Special Edition August 2010
Pewsey Police Report For the Burbage catchment area—JULY 2010 Derrick.foord@wiltshire.pnn.police.uk Burbage and its surrounding areas have had a very peaceful couple of months with very little happening with regards to Crime. We have had the odd Domestic situation to resolve and incidents whereby the Police have been called to assist with individual problems but in the main the residents of Burbage and surrounding villages has been law abiding. For this I thank you as it makes my life and that of supporting officers far easier.
for “Cold Calling” offenders (people knocking on doors and offering to do work for exorbitant costs). If any of you feel that an elderly neighbour requires Police assistance with regards to home security please make contact with me as we have the “Bobby Van” staffed by experienced people who can be tasked to attend and provide advice and practical assistance to ensure the properties are safe and secure from intruders
Although things are quiet at the moment may I please remind you all of last month’s entry whereby I asked you all to take care of your possessions when out in your vehicles and ensure that your homes are secure, when you leaving for any reason. Also may I remind you all to be good neighbours and look after the elderly within your community especially with regards to looking out
As always if you have any problems please make contact with your Neighbourhood Policing Team who will be happy to visit and discuss any problems that you might have Derrick Pc108 Foord Community Beat Manager Pewsey East
Special Announcement
A Warm Weather Warning
PC Derrick Foord has announced his retirement from the Police Force at the end of August. Having served for 30 years!
Reported in the news on Sunday 25th July 2010:
We wish him well and all the best for a peaceful retirement!
Thieves have burgled a house in Great Bedwyn after entering through an unsecured door. Police issued a warning reminding people that they should always keep security in mind and ensure that open windows and doors are not seen as an invitation to burglars who might happen to be in the vicinity 3
From the Village Maintenance Team Hello to everyone reading this! We hope you’re enjoying the warm weather (with the occasional shower thrown in).
task. Tell us if you think having bigger and/or more bins is a good idea. If you don’t want them, we won’t waste money on upgrading them (except where necessary). It doesn’t have to be every bin, either. Tell us about the bins that bug you (or lack of bin).
First an apology: Due to various commitments we were unable to hold our planned Village Maintenance Day on Saturday 17th July. Despite our best efforts, unfortunately a couple of peop le t u rned up a nd wer e disappointed. We are sorry for that happening. The day was rescheduled for Saturday 24th July and at that time we still hadn’t received the necessary permission to enter the field and tidy up around the Scout Hut. Instead we had a mini Litter Pick, collecting about 5 bags of rubbish between us. This is a vast improvement on previous litter picks and shows that people really are dropping less litter and I know some of you are also out there frequently picking up litter at all times as well. A great improvement and one we hope will continue.
Another objective is to SAVE YOU MONEY. The Government is pulling back from funding just about everything it can. Volunteers to run buses, Post Offices and what else? Well we can just sit back and wait for the axe to fall or we can lead the way and contribute to our country’s recovery. Looking after our village is something we all have to take responsibility for, before it’s forced on us. That’s why we’re having Village Maintenance Days which are now scheduled for every third Saturday. 15-20 people will make all the difference between getting the job done or having our taxes raised to pay for someone else to do it. If we do it we win big time—a better community spirit, a better community involvement and a better village.
The Maintenance Team has set itself a few objectives. First we’re introducing Street Wardens, and there’s still a few roads that need volunteers to cover them. All you have to do is keep an eye on your road/area and let the team know if and when something needs doing. Empty grit bin? Overflowing rubbish? Street light out? Overgrowing hedges? Anything like that. You are not expected to tackle these. Simply let the team know.
Burbage is YOUR home as well. HELP US to look after it! The next Village Maintenance Day is on Saturday August 21st 2010. We meet as usual outside the village hall at 10.30 am for a maximum of 2 hours work. Bring gloves. If we have enough bodies we can do a lot more than the scheduled tidy up of Westcourt Pond
Another objective is for us to get better and more bins for the village— but we need YOU to support us in this
Email: bkv@burbage-village.co.uk Telephone: 811990 or 810 641 4
Tractor Club
Coffee ‘n’ Browse
Tractor Club meets on the 1st Thursday every month in the Village Hall, although 5th August will be at King’s Farm Longcot near Farringdon where there will be a collection of over 40 Caterpillar tractors and other farm machinery to view.
Coffee ‘n’ Browse started in January 2006 and has been such a hit in the village it is still going strong.
We recently held a rally in June at Rainscombe, Nr Oare on property of Lady Julia and Mr Robert Hiscox where we raised £6,000. Of this £5,000 was donated to the Wiltshire Bobby appeal, £500 was donated to the Wiltshire Air Ambulance and £500 donated to Help for Heroes.
There are many tables showing what local people are producing for sale or just pop in for a drink & a doughnut for £1-00. Children’s drinks are free.
It’s held in the Church Hall on the first Friday of every month, from 9:00am to midday.
To book a table contact Cynthia on 810026 MEETING LOCALLY HELPING FAMILIES AFAR
For further information please contact Mrs Chris Jones 01793 740924.
www.burbage-village.co.uk
Burbage Good Companions' Club Submitted by Mary Powell The Club was very well attended at the July meeting. Congratulations were extended to Tony and Marion on the occasion of their Golden Wedding Anniversary, and a small give was given to Vera Noyes and Olive Soper in appreciation of the many years that they have made and iced the Club's Anniversary cakes. Birthdays for July included the 80th of Oliver Stone who celebrated by climbing Snowden and Kath Miller who celebrates her 90th. The speaker, though somewhat delayed in traffic was from Air Ambulance, and gave a most interesting account of the work done by this worthy charity. Member, Lesley Atkinson personally thanked the speaker for Air Ambulance saving her life after a fall downstairs. The proceeds from the raffle and the bring and buy sale have been forwarded to the charity. The amount raised was £135. The Club look forward to their Cheese and Wine Evening at Seymour Court on 6th August, and their afternoon mystery tour on the 18th, after which they will have afternoon tea back at the village hall. 7
From the Savernake Team Summer Ball in the Village Hall on Saturday 18th September in aid of the Sudan Building Bridges HIV/AIDS project. More details and tickets from Rob Grist 01672 811431
neig hbouring c ountries whe re infection is widespread means that the border of Yei is particularly vulnerable to this “modern day leprosy”, leaving children orphaned to fend for themselves. Knowledge is basic and stigma high. Many are too ashamed to seek treatment and are often turned out of their homes to sleep on the street.
Family Services. On Sundays throughout the children’s Summer Holiday we will be holding Family Services at All Saints Church at 11am. All are welcome.
Our appeal, adm inistered b y Tearfund, is for £11000 to pay for training, local pastors and counsellors from the Episcopal Church of Sudan in HIV-AIDS awareness, enabling communities to reach out to sufferers with much needed care, support and compassion. It will also have an impact on risk related behaviour to stem the spread of HIV-AIDS.
Marquee for hire! White wedding type marquee, 12m long by 6m wide, 3m high horizontal roof beams with max height of 4.5m to apex, removable sides and ends with windows down both sides, very good daylight inside, heavy duty construction with floor bars. £120 to hire the church marquee. Also, if required: To erect the marquee; £80 To dismantle; £40 Delivery £20 Collection £20 All in package £250.
On 18 September, there will be a Charity Party Dance in the Burbage Village Hall from 8.00 pm to 11.30 pm featuring Swindon Big Band. There will be a light supper, cash bar and a raffle. All profits will go directly to the appeal. Tickets are available from Robert Grist on 01672 811431 or from the All Saints’ Church Office on 01672 810853 (9.00 am to 1.00 pm).
For bookings contact Debbie Brown Parish /Team Administrator Tel: 01672 810853 Email: churchofficeburbage@gm ail.com Website: www.savernaketeam.org.uk ____________________
We want to continue the success of last year’s dance classes by building bridges between our communities (and also within our own community) to make a real difference in peoples lives. We invite you to support this dance and to be part of this vision to bring love, hope and healing to Sudan.’
‘All Saints’ Church Burbage has launched fundraising to support an HIV-AIDS education project in the Southern Sudanese Diocese of Yei. Growing trade links with
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To advertise on this page email bneditor@burbage-village.co.uk Or telephone Keith (01672) 811 350 Gavin (01672) 811 990 All articles, letters and Diary events must Reach the editors by 20th August 2010 For inclusion in the next issue Articles may be edited for space or content purposes
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www.burbagelife.com For the portal to all the relevant websites for Burbage, Wiltshire 4. Going to the pictures? If you’re paying, is it cheaper to take one friend twice, or two friends at the same time?
Soduku Challenge (medium difficulty)
5. I pass before the sun, yet I cast no shadow. What am I? 6. I run but cannot walk I sometimes sing, but never talk I have no arms but hands I do There’s no head but I have a face, too What am I? 7. It’s as light as a feather but even the strongest man cannot hold it long. What is it? 8. A father’s child; a mother’s child, but no-one’s son. Who am I? 9. What is greater than God, More evil than the Devil, The poor have it, The rich don’t need it, And if you eat it, you’ll die? 10. Julia is as old as John will be when Julia is twice as old as John was when Julia's age was half the sum of their present ages. John is as old as Julia was when John was half the age he will be 10 years from now. How old are John and Julia?
Quiz (answers next month): 1. Where can you find August before July?
11. You are riding a horse. In front of you is a fire engine. You are being followed by a helicopter. To your right is a sports car driving. To your left, a depth. Without mutual communication or crashing, how do you arrange to get everyone to stop simultaneously?
2. If you had only one match and entered a COLD and DARK room which held a candle, oil lamp and a fire place, which would you light first? 3. What can you put in a barrel to make it lighter? 12
Introduction to the University of the Third Age in Kennet The Third Age Trust is the national representative body of the U3A movement in the United Kingdom offering older people the opportunity to take up new, positive and creative challenges. Members organise their own activities and offer to share their skills, knowledge and expertise with fellow members.
Groups and to meet other people who are discovering that the Third Age is an age of freedom and adventure. Any member with enthusiasm and basic organisational skills can start a new Interest Group at any time if there is sufficient support amongst their fellow members. There are regular national and local newsletters that keep everyone in touch with the latest U3A development, interests and events. Local bi-monthly meetings give everyone a chance to meet and discuss their views as well as to listen to very interesting and entertaining guest speakers.
No qualifications are needed and none are given. Links exist within an Area and a Forum Network . International Networking also takes place with U3A organisations in other Countries. There are over 226,529 members with 724 U3As in the United Kingdom of which U3A in Kennet is one.
If you are interested in joining us please contact: Val Clowes tel: 01672 811070 or Sarah Foxall tel: 01264 850316 for further information
U3A in Kennet, with a membership of 486 offers all older people, not in fulltime employment, living in the Ma rl b or ou g h D is tr ic t a n d it s surrounding locality, an opportunity to share in the activities of its Interest
DID YOU KNOW‌ The much missed plastic and cardboard recycling service has resumed its regular monthly collection? Check the Diary pages for the latest dates and times. 15
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BURBAGE AND EASTON ROYAL CRICKET CLUB WINS CLUBMARK ACCREDITATION FROM ECB Clubmark is the only national crosssports, quality accreditation scheme for clubs with junior sections. It's built around a set of criteria which ensures that accredited clubs operate to a set of consistent, accepted and adopted minimum operating standards. The accreditation was awarded to the village cricket club on Wednesday by the ECB. The award is recognised by Sport England which values the commitment made by sports clubs to develop high quality, welcoming environments for young participants.
Saturday league sides, 2 Wednesday league sides and junior age group teams from Under 9 through to Under 15. We also have 8 junior players involved in the county set up at various age groups. This week saw vindication of the committee’s decision to promote junior cricket when we were awarded the accreditation. It took less than six months for the club to acquire the necessary standard, obtaining it in half the average time and winning much praise from the ECB for the manner in which it was achieved. The project was led by Club Secretary, Russ Buck, assisted by Robert Hector, with significant contributions from our Welfare Officer, Sue Milne, Head of Coaching, Paul Lavis and Treasurer, Tracey Lavis. I would also like to thank all the youngsters who have helped to make the club so successful and their parents for giving them and us their support.
Burbage and Easton Royal Cricket Club was, according to my sources, formed in 1903 and somewhere along the line merged with Easton Royal (if anyone has any details about when, it would be much appreciated if they could pass it on to me). In 2003 it looked as if the club's centenary would mark the final chapter in the sad decline of the club. National newspapers were full of the demise of village cricket around the country and the scene here in Burbage seemed to corroborate that.
If you have children whom you think might benefit from active sport, why not call in to our club house at Red Lion Field in East Sands and speak to one of our Officers? There is usually someone around on the weekend. On the other hand if you just fancy watching a home match on a Saturday or Sunday, with a social and refreshing glass of wine or beer from our licensed bar, you're most welcome to come and support us.
Fortunately the club's committee were determined to reverse the trend and launched an ambitious youth programme - if the league teams were aging, why not introduce more youngsters to feed into them? It's probably the best decision we could have made. Today we have over 75 junior members who, as they mature and benefit from expert coaching, are fighting for and winning league places. The club now supports 3
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The ‘200 Club’
Burbage Festival 2010 3rd and 4th September
Submitted by Ros McGowan The ‘200 Club’ has been running for many years in order to raise funds for the Sports Club. Since 1999 it has been run by the Tennis Club, namely myself, my husband and Daphne Carter (ex Tennis Club member).
This year's Burbage Beer Festival is getting ever closer, and we now have a full musical line up arranged. We have a five-piece high-energy, jiving, swinging band called the Zoot Dukes to entertain on Friday, and a hog roast to soak up the beer! On Saturday we have a variety of acts waiting to perform - check out our website for details: www.burbagefestival.co.uk
We currently have a full book with 200 members from all walks of life subscribing £1 per month. We do however, have a waiting list should any of our members cease to subscribe – any new names would be most welcome to join our list.
Barrel sponsorship is going well but there are still some barrels waiting to be sponsored, so if you would like to get your name against one or would be interested in other sponsorship opportunities, please contact Steve by email: steve@burbagefestival.co.uk.
The monthly draw is made on the second Tuesday of each month at the Village Hall, during the Bingo Evening. The prizes awarded are as above from January to November and 2 x £25, 2 x £50 and 1 x £200 for December.
The ‘200 Club’ July winners: £5 £5 £10 £10 £50
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SPORTS CLUB NEWS Sports Club Committee Mark Day - Chairman Graham Milne - Vice Chairman Roger Barker - Treasurer Russ Buck - Secretary
From the Surgery An early reminder for September:
Steve Pilkington Beer Festival Chairman
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There is a new party in Burbage! Hi, I’m Erin Amiss, I have lived in the village for 8 years bringing up my young family. Since Christmas 2009 I have been thinking of something that would be an opportunity to work from home, be fun & enjoyable, and on occasions could be of help to any charity or fundraising efforts in the parish of Burbage. I found it two months ago and it is Jamie at Home.
Any charity or fund-raising event booked from the Burbage Village News will have 20% of the total sales donated to the charity of your choice. Staying in is the new going out with Jamie at Home Say hello to longer days and warmer evenings and bring some more fun into your home. Get your friends and family together for a Jamie at Home party and share with them the gorgeous, designer-led Jme collection of kitchen and dinnerware. And don’t forget as a Host you will receive Loyalty Points based on party sales to spend on your choice of Jme products.
Any personal party booked from the Burbage Village News will receive an extra gift. Share in Jamie’s passion for getting people in the kitchen and book your Jamie at Home party today by calling Erin Amiss on 01672 811350.
Burbage & Easton Royal Younguns Win Cup! On Friday 2nd July, Burbage & Easton R o ya l C C Y o u n g u n s p l a ye d Marlborough in the Savernake Evening League Cup final. Although the game was played at Marlborough the away team boasted most of the support. BER captain Dave Cope won the toss, and elected to field first
bowler returned to bowl the final over. With four balls to go and needing fourteen to win, Darren Freeguard hit a cracking straight drive for four, to reduce the target to ten off three balls. BER hopes were raised momentarily until the next ball which promptly knocked over Darren’s middle stump.
The ‘Younguns’ were light on seam bowling with players out injured and had to rely heavily on spin bowling, Marlborough’s wicket was good and it soon looked like the home team were going to make a big score with the ball disappearing off the bat in all directions. In spite of Marlborough’s good start the away team hung in and took vital wickets at crucial times during the innings. Despite some good bowling and athletic fielding, Marlborough still amassed a big total of 159 in fifteen eight ball overs.
Ten off of two balls with fifteen year old Adam Lavis heading to the crease, surely this was a stretch too far for the talented Wiltshire Under 15 player, or was it? Adam calmly took guard and faced up to his first delivery, with no fear what so ever, he stepped back and did what all the ‘Younguns’ support was hoping for; he smashed the ball into the next field for six! With the adrenaline pumping Adam waited for the Marlborough fielders to retrieve the ball. BER needed four runs to win. The tension amongst the players and supporters was electrifying as the bowler began his run up. With most of the away team supporters hoping for a streaky edge past the wicket keeper for four, the bowler raced in and served up a length delivery which was struck hard towards the deep extra cover boundary. The ball rose high into the air and the people on the sidelines soon realised it was sailing comfortably into the next field for six! In fact the ball went so far all Adam’s team mates had managed to run to congratulate him before the ball had come to rest, thus ending a truly magnificent game of cricket that will live long in the memory of all the players and supporters of Burbage & Easton Royal Cricket Club.
Although the ‘Younguns’ knew 160 would be a big target to chase down, they set about the task with youthful exuberance. W ith hard hitting batsmen like Dave Cope and Dan Wootton, the run rate is very rarely a problem. Dave Cope set about hitting a fast 50 and by the time he was out the ‘Younguns’ were well ahead of the game. However the home team hit back hard with some tight bowling and crucial wickets. Once again the away team were behind the required run rate. With the light diminishing the tas k was be g in n in g to lo o k unmanageable for the BER team. It all came down to the last over. The ‘Younguns’ requiring nineteen runs off the last eight balls. The quick opening 18
Sunday Success for Burbage NGS Open Garden
Burbage Tennis Club The tennis club is trying to encourage wider use of the Burbage tennis courts in East Sands.
Submitted by Freda Cronk Eastcourt House held its first Open Garden for the NGS on Sunday 18 July and it was a resounding success. After the early morning drizzle, the sun came out and so did the visitors 218 of them in fact, what a brilliant turnout! People who regularly visit NGS Gardens came from as far afield as Tewkesbury, Colerne, Stonehenge and London and we had a very good local contingent too, thank you everyone for your support.
Burbage and Easton Royal Tennis Club wants to consult local people about making better use of the two courts at Red Lion Field, and encouraging more people to play the game. The courts are well used for coaching - especially of juniors - and the Club runs a junior team, plus two senior teams in the Swindon and District Tennis League. But there is scope for the courts to be used much more. Players of all ages and both sexes enjoy playing tennis; and neither disability nor lack of skill need stop you from having a go.
Visitors enjoyed wandering quietly, talking about the planting and enjoying tea and cake in this traditional English country garden. Together with the teas and the plant stall we raised £751.70 for charity and look forward to our next Open Garden on Sunday 22 August from 1-5pm when we hope to raise even more for this worthwhile cause, Bowel Cancer UK.
Later this year, club members and all interested persons will be invited to a meeting to consider options, including opening the courts for non-members to book by the hour, and possibly off ering f ree use to juniors. Meanwhile, please let us know if you are interested in playing, either by joining the Club as a member, or independently. We will also be very interested to hear any suggestions you have to make tennis more accessible to local people.
Look out for the yellow signs around the village – entrance fees adults £2.50, children £0.50. Teas (small charge) will be served all afternoon with homemade cakes, there will be a Plant Stall, we have easy wheelchair/ buggy access, but sorry no dogs and no toilet available.
For more information, please contact Andrew Gordon [Chairman] 810421 Email: harepath@gmail.com or Geoff Pinder [Coaching coordinator] 810476 geoff_pinder2004@yahoo.co.uk
Eastcourt House Eastcourt Burbage SN8 3AG
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“Having Parkinson’s is like having your body slowly encased in concrete” (Bryn "Wobbly" Williams, July 2010) I wanted to talk briefly about a friend of mine, a friend who is a truly exceptional person. This friend is Karen Carey, and she is running the Bristol Half Marathon on 5 th September 2010 – I will come on to who she is running for in a moment.
young-onset “sufferer” in Glasgow, I started a beginners running course at Marlborough Running Club in January, only to find that instead of being “Last One Out, First One Back” (in my dreams) I was always “First One Out, Last One Back”! In short, I did not suit running and running, sadly, did not suit me.
Having never run in her life before (except for the odd bus!) Karen took up running when I told her my story one day whilst waiting to pick up my children from Burbage school. I was diagnosed with Early Onset Parkinson’s Disease on 20th July last year, just 5 days before my 47th birthday. I had been ill for quite some time, and my neurologist thinks I have had the disease for some years. Parkinson’s is classified as a long-term chronic neurological condition, and besides being degenerative, is also currently incurable. It affects virtually every single motor and non-motor function, and has a massive impact on day to day living as it progresses. Amongst the more obvious tremors and stiffness, it affects facial expression, voice, eyesight, teeth, swallowing and balance, to name but a few. One of the ways of counteracting its effects, besides a rigorous drugs regime, is regular exercise and a whacky sense of humour!
I was disappointed at not being able to run the Bristol Half Marathon as planned, but Karen very gallantly offered to step into my running shoes. She has the good fortune to be married to Steve, an experienced marathon runner, and training is going well – or so she would have me believe! Karen is running for The Cure Parkinson’s Trust – whose primary aim is to raise funds to find a cure. [One of the co-founders, Tom Isaacs, was a s ucc essf ul London proper t y developer when he was diagnosed at 28 years old.] So, my request to you is, if you can, help Karen her reach her goal by sponsoring her just £5. Thank you J Jo Collinge
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Burbage News The Future Your Burbage Newsletter can only grow and develop with YOUR feedback. A few people have asked if it’s going monthly and the answer to that is… ...up to you! The Burbage News is produced voluntarily. The bi-monthly edition has been printed free of charge by the fantastic generosity of the All Saints Church (but usually limited to 2 pages, or 4 A4 sides) and is delivered by a small army of volunteers. We have options and before we can make any definite plans, we’d like to know what YOU think. Option 1: The Burbage News merges with the Good News Paper and as a combined unit the new editorial is published, printed and has full, free distribution throughout the parish. The new editorial would have to be free from diocesan control Option 2: The Burbage News remains separate in it’s usual format—bi-monthly and generally limited to 2 pages Option 3: The Burbage News becomes a monthly publication which will need self-funding. It is hoped this would be achieved mainly through advertising revenue and the occasional donation, grant or fundraising event. Do you prefer an A4 or A5 size? Option 4: We close the publication down. There are over 700 households in the parish, and we hope that about a third of you will respond to this brief survey. Basically we’re looking for about 200 responses to help us determine what to do. Much less than that would be sending the editorial team a fairly clear message that the Burbage News is probably not really needed any more. We hope that’s not the case! Help define the future of your Burbage News and tell us what you think— especially if you have a new option for us to consider. How to let us know your choice (1, 2, 3, 4)? Please do so by 20th August: Phone 811990 (Gavin) or 811350 (Keith), Email: bneditor@burbage-village.co.uk, or you can circle your choice above and tear this page off or write us a note and drop it into 5a Webbs Way (opposite Mundy’s store) or Willow House, 3 The Withies. You don’t need to tell us who you are, but it would be nice if you did! 13
Burbage and Easton Royal British Legion Club Tel 01672-810369 Well here we are again and another month has passed. I can’t believe we are in August already, where has this year gone?
entry, if you haven’t done so already come and get an entry form. Meals will be available from 12 noon until 3 pm and a licensed bar open from 12 noon also tea and coffee available.
We have our open day on the 7th of August with some fun on the field, starting at 12pm and finishing at 5pm, the bar will be open all day from 12 noon until 12 midnight: Lets all hope for good weather! Some of the games and events we have lined up are Bouncy Castle, Tombola, Roll-a-coin, Darts, Balloon race, Land Rover race, Lucky dip, Face-painting, Barbecue, Licensed Bar & much more. All are welcome so bring your friends and family for a fun day out, and when the little ones have worn themselves out, come and enjoy the Disco in the evening with Gary Swatton.
Pool competition 28th August, starts 8.30 pm, £3 entry fee, win a gallon of beer (8 pints). Plus our regular events: Bingo every Sunday night Doors open 7.30, first game starts 8pm, £3 for a 6 page book and £1 for the flyer Quiz Night Friday 20th August & 3rd Friday in every month Starts 8.30 £2 per person, max 6 to a team, come and join in the fun with Terry Chaplin as your Quiz master.
Hope all your vegetables are growing well for our garden show, which is on the 14th of August. Staging of exhibits 9:30 am. All entries to be in by 10.30 am at the latest, Judging to take place at 12 noon, 14:00 public admission into the Skittle alley (where judging takes place) Presentation of trophies 16:00, Raffle draw 16.30, First entry £1.00 and 50p for each additional
We are also taking on new members, £12 to join, £11 goes to the British legion and £1 comes to the club, if you join now you will get 14 months for the price of 12, come in and pick up an application form. Children Welcome. Sandie
Womans Own Submitted by Helen Collins Womans Own group, which has been running for more than 20 years, meets every 3rd Thursday of the month, with the exception of August, in the Church Centre at 7:30pm. Every meeting has a guest speaker on a variety of subjects. Everyone is welcome. For members only there is a Birthday party in April and a Christmas party in December. 10
‘Strictly’ for Beginners…
Fill the Gap
How often have you watched Strictly Come Dancing and wished you could do some of the moves? Well now you can do something about it and it’s good exercise too improving flexibility and stamina.
Every Thursday - 12-2pm, Fill the Gap lunch in the Church Centre. After having August off, Fill the Gap will be back in September serving our now nearly famous soups (bet that will give us a glorious Indian Summer!) In fact, we might just stick with our summ er menu of Ploughmans until October! All ages welcome and so far the range has been a few weeks old up to 95 years! If you haven't been along yet why not come and see who's there? Numbers vary, but average around 30/34
I’m a qualified teacher of Ballroom and Latin American Dance and have been teaching in the village for the last year. I’ll be commencing a new absolute beginner’s class in the autumn. The classes will start on Friday 10 September at 7.30 to 8.30 pm in Burbage Village Hall and will cost £6.00 per person per week.
Lunch is free but we accept donations, most of which are sent to Trussell Trust, the foodbank charity. During May we organised a food collection for Trussell, and delivered a whopping 71.4 Kg of goods to their Salisbury base. Thanks to all who contributed.
10% of my income is donated to charity each term (I’m currently supporting Tearfund through All Saints’ Church). No need to book, just turn up on the night!
Village Maintenance
My contact details are Nicola Grist (La Dancing) on 01672 811431 or via email at Nicola.Grist@btinternet.com.
The Village Maintenance Team will be surveying the village soon in order to identify any problem hedges/shrubs. The Parish Council will write to the owners of properties where the hedge or shrub has encroached onto the path to ask them to cut them back to the edge of their boundary.
PCVMT Your Parish Council Village Maintenance Team members are:
Now is the ideal time to start cutting hedges back, giving pedestrians a safe, clear and easy path to walk on.
Keith (811 350) Colin (810 518) Gavin (811 990) Tony (810 641)
If you need help, or have a neighbour who does, please contact a member of the team
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Crofton Vegetable and Flower Show Submitted by Maxine Hawkins A small show for local gardeners and children will be held at Crofton on August Bank Holiday (28th-30th); Set-up on Saturday viewing Sunday and Monday.
BURBAGE SIGNING CHOIR.
If you live/work/play within 15 miles of Crofton you can enter (forms in local shops, the Pumping Station or 01672 870300.)
We are meeting again to practise for the coming Christmas season and are always looking for new members. This year we are sending your donations to ‘Hearing Dogs for Deaf People.’
Adult and children's classes available, including the family scarecrow competition which will be judged by the public!
We are pleased to announce we have already been able to send £35.00 as we were asked to perform for Stanton Lodge, a care home near Swindon, and can proudly announce we were also given a certificate for our contribution to Volunteers' Week! I was also very pleased to be told that Burbage Primary School is taking part in a European Languages Festival at Pewsey Vale and the headmistress, Mrs Sarah Cardy, has chosen British Sign Language. The children will perform a song we learnt earlier and some of the children will ‘sign’. This is just what we have been aiming to do: Raise deaf awareness, so of course I am very pleased to be working with the children.
This promises to be an entertaining event following on from the success last year, we look forward to receiving your entry forms! All are welcome to the show to support local talent whether you enter or not! Have YOU got anything for the September Edition of the Burbage News? Please email it to: bneditor@burbage-village.co.uk Or phone 811 350 Or by post to: Willow House, The Withies Burbage, Wiltshire. SN8 3TT
It is not as difficult as it looks and it is also for great fun, so if anybody would like to get involved or even join us, please contact Jean on 810451 or Cynthia on 810026.
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From the Chairman’s Desk... Dear Burbage Villagers
this some thought over the summer and call either the Clerk or myself if you would like any further information. There is a notice on the Parish Noticeboard (near the post office).
By the time you read this the summer holidays will have begun – for the children at least! The Parish Council would like to wish you all a happy and safe holiday season with lots of activities and fun.
A quick reminder that soon, you will be receiving a questionnaire from the Parish Council. We want to find out what you want from your council so it is important that when it arrives you complete and return it. If you wish to rec eive your ques tionnaire electronically please let the Clerk know and he will arrange it. Give some thought to facilities you would like provided, improvements to the village and whether you would be prepared to volunteer some of your time either to lead a project or just help out.
Our Parish clerk has been in post for 2 months now and is doing a grand job. He has been given lots to do and learn and has handled it all with aplomb. Remember if there is any aspect of village life you want discussed at Parish Council meetings or if you just want to find out something about what is happening in the village then you can contact John or myself (or any of the councillors). I will put the contact details at the bottom of this letter.
Contact details: Chairman (Susan Gray) 01672 811990 Email chairman@burbage-village.co.uk
It is with sadness that I must report the resignation of one of our long standing Councillors – John Acheson. John has done such a lot for the village over the years, cutting grass, being editor of the newsletter, wading in Seymour Pond and keeping us all in touch with things around the village. I am sure you would like to join me in thanking John for all his efforts. We will all miss his contributions but hope he enjoys his ‘retirement’.
Clerk (John Ritchie) Email clerk@burbage-village.co.uk I hope you all have a very enjoyable summer holiday and maybe I will meet some of you at the next Parish C o u n c i l m e e t in g o n M o n d a y September 13th at 7:30pm at the Church Centre. Susan Gray
This of course means we have a vacancy on the Parish Council. Perhaps some of you would like to join us; it is a very rewarding thing to do and gives something back to the village. No experience is necessary just a desire to help Our Village. Give
Copies of Parish Council Minutes are available on the village website. If you do not have access to the Internet, please phone 811990 for a copy. 2
Welcome to a Special August Edition of your Burbage News We want to know what YOU want from your newsletter—do you want a monthly edition? How big is best? Etc. There’ll be a little survey later on, for you to complete. If this becomes a monthly publication instead of the current bi-monthly issue, then we will be looking to raise funds through advertising and sponsorship. Any advertising in this Special Edition has been done free of charge and for the benefit of providing an example for potential advertisers if we follow that route. All adverts/events are genuine. This edition is packed full of info from around the area—in fact there’s been so much reported we’re not sure its all here, but we are trying! We will be asking as many local organisations, clubs, groups and so on for articles to go into the newsletter, so if you don’t hear from us, or would like to be included in the monthly round-up, please contact us! The development of the Burbage News is driven by feedback—your comments are always welcome and you can email us at: bneditor@burbage-village.co.uk or phone Keith on 811350. Feel free to write in as well. Have a moan, pay a compliment or tell us about something special. We’ll happily include a letters page, and if your letter needs the gentle touch of an Agony Aunt, we’ll find one of those, too! This is STILL a free distribution newsletter, and copies will be kept on the village website, www.burbage-village.co.uk. We hope you enjoy the read! Have a great summer break Keith & Gavin—Burbage News Editorial
Rubbish & Recycling Collections DID YOU KNOW the council is doing a waste collection & recycling survey? The aim is to harmonise the four different collections throughout Wiltshire. There is an online survey accessible via the village website (or a paper version in the library) to vote for or against the new proposals. For those of us who live in the former Kennet District, it really is a win, win, win situation. • Regular household rubbish (fortnightly collection, so no change) • Recycling – black box (alternative week, so no change) • Kerbside collection of plastic bottles and cardboard (Save all that loading car and taking to car park or tip) • Non chargeable kerbside collection of garden waste every 2 weeks (FREE instead of £26 {?} fee at present) So do your bit: Vote (before 20th August) and pass the message on! 1
Beer & Music Festival 2010 Friday 3rd / Saturday 4th September www.burbagefestival.co.uk
Sun 22 Aug