Autumn 2014
BURBAGE NEWS QUARTERLY Vol 2: 3
Send your stories and pictures to bneditor@burbage-village.org.uk
A couple strolling along the drive into Littlecote House taken last Autumn. It was a bright windy day. The sun was lighting up the leaves on the trees, and the wind was strong enough to swirl the leaves around, making a good picture Photograph submitted by Mike Bird
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BNQ is YOUR magazine so YOU contribute something to make it interesting - MY challenge to YOU for what’s left of 2014! My thanks to all the contributors. Take time to look what’s available in the Village and as we approach Autumn, maybe you could think of joining one of the organisations who could help you in some way. You might have some expertise to share with others. Let us hear what your groups do. Get in touch with me - the online BNQ is a good way to advertise yourselves at no cost. There are a number who we have never heard from yet. The Village Hall are looking for two people to fill vacancies please consider offering your services. Unless somebody comes forward to give their time, we could lose ALL the facilities currently available. Think about it. Don’t assume others will volunteer, they might not so - YOU DO IT! (see page 4) We have lots of excellent cooks in the village - please share your recipes.for the new Recipe Page.
The DEADLINE for the next issue will be 17th OCTOBER Val Clowes - Editor BNQ
Something light-hearted to make you smile A SMILE! Smiling is infectious you catch it like the flu When someone smiled at me today I started smiling too.
I thought about that smile then I realised its worth. A single smile, just like mine, could travel round the earth.
I passed around the corner and someone saw my grin. When he smiled I realised I’d passed it on to him.
So if you feel a smile begin, don’t leave it undetected Let’s start an epidemic quick and get the world infected!
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AUGUST REPORT 2014
PARISH COUNCIL
Speedwatch There will be bi-monthly reports by the Speedwatch campaign in the Burbage News which the Parish Council are happy to support and have agreed to fund.
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Next Meeting
The next Full Council Meeting takes place on Monday 8 SEPTEMBER at 7.45pm in the Church Centre.
Litter Picking Thanks to everyone who helped with the litter pick at the beginning of August, particularly the cubs for turning out in force and to Glenda Pearce for organising everything. We collected very little on the day which only goes to show just how tidy the village was. Hopefully, the scrutineers of the best kept village competition will recognise the fact! There is, however, one aspect that does need some consideration. Could I remind householders that they are responsible for cutting overgrown hedges and bushes on their land which block footpaths and pathways. Additionally, toppling fences, which pose a danger to pedestrians, must be properly maintained.
We are still looking for two additional Councillors – ideally, it would be good to have someone from Stibb Green and Durley to get a representative view of Parish life. Volunteers are asked to contact me in the first instance. Steve Colling (chairman@Burbage-pc.org.uk) [3]
PARISH COUNCIL Burbage Parish Council - Planning With the recent interest in development within the village and on its boundaries, I thought it a good time to remind everyone of the planning process as it affects Burbage Parish residents both inside and outside the Settlement Boundary: Applicants submit proposals to Wiltshire Council who, ultimately make the decision to approve or otherwise.
Burbage Parish Council receives copies of all relevant applications about 10 days after the application is registered. The Council aims to visit all sites to discuss proposals with the applicant or their agent before making their decision at the next Planning Committee or Full Council Meeting. Generally three or four Councillors attend the site visit and they will only go onsite with the permission of the applicant or agent.
Wiltshire Council publish the details online and in the Gazette & Herald (major applications only). Notices are also placed at the site and neighbours Outline details of planning applications likely to be discussed at the next meeting are listed in get a letter advising them of the application. meeting agendas which are posted on Council Online details can be found by searching for the notice boards and published online at: appropriate pages at: http://burbage-pc.org.uk/meetings.php http://planning.wiltshire.gov.uk/Northgate/ The Council considers each application at a PlanningExplorer/GeneralSearch.aspx formal meeting. All Council meetings are open to To search for recent applications scroll down to Burbage Parish Residents. On the occasions the box marked Parish then look for Burbage in where members of the public attend, they are the list. invited to speak if they so wish. Decisions are recorded in the minutes of the meeting and Then scroll down to Search dates within a relayed to Wiltshire Council to meet their specified number of months. Put in a number published deadline. then press Search. Depending upon the number of months selected, it may take a few minutes to The timeframe for making decisions is very tight bring up the pages. and although we have two meetings a month when planning matters can be discussed, it can be a struggle depending if paperwork is slow in coming to the Council. We try to visit each applicant to discuss the issues and gather sufficient information to make an informed Each planning application has a unique number and all the plans and documents can be accessed decision. Burbage Parish residents are encouraged to make their views known at Council through links. Anyone can make a comment meetings but rarely does anyone come along and online by following the link. Note there are three key dates: Date Application Registered, Last Date so we can only assume that there is no concern. That said, residents can make comment direct to for Comments and Date of Decision. The whole process is supposed to be completed within about Wiltshire Council online and petition Stuart Wheeler, our local Councillor. eight weeks. All planning applications submitted in the selected timeframe are listed with links to the specific page.
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Burbage1914.co.uk seeks to record the Great War as it affected Burbage, the soldiers, sailors and airmen and also those left behind at home. If you have relevant photographs or memorabilia that could be used to tell the Burbage Great War story - please contact Steve Colling at Burbage1914@btinternet.com [5]
BURBAGE IN WORLD WAR 1 When the First World War broke out, Burbage was mainly a farming community, with a population of about 1100 living in 275 houses – mainly the thatched or older brick and tile houses lining the High Street and in Eastcourt, East Sands, Westcourt and Stibb. Some families of 8 or 10 were living in the smaller two-up, two-down cottages. Contrast this with the current population of 1770 people living in over 730 houses in the village.
17 had been killed or died of wounds, 17 had been wounded or gassed and at least 6 men had been made prisoners of war. They fought in Europe, Gallipoli and in Mesopotamia. Despite the absence of so many young men, village life revolved around traditional and routine farm work, the trades, the school and the church. The Vicar, the Reverend Hubert Sands, provided a commentary on the war in the monthly Parish Magazine, exhorting everyone to support the National Cause and to save resources. Children attended school as normal and the church, choir and various village committees continued to function relatively normally. No-one, however, could have escaped the continual worry about the war and about their loved ones in the Forces.
As well as employment in agriculture, the railways and the Savernake Estate were major employers and supporting trades such as blacksmiths and wheelwrights, butchers, bakers and grocers were all represented in the village. 35 village men were either serving in the Army or joined up immediately war was declared, mainly in the Wiltshire regiments but also the Artillery, Service Corps, Berkshires and at least 3 in the Dublin Fusiliers. Two men, Arthur Bushnell and Arthur Moon, were killed within three months during the Wiltshires’ battles near Ypres and Neuve Chapelle, but their actions helped to hold up the German advance into Northern France and gave time for the British Expeditionary Force to become established along the Marne, where the advance was checked. By the end of the War, 110 men had joined up,
Most people initially thought the war would be over quickly but by 1916 this attitude altered and gave way to a resigned determination to overcome a tough and tenacious enemy. By 1915, Lord Kitchener had called for 300,000 volunteers for the Forces and Conscription followed in 1916. The village organised fund-raising events in support of war-related causes. Women ran their homes and worked on their plots of land and in the gaps left by the men on the farms. Older ladies made garments for the troops. Children had time off school to help
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BURBAGE IN WORLD WAR 1 with hay-making, the harvest and gathering fruit: In one season they gathered three-quarters of a ton of blackberries for vitamin C for the troops.
7 Wiltshire Regiment, had fought throughout the War and was killed at Le Cateau on 4 November 1918, only seven days before the Armistice.
By 1917, bombing raids over London led to blackout orders and the German submarine offensive and harsh winters began to cause major food shortages. The Government exhorted everyone to cut down food consumption by 25% and later introduced limited rationing on bread, meat and sugar. Burbage remained relatively fortunate in this respect because of the local farm and garden produce but was told to organise vegetable collections for the Navy and for the troops stationed at Tidworth. A school canteen was also established to ensure that the children had one square meal a day.
This was by no means the end of the story and the conflict with Germany only finally ended in 1945 after a further 12 men of this village lost their lives in World War 2. The War Memorial, which was first dedicated in its present position as a wooden shrine in October 1918, remembers every one of the village men who died in the two World Wars. Their stories are recounted in the Book of Remembrance held in the Royal British Legion Club. The Legion Branch committee hopes to create a further document to remember the people of the village who served in the Forces during both World Wars.
The entry of the USA into the War in 1917 was a most welcome boost to morale and to the Allies’ fighting strength but our Russian allies had collapsed into civil unrest and left a major vacuum on the Eastern Front. The combined allied forces eventually forced a collapse of German resolve in late 1918, which led to the Armistice on 11 November. It was sadly ironic that the village’s last fatality, Corporal William Davis of
The centenary of every First World War death will be announced in the appropriate Burbage News and marked by a Poppy cross at the War Memorial. The following Service of Remembrance every November will particularly remember those deaths.
LEST WE FORGET.
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HIRING THE VILLAGE HALL
YOUR VILLAGE HALL NEEDS YOU! People with COMMUNITY SPIRIT NEEDED NOW to fill the following VACANCIES
Treasurer Our current Treasurer has given us notice that he would like to stand down by the end of December 2014. Please consider if you would like to take on this position. It would be preferable to start in this role prior to December as this will enable the current Treasurer to give you support whilst you learn what is involved. He will complete the formal accounts to the end of 2014. To find out more about this role please contact either the Chairman (Details at the bottom of this page)or the Treasurer-Matthew Sansum-01672 810283
Bookings officerimmediate vacant position Burbage Village Hall is looking for someone to take on the very important role of bookings officer. The process used is not complicated, but training will be given. Our preference is that this will be a voluntary position, to keep costs and hiring charges down, but we will consider some remuneration, so please phone to discuss. This position can be performed by anyone who has any spare time during the week and there is no necessity to be available every day. A special bvh email address is available for use. We currently use an online calendar so that other members of the team can also see when the hall is being hired. Booking enquiries can be taken by telephone and email. Hire payments can be received by cheque, cash or bank payment.
To find out more about this position please contact the Chairman Sandy Rex,11 Ailesbury Way, Burbage, SN8 3TD tel: 01672 810854. email:familyrex@btinternet.com [8]
HIRING THE VILLAGE HALL
The Village hall is open for bookings for any personal or business event. The Village Website gives details of hiring charges. A booking form and terms and conditions of hire can be sent to you by email.This email address is regularly checked but is not managed on a 24/7 basis. Please make contact by telephone and leave a message if there is no reply. See how nice the hall can look with a bit of Contact decoration bvhwilts@gmail.com or Sandy, who is the temporary bookings officer, tel: 01672 810854.
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HIRING THE VILLAGE HALL
IT’S A STITCH UP This Summer we tried a new venture – to have a stall at the Summer Fair, organized by Burbage Primary School. If you have been following the history of IT’S A STITCH-UP you will remember that we were given wool and knitting magazines by Becks in the Mace Stores, with a suggestion to knit for a charity. Having done that, and a table booked at the Fair, the results were then assembled for sale. Some sewn items were also donated by IT’S A STITCH UP members. Fifty two pounds was raised for Crohn’s Disease, which was very nice indeed. We thank all those who visited the stall, purchased, and/or showed an interest. There are a still a number of items available and a few more were sold at the August Coffee’n’ Browse, to add to the Crohn’s Disease collection. We may repeat the experience on occasions, perhaps at Market and Meet or the Christmas Tree Weekend for other charities yet to be specified. IT’S A STITCH UP essentially remains an opportunity for people who enjoy stitching of any kind to meet together and pursue their own projects, sharing in each other’s particular ‘expertise’ and exchanging ideas. It matters not what you do or to what level! Some may want to get involved in a small group project, others may prefer to continue with their own work. We are generally about eight to ten in number, and always look forward to welcoming new members.
DO GIVE IT A TRY! We charge £3.50 and provide tea, coffee and biscuits
WE MEET
CONTACT Helen tel: 810949 or Kay tel: 811093
Once a month
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LOOK OUT FOR: Posters around the Village, or in the Burbage News printed edition
IT’S A STITCH UP Singer machine which many of us will have used. Now of course we have much more modern ones - but do they sew any better I wonder?
A selection of some of the various techniques used by some very talented people.
At our next meeting we are being shown the gentle art of crochet for those who wish to know more about it. One of the photos show just what can be done. Perhaps you will join us.
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Next meeting 20 September 2014
The photo below is an old
WOMAN’S OWN In June we had an illustrated talk entitled the plight of bees and how we can help, by John Haverson. It was a thought provoking one for us all. John has been keeping bees for 11 years and during that time has been researching into why bee colonies are being devastated by disease. This demise of bee populations has been reported in the news from time to time over the years, as I’m sure most of you know. Have you noticed too that even in our gardens bees are not so common as once they were? As well as finding out why this was happening, he wanted to know what measures he could take to ensure his bees thrived. What he unearthed were some pretty horrific stories.
John told us a story about one agricultural region in China so bereft of bees that human beings have to be drafted in to pollinate every tree by hand! That just cannot be maintained on a large scale. Another practice in the USA has been to transport bees out of their familiar environment, criss-crossing this vast country over a whole season to pollinate various fruit growing areas because there are simply not enough of them. This is taking the term worker bees much too far! Then, when they have done all this, we
In their efforts to increase food production to satisfy demands enforced by governments or to line their own pockets, large producers often practise husbandry that is really harming these creatures. It’s a familiar story, sadly. As our populations grow, humans all over the world are destroying natural environments by use of chemicals and land clearance. Even if this doesn’t actually kill the bees, it causes them stress, and this makes them vulnerable to disease and devastation. Small they may be, but their power and influence is tremendous. It is they upon whom we rely to pollinate plants, which then grow the fruits, seeds and grains that form our food staples.
want their honey, and we collect it! Strange as it may seem, bees produce honey for themselves and their growing baby bees, not for us! For John, his primary interest is their welfare. When they are happy they are healthy; only when they have eaten enough honey does he think about harvesting it for himself. [13]
WOMAN’S OWN How then can we help? We can encourage bees into our gardens. It’s a simple and oft repeated fact that we are too zealous about neat and tidy gardens, trimming, clearing up, cutting lawns too short and over using pesticides, artificial chemicals and fertilizers. A visit to any garden centre will bear witness to this!
The message is simple and stark. If bees go, we go.
Instead try providing wild undisturbed areas in the garden (tucked away if you must!), raise the lawn mower blades, and rather than resorting to the bottle, think organic! Above all have lots of flowering plants – they don’t have to be exotic, expensive, designer shrubs, – just a simple scattering of wildflower seeds will provide a haven for bees. Food for thought!
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WOMAN’S OWN The July meeting saw a return of Richard Giles, this time to talk about the fear and shadow of the workhouse! Most will have heard about workhouses but many will have consigned them to ‘ancient’ history in their minds. In fact they were still a feature of life until the 1930’s - within living memory of a number of people, or at least their parents. Until those years they were something indeed to dread. The poor are always with us, it used to be said; in sad fact they still are, though the welfare state in the second half of twentieth century Britain made the plight of those who fell on hard times a very different story from the days of their predecessors. Poor Relief had been available since the Middle Ages, but successive land reforms and increasing mechanisation from the end of the1700s resulted in job losses and destitution on a much greater scale. Victims of these reforms were at the mercy of charity, as had been previous generations, but
the current system was unsustainable. With so many affected there was often little alternative for the poor but to be consigned to the notorious workhouse.
and wives were strictly segregated, as were children above nursing age. Children did however receive some very rudimentary education.
In fact the Poor Law of 1834 withdrew relief from those who would not submit to incarceration in such an institution. The deserving poor (very young, very old, and very infirm) were one thing, the rest were just idlers whom middle class society could not be doing with, but they all had to be rounded up.
Rations were small, basic and oft repeated; evening meal was usually what was left from lunch (they called it dinner). There were certainly no seconds - remember ‘Oliver’? - and absolutely no vegetables, fruit or five a-day nonsense. What I wonder happened if there were no leftovers? I’m sure you can guess!
Life in the workhouse was nasty and brutish if not short. The aim was to discourage the able bodied ‘idlers’!
Thank goodness times have changed. You can
Food and lodging of a very basic standard was provided in return for some pretty hard labour, such as stone breaking and bone crushing with various nasty punishments for lapses in toil and behaviour. Men and women, even husbands [15]
still live in a workhouse, many including the Pewsey and Marlborough ones are still in existence – now posh apartments!
WOMAN’S OWN
Workhouse, Pewsey
Workhouse, Devizes
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WOMAN’S OWN PEWSEY UNION WORKHOUSE A copy of the record of Burbage Parishioner Inmates taken on Census Night 1841 1851
1861 1871
1881
1891
1901 1911
Thomas Newman [79] Harriet Smith [23] Charles Smith [3] Giles West [61] Robert Bailey [70] David Ball [12] John Bunce [13] W.Bunce [14] William Lovelock [8] Thomas Lovelock [3] Sarah Lovelock [1] James New [47] [Initials recorded only] William Bunce [11] Eliza Head [13] Elizabeth Long [39] Ann Long [13] Fanny Long [11] Emily Long [9] Mary Long [8] Alfred Long [8] George Long [7] Alice Long [6] Elizabeth Long [4] David Long [2] Phillip Long [2] George New [61] John Smith [11] Charles Winsor [76] James Blake [61] Thomas Dark [77] George New [72] Charles Norfolk [63] Elizabeth Scarlet [50] Stephen Truman [58] George Davis [76] Thomas Hollin [42] Elizabeth Hollin [9] Baptiste Hollin [7] George Hollin [5] George New [75] Mary Ann Scarlet Elizabeth Scarlet Stephen Tockman [ages unreadable] Sarah Burroughs [37] Francis Nutley [33] James Skittrell [74] Stephen Trueman [79] Joseph Dash [70] John Hope [63] Hannah Johnson [94] Lorengo Long [59] Louise Long [10] Reginald Long [8] Sidney Long [16] William Long [12] Fanny Meakin [87] M.Popejoy [67] David Skittrell [71]
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Burbage & District Model Railway Club
At the July session of the Burbage & District Model Railway Club we assembled the base boards and put the new front-scene struts on which provided the support we needed to keep things flat.
outer corners - this gives Dave S. and Ash a template for marking up some boards and creating a couple of scenery scenes to go in these corners. Please feel free to call me, Sonny Hamid, on 01672 811 933 or Simon "Ash" Ash on 01672 811 599 if you wish to discuss this wonderful activity further or can provide a donation to help build our layout. See you at the next meeting.
Then we set about laying track but we haven't been able to lay the track in its final position as we will need to lift it and reset it when we get the track underlay. Two stencils were marked out for the west end of the track, for each of the
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Burbage & District Model Railway Club At the August 2014 session Club Members demonstrated the assembly of the now completed four part baseboard and commenced track laying and inserting painted backdrop: now the interesting part really starts as our layout takes shape! Members were gathering around the baseboard as it started to take on some features and much excitement was quite evident during the evening event! We have many more places for new members and if you are the parent of young folk committed a little too much with electronic gadgetry, bring them along and share with the excitement and also learn a little of engineering at a small scale.
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If you wish to discuss this wonderful activity further or can provide a donation to help build our layout. Please feel free to call me, Sonny Hamid tel: 01672 811 933 or Simon "Ash" Ash tel: 01672 811 599
The BDMRC will next meet at the British Legion Hall, Burbage on Monday, 15th September, 2014 starting at 19:30.
BURBAGE FLOWER CLUB JULY MEETING At the July meeting, members were given a brief to spend no more than £5 on flowers and take inspiration from the forest. A workshop where everyone was encouraged to look outdoors and use foliage from the garden with a few bought flowers added to create a design for our homes. It was a very enjoyable evening and some magnificent displays were created.
The meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month at 7.30 pm in the Church Centre. If you would like to join the Burbage Flower Club, for more information contact Julia tel: 01672 810829
mobile: 07969311153
www.robinsflowers.co.uk florist@robinsflowers.co.uk
Bouquets for Brides www.bouquetsforbrides.co.uk info@bouquetsforbrides.co.uk
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BURBAGE FLOWER CLUB
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The Film Club is taking new memberships for this year SO WHY NOT TRY IT? Alternatively, you can come as a guest. Films are shown on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday each month in the Skittle Alley at the Royal British Legion in Burbage. Details of the up and coming film are
displayed in the window and inside, or you can call Steve or Sandy on tel:01672 810854. You could also have the next film details sent to you each month, so you can plan your evenings out.
If you give it try, enjoy it, and then want to become a member, you can join part way through the year, saving even more money. Here is a selection of films we have shown to date:-
Captain Philips
The Great Gatsby
After Earth
Hitchcock
Mud
Life of Pi
Les Miserables
Flight
Gravity
Robot & Frank
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THE CLUB
Why not, then, save yourself a significant amount of money on cinema and petrol costs and try the Burbage Film Club. You can also enjoy a pre-film drink at the bar.
The Club arranges film showings in the Skittle Alley of the British Legion. Films are shown on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month (one film showing in December).
Costs: Guests £4.00/film plus British Legion entrance fee of 50p for Legion members or £1.00 for non Legion members. (That pays for the hire of the Skittle Alley).
Club members vote each month to choose the films that are shown. Yearly subscriptions pay for DVD hire, licences to show films and we are building a fund to replace the audio/visual kit when the time comes.
Membership is £30 a year (if you watch all 23 films that will work out to £1.30 per film plus your entrance fee). Bargain.
ADVANTAGES Choose the films that you want to see Drinks are available at the British Legion bar View films locally and save petrol.
For further information or questions please contact
Steve or Sandy on tel:01672 810854 or e-mail familyrex@btinternet.com
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BURBAGE SIGNING CHOIR Some of the Ladies of the Signing Choir
Bob presenting Jean with his cheque for £100
We have starting to meet again to practise for the Christmas Season, the first one will be Friday 5 September at 2.30pm. We have already had some bookings! We have been asked to perform for the Devizes Ladies group at St Andrews Tuesday Fellowship on 28 October , the Devizes Hard of Hearing on 26 November plus Ludgershall Sunset Club on the 14 March next year.
We will hopefully also be at the usual events i.e. Coffee n Browse and Good Companions. We may also be able to perform at the Mencap group in Marlborough, which went down very well last year and was a lot of fun. We are also pleased to be able to announce we have been donated over £120 so far. £100 from Bob Norberry from money raised when he did the Devizes to Westminster Canoe Race. "Thank you Bob".
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£20 from one of our regular donors in the village "thank you Maureen". We have at last had an up to date picture taken of some of the Signers. If anyone is interested in what we are about and what we do please contact either Jean tel: 810451 or Cynthia tel: 810026
On Saturday 5 July some of my lovely Zumba ladies helped me with a demonstration at Burbage Primary School Fete. We did two songs, one of Zumba style and another of Olly Murs, Dance With Me Tonight - which everyone loves! Big thank you to those ladies for giving up their time to help promote the class, it was a great success. I also held a Hip Hop and Ballet demonstration with some of the students I teach. My Hip Hop students danced to a medley of songs by Katy Perry and Little Mix, which are very popular with them! They danced so well and remembered everything perfectly. My little ballerinas danced to Frozen, Let It Go. I'm sure anyone with children will have heard this song a million times before! The girls were amazing and all looked so lovely in their uniform. A big THANK YOU to everyone who helped at the display, and I hope everyone who watched enjoyed it.
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Burbage Market and Meet 2014 Come along and join us!
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Meet your friends for tea or coffee and cake Buy locally-made goods and gifts
September 27 Food/Harvest theme
Buy locally produced food.
This market has a theme but stallholders with a variety of products/services will be attending. November 15 Christmas Market Our past Christmas Markets have been very popular events with the Village Hall bustling with visitors. There are a large variety of different gift items available.
Closing times for all the Markets will vary depending partly on the events planned for the day.
Please contact Sandy if you wish to book a space for any of the 2014 Markets. tel: 810854 or familyrex@btinternet.com
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Burbage Market and Meet 2014 Next MARKET & MEET SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 27 Food fest plus more 10am until 2pm BURBAGE VILLAGE HALL YOUR OWN APPLES MADE INTO APPLE JUICE
Stallholders expected to attend include:
Bring Your Apples -
Cards for all events
Enjoy your own fresh Apple Juice.
Oscars Pet food Local artist Tony Parmenter, personal care products
MyAppleJuice from Savernake are bringing their water powered apple press to the Burbage Market and Meet Food Fest on Sat 27 Sept.
Pewsey Campus plans Many more stallholders yet to confirm their attendance.
Gather clean ripe apples from your garden, or help your friends, and bring them to the Village Hall between 10.00 and 14.00. Bring as many as you can; for every 10 kg of apples you can take away 5 x 1 litre plastic bottles to keep in the fridge or freezer, for ÂŁ1.75 per litre. This price includes brand new plastic bottles and labels.
Watch for Posters around the village nearer the event date for up to date news
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Burbage Market and Meet 2014
The Market- The original idea was born to serve the community in two ways. Those wishing to have the opportunity to buy and those wishing to sell and also to give those people who are unable to attend events on a week day or in the evening an opportunity to get involved in the Village. The date was chosen to ensure that no distraction was caused to the already successful events being run in the village. All local businesses are especially welcome to showcase their products or services.
The CafĂŠ- Each month the cafĂŠ has been open with local volunteers on hand to welcome visitors and provide a well-earned place to rest. and catch up with friends for a chat and partake of the wonderful homemade cakes and other sustenance on offer and to have a hot or cold drink.
The Meet- In addition to the Market sellers we are also able to provide a space for clubs and organisations in the village to introduce themselves, raise funds for their clubs and worthwhile causes and to give a regular place for villagers to meet with and discuss any issues they wish. Successful clubs include The Flower Club, Film Club, Burbage & Camera and VideoClub and most recently the Burbage & District Model Railway Club.
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Burbage Market and Meet 2014 MARKET SELLERS – The goods on sale are very varied and at each Market there is a mix of regulars and new sellers. These include: Food and grocery items, including jams and chutneys, fruit juices, sweets such as fudge, cakes and savouries. Crafts include items in material; handmade, bespoke and manufactured cards to suit all tastes and occasions, jewellery, paintings and drawings. Other items include clothing items, leather goods, handbags, hair accessories, household items, Christmas decorations and many more.
We are continually looking for new and interesting people to come and show their goods.
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BURBAGE & DISTRICT CAMERA & VIDEO CLUB about our village's camera and video club. Mike Bird accompanied me and during the live broadcast, we worked as a team and Sue Davies noted this. The broadcast is available for the next seven days on the BBC iPlayer so do listen in.
Hang gliders at Inkpen (Mike Bird)
At our next meeting we are likely to have the opportunity to visit the local tennis court and capture some more action shots providing the weather permits of course! Members wishing to attend this event must inform Sonny H or Mike B beforehand.
The camera club met on Wednesday,
16 July but could not attend the tennis/ sports event for our photography session. However, members met in the clubroom and were presented with images mainly from their recent past work and analyzing these images was of course the most important part of this work.
In case of unfriendly weather, we will remain in the clubhouse and discuss an aspect of photography. We continue to seek new members including those who are new to the hobby and can gain more benefit from their photographic equipment plus graduate from snapshotters to become real photographers! Others who are more knowledgeable and can provide more interest in our hobby by contributing from their experience are also just as welcome.
We were delighted to welcome yet another new member and hope she will continue to take and make pictures with us. The next day, Thursday, I was invited to attend the Sue Davies Show live broadcast by BBC Radio Wiltshire to talk
For more information please feel free to call Sonny Hamid tel: 01672 811 933 or Mike Bird
tel: 01672 810 574
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BURBAGE & DISTRICT CAMERA & VIDEO CLUB The camera club met on Wednesday, 20 August: Members discussed past work and provided an introduction session in digital photography to members who have recently acquired digital cameras.
Photo taken at Stourhead and submitted by Sonny Hamid
The Project set for October is "Our travels" when members will deliver a short talk on one of their journeys using their images.
Our next meeting is set for Wednesday, 17 September at 19:30 hours when we will review our images from the past months project - Burbage.
A new winter programme was adopted. Members will be set an assignment to cover during the month and then display their work at the following month’s meeting.
We continue to seek new members, snap shotters to experts, to gain more benefit from their hobby.
The subject for September's project is "Burbage": the whole of the Parish, its people and general life in the village are the subject. If you have any particular ideas for photography in Burbage or wish to be photographed while working or playing in the village please do let us know as soon as possible.
For more information please feel free to call Sonny Hamid tel: 01672 811 933 or Mike Bird tel: 01672 810 574
If you manage an organisation in Burbage and are willing to be the subject of any of our projects, pleased do let us know.
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BURBAGE & DISTRICT CAMERA & VIDEO CLUB
Hang gliders at Inkpen submitted by Mike Bird
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BURBAGE & DISTRICT CAMERA & VIDEO CLUB photos taken on Marlborough Common of the Civil War Society's reenactment of The Battle of Marlborough
Pictures submitted by Mike Bird
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BURBAGE & DISTRICT CAMERA & VIDEO CLUB
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MY EXP ERIE NCE WIT H THE SWI NDO N MEL A
I have been associated with the Swindon Mela probably since its inception around eleven years ago and have always
been impressed by the event. To gain an appreciation of why I liked visiting and working for the Mela in Swindon perhaps it is appropriate to explore the general backdrop of a Mela and what it is supposed to deliver. The term “Mela”, or a “Fair “in English, is derived from the ancient Sanskrit language where it means literally, a “gathering”. Unlike many South American carnivals, audience participation in the Mela is vital. Community ownership and partnership underpins Swindon’s event that shows and shares cultural heritage of the Diaspora and that of the host community all of which provides a basis for social cohesive function within the entire community. Immediately on entering the Mela grounds, one is pleasantly confronted with vibrant colour, music, dancing, good food and happy people all of which
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MY EXP ERIE NCE WIT H THE SWI NDO N MEL A
adds up to sheer pleasure of just being there. The visit furthers our relationship with friends and neighbours we meet and with our families creating a sense of harmony, togetherness and a means for social networking and even for job opportunities.
underpinned almost everything I did. Nevertheless, with the arrival of the present recession, we need to move away from the numbers and logic based psyche and consider our societal needs more and an event such as the Mela contributes well to this end.
An ever-increasing number of Visitors year on year must surely be the best testament to the success of the Swindon Mela.
Indeed, the Swindon Mela provides an outcome that is very necessary and is a valuable alternative for our society, which is in so much need of something different from the disheartening news that we glean every day: Weapons of Mass Destruction, terrorist attacks, expenses row, depressed economy, unemployment and so on.
On another note, as a Photographer, I also enjoy the wonderful photo opportunities that present themselves at the Mela. For more on images visit the Mela web site: www.swindonmela.com and see my images on: www.sonnyhamid.me.uk
Contrast the pleasure provided by the Mela with my professional world of logic and numbers. Throughout my career in Engineering and Construction, problems and their solutions came in terms of diagrams and numbers with words not accounting for as much. The saying “What gets measured, gets done�
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So, does the Swindon Mela meet the intent of a Mela definition and the expectation of the local Community Groups? Most certainly it does: it is a perfect example of family and community cohesion attracting people of all age groups from the varied communities of Swindon and I am so pleased that I have had the opportunity to contribute to its success and for the pleasure it has provided to the diversified communities in Swindon and surrounding districts. Join me at the next Mela and see for yourself! Sonny Hamid
FAVOURITE RECIPE PAGE Send your Recipe to the editor
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We have many excellent cooks in our village. How about sharing some of your recipes, tricks, tips and household hints?
Tray-baked salmon with Pancetta, Potatoes Tomatoes and Asparagus Serves four. Preparation 10 mins Cooking 30 minutes Preheat Oven to 190o (reduce for fan) Ingredients: 4 tbsps olive oil, plus extra for oiling. 8 potatoes salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tsps dried oregano 4 salmon fillets 150g - 180g
Method: Slice the potatoes (with their skins left on) to the thickness of just less than a pound coin. Lay the potatoes over the tray trying not to overlap them too much. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper and the oregano and drizzle with two tablespoons of olive oil. Put in the hot oven for 15 minutes. Remove the baking tray from the oven and increase the temperature to 220oC 425oF, Gas 7 (potatoes can be turned at
20 spears of asparagus, trimmed
this stage)
20 cherry plum tomatoes on the vine, halved 8 slices of pancetta or parma ham
Lay the salmon fillets on top of the potatoes and scatter around the asparagus spears and tomatoes.
juice of 1 lemon Line a large baking tray with baking parchment and rub with a little oil.
This is an easy recipe for the men who don’t cook! A friend who had never cooked made a successful meal using this! EASY.
Drape the pancetta or parma ham over the topl. Drizzle over the rest of the olive oil and put the tray back in the oven for a further 10-15 minutes until everything is cooked through. Squeeze over the lemon juice and serve immediately. [37)
ROAD TAX CHANGES The paper tax disc is set to vanish as the road tax system goes digital. From 1 October 2014 an electronic road tax database will keep track of who have paid and those who don't face a fine of £1,000. The new tax system will replace the current perforated paper disc. Things you should know about the new road tax system: Motorists will no longer receive a paper tax disc to fix to their windscreen and will pay their road tax online, via the DVLA website. Drivers without access to the internet will be able to pay at post offices. If your current road tax doesn’t expire until after October you won’t have to do anything as your existing road tax will remain valid until it expires. Once the expiry date is reached you will need to renew it using the new system. The Authorities will use automatic number plate recognition cameras that will track all cars and catch those who haven’t paid. The police will look up registration numbers on the Police National Computer system and anyone found
cheating will face fines of up to £1000. Those selling and buying new cars will notice the changes most. From October, vehicle tax will no longer be able to be transferred with the vehicle. This means that a buyer will not benefit if there are months of unused tax left, but will have to renew the tax immediately. Anyone selling can claim a refund from the DVLA for any FULL calendar months left at the point of sale. They must, however, inform the DVLA of the change of ownership and will face a fine if this isn’t done. You will be senta renewal reminder when the vehicle tax is due to expire as happens now. It is thought that this new system will save businesses millions of pounds in administration fees. Insurance premiums could fall as a result. Julie Daniels, head of motor at comparethemarket.com, told the Daily Telegraph that the removal of the tax disc, and resultant elimination of tax dodgers from the road, "should have a positive impact on premiums”.
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1st Burbage Rainbows We’re sad to announce that the Rainbow unit won’t be starting back after the summer holidays in September due to the imminent relocation of the Rainbow unit Leader.
The Burbage unit was set up in 2008 and we would very much like to see it continue to offer the fun programme of games, crafts, outdoor activities and discovery that it has given many girlsover the last six years. Thanks must go to Karen, and Sylvia before her, for making this possible. We wish Karen and her family well for their new life in America. Rainbows are aged 5-7 and our youngest members: From Rainbows girls can progress to Brownies, then Guides and Senior Section. Each section builds the girls’ confidence and gives them their own space where they can be themselves, have fun, build brilliant friendships, gain valuable life-skills and make a positive difference to their lives and their communities. We are calling on the residents of the Burbage area to attend a community meeting on Monday 8 September at 7.30pm at the All Saints Church Centre.
Parents of existing, former and future Rainbows are particularly welcome as is anyone else who has an interest in seeing the group continue. We would like to find a team of people interestedin getting involved. Support and training will be provided. Our volunteers meet new people, try new things and have a lot of fun doing it. Seeing the girls grow in confidence is amazing, and their enthusiasm is contagious. As volunteers we get as much out ourselves as we put in. Volunteering can help you develop leadership and teamwork skills; it also shows commitment, reliability and a good social conscience. There are a huge number of opportunities to get involved in addition to working directly with groups such as Burbage Rainbows and Brownies. Please contact me if you would like to find out more before the meeting.
Jo Sully Joint County Commissioner, Girlguiding Wiltshire North Telephone: 01793 815366 Email: pewseydc@wncounty.org.uk Website: www.girlguiding.org.uk/interested
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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. There are many reasons why someone may not be able to cope unaided including physical or mental disability, old age, long-term 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 cafés in nearby Marlborough 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 www.carersinwiltshire.co.uk, email info@carersinwiltshire.co.uk or freephone: 0800 181 4118 (01 380 871 690 from a mobile).
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Health Trainer service from Wiltshire Council
Improve your health,
make positive lifestyle changes! Do you want to: t improve your general wellbeing t build your self confidence and motivation t eat healthier food and be a healthy weight t reduce or stop smoking t be more active t drink less alcohol?
Are you over 18? A dedicated health trainer can assist you every step of the way in achieving and maintaining your goals. They can also help you find other services and activities.
Call us: 0300 003 4566 Email: health.trainers@wiltshire.gov.uk
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Health Trainer service from Wiltshire Council My name is Lucy and I am the health trainer for Pewsey and the surrounding areas including Burbage. It is a free and confidential service. Health Trainers work on a one to one basis with individuals to support behaviour change and improve health. We meet with our clients in places such as the local library, leisure centre etc. We can work with clients who want to improve their wellbeing, including looking at areas such as;
Building self-confidence and motivation Eating healthier food and becoming a healthy weight Reducing of stopping smoking being more active drinking less alcohol
I can also signpost and support people to access other services and activities. As a Health Trainer I can work with my client for six sessions building motivation and confidence to enable the client to help themselves and to maintain the changes. I look forward to hearing from you, Lucy.
Appointments can be made by self-referral via health.trainers@wiltshire.gov.uk or telephone 0300 003 4566
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