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Trekking from Nazareth to Bethlehem equals a pilgrimage? Well, not exactly. We weren’t all Christians – and, as we were walking through Palestine, we had Moslem guides, and stayed with Moslem families, including one night in a refugee camp. Continued on page 6

Mosque in Fara’a refugee camp

The Bethlehem wilderness Pilgrim choir in Nazareth

Sweet factory, Nablus

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Down on Farm Page 4

Angling Notes Page 5

Nativity Trail continued on page Page 6

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ROYAL BRITISH LeGIOn Wednesday 6th June 7.30 pm WOMen’S SeCTIOn THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, HeYTeSBuRY BRAnCH MISSOURI Crime/Drama (15) Our next meeting will be held on 27th June 2018 and is our Annual Garden Party Nominated for Best Film in this year’s which will be held from 3pm at our Oscars: winner of Best Actress, Frances President, Mrs Havergal’s home in Hindon. McDormand, plays Mildred, who in order Details available from the Branch to stop herself drowning in grief after the Secretary, Mrs Phillips (840165) brutal murder of her daughter, decides to fight back when the case remains ST jOHn’S unsolved, purchasing the titular billboards SOCIAL eVenTS and plastering them with details of the Our Coffee morning will be on crime and the question: "How come Chief Wednesday 13th at 11am. Willoughby?"

SuMMeR FeTe In THe TOWn PARK On Saturday 9 June, the Minster St Denys will be holding their annual summer fete but, for the first time, we are coming into the middle of Warminster – to the Town Park and we are delighted that Viscountess Weymouth from Longleat is coming to judge our cake competition. Proceedings will commence at 12.00 with a barbecue and Lady Weymouth will be judging the competition at around 2.30pm. Entry forms are available from The Minster Church, The Hub and The Civic Centre and are free. PRAYeR GROuP Along with the baking competition, there is tug of war, games for the We meet weekly. youngsters, skittles, stalls, a raffle, If you have any prayer requests, tombola and much more. Fun for all. Do please call Anne on 840339. come and bring your friends.

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At this time of year many of us have tests to the test”. But testing and challenge, thought for the month and exams on our minds – whether it’s like exams at certain stages, are an recovering from SATS or GCSEs, or worry - inescapable part of our life. I prefer to Blessed is the man who does not walk in ing about those sitting A levels, University remember that St Paul told his converts in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the exams, professional body exams ... or Corinth that “God will not let you be way of sinners or sit in the seat of other kinds of tests such as driving tests, tested beyond your ability, but with the mockers. But his delight is in the law of or waiting for the results of medical and testing will also provide a way out so that the Lord and on his law he meditates day diagnostic tests. you can endure it”. Perhaps the best way and night. He is like a tree planted by It’s also a competitive time for to handle it is to remember that if we pray streams of water, which yields its fruit in those with sporting inclinations, with “God give me patience” (in whatever tone due season and whose leaf does not tennis fans glued to Wimbledon, rowing of voice), the answer is likely to be, not a wither. Whatever he does prospers. Psalm fanatics at Henley, football’s World Cup in sudden saintliness, but a blizzard of 1 v1-3 Russia, second test match at Headingley, opportunities to practise patience….some racing at Epsom and Ascot, US Open golf of them very trying! And to remember also Contributed by Robin Hungerford and the NBA Basketball finals. that help is just a prayer away. But many of us find ourselves May you find the strength and tested every day in other ways. Our wisdom to respond well to every testing integrity is tested when the shopkeeper situation, and also to support others who I.N. NEWMAN LTD hands us too much change. Our patience are finding it more difficult. Family Controlled Independent is tested as we wait for a rare gap in the Jane Shaw Funeral Directors A36 traffic. Our capacity for forgiveness is tested when another driver cuts us up on Private Chapels of Rest a roundabout. Come ‘school out’ or half SARA WOODWARD 24 Hour Care and Assistance at a time of Bereavement term, our stamina may be tested by the DOG GROOMING indefatigable energy of the very young. Nominated Funeral Director for: City & Guilds qualified How do we respond to such Golden Charter challenge? How can we ‘keep our cool’ Pre-payment funeral plan All breeds considered and avoid doing anything we might later locAl pickup if required MONUMENTAL MASONS regret? Some people practise Mindfulness or other forms of meditation. Some listen Griffin House, 55 Winchester Street Salisbury, SP1 IHL to soothing music. Some of us pray. st Crufts 1 Prize Winner With oWn doGs Telephone: 01722413136 We may pray to be spared testing - in fact an alternative translation of part of the 01985 840573 Lord’s Prayer would be “Do not put us 07754 963142 [email protected]

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‘Make hay while the sun shines’ is the timing to be ‘bang on’; knowledge, Silage comes under the title of saying. In our case ‘make silage while the experience and good luck all have a part forage as does maize. Maize strongly sun shines’. Finally, the skies have to play. resembles sweet corn, although I don’t cleared, the sun is shining, and the The mowers go in first, the grass is recommend eating it as it is very tough warmth has been enough to force that last allowed to dry before being raked into and there is little ‘sweet’ about it. At this crucial stage of growth in the grass so at rows, the forager will pick the grass up, moment in time, the maize has yet to be long last the mowing can begin. There is chop it and blow it into a trailer which put in the ground. It will be ready for nothing quite like the smell of freshly cut runs along side the forager. When a trailer foraging in the early autumn and again it grass, be it from the village green, town is full, it is unloaded into the silage pits is crucial to forage it at just the right park, church yard or the garden. The (large areas of storage where the walls are time. gentle humming of the mowers reminds us lined with plastic), the silage is very Crops such as barley, wheat, all that spring has finally arrived. tightly compacted into the pit and once linseed and oil seed rape are cereals and The cutting time for silage is essen - full the grass is covered in plastic and the method of their production, harvest, tial, the sugar levels must be just right for weighed down with tyres. This process benefits to our wildlife and food us to produce the best quality and most stops oxygen getting in which encourages production are all ahead of us in the nutritious silage possible to feed our anaerobic bacteria which then produce coming weeks and months as we approach pedigree herd of Holsteins. The quality of acetic acid (also found in vinegar), so the one of the most intense and varied periods silage has a huge impact on the milk grass is pickled. It is left for several weeks of the calendar ‘down on the farm’. production, so it is important for our before it is ready for use.

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It was hot (28°C in the hills and 34° near Melkite Orthodox priest and his family, tent on ‘network Giorgio’, with a recharg - the Dead Sea), and the wind blew so hard and attended church. He was an inspira - ing point slung from the tent pole. We ate when we crossed the wilderness that it tion. “We love the Jews - we are blood- cross-legged on the floor: a huge platter was difficult to stand up. The walk I brothers. We are brothers with Moslems of savoury rice, with nuts and roast enjoyed most was descending 800m from too. And my compatriot, Jesus Christ, was chicken joints on top, accompanied by a monastery perched high on a mountain - a Palestinian. Ours is a ministry of peace yoghurt from their goats. The goat butter side, miles from anywhere, scrambling and reconciliation.” the following morning on our Bedouin down vertiginous slopes and then through One guide was a practical joker crêpe was totally delicious. The night we a long rocky gorge. There we saw a called Mohamed. He’s professional and camped in the wilderness, our dinner of Palestinian sunbird (a tiny vision of funny and makes delicious tea in a chicken joints with potatoes, onions and iridescent blue singing in the branches fire-blackened kettle he carries in his tomatoes was baked in a fire-pit: that was above our heads), a hoopoe and a crested backpack. He told us how he was intro - exciting to watch. There was just one lark, heard several cuckoos (in March), duced to his wife a year ago; an arranged light-bulb (powered by solar panel) in our and watched migrating cranes in flight marriage. They invited 800 to the Bedouin tent, but bright enough for a accompanied by ravens, who centuries wedding. 1400 people came. She is veiled fashion show with the Bedouin teenagers. ago fed the solitary monk who lived in a in public, and is very beautiful. The plumbing down the slope was a bit cave high above Jericho; there’s a Our guide across the Judean primitive, but all part of the desert monastery there now which we reached wilderness was a Palestinian Christian, experience. by cable car. called George. In entrepreneurial style, This was an ‘open your eyes’ kind On Palm Sunday, we stayed with a he had arranged for wifi in the Bedouin of holiday. Preconceptions didn’t fit. The Palestinian hill country of the West Bank is beautiful, and wild; the walks are Wren House challenging (one needed to be fit), and I Residence for the Retired and Elderly felt safe. There was one occasion when there had been an incident in the village Wren House in Warminster is a long-established, elegant retirement home, ahead of us between a local boy and an specialising in individual care in gracious surroundings. Israeli ‘settler’, so we took taxis to the Having just thirteen rooms, each with a private bathroom, we are able to other side of the village. And while we offer the ambience of a family home, together with caring staff and the waited for the taxi our Moslem guide, Majdi, was telling jokes. The one I liked facilities to enable our residents to grow old with dignity. best was about a Jew, a Christian, a Mrs Lynn Boon, Manager Moslem and a Buddhist on the topic: Wren House Limited, 32 Vicarage Street, Warminster BA12 8JF “Whose God is the greatest?” Tel: 01985 212578 Would I do it again? Oh yes. Maybe, the Abraham Trail next time. KV tuRBo’s tALes – the dog BLog FoR eARLY suMMeR

The clocks have gone forward, the grass soaking up the chats and pats from people He decided, in the end, to take her is ‘riz’ (as are the nettles) and the sun has we hadn’t seen for ages always noting the on holiday; fine, I thought, but was come out. Summer must be here – but tactless one saying “Nice Doggy” while he instantly reminded of another friend of whether it will stay or whether it bodes was searching for a brick. When it became ours who told her grandson she was going well for the next three months is anyone’s obvious that no more scraps were falling, to take him to Iceland for half term. guess. Here, we took a chance which, for we called it a day and went to lie panting “Brilliant, Granny,” he replied; “the once, paid off; we had a party in the in the shade waiting to be alerted by a Salisbury one or the Warminster one?” garden over the Bank Holiday weekend. squirrel inviting a chase. We cracked up A man’s life can be simpler than it seems; The Guvnor has been in ‘full when one of the cousins wished us ‘good the aurora or the fish counter? support’ mode for the last couple of hunting and many happy returns of slow weeks, honing his organising skills and and stupid squirrels’. harnessing all his administrative The Guvnor has great difficulty experience to lay on a celebratory event with choosing presents. He is easy; a Ridgers-Steer Electrical to mark his wife’s birthday. And a mighty bottle of claret and dinner at the All Aspects of Domestic Electrics birthday it was too (I may only be a five- Woolpack and he is happy. She, on the year-old bloke myself, but I have learned other hand, is a problem in that men Extra sockets already that the female of his species learn quickly that ‘anything with a plug Lighting doesn’t like numbers being bandied about on it’ simply won’t do and women’s Fuse boards willy-nilly so ‘mighty’ will have to do). clothes are a very personal matter (the Garages The funny thing is that he is older than charity shops are full of well-intentioned she is and ought to know by now that a but useless presents). He almost asked No job too small real diplomat remembers a woman’s clever Nicky down the road to paint a NO VAT birthday - but not her age. bespoke house sign, as she is brilliant at The party included five dogs, one that, but rejected the idea as it was ‘akin T: 01985 840414 M: 07534 262633 being my twin brother with the others to a plug’. Part-P Registered being cousins of mine. We roamed around Page 6 AnZAC CoMMeMoRAtIons In CodFoRd - 2018

ANZAC Day in Codford this year began, as organised by the Royal British Legion and about his experience of schoolchildren in usual, at 6.30 in the morning of 25th April led on the day by Revd Adrian Pollard. The Holland who had taken responsibility for with the pilgrimage to the churchyard that traditional ‘Gunfire’ breakfast in Codford looking after the British war memorial in contains the graves of 99 Australian and Village Hall was enjoyed by everyone their town. He told our children that the New Zealand servicemen killed in action afterwards. Mayor had explained that because their or died of wounds or sickness in the At 9.30 it was the turn of Wylye country had been occupied by an enemy second half of the 1st World War. More Valley C of E VA Primary School. The Head - in the 2nd World War they would NEVER than a hundred people from all walks of teacher, Mr Robert Barnes, led over a forget the British and their allies who had life, including serving representatives hundred of his school children into liberated them. He went on to quote from the Australian army and the New St Mary’s Church where Revd Jayne relevant extracts from the Requiem which Zealand navy, assembled on a bright Buckles, together with school staff, had gave further details of the ANZACs' morning for a short but moving ceremony organised a bespoke and all-inclusive sacrifice in 1915. The cross was escorted commemoration of ANZAC of their back again by the same group as had own. The Service began with the begun the process. Royal British Legion’s Standard being Everyone then filed out to the borne to the altar by Mr Colin Beagley churchyard where each boy and girl – 99 (also the Chairman of Codford Parish of them, with additional pupils allocated Council) followed by a procession of to the Cross - were directed to a specific three boys escorting the cross to the gravestone. Here, the Last Post was altar. ‘ANZAC Day’ was introduced by played, the two-minutes’ silence kept yet another pupil after which a hymn and the Headteacher placed a wreath was sung and then a story entitled at the foot of the Cross of Sacrifice. Each 'Here they come - a day to remember' ‘gravestone guardian’ then placed a was told by a group of ten young daffodil at the foot of their stone. people who did it beautifully. Another The School’s tribute had been sensitively hymn 'Peace, perfect, peace' was sung made and the lovely combination of and prayers were led by a final pair of girls children’s voices and those of adults from the school. leading this special service was moving Brigadier David Shaw was asked to and very apt. Everyone responded to the recite the ANZAC Requiem but because it Ode resoundingly with ‘Lest we Forget’. is quite a long tribute he chose to tell a = story focussing on friendship and respect David Shaw

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ALABARE CHRISTIAN CARE venture in Codford and went with a small If you are interested in getting involved, AND SUppORT COMES TO CODFORD group of parishioners from across the they are open 9am to 3pm Monday to Team to meet the team and learn more of Friday and enquiries can be made with The local charity which supports and helps their work in Codford. We heard about the Les on 850982 the homeless, including veterans, has work volunteers can do to help process the Alabare also have a home for moved into the former Christmas Shop at donations in this new depot. homeless mums and their babies, provide East Farm Codford St Mary. They are using Alabare has a contract with learning disability support and training the premises to sort and prepare for sale Wiltshire Council to recycle cycles left at opportunities. Further information about the donated goods to be distributed the local recycling centres across the their work can be found on their website to their Charity Shops which raise County. If you have ever wondered what www.alabare.co.uk much-needed income to support their will happen to your old cycle when you work. They have an Emporium at Wilton have no further use for it; well, it will and a shop in Catherine Street Salisbury. probably end up at Codford. They have a Rev Cliff Stride I was asked to bless this new huge number of cycles which look new, but they each need a safety check, minor repairs and a wash before they can be BARTERS PLANT CENTRE sold. The sale of these cycles provides a valuable source of income for Alabare’s friendly local Nursery and Plant Centre work. They are looking for volunteers who fresh plants grown on our Nursery would like to get their hands dirty and free advice and plenty of parking get these cycles ready for sale. Training Open Mon - Sat 9.00 - 5.00 is given. They also need volunteers to sort all donated goods, including bags of Sundays 10.00 - 4.00 clothing. (March to June & December) I would like to get involved but Sun closed (Jan, Feb, July to Nov) have limited spare time and I was Just off A36 in Chapmanslade, concerned about committing myself to Westbury, Wilts regular days / hours per week; but I found tel: 01373-832694 out that this is not the case. Alabare are www.barters.co.uk happy for volunteers to drop in any time they have a couple of hours to spare. Page 8 VILLAge neWs

HEyTESBURy OpEN pLACE Meanwhile grant applications are (CHURCH COMMUNITy pROJECT) being submitted for funds for the refurbishment of the Nave interior, to Hurrah… Phase 1 of the HOP Project is include new heating. complete with the Nave Roof looking There are two important dates for splendid with its new slates, which your diaries in June. Saturday 16th June, includes over 180 signed ones. This evening, 6.00 for 6.30, the Warminster phase has been done within budget, Military Wives Choir will perform in the although the time frame slipped due church, £10 each in advance, and Saturday to the horrid weather this winter. 23rd June, afternoon, 2.00 – 5.00 there Craftsmen are now working hard to will be 6 or 7 Open Village Gardens at £5 restore the Chancel interior to its inclusive. See the adverts for details and former glory and work is due to be please do come and support us. completed in a few months’ time. Keep an eye on the website for Phase 3, the repair of the Chan - future events: www.heytesburychurch.org cel roof, will commence later this year. SB

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SUTTON VENy Once again, the church was filled, means of finding this, but also as a and all present were reminded what a means of demonstrating the community With Rev Ali Morley now installed in her splendid building we have in our midst. commitment that grant-giving bodies new parish on the Isle of Wight the church It really comes into its own on the big wish to see, we intend to foster the has entered a period of vacancy and the occasions in our lives, such as these establishment of a ‘Friends of St John’s’ search has begun in earnest to find her celebration events, weddings, christenings group. This would probably be established successor. Realistically the earliest we and funerals. The PCC remain keen to see as a new charity that would be separate could expect a new face in the Rectory the church preserved as a sacred space for from the PCC. Its primary focus would be and around the parishes is the autumn the use of all faiths and none, but they on maintaining and, where appropriate, (hopefully of this year!). also want it to be used by more of the improving the fabric of the church. Meanwhile, the celebrations of our village, and on a more routine basis. The It would not contribute to the annual church’s 150th anniversary (all superbly rear of the church is seen as the key to ‘share’ - the payment our church makes to orchestrated by Chip Stidolph) continued greater use of the church as a community the running of Salisbury Diocese and the with the main event on Sunday 15th April building and architect’s plans have been church of England as a whole. Whether being a church service at which the drawn up to show how a toilet and you are a churchgoer or not, if you value Archdeacon of Sarum, the Venerable Alan kitchen area could be sympathetically our church building and are prepared to Jeans, preached. A reception in the incorporated into the existing design. With support the continued and potentially church was followed by a delicious lunch some more instant heating in this area, it enhanced contribution it can make to the prepared for over 70 people in the Village offers huge potential that we just need village, we ask you to consider becoming Hall by the Social Committee and helpers. people in the village to realise by making a Friend of St John’s or at least to support Among the attendees were ex-rectors and use of it. We hope to share these plans its activities – much of which we hope will also descendants of the Everett family, more widely soon. enjoyable and bring the community whose Victorian predecessors had funded None of this will happen without together. most of the building of the church. support, and in particular funding. As a Richard Jackman

New Bell Tower Steps steps had been repaired using stone at Sutton Veny Church inlays. This over time has worn consider - ably leading to yet another safety Sutton Veny church, St John the Evangel - problem. Each step has been raised ist, can now boast a new, safer and secure by twelve millimetres, minimum, to flight of steps to the Bell Tower, ringing extend the working life of the steps and chamber and bell chamber, thanks to the consolidate safety of the staircase. generous donation of materials and Thank you to James Baber of technical expertise from local company Premium Windows Frome for providing Sureset whose expertise lies in Resin formwork materials free of charge. Bonded Driveways. If you would like to inspect this Following months of experimenta - new work, and, who knows, become a part tion, modelling and finally, acceptance of the ringing team, we are always looking from the Diocesan Advisory Committee to for interested participants. take a bold step forward with this new technology, work proceeded in Clock & Watch mid January to renovate badly worn and REPAIR dangerous steps with an innovative resin inlay on almost 70 steps. Kevin Knight More photographs on the back page St John the Evangelist is celebrat - t 01722 331969 m 07900 928451 ing 150 years since its consecration back e [email protected] UpTON LOVELL in 1868. Since that time, many of the over 35 years experience All work guaranteed MusicalL Toddlers

Upton Lovell Village Hall Fridays during term time, 9.00 – 10.30 am. Are you a young mum? Come and join our friendly group with your child, ba - bies to 5 year olds. We have a free playtime, suitable for 0-5 year olds, with coffee and a chance to chat. A craft to make, snacks and drinks and lots of singing. Are you looking to get involved? We are always looking for extra help to set up, chat with mums and put away. To find out more, email [email protected] or call 01985 841192 Page 10 uppeR WYLYe VALLeY teAM

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3rd Tytherington 8.30am Holy Communion (BCP) MINISTRY TEAM 1st Sunday Codford St Mary 9.30am Parish Communion after Trinity Norton Bavant 9.30am Holy Communion (BCP) Team Vicar The Revd Clifford Stride (days off Mon and Friday) Sutton Veny 10.00am Sunday Worship [email protected] 850941 Upton Lovell 11.00am Patronal Festival Communion choir Ordained Ministers with Permission to Officiate Heytesbury 11.00am Parish communion The Revd Diana Hammond 841185 [email protected] Tytherington 6.00pm Taizé The Revd Jane Shaw 850141 [email protected] 10th Boyton 8.30am Holy Communion (BCP) The Revd Jayne Buckles 851176 [email protected] 2nd Sunday Codford St Peter 10.00am Sunday Celebration The Revd Robin Hungerford 840522 after Trinity Sutton Veny 10.00am Parish Communion [email protected] Codford St Mary 11.00am Parish Communion The Revd Anne Bennett-Shaw 840339 [email protected] Knook 11.00am Parish Communion `` choir Licensed Lay Minister Upton Lovell 6.00pm Evensong (BCP) Katherine Venning LLM 840283 [email protected] 17th St John’s Chapel, Heyts 8.30am Holy Communion (BCP) CHURCHWARDENS 3rd Sunday Norton Bavant 9.30am Parish Communion choir Boyton & Corton Susanna Maitland 851191 after Trinity Codford St Peter 9.30am Parish Communion Codford St Mary Bridget Lorimer 850201 Codford St Peter Barbara Tomlinson 850156 Sutton Veny 11.00am Matins Alasdair McGregor 850073 Upton Lovell 11.00am Parish Communion Heytesbury Tina Sitwell 840556 Knook Michael Pottow 850776 Norton Bavant John Acworth 840134 24th Codford St Mary 8.30am Holy Communion (BCP) Edward Moore 840420 4th Sunday Sutton Veny 8.30am Holy Communion (BCP) Sherrington Betty & Nigel Lewis 850496 after Trinity Codford St Peter 10.00am Patronal Festival choir Sutton Veny Brian Long 840352 Tytherington Caroline Lester-Card 840022 Boyton 11.00am Parish Communion Upton Lovell Gill Boxall 851171 Heytesbury 4.00pm Pet Service and walk Andrew Cumming 850834 Heytesbury 6.00pm Evensong LAY PASTORAL ASSISTANTS Codford Henry Collins 850193 WEEKDAY SERVICES every week Carola Puddy 850308 Norton Bavant Didee Acworth 840134 Heytesbury: Roger Hammond 841185 We welcome you to share in prayers for the Church, the Nation, the World, Alison Tebbs 841192 the Sick, and for others as well as ourselves. Anne Hawkins 840592 Sutton Veny Judy Cooper 840953 Upton Lovell Sue Bray 850702 Tuesdays Tytherington 8.30am Morning Prayer BELL RINGERS Joe Charlesworth 840184 Wednesdays Codford St Peter 8.30am Morning Prayer PARISH CHOIR Katherine Venning 840283 Wednesdays Codford St Peter 9.00am Holy Communion PARISH NEWS Thursdays Sherrington 08.30am Morning Prayer Fridays Sutton Veny 8.30am Morning Prayer Editor Robin Culver 840790 [email protected]

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ADVERTISING AND EDITORIAL Mondays 6.00 - 7.30 in Codford. Contact Clifford Stride 850941 The Parish News which is not for profit, relies on and is Wednesday alternate weeks) 7.45pm in Water Meadow Cottage, Heytesbury. very grateful to all advertisers without whom the Contact Diana Hammond 841185 magazine could not be produced. Prospective advertisers should contact Anne Bennett-Shaw (see details below). However the Parish News does not endorse any of the products or services advertised and takes no responsibil - ity for any disappointment, accident or injury, howsoever HOSPITAL OF ST JOHN, HEYTESBURY ST GEORGE’S CATHOLIC CHURCH caused, resulting from purchase or involvement. We welcome contributions on any subject but reserve the CHAPEL SERVICES 31 Boreham Road, Warminster BA12 9JP right to edit to fit. Opinions expressed in material from contributors are for readers to appreciate and are not Sundays 10.30am MASSES necessarily endorsed by the editorial team. Eucharist with hymns Saturday 6.00pm Wednesdays 10.00am Sunday 8.00am and 10am All editorial copy should be sent to the Editor by 10th of previous month. Holy Communion(1662) CHAPLAINS PARISH PRIEST Fr Martin Queenan Advertising contact Anne Bennett-Shaw 840339 The Revd Russell Chamberlain 01373 824020 [email protected] The Revd David Walters 01980 620038 ATTACHED PRIESTS Marketplace contact Katherine Venning 840283 Fr Raymond Hayne Fr Malcolm Ferrier [email protected] Visitors are welcome to our services. 01985 212329 Printing by Footfall Direct 01225 706058 Page 11 M A R K e t p L A C e

Area code 01985 unless otherwise stated ELECTRICIANS CATTERY, CATS WHISKERS Prince Leopold†‡ Upton Lovell 850460 Pears Electrical 07717534026 213314 Weston Nurseries, Corton 850504 The Woolpack† Sutton Veny 840834 Nigel: [email protected] FARM SHOP, CROCKERTON Ginny’s Cafe, Boyton 850381 Spire Electrical 07733 104993 Wylye Valley Vineyard 211337 [email protected] Mark Briffit, Sutton Veny 840249 [email protected] Open Wed – Saturday 10am-4pm Ridgers-Steer Electrical (see p.6) 840414 FIREWOOD, seasoned logs for sale HOLIDAY COTTAGE, Upton Lovell GENERAL BUILDERS AND JOINERS Jerry Poolman 07966 272960 sleeps up to four people Mike Turner Construction 07779859875 [email protected] [email protected] 851277 www. miketurnerconstruction.com HEYTESBURY HOME MAINTENANCE TREE and GARDEN SERVICES HEALTH AND WELLBEING Richard McEvoy 07530225710 ASJ Garden Services (see p.5) 07809286493 Physical Therapy, Upton Lovell [email protected] 841127 Peter Longbourne (see p8) 840171 using the Bowen Technique PAINTING AND DECORATING Rod Ford (Codford) 851134 [email protected] 851 277 James Ashley 07595 948840 840521 Basic garden maintenance Fitness Pilates Qualified painter and decorator PROPERTY and GARDEN maintenance Rosie Poolman 211431 27 Westlands, Heytesbury Hugh (Heytesbury) 07943 750007 Wylye Valley School Tuesday 6.30 Carl Gregory 07771 881578 850218 Warminster Fencing Ltd 217775 Codford Village Hall Wednesday 9.30 [email protected] [email protected] Zumba 07760 496291 Andy Hedley 07717 853 696 TV AERIAL/satellite/cctv installation Codford Village Hall Monday 12.00 3 Cherry Orchard, Codford 851763 Kevin McEvoy 07939 156912 or 840841 [email protected] PLUMBING [email protected] Zumba Gold (50+ and beginners) Hhp (see p10) 840891 WINDOW CLEANING, gutters, fascias Codford Village Hall Tuesday 10.15 Codford Builders Ltd Stefan 217394 Clearer Windows 07922 575690 [email protected] 07941 112893 Bathrooms and heating [email protected] WYLYE VALLEY VOICES Codford Village Hall Wednesday 1.30 COMPUTER SERVICES CAR SERVICING & MAINTENANCE Andrew Forbes-Lane 07774 731918 Simple PC Help 07979 252573 / 330073 C&C Servicing and Repair. MOTs [email protected] [email protected] Woodcock Road 07867 384766 / 217407 WYLYE VALLEY MUSIC STUDIO 851162 WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT Griffin’s Garage (see p8) 840800 Music tuition Stephen Oxlade 07801 090335 J&G Vehicle Repairs ( see p5) 216990 [email protected] [email protected] MANOR FARM VETS, CODFORD 850752 PUBS, †RESTAURANTS and ‡ B&B [email protected] The Angel†‡, Heytesbury POST OFFICE, HEYTESBURY 840914 Restaurant and Fine Dining 841790 POST OFFICE, CODFORD 850345 The Red Lion†‡, Heytesbury 840315 ANTIQUES, CODFORD The George Pub†, Codford 851899 Dave Alder at Tina’s 850828 Family pub with real ales on tap, Open Mons & Tues 9.30 am – 5 pm homemade food and beer garden ANTIQUE RESTORATION Hillside Café† Codford Winterbourne Gunner, near Salisbury Restaurant and take-away 850712 [email protected] Toran Indian Restaurant (see p5) 850081 01980 610576 or 611828 at home

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