November 2019

Published by Fyfield, and View from the Rectory Parochial Church Council for By the time you read this, one and young people. Our schools and the Upper Kennet Benefice way or another, the issue that has churches can be a place of balance dominated the news, parliament and and sanctuary for our children, who politics for over 3 years will be may be feeling upset and anxious. resolved and the future relationship The Mental Health Foundation has Please note the Upper Kennet between the UK and the wider excellent advice on talking to Benefice now has a new website world set on one particular course of children about scary world news. access link www.kennet8.org.uk action. Whatever our personal Think about the needs of political viewpoint, these changes particular groups in your area. A new email address for the Benefice will impact all of us, and are likely What are the local challenges for us Office: to have the greatest impact on the in the countryside? How are the [email protected] vulnerable, as new trading farmers and local business feeling? arrangements come into force. We Shop local, spend a few minutes have been given some indications of listening to those on the checkouts what to expect and there will be or at the markets. Kennet Valley Lottery Club more government guidance in due Have a Forward Together meal course - there might be a temptation or coffee morning - encouraging draw winners for some to ‘batten down the endless discussion about the rights £100 Number 47 Jeremy Horder hatches’ and adopt a ‘me first’ and wrongs of Brexit is unlikely to £75 Number 87 Caro & James Simper stance. I believe that isn’t how our be helpful. Instead why not gather £50 Number 79 Stuart Musgrove village communities work and people to listen to each other about (Some winners prefer that their names were not published, in which case we just state the winning wonder if we can implement our what concerns them moving numbers) own ‘Brexit checklist’: Love forward and how communities can If you would like to join the lottery, ring Neighbour as Self. be brought together despite David Snape on 01672 861267 or email: Our Churches and local schools acknowledged differences. [email protected] support the Trussell Trust and And if you are a person of faith, Another way to support our churches at West Foodbanks - a little pray for the healing of our Overton, Fyfield and East Kennett something from everyone weekly political life, for wisdom for those will make a difference to those in who lead us, for reconciliation need. Good signposting (posters between communities and for Notice Board with contact details etc) will help stability in our government. Baptisms too. In the past our villages have Freddie Kipling 13 October Noah &Theo Ponting-Howse1 3 October Avebury Watch out for the lonely, the weathered a great deal worse than Alfred Oakey 27 October West Overton anxious and the vulnerable and this latest change in political those who rely on certain circumstances. Knowing the medications and may be fearful of established patterns of care in the “A brief respite from everyday pressures – a time of peace, calm and silent reflection” disruption to supply. A listening ear community and genuine is worth more than gold. neighbourliness you offer each other Speak to people you might not I have no doubt that together we can MEDITATION (TAIZÉ) Service usually come across. Reach out to continue to look out for each other Every fortnight on a Wednesday evening at East Kennett Church from 7.00 to 7.25pm: a chance to EU nationals in your village, school no matter which side of Brexit we just sit quietly and relax and enjoy the silence and the and workplace and members of our supported. peace by candlelight, with a background of occasional community whose children and A wise English mystic and saint, singing and some words of wisdom. grandchildren are employed Julian of Norwich, wrote words of Future dates for your diary: rd overseas in the EU. This is a encouragement out of her visions Wednesday 23 October, moment for friendship and which might help us now: ‘All shall Wednesday 6th November, Wednesday 20th November, Wednesday 4th December, Wednesday 18th December. hospitality and love for the stranger. be well and All SHALL be well, As we leave the European Union, or and all manner of things shall be as the uncertainty continues, people well’ are likely to feel less welcome here Rev’d Maria Shepherdson WORK and in the EU. MORNING AT Remember the needs of children WEST OVERTON CHURCH Christmas Bingo Collection A big thank you to everyone who helped at the work morning on 28th September – your hard work is During the first two weeks in December volunteers from East much appreciated and the churchyard is looking Kennett to Fyfield will be calling locally requesting contributions of non very tidy. Particular thanks to two-year old Joshua perishable food and drink items. These will be used to make up the who is a dab hand with a rake! hamper prizes for this years Christmas Bingo at Kennet Valley Hall on December 13th. www.upperkennetnews.co.uk

UPPER KENNET CHURCHES SERVICES St Nicholas St Michael & Christ Church St James St Mary St Katherine & St Peter ad FYFIELD All Angels EAST AVEBURY Magdalene St Peter Vincula WEST KENNETT WINTERB’RNE WINTERB’RNE BROAD OVERTON MONKTON BASSETT HINTON

Friday 1 November 5 PM - ALL SOULS’ DAY SERVICE - AVEBURY All Souls 8.30 am 10 am 11.15 am 9.45 am 3 November Prayer Book 2 pm Informal Holy Holy All Saints’ Day Communion Oram Baptism Service Communion Communion 7 pm 10.30 am Wednesday Meditation Celtic 6 November Service (Taizé) Communion 8 am 10 50 am 9.45 am 10.50 am 10.30 am 10.00 10.50 am 10 November Prayer Book Holy Remembrance Remembrance Remembrance Remembrance Remembrance Remembrance Communion Communion Service Service Service Service Service Sunday with Act of with Act of

Remembrance Remembrance 10.30 am Wednesday Celtic 13 November Communion 17 November 2nd Sunday 10.30 AM – BENEFICE SERVICE – COMMUNION – EAST KENNETT before Advent 7 pm 10.30 am Wednesday Meditation Celtic 20 November Service (Taizé) Communion 10 am 6 pm 12 noon 10.30 am 24 November 11.15 am Holy Communion Evening Prayer Shepherd- Holy Christ the King Morning Prayer Maule Baptism Communion 10.30 am Wednesday Celtic 27 November Communion Home Communion If you are unable to come to a church service because of illness or disability then either the Rector or one of our Lay Pastoral Assistants would be happy to visit you in your home to offer communion. Please refer to the Who’s Who page at the back of this magazine for telephone numbers.

Talking Tuesdays Readings @ The Rectory Avebury Sunday 3 November – Gold Sunday 24 November – Red 7.30 pm or White or White Talk, Eat, Pray All Saints’ Day Christ the King Daniel 7. 1-3, 15-18 Sunday next before Advent lively debate, Psalm 149 Jeremiah 23.1-6 great refreshments Ephesians 1.11-end Psalm 46 Tuesday NOVEMBER 5th - Gunpowder Treason and Plot: Luke 6.20-31 Colossians 1.11-20 the origins of Guy Fawkes/bonfire night. Enjoy the Luke 23.33-43 (relative) peace and quiet of the Rectory - a good place to Sunday 10 November – Red be for those who do not relish things that go whizz, bang or Green Sunday 1 December - Purple and wallop in the night! 3rd Sunday before Advent 1st Sunday of Advent Tuesday DECEMBER 10th - Christmas Carols: their Remembrance Sunday Isaiah 2.1-5 history, their power to move us, what they reveal about Job 19.23-27a Psalm 122 God. Enjoy sharing your favourites, have a good sing Psalm 17.1-9 [or 17.1-8] Romans 13.11-end along and a bit of history together with house communion 2 Thessalonians 2.1-5, 13-end Matthew 24.36-44 and Christmas refreshments. Luke 20.27-38 ALL WELCOME Sunday 17 November – Red or Green 2nd Sunday before Advent Malachi 4.1-2a Psalm 98 2 Thessalonians 3.6-13 Luke 21.5-19

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St Katherine Remembrance Services in the & St Peter’s Upper Kennet Churches

Please join us for our Service of Remembrance on Sunday, 10th November at th 10.00 a.m. Sunday 10 November 8.00 am East Kennett Followed by Refreshments 9.45 am Fyfield ALL WELCOME 10.00 am Winterbourne Bassett 10.30 am 10.50 am Avebury 10.50 am Broad Hinton 10.50 am West Overton little angels Come along for singing, snacks, Bible stories, play and craft activities for toddlers.

Tea and cake for grown ups! 10 am on Thursday mornings on 14th November, 28th November and 12th December at Kennet Valley School. All Souls’ Day Service Free of charge. St James’ Church, Avebury We look forward to seeing you there. Friday 1st November at 5 pm On Friday 1st November we shall be holding a service at Avebury church at 5 pm for All Souls’ Day. This will be an opportunity for remembering those we love who have died, and St Katherine everyone is welcome to come to this service. If you are unable to be with us but would like someone to be remembered in our & St Peter’s prayers at this service, please let us know by contacting the Benefice Office. Winterbourne Bassett

Upper Kennet Benefice Office, The Garden Room, December Diary Dates 62 , Marlborough, SN8 4EL Telephone: 01672 861786 Sunday, 1 December at 11.15 a.m. e-mail: [email protected] Holy Communion

West Overton, Fyfield & East Kennett Churches Monday, 9 December at 7.30 p.m. Sing-a-Long Carols in The Winterbourne

SEPTEMBER COFFEE MORNING Thursday, 19 December at 7.30 p.m. A big thank you to all who helped in any way at our Carols by Candlelight coffee morning in September and to all who came to it. We raised just over £250 for which we are Christmas Eve at 3.00 p.m. extremely grateful. Crib Service

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Under The Beech Tree Wassail A Space to Breathe Winter Glow (To or be Blessed) Fire pit and We invite you to join us hot drinks for a traditional folk provided! blessing for our apple trees and land. How do you connect best with God in creation? Noisy children with pots and pans to Are you in need of a breathing space bang very, very welcome simply to rest in the Divine Presence and be still within creation? Then THIS might be just what you are We shall Wassail, Wassail all over the looking for! town (well village actually) Come and join us @ the Rectory, Avebury on the We will bless apple trees throughout the village including following dates/times the Community Shop, Shop, Avebury Community for Quiet Mindfulness, Guided Orchard and the Avebury Manor Orchard where there Meditation, Sounds of will be traditional children’s treats with the Creation.` Lord of the Manor. ALL welcome, wherever you We will perform seasonal songs, music, a Plough Play and the Rector will bless the plough in the National are on your spiritual journey. Trust farm yard. After which we will all process the Dates: plough and present it to Mr Farthing and our local Thursday 14th November, 5 pm farmers for the success of our local farms and the coming Saturday 30th November, 4 pm harvest. From there the plough will be processed to the Church ready for Sunday’s traditional Plough Sunday Thursday 5th December, 5 pm service. You are invited to join the Wassailers at the Red Lion for further celebrations afterwards.

The Kempson Rosedale Enterprise Trust presents Tara Parks: Pedal to Nepal When: Wassail 1300 on Saturday 11thJanuary 2020 at the Theatre on the Hill, St John’s, Marlborough top of Avebury High Street in the Friday 29th November 2019 7.30 pm. Coach House courtyard Bar opens 6.30pm. Plough Sunday Church Service 1030 Sunday 12th

Tara tells the story of her solo cycle from UK to January 2020 in St James, Avebury Kathmandu If you would like to help out or be part of the Jolly Boys Tickets: £10.00 adults, school children free. please contact Gordon Rimes or Natascha Kenyon on Tickets from White Horse Bookshop, www.Eventbrite, or on the door. Tel: 539131 This talk will have live subtitles.

Kennet and Avon Medical Partnership Patient Participation Group (PPG) Update

Did you know… The PPG is undertaking a survey of our patients with the hope of identifying what is and what is not working for you at the Kennet and Avon Medical Partnership. The PPG intend to feedback the information to the practice to help them provide the best possible service to patients. Papers copies are available at both our sites, or you can complete the survey online at the following link: www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/9YC5NZK

Reports of our previous surveys can be found at www.kamp.nhs.uk/practice-information/ppg-surveys/

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Upper Kennet Churches Winter Crisis Appeal

Are you able to help? Five years ago the Upper Kennet Churches launched a Winter Crisis Appeal Fund to help those who were experiencing short term financial problems. Over that period we have had many donations and we have been able to help a large number of families who were in desperate need. This year, again, we would ask if you would make a donation if you are able to – perhaps you don’t really need your winter fuel allowance, for example. Please give your donation to a church warden, or send a cheque to Upper Kennet Churches, The Garden Room, 62 Lockeridge, SN8 4EL or by BACS transfer using sort code 30-92-63 – account number 01498496. Thank you. Do you need help? If you:  live in one of the Upper Kennet Parishes  are worried about where the next meal is coming from  have to choose between heating and eating  are facing a sudden financial emergency we might be able to assist with a week’s food supply, or fuel support, or just general advice. Contact Rev’d Maria Shepherdson on 01672 539643, or a Lay Pastoral Assistant on 01672 861786. Your call will be treated in total confidence. This is not a substitute for Social Benefits or the Food Bank. It is a gesture from people who understand what you are experiencing.

Lockeridge North Wessex YOUTH CLUB Downs AONB Annual Forum 7–9pm @ Kennet Valley Hall You are invited to join us at our School years 6–11 Annual Forum 50p donation "The Future of our Finest Landscapes" Friday 15th November 2019 Englefield House, near Theale, Berkshire

Next session Thursday 21st November – cooking with: Hosted by Richard Benyon MP in the grandeur of historic Englefield House, this year's forum will focus on the future of the as we launch our new Management Plan.

Programme: 9.00 Arrive and coffee Further dates for your diary: 9.30 Welcome and introduction followed by our programme of speakers Thursday 19th December Lord Cameron: Landscapes Review - Report Thursday 30th January commissioned by Government Richard Benyon MP: The Future of the North Wessex Please note from January the sessions will generally take place on Downs the last Thursday of the month. Henry Oliver, Director, North Wessex Downs: AONB Management Plan 2019 - 2024 Any enquiries please contact Josh Hodder 11.40 Masterclass sessions begin Email – [email protected] 13.30 Lunch and networking 14.30 Close Delivered in conjunction with Fyfield and West Overton Parish Council. BOOKING ESSENTIAL Supported by Marlborough Area Board, Local Youth Network and Tesco Bags of Help. To book go to our website where you will find further details and a booking form. www.northwessexdowns.org.uk Or email: [email protected]

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CHRISTMAS MONKTON CHURCH NEWS OVER THE BAZAAR SUMMER AND AUTUMN. Saturday 7th December 10am to 4pm Fundraising for Monkton church has continued during the summer with a variety of events that have West Overton Church kept our gardeners, bakers and cyclists very busy. There was no time to relax after our Open Gardens Home-made cakes & produce in July where we raised over £1000 (£500 for the church and £500 for The Air Ambulance) White elephant stands as this was followed by two Teas for Tourists in Bottle stall August. For some unknown reason numbers were Christmas cards and decorations down on the Bank Holiday Monday, but despite  that, over the two days we raised nearly £1400. ‘Little Angels’ children’s stands’, craft, The next major fundraiser was the annual Ride  games, face and nail painting and more! and Stride in September. This year we had several Exceptional raffle more riders who bravely undertook to cycle around Homemade gifts the Deanery churches. They raised, an amazing £525 half of which go to Wiltshire Historic Churches  Books and Kennet Valley Calendars Trust and the other half to Monkton church. Despite the soreness at the end of the ride there seems to be INDOOR REFRESHMENTS some enthusiasm for trying it again next year! OUTDOOR HOT DOG STAND We have just held our annual Harvest Festival followed by Harvest meal to thank all those who to Plus contribute to the church and churchyard in the form CHRISTMAS TREE SALE of mowing, cleaning, flower arranging, donating, fundraising etc. We had some 30 people at the service with some impressive and uplifting singing. ** If you have any items you would like to This was followed by a Harvest meal which was donate please leave them in our churches much enjoyed (Sheila’s sausage rolls and apple pies or if you want them collected call 01672 being the stars!) We much appreciated the grant 861786 or 861798 ** from the Avebury Community Shop which together with a raffle nearly covered the costs of the meal. In aid of our Churches at West Overton, The donations of packets and tins for the Trussel East Kennett & Fyfield Trust Food Bank was a record this year and a collection was taken for Water Aid which raised £176. The support we receive from the community is hugely appreciated - Thank you very much.

St James’ Church Avebury PLOUGH SUNDAY SERVICE with Holy Communion ALL WELCOME 10:30am Sunday 12th January 2020 Come to the Wassail on Saturday 11th1-4pm Then join us the next day for a traditional Plough Sunday service Bring your tools and seeds for blessing Celebrate our farming tradition at the start of the new agricultural year

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CHURCH CHRISTMAS TREE SALE

Welcome to the 5th annual Christmas tree sale in aid of East Kennett, West Overton and Fyfield Churches. In conjunction with the Christmas Bazaar this is our major fundraising activity and without this event over the past four years we would not now have any monies available to keep the churches open.

The diary date for the Bazaar and Christmas tree sale is 7th December 10 am - 4 pm Trees pre-ordered will qualify for Free Local Delivery on the 7th and 8th of December

Minimum tree size Qty 3 ft Premium quality locally grown Nordmann Fir £18.50 ……………. 4 ft Premium quality locally grown Nordmann Fir £24.50 ……………. 5 ft Premium quality locally grown Nordmann Fir £35.50 ……………. 6 ft Premium quality locally grown Nordmann Fir £43.50 ……………. 7 ft Premium quality locally grown Nordmann Fir £49.50 …….……… 8 ft Premium quality locally grown Nordmann Fir £69.50 …….……… Tick box for options: Free delivery Choose tree on the day and free delivery Choose and collect on the day Payment details: BACS PAYMENT. Sort code: 30-92-63 Account: 01399919 Cheques payable to either West Overton Church, Fyfield Church or East Kennett Church Post to: Christmas Trees, East Kennett House, East Kennett, SN8 4EY

Name………………………… Tel………………………… e-mail………………………………………

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Or e-mail to [email protected]. For order form Or download order form from www.upperkennetnews.co.uk For further information telephone David Snape on 01672 861798

Help the driver find you. Additional delivery instructions:

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Broad Hinton Avebury Community Primary School Shop Has a Vacancy for an Experienced Clerk to the Shop Phone Number: Governors to support the Head and 12 Governors. 01672 539200 Average 3.5 hours per week over 39 weeks (Paid Winter opening hours from 1st November over 52 weeks) £9.94 per hour Monday- Friday 9am - 5pm, Saturday Sundays & Actual Annual Salary £19,171. Bank Holidays 10am - 4pm

The Clerk’s Main responsibilities are: Meet the Team To provide administrative and procedural support in order that Sue moved to the village in Governor Meetings are efficiently prepared and administered. October last year. She started Prepare FGB Agendas with the Chair of Governors. working in the shop in January this Take Minutes at Full Governing Body Meetings (5 a year) to year. Sue had moved to Avebury record all decisions accurately and objectively. from West Swindon and saw appeals for volunteers on the Circulate the Draft Minutes post-meeting to recipients. internet and in the parish There are 4 additional sub-committees that meet 4 times a year. newsletter and wanted the The Clerk will be contracted to prepare the Draft Agenda with the opportunity to meet people in the Meeting Chairs and take Minutes. local area. She then got her Maintain Governing Body information to ensure that it is current husband, Graham, to volunteer as and accurate. well. Sue works full time for the Advise the Governing Body on governance legislation; procedural Nationwide and has worked there issues and ensure that statutory policies are in place. for 29 years, but she still finds time to volunteer twice a month in the shop. In her spare time, The closing date for applications is 8th November 2019. To start as Sue likes to sing with the Nationwide choir which raises soon as possible. If you are interested in applying for this Clerk money for charities. Her favourite products are Ramsbury vacancy then please contact the Chair of Governors, Rod Palfrey on gin, Sumbler’s Marlborough pasties and the freshly baked [email protected] or alternatively contact the school office bread. Sue likes to work in the shop because “it is a great on 01793 731262 or email: [email protected] way to meet people and all the volunteers, staff and customers are lovely.” Volunteer Update In October a party was held for our volunteers. This was News from the Tower thoroughly enjoyed by everyone who attended. Thanks

very much to our volunteer trainer and committee member, Service Ringing Times: 3rd November 9.30am to 10.00am. Jayne Telling, for organising yet another successful event. 10th November 10.00am to 10.40am. The next volunteer social will be in January. Practice Nights: Tuesdays 7.30pm to 9.00pm. Volunteer Appeal We are looking for new volunteers, either to help with The Quarterly Business Meeting was at Royal Wootton Bassett on th baking in the mornings or to work in the shop. We do 3 October 12 . The venues for the 2020 Branch meetings were discussed shifts a day each of approx. 3 hours. We will provide full with Avebury hoping to have March. A ringing outing is being training and support. organized for next year. There will be changes to the committee at the Local Deliveries AGM in January, 2020, because Dave is retiring after 20 years as Please don’t forget that we can deliver to you if you are Branch Treasurer and we will both be leaving the committee after 22 unable to come into the shop. Just give us a ring on the years. th number at the top of this article. There will be a Quarter Peal attempt at Avebury on Sunday, 17 Michele Lomas (Chair of Avebury Community Shop) November starting at 12 noon. The band will be made up of local ringers and friends from Kent. The training mornings have been very popular and a great help to ringers who are learning to ring methods. The last one for this year Cabbage Sunday will be on Saturday, 23rd November from 10am to 12 noon. THANK YOU The next Branch meeting will be at Bremhill on 9th November when Dear all, the bells will be half-muffled for Remembrance Sunday. Everyone at The New Inn would like to a say a huge thank Mary Davidge you to everyone who donated tombola items, cakes and Belfry Correspondent auction prizes and also your time. Also, thank you to Tel: 01672 513819 everyone who came along to help make the day such a success! The day would not have been such a success if it wasn't for everyone's help and a special thanks goes to Nigel for being 60 Plus Meeting our auctioneer. The October meeting was held in the Kennet Valley Hall on 17th of We are pleased to announce that we raised £1,587 on the the month. Members were welcomed by the president, birthdays noted day and we have had some smaller donations coming in and apologies for absence given. Monies and menus for the Christmas since which brings the total to just over £1600. This will be dinner were now due. split between Kennet Community Transport and Wiltshire The treasurer of the Merchant House in Marlborough was then Air Ambulance. introduced and gave a most interesting talk about the property, which We look forward to hosting Cabbage Sunday again next dates from 1653. This was illustrated with slides. A visit was strongly year. recommended although the house and museum are closed until the spring. Tea and the raffle followed. The next meeting is on 21st November when the speaker will be the Rev. Henry Pearson.

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Fyfield and West Overton Parish Council Fyfield and West Overton Parish Council October 2019

Community Speed Watch Lockeridge VOLUNTEERS WANTED Following the introduction of the 20 mph limit in Lockeridge in 2017 several traffic counts have been carried out and show a general trend to reduce traffic speeds through the village. The Traffic Group is keen to maintain the focus on 20 mph and following discussions with the Police and we are planning to introduce Community Speed Watch. This programme will help us monitor the situation and support better compliance from drivers with the lower limit. We will need a team of at least 8 (or more) volunteers to help us with monitoring traffic speeds. The volunteers will work in pairs to record traffic speeds at key locations in the village. Training and equipment will be WEST OVERTON, FYFIELD AND EAST KENNETT provided by the Police Community Speedwatch team CHURCHES

If you are interested to find out more and to “VIEWS FROM join the team please contact: Jayne Drew THE KENNET VALLEY” ([email protected]) or 2020 CALENDAR Jill Turner ([email protected]) For the fourth year and to help our churches at West Overton, Fyfield and East Kennett we are again producing a calendar compiled from Knights Close Playground photos of our surrounding countryside submitted by local residents. The The playground is almost finished. It’s open spiral bound, wall hanging A4 calendar will be available at the end of and already proving very popular. September at £7.00 each, including envelope. An official opening ceremony will be announced soon.

Parish Council Emergency Update ORDER FORM Tips of the month – Power Cuts: The old Quantity required ____ at £7.00 each Total £_____ plug-in landline phones will work in the event of a power cut. Dial 105 for up-to- date information on the situation. Small camping stoves can provide a PAYMENT temporary source of heat and source of heat Cheques payable to: and cooking facilities. Safety warning: Use West Overton Church, Fyfield Church or in accordance with manufacturer’s East Kennett Church. instructions. Or by BACS : Sort code: 30-92-63 A/C 01399919

Parish Council name Total amount £ ______Paid by cheque  Following a positive response locally our Parish Council has put in an application to Paid by BACS  Wiltshire Council for a change of name from Please return this order to: The Church Office, The Fyfield and West Overton Parish Council to Garden Room, 62 Lockeridge, Marlborough, SN8 4EL Kennet Valley Parish Council as being a better description of the area this council Name: ………………………………………………….. represents. Address: ………………………………………………. The next PC meeting will be at 7pm on Monday 25 November in the Kennet Valley Tel no. or email: ………………………….... Hall. Telephone 01672 861798 with any queries or for more information

With grateful thanks for your support

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Kennet Valley National Trust Association ( https://kennetvalleynta.weebly.com/meetings-and-outings.html )

Meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of each month commencing at 7.30pm at KENNET VALLEY HALL, Lockeridge, SN8 4EL and occasionally at Slade House, St James' Gardens, , SN10 1EL . Entry charges including refreshments : Members £3.00 Non-Members £4.00 Meetings 18th November The Real Wolfhall (note- this is written as one word!) The history and archaeology (Not the book) with Graham Bathe 9th December Christmas Social

OUTINGS Friday October 4th 2019 Tour of the Bristol Old Vic and the Red Lodge Museum 19th to 26th May 2020 Istrian Cruise Kennet Valley Hall Eyes Down for Christmas Bingo

This is just an advanced notice for your diaries. This ever popular event will be on Friday 13th Please book your teams of up to 6 December with the traditional house to people in advance - £1.00 per person. house collection of items for the hampers, the All entry fees will be donated to St Mary Magdalene Church. weekend before. We are also delighted that both Tesco Marlborough and Waitrose have, yet again, A Winter Warming Evening offered to support the event. of mellow blues and jazz with The Cliff Gater Duo KVH Management Committee featuring Wiltshire’s Cliff Gater* and Ronnie Keys Friday 22nd November The Social Centre, Avebury 7.30pm (Refreshments from 7.00pm) Refreshments and a grand Raffle in aid of Cancer Research UK & Crisis (at Christmas)

Tickets: £8 from Avebury Community Shop or 01672 539253 (* yes! brother of …)

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National Trust News AVEBURY PARISH

Important notices COUNCIL Headlines from Avebury Parish Council’s meeting on 1 High Street car park re-surfacing works, October 2019 Monday 18th to Friday 22nd November Transport Group: We noted that projects to improve The National Trust car park on the High Street will be closed road safety at West Kennett and Beckhampton had been from Monday 18th – Friday 22nd November for essential re-surfacing works. removed from the list of five priorities agreed by the During this period, you may park your car in the main National Trust visitor car Community Area Transport Group (CATG) since designs park free of charge if you display a valid National Trust parking permit. had at last been completed and APC had approved them. Cobblestones second-hand bookshop will be closed during this time, but there Implementation awaits sufficient funding from Wiltshire will be some arrangements in place to ensure the Post Office can remain open as Council. Wiltshire Highways and Atkins, its consultants, far as possible. are discussing a proposal (accepted as a priority by

th th CATG) to check speeds on the A4361 from Beckhampton Road Closure, Friday 29 November – Wednesday 4 to Wroughton. APC and other parish councils are December, A4361, Avebury to Winterbourne Bassett contributing 25% of the cost of this project. Turning to the Wiltshire Council have given notice of a temporary road closure of the A4361 B4003, CATG had decided to promote the project to Swindon Road, including Avebury, Winterbourne Monkton, and rebuild and diminish the informal lay-by and fill two gaps Winterbourne Bassett; from its junction with High Street, Avebury, to its in the yellow lines to be the second of two reserve junction with High Street, Winterbourne Bassett. This will come into operation th priorities. It was also agreed to explore in parallel whether on 29 November and the closure will be required between the hours of 09:00 at least some of the work could be undertaken as part of and 15:00 until 4th December 2019 between the hours of 09:00 and 15:00. Access will be maintained for residents and businesses where possible, although delays Wiltshire Highways’ scheduled maintenance work, are likely due to the nature of the works. hopefully for FY2019. Solstice: We agreed to meet exceptionally (on 26 November) to consider how best to work with other Invitations stakeholders to manage the event in 2020. Circles Café transformation is nearing completion Planning: We decided not to comment on a revision to You might have been wondering for months what magic is going on behind the an application made for Earley House, Beckhampton. heras fencing around the Circles Café in the farmyard. The wait is nearly over, Other local issues: We noted that Wiltshire Council is and we will shortly be able to lift the curtains and reveal the results. We are consulting on BT’s request to remove the telephone box at currently finalising the exact launch schedule with a view of opening the doors to West Kennett lay-by. APC has written to say that it visitors mid-November. Before doing so we would like to give the local community together with our volunteers and staff a sneak preview of the opposes the request and wants BT to refurbish the box amazing transformation of the space. Please look out for notices across the forthwith. The noticeboard at the same place has been village. restored. A meeting on parking issues around Avebury, co Invitation to ‘Community Open Afternoon’ on Tuesday, -hosted with the Trust on 10 September, generated 12th November, 3-5pm at Avebury Chapel actionable proposals, which we aim to take further at We would like to invite members of Avebury Parish to our next open afternoon APC’s November meeting. We agreed to seek further on Tuesday, 12th November, 3-5pm at Avebury Chapel. This is an opportunity quotations for improving the equipment at the play area for you to meet with members of the team, to share your thoughts and ideas and and debate next steps at the extraordinary meeting on 26 find out more about our plans for the next 6 months. This will be a relaxed and November. We decided to think hard about ways to informal session, so please feel free to drop-in when you can. Refreshments will improve and/or replace and/or sponsor the High Street be provided. If you would like to come along please reply to planters. We agreed to accept the kind offer of a grant for [email protected] or tel. 01672 538031 by Tuesday, 5th £1,000 from SSEN towards a third defibrillator and to November. discuss with ASSC where it might be located. A second Invitation to preview Christmas at Avebury Manor, ad hoc meeting of interested parties, chaired by Anne nd Friday22 November at 3pmLike every year we’d like to invite Henshaw (CPRE), will meet in Avebury on 23 November local residents to be the first to see Avebury Manor beautifully decorated for to consider how the community could work together to Christmas, before we open it to the public. This year’s theme is ‘Christmas improve the abject condition of many local rights of way. Carols’ with each room in the Manor decorated to represent a different carol. Date of next meeting: 5 November at 19h30 at the Social There’ll be mince pies and a warm drink to get you in the Christmas spirit. Centre (members of the public are very welcome). Please Please RSVP to [email protected] . th note that at this meeting we will discuss next steps Join us for Music, Lights and Merriment, Saturday 7 following the 10 September meeting with the National December, 4-6pm Trust on car parking. This popular occasion is back again this year and we’d love to see you there. Draft minutes of this meeting may be found on the With music by the Devizes Town Band, the much-loved reindeer workshop, gift Avebury Parish Council website: http:// stalls in the barn and our brand-new Circles Café fully open and serving seasonal aveburyparishcouncil.org delights, we’re sure this will be a fantastic start to the festive season. Carol concert Avebury Chapel Friday 13th December 4.30-5.30pm, free event, RSVP essential MINUTES SECRETARY FOR There’s nothing like carol singing to get you in the Christmas spirit. Why not join the Wiltshire’s White Dove Choir for an afternoon of songs, readings and KENNET VALLEY HALL traditional carols as we come together to celebrate the festive season. Doors will Our present Secretary is planning a year`s sabbatical so if open at 4.30pm and we recommend wrapping up as the chapel can be a little you have basic keyboard skills and would like to join our chilly at this time of year. management team maintaining and promoting our village Please RSVP to [email protected] as tickets are limited and will hall, we would like to hear from you. be allocated on a first come first serve basis. We only meet four times a year so it`s not an onerous task Finally, as usual, please do come and visit us at the Estate Office if you have a but, like all our members, you would have the satisfaction of question, concern or idea – or you can contact us via Matthew Claridge on 01672 contributing something positive to our local community. 539250 or [email protected]. Don’t forget that residents have free Give Brian a call on 861513 or email entry to Avebury Manor and Gardens and the Alexander Keiller Museum. [email protected] and I can explain the role in more detail.

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A SHOUT FROM THE ROOF TOP Yoga By The Stone - NEW YOGA CLASSES starting in Avebury The new Kennet Valley Come and practise gentle hatha yoga in the Hall roof nears beautiful surrounds of Avebury, at a st completion [21 October] spectacular location overlooking the and by the time you read Avebury stones. this the scaffolding New YOGA classes every should be gone and Thursday evening at 6.30pm - 7.30pm At The Avebury Henge Shop, everything will be back to in The Gallery space upstairs. normal. The Hall Yoga mats, cushions and bolsters provided, Committee would like to thank the regular users of as well as water and herbal teas after yoga. the Hall for their There is an option to stay for the guided co-operation and meditation led by support while the Ivan Brownrigg (7.30pm - 8.30pm) work has been going on. Likewise Contact: Stefanie Young [email protected] or 07516 313 502 the contractors A for more information, prices and booking. L King Roofing who have done everything possible to fit in with the Halls busy time table. SWIFT Services Ltd W S

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What’s On at AVEBURY SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB Saturday 2nd - Booked for Private Event Saturday 9th – 3 a Side Skittles Competition – with Optional Fish & Chip Supper Saturday 16th – Auction of Promises & Silent Auction Our Annual Charity Auction Doors Open 6.45pm – Auction Starts Promptly @ 7.30pm Check out our Website for Promises! www.Avebury-Club.co.uk Saturday 23rd – Pool Competition – Money in , Money Out £££ Saturday 30th – FREE BOOKING OF CLUB (first come first served, no exceptions) & subject to our usual Terms and Conditions or if no takers of this offer then Open as Usual / Games Night

Every Sunday Eyes down 8.00pm - £££ Cash prizes

Notable Dates for your December Diary Wednesday 4th – Christmas Bingo Wednesday 18th – Christmas Bingo 8.00pm eyes down rais- 8.00pm eyes down ing money for defibrillator at Club Saturday 7th – Childrens Christmas Party Tuesday 24th – Christmas Eve Fun & Games. Happy * * * More details coming soon * * * Hour 8pm – 9pm Wednesday 11th – Christmas Accordions Tuesday 31st – New Years Eve get together, choose your 7.30pm start music, bring your own food. Please visit the website www.avebury-club.co.uk to check availability and download and print out booking forms. You can contact Alan Blake – Club Secretary on 07860 112455 or email at [email protected] or alternatively call Avebury Club (when open) on 01672 539258

ALL ENQUIRIES AND BOOKINGS ARE TO BE AGREED AND FINALISED WITH THE CLUB’S SECRETARY ONLY. WHO’S WHO in the Upper Kennet Churches

RECTOR - REV’D MARIA SHEPHERDSON 01672 539643 The Rectory, 27 High Street, Avebury, SN8 1RF email [email protected] If you require a priest in an emergency and are unable to contact Rev’d Maria please telephone one of the churchwardens. BENEFICE SAFEGUARDING REPRESENTITIVES: Mrs. Elizabeth Daley 01672 539277 Mr. Roderick Palfrey 01793 731067 LAY PASTORAL ASSISTANTS Mrs Claire Stiles 01793 731620 c.j.stiles@hotmail. co.uk Mr Graham Kitchen 01672 861349 [email protected]> BENEFICE OFFICE: Anne Robinson, Sophie Roberts (Mon-Thurs, 10am-1pm) Tel: 01672 861786 e-mail: [email protected] Website: www.kennet8.org.uk Address: The Garden Room, 62 Lockeridge, SN8 4EL CHURCHWARDENS AVEBURY Mrs Maureen Dixon 01672 539690 Mrs Sandra Hues 01672 539444 [email protected] Mrs Helen Vickers 01672 539482 [email protected] EAST KENNETT Mr Graham Kitchen 01672 861349 [email protected] Mrs Jo Snape 01672 861267 [email protected] WEST OVERTON Mrs Susan Rogers 01672 861374 [email protected] FYFIELD Ms Vicky Evans 01672 861622 [email protected] WINTERBOURNE MONKTON Ms Penny Gold 01672 539158 [email protected] WINTERBOURNE BASSETT Mrs Glynis Long 01793 731398 [email protected] Mr Peter Barry 01793 731589 [email protected] BROAD HINTON Miss Sally Cartwright 01793 731050 [email protected] Mrs Gill Crabtree 07774 424125 [email protected] Mr Robert Fitzpatrick 01793 739156 [email protected] Benefice Council Lay Chairman Mr Mark Wightman 01793 731452 [email protected]

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL SECRETARIES AVEBURY Mr David Davidge 01672 513819 [email protected] EAST KENNETT, FYFIELD & WEST OVERTON Mrs Lynne Williams 01672 861511 [email protected] WINTERBOURNE MONKTON Mr Bill Buxton 01672 539199 [email protected] WINTERBOURNE BASSETT Mr Martin Knight 01793 731764 [email protected] BROAD HINTON Mrs Marjorie Sykes 01793 731471 [email protected]

MAGAZINES UPPER KENNET NEWS in Fyfield, West Overton, East & West Kennett, Beckhampton, Avebury Trusloe, Avebury, Winterbourne Monkton & Berwick Bassett: Editor David Throup, Longmynd, Lockeridge SN8 4ED 01672 861279 [email protected] Please send all copy including advertising and payment to David Throup. Final copy date 20th of each month.

LOCAL NEWS in Uffcott, Broad Hinton & Winterbourne Bassett: Editor Dawn May 01793 739130 [email protected] Final copy date 20th of each month. www.upperkennetnews.co.uk 15

Christmas Bingo Collection KENNET VALLEY HALL

During the first two weeks Sunday 17th November in December volunteers will RED JOAN be calling locally requesting contributions of non Starring: Dame Judi Dench, Sophie Cookson, Stephen perishable food and drink Campbell Moore items. These will be used to make up the hamper prizes Joan Stanley is a widow living out a for this years Christmas quiet retirement in the suburbs when, Bingo at Kennet Valley Hall shockingly, the British Secret Service on December 13th. Whether it be a tin of beans places her under arrest. The charge: or a packet of biscuits, any providing classified scientific food related contribution will information – including details on the be appreciated. A flyer will be delivered to your door building of the atomic bomb – to the beforehand with a contact number should you wish to Soviet government for decades. As make a special arrangement. the interrogation gets underway, Joan We hope that you will be able to support this most relives the dramatic events that successful community event. shaped her life and her beliefs. To reserve your tickets please email [email protected]

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