2016
BURBAGE NEWS QUARTERLY Vol 4:3
Send your stories and pictures to bneditor@burbagevillage.org.uk
The picture above was submitted by Sonny Hamid taken on a recent visit to Westonbirt Arboretum. A reminder that Autumn is well and truly with us.
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UPDATE For this issue, I though I would give an update on where we stand with a number of projects the Parish Council is working on. Persimmon Build: Firstly, the Persimmon build is making good progress. Once complete (June 2017?), there will be an onsite play area funded by the builders. We’re waiting to hear the strategy for the upkeep on the green areas (including the play area). In addition, about £20K has been allocated as a contribution to off-site sports facilities. Persimmon are also required to make a significant contribution (about £152K) to the school and transfer ownership of their half of Seymour Pond and the wild area beyond to the Parish. Durley Speed Restrictions: Wiltshire Council have started the planning and consultation phase in advance of the proposed 40mph speed restriction through Durley. We expect the restriction to cover the road from the junction at the former Savernake Hotel through to about where the ice warning sign is sited. We have been assured that the work will be completed this financial year!
PARISH COUNCIL
Neighbourhood Plan: The consultation phase, which ran for 6 weeks, gave the Steering Group lots of useful information and confirmed a number of key factors in determining the strategy for the future. All the written responses have been collated and will be
incorporated verbatim into the Consultation Report. The draft plan is being rewritten and we hope to go through a second, much shorter period of consultation early in the New Year before making our submission to Wiltshire Council for scrutiny.
Road Conditions: A polite reminder that farmers and builders are responsible for clearing-up mud and other debris deposited on roads arising from their activities. Road users will be aware of the poor condition of some roads in the parish, notably: The main road from Burbage Wharf to Marlborough and.... The junction of East Court Road and the Wolfhall Road. We have reported our concerns and Stuart Wheeler, our councillor, has petitioned Wiltshire Highways to get the work done. Apparently, it’s on their list and will be done in due course! Meanwhile complaints to Wiltshire Council at http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk might help speed the process.
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PARISH COUNCIL CCTV: Rural crime is on the increase in Burbage. We are considering the installation of CCTV cameras to cover the routes into and out of the village and hope to get some external help with funding. There’s still a lot of work to do before we can make any decisions but we’ll keep you informed.
Defibrillators: The defibs are simple to operate and full instructions are given should anyone need to use one. We have four in the Parish. The locations are: The Durley Phone Box: Defib has been returned to the factory for repair.
Parish Council Meetings:
White Hart: Defib will be moved to the nearby phone box.
Are held every month, normally on the second Monday, in the Church Centre commencing 7.45pm. Full details are published in the Burbage News. Meanwhile, should you wish to contact the Parish Council, please contact the Parish Clerk, Joyce Turner, at clerk@Burbage-pc.org.uk.
Three Horseshoes. The Burbage Esso Station. We are purchasing a fifth. The day-to-day management and routine checks are carried out by a dedicated group of ladies in the village and the Council is funding spares and repairs from the funds transferred to us from the original fundraising. Ideally, we would like to see the routine maintenance covered by sponsorship by one or more groups in the village. If your group would like to sponsor a defib (or all of them), please get in touch and we can talk it through. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the White Hart, Three Horseshoes and Burbage Esso Petrol Station for hosting the defibs and covering the electricity bills and the Burbage ladies for keeping a watchful eye on the village defibs.
S J Colling Chairman Burbage Parish Council
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BURBAGE FLOWER CLUB For the October meeting we had a ‘free’ evening but had to include a pumpkin in the design. The standard was very high and some wonderful displays were produced. Here is a selection of them. Our November meeting will be used to have a Christmas meal at Pewsey.
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BURBAGE FLOWER CLUB
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My Off-shore work experience Sonny Hamid I often think about past events that linger in my mind, preferring and dwelling on thoughts which were either educational or exciting, when I served as a much younger man, in engineering and construction in the offshore oil industry in the North Sea and in many far flung corners of the world and then compare this to my present life-style as a pensioner here in Burbage.
At the end of the design phase, I was asked by the Client Oil Company to transfer to the Offshore Construction and Commissioning phase of the project to work on the "live" platform, a task which I accepted somewhat reluctantly. My new terms for work as an Offshore Resident Engineer and Construction Manager was that I had to work two weeks on duty on the platform followed by two weeks R&R (Rest and Recreation) at home but the financial gain was probably the best part of the assignment: my annual salary leapt by over 5 times in one fell swoop!
Perhaps an introduction to the oil industry will be a good starting point. The industry has its roots in the American agricultural industry as it existed at the turn of the 20th Century and although it has now moved on and complies with modern practices, its past roots still underpin the workings of it; sub-Contract labour and "hire and fire" approach being a typical legacy in many parts of the industry today.
To get to "work" I had to travel by car to a past-RAF (Royal Air Force) airfield at Ellough, Beccles, Suffolk to board the helicopter to the platform. The airfield was originally built for the USAAF, (United States Army Air Force) transferred to RAF Bomber Command during the summer 1944, then to RAF Coastal Command August 1944.
I was engaged in a design office as a Senior Engineer working on the design for installation of two additional gas compressors on two platforms in the Southern North Sea providing gas for the UK's supply grid. The Platforms already had two compressors each powered by aero-derivative jet engines based on the Rolls-Royce Avon machine and it was our task to design the installation of two further gas compressors using Rolls-Royce RB-211 engines to maintain the high delivery pressure of gas and condensate emerging from wells now with diminishing production pressure.
The airfield was also used by No.618 Squadron training with Mosquitoes aircraft, using the main runway at night practising techniques for dropping 'Highball' bouncing bombs. However, at the time when I travelled from this airfield during the 1970's, very little remained of the original installation but parts of the earlier runways, etc, were very evident once the helicopter was airborne and on its journey across the North Sea.
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My Off-shore work experience reminiscent of an elderly Merchant Navy tramp steamer bearing a resemblance to Hollywood's portrayal of the regime on tramp steamers working in the remote parts of the world.
I will never forget my first journey in the Sikorsky S-61N, registration number G-BFPF or Papa Fox for short. The helicopter was still in its original Court Line pastel colours of yellow, brown and gold thus earning its endearing nickname as "The Banana Boat".
Understandably, because of the dangers of working in a highly flammable environment, the discipline was strict and everything was tightly controlled by permits and all work routines were managed under strict supervision by qualified Managers or Senior Technical specialists.
At the heliport, we had to adorn hypothermic protection suits which were very stiff and difficult to get into and also felt very rough just under the chin where it would seem to scrape my skin away. Add to this discomfort, the heat and noise in the helicopter, the smell of the aviation fuel and its exhaust all of which added together, made the 45-minute flight to the platform a most dreaded experience.
The working day for me as the most Senior Manager on board apart from the Skipper, or OIM (Offshore Installation Manager), was long; starting at 8 am and working through until 11 pm with several breaks for meals, etc included. Much of my work was in the Platform's Offices but I had to frequently visit the construction crew to inspect their work or assist them on technical matters and all of this involved travelling up and down stairs, some covering a height of over 150 metres and mainly in very unpleasant and changeable weather conditions.
Once aboard the platform, the Management regime was definitely
It was just as well that the work required much physical exercise as the on-board buffet meals were very generous and calorie rich all of which compensated for the physical exertion necessary to do the job. A typical day’s diet would consist of a fully cooked breakfast followed by “elevenses” consisting of hot snacks. At lunch time an enormous steak with as many chips and side dishes as one could wish for, all washed down with non-alcoholic wine and triple portions of ice cream and other desserts.
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My Off-shore work experience occasions working through 36 hours nonstop! All of this may sound very severe but the experience paid off as in the subsequent period of my career when prospective Engineering Design & Construction employers considering my application for a position in their company they would stop my interview the moment they heard of my Off-shore engineering and construction experience and offer me a senior position on the spot at a much elevated salary.
It did not end there as at around 2 pm we were treated to warm confectionery, sponge cakes, jam tarts, etc and coffee. Later, an early evening meal consisting of the largest fried fish of cod or plaice you can imagine was served, again with as many chips and side dishes one could devour. All of this was followed up at around 11 pm with light snacks. Apart from all this, at our arrival on board, we were handed a large tin of mixed roasted nuts and a large pack of either ‘Wagon Wheels’ or ‘Penguin’ chocolate biscuits.
My Off-Shore experience ultimately led me to work world-wide in about twenty one countries and even though I have retired, I continue to gain benefits from this special experience of working off-shore. However, if you see me walking down the High Street now, you will not see much by way of resemblance to a "roughie-toughie-North Sea tiger" anymore!
Believe it or not, the result was a considerable weight loss and on each trip I would telephone my wife to tell her that I had lost another inch or so form my waist line. In fact at the end of the project some 18-months later, I had to hurry to the workshop and punch more holes in my trouser belt just to keep my trousers on! I went from around 12 stones to around 11 stones at the end of my assignment on the platform!
Author of the above story
At the end of each shift I arrived at Beccles' Ellough airfield to be asked by Customs whether I had brought any Duty Free items while on the Platform and had to declare my allowance of five USA King Edward cigars which were so much more expensive to purchase in London at the time. After seeing off my crew travelling in their mini-busses to Newcastle, I travelled along the A12 to my home in Ealing, London to see my family whom I had missed so much and then to sleep for days on end just to catch-up with lost sleep while I was on the platform working between 14-16 hours each day and on
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IT’S A STITCH UP In October a small group of us went on our annual pilgrimage to the Knitting and Stitching Show at Alexandra Palace, on the coach organized by Marlborough Embroiderers’ Guild.
The summer months are often quiet, but despite holidays, injuries, away days and other exciting happenings, we have nevertheless managed to meet each month, even if September was a little under subscribed with only five of us!
This is always well worth a visit with a range of excellent group or solo exhibitions, including the exciting work of new graduates, and a chance to talk to the artists, plus a very big shopping opportunity!
In July we welcomed a new member, Annie Fellows, who does some beautiful hand embroidery (as shown) and also belongs to Marlborough Embroiderers’ Guild. Our youngest member has taken her keen interest further and has been to Marlborough Young Embroiderers, who meet at Kennet Valley Village Hall in Lockeridge.
Some ladies were well and truly laden with must-haves for their workrooms! We traditionally do not meet in December to stitch, but try to have a Christmas meal out and at the moment this is being planned. Then we start a new year! We will continue meeting on the third Saturday of each month, although dates are not confirmed yet, but these will be published in the Burbage News and there will be posters to advertise.
The photographs show the diversity of our work. Often someone will bring in fabrics, patterns or wool no longer needed, for members to take as they wish or, as sometimes happens, for a donation to charity. The skirt and blouse modelled were made from such remnants and really beautifully finished.
Please do think about joining us, we always love to welcome new members whatever their skill, or level. Everyone is friendly, there’s lots of advice going, if you want it, and sharing of ideas, as well as tea, coffee and biscuits!
The wall hanging depicted was made for an Embroiderers’ Guild challenge titled “Divine Inspiration” and displayed at the recent Regional Annual General Meeting Day in Newbury.
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
Top left: Annie’s embroidery Right: Helen’s wallhanging Bottom left: Lyn’s Knitwear [10]
IT’S A STITCH UP
Top left: Pat’s outfit as mentioned. Top right: Sheila’s bunting.
Bottom right: Sheila’s cushions
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WOMAN’S OWN The July meeting was the Mini Craft and Produce Show, moved from it’s usual slot in September and carefully curated by Romaine Daw, to whom our grateful thanks are given, to enable us to make the most of summer garden flowers.
Flower arrangement – Jean Weller Arrangement in a cup and saucer – Sue Shires Single bloom –
There were four sections, each with up to four classes and members were invited to enter one item per class. These were as follows:
Joan Standing Victoria sponge – June Eales
Flowers –
Chocolate brownies –
An arrangement from your garden.
Jan Ritchie
An arrangement in a cup and saucer.
Cheese scones –
A pot plant which had been nurtured by the member for one year minimum.
Knitted/crocheted item –
One specimen bloom.
Embroidery -
Pat Nichols
Joan Standing
Cakes –
Pat Nichols
A Victoria sponge,
Greeting card -
Six chocolate brownies.
Jean Weller
Six cheese scones.
Painting/drawing -
Handicrafts –
Kay Francis
Knitted/crocheted item.
Photography–
Hand/machine embroidered item.
Kay Francis
Greeting card (any medium).
Congratulations to them and thanks to all entrants.
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WOMAN’S OWN Theatre Trip
kinds of characters all from hessian and markets them through www.etsy.com/uk/shop/TheSackRace all over the world. One Nativity scene was bought for St Francis Basilica at Assisi which has meant a great deal to her.
In August, as has become a tradition, some Woman’s Own members and friends went to see “Crazy for You” by George and Ira Gershwin at the Watermill Theatre. It was wonderful - many said one of their best. Billed as ‘high energy, high kicking and gloriously glamorous, the ultimate feel-good musical’, it certainly was that! The acting, musical and dancing talent is astounding and never ceases to amaze.
The making of hessian figures, depicting local peasants, originated in Eastern Europe and were taken to Hesse in western Germany by immigrants, but Sheila does say they feature in other global cultures.
Star was Tom Chambers (who also won Strictly in 2004). Memorable tunes include I Got Rhythm, They Can’t Take That Away From Me, Nice Work If You Can Get It, and Embraceable You, and more than a few of us left humming them!
We learnt about the different qualities of hessian, how Sheila constructs her figures and how she creates different textures from the material. She uses hessian to stuff the figures and draws threads from it to make their hair. The detail is amazing and each will take days to make. Sheila told us stories behind some of her creations, some are modelled on people she knows and who are close to her; sometimes a character emerges as she makes it. None of her people have faces but they certainly have expressions! Her clever use of the name is a play on words – a race of sack people.
The Sack Race The September meeting Woman’s Own invited Sheila Ralph to talk about The Sack Race. Sheila has been a familiar face at the Christmas Tree Weekend for the past three years, selling her exquisite hessian figures – you will see her again this year.
We were all spellbound! Di Acheson gave the vote of thanks and won a raffle prize, as did Joan Standing.In October it was the Woman’s Own annual skittles contest in the Royal British Legion.
With a Degree in textiles and a life long interest in stitching, Sheila first became fascinated by an article on hessian figures published by the magazine Woman’s Own! In response she worked out how to make them and created a Nativity scene. This was forty years ago; now she produces all [13]
WOMAN’S OWN In October it was the Woman’s Own annual skittles contest in the Royal British Legion. There were a lot fewer of us this year – only sixeen, but we nevertheless presented a set of formidable teams. Our ball boys were Ben and Harry who kept us on the straight and narrow and well supplied with ammunition. They also joined in, showing us up with their expertise of course!
by Harry, with Ben coming second and Margaret Slatter third. At half time we refreshed ourselves with a finger buffet, provided by the committee members and throughout the evening, drinks from the bar.
On the 17 November we welcomed Elinor Goodman, former political editor of Channel 4 News. Her talk was entitled “Maggie, John, Tony and me” The view from the Downing Street doorstep sounded absolutely intriguing. Margaret Slatter’s team with Jean Weller, Brenda Mantock and Harry won the first round and were rewarded with chocolate bars. Next came the sudden death play off won
She was an excellent speaker and very interesting to meet. There will be a fuller report in the next issue of BNQ
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Burbage & District Model Railway Club The September session saw us "ringing" the electrical circuitry of the tracks and continuing work on building the scenery. Checking the electrical circuits was a long an difficult task with members lying on the floor looking up to the underside of the layout where all the wiring is and where any faults can be identified and corrected. Plenty of aching backs once the evening was over.
Photos submitted by Sonny Hamid
Scenery building is a painstaking task and Member David S seems to have a great grasp on constructing scenery and on this occasion he was busy laying plaster on the formwork built previously. Work will continue on next session. Towards the evening, it was a delight to see for the first time a loco running on the outside loop! Next session we will have to continue to improve the electrical circuit of the inner loops and sidings. The Club welcomes new members and also any donations and gifts of unwanted 00/H0 gauge model railway items. So, if you would like to try your hand at this hobby or have some equipment you are not using, please feel free to call me Sonny Hamid, tel: 01 672 811 933
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Burbage & District Model Railway Club During October, Members were very delighted to have had the opportunity to attend two sessions instead of one. The sessions were spent mostly undertaking more scenery construction, including creating an undulating pasture land, locating a rural church building built by our Members and preparing to install a suitable surrounding for the church. Work was also continued on scratchbuilding two tunnel entrance mouths. This is a difficult and long lasting task but enthusiasm will keep us going. We were very fortunate once again this month to having received some 00 scale model locos, carriages and buildings. The donor was Mr. John Cann to whom we are very grateful indeed. We are hoping that the layout may be almost ready by summer 2017 and we will be very wiling to bring our layout to village events to demonstrate our work and hopefully encourage others to join in this exciting a rewarding hobby. Please do contact us for more information.
There will be NO MEETING IN DECEMBER. The BDMRC will next meet at the British Legion Hall, Burbage on Monday, 16 January 2017 starting at 7.30 pm.
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HIRING THE VILLAGE
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 decoration
Contact bvhwilts@gmail.com or Louise Gordon Tel: 01672 810421
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HIRING THE VILLAGE
The Savernake Big Belly Oak Written by Barbara Townsend Illustrated by Chantal Bourgonje
The badgers and the giant goblin Tree loved the way the sunbeams danced through his branches. His leaves rustled and quivered in the gentle summer breeze and he could feel the warmth of the sun as it splashed over him. He marvelled at the sun going down in the evenings, creating long shadows on the forest floor. They appeared like giants that stretched and stretched along the ground.
“I’m not scared of the Giant Goblin,” said Clover puffing out his chest. “Let’s do it.” “Come on,” he shouted. Buttercup cowered in the long grass. Clover ran round and around the Tree. “1, 2, 3,” he said loudly, “4, 5, 6,” even louder, “7, 8, 9,” now out of breath. 10, 11, 12.” “STOP! Let’s go home,” said Buttercup now shaking with fear. Clover came to a halt, and waited for the Giant Goblin to appear. Tree, without warning, shook and waved his branches and leaves as hard as he could, making them creak, groan and rustle loudly. The frightened badgers jumped. They both ran in fear of the Giant Goblin and rushed back to their mother as fast as their little legs could carry them, much too terrified to look back. Tree chuckled to himself. “Silly Badgers, they won’t be doing that again in a hurry, that’s for sure, and maybe they will stay with their Mother next time.”
Two young badgers raced up to Tree. He kept quiet. Buttercup and her brother Clover had escaped their mother’s watchful eye whilst she gathered fresh bedding for their den. “This is the Tree,” whispered Clover, “the one I told you about. If you run around it twelve times the Giant Goblin will appear.” “But why would you want that to happen?” said Buttercup nervously, keen to return to her mother, but wanting to appear brave to her adventurous brother.
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The Savernake Big Belly Oak
Written by Barbara Townsend Illustrated by Chantal Bourgonje
Local author Barbara Townsend has kindly agreed that stories from her first book ‘The Savernake Big Belly Oak’ may be published in the Burbage News Quarterly If you wish to purchase a signed copy of the book SECOND EDITION £6.00 (RRP £7.99) contact Barbara:
email: babstownsend@hotmail.com tel: 01672 810483 www.savernakepress.weebly.com for further information The Savernake Big Belly Oak © 2012 Barbara Townsend The right of Barbara Townsend to be identified as the author of this work has been asserted under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act, 1988 to be identified as the author of this work
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For the many supporters of Prospect Hospice in Burbage, you’ll be pleased to know that your local hospice is working hard to raise its profile – and the funds that are vital to the care, services and support they provide in this area - both currently and in the new year.
see for themselves the difference that support makes for local people.”
The next pop-in – a special one for Christmas - will be at the Outreach Centre on Monday 19 December between 2-4pm. Everyone is welcome.
Recently the hospice has introduced new, monthly pop-in sessions at its Outreach Centre at Savernake Hospital in Marlborough, an idea that has been developed to bring the community into this sparkling new facility that was officially opened earlier this year by the charity’s President, HRH The Duchess of Cornwall.
Before then, the hospice is a joint beneficiary of a special event that takes place at Marlborough College - the CRUK Committee Christmas Fair on Saturday 17 December between 10am and 4pm. The event promises to be a fantastic, fun-filled family Christmas day out at Marlborough College - the perfect location for a Christmas extravaganza organised by the Marlborough Cancer Research UK Committee in aid of Prospect Hospice, Brighter Futures and Cancer Research UK. With over forty stalls, live music, raffles and lots of Christmas activities, it's sure to be a very festive outing for all the family. All proceeds will be shared between Cancer Research UK, Prospect Hospice and Brighter Futures. £3 donation on entry (under 12s free)
The idea is simple – whether you are a patient, a carer or simply a supporter of the hospice, it’s an opportunity for you to take a look around the Outreach Centre and find out more about the services that are provided there. You’ll even get a cuppa and a slice of cake while you’re there if you’d like one.
For anyone who attended the recent Prospect Hospice Christmas Fair at Marlborough Town Hall, you might have picked up a new leaflet about the services that Prospect Hospice offers in this area and the ways in which people can support their work. Called, simply, ‘Prospect Hospice in Marlborough’, you can pick up a copy of the leaflet in the two Prospect shops in Marlborough and the shop in Pewsey, and at the Outreach Centre.
“We think it’s really important that the people of Marlborough and the surrounding villages get a regular opportunity to take a look at what their support means in terms of the services that we can provide for patients and carers in the area,” says community fundraiser Mike Kennedy. “We wouldn’t have been able to open it without the incredibly generous support of the people from this area, so we are only too pleased to be able to welcome people to [22]
There are details in there too of two of the ways people can support the work of the hospice in 2017. Mike Kennedy would love to hear from anyone in Burbage with a garden that they think the public would enjoy experiencing during the spring, summer or even autumn months. “Open Gardens are a fantastic way to raise funds for Prospect Hospice,” says Mike. “There are so many different aspects to gardens that people love to see, so if you’ve got an extensive, unusual or quirky garden you think the public would like to see, or you’d like to host a tea party for your friends in your garden to raise funds, then please get in touch. We can offer you plenty of support along the way – and you might really enjoy sharing the joys of your garden in 2017.” And if music festivals are your thing, then there’s always Prospect Hospice’s Avebury Rocks festival to enjoy over the weekend of 8-9 July next summer. Over the years Avebury Rocks has welcomed festival-goers eager to discover their new favourite band, and with the event now staged over two days there will be plenty for visitors to next year’s Avebury Rocks to enjoy. Look out for details of the event at www.prospect-hospice.net from January. Finally, Mike has a message for all Prospect Hospice supporters in Burbage and the surrounding area: “Whether you took part in one of our events, or you volunteer in one of our shops or at the Outreach Centre, or you keep a box to collect your
change in for us – in fact, however you have supported Prospect Hospice in 2016 – thank you. It has made a real difference for the patients and families who have
Mike Kennedy. If you see him around the town, do say hello and let him know if you can offer your help for Prospect!
needed our help. Our best wishes for a merry Christmas and a happy and healthy new year. People can support the work of the hospice in 2017. Mike Kennedy would love to hear from anyone in Burbage with a garden that they think the public would enjoy experiencing during the spring, summer or even autumn months. “Open Gardens are a fantastic way to raise funds for Prospect Hospice,” says Mike. “There are so many different aspects to gardens that people love to see, so if you’ve got an extensive, unusual or quirky garden you think the public would like to see, or you’d like to host a tea party for your friends in your garden to raise funds, then please get in touch. We can offer you plenty of support along the way – and you might really enjoy sharing the joys of your garden in 2017.”
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PROSPECT FUND RAISING
Every week someone wins £1,000. You could also win a 2nd Prize - £100, plus 2 prizes of £50, 4 prizes of £25 and 20 prizes of £10 Playing the Prospect Hospice Lottery make a real difference to people's lives, enabling us to continue giving expert care and support to patients and their families. "I play the Prospect Hospice lottery every week, and it’s a really easy way to support a charity that means so much to me. Prospect cared for my wife Barbs, both in the Day Hospice, where she met so many people who were going through similar experiences, and in the care she had at the very end of her life. The team there was wonderful. Just £1 a week is a small amount of money but it makes such a big difference. What’s more, if you keep playing, you might even win a prize – I know, because I did!” Paul Charlwood, Swindon
How our lottery works 1
Each chance in our weekly lottery costs £1. You can have up to 20 chances each week.
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For each chance you purchase you will be allocated a unique number
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The draw takes place every Friday and you will automatically be entered into the draw for each week that you have paid your subscription
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28 lucky winners are selected at random by our lottery computer. Someone will win the £1,000 jackpot every week.
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All winners’ cheques are sent by post automatically but you can check the winning numbers on our website
http://www.prospect-hospice.net/Supporter/Lottery TICKETS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE AT LOCAL SHOPS!
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creatively
Is an award-winning local charity, seeking to reduce loneliness and isolation and in doing so improve health and well being for vulnerable elderly people through participation in the arts. We run weekly sessions in Pewsey, Marlborough and Devizes and are looking for friends and supporters to join us in fundraising, raise local awareness and help at our sessions.
For more info about our activities or being involved liz.lavender@artstogether.co.uk www.artstogether.co.uk
Tel:07 780 860 922
Registered Charity 1109432
COULD YOU PLEDGE SOME TIME IN 2017 AND HELP BY? Businesses: Adopting us as your ‘Charity or Choice’ or supporting us in other ways? Individuals: Help spread the word in your community, join our ‘friends’ scheme, run a fundraiser for us, help promote our work? Groups: We have plenty of ideas and resources to support groups involvement
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BURBAGE & DISTRICT CAMERA & VIDEO CLUB Some photographs taken by Sonny Hamid on a recent visit to Westonbirt Arboretum. They capture the glorious colours of Autumn perfectly.
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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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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These pictures were contributed by Mike Bird. They were taken as he was walking along the Kennet in Marlborough on a misty morning.
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 photos below and on the next page were taken at the London Fashion Show by Sonny Hamid when he was asked to attend the event during October.
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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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