The MAGAZINE for The WINTERSLOWS, FIRSDOWN & LOPCOMBE CORNER

£1 when sold individually A SPECIAL EDITION MAY 2020 FULL OF INFORMATION AND HELP Messages of hope and encouragement but primarily of working together to save lives Useful for Phone numbers Help lines Advice and support Messages of goodwill General information Fun and relaxation BUT ABOVE ALL HOW YOU CAN HELP AND SUPPORT THE NHS BY STAYING AT HOME

As you probably know, in light of the Government guidance around non-essential contact, the Archbishops of Canterbury and York have issued advice that public worship is suspended until further notice and ALL Church of churches are to be closed. As soon as we are told that services can resume, we hope then to follow our usual pattern of services which will be posted at each of our 10 church and also on the Clarendon Team website :- www.clarendoncofe.org. However we are continuing to have a number of services online which you can follow through the Team website. On Sundays we will have at least one service (sometimes 2) which you can watch and join in by downloading the service sheet and the readings for the day. On special weekdays there may also be a service.

Our Team clergy and lay assistants are also available to anyone who is feeling lonely and would like to chat on the telephone. We are just a phone call away if we can help you. Our full telephone contact details are on the Team website at

www.clarendoncofe.org/contact-us

Telephone numbers are :- Revd Dr. Simon Chambers Team Rector Tel: 01980 862231 (responsible for , Farley and Pitton) Day of rest: Monday

Revd Beth Hutton Tel: 01722 238504 (responsible for Alderbury, West Grimstead, West Dean and East Grimstead) Day of rest: Monday

Revd Jane Dunlop Tel: 01794 884793 (responsible for Whiteparish)

Revd Cynthia Buttimer Tel: 01980 862017 (based in Winterslow)

Revd David Perry Tel: 07749 199453 Team Curate (based in Alderbury) THE CLARENDON TEAM FROM THE RECTORY At the point when I am writing this ( April 5th ) we have been social distancing for two and a half weeks and it is beginning to sink into our lives that this is not going to be just a short commit- ment, but a long-term change in our lives to protect others and especially the NHS. For us in the church, it means that we must follow the Bishops’ guidelines that churches should be closed as we can’t ensure distancing or hygiene and not tempt ‘unnecessary travel’. But that seems hard when for many being in church reminds them of the presence of God, the love of God and the faithfulness of God which has stood us through centuries of trauma, civil wars, world wars and so on. In times of difficulty, we need these touching places for us to not only feel reassured but also grounded in something that we instinctively know is bigger than ourselves. But these are strange times, when we realise how we are blessed with technology to keep us in touch. It is great to be able to see someone on a phone through Facetime, or have a meeting us- ing ‘Zoom’ with several people means that we can still feel connected while we are distancing. This seems to work well for some people who relish in it, but for others not so. I have confess be- ing in the latter category; don’t get me wrong, I love technology and getting it to work, but I can be frustrated that using it doesn’t feel natural. The familiar body language and timing clues that are so important in face to face communication become awkward with the one second delay in responding. It takes time to develop new agreed social skills to use this technology, but the good news is that only a few weeks in we, as a ministry team, seem to be getting there together. For the church, most of my ministry is about people; being with them, understanding them and sensing how they feel. It is this that informs my daily prayers for you all, and it is this that ena- bles me to deliver a message which God may be saying to us in our context during worship. But I’m not bumping into people at the school gate or meeting them in the street or even at Bap- tisms and Funerals. So, it feels like community here is rather disconnected. While we have good social media, church is changing and the way that we all connect is changing and church is no dif- ferent. At first it seemed very unnatural to speak to a camera to deliver worship – this is not something I have done before, but after a few goes and some perseverance it feels a little more natural. So now I can take services using the medium of the internet (see https://ClarendonCofE.org ) enable people to pray, and it has been good to have great feedback from you. So why not join us in our Sunday worships, join our email newsletter (see https://ClarendonCofE.org/keep-in-touch ) and keep in touch. And this magazine is such an im- portant way of staying in touch which is why we are delivering this edition to every household in the village so whether you have access to the Internet or not you will know just what wonderful initiatives are happening in the village. My prayer for all of us is that we are kept safe, we keep our spirits up, and look out for each oth- er. For in this way, even though we are keeping distant from each other we can still show the deep love Jesus commanded us to show, we will know his Easter Joy in our lives, and we will feel his protection through these strange times.

Do call me for whatever reason you like, and I pray God’s blessing upon you this and every day until we meet again face to face. FROM YOUR EDITOR Hi Everyone I thought this magazine, with vital information in, would be slimmer than normal! How wrong I am! This edition is designed to give as much information about the crisis we are in and what help and support there is in the villages. But at the same time I wanted to strike a balance in that, yes we need the information, but we want some light relief too!! So hopefully there is enough information, messages of hope and fun! As you know all events, socials, groups and clubs have been cancelled, but in some cases postponed, which means the magazine would be very thin to say the least!! Also as April’s edition went out before vital information could be included about the crisis I felt that changing the May edition would be beneficial as it can be used a vehicle for what I hope will be useful information. It may seem obvious but I have listed in the magazine all the clubs, groups etc that have had to close until further notice, in fact some have sent messages. I thought it best to list all those who contribute to the magazine on a regular basis to highlight the immense amount of activities and work that goes on. The Drama Group of course is another group along with the Pre-school, Primary School and others. Gosh such a lot, it seems unreal that nothing is happening, I feel as though I am living in a ghost village somehow!! Let’s hope that we get back to normality sooner rather than later.

BUT I hope I have made this edition of the magazine still interesting with a mix of infor- mation as well as something to do with a cup of coffee and a biscuit in your hand! Now we can’t have a real life Easter egg hunt but I hope I have created the next best thing! So how many are there? Oh, lots of colouring in too - why not cut them out when done and put on windows - help celebrate Easter with everyone! Answers to puzzles at back of magazine. I would like to say a huge thank you to those on the Winterslow Covid-19 Support Group , lead by Doug Gunn, which are reaching out to volunteers, the volunteers themselves and to the Pav and Dee at the shop who are working tirelessly to help and support resi- dents. Everyone is doing sterling work - it’s one of the Great British traditions, in the hour adversity we are stoical, thoughtful and work together.

Enjoy the magazine, stay safe and above all keep well. Jenny Gee SPECIAL EDITION This edition of the magazine has been put together at this difficult time to give as much neces- sary and relevant information to help and support all who live in our villages. We are distributing this edition to every house in the Winterslow, Firsdown and Lopcombe Corner areas so this month we are printing a lot more additional copies to cover those who do not normally receive the Magazine. This means a lot more homes to visit, so a big thank you to all our volunteers who deliver ! And also a big thank you to those who are funding the additional printing costs. It only costs a fiver a year to have 12 copies of our useful, informative and engaging Magazine delivered to you. We hope that those who do not presently subscribe to have the our Magazine will feel what a great bargain this is to keep up to date with what is going on in the area. WINTERSLOW METHODIST CHURCH Contacts. Minister.....Rev Paul Rees. 01980 676766 email: [email protected] Stewards: Duncan Moody 01980 862986 email: [email protected] Ivan Moody 01980 862964 email: [email protected]

A very different magazine format this month, apart from the Global pandemic. Our laptop that has the Methodist heading on, is out of action. So we are in emergency measurers in more ways than one.

All that soggy ground that we thought we would never get dry enough to work down and sow, is now dry and dusty. The ground is extremely hard after the continual beating down with rain, with very little frost to break the surface up. As of the 3rd of April only one field left.

Everyone’s lives have been turned upside down with the spread of Coronavirus throughout the world. All regular collective worship and planned events have been cancelled. Many of us are working in isolation or from home and constantly being reminded of the 2 metre distancing recommendations. We are wired to be creatures of community, always visiting or being visited by relatives and friends, and that has been taken away in a very short space of time. It’s hard to understand where the virus has come from with all sorts of theory’s and conjecture, which in itself is fearful. Some Churches have a notice outside which says “FAITH NOT FEAR”. As Christians we have to live with faith in God, that he will help us through whatever life throws at us.

Rev Paul Rees broadcast on his Facebook page last Sunday morning at 10.30 as he will do in the future. He used an area of his garden he calls “The Abbey” a place he uses for prayer and contemplation. He said we must not go through this epidemic without taking note of what it teaches us. Over the past decade we have been warned about global warming and the threat that we jeopardise our existence by relying on fossil fuels to power our transport and lives. Now because of this pandemic virus we have stopped unnecessary flying, driving and cruising, which in turn will improve the air quality.

As painful as this is, we must continue to allow creation to breath and come back to a cleaner planet, also appreciating each other and the contribution we make in our community.

As we have just celebrated Easter you may like to pray this prayer of hope.

Loving God, If we are ill, strengthen us. If we are tired, fortify our spirits. If we are anxious, help us to consider the lillies of the field and the birds of the air. Help us not to stockpile treasures from supermarkets in the barns of our larders. Don't let fear cause us to overlook the needs of others more vulnerable than ourselves. Fix our eyes on your story and our hearts on your grace.

Help us always to hold fast to the good, See the good in others, And remember there is just one world, one hope, One everlasting love, with baskets of bread for everyone.

In Jesus we make our prayer, The one who suffered, died and was raised to new life, In whom we trust these days and all days,

Amen.

Stay Safe Blessing Ivan

LETS GET WINTERSLOW SUNNY

Here is an excellent idea to get you doing something productive with a lovely end result!!

Organised by Rachel Murdoch

Looking forward to brighter times, let’s make our village sunny and cheerful with happy yellow blooms everywhere! Attached are a few seeds for children and adults to grow at home then plant out in gardens and pots for everyone to see. There could also be a competition for the tallest!

Reach Up, in Faith Reach In, in Hope Reach Out, in Love

We are living in unprecedented times, Corona Virus dominates our media headlines. I wonder how you’ve responded when you’ve heard the latest reports ? It’s understandable that fear grips many hearts. With each new report comes another vivid reminder of our mortality. We don’t like to admit it, but admit it we must, life is fragile. As a result, people are fearful and anxious as to what’s to come.

Reach Up, in Faith Fear is useless, what is needed is faith(Mark 5:36). It’s easy as a Christian to profess our faith when life is running smoothly, the real test of faith is when the going gets tough. In Matthew 14:25-31 Peter had faith enough in Jesus to step out on the choppy waters. As long as his gaze was fixed on Jesus, he was fine. But once he started to pay attention to the raging winds and water he panicked and began to sink. This is a great lesson, when uncertainty abounds fear is useless, it only leads to panic, worry and anxiety. Faith and trust go hand-in hand.

Reach In, in Hope There will be times during this period of Corona Virus when we will think about how will we cope. We do need to remember those who are unable to work and have lost their income. The impact on businesses. Then of course the number of people effected by the virus, their healthcare providers and the many people serving on the front lines. Then we must not forget the thousands globally who have and will die from this illness. Let’s all be more mindful in giving thanks to God for all blessings, large and small. We all need to continue in hope. As the pandemic has deepened, the worst of the crisis has brought out the best in humanity. Healthcare workers are being applauded worldwide, at the time of writing this China is relaxing restrictions, Italy might be turning the tide, scientific progress continues and community spirit and acts of kindness are flourishing.

Reach Out, in Love Faith requires that we go out into the world to share our gifts with others- also known as “faith in action.” Times like this can bring out the best in people. Unfortunately, it also brings out the worst. People flocked to grocery stores and pharmacies buying up (and hoarding) everything from baked beans to rice and hand gel to toilet paper. As a result, this left many others without necessary supplies. Jesus would have us treat others as we would like to be treated. He would expect us to treat everyone with respect, kindness, and compassion. He would want us to think of others, by buying only what we reasonably need. He would encourage us to share not only from our surplus but from our scarcity as well. He would tell us to reach out to others especially the poor and homeless. We should still consider giving to our local foodbank and to Alabare a charity working for the homeless in . We should remember the elderly, isolated, and lonely. Even though we’re required to self-isolate and practice “social distancing,” it shouldn’t prevent us from picking up the phone. Take a moment to think of a friend or relative in need of comfort and consolation. When you do, avoid dwelling on all the bad news. Instead, be uplifting. Speak words of encouragement.

Connect with Self and Family The current crisis now has millions of people working from home or unable to work. As a result, it seems to have freed up some recreational time. We are noticing people out walking, running and cycling more. We are seeing or talking to people we have never seen or talked to before. It’s truly amazing ! This is a great opportunity to reprioritize what’s important in life. The meaning of “success” is changing for the better. Due to unexpected circumstances out of our control, we’re in a sense “forced” to redefine what success looks like. On the whole, the emphasis is shifting from quantity to quality. Put another way, in this day and age, success is becoming less about how much we have in life and more about how well we’re living our lives. Growing numbers of people are realizing that they’ve been missing out on the important things in life. Fortunately, we are waking up from our slumber. This is a great time to reflect on all aspects of life— especially faith, family, friends, and career.

Strengthen your Faith Please take a break from the 24/7 “breaking news cycle.” This is an excellent time to draw closer to God and deepen our relationship with Him. Yes, this crisis will eventually pass. In the meantime, let’s all use our time wisely and behave in a manner pleasing to God !

Winterslow Baptist Church The building is shut, but the church is open !

We are still meeting for church, but not as you know it ! Different worship, same God !

We are meeting through Zoom on a Sunday morning at 10.30am And on a Wednesday evening at 7.30pm If you would like to join us email [email protected]

Winterslow Baptist Church have a WhatsApp Prayer Hub Would you like us to pray for you / someone / something ? Would you like to join the WhatsApp Prayer Hub ? Would you just like a phone call ? If so please email [email protected]

WBC : We Believe in Commitment to Community through and in Christ

Winterslow Churches Together

Dear Friends of Winterslow,

We are in a time of uncertainty with the Coronavirus.

So many are doing such wonderful and amazing jobs all over, including our NHS, our Carers and all other emergency services, our shops and delivery drivers. Plus front line workers & many others, which we all appreciate.

Our villagers are also doing amazing jobs, and our grateful thanks go to Pav, Dee and all the staff at Central Stores at this time for keeping going to serve our community.

We also appreciate so many other people in the village too by coming together to set up a support group to help others less fortunate with shopping, picking up prescriptions etc or just on the end of the telephone with a listen ear.

I have been asked on behalf of Winterslow Church’s Together if people in our village could help by donating any food items for the Trussel Trust Food Bank, as they are at least 50% down, so are in such need at this time. (Sorry NO Fresh items only tins, packets etc).

There are 2 donation points in the village, if you are able too support us. Janet Fry is willing to have a box in her front porch for food items, she is opposite the shop at ‘Nestyn’ Middleton.

I also have a box by our door, the other end of the village at ‘Robin Hill Farm’, Gunville Road for food items to be left in.

FOODBANK VOUCHERS

We know that anyone can find themselves at crisis point for a number of different reasons. If you are struggling to make ends meet, it is possible to get vouchers for food parcels. Salisbury Foodbank works using a voucher referral system.

The Churches Together group in Winterslow are able to allocate vouchers if you are in need. This would be dealt with in strictest confidence. Contact for vouchers can be made through: Tel 07938 623763 or Citizens Advice Tel 03444 111444

The Foodbank can put you in touch with local agencies to provide long term support if required to help address some of the issues behind the reasons for your crisis.

A heart felt Thank you to everyone for your continued support in all you are doing

Please all take care & Stay Safe God bless Sue Moody

Winterslow Parish Council 40 Firs Road Firsdown Salisbury SP5 1SL

Parish Clerk: Jane Tier

Parish Council Headlines The current situation relating to the Parish Council is summarised below. Please contact the Parish Clerk if you need any further information. The Government regulations now permit Council meetings to be held remotely. Look out for details on our website or on the Winterslow Village Group Facebook page. You will be able to take part in these meetings. All play areas are closed. Please do use recreation areas (including Barry’s Fields) and our many public footpaths for exercise but only in accordance with government advice. Removal of Dog poo is mandatory because of the health risks, particularly to children. Barry’s Fields Pavilion and the Recreation Pavilion are closed. Comment on Planning Applications. Current applications are listed on our website. Comments can be sent to the Parish Clerk or made by participating in the new PC remote meetings. Prescription deliveries from Porton are being arranged. Details are in this Parish Magazine. There is an excellent Virus Support Group to support those in isolation. Details are can be found on Facebook: Winterslow Corona Virus Community Support Group Council contact details; Jane Tier, Parish Clerk Email: [email protected] Phone: 07407 343387

Keep up to date with the latest news from the Parish Council. Visit our website: www.winterslow.org.uk Prescription Delivery Services The Three Chequers Medical Practice has made Prescription deliveries available for all patients living in the Dispensing Area who are over 70 years of age in order to assist them with Social Distancing measures advised by the government. We have temporarily employed more drivers to enable us to achieve this; demand is unprecedented and we appreciate your patience during this challenging time.

Delivering for the Community Winterslow Parish Council will manage the services of volunteers from the community to provide deliveries of prescriptions from the Porton pharmacy to all members of the community who are in “isolation” or cannot travel to Porton. Additional arrangements for other pharmacies will be provided wherever practicable. Unfortunately, this service is not available to those who pay for prescriptions.

Do you need the service? Please read and then complete the Patient Declaration Form. Drop the completed form into the post box at the village hall OR, if you are self-isolating or shielded, email/phone the Council and we will collect it.

Willing to volunteer? Please complete the Volunteer Driver Agreement. Drop the completed form into the post box at the village hall. On weekday afternoons the volunteer driver(s) will collect prescriptions from the Porton pharmacy and then make ‘contactless’ deliveries direct to patients’ homes. The Council will contact you with more details, and then manage the ‘rota’ with volunteers.

Council contact details; Jane Tier, Parish Clerk [email protected] 07407 343387 Please do not call the surgery regarding this service. The latest news from the Parish Council is on our website: www.winterslow.org.uk

Winterslow Parish Council

Volunteer-led Prescription Delivery Service…………… Volunteer Driver agreement

Confidentiality Agreement

I hereby agree not to disclose or misuse any confidential information from the Three Chequers Medical Practice, or of the patients, whilst delivering prescriptions from the Three Chequers Medical Practice, or at any time after such deliveries have ceased.

I …………………………………………………… agree to be bound by this condition and understand that any breach of this agreement will lead to the instigation of criminal proceedings.

Full Name

Organisation Volunteer for Winterslow Parish Council.

Address

Telephone Number

Email address

Date

Signed

Three Chequers Medical Practice

Patient declaration

Winterslow Parish Council

Volunteer-led Prescription Delivery Service…………… Patient Declaration

Due to unprecedented demand for the Practice’s delivery service, Winterslow Parish Council have, very kindly, offered to provide Prescription deliveries to certain members of the community during this very challenging period.

In order for the practice to be fulfilling its obligations under the Data Protection Act 2018, incorporating the General Data Protection Regulations, we need your explicit consent for this service to take place.

Important Information:

- The Parish Council’s delivery service will be run by volunteers - All of the volunteers the Parish Council will use will have completed the Practice’s “Confidentiality Agreement” – medication will only be released to volunteers who have signed this agreement - Deliveries will be made at the earliest opportunity, however, there will not be an allotted day or time and patients are advised to allow an extra 3 to 5 working days for this delivery - The Practice will only release the medication of patients who have completed a declaration form (below) - All deliveries that take place will be “contactless” & volunteers will have received training on how to perform contactless deliveries - Patients can opt out of this service at any time by emailing [email protected] with the subject heading: “For the Attention of the Quality Assurance Manager” and requesting to be removed from the list. - This service will only be available during the COVID-19 pandemic and is subject to the availability of the Parish Council’s volunteers.

Patient Declaration

Full Name

Date of Birth

Address

Postcode

Phone number

Email address

I have read the important information (above) and give my consent for the volunteers of ☐ Winterslow Parish Council to deliver my prescriptions to the address provided above.

Signature

Date

1

FIRSDOWN PARISH COUNCIL Precis of Firsdown Parish Council meeting March 2020 Chairman: Brian Edgeley, 01980 862622, [email protected] Clerk: Catherine Purves, 01722 712651, [email protected] Parish Councillors Brian Edgeley (Chairman), Richard Rogers (Vice Chairman) Simon Andrews, Simon Brown, Helen Edgeley, Len Simcock

Wiltshire Cllr Chris Devine- no report received: In the light of the current COVID-19 situation, Firsdown Parish Council will notTra bensport meeting – The inCommunity May, but Transport of course, Sout willh keep, thea not matter-for-profit under organisation review. that organises door-to-door transport services, has begun a four-week test service to Itsee will if thiscomply would with benefit all Firsdown prevailing residents Government. Cllr Rogers guidelines. has written inHowever, more detail the Parishabout thisCouncil elsewhere is still in theworking, magazine, and but the the Chairman,Parish Council Councillors will monitor andthe us Clerkage and review the matter again in May. can still be contacted in the normal way should any resident have any is- Highways – the littersues bin has or beenconcerns replaced they at thewish Firs to Road raise. junction with the A30, and the delaminated road surface at the eastern end of Firs Road will be reported to Highways for repair. As advised last month, is aware of the INFORMATIONexcessive mud on the road between INFORMATION Dunstable Cross Roads and INFORMATION the A30 traffic lights, and has been working with the tenant who understands the issue and has The followingtaken what steps pages he can have to alleviate lots of the information situation. Councillors relevant agreed to the situation situation we findhas beeourselvesn made worse in. by the exceptionally wet weather experienced recently, and hoped a long term solution would be identified and implemented when the weather Thereimproved. are lots of phone numbers and website addresses (for the more techno savvy). Play Area –Firm quotes are being obtained for the supply and installation of a Therereplace is a mentfantastic zip wire network with a longer of metalwilling framed volunteers one. Funds to have help, been go put via into Face-the next financial year’s budget, and the Area Board will be approached for a grant in bookdue and course. find Thethe Parish Winterslow Council also Covid-19 understands Support that the playGroup. area fence will need replacing. The Village Shop is providing an excellent ordering service for essen- tials.Bus shelters – the two free used bus shelters for installation in Firs Road should be delivered in late March/early April. A panel to replace the broken one has been If weobtained, all work and together will be installed we willwhen getthe weatherthrough improves. this.

Speed Indicator Device – the SID is now being deployed in Firsdown.

The Annual Parish (Electors) Meeting will be held on Wednesday 13th May 2020 at 7.15pm in Winterslow Village Hall. The Annual Meeting of the Parish Council will be held on Wednesday 13th May 2020 at 7.30pm in Winterslow Village Hall. The next ordinary meeting of Firsdown Parish Council will be held on Wednesday July 1st at 7.15pm in Winterslow Village Hall

Three Chequers Medical Practice

OPENING HOURS

Endless Street Surgery Winterslow Surgery Tel 01722 336441 Tel: 01980 863853 Monday 08.00—19.30 Monday 08.15—17.00 Tuesday 07.30—18.30 Tuesday 09.00—17.00 Wednesday 08.00—18.30 Wednesday 08.30—12.30 Thursday 08.00—18.30 Thursday 09.00—12.30 Friday 08.00—18.30 Friday 09.00—15.30 SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS CLOSED

IF YOU NEED A DOCTOR URGENTY DURING OUT OF HOURS PLEASE CALL NHS 111

THE SURGERY IS NOW CLOSED IF YOU NEED PRESCRIPTIONS YOU CAN EITHER: ORDER ON LINE (in which case you will have to register if not already done) OR YOU WILL HAVE TO GO TO PORTON FOR ORDERING AND PICKING UP. OBVIOUSLY IF YOU CAN’T THEN PLEASE GET SOMEONE ELSE TO DO SO ON YOUR BEHALF

PLEASE SEE EARLIER PAGES WITH REGARD TO PRESCRIPTION DELIVERIES FOR THE OVER 70s.

IF YOU WANT TO BENEFIT FROM THIS SERVICE PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN.

Dear Villagers During this troubling time we have had to make some necessary changes to our service for the safety of customers and staff, and to ensure that the store remains suitably stocked. Preventing cross-contamination The team are taking all measures possible to prevent cross-contamination. Surfaces are regularly disinfected, hand-washing is carried out frequently and we are keeping to strict rules as follows:

 Only 2 shop customers are allowed to enter at one time.  If using the Post Office only 1 customer may enter for that purpose.  Please follow instructions from the LED indicator which is visible whilst you are queuing outside.  Please keep 2m away from the customer in front of you.  A one-way system is in place around the store (similar to Ikea). Floor marked arrows guide you  At the tills we insist that you place your items on the counter and step back behind the hashed line. These measures might seem draconian but they are for your safety, and for the safety of staff Re-stocking The shop will close for 2-3 hours when we receive a delivery from our suppliers. Unfortunately we cannot predict the timing of the delivery Food deliveries (subject to change) We are delivering to those who are isolating and who are unable to get food through conventional means. Currently there are 65+ volunteers who are delivering food to Winterslow and surrounding villages (where possible). Volunteers will knock on the door and leave food at the doorstep or your preferred location. You may order as follows:

 Go to www.centralstoreswinterslow.co.uk and place your order  Call 01980 862251 and leave your name and number. You will be called back  Payment can be taken by phone once your order has been picked

New opening hours (subject to change) Shop Post Office

MON - SAT 7.00 AM – 5.30 PM MON - FRI 9.00 AM - 1.00 PM SUN 8.00 AM – 12.00 PM SAT, SUN CLOSED BANK HOLIDAYS 8.00 AM – 12.00 PM BANK HOLIDAYS CLOSED

The situation is changing rapidly and the delivery service and opening hours may have to change accordingly. Please stay updated via Facebook – search for “Winterslow Central Stores” and we will update via notices outside the shop We thank you for your patience during these times. The team are trying extremely hard to keep everyone safe and maintain a good service, please be patient with them. Please reach out to a neighbour if you need assistance. Recognise neighbours that may need help. Follow government advice. Please keep your distance at all times and regularly wash your hands. Let’s work together to stamp out the virus in our village Yours truly Pav and Dee [email protected] www.centralstoreswinterslow.co.uk 01980 862251

Winterslow Parish Council 40 Firs Road Firsdown Salisbury SP5 1SL

Parish Clerk: Jane Tier Email: [email protected] Phone: 07407 343387

24th March 2020

Following the new Government guidelines, 23rd March 2020; https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads /attachment_data/file/874742/Full_guidance_on_staying_at_home_and_awa y_from_others__1_.pdf

The Parish Council advise all residents to adhere to the Government guidelines and not use the Play equipment, with immediate effect.

‘CLOSING NON-ESSENTIAL SHOPS AND PUBLIC SPACES Last week, the Government ordered certain businesses - including pubs, cinemas and theatres - to close. The Government is now extending this requirement to a further set of businesses and other venues, including: ● all non-essential retail stores - this will include clothing and electronics stores; hair, beauty and nail salons; and outdoor and indoor markets, excluding food markets. ● libraries, community centres, and youth centres. ● indoor and outdoor leisure facilities such as bowling alleys, arcades and soft play facilities. ● communal places within parks, such as playgrounds, sports courts and outdoor gyms.’

Thank you for your assistance in these difficult times,

Cllr Ivan Moody Winterslow Parish Council Chairman

Online Scammers Capitalise on Coronavirus Pandemic

Cyber criminals are taking advantage of the Covid-19 pandemic via phishing emails, websites and text messages to scam members of the public out of large sums of money and sensitive information during these uncertain times across the nation.

Together with other law enforcement, Government and private sector partners, we are supporting a national campaign to raise awareness and help people become more vigilant against fraud, particularly sharing their financial and personal information.

Criminals are experts at impersonating people and organisations you trust, even the Police and Government. They spend hours researching for their cons, in order to make you believe what they are saying, and even a brief moment with your guard down is often enough for their scam to be successful.

We want to urge the public when online to:

Stop. It’s important to stop and think a moment before parting with any money or information.

Challenge. Challenge the origin of your email, text or website. Could it be fake? Check with the sender using another method of communication.

Protect. Protect yourself with added security measures where possible and report anything suspicious to your bank or Action Fraud.

Criminals are sending emails offering fake medical support or supplies, tricking people who may be vulnerable, frightened or increasingly isolated at home. These fraudsters try to lure people in with offers that look too good to be true or make appeals to support bogus charities.

Reports from the public have included online shopping scams where people have ordered protective face masks, hand sanitiser and other items via auction sites, which have never arrived. There have also been a number of cases where fake testing kits have been offered for sale.

Criminals are sometimes using Government branding to try to scam people, including false offers of financial support through unsolicited emails, phone calls and text messages. The Government has only sent one text message to the public regarding new rules about staying at home to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Any others claiming to be from UK Government are false.

Since the virus took a hold in the UK there have been more than 100 victims of Coronavirus related fraud, with losses of almost £1m recorded.

Wiltshire Police Detective Inspector, Gemma Vinton, said “Criminals are using the Coronavirus pandemic to their advantage and we have seen examples of them adapting their methods to play upon people’s fear and anxiety. So far we have seen limited incidents in the South West but we are warning everyone to be vigilant, not just the vulnerable or elderly.

“Huge increases in the number of people working remotely means they could be more vulnerable to computer service fraud where criminals will try and convince you to provide access to your computer or reveal logon details and passwords. People are using the internet for shopping more than usual, and relying on the telephone and social media to stay in touch and obtain information, yet these are common arenas in which fraudsters operate.

“We have seen a surge in phishing scams, and are expecting to see even more e- mails and calls claiming to be from government departments offering grants, tax rebates, or compensation, so we must all be cautious. Please also remember that neither your bank nor the police will ever ask you to transfer money to any so- called “safe” account.”

Police and Crime Commissioner, Angus Macpherson, added “This situation is likely to continue, with criminals looking to exploit consequences of the pandemic further down the line, such as offering those with financial concerns false loans or even pension releases. They are callous individuals, looking to line their pockets at the expense of others at a particularly difficult time.

“It’s important to be aware of these scams and take the suggested precautions. As people become more isolated from communities and support networks they are increasingly vulnerable to become targets, and ultimately victims, of cyber scammers. We also ask you to please look out for vulnerable people you know who could be a target and talk to them of the possible dangers.”

If you have been a victim of a cyber crime, please report it to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040, or via their website at https://www.actionfraud.police.uk

Message Sent By Sian Rivers (Police, Communications Officer, HQ) Truffles Coffee Shop Held in the Village Hall Committee Room Monday – Friday, 10am – 12noon . A friendly meeting place where anyone can drop in and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and may be a slice of cake

Please look out for signs of our reopening dates. It will also be posted on the Winterslow Facebook site.

Our charity for March was Wiltshire Air Ambulance. Even though we were not open for the latter part of the month we are able to give a total of £109.00. Some of the money came from donations for cake.

Our Charity for May is Christian Aid. At the moment it is looking unlikely that we will be open in May. We have de- cided that we will commit to give our chosen charity £50. Whether we open or not. If anyone would like to donate to any of our chosen charities please let me know.

We miss seeing our regular customers. Sometimes just getting out and having a coffee with someone is a real lifeline.

Hope to see you all soon .

Stay safe. Sandra Cassells WINTERSLOW FLOWER CLUB

GET OUT AND ENJOY THE GARDEN IF YOU CAN AND LETS HOPE THE WEATHER STAYS FINE. Helen Hardy Secretary 01980 862726

WINTERSLOW AND FIRSDOWN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY As I write this in early April it is difficult to predict where we will be in the weeksCaroline to come. Morgan-Jones It is a tricky and worrying time for everybody al- though Secretaryperhaps & those Press Officerof us fortunate to live in this lovely rural part of the UK http://sites.google.com/site/wdhortsocare able to draw some comfort and much enjoyment from the beauty of the Spring flowers and the way our gardens are gradually W&DHS cominghttp://winterslowanddistricthorticulturalsociety.wordpress.com back to life again. As you know we have had to cancel the Spring Show. We now find we must also cancel the Plant Sale in May and the planned trip to Wisley in June. Len Curtis will refund all those who have already paid for the Wisley trip when self isolation ends. Meanwhile look after yourselves and keep safe. Caroline Morgan-Jones

WINTERSLOW FRIENDSHIP DAY CENTRE

TUESDAY CLUB IS CLOSED

Chairperson: Gill Rimmer 862959 Organiser: Julie Hart 862639 Transport: Rosemary Acton 862601 [email protected]

Winters WINTERSLOW SCRABBLE CLUB NO MEETINGS AT PRESENT BUT KEEP PLAYING SCRABBLE AT HOME IF YOU CAN OR ON LINE!! Kay Putman on 01980 863004 or Irena Hibberd on 01980 862547 Winterslow Preschool number: 01980 863337 Mobile: 07464 995916

Enquiries:

winterslowpreschool

@hotmail.com Pre-School News

On March the 20th the Preschool closed its doors temporarily due to the Corona Virus. The staff are keeping in contact with the preschool children as much as they can through Social media and we hope that Preschool and life in general will return to some normality soon.

Lots of the Preschool children made Rainbows during their last week of preschool and if you are walking around the village you may see some up in their windows. Some of the children have also made rainbows at home to be sent to the local foodbanks and be put inside the food boxes to cheer the recipients up.

For all the NHS and other keyworkers out there the Preschool staff and children want to say thankyou for all that you are doing to help us to stay safe. We think you are all amazing!!

Stay safe Everyone xx

Many thanks Winterslow Preschool

WINTERSLOW CRAFT GROUP THERE WILL BE NO CRAFT GROUP MEETING IN APRIL OR MAY AND PROBABLY JUNE. FINGERS CROSSED THERE WILL BE ONE IN JULY BUT WHO KNOWS! In the meantime get those projects out of the cupboard and bring along your completed items next time we meet. Keep an eye in the magazine for the next date. Keep safe and keep well. For more information please contact Jenny on 863948.

Winterslow Short Mat Bowls Club

Hello all.

VERY SORRY BUT NO BOWLS FOR NOW BUT PRACTICE IN THE HALLWAY??!!

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Winterslow and Firsdown Village Fete

We are sorry to say that the 2020 Winterslow and Firsdown Village Fete has been cancelled due to the coronavirus. It is possible that gatherings may not be permitted in June and the Friends of Winterslow School have decided that it would be best for everyone to concentrate on keeping well and not to continue preparations for the fete.

We would like to thank everyone for their support of the village fete and we look forward to welcoming you to our future events. With very best wishes from the Friends of Winterslow School

EMERGENCY APPEAL

Coronavirus is posing a severe threat to the homeless people we are supporting at Alabare in Salisbury and has already put huge strains on our charity financially.

Our fundraising events over the next 6 months have all had to be postponed and we are facing an immediate loss of at least £100,000 at a time when we desperately need that money to help save lives. If we are unable to raise this money quickly, this virus could even threaten our charity's survival. PLEASE HELP by donating via our website www.alabare.co.uk. Your donation will directly support Alabaré's teams on the front line, working around the clock to support the homeless adults, young people, Veterans, care leavers and young parents with babies in our homes.

Your donation will help us get rough sleepers into our homes where we can support them if they fall ill. You can make sure every resident has a safe home, food and medication in this time of urgent need. You will also be providing essential support to vulnerable people coping with the mental challenges of this very difficult time.

We know that together we can save lives. Thank you.

Winterslow Corona Virus Support Group Credit and thanks go to Doug Gunn for setting up and running this Facebook group. For those readers who might not use or be familiar with Facebook, this group is an online community forum specifically for COVID-19 related help and support, and separate from the Winterslow Village Group and others with different focuses which will continue after this current crisis. Initially volunteers delivered leaflets to most residents of Winterslow, Firsdown and Lopcombe with a point of contact for help – be it for essential supplies, posting mail or just a friendly phone call. If you have mislaid or didn’t receive one of these, there are telephone help numbers below. The School and Pre-School, Lord Nelson pub, Doctors surgery, Village Hall, Pavilion, play parks and Barry’s Fields are all temporarily closed and we keep hearing how these are unprecedented times, but our sense of community goes from strength to strength. Neighbourhood Watch was one of the first to encourage us to help ourselves by frequently washing our hands and as this special edition magazine goes to press, the message from the Government is clear - Stay Home, Save Lives. If you are self-isolating and in urgent need of help, contact: The Wiltshire Wellbeing Hub – for vulnerable people in need of support on 0300 003 4576 The Winterslow Parish Council emergency line from 10am – 12noon and 1-3pm on 07407 343387 The Central Stores – for an urgent order and delivery service on 01980 862251 The Link Good Neighbour Volunteers Service – for help with transport on 01980 863287

Thank you to the many residents who have already offered and/or are ready to help. The shop has a newly-created WhatsApp group of volunteer helpers and a smaller group including Pav, Parish councillors, First responders, Military, Scientists, Teachers and Volunteers meet regularly by what Boris Johnson called the ‘wizardry of modern technology’ to try and co-ordinate needs and assistance, new deliveries etc. Across our neighbourhood, a scavenger art hunt which started with a rainbow theme and changes weekly has encouraged window displays for children (and adults!) to spot on their daily exercise; pictures and letters are being been sent to members of the Tuesday Friendship Club (collection box outside 15, Saxon Lees); cakes are being baked and delivered; candles are being lit on Sunday evenings; and the fabulous Clap for Carers/NHS workers applause on Thursday evenings all demonstrate how we are coming together whilst ‘social distancing’. SHOUT OUT & THANK YOU to everyone in Winterslow, Firsdown, Figsbury and Lopcombe! Cllr Louise Safe

Winterslow & Firsdown WI Well as I write this report I am hoping that by the time of publication we will be over theOur worst 97th Birthday of this awfulCelebrations time. went really well. We welcomed a number As ourof meeting members have of the been Laverstock suspended and Bourneand as Valleywe could WIs notto join hold us. the We AGM,were we held a “virtual meeting” which was successful. For anyone who hasn’t heard the result Ientertained can confirm by Timthat Austin the existing who took committee us down “memory are carrying lane” on,with with songs Anita of remaining as Secretary and Sheila as Treasurer. Barbara will again be our Presidentthe 50’sfor the & 60’s coming as well year as someand I very am sureamusing everyone anecdotes wou andld likepoems. to join with me in thanking them for all the hard work they do over the year.

The TableWe hadTennis a lovely club tea has of suspended sandwiches, meetings savouries soand we cake will and have the to think of somethingcompetition else to for do “A for Party exercise Hat” was– it wonis not by easyJenny getting Moore. motivated on your own in the confines of the house! We areThe lucky April that lunch many club ofwill us be are held “crafters” on 29th April and at have The Lorda variety Nelson of in crafts and hobbies that can keep us occupied. Maybe we should have a competition when meetingsWinterslow are back (no tot muchnormal travelling “One I thismade time!) while Please in self put isolation” your name !! down It is the perfect time to finish that jigsaw, finish the knitting that has been sitting in the cupboardwith for Pat years, if you wishor read to come. a book that you never seemed to have time to read.

We are lucky that we have the telephone and internet to keep in touch with friendsOur and April family. meeting You speaker have a willlist beof Martinmembers Jones phone from thenumbers Fire Service and I am sure you aregiving welcome us a talk to ringand tipsanyone on staying (especially ”Safe Committeeand Well” with members) regards to if fire you are feeling lonely and would like to have a chat. safety. The Fire Service do not charge for this presentation so any We are very lucky to be in village communities where there is lots of help if anyonepersonal needs it.donations you wish to make will be gratefully received. The

Hopingcompetition all members is “There’s and their no friendsplace like and Home” family – any keep medium, well or so have get busya speedy recovery if they succumb to the virus and we look forward to seeing everyone when restrictionspainting, photographing, are lifted. modelling, knitting or anything else you can

Take carethink and of. Therestay safe. will also be a raffle, so best of luck to everyone.

Our May meeting will be discussing the Resolutions and which, if any, we Val Brittonwish to adopt. The two Resolutions we are going to discuss and vote on are:

 A Call to increase potential stem cell donor registration  End modern slavery Winterslow Whist Club NO MEETINGSWe are also UNTIL celebrating FURTHER VENOTICE, day at SORRY! this meeting so look out any War Time Irena Hibberd on 01980 862547 or 07808 473 453 recipes for tasting.

Our 97th birthday cake which went down very well with members and guests.

Val Britton HELP AND SUPPORT LOCALLY HOW YOU CAN GET THE INFORMATION YOU MAY NEED IN THE COMING WEEKS There are websites galore to choose from but local to us:

Winterslow.org.uk : heaps of information along with a support group set up on Facebook by Doug Gunn. He has also started up a Whatsapp group too. The website also shows excellent walks around the village that you can do providing you keep a safe dis- tance from others! All information from Wiltshire Council and Salisbury Council about events cancelled etc.

The Village shop is providing support by offering a de- livery service. You may have had a letter delivered with your newspaper the other week. This is replicat- ed in the magazine for your information. Useful Contact Numbers: Village Shop 01980 862251 Doctors Surgery 01722 336441 Link 01980 863287 Carol Village Hall 01980 863490 Parish Council 07407 343387 Winterslow CV-19 Volunteers 01980 863975 07709 509699 Doug Gunn HMRC Corona Virus Helpline 0300 456 3565 (England only)

Companies that are still delivering to Winterslow as at 30 Mar 20:

The Black Horse at West Tytherley - 01794 340308 Saffron Indian Restaurant Salisbury - 01722 238411/ 237334 The Shah Jahan, Salisbury - 01722 328120 Happy Fruiters - 07900 186414 Reeve the Baker - [email protected] or landline 01980 862311 The Brazen Butcher - 01794 368585 H & H Caterers - 01794 885942 (Meat) Harvest Fine Foods - 01202 470444 Figsbury Fresh Free Range Eggs - 07767 786189

The Coronovirus outbreak has caused our lives to be turned upside down and forced us to spend time in our homes away from friends, family, work and hobbies. While we are in no doubt that this time will pass (and it will), it is still going to cause fear, stress and anxiety. Learning how to look after ourselves and those nearest to us, as well as knowing how and where to access help for stress or anxiety at this time, is very important. If you are lonely, please reach out. Speak to a friend over the phone, write a letter, speak to a neighbour out of the window if they are passing on their daily exercise or over a garden fence. If you notice that someone in your family is not their normal selves, offer your support or encourage them to take a family walk with you. It’s important that we stay connected during this time, both with existing family and friends and also the new friends that we might find in our streets and neighbourhoods. If you feel your children or teenagers need some extra support during this time, schools are open and can support families that need extra help. Please contact them as they have all the relevant contacts and it will be treated in confidence. There are also a couple of resources below for children which have been shared by schools. If you are really concerned about someone, maybe a neighbour, a member of your family or a friend, perhaps someone you haven’t seen or been able to make contact with, please bring this to someone’s attention. Don’t carry this alone. There is now a “single point of contact” (SPOC) number for the village that you can call, to make sure the most vulnerable in our community and people who may be suffering in silence are not missed. Someone will guide you to action you can take or will signpost you to someone else who can advise you or will act on your behalf if appropriate to do so. The number is at the bottom of the list below. If you are struggling with mental health issues or know someone else who is, tell someone how you feel, speak to your GP, use the self-referral service offered by the NHS or one of the online resources below. NHS Mental health advice www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/ Avon & Wiltshire NHS Trust Mental Health 24/7 Response Line. 0300 303 1320 Wiltshire IAPT Service (access to psychological therapies) iapt-wilts.awp.nhs.uk/ 01380 731335 Samaritans 116 123 (free from any phone, 24hrs, 365 days) or email [email protected] Mental Health First Aid England www.mhfaengland.org – lots of good resources for young people Mind www.mind.org.uk Rethink Mental Illness www.rethink.org Student Minds www.studentminds.org.uk / Student mental health CALM www.thecalmzone.net / 0800 58 58 58 / mental health support for men Drink Aware www.drinkaware.co.uk / Aims to reduce alcohol misuse and harm Talk to Frank www.talktofrank.com / 0300 123 6600/ 24 hour info & advice re drugs The Silver Line www.thesilverline.org.uk/ 0800 4 70 80 90 / Support for Older People Shout text helpline, text SHOUT to 85258 (24/7) (if you are feeling suicidal) Stay Alive App #Staying Alive / Suicide prevention resource Head Space www.headspace.com/ Mindfulness for everyday life Alabare www.alabare.co.uk/ Local charity supporting homeless & marginalised people Childline www.childline.org.uk/ 0800 1111 / for children and young people School Nurse Services: 07480635513 Text service for students aged 11-19 years old or parents. Young people can phone SPA on 0300 247 0090 between 12-2pm Parents/ Carers can phone 0300 247 0090 between 9am – 5pm Winterslow SPOC 07938 623 763 Firsdown, Lopcombe Corner & The Winterslows LINK Good Neighbour Volunteers Registered Charity No. 1066336 Your local LINK Scheme… Is a team of local volunteers who offer help with transport and provide care for people in need. LINK is organised by a committee of local people who manage the running of the scheme. The service is available for… Anyone living in Firsdown, Lopcombe Corner and The Winterslows area who needs transport for an appointment, for shopping, help at home or just a friendly chat. There is no charge but your LINK Scheme relies on donations from the users to help run the service. Most of our requests are for transport for medical appointments, so if any kind person could spare some time to volunteer their driving services we would be very grateful, even if you can only spare one morning or afternoon a week. Call Carol our Coordinator any time on: 01980 863287

PUBLIC NOTICE DUE TO THE CORONVIRUS IF ANY ELDERLY PERSON WHO NEEDS HELP WITH URGENT SUPPLIES OR SHOPPING PLEASE PHONE CAROL OF THE LINK SCHEME ON THE NUMBER ABOVE WHO WILL PASS YOUR DETAILS TO SOMEONE WHO CAN HELP VIA THE LINK SCHEME

Wiltshire Police wants to remind residents to be aware of fraudsters trying to take advantage of others during the current global situation

We've heard from other police forces of new scams which are targeting the elderly and most vulnerable who are self-isolating at home. Examples of fraud include, people visiting homes posing as police officers and/or health officials trying to gain entry with a view to burgle them. The criminals will often offer fake coronavirus testing as well as bogus food and medicine delivery services. So far, we have not seen any such cases in Wiltshire - but we want to make people aware. Top tips to thwart the fraudsters: • Be a good neighbour - keep an eye on an elderly or vulnerable person living near you. • Check ID - volunteers working with the health and emergency services will be in pos- session of the necessary documentation to prove they are genuine. • If in doubt call us - if you are not sure about someone, don't engage and report any se- rious suspicious behaviour. • Online fraud - don't click on links or attachments in suspicious emails, and never re- spond to unsolicited messages and calls that ask for your personal or financial details. • Shopping online - if buying from a company or person you don't know and trust, carry out some research first, and ask a friend or family member for advice before completing the purchase. If you decide to go ahead with the purchase, use a credit card if you have one as most major credit card providers insure online purchases. The majority of groups are well intentioned and will be working with charities or a local authority and should have proof that they are doing so. Remember, currently in Wiltshire, police officers and medical professionals are not do- ing door-to-door checks or administering tests. Report any suspicious person or activity to us straight away so we can gather evidence and take action against the individuals. Call 101, if non-urgent, or 999 in an emergency. You can also report crime online now via our website www.wiltshire.police.uk There is additional information and updates regarding fraud on the Action Fraud website. INFORMATION PROVIDED BY WILTSHIRE POLICE

Stay at home to stop coronavirus coronavirus spreading spreading

Everyone must stay at home to help stop the spread of coronavirus.

You should only leave the house for 1 of 4 reasons:

● shopping for basic necessities, for example food and medicine, which must be as infrequent as possible

● one form of exercise a day, for example a run, walk, or cycle – alone or with members of your household

● any medical need, or to provide care or to help a vulnerable person

● travelling to and from work, but only where this absolutely cannot be done from home

Important

These 4 reasons are exceptions – even when doing these activities, you should be minimising time spent outside of the home and ensuring you are 2 metres apart from anyone outside of your household.

How to stop infection spreading

There are things you can do to help reduce the risk of you and anyone you live with getting ill with coronavirus.

Do

wash your hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available wash your hands as soon as you get back home cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze put used tissues in the bin immediately and wash your hands afterwards

Don't

do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth if your hands are not clean

The above information is provided by NHS.uk and you can get more information by going to the website SUPPORT FROM THE WILTSHIRE COUNCIL

Council support for people to stay active The council’s leisure centre teams are promoting fitness challenges and videos across all 10 of their Facebook pages, which will include activities for all abilities and signposting to na- tional resources such as Sports England’s #StayInWorkOut Campaign. The council’s leisure service is also developing a regular member newsletter to keep their members in the loop on updates as well as sharing ideas, video links and content to support them to be as active and maintain a healthy lifestyle as much as possible while staying home. When issued this will be made publicly available at www.wiltshire.gov.uk/leisure-member- ships and via the COVID-19 page on our website http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/public-health- coronavirus Council’s library service provides Facebook rhyme time Over the coming weeks, library staff across the county will lead rhyme times and story times to children via Facebook. Despite everyone having to stay home, we’re pleased we can still provide our much-loved rhyme time and we hope that providing a little familiarity will help families as they get used to their ‘new normal’. The library service’s first online rhyme time which was broadcast last Friday (27 March) has been viewed more than 3,000 times and received hundreds of positive comments. All sessions will be available to view afterwards on the libraries’ Facebook pages. To view a replay of the Trowbridge rhyme time session people should visit https://en- gb.facebook.com/pg/TrowbridgeLibrary/posts/?ref=page_internal. The next confirmed online sessions due to take place are: Wednesday 1 April, 11am – from Corsham Library Facebook page Thursday 2 April, 11am – from Salisbury Library Facebook page Friday 3 April, 10am – from Trowbridge Library Facebook page People should follow @WiltsLibraries and @WiltsCouncil on Twitter for the latest updates.

PHIPSON & MOTORVATION

@ Lopcombe Corner & Porton

www.phipson.co.uk www.motorvation.co.uk Service-01980 862378 Sales-07941 652744 When Bad Becomes the Norm.

Good Morning Campers, Sorry I forgot that the Tuesday Fun Club are not meeting today. So to all of my Tuesday friends, may I just say keep smiling and thank you for all your phone calls. I was thinking of setting up a “virtual” club meet on the net, then one member said to me what’s a PC ? so I gave up at that point. Commiserations’ to Julie our hardworking organizer cum carer, who found herself being challenged by the law because some “do gooder” villager reported her for “visiting” some old folk too many times. Complaints continue to build regarding our pharmacy service and the purpose built village surgery with ample parking lying idle. A friend from Trowbridge who was staying with me last week urgently needed prescription tablets, having failed to get any help from 3 Chequers. I phoned Bishop Down Pharmacy, what a difference. They could not have been more helpful. Electronic communication between them and Trowbridge resulted in the tablets being ready for collection the same day. On that I rest my case.

As service continues to be our watchword, we are still having a very busy time. However with the changes to the MOT requirements and the shortage of parts we may vary our opening & closing times with a need to establish priorities’ in our work schedule. So for the foreseeable future please give us a ring before coming to the garage. Meanwhile:- Keep calm Keep it in perspective Keep Safe & Wash your Hands As we continue to give Service With a Smile Without Attitude At a Sensible Price (3 chequers a game of three chances) Give your mower a rest Nature is in trouble at the moment. Bees, butterflies, song birds, hedgehogs and frogs are all in decline but there is one thing we can all do in our gardens to help….nothing! If you are willing to leave a patch of your garden to grow wild, nature will quickly move in to take advantage of it. Not mowing a strip of your lawn will reveal how it is full of different spe- cies of grass and herbs many of which ‘flower’ beautifully. Long grass, peppered with flowers, is one of the rarest habitats in our pristine gardens but it is incredibly beneficial for wildlife: * bees can dine on the ‘weeds’ such as dandelions, buttercups and clover * beetles are free to wander in the equivalent of a mini jungle * caterpillars of some our most beautiful butterflies feast on grasses and nettles * song birds eat the insects (very few birds can find food on a manicured lawn) * reptiles, amphibians and small mammals are sheltered and can move around more safely

Maintaining your wild patch 1. Decide which area you will leave to grow naturally. You needn’t abandon the look of your whole lawn: a patch in an out-of-the-way corner or space around a tree will do admirably. Ideally it will be a sunny spot to attract butterflies. 2. Mow that area once in late March/early April then leave until August/September before mowing once or twice until the end of the autumn growing season. Be careful when mowing again to avoid any small creatures hiding in the grass. 3. Control vigorous weeds like thistles by hand-weeding (but not with weedkiller which also kills insects). 4. After mowing, leave the clippings for a couple of days to drop any seed, then rake up and remove to keep soil fertility down and encourage more flowers to grow next year. 5. Make it look attractive by mowing a neat border around the long bits. By doing nothing you will be amazed by what pops up. The things that find their way into your lawn naturally are likely to be well-suited to the soil and more likely to thrive than intro- duced species. Article by Rosie Wilkinson

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One of Salisbury Cathedral’s magnificent stained glass windows has been restored, thanks to fundraising by its Friends association.

The money was raised at the Friends’ 2019 open gardens event and matched by the sales of paintings and a book by Salisbury Florilegium Society.

A group of the Friends visited the cathedral’s glaziers’ workshop earlier this year to learn about the restoration process.

The window, one of 12 by Clayton & Bell, was erected by ‘grateful patients and friends’ in mem- ory of William Martin Coates in 1886.

Senior conservator Sam Kelly said water had been pouring through the window. “When we put up the scaffolding, we discovered that the top was hanging out and could have fallen out,” he said.

During the 16th century a huge amount of glazing and blacksmithing was being done and most of the bar work of the nave windows was 16th century.

However, the bars above the 16th century ones were medieval and this explained why water was pouring in: in medieval times handmade blacksmith’s nails would have been used and when these fail, the bars that held the glass in place also fail, letting in water.

He explained that when a window is brought to the workshop, two rubbings are made of it and all the details of the work to be done are marked on the rubbings: the one on brown paper is the working document and the one on white paper is kept forever to enable future glaziers to know what materials had been used.

“After this is done, we strip the old leadwork out and re-lead,” he said.

“We take it apart and lay it out like a jigsaw. Everything has to fit to the bar work. “It is impurities that make bars rust, so the more it is worked, the more impurities are worked out of the metal.

“Nowadays stainless steel is used – we cannot afford to have bars blacksmith-made! “Every light has at least a couple of bars on it to hold it totally in place.” The window was returned to the south nave aisle during March, just before the cathedral was closed to visitors due to the coronavirus pandemic. 1. S26, the stained glass window, which has been refurbished thanks to a grant from the Friends. Picture by Sam Kelly.

2. Glazier Tom Clarke gets to work on the restoration. Picture by Sam Kelly. R HUNT 4X4 SERVICING, DIAGNOSTICS & REPAIRS

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If your vehicle MOT runs out on or after 30th March 2020, the Government will automatically extend your MOT expiry date for 6 months because of the Coronavirus outbreak. However, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE for making sure your vehicle is always safe to drive (‘roadworthy’). It can be unsafe even if you have a current MOT certificate.

You can be fined up to £2,500, be banned from driving and get 3 penalty points for driving a vehicle in a dangerous condition. The Government has listed the following checks you should carry out to check your vehicle is safe to drive: Every time you drive you should check:  the windscreen, windows and mirrors are clean  all lights work  the brakes work Your vehicle’s handbook will tell you how often to check the:  engine oil  water level in the radiator or expansion tank  brake fluid level

 battery  windscreen and rear window washer bottles - top up with windscreen washer fluid if necessary

 tyres - they must have the correct tread depth and be free of cuts and defects The handbook will also tell you when your vehicle needs to be serviced. Tyre tread Tread must be a certain depth depending on the type of vehicle:  cars, light vans and light trailers - 1.6 millimetres (mm)  motorcycles, large vehicles and passenger-carrying vehicles - 1mm Mopeds only need to have visible tread. There must be tread across the middle three-quarters and around the entire tyre.

IF YOU ARE UNSURE HOW TO CHECK IF YOUR VEHICLE IS SAFE, RAY & TEAM ARE HAPPY TO HELP.

AT THE TIME OF WRITING THIS ARTICLE - WE ARE OPEN 8AM - 6PM MONDAY TO FRIDAY (closed Saturdays) *MOT’S CAN STILL BE ARRANGED IF YOU WISH TO MAINTAIN YOUR CURRENT MOT TIMINGS* Please check our website for information updates and changes to opening times: www.rhunt4x4.co.uk