Booking fees Village activities - £6 an hour Outside users - £10 an hour All bookings for the hall are taken by Elizabeth or Jon Martin on 01380 828206 email bookings@MyPoulshot.com ONE VOICE COMMUNITY CHOIR Sing with All Your Heart and Feel Alive! We Meet Each TUESDAY • Everyone Welcome! Village Hall • Bulkington (Mill Lane) • 10am-12 Midday Nothing too difficult and nothing too serious; just fun, uplifting songs that everyone loves to sing. To register your interest and have a friendly chat, please call Lee on 01373 825058 or 07766 244321 www.1voicechoir.wordpress.com �Picture Framing Oils, water colours, prints, photographs etc Plain or wash lined mounts Choose from over 50 mouldings Quick service Please ring for appointment Juliet Wilmot The Garden Lodge, Chikoe 01380 850314 Darren Sheppard Traditional, Perfectionist, Painter and Decorator. We take pride in our work and have a real passion for the upkeep of old English houses and Estates. Visit www.Sheppard-Decorators.co.uk Tel. 01380501405 07876433655 For a friendly quote. �In other news… Some of the trees on the green were cut back… �HALLOWEEN NIGHT …..Creatures crawlED in search of blood To terroriSe OuR neighbourhood….. ��A very well attended Children’s’ Halloween Party during the daytime entertained, spooked and ghoul’ed 28 kids, all dressed in their superb outfits. Well Done to them all! �Poulshot Ladies Club In October the Ladies Club hosted the Ladies from Worton. We decided to have a Beetle Drive as this would ensure people would move round the room and get to mingle. We had a hilarious evening as lots of people had never played this game before or had forgotten how it worked. All you could hear was "Oh no I need a 6, 5 2 etc. Our ladies stepped up to the plate in a wonderful way with sandwiches, cake biscuits, pate, scones etc. A good time seemed to be had by all who attended. In November we had a Ghost Walk in Devizes and, despite the blustery weather, and the odd shower 11 of us met John Girvan in Devizes for a very informative, fun and pleasant evening. We visited places I didn't even know existed. Next it is the Ladies Club Christmas Party at the Raven on the 8th December. You should all have received the menu by now and we hope plenty of you can join us. Mobile Hair Dresser Charlo'e Ladies, Gents and Children at competitive prices and convenience of being at your home. Phone 07740 280278 �Pet’s Corner Meet Patch Collett On a visit to Bath one Sunday just after Christmas in 2007 where we are taking back trousers that didn't fit an ever expanding waistline we had time to fill. Having lost Meg and Chalky our beloved dogs the previous year Christina suggested we take a trip to the RSPCA at Claverton down. After spending considerable time looking through the pages of the various breeds wanting a new home we couldn't find one we thought would be suitable for us. We were approached by a member of staff who had seen our dilemma and was determined we shouldn't escape without making a decision. She directed us to a building with a stable door which housed a Jack Russell that had been brought in that day. He was jumping and looking over the door and was about 18 months old We were encouraged to make a further visit and exercise him, she felt sure he would be suitable and after several visits we felt the same At the home he had been named Buck but didn't respond to that on any of the walks, we tried calling him various names but with no reaction. Noticing that he had a big patch on his side and prompted by the fact I have just read the book about Harry Patch, the last fighting Tommy, the last survivor of the First World War I shouted “Patch” and he came immediately, every time.So we renamed him Patch had been taken in as a stray at a dog pound in Swansea and was not claimed. Initially he appeared friendly, calm and quite subdued and we couldn't believe our luck. However in the following few weeks the leopard changed his spots and he became more vocal and took every opportunity to escape through the front door or the cat-flap on many occasions spending several hours down local foxholes. You could hear him barking underground. Despite shouting words of encouragement and occasional abuse, he totally ignored us. After waiting what seemed like hours we would give up and go home, only for him to arrive later plastered from head to toe in mud. Too cold to house down under the outside tap he was afforded the luxury of a hot soapy bath where he lay back and enjoyed being pampered. On the plus side he loves people, including children but is unpredictable with other dogs. However Shambles became his only true friend who he liked to meet up with. Despite all his faults, he is after all a terrier, we love him to bits. �Edwin Giddings, Devizes Delicatessan, Coffee Shop, Light Lunches, Fine Wines and Real Ales. “A hidden gem bursting with goodies” Open Monday–Saturday 9am–5.30pm. Tel: 01380 723355 Web: www.edwingiddings.co.uk Email: edwingiddings@wadworth.co.uk 15 St John’s Street (& 17 High Street), Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 1BD are you being harassed, bullied or intimidated by piles of unironed and creased clothing. i-team if so then you should call …. the Domestic household items domestic ironing services Personal Items Trousers/Skirts - £1.00 Pillow cases x2 - £1.00 King size - £4.50 Double - £3.50 Single - £2.50 Jumpers/ Cardigan – £1.00 Duvet covers/Sheets Polo shirts/T-shirt/Tops - £ 1.00 Towels - Hand/Tea - £0.50 Shirt/Blouse (hung) - £1.20 Dress, Short - £1.50 Bath/large - £1.00 Shirt/Blouse (hung and starched) - £1.50 Dress, Long - £2.50 All kids items of clothing half price MINIMUM CHARGE OF £15.00 £1.50 collection/delivery charge outside of Rowde Contact: Stacey / Brigette Telephone: 01380 829910 / 07999 818741 Email : iteamironing@gmail.com For T&C’s visit www.i-teamironing.com �Get out the pans….. Christmas Special… This month its Christmas….and that means either Turkey (or Prime Rib maybe). Here at Poulshot Village News we’re not ambitious enough to tell you how to cook your Christmas fayre! Edwin Giddings, Devizes Delicatessan, Coffee Shop, Light Lunches, Fine Wines and Real Ales. “A hidden gem bursting with goodies” Open Monday–Saturday 9am–5.30pm. Tel: 01380 723355 Web: www.edwingiddings.co.uk Email: edwingiddings@wadworth.co.uk 15 St John’s Street (& 17 High Street), Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 1BD �Dates For The Diary December 4th 7:30pm Numisma9c Society Christmas Dinner (Raven) 7th 12:15pm Bulkington Christmas Lunch. The Well. 7th 7:30pm Poulshot Farming Club. (AGM and Games) Village Hall 8th 7:00pm Community Fund Panel Mee9ng. Village Hall 8:00pm Ladies Group Christmas Meal (Raven) 10th 7:30pm Poulshot Readers. Christmas Meal. Raven 12th 10:30am Coffee Morning. 14 Bulkington - The Tudor Cokage 7:30pm 15th 7.00pm Poulshot Over 60s Christmas Meal. Village Hall 20th 7:00pm Christmas Singing And Drinks - The Raven 22nd 7.00pm Carol Singing (Meet at the triangle outside St Peter’s) 24th 6:00pm Carol Service. St Peter’s Church 10:00pm 26th 10:30am January Eddington Arts Advent Concert Karaoke Night -The Raven Poulshot Annual Boxing Day Walk. Village Hall 12:30pm Post Walk Drinks At The Raven 31st 10:30pm “Rave-Inn Party” at the Raven 5th 12:15pm Bulkington New Year Lunch. The Well. 24th 4pm ScoZsh Dancing Prac9ce. Village Hall 17th 4pm ScoZsh Dancing Prac9ce. Village Hall 30th 7:30pm ScoZsh Dancing / Burns Night. Village Hall If you would like your event included in this list please contact us at 01380 828206 or via news@mypoulshot.com �ERLESTOKE HOUSE FARM SHOP HMP ERLESTOKE THE SHOP HOURS : Thursday Friday Saturday 12 - 4.00 p.m. Reliable Volunteers are needed, with an outgoing friendly personality to assist customers purchasing and ordering goods from the shop. References required. • Fresh seasonal vegetables, this produce will be harvested daily from the House allotments • Garden plants and flowers from Erlestoke House Nursery • Bespoke hand craLed furniture from our workshops, including benches, tables, planters, wishing well, wooden toys, bird tables and many other handmade items. Our workshops will also make furniture to order. Catalogue available • Free range eggs • A variety of handmade freshly baked cakes. Occasion cakes made to order. Erlestoke Farm Shop is situated on B3098 between LiXle Cheverell and Erlestoke Erlestoke House Farm Shop is a registered Community Interest Company Poulshot Web Pages (The World Looking At Poulshot) www.poulshot.org.uk Email to poulshotparishcouncil@gmail.com �Poulshot Carol Service The Carol Service is on Christmas Eve at 6pm in St Peter’s Church. If there are any children who would like to come but have not sung in the choir before, you are most welcome to join us. Please phone Kate Hunloke 01380 828333 WANTED Does anyone have an outdoor animal shelter that would be suitable for putting in food that I leave out for a lovely stray cat. He comes every night to be fed, He is a complete male so I can't let him into the house. I just need a weatherproof shelter that will keep his food dry and be somewhere for him to sleep if he wants to. I don't want to have to pay a huge amount. Please Contact Pam, on 01380 828151 Trevor Hale NPTC Certified (arb) Fully Insured Tree Surgery Covering All Aspects including Chipping Stump Grinding & Hedging 07737934777 www.wiltshiretreesurgery.co.uk Professional Reliable Service �Poulshot Parish Council Poulshot Parish Council met on the 3rd of November at the Village Hall and discussed the budget in advance of precept seZng in the New Year. They also discussed recommenda9ons from the Community Fund panel regarding the grant applica9on requirements and puZng the money in a higher interest bearing account. Community Speed Watch This group is taking shape in the village, if you would like to assist with raising awareness of the speed limit within your community please contact the clerk. Defibrillator The community access defibrillator is located on The Raven pub wall and is ready for use when needed. To provide this assurance we need to check the device daily, and are looking for volunteers within the village to assist with this. If you are interested please contact the clerk. The next mee9ng of the Poulshot Parish Council is on the 5th of January at 7.30 in the Village Hall. If you would like to contact the council please email the clerk Liz Read on poulshotparishcouncil@gmail.com or phone 01380 813 294 NORTH CORNWALL Fully Equipped Cottage – sleeps 6 – 8 Large Garden and Parking HOLIDAYS & SHORT BREAKS Tel 01380 813092 or 07973 385336 bomileshobbs@btinternet.com www.helemillcottage.co.uk �Connect2Wiltshire Bus From Poulshot To RUH Bath Connect2 provides you with a choice of bookable journeys from Devizes and surrounding villages, such as Poulshot, to the Royal United Hospital in Bath. Use it to - Akend hospital appointments; Accompany someone to hospital; Visit someone you know in hospital or Get to work at the hospital The Raven Inn Pub Christmas Times Sunday 20th December, Christmas singing & Drinks from 7pm. Monday 21st - Thursday 24th, Lunch 12-2pm & Dinner 6:30 - 9pm. Christmas Eve Karaoke from 10pm ish, come and join the Christmas Singing. Christmas Day, Fully Booked for Lunch, with drinks from 12noon. The Pub will be closed in the evening after Christmas Day Lunch. Saturday 26th, Boxing Day Drinks only from 12noon to 2pm. The Pub will be closed in the evening after Boxing Day Drinks. Sunday 27th, Pub Open from 12noon for Lunch and closed in the Evening. Monday 28th - Thursday 31st, Lunch 12-2pm & Dinner 6:30 - 9pm. Come join the Rave' Inn Party from 10:30pm to see in the New Year. Friday 1st January 2016, Lunch only from 12noon. The Pub will be closed in the evening after New Year's Day Lunch. Our Warmest Christmas wishes to you and yours from Nathalie, Jerry, Melody Grace & Baby Bump. The Raven Inn, 01380 828 271 www.raveninnpoulshot.co.uk �TOWNSEND BARN Nursery POULSHOT DEVIZES This term has to be our busiest ever at Townsend Barn Nursery! We are very proud that during our Harvest Festival celebrations the children were able to collect and donate an impressive 36kg of food to The Devizes Food Bank. We were very fortunate that St Peters Church warden Joyce Arnold was able to give up some of valuable time and welcome our Barn Owl children to the church. It helped embed their learning about the importance of helping others less fortunate than themselves. During this term we have also celebrated Remembrance Day, again learning about why we wear poppies and remember others. We feel it is essential that children learn about such an important event and as Manager I am very proud when I can observe children aged between 3 months and 4 years take part in a two minutes silence. As well as having a fun day raising money for Children in Need 2015 by dressing up and holding a cake sale, we also had a visit from Longleat Safari Park. Fortunately for us they did not bring the requested lions, but did bring an armadillo, bearded red dragon, tortoises, guinea pigs……and the dreaded tarantulas and snakes. It still amazes me how the children have no fear, just strong exploratory impulses – it is a joy to watch! We have taken part in National Nursery Rhyme Week and had great fun learning about the changing seasons of winter while playing in our woodland garden. In addition to this each room in the nursery will continue to be led by the children’s chosen themes and interests. In the run up to Christmas we will be doing lots of exciting crafts and creations which will be a nice surprise for our parents and carers to take home later in the term. As always we like to keep with tradition and celebrate a very traditional Christmas Nativity, which the children are about to commence rehearsing. We know we are very privileged at having the opportunity to perform this in St Peters Church with our good friend Revd Maureen’s support and we cannot thank everyone enough who enables this to happen. To us we know it is important to not just teach the children about the actual performance, but about the meaning of Christmas. I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a Merry Christmas from us all at Townsend Barn Nursery and wish you a very Happy and Healthy New Year. With best wishes, Sarah Wheeler Nursery Manager / Early Years Teacher �News from your Good Neighbour Co-ordinator Lise Griffiths… 07541 353430 melkshamgnc@communityfirst.org.uk Providing older people in our villages with informa9on on sources of help and support, here are some of the issues I have been helping people with over recent months: • Where to go for help with applying for Akendance Allowance • How to find a local domiciliary care agency • Informa9on on help and services locally for people with memory problems and their families • How to apply for the Carers Emergency Card (giving reassurance if someone depends on you for their care) • How to get online and access computer training • Free fire safety checks from Wiltshire Fire and Rescue • Social ac9vi9es available locally • How to get assistance at the sta9on when travelling by rail • Support for blind and par9ally sighted people and their carers Wiltshire Good Neighbours provides a free, confiden9al service for the residents of the villages of Wiltshire. We work primarily with older people, and can visit you at home or discuss your needs over the phone. November Draw of the 100 Club 1st Prize £25 Chris Sibley 2nd Prize £15 Ivor Butler 3rd Prize £10 Pauline Fennell Congratulations to all three, The Village Hall Committee would like to thank all those many people who have already renewed their membership for the next year. If you have not done so, please do so quickly so you can be included in the big Christmas draw with the special prizes of £100 and two of £50. The Village Hall Committee are most grateful for your support, which makes it financially possible to run the hall for the benefit of all the village �THE POULSHOT BOXING DAY WALK Meet at the village hall at 10.30am Saturday December 26th Around two hours of gentle ambling with children, dogs and yourselves. Ending at The Raven around 12.30pm. Meet us at the Raven if you don’t fancy walking! Op9onal £5 dona9on per person to Walking with the Wounded. (last year raised £75) Any ques9ons – please call Ray (827010 ) or Giles (827188) �Leçon Français A French class runs in the village hall every Monday, 6.30-8 pm. It is a relaxed class that aims to enhance the ability to converse in every day situations (e.g.personal introductions / talking about your hobbies). The 10 week term costs £75.00. If there is sufficient interest another course will be run in the New year. The teacher, Judy Shutt has taught French to adults for many years. If anyone else would like to join the class please email Judy. j.c.shutt@open.ac.uk, DOLMAN AUDIO VISUAL Berhills Lane Farm, Sells Green, Melksham Telephone: 01380 828524 We know HI FI TELVISION VIDEO DVD literally inside out! For personal service and a professional repair to any make of product, ancient or modern, please telephone Maggie or Peter We also stock a range of quality reconditioned (non ex-rental) equipment carrying a maximum 6 months warranty. DOLMAN AUDIO VISUAL is an Authorised Service Centre providing technical assistance on behalf of leading manufacturers �POULSHOT COMMUNITY FUND Is open for business. The Poulshot Community Fund invites applications for grants. There must be a benefit to the Poulshot community for your application to succeed. Please don’t be put off from at least enquiring. A panel member will guide you if that is required. Please contact any member of the community fund panel, or see the village website for details. http://www.poulshot.org.uk Panel members Councillor Tim Nixon, Tim Jalland, MG Brothers, Sandra Jackson, Jon Martin, Jayne McLeod, Malcolm Nixon, Giles Morgan, Gill Coleman, or Councillor Steve Housby 01380 828464. Alternatively you could contact a member of the Parish Council. The next meeting of the panel is December 8th at 7:00 PM in our village hall. This will be open to the public and you are very welcome to attend. (Only pre registered applications can be considered). Edington Arts Advent Concert Saturday 12th December at 7.30pm, Edington Priory Church The Choir of Merton College, Oxford Conducted by Benjamin Nicholas This “exceptional, fascinating and stylish” mixed voice choir will sing beautiful music written for Advent and Christmas through the centuries. Tickets £20/15/10, discount for Edington Angels, 18 and under FREE. Add £2 if you buy on the door. Phone 01380 831256/871549, or email music@edingtonarts.org. Full programme information at www.edingtonarts.org. CONGRATULATIONS Phil and Pauline Fennell would like to congratulate Sue and Elliot on the birth of their son Callum and our first Grandchild. �BURNS NIGHT Traditional Scottish Supper followed by Scottish Country Dancing Saturday 30th January 2016 at 7.30pm PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF DATE Tickets: £10 to include welcome drink, supper and Scottish Dancing BYO. Tickets from Tor: 01380 827188 / tor@tormorgan.co.uk PRACTICE DANCING SESSIONS Sunday 17th January 4pm, Village Hall Sunday 24th January 4pm, Village Hall All welcome – with/without partner LAWN HOUSE CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC 29 High Street, Steeple Ashton, BA14 6EU Tel: 01380 871555 www.lawnhouse.co.uk Back Pain Specialist Neck & Shoulder, Hip, Leg & Foot Pain, Arthritis, Tennis Elbow, Slipped Disc, Sports Injuries Free assessment available Treating patients locally for 20 years S.J.Prior, B.Sc., D.C. Doctor of Chiropractic Registered Member of the British Chiropractic Association & General Chiropractic Council BUPA & AXA/PPP Registered �Poulshot Parish Council Chairman Mr Geoff Collek (828465) Clerk Mrs Elizabeth Read (893214) email: poulshotparishcouncil@gmail.com Council Members Mr Adrian Baber Mr Nicholas Hunloke Mr Steve Housby Mr Tim Coleman Mr Ben Hamilton Mr Tim Nixon Local Wilshire Councillor Cllr Jonathan Seed (850696) e-mail: jonathon.seed@wiltshire.gov.uk Village Contacts St Peter’s Church Priest in Charge The Revd. Maureen Allchin (828931) Re4red Priest: The Revd. Jane Knowles (870325) jane.knowles2@b9nternet.com) Churchwardens Mrs Joyce Arnold, Mrs Kate Amery PCC Members Mr Nicholas Hunloke (Treasurer) Lady Kate Hunloke (Secretary - 828333) Mrs Angela Bullen Mr Brian Arnold Mrs Dankay Cleverly (Deanery Synod) Village Trust Chairman Mr Nicholas Hunloke (828333) Secretary Mr Ray Josey (Secretary - 828010) email: raydenjosey@gmail.com Trust Members Tim Coleman (Vice-Chair) Mr Brian James (Treasurer) Mrs Denise Josey (Archivist) Other Village Contacts Farmers Club Mr Richard Francis (828232) Poulshot Ladies Club Lady Kate Hunloke (828333) Pam Gillies (828151) Village Hall Neighbourhood Watch Mr Tim Coleman 827095 Chairman Mr Ray Josey (828010) Devizes and District Link 01380 721775 Bookings Elizabeth or Jon Mar9n (828206) email: bookings@MyPoulshot.com Wiltshire Numisma4c Society Richard Jeffery 01225 703143 jeffery.melksham@gmail.com Poulshot Website www.poulshot.org.uk Contact Elizabeth Read 893214 or email poulshotparishcouncil@gmail.com �NOW TAKI NG CHRI STMAS ORDERS COME ALONG TO THE TO THE FARM SHOP TO SEE US AND PICK UP YOUR ORDER FORM! • Free range/Barn reared turkeys • Geese, Duck, Chicken & Game • Our own Beef and locally sourced Pork & Lamb • Uncooked & Cooked Hams, Game Pies • Variety of sausage flavours • Fresh local vegetables Poulshot Lodge Farm, Poulshot, Devizes, Telephone-01380 827202, Open Tues-Thurs 10am-5pm, Friday 10am-5.30pm, Saturday 9am-4pm �Starters Shitake Mushrooms & Tiger Prawn Asian Broth a healthy detox soup to balance all of the seasonal excesses Vanilla Poached Pears served with chicory, Stilton, caramelised pecans and Balsamic syrup Smoked Salmon with celeriac remoulade, Lilliput capers and fresh lemon mayonnaise Rare Sirloin of Beef Salad served with rocket, red onion and vine cherry tomatoes, parmigiana and Caesar dressing Indian Lamb Koftas an Indian spiced minced lamb kebab, served with raita and salad Mains Puddings Traditional Roast Turkey Christmas Pudding Braised Venison with vanilla cream and orange shortbread Haddock Florentine with toffee sauce and vanilla ice cream Wild Mushroom, Butternut Squash & Spinach Pie pineapple, kiwi, banana, crushed meringue, whipped cream with passion fruit syrup and desiccated coconut stuffing, Pigs in blankets, cranberry sauce and red wine gravy local venison, smoked streaky bacon and button mushrooms cooked in a rich red wine sauce Haddock fillet baked with spinach, cheese sauce and topped with grated cheddar toppped with a vegetarian suet crust pastry All of the above dishes are served with roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables The Infamous Christmas Burger 6oz venison burger topped with Stilton and bacon in a bun with cranberry and roasted red onion relish and lettuce with chips and winter slaw. Beef Pepperpot an authentic, spicy Guyanese Christmas dish, with quite unique in flavour Slow cooked beef with Scotch Bonnet chillies, thyme, basil, cinnamon, cloves and Cassareep (a special flavouring from Guyana made with cassava), balanced with some Demerara sugar and served with rice and side salad with brandy cream Black Forest Mousse Sticky Toffee Pudding Tropical Eton Mess Ice Cream three scoops of Marshfield Farm Organic Ice Cream Finished with... Coffee or Tea with Mince Pies & Chocolates The Raven Inn, Poulshot Road, Poulshot, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 1RW www.ravenpoulshot.co.uk � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Village Magazine Description An account of the resource PDF versions of the Village Magazine distributed between 2004 and Present. 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Title A name given to the resource Poulshot Village News December 2015 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village News Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/12/2015 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village Trust Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Poulshot PVN Village News https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/org.poulshotvillagearchive/original/bba7b37030cc1124fcc11898094c4972.jpg 176778213399c9c6b8e5149f1e8e0b8d https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/org.poulshotvillagearchive/original/d584885623f40197377c50403db250df.pdf fb6e1830e7a1983e47c0f8eb656c4e5a PDF Text Text Poulshot Village News December 2016 Also available online at http://www.scribd.com (search for “Poulshot Village News”) �Delicious Home Made Ice Cream made using our own milk fresh from the farm Open 7 Days a Week Cooked Breakfasts Full Lunch and Snack Menu Children’s Menu Available Ice Cream Available All Day Home Made Cakes and Cream Teas all our food is freshly made from local produce Lower Farm, Devizes Road (A342), Rowde, Nr Devizes SN10 2LX Tel: 01380 829666 I www.rowdeycow.co.uk �From the Editor Welcome to December’s Poulshot Village News. This month our front cover comes courtesy of Jean Perrett who recently held an exhibition at the Poulshot Village Hall. Its the Christmas season with lots to look forward to - the Over 60s Dinner, Club Dinners at the Raven and of course the Carol Singing and Services. In January we have the return of the Untold Theatre (remember The Tempest?) performing The Ghost of Mr Dickens, so get your tickets before they sell out! Also, its Burns Night again, so get your dancing shoes ready. A Merry Christmas from the team at PVN P.S Remember to send us your Christmas Party photos for January’s magazine… Poulshot Village News The PVN is put together and distributed free to all houses in the village. Contribu9ons, reports, opinions and ar9cles are very much welcomed. While we will always aim to include all shades of opinion and interest, we reserve the right to select and edit where appropriate. Please let us know of anything that you would like publicised in advance or reported on aAerwards.. e-mail – news@mypoulshot.com pop in to Ivy House, 72 The Green or call 01380 828206 Contribu)ons for next issue by 5pm on the 20th of the month please - or earlier! Adver&sing Poulshot Village News is happy to accept adverts, indeed relies on them to fund produc:on costs. Publica:on of an advert does not cons:tute endorsement for that product or service. Adverts may be taken as full, half or quarter page, standard or colour, to run for the full year of the magazine (12 issues) or for individual issues. �Holiday Let ”Sanditoes” Saundersfoot Near Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales Detached comfortable bungalow with private garden 2 double and 1 twin room, 10 minute walk from the beach and with many local attractions Bookings all year round, Prices from £30 a night: low season. Contact Jean or Royden on 01380 828695 perrettr@btinternet.com You can view some photos at http://sites.google.com/site/sanditoesgbbo00/ TOWNSEND FARMHOUSE in Poulshot. Overnight accommodation available in Grade 2 listed building with car parking space Email: marygracebrothers@gmail.com Telephone: 01380 828221 A range of options are available to suit individual needs. When friends and relations wish to visit and you are unable to put them up for the night, book them in at Townsend Farmhouse Page 4 �A View From My Window Change is in the air! It has been all year and who knows what next year will bring? For my part I’m glad I don’t know what lies ahead. Yes, there are things planned , for sure, and obviously one of the most important changes will be that Maureen will cease to be our Rector. As you know from the last ediEon of Spotlight , she reEres on January 1st. If I may, I would like to just put on record what a brilliant Rector she has been, and personally inspiraEonal for me as I’m sure she has been for so many others. If anyone wants to know what best pracEce is in rural ministry , just come to Seend, Bulkington and Poulshot. As I said change is in the air; first Brexit, then the American elecEon each of which brings uncertainty, and now, very few sEpendiary clergy in these parts. By the end of 2017 I’m sure we will all have a clearer picture, but for the moment we are not sure what lies ahead, as we go into the season of Advent, Christmas, and then the new year. But there is certainty too. The season of Advent will bring with it the need to clean out our houses , metaphorically and factually; to re-examine ourselves if you like in readiness for all the Christmas fesEviEes. We cannot welcome guests if the house is full of the detritus of the year and the spare room full of cluTer. We cannot welcome the baby Jesus into a house where there is no room for him, because of all the stuff and muddle, and we are too busy. We must make the space. A baby needs space and calmness and care. There is certainty that every morning the sun will rise, whether behind clouds or not, and the moon will wax and wane , and if we take Eme to noEce , the stars will “come out” and we can gaze and gaze and wonder about it all. That’s what those first shepherds did out on the hillside outside Bethlehem; they took Eme to noEce; the lights of the city did not get in the way of the glow of the angels. That’s what the wise men from the east did too; they marvel led at the night sky and with all their mathemaEcal genius they knew that all they had to do was to follow the special star. And for 2000 years, millions of people around the world have been watching and wondering and falling to their knees in amazement at the glories of creaEon and the most precious giY of love. Just think of the last Eme you saw a new born baby. Did you just carry on with what you were doing, or did you bend or kneel before it, and smile; the giY of love, the giY of creaEon, the giY of the son of God. They recognised him then and I hope and pray that we recognise him this Christmas, and that we will be reassured that God will be with us as we enter the uncertainty of the new year. There is a lovely carol which speaks reassuringly to me. I wonder as I wander out under the sky How Jesus the saviour did come for to die For poor ordinary people like you and like I. I wonder as I wander out under the sky. Maybe the answer to all that wondering is that God really loves us, you and me , and he made us of himself because there was nothing else to make us out of, and so may I wish you all a loving and peaceful Christmas. Jane Knowles �Doggy Dilemmas Puppy/Dog Training classes One to Ones Dog Walking Dog Boarding Contact Debs on 01380 730564 or 07966 617617 email:debsmackay@hotmail.com www.doggy-dilemmas.co.uk Trevor Hale NPTC Certified (arb) Fully Insured Tree Surgery Covering All Aspects including Chipping Stump Grinding & Hedging 07737934777 www.wiltshiretreesurgery.co.uk Professional Reliable Service �The Tranquil Moment Health and Beauty clinic The Tranquil Moment health and beauty clinic is set in the beautiful village of Poulshot, just 2 miles from Devizes. We offer flexible appointments to suit you, and tailor treatments to your requirements. The salon is completely private, with easy parking. We are now offering Apilus electrolysis less painful than traditional electrolysis but still as effective. Other treatments available • Decleor facials • Waxing •CND manicure and pedicure •Individual Lash Extensions • Microdermabrasion • Sports Massage and Injury clinic • CACI non surgical face lift • Hot stone massage • Semi-permanent make-up • Eyelash/ eyebrow tinting • Nouvatan spray tan • Reflexology and Deep Tissue Massage Visit our website for other offers. All Credit & Debit cards accepted. You can now book online by visiting either the website or our facebook page.. Follow us on Facebook. The Tranquil Moment Health and Beauty Clinic 1 Townsend Court, Poulshot, Devizes SN10 1SD 01380 828297 24 hour answerphone tranquilmoment@live.co.uk www.tranquilmoment.co.uk Page 7 �DOLMAN AUDIO VISUAL Berhills Lane Farm, Sells Green, Melksham Telephone: 01380 828524 We know HI FI TELEVISION VIDEO DVD literally inside out! For personal service and a professional repair to any make of product, ancient or modern, please telephone Maggie or Peter We also stock a range of quality reconditioned (non ex-rental) equipment carrying a maximum 6 months warranty. DOLMAN AUDIO VISUAL is an Authorised Service Centre providing technical assistance on behalf of leading manufacturers Current Local Bus Times (Faresaver 85 and 87a) Poulshot (Raven) 07:42 (M-F) Devizes 08:05 Devizes 11:20 Poulshot (Raven) 11:29 08:32 (S) 09:41 13:01 09:51 13:11 13:20 15:20 (M-F) 15:50 (S) 13:29 15:29 REQUEST The next Wiltshire Mobile Library visit is 12:40pm on November 14th at the Raven Car Park (and then, December 12th, January 9th, February 6th, March 6th, April 3rd) TONY PARSONS DOMESTIC APPLIANCE ENGINEER WASHING MACHINES COOKERS / DRIERS SERVICE AND REPAIRS TEL; 01380 723279 MOBILE: 07970 117023 �Martina’s Professional Cleaning Services We guarantee the best price in the area for a perfect job Regular cleaning - Spring cleaning Office cleaning - Ironing Fully insured, Privacy assured SAME CLEANER GUARANTEED Call Martina on 07859818198 Page 9 �The Benefice of Seend, Bulkington and Poulshot CHURCH SERVICES IN DECEMBER 2016 You are welcome to worship at any of the services in any of the churches in the Benefice.There is something for everyone! Thursday 8th December 2016 6.00 pm Christingle service at Seend Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th December 2016 10.00 – 4.00 Crib Festival in Bulkington Sunday 11th December 2016 (3rd Sunday in Advent) 9.15 am Parish Eucharist at Seend 4.00 pm Crib Festival service at Bulkington (note change of service) 6.00 pm Evensong at Poulshot. Tuesday 13th December 2016 7.30 pm Christmas Concert with Calne Choral Society at Seend Sunday 18th December 2016 (4th Sunday in Advent) 8.00 am Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer) at Seend 10.00 am Nativity service with Blessing of the Crib at Seend (with carols and the Christmas story. Dress the children as shepherds or angels & bring them along!!) 11.00 am Parish Eucharist (Traditional) at Poulshot 6.00 pm Carol service at Bulkington with the Seend Singers (note change of service) Thursday 22nd December 2016 7.30 pm Carol service at Seend with Cappella Nova Saturday 24th December 2016 (Christmas Eve) 2.00 pm Nativity and Blessing of Crib service at Bulkington (with carols and the Christmas story. Dress the children as shepherds or angels & bring them along!!) 6.00 pm Traditional Carol service at Poulshot 11.30 pm Benefice Midnight Eucharist at Seend Sunday 25th December 2016 (Christmas Day) 9.15 am Festal Eucharist at Poulshot 9.15 am Festal Eucharist at Bulkington 11.00 am Festal Eucharist at Seend Sunday 1st January 2017 (New Year 2nd Sunday of Christmas) 10.00 am Benefice Eucharist at Seend. Maureen’s final service Every Tuesday at 9.00 there is a short Benefice service of Matins (BCP*) at Poulshot church Every Thursday at 9.00 Morning Prayer will be said at 4 Northfields, Bulkington. All are welcome. From the Benefice records Baptisms The newest member of the church family is; Martha Mary Bartholomew who was baptised at Seend on 12th November Funerals We pray for the family of; Kenneth “Bill” Adams whose funeral took place at Semington Crematorium on 9th November �LAWN HOUSE CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC 29 High Street, Steeple Ashton, BA14 6EU Tel: 01380 871555 www.lawnhouse.co.uk Back Pain Specialist Neck & Shoulder, Hip, Leg & Foot Pain, Arthritis, Tennis Elbow, Slipped Disc, Sports Injuries Free assessment available Treating patients locally for 20 years S.J.Prior, B.Sc., D.C. Doctor of Chiropractic Registered Member of the British Chiropractic Association & General Chiropractic Council BUPA & AXA/PPP Registered Seasoned logs and kindling available Don’t shiver - We deliver Call James on 07970 781828 www.logstoyou.co.uk �Poulshot Village Hall Available for meetings, functions, clubs and private parties Booking fees Residents - £6 an hour Non-Residents - £10 an hour All bookings for the hall are taken by Elizabeth or Jon Martin on 01380 828206 email bookings@MyPoulshot.com �Poulshot Friends & Neighbours NOVEMBER TALK JEWELLERY DEMONSTRATION, “TEARS OF THE DRAGON” I have never seen so many pearls of different variety, shape and colour. The talk, given by Frances Benton, who is an English lady living in Burgundy in France was very illuminating. The profits from her sales go to a charity that helps street children in Durban, in South Africa, one of whom she adopted and who is now a lawyer in South Africa. Who knew that the "pearl" was formed, not by grit getting into the shell, but as a defence mechanism against a parasitic worm.We also learned that the cultured pearl industry began in Japan in the late 19th century, but before that only the immense privileged could afford the rare, and hard to find, natural pearls. It is amazing how many colours pearls come in, caused by the colour of the shell and the waters that they grow in. It was also interesting that pearls can be cultured to different shapes dependent on the type of irritant inserted into the oyster. Those of us who attended found it an interesting and entertaining talk, and some were even moved to make a purchase. The next event is on the 13th of December and is our Christmas Meal at The Raven at 7.00pm for 7:30pm. We will have a secret Santa and spending can be up to £10 per person If you have any quesDons. please contact Pam on 828151 or Kate Hunloke on 828333 BURNS NIGHT Traditional Scottish Supper followed by Scottish Country Dancing Saturday 21st January 2017 at 7.30pm Tickets: £10 to include welcome drink, supper and Scottish Country Dancing. BYO. Tickets from Tor: 01380 827188 / tor@tormorgan.co.uk PRACTICE DANCING SESSION: Sunday 15th January 4pm, Village Hall All welcome – with/without partner �Dates For The Diary December January February 5th 2:15pm Poulshot Farming Club (Wacky Magician). Village Hall 13th 7:00pm Friends and Neighbours Christmas Meal. The Raven 14th 7:30pm Ladies Book Club. Village Hall 7:30pm Poulshot Readers Christmas Meal. The Raven 17th 7:00pm Over 60s Christmas Dinner. Village Hall 18th 7:30pm Carol Singing In The Raven 24th 6:00pm Carol Service - St Peter’s Church 25th 9:15 Christmas Service - St Peter’s Church 10th 7:30pm WI: Julia’s House - A talk on the new childrens’ hospice due to be completed in 2017 - Worton Village Hall 10th 7:30pm Parish Council Meeting - Village Hall 15th 4:00pm Burns Night Practice Session - Poulshot Village Hall 18th 7:30pm Untold Theatre Presents - The Ghosts Of Mr Dickens Village Hall 19th 7:30pm Poulshot Friends & Neighbours - Annual Meeting. Village Hall 21st 7:30pm Burns Night- Poulshot Village Hall 6th 2:15pm Poulshot Farming Club. Village Hall 9th 7:30pm Poulshot Community Fund Meeting. Village Hall Christmas Draw of the 100 Club 1st Prize £100 Kate Hunloke 2nd Prizes, each £50 Stewart Willis and Jean Perrett The Village Hall Committee thank all members for their invaluable support and wish everyone in the village a happy and prosperous 2017. �Maureen’s Christmas Ramblings Nick was not happy. It was the afternoon of the Nativity play, his first at school. He had wanted to be Joseph, always on stage, helping Mary and holding the baby Jesus. But instead he was the inn-keeper. All he had to do was stand in the doorway and say one line. His moment came. Joseph knocked on the door and, right on cue, Nick it. What do you want? He demanded. We need a bed for the night, Joseph said. Sorry, no room. But we are tired and my wife is about the have a baby. Nick looked at Mary and faltered a bit. The teacher held her breath. Was Nick going to forget his lines? The prompter in the wings whispered. Go away, there is no room here. Nick responded automatically, Go away, there is no room here. The teacher breathed a sigh of relief. Joseph placed his arm around Mary, just as they had practiced it, and Mary laid her head upon his shoulder. The two of them began to slowly and sadly move away. But Nick, who was supposed to close the door behind them, just stood there. His mouth was open and his brow creased with concern as he watched Mary and Joseph walk away. And then his eyes unmistakably fill with tears, and that's when the miracle happened. Don't go, Joseph! Nick called out. Bring Mary back! And then his face filled with a bright smile. He called out, you can have my room! The Nativity play may not have been faithfully presented, but Nick’s response to Mary and Joseph and the Christ child thrilled the audience and thrilled God. I wonder what I would have done if I had been that inn-keeper on the night that God came to earth as a child, vulnerable and longing for us to recognise him and welcome him. Maybe I would have been too busy to notice that the miracle of Christmas was happening in front of my eyes. Life is too busy to take Jesus home. And even if I invited Jesus in, where would I put him? Where do I fit God in amongst the work and the hobbies and the house and the garden and the family and all the things that take up my time and energy? There is no room in my life to take Jesus home. And even if I could find the time and the room, my place would not be good enough for God - not with my doubts and fears, not with my sins and failures. I would have to redecorate and make some changes. And what if I find him an unwelcome guest? What if he talks to me of my loving and my living and whispers to me that there are different ways to be and different priorities to have? What if he asks awkward questions about my relationships and my attitudes and my prejudices? What if he asks me to share my life with him? I am not sure that I am ready for what it might mean if I invite Jesus home. But the baby welcomed into the stable does want to come home with us this Christmas; he doesn’t want to be left in a stable or in church or in our memories. He wants to live with us, to share in all that we are and in all that we do. And whatever the state of our decoration and of our heart he wants to love us and forgive us and help us with the cleaning, the mending and the redecoration of our broken and wounded lives. He wants to spend 2017 and eternity with us. Jesus doesn’t mind that we are not yet quite ready or prepared. I mean, he was happy to be born in a stable and be laid in a manger. It is the invitation and the welcome that matters. It matters to him that the little inn keeper said, there is no room in the inn, but come in. I don’t have much to offer, but I will give you what I have. I pray for you all God’s blessings this Christmas and always. Since 2010 Wiltshire Community Founda8on has addressed the problem of fuel poverty by helping 1,500 households with the cost of winter fuel. 10% of Wiltshire households, that’s 30,000 people, live in fuel poverty, spending more than 10% of their annual income on hea8ng alone. We give grants of £200 directly to those iden8fied. We work with partner organisa8ons such as Aster, Age UK Wiltshire and Ci8zens Advice to secure further help and support for people in need in an effort to reduce the problem. If you know someone who would like to apply for a grant contact one of our partners directly: Aster Care & Repair - Swindon 01793 940094, Wiltshire 01380 735437 Wiltshire Ci8zens Advice - 03444 111444 Swindon Ci8zens Advice - 0844 499 4114 Age UK Wiltshire - Devizes 01380 735500, Salisbury - 01722 335425 Crosspoint Westbury - 01373 824330 Warm and Safe Wiltshire - 0300 003 4575 If you would like to donate your own winter fuel allowance to support someone in need this winter please visit our website or call 01380 729284 to donate over the phone. �Picture Framing Oils, water colours, prints, photographs etc Plain or wash lined mounts Choose from over 50 mouldings Quick service Please ring for appointment Juliet Wilmot The Garden Barn, ChiBoe 01380 850314 Darren Sheppard Traditional, Perfectionist, Painter and Decorator. We take pride in our work and have a real passion for the upkeep of old English houses and Estates. Visit www.Sheppard-Decorators.co.uk Tel. 01380501898 07876433655 For a friendly quote. Page 16 �FRESH CHRISTMAS TREES YOU CHOOSE THEN WE CUT CUTTING THE FIRST THREE FRIDAY SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS IN DECEMBER 11 A.M. - 4PM ANY SIZE £25 MARSH FARM WORTON DEVIZES SN10 1SG 01380 828214 �The church hosted Bulkington Village Christmas Lunch takes place on Wednesday, 7th December, 2016 and the New Year lunch on the 4th January, 2017 at 12.15 at The Well. Contact Jane Coles in advance for the menu (07484064345). New people are always welcome to join us. CHRISTINGLE SERVICE FOR ALL THE FAMILY at 6.00 on Thursday, 8th December 2016 at Seend Church Benefice BUZZZZ Group will meet on Wednesday 7th December 2016 at 4.00 at 4 Northfields, Bulkington, led by Maureen Allchin There will be a CHRISTMAS COFFEE MORNING on Saturday, 10th December from 10.30-12.00 at the home of the Diffords (14 Bulkington – the Tudor Cottage). Raffle, produce, hand-made items and flower arrangements, etc. Everyone is welcome. THE TEA AND CHAT SOCIAL GROUP will meet on the Monday, 5th December at 46a Bulkington (Phyl Yarde 828116) from 2.00 – 4.00. Bring your own craft item or leave it at home and just come and chat! The Revd. Maureen Allchin’s final service st will be on Sunday, 1 January 2017 at 10.00 at Seend Maureen completes her 18 months appointment as Interim Minister for our Benefice. You are most welcome to her final service as Rector (come with your hang-overs!!) There will be light refreshments following the service. CHRISTMAS CRIB FESTIVAL 10th and 11th December 2016 (10-4) in Christ Church, Bulkington – with a wonderful display of nativity cribs from around the world and a raffle to win this crib – hand made of olive wood in Bethlehem – a real heirloom. A special service at 4.00 on Sunday, 11th will bring the festival to a wonderful conclusion �COMING TO POULSHOT THIS JANUARY The year is 1867 and, aboard the SS Cuba, Charles Dickens set sail for his second tour of America. Despite the signs of his waning health, he has planned the most arduous of schedules. During his journey across the Atlantic, the renowned author becomes plagued with guilt-ridden visions and visitors from the spirit world. Figures from his life – such as his parents, his wife, his companions and his children – appear alongside characters from his stories. These spirits return to guide (and taunt) him. They accompany him on the sea crossing and throughout his readings. Though his health is failing and his mind troubled, his performances are inspiring. But he struggles to contain the creations of his fevered imagination. As reality blurs into fiction, much like Ebenezer Scrooge, the author is compelled to revisit the sins of his past. But this is no tale of redemption. The Ghosts of Charles Dickens portrays two incarnations of the writer struggling against one another – real and fictional versions of himself; the actual man and the man he wishes to survive beyond the grave. After a successful collaboration with Beyond Expectations, writers (Avril Silk and Martin Levinson) and producers (Untold Theatre) team up once more. This production combines ensemble performance and digital projections to explore the final years of Charles Dickens – the characters he created, and the ones that created him. The Ghost Of Mr Dickens will be coming to Poulshot Village Hall on Wednesday 18th January Tickets, £10. Available from your usual Village Hall Committee Members. Malcolm Nixon, Ray Josey, Alan Weber, The Martins, Giles Morgan, Sam Wright-Hurn & Nicole Niemeyer. 01380 828206/827010 or events@mypoulshot.com The Ghost is a presentation by the theatre group who bought us The Tempest earlier this year returning to Poulshot as they loved us so much. �A brief history of Christmas decorations - a guest article from Athena Antiques. The 21st century home for many does not escape the Christmas phenomenon. Adorning them with wreaths, baubles, =nsel and lights. The tradi=on of decora=ng trees goes back centuries, even as far back as the 8Th century – intertwined with old pagan tradi=ons. Trees appeared in private homes as far back as 1521, when Princess Helene de Mecklembourg placed one in her Paris home. This sparked such a popular custom it caused areas of Alsace to almost consume all their pine trees! 17th century Europe, par=cularly Germany, saw the rise of the Christmas decora=ons we are more familiar with today. With glass baubles, candy twists, paper flowers in red and white, gingerbread shapes, wax figures and candles. Tinsel is believed to have originated in Germany as intertwined strips of silver. Britain embraced decorated trees much later during the reign of Queen Victoria, with crochet flowers and stars, paper baskets with sugared almonds and glass baubles and =nsel ordered from Germany. Glass baubles were first produced by German glass maker Hans Greiner in Lauscha. In 1847 he produced glass fruits and nuts, with the inside made to look silvery with mercury or lead and later with silver nitrate and sugar water. By the 1870s they were expor=ng their unique glass decora=ons to other parts of Europe and Britain. Including the round ball shaped glass baubles we are more familiar with today. Electric lights appear to have been patented as early as 1882 but the produc=on of the ar=ficial Christmas tree only began in the 1930s,using such things as feathers and one company using the bristles used to make toilet brushes! The evolu=on of the modern tree and decora=ons is a fascina=ng journey through history and tradi=on. Whether you put a fairy or a star on top of your tree, the hanging of Christmas decora=ons has become a special event for so many children, and adults, at this special =me! Happy Christmas from Athena An=ques �NORTH CORNWALL Fully Equipped Cottage – sleeps 6 – 8 Large Garden and Parking HOLIDAYS & SHORT BREAKS Tel 01380 813092 or 07973 385336 bomileshobbs@btinternet.com www.helemillcottage.co.uk Mobile Hair Dresser Charlotte Ladies, Gents and Children at competitive prices and convenience of being at your home. Phone 07740 280278 Page 21 �Chinese Medicine Acupuncture & other Chinese therapies:- Cupping, Moxibus6on, Guasha, can be used to treat people of any age and can be combined safely & successfully with Western Medicine & other therapies Musculoskeletal:- Acute/Chronic injuries, Back pain, Arthri5s Mental Health issues:- Depression, Generalised Anxiety Disorder Stress & fa5gue, OCD, Phobias, Addic5ons Gynaecological problems:- Irregular/heavy & or painful periods, PMT, menopausal symptoms, PCOS/infer5lity Gastro-intes9nal complaints:- Indiges5on, IBS, Crohns Disease, Ulcera5ve Coli5s Skin Condi9ons:- Eczema, Psoriasis, Derma55s Insomnia, Allergies, Sinusi9s, Migraines, Asthma, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Ver9go Now prac)sing at The Devizes Acupuncture Prac)ce, Monday Market St. For more informa)on please call EMMA COLE 01985 850928 You may have to leave a message - I will call you back �Edwin Giddings, Devizes Delicatessan, Coffee Shop, Light Lunches, Fine Wines and Real Ales. “A hidden gem bursting with goodies” Open Monday–Saturday 9am–5.30pm. Tel: 01380 723355 Web: www.edwingiddings.co.uk Email: edwingiddings@wadworth.co.uk 15 St John’s Street (& 17 High Street), Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 1BD are you being harassed, bullied or intimidated by piles of unironed and creased clothing. i-team if so then you should call …. the Domestic household items domestic ironing services Personal Items Trousers/Skirts - £1.00 Pillow cases x2 - £1.00 King size - £4.50 Double - £3.50 Single - £2.50 Jumpers/ Cardigan – £1.00 Duvet covers/Sheets Polo shirts/T-shirt/Tops - £ 1.00 Towels - Hand/Tea - £0.50 Shirt/Blouse (hung) - £1.20 Dress, Short - £1.50 Bath/large - £1.00 Shirt/Blouse (hung and starched) - £1.50 Dress, Long - £2.50 All kids items of clothing half price MINIMUM CHARGE OF £15.00 £1.50 collection/delivery charge outside of Rowde Contact: Stacey / Brigette Telephone: 01380 829910 / 07999 818741 Email : iteamironing@gmail.com For T&C’s visit www.i-teamironing.com ��Richardson & Paige INTERIORS Specialist Upholstery www.richardsonandpaige.co.uk Come and visit us at our website or our workshop: Unit 1, Manor House Yard, Poulshot, Devizes SN10 1RY 01380 828228 07974 454747 Traditional, Modern and Bespoke Specialist Upholstery tailored loose covers; new furniture made to order; antiques; modern reupholstery; recovering & repairs; free quotes deliveries Members of the Association of Master Upholsterers & Soft Furnishers The latest Community Fund CommiXee mee8ng was held in the Village Hall on 6th October to consider two applica8ons for funding. The Village Hall Trust applied for funding to help pay the costs of new plas8c cladding on the soffits, this will minimise future repain8ng. The grant was agreed at £2,500. Tim Nixon put in an applica8on to purchase, on behalf of the village, a fire pit, which would “live” in the Green Gardens. While the idea was met with approval, Tim was asked to conduct more research on certain areas and represent his applica8on at a future mee8ng. All details of the PCF and applica8on forms can be found on the village website. Please do put in an applica8on and talk to a member of the Panel prior to pudng in your applica8on as they may have ”hints and 8ps’. As a reminder to readers the aim of the Poulshot Community Fund is to promote community ac8vity within the Parish by providing financial support for community organisa8ons working for the benefit of the residents of the village. The Community Fund CommiXee can award grants to new as well as exis8ng organisa8ons which either represent or are located in the Village together with individual residents. Applica8ons can cover a whole plethora of interests ranging from village ameni8es and facili8es, through older/young people, arts and culture, sport and recrea8on to enhancing the environment. The sky is almost the limit! If readers consider that they have an idea which will benefit Poulshot and wish to obtain an applica8on form they should apply to the Community Fund Secretary (Elizabeth Mar8n) by email: poulshoptparishcouncil@gmail.com or by phone: 01380 828206 or to Community Fund CommiXee members who will also help advise and support where required. �Poulshot Parish Council Village Contacts St Peter’s Church Chairman Mr Geoff ColleX (828465) Clerk Mrs Elizabeth Mar8n (828206) email: poulshotparishcouncil@gmail.com Council Members Mr Adrian Baber Mr Nicholas Hunloke Mr Steve Housby Mr Tim Coleman Mr Ben Hamilton Mr Tim Nixon Priest in Charge The Revd. Maureen Allchin (828931) maureen@mallchin.co.uk Re.red Priest: The Revd. Jane Knowles (870325) jane.knowles2@b8nternet.com) Churchwardens Mrs Joyce Arnold, Mrs Kate Amery Local Wilshire Councillor Cllr Jonathan Seed (850696) e-mail: jonathon.seed@wiltshire.gov.uk Village Trust PCC Members Mr Nicholas Hunloke (Treasurer) Lady Kate Hunloke (Secretary - 828333) Mrs Angela Bullen Mr Brian Arnold Mrs Dankay Cleverly (Deanery Synod) Other Village Contacts Chairman Mr Nicholas Hunloke (828333) Secretary Mr Ray Josey (Secretary - 827010) email: raydenjosey@gmail.com Trust Members Tim Coleman (Vice-Chair) Ben Hamilton (Treasurer) Mrs Denise Josey (Archivist) Farmers Club Mr Richard Francis (828232) Poulshot Cricket Club Declan Gaule (Chairman - 07779 303849) Jon Weeden (Secretary 07769 696026) Phil Ireson (Captain 07802 756465) www.poulshot.play-cricket.com Poulshot Friends and Neighbours Club Lady Kate Hunloke (828333) Pam Gillies (828151) Village Hall Neighbourhood Watch Mr Tim Coleman 827095 Chairman Mr Ray Josey (827010) Devizes and District Link 01380 721775 Secretary Sam Wright-Hurn (828183) Bookings Elizabeth Mar8n (828206) email: bookings@MyPoulshot.com Poulshot Readers Philip Piper 01380 828326 Wiltshire Numisma=c Society Richard Jeffery 01225 703143 jeffery.melksham@gmail.com Poulshot Website www.poulshot.org.uk Contact Elizabeth Martin 828206 or email poulshotparishcouncil@gmail.com ��Sunday 18th December, Lunch from 12noon – 2:30pm & Christmas Carols singing with Drinks only from 7:30pm. Monday 19th - Saturday 24th, Lunch 12-2pm & Dinner 6:30 - 9pm. Christmas Eve, from 10pm come and join in the Singing. Christmas Day, Drinks only from 12noon to 2pm. The Pub will be closed in the evening. Boxing Day Drinks only from 12noon to 2pm. The Pub will be closed in the evening. Tuesday 27th - Saturday 31st, Lunch 12-2pm & Dinner 6:30 – 9pm. New Year's Eve Three Course Dinner £25.00 per head Please Reserve Your Table Soon Or Come Join The Rave' Inn Party from 10:30pm to see in the New Year. Sunday 1st January 2017, Lunch only from 12noon. The Pub will be closed in the evening after New Year's Day Lunch. From Monday 2nd January 2017, Lunch & Dinner served as usual. Please note The Raven Inn is Open for Lunch and Dinner on Monday 19th December & Monday 2nd January 2017. Merry Christmas wishes to You and Yours from Nathalie, Jerry, Melody & Reuben � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Its almost Christmas!!!! December is meant to bring magical moments with memorable times shared between family and friends. This month look forward to an evening at the Village Hall with mulled wine, mince pies and Christmas carol’s. Don’t forget an evening at the Raven for Christmas singing and the Poulshot Christmas over 60’s meal. Top the year off with the Boxing Day walk to begin burning off the festive celebrations. Please take lots of memorable pictures and share with us for future magazines. November brought an amazing night enjoying a successful Bonfire evening and lantern making. Congratulations to Tim and Penny Nixon for a job well done! Please send in your events for the diary. Items for the next edition before the 15th of December to news@mypoulshot.com or call us on 828206. Poulshot magazine sends its thanks for continued support and warm Christmas wishes to all! Poulshot Village News The PVN is put together and distributed free to all houses in the village. Contribu9ons, reports, opinions and ar9cles are very much welcomed. While we will always aim to include all shades of opinion and interest, we reserve the right to select and edit where appropriate. Please let us know of anything that you would like publicised in advance or reported on aAerwards.. e-mail – news@mypoulshot.com pop in to Ivy House, 72 The Green or call 01380 828206 Contribu4ons for next issue by 5pm on the 15th of the month please - or earlier! Adver4sing Poulshot Village News is happy to accept adverts, indeed relies on them to fund produc9on costs. Publica9on of an advert does not cons9tute endorsement for that product or service. Adverts may be taken as full, half or quarter page, standard or colour, to run for the full year of the magazine (12 issues) or for individual issues. Issue 237 �Holiday Let ”Sanditoes” Saundersfoot Near Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales Detached comfortable bungalow with private garden 2 double and 1 twin room, 10 minute walk from the beach and with many local attractions Bookings all year round, Prices from £30 a night: low season. Contact Jean or Royden on 01380 828695 perrettr@btinternet.com You can view some photos at http://sites.google.com/site/sanditoesgbbo00/ Skip Hire Call 07415 311544 (please leave a message) S. Smith Plant Ltd. Waste Carriers No. CBD4142585 �In Memoriam Kenneth Oliver (19th October 1931 - 9th October 2017) Ken move to Poulshot from Liverpool where he was an apprentice electrical engineer in the ship yards. After the completion of his training and a spell at sea, he joined an insurance surveyor and inspector of electrical installations in large commercial buildings. Ken and his wife Marion moved to Poulshot and lived in the bungalow to the North of the Raven for 53 years. The couple happily raised two daughters Jenny and Lisa. Ken was a good all round sportsman, playing Cricket for Poulshot and Table Tennis in the Village team for thirty years where he became one of the best players in the Devizes League. On his retirement from energetic sport he took to bowls and it is understood from his colleagues he also excelled at this. Poulshot sends condolences to Marion his wife and their daughters Jenny and Lisa. "Oldest barmaid in Wiltshire” set to ridicule herself once again You may remember last year I ran somewhat slowly 3k around the streets of Devizes, with the huge generosity of friends, relatives, customers, colleagues and Nathalie and Jerry at The Raven I managed in a couple of weeks to raise the fantastic sum of £1000. So I thought I would give it another go this year and increase the distance to 5k and increase the fundraising to commence from November. So my pot will be standing on the bar once again this Christmas for anyone wishing to donate.A donation will be required for any of you wishing to use The Raven taxi over the festive period (or possibly brave enough) Let’s see if we could get somewhere near last year's fantastic total. Hope you all have a fantastic Christmas and a very healthy and happy New Year. xx Page 5 �Doggy Dilemmas Puppy/Dog Training classes One to Ones Dog Walking Dog Boarding Contact Debs on 01380 730564 or 07966 617617 email:debsmackay@hotmail.com www.doggy-dilemmas.co.uk Trevor Hale NPTC Certified (arb) Fully Insured Tree Surgery Covering All Aspects including Chipping Stump Grinding & Hedging 07737934777 www.wiltshiretreesurgery.co.uk Professional Reliable Service �Key Messages From Poulshot Parish Council’s Mee4ng on November 9th The council asks that care is taken not to allow grass clippings or other waste to be deposited in the ditches around the village as this may cause water flow issues, and subsequently, flooding. New PCSO (see below) has joined our area. There has been an increase in hare coursing and shed break-ins. Maggie asked the public to keep an eye out for “males, specifically with large dogs". Send number plate informa9on to police if unsure Be aware of hoax callers pretending to be from BT. Do not give bank details over the phone to people you cannot verify Mike Wilson’s Resigna9on: The council expressed their thanks for his 9me on the Council. A Special elec9on will be held in early 2018 to replace him. Broadband Update Cables have been pulled through and tes9ng / commissioning is underway Es9mated availability date for applica9ons. Monday 13th November. (two weeks delay on original forecast) BT will do a mail shot, but aAer the 13th November all those that are keen should get on the telephone to their ISP! The council are interested in any reports from those who go through the connec9on process, and in par9cular those along Mill Lane (please contact poulshotparishcouncil@gmail.com) The Formal Consulta9on for the de-registra9on of Green outside of Higher Green Farm is underway. More info in this magazine, or on the website / Parish No9ce Board. Meet Maggie Ledbury, our new Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) He can be contacted on 101 ext. 77436089 or 0747 102 8939 or maggie.ledbury@wiltshire.pnn.police.uk �Poulshot Village Hall Available for meetings, functions, clubs and private parties Booking fees Residents - £6 an hour Non-Residents - £10 an hour All bookings for the hall are taken by Elizabeth or Jon Martin on 01380 828206 email bookings@MyPoulshot.com �The Tranquil Moment Health and Beauty clinic The Tranquil Moment health and beauty clinic is set in the beautiful village of Poulshot, just 2 miles from Devizes. We offer flexible appointments to suit you, and tailor treatments to your requirements. The salon is completely private, with easy parking. We are now offering Apilus electrolysis less painful than traditional electrolysis but still as effective. Other treatments available • Decleor facials • Waxing •CND manicure and pedicure •Individual Lash Extensions • Microdermabrasion • Sports Massage and Injury clinic • CACI non surgical face lift • Hot stone massage • Semi-permanent make-up • Eyelash/ eyebrow tinting • Nouvatan spray tan • Reflexology and Deep Tissue Massage Visit our website for other offers. All Credit & Debit cards accepted. You can now book online by visiting either the website or our facebook page.. Follow us on Facebook. The Tranquil Moment Health and Beauty Clinic Unit 2 Manor House Yard, Poulshot, Devizes SN10 1RY 01380 828297 24 hour answerphone tranquilmoment@live.co.uk www.tranquilmoment.co.uk Page 9 �Did you know that the culmina9on of the whole Chris9an year is on 26th November. “That’s a date I don’t recognise” you may be thinking, but actually it’s the day we celebrate Christ the King . He has been through everything , born, grew up, ministered to so many , died was buried , rose again , appeared to so many, and eventually aAer all that we finally celebrate him as the heavenly King. Alleluia, and then on Advent Sunday , 3rd December it all starts again; the beginning of the Chris9an year. One of the wonderful things about the Chris9an year is that there are so many fes9vals to mark and to celebrate. Its not just about Christmas , or indeed Easter ; there are all those other fes9vals . Advent Sunday is one of the very special ones and is marked par9cularly in cathedrals up and down the land. If you have never been , put it on your to do list , to go to one of the Advent carols services in Salisbury Cathedral. It is absolutely spectacular. It starts with the cathedral in total darkness and silence and then just one candle is lit and everyone is aware ; and gradually the cathedral is bathed in candlelight with fabulous music throughout it all, un9l the whole cathedral is full of light and sound and glory. That’s what Advent is about, watching and wai9ng , with growing an9cipa9on, un9l one day, 25th December, Christmas comes. The children know about the an9cipa9on, and whilst they make enormous lists for toys that they want, they have within them the understanding of the mystery and wonder and of course love that goes with it all. They share the joy and excitement of their school ac9vi9es ; of their na9vity plays and carol services and Chris9ngle services , and anyone who has been to a Chris9ngle service will know what I mean. The light reflected in the children’s eyes is never to be forgolen. These services are there for everyone . I do hope you manage to alend at least one. There may be some of you who find the Christmas season difficult; maybe you feel lonely, or maybe this will be the first Christmas without a loved one , and so what I say is this. Jesus was born as a lille baby, and that is a cause of great joy for everyone, but his promise is to be with us in our hour of need; to walk alongside us when things get tough ; to be there with us when all the rest of the world seems so far away. If you can, come along to church and feel the love that is there for you , and hear the Christmas message that the shepherds experienced, the angels sang about and the wise men travelled so far to find, and that message is that the one Almighty God sent his lille baby son to be with us to show us the way and to show us that we are all included and to show us that we are all loved . I hope you all have a very happy Christmas. Jane Knowles Our new Rector, the Revd. Alison Bridewell will be leading the Chris9ngle service on 7th December in Seend, at 6pm and she will also be taking the benefice Eucharist on 31st December . For details of all the other services see elsewhere in this magazine , or on the Christmas card. Page 10 �The Benefice of Holy Cross, Seend, Christ Church, Bulkington and St. Peter’s, Poulshot CHURCH SERVICES IN DECEMBER 2017 You are welcome to worship at any of the services in any of the churches in the Benefice.There is something for everyone! Sunday 3rd December 2017 (Advent Sunday) 8.00 am Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer) at Seend 9.15 am Parish Eucharist at Poulshot 11.00 am Café Church at Seend 6.00 pm Evensong at Bulkington Thursday 7th December 2017 6.00 pm Benefice Christingle service at Seend Sunday 10th December 2017 (Advent 2) 9.15 am Parish Eucharist at Seend 11.00 am Parish Eucharist at Bulkington 6.00 pm Evensong at Poulshot Sunday 17th December 2017 (Advent 3) 8.00 am Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer) at Seend 11.00 am Parish Eucharist at Poulshot 6.00 pm Evensong at Seend 6.00 pm Carol service at Bulkington (note change of service) Thursday 21st December 2017 7.30 pm Carols by candlelight at Seend Sunday 24th December 2017 (Advent 4 – Christmas Eve) (note changes of service pattern) 10.00 am Crib and Nativity service at Seend 2.00 pm Crib and Nativity service at Bulkington 6.00 pm Carol service at Poulshot 11.30 pm Midnight Eucharist at Seend Monday 25th December 2017 (Christmas Day) 9.15 am Festal Eucharist at Poulshot 9.15 am Festal Eucharist at Bulkington 11.00 am Festal Eucharist at Seend Sunday 31st December 2017 (Christmas 1) 10.00 am Benefice Eucharist in Seend for the whole Wellsprings Benefice. Every Tuesday at 9.00 there is a short Benefice service of Matins (BCP) at Poulshot church From the Benefice records Funerals We give thanks for the life of; Kenneth Oliver whose ashes were interred in Poulshot Churchyard on 23rd October Thomas “Fred” Cundick whose funeral took place in Seend on 25th October �LAWN HOUSE CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC 29 High Street, Steeple Ashton, BA14 6EU Tel: 01380 871555 www.lawnhouse.co.uk Back Pain Specialist Neck & Shoulder, Hip, Leg & Foot Pain, Arthritis, Tennis Elbow, Slipped Disc, Sports Injuries Free assessment available Treating patients locally for 20 years S.J.Prior, B.Sc., D.C. 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Tel: 01380 723355 Web: www.edwingiddings.co.uk Email: edwingiddings@wadworth.co.uk 15 St John’s Street (& 17 High Street), Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 1BD are you being harassed, bullied or intimidated by piles of unironed and creased clothing. i-team if so then you should call …. the Domestic household items domestic ironing services Personal Items Trousers/Skirts - £1.00 Pillow cases x2 - £1.00 King size - £4.50 Double - £3.50 Single - £2.50 Jumpers/ Cardigan – £1.00 Duvet covers/Sheets Polo shirts/T-shirt/Tops - £ 1.00 Towels - Hand/Tea - £0.50 Shirt/Blouse (hung) - £1.20 Dress, Short - £1.50 Bath/large - £1.00 Shirt/Blouse (hung and starched) - £1.50 Dress, Long - £2.50 All kids items of clothing half price MINIMUM CHARGE OF £15.00 £1.50 collection/delivery charge outside of Rowde Contact: Stacey / Brigette Telephone: 01380 829910 / 07999 818741 Email : iteamironing@gmail.com For T&C’s visit www.i-teamironing.com �Sec4on 16 of the Commons Act 2006 Proposed de-registra4on of common land/town or village green at: POULSHOT VILLAGE GREEN – VG 16 1. Poulshot Parish Council and HGF Homes Ltd have applied to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs under sec9on 16 of the Commons Act 2006 for land forming part (130m2) of the above men9oned registered village green (the “release land”) to cease to be so registered. The Planning Inspectorate will decide the applica9on on behalf of the Secretary of State. 2. The purpose of this applica9on is to enable the resurfacing of the access in bonded gravel and to formalise its width to permit suitable access to new residen9al development (totalling 9 dwellings of which four are to be affordable dwellings) in place of an exis9ng gravelled driveway. This redevelopment at Higher Green Farm was granted planning permission in May 2015 under planning permission reference K/59951/F. 3. It is proposed that land totalling 200m2 (the “replacement land”) be registered as Village Green in place of the release land. For informa9on, this will form part of a larger area (1.2 acres) which will be dedicated to the parish. Change of use planning permission to allow informal recrea9on over this 1.2 acres has already been granted under planning reference 15/12305/FUL in February 2016. 4. The release land is described in the First Schedule to this no9ce, and the replacement land is described in the Second Schedule. 5. A copy of the applica9on form and accompanying documents can be inspected at Poulshot Village Public No9ce Board, outside the Village Hall, opposite The Raven Public House, The Green, Poulshot or at Wiltshire Council, County Hall, Bythesea Road, Trowbridge, BA14 8JN between the hours of 9am and 5pm Monday Friday un9l [14th December 2017], and on the following website: hlp://www.poulshot.org.uk/parish-publicno9ces/. A copy of the applica9on may be obtained by wri9ng to RCC Town Planning Consultancy, Sandcliffe House, Northgate Street, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 1JT or by email to info@rcctownplanning.co.uk 6. Any representa9ons in respect of the proposed de-registra9on and exchange should be sent in wri9ng ON or BEFORE that date to: Common Land Team, The Planning Inspectorate, Room 3/25B, Hawk Wing, Temple Quay House, 2 The Square, Temple Quay, Bristol BS1 6PN or commonlandcasework@pins.gsi.gov.uk 7. Representa9ons sent to The Planning Inspectorate cannot be treated as confiden4al. They will be copied to the applicant and possibly to other interested par9es. FIRST SCHEDULE (The release land) 130 square metres of land towards the north of Poulshot Village Green (Register Unit VG 16), The Green, Poulshot, Devizes including the exis9ng gravelled farm access which then goes on to serve buildings to the north of Higher Green Farm, centred on OS grid reference 397026 160126, edged red and indicated by the lelers A, B, C and D on the plan referred to in paragraph 5 above. SECOND SCHEDULE (The replacement land) 200 square metres of land situated to the northeast of this access, behind (to the east of) 27 Poulshot Road, Poulshot, Devizes, centred on OS grid reference 397089 160181 and edged light green and indicated by the lelers E, F, G and H on the plan referred to in paragraph 5 above, as part of a larger field (1.2 acres) to be dedicated to the parish council for public use (edged blue E,L,K,J) Poulshot Parish Council. C/o Elizabeth Mar9n. Clerk to Poulshot Parish Council Ivy House. 72 The Green. Poulshot. Wiltshire. 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It is a good social event for the entire village and area. THE TEA, CRAFT AND CHAT SOCIAL GROUP for Seend, Bulkington and Poulshot will meet from 2.00 – 4.00 on Monday, 4th December at 4 Northfields, Bulkington (828931) Bring your own craft item or leave it at home and just come and chat! Café Church for Advent on Sunday 3rd December at 11.0 at Seend Singing and stories for all the families in the villages of Seend, Bulkington and Poulshot. The next Café Church will be on Sunday 4th February at Seend. Benefice BUZZZZ Group will meet on Wednesday at 4pm at Paulette Bremner-Milne’s home, Bear Cottage, Townsend (tel. 828527) Led by Rev Jane Knowles, everyone is welcome to this informal and pleasant group. CHRISTMAS COFFEE MORNING 9th December, 10.30 – 12.00 In the Tudor Cottage (14 Bulkington) Christmas Fare, Homemade Stall, Cakes, Raffle Thank You to Townsend Barn Nursery A big THANK- YOU to all the staff and children at Townsend Barn Nursery for the beautiful wreath that you made for Remembrance Day. It had pride of place in front of the altar at St. Peter's and stayed in position throughout the service and the rest of the day. Thank-you so much for joining in with Poulshot's act of remembrance, for it was a very important day. Best wishes to you all from the Churchwardens and the Congregation of St. Peter's. We look forward to seeing you at Christmas. �Martina’s Professional Cleaning Services We guarantee the best price in the area for a perfect job Regular cleaning - Spring cleaning Office cleaning - Ironing Fully insured, Privacy assured SAME CLEANER GUARANTEED Call Martina on 07859818198 Page 20 �Have you got a stool or chair that needs some TLC ? Learn Upholstery at Poulshot Village Hall Work on your own project Upholstery tools provided Materials provided to purchase (not top fabrics) Beginners Welcome Contact Mary on 07887550945 For more information Weekly Sessions and Weekend workshops TONY PARSONS DOMESTIC APPLIANCE ENGINEER WASHING MACHINES COOKERS / DRIERS SERVICE AND REPAIRS TEL; 01380 723279 MOBILE: 07970 117023 FRESH CHRISTMAS TREES YOU CHOOSE THEN WE CUT CUTTING THE FIRST THREE FRIDAY SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS IN DECEMBER 11 A.M. - 4PM ANY SIZE £20 MARSH FARM WORTON DEVIZES SN10 1SG 01380 828214 �Current Local Bus Times (Faresaver 85 and 87a) Trowbridge 7:05 9:55 12:15 (S) 12:25 14:25 Poulshot (Mill Ln) 7:53 8:31 (S) 9:39 (S) 10:39 12:59 (S) 13:09 15:09 Poulshot (V. Hall) 7:55 8:33 (S) 9:40 (S) 10:40 13:00 (S) 13:10 15:10 Poulshot (Raven) 7:56 8:34 (S) 9:41 (S) 10:41 13:01 (S) 13:11 15:11 A361 Turnout 7:57 8:35 (S) 9:42 (S) 10:42 13:02 (S) 13:12 15:12 Devizes 8:05 8:42 (S) 9:51 (S) 10:51 13:11 (S) 13:21 15:21 Devizes 9:50 12:20 11:20 (S) 13:20 (S) 14:10 15:15 15:50 (S) A361 Turnout 9:56 12:26 11:26 (S) 13:26 (S) 14:16 15:20 15:51 (S) Poulshot (Raven) 9:59 12:29 11:29 (S) 13:29 (S) 14:19 15:21 15:52 (S) Poulshot (V. Hall) 9:59 12:29 11:29 (S) 13:29 (S) 14:19 15:22 15:52 (S) Poulshot (Mill Ln) 10:01 12:31 11:31 (S) 13:31(S) 14:21 15:23 15:53 (S) Trowbridge 10:41 13:11 12:11 (S) 14:11(S) 15:01 16:20 (S) Saturday Service. More information available from https://bustimes.org.uk/localities/E0052263 Farming Club - Season Events 2017 December 4th Guernsey Jean Parsons 2018 January 8th Kenya And Its Wonderful Wildlife Sonny Hamid February 2nd Tortoises Diana Scott March 3rd Salisbury Plain Tim Jalland April 9th My Experience On The Weakest Link Mrs Dowsett The Farming Club meetings at 2:15pm on the first Monday of the month at Poulshot Village Hall. Just come along or call Cristabel Francis on 01380 828232 The next Wiltshire Mobile Library visit is 12:40pm on December 11th at the Raven Car Park (the following visit will be January 8th) see http:// services.wiltshire.gov.uk/MobileLibrary/Library/Stop/92 �Dates For The Diary December January 4th 2:15pm Poulshot Farming Club - Village Hall 5th 7:30pm Parish Council Meeting. Village Hall 10th 4:00pm to 6:00pm Mulled Wine, Mince Pies and Carols at the Village Hall 13th 7:30pm Poulshot Readers Christmas Meal - Raven 14th 7:30pm Poulshot “Over 60s” Christmas Dinner. Village Hall 17th 7:30pm Christmas Singing At The Raven (7:00 for 7:30 start) 24th 6:00pm Christmas Service At St Peter’s 26th 10:30am Boxing Day Walk - (Meet at the Village Hall) 8th 2:15pm Poulshot Farming Club - Village Hall 9th 7:30pm Parish Council Meeting. Village Hall 11th 7:30pm Community Fund Meeting. Village Hall Prestige Painting Kitchen and furniture painting specialists Local professional service Free Estimate - Call Chris 07985 790578 �2017 December 12th Christmas Meal 2018 January 9th Title tbc February 12th AGM and Quiz March 13th World of Italian Style 2 Ian Hailstone (Retired Chief Inspector Police) Maura Rossini ONE VOICE COMMUNITY CHOIR Sing with All Your Heart and Feel Alive! We Meet Each TUESDAY • Everyone Welcome! - Especially Men Baptist Church in Sheep Street, Devizes • 10am-12 Midday Nothing too difficult and nothing too serious; just fun, uplifting songs that everyone loves to sing. To register your interest and have a friendly chat, please call Lee on 01373 825058 or 07766 244321 www.1voicechoir.wordpress.com Held on the second Tuesday of each month at 8pm in the Worton-Marsden Village Hall. New members are very welcome. No payment needed until the third visit if anyone would like to give it a try. Just come along or call me on Jane Fisher on 01380 726489 or email jinnym@btinternet.com DOLMAN AUDIO VISUAL Berhills Lane Farm, Sells Green, Melksham Telephone: 01380 828524 We know HI FI TELEVISION VIDEO DVD literally inside out! For personal service and a professional repair to any make of product, ancient or modern, please telephone Maggie or Peter We also stock a range of quality reconditioned (non ex-rental) equipment carrying a maximum 6 months warranty. DOLMAN AUDIO VISUAL is an Authorised Service Centre providing technical assistance on behalf of leading manufacturers �A Successful Coffee Morning In spite of the dreary weather, St. Peter's Church held a very pleasant Coffee Morning in The Old Rectory on Saturday 18 November. There was good coffee accompanied by lovely homemade cakes, scones and mince pies, and items to buy from The India Shop stall, the book stall and the cake stall. In addition, and most importantly, people contributed generously to the Charity Raffle which raised a very pleasing £130. This was in aid of Wiltshire Sight which is based at St.Lucy's Sight Centre in Devizes. Wiltshire Sight provide support for partially sighted people of all ages, of whom there are over 23,000 in Wiltshire, so it is a most worthy cause. When the money was delivered to St. Lucy's, they were delighted, and wish to pass on their thanks to all who donated. St. Peter's thank all who attended, all who made cakes, etc. and, especially, Kate and Nicky Hunloke for hosting the event in their welcoming home. Did You Know? There is a wheelchair in the Village Hall for the use of Poulshot parishioners. Should you wish to borrow it please contact Malcolm Nixon 828355 NORTH CORNWALL Fully Equipped Cottage – sleeps 6 – 8 Large Garden and Parking HOLIDAYS & SHORT BREAKS Tel 01380 813092 or 07973 385336 bomileshobbs@btinternet.com www.helemillcottage.co.uk �Picture Framing Oils, water colours, prints, photographs etc Plain or wash lined mounts Choose from over 50 mouldings Quick service Please ring for appointment Juliet Wilmot The Garden Barn, Chiloe 01380 850314 Page 26 �Poulshot Friends & Neighbours NOVEMBER MEETING - GAMES EVENING A disappointing turn out for the games evening, although those of us who were there had a good time with lots of laughter. The next event is the Christmas Party at the Raven on the 7th December at 7.00pm for 7.30pm. If anyone would like to come please let Pam know on 828151 as soon as possible and to request a menu. A £10 non-refundable deposit is required. There will be a secret Santa up to £10. Hope to see some of you there. The evening was enjoyed by all including the refreshments. If you have any ques4ons. please contact Pam Gillies on 828151 or Kate Hunloke on 828333 Christmas trees for sale at £20 each with roots or not ! Dig your own !! Call at Apeldorn 186 Poulshot Road. Telephone 01380 828410 Poulshot Firework Night Thank you to all those who supported this years small bonfire. The Poulshot Bonfire team are delighted to be able to tell you that after all expenses were paid we have a grand total of £410 to spend on fireworks next year. That is £110 more than we had to spend this year. Thank you to all the donations and help that evening, a banging success. December Draw of the 100 Club 1st Prize £100 - Tim Jackson 2nd Prize £50 - Hillary Kidd 3rd Prize £50 - Pat Stevens The Village Hall Committee thank all members for their invaluable support Its annual renewal time too…so please see your 100 Club contact. ���St Peter’s Church Poulshot Parish Council Priest in Charge The Revd Alison (Ali) Bridewell (739064) alison.bridewell@gmail.com Chairman Geoff Collel (828465) Clerk Elizabeth Mar9n (828206) email: poulshotparishcouncil@gmail.com Council Members Adrian Baber Steve Housby Sam Wright-Hurn Ben Hamilton Tim Jalland *vacancy* Re4red Priest: The Revd. Jane Knowles (870325) jane.knowles2@b9nternet.com) Churchwardens Joyce Arnold, Kate Amery PCC Members Nicholas Hunloke (Treasurer) Lady Kate Hunloke (Secretary - 828333) Angela Bullen, Brian Arnold, Dankay Cleverly (Deanery Synod) Local Wilshire Councillor Cllr Jonathan Seed (850696) e-mail: jonathon.seed@wiltshire.gov.uk Other Village Contacts Farmers Club Richard Francis (828232) Poulshot Cricket Club Declan Gaule (Chairman - 07779 303849) Jon Weeden (Secretary 07769 696026) email: jon.weeden@holchem.co.uk Phil Ireson (Captain 07802 756465) www.poulshot.play-cricket.com Poulshot Friends and Neighbours Club Lady Kate Hunloke (828333) Pam Gillies (828151) Neighbourhood Watch Tim Coleman 827095 Devizes and District Link 01380 721775 Poulshot Readers Philip Piper 828326 Ladies Book Club Jackie Pohnert 827046 Wiltshire Numisma4c Society Richard Jeffery 01225 703143 jeffery.melksham@gmail.com Police Community Support Officer Maggie Ledbury 0747 102 8939 maggie.ledbury@wiltshire.pnn.police.uk Village Trust C O N T A C T S Chairman Nicholas Hunloke (828333) Secretary Ray Josey (827010) email: raydenjosey@gmail.com Trust Members Tim Jalland (Vice-Chair) Ben Hamilton (Treasurer) Denise Josey (Archivist) Village Hall Chair Sam Wright-Hurn (828183) Secretary Karl Shulleworth Bookings Elizabeth Mar9n (828206) email: bookings@MyPoulshot.com Commiaee Members Alan Weber (Vice-Chair) Jon Mar9n (Treasurer) Giles Morgan, Malcolm Nixon, Lucy Russell, Adrian Griffiths Poulshot Website hap://poulshot.org.uk Contact Parish Clerk for edits - 828206 or poulshotparishcouncil@gmail.com ��There will be a few Festive Specials on the menu, from 1st December until Christmas Eve. Please remember this is a very busy time in the Pub, so do call to reserve a table. Sunday 17th December, Carols in the Pub from 7:30ish pm. Monday 18th - Sunday 24th December, Lunch 12-2pm & Dinner 6:30 - 9pm. Christmas Day, Drinks only from 12noon to 2pm. The Pub will be closed in the evening. Boxing Day Drinks only from 12noon to 2pm. See you all after the Walk The Pub will then be closed that evening. Wednesday 27th - Thursday 31st, Lunch 12-2pm & Dinner 6:30 - 9pm. Come join the Rave' Inn Party from 10:30pm to see in the New Year. Monday 1st January 2018, Lunch only from 12noon. The Pub will be closed in the evening after New Year's Day Lunch. Then, Business as usual. Our Warmest Christmas wishes to you and yours from Nathalie, Jerry, Melody & Reuben � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Langton www.poulshot.org.uk POULSHOT WEB SITE All contributions welcome - do you have any events you want publicised? The Poulshot web site can help or you can log on to www.kennet.gov.uk, select events and you can post your events for the world to see! Mike Wilson - Mai wilson@onetel.com 2 01380 729716 MAN WITH A VAN Do you want anything Moved Collected—Delivered No Job too small Reasonable Rates Mature and reliable Call 07867557983 or 07887550945 35 �Letters Page Please feel free to write to the Village News to share your views, opinions and concerns on local or national issues. Serious or humorous letters welcomed! Please send your letters Poulshot Village News, c/o John Quinn, 51 The Green, Poulshot, Devizes, SN10 1RT Wiltshire County Councillor Andrew Underwood Mrs Patricia Rugg - 01380 722677 2 The Farmhouse, Byron Road, Devizes SN10 5NS Chimney Sweep Kennet District Councillor for Seend and Poulshot Thelma Carr. thelma.carr@kennet.gov.uk tel: 01380 828756 Brush Vacuum Clean Efficient Phone : 01225 706447 Mobile: 07889 771505 to: DISCLAIMER While we have no reason to question the validity of any advertisement in this magazine, we cannot accept responsibility for any claims made or services offered in these advertisements. BATHROOMS, TAPS, HOT WATER CYLINDERS AND MUCH MORE NO JOB TOO SMALL 24 HR CALL OUT Tel: 01380828956 Mob: 07708510715 34 DOLMAN AUDIO VISUAL Berhill’s Lane Farm, Sells Green, Melksham Telephone 01380 828524 We know HI FI TELEVISION VIDEO DVD literally inside out ! For personal service and a professional repair to any make of product, ancient or modern, please telephone Maggie or Peter We also stock a range of quality reconditioned (non ex-rental) equipment carrying a minimum 6 months warranty DOLMAN AUDIO VISUAL is an Authorised Service Centre providing technical assistance on behalf of leading manufacturers. 3 �Do you need help with: USEFUL POULSHOT TELEPHONE NUMBERS Self Assessment Chairman Parish Council Mr Michael Hues Clerk to Parish Council Mr Michael Wilson 828100 Email: Mai_wilson@onetel.com Rector Rev Sacha Pearce 828615 Churchwarden Mr Brian James 724944 Secretary PCC Mrs Janet James 724944 Village Trust, Chairman Mr Nicholas Hunloke 828333 Village Trust, Secretary Village Hall Committee) Village Hall Bookings ) Mr Chris Saunders Mother & Toddler Group Mrs Penny Nixon 828012 Farmers Club Mr Richard Francis 828232 Poulshot Ladies Club Lady Kate Hunloke 828333 YORP Mrs Jackie Wiltshire Mrs Mel Dalley 725076 726211 POLICE (General/Non Emergency) Taxation 828255 827290 Business Plans Presentation to Banks Contact: GORDON LAWRENCE Chartered Accountant 30, The Pound Bromham Tel: Devizes 850294 Free initial consultation POULSHOT VILLAGE HALL POULSHOT MOTHERS & TODDLERS GROUP at The Village Hall, Poulshot Come and join us for some company Toys and games to play with Coffee and a chat Held every Thursday from 9.30am to 11.30am Available for Meetings, Functions, Clubs and Private Parties £3.00 per hour (for Poulshot residents and regular users) £4.00 per hour (for non-residents and non-regular users) Tel: Chris Saunders (827290) 0845 408 7000 JILLIAN NEWSOM MSSCh MBChA County Councillor Mrs Pat Rugg 722677 CHIROPODIST Kennet District Councillor Thelma Carr 828756 Registered member of the British Chiropody & Podiatry Association Editor, Poulshot News : Mr John Quinn 828501 Email: johnquinn589@btinternet.com Visiting Practice 01380 828257 Mobile 07773 987508 Equestria, Berhills Lane, Seend, Melksham, Wiltshire SN12 6RR 4 33 �The Tranquil Moment HEALTH & BEAUTY CLINIC DECLEOR PARIS Treatments include: non surgical face lifts facials massage manicures pedicures non surgical body slimming & toning reflexology eyelash/brow tints& shaping waxing make up electrolysis spray tanning BOTOX DECLEOR aromatherapy skin care and O.P.I nail care products are used for treatments and are also available for purchase For more information or an appointment call Jo on 01380 828297 The Old Stables, Middle Green Farm, The Green, Poulshot, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 1SD EDITORIAL It may have been prophetic, it may just have been coincidence, but last November the Wednesday Discussion Group selected as the topic for its January meeting, “What does Community mean to you? Is it Important?” The report of that discussion is on page 22. On page 6 is the report of the Parish Council meeting that invited me to include in this issue of the Poulshot Village News a detailed explanation of the Village Design Statement. This is on page 9. There is also a brief outline of recent government proposals to re-organise local government, together with Wiltshire County Council’s recommendation that District Councils should be abolished (a view already accepted by North Wilts DC) (page 8). It does seem that one outcome of all this is that Parish Councils might be given more responsibility and more power and that the community – the village – might just have a little more say in its future development. All this may still be in the realm of suggestion, proposal and recommendation. Nevertheless, the thought that has been voiced in the village, that our lifestyle today has somehow made the concept of “community” obsolete, may be a trifle premature. On the contrary, perhaps we should all become a little more concerned for that vague but significant entity to which we belong! The Poulshot Village News (PVN) When we offered to produce a parish magazine some twelve years ago we had three aims: • • • To make villagers aware of what was happening in their village. To report on things that had happened, both for interest and as a record for the future. To include other articles that might be amusing or of general interest. To meet the first two aims we are largely dependent on the support of organisers of events and of special interest groups to keep us informed, and on the whole this works reasonably well, given the occasional need for both a stick and a carrot, although it is not infrequently frustrating trying to gather information at the last minute to enable the Village News to be assembled and delivered in a timely fashion. Our third aim has been met in fits and starts – A Farmer’s Diary, The Diary of a Pub Landlord, A Country Diary (subsequently published as a little illustrated book that still sells occasional copies - £1 each!), Computers made easy!!!, Days in the life of….; these were Deadline for copy for March 2007 Tel: 01380 828501 32 20 February 2007 Email: johnquinn589@btinternet.com 5 �all short term series that either ran their course or fizzled out through lack of interest or imagination. So be it, but we often wonder if we aren’t sinking slowly into a morass of boredom and yawn and we would welcome any ideas or contributions that could perhaps lift the PVN to a level where the interest might ensure that the routine material was also read. We are quite ready to retire gracefully if that is seen as the solution, but we do not want to particularly, and will not leave the village without some form of regular communication. John Quinn, Editor DATES FOR YOUR DIARY February Mon 5 Mon 5 Wed 7 Wed 14 Mon 19 Wed 21 Wed 28 March Mon 5 Tue 6 Wed 7 Sat 10 Fri 9 Wed 14 Mon 19 Wed 21 Wed 21 Wed 28 Wed 28 Mobile Library, The Raven Car Park, 1125—1135am Plastic/Cardboard Skip, Village Hall, 1130am—1.30pm Black Wheelie Bin Collection Black Box/Green Wheelie Bin Collections Mobile Library, The Raven Car Park, 1125—1135am Black Wheelie Bin Collection Black Box/Green Wheelie Bin Collections Mobile Library, The Raven Car Park, 1125—1135am Poulshot Parish Council, Village Hall, 7.30pm Black Wheelie Bin Collection Lent Lunch, Village Hall, 12noon—2pm (see page 19) Poulshot Race Night, Village Hall, 7.30pm (see page 15) Black Box/Green Wheelie Bin Collections Mobile Library, The Raven Car Park, 1125—1135am Black Wheelie Bin Collection Wednesday Group, Village Hall, 7.30pm—Has technology replaced thought and conversation? Black Box/Green Wheelie Bin Collections Poulshot Ladies Club, Village Hall, 8pm—Pampered Chef Cooking Evening POULSHOT PARISH COUNCIL The Parish Council met on 9th January 2007. Mr Hues was away and in his absence, Mr Malcolm Nixon took the chair. There were no other apologies. Mr Joe Dyke has resigned from the Council. 6 New wheelchair accessible vehicle makes it easier to get around ……. A charity which works with rural communities in Wiltshire and Swindon has recently taken delivery of a wheelchair accessible vehicle to help people with mobility difficulties to get out and about. Run by Community First on behalf of Wiltshire County Council, the vehicle is available for self-drive hire by families, groups or individuals with a wheelchair but without transport. The multi-purpose vehicle (M.P.V.) can be driven using an ordinary car licence and it can carry up to four passengers plus one wheelchair which can be wheeled straight into the vehicle. The vehicle is available to hire at a low rate of £20 per day plus 10p per mile, although Community First is also looking to offer concessions to people without the means to meet all of these costs. The vehicle is additionally available for self-drive hire to groups and individuals without a wheelchair. For more information, please contact Liam Tatton-Bennett at Community First on (01380) 722475 ext. 243 or by e-mail ltatton-bennett@communityfirst.org.uk 31 �There were nine members of the public present and representatives of the Police and Kennet District Council were in attendance for part of the meeting. Mr Ed White of Kennet District Council attended for the opening item on the agenda. Village Design Statement. At the last meeting the Council was briefed on the preparation of a Parish Plan; on this occasion Mr White explained the difference between the Parish Plan and a Village Design Statement. There is a separate explanation of these documents on pages 9-12 of this magazine and everyone is urged to read this and to respond as suggested. Police. Inspector Caroline Evely briefed the meeting on crime reported in the village, which comprised one case each of theft of money and one of breaking into a car and theft of property. She also spelt out the situation regarding breaches of the peace and ASBOs and how these problems should be dealt with by members of the village. If there are situations where there is doubt over how to react, the Parish Clerk can advise, and in his absence, ring the police on 0845 408 7000. If the nuisance is caused by an occupant of a Housing Association property, a call to Sarsen is another option. Other Business. Council. Mrs MG Brothers was invited by members to join the Council and agreed to do so. The Council also confirmed that they wished Mr M Wilson to continue in his post as Parish Clerk. Speed Limits. New limits became effective on 21st January. Stewards. The next visit under the stewardship scheme will be on 15th February. Progress on clearing footpaths and the removal of brambles is being maintained. The white posts marking the pond by Plank’s Dairy, and hopefully those by the stream at the north end of the Green, will be repainted when the weather is appropriate. The Clerk will raise again with Highways the need to repair damaged footpaths. Outstanding Matters. The Clerk reported that the Council’s views on the new footpath at Townsend had been accepted by Wiltshire County Council – the iron pipe work will be replaced with an oak post, allowing access for prams and horses (as well as people) and more appropriate signs will be installed. The Clerk also outlined the position regarding access to the Green and was asked to resolve problems amicably. The damage to the Green caused by sewerage works will be put right once the weather makes it possible. The very high water bill for the Green Gardens will be investigated. Plans. A number of planning applications have been approved, including the alterations requested for Higher Green Farmhouse. 30 7 �The Green. Tracks. There was considerable discussion on the tracks that surround the Green, allowing access to residents. Various proposals were made over the maintenance of the tracks, as between the present arrangement whereby residents make their own mutual arrangements, generally, if not always, a satisfactory system, and the suggestion that the Council should accept responsibility for all maintenance, billing the residents as appropriate. The latter option received little support. The use in wet weather of stones on the edge of the Green to discourage visiting drivers from using the Green as a turning circle, thus causing damage to the edges and to the grass, has been deprecated, but no alternative solution being satisfactory residents may continue this longstanding practice until some better arrangements can be made. Work is necessary to the corners of the lead-in to the tracks from the road, which have in some instances been badly damaged by heavy trade vehicles. The subject will be kept under consideration and reviewed at the next meeting. Dogs. Dog mess on the Green was universally condemned and all dog walkers were again reminded that they were responsible for picking up and removing their animals’ droppings from the Green. Failure to do so might attract a fine. Grazing Rights. Subsequent to the meeting the Parish Clerk has advised that as far as he can discover, there are no current residents’ grazing rights on the Green. Finance. The Council’s accounts continue to be healthy. A request for funds from those preparing the Parish Welcome Pack was approved. Next Meeting. The next meeting will be on Tuesday 6th March at 7.30pm. At this meeting, the Officer Commanding, Operations Wing, RAF Lyneham, (providers of our own “Frequent Flyers”) will speak. Pollard of Bristol University found the hole that originally held the stone, dug between 2500 and 2000 B.C., as well as human remains and artifacts that date to the same period. LOCAL GOVERNMENT REORGANISATION The research team says there is evidence from old maps and ancient sources for other similar monuments near Stonehenge."There may have been many smaller megalithic settings across this landscape," Pollard said. "I think it's extremely likely there would have been other standing stones," particularly to the east, added Julian Thomas, professor of archaeology at Manchester University. Such monuments would have had an important connection to Stonehenge, Thomas said. The stones and artifacts buried alongside the satellite monuments may have also played a symbolic role in spreading the authority of Stonehenge into the wider landscape. "It was a way of referring to its powerfulness and to the importance and significance of the activities that are taking place at the henge and the people who are officiating," Thomas said. He added that these latest finds show that Stonehenge shouldn't be seen in isolation. "There's an overarching scheme of things which links Stonehenge to the broader landscape." National Geographic (January 2007) Most of you will know that the government has proposed a major change to the pattern of local government, and this has been the subject of much debate in counties over the past few months. The aims of this reorganisation, as set out in a recent Wiltshire County Council (WCC) presentation are as follows: • • • • • Responsive and Empowered Communities Effective, Accountable and Responsive Local Government Local Government as leader and “place shaper” New Performance Framework (Targets? ed) Efficiency 8 The partially cremated remains of two people were buried next to the stone, Pollard said. One was a large male whose unburned vertebrae suggest he was at least 6 feet (182 centimeters) tall."Seemingly he was so big they weren't able to cremate him properly," the archaeologist noted. "The unburnt bone is the product of that poor process of cremation." Stone knives and arrowheads, a piece of limestone carved into the shape of a megalith, two pottery bowls, and a rare rock crystal were also unearthed near the burial site. The rock crystal find is the earliest known example from Britain and possibly came from as far away as the Alps, Pollard said.Archaeologists have suggested that other prehistoric burials in the area were connected to mainland Europe, Pollard added. Such a connection ties in with theories that Stonehenge was an important pilgrimage destination or a place where people travelled in the hope of miracle cures. Pollard's team also found new evidence for stone settings at Woodhenge, a site 1.2 miles (2 kilometers) northeast of Stonehenge where a timber circle was constructed in about 2200 B.C. Pollard said excavations in the 1920s hinted a stone monument may once have been present at the site. "We were able to confirm last summer that there had been standing stones, some very considerable stones, at Woodhenge," he said. While only fragments of the formation were found, the holes the stones were set in suggest the blocks stood up to 3 meters (9.8 feet) tall, Pollard said. The team also found evidence for two phases of stone settings that probably came after the timber circle had rotted, he added. "Four smaller stones were replaced by two much bigger sarsen settings," he said. "So it goes from a timber monument to being a megalithic monument, albeit not on the same scale as Stonehenge." What happened to the stones at Woodhenge remains a mystery, Pollard added, though one possibility is that they were added to Stonehenge. 29 �STONEHENGE DIDN'T STAND ALONE James Owen writing for National Geographic News January 12, 2007 says Stonehenge didn't stand alone. Recent excavations of Salisbury Plain have revealed at least two other large stone formations close by the world-famous prehistoric monument. One of the megalithic finds is a sandstone formation that marked a ritual burial mound; the other, a group of stones at the site of an ancient timber circle. Clearly a lot more information will be needed before we are able to evaluate these aims – even interpret them, and the devil will lie in the detail when it is more readily available and interpreted, but at the moment it should be noted that the WCC plan is to establish the County as a Unitary authority, working directly to town and parish councils, resulting in the abolition of District Councils. Something called an Area Board (a Quango?) will also be established. Such a solution will, WCC say, have the following effects: Has Technology replaced Thought and Conversation? Have we lost the ability to talk because we text… or the mind to think because we're mesmerised by the telly? Wednesday 21 March 2007 7.30pm Village Hall, Poulshot All are very welcome For further details, please ring Rupert Janes on 828639 or Rev Sacha Pearce 828615 • • • • • • • Improvements in Neighbourhoods Better quality services, tailored to the needs of users Localities which are good places in which to live and work People empowered (!) and having a sense of belonging in their Community Councillors who represent and are advocates for all sections of the community Higher levels of engagement and participation As a major plank of government policy, these proposals are likely to be moved along with some energy (think of the next General Election) and the final WCC submission to the government was due by 25th January. There will be many questions and as more information becomes available, we will do our best to keep you up to date. North Wilts District Council have already accepted the proposals. THE FUTURE OF POULSHOT ! The first monument-a 9.2-foot-long (2.8-meter-long) sarsen stone was found lying in a field next to the River Avon, 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) east of Stonehenge. The riverside sarsen (large sandstone blocks that occur naturally in southern England)had been stood upright, archaeologists say, like the blocks that form the main structure of Stonehenge. A team lead by Colin Richards of Manchester University and Joshua There is universal cynicism about the interest paid by government at every level to the needs and wishes of communities (indeed, there have been recent examples in the village of lip service being paid by higher authorities to planning regulations at our expense) and whichever political party is in power in the future, at national, county or district level, this cynicism could well continue to be justified. However, for the sake of a one-time concerted effort by members of the community, however small it is, there might just be a logical argument that if we don’t do something now, we will have no grounds for complaint if one day we find that the Village Green has become a giant hypermarket, the Green Gardens are an open prison for paedophiles or illegal immigrants and the dual-carriageway Devizes Bypass runs through the middle of the village. THEN WHOSE FAULT WOULD THAT BE? 28 9 Do please get in touch if there is a subject YOU WOULD REALLY LIKE TO BE DISCUSSED. All offers willingly considered! The new discoveries suggest that many similar monuments may have been erected in the shadow of Stonehenge, possibly forming part of a much larger complex, experts say. The findings were part of the Stonehenge Riverside Project, a joint initiative to explore the land around the iconic monument. Led by Mike Parker Pearson of Sheffield University, the project involves six English universities. �In the last issue of the Poulshot Village News we referred to the proposal that the Parish Council should manage the production of a Parish Plan. It is clear that such a plan would take a lot of work to produce and would not be a document with any legal status, but it would set out the ideas of the members of the community on how they would like to see the parish develop. Since then it has become apparent that an alternative document might be more appropriate, and that is a Village Design Statement. What are these Plans and Statements? The style and format of both documents would depend on how those who produce it see as the best way to present our community point of view. They would show: • • • • Local characteristics Local problems and possible opportunities How the community wants to develop into the future A proposed Plan of Action. The major differences between the two are: The Parish Plan approaches the future of the village from a broad social point of view and would be a useful guide and background to future development. It would have no formal status and therefore would be no more than a guide to higher authorities when change of any sort is under consideration. The Village Design Statement would deal more specifically with the physical qualities and aspects of future physical development – to a degree what we now talk of as “Planning Matters”. When completed, and after scrutiny by the District Council, such a document could have a positive influence on decisions made by planning authorities. ALL THESE ANIMALS CAN CHANGE COLOUR! Chameleon, Flounder (a fish), Octopus, Cuttlefish, Golden tortoise beetle, Bark spider. FACT! THE SKY IS BLUE BECAUSE LIGHT IS MADE UP OF THE WHOLE SPECTRUM OF COLOURS – VIOLET, INDIGO, BLUE AND GREEN, YELLOW ORANGE AND RED. WE SEE THESE COLOURS SPLIT UP WHEN WE SEE A RAINBOW. SOME OF THE COLOURS TRAVEL THROUGH THE ATMOSPHERE EASILY, BUT SOME (LIKE BLUE) DON’T. THE MOLECULES IN THE AIR BOUNCE THE BLUE AROUND AND WHEN WE LOOK AT THE SKY WHAT WE ARE SEEING IS LOTS OF BLUE LIGHT. THE SEA LOOKS BLUE BECAUSE IT REFLECTS THE SKY! MIXING PAINT COLOURS: RED + YELLOW = ORANGE BLUE + RED = PURPLE RED + WHITE = PINK BLUE+ YELLOW = GREEN BLACK + WHITE = GREY RED + GREEN + BLUE = BROWN RAINBOWS: SADLY, THERE CAN BE NO GOLD AT THE END OF A RAINBOW BECAUSE RAINBOWS ARE CIRCULAR! (KEEP CHECKING THOUGH JUST IN CASE!) THERE ARE REALLY ONLY 6 COLOURS IN THE RAINBOW. THE INDIGO WE SEE IS THE BLUE FADING INTO VIOLET! SAME JOKE DIFFERENT PUNCHLINE! Q: WHAT’S BLACK AND WHITE AND RED ALL OVER? A: A NEWSPAPER! Why? There are three reasons why as a community we might consider producing one of these documents: Q: WHAT’S BLACK AND WHITE AND RED ALL OVER? 1. For ourselves, the preparatory work will help us all to play a part in considering the future of our parish and the community within it. 2. For the Parish Council it will ensure that members know what priorities the community place on changes and the standards they A: A PENGUIN WITH CHICKEN POX! 10 A: AN EMBARRASSED ZEBRA! Q: WHAT’S BLACK AND WHITE AND RED ALL OVER? Q: WHAT’S BLACK AND WHITE AND RED ALL OVER? A: A DALMATION HOLDING HIS BREATH! 27 �CHILDREN’S PAGE LISTED BELOW ARE EIGHTEEN COLOUR NAMES. CAN YOU FIND SIX REDS, SIX BLUES AND SIX GREENS? VERMILLION CERULEAN CARMINE CYAN CHARTREUSE CORNFLOWER MOSS FIR LIME BERYL ULTRAMARINE AZURE PRUSSIAN SAGE CLARET ROSE MADDER BURGUNDY RUSSET WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE COLOUR? RED: If your favourite colour is red, it signifies that you have a fiery and passionate nature. You can get angry easily, but also have bags of energy. You are lucky, successful and happy. GREEN: If green is your favourite colour it signifies that you have an innocent nature. You like safety and harmony in your life and will look for reassurance. You can be jealous. You are open to new ideas, enjoy your relaxation time and always live in hope. YELLOW: If your favourite colour is yellow it signifies that you are a warm and happy person with a sunny outlook on life. You are active and creative. Although you can be jealous, you are always courageous. BLUE: If blue is your favourite colour it signifies that you love life. You are a loyal and trustworthy friend and someone who is peaceful to be around. You can be a bit of a dreamer, but you are always reliable. BRAIN TEASER! Can you think of any words that rhyme with: ORANGE, SILVER or PURPLE? 26 wish to see being maintained. 3. For the local authority, and for other service providers, it could help to influence decisions on where money is spent, preferably in support of the community’s wishes rather than in spite of them. If it is clear that a formal parish plan really does have the support of the community and represents both a consensus of views and the results of wide consultation, it can at least stand alongside existing planning papers such as Kennet’s ‘Design Statement’ and the recently produced ‘Conservation Statement’, as well as wider development plans and the strategies of service providers. What is Involved? Initially a small working party would be formed and managed by the Parish Council, together with a small number of parishioners who would be expected to play an active part from inception of the plan to its completion. This will involve consultation, possibly formally as well as informally, throughout the community as well as with outside bodies which might be helpful, and the recording and prioritising of ideas and proposals. The format of the plan would need careful design and production to ensure its recognition as a document of importance both within the parish and, equally important, with decision-making organisations elsewhere. Clearly there will be a requirement for a number of committed and dedicated volunteers to make up this working party and one experienced planner has already offered his services. Content Although all the following topics will not figure in the final plan they will need to be taken into consideration: Built Environment, Conservation, People, Community Information, Crime, Education, Employment, Health and Healthcare, Heritage, Housing, Retail Services, Recycling, Sport and Recreation, Public Transport, Landscape and Wildlife Habitats, Community Buildings, Traffic, Age Groups, Community Groups (the Church, Ladies Club, Mothers and Toddlers, Farmers Club). Cost Inevitably there will be costs involved and limited external funding is available, but most of the work must be done on a voluntary basis. 11 �Conclusion The Parish Council consider that the Parish Design Statement is the most influential document of the two and, as it will also cover many of the points likely to be considered in the Parish Plan, it should, subject to the interest and support of the community, be prepared. Furthermore, there is much talk of more and drastic change to local government generally, and this could be a wise time to prepare our own, community, position. Action Please consider this carefully and take a little time to answer the following questions: 1. Do you think a Parish Design Statement is important? Kate thanked Paulette for 10 years of devotion to the Ladies Club and wished her well, to a round of applause. She was presented with a blue glass decanter and vase to show our appreciation for all the work she has done. Dinner was followed by Christmas drinks and mince pies at the Old Rectory. On 24th January 20 members met in the Village Hall over a glass or two of wine to discuss our programme of events for 2007, and several people came up with different ideas. (It is hoped to give full details for 2007 in the March Village News.) During the meeting Marian Stimpson agreed to take over the task of Treasurer/Secretary. Dates for your Diaries February Meeting Details not available as we go to print. Members will be informed individually. Wednesday, 28th March “Pampered Chef Cooking Evening” with Suzanne Wickham Come and have an evening of good food and fun. 2. If the answer to 1. is YES – what are the three most important topics it should address? 3. If there is a general consensus that a Design Statement should be prepared, will you help? 4. If the answer to 3. is YES – what are your name and address and/or contact number? Please write your answers, whether in support or not, on a piece of paper and give/post it to a Parish Councillor, or the Parish Clerk, or the Editor of the Poulshot Village News, by the end of February, after which, depending on the interest shown, there will be a parish meeting to talk the matter through in detail. Neighbourhood Watch The New Year brings with it the new Neighbourhood Watch signs, located at either end of the village. Whilst not high profile, they exist as an indication that Poulshot is a community that looks after itself and the people who live in it. Nevertheless, incidents do still occur from time to time and it is important that we let each other know about them in order to better protect and deter. A recent attempt, at the bottom end of the village, to break the lock off a diesel tank on a resident’s property was unsuccessful. If you notice any suspicious activity please do not hesitate to call the non-emergency number 0845 408 7000 or, if necessary dial 999. And of course, you may always contact any of the Neighbourhood Watch represent12 YOUTH OF ROWDE AND POULSHOT “YORP” “YORP” 2007 commenced on the 19th January, we hope to see a rise in numbers during the winter months and members using their club to meet and chill-out with friends. NOT TO BE MISSED ~ MUSICXPRESS 2 hit our club on Friday 26th January for 10 weeks ~ FREE! A chance for all young people to experience music technology at first hand, make their own music, create samples, record them live, write lyrics, make tracks, burn their own CD’s, try DJ-ing, have fun and Xpress themselves by designing covers. If you enjoy music or are thinking about a career in the music industry this is a fantastic opportunity to take part in 10 taster workshops, this, (if you get a real feel for it) leading to a week-long course at either Salisbury College or the Wiltshire Music Centre at Bradford on Avon in the Easter Holidays for just £10 !! Young people of Poulshot up to the age of 18 years are welcome to join us over the 10 weeks of MUSIC XPRESS. This will be held in the Gun Alley/ Playstation room. Usual activities will be available as always in the rest of the Rowde Village Hall. For more information contact: Mel Dalley (726211) 25 �more worrying. We have already implemented changes in security to try and prevent any repetition. After the success of the last School Ball, and many requests for another the R.S.A. are pleased to say the 2nd Rowde School Ball is booked for 9th June in a marquee again on the school site. For those of you that were unable to get a ticket last year, or those who want to come again, put the date in your diary and start asking your friends and family if they would like to make up a table, or as with last year you don’t have to have a whole table. Ticket information to follow soon – watch this space! FOOTBALL Jan Winter, who lives in Sillington Lane, is keen to restart a football team, starting with a match at Easter and possibly going on from there on a more regular basis. Would anyone who is interested, please contact Jan on 828561 – after 6pm please. POULSHOT LADIES CLUB Poulshot Ladies Club is open to all ladies in the village—young and old alike. We are a friendly, informal group and we normally try and get together once a month—in 2007 it will be the last Wednesday in each month. We arrange a variety of talks, visits to gardens, the theatre, picnics, etc. In 2006 Mr Alan Aldridge, the auctioneer, came and gave us a talk about his knowledge of the Titanic: we enjoyed a holistic evening at the Earth Collection Shop in Devizes; a magical evening at the Poulshot Proms in the Green Gardens Woodland, making Christmas cards at the Old Potato Yard , to mention but a few. And, of course, our annual Christmas Dinner at the Raven. December meeting. The Christmas Dinner at the Raven was, as usual, a great success. About 27 members attended and we were given a delicious meal. We each brought a small gift, already wrapped, which we put in a big bag, and, after dinner, we all chose our first Seasonal presents! Kate Hunloke, as Chairman, thanked everyone for coming and announced that Paulette Bremner-Milne had decided to stand down as Treasurer/ Secretary as she hopes to play a more active role with St Peter’s Church. 24 atives listed below. Please consider using locks on any fuels tanks if you do not already have them. Neighbourhood Policing Teams By April, Poulshot will have a dedicated Neighbourhood Policing Team ~ to be shared with neighbouring villages. The team will comprise 1 Community Beat Manager and 2 Police Community Support Officers. Greater visibility and uniformed presence in the village will mean that we will be able to communicate more directly our concerns and needs as individuals and as a community. The fundamental change in policing structure is the commitment to these dedicated resources. Allocated staff cannot be pulled off to work on other cases or serious crime, which has been a problem in the past. Tips on observing suspicious behaviour (from Wiltshire & Swindon Neighbourhood Watch). When noticing any unusual behaviour, remain calm and discreet ~ this gives you the best chance of registering and reporting what you see quickly and accurately. Look out for anyone – • trying car doors; • looking through house/car/shed windows; • looking under plant pots/door mats etc for keys; • loitering! If it is no one you recognise, call the police; • calling on vulnerable neighbours. If they look suspicious call the police; • climbing over fences or hedges; • in neighbours' back gardens when the occupants are out or away; • removing items from houses - some criminals are very bold so as NOT to arouse suspicion; • deliberately setting off car alarms and running away - this is sometimes used as a tactic to get people to turn off their alarm; • looking or doing anything suspicious/out of the ordinary. Your local contacts: Judy Edwards 828236 (Barley Hill Lane) Email: pipers2poulshot@tiscali.co.uk Michael Hues 828255 (Poulshot Road) Pam Langton 828589 (Poulshot Road) John Quinn 828501 (The Green) Wendy Moore 828216 (Sillington Lane) Nigel Blenkarne 828569 (Mill Lane / Townsend) Thank you Judy Edwards 13 �VILLAGE HALL RACE NIGHT ! For those who were unlucky enough to miss the Poulshot Race Night last March, don`t worry, excitement and good fortune and, maybe, your fortune too, are at hand. On Friday 9th March we are holding another Race Event when the format will the same as last year. Before Race Night you have the opportunity to buy a horse and/or a jockey for each of the 8 races - and collect the winnings on the night if you have chosen correctly. The horse and jockey sale is now on and, at £2.50 each, they will all be sold before Race Night. You can beat the rush and get yours by phoning Chris Saunders on 827290 now. On the night there will be an opportunity to make your fortune (or lose your shirt) on each race and there will be a Race Official to explain to the uninitiated how easy it is to do it! And to help you loose your inhibitions - and, maybe, your money too, there will be a bar. So, the excitement of rolling home as happy as a millionaire, even if you don’t quite achieve that status, is all yours for the taking. All you need do is turn up and join in. If you`ve never been to the races before, come and join in and see how we do it in Poulshot. If it`s anything like last year, the Hall will be full of Poulshot punters, out for a laugh and an evening of fun. Many thanks to our sponsors: Michael Hues, Adam Kidd, Anne Martin, Malcolm Nixon, Clive Sherman, Edwin Giddings, Plank’s Dairies. See you on the 9th March - and don`t forget to phone Chris for your horse and/or jockey. Chris Saunders 827290 POULSHOT VILLAGE HALL 100 CLUB—DECEMBER 2006 Pat Stevens Chris Saunders Mrs E A Butts Rachael Hues £100 £ 25 £ 10 £ 10 Val Underwood £ 40 C Bertrames £ 15 Ken Oliver £ 10 14 The mobility of residents has led to a constantly changing population, and because of the growth of such features as supermarkets, larger schools, the availability of the motor car, within the smaller community there is no longer the reliance on neighbours for not only friendship and support but also for employment, (in Poulshot there were fourteen farms, now there are three) and for home-grown entertainment. The same mobility has led to a significant reduction in the number of properties occupied from generation to generation by the same family, and an increase in the number of in-comers. Effectively, everyone present came from the latter category. The point was made that inevitably, this group would take an increasingly large proportion of responsibility for maintaining the community ethos. This was agreed. All this led us to question the value of community, and it was eventually accepted, almost unanimously, that the love, friendship, neighbourly support that were available in the community, of whatever size and composition, were invaluable and arguably vital to the majority. These fundamentals were expressed in different ways, personally and in community activities and all exemplified the sometimes derided “Community Spirit”. For once, we seemed to come to a general agreement that the answer to the second part of the question was “Yes – Community Does Matter To Us.” There will be no Wednesday Group meeting in February and we will meet next in Poulshot Village Hall at 7.30pm on Wednesday 21st March, when the topic for discussion will be: 'Has technology replaced thought and conversation? Have we lost the ability to talk because we text...or the mind to think because we're mesmerised by the telly?!' . Come and join us. Rowde School News We welcome back Miss Rodie to Class 3 and Mrs Winbolt to Class 1 this term, the staff and children are pleased to see them both back. Last term saw good use of the school hall with the four performances of the Christmas play, Christmas party, Carol service and Christmas Fayre. Many thanks to all who supported the Christmas Fayre, nearly £1300 was raised, a fantastic result. Many thanks, also, to those who contributed to the collection at the end of the carol service which raised nearly £180. We were able to share this money equally between C.L.I.C and a Rowde pensioner robbed of her Christmas savings just before Christmas. Our new year did not start off too well with burglars breaking in and stealing ten laptops (one of which was for a special needs child) and the school safe. Fortunately they did not do too much damage and we are insured, but the inconvenience caused by their loss for two or more weeks and the sheer nerve of the thieves, breaking in when people were in the building, are 23 �WEEKDAY SERVICES Mondays 9.00am Tuesdays 9.00am Thursdays 9.00am Matins Matins Matins SEEND POULSHOT BULKINGTON February 4 Feb 11 Feb 18 Feb 25 Feb March 4 Feb 6.00pm 9.30am 6.00pm 9.30am Reader Mr M Houghton Mr C Langton Mr M Hues The Rector Sidesman Mr M Hues Mr N Hunloke Mr J Quinn Mrs J James 6.00pm Mr N Hunloke Mr M Houghton CHURCH ROSTERS FRIDAY 9th MARCH CHURCH FLOWERS February 4 Feb 11 & 18 Feb 25 Feb Lady Kate Hunloke Mrs Nora Dixon LENT - No flowers THE WEDNESDAY GROUP The Group met on 17th January to consider the questions: “What Does Community Mean To You? Is it Important?” The discussion ranged firstly around what comprises a “Community” and included the Christian community from small parish congregations to the international church, but with reference also to the religious communities of Islam, Hinduism, Sikhism to mention but a few. The size of the community was also seen as an essential aspect of the answers to the questions asked. There are lay communities even smaller than Poulshot, (although the composition of the group on this occasion was predominantly from here,) and communities of any size you care to imagine, from the humble rural hamlet, through individual urban communities within the same town up as far as national racial groupings. A week later and we might even have considered a community of so-called celebrities living a contrived life in an artificial house, knocking spots off each other – but that would have been too far-fetched to justify inclusion, wouldn’t it? There were as many different attitudes in the group to the importance of community as there were examples of it. Changes in society have led to changes in the basis of individual communities and it was suggested that in smaller groups, such as those we live in, these changes have, to a degree, perhaps reduced the need for the community even to have any meaning at all. 22 7.30pm in the Village Hall BIG SCREEN RACING SPONSORED RACES PRIVATELY OWNED “HORSES” BETTING ENTRANCE IS FREE AND THERE WILL BE A LICENSED BAR To have a chance to pre-book a horse or jockey phone Chris Saunders on 827290 Do come for a great evening’s entertainment and to support the Village Hall. 15 �2006 BOXING DAY WALK I first spent Christmas in Poulshot in the late 1980s. It was then I first became aware of a quaint event known as the Poulshot Boxing Day walk. People set off from the old school building at about 2pm and they arrived back at about 4pm, red faced, not too out of breath and with muddy boots and excited dogs. They then went on to the schoolhouse for a cup of tea and a chat. Over the years my vision of what takes place has changed slightly, but my view is that it is good fun and nice for the fellowship of the village for events such as this to take place. This year was quite a warm day, the ground was muddy as usual. The dogs were clean and bouncy as we set off on our walk. As a stranger in the group it is a bit daunting with all the English accents around you, however you do get used to it and people come up and have a chat. We moved steadily towards Caen Hill, a walk of a couple of miles with lovely views of the countryside, the dogs getting dirtier. By the time we reached the Caen Hill locks I began to compare this walk with the ones I often take at home in Scotland. Our days are shorter at this time of year and a lot breezier as I live in a city by the sea. The air is different in Wiltshire, somewhat damper. There is not the sound of seagull or crashing waves. The horizon in Aberdeen is one of mountains and buildings. Boats hurry to and from the harbour. There is lots of hustle and bustle of people and cars. There seldom seems the time to slow down and enjoy the atmosphere as I do in Poulshot. The Poulshot walk winds its way around the village and you begin to realise how beautiful it is and what, for me, has become part of my enjoyment in coming to visit each year. At the end the muddy dogs and people all agree that it was a good thing to do and those that can adjourn to Nora’s house for tea and mince pies beside a roaring fire. Alfie Dow, Xmas 2006 POULSHOT VILLAGE TRUST There was an excellent turn-out at the first Village Trust meeting of 2007, some 20 members attending, confirming the increase in membership prompted at the Open Evening last November. Mr Nicky Hunloke was in the chair, Mrs Diana Gravina continued to hold the fort as Secretary and Mr Brian James is still Treasurer. The Minutes of the last meeting were read and agreed, whereafter the follow16 become, to achieve our full potential. Change is part of our growth in every sense – for the fictitious penguin he convinced his community to develop in a new way – for change is about developing not to the selfish whim of others but to our full potential. Change, for a group of people or a relationship or an individual, is about development and growth. Perhaps many of us could find time to pause like this for a ‘stand & stare’ moment, to allow one experience to lead us to other reflections and realisations. In that place of pausing and reflecting we may begin to sense the presence of God and so be led to see Him more clearly and find ways of knowing Him more deeply. Revd Sacha Pearce CHURCH SERVICES—FEBRUARY 2007 POULSHOT, SEEND AND BULKINGTON 4th February 8.00am 9.30am 11.15am 6.00pm BCP Holy Communion Family Eucharist Parish Eucharist Evensong SEEND BULKINGTON SEEND POULSHOT 11th February 8.00am 9.30am 11.15am 6.00pm BCP Holy Communion Matins Parish Eucharist Evensong SEEND POULSHOT SEEND BULKINGTON 18th February 8.00am 9.30am 11.15am 6.00pm BCP Holy Communion Parish Eucharist Parish Eucharist BCP Holy Communion SEEND BULKINGTON SEEND POULSHOT 25th February 8.00am 9.30am 11.15am 6.00pm BCP Holy Communion Family Eucharist Family Eucharist Evensong SEEND POULSHOT SEEND BULKINGTON 4th March 8.00am 9.30am 11.15am 6.00pm BCP Holy Communion Family Eucharist Parish Eucharist Evensong SEEND BULKINGTON SEEND POULSHOT 21 �If anyone would like to take up this offer, then please make contact with a PCC member a few days prior to the service and arrangements can be made. ...across life’s rich canvas, along the landscape of our life’s journey, change is part of our growth in every sense! Change is about development and growth, perhaps the realisation of a need in a community, or a deepening awareness in a relationship, but change should never be forced as a result of intolerance nor for someone else’s purpose. During the early weeks of the New Year, with some mad friends, I went to see the animated film ‘Happy Feet’. You may know that this is about a penguin called Mumbles born into a community of Emperor penguins on the Antarctic but Mumbles is different. The penguins are known for their singing and are each identified by the song that comes from their heart, their tune. Mumbles cannot sing but his rhythm is seen in his tap dancing! So he is an outcast and leaves a community while they are unable to catch enough fish because of fishing trawlers. However he is captured by humans and his keepers see he is different, release him back to the wild and follow him. With his return to his community he is able to convince them that the predator human will listen if the penguins dance like him. This is so different for them and the old guard struggle to see its worth. Yet with a whole colony of penguins tapping their feet the world hears their message and move fishing boundaries miles away from the ice and so the penguins have enough fish again. For this penguin community change was essential if they were to survive and grow. Yet by this realisation they grow within themselves by changing in their heart. From where I stand change is part of our growth too but when we love someone, or something, change is about development! At this time of year many millions of people think about love and celebrate the custom of sending cards to loved ones on St Valentine’s Day. Legend has it that Valentine, a 3rd century Roman priest martyred for his faith, when in prison converted the jailer to Christianity by restoring his daughter’s eyesight and when taken out for execution he left a message for her ‘from your Valentine’. True love can be tested against the question of change. To love someone is not to want to change them to our own idea of who they should be, not to our way of living, but instead to celebrate and encourage him/her to blossom to become who they were made to be, to fulfil their potential, to be the best person that they can be. The Christian Church invites us to think about the love from God not in terms of changing our lives in order to comply with a fixed set of rules but to endeavour within ourselves, and encourage in others, that sense of developing and changing to be whom God has made us to ing points were discussed: Design Statement. Following the last meeting of the Parish Council, there will be a full explanation of this in the next Poulshot Village News, and villagers will be asked to respond to a short questionnaire (see pages 9-12). Subject to the response to those questions, the Parish Council will decide whether or not to take the process further. If the Council decide to proceed, there will be a requirement for a small team of volunteers from the community to gather data for inclusion in the statement. This will certainly require an input from the Trust. The assembly of any presentation will be carried out within the village and an experienced volunteer has offered his services for this. Green Gardens. There were a number of reports, nearly all very positive, on the state of development of the Green Gardens Woodland. Work that needed continuing with includes hedge cutting when the ground is suitable for a tractor; strimming around the base of trees (Mr George Underwood was congratulated on his efforts in this respect) and the spraying of weeds. The Chairman agreed to arrange the cutting and the spraying. It was suggested that one or two of the taller trees might be given taller shelters or longer stakes to protect them from strong winds. The catch on one of the access gates to the area is broken and the Chairman will investigate the best form of replacement. Approval was given to the planting of a tree (of a species compatible with others in the Woodland), in memory of former Poulshot resident, Mr David Bowden. Tree Damage. Mr Tim Nixon will clear fallen trees from the corner of the Green Gardens Woodland, and also damaged and dangerous trees in the Hay Lane Plantation (in consultation with Mr Tim Gravina.) Book of Trees. There is still plenty of space in the Book of Trees for details of new plantings, and destruction or deliberate felling of old trees. Details of trees that may have been missed in the original survey are still welcome, preferably with a photograph (indicating the site if possible) and stories that have not been forthcoming so far will also be of interest. Contact Mrs Nora Dixon, (828364) or Mr John Quinn (828501). Events. Poulshot Proms. Plans are afoot to repeat the Poulshot Proms this year, following the very successful evening in 2006. Date to be confirmed. Tree Festival. It was suggested that there should be a Tree Festival in the Summer to include a guided Tree Walk, possibly led by Mr Steve Russell, who helped so much with the Green Gardens Woodland, a service in St Peter’s Church which will be decorated appropriately and the Village Picnic in the Green Gardens. Provisional dates are: 20 17 FROM THE RECTOR From where I stand… �Saturday 25th August. Tree Walk. It is to be hoped that those with trees that are of particular interest will allow access (controlled!) to their gardens for the Tree Walk. Sunday 26th August. 9.30am Noon onwards Family Service Village Picnic Finance. Mr Brian James reported a healthy financial position with a total of approximately £3,500 either in the current account or on deposit. Next Meeting. Monday 21st May – 7.30pm in the Village Hall – Annual General Meeting. CHURCH NEWS THE SEASON IS ……. At the beginning of February the Church keeps the Feast of Candlemas. We remember when baby Jesus, 40 days after His birth, was taken to the Temple as the custom to present the first born child. The old priest Simeon, who waited all his life for the coming of the Messiah, held the new baby in his arms and realized that he had now seen Him. It was also the time, according to Jewish practice, of Mary’s purification following the ancient tradition of the woman being ‘unclean’ after having her child. Generations later, and for many years, this was known as the ‘churching’ of women and was also a thanksgiving for her and her child. From the 4th century this whole feast was commemorated in Jerusalem by a procession of candles through the city. The season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, this year on Wednesday 21st February, and from the early Church has been a time to prepare for the celebration of Easter. Originally it was for those who had turned away from the Church and now wanting to come back were publicly sprinkled with ashes, dressed in sackcloth, and kept apart until the start of Easter! By the 3rd century this period of time was preparation for those wishing to be baptized (or christened which means the same thing!) and this took 3 years of teaching and learning! Finally they were baptized at Easter. Luckily all that’s changed! By the 10th century this was reduced to only 40 days before Easter and it is for everyone to take part by putting ashes, marking with the cross shape, on everyone’s forehead. It is a time for all to make a greater effort to know God more, to set time aside to prepare for the Easter celebration. The traditional popular idea of ‘giving things up’ for this time of Lent was meant to symbolize the harshness of the early forms of Lent preparations by a sort of clearing away from the comforts of our lives in order to see more clearly the focus of God. Today the Church invites us to use the time to do 18 something more, maybe help a friend, be kinder to a stranger, but also to study a little more of what the Christian faith has to offer! DATES FOR YOUR DIARY For our Easter giving this year, the PCC agreed at their last meeting that money received from the Lent Boxes will be donated to a charity which helps the local farming community called ‘Farm Crisis Network’. These boxes will be available from the back of Church from the first Sunday in Lent, February 25th. On Saturday 10th March we will be holding a Lent Lunch in the Village Hall. Come along and have a bowl of delicious home made soup along with a chunky crust of bread. Donations for this gastronomic feast will be gratefully received and money donated will be shared between St. Peter’s Church and ‘Farm Crisis Network’. The Annual Parish Church Meeting will take place in Church on Wednesday 25th April at 7.00 p.m. This is an opportunity for you to come along and hear what has been happening over the past year in the life of St Peter’s, and an opportunity, if you should wish, to involve yourself in the life of the Church in the coming year. CHURCH ELECTORAL ROLL This year the Church Electoral Roll is to undergo its periodic complete revision. The Current roll will be invalid with effect from March 31st 2007 and a new roll will come into force from April 1st 2007. (NO NAMES WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY CARRIED FORWARD) If you wish to be on the new roll then you must complete an enrolment form and return it by March 31st. Enrolment forms will be available from the table at the back of Church and can be returned there or given direct to Brian James. Being a member of the Electoral Roll allows you to stand for election to the PCC and to use your vote in the election of PCC members, Churchwardens and Sidesmen, which takes place at each Annual Parish Church Meeting. Anyone living in the village is eligible for the roll providing they are a baptised member of the Church and aged 16 or over. BENEFICE SERVICES As part of a normal pattern of services in the Benefice, when there is a fifth Sunday in the month, there is only one service at 10.00 a.m., in one of our three Churches in rotation. At a recent Poulshot PCC meeting, it was suggested that PCC members would be prepared to offer a lift to any member of the congregation if they wished to attend either Bulkington or Seend when it is their turn to host the Service. 19 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Village Magazine Description An account of the resource PDF versions of the Village Magazine distributed between 2004 and Present. 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Title A name given to the resource Poulshot Village News February 2007 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/02/2007 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village News Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village News PVN Village News https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/org.poulshotvillagearchive/original/340d2d989c1cf7236c159d7d139e0f22.pdf 47b2c87a4eaa9fed4fb29c2113697af8 PDF Text Text USEFUL POULSHOT TELEPHONE NUMBERS Chairman Parish Council Mr Michael Hues Clerk to Parish Council Mr Michael Wilson 828100 Email: Mai_wilson@onetel.com Rector Rev Sacha Pearce Churchwardens Mr Brian James 724944 Mrs Paulette Bremner-Milne 828527 Secretary PCC Mrs Janet James 724944 Village Trust, Chairman Mr Nicholas Hunloke 828333 Village Trust, Secretary Mr Peter Cleverly 827242 Village Hall Committee Village Hall Bookings Mr Chris Saunders Mrs Jackie Pohnert 827290 827046 Mother & Toddler Group Mrs Clair Waldron 828602 Farmers Club Mr Richard Francis 828232 Poulshot Ladies Club Lady Kate Hunloke 828333 YORP Mrs Jackie Wiltshire Mrs Mel Dalley 725076 726211 POLICE (General/Non Emergency) 828255 828615 0845 408 7000 County Councillor Mrs Pat Rugg 722677 Kennet District Councillor Lt.Col Anthony Lake 828320 Editor, Poulshot News : Mr John Quinn 828501 Email: johnquinn589@btinternet.com 44 POULSHOT VILLAGE NEWS ISSUE NUMBER 137 February 2008 1 �POULSHOT PARISH COUNCIL Chairman: Mrs S Aldridge Mr S Housby Clerk: Mr M Hues Mr J Baber Mr N Hunloke Andrew Underwood Chimney Sweep Mr G Collett Mr M Nixon Mr Michael Wilson ST PETER’S CHURCH PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL Rector: Wiltshire County Councillor Mrs Patricia Rugg - 01380 722677 2 The Farmhouse, Byron Road, Devizes SN10 5NS Kennet District Councillor for Seend and Poulshot Anthony Lake tel: 01380 828320 Vacuum Clean Efficient Phone : 01225 706447 Mobile: 07889 771505 Rev Sacha Pearce The Rectory Seend Melksham SN12 6NR Tel: 01380 828615 Churchwardens: Mr B James Mrs P Bremner-Milne Members: Mr N Hunloke - Treasurer Mrs J James - Secretary Mrs A Bullen Mr N Blenkarne Mrs K Emery Lady Kate Hunloke Mr R Janes Mrs D Wood Organist: Mrs Pamela De Belle Brush DISCLAIMER While we have no reason to question the validity of any advertisement in this magazine, we cannot accept responsibility for any claims made or services offered in these advertisements. POULSHOT VILLAGE TRUST Chairman: Vice-Chairman: Secretary: Treasurer: Archivist: Mr N Hunloke Mrs D Gravina Mr P Cleverly Mr B James Mrs P. Langton www.poulshot.org.uk POULSHOT WEB SITE DOLMAN AUDIO VISUAL Berhill’s Lane Farm, Sells Green, Melksham Telephone 01380 828524 We know HI FI TELEVISION VIDEO DVD literally inside out ! For personal service and a professional repair to any make of product, ancient or modern, please telephone Maggie or Peter All contributions welcome - do you have any events you want publicised? The Poulshot web site can help or you can log on to www.kennet.gov.uk, select events and you can post your events for the world to see! Mike Wilson - Mai wilson@onetel.com We also stock a range of quality reconditioned (non ex-rental) equipment carrying a minimum 6 months warranty DOLMAN AUDIO VISUAL is an Authorised Service Centre providing technical assistance on behalf of leading manufacturers. 2 43 �EDITORIAL TONY PARSONS Having been away, and a long way away, for three weeks has really rather disorientated the Village News staff and it has been a struggle to get back into the rhythm of publication (a grand word for a small enterprise), and we are grateful for all the contributions that have been presented. The magazine is a forum for all and it is important as both a means of communication and of record that it is used to its maximum. DOMESTIC APPLIANCE ENGINEER WASHING MACHINES/ COOKERS/DRIERS In that context, I draw your attention to two topics in the report on the last Parish Council meeting. These are reports, firstly on the proposals to develop the area that was the farmyard at Higher Green Farm, and, secondly, the suggestion that the Council should consider the provision of a footpath along the whole road from the dual carriageway to the Raven. It was suggested at the meeting that views should be aired in the magazine and we are only too happy to do this, in summary or in full, depending on the content, but, I promise, totally impartially! We are always ready to receive your views, polite ones particularly, and if you wish to seek a new career in village journalism, do give us a call. SERVICE & REPAIRS TEL: 01380 723279 MOBILE: 07970 117023 TO LET North Cornish Holiday Cottage WILTSHIRE NUMISMATIC Available all year round for Weekend & Mid-Week Breaks Along with Week Holidays I hope that you read what is in the magazine, it doesn’t take long and might be of interest or help, and this month’s issue has quite a lot that merits notice – Parish Council, Village Hall, Village Trust and St Peter’s in particular, as well as all the regular activities of Rowde School, Ladies Club, Farming, YORP etc. There is also an important job announcement on page 7. John Quinn DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 3 miles from Surfing Beach & Bude, North Cornwall Well Equipped & sleeps up to 8 Beautiful Garden Summer House & Parking SOCIETY (Founded in Devizes 1965) Meetings held on third Monday of the month March to December inclusive For further details Contact Bo Miles-Hobbs on 8pm at February Mon 4 Wed 6 Tue 12 Wed 13 Mon 18 Tue 19 Wed 20 Mobile Library, The Raven,Car Park, 1135—1145am Black Wheelie Bin Collection Five Lanes WI, Worton Village Hall, 7.45pm (see page 28) Black Box/Green Wheelie Bin Collections Mobile Library, The Raven Car Park, 1135—1145am Poulshot Ladies Club, Village Hall, 7.30pm—Presentation by Wiltshire Search and Rescue Black Wheelie Bin Collection Poulshot Village Hall 01380 813092 Details from Mr M Bowden Tel: 01380 828432 42 Deadline for copy for March 2008 20 February 2008 3 �Wed 20 Tue 26 Wed 27 March Sat 1` Sat 1 Mon 3 Tue 4 Wed 5 Fri 7 Wed 12 Wed 19 Wed 26 LOCAL FARM REARED Wednesday Group, Village Hall, 7.30pm—”Can/should the next Coronation Service be Multi Faith?” Open Evening, Poulshot Village Hall —7.30pm (see page 5) Black Box/Green Wheelie Bin Collections OVEN READY CHICKENS 6—8 lbs FOR SALE Tel: HUES 01380 828255 Green Garden Woodland Tidying Up and Pruning 10am Lenten Lunch, Village Hall, 12noon-2pm Mobile Library, The Raven Car Park, 1135—1145am Poulshot Parish Council, Village Hall, 7.30pm Black Wheelie Bin Collection Race Night, Village Hall, 7.30pm Black Box/Green Wheelie Bin Collections Black Wheelie Bin Collection Black Box/Green Wheelie Bin Collection POULSHOT PARISH COUNCIL 8th January 2008 There were five members of the Council present at the meeting, together with the Clerk. Mrs Rugg represented Wiltshire County Council (WCC), and nine members of the public also attended. Apologies were received from Anthony Lake (Kennet District Councillor) and Wiltshire Police. Public meeting The Chairman welcomed the public and introduced Mr Ivor Sault of Pippin Construction who had asked to offer some ideas for the development of Higher Green Farm Yard. Mr Sault presented two ideas from his architect in drawing form, which he distributed to those present. The architect had tried to recreate a farm courtyard atmosphere. Mr Sault asked for feedback from the Parish and from the Council in the hope that he can achieve a consensus regarding the design and go to the planning authority with that support. He explained that primarily the planners are looking for industrial/employment use for the development, and his first option shows a small unit type of development. He stated that normally the primary application would have to be made for this ‘approved’ use as this was essentially what the farmyard was before its sale. After that application it might be possible to apply for an alternative housing development if little interest in the sale of the business units was forthcoming. However he would like to circumvent this process by applying initially for a development that the community supported. If the general opinion was in favour of housing then that should form the basis of the primary application. 4 POULSHOT VILLAGE HALL POULSHOT MOTHERS & TODDLERS GROUP at The Village Hall, Poulshot Come and join us for some company Toys and games to play with Coffee and a chat Held every Thursday from 9.30am to 11.30am Available for Meetings, Functions, Clubs and Private Parties £3.00 per hour (for Poulshot residents and regular users) £4.00 per hour (for non-residents and non-regular users) Tel: Jackie Pohnert (827046) 41 �OPEN EVENING POULSHOT VILLAGE HALL 7.30pm, 26 February 2008 It is now more than 30 years since the Victorian village school became the Village Hall. In that time the effects of the ravages of time have been kept at bay by keeping one step ahead of major expenditure by employing a make-do-and-mend policy. We have, however, reached a point when legislation and "creature comforts" are demanding a major review of the Hall`s facilities. This, combined with the unique short-term situation in Kennet District Council`s finances, have created an opportunity that is ripe for exploitation. The Hall Committee have identified a number of problems which the Parish Council have discussed and offered assistance with; but it is the users themselves who, most clearly, see the shortcomings of the Hall. You are, therefore, invited to an OPEN EVENING to give your views on all aspects of the Hall, from the state of the fabric and its contents, to the way it can be booked and used. At this meeting we will explain our plans to date and will be open to your ideas The Hall belongs to the Village and, together, we have a unique opportunity to identify and carry out improvements. So, put 26th February on your calendar. If you`ve never been inside the Hall or haven`t been for years, come and tell us why. Every view is useful! 40 5 �He had prepared this as a second option that had a possible mix of perhaps four social or “affordable” housing units with a slightly larger number of larger, private houses.. These options will be put on the Poulshot website to allow wider discussion, and residents who have access are urged to comment. Mr Sault stated that currently the site was designated for light industry, workshop or office use, and although the site is brown field, it is in a sensitive area and covered by a conservation statement. Mr Hunloke stressed the potential increase in traffic for both ideas, and the likely disturbance created by a workshop development. Mr Sault pointed out that in general, developments were given approval subject to controls as to the times of use, nuisance etc. Mr Sault was asked about the other land that he owned to the rear of the houses on Poulshot Road, in particular as the plans seemed to show access to that land from his proposed development. He stated that he had no plans for that land, and that he felt that no planning permission would ever be given for its change of use from agricultural land. He felt that it was likely to be used as a pony paddock associated with any houses that would be built. Mr Housby asked how much of the development at Manor Farm and Townsend was still vacant. Mr Sault stated that he could not answer for Townsend, but all the units at Manor Farm were taken. Mr Sault also answered other questions, and stated that Manor Farm was a much smaller development, and that referring to the housing idea it was at a lower density than the Government recommendation. The requirement is usually for about 50/50 of affordable/other housing in order to gain planning permission. Clearly there would need to be much consultation and in due course a site meeting would be appropriate. Although there was positive opposition to both proposals, and a view that it should be a much smaller development, Mr Sault pointed out that if gaps were left; they could be filled by future owners applying for buildings in gardens. His options would obviate this. Reporting on Neighbourhood Watch, Mr Hues stated that an IPOD had been stolen and another garden shed broken into, and as always vigilance is necessary. Council Meeting The meeting considered the following: Village Design Guide Mr Hunloke stated that Steve Pope Baron was away at present, but that he had made significant progress, and hoped to be able to show results 6 C&C Co. List of jobs that never get done? No time or tools to do them yourself? LET US DO THEM FOR YOU! Call Paul & Bob For general maintenance of property & gardens at reasonable rates. We are reliable and local, and happy to consider any job—large or small. Call Bromham 01380 850076 or 07789 884314 (Public Liability Insurance) BATHROOMS, TAPS, HOT WATER CYLINDERS AND MUCH MORE NO JOB TOO SMALL 24 HR CALL OUT Tel: 01380828956 Mob: 07708510715 39 �FRIDAY 7th Fresh beef available for sale direct from the farm Selection boxes available or individual requirements catered for. Orders now being taken for delivery Limited frozen meat available now. Selection box includes various roasting joints, steaks, mince and stewing steaks. Prices very competitive for this local quality product For more information contact: The Hues Family on 01380 828255 38 MARCH 7.30pm in the Village Hall BIG SCREEN RACING SPONSORED RACES PRIVATELY OWNED “HORSES” BETTING ENTRANCE IS FREE AND THERE WILL BE A LICENSED BAR AND RAFFLE Do come for a great evening’s entertainment and to support the Village Hall. 7 �soon. A member of the public asked if the design statement would have any impact on the proposed development at Higher Green Farm; this seemed unlikely as the conservation statement carried more weight. Reorganisation of Local Government. Councillor Rugg stated that consultation was now taking place over boundary changes, and that further consultations with Parish Councils will take place in the Spring, and that she had attended a meeting regarding the budget consultations that had already been held. The results of that consultation were very revealing and she would leave the results for the council to review at their leisure. When the Clerk asked if he could expect any answers to the questions posed by the council over the last 6 months, Mrs Rugg suggested that another set should be sent to her. The clerk pointed out that this would be the third time he had sent the questions to her, and before that he had sent them to the Chief Executive of Wiltshire County Council, to which there had been no answer. Footpath by Lodge Farm. Mr Hues said that the council had now received the documentation regarding the costs involved in the recent work; the amount came to £10,000 and there were inconsistencies in the working times. He felt that there had been a large overspend and that if this was repeated on every job it would explain why the rates were so high. The council agreed, but felt no further action should be taken. Willows to South West of Green. The Clerk reported that planning permission for pruning these had been applied for. Village Hall Project. Mr Saunders, Chairman of the Village Hall Committee, once again outlined the project, and stated that the cost had increased. But he pointed out that a decision on grants would be made by the District Council before the end of February. He needed to get drawings done and an initial planning application submitted to Kennet. He asked that the application be made on behalf of the Parish council, as the costs would be considerably lower. The Council approved this and Mr Saunders also asked for a contribution from the Council of £2000 in support of the initial application. The Council were keen to support this but legal advice was needed regarding the level of expenditure allowed on a property not owned by the Council. Some discussion took place regarding ownership of the hall and the clerk was able to confirm that the hall was owned by the Village Trust which was registered as a charity. It was also confirmed that the hall is in the conservation area. After some further 8 Do you need help with: Self Assessment Business Plans Taxation Presentation to Banks Contact: GORDON LAWRENCE Chartered Accountant 30, The Pound Bromham Tel: Devizes 850294 Free initial consultation JILLIAN NEWSOM MSSCh MBChA CHIROPODIST Registered member of the British Chiropody & Podiatry Association Visiting Practice 01380 828257 Equestria, Berhills Lane, Seend, Melksham, Wiltshire SN12 6RR 37 �The Tranquil Moment POSITION VACANT HEALTH & BEAUTY CLINIC DECLEOR PARIS Treatments include: non surgical face lifts facials massage manicures pedicures non surgical body slimming & toning reflexology eyelash/brow tints& shaping waxing make up electrolysis spray tanning BOTOX DECLEOR aromatherapy skin care and O.P.I nail care products are used for treatments and are also available for purchase For more information or an appointment call Jo on 01380 828297 The Old Stables, Middle Green Farm, The Green, Poulshot, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 1SD POULSHOT PARISH CLERK The Parish Council wish to appoint a new Parish Clerk to succeed Michael Wilson, who will retire from the post on 1st April 2008. The Clerk will act as Secretary and Responsible Financial Officer to the Council, handling the agenda for Council meetings, and preparing minutes, as well as following up any action decided on by members. The Clerk will also advise members on local government procedures and parish matters generally. He or she will liaise with Kennet District Council and Wiltshire County Council as necessary. Some knowledge of accounting practice is desirable. The post probably requires an average of some two to three hours work a week, but the total time involved will depend to a considerable degree on the incumbent’s own interest and motivation. The Clerk will need computer skills, preferably Microsoft Office and access to broadband. A sense of humour is essential! This is a rewarding post offering an important service to the community, particularly as it enables the holder to see the outcome of his or her work, both to the community as a whole and also, on occasions, to individuals who might need help. An honorarium of £900 is paid annually, together with expenses. Anyone interested should, in the first instance, contact either Michael Wilson on 828100 for more information, or consult any member of the council; details are on the inside front cover of the Poulshot Village News. Applications for the post should be made to the Chairman, Michael Hues, Lodge Farm, Poulshot, before 28th February 2008 36 9 �discussion the clerk was instructed to sign planning applications on behalf of the council. On page 5 there is a notice regarding a Public Meeting to hear details of the proposals at 7.30 on 26th February, to which all are invited. Plans. Various plans had been presented, the status of which was reported in the agenda to the meeting. In particular, the extension at 29 Townsend and Car Parking at Higher Green Farm have been approved. The Chairman said that he felt the work undertaken by Mr & Mrs Curnow at Higher Green was of an excellent quality and it blended in well with the rest of the village. Mrs Curnow asked if her enterprise could be placed on the website and this will be done when the Clerk has details. MINOR INJURY UNITS With the closure of so many NHS facilities in the area, many people have expressed doubts as to what to do, and where to go in the event of needing treatment for a minor injury. The details are in a pamphlet issued by the Wiltshire Primary Care Trust, which can be contacted on 0800 389 7671 (E-mail “PALS@wiltshire-pct.nhs.uk”). The pamphlet is also available from the Outpatients Department at Devizes Hospital. It lists those injuries which can, and which cannot be treated at a minor injury unit. There are two such units in our immediate area: Miscellaneous. Skips. The clerk will find out if skips will be forthcoming this year. Litter Collection. It was noted that during the last few weeks KDC had been along the main road collecting litter, and the councils thanks will be passed on. Over Sixties Christmas Dinner. As in previous years, a contribution to the meal was requested. Hay Lane Plantation. The Chairman undertook to arrange for the removal of the fence. Trowbridge Community Hospital Aldcroft Street Trowbridge, BA14 8PH Chippenham Community Hospital Rowden Hill Chippenham, SN15 2AJ tel: 01225 711329 tel: 01249 456403/4 Open 24 hours, 7 days a week Open 7.00am–1.00am, 7 days a week There are other units available in Swindon, Bath and Frome – for details call NHS Direct on 0845 4647 for details. Parish Clerk Resignation. There is an advertisement for a replacement Parish Clerk in this issue of the Poulshot Village News (see page 9) Footpaths in the Village. A member of the public asked that for safety reasons the provision of footpaths along the roadside be adopted by the council; in particular along the entire length from the main road to the Raven. It was pointed out that this is a rural village, and that the work undertaken at Lodge Farm was on an established section and in an area of particular danger. There was discussion on the degree of danger, particularly to children and also on the responsibility of individuals for their own safety. It was suggested that those concerned should write to the parish magazine to gain support for such a project. Next Meeting Tuesday 4th March 2008 at 7.30pm in the Village Hall. 10 ANDREW GOODFIELD WOODWORK Devizes Road, Rowde, Wiltshire CARPENTRY, JOINERY FREESTANDING & BUILT-IN CABINETS CUPBOARDS & WARDROBES FREE ESTIMATES Tel: 01380 722067 E mail: andrewgoodfield@beeb.net 35 �SATURDAY 1ST MARCH (St David’s Day) Can/should the next Coronation Service be Multi Faith ? Wednesday 20 February 2008 7.30-9.00pm Village Hall, Poulshot All are very welcome For further details, please ring Rupert Janes on 727408 or Rev Sacha Pearce 828615 JOKE !!!! Three men were hiking through a forest when they came upon a large raging violent river. Needing to get on the other side, the first man prayed, GREEN GARDENS WOODLAND Volunteer Pruning Party PLEASE Can you spare an hour or two from 10am onwards to help prune the trees, sort out tree shelters and generally tidy the Woodland??? Bring your own secateurs, and possibly a wheelbarrow and mallet. Afterwards ……… why not drop into the Village Hall for ……... “God, please give me the strength to cross the river.” Poof! God gave him big arms and strong legs and he was able to swim across in about 2 hours, having almost drowned twice. After witnessing that, the second man prayed, “God, please give me strength and the tools to cross the river.” Poof! God gave him a rowboat and strong arms and strong legs and he was able to row across in about an hour after almost capsizing once. Seeing what happened to the first two men, the third man prayed, “God, please give me the strength, the tools and the intelligence to cross the river.” LENT LUNCH 12noon—2pm Enjoy a bowl of delicious home made soup With a chunky crust of bread. Donations for this gastronomic feast will be gratefully received for ST PETER’S CHURCH Poof! He was turned into a woman. She checked the map, hiked one hundred yards up stream and walked across the bridge. 34 11 �POULSHOT VILLAGE TRUST Members of the Village Trust met on 22nd January. The following matters were discussed: Green Gardens Woodland. 1. It was agreed that an annual air photograph of the woodland would provide an important overall record of the development of the area. This will be investigated. 2. There will be a pruning and tidying morning on 1st March, gathering at 10.00am, with secateurs and possibly the odd wheelbarrow and mallet, to carry out essential pruning, sort out damaged shelters and carry out a survey of dead and damaged trees. Afterwards, a hearty soup and bread Lent Lunch will be available in the Village Hall, proceeds going towards the Church’s funds. 3. As soon as the weather allows the grass will be cut and the Parish Council invited to cut the hedges. 4. Diana Gravina agreed to write a report on the general development of the woodland for inclusion in the Book of Trees. If anyone has photographs, now or in the future, of aspects of the gardens, please let John Quinn have a copy for the Book . 5. It has been suggested that a Village Picnic be held on one Sunday at midday, possibly in early September, and a date will be confirmed at the AGM. The possibility of an open air service was also raised and this will be considered by the PCC. Hopefully, weather permitting, the Village Fete will take place on 28th June, with a Poulshot Proms in the evening. Archives. 6. It was agreed that archives gathered by the late Nora Dixon should be examined by a small group of members to recommend which elements would be most appropriate to store at the County Archive in Chippenham and which should be retained in the village for easy access. It was stressed that archives held at Chippenham would always be available for study if required. Pam Langton will arrange this. 7. A major part of the present archive comprises photographs or reports of events, minor as well as major, in the village. Members felt that it was important that this tradition of recording our community life should be continued and all villagers are asked to bear this in mind when something of note occurs. Material may be handed to any member of the Trust who will ensure that it is passed on. 8. There has been an enquiry from the daughter of the Headmistress of Poulshot Village School during the late 1920s. She was a pupil at the school 12 A hot air balloon is made up of 3 main parts: The Envelope: The actual fabric balloon that holds the air The Burner: The unit that propels the heat up inside the envelope The Basket: Where the passengers and pilot stand On the 19th September 1783 Pilatre De Rozier, a scientist, launched the first hot air balloon called 'Aerostat Reveillon'. The passengers were a sheep, a duck and a cockerel and the balloon stayed in the air for a grand total of 15 minutes before crashing back to the ground. The first manned attempt came about 2 months later on 21st November, with a balloon made by 2 French brothers, Joseph and Etienne Montgolfier. The balloon was launched from the centre of Paris and flew for 20 mins. Just 2 years later in 1785 a French balloonist, Jean Pierre Blanchard, and his American co pilot, John Jefferies, became the first to fly across the English Channel. In August of 1932 Swiss scientist Auguste Piccard was the first to achieve a manned flight to the Stratosphere. He reached a height of 52,498 feet, setting a new altitude record. In 1978, the Double Eagle II became the first balloon to cross the Atlantic in a gas/helium filled balloon. Richard Branson and Per Lindstrand first crossed the pacific in 1991. Finally, in 1999 Bertrand Piccard and Brian Jones completed the first around the world flight, flying for 19 days, 21 hours and 55 minutes. 33 �Children’s Page HOT AIR BALLOONS Have fun colouring in this picture! and has sent photographs of some of her fellows at the time. She was hoping to find out more about them and this will be followed up. The late Nora Dixon. 8. There was discussion about how Nora’s contribution to the community should be recognised for future generations. Her family plan to create a memorial in the Green Gardens, but no decision was reached about a village memorial and this will be examined again at the AGM in May. Miscellaneous. 9. Willows. A proposal to pollard seriously the willows lining the track to the south west of the Green was aired and Peter Cleverly will contact the Tree Conservation Officer at Kennet District Council for advice. 10. Thanks. The Chairman thanked Tim Gravina for all his work, particularly in clearing Hay Lane down to the Iron Bridge. 11. Village Hall. Plans are being laid to refurbish and improve the Village Hall and this will be aired at a public meeting in the Hall on 26th February. Clearly, the Trust has an interest in this and members were urged to attend. 12. “Down Poulshot”. Progress is being made towards deciding whether to seek a reprint for Nora Dixon’s book, how this should be done and what it will cost. Details will be published once a final decision has been made. Future Meetings. 13. The next meeting will be the AGM at 7.30pm on Tuesday 20th May 2008. It is hoped that all members of the Trust will do their best to attend so that a number of important matters can be considered. An agenda will be circulated in advance of the meeting. A meeting will also be held in the Village Hall at 7.30pm on Tuesday 16th September. Farming Journal I hope that you have all had a Happy New Year and an enjoyable Christmas, I certainly did and I think that there is a bit more of me now to show for it! We did have our annual football match on the Green against Marston on New Year’s Day and I`m pleased to say that we turned the old enemy over 2-1. Action shots taken from the game are to be displayed in the pub for any of you that missed this footballing master class! I always consider January to be about the worst month of the year after all of the Christmas hype and the weather has certainly not helped to dispel that. The crops, especially the oilseed rape, are beginning to show stress due to the prolonged water logging. Rape is a crop that does not 32 13 �tolerate the wet very well and hasn’t appreciated the endless rain at all. It is certainly frustrating watching it go backwards almost every day while being helpless to do anything about it. We have spent most of the month bedding, feeding and cleaning out the cattle and we also have been delivering our wheat to the mill at Westbury, having been sold at the end of last year. This is being milled and used for chicken feed which seems to be a hot topic at the moment. The power of television amazes me and I wonder how many of you saw the programme that Jamie Oliver fronted in which he showed various method of chicken farming. One heartening thing I did take from the show was the fact that he was not trying to blame the farmers but to educate the consumers on the pitfalls of cheap food. I know of a local farm shop which is now struggling to keep up with the demand for their local free range chickens. I only hope his next programme topic might be locally produced beef! Oilseed and cereal prices have rallied a little over the last couple of weeks for old crop and for harvest 08; oilseed has benefited from the weakening pound against the euro, and cereals from the shortage that is developing worldwide. On one of the many wet days this month it seemed only sensible to shelter from the rain in the farm office and it was there that I read an interesting paper on the outlook for world food supply and demand. I know that there has been a lot of press coverage recently on the rising price of food but some of the statistics do make one sit up and take note. It is predicted that world population will grow from 6.3 billion to 9.5 billion by 2050, the majority of increase in developing countries rather then the developed ones. Economic growth in India and China has been dramatic in recent years and incomes have grown, increasing demand for more quality food. To feed the predicted 9.5 billion, account will have to be taken of land depletion around cities and the fact that there is only about 12% of land left in the world to be cultivated (assuming the Brazilian rain forests remain largely untouched). Yields per hectare will need to triple from present levels to satisfy the anticipated demand and total production of food will have to double from its present level. It will be interesting to see where the answers will lie. It seems that science will have to play a major part in this, researching ways of making crops more drought tolerant and producing crops that yield more in changing climates are a couple of areas under investigation. Maybe even GM foods, with 100 million hectares being grown around the world last year, could provide a solution. That area has increased from nothing 10 years ago, making it the fastest world wide adoption of agricultural technology ever known. It certainly makes for challenging times ahead trying to maximise production while balancing conservation and environmental management side by side. It is a challenge that makes me even more determined to make a successful career in British agriculture! Hopefully by next month things should have dried enough to venture out on to the fields so there should be more current issues to report! Tim Hues 14 OBITUARY We mourn the passing of a beloved friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was as his birth records were lost long ago in bureaucratic red tape. He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as knowing when to come in out of the rain, why the early bird gets the worm, life isn’t always fair and maybe it was my fault. Common Sense lived by simple sound financial policies (don’t spend more than you earn) and reliable parenting (adults, not children are in charge). His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well-intentioned but overbearing regulations were set in place. Reports of a 6 year old boy charged with harassment for kissing a classmate; teens suspended from school for using mouthwash after lunch; and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition. Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the job they themselves failed to do in disciplining their unruly children. It declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent to administer Panadol, sunl otion or a sticky plaster to a student, but could not inform the parents when a student became pregnant. Common Sense lost the will to live as the 10 Commandments became contraband; churches became businesses and criminals received better treatment than their victims. Common Sense took a beating when you couldn’t defend yourself from a burglar in your own home but the burglar can sue you for assault. Common Sense finally gave up the will to live after a woman failed to realise that a steaming cup of coffee was hot. She spilled a little in her lap, and was promptly awarded a huge settlement. Common Sense was preceded in death by his parents Truth and Trust; his wife Discretion; his daughter Responsibility and his son Reason. He is survived by 3 stepbrothers: I Know My Rights, Someone Else Is To Blame and I’m A Victim. Not many attended his funeral because so few realised he was gone. If you still remember him pass this on. 31 �did go ashore we noticed the difference – the smell of a mature seal colony is rich beyond measure, and in a family magazine beyond further description. Where there were penguins, and there were literally thousands, of various species and ages, although we were not allowed to get anywhere close to the breeding birds or their chicks, we were so reminded of films like Happy Feet and March of the Penguins that we didn’t notice the atmosphere. These extraordinary birds really behave in nature as they do in every cartoon and they are absolutely enchanting. They were as interested in us as we were in them, but at the same time totally unflustered by our small invasion of their privacy. They waddled about over the sometimes very stony ground, slipped easily into and out of the sea and, when the going was suitable, rolled onto their tummies and tobogganed to wherever they wished to go. Of the 200 or so pictures that we took, well over half are of penguins! And for most of the time we were in Antarctic waters we sailed through what appeared like military routeliners at a state visit– row after row of icebergs – small, sculptured, large, table flat, vast (one was estimated to be the size of the Isle of Wight) or just big enough to carry a couple of penguins having a rest. All this was likely to be with a backdrop of a deep blue sea, high black and snow-topped mountains, split by wide glaciers running into the sea and by occasional great snowfields. We were lucky to have sun for much of our time and the effect of sun, ice and snow and sea was unimaginable and is also quite impossible to describe adequately. Certainly it was quite unforgettable. One last memory – pottering in our little rubber boat along one long beach where there many, many seals, lots of penguins and crowds of birds, we became aware as we got closer to the shore of a noise. The seals were barking and sounded rather as one might imagine a badly coached Welsh male-voice choir might sound after Wales had been beaten at Rugby yet again; this was not helped by the braying of male penguins, like a herd of donkeys; and the whole topped by the shrieking and whistling, seemingly of all the birds at the same time. Our boat driver turned off the engine and we drifted to this extraordinary chorus of welcome (or defiance); with the rock, snow and ice backdrop it was made entirely tolerable by the gentle sound of the sea lapping on the beach. Wonderful – Go There! John and Suzie Quinn 30 BOXING DAY WALK 2007 What a lovely sunny afternoon for this annual event! A gathering consisting of grown ups, children and dogs, set off promptly from the Village Hall at 2:00pm. They wandered along footpaths at a variety of paces, down tracks, across fields and over stiles to Five Lanes, then walked on to Whistley Lane, up a hill and down again, eventually returning to Poulshot. A bevy of folk then crammed into our conservatory for tea and mince pies before returning home to enjoy the rest of Boxing Day. One of the joys of this annual event is that we never know how many people are going to turn up or what the weather is going to be doing. Long may these occasions continue. Diana Gravina FROM: THE RECTOR From where I stand… …Baptism is only the beginning! It has been claimed in the national press that people have been arranging for their children to be baptised in order to get into a church school. The research, reported in the middle of January, says this relates to education in Roman Catholic schools and to that end the number of baptisms has risen by a quarter over the last 50 years. Naturally this claim has created a number of arguments across the Christian Church and also among non-churchgoers. Some people take the view this is a compliment to the faith schools and an encouraging link with young families and the Church. Others take the negative view that good education should be available to all and that to use baptism as entry into a school is unjust. From where I stand, whatever church we attend or not, Baptism is only the beginning! Our understanding is that Baptism is the full and complete rite of initiation and admission into the Church and into the Christian Faith. It is the first step on a lifetime journey to discover more about God, the first step in discovering that God shares our life journey, walks with us and calls us into having fullness of life, to become the person we were made to become and to achieve our full potential, as we enter into a relationship with Him. The three symbols of Baptism we see in church remind us of this journey and the help we receive as we discover God’s presence with us. Firstly, in baptism the sign of the cross made by the priest onto the child’s forehead is the mark of Jesus, His badge, a sign that we are part of His community. Secondly, being splashed with water is the sign of washing away our sins, meaning the times we turn from God, so forgiving us when we say sorry. Thirdly, the Baptism candle, given to the newly baptised and lit from 15 �the Easter candle, is a sign of new life and of Jesus’ light to the world, and to light the darkness of our lives. Baptism is only the beginning of the journey of discovery and brings with it responsibilities too! At our baptism we remember we are children of God and that He calls us to become the best person we can, to achieve our full potential, and to discover all this as we grow! This also means getting to know God better, His strength and energy, His gentleness and comfort, to know the peace He brings. We are called to give life to others, to love people as Jesus loves, to be like Jesus to others, learning to recognize Him in our every day. It means discovering ways of using our skills for God’s purpose in our daily work, in our homes and families, in our church, in our village… So Baptism is only the beginning! In the Anglican churches in the Benefice of Seend, Bulkington and Poulshot we have an ‘open’ Baptism policy which means we welcome applications for Baptism and ask the family to attend a short preparation session giving them material to take away and read themselves. On the basis that something has prompted the parent or family to apply for their child to be baptised we believe that the church’s doors are open to all and that God’s grace is for everyone. We welcome and include all! Baptism is only the beginning - as there is so much to discover! The Rev’d Sacha Pearce CHRISTMAS BAZAAR On behalf of St Peter’s Church Parochial Church Council, I would like thank everyone who attended, helped with stalls, served refreshments and who gave raffle prizes so generously, helping us to make a profit of £323 for the Church at the bazaar on 5th December last year. We recognise that sometimes it seems that the same people are always either asking for help or giving help, but the P.C.C. really does appreciate everything that the village does to support our church. Let us look forward to some exciting fund raising events during the coming year. Paulette Bremner-Milne Churchwarden CHRISTMAS CAROLS AROUND THE VILLAGE It was a cold and frosty morning................................... no, actually it was a dark freezing winter's night when fifteen hardy souls began the true Christmas celebrations by carol singing around the village. The magazine said to meet outside the Village Hall at 6.00 pm and at three minutes to six 16 In consideration for the village’s airline community I will pass over the journeys to and from Argentina and words cannot describe the internal flights we had to make, but the ship we eventually boarded, the MV Discovery was one we had sailed on three times before and so we knew what was in store and the rest of our travelling was excellent. Our journey took us first to the Falkland Islands, which is more English than England and where they take a fierce and very overt pride in being Islanders first and British second – there are no other competitors in the nationality stakes. It’s a bleak place, with much of the countryside still heavily fenced off in case of mines left by the invaders in 1982. These are scheduled to be cleared in 2009. But it is an interesting place and sufficiently short of people that an active community life is critical to their well-being. Indeed, on the day we went ashore (Boxing Day), in bright sunshine, they were holding their annual race-meeting, which offered horse races, of a sort, as well as the usual fete competitions. There was a form of Tote and everyone was there. In the pub there was a full house (mostly soldiers) watching Arsenal play Chelsea on the vast TV screen and the beer was draught Courage (Sorry!) From there we sailed south west to South Georgia, where we went ashore at a former whaling station and saw our first seals, fur and elephant and very smelly, and a few rather solitary penguins. Suzie was chased by a seal, they can move really quite rapidly and so did she, but generally, wherever we went, we were accepted by the locals, who were all either birds or animals, the only humans being scientists who were presumably measuring the temperature of the ice (v cold) or counting penguins (millions). South Georgia was where Sir Ernest Shackleton came ashore on his epic voyage to arrange the rescue of his expedition crew in 1915 and where he died five years later. His grave is on the main island. Thereafter we travelled south and south west to the South Shetland and South Orkney Islands and eventually to the Antarctic mainland, escorted by flocks of seabirds – albatrosses, petrels of all sizes and colours, shags, shearbills, terns and skuas –as well as groups of penguins and seals who porpoised along beside the ship as they swam way out into the ocean in search of food. On a couple of occasions we were entertained dramatically by humpback whales but those were rare sightings. On the land, however it was very different. Apart from the birds who teemed wherever we went, there were some beaches that were so covered with seals - mums, dads and pups - that there was no way we could go ashore and we had to cruise along in our little Zodiac rubber boats, snapping away as we went. And when we 29 �for the loan of their carousel projector, Tony Hill for his foresight in bringing another in case, and Monica for transferring slides from one carousel to another as the need arose! Our thanks also to David who stood in for Roger at both meetings. On February 12th Richard Cripps will be talking about Gardening for Wildlife, and if he can solve my conundrum of how to feed the birds without attracting mice and rats to the garden I shall be very pleased. The competition will be an artefact, photo or other evidence to show the encouragement of wildlife in your own garden. Sue Johns FIVE LANES WOMEN’S INSTITUTE To all the Ladies of Poulshot: As you may or may not know, the WI branches of Potterne, Worton and Marston were disbanded last March. However there is a strong desire to try to retain the fellowship and values of the WI in this area, so a new one has been formed. The new branch of WI is called the Five Lanes WI and is designed to serve the surrounding villages. We meet on the 2nd Tuesday of each month in Worton Village Hall at 7.45pm. So far we have members from Potterne, Worton, Marston and Bulkington and we should like some from Poulshot. Why not come as our guests to the next meeting on Tuesday, 12th February, when our speaker will be Mrs Fiona King, giving us entertaining snippets of the comical bits of the law? In the future we have the story of tea, plus tasting; a speaker from Afghanistan; making musical instruments, plus social events, etc. Ladies, please fill your car with friends and neighbours and come along. See you in Worton Village Hall at 7.45pm. Jean Barker—723093 Babs Stockwell—724234 there were five of us. Is this it ? But then in true Poulshot fashion, bodies appeared out of the darkness and our little group grew into a substantial choir. Off we went, stopping at various front doors, hammering the knocker or ringing the bell, anything to get the inhabitants to leave their warm, cosy fire and listen to the wondrous tones we were producing. To all of the singers and to the generous folk who helped to fill our collecting box we would like to say a big thank you. Thanks to your generosity we raised just over £65 which will go along with the money raised from our Advent Boxes - almost £80 - to our Christmas charity, Unicef, and their scheme to bring clear healthy water to the deprived areas of the world. To those of you who were not lucky enough to receive a visit from the Poulshot Carollers this year, worry not. If you hear the dulcet tones of carols at your front door next year and you are snug in front of your fire, think of us outside in the cold and come and join us! CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT Christmas Eve saw St. Peter's Church decorated with masses of holly, lit by scores of candles, and filled to the walls with a hearty congregation who had come to join in the celebration of the Christmas Story. Our service took the well known format of carols and readings which told us of Jesus' birth and it really made us feel that Christmas was beginning. After singing all our favourite carols and listening to those familiar stories we finished the evening in the traditional way at St Peter's by serving mince pies and sherry to the congregation. Many thanks to all who made this evening happen, the ladies who decorated the Church, the gentleman who put up the Christmas tree, the choir who sang with great gusto, the 'waiters and waitresses' who served the refreshments and to you the people of Poulshot and our neighbours who helped to make the evening special by coming to fill the Church to capacity. And last but by no means least we really must not forget the person who's birthday it was and who was the real reason for us being there. JUST HOW MUCH WILL YOU DO TO SAVE YOUR CHURCH? COLD SUNSHINE Our Christmas in 2007 was spent in the summer climate of Buenos Aires, in Argentina, where there were temperatures in excess of 100º F, and in the South Atlantic and Antarctica, where, while the sun shone beautifully for much of our time, the water temperature was never more than a degree F or so over freezing, and the air was not much better. 28 Christmas is over and it is back to the normal everyday things of life, the school run, the housework and dare I say it, paying the bills. And that applies not only to our home life but also to the life of the Church, St Peter's. If you ask anyone living in or visiting Poulshot what makes it such an attractive place to live, one of the things mentioned is 'the lovely little Church' . Yes, that’s right, and it means a lot to the people of Poulshot, but have you ever stopped to think of the price attached to having 'a lovely little Church'? Every month we have to pay just under £800 to the Diocese as our Share. This is an amount varying from Church to Church but it pays for clergy wages, pensions, national insurance— that sort of thing. Not just Sacha's I 17 �hasten to add but all the clergy of the Diocese, but it does not include the Bishop's salary or anything connected to the Cathedral. Then there is the electricity, the cleaning, wine for communion, flowers each week to name but a few so you can see that the bills soon mount up, all for us to have 'a lovely little Church’. Many residents of Poulshot don't necessarily come to Church each Sunday but give regularly to help with the weekly income and for this we are extremely grateful, but now we have an extra plea. We need support and we need it from everyone. The roof is in need of repair. We have put it off for as long as possible until we can ignore it no longer and the bullet must be bitten. We have to think of an extensive fund raising programme to pay for this work and this is where the question comes in 'Just how much will you do to save your Church?' . We need people to support these events, the coffee mornings, the cheese and wine evenings whatever it may be, and hopefully the revenue, however small, will come together and help in raising the £10,000 we need (give or take a pound or two). So if you want to live in a village with 'a lovely little Church' where your children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren can be christened, your children can be married, and where your loved ones may rest in peace, please ask yourself, would you be prepared to come along to a fund raising event to save your 'lovely little Church'? Janet James (For & on behalf of St Peter's PCC) CHURCH NOTES DID ANYONE NOTICE Did you notice when you came to Church over Christmas what was different to the inside of St. Peter's? Maybe you didn't but that was probably a compliment to what had been done. Still puzzled? Well, we now have a new curtain in front of the small door into the Chancel. We have been without one for some years (one of those jobs we are always going to get round to) and the wind has crept under the door and added to the sometimes chilly conditions of the Church. Our thanks go to Dot Woods who undertook this mission, and with great enthusiasm it was done before we knew it. The fact that it blends in so well with the rest of the Church makes one feel it has been there for ever, and we are very grateful to Dot. Now are there any more jobs we need doing....? DATES FOR YOUR DIARY This year there will be Lent Lunches held on various Saturdays within the 18 people. No other volunteers have come forward to offer occasional help and we are quite desparate at the moment as our "right-hand man" Eddie only has a working right hand, the other is broken and will be in plaster for quite a while yet. We wish him all the best for a complete and pain-free recovery. So DADS, before I come a-knocking on your door give me a ring and help the Club out when you can ~ Tel:- 726211. “YORP” 5-a-side team competed very well back in November with excellent play and cracking goals. Our thanks go to:- Ben Tylee, Mark Pearce, Luke and Daniel Smith, Adam Clarke, Bradley Whitbread, Ali Little and Joe Merritt for taking part. After playing through to the semi-finals with 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses the team were placed 3rd. We were NOT beaten by Potterne YC as they were unable to enter this year. I heard they are looking for a coach, that's the tutor variety not 8 wheeled passenger transport! Hope they've found someone to run the team, they have a very good football record. Oh well, I’d better get the hearts cut out for Valentine cards ………. Mel Dalley SEEND AND DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB In December Lucy Ellis, a trainee flower arranger, demonstrated four arrangements of varying size and orientation from vertical to horizontal, for Christmas table centres. As well as flowers she used greenery, berries, cones, ribbon, painted twigs and clusters of small LED lights tucked into glass containers. The last arrangement used a bottle of wine as the base and was very simple and effective. The results of her efforts were raffled and mine at least lasted until Christmas. Our January meeting was led by Judith Plante-Cleall who talked on 400 years of garden design with reference to National Trust gardens in Wessex, which she said were some of the finest in England. Charles ll brought ideas across from France which influenced the gardens of the nobility here, followed later by William and Mary who brought Dutch ideas of garden design to change and develop English gardens. The 18th Century saw the beginning of the great landscape gardens such as Stourhead, based on Greek and Italian design. In the 19th century houses like Kingston Lacey were able to employ plant hunters to bring back exotic plants and ideas for gardens while at the same time cottage gardens, such as the one at Hardy’s Cottage, became more fashionable. Finally in the last century, Gertrude Jekyll and others drew on the past and each other to produce whole or part gardens in various places, Barrington Court and Iford Manor amongst them. The talk was illustrated by slides, and we owe thanks to Marion and Richard Whitehead 27 �FOR SALE Pop in anytime for a chat to find out more about acupuncture At our informal open day Saturday February 9th 11am ‘till 3pm The Devizes Acupuncture Practice 9A Monday Market Street 01380 730042 Susan Bishop BAc BNurs SRN Jane Ford Lic Ac Anneli Engberg Lic Ac BONE CHINA BENEFICE MUGS £6 EACH To purchase please contact: Paulette Bremner-Milne 828527 Brian James 724944 All members of The British Acupuncture Council Sarah Walters, Medical Herbalist BSc DipPhyt Caroline’s Canapés Light Bites Canapés Party Food Delicious homemade food delivered to your door! Call Caroline Coles on: 01380 828436 or 07976 899946 or Email: caroline.coles@ivydesign.co.uk 26 NEW HYMN BOOKS ST PETER’S CHURCH POULSHOT £10 each We have taken delivery recently of a new supply of Hymn Books for the Church. These ’Common Praise’ editions contain all the traditional Ancient and Modern hymns we all know and love, together with a selection of the best twentieth century hymns You may like to purchase one or more of these new hymn books and have them inscribed to commemorate a special event, i.e. wedding or baptism, to have one dedicated to the memory of a loved one, or simply just to donate one in your name to the Church. Please enclose cash or cheque (made payable to St Peter’s Church Poulshot) in an envelope together with the dedication required and either give it to Dot Wood or ‘phone her (828825) and she will be happy to collect. HURRY as stocks are dwindling rapidly!! 19 �Benefice. We shall be holding ours in the Village Hall on Saturday 1st March (St David's Day) from 1200 noon, and the money raised will go to Church funds. As last year there will be a selection of delicious home made soups with fresh crusty bread, just what you need on a cold winter's day to warm you up. So come along and join us on 1st March to enjoy good food and good company. We hope to see lots of you on that date but if for some reason you can't manage the 1st March, the other dates for Lent Lunches within the benefice are:Bulkington Saturday 9th February Seend Saturday 23rd February Seend Saturday 8th March Bulkington Saturday 15th March. ADVANCED NOTICE : SERVICES FOR HOLY WEEK This year Holy Week will be slightly different in that services will be held around the Benefice in the days leading up to Easter Day. We hope that this will make us all feel part of this special time in the Church's Calendar. PALM SUNDAY (16th March) 6.00pm Poulshot Parish Communion. There will be a procession of Palms from the entrance to Church Farm starting at 5.45pm, leading into Church for the Service. Monday (17th March) 6.00pm Service at Bulkington Tuesday (18th March) 6.00pm Poulshot A Journey to Easter ( A Service of Readings and Hymns telling the Easter Story) Wednesday (19th March) 6.00pm Seend Lent Meditation and Compline 20 A new year a, new term to look forward to. We welcome back Mrs Blankley who will be working one day a week throughout the school in different classes. As always the busy Autumn term culminated with all the usual events; Christmas Fayre, nativity plays, Christmas lunch, party and carol service. This year the infants took centre stage to entertain us all at the Christmas play, and what a brilliant job they did! It was thought that this way they were all able to contribute, each with a few words to say. The newly formed choir also performed. The Carol service on the other hand was conducted by the juniors, each class performing different sketches. Mrs Wood is now concentrating on the next School performance, this time a chance for the juniors to show their performing talents in ‘Oliver’. Rehearsals are well underway, and the show will take place on Monday 31 March and Tuesday 1 April, afternoon and evening. It’s sure to be a show stopper, so don’t forget to put the date in your diary. Developments in the School grounds continue. Willow ‘whips’ are due to arrive soon to create a tunnel and bower for the children to play in. Next on the agenda is a White Horse replica to be carved on the field. This is the first of four landmarks to be re-created in the school grounds. Each to represent the house names – Avebury, Silbury, and Stonehenge — ideas that come from the children at School Council. R.S.A. News. Friday February 15 Children’s Valentines Disco 6.30-8.00pm More events to come, watch this space! YOUTH OF ROWDE & POULSHOT “YORP” Here we go again, into 2008 ~ Thursday (20th March) 7.30pm Seend Parish Eucharist, Washing of Feet, Stripping the Altar. GOOD FRIDAY (21st March) 10.00am Matins & Litany 10.00am Morning Prayer 10.00am Good Friday Workshop ( for children) 1.30pm Liturgy of the Day - Reading of the Passion Rowde School News POULSHOT BULKINGTON SEEND SEEND The Youth Club resumed on January 11th with a good attendance of 24. Some of the girls made wind-chimes hung from wooden curtain pole rings, while some of the lads were quite taken with the large ear-ring loops left after the pendants were removed for the wind-chimes! We were pleased to have the assistance of a dad to help lift equipment and stay to play pool, table-tennis and ref. the Street Hockey with the young 25 �fashioned” standards of morality, behaviour and Christian beliefs and practices. Although this seems to be a significant element in current attitudes to marriage and divorce, there was still agreement that the wedding vow should retain its intention that marriage was a lifetime commitment, and that pre-marriage instruction and guidance were a vital tool in meeting this aim. Nevertheless, the caveat was also made that when marriages do reach the point of irretrievable breakdown, subsequent divorce must not necessarily be a bar to either partner being married again, and in church. Next month’s meeting on Wednesday, 20th February will be in Poulshot Village Hall at 7.30pm, when we will consider the question of whether the next Coronation service can and should be multi-faith. EASTER DAY (Sunday 23rd March) 6.00am Dawn Service - Lighting of Paschal Candles, Renewal of Baptismal Vows 10.00am Benefice Eucharist - Renewal of Baptismal Vows - Children's Easter Egg Hunt Programme for 2008. It had rained all day and despite the rather large puddle at the bottom of Barley Hill Lane, a large group of ladies gathered in the Village Hall on Tuesday 15th January to discuss the programme for the remainder of 2008. We had some brilliant ideas and, as I write, a number of volunteers are trying to organise events. Once I have received confirmation of the events for the year, I will put together a programme and distribute to you all. At the same time I will also ensure everyone has an up-to-date list of names and telephone numbers for contacting each other when necessary. A big thank you to everyone for making the effort to turn out, and for all the good suggestions for the year. Dates for the Diary Tuesday 19th February 7.30pm in the Village Hall – Presentation by Wiltshire Search and Rescue. Marian Stimson 24 SEEND Our Church (St Peter’s Poulshot) NEEDS YOU FOUNDED 1289 CLOSED IN ??? POULSHOT LADIES CLUB Christmas seems a long way off now but the Poulshot Ladies Christmas Dinner sticks clearly in the memory. Some 25 Ladies met at the Raven and enjoyed a delicious dinner, beautifully cooked, presented and served by the Raven team. We ate and drank with gay abandon and rounded off the evening with a surprise lucky dip. We all brought ready wrapped presents with us which went into a big sack. We took turns to feel about for something really tempting and opened it with shouts of delight. It was a great way to start the Christmas celebrations and we went home happy in every way!! SEEND DON’T LET IT HAPPEN CHURCH SERVICES POULSHOT, SEEND AND BULKINGTON FEBRUARY 2008 3rd February—Candlemass 8.00am BCP Holy Communion 9.30am Family Eucharist 11.15am Parish Eucharist 6.00pm Evensong 6th February—Ash Wednesday 7.30pm Parish Eucharist with Imposition of Ashes 10th February 8.00am 9.30am 11.15am 6.00pm BCP Holy Communion Matins Parish Eucharist Evensong 21 SEEND BULKINGTON SEEND POULSHOT SEEND SEEND POULSHOT SEEND BULKINGTON �17th February 8.00am 9.30am 11.15am 6.00pm 24th February 8.00am 9.30am 11.15am 6.00pm FROM THE CHURCH REGISTERS BCP Holy Communion Parish Eucharist Parish Eucharist Parish Eucharist SEEND BULKINGTON SEEND POULSHOT BCP Holy Communion Family Eucharist Family Eucharist SEEND POULSHOT SEEND BULKINGTON Parish Eucharist 2nd March—Mothering Sunday 8.00am BCP Holy Communion 9.30am Family Eucharist 11.15am Family Eucharist 6.00pm Family Eucharist SEEND BULKINGTON SEEND POULSHOT WEEKDAY SERVICES Mondays 9.00am Tuesdays 9.00am Wednesdays 9.45am Thursdays 9.00am Matins Matins Holy Communion Matins SEEND POULSHOT SEEND BULKINGTON February 3 Feb 10 Feb 17 Feb 24 Feb March 2 Mar 6.00pm 9.30am 6.00pm 9.30am Sidesman Mr M Hues Mr C Saunders Mr J Quinn Mr F Wood Reader Mr N Hunloke Col C Langton Mr J Quinn The Rector 6.00pm Mrs J James Mr M Hues CHURCH ROSTERS CHURCH FLOWERS February 3 Feb Mrs Yvonne Baber 10 Feb - 16 Mar LENT—No flowers 22 Interment of Ashes Evelyn NASH 12 January 2008 Funeral 16 January 2008 Kathleen DYKE KATHLEEN DYKE 16 March 1927 – 5th January 2008 Kathleen Dyke, a resident of Poulshot since arriving here shortly after the Second World War, with her late farmer husband Aubrey, lived in Mill Farm until her sad death on 5th January. Mrs Grace Harris, of Church Farm, writes of: “The passing of a very kind friend and neighbour, who will be sadly missed both in the Church and in the village. Kathleen loved life to the full and was a great lady to spend a holiday with. I for one appreciated so much one holiday which was spent on Jersey and where we enjoyed many laughs together. Kath was also a wonderful wife and mother to her family, who will miss her and our thoughts and prayers are now with them all.” WEDNESDAY GROUP 16th January 2008 An excellent turnout of fourteen people itching to air their views met to consider the question: “Should marriage still mean ‘Until death us do part’ in the 21st century?” After an explanation of where the Church stood nowadays on the often vexed and misunderstood question of the remarriage of divorcees, in whatever circumstances, the discussion as ever ranged over the widest interpretation of the question, sometimes relevantly, just as often irrelevantly, but always with interest. The history of the Church’s connection with, and acceptance of, the aftermath of divorce, arguably started with that serial divorcer and beheader Henry VIII and was surely a factor in the early stages of the English Reformation. However, subsequently the response from clergy to requests for remarriage in church has varied from downright refusal to qualified agreement. Formal Church guidance on this response has now been issued that stresses the importance of the tolerance, forgiveness and love that are foundations of the Church’s teaching. The group wondered if this was another way of saying that “Death” as included in the marriage vows, now means death of the marriage rather than of one half of the married couple. There was also a strong feeling that the seemingly growing rate of divorce was very much a reflection of the general falling off of “old 23 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource Poulshot Village News February 2009 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/02/2009 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village News Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village News PVN Village News https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/org.poulshotvillagearchive/original/69fa3fe9e41848bd5ded046c2fce566b.pdf db626941670acac75923c36259c5fca9 PDF Text Text Poulshot, Seend and Bulkington Services January 2010 Sidesman February 7th Amery February 14th Arnold February 21st Arnold February 28th Reader Mrs J Arnold Mrs K Mrs P Bremner-Milne Mr B Mrs J James Mr B James Mrs J The Vicar Church Flower Roster 7th Feb Mrs Kate Amery 14th Feb Mrs Suzie Quinn LENT No flowers 4 April EASTER All Helpers please Dates for the diary Mark’s car wash outside the Village Hall on Sat 20 Feb - for Help for Heroes - Ladies Club Tuesday 16th February Poulshot Fete 26TH June Poulshot Feast 12th September �Carol Singing … On the Monday before Christmas when the snow was not exactly deep and crisp and even, some of you may have been lucky (or unlucky, dependant on your musical taste) to have been visited by the Poulshot Carol Singers. A hardy bunch of thirteen singers braved the elements to bring the spirit of Christmas (this year) to houses around the Green. One of the band really did carry a guiding star and it really did seem as though the start of the festive season was with us. Many,many thanks to all those who exercised their vocal cords that night and an even bigger ‘thank you’ to those who contributed to our collection box. The magnificent sum of £66.51 was raised and will be added to the sum raised from the Advent Boxes and donated to the Devizes Food Bank. Thank you …. A huge ‘Thank You’ to all those who took away a box from Church, and during Advent filled it with their loose change. It is amazing how this all adds up, and this Advent we managed to raise the wonderful amount of £183.67. This means that the money raised from our Carol Singing around the village added to that from the Advent Boxes comes to £250. 18p. A cheque for this amount will now be forwarded to the ‘Devizes Food Bank’ to help with their work of helping the needy and homeless of Devizes. A big, big ‘thank you’ to everyone who contributed to this wonderful effort. �What? Can it really be ? I’m still wishing people a “Happy New Year” but, by the time you read this we will be well into 2010 already. I hope you enjoyed a wonderful Christmas. In this I must thank everyone who helped to make my first Christmas in these parishes so enjoyable and (relatively !) stress-free. The carol services, and especially the crib services, seemed to be well received. It was good to see all the children come along & take part. A New Year can often mean turning over a new leaf as well, of course. With that in mind, and, with the support of your PCCs, we have drawn up a revised schedule of services, which we hope will provide a good mixture across the broad age range and needs of our communities. The main change is that there will no longer be a communion service at every main morning service at Seend (although there will be one somewhere within the Benefice). Instead the second Sunday service will alternate between Matins (Morning Prayer), and for those who are less comfortable with the rather more established form of services, an informal and shorter length Family (or “All-Age”) service. We’ve also built in one or two rather more special services around the Easter period, as you might expect, with a greater emphasis on families, changing some service times a little to provide an opportunity for tea on Mothering Sunday, maybe a procession on Palm Sunday, and a picnic and egg trail on Easter Day. On Maundy Thursday this year there will be a Benefice Passover Meal, in the Village Hall at Poulshot and on Easter day there will be a Sunrise Service at 6.30 am, followed by breakfast, at Seend. There will also be an 8 am service of Holy Communion at Seend every Sunday, including 5th Sundays of the month. All these services, no matter in which village they are held, are, of course, open to everyone. �What I would like to stress is that this schedule is not “cast in concrete”. It is right and proper that we should review our services from time to time and bring them more in line to meet the needs of the parishes as far as possible. We are challenged to occasionally “think outside the box”, and make our services appropriate to the time and culture in which we live. Whilst having a deep respect and love of tradition, we cannot afford to be bound by it. One minister I met yesterday has bought an ice-cream van to take “church” out on the streets to his flock. Now there’s an idea ! I guess that would go down well as long as it was also well stocked with ice-creams too. But why not? So what else can we offer at this time? Well, I would like to reintroduce the mid-week get-togethers that used to happen. “Café Church” is to be launched - with the emphasis rather more on the “café” than church, and initially will take place on Wednesdays: 2nd February, 10th March and 7th April – 10 am to 11.30 am in the Vicarage initially, until we outgrow it. This will provide an opportunity for anyone to meet and chat over a cup of coffee, ending with a very short, informal and nonthreatening act of worship in time for everyone to return home (or to Nosh and Natter) for lunch. Why not call in from buying your newspaper or groceries at the Post Office? You will be very welcome. … and, of course, what about the children? Well, by the time you read this I imagine the Christingle service at Seend on 31st January will have happened and I hope that everyone will have enjoyed it, including all those who so kindly helped at the workshop the previous day putting the Christingles together. It seems to me that children are well catered for in Seend with “First Steps”, the playgroup, Brownies and Rainbows – and in Bulkington with “Fun Station”. However Poulshot seems to be rather out on a limb at the moment. With that in mind we’re considering piloting a session of “Messy Church” around the school summer holiday time – perhaps in the first week of the holidays. “Messy Church” is aimed at children of primary school age, and their families. There will be more �details about that, and indeed all the special one-off services in future editions of this magazine. Please also look out for details on noticeboards and in the schools’ letters to parents each week – or, of course, you could always call me (827285) or one of your churchwardens for further details. It goes without saying that none of these events that are over and above our regular worship will be possible without a great deal of goodwill and hard work on the part of those who organise and run them. And none of them will be viable without your active encouragement and support. My deepest and most sincere thanks to you all. May this year be a good one and may God bless us all in our endeavours to bring his kingdom a little closer, here on earth. Renée “ … and FINALLY … “ A minister parked his car in a no-parking area in a large city because he was short of time and couldn't find a space with a meter. So he put a note under the windscreen wiper: "I have circled the block 10 times. If I don't park here, I'll miss my appointment. FORGIVE US OUR TRESPASSES. When he returned, he found a ticket from a traffic warden along with a note: "I've circled this block for 10 years. If I don't give you a ticket, I'll lose my job. LEAD US NOT INTO TEMPTATION �Poulshot Ladies Club The Ladies Club met for the January get together to plan the events for 2010. There were 26 members present. As it was also the AGM, Kate and Marian left the room to wash up the glasses while the members decided if they wanted them to stand again. They did! There followed a short discussion about subscriptions. This has been set at £2 per meeting for some while. It was agreed to continue with a monthly fee rather than change to an annual subscription, as it might put off people who were only able to be there for some of the year. The monthly fee was agreed unanimously to be raised to £3, with an occasional raffle as usual. The list of events was drawn up with a good balance of intellectual and physical exercise with the emphasis on enjoyment. Details will be circulated soon. The next meeting will be in the Village Hall on our usual third Tuesday, 16th February. Members are invited to pick out a book that they have enjoyed over the years or recently and share it with other members. We will have our usual nibbles and wine to help loosen the tongues! �Wiltshire Air Operations Unit 20th Anniversary Spring Ball at 7.30pm March 27th 2010 Dauntsey’s School Memorial Hall West Lavington Dancing to the. KJ Music Zone Band and Hitline Disco Tickets £35 (includes a buffet) Available from the Air Operations Unit Police Headquarters Tel: 01380 734108 Dress Code: Formal Carriages at 12:30am (All proceeds to the Wiltshire Air Ambulance Appeal) FOUND By stile on footpath running east of Poulshot, half a silver dog whistle. Ring Kate Hunloke 828333 �Help for Heroes was founded by Bryn and Emma Parry in October 2007 out of a desire to help the wounded Servicemen and women returning from Afghanistan and Iraq. The message of the charity is simple: We are strictly non political and non critical; we simply want to help. We believe that anyone who volunteers to serve in time of war, knowing that they may risk all, is a hero. These are ordinary people doing extraordinary things and some of them are living with the consequences of their service for life. We may not be able to prevent our soldiers from being wounded, but together we can help them get better. "It’s about the blokes, our men and women of the Armed Forces. It’s about Derek, a rugby player who has lost both his legs, it’s about Carl whose jaw is wired up so he has been drinking through a straw. It’s about Richard who was handed a mobile phone as he lay on the stretcher so he could say goodbye to his wife. It’s about Ben, it’s about Steven and Andy and Mark, it’s about them all. They are just blokes but they are our blokes; they are our heroes. We want to help our heroes." �From Mark Baker … After spending 6 months in Afghanistan during the Spring, Summer and Autumn of 2009 at Kandahar, Camp Bastion and Lashkar Gar, I wanted to do something for all those who returned home having paid a huge price for their country. Help me to do something for them in 2010. The signature event in the Help for Heroes calendar is the Big Battlefield Bike Ride. In the last week of May 2010, 300 cyclists will gather at HMS Victory, the Flagship of Britain's greatest wounded hero, Admiral Lord Nelson. They will set off to ride 350 miles across France and at the same time raise a great deal of money to support our current wounded heroes. Donating through this page – www. bmycharity.com/markfbaker is simple, quick and secure. It is the most efficient way to give – so every donation goes further – and if you are a UK taxpayer and give Gift Aid consent the charity will receive an extra 28% at no cost to you. Thank you for your support. Mark Baker �And you may have already seen this in the Gazette … Inspired by his time commanding air crews in Afghanistan, RAF officer Mark Baker is to raise money for the charity Help for Heroes. Group Captain Baker, 47, returned home to Poulshot, near Devizes,in November following a six-month tour in Afghanistan. He was based at Kandahar Airfield and Camp Bastion and was in charge of all the RAF aircraft. Help for Heroes, based in Tidworth, raises money to support wounded servicemen and women injured in Afghanistan and Iraq. He said: “Being in Afghanistan drove me to physically do something for Help for Heroes. It is a fantastic charity and it has achieved so much in a short space of time.” The Big Battlefield Bike Ride will involve 300 people cycling 350 miles from Portsmouth and along battle fields of Northern France. The ride will finish at Dunkirk on the 70th anniversary of the evacuation, accompanied by a flotilla of little ships. The aim is to raise £1 million. To sponsor Group Captain Baker on the ride visit www. bmycharity.com/markfbaker �What do you think about your community area? ATWORTH, BROUGHTON GIFFORD, BULKINGTON, GREAT HINTON, KEEVIL, MELKSHAM, MELKSHAM WITHOUT, POULSHOT, SEEND, SEMINGTON, STEEPLE ASHTON The Melksham Community Area Partnership has been set up to find out what is really important to you. Wiltshire Council are making a strategy for our area and want to know what we think. Come along to make your views known. Public Consultation You can express your view on : http://melksham.communityarea.org.uk/ The Melksham Community Area Partnership is an all-inclusive group of community representatives working together for the benefit of the community. Between us we have a strong voice. For more information contact: Miriam Zaccarelli, MCAP Partnership Officer, Melksham Town Hall, SN12 6ES 07865 065 925 miriam@melksham.communityarea.org.uk Housing Environment Accessibility Employment Recreation Land Use Transport Shopping Local facilities and anything else on your mind �Gardening Club. First of all our apologies for cancelling the January meeting at almost the last minute. It was very icy around the Pavilion and the car park so it was felt safer for everyone to forgo our meeting. The speaker was, I suspect, quite relieved, as were some of the members! I do hope we managed to get the message to everyone in time. At our previous meeting in December, which seems a long time ago now, Milly Carmichael, our speaker talked about the uses and history of holly, ivy and mistletoe and superstitions connected to them. From her extensive list I gleaned the fact that holly is an ivory coloured wood that takes a stain well, and was planted outside houses as a good lightning conductor (not sure about that!) It is apparently very bad luck to cut down a holly tree. Ivy does not harm sound brickwork (but in my garden got under roof tiles into the garage and broke the guttering), is a good dye plant and its late nectar and berries are good for wildlife, especially bees. Also if you put some in your socks for 2 weeks it will cure verrucas. Mistletoe mainly grows on trees with soft bark, like apple, was a fertility symbol and should be harvested with a golden sickle. Recent research though has shown it could have useful medicinal properties. Milly also talked to us about having a 'green' Christmas and her statistics about the huge volume of waste, particularly paper in various forms, were chastening and gave real food for thought. Next month Chris Smith of Pennard Plants who was unable to come last year will be talking about behind the scenes at the flower shows and the competition will be for the best photo of a single flower. Sue �The Wednesday Group – 13th January 2010 MORAL versus LEGAL REPONSIBILITY The topic for discussion was, effectively, the dichotomy we are faced with all too often, of how something that we know to be morally wrong, can be justified within the legal framework. Two particular examples quoted were firstly something we have been bombarded with recently, MPs claiming that they were only following the expenses’ rules, while public opinion clearly felt that they were morally wrong to take advantage of a system that was patently flawed; it certainly seemed that they were allowed by their own authorities to get away with it, perhaps on the grounds of what are perceived by some to be inadequate salaries. But is it reasonable to “play the system”, and by vilifying MPs, are we being self-righteous and somewhat hypocritical? The careful presentation of expenses is not unknown in many other spheres of work. A second example was historic. Hitler’s generals said that they were only obeying orders, and they almost certainly were. But did this qualify as a justification for the atrocities of the Holocaust and many other incidents of what might in any other situation be seen as murder? But if the alternative was probably to be shot, or worse, what would we have all done? From the same time, the area bombing of cities, by both sides, inevitably resulted in heavy civilian �casualties, a policy that is still seriously criticised today, but are civilians exempt from what might be termed the “Rules of War”? Today we live n a “Whistle-blowing” age, and quite clearly it seems that often the whistle is blown for reasons of politics, class or simply envy, but should we always report apparent wrong-doing? The other aspect of the question that might cause us concern is “What do we do about those we perceive as morally guilty?” The Jews are still seeking revenge (justice?) from ninety year olds, sixty years after the event, and the appalling crimes committed may justify this, and we’ve lost track of what is happening to MPs, except that some seem to have cheerfully paid back what they “fiddled”, and others are “retiring”. The group considered the elements that contribute to acts that some might see as not moral, such as fear, anger, revenge and ignorance, and the social background of those who carry out these acts. There was general agreement that the basis of ‘The Law’ should be the moral standards accepted by the majority, but there seems to be no doubt that moral standards differ between countries, and sometimes between sections of societies and, if that is so, who arbitrates, and can moral and legal responsibility co-exist? We could not come up with a simple answer but there was agreement that our laws should, indeed must, reflect the �generally accepted moral code that guides the behaviour of the majority, and that those laws must be enforceable and act as an effective deterrent, whilst not forgetting the pressures created by our increasingly multi-cultured society. One day we will have an easy topic to think about and it won’t be nearly so interesting! John Quinn Rowde Primary School Swimming Pool Roof Funds Christmas Bonus Just before Christmas The Western Daily Press ran the 'Cash for Schools' competition that entailed collecting vouchers from the newspaper. Rowde School was nominated as one of the 12 finalists and won £8000! This has been a tremendous boost for our swimming pool roof fund. We would like to thank everyone who supported us by collecting the vouchers to make this possible. RSA Recipe Book In December we launched our special recipe book, which includes a wide range of recipes donated by parents, Mr Ball, Mel the Lollipop Lady, Mrs Taylor the School Cook, Peter Vaughan from The Bistro in Devizes, The George and Dragon. It has been beautifully illustrated with pictures from the children. �These sold like hot cakes at our Christmas Fayre - but don't despair we still have some left so it's not too late to buy them. They are available at £3.50 each from the School Office, Rowde Village Shop, The George and Dragon and The Raven (Poulshot). SAT Results The School achieved outstanding SAT results last academic year. 97% gained Level 4 or above in English and Science and 87% achieved Level 4 in Maths. Both results were well above the County and National averages and are the third best results achieved in the past 15 years. Well done everyone. The Three Rs The children of our school are also taught about the wider issues in today's world - the environment being one of them. We have recently implemented two schemes that help their awareness of the three R's - Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. Firstly, we have installed some new composters in the school grounds. These allow us to dispose food waste in an environmentally way and reduce the waste going into the landfill. It also means that we can produce compost for the school garden and vegetable plots. �Secondly, we have launched a recycling scheme in conjunction with Recipro8TM. This allows the school to accrue points, which can be spent on educational materials, sports equipment, conservation materials and experiences. We are collecting old Mobile Phones, Ink Cartridges and Toners, PDA's, MP3's, MP4's, IPOD's and Satellite Navigation Units. So if you have any of these that are collecting dust at home or at work, then please don't throw them away but bring them into the School Office where they can go towards a good cause. Spring clean… We are running our fourth Bag2School collection in March. So now is a good time to sort through your wardrobes and drawers and donate good quality second clothing to help our Swimming Pool Roof Fund. Please bring in your bags to the School on Monday 22nd March before 11:00. (Further details are available on our advert.) �It's time for a Spring Clean of your wardrobes and drawers. Following the success of previous campaigns, The Rowde School Association (RSA), have arranged our fourth Bag2School collection to raise funds for the proposed School Swimming Pool Roof. Bag2School is a company that specialises in selling good quality second-hand clothing to wholesalers in Europe, Africa and Asia. The wholesalers then have a chance to earn a living by selling the items locally. So how does it work? Special bags are available from the School Office from 1st March or you can use black plastic bin bags. You then need to fill each bag with good quality (no-bric-a-brac): Clothes ƒ Bedding ƒ Curtains ƒ Soft Toys ƒ Shoes ƒ Belts ƒ Handbags And take the full bags to the School Hall on: Monday 22nd March by 11:00 The bags will then be collected from the School and weighed. The School will receive money in relation to the total weight donated. For example, a 10kg bag will raise £2.00 for the school. Money raised will go towards our Swimming Pool Roof Fund. This new facility will allow the children to swim all year round, not just the summer months. So please help us to make Bag2School4 as successful as possible! �SEEND BULKINGTON AND POULSHOT BENEFICE THE WEDNESDAY GROUP 10 February 2010 Multicultural society: Embrace; Tolerate or Abhor? Venue is The Old Farmhouse, Mill Lane, Poulshot 7-30 - 9pm A discussion group on issues of concern and challenge for all. All are very welcome. For further details, please ring Rupert Janes on 01380 828639 Do please get in touch if there is a subject YOU WOULD REALLY LIKE TO BE DISCUSSED. All offers willingly considered! �Friday 19th March 19.30 for 20.00 - -in the Village Hall -free entry - licensed bar - music for all ages!! 100 Club December Draw 1st Prize £100 Sue Henshaw / 2nd £40 Nick Hunloke 3rd £30 Suzanne Williams (Shirley Taplin) 4th £25 David Hargreaves / 5th 15 Hilary Kidd The results of the January 100 Club Draw are:1st Prize Tim Gravina £25 2nd Prize Jean Perrett £15 3rd Prize Angela Bullen £10 �Seend Bulkington and Poulshot Benefice Wednesday Group 2010 Normal time: 1930 - 2100hrs. 2nd Wednesday of the month. Aug and Dec are holidays. Serial Date Subject Venue (a) 2 (b) (c) 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 10 Feb tbc (d) Poulshot Village Hall 10 Mar 14 Apr 12 May 9 Jun 14 Jul Aug 8 Sep 13 Oct 10 Nov Dec tbc Poulshot Village Hall tbc Poulshot Village Hall tbc Poulshot Village Hall tbc tbc Poulshot Village Hall Poulshot Village Hall No meeting tbc tbc tbc No meeting. NA Poulshot Village Hall Poulshot Village Hall Poulshot Village Hall NA Remarks and Lead Speaker (e) �WILTSHIRE COUNCILLOR – NEWS FROM JONATHON SEED This is the first of regular articles for your Parish Magazine. The aim is to keep you informed of where I am involved on your behalf in the workings of Wiltshire Council and also to expand on particular aspects of the workings of the Council. I will also cover my involvement in local village issues. I am always happy to receive suggestions and feedback so please do contact me at any time. The New Year has come quickly and brought with it an icy grip on the Country and County. Wiltshire seems to be coping as well as any County in these difficult climatic times. If the lengthy cold snaps are repeated on a regular bass then clearly the County will have to revisit the investment needed to cope with the arctic conditions. For the moment we seem to be coping. Since being elected last summer I have become deeply involved in the rural affairs of the County and in particular the Division of Summerham and Seend. I attend as many of the seven Parish Council meetings as I can but there are inevitable clashes with other evening meetings. I have been elected as Chairman of the Melksham Area Board and your Parish is making a significant contribution to both the Area �Board and the Community Area partnership. Most parishes have also received community grants from the Area Board. I have been appointed as Chairman of the Urchfont Manor Adult Learning Centre Board of Management and have recently taken on as Chairman of the northern half of the County’s Operational Flood Working Group. This Flood Group works closely with Agencies and local Flood Groups to minimise the effects of flooding in the County. This will also give me an opportunity to help with the particular flooding issues in Keevil, Bulkington and Poulshot as well as in other local areas. I am a member of the Management and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Select Committee which examines many detailed aspects of the Councils work. I am also a Member of the Licensing Policy Committee and the Western Area Planning Committee. Residents have told me that there is concern at the handling of planning matters by Wiltshire Council. I am always happy to discuss individual applications with residents or Parish Councils. I only have three weeks from the registration of an application to call it in for a Committee decision so I need early involvement to be effective in my help. If you need to contact me please telephone 01380 850 696 or e-mail jonathon.seed@wiltshire.gov.uk. �BOXING DAY REPORT (Great Bulkington Railway) 2009. December 26th dawned with bright sunshine, dry and a good weather forecast which, in the event, (apart from one shower) was mostly true. We were scheduled to start running the trains at 1300hrs and by eleven o’clock in the morning the ‘Early Birds’ were arriving and asking for a ride! Happily my train crews arrived on time and the first fully loaded train departed bang on 1 o’clock. By 2:30 there were over 70 people in the garden and two passenger trains in operation. My wife Thelma and her friend Angela Read were heavily engauged in cooking and distributing the 200 sausages on sticks that Tim Taylor from the village Well Inn had kindly donated for the event. At the same time we gave away a couple of large tins of ‘Quality Street’ toffees to our guests and the children. The two trains did 86 trips around the 1000 foot long track– this works out at just over 16 miles and nearly a train departure every 2 minutes! Each train carried an average of 6 or 7 passengers so we carried well over 500 adults and children. I would like to praise the train crews who worked solidly for over three hours without a break – 17 year old Driver Lee Thorp in particular (from West Lavington) and his Guard Ben Dobson �(from Bulkington). Both these youngsters have done many hours of training on the railway and are qualified drivers and guards. Thanks to the generosity of our riders and guests we were able to send £581 to our very deserving ‘Help For Heroes Fund’. Nev Boulton, Station Master GBR GOING BACK TO LAST YEAR…………. As this is the first magazine of 2010, it is the first opportunity Paulette and I have had to pass on our thanks to all who made the Christmas Bazaar such a good evening. The low temperature didn’t stop people from venturing out, and even Father Christmas gave up some of his time to come and see us in Poulshot. (He is very busy in the weeks before Christmas, you know.) Mulled wine and mince pies comforted folk as they wandered around the stalls spending their money and many made their way home clutching either home made cakes, food hampers or bottles from the Tombola! In case you haven’t heard on the village grapevine, the Bazaar made the grand sum of £355 – so once again thank you to everyone. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Village Magazine Description An account of the resource PDF versions of the Village Magazine distributed between 2004 and Present. Magazines are presented in PDF format with full-text indexing Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village News Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Poulshot Village News Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2004-Present Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village News Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Village Magazines Magazine Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Poulshot Village News February 2010 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/02/2010 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village News Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village News PVN Village News https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/org.poulshotvillagearchive/original/559861396249dee8ec21d9544f3bfe59.pdf 3b1c557e72ed2e5de4335a2a30f7f5ac PDF Text Text Poulshot Village News February 2013 ~ Horace in the snow ~ �2011 Census Information "Source: Census 2011" Sent to us by Steve Housby who says – “These are the population breakdown figures from the 2011 census for Poulshot, provided to me by Wiltshire Council. They may be of interest to your readers. There are a surprising number of children in our village. These figures are only just becoming available and more detailed analyses should be available by the end of January.” Poulshot all persons Poulshot Males Poulshot Females all ages 406 183 191 0– 4 36 20 11 5‒ 9 37 20 15 10 ‒ 14 49 16 12 15 ‒ 19 54 22 10 20 ‒ 24 24 15 10 25 ‒ 29 29 11 11 30 34 27 13 8 Poulshot all persons Poulshot Males Poulshot Females 35 ‒ 39 23 10 12 40 ‒ 44 21 15 13 45 ‒ 49 28 8 14 50 ‒ 54 20 8 8 55 ‒ 59 17 6 12 60 ‒ 64 14 8 14 65 ‒ 69 6 2 17 70 ‒ 74 7 4 15 Poulshot all persons Poulshot Males Poulshot Females 75 ‒ 79 80 ‒ 84 85 ‒ 89 90 and over 3 1 1 2 2 2 7 2 4 2 0 2 Grange Farm Wind Farm The requirement of the Government Inspector for Wiltshire Council to consult the public and which has been facilitated by the Stop Grange Farm Wind Farm campaigners locally has so far yielded the following result: Votes for the Council’s amendments Votes against Council’s amendments Town Bratton 24 0 Devizes/Poulshot/Potterne 53 9 Edington 13 0 Keevil 11 0 Steeple Ashton 19 0 Westbury 219 3 West Ashton 16 0 Trowbridge 168 23 Warminster 30 2 Totals for amendments – 553 / against 37 – result almost 15 to against the proposed wind farm. Adam Kydd �Courtyard Surgery Patient Survey Courtyard Surgery is running its 2013 Patient Survey during February! This year it focuses on the “patient experience” so please pop in and complete a form if you have time. WANTED “Don’t ask what your village can do for you, ask what you can do for your village”!! Poulshot Parish Council needs a new Parish Clerk, following the resignation of Maggie Goodenough. Anyone interested, please contact Nicky Hunloke on 828333 or any member of the Parish Council. Ladies Club February event – A Dutch Auction Tuesday 19th February at 7.30 in the hall. Think lucky Dip/ recycling. Bring along a wrapped item or two. The wrapped item is passed round and bids are made (small change). Highest bid wins. Wine, Juice and nibbles included. Come and try your luck! Date For Your Diary – Green Garden’s Working Party Saturday 9th March We will be having a Green Gardens Working Party starting at 10:00 on Saturday 9th March. This will be followed by a Lent Lunch in the Village Hall. You don’t have to be a member of the Village Trust to come and help but membership only costs £1 a year for the whole family. Tim Coleman 827095 �Diary of Events 2013 Thanks to Kate for doing this. Please send dates for any events and I will update for each issue. Please see articles for full information about events. February 9th St Valentine’s Coffee Morning, 10-12. Village Hall 11th Jerry Cookery Demo, Village Hall 14th/15th Seend Fawlty Players Pantomime “The Golden Slipper” 20 Wednesday Group, 7.30, Village Hall 21st Lent Group Meetings begin 23rd Owdyada Theatre Group show in Seend March 2nd 9 9 April Sponsored Car Wash and Bacon Butties - Help for Heroes Pruning in the Green Gardens 10-12.30 Lent Lunch in the Village Hall 12-2 Concert in church TBA May June 29 Fete and Flower Festival July Summer party at Poulshot House August Tea Party Evening picnic in the Green Gardens September October 5 November 16 Harvest Supper Croissant Morning December Wanted: Dog Sitter A Dog sitter is needed in Poulshot to look after my dog whilst I am at work. Would suit someone who would like the companionship of a dog during the day and would like to earn some extra cash. Call for a chat on 01380 828668 or 07757471324. �Church Electoral Roll. Just before Easter 2013 we are required to produce a new Electoral Roll, a task that has to be carried out every six years. The current Electoral Roll will be cancelled. If you wish your name to be included in the new Register which will entitle you to vote for candidates standing for membership of the Parochial Church Council or even allow you to put your own name forward for election, you must register your name on the new Roll. To be eligible you must be over 16 years of age and a Baptized member of the Church of England. Application forms are available on the table at the back of Church. Completed forms should be returned to one of the Churchwardens by March 31st 2013. PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO REGISTER YOUR NAME. February events at Seend Community Centre, Rusty Lane, Seend SN12 6NS Seend Fawlty Players’ 34th Village Pantomime - The Golden Slipper’ 7.30pm on Thursday 14th and Friday 15th February 2013 and 7pm on Saturday 16th February This is the ancient Egyptian original of the Cinderella story. Tickets are available in Seend Shop/Post Office, Seend Community Centre, and The Brewery Inn in Seend Cleeve or call 01380 828617, price £5 or £3 concessions. Proceeds will go to local good causes. Owdyado Theatre Company presents 'Wrongdoings and Wake Up Calls in the Stop-Off Motel' Saturday 23rd February at 8pm - Tickets £8 from Seend Shop/PO, Seend Community Centre or call 01380 828617.The first visit to Seend by this professional theatre group from Cornwall. Strong language and drug references; not suitable for under-15s. �Lent Group Meetings The period of Lent is recognised partly as a time of preparation for Easter Day. Our Lent Group meetings this year will take place on Thursdays 21st and 28th February and 7th, 14th and 21st March, at the Vicarage, 6.50 for a prompt start at 7pm. They will last no more than one hour. However, those attending are warmly welcome to stay on afterwards for coffee and a chat, if they wish. The theme this year will be “An Introduction to Worship and Mission” and will include such topics as the shape of worship, Holy Communion, the church environment, the reasons for and the importance of church furnishings (candles, etc), the use of colours in church (altar frontals, etc), clergy clothes (vestments) and so on. For example on Ash Wednesday – 13th February and the first day of Lent, the altar frontal will be changed from green (for “ordinary” time) to either purple or “Lenten attire” (unbleached linen). Some people don’t notice such changes throughout the church year, while others may not understand the reason for those changes. All will be revealed! The meetings are for anyone, not just churchgoers, so please do come along if you can. Thank you … Although Christmas seems a long time ago, this is the first opportunity for Paulette and I to express our thanks to all those who helped to make the celebration of Christmas such a special time. Firstly our gratitude goes to all those who ventured out the week before Christmas to sing carols around the houses on the Green (they were the lucky ones to receive a visit this year, or unlucky, depending on your viewpoint.). We began by meeting at the Village Hall Car Park, a Knight in Shining Armour – aka Tim Jalland, who had brought mulled wine to lubricate our vocal cords before we even set off, and stollen bread just to enjoy! It was a very nice gesture and much appreciated. Fed and watered we duly set off, and sang, banged on people’s doors and gratefully accepted all offers of money given. Whether it was in recognition of our dulcet tones, or just to get rid of us we didn’t question – we were just happy that the collecting box was getting heavier. Just under two hours later we arrived at the home of John and Suzie Quinn to be replenished with further glasses of mulled wine, sausage rolls and other tasty bites. I think we must stress that this was Carol Singing around the Village and not a Church Pub Crawl under another name. ! �Seriously though, the money collected along with money from Advent Boxes amounted to £236.05. This wonderful amount will be forwarded to Jamie Allen, who has set up a charity in memory of his daughter, Carrie who died in August last year. Many in the village will remember Jamie and his family who came to the Benefice in June 2002, and was the star of ‘A Country Parish’. Finally a huge ‘Thank You’ to everyone who made the Church look so wonderful for Christmas. The flower ladies excelled again, Nicky decorated the tree just right, and to all involved with the Carol Service on Christmas Eve, the Choir, the Readers, many, many thanks. It is such a special beginning to the celebration of Christmas and every year it always reminds us of the true meaning of this occasion Janet and Paulette (Churchwardens) Caring for Graves Please would you ensure that if you are caring for a grave in one of our local churchyards all Remembrance day crosses, Christmas wreaths and decorations, and artificial flowers or other memorabilia is removed by Ash Wednesday. The planting of shrubs is also prohibited by Churchyard Regulations, in order to facilitate churchyard maintenance - in particular grass-cutting. A copy of the Churchyard Regulations is on display on the church noticeboard or can be supplied by the Vicar. Thank you. Your understanding in this matter will be very much appreciated. Cookery Demonstration by Jerry from the Raven Poulshot Village Hall 7.30 pm Monday 11th February 2013 Entry fee £3.00 includes complimentary glass of wine or soft drink All proceeds to charity-see Chris Saunders article in Village News regarding Carrie Allen �CHURCH SERVICES FEB 2013-POULSHOT,SEEND & BULKINGTON Sunday 3 February 8.00 am 9.30 am 11.15 am 6.00 pm Holy Communion Morning Praise Morning Praise Parish Communion Sunday 10 February 8.00 am 9.30 am 11.15 am Holy Communion Seend Matins Poulshot Parish Communion-Bishop of Ramsbury’s Visit - Seend 6.00 pm Evensong Seend Bulkington Seend Poulshot Everyone very welcome Bulkington Wednesday 13 February – Ash Wednesday 7.30 pm Cluster Service with Ashing Rowde Church Sunday 17 February 8.00 am 9.30 am 11.15 am 6.00 pm Holy Communion Parish Communion Parish Communion Evensong Seend Bulkington Seend Poulshot Sunday 24 February 8.00 am 9.30 am 11.15 am 6.00 pm Holy Communion Family Communion Family Communion Parish Communion Seend Poulshot Seend Bulkington Sunday 3 March 8.00 am 9.30 am 11.15 am 6.00 pm Holy Communion Morning Praise Morning Praise Parish Communion Seend Bulkington Seend Poulshot �The Badgers’ - Worton and Cheverell F.C. Pep Guardiola turned down the enthusiastic offer from the Badgers, due to the wet climate we have had recently with many matches in December being cancelled, However, we need to move on….. The Under 17/18 team in their respective league have had a challenging season so far, currently 3rd in the table, and 2 points behind the leaders Trowbridge. 5 wins, 1 draw, and having lost 2 so far, means there is still a very good chance to win this League.. In January the team beat Castle Combe 4 – 0, with November being their last game when they also won against Marshfield (18-1). Managed by Pete Assirati, it is hoped some of the players next season will move on to the Adult teams. The Under 16s are managed by Chris Pearce, and are currently second in the League, with a recent 6-0 win against big town opposition Trowbridge Youth. However, although we have 2 games in hand, there is still a big gap behind leaders Derry Hill. Developments in the proposed rules of the F.A. towards Youth soccer, will extend the current philosophy of the emphasis on ‘development’ of the younger age groups. Already both the Under 7 and 8 age groups play in a friendly league (where results cannot be published), with a maximum 5 a side. The idea of the friendly league will extend to both Under 9 and 10 age groups over the coming years, who play 7 a side. At Under 11 ad 12 age levels they will be playing 9 a side with full offside rules, and by 2015 the Under 11 age group will also be in a friendly league. Steve Dagnall 01380-727976 FRIENDS of ERLESTOKE PRISON NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS Have you made a New Year’s resolution? If not it’s still not too late. How about volunteering to drive for the Friends of Erlestoke Prison Transport Scheme? Not only would you be contributing time to the community but you will be reimbursed for your expenses. We pay 45p per mile and your commitment would be to pick up visitors on Sunday afternoons from either Westbury Station or from Devizes Market Place returning visitors to the same pick up places. The time commitment for this role is approximately 4 hours per session and you will be part of a team of drivers who will form a �rota, so you will not need to be available every Sunday. We have guidance and a handbook to help answer any questions you may have. The Friends of Erlestoke Prison is a charity that works to support the rehabilitation and resettlement of prisoners. One of the most important elements of resettlement is keeping families together. Transport links to and from the prison are infrequent and do not always tie in with visiting times for families, who may have to travel a considerable way to visit their friends or relatives. If you would like to be a volunteer driver or would like more information about the scheme, please email: info@friendsoferlestokeprison.com Or please visit our website: www.friendsoferlestokeprison.com Over 300 people filled Edington Priory Church on the evening of the 12th December for a ‘Celebration Christmas’ in aid of the Friends of Erlestoke Prison. Sponsored by Hiscox and with contributions from Dauntsey’s Choral Society and the Bratton Silver Band, the event raised over £6,000 from ticket sales and donations. The programme included readings by Sarah Troughton (Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire), John Bush (Patron, the Friends of Erlestoke Prison), Andy Rogers (Governor of HMP Erlestoke and HMP Shepton Mallet) and Robert Hiscox (Chairman, Hiscox). An Erlestoke Prison offender also contributed a reading, which he had written himself, reflecting what it is like to be in prison at Christmas. He attended the event with the Governor, on temporary licence from the prison. The trustees would like to thank all those who attended and who contributed in any way to make this event, which was their first big fundraiser, an enormous success! The Friends of Erlestoke Prison is a newly registered charity, established to support the rehabilitation and resettlement of prisoners at HMP Erlestoke. The charity partners with the prison in our work to reduce reoffending rates and will fund/support projects to assist prisoners in:  Maintaining and building relationships with their partners and children  Finding education and work opportunities  Ensuring that they have somewhere to call home when they leave prison  Preparing themselves for release and a return to life without offending For more information, please visit: www.friendsoferlestokeprison.com or email:info@friendsoferlestokeprison.com �SEEND AND DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB There will be no meeting in the Pavilion in February. Instead we are running a trip to view the snowdrops at Heale House Gardens on Wednesday 13th February. If you missed our January meeting and would like to add your name to the list please get in touch with Sue Johns. Our speaker in March will be telling us all about growing soft fruit and it will also be our Spring Bulb show. The Christmas meeting went with a swing with everyone enjoying the singing, ringing and poetry reading. Many thanks to the Seend Singers, accompanist Deryn, the Handbelles, Anita, John, Tim and Bob for their contributions. Thanks also to those who provided food and to Jackie, Brian and Sue in the kitchen and David with the wine. The talk from Richard Slingsby in January, on British woodland and the Woodland Trust was, in my opinion, one of the best talks we have had. He gave us a very succinct and interesting introduction to the history of woodland and then talked about the beginnings of the Woodland Trust and its’ work today. He emphasised the importance of trees to our environment, taking in carbon dioxide and giving out oxygen and therefore providing a check to global warming. Therefore conserving woodlands and planting new ones is very important. Our nearest new woodland is one of the very new Jubilee Woods now being planted at the foot of the Caen Hill flight of locks and in a few years will be well worth visiting. Sue. ‘Beggar’s Opera’ Last chance to see White Horse Opera perform the Beggar's Opera by John Gay at Easterton Village Hall on Saturday 23rd February at 7.30pm. This is one of the earliest examples of musical theatre full of well known tunes such as "Greensleeves" and "Over the Hill and Far Away" which, before copyright laws came into being, John Gay took and added his own words to produce a very comical if rather naughty opera. Do come if you want to see Paula Boyagis & Barbara Gompels pulling each other's hair out over a man! Tickets £8 from Market Lavington Post Office. �Carrie Allen - 2000 – 2012 Carrie was the daughter of Suzy and the Rev Jamie Allen, our Rector from 2002 to 2003. After leaving us Jamie became the Rector of Great Cornard, a parish in Suffolk until 2009 when he was invited to take over a parish church in New Plymouth, New Zealand, which was due to become the cathedral of a new diocese. The family were preparing to travel to their new home when Carrie was diagnosed with a cancerous tumour in her left forearm. She immediately began a long course of treatment, followed by complicated surgery and radiotherapy. She bore this treatment with courage and smiles – despite being very sick she never once stopped smiling. The Allens moved to New Zealand later in 2009 where treatment continued, together with physiotherapy to her hand. The treatment involved regular journeys to Auckland many miles to the north, sometimes by road and sometimes by air. All this took place while she fitted in as much school time as possible and at the end of six months she was declared cancer free. Then in April 2011 Carrie suffered a relapse; the family were devastated, but Carrie bravely began a new course of treatment, showing courage beyond words and retaining her faith and hope throughout. Sadly the cancer now recurred in multiple places and she had more treatment to her chest, her neck and even her eye. Carrie died on 15th September 2012. Just a month before she died, though sick and in much pain, Carrie organised a concert which was, in a way, her farewell. She arranged it as a service to her community and to achieve her Attitude for Excellence with Honours award at her school. She organised the whole evening, made up and taught a dance to a group of her friends, and performed and sang in several acts. On that night, which raised major funds for the Child Cancer Foundation, she demonstrated something very memorably - the greatness of her spirit. Her family are now raising funds to support a drama group formed in Carrie's name to carry on the initiative she showed before she died. It is to this group that we shall offer the proceeds of our forthcoming Cookery demonstration in the Village Hall on Monday 11th February kindly given by Jerry from the Raven, in memory of a very brave girl and a much loved family, who, though here for only a very short tenure, left a lasting impression on so many in our village. Do come and enjoy another entertaining evening with Jerry, at the same time supporting a very worthy cause. �From Councillor Jonathan Seed A Happy New Year to you and let us hope that 2013 brings prosperity and success to one and all. This year is a particularly important year in terms of local government as we not only have the Wilshire Council Elections on Thursday 2nd May but we also have elections for each of the 236 Parish Councils in Wiltshire and of course this includes the seven in Summerham and Seend and Poulshot in particular. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with all of these local Parish Councils over the past four years and look forward to working with the new Parish Councils for the next four years - provided that you decide to re elect me in May! In the meantime all the candidates will be around asking for your views on how we have done to date and what we can do to make things better in the future. To me this is a vital part of the relationship between the community and the elected representatives and it is equally important that you the electors are able to hold us to account for our performance on your behalf over the electoral period in question. As I listen to the news in these early January days I am confident that Wiltshire Council will pass your test and how sad it is to hear the troubles being experienced by neighbouring Councils who are having to close libraries, and put off the building of new leisure facilities as well as having to put up their Council Tax. Here in Wiltshire the story is so very different and we have opened new libraries and have started building a series of impressive new Campuses which will include brand new state of the art leisure facilities. In our Community area we are particularly fortunate to be see the first “super Campus” being built in Melksham with every confidence that it will open next year. All this does not happen by accident and it has taken a great deal of careful financial management in County Hall for Wiltshire to be so well placed in local government terms. In spite of severe central Government cuts to local government funding including the cuts to the funding of Town and Parish Council Precepts it is good news that Wiltshire Council has been able to balance its budget for the financial year as well as continuing with its policy of freezing Council Tax for next year. In addition Wiltshire Council has just taken the decision to support our hard pressed Town and Parish Councils by making up the last minute cut in Precept funding announced just before �Christmas by the coalition Government. It has been difficult but Wiltshire Council has found the money needed to make up this shortfall and have done so because the administration supports our town and parish councils and that if these Councils do increase their precepts it is mostly due to good local projects supported by their communities. So even in this cold and austere economic climate there is a little bit of winter warmth about and a great future for our very special County of Wiltshire. Boxing Day Walk The weather on Boxing Day was terrible so a low turn out was expected. Eight of us turned up, all humans and no dogs this year .We walked to Seend via Lyeball Lane. The fields at the bottom of this bridle path were flooded and we walked up into Seend via Turners Farm. From Seend we walked down to the canal and realising it was Tor Morgan's birthday we sang happy birthday to her on one of the bridges. We turned off the canal at Foxhangers crossing the main road into Hooks Lane and then into Barley Hill.. Karen and Peter Wright kindly invited us for tea and mince pies following the walk which was very much appreciated! Although very boggy in parts it was a really nice walk. Thanks to Jim Aldridge for coming with me on the walk the week before to see how long it would take. It has been suggested that next year the walk takes place on Boxing Day morning and that we finish at the Raven. I would be interested in other people's thoughts on this… See you next year Regards, Ray Josey 100 Club Results Results of December Draw 1st Prize Liz Jalland £100 2nd Peter Wright £50 3rd Nathalie Edwards £50 January 1st Sarah Broadhurst £25 2nd Janet James £15 3rd Denise Josey £10 �Sponsored Car Wash and Bacon Butties Saturday 2nd March from 10 AM to 2 PM Poulshot Village Hall Layby /The Old Post Office I have taken up the challenge to participate in the Big Battlefield Bike Ride 2013 in aid of Help for Heroes. Starting on 27th May 2013, I shall be joining 5 equally foolish colleagues on an approximately 400 mile (or 620km) route from Paris to London, (hopefully) finishing on 2nd June 2013. As many of you that know me will agree, I am not exactly built for long distance or the hills that I will undoubtedly encounter along the way; therefore, your support will be invaluable, and help spur me on to the finish line. As the ride is in aid of Help for Heroes, I have set myself the target of raising as much sponsorship as possible for this worthy cause – 2 years ago a number of you helped me raise nearly £7500. Any contribution that you are able to make, will be gratefully received, help me through those uncomfortable moments and more importantly make a difference to so many of our wounded Servicemen and women. Thank you for your support Mark Baker GRAND COOKERY DEMONSTRATION VILLAGE HALL 7.30pm, Monday 11 February Following the success of last year, Jerry from The Raven, will give another demonstration talk with recipes for starters, main course and desserts. We are fortunate to have such a fine restaurant in the village, and a top class chef in Jerry, who is always most generous with his advice and recipes. No doubt we will also be able to sample the dishes he demonstrates. The price for entry is £3, which includes complementary wine or soft drinks. All proceeds from the evening will be donated to charity, which this year will be the one being supported in memory of Carrie Allen, as detailed elsewhere in this Village News. Tickets available from Brian Arnold (828833) or Chris. Saunders (827290). �Poulshot Ladies Christmas Meal 21 Poulshot ladies gathered at the Raven on 12th December for a very enjoyable Christmas meal. Thank you to Nathalie and Jerry for looking after us so well. We had a smashing meal, and a good catch up session with Christmas cheer. Apologies to Joe if the noise was a bit loud. Santa did his rounds early, and did a very good job. Thank you Ladies for another enjoyable year. Best wishes. Jean and a big thank- you to Jean … I am sure all the Poulshot Ladies will join me in saying a big thank you to Jean for all the fabulous work she does for the Poulshot Ladies, keeping us all up to date with everything that is going on and doing all the behind the scenes organising for events and meetings. Thank you! Watercolour Exhibition Thank you to those who came to visit my exhibition on 2nd December. You will be pleased to know we raised £131 for the village hall. Best wishes Jean Perrett. Maureen’s Ramblings…….. From the Vicar … Many inventions have now been consigned to history. The picture here is of a one wheel motorcycle (invented by Italian M. Goventosa de Udine). It would have been fun to see this on the M4! Put up your hand if you remember other inventions – all of them exciting and new and “here to stay” - Oxford bags, the C5, Simon Dee, fisherman’s smocks, the Jitterbug, winkle pickers, French onion sellers. “Do, do, do, do, do you remember. Do do do do do you recall” – do you remember this song by The Scaffold in 1968? The history of human endeavour is littered with schemes, ideas, innovations, and movements that, in their day, seemed exciting and new. They were going to change the world. They were here to stay. Instead they have been consigned to the attic of history, to be poked over and laughed at by later generations. Even religion �has been part of this endeavour of transience. The history of faith is sprinkled with new creeds that have been enthusiastically embraced, declared to be the only hope for the world, and then quietly rewritten in the footnotes of our history books. Where are now the followers of the gods Chemosh and Astarte? Where are the Manichees and the Jovians? What has happened to those more recently cults, the Sethians and the Muggletonians? So many ideas and movements have started in such hope and enthusiasm, only to be by-passed and left to die by a changing society. That is what most people thought would happen to Christianity. The persecutors of Jesus crucified him because they thought that would destroy his message of love and hope. The wiser opponents of the early church advised that Christianity should be left alone because if it was as vacuous as most new religious movements, it would simply wither away. The Pagan emperors of Rome persecuted and killed the Christians because they believed they would not have the stomach to hold to their faith if there was a high price to pay. There is hardly a generation in the long history of the last two thousand years that has not predicted the demise of the Christian faith. The world has rarely been without the opinion in some quarter that Christianity is now irrelevant and will quietly die out. And yet, just two months into 2013, the church is still proclaiming, with passion, the good news of Jesus Christ. The faith that started with a numerically tiny group of followers two thousand years ago has gone on to plant itself on every continent. Whilst there is decreased growth in Europe, with secularism and apathy triumphing for a while, in 2010, there were 2.30 billion Christians in the world, an increase of 300 million from two billion in 2005. The Christian population in Asia and Africa had the highest growth with 2.6% and 2.4%, respectively. Over 32,000 Christians from all churches gathered for the National Day of Prayer and Worship at Wembley Stadium on September 29 2012. And it didn’t even get a mention in the media!? We cannot be certain that we have the correct date but it is probably already more than 2013 years since Jesus was born. And. despite all the opposition and the apathy Christianity refuses to be consigned to the attic of history. It refuses to be rewritten into the foot notes. The message of Jesus has never been shallow or transient, but life changing and life enhancing. A movement that lasts and grows for two thousand and thirteen years has to be taken seriously. It has changed the world. It is here to stay. The Revd. Maureen Allchin. Assistant Priest �Where Have All The Buns Gone? George Tayler was a wealthy farmer who was born in Edington, but lived and farmed in Keevil in the late 18th / early 19th Century. He owned land and property in various neighbouring villages (including Poulshot). He died a widower, with no children, on 11th May 1852. In his will he left property and bequests to various members of his family, but in one of several codicils dated September 1852 he made bequests to four of his favourite villages (Keevil, Edington, Steeple Ashton and Poulshot). His bequest to Poulshot was: £3,000 in trust to be invested for the benefit of the poor of the parish. Part of the interest on this to be spent on bread for distribution on Sundays after morning service to 6 old men and 6 old women selected by the Rector and churchwardens [by old he meant anyone over 50!]. The same investment also to provide the Rector of Poulshot with £1 a year on condition that he preaches a sermon to children on Easter Wednesday. Cakes to be brought and given to the children and teachers attending the sermon. On the same day 1s. 6d. also to be paid to the parish clerk. £3,000 today doesn’t sound much, but the equivalent today would be at least a quarter of a million pounds, possibly as much as £7 million. To leave this to a village the size of Poulshot was therefore incredibly generous. As a result of the bequest The George Tayler Trust was set up in Poulshot and according to the accounts his wishes were carried out by the Trustees for many years. In 1902 for instance the cost of the bread and cakes provided by this bequest was £13. 6s. 8d. In 1964 the tradition was continuing, but by then it was being referred as ‘the Bun Service’ and the ‘buns’ were being given to children but not the poor. Why my interest and what’s happened to the buns? When we moved to the village in 2007 I knew that my ancestors came from Wiltshire, but we didn’t realise that they came from this valley. My mother’s maiden name was Tayler and George Tayler is a distant ancestor. In fact if you look in Edington church at the big plaques on the wall in front of the main door you’ll see details of my ancestors going back to William Tayler (my 5th Gt Grandfather). Next to it you’ll see another large wooden plaque commemorating George’s bequest to Edington. You’ll see similar plaques in the churches of Keevil and Steeple Ashton. There’s no plaque in St Peter’s, but maybe it was destroyed in the fire of 1916. �I traced the bequest from his will (which is in the Chippenham archives) through the Parochial and Parish minutes. It gets mentioned several times but by 1999 it is being incorrectly referred to as ‘the Educational Foundation of George Tayler’ and by 2000 the four villages are administering the bequest as one. Then in March 2000, because the money was running out it was proposed that ‘as it was for the benefit of teachers and children’ the remaining money should be divided between the village schools. As Poulshot didn’t have a school, the money, £450, was donated to Rowde School. I don’t know what the School used the money for or whether they understood where it came from. It’s a great shame that there’s no plaque in our church recognising this very generous bequest – maybe St Peters has some money in a dormant bank account that could be used to reinstate the plaque? Also if anyone discovers George Tayler’s name on their Poulshot property deeds I’d be very interested – don’t worry I’m not going to claim it as mine! Gill Coleman What’s it all about….? Everyone knows that to become a member of the Church of England you just have to be baptized and this is usually done when you were a baby. As you get older there is another step to take in your journey of faith and that is to be confirmed. If you ever felt you would like to do this, but never did anything about it, well now is the time. Our Vicar, the Revd Renée Coulson is about to start confirmation classes in the Spring. Anyone interested can contact the Vicar or the Churchwardens and their telephone numbers are in the magazine. �The Raven Inn Telephone 01380 828 271 www.ravenpoulshot.co.uk Bookings Advisable Open for lunch and dinner Tuesday to Sunday Lunch served from 12 noon until 2.30 p.m. & Dinner from 6:30pm till 9 p.m. SEE INSIDE FOR SPECIAL EVENTS �Poulshot Village News The PVN is put together and distributed free to all houses in the village. Contributions, reports, opinions and articles are very much welcomed. 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DOLMAN AUDIO VISUAL is an Authorised Service Centre providing technical assistance on behalf of leading manufacturers �TONY PARSONS DOMESTIC APPLIANCE ENGINEER WASHING MACHINES COOKERS / DRIERS SERVICE AND REPAIRS TEL; 01380 723279 MOBILE: 07970 117023 Andrew Underwood Chimney Sweep Brush Vacuum Clean Efficient Phone: 01225 706447 Mobile: Seasoned logs and kindling available Don’t shiver - We deliver Call James on 07970 781828 �“Doggy Dilemmas” Puppy Training classes Dog Training Classes Clicker Training One to Ones Dog Walking Dog Boarding Contact Debs on 01380 730564 or 07966 617617 email:info@doggy-dilemmas.co.uk www.doggy-dilemmas.co.uk �Do you need help in the garden? Perry Landscape Services Can help you with..... Planting; Garden Design; Pond Maintenance; Fencing; Decking; Patios; General Garden Maintenance; Lawn Cutting; Hedge cutting; Garden Designs; Leaf Collection, and more Please call Dean on Tel: 01225 712274 Mobile 07771838195 E-mail: vzdy@hotmail.com Web: www.perrylandscapeservices.co.uk FREE NO OBLIGATION QUOTATIONS NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL Trevor Hale NPTC Certified (arb) Fully Insured Tree Surgery Covering All Aspects Including Chipping Stump Grinding & Hedging 07737934777 Local Professional Reliable Service www.wiltshiretreesurgery.co.uk �Holiday Let ”Sanditoes” Saundersfoot Near Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales Detached comfortable bungalow with private garden 2 double and 1 twin room, 10 minute walk from the beach or shops. Wonderful Area Bookings all year round, Prices from £30 a night: low season. Contact Jean or Royden on 01380 828695 perrettr@btinternet.com You can view some photos at www.sanditoes.co.uk IMW OFFICE SERVICES LTD Personal Tax Assessments Clubs/Societies – Independent Reviews Small Company Accounts, VAT Payroll, Book-keeping Typing Contact Ian Wheeler Tel: 07813 777710 e-mail : wheeler.potterne@virgin.net �The Tranquil Moment Health and Beauty clinic The Tranquil Moment health and beauty clinic is set in the beautiful village of Poulshot, just 2 miles from Devizes. We offer flexible appointments to suit you, and tailor treatments to your requirements. The salon is completely private, with easy parking. We are now offering the latest Ultrasound hair removal treatment, a painless alternative to electrolysis without the use of needles, there are no restrictions with this treatment, all hair colours and skin types. No skin reaction. Clinically proven. Other treatments available • Decleor facials and body treatments • Waxing •OPI manicure and pedicure • Hollywood Lashes • Microdermabrasion (pay for 7 get 8th free) • Sports Massage and Injury clinic • CACI non surgical face lift • Hot stone massage • Semi-permanent make-up • Eyelash/ eyebrow tinting • Nouvatan spray tan Shrinking Violet Fat Loss Body Wrap Visit our website for other offers. All Credit & Debit cards accepted. Loyalty Card System. Follow us on Facebook. The Tranquil Moment Health and Beauty Clinic 1 Townsend Court, Poulshot, Devizes SN10 1SD 01380 828297 24 hour answerphone tranquilmoment@live.co.uk www.tranquilmoment.co.uk �DEVIZES HOME & GARDEN MAINTENANCE Hunters Moon, Bath Rd,Devizes,Wilts,SN10 1PH Hedge - Grass Cutting Lawn Treatment - Scarification Weed Control – General Gardening Landscaping – Garden Clearance Sheds – All Types of Fencing & Gates Ponds – Pond maintenance – Water Features Decking – Patios - Graveling Regular, Weekly & Monthly Contracts Interior & Exterior painting and decorating General Property Maintenance Free Quotations – Fully insured Tel: Jon on 01380 720969 Mobile: 07778043330 Email: Jon@devizeshomeandgarden.co.uk �The Raven Inn, Poulshot Join the club and be kept updated with news and events at The Raven. E-mail your contact details to theraveninnpoulshot@yahoo.co and join the club! You are not alone Paul Johnson Counselling Affordable counselling in Bradford-on-Avon £25 per session. Helping you to:  feel better about yourself and your life  gain i  nsight into the roots of your unhappiness  make lasting changes in how you live your life and relate to others. Telephone 07512 103155 (confidential voicemail) www.pauljohnsoncounselling.net �Andrew Leigh Member, Guild of Master Sweeps Proprietor West Country Sweeps Domestic and Commercial Chimney Services Tel: 07545 822109 email: andrewleightf@gmail.com Andrew Goodfield Woodwork Devizes, Road, Rowde, Wiltshire Carpentry, Joinery Free-standing and built-in cabinets cupboards and wardrobes Free estimate Telephone: 01380 722067 e-mail:apgoodfield@tiscali.co.u k www.apgwoodwork.co.uk �Village Contacts St Peter’s Church Priest in Charge - Revd. Renée Coulson Assistant Priest – The Revd. Maureen Allchin 828931 Churchwardens Mrs Paulette Bremner-Milne Mrs Janet James PCC Secretary –Mrs Kate Amery PCC Members – 827285 828527 724944 827172 Mr Nicholas Hunloke (Treasurer) - Lady Kate Hunloke (Deanery Synod) Mrs Angela Bullen - Mr Chris Saunders - Mrs Dankay Cleverley - Mrs Joyce Arnold (Deanery Synod) - Mr Brian James Organist – Mrs P De Belle Parish council Chairman – Mr Nicholas Hunloke Clerk - 828333 Members - Mrs Sue Aldridge – Mr Joe Baber – Mr Geoff Collett (Vice Chairman) – Mr Steve Housby – Mr Nicholas Hunloke – Mr Malcolm Nixon - Mr Tim Nixon Local Councillors Kennet District Cllr Jonathan Seed 850 696 e-mail jonathon.seed@wiltshire.gov.uk. Farmers Club Mr Richard Francis 828232 Poulshot Ladies Club Lady Kate Hunloke 828333 Village Hall – Chris Saunders 827290 Bookings - Joyce or Brian Arnold 828833 Village Trust – Chairman - Mr Nicholas Hunloke 828333 Secretary - Mr Tim Coleman 827095 Members - Mr Ray Josey (Vice-chairman) – Mr Brian James (Treasurer) – Mrs Denise Josey (Archivist) 827095 Neighbourhood Watch – Mr Tim Coleman �Poulshot Village Hall Available for meetings, functions, clubs and private parties Booking fees Village activities - £5 an hour Outside users - £8 an hour All bookings for the hall are being taken by Joyce or Brian Arnold on 828833 Martina’s Professional Cleaning Services Is cleaning and ironing taking up your valuable time? We guarantee best price in the area for a perfect job Regular Cleaning – Spring Cleaning – Office Cleaning – Oven Cleaning – Carpet Cleaning – Ironing Fully Insured – Privacy Assured Same Cleaner Guaranteed Call Martine on 07859818198 �TOWNSEND FARMHOUSE Comfortable B and B in Poulshot Excellent facilities in Grade 2 listed building with full English breakfasts and ample car-parking space E-mail marygracebrothers@gmail.com Telephone 01380 828221 When friends and relations wish to visit and you are unable to put them up for the night book them to stay at Townsend Farmhouse B and B Discounts offered for bookings made by local residents COOKS ORCHARD BEAUTY Qualified & insured Massage and Beauty Therapist. Massage: Hot stones massage, Thai style massage, Deep tissue, Swedish.Manicures, pedicures, Paraffin wax treatment, Waxing tinting, Facials, Hopi ear candles. Pamper/Hen parties catered for. Vouchers available. Visit Cooks orchard, or I’ll come to you. Call Nicky on: 07711652568 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Village Magazine Description An account of the resource PDF versions of the Village Magazine distributed between 2004 and Present. 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Title A name given to the resource Poulshot Village News February 2013 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/02/2013 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village News Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village News PVN Village News https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/org.poulshotvillagearchive/original/94b88abe3b45965c58e97bdc055f3ae7.pdf a91fb5c791b539b4b14eb22746b2637a PDF Text Text Poulshot Village News February 2014 �The Raven Inn Open Tuesday - Saturday 11:30am - 2:30pm Monday - Saturday Evenings 6 - 11pm Sunday Open 12 - 3pm Lunch from 12 pm & Dinner from 6.30 Telephone 01380 828 271 www.ravenpoulshot.co.uk Bookings Advisable SEE INSIDE FOR SPECIAL EVENTS �Poulshot Village News The PVN is put together and distributed free to all houses in the village. Contributions, reports, opinions and articles are very much welcomed. While we will always aim to include all shades of opinion and interest, we reserve the right to select and edit where appropriate. We also aim to provide a network and record of what’s going on in the village, as fully as possible, so please let us know if there is anything that you would like publicised in advance or reported on afterwards.. Contact us e-mail – poulshotnews@btinternet.com ; Contributions for next issue by the 20th of the month please Advertising Poulshot Village News is happy to accept adverts, indeed relies on them to fund production costs. Publication of an advert does not constitute an endorsement for that product or service. Adverts may be taken as a full, half or quarter page, to run for the full year of the magazine (10 issues). Subscribing to an advert in the magazine will automatically get you a listing on the Poulshot web site - www.poulshot.org.uk Poulshot Web Pages (The World Looking At Poulshot) WWW.POULSHOT.ORG.UK Email to:webmaster@poulshot.org.uk �Richardson & Paige INTERIORS Specialist Upholstery www.richardsonandpaige.co.uk Come and visit us at our website or our workshop: Unit 1, Manor House Yard, Poulshot, Devizes SN10 1RY 01380 828228 07974 454747 Traditional, Modern and Bespoke Specialist Upholstery tailored loose covers; new furniture made to order; antiques; modern reupholstery; recovering & repairs; free quotes deliveries Members of the Association of Master Upholsterers & Soft Furnishers‐ �Computer Problems? A friendly, local and reasonably-priced service Don’t like the new Windows 8 or 8.1? I can make it much more user friendly and familiar Reconditioned laptops from £100 to £250 New/used PCs and screens. . HELP! Owen Burton 07765 774908 Seend Cleeve wigglybus@yahoo.co.uk Do you need help in the garden? Perry Landscape Services Can help you with..... Planting; Garden Design; Pond Maintenance; Fencing; Decking; Patios; General Garden Maintenance; Lawn Cutting; Hedge cutting; Garden Designs; Leaf Collection, and more Please call Dean on Tel: 01225 712274 Mobile 07771838195 E-mail: vzdy@hotmail.com Web: www.perrylandscapeservices.co.uk FREE NO OBLIGATION QUOTATIONS NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL �DOLMAN AUDIO VISUAL Berhills Lane Farm, Sells Green, Melksham Telephone: 01380 828524 We know HI FI TELVISION VIDEO DVD literally inside out! . For personal service and a professional repair to any make of product, ancient or modern, please telephone Maggie or Peter We also stock a range of quality reconditioned (non exrental) equipment carrying a maximum 6 months warranty. DOLMAN AUDIO VISUAL is an Authorised Service Centre providing technical assistance on behalf of leading manufacturers �TONY PARSONS DOMESTIC APPLIANCE ENGINEER WASHING MACHINES COOKERS / DRIERS SERVICE AND REPAIRS TEL; 01380 723279 MOBILE: 07970 117023 Andrew Underwood Chimney Sweep Brush Vacuum Clean Efficient Phone: 01225 706447 Mobile: 07889 771505 Seasoned logs and kindling available Don’t shiver - We deliver Call James on 07970 781828 www.logstoyou.co.uk �“Doggy Dilemmas” Puppy Training classes Dog Training Classes Clicker Training One to Ones Dog Walking Dog Boarding Contact Debs on 01380 730564 or 07966 617617 email:info@doggy-dilemmas.co.uk www.doggy-dilemmas.co.uk �IMW OFFICE SERVICES LTD Personal Tax Assessments Clubs/Societies – Independent Reviews Small Company Accounts, VAT Payroll, Book-keeping Typing Contact Ian Wheeler Tel: 07813 777710 e-mail : wheeler.potterne@virgin.net Trevor Hale NPTC Certified (arb) Fully Insured Tree Surgery Covering All Aspects including Chipping Stump Grinding & Hedging 07737934777 www.wiltshiretreesurgery.co Professional Reliable Service �Holiday Let ”Sanditoes” Saundersfoot Near Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales Detached comfortable bungalow with private garden 2 double and 1 twin room, 10 minute walk from the beach or shops. Wonderful Area Bookings all year round, Prices from £30 a night: low season. Contact Jean or Royden on 01380 828695 perrettr@btinternet.com You can view some photos at www.sanditoes.co.uk Andrew Leigh Certified Member Guild of Master Chimney Sweeps WEST COUNTRY SWEEPS Domestic and Commercial Chimney Services Tel: 07545 822109 email: andrewleightf@gmail.com �The Tranquil Moment Health and Beauty clinic The Tranquil Moment health and beauty clinic is set in the beautiful village of Poulshot, just 2 miles from Devizes. We offer flexible appointments to suit you, and tailor treatments to your requirements. The salon is completely private, with easy parking. We are now offering the latest Ultrasound hair removal treatment, a painless alternative to electrolysis without the use of needles, there are no restrictions with this treatment, all hair colours and skin types. No skin reaction. Clinically proven. Other treatments available • Decleor facials and body treatments • Waxing •OPI manicure and pedicure • Hollywood Lashes • Microdermabrasion (pay for 7 get 8th free) • Sports Massage and Injury clinic • CACI non surgical face lift • Hot stone massage • Semi-permanent make-up • Eyelash/ eyebrow tinting • Nouvatan spray tan Shrinking Violet Fat Loss Body Wrap Visit our website for other offers. All Credit & Debit cards accepted. Loyalty Card System. Follow us on Facebook. The Tranquil Moment Health and Beauty Clinic 1 Townsend Court, Poulshot, Devizes SN10 1SD 01380 828297 24 hour answerphone tranquilmoment@live.co.uk www.tranquilmoment.co.uk �Andrew Goodfield Woodwork Devizes, Road, Rowde, Wiltshire Carpentry, Joinery Free-standing and built-in cabinets, cupboards and wardrobes Free estimate Telephone: 01380 722067 e- mail:apgoodfield@tiscali.co.u k www.apgwoodwork.co.uk The Raven Inn, Poulshot Join the club and be kept updated with news and events at The Raven. E-mail your contact details to theraveninnpoulshot @yahoo.co and join the club! �You are not alone Paul Johnson Counselling Affordable counselling in Bradford-on-Avon £25 per session. Helping you to:  feel better about yourself and your life  gain insight into the roots of your unhappiness  make lasting changes in how you live your life and relate to others. Telephone 07512 103155 (confidential voicemail) www.pauljohnsoncounselling.net �Martina’s Professional Cleaning Services We guarantee best price in the area for a perfect job Regular cleaning - Spring cleaning Office cleaning - Oven cleaning Carpet cleaning - Ironing Fully insured , Privacy assured SAME CLEANER GUARANTEED Call MARTINA on 07859818198 TOWNSEND FARMHOUSE Comfortable B and B in Poulshot Excellent facilities in Grade 2 listed building with full English breakfasts and ample car-parking space E-mail marygracebrothers@gmail.com Telephone 01380 828221 When friends and relations wish to visit and you are unable to put them up for the night book them to stay at Townsend Farmhouse B and B Discounts offered for bookings made by local residents �LAWN HOUSE CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC 29 High Street, Steeple Ashton, BA14 6EU Tel: 01380 871555 www.lawnhouse.co.uk Back Pain Specialist Neck & Shoulder, Hip, Leg & Foot Pain, Arthritis, Tennis Elbow, Slipped Disc, Sports Injuries Free assessment available Treating patients locally for 20 years S.J.Prior, B.Sc., D.C. Doctor of Chiropractic Registered Member of the British Chiropractic Association & General Chiropractic Council BUPA & AXA/PPP Registered Poulshot Village Hall Available for meetings, functions, clubs and private parties Booking fees Village activities - £5 an hour Outside users - £8 an hour All bookings for the hall are being taken by Joyce or Brian Arnold on 828833 �Picture Framing Village Diary Oils, water colours, prints, photographs etc Plain or wash lined mounts Choose from over 50 mouldings Quick service Please ring for appointment Juliet Wilmot The Garden Lodge, Chittoe 01380 850314 Darren Sheppard Traditional, Perfectionist, Painter and Decorator. We take pride in our work and have a real passion for the upkeep of old English houses and Estates. Visit www.Sheppard-Decorators.co.uk Tel. 01380500191 07876433655 For a friendly quote. �Village Contacts St Peter’s Church Priest in Charge - Revd. Renée Coulson 827285 Assistant Priest – The Revd. Maureen Allchin 828931 Churchwardens Mrs Janet James PCC Secretary –Mrs Kate Amery PCC Members – 724944 827172 Mr Nicholas Hunloke (Treasurer) - Lady Kate Hunloke (Deanery Synod) Mrs Angela Bullen - Mr Chris Saunders - Mrs Dankay Cleverley - Mrs Joyce Arnold (Deanery Synod) - Mr Brian James Organist – Mrs P De Belle Parish council Chairman – Mr Geoff Collett Clerk 828465 Members - Mr Adrian Baber – Mr Nicholas Hunloke – Mr Steve Housby –Mr Tim Coleman – Mr Ben Hamilton Mr Tim Nixon Local Councillors Wiltshire Council - Cllr Jonathan Seed 850696 e-mail jonathon.seed@wiltshire.gov.uk. Farmers Club Mr Richard Francis 828232 Poulshot Ladies Club Lady Kate Hunloke 828333 Jean Perrett 828695 Village Hall – Chris Saunders 827290 Bookings - Joyce or Brian Arnold 828833 Village Trust – Chairman - Mr Nicholas Hunloke 828333 827095 Secretary - Mr Tim Coleman Members - Mr Ray Josey (Vice-chairman) – Mr Brian James (Treasurer) – Mrs Denise Josey (Archivist) Neighbourhood Watch – Mr Tim Coleman 827095 �From the Vicar - February 2014 Water has been so much in the news lately – our thoughts and prayers have been with all those whose homes have been flooded over the past weeks, sometimes more than once. It seems even more cruel that many were also affected by power cuts and therefore unable to enjoy our traditional Christmas celebrations. Water is so much a part of the drama of our life. It brings life, but a severe shortage of water, or, as we have seen, too much of it, can bring destruction. Last Sunday we celebrated the Baptism of Christ. You’ll remember Jesus was Baptised (christened) by John the Baptist, in the River Jordan. At that time John recognised Jesus and said “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” For John it seemed odd that he should be asked to baptize Jesus, feeling himself unworthy to even carry Jesus’ sandals. And yet, the writings in the Bible, from Old Testament times, were to be fulfilled. And as Jesus was baptised, so a voice came from heaven saying, “This is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.” Wow! We might not hear the voice, but the sentiments are there as much today as they have always been. Imagine it ... “This is my son (your name)...” or “This is my daughter (your name) ... in whom I am well pleased.” Jaw-dropping stuff isn’t it. None of us feel worthy. We know we fall far short of what God wants us to be and yet we are still loved by him! As I write this, at Rowde School, Bishop Ed Condry, Bishop of Ramsbury reinforced this message of God’s love for us when he spoke about the brightest and best thing God had made. He produced a mirror and asked the child “What do you see?” She replied, “Me.” She’d got it – the brightest and best thing he made was – is - US! You’d better believe it! Happy New Year. May He bless you richly. May he bless our communities, our homes and all those we love. All praise to His name. Renée and ... a word of “Thanks” Christmas is already long gone (at least it will be by the time you read this magazine!) – the remnants of the special food we bought in, and wrapping paper will have been disposed of and the ornaments safely packed away for another year. However I would like to thank everyone who helped, in their many different ways, to make the Christmas services such happy and special occasions. Our parish churches looked wonderful and the worship a joy to experience. I hope Christmas proved to be a delight to you all, your families and friends. My prayer for our parishes is that 2014 will be a Godfilled and Christ-centred time for all who live and work in our communities: that you might come to know Christ better, and make him better known. �The Lighthouse” It’s taken some time, but we’re almost there! But what to call it? As we held our first planning meeting up there in the safety and relative comfort of the Parvis Room (the room above the church porch), on a wet, windy and very dark night, with the light shining like a beacon up Church Walk, what could be a more suitable name for our Sunday Club to be held at Seend Church for children from all our parishes? Thanks to Matthew’s superb efforts we already have bright yellow walls and an equally bright blue sky, so we’re well on the way already! Our “launch” is planned for Sunday 9th March with a “beach party” for the children!!! We will meet only on the 2nd and 3rd Sundays each month at 11.15 (1st and 4th already being rather shorter and therefore more family friendly services) but we hope to build in extra fun times as we progress. Children will leave the service during the first hymn for their fun time in the “upper room”, and re-join us for the end of the service, when they will be encouraged to share with us the things they’ve been doing. We have quite a few resources to make all this happen but the one that’s most important of all, of course, is people. Parents of children attending will be ideal, of course. All we ask is commitment to a particular date, in advance – not even on a regular basis if that’s difficult. Please contact me and I’ll arrange a meeting time for all “team members”, so that we can get to know each other and plan the future. Email preferred, if possible (revren.d@btinternet.com) or call – 827285. Renée ... “Feast” or “Famine”? Well, no sooner is Christmas behind us than I already have to start thinking about Easter and the time running up to it – “Lent” in churchspeak. From the excesses of food in our commemoration of the birth of Jesus to the “fasting” of Lent in our approach to Good Friday, when Jesus died on the Cross – and then on to the joys of our Easter Day feasting when we’re called to remember that Jesus lives on! It’s generally felt that we should give something up for Lent – smoking and chocolates are good examples. But I don’t think we’re called to deny ourselves of such things to any great degree. Abstinence might just make the heart grow fonder (if you’ll forgive the pun)- in this case fonder of the one who gave of his all. What I believe is, rather than give something up – or perhaps as well as, we should be doing something positive such as taking on an extra commitment for the good of others around us. That can be something as simple as calling in to see a neighbour who is ill or lonely – you know the kind of thing. We should also look upon it as a time to draw closer to God. Lent starts with Ash �Wednesday (5th March this year). On that day there will be a special service at Bulkington starting at 7.30 pm, not only for our parish churches but also for Rowde and Bromham (whose Vicar, John Rees, will lead the service) and Potterne and Worton with Marston. The service will include hymns, as well as the traditional “ashing” – the marking of a cross on the forehead, in ash from last year’s Palm crosses (to signify sorrow for our misdoings – but only for those who want it – no pressure, you understand!) Lent meetings, for all three villages, will comprise a talk and short act of worship - everyone welcome, of course. This valuable “breathing space” in the midst of our busy lives will take place at Seend Church at 6.00 pm for up to an hour each Wednesday following Ash Wednesday, up to and including 16th April. To all Dog Owners There have been cases recently of dogs fouling the public areas and also dog ‘poo bags’ being left on benches. Please be considerate of other people. Clear up after your dog and dispose of the bags at home. Thank you. On behalf of the Parish Council and the Village Trust Green Gardens Working Party There will be a working party in the Green Gardens starting at 10:30 on Saturday 5th April. We plan to finish in time for the Lent Lunch which is being held in the Village Hall from 12:00 to 14:00 Tim Coleman (827095) Lutsey Bridge Wiltshire Council are preparing a scheme to strengthen Lutsey Bridge on the Poulshot Road, south of the village. The bridge works will be carried out under a full Road Closure although pedestrian and cyclist access will be maintained. A signed diversion route through Seend will be provided for the duration of the road closure. The works are expected to take 4-6 weeks to complete and the provisional start is early March 2014. We aim to put out notices on the bridge at least 2 weeks in advance. If you have any queries or would like to receive updates on the progress of these works please contact Emma Biggs, Assistant Bridge Engineer at Wiltshire Council on 01225 718064 or emma.biggs@wiltshire.gov.uk �New Housing in Poulshot The Parish Council anticipate that the proposed development at Higher Green Farm will be approved shortly, The development will be for a total of 9 houses of which 4 will be 3 bedroom semidetached properties. We have been able to secure an agreement with the developer and Wiltshire Council whereby these 4 houses will be offered for sale at a discount of 25% off open market value. The Parish Council is keen to see that these benefit local people or people with local connections. We are trying to establish if this is of interest locally and ideally get an idea of how many people would be interested in purchasing one of them. There would be no commitment at this stage, but we would appreciate it if you could indicate if this would be of interest to you. We anticipate that work will commence later this year with the first properties being available next Spring. You can express your interest to the Parish Council via the website or to individual Councillors, details as follows. Your privacy will be respected if you so require. Your Parish Councillors are – Geoff Collett – 828465 / Steve Housby – 828464 / Nicholas Hunloke – 828333 / Tim Coleman – 827095 / Ben Hamilton – 828057 / Adrian Baber – 828573 / Tim Nixon - 828012 Bracelet Found Bracelet found on the pavements of Poulshot. Call or text 07962 187141 if you think it might be yours. New Parish Clerk needed Poulshot Parish Council is looking to appoint a part-time Clerk to deal with Council matters, If you feel this important and interesting position may be of interest, please telephone Geoff Collett, Chairman of the Council for further details – 01380 828 465 or 07736 160039 �2013/2014 SURVIVING WINTER GRANTS Are you an older person who spends on average 10% of your income on fuel during the cold winter months? Do you need additional support to heat your home and eat properly in the cold weather? A Surviving Winter grant may help. You must live in Wiltshire or Swindon Borough to apply. A grant of £200 could assist you with: · Paying your fuel bill · Purchasing oil · Purchasing an oil heater · Purchase of coal · Topping up your electricity · Purchasing a pair of warm slippers and a blanket We may also consider applications from individuals in need who are disabled or suffering extreme hardship. If you would like to make an application please contact: CAB Wiltshire - 0844 375 2775 or 0300 456 8375 for mobiles / CAB Swindon - 0844 499 4114 Aster Living Care & Repair – Swindon 01793 940094/Wiltshire 01380 735437 / Age UK Wiltshire 01380 735500 / Age UK Salisbury & District - 01722 335425 / Wiltshire Good Neighbours - 01380 732828 / Parks Volunteer Centre - 01793 529938 / Shine in the Community - 01722 427123 / Wiltshire Credit Unions - 01249 248313 Swindon Credit Unions - 01793 529938 100 Club Winners The Grand Christmas Draw took place at the Over 60s Party in December, and the lucky winners were First Prize of £100 - Ian Gillies Second Prize of £50 - Annette Piper Third Prize, also £50 - Sue Henshaw The January winners were drawn by Paulette Bremner-Milne and were First Prize of £25 - Kate Hunloke Second Prize of £15 - Liz Plank Third Prize of £10 - Jimmy Hunter Congratulations to the winners, and thank you to everyone who supports the 100 Club. �Village Wildflower Meadow Poulshot Village Trust thought it would be a great idea to plant a "trial" wildflower meadow on the Village Green. The idea was presented at the November Parish Council meeting and a provisional site on the Green was identified and agreed. The site is a small triangular area to the side of Shirley Taplin's house from which an area of approx 20 metres x 20 metres will be taken for wildflower planting. The flower meadow mix we’ve chosen is a "bee" friendly mixture shortlisted by the RHS for product of the year in 2012. It includes 27 annual and perennial flower species and no grasses. We are very fortunate that a company (Meadow in my Garden) has a base in Devizes so we were able to get expert advice on site/soil suitability and on choosing an appropriate seed mix. The plan is to sow this Spring (Mar/April). Site preparation involves clearing the area to be seeded and creating a fine tilth. An annual display this Summer can be expected with a profusion of colour. All costs should be covered by the grant recently awarded to the Village Trust by Link2Nature. If you would like to know more ask either Jim Aldridge (828632) or Tim Coleman (827095) Grand Cookery Demonstration As announced in the December Village News, Jerry from The Raven has kindly agreed to give a cookery demonstration in the Village Hall. However, due to work commitments, the date has been changed to Monday 10 March at 7.30 pm. Once again, Jerry will not only demonstrate a starter, main course and dessert, but will make the recipes available to everyone present - and, of course, we get to sample the finished dishes. Those who attended Jerry's previous demonstrations will know what a wonderful evening this is, so if you want to reserve places please contact Chris Saunders (827290) or Brian Arnold (828833) - we expect the evening to be popular as in the last two years, so booking is advised. The cost of the evening is £5, including a complimentary glass of wine or soft drink. There will also be a special raffle, with a star prize of a free meal for two at The Raven at a lunch-time or evening of your choice. �Over Sixties Christmas Party. On Thursday 19 December, the Village Hall was packed with happy elderly Poulshot citizens for the annual Over Sixties Christmas Party, and a jolly good time was had by all. We were royally treated by the splendid volunteer organisers, who cooked a sumptuous meal and served it quickly and efficiently - no mean feat from a small kitchen with the hall packed with tables, chairs and diners. The food was beautifully cooked and presented, the drink was plentiful, and the entertainment was first class. This is definitely one of the perks of being over 60 and living in this lovely village. On behalf of everyone present, a huge thank you to all those who made this such a special and enjoyable evening - your kindness is much appreciated and valued. SEEND FAWLTY PLAYERS’ 35th Village Panto - ‘Dick Whittington and his Cat’ Thursday and Friday February 20th and 21st at 7.30pm Saturday February 22nd at 7pm in Seend Community Centre Tickets £5/£3 from Seend Shop/PO, Seend Community Centre and The Brewery Inn in Seend Cleeve. North & West Wilts National Trust Association Winter Lectures @ 2.15pm in Seend Community Centre 8th February ‘The Queen’s Bodyguard of the Yeoman of The Guards’ and on 8th March ‘The Wonders of Westonbirt’. Entry £3, or £2 for Association members. SEEND ACOUSTIC CLUB Upstairs in Seend Community Centre, 7.45 for 8pm. £4 entry. 5th February - superb guitarist with gorgeous singing voice and lyrical songs - James Hollingsworh. 19th Feb - the designer of the amazing harp guitar Tony Seeger. �SEEND AND DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB Happy New Year gardeners – and here’s to some dry weather! If you missed our December meeting you missed a treat – James and Matthew from Avonfield Nurseries – a real garden centre – were not only informative, showing us how to plant up baskets and pots as Christmas gifts, but had us in stitches – a brilliant double act! The competition for 6 Christmas Biscuits was won by Tim (me) and thanks to everyone who brought refreshments for a very enjoyable meeting to finish the year. Next month’s meeting, on Tuesday 11th February at 7.30, returns to the usual format, with an audio visually illustrated talk by David Moon on The National Garden Scheme – the theme for the competition is ‘A photograph of your Garden’. Please note that our March meeting – Tuesday 11th March – features our Spring Bulb Competition and schedules will be available at the February meeting. You may be interested to know about this year’s programme of RHS Shows, the first of which is in Cardiff from 11th - 13th April. Information about this and the other RHS Shows is available on the RHS website or call 0800 358 0058. We should also say a big Thank You to Jenny Phillips and Len Murray, who have agreed to take on the upkeep of the planters set up in the village by the Parish Council. See you in February - Tim Vince. Help and support for people who care According to the last census, there are 47,608 people in Wiltshire providing care and support to a relative, child, partner or friend who would not be able to manage on their own. here are many reasons why someone may not be able to cope unaided including physical or mental disability, old age, longterm illness, special educational need, eating disorder or a problem with drugs or alcohol. It is estimated that 3 in 5 people will become a carer at some point in their lives. The problem is that most people will not identify themselves as such – people simply consider themselves as a spouse, sibling, parent, grandparent or friend doing what they would be doing anyway. Many also mistake the word ‘carer’ with those providing paid care work in a residential home or domiciliary agency capacity. Carer Support Wiltshire is a charity with a team of support workers who can provide information and support to carers living in Wiltshire, at the other end of the telephone, or face to face, along with accessing to counselling and advice relating to your role. All of our services are free and confidential for anyone aged 18 and over and we can offer you the chance to have a break through social cafés, �days out, activities, craft groups and complementary therapies. We will shortly be running a monthly carers café in nearby Devizes where you can come along to chat with other carers over a hot drink or two. To find out more about us, or to register for some support, please visit our website email info@carersinwiltshire.co.uk or www.carersinwiltshire.co.uk, freephone 0800 181 4118 (01380 871690 from a mobile). ‘The Badgers’ Worton and Cheverell F.C. http://www.wortonandcheverellfc.co.uk/ As you can imagine : ‘Rain has stopped play’ …. This was the case for many matches late December and indeed January, with postponements in place. (water polo/swimming are other options for members to take up). At least we can look forward to the World Cup this summer ! However, we do have one match report and news to update you with, and that is in relation to the Under 13 team. In December they progressed to the Cup Quarter Finals, having beaten Bishops Cannintgs 6-2. This Under 13 side, who are experienced in International football since the 2013 tournament to Holland , have now accepted an invitation to participate in the Saint Marcel tournament in France , as part of the town twinning relationship between St-Pierre D’Autils and West Lavington . The boys are now starting the campaign to raise funds to cover the costs required. Trivia questions (answers somewhere else in the magazine) : 1. Eusebio scored 41 goals for Portugal in his career. How many of those were scored in England ? (for those that can remember…) 2. Since 1992, there have been 6 Premier League clubs who have had Spanish Managers – name them and the Clubs ? 3. Brazil will host the World Cup this year, how many teams will take part ? Steve Dagnall 01380-727976 White Horse Opera Tickets are now on sale for Whte Horse Opera's Spring Concert a concert of popular arias and choruses from "All Round The world". We are delighted to welcome back guest tenor Sebastiano Cipolla. �Yano last sang with WHO in 2001 when he played the role of Alfredo in Die Fledermaus, he has promised to sing some Neopolitan favourites! Other gems will include choruses from The Maestersingers, Dido & Aeneas, Der Freischütz and many more popular opera choruses and arias. Saturday 29th March at 7.30pm at Devizes Town Hall Tickets £8 are on sale at Devizes Books tel: 01380-725944 and online at: www.whitehorseopea.ticketsource.co.uk News from Rowde School Happy New Year! All the staff and children at Rowde Academy wish the PVN readers a happy and prosperous 2014! Here at Rowde Academy, we had an incredibly busy December, but in the true spirit of Christmas, we had lots of fun together. We began December with the choir visiting Angel House in Bromham, they sang beautifully to the residents and have been invited back to sing again, later in the year. Reception class, as well as class 1 and 2, performed the Nativity play this year; both plays were magical and reminded us of the true meaning of Christmas. It was perfect that we were able to perform ‘I Spy Christmas’ at St Matthews. Thank you to all the teachers in class R and 1 and 2 for working so hard to put the performances together. Midst all of our Christmas excitement,Year 6 went back in time to the Victorian era and visited Sevington School. I am hoping that the children would prefer to come to school now rather than then! Our Christingle service was coupled with our school commendations this year. Again the children were brilliantly well behaved and sang beautifully. Congratulations to all those children who received commendations, very well deserved. Our ‘Carols Around the Christmas Tree’ was a musical delight. Everyone sang really well, in spite it being the end of term. The 12 days of Christmas by year 6 had most of the children in fits of giggles! During the whole month, everyone was still working really hard and I would like to thank all the staff and children for doing so. We are now into 2014, a new year, new beginnings and new horizons. It is lovely to be back and to see all the children back, bright eyed and ready to learn. It’s going to be a good year. So as I started by saying, I wish you all a Happy New Year. �CHURCH SERVICES FEBRUARY 2014 POULSHOT, SEEND AND BULKINGTON 8.00 am 9.30 am 11.15 am 6.00 pm Sunday 2 February Holy Communion Seend Morning Praise Bulkington Morning Praise Seend Parish Communion Poulshot. Sunday 9 February 8.00 am 9.30 am 11.15 am 6.00 pm Holy Communion Matins Parish Communion Evensong Seend Poulshot Seend Bulkington Sunday 16 February 8.00 am 9.30 am 11.15 am 6.00 pm Holy Communion Parish Communion Parish Communion Evensong Seend Bulkington Seend Poulshot Holy Communion Parish Communion Family Communion Parish Communion Seend Poulshot Seend Bulkington Sunday 23 February 8.00 am 9.30 am 11.15 am 6.00 pm Sunday 2 March 8.00 am 9.30 am 11.15 am 6.00 pm Holy Communion Morning Praise Morning Praise Parish Communion Seend Bulkington Seend Poulshot �Thank you OUR SINCERE THANKS TO OUR POULSHOT FAMILY, FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS. We would like to sincerely thank our neighbours, friends and family for their incredible support and kindness during our recent flooding. To have your home invaded by water is a horrible experience but it has been made bearable by the unstinting kindness and helpfulness of our neighbours, friends and family. We have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of concern and the help that we have received from offers of accommodation and invitations to breakfast, lunch and dinner to your help during the incident and subsequent calls and visits enquiring after our health and wellbeing. It is in times like this that you truly appreciate the benefits of living in a small community like Poulshot where people look out for each other and we are so grateful to all of you for your kindness. We would also like to thank the Devizes and Marlborough Fire Brigades and Wessex Water for their prompt response to our emergency – which led to less damage than could have been expected. With our greatest appreciation and warmest wishes, MARLENE AND MALCOLM NIXON. Talk at Dauntsey’s School 7.30 p.m. Tuesday 25th February Dr Ron Pont and Dr Molly Pont will be giving a talk about their experiences of running a Christian Hospital ‘The Quetta Hospital’ in the heart of Taleban Country in Western Pakistan on the Afghan border. Both have been awarded OBEs for their work. Entry is free, but their will be a retiring collection for the hospital. 1) Trivia answers : Ten goals. 9 in the 1996 World Cup Finals against Bulgaria , England , USSR , Korea , Brazil , and 1 in a Qualifier against N.Ireland. 2) Six : Chelsea/Liverpool (R.Benitez x 2), Everton/Wigan (R.Martinez x 2), Spurs (J.ramos), WBA (Pepe Mel) 3) 32 �DO YOU REMEMBER CHRISTMAS? It seems a long time ago since Christmas but as there was no ‘Poulshot News’ in January, I have had to wait until now for the opportunity to thank everyone concerned in making the celebration of Christmas so special at St. Peter’s. The ‘Flower Ladies’ decked every window ledge with flowers, greenery and candles, the Christmas Tree appeared duely decorated , the candle rings were brought out yet again and the crib was put in its rightful place next to the pulpit. On Christmas Eve the church was filled to capacity and the congregation heard the traditional carols and readings that bring the Christmas story to us all. The choir under the joint leadership of Lady Kate and Chris Saunders delighted everyone, including a fine performance of the ‘Calypso Carol’ from the younger members whilst the whole choir performed the ‘Coventry Carol’. The serving of sherry and mince pies at the end of the evening rounded off a gathering which to me personally signals the beginning of Christmas. To everyone, no matter how large or small your contribution to our Christmas Eve gathering, may I say a big thank you, and wish you all a very Happy New Year. I must also say a big ‘THANK YOU to the congregation of St. Peter’s and anyone who has placed groceries into the Food Box in Church. Following my report in the December issue regarding ‘The Devizes Food Bank’ we finished the year in collecting the equivalent of twenty boxes for this charity. The collecting box is at the back of Church (next to the font) and the contents are taken to the Food Bank on a regular basis when the box is full. Is it possible to think that we could do even better this year and surpass our ‘giving’ of 2013 ? Would you be able to buy just one extra item when you do your weekly/ monthly shop and put it in the box? It would mean so much to someone who needs just that little bit of help in their lives. And finally make I make a request. Now that Christmas is over, would anyone who has placed a Holly Wreath on the grave of a loved one please remove it on their next visit. There are various rules and regulations pertaining to flowers etc which are placed on graves, and it is one of the responsibilities of the Churchwarden to ensure that the graves look neat and tidy. If it is not possible for you to remove it by the end of February, the Churchwarden will assume that you have no objections to her removing it for you. �Best Wishes, Janet (Churchwarden) WILTSHIRE COUNCILLOR NEWS FROM JONATHON SEED I returned from a Christmas break spent with relatives in South Africa and arrived straight into a period of dreadful weather and resultant floods. I had to get out and about quickly and to visit the local and County affected areas. I spent time in villages where roads were flooded, drains were blocked, water was being pumped and I also visited some houses that were sadly flooded. All our thoughts should be with these members of our community whose houses flooded as the effects of flooded dwellings are experienced for months after the event and we wish them all well in the recovery from these local and personal disasters. As the Wiltshire Council Cabinet Member responsible for flooding I am also heavily involved in dealing with flooding across the County and in particular how we can improve flood resilience and alleviation as well as communicating our policy on flooding to the press. Wiltshire Council spends hundreds of thousands of pounds a year on small flood alleviation schemes and each one makes a difference to dwellings and small communities and their flood risk and so slowly we are reducing the overall flood risk. The vital work on flood alleviation and emergency response is undertaken by our hard working teams of officers at all levels who have done a great job 24/7 over the Christmas and New Year period and then for the following two weeks manning the operations room, helping on the ground and keeping our road network as free as possible whilst at the same time giving all the help that we can too affected residents and communities. We all owe them our sincere thanks for the work that they do both to keep our highways open and the vulnerable members of our community protected from the worst of our weather extremes. I have spent an increasing amount of time on the local solar farm issues and I have listened to the views of many local residents including those with strong views either way and also those who have talked to me but who are not prepared to enter the public debate. Awareness of the solar farm issue has been helped by the Wiltshire Protect pressure group who oppose all solar farms on agricultural land in the area. I also continue to oppose the concept of the solar farms in our area and I oppose them for several �reasons. These reasons include concerns that they blight our beautiful local countryside, that they remove large acreages of land from agricultural and amenity use, concerns about the effects on local businesses, and concerns about residual pollution levels. Most importantly to me many local residents also oppose these solar farms. However the reality is that Government policies mean that we cannot prevent them and the concerns which I have are, regrettably, not sound planning reasons for objection to the applications. I have thus taken the view that if we really cannot prevent these solar blights on our local countryside then we should negotiate as many advantageous changes and conditions to the plans as possible and I will continue to work in support of that position. These conditions include more natural fencing, community benefit payments, better landscaping, reducing total areas of panels and most importantly imposing a Bond on the developments. This Bond will ensure protected funding to enable the return of the solar farm site back to agricultural land either at the end of the 25 year period granted or if the situation changes sooner and the solar farm is no longer viable. This may be making the best of a bad job but I believe that in the absence of Government policies to stop these applications then negotiation of better conditions is the only responsible course of action available to responsible local Councillors. I am therefore very pleased to report that Hive Energy have responded to my suggestions for alterations to the Poulshot Lodge application positively and are making adjustments and alterations to all the areas of concern that I raised. Jonathon Seed Jonathon.seed@wiltshire.gov.uk Boxing Day Walk 2013 The walk took place on a reasonably bright afternoon.Some 30 people (a record turnout) with a number of dogs met up at the Raven pub for this annual event which has been taking place for many years now. We walked out of the village along some very muddy paths to Whistley Lane .However a detour had to be taken as a walkway across Summerham Brook could not be found We then went up to Avon Road crossing the Bath Road and walking through Mayenne Place to the canal and down the canal flight to Marsh Lane and then back to to the Raven where we received a very warm welcome from Natalie and Jerry . Next year the plan is to start at 1030 and finish around 1230 at the Raven. Happy New Year ! Ray Josey 01380827010. �Please come to our St Valentine’s Coffee Morning & Book Sale in aid of church funds 8th February 2014 Poulshot Village Hall 10.30 - 12.30 Raffle � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Village Magazine Description An account of the resource PDF versions of the Village Magazine distributed between 2004 and Present. 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The month of St Valentine and enjoying frosty morning walks !!!. January was a busy month preparing parts of the village for a healthy spring. See the pictures of the pond clearing, completed by 10 brave members of the village on page 43. We Remembered the Boxing Day Village walk, A big thank you to Giles Morgan for organising. The Community Fund is now up and running, and it is with delight that the first exciting project has been approved for Poulshot. Thank you to Declan Gaulle for his presentation of the newly approved Cricket pitch! Page 26 holds new information and a warm invitation for all to get involved. Remember if you have a project in mind contact a member of the Community Fund who will help you with your application. Take a look at this month’s recipe and also break out your Easter Baskets for the Egg Hunt. Finally, meet Pepper Jackson in Pet’s Corner. There are a few new mentions for February, the rebranding of the Poulshot Ladies Club page , the introduction of the WI and the new Speedwatch initiative pg 33. Oh, and finally don't forget the Village Quiz on the 12th and the chocolates and flowers on the 14th!!! Poulshot Village News The PVN is put together and distributed free to all houses in the village. Contribu9ons, reports, opinions and ar9cles are very much welcomed. While we will always aim to include all shades of opinion and interest, we reserve the right to select and edit where appropriate. Please let us know of anything that you would like publicised in advance or reported on aAerwards.. e-mail – news@mypoulshot.com pop in to Ivy House, 72 The Green or call 01380 828206 Contribu4ons for next issue by 5pm on the 20th of the month please - or earlier! Adver4sing Poulshot Village News is happy to accept adverts, indeed relies on them to fund produc9on costs. Publica9on of an advert does not cons9tute endorsement for that product or service. Adverts may be taken as full, half or quarter page, standard or colour, to run for the full year of the magazine (12 issues) or for individual issues. �Holiday Let ”Sanditoes” Saundersfoot Near Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales Detached comfortable bungalow with private garden 2 double and 1 twin room, 10 minute walk from the beach and with many local attractions Bookings all year round, Prices from £30 a night: low season. Contact Jean or Royden on 01380 828695 perrettr@btinternet.com You can view some photos at http://sites.google.com/site/sanditoesgbbo00/ TOWNSEND FARMHOUSE Comfortable B and B in Poulshot Excellent facilities in Grade 2 listed building with full English breakfasts and ample car-parking space E-mail marygracebrothers@gmail.com Telephone 01380 828221 When friends and relations wish to visit and you are unable to put them up for the night book them to stay at Townsend Farmhouse B and B Discounts offered for bookings made by local residents Page 4 of 44 �Poulshot Annual Boxing Day walk Some twenty of us, led by Giles Morgan, and three dogs, braved the wind to head down Byde Mill Lane before following Summerham Brook to the A361 and then back to the village on the recently cleared Summerham Lane which gave many their first clear view of the solar farm. A warm welcome at the Raven was received, thank you to Jerry And Nathalie. Thanks to all £60 was raised for the Walking with the Wounded charity Edington Arts are launching their 2016 concert programme with an organ recital by Ashley Grote, Master of Music at Norwich Cathedral and former Director of the Edington Music Fes9val, in the Priory Church on Saturday April 16th. The full programme will be announced as soon as it is to hand! Ashley is a consummate organist and great communicator – and also headed the successful fundraising Appeal for the Harrison and Harrison organ which was installed in the church in 2014. Future events include “An Evening with Claire Jones” on May 14th; Claire is a former Royal Harpist, and will talk about her instrument and career as well as perform a variety of magical music. Then on June 18th the great choral conductor Brian Kay will be leading a workshop on Lauridsen’s Lux Aeterna and Rueer’s Magnificat. Applica9on forms are available now through the Edington Arts website. Tickets and full informa9on are available NOW through the website, www.edingtonarts.org or phone 01380 831256 or 01380 831454. Page 5 of 44 �The View from My Window….. …..seems to have been wet, wet, wet. , or is that the name of a pop group? We have a stream that runs through our garden, and so every day I have been anxiously viewing its rise and fall. So far so good. It’s hard to remember that the amount of water is finite. Looking at the weather map has been like looking at a drowning country, more blue than anything else with splashes of yellow, however its always dangerous to write about the weather, for by the 9me you read this we will probably be basking in glorious sunshine, with all the rain forgoeen. It’s amazing how much we do forget aAer the event, par9cularly things to be thankful for, as we just get on with our daily rou9ne. Think of all those people who cry out to Almighty God when they are in extreme distress, maybe on a ship, or on a mountain, and their lives are in danger. It’s common knowledge that most people do cry out, and so I wonder is that a deep seated cry from the heart to their creator, or is it just a natural ins9nct or is that the same thing? Whichever, nearly everyone does just that, and yet, when safety is returned to, I think most people just carry on with their lives. (I would love to be proved wrong by the way, so do let me know). When I take services in church I oAen wonder - where is everyone? We have lovely faithful, enthusias9c, thoughlul members in our congrega9ons, and I think we all take our faith out into the world. But I think surely we all need help, whether church goers or not. Surely we all need 9me to think, and to be inspired and to ponder the big ques9ons in life. Surely we all need the comfort and friendship, fellowship if you like, of other people. I nearly threw a book at the radio the other day, because there was a programme about loneliness and how to handle it (so many people are lonely for one reason or another) and there was not one response about the value of mee9ng people in church. Even if I didn’t believe anything, I think I would s9ll go to church, because it’s so nice to be surrounded by people who are friendly and willing to talk. (Again, if you disagree, let me know!) The people are friendly because they come to church to hear good news , not bad. Maybe that’s the problem; newspapers only sell bad news. I wonder why we don’t seem to be interested in good news. Well I am. And every week I preach about good news - and it really is the best news ever, and the an9dote to loneliness - that Almighty God, who you cried out to in your distress, is there for you to cry out to in your happiness, and the reason we don’t need to be lonely is that God loves us, all of us. Come and find out for yourselves…… The Revd. Jane Knowles, re9red priest Did You Know? There is a wheelchair in the Village Hall for the use of Poulshot parishioners. Should you wish to borrow it please contact Malcolm Nixon 828355 �Bus services consultation People are being invited to have their say on a review of subsidised bus services in Wiltshire. The review is being carried out as part of wider plans to help Wiltshire Council save millions of pounds over the next three years. Half of the bus mileage in the county is subsidised with £5.1 million per year from Wiltshire Council as it is not commercially viable otherwise. The rest of the services in Wiltshire are operated on a commercial basis by various operators. The consultation can be found at www.wiltshire.gov.uk/subsidised-bus-servicesconsultation, paper copies can be picked up in council offices, libraries, on buses operating contracted services, or people can call 0300 456 0100 to have one posted to them. It runs from 11 January to 4 April. The review will also consider how community transport might be able to assist with public transport, and will be accompanied by continuing work to identify savings in other areas of the council’s passenger transport spending. Once the consultation ends, a report will go to Wiltshire Council’s cabinet members to make a decision. Current Local Bus Times (Faresaver 85 and 87a) Poulshot (Raven) 07:42 (M-F) 08:32 (S) 09:41 13:01 Devizes 08:05 09:51 13:11 Devizes 11:20 13:20 15:20 Poulshot (Raven) 11:29 13:29 15:29 TONY PARSONS DOMESTIC APPLIANCE ENGINEER WASHING MACHINES COOKERS / DRIERS SERVICE AND REPAIRS TEL; 01380 723279 MOBILE: 07970 117023 Page 7 of 44 �FAMILY FUN EASTER EGG HUNT AT POULSHOT VILLAGE HALL AND GREEN GARDENS ON Saturday 19TH March 2015 11am-1.30pm INCLUDING OUR FANTASTIC CAKE COMPETITION REGISTRATION STARTS AT 11AM JUDGING STARTS AT 12PM £1.00 PER CLASS ENTRY FEE CATEGORIES ARE: Under 12yrs old 12yrs – 18yrs Adults REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE IN THE VILLAGE HALL TEAS, COFFEES, CAKES AND SAVOURIES A FUN DAY FOR ALL THE FAMILY NO MATTER WHAT AGE! CONTACT DETAILS – TRINA CAREY 01380 828239 Page 8 of 44 �The Tranquil Moment Health and Beauty clinic The Tranquil Moment health and beauty clinic is set in the beautiful village of Poulshot, just 2 miles from Devizes. We offer flexible appointments to suit you, and tailor treatments to your requirements. The salon is completely private, with easy parking. We are now offering Apilus electrolysis less painful than traditional electrolysis but still as effective. Other treatments available • Decleor facials • Waxing •CND manicure and pedicure •Individual Lash Extensions • Microdermabrasion • Sports Massage and Injury clinic • CACI non surgical face lift • Hot stone massage • Semi-permanent make-up • Eyelash/ eyebrow tinting • Nouvatan spray tan • Reflexology and Deep Tissue Massage Visit our website for other offers. All Credit & Debit cards accepted. You can now book online by visiting either the website or our facebook page.. Follow us on Facebook. The Tranquil Moment Health and Beauty Clinic 1 Townsend Court, Poulshot, Devizes SN10 1SD 01380 828297 24 hour answerphone tranquilmoment@live.co.uk www.tranquilmoment.co.uk �Poulshot World Of Travel - AMAZING ALBANIA Paul and Marilyn Longden went on a tour of Albania in November 2015 here is their story..(Part 2, next month) We travelled in Ben(z) our lovely blue 20 year old 7.5 ton Mercedes 814d Camper Van. He thoroughly enjoyed his mini adventure and this is what he thought he would like to share with you… ACCOMMODATION: Due to the time of year very few campsites were open but we did manage to locate some all year, utterly amazing, beachside campsites. There were plenty of hotels still open and prices were very reasonable, typically 40 euros for a double en suite room. ROAD CONDITIONS: It is fair to say that Albanian road conditions are variable. There are smooth, well surfaced motorways with signs and features but in towns and villages the roads can deteriorate to rough with motorists picking their way around potholes. On many major roads there can be unpredictable and unsigned b u m p s , particularly on motorways where t h e m a i n carriageway and a bridges join; locals know where these bumps are - look ahead and you can often see them around as they take the smoothest, fastest and safest route. highly safety tracks swerve High vehicle ground clearance is beneficial; when walking around Albanian towns and villages it is not uncommon to hear the scrape and graunch of car spoilers and exhausts! There are two types of vehicles in Albania; imported Mercedes cars and the rest. The driving style is probably best described as “enthusiastic” and you can expect tailgating, overtaking on blind corners, oxen and carts, animals/ pedestrians on the road, two wheeled traffic ignoring all road conventions (often coming towards you the wrong way) police checkpoints in the most unexpected locations and four abreast overtakes (we were overtaken by a speeding hearse with a coffin in the back). Watch out for the “Albanian walk”. This is where pedestrians saunter into the road and you are expected to drive around them. You should have no expectation of “English” courtesies, such as priority or consideration from other road users, although drivers are very tolerant of random and unusual manoeuvres, such as three point turns across a busy street. Beeping when overtaking is seen as courteous. �Vehicles are generally in a poor condition; bald tyres and defective lights are the norm. It is of note that no one appears to use seatbelts, as this would probably be an affront to the machismo of the driver and suggest that they weren’t a good driver. Use of mobiles and simultaneously smoking a cigarette whilst driving, appeared compulsory and red traffic lights and double white lines are often ignored and sometimes treated as road decorations. There is no stigma attached to drink driving and our advice is DO NOT DRIVE AT NIGHT due to unpredictable road conditions, such as missing grates or unsigned, often large, random holes that only the local drivers would know about. Allow yourself plenty of time to get around Albania as average speeds can be relatively low. The only traffic congestion we experienced was in the capital, Tirane. This was due to the volume of traffic and the fact that no one was observing the traffic lights, therefore the roads became gridlocked. We found that roadsigns and maps were sometimes less than accurate. Our up to date Garmin camper sat-nav was fantastic. However, the road system is changing rapidly and road signs were sometimes few and far between. Green signs indicated motorways and blue ones “A” roads. Place names often had 2 slightly different spellings eg Durres and Durresi. Albanian driving is “love it or hate it” and we found that there was a delightful, almost ballet like, quality to Albanian driving. It’s fast and aggressive, but everyone seems to know what they are doing. It is of note that many Albanian motorists appear to drive without documents or licences and choose to “sort the problem out” when they are stopped by the traffic police. We were told that 5 euros or 1000 Lek would sort most problems out. It is also of note that there were police check points every 5 or 10 km, or even every 200 metres in towns and villages. The traffic police waved us over only once in 500 km of driving and then waved us on as soon as they saw we were right hand drive and they would have to speak English. Finally, please remember that driver confidence and the size of the vehicle are everything. Be bold, yet defensive and you will thoroughly enjoy the Albanian driving experience. FUEL AVAILABILITY: Fuel is widely available. In fact we have never seen so many fuel stations anywhere in the world. We were told that many of the fuel stations exist purely for money laundering. Therefore, to ensure fresh fuel the advice is to use only the larger well branded petrol stations, such as the amusingly named Kastrati brand. Diesel was around 165 Lek per litre (177 Lek to the £). Note some pumps dispense fuel in Lek, other pumps will calculate the price in euros. All fuel is dispensed via attendants and one attendant tried to overcharge us by 200 Lek, a relative fortune by Albanian standards, as wages are low. Advice; check and double check the price you pay is the price on the pump and, if necessary, show them your exchange rate calculation on a calculator. Read Part 2 of Paul and Marilyn’s Adventures In Next Month’s Poulshot Village News.. �THE BENEFICE OF SEEND, BULKINGTON AND POULSHOT CHURCH SERVICES IN FEBRUARY 2016 You are welcome to worship at any of the services in any of the churches in the Benefice. There is something for everyone! Sunday 7th February. 8.00: Holy Communion (Traditional) at Seend. A short and reflective traditional service 9.15 Parish Eucharist (Common Worship) at Poulshot A modern language communion service 11.00: Morning Praise at Seend A lively service, without communion, for all the family 6.00: Evening Prayer at Bulkington (Traditional) A gentle, reflective, traditional evening service ASH WEDNESDAY 10th February 2016: 7.30 at St. Matthew’s Church, Rowde A service where all the Cluster of churches will meet to begin their Lenten journey. Sunday 14th February. 9.15 Parish Eucharist (Common Worship) at Seend 11.00 Parish Eucharist (Common Worship) at Bulkington 6.00 Evensong (Traditional) at Poulshot Sunday 21st February. 8.00: Holy Communion (Traditional) at Seend 9.15: Morning Praise at Bulkington. 11.00: Parish Eucharist (Traditional) at Poulshot A traditional service of Holy Communion 6.00: Evensong (Traditional) at Seend A gentle, reflective, traditional evening service. Sunday 28th February. 9.15: Matins (Traditional) at Poulshot A traditional service of Morning Prayer 11.00: Parish Eucharist at Seend. 6.00: Parish Eucharist at Bulkington Every Tuesday at 9.00: a short Benefice service of Matins (Trad.) at Poulshot church Every Thursday at 9.00: Morning Prayer at 4 Northfields, Bulkington. On Tuesday, 23rd February at 7.00 the Venerable Sue Groom will be licensed as the new Archdeacon for our area. The service will be held at St. John’s Church, Devizes and all are welcome. �The church hosted Bulkington Village Lunch Club takes place on Wednesday, 3rd February 2016 at The Well. This is a wonderful 2 or 3 course meal (with menu choices), for a good price with great company! Contact Jane Coles in advance for the menu (828145). New people are always welcome to join us from Seend, Bulkington and Poulshot + friends THE BENEFICE LENT COURSE 2016 The 2016 LENT COURSE for all the Benefice will be held at 4 Northfields, Bulkington (SN10 1SE) from 4.00-5.30. The theme will be based on the poems of T.S Eliot Wednesday, February 3rd Wednesday, March 2nd Wednesday, March 16th Wednesday, April 6th Each session will end with Compline and all are welcome THE TEA AND CHAT SOCIAL GROUP will meet on the Monday, 1st February 2016 at 46a Bulkington (Phyl Yarde – 828116) from 2.00 – 4.00. Bring your own craft item or leave it at home and just come and chat! Café Church for Mothering Sunday on Sunday 6th March at 11.00 at Seend Singing, stories and activities for all the families in the villages of Seend, Bulkington and Poulshot. The Church Graveyard St. Peter's Church graveyard is well cared for, and it is always good to see flowers and wreaths on graves at Christmas time in remembrance of loved ones. Now that February is here, could we respectfully ask that any remaining from Christmas be removed as soon as possible. If this is difficult, we are happy to do this ourselves in the coming weeks in order to keep the graveyard tidy. Joyce Arnold and Kate Amery. �Poulshot Readers The group met at the Raven on 14th of January. Everyone enjoyed the Curious tale of the Dog in the Night, both from the style and the real insight into the effects of Aspergers Syndrome on the individual and the family. We will meet again on February 24th at 7:30pm in the Raven. New readers always welcome. Contact Philip 828236 Answers To Last Month’s Crossword Page 14 of 44 �THE ONLY CROSS WORD IN POULSHOT…! Crossword Set by Everlyn Bailey Johnson. Reproduced with thanks Solution next month Have you managed to complete one of our Crosswords? Please let us know.. news@mypoulshot.com Page 15 of 44 �Martina’s Professional Cleaning Services We guarantee the best price in the area for a perfect job Regular cleaning - Spring cleaning Office cleaning - Ironing Fully insured, Privacy assured SAME CLEANER GUARANTEED Call Martina on 07859818198 Page 16 of 44 �Poulshot Ladies Club The former Poulshot Ladies Club has decided to rename as Poulshot Friends and Neighbours, after a very lively meeting at Townsend Cottage, attended by 12 members. We would like to encourage new blood and new ideas and have, therefore, decided on a new format. We are meeting in the Village Hall on February 16th at 7.30pm. There will be an annual subscription of £10 and we will be arranging our activities and would value any input from the community. Partners will be very welcome to join in with whatever we decide, theatre, homes, pub and meals as well as the occasional speaker. There was a strong will for the group to continue and we would welcome any input, new members etc. Contact Pam on 828151 if you have any questions. THE ANNUAL LENT LUNCH IN AID OF ALZHEIMERS SOCIETY DEVIZES BRANCH WILL BE HELD IN THE VILLAGE HALL, 12.00 – 2.00 pm SATURDAY 12 MARCH 2016 A RANGE OF HOMEMADE SOUPS WILL BE SERVED WITH BREAD AND CHEESE There is no charge, just dona4ons made to this deserving local charity which is becoming increasingly needed both today and in the years ahead. WE HOPE YOU ARE ABLE TO ATTEND �The Wiltshire Mobile Library visits The Raven Car Park at 12:45 and also The Well, Bulkington at 11:05 The School, Worton at 13:10. on the following dates Monday 08 February, 2016 - Monday 07 March, 2016 - Monday 04 April, 2016 - -Monday 02 May, 2016 - Monday 30 May, 2016 - Monday 27 June, 2016 Chinese Medicine Acupuncture & other Chinese therapies:- Cupping, Moxibus4on, Guasha, can be used to treat people of any age and can be combined safely & successfully with Western Medicine & other therapies Musculoskeletal:- Acute/Chronic injuries, Back pain, Arthri4s Mental Health issues:- Depression, Generalised Anxiety Disorder Stress & fa4gue, OCD, Phobias, Addic4ons Gynaecological problems:- Irregular/heavy & or painful periods, PMT, menopausal symptoms, PCOS/infer4lity Gastro-intes4nal complaints:- Indiges4on, IBS, Crohns Disease, Ulcera4ve Coli4s Skin Condi4ons:- Eczema, Psoriasis, Derma44s Insomnia, Allergies, Sinusi4s, Migraines, Asthma, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Ver4go Now prac4sing at The Devizes Acupuncture Prac4ce, Monday Market St. For more informa4on please call EMMA COLE 01985 850928 You may have to leave a message - I will call you back Page 18 of 44 �LAWN HOUSE CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC 29 High Street, Steeple Ashton, BA14 6EU Tel: 01380 871555 www.lawnhouse.co.uk Back Pain Specialist Neck & Shoulder, Hip, Leg & Foot Pain, Arthritis, Tennis Elbow, Slipped Disc, Sports Injuries Free assessment available Treating patients locally for 20 years S.J.Prior, B.Sc., D.C. Doctor of Chiropractic Registered Member of the British Chiropractic Association & General Chiropractic Council BUPA & AXA/PPP Registered Seasoned logs and kindling available Don’t shiver - We deliver Call James on 07970 781828 www.logstoyou.co.uk �TOWNSEND BARN Nursery Happy New Year from us all at Townsend Barn Nursery! We would like to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you to everyone in the village who supported our Christmas shopping evening at Poulshot Village Hall back in November. Not only was it a hugely successful social event for everyone to get together, it enabled the nursery to raise nearly £400 for a Charity very close to our hearts. Being lucky enough to be located in such a beautiful village we were honoured to be offered the use of St Peters Church in Poulshot again on the 18th December for our Nativity. We feel a traditional Nativity service enables the children to learn about the true meaning of Christmas and this would not have been possible without the help and support from Rev Maureen Allchin, Pam De Belle, Joyce and Brian Arnold and also Brian and Janet James. Thank you all again for making Christmas special for us all. The children have returned from their Christmas break all refreshed and enthusiastic to learn through their play. We have welcomed 9 new families to Townsend Barn Nursery and many more children have made transitions between nursery rooms this term. Luckily we have had few tears and very happy children. No matter what the weather our curriculum ensures the children can learn outdoors if they choose to do so. They are desperately waiting for snow and ice and this will fit in perfectly when we learn about the ever changing seasons. More importantly I anticipate them learning about the importance of keeping warm after they have been outside in our woodland garden! We are very keen for the children to learn about their wider community in Poulshot and Devizes, so if anyone has any skills they think the children might be interested in please get in contact with us. We do have strict safeguarding policies in place which prevents strangers from entering the nursery, however we would love to hear from anyone who could spare a little time to share a profession/skill on a one off occasion to help little minds grow. Once again we have a very busy few months coming up, and although we do have a waiting list we are happy to show any prospective parents around. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you require any further information about our beautiful nursery. Sarah Wheeler, Nursery Manager Page 20 of 44 �Kids Corner Page 21 of 44 �Poulshot Village Hall Available for meetings, functions, clubs and private parties Booking fees Village activities - £6 an hour Outside users - £10 an hour All bookings for the hall are taken by Elizabeth or Jon Martin on 01380 828206 email bookings@MyPoulshot.com ONE VOICE COMMUNITY CHOIR Sing with All Your Heart and Feel Alive! We Meet Each TUESDAY • Everyone Welcome! - Especially Men Baptist Church in Sheep Street, Devizes • 10am-12 Midday Nothing too difficult and nothing too serious; just fun, uplifting songs that everyone loves to sing. To register your interest and have a friendly chat, please call Lee on 01373 825058 or 07766 244321 www.1voicechoir.wordpress.com Page 22 of 44 �Pet’s Corner Meet Pepper Jackson I am Pepper Blackie Jackson, a Patterdale Terrier. Not to be mistaken for Peppa Pig (I'm not a girl and I was born before that pig came along). I was born on 16th April 2008 and was the last in my litter to be sold but the luckiest. I was spoilt with cuddles by my breeder and then my family were going to travel to Wales to buy a Patterdale from a litter there, but they went into the vets to find out what they needed to do when they brought a puppy home and saw me advertised on the wall in the vets, just ten minutes up the road. They welcomed me into the Jackson household, where I've stayed as a loyal companion for 7 years! When I first came into my family, people only knew what breed I was in the Lake District, where the Patterdale breed started in a little village. Yap :) I've been there, back to my origins, and posed beside the village sign. But now loads of people know I'm a Patterdale and I love being recognised in the street. I'm always up for a bit of fussing, love, cuddles and fooood! But most of all, over everything, I love Walkies! It's a hard pull, though, when someone shouts that out and there's food around. And Sunday's are the best, I get to play catch when Daddy throws me chunks of raw carrot and cauliflower while he's cooking, and I'll never turn down the leftovers from a roast dinner! I love my family. I like to know where they all are and what they're up to. I hate them going our. Because it's just not fair. I want to be a part of all the fun, and I know where they go, I sniff their legs to check it out. My pet (pardon the pun) hate - baths. I hate standing there being soaped up and scrubbed. and smelling clean, so when they give me a bath I run straight into the garden to get dirty again. I like swimming though, my best friend, Zoë, taught me to swim, and we love going out together, and discovering all sorts of adventures. We are proper buddies. We've grown up together, and she's probably walked a million miles with me. Although I tired running beside her bike once and that didn't work out so well. I'm really lucky with my family. I love them, and they love me. When I was ill once, when I ate something bad, my neighbours, Chris and Phil, they saved me, and I can't tell you how great it was to see Dad when he got to the vets. I was on the table and I looked up and saw him and smiled, and the stupid vets thought I was growling, but why would I growl at Dad when it was so awesome to see him. I'm one lucky dog. And i might be a little too nosey, some might say, so you'll have to forgive me if I get excited and sniff you all over when I meet you, but it's only because I love meeting people and their pets, and I just love watching the world go by through a window too, so wave if you see me looking out of 74 on the green. �Picture Framing Oils, water colours, prints, photographs etc Plain or wash lined mounts Choose from over 50 mouldings Quick service Please ring for appointment Juliet Wilmot The Garden Lodge, Chieoe 01380 850314 Darren Sheppard Traditional, Perfectionist, Painter and Decorator. We take pride in our work and have a real passion for the upkeep of old English houses and Estates. Visit www.Sheppard-Decorators.co.uk Tel. 01380501405 07876433655 For a friendly quote. Page 24 of 44 �NORTH CORNWALL Fully Equipped Cottage – sleeps 6 – 8 Large Garden and Parking HOLIDAYS & SHORT BREAKS Tel 01380 813092 or 07973 385336 bomileshobbs@btinternet.com www.helemillcottage.co.uk Mobile Hair Dresser Charlo'e Ladies, Gents and Children at competitive prices and convenience of being at your home. Phone 07740 280278 Page 25 of 44 �We are delighted to announce that Poulshot Green will once again be the home of Poulshot Cricket Club from April 2016 aAer a rather lengthy break of nearly twenty years! AAer successful presenta9ons and open ques9on forums with both the Parish Council and the Poulshot Community Fund Commieee, works will begin to lay a single synthe9c strip on the site of the old wicket running North-South horizontal to the Chestnut trees. t o h uls Po Poulshot Cricket Club already has ten home fixtures confirmed for the 2016 season commencing in May with 20:20 matches scheduled during the Summer evenings and single day matches on Saturdays or Sundays (a full fixture list is in the process of being produced and will be distributed shortly). A mee9ng is being held in the Raven on Weds January 27th @ 8.30pm sharp to formally re-form the club and assign key roles and responsibili9es. This mee9ng is open to all and we would greatly appreciate any support that you may be able to give to any capacity in the future – irrespec9ve of your playing or general knowledge of cricket. The whole purpose of this project is to share the many benefits of cricket across the WHOLE of the community in any capacity that benefits each and every person individually whether that is as an ac9ve member of the club, volunteer for some mowing, scoring or just drinking Pimms on a Summers’ evening! We currently have a playing body of seventeen spanning a mul9tude of age ranges but we need and want more players of all ages and skill levels – so please make yourself known even if you have zero cricke9ng experience. There will be a ‘communal kit bag’ with bats, helmets, pads etc that will be shared on match days – so you won’t even need any equipment! If you have any ques9ons or concerns, please feel free to contact me (Declan.gaule@mfg-group.co.uk / 07779 303849) or a member of the Parish Council who will be delighted to help. Key Ques9ons & Answears Why has it been decided to lay a single synthe9c strip? AAer much considera9on it was felt that a single synthe9c strip would provide a series of immediate and longer terms benefits over that of a tradi9onal grass strip. Namely, the ability to play in 2016 and throughout the year for adults and children, minimal ongoing repair and cost, no need to cordon it off or affect playing of football or other Green based ac9vi9es. I thought synthe9c strips are a very poor alterna9ve? Synthe9c surfaces have developed hugely over the years from the ‘threadbare’ sand covered surfaces that many of us may recall. The the surface chosen is specially approved by the English and Interna9onal Cricket Boards in terms of its realis9c playing aeributes and safety and blends in very naturally with the exis9ng grass and contours. Most if not all cricket clubs now have at least one synthe9c strip within their grounds for both prac9ce and league/cup fixtures. For further informa9on on the contractor conduc9ng the works or on synthe9c cricket strips please log on to: www. How is this being funded? Poulshot Cricket Club has applied and been granted £5000 from the Poulshot Community Fund in addi9on to being granted £5000 from the Landfill Communi9es Fund and a further £5000 is being reviewed by the Wiltshire Area Board and we will learn whether we have been successful on April 17th 2016. These funds will pay for the laying of the strip, the purchase of the necessary machinery and the communal kit required to play. The Club will con9nue to fund raise going forward through a variety means and will be self-funding. �Edwin Giddings, Devizes Delicatessan, Coffee Shop, Light Lunches, Fine Wines and Real Ales. “A hidden gem bursting with goodies” Open Monday–Saturday 9am–5.30pm. Tel: 01380 723355 Web: www.edwingiddings.co.uk Email: edwingiddings@wadworth.co.uk 15 St John’s Street (& 17 High Street), Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 1BD are you being harassed, bullied or intimidated by piles of unironed and creased clothing. i-team if so then you should call …. the Domestic household items domestic ironing services Personal Items Trousers/Skirts - £1.00 Pillow cases x2 - £1.00 King size - £4.50 Double - £3.50 Single - £2.50 Jumpers/ Cardigan – £1.00 Duvet covers/Sheets Polo shirts/T-shirt/Tops - £ 1.00 Towels - Hand/Tea - £0.50 Shirt/Blouse (hung) - £1.20 Dress, Short - £1.50 Bath/large - £1.00 Shirt/Blouse (hung and starched) - £1.50 Dress, Long - £2.50 All kids items of clothing half price MINIMUM CHARGE OF £15.00 £1.50 collection/delivery charge outside of Rowde Contact: Stacey / Brigette Telephone: 01380 829910 / 07999 818741 Email : iteamironing@gmail.com For T&C’s visit www.i-teamironing.com �Village Contacts Poulshot Parish Council Chairman Mr Geoff Collee (828465) St Peter’s Church Priest in Charge The Revd. Maureen Allchin (828931) Clerk Mrs Elizabeth Read (893214) email: poulshotparishcouncil@gmail.com Council Members Mr Adrian Baber Mr Nicholas Hunloke Mr Steve Housby Mr Tim Coleman Mr Ben Hamilton Mr Tim Nixon Re4red Priest: The Revd. Jane Knowles (870325) jane.knowles2@b9nternet.com) Churchwardens Mrs Joyce Arnold, Mrs Kate Amery Local Wilshire Councillor Cllr Jonathan Seed (850696) e-mail: jonathon.seed@wiltshire.gov.uk PCC Members Mr Nicholas Hunloke (Treasurer) Lady Kate Hunloke (Secretary - 828333) Mrs Angela Bullen Mr Brian Arnold Mrs Dankay Cleverly (Deanery Synod) Village Trust Chairman Mr Nicholas Hunloke (828333) Other Village Contacts Secretary Mr Ray Josey (Secretary - 827010) email: raydenjosey@gmail.com Farmers Club Mr Richard Francis (828232) Trust Members Tim Coleman (Vice-Chair) Mr Brian James (Treasurer) Mrs Denise Josey (Archivist) Poulshot Friends and Neighbours Club Lady Kate Hunloke (828333) Pam Gillies (828151) Village Hall Neighbourhood Watch Mr Tim Coleman 827095 Chairman Mr Ray Josey (827010) Devizes and District Link 01380 721775 Bookings Elizabeth or Jon Mar9n (828206) Wiltshire Numisma4c Society Richard Jeffery 01225 703143 jeffery.melksham@gmail.com email: bookings@MyPoulshot.com Poulshot Website www.poulshot.org.uk Contact Elizabeth Read 893214 or email poulshotparishcouncil@gmail.com Page 28 of 44 �About 8 years ago,because of dwindling numbers Worton and Marston and Potterne WI amalgamated and as they then had members from Bulkington they decided to reform as 5 Lanes and that would also include Poulshot if anyone wishes to join. 5 Lanes WI meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 8pm at the Worton & Marsden Village Hall We also play in the Wiltshire Skittles league which gives us a chance to meet people from other villages in the area. This year for the first time we have entered a team in the Scrabble League. The annual fee is £37.50 this includes a contribution to the National WI and the Wiltshire Federation. For more information contact Jane Fisher jinnym@btinternet.com 5 Lanes WI Forthcoming Events February 9th AGM and Quiz March 8th Easter CraAs by Rosemary Rosenfeld (Hands On CraAs) Apri 12th Cookery Demonstra9on by Stephanie Honeychurch (Making and Preparing Picnic Food) May 9th Life And Times Of Jack The Ripper - Stephen Wells June 13th Ou9ng TBA July 11th Garden Party, 32 High Street Worton. Refreshments Provided August 8th Avebury Manor Reborn. Anne King (The project to restore the manor sponsored by the BBC) September 12th Games Evening October 11th A walk in the world of Italian style - Maura Rossini (Talk of fashion) November 8th “Dickens Of A Christmas” - A talk on Victorian Christmas customs etc. December 13th Christmas Meal (an evening out) January 10th Julia’s House - A talk on the new childrens’ hospice due to be completed in 2017 �Get out the pans….. Cumberland Lamb (courtesy of Gill Coleman) “This is a simple to prepare recipe using new season spring lamb. I based it on a meal that we had a long time ago at the Hungry Monk restaurant on the South Coast. The restaurant was run by a friend of mine (Nigel Mackenzie – inventor of Banoffi Pie) who died last year. If you ask, a good butcher will prepare the lamb for you.” Gill Serves: 6 Ingredients: 2 pieces Best End Neck of Lamb, chined 1 egg beaten ½ tin anchovy fillets 75g (3oz) fresh brown breadcrumbs 1 rounded tsp. flour 1 level tsp. fresh marjoram, chopped 1 level tsp. fresh rosemary, chopped Salt & freshly ground pepper Sauce: 2 oranges, peeled and segmented 2 tbsp. redcurrant jelly 1 wine glass (150ml, 5fl oz) Port Preparation time: 12 minutes Cooking time: 30 to 35 minutes Edwin Giddings, Devizes Delicatessan, Coffee Shop, Light Lunches, Fine Wines and Real Ales. “A hidden gem bursting with goodies” Open Monday–Saturday 9am–5.30pm. Tel: 01380 723355 Web: www.edwingiddings.co.uk Email: edwingiddings@wadworth.co.uk 15 St John’s Street (& 17 High Street), Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 1BD Page 30 of 44 �Method: 1. Pre-heat oven 425F (220C) Gas Mark 7 2. Using a small sharp knife, cut the top 2" (5cm) of meat back from the bones. Score the skin. 3. Brush the skin side of the meat with beaten egg. 4. Dip the anchovy fillets in milk for a few minutes to remove some of the saltiness. 5. Drain, pat dry, and finely chop the anchovies. 6. In a bowl, mix the anchovies into the breadcrumbs with the flour, chopped herbs, salt and pepper. 7. Spread the mixture over the outside of the lamb pieces. Leave to stand for half an hour as this helps the crust to set on the meat. 8. Place the pieces of lamb in a roasting tin and place in pre-heated oven. 9. Reduce heat down to 375 F(190 C) Gas Mark 5, and cook for 30-35 minutes (the meat should still be pink in the middle). 10. To make the sauce, place the orange segments, redcurrant jelly and Port in a small saucepan and warm over a gentle heat to melt the jelly. 11. To serve the lamb, remove the chine bone and either place the whole joints on a warm flat serving dish and serve the hot sauce separately, or alternatively carve the lamb into separate chops, lay on a warm flat serving dish and pour the sauce around the meat, garnishing with the orange segments. Welcome Colin’s Wine Choice Red, Domaine De la Janasse, Vin de pay D'Orange 2013, well balanced fruit and tanins rather like a good Chateauneuf du pape @£11.89 White, Mandrarossa Fiano, 2013 a white with an intense aroma of basil, grapefruit and jasmine, and enough flavour to go with the lamb, but not oaky. @£8.69 Available from Edwin Giddings, St John’s Street, Devizes. Poulshot Web Pages (The World Looking At Poulshot) www.poulshot.org.uk Email to poulshotparishcouncil@gmail.com �ERLESTOKE HOUSE FARM SHOP HMP ERLESTOKE THE SHOP HOURS : Thursday Friday Saturday 12 - 4.00 p.m. Reliable Volunteers are needed, with an outgoing friendly personality to assist customers purchasing and ordering goods from the shop. References required. • Fresh seasonal vegetables, this produce will be harvested daily from the House allotments • Garden plants and flowers from Erlestoke House Nursery • Bespoke hand craLed furniture from our workshops, including benches, tables, planters, wishing well, wooden toys, bird tables and many other handmade items. Our workshops will also make furniture to order. Catalogue available • Free range eggs • A variety of handmade freshly baked cakes. Occasion cakes made to order. Erlestoke Farm Shop is situated on B3098 between Lidle Cheverell and Erlestoke Erlestoke House Farm Shop is a registered Community Interest Company �WANTED - Poulshot Community Speed Watch Volunteers local residents wanted... Could you help support your local community in reducing speeding? Communitv SPEED WATCH AREA REDUCE YOUR SPEED Matct: Wit.SorJ $2)12>ZJf Sl-2iPJ' You may have noticed small yellow signs on the roads leading in to the village warning motorists that Poulshot is now a Community Speedwatch area. The current Police and Crime Commissioner instigated the Speedwatch system in Wiltshire to reduce what he sees as antisocial behaviour - speeding. Certainly a 'metrocount' last year recorded some vehicles passing through the village at over 70 mph. So there is now a small team of volunteers who form the Poulshot Community Speedwatch. The idea is to contribute to the education element of the 3 'Es' used to reduce speeding Education, Enforcement and Engineering (speed bumps etc). So far about half of the volunteers have been trained to use the speed detection device. (We were told off if we called it a camera or speed gun.) The device uses eye-safe, invisible laser pulses and doppler to measure vehicles' speed to within 1 mph! r1 AI.- \,./,·,_soJ. Co. U.J( In the next few weeks you should see members of the team out recording vehicle speeds and passing the results to Wiltshire Police. In most instances, drivers will get a letter advising them that they were detected speeding; however, those driving at higher speeds may get a visit from their local policeman. Hopefully this will educate people to look for 30 mph zones and keep to the speed limit. The result should be greater safety for all of us who use the roads in the village, either on foot, bicycle or motorbike and in vehicles. The success of the Poulshot Speedwatch will depend on volunteers and more are needed, please see the advert elsewhere in the Village News for details. Oh, and the team hopes that no-one in the village will place them in a similar position to that of a Speedwatch volunteer in another village whose own son was caught by the Police during their Speedwatch training. If you are interested in volunteering with this project please Contact Mike Wilson at: 01380 828100 or mike@mai-wilson.co.uk Poulshot Farming Club The club now meets in the afternoons 2:15pm to 4:15pm rather than the evenings in Poulshot Village Hall. Anyone in the village who would like to come along is very welcome. For more info contact Christabel 828232 February 1st Memories - Speaker Wendy Clayton March 7th Syria Before The Troubles - talk and slide presenta9on by John Drew Apri 4th Wilts & Berks Canal Trust �Doggy Dilemmas Puppy/Dog Training classes One to Ones Dog Walking Dog Boarding Contact Debs on 01380 730564 or 07966 617617 email:info@doggy-dilemmas.co.uk www.doggy-dilemmas.co.uk Trevor Hale NPTC Certified (arb) Fully Insured Tree Surgery Covering All Aspects including Chipping Stump Grinding & Hedging 07737934777 www.wiltshiretreesurgery.co.uk Professional Reliable Service �Connect2Wiltshire Bus From Poulshot To RUH Bath Connect2 provides you with a choice of bookable journeys from Devizes and surrounding villages, such as Poulshot, to the Royal United Hospital in Bath. Use it to - Aeend hospital appointments; Accompany someone to hospital; Visit someone you know in hospital or Get to work at the hospital Did You Know? Poulshot Village News is also available online at http:// www.scribd.com (search for “Poulshot Village News”) Send a link to friends, family and ex-residents Richardson & Paige INTERIORS Specialist Upholstery www.richardsonandpaige.co.uk Come and visit us at our website or our workshop: Unit 1, Manor House Yard, Poulshot, Devizes SN10 1RY 01380 828228 07974 454747 Traditional, Modern and Bespoke Specialist Upholstery tailored loose covers; new furniture made to order; antiques; modern reupholstery; recovering & repairs; free quotes deliveries Members of the Association of Master Upholsterers & Soft Furnishers �News from your Good Neighbour Co-ordinator Lise Griffiths - 07541 353430 melkshamgnc@communityfirst.org.uk During the last 18 months as your Good Neighbour Co-ordinator I have been providing informa9on and signpos9ng for older people in the Melksham villages who need help to connect with local services and sources of support. Wiltshire Council has taken the decision that this provision will be delivered differently in the future, and the statement below explains this. I expect to be in post un9l the end of March, so in the mean9me please feel free to contact me on 07541 353430. I hope to be able to provide more informa9on about future arrangements in the March magazine. Lise Griffiths Wiltshire Council entered into a partnership with Community First in 2010, this partnership comes to an end in April 2016. The decision has been made not to renew this partnership but to work differently and facilitate local wellbeing through the county’s area boards. A Wiltshire Council spokesperson said: “Protec9ng those who feel isolated and lonely is a key priority for us. We asked older people what kind of services they felt should be available within their community and, based on this feedback, we have decided to provide this service in a different way. “Our local area boards sit right at the heart of our communi9es and are ideally placed to provide and coordinate this new way of working. The new approach will build on the success of exis9ng networks and links the area boards have. This will ensure local people connect with the resources and services they need to improve their wellbeing and help them remain independent within their community.” WANTED - Volunteer to check on Defibrillator As you know we have a defibrillator in a cabinet outside The Raven. It needs to be checked, daily, to see that it’s still there and, monthly, to see that it’s still working. Until now I’ve been the designated checker, but I’m looking for someone, ideally two people, to take over from me. If you’d like to take over this important role would you get in touch. Thanks, Tim Coleman 01380 827095 thcoleman@btinternet.com �DOLMAN AUDIO VISUAL Berhills Lane Farm, Sells Green, Melksham Telephone: 01380 828524 We know HI FI TELVISION VIDEO DVD literally inside out! For personal service and a professional repair to any make of product, ancient or modern, please telephone Maggie or Peter We also stock a range of quality reconditioned (non ex-rental) equipment carrying a maximum 6 months warranty. DOLMAN AUDIO VISUAL is an Authorised Service Centre providing technical assistance on behalf of leading manufacturers Page 37 of 44 �The Fire at St. Peter’s in 1916 The informa:on for the following ar:cle came from Nora Dixon’s lovely book ‘Down Poulshot’ and the official History of Poulshot Church. During the morning of 2 February 1916, the church was being prepared for the wedding of James Bowden and Mary Underwood. The stove was lit, as usual, by Mrs Pearce who then 9died up the church before going home. Alfred Bowden, the clerk, went to the church in the aAernoon to complete the prepara9ons for the service. On hearing a strange noise, he looked up and saw flames coming from the roof of the nave. He went on his bicycle to Lodge Farm, where there was a telephone, and rang for the Devizes Fire Brigade. When the horse-drawn fire engine arrived, with the assistance of many villagers, water was pumped from the pond at Church Farm. Men climbed on the roof to pour water down between the 9les, but the roof of the nave collapsed. Of course, all the wooden furniture in the nave was destroyed along with the windows and memorial tablets. The lead from the roof melted forming strange shapes where it fell. By the evening the fire had been contained, and the bell tower and the chancel had been saved. Also, the Bible had been saved by Alfred Fielding, Methodist preacher and village baker. Due to the shortage of materials and skilled labour during the First World War, repairs were slow, though the chancel had been made safe by 1917. AAer the fire, the wedding of Alfred Bowden and Mary Underwood took place in the Chapel of Ease (now the Old Rectory Hall). The villagers used this chapel for services for 10 years before returning to St. Peter’s in 1926. To commemorate the fire, a special service will be held in St.Peter’s on Sunday 7 February at 11.00 am which will be followed by a thanksgiving lunch in the Old Rectory Hall. All are welcome, and details are contained elsewhere in the Village News. January Draw of the 100 Club 1st Prize £25 Liz Henwood 2nd Prize £15 Rachel Hues 3rd Prize £10 Jon Martin Congratulations to all three.and thank you to all members for your support �St. Peter’s Church, Poulshot A SERVICE ON THE CENTENNIAL OF THE CHURCH FIRE ND FEBRUARY 2 1916 th Sunday, 7 February 2016 at 11.00 followed by lunch in the old “Chapel of Ease” Lunch tickets £10.00 from Brian Arnold (828833) Page 39 of 44 �The Annual Poulshot Village Hall Quiz Night Friday February 12th 7pm for 7:30pm Tables £12 (max of 4 per table.) There will be a bar and raffle. Please book tables through your quizmaster Alan Webber 828415, Ray Josey 827010 or Elizabeth Martin 828206 Village Hall Key Amnesty The Village Hall Committee is currently doing a key audit to ensure compliance with our insurance. If you currently have access to a key for the Village Hall please let us know, via Ray Josey 827010 or Jon/Elizabeth 828206 so that we can make sure that it is officially recorded. If you no longer need a key please return it. �THE STEEPLE ASHTON TEXTILE STUDIOS The studios are in the premises of the old Steeple Ashton School and have been developed over the last 6 years to develop a base for the Wiltshire Guild of Spinning, Weaving and Dyeing. The guild is actually 51 years old and has a history of exhibitions. courses, talks and the sharing of member’s skills and knowledge. Guild activities were held monthly in halls and many of us were a part of the Frome Weaving Workshop. In 2009 part of the School at Steeple Ashton became vacant, so as a committee we decided to take on the lease. There are two port-acabins,now permanent weaving studios, two large meeting rooms ,and store rooms above the village Community Shop. An enormous amount of member and husband labour was required; plus the procurement of grants, to turn the premises into a very active base for many textile related activities with access available with a stair lift and disabled ramp. The two cabins house a permanent base for both table and larger floor looms and we hold regular beginner’s courses. The weaving studio is open every Tuesday and Thursday for members to work together with support shared. Surrounding the cabins a dye garden has been developed and equipment is available for natural dyeing. We still have a monthly guild day which includes visiting speakers, demonstrations and workshops. We currently have about 100 members and to maximise the use of the building we have several other activities taking place; spinning courses, patchwork, knitting and crochet; felting, dyeing and our newest group for dressmaking. So, that’s where I disappear to frequently; we have moved on and created a unique opportunity for the area. If you would like to know more, we have a website “The Wiltshire Guild “ and our newsletter is on line at “www.westwilts.comminityweb.com/site/Wiltshire Guild/ I am happy to take you round if you are interested; Jackie Pohnert 01380827046 36 Mill Lane Poulshot Page 41 of 44 �Dates For The Diary February March April May 1st 2:15pm Poulshot Farming Club. Village Hall 2nd 7:30pm Poulshot Community Fund Mee9ng. Village Hall 3rd 12:15pm Bulkington Village Lunch. The Well. 9th 8:00pm 5 Lanes WI AGM & Quiz. Worton Village Hall 7th 11:00am Lunch At The Chapel Of Ease To Commemorate St Peter’s Fire. 12th 7:00pm Quiz Night. Village Hall 16th 7:30pm Poulshot Friends & Neighbours (formally Ladies Club) Village Hall 24th 7:30pm Poulshot Readers. Raven 1st 19:30pm Poulshot Parish Council Mee9ng. Village Hall 7th 2:15pm Poulshot Farming Club. Village Hall 8th 8:00pm 5 Lanes WI Easter CraAs. Worton Village Hall 12th 12:00pm Lent Lunch. Village Hall 14th 7:30pm Jerry’s Cookery Night at Village Hall 19th 11:00am Family Easter Egg Hunt. Village Hall 4th Poulshot Farming Club. Village Hall 2:15pm 18th 7:30pm Village Trust AGM. Village Hall 5th Elec9on Day All Day 15th tbc Rowde Plant & Flower Show. Rowde 21st 7:30pm Summer Concert at St Peter’s Church July 2nd 7:30pm Summer Party at Poulshot House October 8th 6:30 Harvest Supper. Village Hall November 19th 10am Coffee Morning At The Old Farmhouse If you would like your event included in this list please contact us at 01380 828206 or via news@mypoulshot.com �POULSHOT VILLAGE TRUST POND RESTORATION WORK Restora9on work was undertaken on Middle Green Pond on the 8th and 9th January 2016, to control the growth of New Zealand Pygmyweed. The plant is highly invasive and out – competes the na9ve plants on the margins of, and in the shallow standing water on the east side of the pond. A generous grant of £997 was awarded by the Melksham Area Board, to enable us to undertake this Project and prevent further spread of the plant. Manual control method was used to clear the vegeta9on and pull out the invasive plant out of the pond, by hand and with a rake. Disposal of the plant was carried out by Hill Waste Solu9ons, licensed to deal with invasive plant species. An annual control ac9on plan will be developed and implemented. We are grateful to the ten volunteers from the Village Trust and the local community, for their help, support and dedica9on with all aspects of the restora9on work. It would not have been possible to undertake the work without their unflagging contribu9on. The working party was successfully led by Ray Josey, which was enjoyable and great fun working together. A special thank you to Alan Webber for providing us with a much welcomed coffee and biscuits and Pam Gillies for the hot and tasty soups and bread rolls – much appreciated. We achieved all our goals and much more. The Project will provide social benefits to the local community and visitors, improve biodiversity and enhance the enjoyment of the whole environment. For further informa9on please contact: Dankay Cleverly, Pond Project Coordinator – dankaycleverly@b9nternet.com hep://www.nonna9vespecies.org/factsheet/factsheet.cfm?speciesId=1017 �THE Raven Inn POULSHOT ! PROPER %NGLISH PUB IN THE PICTURESQUE VILLAGE OF 0OULSHOT %XCELLENT FOOD AND7ADWORTH�S FINEST ALES STRAIGHT FROM THE BARRELL #LOSED ON -ONDAYS EXCEPT FOR "ANK (OLIDAYS 4UES 3AT ,UNCH SERVED �� �PM � $INNER ���� �PM� 3UNDAY�S4RADITIONAL ,UNCH SERVED �� ����PM� 3UNDAY %VENINGS #LOSED IN7INTER� 4HE 2AVEN )NN 0OULSHOT 2OAD 0OULSHOT $EVIZES 7ILTSHIRE 3.�� �27 4ELEPHONE� ����� ��� ��� WWW�RAVENPOULSHOT�CO�UK � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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In January we saw the return of the Untold Theatre performing The Ghost of Dickens, a great night of entertainment from this energetic and imaginative group - see pictures in the centre. Also, we had Burns Night, a night of whiskey, haggis and dancing - again, look for pictures and the informative write-up from Nina. This month, we have an informative article from our friends at Athena Antiques about Valentines Day, updates from the Barn Nursery, the Poulshot Friends and Neighbours and Rowde Academy, Also…I encourage you to get involved in the upcoming Village Spring Clean - The Great Poulshot Pickup Send in your events and stories….pet profiles, recipes etc. Poulshot Village News The PVN is put together and distributed free to all houses in the village. Contribu9ons, reports, opinions and ar9cles are very much welcomed. While we will always aim to include all shades of opinion and interest, we reserve the right to select and edit where appropriate. Please let us know of anything that you would like publicised in advance or reported on aAerwards.. e-mail – news@mypoulshot.com pop in to Ivy House, 72 The Green or call 01380 828206 Contribu4ons for next issue by 5pm on the 20th of the month please - or earlier! Adver4sing Poulshot Village News is happy to accept adverts, indeed relies on them to fund produc9on costs. Publica9on of an advert does not cons9tute endorsement for that product or service. Adverts may be taken as full, half or quarter page, standard or colour, to run for the full year of the magazine (12 issues) or for individual issues. �Holiday Let ”Sanditoes” Saundersfoot Near Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales Detached comfortable bungalow with private garden 2 double and 1 twin room, 10 minute walk from the beach and with many local attractions Bookings all year round, Prices from £30 a night: low season. Contact Jean or Royden on 01380 828695 perrettr@btinternet.com You can view some photos at http://sites.google.com/site/sanditoesgbbo00/ Skip Hire Call 07415 311544 (please leave a message) S. Smith Plant Ltd. Waste Carriers No. CBD4142585 �St Peter’s Church Poulshot Parish Council Priest in Charge tbc Chairman Geoff Colle_ (828465) Clerk Elizabeth Mar9n (828206) email: poulshotparishcouncil@gmail.com Council Members Adrian Baber Nicholas Hunloke Steve Housby Tim Coleman Ben Hamilton Tim Nixon Re4red Priest: The Revd. Jane Knowles (870325) jane.knowles2@b9nternet.com) Churchwardens Joyce Arnold, Kate Amery PCC Members Nicholas Hunloke (Treasurer) Lady Kate Hunloke (Secretary - 828333) Angela Bullen, Brian Arnold, Dankay Cleverly (Deanery Synod) Local Wilshire Councillor Cllr Jonathan Seed (850696) e-mail: jonathon.seed@wiltshire.gov.uk Other Village Contacts Farmers Club Richard Francis (828232) Poulshot Cricket Club Declan Gaule (Chairman - 07779 303849) Jon Weeden (Secretary 07769 696026) Phil Ireson (Captain 07802 756465) www.poulshot.play-cricket.com Poulshot Friends and Neighbours Club Lady Kate Hunloke (828333) Pam Gillies (828151) Neighbourhood Watch Tim Coleman 827095 Devizes and District Link 01380 721775 Poulshot Readers Philip Piper 828326 Ladies Book Club Jackie Pohnert 827046 Wiltshire Numisma4c Society Richard Jeffery 01225 703143 jeffery.melksham@gmail.com Police Community Support Officer Simon Par9ngton 07471 028978 simon.par9ngton@wiltshire.pnn.police.uk Village Trust C O N T A C T S Chairman Nicholas Hunloke (828333) Secretary Ray Josey (827010) email: raydenjosey@gmail.com Trust Members Tim Coleman (Vice-Chair) Ben Hamilton (Treasurer) Denise Josey (Archivist) Village Hall Chairman Ray Josey (827010) Secretary Sam Wright-Hurn (828183) Bookings Elizabeth Mar9n (828206) email: bookings@MyPoulshot.com CommiHee Members Alan Weber (Vice-Chair) Jon Mar9n (Treasurer) Giles Morgan, Malcolm Nixon, Nicole Niemeyer, Karl Shu_leworth Poulshot Website hHp://poulshot.org.uk Contact Parish Clerk for edits - 828206 or poulshotparishcouncil@gmail.com �Doggy Dilemmas Puppy/Dog Training classes One to Ones Dog Walking Dog Boarding Contact Debs on 01380 730564 or 07966 617617 email:debsmackay@hotmail.com www.doggy-dilemmas.co.uk Trevor Hale NPTC Certified (arb) Fully Insured Tree Surgery Covering All Aspects including Chipping Stump Grinding & Hedging 07737934777 www.wiltshiretreesurgery.co.uk Professional Reliable Service �The Tranquil Moment Health and Beauty clinic The Tranquil Moment health and beauty clinic is set in the beautiful village of Poulshot, just 2 miles from Devizes. We offer flexible appointments to suit you, and tailor treatments to your requirements. The salon is completely private, with easy parking. We are now offering Apilus electrolysis less painful than traditional electrolysis but still as effective. Other treatments available • Decleor facials • Waxing •CND manicure and pedicure •Individual Lash Extensions • Microdermabrasion • Sports Massage and Injury clinic • CACI non surgical face lift • Hot stone massage • Semi-permanent make-up • Eyelash/ eyebrow tinting • Nouvatan spray tan • Reflexology and Deep Tissue Massage Visit our website for other offers. All Credit & Debit cards accepted. You can now book online by visiting either the website or our facebook page.. Follow us on Facebook. The Tranquil Moment Health and Beauty Clinic 1 Townsend Court, Poulshot, Devizes SN10 1SD 01380 828297 24 hour answerphone tranquilmoment@live.co.uk www.tranquilmoment.co.uk Page 7 �Valen4ne’s Day – Where did it all begin? The history of the St. Valen9ne’s Day celebra9ons appears to have its roots in a Roman pagan fer9lity fes9val known as Lupercalia celebrated around the 13-15th of February. The fes9val is said to have involved lots of naked people running through the streets spanking the backsides of young women with leather whips, supposedly to improve their fer9lity! Some think it arose from the deaths of two Chris9an martyrs named Valen9ne during the 2nd and 3rd centuries, and others believe the tale that St. Valen9ne performed forbidden Chris9an weddings for soldiers. In 496, Pope Gelasius I marked February 14th as a day to honour St. Valen9ne's martyrdom, bringing together the Pagan and Chris9an celebra9ons. In the 14th century Geoffrey Chaucer is oAen accredited with being the first author to associate romance and St Valen9ne’s Day in his “The Parliament of birds”. And of course William Shakespeare also helped roman9cise Valen9ne's Day, men9oning it in Ophelia's lament in Hamlet. It was in Georgian Britain that pre-printed cards first began to appear, though these were not yet as popular as they were eventually to become. Perhaps the oldest surviving example dates from 1797: this card, held at York Castle Museum is decorated with flowers and images of Cupid, with a verse printed around the border. It was not un9l the 19thc that mass produced cards came in to produc9on. Thanks in large part to marke9ng campaigns, Valen9ne’s Day has today become a 9me not only for sending cards, but for giving that special giA. And now you know this annual celebra9on of love is anything but modern. What to buy your loved one on Valen4ne’s Day? As a lover of an9ques the giving of a unique giA adds to the romance of Valen9ne’s Day. Buying and collec9ng an9ques can lead to a life 9me obsession, a 9me travel through history to understand its past or simply adorn your beau9ful home. The reason for purchasing an an9que is always as individual as the person buying them. The pleasure they can bring is infinite; whether it be a magnificent piece of Georgian furniture, a stunning art deco tea service or a beau9ful piece of Victorian jewellery. Here are some of my ideas that may bring that extra special touch of romance. �Consider a beau9ful piece of glass, such as a vase for those special roses, or a silver plate cocktail shaker for those margaritas! Perhaps a silver drinks label or a pair of crystal glasses to pour that champagne or prosecco into! Early maps are always affordable and make a great impact. Silver or silver plate picture frames are a fantas9c idea, with the addi9on of your own photograph. Gentlemen can some9mes be tricky to buy for so consider, cufflinks, chessboards, compasses or barometers, these are always found in an9que shops and fairs. But the most important thing to do is always by what you love and appreciate (and of course the best quality money will allow!). Athena An9ques Council Elections in May If you are thinking about standing for election for Poulshot in the forthcoming Parish elections in May, please visit http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/elections for more information. We will be publishing more information in the March and April magazine, and the Parish Clerk will be publishing more information on the election towards the end of March, including Election Packs which will be available on request. If you are standing in the election in May, the magazine will print an election article for you in the April magazine. If you would like to write something please send it, in less than 150 words, to news@mypoulshot.com, along with a photo of yourself, and we will publish it in the Election Special pages in the April magazine. There will be no charge for this. �Martina’s Professional Cleaning Services We guarantee the best price in the area for a perfect job Regular cleaning - Spring cleaning Office cleaning - Ironing Fully insured, Privacy assured SAME CLEANER GUARANTEED Call Martina on 07859818198 Page 10 �DOLMAN AUDIO VISUAL Berhills Lane Farm, Sells Green, Melksham Telephone: 01380 828524 We know HI FI TELEVISION VIDEO DVD literally inside out! For personal service and a professional repair to any make of product, ancient or modern, please telephone Maggie or Peter We also stock a range of quality reconditioned (non ex-rental) equipment carrying a maximum 6 months warranty. DOLMAN AUDIO VISUAL is an Authorised Service Centre providing technical assistance on behalf of leading manufacturers Current Local Bus Times (Faresaver 85 and 87a) Poulshot (Raven) 07:42 (M-F) Devizes 08:05 Devizes 11:20 Poulshot (Raven) 11:29 08:32 (S) 09:41 13:01 09:51 13:11 13:20 15:20 (M-F) 15:50 (S) 13:29 15:29 REQUEST The next Wiltshire Mobile Library visit is 12:40pm on February 6th at the Raven Car Park (and then, March 6th, April 3rd) TONY PARSONS DOMESTIC APPLIANCE ENGINEER WASHING MACHINES COOKERS / DRIERS SERVICE AND REPAIRS TEL; 01380 723279 MOBILE: 07970 117023 �LAWN HOUSE CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC 29 High Street, Steeple Ashton, BA14 6EU Tel: 01380 871555 www.lawnhouse.co.uk Back Pain Specialist Neck & Shoulder, Hip, Leg & Foot Pain, Arthritis, Tennis Elbow, Slipped Disc, Sports Injuries Free assessment available Treating patients locally for 20 years S.J.Prior, B.Sc., D.C. Doctor of Chiropractic Registered Member of the British Chiropractic Association & General Chiropractic Council BUPA & AXA/PPP Registered Seasoned logs and kindling available Don’t shiver - We deliver Call James on 07970 781828 www.logstoyou.co.uk �The Benefice of Holy Cross, Seend, Christ Church, Bulkington and St. Peter’s, Poulshot CHURCH SERVICES IN FEBRUARY 2017 You are welcome to worship at any of the services in any of the churches in the Benefice.There is something for everyone! Sunday 5th February 2017 (4th Sunday before Lent) 8.00 am Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer) at Seend 9.15 am Parish Eucharist at Poulshot 11.00 am Café Church at Seend 6.00 pm Evening Prayer (Traditional) at Bulkington Sunday 12th February 2017 (3rd Sunday before Lent) 9.15 am Parish Eucharist at Seend 11.00 am Parish Eucharist at Bulkington 6.00 pm Evensong (Traditional) at Poulshot Sunday 19th February 2017 (2nd Sunday before Lent) 8.00 am Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer) at Seend 9.15 am Morning Praise at Bulkington 11.00 am Parish Eucharist (Traditional) at Poulshot 6.00 pm Evensong (Traditional) at Seend Sunday 26th February 2017 ( Sunday before Lent) 9.15 am Matins (Traditional) at Poulshot 11.00 am Parish Eucharist at Seend 6.00 pm Parish Eucharist at Bulkington Wednesday 1st Match 2017 (Ash Wednesday) 7.30 pm Cluster Service at Christ Church Worton Every Tuesday at 9.00 there is a short Benefice service of Matins (BCP*) at Poulshot church From the Benefice records Funerals We pray for the families of; David Ponsford whose funeral took place at Holy Cross on 2nd December George Webb whose funeral took place at St Peter’s on 21st December David Noad whose funeral took place at Christ Church on 22nd December Joan Johnson whose funeral took place at Semington Crematorium on 30th December Baptisms The newest member of our church family is; Bobby Paul Fielding who was baptised at Holy Cross on 15th January �VALENTINE’S COFFEE MORNING Although it is not quite Spring, traditionally we celebrate our love in mid February with Valentine’s Day. So, why not get in the spirit by coming to a Valentine’s Coffee Morning in the Village Hall from 10.00 - 12.00 on Saturday 11 February Enjoy coffee and home-made cakes with friends, enter the champagne and roses raffle, buy books at give-away prices, and have a go in the fun “lovers” competition. �Poulshot Friends & Neighbours JANUARY MEETING We met on the 19th January to discuss the upcoming year. We are in a financially sound position due to a wonderful legacy, from The Estate of Dan Baber of £1000, and a grant from the Poulshot Community Fund of £500. It was lovely to have so many people attend despite the horrible coughs and colds going around. We had a few new members sign up and hope that all of our old friends will also come on board, when they are fit and well, as well as anybody who feels they would like to participate. A vote was held as to whether subs should be charged and was carried, almost unanimously, to carry on with last years amount of £10 per person or, £15 per couple, for the year. The PF&N is open to everyone in the village and we hope that there will be things to interest you. You are welcome to attend on an ad hoc basis at a charge of £4 per meeting if you are not signed up. A lively discussion was held as to what members would like to see happen during the year. We ended up with quite a list and hope to have it mapped out by next month. It includes theatre, activities on the green, talks and demonstrations as well as visits to various places (such as National Trust properties and gardens). If you have any suggestions we will be happy to hear them. We do not have to limit activities to 1 day per month. Our next meeting will be on the 21st of February. We had hoped to have a demonstration and talk by “Tranquil Moments” but unfortunately this has not been possible to arrange so quickly so we will have a beetle drive event instead. This is a fun evening and we hope plenty of you will take the opportunity to come and have some fun. If you have any ques4ons. please contact Pam on 828151 or Kate Hunloke on 828333 Did You Know? There is a wheelchair in the Village Hall for the use of Poulshot parishioners. Should you wish to borrow it please contact Malcolm Nixon 828355 �Poulshot Village Hall Available for meetings, functions, clubs and private parties Booking fees Residents - £6 an hour Non-Residents - £10 an hour All bookings for the hall are taken by Elizabeth or Jon Martin on 01380 828206 email bookings@MyPoulshot.com �TOWNSEND BARN NURSERY Tel: 01380 828141 | email: office@townsendbarnnursery.co.uk January 2017 sees us celebrate our 5th birthday at Townsend Barn Nursery! Over the Christmas holiday period we have restructured the nursery to create a lovely smaller space for our younger non-mobile babies, and the new Hedgehog Room with its separate sleeping area has been opened. Set in the old converted dairy farm it cannot help but give the new rooms a homely feel. This term we continue to develop activities and themes around the interests which the children have shown in recent weeks. As well as spontaneous activities upcoming interests are Dinosaurs, Birds, Chinese New Year and Valentine’s Day to name but a few! We like to encourage the children to bring theme related items to nursery to share with their peers at circle time, it is a fantastic way of developing their self-confidence. If anyone has a career or hobby they would like to come and share with the children we would love to hear from you. We always welcome new visitors. The children will be very busy in our woodland garden in the upcoming weeks as we are taking part in the RSPB Big School Bird Watch. We hope to record lots of exciting findings to contribute to the project as we have the perfect rural environment. Sarah Wheeler, Nursery Manager ��The Untold Theatre group returned to Poulshot on the 18th January to present their play - The Ghosts Of Dickens. The energetic theatre group, who really love Poulshot, put on a fantastic show to over 40 people who turned out on a cold Wednesday night. The play even attracted the attention of the Devizes Herald and some visitors from Swindon and Somerset. Just like the Ghost of Christmas Past, the spirits and spectres that tormented the writer were the basis for this play new about the celebrated author. It charted the author’s voyage to America, where he became plagued with visions and visitors from the spirit world. Figures from his life appeared alongside characters from his stories. As reality blurred into fiction, much like Ebenezer Scrooge, the author was compelled to revisit the sins of his past.The production combined ensemble performance and digital projections to explore the final years of Charles Dickens – the characters he created, and the ones that created him. Another well received play from the group who bought us “The Tempest” back in 2016. Lets hope they return! �Thing is, not sure I remember too much … was it rather foolish to tell Elizabeth I’d write up the Burns Night bash for the magazine … there was whisky, wasn’t there (I’m pretty sure the scotch whisky is the one without the ‘e’) and I seem to recall sacrificing myself to knock back a few wee drams for those who (inexplicably) don’t like the stuff. And dancing … men in kilts … aah, it’s all coming back. It started much more respectably, course. As we sipped the odd glass of wine delicately at Book Club, and dipped into a delicious warm artichoke, er, dip, Tor Morgan shared her anxiety that actually there didn’t appear to be that many people coming to Burns Night and what about it? A more private supper was envisaged for those of us there who were already primed to prepare the "neeps" and "tatties" and cranachan and away we went, agreeing to meet the following week at Tor’s to plan a bit more. By the time we got there, of course, the numbers were 40 odd and back it was to proper planning, tartan napkin ties, whisky for the toast, Mandy’s amazing gravy, Karen and Jayne’s cranachan and "neeps" or "tattie" duty for the rest of us. Cont…. �Tor was a woman with a plan, of course, and had it all down from meeting at 12 to set the tables to adding the final candles and pouring the Prosecco for everyone arriving at 7.30 p.m. Lines of tartan along the tables, candles, tartan accessories, a few kilts and lots of catching up all made for a warming buzz at the start of the evening. Sending everyone to the tables and “Flower Of Scotland” playing was the signal for Kate’s ceremonial arrival with the haggis, and the traditional addressing of “The Selkirk Grace” by Iain Greer (a previous Poulshot resident for those who remember him) inviting all who could to join him. With a whisky. Or whiskys. 48 or so plates of haggis, "neeps", "tatties" and legendary gravy followed by 48 or so pots of rather nice cranachan were served and despatched and talked over before it was all cleared rather amazingly quickly so we could all take to the floor. Dance mistress Tor did a fantastic job of organising and calling the dancing as all the young, older, sober, relaxed and some possibly slightly more raucous elements of the community whirled, twirled, crossed, moved down the line and danced through the night. There were some who truly knew what they were doing, some who didn’t but listened and got it and some of us who became hysterically incoherent as we got lost yet again – but hopefully not upsettingly so, as everyone seemed to keep dancing happily. Then, just like all those teenage dances 40 years ago, the lights were on and everyone was mucking in to tidy up, wash up, fold the tables, stack the chairs, sort the recycling, turn out the lights and head for home. It was a grand night, thank you Tor, for making it happen so wonderfully, and thank you everyone for the getting togetherness. Dancing and talking and maybe even the odd drink makes for a good night, mucking in and doing it all together makes for a good community. Nina. Our long standing Police Community Support Officer, Helen, has now left our area. Meet Simon Partington, our new PCSO He can be contacted on 07471 028978 or simon.Partington@wiltshire.pnn.police.uk �ONE VOICE COMMUNITY CHOIR Sing with All Your Heart and Feel Alive! We Meet Each TUESDAY • Everyone Welcome! - Especially Men Baptist Church in Sheep Street, Devizes • 10am-12 Midday Nothing too difficult and nothing too serious; just fun, uplifting songs that everyone loves to sing. To register your interest and have a friendly chat, please call Lee on 01373 825058 or 07766 244321 www.1voicechoir.wordpress.com Since 2010 Wiltshire Community Founda9on has addressed the problem of fuel poverty by helping 1,500 households with the cost of winter fuel. 10% of Wiltshire households, that’s 30,000 people, live in fuel poverty, spending more than 10% of their annual income on hea9ng alone. We give grants of £200 directly to those iden9fied. We work with partner organisa9ons such as Aster, Age UK Wiltshire and Ci9zens Advice to secure further help and support for people in need in an effort to reduce the problem. If you know someone who would like to apply for a grant contact one of our partners directly: Aster Care & Repair - Swindon 01793 940094, Wiltshire 01380 735437 Wiltshire Ci9zens Advice - 03444 111444 Swindon Ci9zens Advice - 0844 499 4114 Age UK Wiltshire - Devizes 01380 735500, Salisbury - 01722 335425 Crosspoint Westbury - 01373 824330 Warm and Safe Wiltshire - 0300 003 4575 If you would like to donate your own winter fuel allowance to support someone in need this winter please visit our website or call 01380 729284 to donate over the phone. LADIES READING GROUP The Ladies Reading Group will be meeting again on Tuesday, February 28th at 7.30 p.m. in the village hall. The book is “EMMA” retold by Alexander McCall Smith best known for his series “The No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency” and many others. This book is set in modern times but based on the Austen characters in Emma, with Emma Woodhouse returning home from university to her village of Highbury ready to start an interior design business. WELL; we shall see; the book has been read widely in other reading groups. Library copies are now available so any one interested please phone. Contact Jackie on 01380827046 �A View From My Window A belated happy new year everyone. Its amazing how much has happened since Christmas, both in the church and out of it, and what an amazing variety of weather. As I write this we have gone from fog to frost to beau9ful sunshine in one day. How great it is to have some really frosty weather; good for the garden and good for country walks and sitng by the fire aAerwards,…. and Maureen is basking in the sunshine in South Africa! Meanwhile there has been an enormous range of temperature in poli9cs in the world and by the 9me you read this the new American administra9on will be well under way, and we in this country will be that much nearer the ramifica9ons of the Brexit vote. How do we deal with it all? We could hibernate ‘9l the winter is over, or we could have heated conversa9ons with our friends and neighbours or we could throw up our hands in horror, and watch La La Land instead.. Just recently there was a passage read in church of one of St Paul’s le_ers which said “ do not quarrel. Agree amongst yourselves and avoid divisions”. Well that’s easier said than done , whether in Bri9sh poli9cs or world wide . Of course we differ in opinion. I think what Paul was really saying was , don’t squabble. Listen to each other and respect each other’s opinion, and remember the mission to which you were called; ie furthering the gospel’ the good news of Jesus which is that God loves you, all of you. As I write I can almost feel the hackles rising on so many readers heads, so look at it another way. The Chris9an message is one of love for all humanity, and as with a human family, some9mes we fall out , we certainly disagree some9mes ; some9mes people don’t speak for years which is nothing less than a tragedy, but when all’s said and done ,deep down at the heart of it there is love. Whatever my children do I will always love them. Whatever I or my siblings did, I knew that our parents loved us. They may have been angry some9mes , furious even and hurt maybe, but they never stopped loving us. So if we think of the human family as one great family, warts and all, all we can do is go on loving them, praying for them , but first of all praying for peace in our own hearts. Without that we will be blinded by blood red fury , and the straight path ahead will disappear from view. So lets go on praying for peace, listening to each other , and putng forward our own points of view gently and with true respect. That great English mys9c, Julian of Norwich wrote ”All shall be well, and all shall be well and all manner of things shall be well.” I believe that. Jane Knowles . During the 9me of the interregnum, if anyone needs to speak to a priest , please ring me.01380 870325 or email jane.knowles2@b9nternet.com �Key Messages From Your Parish Council The Parish Council met on the 10th January 2017 The latest accident at our junction with the A361 is causing much concern. Our chairman and clerk are meeting with Rowde PC and will assess whether we can together apply pressure to Wiltshire council to act. Their (WC) view at the moment is that accidents at this spot are “within limit” (My phrase).The original purpose of the Rowde hook up is to discuss their proposition to employ and share somebody for general tidying and minor maintenance tasks within our parishes. This is purely research at the moment. Dan Baber left money to various village organisations including £1000 for the PC. The hope being that we would erect a bench in his memory. Now that the cricket club is so successful it was felt that a bench close to the boundary and near the chestnut trees would be useful and fitting. Dan’s Nephew, Adrian Baber is going to organise this. The budget setting proposals were considered and small amendments were made. The village budget is rising and therefore there will be an increase in the precept for 17/18. We have historically managed the parish on a much lower budget than our neighbours but times are changing and budgeting rules are changing. We have a smaller population and a lot more land to manage than most PCs. The overall rise in precept will be about £2 a month for a band D house. Elections will be held in May for a new parish council. Some of the current councillors will stand again and may or may not be successful. This could be your chance to influence how our village is managed. Please contact our clerk, Elizabeth Martin, if you want to stand for election. Even if you don’t want to stand you may know somebody who should be encouraged. Whatever else you do please VOTE. Polite Notice from St. Peter's Now Christmas is over, please will you remove any Christmas wreaths or decorations from the graves at St.Peter's. Any remaining on 12 February will be removed by the PCC. Thank you for your cooperation. Pleasing Donation for Wiltshire Air Ambulance Over the Christmas period, the charity supported by St. Peter's Church was the Wiltshire Air Ambulance. Donations were collected from the Carol Singing round Townsend, the raffle at the Festive Coffee Morning, half the collection at the Carol Service, and the Advent Boxes. Altogether, a very pleasing total of £479 was raised for this excellent cause. Sincere thanks to all who contributed in any way. �EDINGTON ARTS’ FIRST 2017 CONCERT Edington Arts is launching its 2017 programme with their first concert by a string sextet, The Chamber Players of St John, on Saturday March 25th at 7.30pm in Edington Priory Church . The sextet is composed of principal players from the Orchestra of St John Smith Square, London. Two violins, two violas and two cellos make a sumptuous sound, and the programme shows off the repertoire, and the musicianship of the players, to perfec9on. Lovely, melodic chamber works by Richard Strauss, Borodin and Brahms will make for a really rewarding concert. The Chamber Players have performed at various Fes9vals in the UK, and have toured Holland, Belgium, Luxembourg and Spain. Individually the players have performed with the Academy of St Mar9ns in the Fields, the English Chamber Orchestra, the Royal Ballet Orchestra, the London Philharmonic, and various quartets, including appearing in Dus9n Hoffman’s film ‘Quartet’. Tickets are £20/15/10 with a 10% discount for Edington Angels and 18 and under free, (add £2 on the door) by phone from Chrissy on 01380 831256 or by email from sue@edingtonarts.org. Full programme informa9on, and the full list of 2017 events, can be found on the Edington Arts website, www.edingtonarts.org. Put Farmers in your break, Take Exploitation Out Fairtrade Fortnight 2017 runs from 27 February until 12 March. The theme this year is ‘It’s time to put Fairtrade in your Break’ Having the perfect cuppa or a snack is an important part of our daily routine, yet millions of farmers who produce the treats we enjoy during our breaks are struggling to make a living. However hard they work to provide the products we depend on, they still aren’t paid what they deserve. In Kenya’s coffee and tea-growing regions one in three people live in poverty, while tea pickers in Malawi earn less than £1.46 a day. This is not enough to provide decent food, education or healthcare for their families or invest in better farming. Devizes Fairtrade Group will be helping to ensure a fair deal for disadvantaged farming communities by encouraging schools, places of work, churches and catering outlets to hold a Fairtrade Break. Whether it’s breakfast time, morning coffee time or afternoon tea time it can become a Fairtrade Break by simply having Fairtrade drinks, cereals, spreads, cakes or biscuits. There will be a Fairtrade Break at St James’ church between the two services on Sunday 12th March. Trinity School will be hosting a tea producer and other local schools will be taking part in workshops about Fairtrade. For more information about the campaign and how to get involved, visit www.fairtrade.org.uk/fortnight or www.devizesfairtrade.org.uk or call 01380 720571 �The Great Poulshot Pickup Poulshot’s Parish Council, Friends and Neighbours, Village Hall Committee and Poulshot Village Trust wish to invite any and all to help keep Poulshot looking picked up on the 4th of March from 10-12:30 as part of the National “Great British Spring Clean”. Lunch will be provided following the work. Please, if you are available and would like to share in a bit of community spirit, join all of us on the day in front of the Village Hall to start! If you can let me know if you’re able to come along, and whether you can bring some equipment with you, it will help in planning. Elizabeth Martin 828206 or poulshotparishcouncil@gmail.com �Picture Framing Oils, water colours, prints, photographs etc Plain or wash lined mounts Choose from over 50 mouldings Quick service Please ring for appointment Juliet Wilmot The Garden Barn, Chi_oe 01380 850314 Darren Sheppard Traditional, Perfectionist, Painter and Decorator. We take pride in our work and have a real passion for the upkeep of old English houses and Estates. Visit www.Sheppard-Decorators.co.uk Tel. 01380501898 07876433655 For a friendly quote. Page 27 �What is Rowde Academy like? As Hercules class teacher I believe Rowde Academy is a truly wonderful place and it’s been shaping young minds in the new building for the last ten years, is a place of high quality teaching and learning. It is a place of warmth, friendship and collaborative learning. The entire staff, who all contribute to sculpting successful and respectful pupils ready for modern society, are committed to to helping each individual student to become the best person he or she is capable of being. The modern style of the building is consistent from the outside in. Classrooms are large, with plenty of space for everyone to feel comfortable and stimulated, which is a common theme throughout; likewise the playground and playing field offer children a truly wonderful space in which to play and build relationships and lifelong friendships. Speaking of relationships and making new friends , we have a brand new start to our day! Rather than the children coming into the classroom and taking part in a morning activity displayed on the board; they have been given the freedom to play games. In class three, we often play dominoes, cards or do some mindful colouring, or some like to simply sit and chat. I know RAFT are in the process of ordering some lovely, new games for the school so these mornings are only going to get better and more exciting which is fantastic! Since the change to the morning we have noticed a stronger peer-to-peer relationship, not only this, but it is also allowing the class teachers and teaching assistants to bond with their classes in a completely unique way. I have personally noticed children in my class developing their social and emotional skills in this half hour, as well as making new friends in the process. What’s nice about this is that it gives the teacher time to move around the classroom communicating with children individually, giving them some quality time to talk about anything; their weekend, what they are doing tomorrow after school or alternatively issues and concerns can be discussed too. What’s lovely is that we have even happier children that are keen and excited to come to school and be mindful towards their learning. What’s all this about a time capsule? It’s hard to believe that this new building is a whole ten years old! Older than a large proportion of the children at Rowde! Some staff involved in the transition from the old building to the new are still here today. Ten years ago, children (some of whom are now young adults) put together a time capsule; in it, they put things that were relevant to their time and important to t h e m . We w e l c o m e d b a c k D a v i d B a l l , headteacher of Rowde for eighteen years, and famous England cricketer and ex-Rowde pupil Tom Alsop, to help open this time capsule to see what was inside. In it we found lots of treasures including an old mobile phone, photographs of pupils and staff and some slips of paper that stated what the children wanted to be doing in ten years-time, coincidentally (or maybe a little spookily) Tom had written that he wanted to play cricket for England. Over the coming weeks we will be putting together our own time capsule, which each class will contribute to. Personally, I can’t wait to put things in the time capsule ready for a whole new set of children to open in ten years-time. This could be the start of a wonderful new Rowde tradition. What’s going on in Hercules Class? At the start of the Spring Term we started our new topic; The Shang Dynasty. We’ve spent a long time learning a Chinese legend The Dragon’s Pearl. The children have learnt a new story mapping technique to help remember the story, as they will soon be adapt and change it in order to write their own version of this. Hercules is a lovely environment where the children are happy, safe and have opportunities to learn in different ways. We are all so lucky to be surrounded by such a warm, welcoming and supportive family. Our school theme is being ‘bright’ and we are truly privileged as a school to possess so many children, staff, parents, governors and volunteers that follow and adopt this theme. We would love to continue the wonderful relationship with the wider community of Rowde and build it even further! Page 28 �NORTH CORNWALL Fully Equipped Cottage – sleeps 6 – 8 Large Garden and Parking HOLIDAYS & SHORT BREAKS Tel 01380 813092 or 07973 385336 bomileshobbs@btinternet.com www.helemillcottage.co.uk Mobile Hair Dresser Charlotte Ladies, Gents and Children at competitive prices and convenience of being at your home. Phone 07740 280278 Page 29 �Chinese Medicine Acupuncture & other Chinese therapies:- Cupping, Moxibus4on, Guasha, can be used to treat people of any age and can be combined safely & successfully with Western Medicine & other therapies Musculoskeletal:- Acute/Chronic injuries, Back pain, Arthri4s Mental Health issues:- Depression, Generalised Anxiety Disorder Stress & fa4gue, OCD, Phobias, Addic4ons Gynaecological problems:- Irregular/heavy & or painful periods, PMT, menopausal symptoms, PCOS/infer4lity Gastro-intes4nal complaints:- Indiges4on, IBS, Crohns Disease, Ulcera4ve Coli4s Skin Condi4ons:- Eczema, Psoriasis, Derma44s Insomnia, Allergies, Sinusi4s, Migraines, Asthma, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Ver4go Now prac4sing at The Devizes Acupuncture Prac4ce, Monday Market St. For more informa4on please call EMMA COLE 01985 850928 You may have to leave a message - I will call you back �Edwin Giddings, Devizes Delicatessan, Coffee Shop, Light Lunches, Fine Wines and Real Ales. “A hidden gem bursting with goodies” Open Monday–Saturday 9am–5.30pm. Tel: 01380 723355 Web: www.edwingiddings.co.uk Email: edwingiddings@wadworth.co.uk 15 St John’s Street (& 17 High Street), Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 1BD are you being harassed, bullied or intimidated by piles of unironed and creased clothing. i-team if so then you should call …. the Domestic household items domestic ironing services Personal Items Trousers/Skirts - £1.00 Pillow cases x2 - £1.00 King size - £4.50 Double - £3.50 Single - £2.50 Jumpers/ Cardigan – £1.00 Duvet covers/Sheets Polo shirts/T-shirt/Tops - £ 1.00 Towels - Hand/Tea - £0.50 Shirt/Blouse (hung) - £1.20 Dress, Short - £1.50 Bath/large - £1.00 Shirt/Blouse (hung and starched) - £1.50 Dress, Long - £2.50 All kids items of clothing half price MINIMUM CHARGE OF £15.00 £1.50 collection/delivery charge outside of Rowde Contact: Stacey / Brigette Telephone: 01380 829910 / 07999 818741 Email : iteamironing@gmail.com For T&C’s visit www.i-teamironing.com ��Richardson & Paige INTERIORS Specialist Upholstery www.richardsonandpaige.co.uk Come and visit us at our website or our workshop: Unit 1, Manor House Yard, Poulshot, Devizes SN10 1RY 01380 828228 07974 454747 Traditional, Modern and Bespoke Specialist Upholstery tailored loose covers; new furniture made to order; antiques; modern reupholstery; recovering & repairs; free quotes deliveries Members of the Association of Master Upholsterers & Soft Furnishers �Dates For The Diary February 6th 2:15pm Poulshot Farming Club. Village Hall 9th 7:30pm Poulshot Community Fund Meeting. Village Hall 11th 10:00am Valentines Coffee Morning. Village Hall 16th 7:30pm Village Hall Committee Meeting. Village Hall 21st 7:30pm Poulshot Friends & Neighbours. Village Hall 22nd 7:30pm Poulshot Readers: Raven 28th 7:30pm Ladies Reading Group. Village Hall 4th 10 - 12:30pm The “Great Poulshot Pickup” - Outside Village Hall 6th 2:15pm Poulshot Farming Club. Village Hall 7th 7:30pm Parish Council Meeting - Village Hall 18th 11:00am Lent Lunch - Village Hall 25th 7:30pm The Chamber Players of St John, Edington Priory Church . 3rd 2:15pm Poulshot Farming Club. Village Hall 18th 7:30pm Poulshot Friends & Neighbours. Village Hall 4th All Day ELECTION DAY 21st 7:30pm Bonfire Radicals. Village Hall June 14th 6pm Lackham Vintage Vehicle Gathering. Village Green October 8th 7:30pm Harvest Supper. Village Hall March April May February Draw of the 100 Club 1st Prize £25 Andrew Herridge 2nd Prize £15 Philip Brailey 3rd Prize £10 Elizabeth Martin This month’s numbers were drawn by our special guest: Loti Henwood The Village Hall Committee thank all members for their invaluable support and wish everyone success for next month’s draw ��Also Now Closed Sunday Evenings � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Village Magazine Description An account of the resource PDF versions of the Village Magazine distributed between 2004 and Present. 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Title A name given to the resource Poulshot Village News February 2017 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village News Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/02/2017 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village Trust Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Poulshot PVN Village News https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/org.poulshotvillagearchive/original/5c8281a9a2f2339de7fd4edd42e7f1c5.jpg 18123b267f76d0c38f21ea4a5444c79f https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/org.poulshotvillagearchive/original/2c5d597536de533481839f2b2f803d20.pdf cd1968e38520d58d5276bd0d78ff4de4 PDF Text Text Poulshot Village News February 2018 Also available online at http://www.scribd.com (search for “Poulshot Village News”) �Delicious Home Made Ice Cream made using our own milk fresh from the farm Open 7 Days a Week Cooked Breakfasts Full Lunch and Snack Menu Children’s Menu Available Ice Cream Available All Day Home Made Cakes and Cream Teas all our food is freshly made from local produce Lower Farm, Devizes Road (A342), Rowde, Nr Devizes SN10 2LX Tel: 01380 829666 I www.rowdeycow.co.uk �From the Editor A welcome to the month of love, February’s Poulshot Village News. Many thanks to Tim Jalland for the beautiful picture of the sunrise on the pond helping us look forward to Spring! In this month’s magazine, find out about the new event dates for 2018 in Poulshot to include the “Drinks From The Hedgerows” event in February and the 2nd annual “Great British Spring Clean” day locally called“Get Picked Up In Poulshot” being held in March. Also, see an update from the Parish Council, The Community Fund and the Village Trust, and get your art hat on for a new event in the Village Hall. Please send in your information for the upcoming events and other news for the next edition before the 15th of February to news@mypoulshot.com or call us on 828206. Poulshot magazine sends its thanks for continued support and warm wishes to all! Poulshot Village News The PVN is put together and distributed free to all houses in the village. Contribu9ons, reports, opinions and ar9cles are very much welcomed. While we will always aim to include all shades of opinion and interest, we reserve the right to select and edit where appropriate. Please let us know of anything that you would like publicised in advance or reported on aAerwards.. e-mail – news@mypoulshot.com pop in to Ivy House, 72 The Green or call 01380 828206 Contribu4ons for next issue by 5pm on the 15th of the month please - or earlier! Adver4sing Poulshot Village News is happy to accept adverts, indeed relies on them to fund produc9on costs. Publica9on of an advert does not cons9tute endorsement for that product or service. Adverts may be taken as full, half or quarter page, standard or colour, to run for the full year of the magazine (12 issues) or for individual issues. Issue 245 �Holiday Let ”Sanditoes” Saundersfoot Near Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales Detached comfortable bungalow with private garden 2 double and 1 twin room, 10 minute walk from the beach and with many local attractions Bookings all year round, Prices from £30 a night: low season. Contact Jean or Royden on 01380 828695 perrettr@btinternet.com You can view some photos at http://sites.google.com/site/sanditoesgbbo00/ Skip Hire Call 07415 311544 (please leave a message) S. Smith Plant Ltd. Waste Carriers No. CBD4142585 �Doggy Dilemmas Puppy/Dog Training classes One to Ones Dog Walking Dog Boarding Contact Debs on 01380 730564 or 07966 617617 email:debsmackay@hotmail.com www.doggy-dilemmas.co.uk Trevor Hale NPTC Certified (arb) Fully Insured Tree Surgery Covering All Aspects including Chipping Stump Grinding & Hedging 07737934777 www.wiltshiretreesurgery.co.uk Professional Reliable Service �Poulshot Village Hall Available for meetings, functions, clubs and private parties Booking fees Residents - £6 an hour Non-Residents - £10 an hour All bookings for the hall are taken by Elizabeth or Jon Martin on 01380 828206 email bookings@MyPoulshot.com �The Tranquil Moment Health and Beauty clinic The Tranquil Moment health and beauty clinic is set in the beautiful village of Poulshot, just 2 miles from Devizes. We offer flexible appointments to suit you, and tailor treatments to your requirements. The salon is completely private, with easy parking. We are now offering Apilus electrolysis less painful than traditional electrolysis but still as effective. Other treatments available • Decleor facials • Waxing •CND manicure and pedicure •Individual Lash Extensions • Microdermabrasion • Sports Massage and Injury clinic • CACI non surgical face lift • Hot stone massage • Semi-permanent make-up • Eyelash/ eyebrow tinting • Nouvatan spray tan • Reflexology and Deep Tissue Massage Visit our website for other offers. All Credit & Debit cards accepted. You can now book online by visiting either the website or our facebook page.. Follow us on Facebook. The Tranquil Moment Health and Beauty Clinic Unit 2 Manor House Yard, Poulshot, Devizes SN10 1RY 01380 828297 24 hour answerphone tranquilmoment@live.co.uk www.tranquilmoment.co.uk Page 7 �COMMUNITY FUND PANEL It is now just over three years since the Poulshot solar panel park was completed and out of which the village was provided with £150,000 in order to benefit it over the coming years in support of village ameni9es and ac9vi9es. For readers who are not aware of the Community Fund Panel, it is made up of eleven resident villagers, including 2 members of the Parish Council. The Panel membership seeks to best represent the demographic balance in the Village. The Panel meets every quarter, unless an applica9on for funding is received earlier at which point the panel will convene at the earliest opportunity. The Panel consider all applica9ons in open forum reques9ng further informa9on if considered necessary. The applica9on is then scored, and voted on, for a proposal to go forward to the Parish Council for considera9on on funding The next mee9ng will take place in the Village Hall on 12th April 2018. If you are interested in taking part in this important group please come along then. Prestige Painting Kitchen and furniture painting specialists Local professional service Free Estimate - Call Chris 07985 790578 �Page 9 �The Benefice of Holy Cross, Seend, Christ Church, Bulkington and St. Peter’s, Poulshot CHURCH SERVICES IN FEBRUARY 2018 You are welcome to worship at any of the services in any of the churches in the Benefice.There is something for everyone! Sunday 4th February 2018 (2nd Sunday before Lent) 8.00 am Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer) at Seend 9.15 am Parish Eucharist at Poulshot 11.00 am Café Church at Seend 6.00 pm Evensong at Bulkington Sunday 11th February 2018 (Sunday before Lent) 9.15 am Parish Eucharist at Seend 11.00 am Parish Communion at Bulkington 6.00 pm Evensong at Poulshot Wednesday 14th February 2018 (Ash Wednesday) 7.30 pm (tbc) Cluster Ash Wednesday service at St Nicholas Church Bromham Sunday 18th February 2018 (Lent 1) 8.00 am Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer) at Seend 9.15 am Morning Praise at Bulkington 11.00 am Parish Eucharist at Poulshot 6.00 pm Evensong at Seend Sunday 25th February 2018 (Lent 2) 9.15 am Matins at Poulshot 11.00 am Parish Eucharist at Seend 6.00 pm Parish Eucharist at Bulkington From the Benefice records Baptisms We welcome into God’s family; Rosa Eleanor Breach who was baptised at Christ Church Bulkington on 14th January Did You Know? There is a wheelchair in the Village Hall for the use of Poulshot parishioners. Should you wish to borrow it please contact Malcolm Nixon 828355 �I do love the month of February, but maybe that’s because as a child I knew that once Christmas was over February was not far away, and it would soon be my Birthday! Did you make any New Year resolutions and how are they going? I often wonder why, because of an arbitrary bit of counting, that we call the calendar, we choose the coldest, darkest, most difficult days of the year to try to suddenly challenge ourselves to pull our socks up, and fix everything in our lives, in one go! I don’t know about you but at this time of year all I want to do is curl up somewhere warm and dry and keep warm, surrounded by all the things that bring me comfort! Now don’t get me wrong, there's nothing wrong with wanting to make changes in your life, to stop doing things or take up a new challenges. But from my experience and others it doesn't work just like that – scientists have shown that it takes 30 days for a new routine to become a habit, and we need plans to get new actions into habits. The following poem by Adrian Plass describes so well how many of us feel about new year's resolutions. Once I've cleaned this house up properly, I honestly think I'll get somewhere. Once I've pulled out every single piece of furniture and used an abrasive cloth with strong stuff on it, I think I shall come to grips with the rest of my life. Once I've put everything into separate piles, each containing the same sort of thing, if you know what I mean. I think I'll manage. Once I've written a list that includes absolutely everything, I think the whole business will seem very much clearer. Once I've had time to work slowly from one item to another, I'm sure things will change. Once I've eaten sensibly for a week and a half, Once I've sorted out the things that are my fault, Once I've sorted out the things that are NOT my fault, Once I've spent a little more time reading useful books, being with people I like, going to pottery classes, getting out into the air, making bread, drinking less, drinking more, going to the theatre, adopting a third world child, eating free range eggs and writing long letters. Once I've pulled every single piece of furniture right out and cleaned it all properly. Once I've become somebody else, I honestly think I'll get somewhere. How many of us are trying to change who we are because we think that's the problem – or that we're more likely to be loved if we change? Jesus came to a world that was hurting and hating, because He loves it, just as it is. And he loves you, just as you are. He longs to know you and all that you love and hate about yourself. We don't have to change to be loved by Jesus. The world tells us that if we change x, our lives will become perfect. Jesus says that he loves us, even in our imperfections. In the darkest days of the year, Jesus walks with us and as we choose to be in relationship and to walk with him, our lives are changed in the process too. So this month as we begin to see signs of Spring - new buds, new shoots, birds busy in the trees and hedges, the days lengthening, we can look forward to the new season, the great season of Lent, a time in the church year when we join our faith journey with Jesus’ journey to the Cross. May we also find hope in the new life of Spring, and trust that Jesus will guide us through these brightening days, as we approach the drama and sorrow of Holy Week and the joy of Easter Day. Yours in Christ, Ali (Revd. 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Doctor of Chiropractic Registered Member of the British Chiropractic Association & General Chiropractic Council BUPA & AXA/PPP Registered Seasoned logs and kindling available Don’t shiver - We deliver Call James on 07970 781828 www.logstoyou.co.uk �are you being harassed, bullied or intimidated by piles of unironed and creased clothing. i-team if so then you should call …. the Domestic household items domestic ironing services Personal Items Trousers/Skirts - £1.00 Pillow cases x2 - £1.00 King size - £4.50 Double - £3.50 Single - £2.50 Jumpers/ Cardigan – £1.00 Duvet covers/Sheets Polo shirts/T-shirt/Tops - £ 1.00 Towels - Hand/Tea - £0.50 Shirt/Blouse (hung) - £1.20 Dress, Short - £1.50 Bath/large - £1.00 Shirt/Blouse (hung and starched) - £1.50 Dress, Long - £2.50 All kids items of clothing half price MINIMUM CHARGE OF £15.00 £1.50 collection/delivery charge outside of Rowde Contact: Stacey / Brigette Telephone: 01380 829910 / 07999 818741 Email : iteamironing@gmail.com For T&C’s visit www.i-teamironing.com �News from St. Peter's Church St. Peter's Church is now part of the larger Wellsprings Benefice along with Seend, Bulkington, Potterne, Worton and Marston. On 30 November 2017, the Reverend Alison Bridewell was licensed and given overall charge of the new Benefice. She, and her husband Stuart and family, are now resident in the new Vicarage in Potterne. At the moment, the old Benefice of Poulshot, Seend and Bulkington is in the process of finding a House For Duty priest who will live in the new Vicarage in Seend and work with Alison. So, it is all change for 2018, but before we head into these changes full time, on behalf of St. Peter's, I must thank the Reverend Jane Knowles for all she has done for us during 2017. Not only has she conducted the usual Sunday services, but also weddings, funerals and baptisms and, of course, the lovely Carol Service. She has contributed monthly articles for the Village Magazine and led the Buzz Group. For myself, Jane has been a good listening ear and source of considered and sound advice. She has been loved by the whole congregation who appreciated her gentle manner and thoughtful approach, with humour where appropriate. She has been a joy to work with and, on behalf of everyone at St.Peter's, I thank her wholeheartedly. Joyce Arnold, Churchwarden. Polite Notice: We are at the end of the Christmas season and rapidly approaching Lent- 14 February, therefore, please remove all Christmas arrangements and decorations from the graves in St. Peter's churchyard. Any that remain after Ash Wednesday will be removed by the Churchwardens or members of the PCC. Thank-you. Introduction to Beekeeping 2018 A 14 hour course which aims to help those wanting to: - Discover more about beekeeping OR/& - Decide whether beekeeping is a suitable hobby OR/& - Start beekeeping There are Five theory meetings in Bishops Cannings village hall on Wednesdays 7.30 – 9.30pm – February 21st., March 7th., 21st., April 11th., 25th. Two practicals are at the Club apiary nearby on Saturdays around mid-day for 2 hours on May 5th and May 12th ( with May 19th as a reserve in case of inclement weather). The Cost is £36.00 for existing Full or Country members OR £72.50 for the Course with Country membership OR £84 with Full Club membership, giving a variety of benefits locally and nationally For details please: Visit our website www.kennet-beekeepers.co.uk or contact Dick Church: 01380 828597 or email church175@btinternet.com . Early application is advised since numbers are strictly limited. �Get “Picked Up” In Poulshot Poulshot’s Parish Council, Friends and Neighbours, Village Hall Committee and Poulshot Village Trust wish to invite any and all to help keep Poulshot looking picked up on the 3rd of March from 9:30-12:30 as part of the National “Great British Spring Clean”. Lunch will be provided following the work (in the Village Hall) Please, make yourself available and come share in a bit of community spirit, join all of us on the day in front of the Village Hall at 9:30 to start! Everyone is welcome….for children, there will be a special separate supervised craft event at the same time held in the Village Hall, so please come out and take part in this great community event. Equipment will be provided on the day…just turn up and have some fun getting “Picked Up In Poulshot” <wink> <wink> Elizabeth Martin 828206 or poulshotparishcouncil@gmail.com �Treat me, Love me, Fix me Distinctive Upholstery, Bespoke Curtains and Soft Furnishings And here’s why you should use us: Impeccable traditional upholstery of the very highest standard A ten-year guarantee on all our craftsmanship (who else offers that?) Free furniture collection & delivery An extensive fabric library A complimentary consultation And your sofa will be back in 4 weeks* From collection of furniture We also make bespoke hand-tailored curtains and roman blinds, tailored loose covers, soft furnishings and fabric walling. For more information call and talk to Richardson & Paige 01380 578050 Richardson & Paige Members of the Association of Master Upholsterers and Soft Furnishers www.richardsonandpaige.co.uk ��2�0�A� �T�h�e� �B�r�i�t�t�o�x�,� �D�e�v�i�z�e�s�,� �W�i�l�t�s�h�i�r�e� �S�N�1�0� �1�A�J �2�0�A� �T�h�e� �B�r�i�t�t�o�x�,� �D�e�v�i�z�e�s�,� �W�i�l�t�s�h�i�r�e� �S�N�1�0� �1�A�J �0�1�3�8�0� �7�2�9�7�2�0 �0�1�3�8�0� �7�2�9�7�2�0 �T�h�e�B�e�e�h�i�v�e�V�i�n�t�a�g�e�L�i�f�e�s�t�y�l�e�S�h�o�p �T�h�e�B�e�e�h�i�v�e�V�i�n�t�a�g�e�L�i�f�e�s�t�y�l�e�S�h�o�p �w�w�w�.�t�h�e�b�e�e�h�i�v�e�l�i�f�e�s�t�y�l�e�.�c�o�m �w�w�w�.�t�h�e�b�e�e�h�i�v�e�l�i�f�e�s�t�y�l�e�.�c�o�m �TOWNSEND BARN Nursery POULSHOT Tel: 01380 828141 | email: office@townsendbarnnursery.co.uk A belated Happy New Year from us all at Townsend Barn Nursery! The year seems to be moving terribly quickly and Christmas is but a distant memory. However we would like to take this opportunity to say a big thank you to Rev Jane Knowles and Mrs Joyce Arnold for allowing us to use Poulshot Church. It means a lot for us to teach the children the importance of Christmas and we are lucky we can do this by holding a traditional Nativity service. Term 3 has been extremely busy and seen us welcome ten new children and their families to Townsend Barn Nursery. The idea of the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum is to take ‘the inside classroom outside’ at every opportunity. With the fantastic natural woodland environment we have we are lucky that we can achieve this throughout the year despite what the weather throws at us! We believe in the quote ‘there is no such thing as bad weather, just inappropriate clothing.’ With this in mind we have continued our weekly PE sessions in the garden and also hold a Noticing Nature morning each week to promote our learning and development adventures. We would like to say an extra special thank you to The Finlay Foundation. They have kindly donated some hi-viz jackets to the children and as t h e days can be a little darker in winter they have arrived at the perfect time. It is also nice for the children to learn about this important charity and the significance of road safety and being seen when near traffic. Sarah Wheeler EYP, Nursery Manager �Poulshot Your Village CLLR TIM JALLAND I have been asked by the Parish Council to set up a working group of individuals and or members of the numerous Poulshot community groups, with a view to suppor9ng the Council in its responsibili9es for the maintenance, sustainment and future of the Village to not only benefit those already here but those that will follow. The aim will be to bring together a range of individuals and village organisa9ons to be\er enable partnership, integra9on and focus in order take Poulshot into the future. If you would be interested in becoming involved please let me know by email at 9m_jalland@hotmail.com or for a chat call 07583162277. Key Messages From Poulshot Parish Council In January the Council asked that residents take care in how distribu9on of green waste is placed (to include the ash from wood burners) regarding the use of the Parish ditch system. This month has proved to be a wet January and Poulshot has seen a rise of rain water collected across the Village. Please be aware that our ditch system is meant for the exact purpose of removal of water from the residence we enjoy. If you or a resident is having a difficult 9me finding a solu9on for green waste, please contact the Council clerk for addi9onal help. In conjunc9on with Wiltshire Council, Cllr Housby has been successful in gaining agreement to carry out some minor road safety improvements in Poulshot: The works are currently agreed to be carried out in May 2018. Any queries please contact poulshotparishcouncil@gmail.com The loca9ons are as follows: The bend outside Lodge Farm. The bend near to Planks Dairies. �Poulshot Friends & Neighbours JANUARY MEETING We were pleased that so many people turned up for the first meeting of 2018 for the Poulshot Friends and Neighbours. There was a lively discussion and many ideas were put forward for the coming year. The meeting confirmed that the first 2 activities would be : February Lunch at the Greyhound in Bromham, hopefully on the 20th, details to be confirmed and circulated. If you would like to attend could you please let me know as soon as possible as we have to book. (828151 or Kate 828333) March: Talk and presentation by the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust on 21st March at 7.30pm in the Chapel-Of-Ease Further events are planned and the programme for the rest of the year will be published as soon as we have clarified the reality of the options. Things suggested were: Bath River trip (evening), Visit to the Wharf Theatre, Evening with Food at Townsend Cottage, Talk on Church Monuments. BBQ and Croquet etc. Any other ideas will be very welcome. After the meeting there was a demonstration of the benefits of Tai Chi, hopefully there will be a class to be held in the Village Hall. Sorry this is a bit short but I was not present as I have the dreaded Lurgy!!!. I do hope as many of you as possible will try to support the PF&N and come along for an enjoyable meeting or lunch and get to know one another. If you have any ques4ons. please contact Pam Gillies on 828151 or Kate Hunloke on 828333 February Draw of the 100 Club 1st Prize £25 - Paul Longden 2nd Prize £15 - Jo Baber 3rd Prize £10 - Philip Brailey The Village Hall Committee thank all members for their invaluable support Its annual renewal time too…so please see your 100 Club contact. �Martina’s Professional Cleaning Services We guarantee the best price in the area for a perfect job Regular cleaning - Spring cleaning Office cleaning - Ironing Fully insured, Privacy assured SAME CLEANER GUARANTEED Call Martina on 07859818198 Page 21 �Have you got a stool or chair that needs some TLC ? Learn Upholstery at Poulshot Village Hall Weekly Sessions and Weekend workshops Work on your own project Upholstery tools provided Materials provided to purchase (not top fabrics) Beginners Welcome Contact Mary on 07887550945 For more information EDINGTON ARTS The 2018 Edington Arts concert season opens at 7.30pm on Saturday 14th April in the Priory Church, Edington, with our first violin/piano duo. Júlia Pusker (violin) and Renáta Konyicska (piano) are two outstanding young Hungarian musicians, currently studying at the Royal Academy of Music in London, and both graduates of the International Musicians’ Seminars at Prussia Cove, in Cornwall. These fiercely competitive courses offer one-to-one residential master classes with some of the world’s greatest musicians to the most talented, potentially world-class string and piano students from around the world over 10 days. This exhibition concert is by way of a “thankyou” to Edington Arts for our donation to the IMS Bursary Fund, which supported the girls’ residential costs. Júlia and Renáta are finalising their programme, and full details of what will be a wonderful evening’s music will be available soon on our website www.edingtonarts.org/our-events, . Tickets are on sale now by email to sue@edingtonarts.org or by phone to Chrissy on 01380 831256. Prices are £20 front nave, £15 rear nave, and £10 sides; Edington Angels have a 10% discount, and 18 and under come free. �Current Local Bus Times (Faresaver 85 and 87a) Trowbridge 7:05 9:55 12:15 (S) 12:25 14:25 Poulshot (Mill Ln) 7:53 8:31 (S) 9:39 (S) 10:39 12:59 (S) 13:09 15:09 Poulshot (V. Hall) 7:55 8:33 (S) 9:40 (S) 10:40 13:00 (S) 13:10 15:10 Poulshot (Raven) 7:56 8:34 (S) 9:41 (S) 10:41 13:01 (S) 13:11 15:11 A361 Turnout 7:57 8:35 (S) 9:42 (S) 10:42 13:02 (S) 13:12 15:12 Devizes 8:05 8:42 (S) 9:51 (S) 10:51 13:11 (S) 13:21 15:21 Devizes 9:50 12:20 11:20 (S) 13:20 (S) 14:10 15:15 15:50 (S) A361 Turnout 9:56 12:26 11:26 (S) 13:26 (S) 14:16 15:20 15:51 (S) Poulshot (Raven) 9:59 12:29 11:29 (S) 13:29 (S) 14:19 15:21 15:52 (S) Poulshot (V. Hall) 9:59 12:29 11:29 (S) 13:29 (S) 14:19 15:22 15:52 (S) Poulshot (Mill Ln) 10:01 12:31 11:31 (S) 13:31(S) 14:21 15:23 15:53 (S) Trowbridge 10:41 13:11 12:11 (S) 14:11(S) 15:01 16:20 (S) Saturday Service. More information available from https://bustimes.org.uk/localities/E0052263 Farming Club - Season Events 2018 February 2nd Tortoises Diana Scott March 3rd Salisbury Plain Tim Jalland April 9th My Experience On The Weakest Link Mrs Dowsett The Farming Club meetings at 2:15pm on the first Monday of the month at Poulshot Village Hall. Just come along or call Cristabel Francis on 01380 828232 The next Wiltshire Mobile Library visit is 12:40pm on February 5th at the Raven Car Park (the following visit will be March 5th) see http://services.wiltshire.gov.uk/ MobileLibrary/Library/Stop/92 �Dates For The Diary February March April May June 1st All-Day Election Day 3rd 7:30pm Burns Night, Village Hall 5th 2:15pm Poulshot Farming Club - Village Hall 6th 7:30pm Parish Council Meeting. Village Hall 17th 8:00pm Drinks From The Hedgerows. Village Hall 6th 7:30pm Parish Council Meeting. Village Hall 17th 12 - 1:30pm Lent Lunch. Village Hall 22nd 7:00pm Village Hall AGM. Village Hall. 14th 7:30pm Edington Arts. Priory Church, Edington. 10th 7:30pm Parish Council Meeting. Village Hall 1st 6:00pm Annual Parish Meeting. Village Hall 1st 7:30pm Parish Council Meeting. Village Hall 2nd 7:30pm Summer Concert, St Peter’s Church 5th 7:30pm Parish Council Meeting. Village Hall 20th 6:00pm Lackham Vintage Society Vintage Vehicle Gathering on The Village Green, 23rd July September October November Village Fete 3rd 7:30pm Parish Council Meeting. Village Hall 17th 7:00pm Defibrillator Class / Training. Village Hall. 21st 7:30pm Summer Garden Party (venue tbc) 4th 7:30pm Parish Council Meeting. Village Hall 7th 7:30pm IAN McMILLAN + LUKE CARVER GOSS Between You And Me. Poulshot Village Hall (Tickets Available Soon) 2nd 7:30pm Parish Council Meeting. Village Hall 6th 7:30pm Harvest Supper. Village Hall 6th 7:30pm Parish Council Meeting. Village Hall 17th 10-noon Festive Coffee Morning (venue tbc) �2018 February 12th AGM and Quiz March 13th World of Italian Style 2 Maura Rossini ONE VOICE COMMUNITY CHOIR Sing with All Your Heart and Feel Alive! We Meet Each TUESDAY • Everyone Welcome! - Especially Men Baptist Church in Sheep Street, Devizes • 10am-12 Midday Nothing too difficult and nothing too serious; just fun, uplifting songs that everyone loves to sing. To register your interest and have a friendly chat, please call Lee on 01373 825058 or 07766 244321 www.1voicechoir.wordpress.com Held on the second Tuesday of each month at 8pm in the Worton-Marsden Village Hall. New members are very welcome. No payment needed until the third visit if anyone would like to give it a try. Just come along or call me on Jane Fisher on 01380 726489 or email jinnym@btinternet.com DOLMAN AUDIO VISUAL Berhills Lane Farm, Sells Green, Melksham Telephone: 01380 828524 We know HI FI TELEVISION VIDEO DVD literally inside out! For personal service and a professional repair to any make of product, ancient or modern, please telephone Maggie or Peter We also stock a range of quality reconditioned (non ex-rental) equipment carrying a maximum 6 months warranty. DOLMAN AUDIO VISUAL is an Authorised Service Centre providing technical assistance on behalf of leading manufacturers �Steeple Ashton Film Club - 2018 February 24th Victoria & Abdul March 24th The Audience April 14th Murder On The Orient Express Tickets £6 available at the Steeple Ashton Village Shop or can be reserved by ringing Alison Wilson on 01380 871345 TONY PARSONS DOMESTIC APPLIANCE ENGINEER WASHING MACHINES COOKERS / DRIERS SERVICE AND REPAIRS TEL; 01380 723279 MOBILE: 07970 117023 NORTH CORNWALL Fully Equipped Cottage – sleeps 6 – 8 Large Garden and Parking HOLIDAYS & SHORT BREAKS Tel 01380 818468 or 07973 385336 bomileshobbs@btinternet.com www.helemillcottage.co.uk �Picture Framing Oils, water colours, prints, photographs etc Plain or wash lined mounts Choose from over 50 mouldings Quick service Please ring for appointment Juliet Wilmot The Garden Barn, Chi\oe 01380 850314 Page 27 ���St Peter’s Church Poulshot Parish Council Priest in Charge The Revd Alison (Ali) Bridewell (739064) alison.bridewell@gmail.com Chairman Geoff Colle\ (828465) Clerk Elizabeth Mar9n (828206) email: poulshotparishcouncil@gmail.com Council Members Adrian Baber Steve Housby Sam Wright-Hurn Ben Hamilton Tim Jalland *vacancy* Re4red Priest: The Revd. Jane Knowles (870325) jane.knowles2@b9nternet.com) Churchwardens Joyce Arnold, Kate Amery PCC Members Nicholas Hunloke (Treasurer) Lady Kate Hunloke (Secretary - 828333) Angela Bullen, Brian Arnold, Dankay Cleverly (Deanery Synod) Local Wilshire Councillor Cllr Jonathan Seed (850696) e-mail: jonathon.seed@wiltshire.gov.uk Other Village Contacts Farmers Club Richard Francis (828232) Poulshot Cricket Club Declan Gaule (Chairman - 07779 303849) Jon Weeden (Secretary 07769 696026) email: jon.weeden@holchem.co.uk Phil Ireson (Captain 07802 756465) www.poulshot.play-cricket.com Poulshot Friends and Neighbours Club Lady Kate Hunloke (828333) Pam Gillies (828151) Neighbourhood Watch Tim Coleman 827095 Devizes and District Link 01380 721775 Poulshot Readers Philip Piper 828326 Ladies Book Club Jackie Pohnert 827046 Wiltshire Numisma4c Society Richard Jeffery 01225 703143 jeffery.melksham@gmail.com Police Community Support Officer Maggie Ledbury 0747 102 8939 maggie.ledbury@wiltshire.pnn.police.uk Village Trust C O N T A C T S Chairman Nicholas Hunloke (828333) Secretary Ray Josey (827010) email: raydenjosey@gmail.com Trust Members Tim Jalland (Vice-Chair) Ben Hamilton (Treasurer) Denise Josey (Archivist) Village Hall Chair Sam Wright-Hurn (828183) Secretary Karl Shu\leworth Bookings Elizabeth Mar9n (828206) email: bookings@MyPoulshot.com CommiZee Members Alan Weber (Vice-Chair) Jon Mar9n (Treasurer) Giles Morgan, Malcolm Nixon, Lucy Russell, Adrian Griffiths Poulshot Website hZp://poulshot.org.uk Contact Parish Clerk for edits - 828206 or poulshotparishcouncil@gmail.com ��Closed on Mondays Open Tuesday to Saturday for Lunch from 12-2pm & Dinner from 6:30 - 9pm Sundays Lunch only from 12noon - 2:30pm Closed Sunday Evenings � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource Poulshot Village News February 2018 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village News Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/02/2018 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village Trust Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Poulshot PVN Village News https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/org.poulshotvillagearchive/original/5d389ca58a5f78ed481e4cd749b96491.pdf f5c624473da17edd3da1ac6f4b1150bb PDF Text Text EDITORIAL Seasoned Hardwood Logs TONY PARSONS DOMESTIC APPLIANCE ENGINEER Most Tree Work Undertaken WASHING MACHINES/ COOKERS/DRIERS Ring James SERVICE & REPAIRS TEL: 01380 723279 MOBILE: 07970 117023 07970 781828 TO LET WILTSHIRE NUMISMATIC SOCIETY North Cornish Holiday Cottage (Founded in Devizes 1965) It’s always bad to start with an apology, but I am sorry this is somewhat late. Christmas is one reason, but not a justification, and the problems that came with a broken leg and a redirection of domestic labour haven’t helped. I’ve also learned that while e-communications are the umpteenth wonder of the world, they are not infallible and there have been a couple of “stand-offs”, as one might call them, between me and one of our major suppliers of copy. This is not yet resolved, but has led me to suggest to everyone who might contribute, that, while “E” is very handy, we can cope with almost any other medium of transmission, including cleft stick. Typescript, hand-writing (if better than mine) or even word of mouth are all very acceptable. And now something for every aspiring artist! We would like to have a variety of magazine covers for different times of the year and we invite readers of all ages to submit their offerings for us to select as and when appropriate. Designs should be simple, relevant to the village or to the countryside around us and in black and white. Originals will be scanned into the great editorial computer, with a bit of luck and dexterity by the operator, and then have to be photocopied. No guarantees of Deadline for copy for MARCH 2006 Tel: 01380 828501 Available all year round for Weekend & Mid-Week Breaks Along with Week Holidays Meetings held on third Monday of the month March to December inclusive 3 miles from Surfing Beach & Bude, North Cornwall Well Equipped & sleeps up to 8 Beautiful Garden Summer House & Parking 8pm at Poulshot Village Hall Details from Mr M Bowden Tel: 01380 828432 For further details Contact Bo Miles-Hobbs on 01380 813092 20 20 February Email: john.quinn@saqnet.co.uk publication, of course, but artists/designers will be acknowledged each time their offering appears. The first cover will come out on 1st March 2006 and so offers to the editor, please, by 20th February at the latest. A small, appropriate, token will follow the first (and only the first) appearance of a cover. On a general parish note, there have been a number of comments about the mess made by animals and birds, wild and tame, as a result of black bags being left out overnight. This is not always avoidable, but if possible, please leave them secure until the morning of collection. At the DISCLAIMER While we have no reason to question the validity of any advertisement in this magazine, we cannot accept responsibility for any claims made or services offered in these advertisements. 1 �moment, black boxes go at around 8.00am and general rubbish at about mid-morning. At the same time a reminder, that we are promised by Kennet that in the near future we shall move onto fortnightly rubbish collections – keep a lookout for detailS from Kennet and in also this magazine. Finally, we are looking for a “Green Deliverer” to fill the gap created by the departure of Fiona, for delivering the magazine to houses on the Green and down as far as Belle Vue Farm. If you are prepared to take on this important function please contact us. The Tranquil Moment HEALTH & BEAUTY CLINIC DECLEOR PARIS Treatments include: non surgical face lifts facials massage manicures pedicures non surgical body slimming & toning reflexology eyelash/brow tints& shaping waxing make up electrolysis spray tanning BOTOX DATES FOR Y0UR DIARY January 2006 Mon 9 Mobile Library, The Raven Car Park, 1125-1135am Tue 10 Garden Waste Wheelie Bin Collection Tue 10 Parish Council, Village Hall, 6.30pm Tue 17 Poulshot Village Trust, Village Hall, 7.30pm Wed 18 Village Kerbside Paper/Bottles/Cans etc Collection Wed 18 Wednesday Group, Village Hall, 7.30pm “The Da Vinci Code” Mon 23 Mobile Library, The Raven Car Park, 1125-11.5am Tue 24 Garden Waste Wheelie Bin Collection Tue 24 Poulshot Ladies Club, Village Hall, 8.00pm February Wed 1 Village Kerbside Paper/Bottles/Cans etc Collection Mon 6 Mobile Library, The Raven Car Park, 1125-1135am Tue 7 Garden Waste Wheelie Bin Collection Wed 15 Village Kerbside Paper/Bottles/Cans etc Collection Wed 15 Wednesday Group, Village Hall, 7.30pm Mon 20 Mobile Library, The Raven Car Park, 1125-1135am Tue 21 Garden Waste Wheelie Bin Collection Sat 25 St Peter’s Church Coffee Bring & Buy (details to be confirmed) March Wed 1 Village Kerbside Paper/Bottles/Cans etc Collection Mon 6 Mobile Library, The Raven Car Park, 1125-1135am Fri 10 Poulshot Race Night, Village Hall, 7.30pm DECLEOR aromatherapy skin care and O.P.I nail care products are used for treatments and are also available for purchase For more information or an appointment call Jo on 01380 828297 The Old Stables, Middle Green Farm, The Green, Poulshot, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 1SD POULSHOT PARISH COUNCIL Please note that the next meeting of the Parish Council will take place in the Village Hall on Tuesday 10th January at 6.30pm. 2 19 �JILLIAN NEWSOM MSSCh MBChA CHIROPODIST Registered member of the British Chiropody & Podiatry Association Visiting Practice 01380 828257 Mobile 07773 987508 Equestria, Berhills Lane, Seend, Melksham, Do you need help with: Self Assessment Business Plans Taxation Presentation to Banks Contact: GORDON LAWRENCE Chartered Accountant 30, The Pound Bromham Tel: Devizes 850294 Free initial consultation 18 GET FIT GET PAID GET GOING! Trustworthy and reliable person to walk our friendly and mostly obedient dog twice a week at lunch time. Mainly term time starting middle of January. Please phone 828 589 3 �VILLAGE TRUST PLEASE NOTE CHANGES TO TIMES AND FARES The next meeting of the Village Trust will be in the Village Hall at 7.30pm on Tuesday 17th January 2006. All members are welcome, together with anyone who would like to join and help to further the Trust’s objectives – to maintain and to enhance the environment of Poulshot and to record its past and its present and plan for its future. The Wigglybus Line 85 At this meeting there will be a discussion on the plans to record data relating to the population of oak trees within the village, a project that the Trust hopes will include a major contribution from the children of the village. POULSHOT’S BOY BISHOP Matthew Wright, 12, the son of Peter and Karen Wright of Poulshot, was enthroned as Boy Bishop during Evensong at Salisbury Cathedral on Sunday, 11th December. Matthew, a former boy chorister at St John’s Church in Devizes, is the cathedral’s head or Bishop’s chorister, and was selected to take on the role in a reconstruction of a medieval ceremony. During the service, The Bishop of Salisbury, Dr David Stancliffe, handed over his staff to Matthew, who was already dressed in replica Bishop’s regalia, complete with mitre and a ring on his finger, and installed on the throne. As Boy Bishop, Matthew led the prayers, blessed the congregation and received the collection. He also gave a sermon, which he had written himself, on the theme of St Nicholas and the concept that it is better to give than to receive. Matthew, who used to be a pupil at Rowde Primary School, began his choral career when the son of his piano teacher suggested he join him in the choir at St John’s. Matthew went to a taster session at Salisbury Cathedral for prospective choristers and he was invited to try for a place at the choir school, since when his rise has been meteoric. His proud parents were in the front row at the ceremony and his father said: “We never expected him to end up as Bishop’s chorister, but he has a fabulous voice. He must get it from his mother, who is very musical.” THE WEDNESDAY GROUP The next meeting of the Wednesday Group will take place in the Village Hall on Wednesday, 18th January at 7.30pm The topic for discussion will be “The Da Vinci Code” and all are welcome. 4 Devizes - Poulshot - Marston - Worton - Potterne Bookable country bus services from Poulshot to Devizes. When booking the Wigglybus you are advised to call the booking centre at least 20 minutes before the bus begins its journey by telephoning 01249 460600. Monday - Friday a.m. p.m. p.m. Poulshot to Devizes via Marston, Worton and Potterne Dep Poulshot (Raven Inn) Stop No. 10165 9.42 12.22 3.07 Arr Devizes (Market Place) “ “ 10038 10.05 12.45 3.30 Devizes to Poulshot via Bath Road and Caen Hill Dep Devizes (Pelican Inn) Stop No. 10038 9.35 Arr Poulshot (Raven Inn) “ “ 10165 9.42 Saturdays 12.15 3.00 12.22 3.07 a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Poulshot to Devizes via Marston, Worton and Potterne Dep Poulshot (Raven Inn)Stop No. 10165 8.32 10.22 1.07 Arr Devizes (Market Place)” “ 10038 8.55 10.45 1.30 3.37 4.00 7.52 8.15 Devizes to Poulshot via Bath Road and Caen Hill Dep Devizes (Pelican Inn)Stop No. 10038 8.25 10.15 1.00 Arr Poulshot (Raven Inn) “ “ 10165 8.32 10.22 1.07 3.30 3.37 7.45 7.52 Fares to and from Devizes Standard 10 Journey Adult Single Adult Return Child Single Child Return £1.40 £8.50 £2.10 £0.70 £1.05 17 �FRIDAY 10th MARCH 7.30pm in the Village Hall A professionally organised event with: BIG SCREEN RACING SPONSORED RACES BATHROOMS, TAPS, HOT WATER CYLINDERS AND MUCH MORE NO JOB TOO SMALL 24 HR CALL OUT Tel: 01380828956 Mob: 07708510715 PRIVATELY OWNED “HORSES” BETTING ENTRANCE IS FREE AND THERE WILL BE A LICENSED BAR Do come for a great evening’s entertainment and to support the Village Hall. 16 5 �ST PETER’S CHURCH, POULSHOT CHURCH NOTES Christmas Bazaar. Our first attempt at a morning event, at the request of younger parents, was not an unqualified success, even if we did raise nearly £300. Sadly, Father Christmas had to cry off at the last moment – apparently flu even gets to Lappland, and his devoted assistant couldn’t catch the reindeer in time. But despite the lower than usual turnout, the financial result was satisfactory and our thanks again go to the small body of devoted helpers and contributors who make occasions like this work. Carol Singing. The singers concentrated on the area of the Green this year and for once had a pleasant evening for the outing. They were well-received and collected £170 for the Alabaré charity which provides shelter for the homeless in the Salisbury Diocese. Carol Service. Once again there was an overflowing church on Christmas Eve for our annual service of carols and lessons. The church looked beautiful with a mixture of white flowers, green and silver foliage and candles, and the congregation was led by a choir of no less than 29, of all ages, genders and voices, but with one common qualification – talent. Congratulations to them all and to the ladies for all their work with the flowers. It is a pity that we cannot physically fit in enough seats for everyone, but seasonal goodwill prevailed and there were no fights over sitting or standing and even the stone floor was not to hard or too cold! FROM WHERE I STAND …. …New Year’s Resolutions seem to begin and end with the singing of Auld Lang Syne! All too easily the beginning of the year may seem like any other time. There’s that pause between the Christmas holiday and the start of the new term, the days after the festivities and before Twelfth Night, the last glittering of the Christmas Tree and the slightly battered line of Christmas cards, all the seasonal decorations that have begun to look a little tired, and everyone feels the need to move on to the next season or project or event! So what is your New Year’s Resolution? Take more exercise? Give up smoking? Eat or drink less? Work less hard? After the seasonal festivities there’s that sense of needing to put everything away, not only 6 5. In anticipation of an expected power cut, boil water and fill thermos flasks for hot drinks (mulled wine for example! Ed) HELPFUL HINT - 999 but no Mobile Signal? If you need 999 in an area of no signal, dial 112. This will divert to a satellite signal and put you in touch with a 999 Call Centre. There is also the added advantage that as you are connected to a satellite service it automatically gives them a trace as to where you are. RECYCLING Christmas Trees From 3rd—9th January Station Road Car Park or Hopton Industrial Estate Christmas Cards From 3rd January WH Smith and Tesco HELIUM FILLED BALLOONS FOR ALL PARTIES, WEDDINGS AND SPECIAL OCCASIONS Caroline Webb 01380 722579 Mobile: 07979 692533 www.partyballoonsforall.co.uk POULSHOT MOTHERS & TODDLERS GROUP at The Village Hall, Poulshot POULSHOT VILLAGE HALL Available for Meetings, Functions, Clubs and Private Parties Come and join us for some company toys and games to play with coffee and a chat £4.00 per hour (for regular users) £5.00 per hour (for non-regular users) Held every Thursday from 9.30am to 11.30am Tel: Chris Saunders (827290) 15 �POULSHOT VILLAGE HALL 100 Club Prizewinners - December 2005 Mr Frank Wood Mrs Christabel Francis The Raven Mrs Sarah Ireson Miss SK Boddington Mr John Bathe Mrs Jane Macleod £100 £ 40 £ 25 £ 15 £ 10 £ 10 £ 10 Winners should thank Mrs Denise Josey for drawing out their numbers! “A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN……………………………………AMNESIAC ???????” ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ABLE COMMUNITY CARE (Able Community Care, The Old Parish Rooms, Whitlington Lane, Trowse, Norwich, NR14 8TZ. Tel: 01603 764567. Fax: 01603 761655. Email: Ablemg@aol.com). Last month we published some extracts from a Question and Answer paper produced by Able Community Care. Their latest newsletter includes a number of points for action in the event of a power cut, applicable to all of us, and that might be helpful. 1. 2. 3. 4. Have a torch or candles and matches in a place where you know how to find them. If there is warning of a power cut, take out from the freezer everything you may wish to consume in the very near future, and before the power goes off. Fill any empty spaces in the freezer with newspaper or small cardboard boxes and do not open it again once the power goes off. Lagging around a freezer will help. If you feel cold, move around. Know were you can easily find blankets and warm clothes should the heating go off and put them on before you get cold. 14 to pack up the decorations but to put away all that we’ve been doing and instead to make a new start. However all these good intentions never seem to last, do they?! The diet never lasts and the good ideas seem to fade. So what about doing something more rather that putting everything away? From where I stand in all our 3 churches the traditional Christian scene of the stable with straw, cattle, shepherds, Mary and Joseph, and the baby in the manger has re-lived for us the real Christmas story, re-telling for us the way in which God has come to be with us in our human experience. Yet there is always the urgent need to put it all away as soon as possible, to tidy up the church from all its festive decoration. However in the Church’s year the season of Christmas and Epiphany goes on for some weeks yet, right until the end of January. These weeks remember the beginning of Jesus’ arrival to the rest of the world and it includes the Feast of the Epiphany, the story of the arrival of the three Kings who are searching for Christ, His humble appearance to the earthly wisdom of the Magi. The Bible stories at this time also include some scenes from Jesus’ adult life too: His baptism, a sign of Him sharing our lives, and the wedding at Cana when He changes the water into wine a sign of the way in which God changes our spiritual poverty to inner riches. Then at the end of January is the Feast of Candlemas when the Church remembers the story of the old prophet Simeon who, holding the baby Jesus in his arms, looks back over his own life spent waiting to see the coming of Jesus and who now looks forward to his own peaceful end, but also to the way in which Jesus will share in all the experiences of human life by His own suffering and death. Throughout this season many churches keep the manger scene, of Mary, Joseph and the baby, in the church right until this time of Candlemas as a reminder of all these occasions of Jesus shown to the world – a reminder that we can’t just put Him away with the decorations and the wrapping paper. Perhaps too this can be a reminder to hang on to our New Year’s Resolutions a little longer, to find something within ourselves that’s really worth doing or thinking about or changing…More time for yourself, opportunities for thoughts and reflections, for discovering an inner sense of well-being…something more rather than putting everything away…? Perhaps many of us could find time over this season of Christmas and Epiphany to pause like this for a ‘stand and stare’ moment, to allow one experience to lead us to other reflections and realisations. In that place of pausing and reflecting we may begin to sense the presence of 7 �God and so be led to see Him more clearly and find ways of knowing Him more deeply. Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year! Revd Sacha Pearce CHURCH SERVICES— JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2006 POULSHOT, SEEND AND BULKINGTON 1st January 10.00am Benefice Service SEEND 8th January 8.00am BCP Holy Communion 9.30am Matins 11.15am Parish Eucharist 6.00pm Evensong SEEND POULSHOT SEEND BULKINGTON 15th January 8.00am BCP Holy Communion 9.30am Parish Eucharist 11.15am Parish Eucharist 6.00pm BCP Holy Communion SEEND BULKINGTON SEEND POULSHOT 22nd January 8.00am BCP Holy Communion 9.30am Family Eucharist 11.15am Family Eucharist 6.00pm Evensong SEEND POULSHOT SEEND BULKINGTON 29th January 10.00am Benefice Service BULKINGTON 5th February 8.00am BCP Holy Communion 9.30am Family Eucharist 11.15am Parish Eucharist 6.00pm Evensong SEEND BULKINGTON SEEND POULSHOT 12th February 8.00am BCP Holy Communion SEEND 8 The fastest recorded insect is a dragonfly, which flew at 57kmh! WORMS - Worms are vital to the health of the garden. They are possibly among the most important animals on the planet. They keep the soil we stand on in good condition and when the soil is good, so is the plant life and everything that feeds on it. SLUGS AND SNAILS - there are over 100 different species of slugs and snails in the British Isles and very few of these actually cause harm to our plants and gardens. SPIDERS – There are 620 varieties of spider in the British Isles. They come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. There are spiders that hunt alone, spiders that spin elaborate traps, surfing spider, parachuting spiders, spiders that steal from other spiders and even pirate spiders that murder their fellows. WASPS – Wasps are predators and though they have a scary reputation, they do a good service for us by eating garden pests like greenfly and pollinating flowers, fruit trees and vegetables. In fact, wasps almost exclusively pollinate the Snake’shead fritillary plant! ANTS - There are around 50 different species of ant in Britain. They are small wingless wasps and have been on earth for about 80 million years. They live in colonies ruled over by the queen ant, who lays all the eggs and controls all the colony’s actions with various smelly chemicals called “ pheromones”. Q; WHAT CAN FLY UNDER WATER? A: A FLY IN A SUBMARINE! Q: WHY DO SPIDERS LIKE THE INTERNET? A: BECAUSE OF ALLTHE WEBSITES! Q: WHAT DO YOU CALL A CHEERFUL FLEA? A: A HOPTOMIST! 13 �9.30am 11.15am 6.00pm Children’s Page INSECTS, BUGS AND ALL THINGS CREEPY CRAWLY C H A R V E S T M A N W L N L A Y N P E X C A M A R A C H N I D U S N D P O R R S T D O P F E R H U B L E H E G R E C I I B U T T E R F L Y W B D G T G L F C T N O U Y T E T S O G E R D G M D M A N F M E N O S I S A S M A Y B U G L B M K L Harvestman, Spider, Arachnid, Butterfly, Beetle, Aphid, Maybug, Ladybird, Ant, Bugs, Slug, Wasp. Edible Insects! Fried Grasshoppers (China). Grasshoppers are fried in sesame oil and eaten like roasted nuts. Honey Ants (Australia). Ants are fed honey until they swell to twice their size, before being gobbled down raw. Ant Paste (India). Ants are cooked on a fire, ground into a paste, salted, baked and served as a chutney. Witchetty Grubs (Australia). Witchetty grubs are beetle or moth larvae and are best eaten alive and fresh. Fascinating Facts: The largest recorded insect is a stick insect 38cm long! 12 Matins Parish Eucharist Evensong POULSHOT SEEND BULKINGTON 19th February 8.00am BCP Holy Communion 9.30am Parish Eucharist 11.15am Parish Eucharist 6.00pm BCP Holy Communion SEEND BULKINGTON SEEND POULSHOT 26th February 8.00am BCP Holy Communion 9.30am Family Eucharist 11.15am Family Eucharist 6.00pm Evensong SEEND POULSHOT SEEND BULKINGTON 5th March 8.00am 9.30am 11.15am 6.00pm SEEND BULKINGTON SEEND POULSHOT BCP Holy Communion Family Eucharist Parish Eucharist Evensong WEEKDAY SERVICES Mondays 9.00am Tuesdays 9.00am Thursdays 9.00am Matins Matins Matins SEEND POULSHOT BULKINGTON CHURCH ROSTERS January 1 Jan 15 Jan 22 Jan 29 Jan February 5 Feb 12 Feb 19 Feb 26 Feb March 5 Mar 10.00am 6.00pm 9.30am 10.00am Reader Sidesman Benefice Service at Seend Mrs Y Baber Mr M Houghton Rector Mr D Bullen Benefice Service at Bulkington 6.00pm 9.30am 6.00pm 9.30am Mr M Hues Mr M Houghton Mr R Janes Rector Mr M Hues Mr N Hunloke Mrs J James Mr J Quinn 6.00pm Mr J Quinn Mr M Houghton 9 �CHURCH FLOWERS January 1 Jan 8 & 15 Jan 22 & 29 Jan February 5 & 12 Feb 19 & 26 Feb Mrs Suzie Quinn Mrs Christabel Francis Mrs Ann Butts Mrs Emma Janes Mrs Hazel Coleman FROM THE REGISTERS Baptism 27 November Maisy Elizabeth BATHE Funeral 20 December Fiona Margaret FISH POULSHOT LADIES CLUB Tuesday, 24th January 2006 An invitation goes out to all the ladies to join us in the Village Hall on Tuesday 24th January at 8.00pm. At this meeting we will be discussing the whole of next year, so please come with ideas. If you cannot make this meeting, but have an idea of what we might do on one of our evenings, please let Kate or Paulette know. We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible. WILTSHIRE NUMISMATIC SOCIETY The Annual General Meeting of the Society took place in the Village Hall on Monday 21st November. President: M Bowden, Chairman: B Weston. The Committee were the same as last year, but the Secretary and Treasurer stood down. Verity Jeffery has been Secretary for 13 years, and would have continued but for her elderly parents, one of whom is in Hospital, and felt it was time for a break. Verity may be equalled in her job, but she will not be surpassed for her dedication and willingness. Richard, her husband, has been Treasurer for nine years, and also felt that some other person should have a go. After some considerable time debating, Mrs Pam De Belle said she would give the Secretaryship a try. The members of the Society are very grateful for this, and it is up to members to back her all the way. The Treasurer’s post is still vacant, but it is hoped this will be resolved at a Committee Meeting in January 2006. 10 The Society met at the Raven on Friday 9th December for their annual Christmas Dinner. Numbers were slightly down this year, owing to illness and other commitments, but a jolly time was had by one and all. The raffle was a great success. Our thanks to the Staff and Chef of the Raven. Michael Bowden NEWS FROM THE MILL SCHOOL December 2005 As the term draws to a close, we have sadly said farewell to Mr Willcocks and Mrs Tober. Mr Willcocks retires after more than twenty years of teaching music to Mill School pupils. The school hosted a small retirement party for Mr and Mrs Willcocks and Mrs Gill thanked Mr Willcocks for his dedicated service to the school. Mrs Tober leaves us after five years as both a Form Teacher, and teacher of Geography, and we would like to wish her every success for the future. The children recently performed their Nativity and Pantomime plays to great critical acclaim! All the children thoroughly enjoyed participating in these thespian events and we would like to thank the parents for all their support. The Mill School Choir were recently delighted to be invited to sing at the Lacock Christmas Fair. The children performed superbly in the wonderful setting of the cloisters, and we would like to thank Mrs Tindall-Guignard for including us in this festive event. We ended the term with our traditional Carol Service. We would like to thank Reverend Howard for officiating both at our Christingle Service at school, and our Carol Service in the beautiful church of St Mary’s, Potterne. On behalf of all the pupils and staff, I would like to wish you all a very merry Christmas, and a happy and peaceful New Year. Gill Davies Head of Early Years SEEND AND DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB The next meeting of the Gardening Club will be on 10th January when Malcolm Thomas will talk about “Weather”. The competition will be “for a weather tip” and will be judged by Mr Thomas. Joyce Brand POPPY APPEAL 2005 The house-to-house collection for the British Legion raised a total of £127.34. This has been acknowledged by the Legion as an important contribution towards enabling them to continue to provide the support they give to ex-servicemen and their families. 11 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Village Magazine Description An account of the resource PDF versions of the Village Magazine distributed between 2004 and Present. Magazines are presented in PDF format with full-text indexing Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Poulshot Village News Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Poulshot Village News Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2004-Present Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poulshot Village News Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Village Magazines Magazine Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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