Kington Langley Village Magazine March 2020

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Village Magazine

March 2020

Issue no. 487

1 Services at St Peter’s for March 2020 and across the Draycot Group of Churches Sunday 1st March - Lent 1 Thursday 19th March 10.30am All Age Service at St Peter’s 9am Holy Communion at St Peter’s

9am Holy Communion (BCP) at Seagry Sunday 22nd March - Mothering Sunday 10.30am Holy Communion at Christian Malford 10.30am All Age at St Peter’s

10.30am Café Church at Sutton Benger 10.30am Holy Communion at Christian Malford Thursday 5th March 10.30am All Age Service with children’s choir 9am Holy Communion at St Peter’s at Seagry

Sunday 8th March - Lent 2 10.30am All Age Service at Sutton Benger

9am Holy Communion at St Peter’s Thursday 26th March 10.30am Holy Communion at Sutton Benger 9am Morning Prayer at Christian Malford 10.30am Coffee, Chat and Craft Christian Malford th

Sunday 29 March - Lent 5 th Thursday 12 March 10.30am United Benefice Holy Communion 9am Morning Prayer at Christian Malford at St Peter’s followed by a simple Lent lunch – all welcome Sunday 15th March - Lent 3 9am Holy Communion (BCP) at Tytherton Kellaways 10.30am United Benefice Service at Christian Malford with prayers for wholeness and healing.

Union Chapel Christian Fellowship – Kington Langley

SERVICES & EVENTS Sunday 1st March 10.30am Morning Service and Communion Sunday 8th March 10.30am Morning Service Sunday 15th March 10.30am Morning Service and Communion Sunday 22nd March 10.30am Morning Service - Mothering Sunday Sunday 29th March 10.30am Morning Service

Weekly events Wednesdays 10.30am Bible Study in the Chapel - Acts of the Apostles Thursdays 10.00 - 1200 Chapel Rendezvous in the Chapel

2 FROM THE EDITOR

Welcome to this edition. What a month be a review for a while! February has been—I hope you have stayed You will see an advert for ‘The Movement’ safe and dry? I’m sure our thoughts are on 22nd March—in case you don’t know with those across the UK who are dealing what this is, its a regular gathering bringing with the aftermath of flooding. It certainly together young people across the area for brings home some of the devastating high energy contemporary worship and effects of climate change and increasingly quality Christian teaching which is practical, extreme weather events... relevant and useful. You can just turn up, but if you want to learn more just drop me This month to help with the 6 Week Lent an email. Happy to car share! Challenge you will find a number of There are lots of events to book tickets for interesting projects - whether it is taking and enjoy - I’m very excited that Bowjangles your old bras to Inspire Fitness, or going are back at the village hall this month - hope along to the Refashion event at the you have a ticket, as they provide an beginning of next month. Not to forget the excellent evening - and sell out quickly! Wiltshire Air Ambulance Recycling scheme and the changes to our refuse collections. Thank you to all those contributors who send in articles in good time - I really There are also lots of ‘Thank you’s ’ for all appreciate being able to earmark space, the generous fundraising you have been especially with so many different people wanting to share their news and advertise doing. I want to add a ‘Thank you’ to Diana events. I hate to disappoint people who for sending in some book reports—it’s send in full page items at the last minute - lovely to hear from other readers, and the you have been warned! Crowzone Book Club. I’m very excited that the third part of Hilary Mantel’s Thomas Katherine Bloomer Cromwell saga is due out this month—but I Editor will try and slowly savour it, so there won’t

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4 5 THE BENEFICE OF DRAYCOT DIOCESE OF BRISTOL Dear All,

This year, Mothering Sunday falls on 22nd March. Or should I call it Mother’s Day? And is 22nd March the right day on which to mark it? In the USA, Mother’s Day is celebrated on the second Sunday in May. We have to admit that, like many religious festivals, this one now owes as much to the card industry, florists, and pubs and restaurants, as to the Church.

What can we learn from the past? Half way through Lent, the Church allowed a slight let-up in fasting and other disciplines. Mothering Sunday became a day when we were allowed to relax and enjoy ourselves. The festival as we know it dates from the 1600s, when the fourth Sunday of Lent was celebrated as Mothering Sunday to honour mothers across the country. By Victorian days, young servant girls were given the day off to go home to their family and give their mother a day off. They took presents, including spring flowers, and simnel cake. The flowers were first blessed in church, but the Lenten fast meant that the cake had to wait until Easter before being eaten. What a contrast to today’s instant gratification society!

And is it a day to celebrate? For many, motherhood speaks of painful relationships, of loss, of unfulfilled hopes. As we gather – in church, in a pub, online – this is a day above all to be sensitive to those around us. Not to get caught up in shallow sentimentality. No- one ever said being a mother was easy. Look at Moses’ mother, who was separated from her son. Look at Mary, the mother of Jesus. Mothering Sunday points to the bittersweet nature of motherhood. Three of the gospels (Matthew, Mark, and John) record that women stood by Jesus at his crucifixion. Indeed, the tradition recorded in John’s gospel tells us that one of these women was Jesus’ own mother. Can we imagine the pain, the reversal of the created order as a parent buries their child? But the same three gospels record that the first witnesses to the resurrection were also women. There, in the garden, early in the morning on the first day of the week. Sadness perplexingly intermingled with joy. Amid the cards, flowers, and cakes, we may lose sight of another aspect of Mothering Sunday – returning to our mother church. In many countries, this was a day to honour the Mother Church, the spiritual power giving life and protection. That tradition continues locally. Each year, we meet people returning to our parishes – maybe their parents were married here, maybe a relative is buried here. In today’s transient world, such links to a special place are important. Which is why the Draycot Group of churches gladly offers services on Mothering Sunday, this year in Christian Malford, Kington Langley, Seagry, and Sutton Benger. We would be delighted to see you there… and enjoy your special meals and family gatherings afterwards! Tim Harle Licensed Lay Minister

Pastoral Care - Looking after one another in the Draycot Benefice

If you, or someone you know, would like a visit from a pastoral visitor, please contact the named person below in the first instance:

Christian Malford: Clair Fairley [email protected] 01249 721728

Kington Langley: Rev Mark Siddall: [email protected] 01249 652752

Seagry: Tim Harle: [email protected] 01249 721706

Sutton Benger: Dawn Beresford 01249 720060

Tytherton Kellaways: Rev Alison: [email protected] 01249 720619

“Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfil the law of Christ” Galatians 6:2

BENEFICE PRAYER Thursday 26th March

12.30 at All Saints, Sutton Benger Church for half an hour. Time to pray for our churches and villages. All welcome.

NOTIFICATION OF ROAD CLOSURE Advanced notice of the temporary closure of the B4122, Chippenham . Under Temporary Traffic Order with Wiltshire Council the intention is to temporarily close the B4122 between M$ J17 and the Highway’s England Depot/Recycling Centre on two occasions, the first from 8.00PM on Friday 13th March 2020 to 6.00AM on the 17th March 2020. An agreed diversion route will be signposted.

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Just to let you know, if you are doing a bit of early spring cleaning, we recycle bras at Inspire Fitness. The bra recycling scheme takes your unwanted or unloved bras, through a network of bra banks and raises vital funds for pioneering breast cancer research. The same bras then go on to help support small businesses in Africa. A team of recycling partners and the textile recovery project prevent these bras going into landfill. Instead they are given a new lease of life in developing countries such as Togo, Ghana and Kenya, where bras remain too expensive to produce locally. This successful venture helps to keep many families in developing countries out of pov- erty whilst providing employment for people at home in the UK. Any bras that are genuinely beyond redemption are dismantled and disposed of properly. For every tonne of bras collected, Against Breast Cancer receives £700 to help fund its research. With over 30 million women in the UK we could really help make a difference!

Two boxes ready to go and over 30kg of bras. A great start to 2020 !

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Monday 16th March **New time—10.30am**

by kind invitation of Christine Stables Arminger House, Kington Langley

For more information please contact Rev Alison or Katherine Bloomer

CHIPPENHAM MOBILE LIBRARY This month the mobile library will visit on Saturday 14th March 2020 from 9.20 – 10am at the Village Hall. The new timetable has returned to FORTNIGHTLY stops so there will be 2 visits during March: Saturday 28th March 2020 Please do use this wonderful facility – it’s a great place to meet people, find out what’s happening in the village and exchange book ideas too!

This month I am reading...

Confessions of a bookseller, Shaun Bythell

This is the second of two amusing diaries of a bookseller in Wigton, Dumfries and Galloway. An odd place for a second-hand bookseller, I would have thought, but with a bit of diversification he seems to survive. The notes on orders received and takings for each day are terrifying. His observations of people and their choice of purchase are entertaining, his commentary on his employees and customers informative. For a light ‘before bed’ read it is invaluable and I consumed it greedily in a couple of days. You might also find some recommendations for authors you have not yet tried.

Unnatural Causes, Dr Richard Sheppard A fascinating read, a view endorsed by BBC’s Jeremy Vine. This British pathologist became an international expert in major disasters. You might think it is going to be gruesome, but without losing the terrible side to these disasters and crimes, he gives us a very readable insight into how the cause was discovered, without repelling the reader. The difference between the real job and the television versions is discussed, and his sadness that the detectives seldom listen to his wisdom and insight formed from many years’ experience, is expressed without self-pity. I actually bought this book: that is how good it is.

Diana Wright

A huge thank you to everyone who attended, supported or donated to my recent British Heart Foundation Whist Drive which was held in Kington Langley Village Hall. An incredible £716.66 was raised. Thank you for your continued support year on year; all proceeds go towards the ongoing work of the British Heart Foundation With thanks, Dorothy Ings

Let’s celebrate our Mums and carers together

Mothering Sunday A time of reflection, singing and thanksgiving

March 22nd at 10.30am

St Peter’s Church Kington Langley

followed by refreshments

THE BENEFICE OF DRAYCOT

DIOCESE OF BRISTOL

DID YOU KNOW?

If you would like a large print copy of this magazine, please contact the Editor and we will ensure that a copy is delivered to you.

What better way to finish the working week than enjoy an evening watching a hand- picked quality film. The evening provides the opportunity to enjoy the company of friends, family, people you know and others you have yet to meet along with a little refreshment from the licensed bar. Typically more than 50 people attend each viewing providing a good and lively atmosphere. The second film of 2020 will be shown in the Kington Langley village hall on Friday 20th March 8:00pm.

DVDs are available for loan to members free of charge from a back list of films we have seen in the past – so come early, peruse the DVDs.

We are a film society and this means that you have to become a member for a year. This is a cost of £15 which is excellent value for 8 film showings during the year! Each member receives an email advising the film programme and just before the showing another email giving a synopsis of the film. Please contact Pippa Cooper for details (Tel: 750343 or email: [email protected]) Alternatively, come along on the evening to join. Members are very welcome to bring a guest at a cost of £3 per head.

The doors opens at 7:15 so please join us for a drink; catch up with local events before the film starts; put the working week behind you and start the weekend here.

Licensed bar - Soft refreshments Wheelchair access – Hearing loop

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Did you know an estimated 10,000 miles of lost rights of way could be lost forever?

The Ramblers is calling on the public to join the search to find and map thousands of miles of lost historic paths across England and Wales, with the launch of a new Don’t Lose Your Way online mapping site.

An estimated 10,000 miles of historic paths – the equivalent of the distance from London to Sydney – are thought to be missing from the map in England and Wales. These historic paths are a vital part of our heritage, describing how people have travelled over the cen- turies, yet if they are not claimed by 2026, we risk losing them forever. The Ramblers want to build a movement of ‘citizen geographers’ to help find all these missing rights of way before it’s too late.

Join the search The new mapping tool divides the maps of England and Wales into 154,000 one- kilometre squares, which users can select to compare historic and current maps of the area side-by-side. Simply log on, select a square, do a quick ‘spot the difference’, mark on any missing paths and click submit. It takes just a few minutes to check a square.

Visit the link to start your adventure: https://dontloseyourway.ramblers.org.uk/

A huge Thank you to Langley Fitzurse School pupils and families for their immense generosity, raising £299 for The Children’s Society as part of their Christingle at Candlemas celebration. For a long time the villagers of Kington Langley have supported this important charity by filling collecting boxes over the course of each year. Sadly as people move away or die fewer boxes are being filled, and so less money is sent to support the vital work that the Children’s Society carries out. If you would be interested in having a collecting box PLEASE contact Enid Campbell, our local representative on 758457. Thank you.

KLVH 200 CLUB - February Winners Our first draw of the year was completed by the Men’s Meeting Group at the Jolly Huntsman on Monday 10 February. The results are as follows:

1st No 51 Geoff Tayler £25

2nd No 45 Richard Day £20

3rd No 72 Trixie Bolton £15

4th No 6 Betty Bird £10

5th No 197 Roy Laundon £5

I am delighted to report that we, once again, have a full membership of 200; my thanks to all those who have recently joined the Club. I have completed my annual review of the 200 Club accounts. During last year, we gifted £3500 to the Village Hall for the refurbish- ment of the children’s play area. Having now received all membership fees for 2020, we have a total of £2966 in the bank. £1000 will be paid out to this year’s winners, leaving a very healthy balance for future Village Hall projects. I would like to thank those kind souls who recently collected membership fees; these include Phil Horton, Don Mannion, Chris Morrison and Daphne Povey. Thankfully, 146 members paid by bank transfer; I am hoping to capture a few more next year but this is proving tricky. Recent records show this month’s winners to be a lucky bunch. Prizes were won by Richard in 2016, Betty in 2017, and Geoff and Roy in 2018. Finally, Trixie has only just joined the Club and won a prize in her first draw! ‘What about the rest of us’, I hear you say. Good luck in March. Steve Duffill [email protected] 01249 750301

Sunday, 22 March 2020

6:30 pm 8:00 pm (doors open at 6pm) St Paul's Church, Chippenham

Snacks & Drinks before we start at 6:30pm.

KINGTON LANGLEY TENNIS CLUB 2020 AGM

The 2020 Kington Langley Tennis Club Annual General Meeting will take place on Sunday 15th March, 3pm at Roseander, Days Lane, SN15 5PA.

All members and interested parties are very welcome to join the AGM.

Thank you to all the members who joined last year and the tennis club looks forward to a new season – if you are interested in playing tennis, then feel free to join us.

Membership can be renewed using the following link: https:// clubspark.lta.org.uk/KingtonLangleyTennisClub

Details of membership fees will be posted following the AGM.

Look forward to the new season of tennis.

Jens Andersen Chair of Kington Langley Tennis Club

DID YOU KNOW? There is a basket at the back of St Peter’s Church to collect food gifts and other items for Doorway. These are regularly delivered to the charity to help those who are struggling to buy food. People are extremely generous at Harvest and Christmas— but there is a need for food gifts all the year round. Your help is much appreciated.

The Wiltshire Home Library Service Bringing the Library to you

The home library service is there for people of any age who are:

 Blind or partially sighted,  disabled in some way,  suffering a long term illness,  recovering from an operation and in need of short term help,  elderly and frail,  unable to carry library books,  carers who cannot easily leave home,  experiencing mental health problems

A member of library staff will talk to you about what you like to read. They will then visit you at home with a library volunteer and bring you some books. Every few weeks the library volunteer will call at a time to suit you and exchange your books. There are no fines or charges for this service and you can request items too.

Contact your local library or telephone the Access and Volunteer Manager on 01225 713706, or email [email protected]

Amaze Excite Inspire

‘Jesus offers life in all its fullness’

Happy Birthday, Keith! One of Langley Fitzurse’s best kept secrets is that we planted Kington Langley’s only elm tree ten years ago. Our sapling was christened ‘Keith’ after the departing Chair of Governors, Keith Burton, and he has thrived in the Kington Langley soil. Our village was once known for its beautiful elm trees, so when Anne Dixson alerted the school to the Conservation Foundation’s Great British Elm Experiment, we knew we had to take part.

Keith was planted by Year 5 pupil, Edward Sealy, whose family have a tradition of planting trees in the village, and Parish Council Chair, Maurice Dixson, on Wednesday 31 March 2010. He was little more than a stick at the time, but has now grown into a healthy young tree. You can find him at the edge of the copse outside the school, close to the Union Chapel.

We will be celebrating Keith’s milestone birthday on Tuesday 31 March at 10.30 am with a short outdoor ceremony and refreshments (with the option of using Cherry Hall if it’s wet) and would love you to join us.

We are building on our experience with Keith to embark on an ambitious tree planting programme in the years to come. To bring everything round full circle, we will be working with Max Sealy, Edward’s dad, to identify suitable sites in the village.

Best wishes Richard Hearn, Headteacher

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This magazine reaches nearly 300 homes in Kington Langley and surrounding areas.

The magazine relies on income from paid advertisements to keep the price low and the magazine accessible to as many people as possible.

Kington St Michael Village Shop The Village Hall, tel. (01249) 750181 [email protected]

YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY OWNED & RUN VILLAGE SHOP Home-made cakes – preserves – honey - frozen local meat and poultry Small range of fresh fruit and vegetables Off-licence

Household goods – greetings cards – gift wrap – stationery Logs and kindling during winter

Local Gifts & Crafts Handmade sterling silver jewellery Fragrant candles and diffusers Souvenirs and seasonal gifts

Self-service Post Point Postal services, stamps and packaging Send small and medium parcels to the UK and worldwide (We are unable to accept returns or tracked items)

www.facebook.com/kingtonstmichaelvillageshop

SIX WEEK LENT CHALLENGE

‘We should care for God’s Creation – not out of fear about what is going to happen, but out of love… Christians should be at the forefront of the environmental movement because in our care for Creation we reflect our love of the Creator.’ Rev. Nicky Gumbel

How are you getting on with the challenges? What have you found easy? What have you found difficult? In St Peter’s Church you will find a box to collect your ideas, suggestions and share the things that you have found helpful as you make changes in your lifestyle to help care for our planet. What can we do together as a church and as a village?

Together we can make a difference

Coffee Morning and Table Top Sale

In aid of Cats Action Trust Kington Langley Village Hall Saturday 7th March 10.00am - 12noon

Entrance for buyers is £1.50 to include coffee/tea and biscuits.

Other refreshments will be available and there will also be a raffle.

To book a table for £5.00 please contact either Anita 750738 or Lorraine 750743

Is technology driving you mad?

 Is your computer painfully slow?  No time to setup your new computer, TV or broadband equipment?  Purchased an iPad but don’t have a clue how to use it?  Are you fed up with dealing with helplines or difficult-to-understand user manuals?  Are you thinking of upgrading your technology but don’t know where to start?

The solution is simple – GetGary!

I live in Kington Langley and have over 15 years’ experience in computing and home gadgets. I can fix a wide range of configuration problems across your technologies – not just computers. I can even provide one-to-one training, explained in plain English.

This month’s top query (drop me an email for items to include next month):

Q: I have purchased a new Apple iMac which has Pages, Numbers and Keynote already installed - do I also need the Microsoft office applications? A: Apple’s office suite (Pages, Numbers and Keynote) is now supplied free-of- charge with new iPads, iPhones and Mac’s. This suite of products support’s both exporting and importing of documents which were created in their Microsoft equivalent applications (Word, Excel and Powerpoint). It is therefore possible to move and open documents between each suite however this will often require a few extra steps to prepare a document to use. Importing or exporting can often mean a loss of some fonts or wording (as both suites don’t have the same font sets) so this is why most people simply opt to buy Microsoft’s office suite - as it’s the most widely used so requires no extra changes.

Q: My catch-up TV service now requires me to log in to use, why is this? A: Most, if not all catch-up services now require an account to be created. This requirement is mainly to enable checking for both a TV License but also enables the provider to monitor usage and viewing habits – often to help them create more targeted advertising.

Q: My phone has location data enabled, what is this and should it be disabled? A: The location data function of a mobile phone uses cell tower and / or GPS information to work out your phone’s approximate location. Some applications require permission to use this to work e.g. Mapping software such as Google maps to provide accurate mapping when traveling. This function can be turned off for all or some applications (if you are concerned about your privacy) however some apps simply won’t work without it.

Call now for a low-cost solution to your technology problems Tel: 01249 476355 Mob: 07971 813847 Email: [email protected]

Emma Morrice, Local Area Coordinator for the Chippenham Community Area.

Mob: 07391410278 Email : [email protected]

Wiltshire Council | County Hall | Bythesea Road | Trowbridge | BA14 8JN

The Harmonics female vocalists harmony group

We are looking for a few new members to join us . The group has ten members and we’re looking to increase by two more to allow resource for 4 part harmonies.

Some experience needed but you don’t need to read music.

This is a well established vocal harmony group which started up in 2012.

We rehearse on Monday evening in Kington Langley.

Regular attendance is important due to the size of this group.

You will find us very friendly and welcoming and we have a lot of fun.

Please text / ring Tam Turek 07767312289 for more information

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“Big Ideas in Small Spaces”

Excalibow by Bowjangles

Saturday 7th March, 7.30pm (doors 7pm)

Have you got your tickets yet? They’re going fast! There may be some available on the door, but please check first. I can always keep them aside for you to collect on the door.

In case you haven’t heard… Bowjangles are a string quartet who can really play. They dance whilst they play. They sing whilst they play. They leap, tumble, juggle and joke whilst they play. Expect a lively show, good entertainment, and a full village hall!

Award-winning comedy musicians Bowjangles present their most magical show so far – a theatrical, musical journey through myths, folklore, legends and a portal in a cello case in the quest to find the most priceless relic of all – a magical violin bow known as Excalibow. You can expect tales of monsters, ancient gods, historical figures and characters of pure fantasy in this action-packed show, all presented in Bowjangles’ own inimitable and unique style, full of comedy, energy, and almost every musical genre you can imagine.

May contain traces of ABBA.

★★★★ “full of zest, action and charisma... unfailingly entertaining” - Chortle

★★★★★ “Completely original… the music would be entertaining enough without all the other incredible action and comedy going on” - Broadway Baby

★★★★★ “All four performers are either inhaling sugar or secretly robots from the future designed to shame all other acts into upping their game.” - Views From The Gods

Tickets are £10 full, £8 concessions, £5 under 16, £25 family (2 + 2). Available from [email protected] or 01249 750362 or Langley Fitzurse school office (9–12, weekdays). Or book online: https://poundarts.org.uk/whats-on/bowjangles-excalibow/

Visit www.bowjangles.org or www.facebook.com/bowjanglesmusic

Kington Langley Village Hall and KLVH are working names of the Kington Langley Village Hall and Recreation Ground Charitable Incorporated Organisation

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BLOSSOMS AND BLUE SKIES: A CHIPPENHAM MINI-ADVENTURE

It’s a common joke, and one I’ve made before myself, that one of the best things about Chippenham is how easy it is to get to other places. From having the picturesque villages of the Cotswolds on its doorstep to train links to London, Chippenham tends to be viewed as a place you live, not visit.

However, a recent morning saw the emergence of blue skies and sun for the first time in weeks … and I was stuck without a chauffeur (a.k.a. MrElaineous). I decided strike out on my own on foot to see what was happening.

I have been keeping a close eye on the advancement of spring, from the appearance of snowdrops to crocuses to daffodils, but I had somehow overlooked that some of the most impressive spring blossoms were starting to make their presence known. Magnolias, cherries, plums, and forsythia have burst into bloom across the town, and I pinballed from one flower-laden tree to another.

In turn, the flowers have brought out the bees and other pollinators who are making the most of this early spring feast. Standing under one such tree while listening to the steady hum of bees going about their business (bees-ness?) was almost enough to overwhelm the senses: the blue of the sky peeking through the branches, the delicate scent and vibrant colour of the blossoms, the heat of the sun, and the buzzing of bees was pure, concentrated spring.

I even popped by “Woody Woods”, a scrap of wilderness that only has a name because of Google maps and one I know better from my Off the Ground work because it is commonly full of litter. However, on this day it was clean (if I didn’t look too hard), and from its babbling brook and stepping stones to the singing of birds, it is a charming spot to have smack in the middle of a residential area.

Gardens that I typically admire from the confines of the car were even more impressive in person, and gardens that can’t be seen from the car unfolded themselves while on foot; both were a sheer riot of colour. The local parks had sprouted happy dogs and their people, along with ball games of every description.

I think it’s so easy to take the familiar for granted, those things that we pass on a daily basis while going from A to B, or to look towards “someplace else” as the ultimate area to explore. Sometimes it takes something unfamiliar—in this case a day of sunshine and blue skies—to see things in a whole new light.

Elaine Massung Off the Ground https://miss-elaineous.com/blossoms-and-blue-skies/

Recycling collection day and system changes

Wiltshire Council are changing the way in which recyclable materials are collected and this means that for many of us our collection day will change.

Letters are being sent to every household in Wiltshire from 24 February, to inform you of your new collection day. The changes mean more materials can be placed in your blue-lidded bin.

The changes will take place from 24 February to 20 March, so look out for a letter which will tell you the dates of the last black box and blue lidded bin collection under the current system and the date of the first collection under the new system. Once you have received your letters, you can also visit Wiltshire Council website to find out when your recycling collection day will be under the new arrangements. New dates will be included in future editions of this magazine.

Kington Langley WI

Our February meeting gave us an opportunity to try our crafty hands at pebble painting. Everyone who was there produced their own pebble decorated with ladybirds, flowers or a range of other multi-coloured attractive designs. Taking part in craft activities like this is great as it enables us to talk to other members that we don’t always get a chance to talk to. Thanks to Karin Meek for enabling the fun! The results of our Resolution vote will go towards helping to make a decision for the choice of this year’s national WI campaign. There were two resolutions having the greatest votes: increasing potential stem cell donor registration and female crash test dummies. I wonder if one of these will be what is chosen across the country. As a relative newcomer to the village at the time, a meeting once a month with a chat to members and listening to an interesting speaker, was a great way to become more integrated into the village. Joining the WI has given me a chance to get to know people in the village that I would never otherwise have rubbed shoulders with. The result is that I have learned much about the village I live in and it has enabled me to become more involved in its social life. I highly recommend it! Our next meeting’s speaker will be Ian Caskie on the subject of “SS Great Britain – from Launch to Relaunch”. This former headteacher with a lifelong passion for ships will describe the life of the SS Great Britain from her design and working life through to her salvage and restoration as a museum.

Date of next meeting: Wednesday 11 March at 7:30pm Venue: Village Hall Visitors are welcome!

For Sale A quantity of good quality reclaimed Victorian pine flooring – natural finish, plain edged boards 175mm wide x 27mm thick in assorted lengths. Suitable for re-use as flooring, or for a variety of joinery and other purposes. Local delivery possible.

Enquiries to 750631 or 0780 8625288.

We’ve saved a generation, help us save the next

This year is a particularly special one for Wiltshire Air Ambulance as we celebrate our 30th year of operation.

Countless lives have been saved since we began operating in 1990.

As a result, a generation of people have been able to resume their lives and celebrate special milestones such as birthdays, wedding anniversaries or the birth of children and grandchildren.

To highlight our work former patients whose lives we have saved are featured in videos each month throughout 2020 on our social media channels and website, along with an opportunity to make a donation.

We are only able to provide our vital service thanks to the generosity of people, community groups, schools, businesses and grant-making trusts who make donations.

Our charity is not funded directly by the Government and receives no National Lottery grants.

It costs £3.75 million a year to keep our lifesaving service operational.

Last year we undertook 1,233 missions – an increase of 12% on 2018.

We are honoured to serve Wiltshire and surrounding counties. With your help we can be here to save the next generation.

To donate, head to our website www.wiltshireairambulance.co.uk/generation

Registered charity number: 1144097

To everyone who supported our McMillan coffee morning I would like to say a “ Big Thank You” for turning out and supporting us. We raised just over £450 for the charity.

Lynda and all of our helpers.

30 31 March 2020 For VH Bookings contact www.klvh.org or booking Clerk 07864981217

01 Su

02 M Table Tennis 10 –12 VH: C. M. Dance 3.30 VH: Old Time Dance VH 7.30 :

03 T TASKL 11.00 VH : M& Mvt 10.am KSM VH: Hobbies 2.00 CR:

04 W Kington Tots 9.45–11.00 VH:

05 Th Pilates Class 10 – 11.00 VH

06 F Create Move Dance VH 9.45 – 11.45: KLWAS VH 8.00pm

07 S “Bowjangles” Rural Arts VH 7.30

08 Su

09 M Table Tennis 10 – 12 VH: C.M.Dance 3.30-6 VH : Men’s Meeting Group The Jolly Huntsman: Parish Council Meeting 7.45 CR :Old Time Dancing VH 7.30 : 10 T M& Movt 10.am KSM VH : Hobbies 2.00 CR

11 W Kington Tots 9.45 –11.00 VH: Art Group 2– 4pm VH: WI Meeting 7.30 VH

12 Th Pilates Class 10 – 11.00 VH : Short Mat Bowls 2.30 & 7.30 VH:

13 F Create Move Dance VH 9.45 – 11.45

14 S Croquet Club whist Drive 2pm VH : Old Time Dancing VH 7.30

15 Su

16 M Table Tennis 10 – 12 VH: C.M.Dance 3.30-6 VH : Old Time Dance VH 7.30 :

17 T M& Movt 10.am KSM VH : Hobbies 2.00 CR

18 W Kington Tots 9.45 – 11VH:

19 Th Pilates Class 10 – 11.00 VH : Short Mat Bowls 2.30 & 7.30 VH

20 F Create Move Dance VH 9.45 – 11.45: Film Society 8pm VH

21 S

22 Su

23 M Table Tennis 10 VH: C.M.Dance 3.30-6 VH : Old Time Dance VH 7.30

24 T Hobbies 2.00 CR

25 W Kington Tots 9.45 – 11VH Art Group 2 – 4pm VH :

26 Th Pilates Class 10 – 11.00 VH : Short Mat Bowls 2.30 & 7.30 VH

27 F Create Move Dance VH 9.45 – 11.45

28 S

29 Su

30 M Table Tennis 10 VH: C.M.Dance 3.30-6 VH : Old Time Dance VH 7.30

31 T Hobbies 2.00 CR

32 April 2020 Changes/ additions contact Lindi 01249 750380 [email protected]

01 W

02 Th Short Mat Bowls 2.30 & 7.30 VH:

03 F Create Move Dance VH 9.45 – 11.45

04 S Old Time Dancing VH 7.30

05 Su

06 M Table Tennis 10 – 12 VH : Create Move Dance 3.30-6 VH : Parish Council Meeting 7.45 CR : Old Time Dancing VH 7.30 07 T Hobbies 2.00 CR

08 W Art Group 2 – 4pm VH : W.I Meeting VH 7.30 Croquet 6.00 PF :

09 Th Short Mat Bowls 2.30 & 7.30 VH Croquet 6.00

10 F Create Move Dance VH 9.45 – 11.45:

11 S Croquet 6.00 PF :

12 Su

13 M Table Tennis 10 –12 VH: Men’s Meeting Group The Jolly Huntsman. C.M.Dance 3.30-6 VH : Old Time Dancing VH 7.30 14 T Hobbies 2.00 CR

15 W Croquet 6.00pm PF

16 Th Short Mat Bowls 2.30 & 7.30 VH Croquet 6.00 PF

17 F Create Move Dance VH 9.45 – 11.45: Film Society 8pm VH

18 S Croquet 6.00 PF :

19 Su

20 M Table Tennis 10 –12 VH : C.M.Dance 3.30-6 VH: Old Time Dance VH 7.30

21 T M& Movt 10.am KSM VH : Hobbies 2.00 CR. Annual Parish Meeting UC 7.30

22 W Kington Tots 9.45 – 11.00 VH: Croquet 6.00 PF : Art Group 2 – 4pm VH :

23 Th Pilates 10 – 11.00 VH : Short Mat Bowls 2.30 & 7.30 VH Croquet 6.00 PF :

24 F Create Move Dance VH 9.45 – 11.45 KLWAS VH 8.00pm

25 S Croquet Open Day 10 – 4.00pm PF :

26 Su

27 M Table Tennis 10–12 VH: C. M. Dance 3.30-6 VH: Old Time Dance VH 7.30

28 T Hobbies 2.00 CR

39 W Kington Tots 9.45 – 11.00 VH: Croquet 6.00 PF : Art Group 2 – 4pm VH :

30 Th Pilates 10 – 11.00 VH : Short Mat Bowls 2.30 & 7.30 VH Croquet 6.00 PF :

From the Village Hall Roof January 2020 The temperatures for January were warmer by some 2 ˚C during both the day and night this year than last. There were 25 days with some rain, 5 days with frost during a cold spell between the 17th and the 23rd. Temperatures

Average 9.36 ˚C Maximum 12.8 ˚C on the 7th at 11pm Minimum - 2.2˚C on the 21st at 5.45am Mildest night Lowest temperature 8.8˚C on the 8th Coldest day Highest temperature 4.1 ˚C on the 21st

Wind Speed

Average 7.29 mph for the whole month Peak gust 33.38 mph on the 13th at 4.15pm Windiest day The 11th with 15.93 mph. Calmest day The 22nd with 0.40mph.

Sunshine

Sunniest day The 20th Dullest day The 2nd

Rain

Total rainfall 3.63 inches (92.2mm)

Observations A dull and rainy month with the third highest number of days of rain in the last 20 years. Our 20 year average for January is 18 days of rain but 6 of the last 7 years have been over 20 days. The wind this January was slightly above the average for the last 6 years. On the 12 Jan 1840 a gale hurls the 64-gun HMS York onto the Bell Rock in 1804 claiming all hands. The Bell Rock lighthouse, 11 miles out to sea on a rock covered by 5 meters of water at high tide was built 3 years later and wrote into history the name of Robert Stevenson, Chief Engineer of the Northern Lights. It is the first of 97 manned lighthouses that eight members of the Stevenson family design and build between 1790 and 1940. The lighthouse museum at Fraserburgh, Scotland is well worth a visit. PG/GWH

Kington Langley Village Hall and KLVH are working names of the Kington Langley Village Hall &

Recreation Ground Charitable Incorporated Organisation

FANCY SOMETHING DIFFERENT ?

SILENT MOVIE NIGHT In conjunction with North Wraxall Film Society

Screening of the Buster Keaton comedy classic “THE GENERAL”

WITH LIVE MUSICAL ACCOMPANIMENT

at Sutton Benger Church Saturday 28th March

Doors Open 7.00pm Hot Dogs 7.30pm Main Feature 8.00pm

Limited Tickets: £10 in Advance (includes film, drink, hot dog and popcorn)

Proceeds towards maintenance costs of the Church

Tickets available from

Iain Craig: Tel 721417 [email protected] Elaine Smith: Tel 07854 450172 [email protected]

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EVENTS IN THE VILLAGE HALL

Chippenham Lions are holding 2 events in the Kington Langley Village Hall in the near future.

The first is on Friday 15th May where we will be celebrating the 75th anniversary of the ending of WW2 by dancing and listening to music from the era played by the 16-piece BJ BIG BAND. The band was formed in 2009 and is based in East Tytherton, consisting of saxes, trumpets, trombones and a rhythm section similar to Glenn Miller, Count Basie and Duke Ellington set up.

Tickets are £15.00 each to include a ploughman’s supper in the interval. There will also be a cash bar to lubricate the limbs. All money raised will support Chippenham Lions local charities.

On the 27th June we will be holding a fun casino night using a little know Lions currency known as ‘The Paw’. Everyone will be supplied with a quantity of Paws in which they can try their luck at the roulette, blackjack and higher or lower tables. There will be prizes for the most Paws won, together with Bobbie prizes.

Ticket price for this will be £10 to include a buffet. There will also be a cash bar. Again, all money raised will support Chippenham Lions local charities.

Tickets are available from Jeff Daws at [email protected] or 01249 750560. Payment for tickets can be cash, cheque or direct into the Lions charity account 20-68-15 acc23526518 with your name and either Big band or casino as the reference.

Finally, the Lions will be holding their annual cherished vehicle and family fun day on Sunday 7th June at Meadow Farm Nursery, Sutton Lane, Sutton Benger.

Jeff Daws Fund Raising Chairman

CHIPPENHAM YOUNG PHOTOGRAPHERS COMPETITION Theme: 2020 Vision Deadline: 8th May 2020 The Photo Club will run FREE photography workshops in Chippenham to offer tips and techniques. Visit www.thephotoclub.co for more information

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FOSSEWAY NEWS 01249 448844 e- mail [email protected] We can deliver newspapers and magazines to Chippenham and surrounding areas. Delivery is charged depending on location. Available 7 days a week. For more information ring and ask for Julie.

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Parish Council Report for meeting held 10.02.2020 Members thanked Christopher Morris, Community, Engagement Executive for Gigaclear Ltd for attending this meeting and giving a clear outline for the introduction of faster broadband in the area. As part of the Wiltshire Online broadband rollout programme work has already been undertaken in several local villages. Christopher reported that as they are getting ready to commence work in this area, we will see teams starting to survey and plan the route for the network. The build in and around Kington Langley, which they call the Kellaways build, is estimated to start in March or April. Letters will be dispatched to all residents included in the build 4 weeks before they are due to start, and once they receive notification that they have permits for roadworks accepted by the local authorities. Building the network involves digging trenches in private land (with permission), the carriageway, verges, and paths which will be reinstated in line with statutory regulations. In order to make the process as seamless as possible, Christopher has been assigned as our dedicated Community Engagement Manager for the area. Cllr Greenman reported that Christopher has been very successful in resolving problems during the build in neighbouring villages. A village meeting will be held prior to the work commenc- ing, it should be noted that while individual villagers can decide whether to use the Gigaclear network we have no choice about whether the build work in the village proceeds. The Parish Council will keep you informed of developments or you can access FAQ at [email protected]

Mrs Sue Hart attended the meeting to discuss the role of transport coordinator which she agreed to accept. She explained that she sees two main issues to be addressed as a priority. The first being the safety of waiting passengers, especially school children, as the bus does not now use the bus stop at The Hit or Miss and the second being to establish why Wiltshire Council changed the contract to include Church Lane as part of the bus route. While Mrs Hart accepts that there may be no resolution to the problem, we will at least have a clear understanding of the situation.

Cllr Pattemore reported that a successful meeting had been held with her, Cllr Dixson, The Clerk, a WC Highway Engineer and the Parish Steward. Several highways and flooding issues were raised and will be addressed either by the Parish Steward or Wiltshire Council. Residents will be pleased to hear that a full repair for the worsening dip in the road at Moors Close is being scheduled for the summer.

Cllr Dixson reported that the excellent funeral service for Dennis Gill had been well attended, with a large contingent of villages and ex residents.

Despite the weather CSW teams were roadside for 7hrs 45 min recording 2165 vehicles, 38 were speeding with only 2 exceeding 40 mph. One team had hoped to be the first to record a whole hour without offenders but recorded 2 in the last 4 minutes!

Councillor Reynolds

Winter Opening Times Stanton St Quinton Household Recycling Centre

From 1st November until 31st March 10am until 4pm

CLOSED Thursdays and Fridays

I remember writing “I’m sure that this year will go very quickly” last time and it appears that has come true! Maybe I should write about finding a pot of gold next time and see where that takes me! Last time I wrote about the Hardenhuish STEM Club entering the Shell Bright Ideas challenge. Unfortunately, I am going to have to leave you wondering what our idea was because funding never came through for our patent. Although I seem to write a lot about STEM Club, I want to make sure that you are well aware that there are plenty of other clubs at Hardenhuish ranging from Sports to Book Clubs. At the moment, I am looking very much forward to the Hardenhuish Work Experience week in July. It is a great opportunity that all Year 10 students take part in. All students get the chance to apply to a company of our choice (within the UK!) and then if the company accepts us, we get to work there for a week. This opportunity allows us to experience the working world and help us think about careers in the future. Elsewhere, Year 9s have the opportunity this month to travel to France and Belgium with School on a History Battlefield Trip. I went on this trip a year ago - time really does fly. Aside from me going on about how fast 2019 went for me, the Battlefields trip is a chance to reflect on how big an impact the two wars had on the world. I feel like I don’t mention enough about Hardenhuish’s sporting success, so I thought I’d let you know that four Hardenhuish 6th Form Rugby Students were selected to represent Wiltshire in National tournaments. To conclude my first update of 2020: Did you know that at Hardenhuish, you can enter national Maths Challenges run by the UK Mathematical Trust (UKMT). From Your Hardenhuish Correspondent

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Reading is Not Always Easy If you are reading this, you are (obviously!) a reader. You may have been one of the lucky ones who found learning easy, or it may have been more of a struggle. It is a sobering fact that many people don’t master this vital skill during their school days. The reality is that 2.4m adults in the UK cannot read, while a further 2.5m struggle to read. For such people, this means that carrying out everyday tasks can be challenging, if not impossible. Read Easy is an expanding national organisation that tackles this issue by offering free, one-to-one coaching, using resources specially developed for adult learners. The local group started in Melksham in 2016 and has now expanded to cover all the surrounding towns – Bradford on Avon, Calne, Chippenham, Corsham, Devizes, and Trowbridge. We need to recruit new volunteer members to our Management Team to develop this vital work. In particular, we are looking for a Team Leader who would initially be supported by our existing incumbent. Another key post for which we are recruiting is that of Joint Coordinator. People in this role take care of Coaches (tutors) and learners. Each Coordinator devotes up to 15 hours per week. We also need reading Coaches who are able to work in Trowbridge, Devizes, Chippenham or Corsham. Volunteer Coaches need to be confident and passionate about literacy and have the equivalent of about one day per week to spare. No previous teaching experience is necessary as support and training are provided. If you’d like to play a key part in helping to radically improve the lives of adults near you, while developing your own existing skills and learning new ones in a supportive environment, then why not get in touch? As a Read Easy volunteer, you will find it fascinating, rewarding and enjoyable to help people whose lives are being transformed, often after years of frustration. To learn more about becoming a Read Easy volunteer, please contact me at [email protected] or on 07939 556541.

David Williams Read Easy Management Team Leader

We all want quiet. We all want beauty... We all need space. Unless we have it, we cannot reach that sense of quiet in which whispers of better things come to us gently. Octavia Hill, 1883 Co-founder of the National Trust

47 THE ARTS SOCIETY KINGTON LANGLEY is an affiliated member of The Arts Society, a leading education charity with a global network of 385 societies bringing people together through a shared interest in the arts.

We meet monthly at 11.00am on the 1st Tuesday of the month (except August and September) to hear excellent lecturers share their specialist knowledge about the arts.

“The Art Of The River” was a fascinating lecture comparing and contrasting the work of various artists inspired by views and the history of the River Thames. Our lecturer, Alexandra Epps is an Official Guide and Lecturer at Tate Modern and Guildhall City Gallery. She is also a lecturer, History Tutor and a Qualified Guide to the City of London. Her lively lecture was illustrated with a wide selection of slides of the paintings which not only reflected great historical events but also the working and social life of the river. The lecture was so full of information and insights that this report can merely scratch the surface. Until fairly recently the Lord Mayor’s Day procession opened with a magnificent regatta – as depicted by Canaletto (c1746) hundreds of boats accompanied the procession filling the river with life and colour. Contrast this with Hockney’s interpretation of “The End of The Regatta” painted in 2012 an iPad drawing that again is full of colour but on first viewing seems to have only one barge bearing The Queen and Prince Philip - closer inspection reveals hundreds of small boats streaming toward Tower Bridge. “Funeral Procession of Lord Nelson on the Thames” 1806 contrasts sharply with Anthony Gross’s ink and water colour depiction of “Crowds on London Bridge, Sir Winston Churchill’s Funeral” (1965). The opening of bridges across the Thames were cause for great celebrations illustrated by William Wyllie’s Opening of Tower Bridge and John Constable’s Opening of Waterloo Bridge, while the annual boat race brought spectators in their thousands as can be seen in Walter Greaves Hammersmith Bridge on Boat Race Day 1862. “The Great Fire Of London” by Waggoner (c1666) and “Pool of London Docklands Air Raid” by Charles Pears 1940 are painted almost entirely in red. While the cool colours of “A Frost Fair on The Thames at Temple Stairs” by Abraham Hondius (1684) depicts the severity of The Little Ice Age.

The busy and noisy day to day life of the “working” river is depicted by many artists in very contrasting styles and “isms” – Fauvism, Pointillism and impressionism to name but a few. While many still depict the familiar curve of The Thames and St Paul’s Cathedral other focus on less familiar areas such as “Brymay Wharf” by Walter Steggles c1943. The “social” and human relationship with the river was not forgotten. What stories lay behind such works as “Boulter’s Lock, Sunday Afternoon“ E.J Gregory, The Last Evening” (1873) or “On The Thames by James Tissot (1876) and “Found Drowned” by GF Watts (c1850)? “Nocturns in Blue and Silver” by J.A.M Whistler “Nightfall Down The Thames” John Atkinson Grimshaw and the work of many other artists bring a different perspective to the story as do the black and white paintings – “Landscape iv London Paintings” 2003 by John Virtues. The Thames is a River that continues to inspire artists with most recently an installation by Antony Gormley “Another Time and the Illuminated River Project - Leo Villareal.

Please explore our website taskl.org.uk to find out more about us and how you can join the society

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This came from Wiltshire Police, I don’t mean to scare monger, but its valuable advice as we look (hopefully) toward some warmer weather and getting out and about a little more than in the colder months. It reads:

Following a series of burglaries in the past couple of weeks in the Malmesbury and Royal Wootton Bassett area, we are asking people to be mindful about how they keep their property and belongings safe. Remember, most burglars are opportunists, so here are some simple steps that can be taken to make your home less appealing.

Crime Prevention Advice – checklist

 Lock your doors and windows every time you leave the house, even when just in the garden. And make sure you have approved locks or bolts to all doors and windows.  Never leave a spare key in a hiding place like in a plant pot or letter box - a thief knows all the hiding places  Register all serial numbers from electrical items, tools and garden equipment with Immobilise.com the free national property register. Mark items without serial numbers with an artificial DNA property marker such as Smartwater or SelectaDNA.  Use a timer to set lights to mimic your usual activity when you are not at home.  Do not open the door to anyone you don't know or are not expecting. Always check by using a spy-hole or look through a window. Don't trust an ID card.  Trim back any plants and hedges at the front of your property to no higher than one meter to remove hiding places.  Always report any suspicious activity, note any vehicle registrations, descriptions of persons involved and direction of travel.  Consider installing a monitored burglar alarm, and only use a company that is registered or certified with the NSI or the SSIAB.  Take photographs of all jewellery including hallmarks and keep them safe. Make sure that you have up to date contents insurance.  Keep all keys, purses and wallets out of sight and away from the letterbox.

Suspicious activity in your area? Report it. Have you seen any suspicious activity in your neighbourhood? Call the police on 101 if you see any of the following:

 Anything suspicious or anyone acting suspicious in your neighbourhood  Unknown or unexpected doorstep traders - description and dates are vital pieces of information  Unusual vehicles - vehicle description, registration numbers and direction of travel are vital pieces of information.

If you have any information about offenders or see something suspicious, please call Wiltshire Police on 101, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. In an emergency dial 999.

With thanks to Ellen Blacker, Health and Wellbeing Champion for Malmesbury

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SHOP LOCAL

SPEND LOCALLY ENJOY LOCAL ARTISAN and PRODUCE MARKET GOSS CROFT HALL, UPPER SEAGRY, SN15 5HD

THURSDAY 26TH MARCH 11.30 AM - 4.30 PM ******************* VARIETY OF FRESH PRODUCE STALLS FRUIT AND VEGETABLES, BREAD, PASTRIES and BAKED GOODS ************************* CRAFT STALLS JEWELLERY, KITCHEN and HOME WARES, CARDS, TOYS, CLOTHING and MUCH MORE ************************ POP UP CAFÉ SUPPORTING LOCAL CHARITIES ******* RAZORS EDGE SHARPENING SERVICE BRING YOUR KNIVES, SCISSORS, GARDEN SHEARS, CLIPPER BLADES TO BE SHARPENED WHILST YOU SHOP.

SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESS

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT [email protected]

SILVER STREET GARAGE Established for 30 years Competitive prices for work undertaken on all makes and models of cars and light commercial vehicles. Servicing and Repairs – MOT Testing – Welding Timing Belts – Clutches – Exhausts Brakes – Batteries – Valeting & Steam Cleaning Diagnostics – Free Courtesy Car Free Collection and Delivery Telephone:- 01249 715020 Silver Street Garage, Silver Street, Gastard, Nr Corsham, Wiltshire

Could you be a Side by Side volunteer?

Do you have some spare time to get involved in a volunteering opportunity with Alzheimer’s Society? The charity is looking for local people ready to take up a fun, friendly, super-flexible volunteering opportunity, with its Side by Side service. Volunteers will be paired with someone with dementia, so they can help them keep on doing the things they love – and try new things too whether it’s going for a swim or catching the latest movie. And you’ll receive expert training and support to develop the role.

Side by Side really is a two-way street. Of course, there’s the feel-good factor of knowing that you’re changing someone’s life. But our volunteers are also constantly amazed by how much they learn from the people they support. As with any relationship, it’s a shared journey made up of unique moments. Loneliness is a real problem for people with dementia, yet one of the most important things for those affected is to remain part of their community.

‘Side by Side has increased my confidence, improved my social skills and made me grow as a person. I just love it in every way!’ Side by Side volunteer

To find out how to get involved call 0330 333 0804 or email [email protected]

COFFEE MORNING AND TABLE TOP SALE

See the advert elsewhere in this magazine, because Anita and Lorraine are having a coffee morning and table top sale on Saturday 7th March in the village hall to raise money for the Cats Action Trust.

Tables are £5.00 each and entrance for buyers is £1.50 to include coffee/tea and biscuits. Other refreshments will be on sale and there will also be a raffle.

Doors open at 10.00am but sellers can get in at 9.00am. If you would like to book a table please contact Lorraine on 750743 or Anita on 750738.

Please put the date in your diary and we look forward to seeing you there.

Word Search words to find

JONQUIL - the flower of the month NARCISSUS - the daffodil, also known as the Lent Lily BLOODSTONE - the gemstone for March HEATHROW - the Airport was opened this month in 1948 PIRAN - patron saint of Cornwall, celebrated on the 5th COCA COLA - introduced in 1886 IDES - 15th, the half way point of the month, Julius Caser murdered 44BC EIFFEL - the Tower was first opened in Paris in 1889 MARS - March is named after the Roman god of war MARTIUS - the Roman word for the month of March

Word Search about March See if you can find the following words in bold in the grid below - they all have a connection with the month of March.

HLYD monath—Anglo Saxon name, meaning ‘stormy month’ HRAED monath—alternative Anglo Saxon name meaning ‘rugged month’ MARBLES and SKIPPING - games traditionally played during Lent until 12 noon on Good Friday

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CROWZONE RADIO BOOK CLUB

Well, 'Blood & Sugar' certainly divided opinion at the live (ly) discussion, but didn't trouble our front runner, 'Once Upon A River'. Will our next book do better? It's 'Nightingale Point' by Luan Goldie, which is set in a London high rise tower block in 1996. We get to know the residents before and after a catastrophic event which changes their lives forever. I'm about half way through (well I get a head start! and am thoroughly enjoying it.

The discussion date for 'Nightingale Point' is Tuesday 10 March. Happy reading!

Liz Howe

Wiltshire Air Ambulance Recycling Scheme

Following on from the Air Ambulance article in this month’s magazine you can do your part in helping to keep them flying. Through the recycling scheme almost £12,000 was raised in a 6 month period.

Thank you to those who are continuing to bring me items for recycling.

Crisp packets, Pringles tubes, savoury and sweet biscuit wrappers can all be collected. I will put a complete list in again next month.

Please try to separate different categories of the recycling as they go to different hubs. Make sure the item is free of crumbs / leftovers. Please rinse and dry baby pouches / pet food pouches.

THANK YOU

If you want more details email me: [email protected] or leave a message on 07747 604 982

Langley Fitzurse Church of England Primary School

JOB VACANCY

We are looking to appoint an energetic and caring MDSA to join our existing MDSA team to help supervise pupils and encourage active play during lunchtime. Other duties will include setting out and clearing away tables and chairs, and administering basic first when required (training will be provided). The successful candidate will help to ensure the safety and well-being of all our pupils. We wish to appoint someone who:

 is a good team worker and shows initiative

 is sympathetic to our Christian ethos

 is prompt, reliable, patient and tolerant

 enjoys working with children We can offer you:

 enthusiastic and well behaved children

 a positive and supportive staff team

 a commitment to your personal and professional development Further details and an application form are available from the School Office.

Commencement date: Monday 9 March 2020

Hours of work: 11.45am – 1.00pm daily (11.30am – 12.45pm on Wednesdays)

Closing date for applications: Friday 28 February 2020 at 4.00pm

Interview date: w/c 2 March 2020 (day/time to be agreed)

Langley Fitzurse School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

From the Registers Holy Baptism 9th January 2020 Baptism of Alexander Edward Drury at All Saints, Sutton Benger “I have called you by name and you are mine” Isaiah 43.1 Holy Matrimony 25th January2020 Wedding of Isabel White and Adam Rampton at All Saints, Sutton Benger 8th February 2020 Wedding of Karl Novak and Clare Watling at St Mary The Virgin, Seagry “God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them” 1 John 4.16 Funerals 20th January 2020 Burial of ashes of Maurice and Joan Hinder at St Peter’s, Kington Langley. 20th January 2020 Funeral service of Sheila White at All Saints, Sutton Benger followed by burial of ashes on 24th January 2020. 23rd January 2020 Funeral and burial of Ada Fletcher at St Mary the Virgin, Seagry. 25th January 2020 Burial of ashes of Wally Crancher at St Peter’s, Kington Langley. 3rd February 2020 Service at West Wiltshire crematorium of Dennis Gill, followed by burial of ashes on 6th February 2020 at St Peter’s, Kington Langley 4th February 2020 Burial of ashes of Peggy Hunt at St Mary the Virgin, Seagry. “I know that my Redeemer lives” Job 19.25

Dates for the diary Morning Prayer at Sutton Benger church every Friday at 9am Christian Fellowship Meetings: These will be held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month at Bramley Croft, Sutton Lane, Sutton Benger (the 2nd bungalow in Sutton Lane) at 3pm. They will include tea and cake, chat time and a ‘thought for the day’. Children’s Choir – will be meeting on the following Tuesdays: 5.15pm—6.00pm: 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st March, at Sutton Benger Church. Contact Rev. Alison on 01249 720619 th Friday 27 March at 10am. Let your Light Shine - Creative morning at Sutton Benger Church with Dawn Beresford. All welcome. Would you like a lift to church? Please contact the Church Warden of your parish church if you would like to car share, or need a lift to church.

For enquiries or bookings, please contact the Draycot Benefice Administrator, Maggie (Tuesdays only) on 01666 511357.

Find us on Facebook: search for Draycot Churches

Visit our website: draycot.weebly.com

Charity Representatives British Tinnitus Assn. Betty Bird 750551 The Children’s Society Enid Campbell 758457 Scarecrows www.scarecrows.biz 750466

Clubs, Organisations &

Groups

Art Group Jean Shepherd 750014 Board Games Club Graham Longley - Brown 750310 Create Move Dance Georgie Taylor 750619 Croquet Club Ian Morrison 758499

Footpath Rep., Rights of Way Gazette & Herald Tony Shepherd 750014 Hobbies Group Mary Renfree 750430 Kington Langley Film Society Pippa Cooper 750343

KL Wine Appreciation Society [email protected] 07810 647183 Kington Tots Kelly Ratcliffe 07747186419 Old Tyme & Mod Sq Dance Ray Phillips 01285 771311 Short Mat Bowls Sec. Maureen Collett 654619

Table Tennis Tania Bennett 750379 Tennis Club Treasurer Jens Andersen 750391 The Arts Society Kgton Langley Lindi Reynolds 750380 Village Diary Lindi Reynolds 750380

Walks Sylvia Chumbley 750269 Women’s Institute President Sylvia Townsend 701200

Every effort has been made to update the contact information and to include all the groups, clubs, organisations and charities.

Please contact the Editor if any information is out of date or incorrect, or to fill in the gaps!

If you know of any other groups, clubs, organisations or charities that meet in the village, please do send contact details to the Editor. Thank you.

The address for the village website: www.kingtonlangley.org

Village Contacts

Magazine Committee Chairman Colin Coles 750631 Editor Katherine Bloomer 721569 Distribution Organiser Tony Shepherd 750014 Advertisement Organiser Gill Spurway 750252

Parish Council Chairman Dr. Maurice Dixson 758171 Vice Chairman and Webmaster Graham Trickey 750359 Clerk Sue Webb 01666 824620 CEV Peter Hart 750428

Union Chapel Pastor Athanasius Velianitis 750449

St Peter’s Church Rector Revd. Alison Love 720619 Curate Revd. Mark Siddall 652752 Church Warden Andrea Grafton 750638

Church Warden Tom Stables 758241

Langley Fitzurse School Headteacher Richard Hearn 750295 LFPTA Chair Amy Stenner 07827440423

Village Hall Mgmt Comm. Chairman Tony Shepherd 750014 Booking Clerk Julia Cook 07864 981217

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