View from the Rectory The influence of the Taize community on the church in the September 2016 UK and throughout the world has been pretty remarkable. The monastic community in a small village in Burgundy has never advertised, or recruited, or marketed its style of worship. But all over Britain, and throughout the world, there are churches running Taize services. The focus of the services is on silence, reflection and the meditative weaving together of prayer and music. Taize came from the protestant tradition but from the outset was also deeply committed to religious unity, and the services are such that people of all faiths and of none are welcomed alongside Christians of all denominations

In 1940, as another war was beginning, Brother Roger moved to the tiny village of Taizé in France’s Burgundy region. There, during the war years, he sheltered political refugees, especially Jewish people, and began to develop the idea of an ecumenical community in which men from Notice Board many different traditions - Catholic, Orthodox, Protestants - Weddings would live together under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience. Brother Roger’s dream became a reality on Jeanette Palmer & 6 August Fyfield Easter Sunday, 1949, when the first few brothers, all Vincent Peters Protestants, took their vows. Eventually, they were joined by Catholic brothers; today the brothers come from many Harry Charlton of Beckhampton and Georgina different Christian traditions and from many different Hunt will be getting married at Kirtling this month, countries. and we remember them in our prayers. The mission of the Taizé community is not simply the unity of Christians; they work and pray towards solidarity with Funeral faiths of all kinds, and with people of all sorts, especially Joan Hawkins 18 August Fyfield those living in extremes of poverty, hunger, or disease. A man of true ‘communion’, he nourished in his heart and in Kennet Valley Lottery Club his prayer a deep desire for reconciliation and encounter Silence and space to reflect and be quiet in the midst of August draw winners our hectic modern lives are a key feature of Taize worship £100 Number 75 Robert Mann and to facilitate this everyone, including the leaders, face £75 Number 24 Graham Kitchen front united in common purpose of prayer and reflection. £50 Number 48 Elizabeth Neild Periods of silence are carefully punctuated by music If you would like to join the lottery, please pick ( either led by a singer or using CDs) and very short up an application form from any church, or ring scripture sentences or reflective passages and candles David Snape on 01672 861267 or email may be lit for those on our hearts or in our prayers. The [email protected] entire service last no longer than 25 minutes. Another way to support our churches at , In response to conversations with those of you looking for Fyfield and East Kennett this type of ‘space to Be’ within God’s love I am delighted to say that we will be offering a short service of Taize prayer and reflection FORTHNIGHTLY on a Wednesday Notice for distributors and our readers from September 21 st. . The services will begin at 7pm sharp and be completed by 7.30. We shall ALTERNATE between The October edition will be available at the end of the Winterbourne Basset Church and East Kennet Church to first week in October due to production difficulties. ensure as many people as possible can attend a church The deadline for material should still be the 20th of September but as we will be about a week late then close to them. In the manner of Brother Roger, All are there is some flexibility this month. welcome to this Christian expression of hope and light - whatever your path, where ever you are on your spiritual journey.

www.upperkennetnews.co.uk UPPER KENNET CHURCHES SERVICES St Nicholas St Michael & Christ St James St Mary St Katherine St Peter ad FYFIELD All Angels Church Magdalene & St Peter Vincula WEST EAST WINTERBOU WINTERBOU BROAD OVERTON KENNETT RNE RNE HINTON MONKTON BASSETT 4 Sept 8.00 am 10.00 am 11.15 am 9.45 am Trinity 15 Morning Holy Holy Env week 36 Prayer Book Prayer Communion Communion Communion (Celtic) & Ford Baptism 11 Sept 8.00 am 10.00am 10.30am 9.45 am Trinity 16 Prayer Book Env week 37 Prayer Book Holy Holy Matins Communion Communion Communion 18 Sept Trinity 17 10.30 AM —BENEFICE COMMUNION SERVICE - WINTERBOURNE BASSETT Env week 38 4.00 PM — CHILDREN & FAMILY TEA SERVICE FOR HARVEST —BERWICK BASSETT 5.00 PM —SONGS OF PRAISE FOR HARVEST —WEST OVERTON Wednesday 7.00 PM — EVENING SERVICE (Taize) - EAST KENNETT 21 Sept.

25 Sept 10.00am 6.00 pm 6.00 pm 10.30am 11.15 am Trinity 18 Holy Harvest Harvest Env week 39 Communion Thanksgiving Festival Holy Morning Songs of Communion Prayer Praise Wednesday 21 Sept. 7.00 PM — EVENING SERVICE (Taize) - WINTERBOURNE BASSETT

Did you lose a necklace at Fyfield church? Please phone the Benefice Office on 01672 861786 if it is yours. Readings for the Upper Kennet Benefice Winterbourne Basse month CONFIRMATIONS Sunday 4 Sept - Green HARVEST LUNCH Thomas the Apostle 2016 Habakkuk 2. 1 – 4 on Psalm 31. 1 – 6 nd Ephesians 2. 19 – end The Rt Rev’d Bishop Edward Sunday, 2 October John 20. 24 - 29 Condry, Bishop of Ramsbury, 2016 Sunday 11 Sept - Green will confirm candidates from Trinity 16 in Jeremiah 4. 11 – 12, 22 – 28 the Psalm 14 Upper Kennet Churches The 1 Timothy 1. 12 – 17 Luke 15. 1 – 10 on Sunday 6th November 2016 Studio at at Winterbourne Bassett Sunday 18 Sept - Green Trinity 17 Church The Jeremiah 8. 18 – 9.1 at the 11.15 am service Manor Psalm 79. 1 – 9 followed by a bring and share 1 Timothy 2. 1 – 7 Luke 16. 1 – 13 lunch. Sunday 25 Sept - Green preceded by Trinity 18 Jeremiah 32. 1 – 3a, 6 – 15 A Harvest Service of Psalm 91. 1 - 6, 14 – end 1 Timothy 6. 6 – 19 Should anyone else wish to Celebraon and Thanksgiving Luke 16. 19 – end be confirmed please contact in St Katherine & St Peter’s at Sunday 2 October – Green Reverend Maria 11.15 a.m. Trinity 19 Lamentations 1. 1 – 6 Shepherdson on 01672 Canticle: Lamentations 3. 19 – 26 539643 as soon as possible 2. Timothy1. 1 – 14 Luke 17. 5 - 10

www.upperkennetnews.co.uk 2 UPPER KENNET BENEFICE UPPER KENNET St Michael & All Angels Church CHURCHES West Overton Bite-sized Learning Autumn 2016 INTRODUCING ALL WELCOME – to ONE or ALL sessions “ Little Angels” ‘Justice, Persecution, Forgotten th Thursday September 29 10-11am Places’

Welcoming parents, babies and 3 Places, 3 Perspectives – pre-school toddlers for One Hope?

Bible Storytime and play Session 1 Vietnam ‘Talking Shop’ for adults about life’s big questions

Cake and Drinks for Adults and Snacks for little Angles Upper Kennet Benefice St James Church Avebury

History is written by the

SONGS OF PRAISE Victors? Sunday 25 th September 6pm THURSDAY 29th September Favourite Hymns Short Readings St James’ Church Avebury Support the Trussell Trust Food Banks( tins and packets) 7.30 - 9pm. Refreshments ALL welcome from 7pm Raise the Harvest Home You've seen Miss Saigon or watched Apocalypse Now or Hamburger Volunteer Communications Co -ordinator required Hill? But what do you actually know Are you good at design, publicity and advertising? about Vietnam, then and now? Tim and If so, may we earmark an hour or so of your valuable time each week to co -ordinate promotion etc. in the form of posters, Rose Pearce recently drove a Vietnam leaflets, web site, and social media (where applicable) covering war -era Jeep through Vietnam and made events at our seven churches? some surprising discoveries. Come and We would plan to identify one person from each church to act as your liaison officer providing you with details of events, explore this ‘forgotten’ war from the services etc. from which to design the appropriate format – the perspective of the Vietnamese and printing would be handled by the church office. through the eyes of members of our Please contact Anne or Ray at the church office at – telephone 01672 861786. community. Where do we see hope today Upper Kennet Churches Benefice Council arising from the conflicts of the past ?

www.upperkennetnews.co.uk 3 Upper Kennet Benefice Upper Kennet Benefice St Michael and All Angels West Overton Family Sunday Tea Service HARVEST SPECIAL SONGS OF PRAISE

Sunday 18 th September 5pm

Favourite Hymns Short Readings Support the Trussell Trust Food Banks( tins and packets) ALL welcome Raise the Harvest Home

Upper Kennet Churches Even the Harvest Mouse is fed Harvest Services God gives to us Our Daily Bread Berwick Bassett 18 September 4 pm Sunday 18 th September 4 pm (Tea Service) Berwick Basset Church West Overton 18 September 5 pm (Songs of Praise) ALL welcome – Short service followed by Avebury 25 September 6 pm (Songs of Praise) Afternoon tea Bring your gifts for the Food Bank and East Kennett 25 September 6 pm Raise the Harvest Home Broad Hinton 2 October 9.45 am (Sung Eucharist) Winterbourne Bassett 2 October 11.15 am (Family Service) Winterbourne Monkton 9 October 4 pm

As in previous years, our Harvest gifts of tins and dried foods will be given to the Trussell Trust who distribute emergency goods throughout All are very welcome!

A mid -week evening service All services, based on the Taize format will be from 7.00 to 7.30pm on the following dates - We have had many requests from across the Benefice for a mid - please make a note in your diary week short service. Accordingly we have planned a series of such Wednesday 21st September - East Kenne services each Wednesday alternating between East Kennett Wednesday 28th September - Winterbourne Basse and Winterbourne Bassett Wednesday 5th October - East Kenne churches. Wednesday 12th October - Winterbourne Basse The first two will be on: Wednesday 19th October - East Kenne Wednesday 21 st September, Wednesday 26th October - Winterbourne Basse from 7.00 to 7.30pm, at East Kennett and Wednesday 2nd November - East Kenne Wednesday 28 th September from 7.00 to 7.30pm at Winterbourne Bassett Wednesday 9th November - Winterbourne Basse Wednesday 16th November - East Kenne The simple, uncluttered service will be based on the Taizé Wednesday 23rd November - Winterbourne Basse format, where the emphasis will be on peaceful reflection and quietness . Wednesday 30th November - East Kenne Please feel free to sit quietly or to join in as you feel most Wednesday 7th December - Winterbourne Basse comfortable.

www.upperkennetnews.co.uk 4 UPPER KENNET CHURCHES In Aid of the LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOL GAZA Saturday 1 st October St James Church Avebury 11 -4pm

New and Nearly new QUALITY DESIGNER EXCELLENT refreshments Adult and Children’s clothes CD’s, Books, etc

AMAZING PRIZES Rev Maria will take essential supplies to the poorest children in the world’s largest prison in November with other members of the Hope Christian Trust All proceeds of the fundraising event will go to the Hope Christian Trust and DIRECTLY to the school.

An explanation of the different types of Evensong (approx. 45 minutes): An evening service services we have in our churches based on the Book of Common Prayer with bible readings We have been asked many times for an explanation of the and responses, hymns, prayers and a short sermon. very broad range of services that we offer throughout the Evensong may be lay or clergy led and is not a benefice. Communion Service. The Upper Kennet Benefice is made up of a group of five Evening Prayer (approx. 25 minutes): A lay led service parishes: mainly based on the Book of Common Prayer with (1) Fyfield, West Overton and East Kennett (2) Avebury (3) prayers, responses and sometimes a short homily. Winterbourne Monkton Taizé service (30 minutes): A simple, uncluttered mid - (4) Winterbourne Bassett and (5) Broad Hinton, and within week service where the emphasis is on peaceful these parishes we have seven churches where services reflection and quietness. take place on a regular basis. There is also a church at Benefice Communion Service (approx. 55 minutes): Berwick Bassett which is used from time to time. Each month, usually on the third Sunday, we have a ‘combined churches’ service of Holy Communion at one An explanation of each type of service is as follows: of our churches. It includes hymns, prayers, readings and Prayer Book Communion, 8am (approx. 40 minutes): A a sermon. If anyone needs transport to one of these simple traditional service following the 1662 Book of services please contact a churchwarden. Common Prayer. It is clergy led and ideal for those who A Celtic Service of Morning Prayer (approx. 40 appreciate times of quiet reverence. There is a short minutes): a service that uses the rhythmical and poetic sermon and there are no hymns. language of the early Christian Church, including hymns, Holy Communion (approx. 50 minutes): Our services readings and a short sermon or homily, and plenty of of Holy Communion aim to be accessible to as broad a space for reflection and quiet prayer. It is mostly lay -led. cross -section of people as possible. They use Occasionally it may change to a simple Morning Prayer contemporary liturgy (Common Worship) together with a format with hymns. range of hymns. Sung Eucharist at Broad Hinton is in fact Daily Morning and Evening Prayer in the Celtic Holy Communion with a choir. We welcome all Christians Tradition (approx. 20 minutes): Join the Rector and a of any denomination who receive the sacrament of bread small group of regular attendees for daily prayer at St and wine in their own church to receive with us. Those James, Avebury, at 8am and 5pm (8.30am Saturdays). who are unable to do this are welcome to come to the We use the Daily Celtic Prayer from the Northumbria altar for a blessing. In this service we tell the story of God Community and follow the daily readings set by the with his people throughout history, and proclaim that this Church of . Anyone is welcome, either regularly God, revealed to us in Jesus Christ, is real among us in or as a one -off. the sacrament that we share. Other services: in addition to the above there are, Prayer Book Matins (approx. 50 minutes): A service periodically, children’s and family services, healing that dates back to the time of Thomas Cranmer and may services, pet services and songs of praise services. be lay or clergy led. Originally intended to be a choral You do not have to know your way around the structure of service, a choir sings special responses. There are services in order to take part; you will be made most hymns, readings, prayers and a short sermon or talk. welcome at all our churches, and if you just want to sit Morning Prayer (approx. 35 minutes): A service that is and reflect and not take part that is perfectly all right. usually lay led with bible readings, prayers and a short All our churches are open every day for quiet sermon. This service is not a Communion Service and meditation or prayer or for you to just come in to usually has hymns. enjoy the peace and tranquillity. www.upperkennetnews.co.uk 5 COFFEE MORNING CABBAGE SUNDAY AND SUNDAY 25 TH SEPTEMBER BRING AND BUY AT AVEBURY CLUB Everyone welcome to enjoy coffee (or tea!) and cake at STARTING 12.30 Cabbage Sunday is an auction which raises funds for local charities which this WEST OVERTON year are Wiltshire Air Ambulance, St Julia’s Hospice, Devizes and Kennet Community CHURCH Transport on The items are not all of particularly high value so there will be something to suit all SATURDAY 24 pockets and ages. Your support on the day is invaluable but we also need SEPTEMBER your help with donations. Hopefully these will include garden produce; preserves, pickles, wines; unwanted gifts, from 10 am – 12 noon toys/games and the ever popular homemade cakes. Donations towards the “booze hamper” would be most

welcome. We would be very grateful for offers So bring the family along for a good time and help raise of help on the day, donations of cakes money for local charities. and also for any items, including books, Hot Dogs and Burgers for sale with drinks available from for our Bring and Buy stall. the Club. Contact: Nigel Fielder 01672 539317 or Steve and Contact Anne Robinson on 861169 Thelma Fulford on 01672 539308 with your kind donations.

We look forward to seeing you! WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ON THE DAY The proceeds will go towards keeping West Overton, East Kennett and Fyfield churches open. Upper Kennet Benefice

Another date for your diary ST MARY Christmas Bazaar and Sale MAGDALENE, of Christmas Trees at West WINTERBOURNE Overton church will be on rd MONKTON Saturday 3 December . HARVEST AND Avebury & District W.I. THANKSGIVING SERVICE Cra Group Sunday 9 TH October 4pm The Craft Group holds a meeting on the afternoon of the Favourite Hymns first Wednesday of every month at the Social Centre, Avebury from 2 - 4pm. Short Readings All are welcome. You do not need to be a W.I. member to attend. The cost is £3 per session. There are quilting courses and a variety of other crafts. Support the Trussell Trust Food Banks For further details call Margaret on 539184 (tins and packets)

STORAGE UNIT FOLLOWED BY CHEESE AND 4M-6M Apx WINE (at 5pm) Secure with good 24 hr access. to thank all those who give to the Stable door entrance church in time, cleaning, mowing, Please call 07980881414 to enquire fund raising, supporting 100 Club etc. CARAVAN STORAGE Near Avebury. ALL welcome

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www.upperkennetnews.co.uk 6 Avebury Shop Berwick Bassett and Winterbourne Monkton Shop Phone Number: Parish Council 01672 539200 The bus service to Marlborough has changed again. The service provider has changed to Thamesdown. The Please note new summer changeover was quite sudden and some errors occurred. The opening hours: 5.45 service from Marlborough has not been coming to the Monday - Saturday 9am - 5pm, villages. This will be reinstated in time for the St Johns’ pupils Sundays & Bank Holidays 10.30 – 4:30 return to school in September. The 9.30 pickup in the villages has not been coming through Winterbourne Monkton. This is I hope that you are all having a great summer, and that because the bus used is too large to negotiate the narrow the sunshine will continue into September. road and the tight pull out at the North Bound crossroads. This situation will continue for the time being. The bus will Surplus Garden Produce pick up from the North Bound bus stop, so passengers do not If you have too many runner beans, courgettes, need to cross the A4361, turn round in Berwick Bassett and apples or any other garden produce and you would return on the south bound side. like to donate them to a good cause, please bring If you live in Berwick Bassett you will have poor broadband them into the shop and any money donated from speeds. There is no indication that these will improve by BT people taking your fruit and veg. will be given to our in the near future. An affordable means of gaining selected Charity which is currently Self Unlimited (a improvement has however been identified. This will be on a charity based near Devizes which provides property for property basis. If you’d like further information accommodation and employment for disabled about the service and the grants available please contact the adults). clerk below. Picnic Time The Parish Council’s website is now well established. If you are planning a picnic, don’t There is information about council meetings and activities. forget that the shop stocks lots of There is also information about local events and facilities. things to help. We have cold meats, There may even be photo of you or people you know! The pies, slices, vegetarian pies and website is bbwmpc.org. Your feedback and suggestions for vegetarian pasties, fruit, yoghurts, other site content would be welcome. drinks, crisps and everything you Janice Pattison could need to make your picnic go with a swing. [email protected] or 01672 539556 Volunteers Urgently Needed Would you like to help in the local community shop? Would you like to meet people, make new TABLE TOP SALE friends and have some fun? We in aid of AVEBURY COMMUNITY have volunteers of all ages from 14 to SPORTS FIELD at AVEBURY 80 and we are a SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB very friendly bunch. Here is a SATURDAY 17th SEPTEMBER, from 10 a.m. picture of some of us with the Would you like to book a table to sell at this new event at the Community Shop Avebury Sports & Social Club? award we recently Contact Maggie Lewis, Secretary to Avebury Sports and won. Recreation Committee, for more information, (01672) 539607 Volunteers are needed for shifts in the shop or to or email [email protected] help with baking in the morning. We are flexible and you don’t need to work regular shifts. Contact Lyn, Lynda or Holly on 01672 539200 for details Local Deliveries FARM FRESH MEAT FOR SALE Please don’t forget that we can deliver to you if lamb & pork you are unable to come into the shop. Just give us a ring on the number at the top of this article. Whole or half lambs from North Farm, West Overton - fresh Michele Lomas (Chair of Avebury Community Shop) and frozen. £6.50/kg; lambs raised on grass, no cereals. Half lamb is approx. 9 -10kg.

Professionally butchered and packed for the freezer in joints GARAGE SPACE WANTED and chops by Andrews butchers. I am looking for some space to rent for storing two or three classic cars as close as possible to the Limited quantity of freshly frozen pork available at £5/kg. Fyfield/Lockeridge area. The space does not need Plain pork or sage&onion sausages £12 for a tray of 18. to be an actual garage, it could be part of a barn or other unused farm or warehouse buildings. [email protected] If you have any availability please contact me on 07974 673 082 or [email protected]

www.upperkennetnews.co.uk 7 Sue Blow Chairs NEWS FROM THE TOWER Ringing Times: September 4th &11 th 9.30am to 10.00am Traditional Upholstery Workshops September 25 th 5.30pm to 6.00pm Practice Nights: Tuesdays 7.30 pm - 9.00 pm. 2 day courses in August Branch Training: September 24 th 10.00am – 12.00 Visiting Ringers: Octoberr 6 th 11.30am – 12.15pm.

Evening classes September rd Winterbourne Monkton The Peal at Avebury on 23 July was successful; it was part of the 54 th annual ‘Around’ Peal Tour which takes place in a 01672 539689 different area each year. This year it was based in Royal Wootton Bassett and radiated out from there. 30 Peals were [email protected] .uk rung in different places, including Bristol, Cirencester, Painswick, Trowbridge, Somerset and Hungerford. 41 ringers from all over the country were involved, including one from Holland! The whole tour was meticulously planned by a ringer AVEBURY CHURCHYARD from Devon. A Quarter Peal by Devon ringers was also successful on TIDY -UP 13 th August as was a Quarter Peal at All Cannings, which was Saturday 15th October 2016 rung in memory of Jim Burry, and included two ringers who have been practicing for this at Avebury for several weeks. Jim 9.30am -12.00pm was a lovely man and an accomplished ringer; he rang at All welcome to help us with gardening and tidying up Avebury many times. the churchyard. We welcomed a lady ringer, from Birmingham, to our Come for as long or as short a time as you wish. practice on 16 th August; she enjoyed ringing our bells very much. Please bring tools that may be useful. th Refreshments provided. There will be a Branch Training morning on Saturday, 24 September from 10.00am to 12noon and visiting ringers on Any enquiries - Lizzie 01672 539277 Thursday, 6th October, from11.30am to 12.15pm. Thank you Mary Davidge Avebury P.C.C Belfry Correspondent. Tel: 01672 513819

AVEBURY SOCIAL CENTRE Music at Avebury Social Centre High Street, Avebury Thursday 27 th October CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Howdenjones – Lancashire duo, Kate th Howden & Paul Jones Saturday 26 November A heartwarming, imagination -stirring, Cakes, Tombola, Raffle rich evocative evening of great music and entertaining chat, Plants and Presents playing “beautiful music in beautiful Fun for the children places”. Doors open 1.30pm 10 years since their first visit to Avebury’ Howdenjones return with their delightful repertoire “…from Entry 50p (Under 14 free) ballad form to social documentary, labour anthems and Refreshments available magical airs where animals talk and ghosts whisper history” http://www.howdenjones.co.uk

Miraculous find Thursday 24 th November 9th August, Lockeridge Amalthea – classical/contemporary, A 3lb fresh rainbow trout on step in garden. flute and harp duo Did anybody get the loaves? Rural Arts Touring bring us these brilliant musicians who play a wide Reporter wishes to remain anonymous in case the range of glorious music and chat to the house becomes a shrine……... audience between exquisite playing. A recent village hall response : ‘Musicians were fabulous. A fantastic evening enjoyed by an appreciative audience’

Tickets available from late September: from Avebury Community Shop or Mike Polack 01672 539253) (£8 – Howdenjones) (£9 adult, £8 concession, £5 u -18s - Amalthea)

www.upperkennetnews.co.uk 8 Harvest Supper Kennet Valley 60+ Derek opened the meeting reminding everyone that next month would be the AGM And and so any volunteers for the committee th would be very welcome, a quiz will follow this. 40 Anniversary of the The Christmas lunch is booked for Friday 16th December at the golf club and each Kennet Valley Hall. member will pay £5 towards the meal. Saturday Our speaker was a very welcome return of Ray Rummings who gave us part two of his 10 th September 7.00p.m. talks about Avebury and surrounding villages. This time he focused on areas such as At the Kennet Valley Hall Purton, Cricklade, Bishops Cannings, Stratton and the various Bassetts, he told us that Bassett was the name of the wealthy family that owned a large part of Wiltshire, Tickets: £6.00 Adults, apparently they were all short legged people and they bred short legged dogs which £4.00 under 16’s became known as Bassett Hounds. He told

us a lot about the churches in these areas Available from: including two sisters who couldn't agree on whether the church should have a spire or a Jean 01672 861423 tower and so it had both, he also told us about the tall and short spires on All Cannings Mary 01672 861279 church and how they hoped that by putting manure around the smaller spire it might make it grow! plus some convincing ghost stories. Ray, as ever was very entertaining and made us laugh a lot, he had a wealth of knowledge on all things country and told us a Upper Kennet Villages Weekly e-Bulletin bit about his family as well, we look forward to his return next March. Several people have welcomed the introduction of a weekly ‘e-Bulletin’ now being distributed mid-week to many residents living within the Upper Kennet News and Local News catchment area. It is not intended that this weekly email replaces either of these magazines but will serve as a brief reminder of previously publicised events coming up in the area within the 7 days following its distribution. All information is extracted from the magazines.

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www.upperkennetnews.co.uk 10 had to rehome them. The pond will be cleaned and then National Trust News re -designed as a wildlife habitat. Welcome to the second of our regular updates in the Ranger news: Peter, Lorretta and Emily have been Upper Kennet News. The weather this summer has working hard this summer to keep Avebury and its been very mixed, giving our visitors the chance to landscape looking good as well as organising and experience Avebury in different conditions – families running ‘Wild Wednesdays’ in the farmyard. Lorretta had having picnics in the beautiful sunshine, children her work cut out trying to deal with ragwort at Lockeridge splashing in fresh puddles or dogs catching balls in the Dene, and with the help of a blustering winds. We hope you all had a beautiful few volunteers removed large summer – whether mixing with the visitors at Avebury or quantities of this pretty but being a visitor yourself whilst exploring somewhere poisonous weed. Peter also further afield. made a short film about the Here’s a summary of what’s been going on over the last water voles around Avebury couple of months: which you can see here Summer at Avebury: Our summer programme of https:// events was very www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ much geared avebury/features/water -vole - towards small scale monitoring . family activities, all Durrington Dig: In the other half of the World Heritage based in the Old Site there has been an excavation at Durrington Walls. Farmyard. The Last year a geophysical survey indicated that there were Summer Lammas up to 120 anomalies under the henge. This led to much Arts and Craft debate about what they were: buried stones or pits? So, market was a huge an excavation took place during the first two weeks of success with 20 stalls selling local products, from hand - August to find out. The answer to this conundrum is that made guitars to beautiful paintings, wicker baskets and during the late Neolithic, pits were dug to contain large amazing pottery; this might well become an annual timber posts, which were up to 6m high - an exciting event. The new yoga classes in the Avebury Manor discovery. We’ve laid on free transport for the village garden have been incredibly popular with people seeking and were pleased to welcome you to the dig. You can tranquillity and relaxation in these beautiful surroundings. find out more on FragmeNTs, the National Trust And of course there were lots of children’s activities: from archaeology blog exploring the secrets of the countryside on ’Wild (https://ntarchaeostonehengeaveburywhs.wordpress.com/ Wednesdays’, to finding remnants of the past during blog/). ’Archaeology Afternoons‘ in the museum, or going on a Bronze Age story walk with our professional storyteller. What’s happening in Autumn 2016?: The crafts room and outdoor sports toys also proved a Autumn programme: Throughout most of September great success keeping even the most inquisitive and and October we continue with our programme of small active youngsters busy. We’ve trialled many new ideas scale visitor activities, focussing on the changing this year and are now analysing what worked best and seasons and local traditions. From the end of August we was most enjoyed by all. If you do have any feedback have a month -long sculpture exhibition in the Manor please let us know. garden, showcasing stunning pieces from artists from St James’s Church tour: We enjoyed a fascinating tour Wiltshire and beyond. There will also be an exhibition in of St James’s Church which told the story of the church Avebury Manor ‘Journeys from Avebury’ and an and people’s relationship to it over the centuries. We embroidery workshop in October. Then of course, if the really appreciate the time and effort that Rev.d Maria weather is good, we are usually busy for our Hallowe’en Shepherdson gave to making this event so special. activities during half term. Dinner at the library: In July we tried a bit of an 30th Anniversary of the Stonehenge, Avebury and experiment. We held a food event at the Manor tea - Associated Sites World Heritage Site: As part of the room, created by local celebrity chef Peter Vaughan and celebrations relating to the 30 th anniversary, there is a his team from Vaughan’s Kitchen. A small group of conference being held at Devizes Corn Exchange on guests enjoyed a taster evening to see how the tea -room Saturday 19 th November. This is a rare chance to hear setting would work for some exclusive dinner events. It expert speakers who have worked on the World Heritage was a beautiful sunny evening and everybody enjoyed a Site. Tickets from www.stonehengeandaveburywhs.org. stroll around the garden whilst indulging in Peter’s Volunteering: We are looking for volunteers in a garden -inspired cocktails and canapés, before sitting number of diverse roles, such as helping in the manor, down for a three course meal, with a Spanish theme museum or henge, or perhaps in the café or behind the (based on Seville oranges and Keiller marmalade) which scenes. If you have some free time - we’d love to have was served in the library/tea -room. you on the team. Garden news: As you know, we have had a few problems with box blight this year, which will continue on Finally, we are very much looking forward to Avebury Day, for the foreseeable future. Simon Brooks, our head which we will be supporting again this year; we hope to gardener, and his team of staff and volunteers, have see you there for some neighbourly chats and fun. done an amazing job in mitigating the damage and the Don’t forget that residents have free entry to Avebury strategic planting they have done has made the Avebury Manor, Garden and Museum, just bring along proof of your Manor garden look fantastic once again. Unfortunately, address when you come. Do come and visit us at the the fish in the ornamental pond in the topiary garden Estate Office if you have a question or concern. Or you started to complain about the hot weather. It became apparent that they had outgrown the pond so we sadly can contact us via Matt Claridge or Katherine Ryan on Tel: 01672 539250 or Avebury@nationaltrust .org.uk.

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Did you know…?

You can have a free flu jab at the practice if you: Are 65 years or over Are pregnant Have certain medical conditions Are living in a long -stay residential care home or other long -stay care facility Receive a carers allowance, or you are the main carer for an elderly or disabled person whose welfare may be at risk if you fall ill

Flu clinics for those in the above categories will be run from 9.00 am until lunchtime on:

Saturday 17th September 2016 Saturday 24th September 2016 Saturday 1st October 2016 Saturday 22nd October 2016

If you are eligible for a flu jab, the practice will send you a letter inviting you to make an appointment. If you do not fall into the eligible categories, you can still have the flu vaccine at some of the bigger supermarkets and chemists for a fee.

Further information about flu and the vaccination programme can be found on NHS choices at http://www.nhs.uk/ conditions/flu/pages/introduction.aspx

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Come to St Peter’s Church Clyffe Pypard this We are all aware of the great work that Macmillan does in weekend and soak up the atmosphere in this supporting families affected by cancer. To show our appreciation lovely Grade 1 listed Church and enjoy the many and to raise funds, we would like to host a coffee morning on activities planned. There will be something to suit both Friday September 30th between 10 am -12 noon and again everyone on Saturday 1st October at the same time. So why not get baking and join us here at KFR at Unit 6B Hopton Industrial - Visits to the Church Tower - Guided Estate, Devizes, SN10 2EU. Tel: 01380 720200/720722 Architectural Tour of the Church - Flower Arrangements - Talk on Christening Gowns - Handbell ringing for young and old - Story telling for children - Thomas Spackman Will and legacy details - Guided Walk - Organ Recital - ‘Now &Then’ parish Photos - Archaeological talk – Interesting news of Days of Old – Home made refreshments - Evening Concert with A Capella group ‘Mothers Jam’ and young musicians

The weekend will be rounded off with the Celebration of Harvest at 4pm on the Sunday, to which everyone is invited, with the Bishop of Ramsbury and the Dodecantus Choir. Full details of the timed programme will be available on www.clyffepypard -bushton.com Concert tickets from : Anna Radley 01793 739223 or Barbara Davis 01793 739017

LitFest recommended summer read for local book groups MARLBOROUGH LITFEST is I Can’t Begin to Tell You by Elizabeth Buchan , who is the annual Big Town Read author for 2016. 30 SEPT – 2 OCT The seventh annual Marlborough LitFest (30 September - Audiences can also choose from a mix of comedy writers, 2 October) aims to celebrate the best in good writing. The debut authors and contemporary novelists, biography, 2016 programme has over 30 events during the festival themes of gardening, nature, food and travel as well as the weekend offering fiction and non -fiction authors, as well as legendary Shakespearean actor Simon Russell Beale children's and poetry events, creative writing workshops celebrating the 400th anniversary of the death of and a special Shakespeare celebration, all taking place in Shakespeare . An emphasis on books for good will be the historic market town of Marlborough. provided by a discussion of Rare Books at Marlborough College, on the spot book valuations and the benefits of The line -up includes one of Britain’s best -loved authors, bibliotherapy – the curative powers of the novel for ‘life’s Michael Morpurgo, author and historian Tom Holland and ailments’. bestselling international crime writer, Peter James as well as 2016’s Golding Speaker, Lionel Shriver. Other writers include Jessie Burton on the follow up to her bestselling For more information visit www.marlboroughlitfest.org. The debut novel, The Miniaturist, plus a new spy thriller from ex full festival programme and tickets are available from The -BBC Radio 4 Today programme presenter Jim Naughtie White Horse Bookshop, Marlborough High Street, or and an explosive new biography on Tony Blair by Pound Arts Tel: 01249 701628 / 01249 712618 investigative author Tom Bower. The children’s programme (www.poundarts.org.uk/ ). features Abi Elphinstone, author and illustrator duo Phillip Reeve and Sarah McIntyre and free Under 5’s story -telling The Marlborough LitFest committee would like to thank its sessions at Marlborough Library and the White Horse Founder Sponsor ALCS Authors’ Licensing and Collecting Bookshop. Back again for poetry -lovers is the annual open Society, lead sponsor Brewin Dolphin and events sponsors mic Poetry in the Pub event, whilst acclaimed p oet Sarah Hiscox Insurance, Duncan Morris Solicitors and Carter Howe will close the LitFest at Marlborough College. The Jonas for their continued support.

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www.upperkennetnews.co.uk 15 What’s On At AVEBURY SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB Thursday Darts and Friday Skittles League Nights for Club Teams see website for fixtures Unless stated all activities start at approx. 8.30 pm SEPTEMBER Saturday 3 rd - Prize Bingo - in aid of Stuart Vinter see his story www.gofundme.com/hzbzxy6s Saturday 10 th – Avebury Day – come along and have a wonderful day. http://aveburyday.org.uk/

Saturday 17 th – Morning at 10.00am Table Top Sale - in aid of ACSReC Evening – Race Night – in aid of Kennet Valley School. Saturday 24 th – Skittles & Darts Night – cash prizes to be won. OCTOBER Saturday 1 st – Booked for Private Event – members can use Pool Room Saturday 8 th – Casino Night – Roulette, Blackjack, Horse Racing and other games Saturday 15 th – Skittles for Cash – All welcome - a mixture of skill and luck (depending on what you score!) Saturday 22 nd – Darts Tournament £50 + prize cash in cash out Darts Singles £5 to play Saturday 29 th – Trick or Treat Bingo – a mixture of prizes – what will you win?

Sunday Bingo - Eyes down 8.00pm - ££ Cash prizes All the above events are open for members, their guests and visitors to participate. Come along have fun. New Date for Your Diary - AUCTION of PROMISES – Saturday 19 th November 2016 Supporting Wiltshire Air Ambulance, Kennet Community Transport, Avebury Cricket Club and Avebury Sports & Social Club

Avebury Club is available to hire, contact Alan Blake – Secretary on 07860 112455 or email at [email protected] or alternatively call Avebury Club (when open) on 01672 539258 or visit Avebury Club website to check availability. www.avebury -club.co.uk ALL ENQUIRIES AND BOOKINGS ARE TO BE AGREED AND FINALISED WITH THE CLUB’S SECRETARY ONLY .

Pamper Day Therapy Afternoon Saturday 3rd September at Hospital starting at 1pm until 4pm

This event is open to Breast Cancer patients from Great Western ,Oxford or RUH hospitals everyone is welcome Feeling battered and bruised after all your treatment? Well, we offer a pamper afternoon for anyone who has received a diagnosis of breast cancer! or are recovering from treatment.Come along and be spoilt, there will be Aromatherapy, Reiki, Facials, Manicures and many more. Take a look at what’s on offer and choose a treatment which is suitable for you. Upon booking your place you will be sent an email confirming your free treatment on the day. Should you want to take advantage of any further treatments; the cost will be just £5 a treatment To book a place email us on [email protected]

The Therapies Aromatherapy Massage An AROMATHERAPY massage involves the ultimate experience of being in a peaceful space in which you can ‘just be’, where you can receive the support of nature’s fragrances together with caring and healing touch. The aim is to balance your physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well -being. Reiki Reiki is an ancient energy therapy, whereby the therapist channels energy through the recipient by placing their hands gently on or above them, removing any energy blockages in the process. It is a wonderful, relaxing treatment which can be of benefit both physically and emotionally, raise energy levels and help to bring about a sense of well -being and positivity. Reflexology Reflexology is a form of natural healing that brings balance to the whole body by stimulating reflexes on the feet that correspond to every part of the body. It stimulates self -healing and leaves you feeling relaxed. It can be used as a preventative measure to maintain good health, as well as a restorative treatment. Hot Stone Massage Hot Stone Massage uses heated Hawaiin basalt stones to help release tension in tired muscles. The heat from the stones melts away all those horrible knots and leaves you feeling relaxed and calm, without the use of vigorous massage movements.

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Sunday 16th October FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS (PG) 108 mins Comedy/Light Drama A significant patron of the arts in New York during the Second World War, Florence Foster Jenkins provided musical instruments for underprivileged children and set up The Verdi Club where she produced, directed and starred in tacky shows for select members of high society. But she always wanted to sing opera, despite her tone -deafness and distinct lack of talent. Now Stephen Frears brings the story to the big screen with three central performances of quality: Simon Helberg as FFJ’s exasperated accompanist, Hugh Grant as her attentive husband and of course the wonderful Meryl Streep in the title role. “In Streep’s inspired hands, Florence never becomes the expected figure of fun, but a diva -in -waiting whose unattainable aspirations you fully understand. And one can only imagine how much coaching the Mamma Mia! star needed to be able to sing badly! Streep’s purity in the face of Florence’s vocal limitations and her complete lack of cynicism towards the character are utterly relatable and totally charming. She gives poignancy to how the real Florence summed up her life: “People may say I can’t sing, but no one can say I didn't sing”. “

Sunday 13th November LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP (U) A big hit in cinemas as these notes are written, this film should do very well for us. Skilfully adapted by American Whit Stillman from Jane Austen’s novella “Lady Susan”, the film is dominated by a mesmerising performance from Kate Beckinsale as the notorious Lady Susan Vernon. Recently widowed and leaving a trail of scandal behind her, "diabolical genius" and legendary flirt Lady Susan Vernon arrives to stay with her estranged in -laws in the country, where she torments a young admirer (Xavier Samuel) and plots to marry off her meek daughter (Morfydd Clark) to a wealthy fool (a hilarious, scene -snatching Tom Bennett). Excellent cast, delicious, witty – simply great fun. “Channelling and embellishing the source material's subversion, Stillman toys with the traditional trappings of period drama, throwing out the stuffiness in favour of something terrifically fresh and oh -so wonderfully wicked.” (Emma Simmonds)

Sunday 11th December OUR KIND OF TRAITOR (15) Thriller from the 2010 novel by John Le Carre – moving from the era of Cold War spying to the equally dark world of money laundering. Imagine the following scenario: You are on holiday with your partner, and the two of you are befriended by a wealthy man who keeps inviting you to glamorous parties. After a few days, the man reveals that he is involved with the Russian mafia. He explains that his family are in danger, and he asks you for help. What do you do? In Our Kind of Traitor, this dilemma is presented to Perry (Ewan McGregor), a poetry professor from London. At the start of the film, Perry and his girlfriend, Gail (Naomie Harris), are in Marrakesh when they become involved accidentally with a Russian (Stellan Skarsgard). Perry brings the intel to a dogged MI6 agent named Hector (Damian Lewis), and the stage is set for a gripping spy drama.

Doors open at 7.00 and there is a licensed bar and soft drinks. The films start at 7.30. To reserve tickets email : [email protected]

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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.

LAY PASTORAL ASSISTANTS Mrs Claire Stiles 01793 731620 c.j.stiles@hotmail. co.uk Mr Graham Kitchen 01672 861349 [email protected]

BENEFICE OFFICE: Ray Manley, Anne Robinson (Mon -Thurs, 10am -1pm) Tel: 01672 861786 e-mail: [email protected] Website: www.upperkennetchurches.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 Mrs Jenni Moseling 01793 731629 [email protected] Miss Sally Cartwright 01793 731050 [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 20 th of each month

www.upperkennetnews.co.uk 19 Art On Slate Workshops CABBAGE SUNDAY Hello ladies, gents & teenagers. I would like to tell th you about the monthly slate painting workshops that SUNDAY 25 we hold in Avebury, Wiltshire, UK. These workshops are especially aimed at those that say SEPTEMBER 2016 they can't even paint a stick man. Well, I will show you how you can paint much better than a stick man. AT AVEBURY CLUB Using templates and step by step instructions you will leave with a beautiful painting produced by AT 12.30 yourself on a gorgeous piece of natural Welsh slate which has been sculpted and prepared by my talented husband Tom. All materials supplied as well A final reminder about this year’s Cabbage Sunday, details as as laughter, tea, coffee & Bikkys. Just £20 per above. We are raising funds for local charities which are: person. Book your seat now and I'm told these Wiltshire Air Ambulance, Julia’s House and Kennet Community workshops are very addictive so beware hehehehe. Transport. www.kerrymckennaslates.com Email: [email protected] Your support on the day is invaluable, so please bring the family Mob: 07540071337 along for a good time and help raise money for local charities. Dates available are: Avebury standing stones workshop. Hot Dogs and Burgers for sale with drinks available from the Friday 23rd September 7 -10pm. Club. Mountain scene workshop. Friday 28th. October 7-10pm. Contact: Nigel Fielder 01672 539317 or Steve and Thelma Choose your scene workshop. Fulford on 01672 539308 with your kind donations. Friday 25th. November 7 -10pm. The peacock workshop. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ON THE DAY Friday 16th. December 7-10pm. Other workshops will be added if required and I can hold them in your home/club/pub. Minimum of 6 Advertisers Index

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