Compiled Collection of ‘Chapmanslade News & Information’ Emails
Published by Terry Rose Starting December 2019
Please note that emails are presented in date order, starting with the earliest, so the latest emails sent out can be found at the end of the document
This document was last updated: June 8, 2020
INTRODUCTION The intent of this compilation of emails is to ‘capture’ and document the goings-on in the West Wiltshire Village of Chapmanslade over the course of a year that covers the strange and troubling times brought about by the Coronavirus, COVID 19, pandemic. This ‘community diary’ opens a window into how the pandemic has affected, and is still affecting, village life and how villagers and village organisations and groups are reacting to the situation.
‘Chapmanslade Information’ emails are sent, at people’s request, to a blind distribution list of around 90 parishioners (out of a total parish population of about 650) to help keep them informed, initially of social events and Parish Council information, then as 2019 moved into 2020 when the country quickly moved into a lockdown situation, the main aim of these emails changed to be more about imparting important information regarding how to stay safe and how to access local help and support from village organisations – including those set up specifically in response to the pandemic - such as the Chapmanslade Coronavirus Action Group (COV-AG).
Those on the email distribution list do have access to the internet, but may or may not use social media - such as the private ‘Chapmanslade Village Community Facebook Group’, which at the beginning of 2020 had 392 members; rising to 474 at the last time of writing – probably as a result of ‘the times’. It is believed that the village Facebook group reaches into most households in the village plus the wider ‘Chapmanslade community’ because couples and families are known to share one login account (my wife and I included).
Sending these emails is just one strand of ‘keeping villagers informed’ – the others being the Facebook Group, the village website (which I also edit) and the Bridge, a monthly magazine which until the March 2020 edition, was hand delivered to all households in the villages of Corsley and Chapmanslade, but as of the time of writing continues to be available only online at http://corsleyandthebridge.co.uk/archive.html. The challenge is to keep all these strains joined-up and in sync.
It is intended that emails will continue to be added to this document as they are published up to and including December 2020.
Terry Rose
Chapmanslade News & Information Emails
From: Phil & Joyce Jefferson Advertising village events – 1 December 2019
Dear all,
As you may know, Joyce and I will be moving from Chapmanslade very shortly; in fact we move this Thursday. We've had a great 20 years in the village but it's time for us to start another chapter in our lives in Tetbury, Gloucestershire, where we will be near our family.
I'm pleased to let you know that Terry Rose has agreed to take on my role of advertising village events, including parish council meetings, which I hope you've found to be a useful service. If you are happy for him to contact you by email from time to time you do not need to take any action. However, if you no longer wish to receive these messages, please let me know as soon as possible and I will arrange for your contact details to be deleted from the list.
With all best wishes.
Phil ______
Community Coffee Morning – 19 Dec, 2019 Good morning,
Late reminder. It’s not too late to come along this morning for a cup of Ben’s coffee and a chat at the Three Horseshoes, anytime between 10.00am and Noon. Last Coffee Morning of the year so do come along if you have an hour or so to spare.
And you can find the remaining Christmas Church events/services in the latest edition of The Bridge, which you may wish to attend.
Finally, thanks to Rotary (including Chapmanslade contingent) for sending Santa to the village last night in such dreadful weather. Santa (Ian Buick?) must have got very, very wet.
Have a Merry Christmas,
Terry
Parish Council Meeting this Evening – 9 Jan 2020 Hi all,
A reminder that there is a Parish Council Meeting this evening starting at 7.30pm in the Village Hall. Please do go along to find out what’s going on and to have your say.
You can find the meeting agenda at: http://chapmanslade.org.uk/parish-council-agenda/.
Best regards Terry
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Panto Volunteers WANTED – 12 Jan 2020 Hi all,
Chapmanslade Panto time is nearly here. Oh no its not! Oh yes it is (bring back Phil Jefferson I hear you say) and Carol Lewis is looking for volunteers to sell refreshments (soft drinks, sweets, ice creams). This is the biggest village event of the year with up to 200 people at each of the 4 performances so there’s plenty to do. Checkout dates and times on the poster.
If you’d like to help, please email or call Carol (contact details removed).
Thank you. Terry
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BEWARE Courier Fraud – 15 Jan 2020 Dear all,
Chapmanslade Parish Council wants us all to be aware of an increased risk of COURIER FRAUD.
Warminster Police has advised the PC that HM Government has directed a step-up in the National Law Enforcement response to fraud over the next 12 months. Operation Radium is the first of four campaigns, which relates specifically to courier fraud.
Our local PCSO, Candida Jackson, says "Courier Fraud has seen a massive increase recently and so we must all be on our guard to ensure we take steps to reduce this happening and be aware of how these incidents are happening. Please read the attached leaflet which gives guidance about courier fraud."
Candida is part of the Warminster Neighbourhood Team based at Warminster Police Station, Station Road, Warminster, BA12 9BR. T: 101.
Best regards Terry
TIPS to avoid being
scammed: If you think you’ve been a victim of fraud, report it to Don’t assume an email, text Action Fraud: message or phone call is authentic www.actionfraud.police.uk just because someone knows your details such as your name, or by calling 0300 123 2040 address, telephone number or even your mother’s maiden name. Remember to contact your This does not mean they are bank. COURIER genuine and who they say they are. Thousands of people fall FRAUD Never give out your bank details to victim to courier fraud anyone. The police or bank will every year, with never ask you to withdraw money or purchase items to help with an millions of pounds investigation. being stolen from them.
The police or bank will never send Your guide on what someone to your house to collect Please share this with money, bank cards or items. family, friends and courier fraud is and everyone else to stop how to stay safe. courier fraud.
Coffee Morning – Thurs 16 Jan 2020 Hi all,
A reminder that there is a community coffee morning tomorrow (Thursday 16th) at The Three Horseshoes from 10 until noon.
Do go along if you have an hour or so to spare. Meet lots of friends, old and new, for a chat over a cup of Ben’s freshly brewed coffee. And if you’re new to the village, this is the place to come to be warmly welcomed and to say hello.
Regarding my previous email about Courier FRAUD. Someone replied to say that something similar happened to them just yesterday. They had a phone call saying someone had used their card to buy something abroad for £600. They put the phone down and rang the bank who confirmed that there was no such transaction and that this was certainly an attempted fraud. Based on the response we got when the Wiltshire Bobby Van came to the village, I’m sure this won’t have been the only case. Stay safe out there.
Terry ______
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Chicken Chaser Walk – 31 Jan 2020 Hi everyone, Here’s a message from Jaimie Shore who’s taking a quick break from Panto rehearsals to lead the first Chicken Chaser walk of 2020 this Saturday.
"The Chapmanslade Chicken Chasers are heading out for their first walk of 2020 on Saturday 1st February at 11am leaving from The Three Horseshoes car park.
December's walk with a mixture of adults and smaller people took in the sights of Black Dog Woods, Adam's smallholding, and on down the hill to Heath House Farm and across the fields to Corsley Mill - with a quick stop under a tree to hide from the rain - heading along Mill Lane towards the Rectory. From there we headed towards Water Farm, bearing right to the top of the hill, and a left past Neil's bench back down to Die House Farm and the return trip to the pub."
Feel free to get in touch with Jaimie (contact details removed) if you'd like to know more, or have suggestions for a route. We're a friendly bunch and always love to see new people. Dogs with well behaved owners, and smaller people welcome.
Cheers Terry
A photo from last February’s walk
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Info about the HERBERT PROTOCOL – 8 Feb 2020 Hi all, Do you know about the Herbert Protocol? Well I certainly didn’t, but Minnie House, Clerk of the Parish Council, would like to spread awareness throughout our community.
It's a national scheme that encourages carers, family and friends to provide and put together useful information, which can then be used in the event of a vulnerable person going missing.
Click HERE to view a booklet.
Forms are available at: https://www.wiltshire.police.uk/herbertprotocol
Regards Terry
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Tomorrow’s Church Services CANCELLED – 8 Feb 2020 Hi all,
In case you have not already seen it, Ian Buick has asked me to forward the following message about tomorrow’s church services.
“We have decided to cancel our church services tomorrow because of the potential danger from the wind. I've put it out on the village Facebook page.
Parish of Corsley and Chapmanslade The Met Office weather warning of high wind tomorrow has been upgraded to Amber and driving conditions will be potentially dangerous. As a result, the Sunday morning church services at Chapmanslade and Corsley have been cancelled for safety reasons.”
Thanks Ian ______
AGENDA – PC Meeting – 10 Feb 2020 Hello everyone,
The Parish Council are meeting this Thursday 13th Feb at 7.30pm in the Village Hall.
There’s quite a lot on the agenda including traffic issues, Barters Farm update, the phone box and several planning applications/appeals, so if there’s anything of interest why not go along and participate.
CLICK HERE to view the AGENDA on the village website.
Cheers Terry
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Important Speedwatch Meeting – 26 Feb 2020
Speedwatch Meeting, 6pm Fri 28 Feb
Hi everyone, There’s an important meeting about the future of SpeedWatch this Friday 28th at 6.00pm, upstairs in The Three Horseshoes. Our excellent Community SpeedWatch Team needs your help to deter speeding through the village - so please go along and show your support.
CLICK HERE to read about the meeting on the Chapmanslade website
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Chapmanslade NEWS: 2 Important Surveys – 2 Mar 2020 Hello everyone,
Spring has sprung (although some folks prefer to wait until the 20th March), so I’ve been asked to draw your attention to 2 surveys that are requesting your views on Green & Open Spaces - one from Wiltshire Council concerning overall strategy, the other, a local survey, wanting to know what improvements you’d like to see at our open-space, the Memorial Playing Field.
The subject of both these important surveys will be discussed at the next Parish Council meeting to be held on 12 March, at 7.30pm in the Village Hall.
You can find the surveys, together with supporting information, on the Homepage of the village website at
Best regards Terry
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Science Week Event: Volunteers Needed – 3 Mar 2020 Hi all,
Prof. Nigel Brown as part of Science Week is planning a really exciting upcoming event for the kids in our community - and he needs your help. So many kids are signed up to attend that Nigel needs more volunteer helpers (lab coats, hair nets, masks and goggles provided - only joking).
Here’s Nigel’s request.
"I could do with some volunteers to help with the Science Week demonstration on 14 March, 1.30 - 4.30pm in the Village Hall. The event is so popular that the existing helpers will be stretched to cope.
If you are a teenager (or know of one) doing science at school, why not help and earn yourself a Demonstrator's Certificate?
We could also do with a few female helpers as role models for girls. You don't need to know any science, as training will be given later this week!
Please let me know soonest if you can help get the village children excited about science by emailing me at (contact details removed).
This event is co-sponsored by the Royal Society of Biology
Cheers Terry
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Fantastic Footpaths Meeting Tomorrow – 10 Mar 2020 Hi everyone, Fantastic Footpaths meeting tomorrow, 11th March at 7.00pm upstairs in the ‘Shoes.
Adam Oakley says, "Chapmanslade Fantastic Footpaths Group is meeting again upstairs in the Three Horseshoes. Everyone is welcome.
It's been nearly 2 years since we last got together to discuss and do. Many of you took on the task of adopting a footpath and this has meant many of the problems have been dealt with quickly and our footpath network is working well.
But... we want to make it better. We want to discuss setting up some action days where we replace 2 or 3 awkward styles for kissing gates. These days need everyone to help - don't worry if you can't work a spade or a sledge hammer, we need someone to make cake and tea as well as lots of other jobs."
And here’s a quiz question for you. Which footpath is pictured in the right hand photo? (courtesy of the History Group). You’ll need the Footpath number to get the answer right.
Parish Council Meeting – 11 Mar 2020 Hi everyone, There’s a Parish Council meeting this Thursday, 7.30pm at the Village Hall. Lots on the agenda should you wish to go along and have your say.
Please find the meeting agenda at: http://chapmanslade.org.uk/parish-council-agenda/
From: Ian Buick: Special Notice Re Coffee Morning on Thursday – 16 March 2020 Dear All
I have been having a discussion with Terry Rose who is responsible for communicating with all in Chapmanslade, as well as organising the History Group.
He has reached a consensus that the History Group should stop meeting for the moment. There are quite a number of the same 70+ people who also go to the Coffee Morning. In order to protect everyone we feel we should not meet this Thursday morning.
I intend to get a message out tonight, so please could you let me have your views by the end of the day.
Professor Brown has been discussing the current situation with Terry, and with his vast knowledge of viruses, is of the opinion they spread most rapidly in warm enclosed spaces with people in close proximity.
Best wishes Ian ______
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Chapmanslade Info – 18 Mar 2020 Hi everyone,
A couple of notices for you - the first from the Parish Council and the second from Revd. Pauline about suspension of church services.
Chapmanslade Parish Council John Lewis, Vice Chair of the PC, has written an open letter to the community which can be found on the HOME page of the village website at http://chapmanslade.org.uk.
Church Notice Pauline’s message is attached below.
Best regards Terry
The Rectory Longbridge Deverill
Dear All,
As you will have heard public services in our churches will now cease for the foreseeable future. It is hoped that the clergy will continue a pattern of prayer and worship in the meantime.
I want to reassure you that the church is still here to support you in whatever way we can in this difficult time. Please so not hesitate to give me, Revs Gay Maynard, Di Britten or Marian Curtis a ring or drop us an email should the need arise. We also have our wonderful LPA’s (Lay pastoral assistants) who are on the ground as it were, to offer support where needed. We will have both our churches open during the day so that people can come and pray or sit quietly. Opening hours are St Margaret’s Corsley from 9am until 6pm and St Philip and St James Chapmanslade from 8.30am until 3.30pm.
So from this Sunday, Mothering Sunday, two clergy will celebrate a short service of communion (We have to have two present to do this) and as part of this we will include a very short talk. Eventually we hope to be able to film this and upload it to YouTube so that it is accessible to everyone. I also propose to email anyone who wants the reading, the homily and a prayer for the week so that this can then be printed off and put through the letterbox of anyone we know who would want this and who cannot access the internet.
The Church of England will be bringing out resources which anyone can access via the main C of E website and I will working on ways in which to support everyone remotely as it were over the next few days.
This is a very difficult situation for all of us, particularly those who are vulnerable to the virus, but it is also an opportunity for us to really join together in showing love, compassion and care to our neighbours, friends and community; wonderfully, this is already happening, what a sign of hope.
With love and prayers,
Pauline [email protected] Rural Dean Heytesbury Deanery Rector Cley Hill Churches
If you would like more information, please go to our web site on www.cleyhillchurches.org where you will find information on all our services, church activities and full contact details. Alternatively you can call our Benefice office on Monday mornings on 01373 839026.
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Chapmanslade Info – 18 Mar 2020 Hi everyone, lots going on but for now …..
A message from Chapmanslade Parish Council
The Annual Parish meeting and the next Parish Council meeting, both due to be held on 9th April, have been cancelled in response to recent government advice on coronavirus procedures.
This is also likely to be extended to the May and June Parish Council meetings.
Please keep an eye on the Parish Council page of the Village website at http://chapmanslade.org.uk/parish-council-minutes/ for any matters that may arise of interest e.g. planning notices, and further information regarding meetings.
Clerk Chapmanslade Parish Council
Following up on John Lewis’s Parish Council message from my previous email suggesting that despite all the current technology options, a simple phone call is very often appreciated. We took up John’s suggestion and made several phone calls to friends in the village - just for chat. And he was right; folks did very much appreciate the call - which in two cases resulted in switching over to FaceTime so we could see each other. Good call John.
Keep well, Terry
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Chapmanslade Information – 19 Mar 2020 Hi everyone, I’d like to tell you about a couple of the things that are going on right now in the village.
First of all, Ben and his fantastic team at the Three Horseshoes have launched a takeaway service for us. It would be great if we could support the pub in their efforts to help us. Well done Ben’s team.
Takeaway food and drink is available from this evening onward. You can place your order any time and either pick-up from the pub or have it dropped-off to your doorstep if you live in the village. You can also start pre-ordering Sunday Roast if you like. Call the pub on: 01373 832211. Click on the links below to see the menus, which will also be dropped to everyone in the village along with a letter from the Chapmanslade Covid-19 Action group (see below). Takeaway Menu Sunday Lunch Menu
Also, a group of villagers have formed a Chapmanslade Coronavirus Action Group. Robert Thackway says,
I hope everyone is keeping their spirits up in these difficult times. Last night a few members of the village came together and became 'COV-AG'. The CoronaVirus Action Group. Our main goal at this time is to make sure everyone is safe and well provided for even if they are in insolation. We are looking for some high spirited volunteers to help in any way they can and keep our community safe . This group is also for people who need help with anything and we will do our very best to provide you with what you need! Stay safe everyone!
Over the next day or so COV-AG will ‘leaflet-drop’ every household in the village with further information and with hard copies of Ben’s takeaway menus. You can also this group on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Chapmansladevillage/.
Best regards Terry ______
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Chapmanslade Information – 20 Mar 2020 Hi all,
News and information, which hopefully you’ll find of interest. I know that some of you may receive info through social media, but not everyone on the distribution list does. Efforts are being made to coordinate and distribute information using various channels.
Cheers Terry
A message from the COV-AG team
Thanks to Ben and Three Horseshoes Chapmanslade, parents won't have to worry about their kids getting hungry!
From Monday-Friday 'The Three Horseshoes' will be doing FREE SCHOOL MEALS for any children who attend Chapmanslade school and any other kids in need living in Chapmanslade!!
Order by 11am and come and collect after 12. Bring your lunch boxes and the pub can fill them up Remember to order first IF YOU HAVE AN ALLERGY OR A DIETARY REQUIREMENT PLEASE LET THEM KNOW
If you are in Self- Isolation then ask a friendly neighbour for help or post a message in the Chapmanslade Facebook 'COV-AG' (CoronaVirus Action Group) page.
Thank you Ben and the team at Three Horseshoes Chapmanslade for this AMAZING offer! You really are the heart of the village!
INFORMATION FROM WILTSHIRE COUNCIL prepared for us by Minnie House, Clerk of the Parish Council.
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Chapmanslade Information – 22 Mar 2020 Hi everyone,
Disappointing news about the Three Horseshoes and the latest from COV-AG.
The Three Horseshoes have had to close, and decided that they cannot continue the proposed takeaway service.
Ben and team write, “Due to the latest government statements we unfortunately will be closing for the foreseeable future. Also with the closure of the kitchen and cease of supplies we sadly won't be able to carry out the plan of free school lunches. We are currently looking into a way around it. No need to say that we are absolutely devastated and we will miss you all very, very much. We hope everyone remains well and look forward to seeing you as soon as possible.”
But Ben does have some GOOD NEWS. For today (Sunday) only, from 11 am till 4 pm, if you bring your empty milk bottles to the pub they fill it up with any available beer. £1/pint takeaway. Includes: Butcombe bitter, Butcombe gold, Birra Moretti, Kronenbourg, Fosters, Guinness, Thatchers gold, Thatcher haze. This is fantastic offer.
The COV-AG have issued a Newsletter packed with lots of information which can be found on a dedicated Coronavirus page on the Chapmanslade website. Also on this new webpage you’ll find other Coronavirus information. Please take a look. You can find it at: http://chapmanslade.org.uk/coronavirus/. If you have any feedback about the new page or requests for COV-AG you can reply to this email and I’ll forward you messages.
Key Message for today “Don’t visit Mum today. It’s the best way to show you love her”
Please minimise the risk to your mother by not physically visiting on Mothering Sunday. Send a card; speak on the phone or by a video app to send your love. Stay at home, protect our NHS and together we we’ll get through this.
Stay safe Terry
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Chapmanslade Information – 22 Mar 2020 Hi everyone,
Apologies for yet another email (I’m hoping to have a day or two off).
For those not on Facebook or those who do not go onto it daily, Ben has put on a Mini Market post for tomorrow.
REMINDER: Should you wish to get onto Facebook go to: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Chapmansladevillage/. If you want some help and advice or perhaps volunteer, find info on the village website Coronavirus page at http://chapmanslade.org.uk/coronavirus/. On the page you’ll also find a new Mother’s Day message from Revd. Pauline.
Regards Terry
Mini Market
Tomorrow (Monday 23/03/2020) from 11 am till 3 pm, we are emptying all our fridges and selling everything in the pub garden at cost.
Amazing bargains to be made.
Vegetables, bread, amazing home made meals ready to microwave or freeze. Everything must go.
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Chapmanslade Information – 25 Mar 2020 Hi all, a few updates for you.
Unfortunately the April edition of the Bridge will NOT be delivered to your house as usual, but can be found online at http://corsleyandthebridge.co.uk/archive.html.
Checkout other info on the Bridge website at http://corsleyandthebridge.co.uk/index.html.
The intention is to continue to publish the Bridge magazine online only for the time being - but they need your help by sending in articles from Chapmanslade, local good news, photos, sharing acts of kindness. Email Viv Thomas at (contact details removed).
You should all have received a PINK leaflet through your door telling you how the Chapmanslade Coronavirus Action Group (COV-AG) will help if you are self-isolating. It is so important to stay at home so a group of wonderful local volunteers are waiting to help you with, for example: Getting basic food and supplies Prescription collection dog walking posting mail a friendly phone call for a chat every few days
Please don’t hesitate to call (contact details removed): • Charlene - main contact) - but any of the following, • Ian • Louise • Amelia
Useful LINKS: • The main Government information website which is updated regularly: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus.
• Chapmanslade website info page: http://chapmanslade.org.uk/coronavirus/.
Best regards Terry
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Chapmanslade Information – 28 Mar 2020
Good morning everyone on this lovely sunny but rather chilly morning.
It’s about time we had some good news so today I want to tell you about the great work that the Chapmanslade Coronavirus Action Group (COV-AG) have been doing for those who are either self isolating, in need of help and support or living alone throughout the parish.
There are now volunteers in place picking up and delivering shopping and prescriptions, plus 'telephone buddies’ keeping in touch with those who have said they would appreciate a call for a friendly chat.
Other members of COV-AG are coordinating postings on the village website with the Community Facebook private group. Facebook posts cover topics such as home exercise videos (by our very own village professional), games, gardening tips, things that are cheerful and very funny, wonderful singing and piano playing videos by villagers, and even scientific fact checking to ensure that ‘false facts’ about the Coronavirus do not go unchallenged. If you are not signed up to the Chapmanslade Village Community Facebook Group, why not give it a try by clicking https://www.facebook.com/groups/Chapmansladevillage/. Call the COV-AG Help Lines if you are unsure (see below).
COV-AG are also working in close cooperation with the Cross Keys Community pub in Corsley, which is now the official food centre for our area - not just for those in need but for everyone. Volunteers are ready to deliver food orders to Chapmanslade if needed. Take a look at the Cross Keys website at https://www.crosskeyscorsley.co.uk. In addition, a Supplier Directory will be available shortly which will list anyone delivering into Chapmanslade.
All this does not happen by accident. A core team is working their socks off making this happen - supported by the Church, the Parish Council and the Village Voice Initiatives team who are providing expertise and funding.
And of course this is over and above all the neighbourly picking-up, collecting, dog walking and phoning that is taking place throughout this wonderful community of ours.
So that’s a lot of good news, but if you know of, or are concerned about, anyone who you think may have slipped through the net, even if it is yourself, please call one of the COV-AG Help Lines below (contact details removed):
Charlene Ian Louise Amelia
Thanks and keep well, Terry
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Chapmanslade Information _2 – 28 Mar 2020 Hi everyone, Following on from my email this morning, Chapmanslade Coronavirus Action Group (COV- AG) have asked me to send the following very important message:
FOOD BOXES Our initiative to gift boxes of essential food stuffs to members of the community who would gain the most benefit from them has already got off to good start. So from today and for the following few weeks, if you feel your household, or a household you know of, could benefit from one of these gift boxes, perhaps due to self-isolation, problems with getting to food stores or deliveries, or maybe financial difficulties, then please complete the request form at the link below. Full confidentiality of information provided is guaranteed. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1CG9BzG2fomPRyqnL6Lxt08CoA7BMyTz3EPSNM6YP828/ edit
Whilst completing the form using the link above is preferable, you can call one of the following HELP LINES to place an order or have a conversation in complete confidence.
Charlene (contact details removed) Ian (contact details removed)
Best regards Terry
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Chapmanslade Information – 1 Apr 2020 Hello everyone, Today, Chapmanslade Parish Council launches its FOOD BOXES FUND appeal set out below in a letter by John Lewis.
Dear Residents of Chapmanslade,
CORONA / COVID-19 VIRUS
Following my earlier letter, I am very pleased in the way that Chapmanslade Villagers are looking out for each other. There are many stories of you helping out others & generally keeping up morale. Well Done!
It is clear that the crisis is affecting some more than others and as such our “Chapmanslade Covid-19 Action Group” (COV-AG) have requested our help to fund food boxes for the vulnerable within the village who are unable to get out to the shops, together with those that are struggling financially to purchase their own food.
So, we are asking for donations of money to purchase food boxes for £15.00 each. (All contributions - of any amount - are welcome). This is a very worthy cause and would ask you to dig deep to help. I am heartened by the response so far - even before we launched the appeal, we had pledges of several hundred pounds. I am very pleased, but not surprised - it is a wonderful village we live in!
To make a donation, please contact either: • Ian Buick on: 01373 832318 or email: [email protected] • Keith Muston on: 01373 832755 or email: [email protected]
If emailing, please type “FOOD BOXES” as the subject of your email.
Thank you!
I know you will help with this (if you can) at the same time as carrying on with all of the “Good Neighbour” work to relieve isolation and help where required. If you need help yourself, please call the action group direct on 07964 880841
Don’t forget:
• A friendly phone call to those isolated will be appreciated • If you are going to the shops - do any neighbours need supplies? • Offering to collect medications • Keep safe!
With best wishes
Yours sincerely,
John Lewis
Vice Chairman - Chapmanslade Parish Council
31st March 2020
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Chapmanslade Information – 2 Apr 2020 Good evening everyone, Some news to keep you up-to-date.
First of all, the Chapmanslade Action Group (COV-AG) have produced an updated Newsletter full of useful information, including a detailed list of local suppliers. You can find NEWSLETTER No. 3 (as well as lots of other information) on the Coronavirus page of the village website at http://chapmanslade.org.uk/coronavirus/.
Secondly, a big thank you to everyone who has contributed to-date to the Parish Council FOOD BOX FUND appeal. Money raised so far has already been used to purchase food boxes (like those shown below) for distribution throughout the community. Volunteers delivering the boxes have received some wonderful compliments.
Further contributions to the appeal would be very welcome. You can find information about the appeal on the Coronavirus webpage (same link as above).
Regards Terry
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Chapmanslade Information – 6 Apr 2020 Hello everyone, I hope you are keeping well and where possible enjoying your 1 daily exercise. Please allow me to tell you about a few things which may be of interest.
PC Adjusted way of working - 4 Apr 2020 Chapmanslade Parish Council has issued a notice advising parishioners of revised ways of working during the COVID-19 lockdown. Find the notice under the Parish Council heading on the village website ‘Coronavirus' page at http://chapmanslade.org.uk/coronavirus/.
Wiltshire Council - Latest Information - 4 Apr 2020 Wiltshire Council are keeping people informed about: Business Support: Small Business grants Wiltshire Wellbeing Hub Salisbury Park & Ride closures
Find this information under the Government & Wiltshire Council heading on the ‘Coronavirus’ page at http://chapmanslade.org.uk/coronavirus/..
Chapmanslade Coronavirus Action Group (COV-AG) Some feedback about just how many calls have been made to the Action Group from people looking for help and assistance over the two week period up to the end of March. Many of the calls resulted in volunteers being dispatched.
A total of 46 calls were received. • 18 regarding shopping • 6 for prescriptions • 4 for collecting mail or cheques • 9 for advice • 8 for food boxes • 1 needing a lift to the doctor
In addition to the above calls, approximately 100 outgoing calls were made connecting with people in the community. Some of these calls also resulted in volunteers being dispatched. This is a great start by the group. I may get an update on these figures this evening when core members of COV-AG come together using the ZOOM video meeting app.
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Best regards Terry
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Chapmanslade Information – Fri 10 Apr 2020 Good Morning, Today there’s a wonderful poster showing Church Easter activities put together by Ian Buick who is at the centre of all the important work that is going on in the village right now. Isn’t it good to see that some things are carrying on - although not quite as normal. CLICK here to go to the webpage given on the poster.
Next, Wiltshire Council has sent out their latest COVID-19 update, which can be found on the village website at: http://chapmanslade.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/COV-AG/WC-COVID-19- Update-7-Apr-2020-.pdf.
Have a good day, Terry
SOMETHING TO DO TODAY!
Draw a rainbow to go in your window and say the prayer for everyone and especially for people who are working to help us in our nhs. Head to https://www.cleyhillchurches.org/familypage.htm COMING UP!
Head to the Cley Hill Churches web site on Friday morning, have some fun and join in with activities you can do at home. Find them at: https://www.cleyhillchurches.org/familypage.htm
Chapmanslade News – Sun 12 Apr 2020 A Happy Easter comes to Chapmanslade
Hello everyone there is much to share this Easter Sunday.
Easter day Message. Rector Pauline Reid has recorded a thought-provoking message which you can find at: https://www.cleyhillchurches.org/eastermessage.htm
Easter Eggs & Flowers - Thanks to Chapmanslade COVID-19 Action Group By now all households should have received a bunch of daffodils, and all children aged up to 18 years an egg, each with an Easter message.
Charlene Ridler says, “At the beginning of the week our COV-AG action group gave ourselves the challenge of spreading a little love and support by delivering Easter eggs to all children, and daffodils to all households, in the parish. Thank you so much to the COV-AG team, it was an amazing team effort in such a short space of time!
The village initiative fund (money raised from explorer trail) kindly donated to the group the money to set our plan to work. A huge thank you to the group!! Morrisons in Westbury also kindly donated 40 Easter eggs! A massive thank you to them, they couldn't do enough for us! We had a great team of 20 volunteers delivering to 310 houses and 115 children on Saturday
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The group have tried their very best to reach all houses and children, but if you missed out or if you have received an egg but are dairy free, there are a few of these that can be swapped. Please reply to this email and I’ll pass on to Charlene.
The response has been absolutely incredible. Far too many messages of thanks to record here - some of them very moving. Well-done Chapmanslade. It’s a wonderful village we live in - especially in these difficult times. Enjoy these lovely photos.
Happy Easter everyone! Terry
Chapmanslade News – Fri 17 Apr 2020 Hello everyone,
I’ve made a few updates to the Chapmanslade village website which you may wish to take a look at.
On the Homepage there’s now a link to the article that appeared in the White Horse News about our COV-AG Easter Surprise deliveries. Thanks to one of our young volunteers, Meg Lintern, for providing the press release. http://chapmanslade.org.uk.
Frank Lake, Chair of the Village Hall & Memorial Playing Field Committee issued the latest AGM report, which can be found on the Village Hall Info & Bookings page or Read it HERE.
You’ll also find the following updates on the CoronaVirus page at http://chapmanslade.org.uk/coronavirus/.
• Wiltshire Council COVID-19 Latest Update • COVID-19 Child Grief Support • Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust message
We’re always looking to improve the Chapmanslade website, so any feedback gratefully received.
Cheers Terry
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Chapmanslade News – Thursday 30 Apr 2020 Hi everyone, The Chapmanslade COVID-19 Action Group (COVID-AG) has put together a poster updating us all about the excellent Chapmanslade Food Box Scheme that was launched a month ago by the Parish Council.
Please find the poster below which can be printed onto any size paper.
Best regards
Terry
Food Box Scheme What are the food boxes? What would I get in my box? For some people, the economic impacts of coronavirus have been serious. Currently, Our aim is to provide the essen;als. A typical box will contain toilet roll, milk, pasta, almost 1 in 3 of us have become unemployed or furloughed as a result of coronavirus, pasta sauce, soup, bread, veggies, and fruit. and the loss of income that some of us are facing means that the thought of puCng food on the table has become a stressful one. Nobody should have to worry about where their next meal comes from, so members of the local community have pulled Who can apply? together to fund a food box scheme. Through this scheme, we have the capacity to The food box scheme is open to applica;ons from anybody and everybody within the provide basic food and household goods to anyone who needs them. We are local community who is struggling nancially. It is completely anonymous and encouraging anyone who needs support to get in touch so that we can provide access conden;al, so any applica;ons stay between you and a small group of volunteers. to essen;al food and household items, and you will stay anonymous. How many boxes can I receive? How do I receive a box? We are prepared to provide as many boxes as you need throughout the lockdown The rst thing you need to do is contact us. period and beyond. This means that we can deliver a one-oA box or make regular You can access the sign-up form for the food box scheme by following the link below: deliveries – whichever suits your situa;on. Access to the food boxes will con;nue throughout the near future and we are ready to take new applica;ons at any ;me. h ps://docs.google.com/forms/d/ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1CG9BzG2fomPRyqnL6Lxt08 1CG9BzG2fomPRyqnL6Lxt08CoA7BMyTz3EPSNM6YP828/viewform?CoA7BMyTz3EPSNM6YP828/viewform?edit_requested=true edit_requested=true Or you can contact one of the numbers belonging to our COV-AG volunteers listed below:
Main Contact: 07964880841 (Charlene Ridler) Alternave Contacts: 07967639306 (Ian Buick), 07773431213 (Louise Bell), 07730007887 (Amelia Suter)
Alterna;vely, you can nd the link to the sign-up form via the Chapmanslade Village Facebook Page or the Village Website. Our rst batch of boxes being prepared A?er we have received your applica;on, we will put together your box of supplies. One of our small team of volunteers will then arrange to deliver the box to your door. Chapmanslade COV-AG
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Chapmanslade News – Mon 4 May 2020 Hi everyone, It’s time to get ready for a PARTY. The Chapmanslade Coronavirus Action Group want us to celebrate VE Day this Friday. Read Robert Thackway’s message below.
And the May edition of the Bridge is now available online at: http://www.corsleyandthebridge.co.uk/archive.html.
Cheers Terry
Robert Thackway says - WE'LL MEET AGAIN Fri 8 May -12-3
Celebrating 75 years since Victory in Europe and this year's celebrations are going to be like no other! While we can't be together for this VE day there is nothing stopping us from showing our appreciation.
Dust off your Union Jacks and bring out your inner Masterchef for your VE day celebrations!! Bake your best cake! Use your general knowledge in a quiz! Show the Red, White and Blue on every inch of your house!
Wiltshire Council has developed a VE Day toolkit, which can be downloaded at: VE Day - at home party toolkit.
Prizes to be won and as always community spirit will be everywhere. Keep your eyes peeled for more information throughout the week!
Stay Home and Stay Safe!
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Chapmanslade News – Fri 8 May 2020: 75th VE Day Hi everyone, The COVID-19 Action Group have put together a family quiz sheet for you to have a go at whilst you’re enjoying the lovely weather - perhaps joining in some of the street parties (social distancing in place of course) or just in your gardens - aren’t most of us lucky to have gardens or somewhere to sit out. I’ll send out the answers this evening - although I’m sure you won’t need them!
I’ve also attached a few photos that folks have taken of their ‘dressed-up’ houses. Enjoy the day.
Cheers Terry
VE Day Family Fun Quiz Round One 1 What does V E stand for 2 Who was the British prime Minister at the time 3 Who was the King 4 a. Where did these two people meet in public to celebrate with the crowds that had gathered b. In the official photograph from that occasion there are three other people on the photograph, Name each of them to get 1 mark 5 a. Who was President of the USA at this time b. Why was it a special day for him 6 On what date did Germany formally surrender to the Allies 7 What day of the week was May 8th 1945 8 Which British commander accepted the unconditional surrender of German forces in the Netherlands, Denmark and NW Germany on 4 May 1945 near Luneburg Heath 9 Which US Commander accepted the unconditional surrender of all German forces on May 7 1945in Reims, France 10 Which leader had his own ceremony and a further document was signed in Berlin on 8th May 1945 11 Rationing continued after the war in the UK with food and clothing and some other goods on ration and could only be bought using coupons. When did rationing finally end 12 The war in Europe ended but the war itself did not end until VJ Day in August 1945. What does VJ stand for?
Round 2 1 In 1977 who recorded ‘Heroes’, a song telling the story of two lovers and the Berlin Wall 2 On what building in Berlin did two Russian soldiers raise the Russian flag on 1st May 1945 3 Who succeeded Hitler and negotiated an end to the war 4 Who became PM after the July 1945 election 5 What did a Lancaster bomber drop over Buckingham Palace to celebrate the 50th VE Anniversary
Round 3 Are you surviving mentally...... immediate answers please 1 You are doing a Park Run and you overtake the second person...what position are you in 2 If you overtake the last person in the run what position are you in 3 Do this in your head only.... Take 1000 and add 40 to it Now add another 1000 now add 30 Add another 1000 Now add 20 Now add another 1000 Now add 10 and what is the total 4 Mary’s father has five daughters: Nana Nene Nini Nono and...... What is the name of the fifth daughter 5 A mute person goes into a chemist shop wanting to buy a toothbrush and by imitating the action of brushing his teeth he successfully makes his purchase, next a blind person comes into the shop wanting to buy a pair of sunglasses, how do they indicate what they want
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Round 4 1 What popular song of the time has the lyrics ‘To the folks that I know, Tell them I won’t be long’ 2 Who sang this song 3 The singer is still alive, how old is she 4 For 1 mark sing the first verse of the song out loud 5 Who played ‘Moonlight Serenade’ 6 Which comedy singer in those non PC days sang’ ‘Mr Wu’s an Air Raid Warden Now’ and is reported as saying in response to criticism from the Lord’s Day Observance Society ‘I’ll hang up my uke on Sundays when our lads stop fighting and getting killed on Sundays’ 7 Which great American singer made ‘Embraceable You’ popular 8 Which comedy duo sang ‘Run Rabbit Run’ and ’We’re going to hang out our washing on the Siegfried Line’. They don’t write them like that anymore! 9 Who sang ‘Wish me Luck’ in the 1939 film ‘Shipyard Sally’. Like the singer in number 6 she was born in Lancashire and also entertained troops as part of the Entertainments National Service Association
Round 5 1 A pint of Guinness in 1945 in The Three Horseshoes was 14d, what is this in today’s money 2 A classic film from 1945 was Brief Encounter. Who were the lead actor and actress 3 What main west coast railway station platform, clock and waiting room features in the film 4 Bing Crosby and Ingrid Bergman starred in which 1945 film that was the box office blockbuster 5 What allied nationality flew Spitfires from Woodvale
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Chapmanslade News – Fri 8 May 2020: 75th VE Day Hi everyone, Here are the answers for today’s Quiz below - for those of who haven’t already looked them up on the Internet. NOTE: Answers not shown in this compilation.
A few people have asked what went on VE Day in the village. Well here’s a short extract from the History Group’s recent book 'A History of Chapmanslade’ - copies of which can be purchased from myself for £10 with all profits going back to village funds (just send me an email). I’ve also shared a couple of photos of a village resident taken exactly 75 years ago at a party in Bath. Celia is the younger sister. ------It’s All Over! 8th May 1945 - peace was declared in Europe, but not in the Far East.
Well before the end of the war a Welcome Home Committee was formed to organise entertainments that would not only cheer everyone up, but also raise the money for a big celebration when the boys came home. VE Day 1945 and VE Day 1946 were jointly celebrated on 17-19th September 1946 with thanksgiving services, a dance, a children’s party and the Welcome Committee dinner in the recreation ground hut (the forerunner of the village hall) for all those who served. Mrs. Guy and Mrs. F Dredge did the catering. On the menu: - Cold tongue, cold beef, potatoes, salad, cheese, trifle, tea, coffee, light ale and minerals
Such a treat! Most of it was still on ration. ______
Hope you enjoyed your day. And for those who scored more than 30 points - have a light ale or minerals
Terry
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Chapmanslade News – Tue 19 May 2020 Hello everyone, The Coronavirus Action Group (COVID-19 AG) have come up with another idea to help us feel a little better and to help each other - on top of all the great volunteer work that’s going on every day.
Charlene Ridler says, "We have listened to the village and from today (Tuesday 19th) from 11am we will have a Seed & Plant Swap table set up in the High Street (next to the pub). Please bring along any seeds or plants. Thank you Dawn Harvey for having the table on your drive and looking after the plants. Please think about using the 3-day rule of receiving plants or dropping off. I.e. item not being touched by hands for 3 days.
Cheers Terry
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Chapmanslade News – Tue 26 May 2020 Hello everyone,
A couple of things which you may wish to know about.
The Parish Council will be holding their first virtual meeting this Thursday 28 May at 7.00PM. You can find the meeting Agenda on the village website - taking special note of the instructions in RED - http://chapmanslade.org.uk/wp- content/uploads/ParishCouncil/Agendas/PC-Agenda-28-May-2020.pdf.
The good folks of the COVID-19 Action Group have put together a couple of lists which you may find useful - a Food & Drink Suppliers list and a Food Take Away list. Both these can be found on the village website Coronavirus page at: http://chapmanslade.org.uk/coronavirus/.
Hope you are enjoying the lovely weather and keeping yourselves safe.
Cheers Terry
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Chapmanslade News – Wed 27 May 2020 Good morning, Following up on yesterday’s email with notification of a Parish Council meeting to take place tomorrow, Thursday 28 May.
Please note that the deadline for letting the Clerk of the council know if you want to join this virtual meeting and wish to ask questions, has been extended to 6.00pm this evening (27th). Please contact the Clerk by email on [email protected] with a request to join the meeting and if wanting to ask a question, please also inform the Clerk of your question.
You can find the PC meeting agenda here: http://chapmanslade.org.uk/wp- content/uploads/ParishCouncil/Agendas/PC-Agenda-28-May-2020.pdf.
Cheers Terry
Chapmanslade News – Mon 1 Jun 2020 Hello all, Wiltshire Council have sent out a comprehensive COVID-19 Update, dated 31 May, covering numerous subjects such as the NHS Test & Trace Service, Government food parcel opt-out, Council parking, Highways, Street Markets, Financial support, Support for older residents, and Schools.
If you think this may be of interest, you can find the update on the village website at: http://chapmanslade.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/COV-AG/WC-COVID-19-Update-31-May- 2020.pdf.
Cheers Terry
Chapmanslade News – Fri 5 Jun 2020 Hi everyone, I’ve been asked to make you aware of a TELEPHONE SCAM regarding the NHS Track and Trace service. The following has been posted on our village Facebook page:
PLEASE BE BEWARE A friend has just had a call from supposedly from the “NHS Track and Trace" service. He was told that according to their system, he is likely to have been in close proximity to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. This means that he needs to self-isolate for 7 days and take a COVID-19 test within 72 hrs. No further information could be given due to it being “confidential.” The caller then went on to say, ”I just need a mailing address and payment card details so that we can finalise this and send the kit to you as there is a one-off fee of £50 for the kit, and test results. He then kept repeating “Could you read off the long card number for me, please.” When saying no, he carried on to say, "I'm afraid there is a charge, this is not a free service. Can you give me the card number please - this is very important, and there are penalties for not complying.”
The call was from a No Caller ID. The NHS track and trace team will only ever call you from 0300 013 5000 BUT scammers can duplicate telephone numbers or a text from the NHS. The Full Fact website https://fullfact.org/online/test-and-trace-scam provides information on how you can verify you are actually being contacted by the government’s Test and Trace service.
Thanks to Nigel Brown and Phil Holihead for alerting us all to this scam. ______
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Chapmanslade News – Mon 8 Jun 2020 Good evening all, There will be a virtual Parish Council (PC) meeting this Thursday 11 June, starting at 8.00pm. You’ll find the Agenda, together with joining instructions at: http://chapmanslade.org.uk/parish-council-agenda/. PLEASE NOTE: If you wish to join the meeting and want to ask a question you’ll need to email the Clerk of the PC at [email protected] with your request by midday 10th June.
Also, Councillor Phil Holihead would like us to maintain the fantastic neighbourliness and good work of groups such as our own COVID-19 Action Group. Phil refers us to an open letter from Neighbourhood Watch at https://www.neighbourhoodalert.co.uk/da/324963?fbclid=IwAR1VisIgmiFaSWi3cUOefPZf4K1 0viyt5EdRi6exCby-YqN6HaE3Om9cBPE.
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