2 D es i gn e d t o le n g t h e n a nd strengthen the entire body through a 45 minute sequence of stretches whilst focussing on the core muscles for stability
New classes coming to Milton Lilbourne Village Hall Commencing 4th January 2016: 10.30am Monday and Friday Call Debbie for more details on 07780664451 or email debbiebrown47@gmail.com
Monday 9.30am & 2.00pm Pewsey Scout Hut Friday 9.30am Royal Oak Function room Pewsey
KettlerciseŽBurbage Delivering results - FAST! A fat shedding, muscle toning, body reshaping exercise class led by a qualified instructor Monnday 7.30pm - St Peter’s School, in Marlborough (must book!) Tuesdays 7.30pm Thursday 6.30pm Friday 6.45pm - Milton Lilbourne Village Hall (must book!) Saturday 9.30am The Scout Hut, Eastsands, Burbage, SN8 3AN Contact Debbie Brown on 07780 664451 to book your bell!
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Welcome to the online copy of the January 2016 Burbage News magazine. Basically, this is the same magazine but we have made some changes to the format • All images are in colour where possible • Some text has been coloured • Advertisements: We are currently renewing our annual advertisers and do not yet have the final layout. As such we have added a few, but not all, of the current advertisements as shown in the physical magazine. Having this online, or, if you have chosen to download it instead, we have increased the size of the advertisements in some cases • Most advertisements will be on the end pages, so if you want to print a copy for yourself, you only need to print pages 4 - 33 If time allows, we hope to place a copy each month online. We will announce it on our Facebook page first: www.facebook.com/BurbageNewsWilts A downloadable copy of the pdf file will be available from our website www.burbage-village.org.uk It may be a bit large, so patience may be required, depending on the speed and reliability of your connection An online, readable copy is available on the same site which hosts our online-only sister magazine. the Burbage News Quarterly: www.issuu.com/burbagenews
4 THE BURBAGE NEWS is your free, independent community magazine for Burbage, with over 800 copies being distributed locally every month.
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Email: bneditor@burbage-village.org.uk Post: The Editor, Burbage News 5a Webbs Way, Burbage, Marlborough, Wiltshire. SN8 3TF The Burbage News Production Team Editor Gavin Ketchen......................................... 01672 811990 Email..................... bneditor@burbage-village.org.uk Burbage News Quarterly (Online) Editor Val Clowes .............................................. 01672 811070 Email..............................savernake_66@yahoo.co.uk Cover design and occasional cartoons (see below) Bill Mather ............................................... 01672 810924 Church content Debbie Brown.......................................... 01672 810853 Email.................... churchofficeburbage@gmail.com Meet Your Community and article support John Guy................................................. 01672 810767 Article support Joy Guy ................................................... 01672 810767 Diary Editor & credit control Chris Redwood........................................ 01672 810328 Email........................................ bndiary@outlook.com Directory Editor & account support Steve Redwood....................................... 01672 810328 Email................................. bndirectory@outlook.com Online News/Twitter/Facebook Debbie Mears.......................................... 01672 811605 Email................. BurbageOnlineNews@Hotmail.com The Burbage News is printed by Bulpitt Print (Andover)............................. 01264 363600 Email..................................... paul@bulpittprint.co.uk
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Bill Mather Tuition in drawing, painting & sculpture. Portrait & cartoon commissions taken. Telephone: 01672 810924 Email: wcbmather@btinternet.com Website:www.williamharleymather.co.uk
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HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM THE EDITORIAL TEAM What an amazing difference the new road surface makes on the High Street! I never knew the kerbstones went the whole way up on both sides and wouldn’t it be great if they stayed clear from now on? As mentioned last month, there’s a couple of ideas in the pipeline and here’s an outline for one of them: We’d like to get all the local groups and organisations involved in running another Burbage Super Month! As HM The Queen is 90 this year, it looks like the UK is going to be holding a lot of street parties, probably in June. This gives us a great opportunity to have our Super Month in June as well, and combine our efforts in having our own Street Party. We’re hoping this idea will go down well with you all, and we are asking for a representative from each group/organisation to join our efforts in getting the Super Month organised. Also, if any of the previous Street Party Committee Members would like to help with the actual Street Party, please get in touch. We will be holding a first meeting, early in February - date TBA New articles - we’d love to do extra features like gardening, children’s page, puzzle page, or anything you might like - we just need people to provide them! Would you like YOUR piece featured? Email BNEditor@Burbage-Village.org.uk
Welcome Pack
It’s a cover-up!
The Burbage News is working on creating a Welcome Pack for new (and potential) residents. We know this has been considered before but the idea, although good, has never gotten off the ground - so we want to get this done
The photo on this month’s cover is of Richard Horton, who lived in Westcourt, where he ran the village butcher business for most of the first half of the last century. The business was carried on by his son Tom, then his grandson Richard who continued with it into the 1980’s
> Would you like to help compile the information that will go in the pack? > Would your group/organisation like a card/flyer/leaflet included? > Are you a local business who would like to be included in a minidirectory? > We could do with a sponsor for this project - costs TBA Email us for more details: BNEditor@Burbage-Village.org.uk
Do you have a photo of a person, property or event in Burbage from years gone-by? If so, we would love to feature it on one of this year’s covers. Even better would be a brief story to go with the image, anything up to 1,000 words. If sending us an original image, we will scan it and ensure it is promptly returned to you. Or you can email a copy to: BNEditor@Burbage-Village.org.uk
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Savernake Team Letter January 2016 Dear All, What does this New Year hold for you? Often we hit the end of the old year and realise that, despite all our best intentions, life has happened to us. I had a big list of things that I wanted to do in the course of last year and a smaller number of ticks next to those things I had managed. Over Christmas I was struck by God’s timescale to bring in the birth of Jesus. As the hymn Adam lay ybounden says, ‘Four thousand winter thought he not too long’. The prophets who foretold the birth of Jesus were doing so hundreds of years before his birth. It puts into context our own list of things to do. So, let me share a few. An Alpha course in Great Bedwyn. Open the Book (sharing Bible stories in collective worship) in the team schools. Re-introduction of prayer around the team. A weekly Eucharist. Information about who lives where in one of my parishes. Each of those achievements has a number of good things linked to them. One school now has a group of people going in monthly to tell those Bible stories that many of us grew up with as children. Schools regularly hear those stories and it has expanded across the whole team. A small number of people
The Revd Michael McHugh 01264 810258 mtmch@hotmail.com took the opportunity to explore their faith more deeply. I was able to visit people because I knew where they lived. I now regularly pray with my colleagues. For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: Those things that have the most impact are the ones which are shared. A vision shared is a hope fulfilled. You might think about committing to something that may change you in this New Year. Making a commitment to your community. Attending Alpha in Pewsey, Mark’s Gospel being told in March, hearing about God and Science from a physicist who worked at Cern. Even simply changing your own church by your presence. You will find information in your churches and in your local news. As we formulate our wishes at the beginning of this year I pray that your wishes are shared, that they enrich others, and that you are patient with those things that have to happen but may not be ready yet. I wish you luck with your to do lists and hope for your sake they do not take 4000 winters. With every blessing for this New Year, Michael
7 Tuesday Nighters Dear Burbage News I would like to wish our Tuesday Night Bingo members, all you wish for yourselves in 2016 and send a really big THANK YOU for your support during 2015. A special thank you also goes to our helpers - past and present - it’s very much appreciated. Through your generosity by participating in my Mini Raffle each week you have raised over £230 for Prospect Hospice during the Burbage Super Month, £70 for Wiltshire Air Ambulance, and have also raised £400 so far for Brighter Futures - the Radiotherapy Appeal for Great Western Hospital. Fantastic!! This chosen charity will continue throughout January as I would love to reach £500.
YOUR LETTERS during 2015 in any way whether assisting with or attending a fundraising event, helping with maintenance work on the hall or barn meadow and whether your help has been previously acknowledged or not. You all know who you are and the charity trustees are all very appreciative of your support. I look forward to a happy New Year for all of Burbage. Best wishes to all Sandy Rex Village Hall Chairman
Tuesday Night Bingo members should let me know if you would like us to consider an alternative charity, close to your heart, from February onwards. With all good wishes and looking forward to your company during 2016; Chris Redwood Burbage News & Tuesday Night Bingo Helper Friends of Burbage Village Hall: Dear Burbage residents and beyond, I would like to express a heartfelt thank you to anyone who has supported Burbage Village Hall
Apologies! Doing the diary pages can be quite a complex challenge and, not surprisingly, we do get it wrong sometimes. According to the December diary, there were two ‘Carols by Candlelight’ services at All Saints: Wrong. Due to some overenthusiastic editing I added this one twice. So if you went to church on Thurs 17th, all ready to sing the roof off, then you can blame me for your disappointment. Sorry. I’ll do better in future. Gavin
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Mums, Carers & Tots Coffee Morning The monthly coffee morning held in the Church Centre for Mums, Tots, Dads, Carers, Grandparents and Childminders has been suspended temporarily. After considerable thought and prayer the organisers have made this decision. Should there be a future need in the Parish/Community for the M & T group previously mentioned to meet and chat over coffee, please contact the churchwardens; Janet Hartwell on 01672 810839 or Thelma Henderson on 01672 810199. Thank you to those who have come and supported by serving coffee and biscuits or by coming and enjoying the company
The All Saints’ Church Ladies Group will be spending a weekend based at the Harnhill Centre of Christian Healing From 22nd – 24th April 2016 We will be relaxing, taking time out from our busyness, enjoying the countryside, each other’s company and God The cost is £140 per person to include all meals from Friday evening to Sunday lunch If you would like to join us please contact: Janet 810839, Joyce 870478, or Eileen 810296
Prayer across the Team in January 2016 Saturdays at 10.00am 9th Tidcombe 16th Burbage 23rd Chute 30th Collingbourne Ducis All welcome to come and join in with prayer
9 Hello! In November we held our Annual Toy Fayre. We had a fantastic turn out and raised lots of money for the Pre-school. We were overwhelmed by the generosity of local businesses donating raffle prizes and showing their support for our charity run preschool. The raffle raised a massive £678 alone, which is up on last year so thank you to all the businesses listed below: Wyvern Theatre, Laserquest, Swindon, Broome Manor Golf, Cholderton Charlie’s Farm, Cotswold country park & beach, Roves Farm, Cotswold Wildlife Park & gardens, Imagine photo experts, Pewsey Vale Riding Centre, Link centre, Finkley Down Farm, Longleat, Freedog urban activity centre, Newbury racecourse, the Tipple Inn, Ducklings toy shop, Cath Kidston, The Royal Oak, Majestic Wine, Waitrose, Tesco, Polly Tea Rooms, Heathrow Airport, Studley Grange Butterfly World, Marr Green Farm Shop and Esso garage and Indulgence beauty and nail salon. On the day of the Toy Fayre we had a wallet handed in to us with some money in; if you have lost your wallet or know someone that did on the day, then please contact the preschool, so we can arrange to get it back to you. We are back after Christmas on Monday 4th January 2016, we still have some spaces available; we are open Monday – Friday, 9am – 3:30pm, and for children aged 2-4 years. If you want to come and have a look around, or for any more information please contact the Manager Amanda on 01672 811420. Happy New Year from all of us.
It may be chilly, but Tiddlywinks baby and toddler group always has a warm welcome. We meet every Tuesday in term time, in Burbage Village hall from 9.30am-11.30am, and we start back on 5th January 2016 after the holidays. We welcome babies and toddlers up to school age to join us for free play, craft,puzzles or messy play, a snack and a group singing lesson. And for the adults there is cake, fresh made coffee or tea and good company. All for £2.50 per family. Take shelter from the winter weather with us for a couple of hours each week! We hope to get stuck into some messy play this month, and maybe some biscuit decorating and some music making! We look forward to seeing you there. For more details, call Hannah on: Tel: 07833 934 074
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Burbage Primary School ...into 2016 At Burbage Primary School, we ended 2015 in style. Our Christmas Fair was a great success; raising over £1000 towards the purchase of ipads for the school. The children in the Infant Classes put on two outstanding performances for parents and the school choir serenaded the community at the Good Companions lunch and the village Christmas Tree Sale. We would like to thank everyone for their help and support in all of the above activities; especially the small band of parents on our PTA, who work hard to organise the fundraising events over the year. In 2016 we are looking forward to welcoming three new members of staff to our team and are excited about the themes we have planned, many involving journeys from the past to the present. If you feel you have a story relating to a journey, which the children might enjoy listening to and you would like to share then please contact school on 01672810452 or email admin@burbage.wilts.sch.uk The Excalibur Academies Trust Admissions Policy is out for consultation until the end of January. Information is on our website. Lastly, for those of you with children of pre-school age, don’t forget to apply for your child’s place in September 2016 by the 15th January on the Council School Admissions website. All at Burbage Primary School hope you had a peaceful Christmas and wish you a happy 2016. We look forward to seeing many of you at school and welcoming others to our future fundraising events this year.
Burbage & Easton Royal Royal British Legion Club David Ruffle Committee Burbage and Easton Royal's Royal British Legion Club Annual General Meeting will take place on Monday the 25th January 2016 at 19:45 in the club. All members are invited to attend.
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Burbage Good Companions Glenda Pearce At the 2015 Christmas Lunch 108 people were treated to a splendid four course lunch. The tables had been laid to perfection by a team led by Betty Hart; Lillian Richardson’s table arrangements were superb. Sherry was served on arrival whilst fabulous background music was provided by Bill Mather on classical guitar and David on double bass. This was a surprise to our guests but very much enjoyed. Arrangements for the lunch had been in process for some time but could not have been achieved without the amazing support we receive from Sue & Tim Curnick, and they were thanked by the Chairman. Once again the team of cooks and kitchen helpers, as always ably led by Andrew Parmenter, waitresses/ waiters and wine waiters, provided a wonderful turkey lunch, followed by Christmas pudding, cheese, coffee and mince pies, and the wine flowed. We were once again entertained by the choir from Burbage School - there was not a dry eye in the house! - and the Burbage Signing Choir. The Chairman presented donations to both. Joan Dobson had organised the raffle of over twenty prizes and the 200 Club Christmas draw was made, the top prize going to one of our members was the cause of much celebration. The lunch was a fitting end to a very busy, interesting and entertaining year for Burbage Good Companions and the Chairman wished all members and their families a very Happy Christmas and New Year. At our January 2016 meeting Rebecca Bruce will be coming along to talk to us about the work of the Bruce’s Trust.
Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal Pete Mulingani Poppy Appeal Organiser The Poppy Appeal in Burbage, Easton Royal, Cadley and Wootton Rivers has this year raised £4068.12, an excellent result. Thank you very much to all those who so generously gave their time and money to this Appeal
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WANTED Village Hall Maintenance Can you help?
A person or persons
Who Can are needed. You can offer your services either on a regular basis or would you like to quote for each job as it is needed? Small maintenance issues include:
Burbage Signing Choir Jean Bierschenk Our new matching tee- shirts went down very well and were a good choice. We have now finished performing for this year. Hving been to The Day Centre, Coffee N Browse and Mencap Marlborough, Good Companions. Lambourne Church and finally Marlborough Lodge, we are pleased to announce we have made £240.00 for our Charity "Hearing Dogs for Deaf People". A thank you to all my girls for their support and we now have to start practising for Lambourne WI on 12 January 2016. Anybody interested or who would like to join us, please contact Jean 810451 or Cynthia 810026.
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and other light fitments Advising on what action should be taken on any maintenance issue that may arise Being available to be at hand when workmen, such as plumbers or electricians, attend the building to quote for, or to carry out scheduled or emergency work. Any small repair job as and when required.
We are happy to accept offers of assistance as a volunteer or we can discuss a rate of payment. If you are able to assist in any way, please get in touch with one of the trustees or Sandy Rex (Chairman) 01672 810854
Burbage Flower Club We start 2016 on 14th January with the AGM at 7.00pm, followed by a demonstration by Julia Russet. It will be possible to pay the subs for what is programmed as a very interesting and varied year. In the meantime we wish all our members and friends a Very Happy New Year.
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CONGRATULATIONS!! To Madi Stephens Madi visited the Burbage News stand at the Christmas Tree Sale and Market over the weekend of the event, and entered our ‘Name The Dog’ competition. She chose ‘Cuddles’ which was the winning name!! Apparently this was the first time they had visited the Christmas Tree Sale and Market weekend here in Burbage. Seen here with mum (Kim), Madi, from Hungerford, receives her prize - Cuddles!
Hi, I am Amelie and I am eleven years old and a pupil at St Johns. Recently I have been thinking about people who are ill around Christmas and thinking of how I could help, so I have decided to have a bake sale to raise money for Prospect Hospice on Saturday 23rd January 2016 in the Church, between 10.00am - 2.00pm But I can't make many baked goods on my own, so I am hoping everyone in the village can help me and bring any cakes etc along on the day before we start. We will also be serving hot drinks and if anyone would like to help me and my mum on the day please contact my mum: janicezriel@gmail.com Thank you very much Amelie
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Steve & Julie Hickey welcome you to
Burbage
Tai Chi Club Large car park - Beer Garden Always at least 3 Real Ales Coffee and snacks available Delicious home cooked food
Visit our website to see future events…
www.TheTippleInn.co.uk T H E H IGH S TREET • C O LLINGBO URNE D UC IS W ILTSHIRE • S N 8 3 E Q Email: TheTippleInn@Outlook.com
Tel: 01624 850050 Find us on
Tai Chi is a low-impact, slow motion exercise Come along and give it a try. You will be sure of an encouraging and friendly welcome You will leave feeling refreshed and invigorated Every Thursday at 11.30am in Burbage Village Hall Only £3.00 per 1 hour session
Saturday January 16th 9.30am –12.30pm in the Church Centre £3.50 Bring your own work! Do join us - bring a friend, too! New members - free taster session Details from Helen 810949 or Kay 811093 Help and advice always available
Phone Louise on 01672 810421 for more details
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Burbage Tai Chi Club
Footpaths
Steve Redwood
Geoff Hill
This gentle exercise could be your perfect New Year’s Resolution!
Most of the local footpaths are in good order, albeit last summer some became heavily overgrown and, not surprisingly, they are currently pretty muddy.
Tai Chi has value in preventing and treating many health problems and has something to offer all ages Join us and get started - even if you have not exercised regularly. It is safe and you do not need a medical before you start Slow, low-impact, repetitive routines exercise muscles you didn’t know you had. It tones up the whole body and you can really enjoy the movements Some of our members have said:-
“The fact Tai Chi has Chinese origins is
an added attraction. It adds a sense of forgotten healing and mystery. Millions of Chinese have been practising and benefiting from Tai Chi for thousands of years. They can’t all be wrong!” “I had a leg injury and it has really helped improve my balance” “It is such a friendly group - with a great tutor” “Helps me keep in tune with my body and mind” “My confidence, posture, flexibility and coordination have all improved” “I always leave feeling chilled-out” We are keen to welcome new members to our 11.30 group in the Burbage Village Hall every Thursday. Each session costs £3 on the day, and you can even enjoy a cuppa and biscuit for a small donation from 11.00 to 11.30 Please phone Louise on 01672 810421 for more details – or just turn up and give it a try
For people who like to venture somewhat further afield, I can report that the footpath from Durley to St Katharine’s has been upgraded by the owners of Tottenham House with the installation of kissing gates at either end and clear marking throughout the route. You can then follow footpaths and bridleways to Bedwyn and make your way back via the canal. The owners of Field Place, Fir Green are to be complimented on the fact that, when remodelling their garden, they made sure that the footpath that runs from Church Farm to East Sands passing through their garden was not obstructed and indeed a new stile was installed. Unfortunately a number of local farmers again forgot that they are supposed to create paths through growing crops where footpaths cross their land. In the New Year I will compile a report for the Parish Council detailing the problems, with a request that they ask the farmers involved to ensure they create the relevant paths this year.
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BEAM – 2015 Martin Hamer, BEAM Treasurer Jane Dyson, BEAM Membership Officer This year saw the annual oil purchases by BEAM members come in at 439,531 litres – up 4.7% on 2014 (Last year = 419,827 litres). Following the invitation notice published in the Burbage News, BEAM received three enquiries for funding and two of these were formally submitted. The Village Hall requested funding towards the installation of a sophisticated heating control system which will not only be more adaptable and responsive but also save costs on fuel consumption. The Burbage News requested funding to assist with the purchase of a new computer to support Adobe Mac software. Both organisations received £500 grants. In addition, BEAM made a donation towards the Surgery’s 24 hour ECG acquisition fund. As I write, this week’s BEAM price is 29.75p/Litre – lower than it was in 2005 (29.9p/Litre) – it has been as high as 60.5p/Litre in 2013. This 50% reduction in its peak value will have resulted in tangible savings for those on oil fired systems. The current barrel price of Brent crude is $47 and, with no sign of Saudi Arabia reducing its prodigious output together with an additional four million barrels a day shortly due to come on the market from Iran, there seems no immediate prospect of a significant rise in price. Indeed, some “forecasters” are predicting it could go as low as $20/barrel – time will tell… All our best wishes for the New Year.
Christmas Tree Weekend Cake Sale Very many thanks to everyone who pledged support for the cake sale, baking/providing cakes, stewarding or both! Results of this popular stall will be announced next month. In the meantime I am very, very grateful for your support.
Helen Colling
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BURBAGE PARISH COUNCIL Now the New Year is upon us I’d like to start with a plea to everyone who lives in the Parish: Please consider making three New Year’s Resolutions for 2016:
• Get involved in something in Burbage whether it be the Church, Cricket
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Club, British Legion, Good Companions, Scouts or any of the many other clubs and societies in the village. They all need your help and support - even (some would say especially) the Parish Council! Support businesses in the village. You may have seen a recent TV programme about the restructuring of the Post Office. All in villages like ours are at risk. It’s easy to apply for passports, road tax and other postal services online but if you use the village post office then we’ve a better chance of keeping it - there aren’t many places where you can pay in cheques and draw cash without making a purchase! Presumably, we live in the Parish because we want to, so we all have a responsibility for looking after it. We should all take responsibility for the state of roads and paths - we can all report potholes to Wiltshire Council, we can all pick up litter and we can all report bad behaviour (including irresponsible dog owners). Please don’t leave it to someone else. If it’s worth moaning about it’s worth doing something about it!
The Precept: The Parish Council met in December and finalised the precept. We agreed to raise the Burbage Parish Precept by about £4.50 per annum (based on a Band D property). To put this into perspective, at £39.35 a year this is still lower than it was in 2011-12. Policing: Burbage has suffered more than its share of crime over the last couple of months; please be vigilant. The older members of our community are particularly vulnerable. The Police have agreed to talk at the next meeting of the Good Companions and will offer advice. Speeding remains an issue; a fixed penalty fine was issued in Stibb Green and a car was forced off the road in Durley. Next full Council meeting: Wednesday 13th January 2016 in the Church Centre at 7.45pm. Should you have any concerns or questions please contact the Parish Clerk, Joyce Turner, at: clerk@Burbage-pc.org.uk. Steve Colling chairman@Burbage-pc.org.uk
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Burbage Day Centre Billy Morrison There are still some spaces at The Burbage Day Centre. We run every Tuesday 9.15 – 3.15 at Seymour Court. If you are over sixty, or know someone who is, & fancy a day out give Billy Morrison a call on 01672 811499 and come for a taster day! We have regular quizzes & bingo and an
interesting range of entertainments, for example a Ukulele group (The Ukey D’Ukes), Tai Chi, a visit from the Signing Choir and talks on various subjects. Besides that there is a home cooked lunch after sherry & nibbles. Past menus include: Venison casserole with mash followed by Apricot Frangipane tart; Turkey mince & aubergine bake with peas followed by Choc orange meringue crush; Chicken and vegetable bake with cabbage followed by Lemon & Amaretti pots. All for £5 for the day. We have volunteer drivers if you need help getting there. Hope to hear from you!
Seymour Court residents enjoying The Ukey D’Ukes
Burbage Weather Statistics Supplied by John Acheson November 2015 Highest temperature: Coldest temperature: Wettest 24hrs (17th): Rainfall for the month: Rainfall for 2015 so far:
16.5 C on the 6th -2.1 C on the 23rd 14.4 mm = 0.58 inches 87.3 mm = 3.5 inches 591.7 mm = 28.1 inches
Barometer highest: Barometer lowest:
1029.4 mb on the 1st 1002.5 mb on the 17th
Average mean temperature of 10.1 C for the month Average mean temperature for 2015 so far is 11.1 C In November 2015 the average day-time temp: 12.5 C, the average night-time temp: 7.7 C In November 1994 the average day-time temp: 12.7 C, the average night-time temp: 8.4 C There were no warmer winters recorded since 1850
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Patient Liaison Committee June Brew, Chair patientliaison@hotmail.co.uk
New Year at the Surgery And I hope it is a happy healthy one for us all! Doctor Rebecca Style will be returning in February after her maternity leave, Doctor Wallace will also be remaining for the next three months. Donations I am not sure how many of you know that a lot of the specialised medical equipment that is needed to provide us with ongoing care, i.e. heart and blood pressure monitors, COPD monitor, defibrillator etc. are funded by donations from local charitable causes and the patients. The Surgery are at the moment saving to purchase another heart monitor. This is still short of two thousand pounds; they were well on the way to the new one but the COPD monitor unfortunately went past its sell by date and had to be replaced as a matter of urgency. This is something of which I wanted to make you aware; any contributions will, I know, be very welcome.
Fill the Gap
Prescriptions I know that I have mentioned in my last two articles that as of 1st November 2015 the Surgery will no longer accept repeat prescriptions over the phone. The Surgery is sorry for any inconvenience this change may cause but want their patients to know this decision has been made purely for safety reasons. The online ordering method is the preferred option but for those of you without access to a computer they suggest you reorder your prescription when you go to collect your medication. Please could you also make sure that you always have a two weeks' supply of your meds. in your homes at all times. Flu Jabs I know some of you still have not had your jabs! Please don’t be complacent; they really are important. Some patients ended up in the Great Western last year and it was not fun. Please make that appointment. Please don’t hesitate to talk to any of us if you have any points you would like raised when we next meet.
Judy Price
Tennis Club 200 Winners
A very Happy New Year to all our 'regulars'. Fill the Gap would love to greet more new visitors, so if you haven't been along yet why not try us out? A lovely lunch served by happy people with an opportunity to chat to friends or get to know some new ones. Every Thursday any time between 12.00noon - 2.00pm in the Church centre.
Results for the December draw:-
Go on, give it a try!
£25 £25 £50 £50 £200
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Mrs A Mills Harry Money Jan Miles Mrs Freegard Mrs Ann Cox
We wish all our members a very Happy New Year and thank you for your support in 2015 ~>:o:<~<:o:>~>:o:<~<:o:>~>:o:<~<:o:>~>:o:<~<:o:>~>:o:<~
For more information contact: Ros McGowan (01264) 791324 or Daphne Carter (01672) 810461
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rospect Hospice’s Outreach Centre at Savernake Hospital is now open, offering care and support for patients and their carers and families and staffed by the hospice’s staff and volunteers. While many of the volunteer roles have now been filled at the Outreach Centre, there is still a need for volunteer complementary therapists, so please contact the voluntary services team on 01793 813355 if you are skilled in any of the following therapies
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Massage Aromatherapy Reflexology Reiki Indian Head Massage Bowen Technique Hairdressing, make-up and beauty therapies
There are many other ways in which you can support the ongoing costs of providing Prospect Hospice’s care for people in our area, which currently costs more than £400,000 each year. With the opening of the Outreach Centre, it is likely that the cost will continue to rise, which is why the charity is asking people to show their support in a variety of ways in the year ahead. “We want people from this area to really get behind supporting our work, so that we can continue to bring more of our care to more people who need it,” says Prospect Hospice’s community fundraiser Mike Kennedy. “You can help in so many ways. For example, we have got a meeting to start up a fundraising support group in this area on 17th March and I would love to join local groups in this area to tell them more about our fundraising activities, and why their support is so important to us. But I would also encourage people to do their own fundraising activities. Please consider opening your garden for us this summer, or hold a coffee morning or cake bake.” If you are not already on the Prospect Hospice database to receive their twiceyearly newsletter, and would like to have regular updates on the charity’s work and how you can support it, please get in touch by emailing fundraising&support@prospect-hospice.net. Prospect Hospice are asking people to keep one of their household boxes in their home, or to consider becoming a neighbourhood box collector to support the scheme, that raises nearly £100,000 for the charity each year. “Finally,” says Mike, “we would like to thank everyone from Burbage and the surrounding area for the fantastic support that they have shown to Prospect Hospice during 2015, and personally for being so welcoming to me in my first year as community fundraiser in this area. I wish everyone a very happy Christmas and a happy and healthy 2016.”
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Nature Watch : Snow Geoff Hill If it hasn’t already done so, sometime in the next couple of months it is likely to snow, bringing joy to children and travel chaos to all. Why do we get snow and not rain? Snow is formed when the temperature is low and there is moisture in the atmosphere in the form of minute ice crystals. When these ice crystals collide, which they do because of the movement of the air, they stick together and become heavy enough to fall to the ground. The air temperature does not need to be below freezing for snow to form, it only needs to be below 2° C. Indeed, in this country, the heaviest snowfalls tend to be when the temperature is between 0 and 2° C The size and make-up of the snowflake depends on how many ice crystals have stuck together and this in turn is determined by the air temperature. If the air is relatively dry and cool, then small, powdery flakes will form which don’t stick together well. On the other hand, when the temperature is slightly above freezing, snowflakes will melt around the edges and stick together to form big heavy flakes that float down gently. It is the powdery flakes accompanied by wind that cause snowdrifts. The flakes are picked up in the wind and blown across the landscape. As the wind passes over an obstruction such as a hedge or wall it encounters a calm area on the leeward side and
deposits the snow. This is why roads with hedges on either side can be filled up with snow, while the fields on either side are nearly bare. Snowflakes come in an infinite variety of shapes and forms and is said that no two are identical. However, they all have one thing in common, namely they have six sides. This is a consequence of the shape of the water molecule which means that they can only be packed in a hexagonal structure. The prettiest snowflakes have a dendrite structure, meaning their arms look like branches of trees. They form when the temperature in the upper atmosphere is very low (-20 to 25 C) and there is lots of moisture in the air. They are the ones shown on Christmas cards. The second form is a thin plate. The dendrite starts to form, but cannot obtain sufficient moisture from the air, so is unable to create the branches. Finally there is the sector plate where the branches start to form, but then run out of moisture before they can be completed. Snowflakes are not actually white, they just appear it. Ice crystals are in fact translucent and the many sides of the ice crystals cause a diffuse reflection across the whole of the spectrum, which results in the snowflake appearing white. It is this ability to reflect the light that makes a snow field look so bright in the sun.
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Report on the 21st Annual Burbage Christmas Tree Sale & Market We watched the weather forecast fanatically all week leading up to the 21st Burbage Christmas Tree Sale & Market, as the forecast fluctuated between rain and better weather, changing every day. The team were flat out from 9.00am on Friday all day setting up the sale ready for kick off on Saturday in conditions that were not too bad in the end. A very big ‘Thank you’ to everyone who bought trees to support the event and to all the wonderful volunteers who worked so hard to make it a success. We decided to freeze tree prices for the third year in succession and a number of people commented on our competitive tree prices. During the year a decision was taken by the PCC that runs Burbage Church to broaden the beneficiaries of the event now and part of the profits are being shared with Burbage School and Burbage Village Hall. We want this to be a community event with the benefit shared throughout the village to reflect the team of people from Burbage that work so hard to make it a success. Once again there was a great campaign to promote the event with banners round half the county, masterminded by David Butler, and new media activities generating high levels of interest, lots of likes and comments on Facebook and twitter. New this year was a professionally supplied and erected marquee which created a fantastic environment for our Christmas market. The Burbage team also worked very hard to carpet this to make it as comfortable inside as possible. We moved the Life Celebration service taken by Robert Grist on Saturday at 4.00pm into the church to avoid strong winds. Live music was provided by Marlborough Big Band and the Burbage School choir. The kitchen team served free mince pies and mulled wine afterwards, which was very welcome. The tree will remain lit throughout the holiday period; it looks fantastic at night. All day Saturday we ran free kids' craft activities in the church with face painting and a whole host of things for kids to do, fake tattoos were highly popular, with kids going round again and again and having a great time. Claire Perry MP worked again as part of the team of volunteers selling trees during Saturday morning which helps us achieve further press coverage. Our laminated brand tags were on every tree to remind people that their money goes to Burbage Church funds and we gave out a free goody bag with every tree. Please display your tree’s tag and encourage your visitors to get their tree from us in future! Free tree recycling takes place on Saturday 9th January, 10.00am until 12.00noon, courtesy of village resident and business owner Simon Last. Tree quality was excellent after a good growing season this year and we sold just over 700 trees, just slightly down on last year due to poor weather, more competition and
23 some sales lost to buyers who wanted to buy earlier than the sale. Visitors commented that they were impressed by our trees, the village of Burbage, our expanded Christmas market and the community atmosphere at the event. It was lovely to have live music again with performances by the Pewsey Belles ladies' choir and also the Millenium Choir from Bedwyn. All this live music adds to the atmosphere. Many thanks for the raffle prizes donated by Burbage Garage, the Three Horse Shoes, Burbage Mace and the star prize of the 48 inch Panasonic flat screen TV donated by Haine & Smith opticians. The event was kindly sponsored by Burbage’s own Simon Neate of Soft Options, it is great to have a village-based family business as the main event sponsor. Rustic Reindeer were as popular as ever; the Burbage Scouts and Cubs looked after a 50 strong herd and managed to sell them all by the end of Saturday. Burbage Brownies and Beavers were also present with their stalls; well done all of you. Further funds were raised by the activities of helpers in the kitchen, the cake stall and on our table decorations and foliage stall plus a record number of Christmas Market stalls. Sandy Rex and her team from the Village Hall did a wonderful job of organising the parking in the challenging wet conditions and completely banished the traffic queues of previous years. Likewise we greatly reduced any queuing for food and drink as hot food was provided outside on Saturday by professional caterer and Burbage resident Rachel Firth of Square Root Events, while the kitchen crew concentrated on other refreshments. What can we do to improve things next year? Please email me your suggestions or any comments on what we are doing. Name badges for volunteers to go with the Santa hat ‘uniform’ were Richard Nocton’s idea that we adopted. The key to the whole event’s success is the people involved. Please do come forward and join in. We need volunteers with any abilities to enable this event to thrive and progress. Whatever you can do, we can use your talents in some way and you will be helping to fund the Church, School and Village hall. Even half an hour of volunteering your time is valuable to us! The event is planned over three short meetings of under an hour so joining the committee is not time consuming. We have a drinks party as a ‘thank you’ for all the helpers and their partners on the evening after the sale and it is a sociable way to start your festive season! I answered quite a few questions over the weekend but my favourite was from a lady who parked her car in Barn field and asked “Is this the Burbage Park and Ride?” Next year’s sale is taking place on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th December 2016 and we already have lots of new ideas and suggestions; please get involved or just come along and buy your tree to support it! Well done Burbage, good job! George Gordon On behalf of the organising committee.
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INTRODUCING : ROY BRENNAN Roy's arrival into this world was apparently very touch and go. His father, John, who was a jockey, was sen t b ack to Marlborough by Lord Astor after he received a telegram while he was racing at Ascot. Roy's father was based at the stables at Manton. He also did some races including one which he won, the ‘Two Thousand Guineas’ and at the Derby he came second that year, 1921, on ‘Craig-an-Eran’. He will proudly show you a couple of pictures of his father at these races. Roy and his parents lived in Marlborough in a house that his father had built in Bath Road. He was sent away to boarding school, first to 'Stouts Hill' prep school and then to 'Dean Close' at Cheltenham. Most of Roy's schooling was during the last war. After he left school he started working as a farm student for Jack Wroth at Clatford Farm. It was at this time that Jim Pocock invited him to join the Young Farmers Club which he has continued for the rest of his life. He explained to me this led to the build up of most of his social life. In 1972 he became the Wiltshire County Chairman of the Young Farmers Club as well as being involved with the Wiltshire Association of Dairy Students. Throughout his working life Roy has continued being a member of
the Marlborough and District Farmers Club as well as the County club. He is now the president of both. In 1955 Roy met Henry Wiltshire who owned a farm at All Cannings and this led to Roy forming a farm contracting company with him, 'Brennan and Wiltshire'. He remembers going to 'Farm Aids' in Marlborough to buy their first Ferguson tractor and muck spreader with money which he had borrowed from his father. One of his first contracts was with Bill Curnick to clean out his chicken and turkey houses and spread the manure on his fields. This led to a close friendship with Bill Curnick which lasted for many years. They eventually had about forty farmers they did work for and they employed another worker, a
25 retired lorry driver, Alf Banning. Roy remembers that it was thirty five years ago that they took over an allotment near Stibb Green which was eventually sold for housing development which is now called 'Brennans Gate'. Their yard is now at Harepath Farm. When Henry Wiltshire sadly died Roy decided that it would be simpler just to call the company 'Brennan of Wiltshire'. Now his son has taken over the company it is called 'Chris Brennan Ltd.' Sadly Roy lost his wife, Diane, a few weeks ago after a long period of illness. They were married in 1991. Roy has four children; Andrew and Christopher, from his first marriage and two step daughters, Collette and Lisa. Collette now lives in Market Lavington and Lisa over in the U.S. As I have explained his son Christopher has taken over the family business. As I have already said, Roy became great friends with Bill Curnick in the very early days of his working life. One day Bill invited him to come down to Keyhaven to see his boat. This led him to spending lots of time sailing around in the Channel, often calling in to France. He spent most weekends and holidays doing this. He wonders, in hindsight, whether it had been too much time and had been rather unfair to his family. The other interest he had was flying. This came about through his friendship with John Hitchman who was a member of the Flying Farmers Club. Roy did take flying lessons at Old Sarum Airfield, although he didn’t get his private pilot’s licence. John thought this would be wise just in case he was
unable to fly properly at any time and Roy would be able to take over and land safely. Roy told me a couple of rather amusing stories of his meetings with members of the Royal family. When he was at the Young Farmers National Annual General Meeting in London he met the Duke of Edinburgh and he asked Roy what part of the country he was from. They were trying to decide on a YFC theme song and the Duke suggested ‘The fly be on the turnip!’ L at er i n th e d ay th e Du ke remembered his conversation about the fly and the turnip! The other member of the Royal Family he met was Princess Diana and her two boys on their way to school, quite by accident when he jumped through a hedge from a field he was working in. He was not sure who was the most surprised, himself or the Princess! If it had happened today it might not have been so funny, with the trigger happy security men. Roy also chatted to Sir Anthony Eden when he was working on his farm at Fyfield, near Pewsey. When I met Roy the other evening at the White Hart I was surprised how many people came up chat to him and knew him. He is obviously very much a member of our village life in Burbage. Long may this continue.
‘Introducing…’ feature by John Guy. If you, or someone you know, would like to talk about your/their life/ hobby/experiences please contact John on 810767
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We have been investigating a number of crimes in this Parish in recent weeks Theft. Between 1100 - 1300 on 13/11/2015 theft of metal and car batteries from garden Theft. Between 13-16/11/2015 theft of lead from a building development site Non-dwelling burglary. Weekend of 14-15/11/2015 theft of tools from an insecure garage Theft. Between 4-18/11/2015 theft of beechwood from just outside of village Theft. Between 1430-1500 on 23/11/2015 theft of items from a dwelling Theft. Between 1535-1800 on 30/11/2015 theft of vehicle: Landrover Defender. Subsequently found abandoned near Wilton Windmill. We are eager to identify the users of a silver Suzuki Vitara LV51… seen in the area at the time of the theft. Enquiries are continuing Attempted theft. At 1711 on 30/11/2015 attempt made to gain access to a 4x4 works vehicle, causing damage. Incident linked with above theft of Landrover Defender Non-dwelling burglary. On 30/11/2015 entry to a garage workshop at a dwelling, during the evening. Nothing stolen: It is believed the suspects were disturbed Crimes in nearby areas: Great Bedwyn. Dwelling burglary. Overnight to 09/11/2015 entry via kitchen window, untidy search completed, nothing appears to have been stolen Criminal damage. Overnight to 10/11/2015 to unattended vehicle Criminal Damage. (No date). Vehicle keyed whilst parked Non-dwelling burglary. Overnight to 10/12/2015 theft of a quantity of tools from a garage and workshop, to the value of £3,000 East Grafton. Hare coursing. At 1314 on 10/11/2015 Green Subaru Forrester &847… driven across farmland during coursing activity causing damage. Enquiries are continuing Milton Lilbourne. Criminal damage. On 16/11/2015, door of electricity meter box Easton Royal. Criminal damage. Between 19-24/11/2015 4 panels damaged to parked car Ham. Theft. Overnight to 01/12/2015 theft of tools from a works vehicle (Stihl disc cutter, bolt croppers and a Hitachi drill, to the value of £800) Wilton. Criminal damage. Overnight to 01/12/2015 damage to metal gates which appear to have been rammed in an attempt to gain access to driveway to property Further incidents have occurred at Broad Hinton and Bishops Canning during the morning of Sunday 29th November 2015. Enquiries are continuing Rural Crime Operations: In relation to an increase in recent activity we have conducted two rural crime operations - one daytime and the second during darkness hours. The latter resulted in an arrest in relation to driving whilst unfit due to intoxication PLEASE REPORT ANY SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY VIA 101 (IN AN EMERGENCY DIAL 999) Kind regards, Teresa PC 2460 HERBERT Community Beat Manager, Pewsey East Villages
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Bishop Ed commissions Burbage's Lay Worship Leaders
For many years now, members of the congregation of All Saints have shared with the clergy in leading worship in this church and others nearby. On 8th December, after a preparation course, Bishop Ed formally authorised 12 of our members as 'Lay Worship Leaders' to serve the church in this way.
Pewsey Community Area Partnership Emergency Planning Workshop 5.30pm - 8.00pm on Thursday 7th January 2016 At the Bouverie Hall, Pewsey For groups and organisations, an invitation to attend this workshop. It will be led by a range of experts who deal with flooding, snow, storm, public health and the Emergency Services. A range of tools and templates will be provided to refresh emergency plans for your communities, and to discuss any issues or queries that you may have. Light refreshments will be available from 5.30pm Please feel free to share with partners such as community volunteers, voluntary groups, neighbourhood watches and local business groups Please confirm attendance by 31st December 2015. Email: Ros.Griffiths@Wiltshire.gov.uk
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From the Diary Further events/dates:
6th Jan
Mid Week Meeting at 8.00pm 7.45pm for refreshments An evening of Praise and Prayer. All welcome
28th Jan
Seymour Court service at 7.00pm All welcome
Anyone interested in Brass cleaning in the church please contact Ann Kempson on 01672 801373. Thank you!
Please note the change to the normal Sunday 8.00am pattern. Please check each Sunday. Thank you Please see our website for further information on any events or services detailed in this section: www.savernaketeam.com/Burbage-and-tidcombe
Booking the Church Centre: Please contact: Rob Hartwell on 01672 810839 or email: Ailesbury1@aol.com
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Whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Who at All Saintsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Team Rector ..........................
The Revd Michael McHugh .................
01672 870779
Team Vicar ............................
Vacant .................................................
01672 810258
Assoc Priest ..........................
The Revd Robert Grist ........................
01672 811431
Churchwardens .....................
Janet Hartwell ...................................... Thelma Henderson ..............................
01672 810839 01672 810199
Church Life Coordinator ........
Barry Smith ..........................................
01380 860593
Church Centre Manager ........
Rob Hartwell ........................................
01672 810839
Lay Pastoral Assistants .........
Sue Masey ...........................................
01672 810308
Burbage Parish Office Administrator: Vacant Email (& magazine contributions) ....................churchofficeburbage@gmail.com
January Service Pattern Sunday 3rd Jan
Wednesday 6th Jan Sunday 10th Jan
Wednesday 13th Jan
8.00am 11.00am
Morning Prayer Family Communion
7.45pm
Mid Week Meeting
8.00am 11.00am 9.30am
Holy Communion Morning Worship Midweek Communion
Sunday 17th Jan
8.00am 11.00am
Morning Prayer Holy Communion
Sunday 24th Jan
8.00am 11.00am
Holy Communion Family Worship
Sunday 31st Jan
8.00am 11.00am
Morning Prayer All Age Worship
www.savernaketeam.org.uk
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It’s A Stitch Up
Woman’s Own
Helen Colling
Helen Colling
I am pleased to report that It’s a Stitch Up has enjoyed another very successful y ear w it h n um b er s at t e n d i n g consistently in the teens, and a very wide age range. There is always a lively buzz and exchange of ideas.
For the November meeting we held a Christmas Crafts workshop, which this year was very well attended and we welcomed a new member. There were 4 activities. Sue Shires demonstrated how to make paper carnations and use them in a Christmas table arrangement, then let her group make their own superb creations. Helen Colling showed 2 Christmas card designs and watched her group create even better ones. Jean Weller wrapped Galaxy bars in enticing festive ways and proved to be an excellent teacher, as her group’s results demonstrated. Last but by no means least by special arrangement, a guest tutor, Val Clowes came to show her group the fie art of making small gift boxes for the Christmas tree – beautifully tasteful, and well executed by her charges.
We all have different strengths and everyone feels comfortable in asking or giving help and advice. Some proudly bring in work to show that they may have done at home, on workshop days, or started at an It’s A Stitch Up session and finished off later. It’s wonderful to see a work at various stages in progress, then the finished item, often modelled by the maker! Also rewarding is to see someone learning a new skill, or brushing up rusty techniques, then using them to produce a whole set of beautifully crafted items. Seventeen of us enjoyed a festive meal together at the Royal Oak in Wootton Rivers for our Christmas meal on 2nd December, which was a very pleasant occasion. The Church Centre is booked for the following dates for 2016: 16/01, 20/02, 12/03, 16/04, 21/05, 18/06, 16/07, 20/08, 17/09, 15/10, 19/11 Sessions are held from 9.30am – 12.30 pm. So if you would like to join us, pop along to the Church Centre, or contact either Helen on 810949 or Kay on 811093 and we will look forward to seeing you. You don’t have to be a brilliant stitcher, just enjoy it!
There was a good mixture of members both participating and watching and maybe we will see the fruits of their labours on their Christmas trees and tables or popping through our letter boxes! Di Acheson and Jan Richie won the raffles on this occasion. In December it was the Christmas Candlelit supper with entertainment from some of the Burbage Choir, report next month. 2016 sees the 50th year of Woman’s Own and we start with the AGM and cheese and wine evening on Thursday January 19th. We are always happy to see new members of all ages, so do think about joining in our celebratory year!
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BOOKINGS NOW BEING TAKEN FOR OUR PARISH WEEKEND AWAY AT AMMERDOWN NEAR BATH FRIDAY 14th - SUNDAY 16th OCTOBER 2016
Comfortable accommodation in beautiful surroundings and time out, just for you! Speaker: Rev’d Kate Picot Director of the Harnhill Centre of Christian Healing
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO BOOK YOUR PLACE CONTACT JANET HARTWELL 01672 513686 OR 810839 jhartwell@haineandsmith.co.uk Adult price £180 4 - 11yrs £60 12 - 16yrs £120 Why not book early and pay by instalments? Bursaries available
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Women’s World Day of Prayer
Coffee ‘n’ Browse
4th March 2016 Little Bedwyn
(Usually) First Friday of each month 9.30am - 12noon in the Church Centre, meeting locally to help families afar!
All are welcome! Watch this space for further information!
Seymour Court Community Service on 28th January 2016 at Seymour Court, at 7.00pm. All are welcome so please come and join us!
See you on 8th January 2016
Fill The Gap Church Centre, Burbage 12.00noon to 2.00pm Come and enjoy some company on a Thursday lunchtime and a bowl of hot soup with a warm roll All welcome.
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www.burbage1914.co.uk is recording the events of the Great War as they affected Burbage residents by telling the story as it happened, but 100 years on. If you have something of interest concerning Burbage during the Great War please do get in touch with me, Steve Colling, by email at Burbage1914@btinternet.com
Community Projector and Screen The Burbage News has a community projector and screen. These two items are available for use by any group or individual wanting to hold a presentation at any local venue that is of benefit to their group or our community. The equipment is FREE TO USE for non-fundraising events, although donations are welcome toward general maintenance To use the equipment please contact the Burbage News (bneditor@burbage-village.org.uk) or telephone 811990
Crofton Winter Work Open Days Come and see behind the scenes at the Historic Crofton Pumping Station this winter, when our teams of dedicated volunteers cosset and maintain the two historic beam engines. The Pumping Station will be open free of charge on Saturday 23rd January, 2016 from 11.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. This winter we are repeating our successful out-of-season openings by giving visitors a rare chance to see maintenance works in progress, When we dismantle parts of the engines normally hidden from view. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cold inside the Pumping Station during the winter as the boiler is not in steam so please bring warm clothing.
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