October 2018
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Parish Contacts Priest in Charge: The Rev Graham Perryman 01747 840221 Licensed Lay Minister: Brian Martin 01747 840433 Licensed Lay Minister: Mona Tyler 01985 844509 Lay Worship Leader: Caroline Worthington 01747 840266 Lay Pastoral Assistant: Vicky Goodfellow 01747 840443 Lay Pastoral Assistant: Barbara Borwell 01747 840141 Parish office 01747 840221 Parish office/Rectory email parishoffice@upperstour,co.uk Parish website www.upperstour.co.uk Facebook Group Parish of Upper Stour
Enquiries regarding Baptisms/Christenings, Weddings and Funerals to Rev Graham Perryman (contact details above) ~ ~ ~ Upper Stour Magazine Contacts Editor: Celia Cotton 01985 844613 Deputy Editor: Sue Evans 01747 840600 Distribution Manager: Carol Affleck 01747 841359 Invoicing Manager: Peter Booth 07594 959439 Printed by Mail&Print: Berwick St Leonard 0845 362 0983
All items for the November issue should be sent to the Editor at Bay Tree Cottage, Kilmington, Wiltshire BA12 6RG tel 01985 844613 email [email protected]
Deadline for the November edition is Friday 19th October at noon
DONT FORGET ..... Clocks go back one hour on Sunday 28th October
Mobile Library Times: October 2018
Oct 11, 25th Zeals School 10.00-10.40 am 43 Zeals Rise 10.45-11.05 am
Oct 11th, 25th Kilmington Home Gd Club11.20-11.35 am
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Greetings from Graham
Dear Friends, Here are a number of events over the next couple of months that I would like to highlight. I look forward to seeing you at some or all of them!
Harvest Some of you will be reading this October edition before the end of September. If that is the case, it may not be too late to invite you to our Harvest Fetival on 30th September. This year we are meeting on a farm, so that we can celebrate the harvest in a place where we can also see it. ‘All is safely gathered in’ around us. We meet at Home Farm, thanks to the kindness of Harry & Jane Parker. This is in Stourton Lane, as you head towards Kilmington, postcode BA12 6QL. There is plenty of parking, and the service will be suitable for all ages. Sudan & South Sudan You may know that Salisbury Diocese has been linked with Sudan and South Sudan for over 40 years. Our deanery, the Heytesbury Deanery, is specifically linked with the Maridi Diocese in South Sudan. These two new countries have struggled greatly since their recent independence, and there is great need. On Friday 12th October, at 7.30pm, there is a quiz, with hot supper, to raise money and awareness in Sutton Veny Village Hall. Call Eve on 01985 216238 for tickets [see page 12] Jill Farndale Jill is the new Headteacher at Bourton School, and we are delighted to welcome her into the parish. On Sunday Oct. 7th, Jill will be commissioned in our service at Bourton Church (10am). She will also share some of her hopes and ambitions for the school. Money On Thursday 17th October, Nigel Salisbury, Chair of the Salisbury Diocesan Board of Finance, will be speaking to the Deanery Synod about the plans the Diocese have for the next 10 years. For various reasons, the Fairer Share, which we pay to the Diocese, for the provision of stipendiary ministry in this parish, will increase significantly. This is an opportunity to hear and to question, and to make our views known. The meeting is at All Saints Dilton Marsh at 7.15 for 7.30. Lifts are available. [see page 12] Remembrance Sunday This year is significant for two reasons: Remembrance Sunday falls on Armistice Day (11th November), and we celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the ending of the First World War. Because of this, we are expecting that many will want to give thanks for the sacrifices of all those who have preserved our freedoms in times of conflict. We will therefore be holding a service in each church in the parish at 10.15am, followed by an Act of Remembrance at the four War Memorials, with two minutes silence at 11am. We look forward to seeing you there. [see page 14] And finally… They told me I was gullible. I believed them. Your friend in Christ, Graham Rev Graham Perryman 3
St Martin's St George’s 100 Club
Millennium Club September Winners September Winners
1st prize : D Gawler Mrs Liz Flowers S Evans C Spencer A Poynton
2nd prize: th Mrs Joanna Larcombe Next draw 9 October at Zeals Motors All enquires to Ruth Burrows - Contact Nigel Blackmore 01747 840371 01747 841110 SDC Lott 842
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Kilmington and Stourton Women’s Institute The October meeting will be on 23rd October when Yiannis will be demon- strating Greek Dancing. The meeting will be at 7.30 pm in Stourton Hall.
The WI meets every fourth Tuesday of the month (unless otherwise stated) at Stourton Memorial Hall at 7.30pm. For further information contact: Secretary: Caroline Harris 07795 180845 or Jane Parker 01985 844248
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THE SPREAD EAGLE INN AT CHRISTMAS! The Spread Eagle Inn has now prepared its Christmas Day Menu, together with a Christmas Party Menu throughout December. Please call us and we will be happy to send you our Menus.
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BOURTON GARDENING CLUB OCTOBER 2018 MEETING Wednesday 17th October 7.30 pm Bourton Village Hall
Head Gardeners Adventures~ Plant Hunting in the Andes Steve Griffith
Visitors welcome Any enquiries please call 01747 861121
Patchwork & Quilting New monthly classes starting in Zeals Village Hall on Weds17th October. Total beginners welcome. Tuition also available for those who have basic skills and would like to further their knowledge. For details ring Jennifer Stokes 01747840236 / [email protected]
Zeals Village Hall
The Committee welcomes you to use your Village Hall, which is available at reasonable rates, and is perfect for children’s parties, family functions etc. Please contact Barbara Moodie at Zeals Village Shop telephone 01747 840295
DDG Deb’s Dog Grooming
Friendly Dog Grooming Salon BOURTON Tel: 01747840819 Tel: 07825 700970 Email: [email protected]
Free collection Bourton
Free dog collection from surrounding villages by arrangement 6
White Lion Inn
Viennese Opera Night 17th October
Every Friday is Music Night from 8.30pm!
High Street, Bourton, Dorset. SP8 5AT
01747 840866 www.whitelionbourton.co.uk
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L C HILL & SON FAMILY FUNERAL DIRECTORS Personal Service Day & Night Pre Payment Funeral Plans. Memorials Private Chapels of Rest WATER STREET, MERE (01747) 860361 email: [email protected]
Telephone for arrangements and consultations to be made in the privacy of your own home or at our office if preferred
Bourton Parish Council Meeting on Monday 22nd October
7pm Bourton Village Hall
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News from Stourhead
As October arrives it means the garden will soon be visited by thousands every day, here to see the leaves change around the lake. Many people often ask when the best time to see the garden is, and it’s a hard one to answer. What we always recommend is that people visit a few times to see autumn throughout the season, capturing the trees and their changing colours at different stages.
Whilst some of the trees already seem to be changing due to the conditions this summer, we are hopeful that this autumn will be as spectacular as previous years. The autumn colour that we experience will depend on how much wind and rain and sun we have over the next few weeks; cold nights and sunny days is one recipe for a great autumn display.
We recently said goodbye to Mac, who has been our General Manager for the past 13 years, and, as of 1 October, will be welcoming Phil Niemand to the post. Phil is very excited to be joining the team here at Stourhead and hopes that together we will continue to care for and share this beautiful place.
Another recent addition to the team here at Stourhead is a new Volunteering Officer, Hannah Bester. We couldn’t do the work that we do, in terms of welcoming and giving visitors a great time, as well as caring for and conserving Stourhead for future generations to enjoy, without our Volunteering Officer. Hannah’s role sees her looking after and improving the experience we offer the 500+ volunteers to help us do what we do every day.
On the property our Christmas plans are coming together, and scarily enough we already have Christmas cards for sale in our shop. Our Father Christmas events are once again proving popular with quite a number of families calling each day to book their places to see the jolly man in red.
If you are keen to find out more about Stourhead or get involved in the work that we do, we have lots of volunteering opportunities across the property. Please do contact me. We look forward to seeing you at Stourhead again soon.
Charlotte Toop, Marketing & Communications Officer [email protected] or 01747 842021 9
Kilmington House Group Report 2017-18 The house group, jointly led by Brian Martin and Harry Allen, has met on a regular basis all year with breaks for the summer holidays and school half terms. Typically seven members attend each Wednesday evening at Fiona Redfearn-Mcnab`s house in Kilmington. Studies in 2017-18 covered the following topics: “Standing Firm in Faith” by John Stott “Psalms-Prayers from the Heart” – 12 studies by Eugene H Peterson During Advent we studied “Journeying with the Magi” by Keith Duke. This was a 5 week course including readings, prayers and discussion We continued with “Psalms” until Lent During Lent we did a course “Towards Wholeness” prepared by Mona Tyler. This was 5 sessions comprising bible readings, discussion, prayers, singing and a short service in the Celtic tradition “Psalms” continued until the summer break in June We resumed the House group on September 5th in Kilmington and are studying James using a book on “Early Christian Letters for Everyone” by Tom Wright It has been very enjoyable discussing the various topics around Fiona’s log fire with a glass of wine. We have each enjoyed the stimulating discussions on the various topics we have studied Harry Allen and Brian Martin
Salisbury Diocesan Board of Education The Board of Education, formed in 1830, serves 194 schools and 43,000 children. Many of the church schools were founded before that date and the Board was formed to support their work and promote new schools. There is an exciting plan for the next 5 years, which includes: opening new church schools with church communities at their heart supporting strong school improvement to ensure that every church school is a great school placing chaplaincy and the development of spiritual leadership at the heart of our work supporting a culture of academy trusts (church and non-church led) in which church school education flourishes and supporting the training, recruitment and retention of inspiring teachers. If you would like to learn more, please contact the Clerk to the Board of Education: Sarah McNicol: [email protected] 01722 746949. Please send your name and short CV. 10
Report on the Thursday Housegroup: 2018 What do you believe about heaven and angels? Do you believe in guardian angels? How are angels described in the Bible? How do we prepare for Advent? Do we need to learn the value of waiting? How do we face death ourselves and the deaths of others? What makes you angry? How can it be controlled? What is the balance between faith and works? What can we learn of relevance to our lives from Books such as James in the NT? These are a few of the questions we have considered in the Thursday Housegroup. About 9/10 of us meet weekly (not all members of Upper Stour) and we meet to share our faith and our doubts. There is honesty and openness in the group founded on mutual trust. We are ready to challenge one another and even more to support one another in our individual journeys of faith. Generally the group is led by Glenis or myself but there is a high level of participation. The group has been running for almost 9 years and it has been the most important influence on my own Christian life in the last few years. It has prompted me to read more widely to illuminate my faith and think about some difficult issues which face Christians today. The greatest benefit has been sharing within the group and I know other members would say this. We also find meeting together very enjoyable and there is plenty of laughing! Our meetings last about an hour on Thursday mornings usually in my home. It can last longer if you include chatting over coffee but we aim to finish by 11am and people leave if they have to go but others stay. We welcome new members anytime. Margaret Martin and Glenis Allen
Defibrillator Awareness Training th 9 October at 7pm Zeals Village Hall All welcome
Bag a Bargain, Save a Life! FOR YOUR DIARY Bag a Bargain, Save a Life! Three day Nearly New Clothes Sale being hosted in a marquee on the fabulous new Hillbrush site in Mere 28-30 October. If you have items to donate then please call Emily Tulloch on 07866 848754 or Sarah Fineman 07836 656532 ~ There is a small entry fee and all profits will go to Wiltshire Air Ambulance and The Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust ~ There are lots of super items, all with designer and quality High Street labels and everything is priced to sell. Alongside this super event is an online auction which starts on 1st October and runs for three weeks. Visit www.jumblebee.co.uk/convishfarmcharityevents to see all the wonderful lots as they are listed and place your bids! 11
From the Registers Baptisms 2nd September at St George’s, Bourton: Rupert Edward Phillips 23rd September @ St Peter’s, Stourton: Henry James Cassell
Weddings 1st September at St George’s, Bourton: Rowan Broster & Sophie Brady 15th September at St Peter’s, Stourton: Jonathan Hirst & Katheryn Cox 22nd September @ St Peter’s, Stourton: Luke Ponsonby & Rosanna Bullivant
Friends of St Martin’s Church AGM 25th October, 6pm On 25th October at 6pm the Friends of St Martin’s Church, Zeals will hold their AGM at St Martin’s. The AGM will be followed at 6.30pm by a reception and talk on Zeals life past and present seen through the eyes of David Gatehouse. David has many amusing anecdotes on the garage, post office and Zeals in general. Everyone is very welcome indeed.
Deanery Synod Meeting at All Saints Dilton Marsh Thursday 17th November 7.15pm for 7.30 pm Nigel Salisbury, Chair of the Salisbury Diocesan Board of Finance, will be speaking to the Deanery Synod about the plans the Diocese have for the next 10 years. All welcome
Deanery Fun Quiz – plus hot supper!
Friday 12th October 2018 - Doors open 7pm Quiz starts at 7.30pm Sutton Veny Village Hall BA12 7AP £10 per head in aid of Chaima Christian Institute in Maridi, South Sudan Please bring your own drinks
Admission by ticket only from Eva-01985 216238 Gay–01373 832490 Jane-01985 850141 Meg – 01747 860111 12
HARVEST SUPPER & CEILIDH
WITH THE BLACK BEAR BAND
Country Music - Dancing & Caller
Ploughman’s Buffet plus Harvest Desserts
Saturday 6th Oct 7.30pm £10 Whitesheet Academy, Zeals
In aid of St. Martin’s Tickets from Zeals Motors Shop
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SERVICES FOR OCTOBER 2018 Please check website in case of late changes www.upperstour.co.uk
Sunday 7th Trinity 19 8.00 am Holy Communion at St George’s Bourton 10.00 am US@10 & Baptism of Catherine Bartlett, and Commissioning of Jill Farndale, Headteacher of Bourton School, at St George’s Bourton
Sunday 14th Trinity 20 10.00 am Parish Communion at St Mary’s Kilmington
Sunday 21st Trinity 21 10.00 am Parish Communion at St Martin’s Zeals
Sunday 28th St Simon & St Jude CLOCKS BACK 1 HOUR 10.00 am Parish Communion at St Peter’s Stourton 4.00 pm Songs of Praise at St Peter’s Stourton
November 2018 Sunday 4th 4th before Advent 10.00 am Parish Communion at St George’s Bourton 4.00 pm All Souls Service at St Martin’s Zeals
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Mondays 9 am Morning Prayer (CW) at St George’s Bourton Wednesdays 5.00 pm Prayer Time at St Martin’s Zeals Thursdays 9am Morning Prayer (BCP) at St Mary’s Kilmington Fridays 8.30 am Morning Prayer at St Peter’s Stourton
Remembrance Sunday: 11th November 2018 This year Remembrance Sunday is particularly significant since it marks the Centenary of the signing of the Armistice which ended the First World War in 1918. Our plan is to have a Service in each of our churches at 10.15am followed by a gathering for the Act of Remembrance at each village War Memorial at 11am. See my letter on page 3 - more details next month. Rev Graham Perryman 14
October Parish Catering Days Friday 26th, Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th October This year we will be serving the public and selling produce on the THREE days mentioned above. For this major effort we will clearly need a great deal of help in various areas such as shopping, making soup, making cakes (of course!), setting up and clearing up. In addition we will require kind and willing souls on the three days to be in the kitchen, or serving, or operating the dishwasher and the till. If you think you can help, please contact me or Jane Parker, as below: Celia Cotton 01985 844613 / [email protected] Jane Parker 01985 844248 / [email protected]
At the same time we will again have a produce stall at which we will be selling home made jams, chutneys etc, plus anything anyone might care to offer for sale. Before 13th October any produce can be taken to Sue Evans (Badgers, Forge Lane, Zeals BA12 6NF), and after Saturday 20th October to Liz Kemp (Appletree House, Zeals BA12 6NH, 01747 840272).
These days represent a vital fundraising effort for our parish. Any help you can give us will be greatly appreciated
ST GEORGE’S CHURCH, BOURTON FLOWER GROUP
All Saints Day/All Souls Day : Sunday 4th November 2018 we will again create a pedestal of red roses especially as a Remembrance to loved ones where names are recorded in our Commemoration Book For those who wish to remember a loved family member, friend, companion, please forward any names (printed please) in an envelope + donation to Barbara Borwell, 25 New Close, Bourton/01747 840141 no later than 30th October 2018.
Kilmington Harvest Supper 15th October Everyone is most welcome to our annual Harvest Supper on Monday 15th October at Stourton Memorial Hall, 7.30 for 8pm. Tickets @ £10 per person from Celia Cotton (01985 844613) or Elizabeth Hames (01985 844971) 15
News from Parish Councils Bourton Although it seems a long time ago now, The Bourton Bash was a big success, so well done to Alex Ross and Tom Shean and also their small army of volunteers for organising such a great community event. The children are now all back at St George's School for the autumn term but it would seem some parents are still parking inconsiderately on West Bourton Road, opposite Brickyard Lane. Parking on the corner here presents a danger not only to other road users but also to parents and children who walk to school. This problem will continue to be monitored both by the school and the Speedwatch Team. The Community Workshop event held on Saturday 15th in Bourton Village Hall was well attended. Everyone was able to see outline plans for the site of a New Hall together with a video of aerial footage of both potential sites. There was a lively interchange of views at a debate held the same evening. The New Village Hall project team has gathered in more than 60 written comments as well as the points raised during the debate. The team will be remounting the presentation of the plans on Saturday the 29th September from 14.00 to 17.00 for those who were not able to make the 15th. Eve Wynn, Bourton Parish Clerk: 07702 709 557
Kilmington The new swings have been installed in the playing field; we have been able to provide this new equipment from Section 106 monies. These funds are generated from a charge made to property developers and is part of the cost of planning permission and is a local planning authority requirement. One of the purposes of the fund is the provision of recreational facilities. This year’s RoSPA report been received; the inspector visited the playing field on Monday 10 September. This will be studied in detail over the course of the next few weeks and a plan to implement any remedial works put in place ready for approval at the next PC meeting. Cllr Cotton has been assured by Wiltshire Council that a works order for the resurfacing of The Street has been issued and it is expected to be done at the end of the year/early next year. Cllr Cotton has driven around the village taking photographs of the large pot holes and these will be reported en bloc to Highways in the hope that action can be taken to repair them. There is nothing further to report at this time on the improvement to parking for the residents of Brookside Terrace but our next step is to obtain advice from Wiltshire Council on a pre- planning application and Cllr Meeker, in conjunction with Cllr Cotton, is will be moving this forward over the next few months. The Clerk has drawn up a revised Snow Plan for the coming winter which has been signed off by the Weather Team at WC; a quantity of salt has been ordered which will be collected by Cllr Reeves from the Warminster depot later this month. The efforts of Cllrs Jeans and Cotton to have the mirror at the Coombe Barn Lane/B3092 junction replaced have been successful. /cont page 17..... 16
The next meeting of Kilmington PC will take place on 22 November at 7.30 pm in Whitesheet CE Primary Academy. Ruth Burrows, Clerk
Stourton with Gasper Due to the diligent efforts of former parish councillor Harry Parker, the SID which we own in conjunction with the neighbouring parishes of Zeals and Kilmington, is now up and running in Stourton Lane; the intention is for it to be rotated between the three villages on a regular basis. There is nothing further to report on the B3092 double white lines request but we are hoping to hear the results of the survey before the next CATG meeting on 7 November. A revised Snow Plan for the parish has been signed off by Wiltshire Council, in conjunction with the National Trust, for the coming winter and an order placed for 40 x 25kg bags of salt which will be stored at Home Farm in readiness for any bad weather. The Parish Council has revised its policy on the defibrillator as the Wiltshire Ambulance service now recommends that these are not kept in locked boxes so the access code is now displayed in the kiosk; a new light has also been fitted in the kiosk. It was agreed that a Housing Needs Survey will be undertaken in the parish to establish if there is a need for the bungalows proposed to be built by Stourhead Western Estate. This will be conducted by Wiltshire Council at no cost to the parish council. The next meeting of the PC will take place on Tuesday 4 December 7.00 pm in the Memorial Hall, Stourton. Ruth Burrows, Clerk to Stourton with Gasper Parish Council
Zeals Zeals Parish Council met on 13th September in the much improved Village Hall. Councillors and the Hall's Committee were delighted with the outcome of the roof repair: not only were the west-facing tiles replaced, but the whole project was finished on time, it was completed within budget, and with minimum disruption too. Councillors were very pleased with the new-look village bus shelter, with its walls freshly painted by volunteers, together with the wooden seating added, again aided by a donation from a local resident with the installation completed by a local craftsman. Good news was received from Wiltshire Council. Their Highways Engineer has approved our preferred site for the Speed Indicator Device; the Principal Engineer will be sending one of her representatives to view the state of the turfed build-outs on New Road, and, finally, the Planning Enforcement Officer will be visiting the depot at Longcross to check that all planning conditions have been met. Special arrangements have been made to commemorate the Centenary of Armistice Day in a significant and fitting way. Full minutes can be viewed on the Parish Council website, www.hugofox.com/communities/zeals, or on the Parish noticeboards. The next meeting is scheduled for 8 November. Graham Edgar: Clerk to Zeals Parish Council. . 17
Country Calendar: October Heavy dew, autumn’s hue, misty hills and vale A nip in the air, the sight of a hare ! The screech of a buzzard, a master of his craft The whoosh of his wings as he dives so fast ! Hare is aware and quick as the blink of his eye Has gone – he has no wish to fly in the sky ! Autumn is upon us, and I do love this season; it seems there is so much happening in the countryside. The ram will be going in with his ladies and the cattle will be coming into their winter quarters. Next year’s harvest is now in the ground and at Home Farm we have moved on from minimum tillage to Conservation Agriculture, which means no cultivations at all, just straight in after the combine with the newly purchased direct drill. The principles of Conservation Agriculture are forward thinking and progressive with minimum soil disturbance. We do not plough, cultivate or disturb the soil. We have been doing minimum tillage for 15 years and moving to Conservation Agriculture (CA) is the next step. The aim of CA is to improve soil structure, stability and fertility by building carbon (organic matter/humus) into the soil. Conservation Agriculture does not encourage any cultivations, for this damages the soil particles which break down the glues/gums that binds the soil. Pluses are: reduction in purchasing fertilizers and chemical sprays, a healthy worm population, more natural fertility reducing the weed problem, and a huge reduction in fuel consumption. Conservation Agriculture has proven to increase crop output and is a greener sustainable way forward. With environmental issues at the forefront of Britain’s Agriculture policies we need to be ahead of the game especially as we go forward into Brexit ! Jane Parker
Green Fingers : October Notes from the not so green fingered Autumn is now here for real and what a beautiful time of year it is with the trees changing colour. It is a great time to visit Stourhead and see the magnificent display of autumn colour . Having just been to Bourton garden club and listened to Mike Burke from Castle Gardens in Sherborne on putting our gardens to bed --- it seems there is a lot to do so here are a few tips:
1 Now is a good time for planting as the soil is warm and moist. 2 Cut back and divide herbaceous perennials. 3 Move tender plants to the greenhouse or conservatory. 4 Harvest apple', pears, grapes and nuts . 5 Do a bit of lawn work by scarification, aeration. Apply a top dressing. 6 Rake up those leaves. Pippa Schofield
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Sound the Trumpets Concert: 10th October ←←see left for details←←
Professor Ian Tracey is Organist Titulaire at Liverpool Cathedral and also Organist to the City of Liverpool. He is no stranger to GMC, having entertained us on numerous occasions before with his inimitable brand of consummate musicianship & amusing anecdotes. Crispian Steele-Perkins is one of the world's best known trumpet soloists, renowned for the quality of his performances and his wide-ranging musical experience. Together with GMC’s famous trumpet stop they are sure to produce an amazing sound!
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First Ever DOG SHOW held on 16th September at Kilmington & Stourton Home Guard Club This was a complete and utter success from start to finish, with very positive feedback from social media and friends alike. Best in Show went to a beautiful German Pointer bitch called Islay whose owner Laura Dietz lives in the village. They received a cup which will be kept by them for the year and then given to next year’s annual winners. Bellevue Vets sponsored the day, judging all 10 classes including Best Spaniel, Best Condition etc. They supplied amazing goody bags to all the winners and the winning rosettes were printed with the Club name, the class details and the vets’ details on the ribbons. Every one who entered received rosettes and The Dogsfriends charity goody bags were given out throughout the day. A staggering £345 of profit (£69 expenses) was made for my chosen local charity Dogsfriends: It was a fabulous day and I can only thank everyone involved for making it so special and to add that all the dogs are winners in my eyes! Sharon Bullus
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S I L T O N S U R G E R Y GPs Dr Neil Harding, Dr Moyra Reid Silton Surgery, Gillingham Road, Bourton, Dorset SP8 5DF Tel: 01747 840226 (Just off the B3092 from Bourton to Gillingham) We offer a wide range of services including family planning and travel advice. We accept patients from a seven mile radius. Same day appointments available (phone before 10.00 am) See Surgery Newsletter for details In an emergency please phone the Surgery: 01747 840226 Repeat Prescription line: 01747 840950
Bourton Village Hall Bourton Bash The first Bourton Bash was held on a sunny afternoon in August. Alex and Tom organised a wonderful event with live music from Sorry About Shaun, 2 Foot Moose and others with craft beers and food. The event raised £2,000 which was divided between the Air Ambulance and the New Bourton Village Hall fund.
Film Night Tuesday 9th October On Chesil Beach based on a novel by Ian McEwan starring Saoirse Roman and Billy Howle Doors and Bar open 7pm film starts 7.30pm
Lily and the Albatross Wednesday 24th October A production from Tall Tree Theatre for children A tale of wild weather and wild birds told through puppetry, live music and story telling. Suitable for 4 year olds plus. Doors open 3 pm for refreshments and activities, show starts 4pm. Good entertainment for half term. Tickets £6 adults ~ £5 children ~ family ticket 2 adults(max) £20
Quiz Night Saturday 27th October In aid of the New Hall Fund Tickets £10 to include supper. Make up a table of 4 or come and join others Starts 7pm
TICKETS for the above events available from Bourton and Zeals Garages
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22nd MERE LITERARY FESTIVAL OCTOBER 8th – 14th 2018
MONDAY 8th HARK! The Biography of Christmas. The award-winning stand- up comedian and writer, Paul Kerensa, takes us on a jolly sleigh ride through Christmas history. Grove Building 7.30pm. *£7
TUESDAY 94h Mere Historical Society MORNING TALK – Justin Bailey on Stephen Hyde Cassan, curate of Mere and Bruton. Grove Building 10.15 for 10.30 a.m. Retiring Donations
COMMUNITY LUNCH + coffee-time talk by Gwilym Hitchcock on his career with BA. (2 course Lunch £ 10.95 Book with venue on 01747 860427). The George Inn 12.00 for 12.30pm.
DADLAND with Keggie Carew. A memoir of war, family and loss. 2016 Winner of the Costa Biography Award and a Sunday Times Top Ten Best Seller.
Grove Building 7.30pm *£7 WEDNESDAY 10th NUREMBERG’S VOICE of DOOM with Paul Hooley editor of the memoir of Wolfe Frank, chief interpreter at the famous trials. Grove Buildings 2.30pm. Retiring donations.
AUSTEN’S ARCADIA an illustrated talk on Jane Austen & gardens by Dawn Collins. Hosted by Mere Gardening Club. Grove Building. 7.30 pm. Retiring Donations
th THURSDAY 11 THE EYES THAT LOOK: The Secret Story of Bassano’s Hunting Dogs with Julia Grigg. A just published novel of art and adventure set in Renaissance Italy. Hosted by Mere Art Group. Grove Building 10.30am. Retiring Donations
FILM SHOW Mere Film Shows & Wilts. Moviola present The Guernsey Literary Society & Potato Peel Pie Society based on the best-selling novel. Lecture Hall 7.30pm. *£6
FRIDAY 12th CHARLES DICKENS and WILTSHIRE. Dr.Keith Hooper, biographer of the great writer, explores Dickens’ links with Wiltshire. Grove Building 2.30p.m. Retiring Donations
AMONG THE SUMMER SNOWS Acclaimed author, Christopher Nicholson, talks about his latest book in which he searches for Scotland’s summer snow. Grove Building 7.30p.m. *£7
SATURDAY 13th WRITERS & READERS COFFEE MORNING with local authors and an informative presentation by the Silver Crow book brand. Grove Building 10am–12.30pm Free – CHILDREN’S EVENTS : FUN TIME -Town Clock 10am - 12. Adults can have a go too. Free PUPPET THEATRE: The Tinderbox. Lecture Hall 4pm. Kids Free /Adults £1 GREAT CLATTINGER A homage to the wild flower meadows in music, words and pictures by the Wiltshire folk group The Yirdbards. Grove Building 7.30p.m. * £7
SUNDAY 14th AWARD CEREMONY for 2018 Write-in-the-Week competition with best- selling author, Damien Lewis. Lecture Hall 3p.m. Book stalls from 2.30p.m. Free
* Tickets from Aug 28th Mere Library 01747 860546 or book with Festival Organiser 01747 860475 Full details / Postal Booking Form on www. merelitfest.co.uk & in Festival Programme available September. In aid of the Mere & District Linkscheme - Reg. Charity No: 1062328
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Zeals Walkers Seventeen Walkers met to share the drive to a new destination at The Coppleridge, Motcombe. The Inn welcomes walkers and we were invited to choose from their Sunday Menu to give us all an incentive! Setting off in ideal walking conditions we headed west along a lane and over one of the very few stiles to be negotiated. We could then take in the splendid far reaching views: King Alfred’s Tower to the north and Duncliffe and Shaftesbury to the south with Bulbarrow beyond. Next we made for Kings Court Wood passing the impressive Donedge Lodge Farm which could be seen from various points along the walk. Their land seemed well maintained along with the gates and accesses easy to negotiate. The figure of eight walk then crossed, for the first time, the community field with various ponds, wildlife habitat and picnic tables. It was here that we were to disturb a heron on our return journey. Turning onto New Lane we followed the footpath to the main road heading into Motcombe Village. We then took a little pathway, near the church, bringing us to the Village Hall. Crossing the playing fields there we turned left onto a tree lined road leading back towards the village itself. Back onto New Lane for a brief criss-crossing of the community field again we took a path marked as a bridleway on the map but surely too narrow for a horse? Arriving at The Coppleridge just in time to see someone arrive in style for their lunch - landing their helicopter is apparently a common occurrence! Fourteen walkers, who remained to eat, were then treated to excellent service in a spacious private setting in the sun lounge. All agreed it was very enjoyable and one commented it may have been the best meal for a long time. Those indulging in desserts probably exceeded the five hundred calories apparently burned by the eleven thousand steps taken on this five mile (approximately) walk. Steve Gale The walk of October 7th will be in and around the village of Swallowcliffe with lunch at The Royal Oak. We will meet at Zeals Post Office a little earlier than usual, 9.45. If you are interested in joining us for the walk please contact Liz Kemp on [email protected] or 01747 840272.
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Regular Weekly Events
Weekdays Preschool 08.45 – 15.15 at the Preschool Playing Fields, West Bourton (term time only) The ZAC (Zeals daily 3.30 – 6 pm at Whitesheet school, Afterschool Club) Zeals. Contact Ross Coad 01747 841531 Tue Pilates 10 am – 11 am ZVH Tummies, Tiddlers 9.30 –11.00 am at St. George’s School & Toddlers Hall (term time only); entrance across the field. Wed Pilates 9.15 – 10.15 a.m. ZVH Bell-ringing 7.30-9.00 pm at St Martin’s Zeals practice fortnightly. Beginners and lapsed ringers welcome. Fri Friday Fun Club 10 – 11.30 am (term time) Whitesheet School (Zeals) Hall Beavers 18.00-19.00 Bourton Village Hall Contact Anne Martin 07483 893006 [email protected] Cubs 19.15-20.45 Bourton Village Hall Contact George Cadnam on 07718 785738 / [email protected] Choir Practice Most Fridays (6-7pm) at St Martin’s Zeals. New singers welcome. Contact Tom Wheare 01747 840 622
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Dates for your Diary : October 2018 1st Shortmat Bowls 2.00pm BVH 2nd Craft and Chat 2.00pm, BVH 4th Zumba 7.00pm, BVH 6th Zeals Harvest Supper & Ceilidh7.30pm Whitesheet School page 13 8th Bourton Village Lunch 12.30pm, BVH Shortmat Bowls 2.00pm, BVH 8th-14th Mere Literary Festival page 25 9th Craft and Chat 2.00pm, BVH Defibrillator Awareness Training, 7pm ZVH page 2 Film Night On Chesil Beach 7.30pm, ZVH page 23 10th Wessex Wine Society 7.30pm, BVH Trumpet Concert, 7.30pm Gillingham Methodist Church page 19 11th Zumba 7.00pm, BVH 15th Shortmat Bowls 2.00pm, BVH Kilmington Harvest Supper, SMH, 7.30 pm page 15 16th Craft and Chat 2.00pm, BVH 17th Bourton Gardening Club 7.30pm, BVH page 6 18th Zumba 7.00pm, BVH 21-22nd Michaelmas Fair at St Mary’s Shaftesbury page 5 22nd Shortmat Bowls 2.00pm, BVH Bourton Parish Council Meeting 7.00pm BVH page 8 23rd Craft and Chat 2.00pm, BVH Women’s Institute, 7.30pm SMH page 4 24th Lily and the Albatross 3.00pm, BVH page 23 25th Zumba 7.00pm, BVH Friends of St Martin’s AGM 6pm, St Martin’s Church page 12 26th ) 27th )Parish Catering at Stourton Memorial Hall page 15 28th ) 27th Bourton Quiz Night 7.00pm, BVH page 23 29th Shortmat Bowls 2.00pm, BVH 30th Craft and Chat 2.00pm, BVH
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