December 2014
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UPDATE FOR NOVEMBER MEETING
PARISH COUNCIL
This update is relating to the Full Council Meeting held on Monday 10 November 2014 Much of Monday night’s meeting was taken up with a long and heated debate concerning Declarations of Interest. The issue is the level to which Councillors need to declare specific land interests in the Parish. It is of particular concern when considering planning applications but has broader implications in conduct of Council business. Advice from Wiltshire Council seems muddled and I am keen to resolve this issue so that Councillors can focus on other pressing matters.
For those of you who missed last month’s note could I again remind everyone of their responsibilities in keeping roads and paths open and free from mud – a difficult task but builders and farmers have a duty of care.
With the turn in the weather, potholes, flooding and leaves continue to cause concern. Councillor Stuart Wheeler advises that the best way to report potholes is to download an app from the Wiltshire Council web site. The advantage of using the app is that you can submit a photo and the GPS coordinates will be sent direct to Wiltshire Council.
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PC Teresa Herbert gave an update on crime in the area. The main concern for Burbage is Cold Calling. Known male seen in the village, targeting elderly persons properties, cold calling for gardening work. Arrested on suspicion of theft/ handling of Stihl power tools. Enquiries are continuing.
PARISH COUNCIL Burbage Parish Council - Planning Burbage Parish Council receives copies of all relevant applications about 10 days after the application is registered.
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. Wiltshire Council publish the details online and in the Gazette & Herald (major applications only). Notices are also placed at the site and neighbours get a letter advising them of the application. Online details can be found by searching for the appropriate pages at: http://planning.wiltshire.gov.uk/Northgate/ PlanningExplorer/GeneralSearch.aspx To search for recent applications scroll down to the box marked Parish then look for Burbage in the list. Then scroll down to Search dates within a specified number of months. Put in a number then press Search. Depending upon the number of months selected, it may take a few minutes to bring up the pages. All planning applications submitted in the selected timeframe are listed with links to the specific page. Each planning application has a unique number and all the plans and documents can be accessed through links. Anyone can make a comment online by following the link. Note there are three key dates: Date Application Registered, Last Date for Comments and Date of Decision. The whole process is supposed to be completed within about eight weeks.
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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. Outline details of planning applications likely to be discussed at the next meeting are listed in meeting agendas which are posted on Council notice boards and published online at: http://burbage-pc.org.uk/meetings.php The Council considers each application at a formal meeting. All Council meetings are open to Burbage Parish Residents. On the occasions where members of the public attend, they are invited to speak if they so wish. Decisions are recorded in the minutes of the meeting and relayed to Wiltshire Council to meet their published deadline. The timeframe for making decisions is very tight 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 decision. Burbage Parish residents are encouraged to make their views known at Council meetings but rarely does anyone come along and so we can only assume that there is no concern. That said, residents can make comment direct to Wiltshire Council online and petition Stuart Wheeler, our local Councillor.
PARISH COUNCIL Community Messaging Please sign up to our free messaging system, by email, text and voicemail in order to receive information relating to policing and crime in our area. The Pewsey villages are currently trialling this system, along with several other areas in the county. For more information visit www.wiltsmessaging.co.uk
Three members of the Parish have expressed an interest in joining the Council and this is tremendous news. If you have thought about putting your name forward but never got around to it I suggest you act soon. Finally, on behalf all members of Burbage Parish Council, may I wish you Happy Christmas and best wishes for the New Year. Please address all correspondence to Joyce Turner, our Clerk, at clerk@Burbage-pc.org.uk in the first instance. Steve Colling (chairman@Burbage-pc.org.uk)
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‘HARRIET’ 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.
Local author Barbara Townsend has done it again!! Barbara’s latest book was launched at the
Burbage Christmas Tree Market Weekend 5 and 6 December 2014 Once again beautifully illustrated by the talented Chantal Bourgonje.
Barbara’s other books were also available at the Christmas Tree Market Weekend
Priced at £5.00 each - RRP £6.99 www.savernakepress.weebly.com
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‘HARRIET’ 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.
Harriet the honey bee dares to be different. The unseen force that drives her and the colony disappears, leaving the bees confused and vulnerable. Their lives devastated by a deadly attack, this brave honey bee leads a group to safety and journeys to find a new home and her destiny. Here is part of the first chapter from her new book:- for 6 to 11 year olds.
Hidden from predators high above the and very long antennae made this large forest floor in an ancient oak tree, a large healthy honeybee appear even bigger. Her colony of bees remained undetected for translucent wings, although small, worked several years. The hard to keep her airborne; nest had become worn she could beat them up to and ragged. Thousands 11,000 times per minute, of bees entering and making each beat leaving on their daily impossible to see through forays had left their the blurred movements. mark. The ancient Harriet looked clumsy oak, it too showing its flying. However, despite age, had become her size and gnarly, with deep dark awkwardness, she could crevices etched into avoid obstacles with great Illustration by Chantal Bourgonje the length of its ageing skill. (preliminary sketch) rugged trunk. The tree Harriet knew numerous had thickened; its wild bees she worked with and met day to day limbs reached skywards with sprawling but she could by no means know the distorted branches that twisted endlessly thousands that lived within her colony. outwards and upwards. A large hollow Harriet instinctively recognised a bee, by had developed where one of the tree’s the manner of its flight or by its scent, like withered branches had fallen during a a sixth sense. The Queen’s energy, it too winter’s storm. A perfect location, that so powerful, would radiate throughout the provided protection from the elements entire colony, a force that affected them and good ventilation on hot days. all. Harriet certainly didn’t understand it, The resident Queen had carefully selected something unseen, a force unexplained, this site. As an intelligent bee, she had something which no bee questioned, invested her time and energy in selecting except for Harriet. a nest site that would not only provide a Daily life in the colony varied little. The safe environment for the rearing of her bees carried out their duties without offspring, but would benefit future question. As Harriet carried out her tasks, generations. she would watch the others, always Harriet belonged to this 30,000 strong amazed how it all worked. colony. With glossy gold and bold stripes [6]
A Visit to the Tower of London My wife, Ute, and I visited the Tower of London during early November to view the display of poppies commemorating the Centenary of the start of World War 1 in 1914. There are some 850,000 poppies, one for each British or Commonwealth soldier lost in the war. The poppies are made slightly oversize in scale and manufactured from a ceramic material then painted and treated for permanence. Following the removal of the poppies, soon after 11th November, nearly all of the poppies that have been sold to private buyers at ÂŁ25 plus ÂŁ5 for postage will be sent out to them. It is likely that more poppies may be made for further displays to be arranged in other U.K. cities and possibly a
permanent display at the It was a poignant experience that created an Imperial War Museum. The visit was really exhausting after a while but it was a visit we did not want to miss. The walk form Tower Hill District Line Station exit to the Tower itself involved crossing a main road and even though this short walk was controlled by Traffic Wardens/PCSO's it took almost twenty minutes to walk across the Zebra Crossing. Then the slow walk running parallel to the moat took another two and a half hours in which time we only managed to complete three quarters of the moat’s periphery.
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emotional impact for us and on overhearing conversations between visitors it was evident that they too were overcome. During our walking tour we discovered that many people had travelled from very far, many on day trips starting the previous night just to see the display. The visitors were very impressed by the display but we did note that while the older generation we met could associate the poppies with the tragedy of the war, we felt that the display did not have the same relational impact on the visitors of younger generation who seemed to pass more comments of their admiration on the aesthetics of the display. We truly recommend that should an opportunity arise to visit this possible wonderful recreation display elsewhere, you should take the chance and view the display.
A Visit to the Tower of London
The photo (right) shows some 20p and ÂŁ2 coins scattered amongst the poppies and gives an idea of the size of the flowers
photos by Sonny Hamid
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BURBAGE SIGNING CHOIR Some of the Ladies of the Signing Choir
Inset: Jean who leads the choir with such enthusiasm and commitment. Thank you Jean. The signing choir are now having their busiest time. We went to St Andrew's Tuesday Fellowship Club on 28 October.
and, thanks to the web page, we have also been asked to entertain at Tesco's in Hungerford on 17 December.
We were invited to the Devizes Hard of Hearing Christmas Party on 26 November, and on 28 November were at our own Coee ‘n Browse in the Church Hall.
At sometime in the near future we will be entertaining the residents at Marlborough Lodge in Marlborough.
On Tuesday 9 December we went to Mencap in Marlborough, and the Mayor also be attended.
Anybody interested should contact Jean on 810451 or Cynthia on 810016.
We will be at the Good Companions Christmas Lunch on 10 December
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BURBAGE FLOWER CLUB Each design is unique. Our inspiration comes from many sources, including the NAFAS Flower Arranger Magazine (National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies) to which Burbage Flower Club is affiliated. We can be inspired also by the internet and personal instinct.
September meeting Freestyle evening. Our Freestyle evenings are a popular hands on experience for all our flower club members and non members. Whether you are new to floral design, or have many years experience, these evenings are great to try out new things, have a go for the first time or simply have fun with friends whilst doing something you enjoy.
This makes for a fun interactive evening with fun, laughter and. creativity at the centre of the evening.
The demonstration lasted just over an hour and lucky raffle winners went home with the arrangements made throughout the evening.
October Meeting Floral Demonstration by National Vice Chairman Sheila Hadlow Title: Beware of the Mummy. We are very lucky indeed to have the National vice chairman of our Society demonstrating at Burbage Flower Club, Sheila created many wow factor designs all based around the theme of halloween. She entertained the audience with her stories and tales of her flower arranging journey.
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BURBAGE FLOWER CLUB November Meeting Freestyle evening Title Fireworks This month we held another one of our freestyle evenings, we gave the title of fireworks and left our members to create a design that they felt represented fireworks with flowers. This proved a little challenging however we are really pleased with the end results, everyone completed a design and we had amazing interpreted firework displays, bonfires and much much more.
Next meeting December CHRISTMAS WORKSHOP. if you would like more information about our next years programme please contact Julia
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Sadly, due to many varied issues and changes in members circumstances we have decided to close the Film club. Steve and Sandy who started this venture, would be happy to pass on their knowledge and discuss with anyone who would like to run a Film club in Burbage. For further information or questions please contact
Steve or Sandy on tel:01672 810854 or e-mail: familyrex@btinternet.com
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WOMAN’S OWN August -Theatre Trip
From the Watermill programme (in case you don’t know the story): “Calamity Jane can outrun and outshoot any man in Deadwood. Hard, boastful and desperate to impress, she travels to Chicago on the Deadwood Stage to recruit a star, Adelaid Adams. But things don’t go too smoothly for Calamity, as everyone in town favours the new girl and she struggles to keep her jealousy and pride in check. It takes her long standing enemy Wild Bill Hickok to make her see sense, and realise her Secret Love…”
During summer recess a group of thirty Woman’s Own members, friends and husbands went to see the Watermill’s production of Calamity Jane. It had had tremendous write-ups in the press and we were not disappointed. What a splendid show it was! As always the cast put on a lively and entertaining performance of singing, music and dancing. I think most of us came away happy and still humming some of the numbers: The Black Hills of Dakota, The Deadwood Stage (Whip-Crack-Away), Just Blew in from the Windy City and Secret Love. Jodie Prenger was Calamity Jane. Do you remember - she was the winner of I’d Do Anything on BBC TV, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s search for Nancy in his West End revival of Oliver! She was fantastic! General consensus was that it was much better than last year! Most of the party indulged in the pre-show buffet supper, which was pretty good too. All in all, we enjoyed a great evening.
Permission to use photo granted from the Watermill Theatre https:// www.watermill.org.uk/ Original photo by Philip Tull who has a studio at The Old Fire Station in Hungerford.
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WOMAN’S OWN September - The Mini Craft Show Highlight of the Autumn, the mini craft show had a little completion this year from the most spectacular thunder and lightning show, torrential rain and, for some unlucky Burbage inhabitants, no power. Clearly that foiled anyone who thought they would leave their baking until the last minute!
And the results:
So, our numbers were somewhat down. However there is always a bright side – fewer entries, more chance of gaining a first! Those who entered pot plants and embroidery indeed were the sole exhibitors, and therefore won.
Butterfly cakes – June Eales
Flower arrangement (flowers/ foliage from one’s own garden)– Jean Weller Pot plant – Helen Colling Single bloom – Jean Weller and Mary Powell jointly Viennese fingers – Jean Weller Embroidery – Helen Colling Soft toy – Pat Nicholls Painting/drawing– Di Acheson Photograph (sunset/sunrise) – Jean Bierschenk Very many thanks to Romaine for organising such a splendid evening, who as a reward won the raffle! Next year it will not be the highlight of the Autumn, but will return next July [to avoid storms!!
Mmmm!......... Mouth-watering cakes!
Some of the lucky ladies who won with their exhibits
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WOMAN’S OWN
October -The skittles evening This is another regular feature of the Woman’s Own calendar, taking place in the skittle alley of the Royal British Legion.
deterred neither Jean Bierschenk’s Dream Team, who won the first round, nor Romaine Daw who won the sudden death play off.
It was yet again a great success, albeit the only balls to be found were a large heavy one, a small light one, and a square one! Those minor irregularites
At half time a cold finger buffet provided much needed sustenance before battle recommenced.
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IT’S A STITCH UP The September crochet session went very well, our teacher was very patient, and we welcomed another two ladies to the group! Some of our results are caught on camera. There were varying degrees of ambitiousness, but great oaks from little stitches grow. Getting the hang of holding the yarn was a challenge for at least one of us, who had just recently renewed her acquaintance with knitting! In October a small, select group went again to the Knit and Stitch show at Alexandra Palace, and enjoyed the exhibitions and the retail therapy. This year we took the coach organised by Miss Lemon’s Wool Shop in Pewsey. The November meeting will be a do-whatever-youwant session, although that applies to any of them, there is no compulsory joining in with a particular activity! This rounds off the year – no meeting in December. Dates for next year are booked already – perhaps you would like to make a note of them and come and join us: 24 Jan,
21 Feb,
21 Mar,
18 Apr,
16 May,
20 June,
18 July
15 Aug,
19 Sept
17 Oct,
21 Nov
All Saturdays, 9.30am to 12.30pm in the Church Centre, £3.50 (students£2) plus coffee, tea and biscuits (sometimes cakes!) Your first session is free.
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IT’S A STITCH UP
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
Burbage & District Model Railway Club Some members mentioned that by attending the session meetings, they were inspired to commence making their own layout and also found other members advice very helpful specially when they had technical queries. Good luck with their project.
At the October 2014 session Club members assembled the four baseboard sections and continued with laying track. There was much enthusiasm amongst members as they discussed different solutions to problems which were encountered as we progressed.
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.
The baseboard is now starting to look good and no doubt many more ideas will emerge as we progress with the construction. Some members felt that there was scope for two meeting each month, one at the Legion Hall and another at a members home to expedite the construction of the layout. Member Chris P is the focal point of this suggestion and all queries should be addressed directly to him.
Please feel free to call me, Sonny Hamid, tel: 01672 811 933 if you wish to discuss this wonderful activity further or can provide a donation to help build our layout.
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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
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Contact bvhwilts@gmail.com or Sandy, who is the temporary bookings officer, tel: 01672 810854.
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HIRING THE VILLAGE
The next TEN PAGES give a lot of IMPORTANT INFORMATION relating to the VILLAGE HALL. Please take time to read it, look at the plans and SEND IN YOUR COMMENTS before it is TOO LATE. It is YOUR VILLAGE HALL YOUR OPINION matters Whether you agree or disagree your comments are IMPORTANT If a decision that you disagree with is made and you haven’t expressed an opinion, then you have no reason to complain.
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Burbage Village Hall Introduction: The Village Hall Survey showed that the majority of respondents would like a new Village Hall. We do not want to incur any New Hall project costs for professional advice before we have raised some project funds; so the full cost of the project will not be known until an architect is employed. The date of the Public meeting in November was important to enable deadlines for a grant application for funding to be reached for two reasons. 1.
A change in charity status to a corporate body is required to achieve a government grant.
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Any additional facilities not indicated in person nor in the survey responses, need to be known, to include in the specifications given to the architect once funds to employ him are received.
Most importantly the Village Hall needs help NOW! There are currently four Trustees who along with representatives from Village organisations make up the Management Committee. The Trustees have been advertising for several months, for people to come forward to fill two positions as a Bookings officer or a Treasurer. Even with these two positions filled the running of the hall would fall on just a few Trustees. As you know many hands make light work. Burbage Village Hall is a registered Charity and as such has some very important decisions to make that could impact on Village life. It is felt that it may encourage more people to join as Trustees if the liability of the
Trustees is limited in a similar way that Directors of a company are. So we have been looking into becoming a Charitable Incorporated Organisation. (We have two villagers now who would both be willing to become a Trustee if we had limited liability.) We also hope that some of the Management Committee could agree to become Trustees. The Charity commission gives charities guidelines to ensure that the Trustees/ Management Committee works in the best interests of the charity. There are certain rules that have to be followed and these are much easier if everyone involved is a Trustee. There is one clause in the current governing document that cannot be included, as it stands, in a Charitable Incorporated Organisation and that relates to the sale of land owned by the Trust, which currently requires a village vote. Village Hall Public meeting held on Thursday 13 November On arrival at the hall there were two sets of information on display. 1.
Site plan for the new Village Hall and suggested designs.
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Information about what Charitable Incorporated Organisation means.
A presentation was made on the two subjects and there was an opportunity to ask questions and receive answers on the topics just explained. Now follows information split into the two parts 1.
New hall design - and
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Charitable status information.
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Burbage Village Hall PRESENTATION-PART 1New Village Hall
Project next steps-Our plan
A presentation giving an update on the current position of the Hall and its Committee and about the Village Hall Project after the survey results had been analysed: What the next steps will be and to introduce the suggested designs and site plan.
Fundraising-
The reason for presenting these designs now is to ensure that any specific village needs for the future would be included in the designs when the architects are employed. i.e. Would the village like space to enable a weekly Youth club: Suitable space for a sports activity or other ideas? It was explained that any suggested spaces would have to be assessed in a Business plan to ensure these could be self-funding.
Secondly -Major fundraising campaign for build costs
Project update From the results of the survey Grant application has been made to Homes and Communities Agency for preplanning and planning costs. Villagers: Increase our team and expertise with volunteers, including those who said they would like to be involved on the survey. Contact has been made and the areas of the project where volunteers would like to help, have been identified. One meeting has been held to discuss fundraising teams.
Complete the fundraising strategy document with the identified team and start applying for all possible funding. Firstly-Initial funding for pre-planning and planning costs-including Architects costs.
1. Village fundraising-local events and 2. Funding applications, sponsorship, donations and grant applications. Build a Business Case –To ensure all facilities provided will be able to be supported by income generated by hirer use. (This means that if we provide a room for external business hire we are confident of the space being hired enough times to cover the cost of the build or that the space can be used by many different hirer groups during the year.) Cost of the new hall The building method used will affect the cost of the build, the running costs and the length of time from commencement to completion of the new building. Instruct the Architect: We will give the architect all the features that have been identified, from the survey and user group interviews, so designs can be developed and we can then present these design ideas to the Village prior to making a planning application to the Council.
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Burbage Village Hall New hall design: We have identified that the new hall design needs to take account of the needs of the Village now and into the future. Multifunction building Address interested & hirer groups requirements
The designs are to encourage your imagination, to encourage discussion and so that our committee can receive your comments about areas of concern to be addressed or the inclusion of facilities that have not yet been requested. How many parents would like an area suitable for a youth club?
Flexibility – use now and future
How many villagers would like to be able to hire the new hall to start a club not yet available in the village, with adequate storage facilities for the equipment?
Enhancing use of Hall and Barn Meadow Enhance safety for all users
How many villagers would like to help with a Pantomime group or drama club?
Management and sustainability
How many villagers would come to the hall if there was a stage large enough for large groups of entertainers?
Move location – for suggested location see illustrations. Access to dwelling behind the current Royal British Legion building position to be moved. right of way access
Before we finalise our building specification to the architect The designs shown have been produced by team members who do not have the expertise to enable these illustrations to be drawn to scale.
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How many villagers would hire the hall for a private event with audio/visual presentation facilities available –ie photos of your wedding or celebration on display to your guests?
Burbage Village Hall
Now Possible new location: Village Hall Existing location British Legion
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Existing location: Village Hall Existing location British Legion
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British Legion & driveway to rear access only Entrances to a Storage Area, WCs & staff entrance to the bar
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Large stage with a curtain
Fenced play area for children
Foyer Area
The Main Hall Folding sound proof room divider (can be opened up to make one large hall)
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Changing Rooms (M) & (F) with WC in each
Main Entrance from front & main car parking area
2nd Hall (Area for Social Club)
NEW VILLAGE HALL (Layout 1)
Kitchen/Cafe Indoor seating area for kitchen & café – for meetings of small groups – approx. 10-15.
Views to Barn Meadow and an outside seating area
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Burbage Village Hall The following information was shown on the DISPLAY BOARDS at the Meeting PRESENTATION-PART 2:
Charitable status change
Charitable Incorporated Organisation – CIO. A Charitable Incorporated Organisation, or CIO, is a new legal form for a charity. (Charities Act 2011)
Currently land registered as owned by the Trust can only be in the names of Trustees. This means:When there is any change to the named Trustees the registration needs to be changed. The number of times this would need to occur will vary with circumstances but incurs a charge and timely process each time.
It is an incorporated form of charity which is not a company. It has to register with the Charity Commission and not Companies House. It can enter into contracts in its own right and its trustees normally have limited or no liability for the debts of the CIO. Charities Act 2011- The CIO was created in response to requests from charities for a new structure which could provide some of the benefits of being a company, but without some of the burdens.
If any named Trustee dies, a timely process has to be followed to enable a change to be made to another Trustee. (Trade contracts can also only be made with individual Trustees). Is a CIO the right structure for our charity? There are four main legal forms that charities may take:
What are the benefits of being a CIO? The CIO structure has several benefits over unincorporated structures: 1.
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Trust – the governing document is a Trust Deed or a Will. There is no protection from liability for the Trustees. THIS IS OUR CURRENT STATUS
The members and trustees are usually personally safeguarded from the financial liabilities the charity incurs, which is not normally the case for unincorporated charities. The charity has a legal personality of its own, enabling it to conduct business in its own name, rather than the name of the Trustees.
The real advantage of point 2 above for Burbage-
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Unincorporated Association – the Governing Document is a Constitution or Rules and there is usually a Membership. The Trustees are often referred to as the Management Committee. Again, there is no protection from liability for the trustees.
Burbage Village Hall Company limited by Guarantee : The Governing Document is Articles of Association. The Trustees (or Directors) are protected in most circumstances against contractual liabilities. Charitable Companies must register with Companies House and if their annual income exceeds ÂŁ5000, with the Charity Commission. Charitable Incorporated Organisation: the Governing Document will be a Constitution. The Trustees will be protected in most circumstances against contractual liabilities. CIOs only register with the Charity Commission. The disadvantages of being a Company are the increased burdens that relate to accounting and other requirements that have to be filed with Companies House in addition to those filed with the Charity Commission
April and the current Chairman has been fulfilling this position since then. Volunteers –We have a few volunteers who have indicated they are not happy to become Trustees with the current status. Current issues-Problems/Vacancies The lack of trustees has resulted in a greater burden on a few. At this current moment in time no villager has offered to join the Committee or the group of Trustees to help keep the Village Hall open and running efficiently. Charitable Incorporated Organisation A charitable incorporated organisation, or CIO, is a new legal form for a charity. (Charities Act 2011) a)
It is an incorporated form of charity which is not a company.
Background of the current Village Hall Trust
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It can enter into contracts in its own right
The current Governing Document originates from 1944. It included details of Orgnisations current at that time, which could have a representative on the Management Committee.
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Its Trustees normally have limited or no liability for the debts of the CIO.
Hall is now governed by Management Committee
What we hope to achieve: A larger number of villagers willing to become a trustee.
Trustees. The current number of Trustees running the hall is FOUR. This includes the Chairman, the Secretary, the Treasurer and the Vice Chairman. The Treasurer has handed in his notice of resignation as at 31 December 2014. The position of Bookings Officer has been vacant since the Annual General Meeting in [29]
Safety of contracts made for the current hall and for the project to build a new hall.
Burbage Village Hall What action has already been taken
Explanation of events (Chairman of Village Hall Trust, Sandy Rex )
Two Trustees have been on a Community First course run by a Community First Solicitor. All four Trustees met with and have been advised by the Solicitor on our current Constitution and Options. We have discussed required changes, areas of concern and solutions that can be obtained. A required Public meeting to advise the village was called. The Trustees met since the meeting with the Solicitor to consider this advice and also considered areas of any concern. The Trustees wish to change to CIO status. The Trustees feel that the available safeguards are adequate for our Charity for now and the future. The Trustees have suggested that the number of Trustees for the CIO are set at a level to ensure that all ages/ opinions in the village are represented. An agreement by a large proportion of these Trustees would be required before land could be sold. In addition to the Constitution, the Charities Act itself will provide certain safeguards especially relating to sale of assets. (Land)
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At the meeting with the Solicitor, the Trustees were informed that a Restriction to the inclusion of a Clause in the original Governing Document relating to a village vote prior to the sale of any land owned by the Charitable Trust could not be included in CIO. We were also informed that a Public meeting needed to be called to advise the village of the proposed change to the trust. The trustees then met, at a later date, to discuss the required changes, areas of concern and solutions that could be obtained.
It was not possible to include this information in the last Burbage News (printed version) because of the timing of the meeting with the Solicitor and the Trustees meeting that followed. By the time this information had been discussed and considered by the Trustees the deadline had passed and so we had to give this information at the meeting itself when all the information was available
Burbage Village Hall Public Meeting Report A Public Meeting was held on Thursday 13 November 2015, to discuss two items of business: 1.
To show suggested designs and site layout for the new hall and to ask if any special facilities would be beneficial to future users of the hall.
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A proposal by the current Trustees for the Village Hall Trust to become a Charitable Incorporated Organisation [CIO].
Background The Village Hall Trust is currently managed by just four Trustees. Irrespective of whether the project for a new hall gets off the ground, this is very unsatisfactory and there is an urgent need for more villagers to come forward and ensure that the Hall (old or new) and the two sports fields for which the Trust is responsible, are well managed - without placing an unreasonable burden on the Chairperson and one or two others. Following the survey carried out in June 2014, the Trustees proposed to commission an architect to produce an outline design for a new hall. This would allow progress to be made in ascertaining the likely costs of the project and the prospects of obtaining sufficient grant aid or other funding.
To take advantage of a grant from the Homes and Communities Agency for the cost of pre-planning and planning a new building, the Villlage Hall Trust had to become a body corporate. This grant is not available to the Trust under its present constitution. The recommended choice is to become a CIO. A CIO is a form of Corporate Body, made possible by recent legislation, which is being adopted by large numbers of Charitable Trusts. The main advantages are: 1.
Trustees of a CIO cannot be held personally liable for the debts and liabilities of the charity.
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Outside organisations - including those that may award grants - can enter into contracts with the CIO as a corporate body, rather than having to make contracts with named Trustees, who may cease to be Trustees before the contract has run its course. This point is particularly important when making contracts with Architects and builders. (Even if the building was to be refurbished this protection would still be necessary.)
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Land registration can be in the name of the Corporation and not named Trustees, which reduces the costs and time to change this registration each time Trustees change.
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Burbage Village Hall The Trustees believe that conversion to a CIO is overwhelmingly in the best longterm interest of the Villlage Hall Trust. This action now will increase the likelihood of new Trustees coming forward, contracts made for the new development being protected and by doing it at this time would open the door to grant aid for the outline design, which is an essential first step in any project for a new hall. The Discussion
the new CIO will closely reflect that of the present Trust, the Trustees have been advised that a Clause in the present Governing Document, prohibiting sale of any land unless agreed by a village referendum, would not be allowed for a CIO. This had been recognised as a matter of likely concern, and the Trustees had already proposed:
1. That any sale should require three Approximately forty five persons attended quarters of the Trustees at the time to the meeting and saw sketches of possible approve it. hall designs. 2. That every effort should be made to There was a fair level of agreement that a increase the number of Trustees. new hall needs to have as much capacity as the present building for large Nevertheless, considerable suspicion was functions: but must also have the expressed that future CIO Trustees might flexibility to allow two or more smaller act against the best interests of the functions to run concurrently. village. Considerable doubt was expressed as to whether fund-raising and grant aid could meet the cost of a new hall. The Chair made it clear that the current Trustees are not considering borrowing money, nor selling any assets, but expressed her confidence that the money would be raised. Conversion to CIO status proved to be controversial in one respect. Whilst the Governing Document of
Conclusions: In view of the above, the Trustees will consult further, and hold another public meeting in due course. Meantime, the New Hall project will have to wait until funding can be obtained because grant aid from the Homes and Communities agency for the outline design cannot be obtained by the Trust, as presently constituted. The Village Hall Trustees
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Burbage Village Hall Christmas Market This event was held on Saturday 15 November from 10am until 3pm and was held to help with the fundraising effort towards the cost of building a new Village Hall. A new hall being the preferred choice by a survey of the village held in June 2014. THE MARKET- A great selection of gifts and goods were on offer with the hall full with twenty market tables. The items on sale included pet food, Nicks sausages and apple juice, pure wool items, Aloe Vera personal care, gift plants, Bodyshop products and personal pet portrait artist, Gills Handmade soaps, Tony’s nature artwork, Help for Heroes, Arthritis care and Swindon Needy dogs, Branded cosmetics, Rock Box jewellery, Handbags, Brantano childrens toys and tote goods, preserves, cards, shopping bags, faux fur and music trinkets. CHRISTMAS RAFFLE- Thanks go to the many local businesses that helped to make this a great success. These includeBurbage Service station, Mace Stores, The Post Office, The Three Horseshoes and the White Hart Public houses, W. Mundy and Son, Cadley Garage together with donated prizes from some stallholders attending the event.
the Christmas Market raffle and with the draw. Many thanks to Daile and her helpers. Also attending was the Burbage News – in addition to providing news to newcomers to the village they were helping to promote the CHRISTMAS CRACKER event on14 December 2014 (Joint Burbage News and Village Hall fundraising.) CAFÉ – Many volunteers served hot and cold drinks, very tasty homemade cakes and other snacks. Many thanks goes to all those who contributed their time to help me in the kitchen.
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO ATTENDED OR HELPED IN ANY WAY TO MAKING THIS A SUCCESSFUL EVENT.
THE MEET- The meet included the Church to tell visitors all about their Christmas services. They also helped the Village hall by selling the raffle tickets for
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Burbage Village Hall Christmas Market
Photos submitted by Steve Rex
The Christmas Market before it got busy!
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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 Village Hall
MARKET NEWS 2015 Natasha Spreadbury will be taking over the running of the Markets from me, Sandy Rex. She will announce when these events will be held during the year in the Burbage News magazine. If you would like to find out about her plans, or to book a table, please contact her at natspread1971@gmail.com
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BURBAGE & DISTRICT CAMERA & VIDEO CLUB Our Camera Club has become very popular with other Community Groups and many requests were received for photography support over the last few weeks. These include the horse show at Suddene Farm, terrific action shots at the Burbage Tennis Club and an aerial shoot over Burbage to produce images for the forthcoming Neighbourhood Plan. More photo opportunities are likely to be received over the coming weeks providing much experience especially to novice Members. Some of our work for the Community groups has been produced in the two Burbage journals and we will try and arrange a display of more of our work at the next Market and Meet. Sadly, the attendance figures at the monthly Club session nights continues to fall and new member uptake is low. If the rate of reduction continues as at present, it is highly likely that Burbage will lose its Club as it exists in its present form, so, it’s over to you Burbage!
If you manage an organisation in Burbage and wish to be the subject of our projects, pleased do let us know.
We continue to seek new members, beginner snapshotters to experts, to gain more benefit from their hobby. For more information contact Sonny Hamid or Mike Bird (details shown below)
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
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Sonny Hamid and his wife, Ute visited Whitehall Nurseries at Chippenham and they were extremely impressed with the display. It certainly looks very impressive. [39]
BURBAGE & DISTRICT CAMERA & VIDEO CLUB
Air views over Burbage taken and submitted by Sonny Hamid
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BURBAGE & DISTRICT CAMERA & VIDEO CLUB We continue to receive requests for our photography expertise from local community groups and feel very pleased with the confidence the community has in our work. Sadly, the foot fall in the evening sessions are not very not very good and we must have more attending for the Club to continue. So, its over to you Burbage - use it or lose it!
ceramic poppies at the Tower of London taken recently by Member Sonny H. The display will be installed on the evening of Wednesday26th at the Royal British Legion Hall and will be displayed possibly until the following Wednesday. Please feel free to attend the exhibition. Our next session is at 19:30 hours on Wednesday, 21st January, 2015, at the British Legion Hall when Members will have the opportunity to display and discuss images of their Christmas holiday shots.
The November session was based on our work during past holidays and members brought in their images on print, electronic media and for the first time, a DVD of a Members holiday to in Spain. Critique was provided generously!
If you manage an organisation in Burbage and wish to be the subject of our projects, pleased do let us know.
We were privileged to be asked by the Management of the Royal British Legion to arrange an exhibition of the photographs of the display of the
For more information please feel free to call Sonny Hamid on 01672 811 933 or Mike Bird on 01672 810 574
Photo submitted by Mike Bird
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BURBAGE & DISTRICT CAMERA & VIDEO CLUB
Photos of the Tour of Britain cycle race that came through Burbage and just some of the spectators who went to cheer them on (submitted by Mike Bird) [42]
BURBAGE & DISTRICT CAMERA & VIDEO CLUB
Scary “goings on” in Burbage at Halloween!
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FAVOURITE RECIPE Send your Recipe to the editor
Plea se s end Sen d i favo n yo in urit e re ur cipe to sh s are
We have many excellent cooks in our village. How about sharing some of your recipes, tricks, tips and household hints? Serves.4 Ready to eat in: 30 Minutes Preheat 200o C, gas Mark 6
Easy Baked Chicken with Olives Method:
Ingredients: 6 Tomatoes cut into wedges
Place the tomatoes and olives in a roasting tin and drizzle over the oil and vinegar.
50g Green olives (pitted) 1 Tbs olive oil 1 Tbs Balsamic Vinegar
Top with the chicken, sprinkle with the Parmesan.
6 Chicken Thigh Fillets 25g Parmesan Cheese
Roast for 20 minutes or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and juices run clear
25g Basil (shredded) Salt and Pepper
Sprinkle with the shredded Basil and bake for another 5 minutes
This is one of most simple but tasty recipes. Once the ingredients are put into the dish and into the oven you can sit and relax for 20 minutes!
Good served with couscous or rice.
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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 Health Trainer Trainer service service from from Wiltshire Wiltshire Council 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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