Colerne
Parish Magazine
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The Parish Church of St John the Baptist, Colerne A member of the Lidbrook Group of Churches Priest-in-Charge Revd Dr Janet Anderson-MacKenzie The Vicarage, Church Lane, Box, Wilts SN13 8NR Tel. 01225 744458 Email: [email protected] Ministry Team Revd Clair Southgate Mrs Margaret Edmonds Churchwardens Rob Featherstone, 47 Round Barrow Close, SN14 8EF Tel: 01225 938660 Email: [email protected] Lavinia Wilson, Vale Court, Colerne, SN14 8EL Tel: 01225 742417 Email: [email protected] For enquiries to hire the Parish Church for a community event, contact the Churchwardens To arrange a Baptism, contact Rodney Priest To arrange a Marriage, contact Celia Batterham [email protected] or 01225 742042 [email protected] or 01225 744809 To arrange a Funeral or make an application for a churchyard memorial, contact Ray Barker, [email protected] or 01225 743402 or 07768 500684 Website www.colerneparishchurch.org.uk
Magazine Committee Lavinia Wilson, Peter Wilson, Celia Batterham Magazine distribution: Rosemary Sadler (742531) To advertise in the Magazine, please contact Celia Batterham, Washmere Farm, Washmeres, Colerne SN14 8DQ (744809) Email: [email protected]
Notice to Advertisers and Contributors If you are thinking of submitting an article for possible inclusion in the Magazine please contact Peter Wilson ([email protected]) well in advance of the copy deadline date of 10th of the month prior to the month of publication to ensure that space will be available. If copy is submitted at the last moment we cannot guarantee inclusion. Copy should be submitted by email to the above address. The same applies to those wishing to advertise in the Magazine but in this case please contact Celia Batterham as above. FLOODLIGHTING Anyone wishing to arrange for the Church Floodlighting to be turned on should contact Derek or Julie Burgess at 12 Eastrip Lane; by telephoning 743999 or 07470 031062 or emailing [email protected]
Cover illustration: Photograph by Evi Coulston
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We cover Locally made Preserves, Chutneys & the whole family’s hairdressing needs Pickles from perming, cutting and barbering Somerset Jersey Organic Milk & Cream to hair extensions and colouring Local Cheeses & Home Cooked Meats Extensive range of Local Ice Cream
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WHAT’S ON IN THE PARISH IN JUNE 4 Tuesday 10.00am Tuesday Tramp from The Fox & Hounds (see page 27) 5 Wednesday 8.00pm RBL First Wednesday Social Evening, Liberal Club 6 Thursday 7.00pm D-Day Anniversary wreath-laying, War Memorial (see page 33) Colerne Gardening Club, Visit to Bristol University Botanic Gardens (see below) 11 Tuesday 7.00pm Film Night – Green Book (12A) (see page 7) 13 Thursday 10.30am Sparkles in Church 14 Friday 1.45pm Shine in Church 15 Saturday 9.00pm Forever Free, Liberal Club (see page 34) 20 Thursday 7.30pm WI Meeting, Village Hall (see below) 29 Saturday 10.00am SATURDAY MARKET (see page 27) 12.30pm Armed Forces Day Parade & Fête (see page 33) For Liberal Club events see page 38 and for Constitutional Club events see page 6 DATES FOR YOUR DIARY July 6 Safari Supper (see page 12) 9 Film Night – On the Basis of Sex (12A)
SATURDAY MARKET DATES 20th July, 7th September, 5th October, 7th December Colerne WI Thursday, 20th June – 7.30pm, Village Hall Our June meeting will be a Craft Evening, Liz Selley will teach us how to make Origami Stars. You never know how talented you might be until you have a go.
Colerne Gardening Club Thursday, 6th June – Visit to Bristol University Botanic Gardens We’ll be out again for another summer jaunt on 6th June to this fascinating and stimulating garden (more information from Wendy James, [email protected]). Armed Forces Day plant stall – Come and buy plants on 29th June at our stall at Colerne Primary School, which also showcases our gardening with the children in the Kitchen Garden and Wild Areas. Still plenty of time to pick up a Show Schedule in Colerne Café or at Colerne News – or check it online at www.colerne-pc.gov.uk/garden-club.
Part-time gardening help required throughout the year Interested? Call 01225 742417
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CONSTITUTIONAL CLUB Forthcoming Events 1st June Disco R. J. Hill & Son Ltd Regular Events (Est. 1955) Monday Skittles League Traditional Family Butchers Tuesday Darts League Wednesday Skittles League Payment Cards Thursday Bingo and free pool table now accepted Every Thursday Beef, Lamb, Pork etc 6.30 to 7.30pm Bacon & Cooked Meats Home-made Sausages & Burgers SOSA with Carol Personal Service, Parking facilities Suppliers to Colerne May Fair and Colerne Bonfire Night LOCAL DELIVERIES MADE www.facebook.com/colerneconclub Market Place, Box or ring 07768 341130 Tel: 01225 742312
ROOM OR HOUSE LETS URGENTLY REQUIRED FOR HOTEL STAFF LOCATING TO THIS AREA Lucknam Park Hotel is looking for room lets in Colerne and surrounding areas including Ford, Box, Corsham, Bath and Marshfield
Caroline Pollitt, Staff Housing Officer, is on hand to act as liaison between Landlords and Staff to ensure that rentals run smoothly
Should you be interested please contact 01225 740505 or alternatively email [email protected]
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SERVICES FOR JUNE 2nd 7th SUNDAY of EASTER 9th PENTECOST (Whit Sunday) 9.30am All Age Communion 9.30am Sung Eucharist 6.00pm Evensong 6.00pm Rejoice and Praise 16th TRINITY SUNDAY 23rd 1st SUNDAY of TRINITY 8.00am BCP Holy Communion 9.30am Parish Eucharist 9.30am Family Service 6.00pm Taizé Evening Service 6.00pm Evensong 30th 2nd SUNDAY of TRINITY 9.30am Mattins 6.00pm Evensong
Every Thursday there will be a Book of Common Prayer Holy Communion Service at 9.45am followed by tea/coffee and cake to which everyone is most welcome.
FROM THE REGISTERS BAPTISM 5th May Finley John BELL FUNERAL 3rd May Doreen Janet HULBERT
Colerne Village Hall Association Thank you to everyone who attended the AGM on 23rd May. This month’s film sponsored by Turbo-Jection is screening on Tuesday, 11th June and is Green Book (12A), winner of one BAFTA and three Oscars. 1962: Dr Don Shirley, a world-class African-American pianist, hires Tony Lip, a tough-talking bouncer, to drive him on a concert tour in the Deep South at the time of America’s racial segregation. Confronted with racism and danger as well as unexpected humanity and humour they are forced to set aside their differences to survive and thrive on the journey of a lifetime. Doors open 7.00pm for 7.30pm start, tickets cost £5 each or £15 for a family ticket. Box Office 744544.
Thanks I would just like to say a massive thank you to my friends and family who helped me to celebrate my 90th birthday. I really appreciated all your cards, lovely gifts and birthday wishes on Facebook. I would also like to give a big thank you to my daughter, Jo, and son-in-law, Bod, for giving me such a lovely surprise get-together with you all. Thank you all again. Nella Gay
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May Fair 2019 A Great Colerne Community Event
Following a week of trepidation concerning the weather, we hit the jackpot! After all the planning and organisation is in place, there are two major factors beyond our control: firstly the weather and secondly the Community response. On 11th May both were absolutely fantastic for the 49th consecutive May Fair. One of the purposes of this annual article is to thank everyone who contributed in any way. So, a great THANK YOU to all who assisted in making it a wonderful afternoon. However, this year I want to focus on the Colerne Community aspect – in particular to emphasise that without your turnout, the event would be nothing. It is FANTASTIC to stand amidst a huge crowd in the Market Place awaiting the arrival of the chariots/ soapboxes (well done to all entries and thanks for keeping safe); seeing the youngsters from the school dancing and watched by proud parents, some remembering when they did the same! Seeing families mixing together to enjoy the delights of the Manor House garden activities (thank you Mr and Mrs Harvey) and also enjoying the bar and the live music group. Then there is the anticipation of the giving out of prizes from our amazing raffle. BUT – who organises the day? And why do we do it? Where does all the money go? These are some questions that those new to our Community may ponder on. The organising body is the ‘Friends of Colerne Church’ – a registered charity (number 1157116), which is entirely separate from the Church organisation. We have three Trustees – Lavinia Wilson, Fiona Hartley and Ray Barker, and a management committee which takes on the organisation of both the Community May Fair and the Community Bonfire/Fireworks events. All produce, Bric-à-Brac, books, toys, etc, are generously donated by the Community and then amazingly bought by the Community on the day! This means that we are able to minimise our outgoings and maximise our income. The income is managed by ‘The Friends’ who then make it available to the Church Council in the form of grants to pay for repairs to the Church and Churchyard. Over the years just over £92,000 has been granted to the Church from ‘The Friends’, and there is a board in Church which outlines the projects that have been financed in this way. We expect our next major grant request to be to replace the almost worn-out heating system. As a charity ‘The Friends’ are required to state what benefit it brings to the Community – clearly keeping the Church building and Churchyard in good condition is a Community benefit. The Church was built from 1190 by our local Baron to provide the Community with the facility for Baptisms, Marriages and Funerals and 829 years later we are still able to maintain this facility in Colerne and keep the building intact for future generations, thanks to Community support. If you feel moved to want to assist by joining our group of volunteers or learn more then please contact me on [email protected] or 743402. THANK YOU. Here’s to our 50th May Fair next year! Ray Barker, Trustee and Chairman.
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Licensing Act 2003 (Section 17) Notice of application for the Grant of a Premises Licence
Applicant: Euridge Manor Weddings Ltd
Has applied to Wiltshire Council on 21st May 2019 for the grant of a premises licence in respect of:
Premises: Euridge Manor Colerne Chippenham Wilts SN14 8BJ Proposed Activities: The Sale by Retail of Alcohol (on/off sales) 10.00 – 02.00hrs (24hrs for residents), Regulated Entertainment (10.00 – 02.00hrs) & Late Night Refreshment (23.00 – 02.00hrs), on days of functions and events only.
The application may be viewed by appointment at: Licensing Section
Public Protection Services Wiltshire Council Monkton Park Chippenham Wiltshire
SN15 1ER www.wiltshire.gov.uk/licences-permits-premises
Any person wishing to make a representation in relation to this application must give notice in writing to the above address within 28 days of this notice. Start of consultation 21st May 2019 End of consultation 17th June 2019
It is an offence knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with an application punishable with an unlimited fine on summary conviction
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Memories of the Normandy Landings
Our regiment, the Northamptonshire Yeomanry, was based on Salisbury Plain and, like so many other units, needed to train for the invasion which was expected in 1944. Because of the approaching invasion we needed to train on more modern tanks than those to which we were accustomed. So we went to Barnard Castle in County Durham to train on American Sherman tanks. These tanks proved to be very good at El Alamein in 1942, certainly not so good in 1944; however, the Americans were able to turn these out in vast numbers, some petrol powered, some diesel powered so they were the best we could have. In the spring of 1944 we moved to Aldershot to have our tanks waterproofed. This was a big job, but necessary as we needed to be able to go ashore in water that was five to six feet deep. (Our tanks should not be confused with the DD or Duplex Drive tanks, nicknamed ‘Donald Duck tanks’, which were a type of amphibious swimming tank.) Once the job of waterproofing our tanks was complete we moved to a wooded area near the south coast which was the marshalling area and where we were A Sherman tank similar to that in which Roy served confined to camp. The only contact we had with the outside world was by letter and we were only allowed to say that we were somewhere in England. D-Day came and as far as we could make out was going well. Five days later we moved to Gosport and went aboard a LST (Tank Landing Ship) which could carry more than 20 tanks.. To get to the upper deck we had to climb over all the other tanks that were on board. We were given a lecture about not smoking on board as we An American Tank Landing Ship on a Normandy beach needed to be ready to go ashore when we reached the other side of the Channel. The biggest problem we faced was seasickness, as far as I know none of us had been to sea before and certainly never to France.
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to be held on Saturday, 6th July A magical mystery meal: Three courses – each at a different house, each with different people! Roving diners (in pairs) start at 7.00pm for the starter and finish around 10.30pm in the Church for coffee and digestif.
£17.50 per person In support of Wine £10 per bottle
Tickets and information are available from Celia Batterham Registered Charity no. 1048314 [email protected] 01225 744809 www.alzheimerswiltshire.orguk
Your child at the heart of our village Colerne Old School Playgroup offers a nurturing and enriched home from home environment where children feel comfortable, relaxed and secure. Our children learn through play, exploration and quality interactions with our experienced team of early years educators – every child is welcomed and respected as an individual, with child-centred activities tailored to meet the different stages of their development and own unique interests. Close links with the community and Colerne Primary School Weekly Rising 5s, Outdoor Explorers, and In2Sports sessions Funded places available for eligible two, three and four-year-olds Stay & Play summer sessions during the summer holidays We're open term-time Monday to Thursday 9.00am – 3.00pm and Friday 9.00am – 1.00pm. Arrange a visit to meet our friendly team and take a tour around our learning space! Colerne Old School Playgroup Vicarage Lane, Colerne, SN14 8EL Tel: 01225 744885 Email: [email protected]
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Continued from page 11 The ship was American and crewed by Americans. One chap I spoke to said that it was his third trip across, so at least he knew where he was going! We slept in bunks that night and when we went outside in the morning I was amazed to see the huge number of ships of different types and sizes. It was a nice day and all the time we were protected by allied planes. I remember that the food was good but some were not in a fit state to appreciate it. When we got in sight of the French coast we stopped for a while until the landing ramp was lowered and then went ashore on Gold Beach near to Arromanches. All that I can remember about that was that the beachmaster wanted us off the beach and out of his way as quickly as possible, which was understandable as there was a huge number of vehicles of all sorts landing.
The devastation that greeted this British Cromwell Tank After leaving the beach we travelled inland a few miles, the roads were filled with lorries and guns of all types (I well remember our officer saying to me that everything, apart from the trees, had been brought from England). That night, after a guard rota had been sorted out, we camped in our bivouac which was attached to the side of our tank, much more comfortable than trying to sleep in the very cramped tank. We stayed there for a couple of days very close to a road which was constantly in use by lorries and ambulances. We were issued with ration packs which were very good, and a small petrol cooker on which we could brew up food. For about a month, some said it was six weeks, we only had biscuit and no bread to go with the other tinned rations. Before leaving England we had changed some money into French Francs in the hope that we might be able to buy some fresh food in France, but that didn’t always work as the French farmers were nowhere to be found. We moved several times before we saw any action, some attacks failed and often plans were changed. We dug a trench near our tank where we could sleep at night protected from the nightly bombing raids. During the day there was no such problem as our planes ruled the skies. So ended our first few days in France. Roy Clarke (Editor’s note – Roy is aged 95 and lives in Old Martin’s Croft) Colerne Parish Magazine, June 2019 13
Martins Croft Play Area Project is holding a ‘Summer Spruce Up’ event at the Play Area next to Colerne Village Hall on Saturday, 8th June at 10.00am. Volunteers are needed to help with various small jobs to tidy up the Play The Parish Council has received a retrospective planning application – for work that has Area – such as weeding, cleaning equipment, maintenance already been completed. The Wiltshire Planning Officer had been notified and concluded of artwork and painting railings. Families are welcome to join that it requires planning permission for which none has been granted. The development in (children must be accompanied). If you have gardening or is therefore unlawful and in breach of planning control. The owners were advised that rubber gloves please bring them along. Please support this any development that they carry out without the benefit of planning permission is done effort to keep the Play Area lovely for everyone to enjoy. so entirely at their own risk. ‘A person who has undertaken unauthorised development has only one opportunity to obtain planning permission after the event. This is by means of a retrospective planning application (under section 73A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990)’. Most of the village is in a conservation area and it is always wise to confirm whether a planning application is required. The unannounced judging of the allotments for the 2017/18 season by Jacqui Ward, a well-known gardener, and Cllr Paul Jobbins took place in early October 2018. Due to the This year’s ‘Fun in the Sun’ activity sessions Judges’ busy diaries, it was a few days later than the May – September period stipulated. for 5–11 year-olds will be held on the Recreation But the delay did not adversely affect the quality of the plots. Ground from 10.00 to 11.30am on 29th July, Those energetic holders who had husbanded their plots presented quality allotments. 5th, 12th & 19th August. These measured well against the comprehensive judging criteria published in May 2018 for which they may justifiably be proud. Those holders who offered a wide variety of labelled produce of types covering all seasons together with well-maintained
gardens, paths and sheds scored highly. There have been several cases on our Parish farms of cows losing young in late pregnancy, which is likely to Obviously, holders who had neglected their be due to ‘neospora caninum’, a parasite which can be We are very sorry to be saying goodbye plots to some degree scored lower. Some to Glenys, our clerk, following her carried by dogs. Unfortunately, infected cows have plots were so neglected they were impossible to be culled as they will continue to abort every retirement. She has served the Parish to score at all. Council and the community for many years year. There is no vaccine to prevent or cure this with considerable knowledge, expertise Competition Winners condition. and kindness, not to mention a great deal 1st Plot 5 Lee Jarvis So, when walking the wonderful lush meadows of good humour and patience! She will 2nd Plot 34 Cathy Sutcliffe around the village – and with silage-making in progress – please pick up after your dog. be sorely missed by us all and we wish 3rd Plot 9 Glyn Thomas her well in the future. Malcolm Johnston Cup – Newcomers We have welcomed Sharon Whelon, who took on the role of clerk in May. Plot 4 Leila Grabham
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All are welcome! All Plumbing Work Undertaken Sunday Landlords’ Gas Safety Certificates Morning Service 10.45am Power Flushing for Sludged Evening Service 6.30pm Systems Wednesday Full Heating System Design and Ladies’ Meeting 2.00pm Installation Prayer & Bible Study 7.45pm Tel. No. 01225 743458 Minister: Revd Jonathan Sell 744463 Mobile 07917 673346
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Group and individual gun dog, obedience and agility training with renowned trainers. Secure paddock and sensory courtyard available to hire. Nature's Menu stockists with a wide range of raw and complete food. Green and Wilds healthy treats and eco toys. Please visit fernfarmcountryclub.com for full details viewings welcome by appointment [email protected] @fernfarmcountryclub Fern Farm, The Shoe, North Wraxall, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 8SE 16 Colerne Parish Magazine, June 2019
Contacts: [email protected] Chair – Jane Mellett, 01225 742163 [email protected] www.colerne-pc.gov.uk/neighbourhood-plan
Update re the Camp. There was a Ministerial Announcement at the end of March concerning a renewed disposal date for the Airfield for 2025. Currently the Barracks remains scheduled to close by 2031. However, due to strategic safeguarding areas, it is now apparent that there will be no house building on the airfield areas. The Neighbourhood Plan group has commenced meetings with representatives from the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) who, together with Wiltshire Council, are engaging with our Concept Statement process. This is good news for our community as our Neighbourhood Plan, now scheduled to stretch to 2036, will cover all possible disposal dates, and the DIO is supporting our efforts to include Design Codes and an overall vision for the whole MoD site within our Neighbourhood Plan. We realise that the DIO still has to raise funds for the Government from the disposals, but the intensity and type of development will be limited by the policies of the Neighbourhood Plan. Where have we got to? Some of you will have seen extracts from our Design Statement and our Vision Statement displayed at the May Fair. You can view these still via our website (above). In order to ensure that the appropriate housing is built for our parishioners, not just open market development, we would like to support the launching of a Community Land Trust (CLT) for Colerne, to work in parallel with the Neighbourhood Plan. Wiltshire Council is strongly supporting this way forward for rural communities to provide facilities and housing for the needs of local people. It is a ‘not-for-profit’ way for the community to hold land in perpetuity and thus put an end to the spiralling land prices that impact on the cost of rural housing. It is also one way in which small scale local development can progress organically within the considerable constraints of Green Belt and the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). There is funding to support the process but we need the support of as many local people as possible (whether you live here or just work here) to demonstrate that the community is actively wanting this. Membership is about your interest and passion, not about financial cost to you. Please send your details to the Neighbourhood Plan Secretary if you would like to be included. I would also like to encourage all younger families thinking about how they might buy land to self-build to meet both work and housing needs to go onto the WC website to register your interest in self-build plots. (localselfbuildregister.co.uk/localauthorities/ wiltshire-council/). This information supports a policy of varied ways to meet viable small developments for rural needs. The Neighbourhood Plan is still on track to launch our first formal consultation on our proposed plan in late autumn this year! Jane Mellett
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Our thanks to those who provided the photographs: Jody Gaisford (www.jodyphotography.co.uk), Evi Coulston, Roger Haynes and Jon Durrant
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Grounds for Optimism – Chapter XXIII North-West Tanzania, Central Rwanda and Burundi, January 2019 (See previous articles for context & background)
Honeymoon photo of Philbert Jumba, delegate/fixer for January workshop, married Deputy Head, Anania by piles of stones, all that Melissa in Burundi this March. remains of school’s chapel..
Lucky Sunday meeting with Head Master Philip Bonaventura and wife ‘Ma Pio’ (Mother of Pius). He, head of Ihungo school, still Outside chemistry lab in Gahini, Rwanda with smiling after rebuilding and disruption rigours Congolese chemistry teacher delegates after of 2016 earthquake. ‘Science through Coffee’ workshop. Rodney Priest Colerne Parish Magazine, June 2019 23
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Reflections Attending an appointment recently at the Royal United Hospital, Bath, I became aware of the name Dyson being used in connection with some departments at the hospital. Intrigued, on returning home I made some enquiries of the internet. Sir James Dyson OM CBE FRS FREng, founder and chief executive of Dyson Ltd, is perhaps chiefly known for the invention of the Dual Cyclone bagless vacuum cleaner. He opened a new University at Dyson’s Wiltshire campus, on the site of the old Hullavington airfield and subsequent barracks, in September 2017. Also in 2017, Sir James announced that he was investing £2 billion of his own money into the production of an electric car, aiming for an introduction date of 2020. He disappointed British people by announcing that the centre of production would be Singapore. The James Dyson Foundation was formed in 2002. Its primary aim was to inspire future engineers, but it has expanded to support areas such as medical research. In 2013, the hospital announced that the James Dyson Foundation had donated £4 million in support of the ‘Forever Friends’ appeal to raise £5.5 million towards the £20.5 million cost of the new Cancer Centre at
the RUH, allowing ‘Forever Friends’ to extend their appeal by a further £2–3 million. The new centre will enable the hospital vastly to improve cancer care in the community. The Dyson Centre for Neonatal Care at the RUH was opened in 2011. Funded by a 50/50 partnership by NHS budgets and a ‘Forever Friends’ appeal, including a generous contribution from the Dyson Foundation, the centre provides a pioneering and holistic new approach, allowing staff to practise care for premature and sick babies. I have a granddaughter and great-grandson who have benefitted from care at this centre. On 18th February the BBC announced that Honda was to announce the closure of its Swindon car plant in 2022, with the loss of 3500 jobs. Honda, a Japanese company, made 160,000 Honda Civics (pictured) at Swindon in 2018. Companies which make accessories for the Civics are also expected to suffer job losses. It has been suggested that Brexit was one of the factors that determined the company to close the plant, but this has been denied by the Honda company. Continued on page 27
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Continued from page 25 Is it rather simplistic to say that the possibility of acquiring a ready-made factory for the production of cars, which will become available, possibly at a nominal price, in 2022, together with a work-force able and willing to participate, might be attractive to an entrepreneur of Sir James’ standing? The production of the new Dyson electric car (British designed and British made) at Swindon would be an enormous fillip to this area and the country should this come to pass, whatever the result of the Brexit debacle. I expect this is just wishful thinking! John Crittenden Saturday Market Old School – 29th June, 10.00 to 11.45am We have said good bye to the May Fair for another year, but the Saturday Market is still there for you to browse, to find a bargain, have coffee with friends, support the Charity Stall, and even purchase a lucky raffle ticket! See you on 29th June. The Market Team
Tuesday Tramp Ramblings This Tramp is, I consider, the best to represent all the aspects of a countryside walk; it always has surprises no matter what season of the year or how many times it is repeated there is always something new and unexpected to delight and gladden the heart, and wildlife is in abundance. My thanks to Sid for leading the Tramp and to Dave and Rob for back-marking. Our next Tramp will be on 4th June. Each Tramp is different and we always walk at an enjoyable pace, starting and finishing at the Fox; the departure time is 10.00am. Sensible attire and a mid-walk ‘munchie’ are essential. Russell Harding (742182) Cotswold Warden for Colerne Parish Colerne Parish Magazine, June 2019 27
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Community Ecobrick Project We are launching a new community ‘ecobrick’ building project to reuse plastics that cannot currently be recycled. Ecobricks are very easy to make, simply: Wash out a 2 litre pop style bottle and allow it to dry; Place non-recyclable, clean and dry plastics (such as non-food packaging, outer packaging of multipack foods or thoroughly cleaned and dried food wrappings that would usually go into the bin) into your bottle and push it down with a long stick as you go along. Make sure that there is no food waste on any of the plastic as this can cause a methane build up. Ensure that your stick is not sharp, as this could pierce the bottle. Your 2 litre bottles must be densely packed and weigh at least 650g to be suitable as building blocks. We therefore suggest cutting the plastics into strips so that more can fit in. Once filled, replace the cap and drop your brick in a designated bin at Colerne
Primary School. If you do not use 2 litre plastic bottles, you can collect an empty one from a bin at the school to start your brick. Once there are enough bricks, we will build structures in the school grounds, such as planters, low climbing walls and benches. Sustainable materials such as wattle and daub will be used to cement the bricks together. When these structures break down (in 10–20 years), the bricks can be used again and again in new structures. If we collect too many, we can take them to drop-off points in surrounding areas. We hope that you will support this project and that as a village we can make a real contribution to reducing the amount of plastic waste that currently ends up in landfill and our oceans. To find out more about ecobricks, go to www.ecobricks.org. Please get bricking! Many thanks. Nicola Middleton
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Janet Hulbert In Memory Our wonderful, indomitable school cleaner started in October 1980 and worked with Judy Sayers. They both worked for Wiltshire Direct Services and were employed at Colerne CE Primary School. Janet was incredibly hardworking and really thorough – not a surface was left unwiped and no dust could be seen. Her routines were strict and she would finish all her work no matter how long the job. One night there was a break-in and when it was discovered the following day, Janet voluntarily came up to help Judy clear up the mess as Judy had the key to the building. This was Janet’s style – nothing was too much trouble (although she no doubt had a few choice words to say about the culprits!). When Wiltshire Direct Services disbanded in 2000, Janet and Judy hid the buffer and numerous other pieces of useful equipment so that the school could continue to use them. Janet loved to use the buffer in the hall and, despite it being almost the same size as her, she controlled it until the parquet flooring gleamed. They both stayed under the employment of the school and worked as a team until Judy retired in 2002. Janet had a wicked sense of humour. Numerous tricks were played on her over the years, notably one by our current Head Teacher, Mark Solomon, when he was a new teacher in his first post. She got her own back on him with a trick that caught him out good and proper. If you see him, ask him but it is too long to tell here. Janet always had a water bottle tucked in her green tabard – there was a suggestion on occasion that she might have needed a bit of gin to cope with cleaning the boys’ loos, but Janet worked so hard that she would often be found in short sleeves in the middle of winter. There was never any doubt about Janet’s work ethic and it really was only water. Working with Janet, we all recognised her as a lady with fierce pride, high standards and a determined focus. She suffered with lots of aches and pains over the last ten years, particularly in her knee. Did this stop her coming in to work? Did it heck! She would be more concerned about others’ ailments than her own. I used to tease her that as she got smaller, she had moved from the Junior building to the Foundation Stage classes because they were the only tables she could reach. Janet never wanted to retire from our school and it was a sad but inevitable day that she made that decision. We named the KS1 Wing after her as she spent many years
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Continued from page 31 ensuring that it was kept spick and span, and she came in to cut the ribbon and have a cream tea with all her former colleagues. However, there is one last thing I must add; Janet had many cleaning colleagues over the years, but there is no doubt that the most important one to her was Henry – her trusty vacuum cleaner. He was to be found wherever Janet went and she covered him in stickers that the children had left lying on the floor. She would chat away to him as they went from room to room and he never answered her back…neither did we! There could only ever be one Janet Hulbert and the school, and indeed Colerne, is a poorer place without her. Maura Chamberlain – Deputy Head
Royal British Legion Colerne Branch
75th Anniversary of D-Day 6th June marks the start of the 75th anniversary of the D-Day Landings and the Battle of Normandy and with it, a momentous occasion to celebrate peace, liberty, reconciliation and remembrance. We will be holding a small remembrance memorial and wreath- laying service at 7.00pm on 6th June at the War Memorial, everyone is welcome. After this we would like to invite you all to the Liberal Club to join us for a toast to the fallen and some cheese and wine. National Armed Forces Day and Centenary Time Capsule – Saturday, 29th June We have already been collecting future memories from around the village for our Centenary Time Capsule. The children from both Colerne Primary and Calder House have already produced some pieces to be included. This year on our stall we will be collecting mementos to be placed into our Centenary Time Capsule. We will have a book in which you can record a thought or message, which will then be placed into the Capsule, and if you have anything you think would be suitable and which you would like to have included into the Capsule, then bring it along. Due to space it will have to be around matchbox size. The Capsule will then be taken to its resting place at around 5.00pm on Armed Forces Day. Dog Show returns! This year it is sponsored by Bath Country Pets – watch posters and social media for details. We look forward to seeing you all on National Armed Forces Day. Kay Hall, Publicity Officer
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Thickwood Logs
All our logs are fully seasoned, locally sourced at competitive prices. We deliver to your door, unload and stack. Colerne Liberal Club Tel: Tom & Kay Hall Saturday, 15th June 01225 743351 at 9.00pm 34 Colerne Parish Magazine, June 2019
15 Years and Counting I was just about to retire when I was approached by an ex-colleague, the late Chris Martin, who just happened to be the current chair of Box, Colerne & Rudloe Link, to invite me into the ranks of Link drivers. After CRB checks, I was handed my Link badge in 2004. I drive all sorts of clients, some will tell you their life story on the way to the RUH, others are fairly quiet. Both responses may well be due to apprehension of what they will be told during their appointment. We have clients who only use us on the odd occasion, others we see on a fairly regular basis who become friends, such as the ‘terrible two’ from Colerne. They know who they are. During my 15 years, I've visited and learnt my way around most of the hospitals in our area and even one or two further afield such as the John Radcliffe in Oxford. The drive to the RUH Bath tends to vary considerably in time depending on the time of day. What a pity we can't use the bus lanes. The other problem with hospital appointments is that we never know how long we will be waiting for our clients. Some drivers head for Bath to do some shopping or for a coffee. I tend to wait in one of the comfy chairs in the atrium and read or play Scrabble on my iPad against the computer, one way of learning new words if it's set on ‘advanced’ or above. Sometimes I have difficulty locating a client's address so I always leave myself plenty of time just in case. Oh, wouldn't it be great if everyone had their house numbers or names clearly visible. It's always a pleasure joining clients on Link organised trips. They enjoy being entertained and looked after especially when there's a cream tea to enjoy before heading home. I've enjoyed my fifteen years with Link and hope to carry on for a few more years. I find it very rewarding especially as most of our clients appreciate the service we provide and are always saying "I don't know what I would do without Link". Please contact Link on 07970 617617 if you would like to become involved in this worthwhile organisation. Brian Hatton
Charity for the Month We are again supporting the work of USPG, which was founded in 1701, an Anglican mission agency working in partnership with local churches around the world. Together they work with local communities to improve health, put children in school, tackle discrimination, nurture leaders, give voice to women, and much more. To find out more visit the display at the back of Church, and the Charity Stall at the next Saturday Market will be in aid of this Charity. Margaret Edmonds
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Tel: 01225 859539 For regular orders or one-off backlog Mobile: 07767 247735 clearance. Email: [email protected] Professional and flexible service in a smoke- and odour-free environment. Please call Gilly for prices and further Freshen up the home for Summer details. Free collection and delivery within Colerne. An experienced lady decorator providing Mobile: 07810 248408 a friendly, tidy and reliable service. Home: 01225 744611 Based in Batheaston. Contact me for a free estimate. Recommendations available on request
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DIRECTORY OF VILLAGE ORGANISATIONS Badminton Club D Pearson – 858293 Jumping Jacks (Parent & Toddler Group) Bellringers & Handbells Nikki Jenner – 01225 571506 Jacqui Bradburn, 8 Fosseway Close – 743041 Labour Association Colerne After School Club Ltd Chris Phillips, 28 Round Barrow Close – 742755 Bev Stickley – 07881 367022 Liberal Club, 22 High Street – 07799 558489 Colerne Air Training Corps Liberal Democrats Flt Sgt Clarke – 01225 743988 – [email protected] Dr Brian Mathew – 07771 607983 Colerne Army Cadet Force Email – [email protected] SSI Alan Bell – 07812 744480 LINK (Community Service) Colerne Classic Car Club Transport – 07970 617617 Russell Harding, 10 Fosseway Close – 742182 Luncheon Club Colerne Crazy Quilters Erica Laws, 5 Watergates – 743169 Julie Burgess – 743999 Old School Playgroup Colerne Evangelical Church (FIEC) Old School, Vicarage Lane – 744885 Revd Jonathan Sell – 744463 Parish Council Colerne Gardening Club Sharon Whelon, Council Office, Cleo Saunders – 743438 Old School, Vicarage Lane – 742207 Colerne Golf Society Primary School Hon Sec: Rob Gray – 01249 820171 Headteacher: Mr Mark Solomon – 742367 Email – [email protected] FRESCO Corsham and Colerne Military Wives Choir Steve Francis – 07788 591555 [email protected] Police Community Support Colerne Musical Theatre To report incidents or crimes – tel. 101 Pete Green, 9 Bellott Drive, Corsham SN13 9UQ – Other matters, eg information, email: 01249 715657 [email protected] Colerne Panthers Mini Rugby Royal British Legion [email protected] General Matters – Paul Jobbins – 745839 Colerne Rugby Club Contact Centre helpline – 0808 802 8080 Hon Secretary: John Hutchinson – 742137 from 8.00am to 8.00pm, 7 days a week Email – [email protected] Scout Groups Conservative Association Group Scout Leader: Jackie Bicknell – 743383 Dick Tonge, Bank House, Tutton Hill – 742631 Scout Leader: Rob Featherstone – 938660 Constitutional Club, High Street – Cub Scout Leader: Katherine Manuel –744615 07768 341130 or 742197 Beaver Scout Leader: Jo Jackson – 01249 716647 Cotswold AONB Voluntary Warden Village Hall Association Russell Harding – 742182 Anne Nicholas – 744544 – [email protected] Encore Musical Cabaret & Concert Group Village Hall Bookings Peter Clare, 44 Valley Way, Thickwood – 743727 Sheila Nicholas – 744544 – [email protected] FC Colerne Colts Village Hall 200+ Club Paul Carey – 07786 745165 Kathleen Hall, 60 Forrester Green – 743561 Friends of Colerne Church Women’s Institute Ray Barker, 6 Fosseway Close – 743402 Norma Burgess, Summerhayes, Washmeres – 744612 Guide Groups Rainbows: Helen Atter – 742912 Brownies: Helen Atter – 742912 Guides: Helen Atter, Trunnells Barn, High Street – 742912 Hawk & Owl Trust East Bath Area Group Useful Colerne Telephone numbers Mike Rogers – 744290 Premier Stores 742147 Colerne News History Group Flower Shop 744153 and Post Office 742858 Eileen Collins, 5 Chapel Path – 744266 Fox & Hounds 744847 Hive Information Officer Hairdresser 743736 Amy Tuck – 01225 744187
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MARSHFIELD SCHOOL OF DANCING PRINCIPAL: Rachel A Hopkins AISTD Dip(NB, TB, MB, IB) ClassesASSISTANT: take place atAlesha the Community Michaluk (BAHons Centre, Marshfield Dance) Village Established for over 20 Years
Children from 2½ years Ballet, Tap, Modern and Jazz Lessons Great for Discipline, Musicality and Confidence All Teachers CRB checked Morning & Evening Pilates Classes
Exams, Shows or Just for Fun – Saturday Morning and Weekday Lessons All Abilities Welcome Call or Email for more Information. Tel: 0117 961 6557 Mob: 07598 818951 Email: [email protected]
Colerne After Colerne Liberal Club School Club Ltd Ofsted Registered URN: EY494696 Fully Qualified Staff with years of experience in child care Collection from Colerne Primary School 22 High Street Variety of activities for all age groups Pub atmosphere – Club prices Very competitive prices Future entertainments include: We are open 15th June – rock band Monday to Friday: 7.30–8.30am Forever Free for Breakfast Club 22nd June – Custyrd Pye After School Club hours are: Rock covers band with a difference Monday to Thursday: 3.25–6.00pm and Fridays: 1.30–4.30pm Look out for the June Please contact: quiz night Jemma on 07446 447541 or Bev on 07881 367022 or email [email protected] All welcome – show your new-style see our Facebook page membership card for free entry. Colerne After School Club Ltd Bookmark the Club’s website at http://www.libclubcolerne.co.uk for all the latest updates – also on Facebook’s Colerne Community Pages 38 Colerne Parish Magazine, June 2019
Made to Measure Curtains, Blinds & Accessories
Wide range of Quality Fabrics 10 St. Martins Park Marshfield Measuring & Fitting Service Chippenham Wiltshire SN14 8PQ Over 30 years’ experience Tel: 01225 891844 Mob: 07778 045753 Web: www.fabricandflair.co.uk
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