Kington Langley Village Magazine May 2020

Kington Langley and Draycot Cerne

Village Magazine

For this month only, the Magazine Committee have decided to deliver a magazine to all villagers to help people stay informed and connected. With grateful thanks to the Community Response Team and volunteers who are delivering this month, in order to shield many of our usual distributors. Hoping that normal service will be resumed for June.

May 2020

Issue no. 489

1 Services at St Peter’s for May 2020 and across the Draycot Group of Churches

Dear Friends

What strange and uncertain times we find ourselves in! There are no service details in this issue of the magazine because current circumstances mandate that our churches should remain locked with no shared worship. However, as a Benefice we recognise the importance of spiritual wellbeing in many people’s lives. Every Sunday we send out by email reflections on the Gospel readings, and links to online services which we all watch – shared worship, just not in a shared space. If you would like to be included on the Distribution List for this, please email Iain at [email protected]. Our Administrator, Maggie, continues to work from our office in Brinkworth House, and does an excellent job of answering any practical questions you may have! She can be contacted on [email protected] We look forward to being able to meet and worship together as soon as restrictions are lifted. In the meantime, please Stay Safe and Stay Well!

You can find Church of England services on the BBC via television and radio. There are also a variety of on line services available from Malmesbury Abbey, our neighbours in the Woodbridge Group, and other churches in the North Wiltshire deanery via Facebook and Youtube.

Union Chapel Christian Fellowship – Kington Langley

SERVICES & EVENTS - MAY

No Sunday Services, Rendezvous or Bible Study meetings during May.

If things change, we will post a notice outside the Chapel, and phone members of our regular congregation. In the porch there are displayed a few items for private devotions. Thanos has a series of messages on Youtube . Type in “Bible Blessings by Pastor Athanasius”.

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Welcome to this month’s edition. I hope However, as you can see, there is much to this finds you well and coping with your read! Many thanks to all those who have new Covid-19 routine. contributed this month - words of inspiration, poems to reflect on, helpful First, apologies for the incorrect details hints on keeping ourselves fit in body, mind included in last month’s edition for the and spirit. Please do send me quizzes, jokes, refuse collections—unbeknown to me the uplifting stories to share as we continue in lockdown. collections in Kington Langley are no longer the same as here in Draycot Cerne. Thank Can I just remind you all that the you to Steve Duffil for pointing this out and Community Response Team is up and sending me the Kington Langley dates. running, with ample volunteers ready and willing to help anyone in the village. If you You may have thought that this would be a do need help, please just ask - you may reduced edition, due to both the absence need help with shopping or prescriptions, of events, but also a large number of dog walking, or other practical tasks, but advertisers who have withdrawn this they are also available for a telephone chat - after all, a problem aired is a problem month - hopefully just for this period of shared! After so many weeks at home it is uncertainty and lockdown. I’m sure we are easy to feel lonely, frustrated, anxious or all aware of local businesses that are bored. PLEASE do not struggle, or put struggling, and where possible supporting yourself at risk. We are so fortunate to live our local businesses is really important. We in a village where people seek to care for are so pleased to be able to produce a one another, please do take up the offer. paper copy through Digiprint, and are Until June, stay safe—and keep in touch grateful to Martin Casey and team for delivering these safely. You can also continue to access it on line at https:// Katherine Bloomer www.kingtonlangleymagazine.org/ Editor

June Edition deadline on ** Monday 18th May 2020 ** Please email a Word Document or PDF to [email protected] It may not be possible to include any items received after the midday deadline on the closing date.

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) KINGTON LANGLEY RESPONSE

SELF ISOLATING, WE CAN HELP……. If you are self-isolating in Kington Langley we can help! We have a number of volunteers registered to help you with: collection of shopping, prescriptions, dog walking or any other service you might need. LISTEN to Government advice and NHS messages, TELL someone you are in isolation. Contact: [email protected] or phone 01249 704584 Please post this note on your front door and inform a neighbour if you go into isolation so we can help you.

VOLUNTEERS If you wish to volunteer please register at: www.klcommunity.org.uk

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Helpful information to us:

Date of self-isolation Duration of isolation (days)

With good communication we can beat self-isolation!!

WORD FACTS from Susie Dent

A reminder that to 'quiddle' (1700s) is to busy oneself with entirely trivial things as a way of avoiding the important one!

Given that 'scurryfunging' is running about the house in an effort to tidy up before visitors arrive. I'm wondering what the lockdown equivalent is: slowly clearing up with no visitors in sight - dawdlefunging?

I keep thinking of the beautiful and centuries-old word ‘respair’: a recovery, and a return to hope

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) – KINGTON LANGLEY’S RESPONSE from The Caseys

The effects of Coronavirus have been felt across the world and I am sure that the residents of Kington Langley are watching the Government’s regular briefings on the national and international situation as it develops. The country feels as though it is on a war-like footing, never seen before by some generations, in order to combat an unseen enemy. Britain’s determination to defeat the epidemic remains strong and once again villagers are standing together in support of each other, the NHS and our leaders. We are all in this together! We quickly set up our ‘Neighbourhood Network’ which is replicated across the county. Wiltshire Council now has a register of some 500 voluntary organisations across the county, and is supporting our communities by signposting important information on its website (www.wiltshire.gov.uk/public-helth-coronavirus). Our challenge is to ensure that our vulnerable Villagers have a way of signalling their need for assistance without compromising or exposing themselves to anyone who might be carrying the virus. For most of us this is easy, computers and mobile phones keep us up to date with the situation, keep in contact with families and friends and provide entertainment. However, our village has a number of elderly folk who do not access IT (possibly up to 70%) and they, and a number who fall into the most vulnerable category, have recently received a letter to remain in isolation for at least 12 more weeks. Nikki and I have details of more than 50 volunteers who are keen to assist others with shopping and collection of prescriptions. We have printed, and with the aid of our volunteers, distributed the notice (opposite on page 4) to all households in the village so please, if you do not have access to the internet and need help, call us or put a note in a window near your front door for your neighbours (or passing walkers) to alert us. Your neighbours are willing to help!

01249 704584 or email: [email protected] (www.klcommnity.org.uk)

STAY SAFE - STAY AT HOME PROTECT LIVES – PROTECT THE NHS

Martin Casey

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Learning to Adapt or Adapting to Learn… It has been a distressing few months for many, and a time of great disruption for those teaching and tutoring. All lessons at Prior Park are now being taught virtually, using Microsoft Teams – 3 weeks ago my knowledge of this was as near to nil as made no odds! The children did however adapt well, providing the teacher puts in a LOT of pre-work and structure. It is a little more like a lecture, but you can still interact (the fun part of teaching!), and no one escaped without answering a question!!

Tutoring has been bizarre. Having been booked solid from the start of this year, there was then an announcement that “There will be no exams”. All my year 13’s and 11’s rightly immediately gave up!! Good luck to them all in the teacher assessments.

So, down from 13 sessions a week in person, to 3 on line, through Skype. Strangely, I am now getting busier again even in the holidays, as some children want to continue their learning and regain some structure to their week, as schools remain closed to most pupils. If you are interested in a session, do drop me an email (see below)

It has certainly been an interesting and slightly stressful learning experience for me, and it has been a pertinent reminder being back on the other side of the teacher’s desk, not knowing which button to press in MS Teams… We all learn differently, but we do learn!

David Bloomer

8 9 THE BENEFICE OF DRAYCOT DIOCESE OF BRISTOL

Dear Friends,

As I write this, we are at the end of our third week of lockdown during the Covid 19 pandemic. These are very different times for us all, with schools and businesses closed, home schooling, remote working, all our usual routines disrupted and our freedom restricted. We as a church are celebrating Holy Week ‘together, apart’. With our buildings closed we are being challenged to find new ways of being church - this includes online services, zoom meetings, letter writing and phone calls.

Our emotional health can be a roller coaster of different moods and some days we might be worried and scared - just like the feelings those first disciples and followers of Jesus had on ‘Good Friday’. Or maybe we feel ‘Holy Saturday’ - empty, waiting and over- whelmed, unsure of what is ahead. We then have ‘Easter Sunday’ days where we catch glimpses of life, love, joy, hope and resurrection.

You may have noticed the many rainbows which have appeared nationally and locally in windows and around our school buildings recently. Rainbows appear after mighty storms, when things look their worst. Just when the sky is darkest, out of heaven a rainbow appears. The book of Genesis tell us that God first sent the rainbow to Noah after the great flood as a sign of hope for the future and a promise of his love.

It is important to look for and make the most of the positives during these times. For example, our communities have been amazing during this pandemic with well coordinated help for our neighbours, especially those who are having to self isolate. The applauding of our NHS and key workers shows a national coming together of a country that has been strongly split with opinions in the last few years. The symbol of the rainbow helps us to remember the quote from Fred Rogers, “When I saw scary things my mother told me to look for the helpers”.

So during this unsure and unsettling time, let us remember God's promise to us all. Let us look for the rainbows and continue to experience that ‘Easter day’ feeling of hope, love, joy and peace. Amen

Dawn Beresford Licensed Lay Minister

Pastoral Care - Looking after one another in the Draycot Benefice

If you, or someone you know, would like a visit from a pastoral visitor, please contact the named person below in the first instance:

Christian Malford: Clair Fairley [email protected] 01249 721728

Kington Langley: Rev Mark Siddall: [email protected] 01249 652752

Seagry: Tim Harle: [email protected] 01249 721706

Sutton Benger: Dawn Beresford [email protected] 01249 720060

Tytherton Kellaways: Rev Alison: [email protected] 01249 720619

“Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfil the law of Christ” Galatians 6:2

BENEFICE PRAYER Thursday 28th May

12.30 - we will continue to pray for half an hour for our churches and villages, specifically at this time, but in our own homes.

Keep us, good Lord, under the shadow of your mercy in this time of uncertainty and distress. Sustain and support the anxious and fearful, and lift up all who are brought low; that we may rejoice in your comfort knowing that nothing can separate us from your love in Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen.

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12 I wrote my Rural Arts report after the event we held back in March when life was so, so different. It didn't get in to the April magazine. I was relieved at the time as there were so many more important articles and it didn't really fit in with the mood in general. Now, it's just something light to read, to reflect on our times of 'freedom'. I look forward to all the various events in the village and elsewhere which will be resurrected when circumstances allow, whenever that is. Keep safe and best wishes to all.

Valerie

Rural Arts Wiltshire “Big Ideas in Small Spaces”

If you were in the audience when Bowjangles came to the village hall in March, I hope you enjoyed the show. Bowjangles had been here twice before, so most people knew what they were going to see: talented performers and great entertainment. And that’s what we got; the general consensus seemed to be that they were brilliant!

144 tickets were sold - the third largest audience in the 16 years of Rural Arts Wiltshire productions in the village, behind Fred Wedlock in 2006 (152 tickets) and the Simon and Garfunkel tribute, Bookends, last year (180 tickets).

We have hosted 42 Rural Arts events since 2004, across a whole variety of music, theatre, comedy and children’s shows, with a total of 3,600 tickets sold and, although the motivation has been for entertainment rather than profit, over £8,000 has been raised which has helped with village hall projects and running costs.

Thank you to everyone who has supported these events. People have often bought tickets not really knowing what to expect and hopefully most times their trust has been rewarded and they have had an enjoyable evening. I admit, there has been the occasional event that has proved a bit disappointing or puzzling (do you remember the rather curious ‘House of No Return?!) but generally the standard has been good and some have been fantastic. So thank you for coming. And a huge thank you to the village hall team without whom these events just would not happen.

It is great news that Julia Cook is taking over as the Rural Arts promoter for the village. She says there probably won’t be so many shows every year but if she sees something on offer that she thinks we just must have, she will try and get it for Kington Langley! So we can look forward to more professional acts performing in our very own village hall.

Valerie Young

WORD FACT A 'secretary', 600 years ago, was a *secret*ary - a keeper of private and top- secret information, either for a friend, a boss, or the king or queen. Not much has changed!

Taking a break until further notice - do take care, and keep in touch if you are in need of a chat.

Please note that the Homeworkers Lunch is on pause until further notice.

CHIPPENHAM MOBILE LIBRARY Currently not operating

see article on page 21 for more details

LANGLEY NURSERIES Currently closed - hoping to open again in late May See Facebook for updates @langleynurseries Phone - 758271 (Answer phone is on - leave a message and they will get back to you as soon as possible)

This month I am reading...

The Secret Barrister, The Secret Barrister.

Stories of the Law and How It's Broken

If you want to know why 50 per cent of cases put before magistrates courts are given the wrong verdict, then this book will explain. In frustration at the failing legal system, which is a poor substitute for a justice system, The Secret Barrister, a criminal lawyer, describes his cases and introduces us to his clients and their backgrounds to better follow why the case arose and why, in many cases in The Secret Barrister’s opinion, the wrong verdict occurred. He compares and contrasts our system of advocacy with the proving evidence system and argues that our system is better, but still needs first aid.

Why We Get the Wrong Politicians by Isabel Hardman – the travails of being an MP

I thought I was reasonably well informed about our political system, but things have moved on, so I found this book a revelation. It personally costs a minimum of over £20,000 to fight a seat, and often over £100,000. If you are a career politician, working in and around Westminster, you may be sponsored or at least get your job held during the three years of campaigning it takes to gain a seat, and then you have to win the election. If not, you have to give up your career, move to the constituency, uproot your spouse and children, and quite probably lose the election as you will have been allocated an unwinnable seat. So we get the people who can survive this process, and successful people generally do not enter lose-lose situations!

A thought provoking read.

Diana Wright

WORD FUN - with Susie Dent DID YOU KNOW - MUSCLE comes from the Latin 'musculus', meaning 'little mouse' - people once thought that a flexing bicep looked like a rodent scuttling beneath the skin.

GYMNASIUM or 'gym' for short, is from the Greek for 'exercising naked'.

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Quite a few members at Inspire Fitness have asked over the last month or so if they should be doing anything specific to help them stay healthy during these difficult times. I know we all want to do as much as we can to try and avoid catching Corona Virus in the first place, or to reduce our risk should we get it. We thought that this would also be interesting to our local community and therefore would like to share this Immunity Support Pack with you.

In the pack, you'll learn:  What your immune system is and how it works?  What can you do to support it?  What part does diet play?  What vitamins, minerals and antioxidants are key to a healthy immune system? In addition, there's a bunch of delicious, immune-boosting recipes. You can download it here: Immunity Support Pack or if you send an email request to [email protected] we will send you a link, just pop Immunity Support Pack in the subject. Let us know if you find it useful. Stay safe and stay well.

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A Reflection by Kitty O’Meara

And the people stayed home. And read books, and listened, and rested, and exercised, and made art, and played games, and learned new ways of being, and were still. And listened more deeply. Some meditated, some prayed, some danced. Some met their shadows. And the people began to think differently.

And the people healed. And, in the absence of people living in ignorant, dangerous, mindless and heartless ways, the earth began to heal.

And when the danger passed, and the people joined together again, they grieved their losses, and made new choices, and dreamed new images, and created new way to live and heal the earth fully, as they had been healed.

Kitty O’Meara, a retired teacher and chaplain from the USA wrote this as she reflected on the current situation . This piece spread across social media as it resonated with so many people.

Get the CLANGERS habit! There are 8 things everyone needs to live a healthy life. Try to do your 8 CLANGERS every day, as part of a regular routine.

CONNECT - Human beings are social animals. Reach out to people, pets and plants. These connections are the cornerstones of our life. Take time to care and nurture them. Disconnection and loneliness may be as bad for us as smoking. And don't forget to connect with yourself—make space to think, reflect, explore and relax.

LEARN - There is good evidence that the more you learn, the better your health becomes. Try something new. Rediscover an old interest. Develop new passions. Set a challenge that you will enjoy achieving. Learning new things will make you more confi- dent as well as being fun.

ACTIVE - Choose activities that you enjoy, so you keep wanting to do them: dancing, singing , gardening, cycling, dog walking. There are lots of on line classes you can join in.

NOTICE - Be present in the world around you. Life is a balance of being and doing. Try and be as still as you can for 15 minutes every day, preferably outside. Simply slowing down and focusing on your breathing for 10 minutes a day can pay huge dividends. Breathe in for 3, hold for 4 and out for 5.

GIVE BACK - Helping and caring for friends, strangers and those less fortunate than ourselves is fundamental to good emotional health. It roots us as part of a community and develops meaningful connections and insights.

EAT WELL - Food is a pleasure. Discover what’s good and enjoyable to eat, and in what quantities. Learn how to grow it, where to buy it and how to prepare it. Set time aside to sit and eat with others if you can.

RELAX - Take time to rest and reflect on the day you’ve had. Be kind to your mind and let in wind down and de-clutter. This can really help to improve your sleep.

SLEEP - Good sleep is essential for mental and physical health, helping you prevent and recover from a whole range of illnesses and improving your energy levels, creativity and performance. With thanks to AS News, Spring 2020

KLVH 200 CLUB - April Winners Given that the Duffill household are currently in ‘lock-down’, Carol drew out the lucky numbers at home on the evening of 9th April. The results are as follows:

1st No 123 Hannah Bullock £25

2nd No 44 Michael Bloxsome £20

3rd No 163 Warren Burgess £15

4th No 98 Sue Crancher £10

5th No 126 Carol Duffill £5

Recent records show that some of this month’s winners are lucky. Hannah was successful in mid-2016 and Carol in late-2018. The most fortunate is Warren, who won in mid and late-2016 as well as last month. Steve Duffill

Take Extra Care, keep roads safe and protect the NHS

In partnership with Road Safety GB and the THINK! campaign, Wiltshire Council is encouraging all road users to Take Extra Care when making essential journeys and help reduce the strain on the emergency services.

Social distancing has significantly reduced the number of vehicles on the road, but many cars and motorcycles are taking advantage of this and driving at excessive speeds, which is why we’re stressing to all road users – drivers, motorcyclists and cyclists – the importance of taking extra care while making essential journeys.

Many road accidents require police attendance, the care of paramedics and hospital visits – all of which need to be reduced as much as possible during this time.

We can all take small steps to make the roads safer while making essential journeys, including:

 Always drive at an appropriate speed  Always wear a seatbelt  Never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs  Never use a mobile phone behind the wheel

Please stay safe on Wiltshire’s roads and Take Extra Care!

All Wiltshire libraries and leisure centres to close until further notice

Following government advice and to help stop the transmission of COVID-19, Wiltshire Council has taken the decision to close all its libraries and leisure centres until further notice.

Libraries

If people have any borrowed items from our libraries, they will be renewed automatically throughout the closed period and we will not be issuing or enforcing any fines or charges. People can also still borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines from www.wiltshire.gov.uk/libraries-ebooks.

Mobile Library The mobile library service will also be suspended during this time. If anyone knows of any family, friends or neighbours who rely upon this service, please feel free to share books with them if possible, but please take into account the latest public health advice on contact with people, particularly with the elderly and vulnerable.

Leisure Centres All Wiltshire Council leisure centres and Places Leisure-run centres in Wiltshire are closing until further notice. All direct debit leisure memberships will be frozen for three months, and they will resume once the leisure centres reopen. You do not need to contact us to cancel or amend your membership, your membership will be frozen without any action from you. Your membership freeze will not cost you anything and will start with immediate effect. All annual memberships and leisure card holders have also been frozen, which will mean the expiry dates of those memberships will be extended by three months.

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Amaze Excite Inspire

‘Jesus offers life in all its fullness’

All Change at Langley Fitzurse! After two successful years as our Headteacher, Richard Hearn is returning to Lacock Primary School full time from 1 June 2020, and he goes with our thanks and best wishes. We have appointed a new Headteacher – Mrs Karen Winterburn of Stanton St Quintin School. Mrs Winterburn has led her team at Stanton to achieve consistently high results over several years, and will bring great expertise to Langley Fitzurse. She will lead both schools from 1 June, and this time we will be pursuing a long-term partnering arrangement, including a joint governance model., with the support of the local authority and the education team at Bristol Diocese.

As the two schools are so geographically close, we are very excited that our vision of active collaboration at pupil, staff and Board level can take another step forward. The schools will remain separate legal entities, however, and we will retain the unique character and ethos of Langley Fitzurse, of which we are justifiably proud.

We have turned a corner during the time of the shared headships, with results, numbers, infrastructure and finances now all improved (often dramatically) from our position 3 to 4 years ago. The Board feels that Mrs Winterburn, supported by the new governance structures, has the skill and energy to take us to the next level, for the further benefit of our pupils.

Best wishes David Bloomer Chair of Governors

DRAYCOT CERNE and the DRAYCOT ESTATE I was delighted to learn from Adrian Beeby that the fourth podcast is available on Memories of Kington Langley. This time we visit the hamlet of Draycot Cerne and learn about the once wealthy Draycot Estate. Interviews are with Reuben and Geraldine Couzens. The podcast also contains excepts from interviews conducted with villagers back in 1989. Thanks go to Joanna White for reference material and to Adrian’s daughter, Alexandra for the readings. The music is composed by Adrian Beeby. https://memoriesofkingtonlangley.podbean.com/e/episode-4-draycot-cerne- and-the-draycot-estate/

Kington St Michael Village Shop The Village Hall, tel. (01249) 750181 [email protected]

YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY OWNED & RUN VILLAGE SHOP Home-made cakes – preserves – honey - frozen local meat and poultry Small range of fresh fruit and vegetables Off-licence

Household goods – greetings cards – gift wrap – stationery Logs and kindling during winter

Local Gifts & Crafts Handmade sterling silver jewellery Fragrant candles and diffusers Souvenirs and seasonal gifts

Self-service Post Point Postal services, stamps and packaging Send small and medium parcels to the UK and worldwide (We are unable to accept returns or tracked items)

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CHRISTIAN AID WEEK – 10 – 16th May 2020

Dear supporters,

As all of our thoughts are on the Covid-19 situation, we wanted to share an update on Christian Aid’s response. We value our volunteers enormously and want to ensure you all keep safe when fundraising for Christian Aid Week. The health and safety of our community, including loyal supporters like you, is of the utmost importance to us, and we are monitoring the situation on a daily basis.

Advice for Christian Aid Week. Many of you will have been planning house-to-house collections and events. Under the current circumstances, sadly, house-to-house collections and delivery-only collections should not go ahead. In particular, along with many churches, events such as Big Brekkies cannot go ahead. Instead, Christian Aid Week is moving online! We are building a vibrant, virtual Christian Aid Week so you can take part with our online community. We would love you to join in to show love for our neighbours near and far, as a global family.

During Christian Aid Week. It’s more important than ever that we come together as a community to worship and to share fun and fellowship. That’s why during Christian Aid Week we will be live-streaming worship each day, and hosting a fun daily quiz to join and raise funds.

In Christian Aid Week or whenever suits you. Ask your friends and family for a donation using our e-envelope, coming soon! Or host your own virtual events to pray and raise vital funds. We will shortly be sharing everything you need, so please check our website.

Our global response. Christian Aid and our partners already have experience of limiting the spread of infection during the Ebola crisis, and we will build on this experience to continue to stand together with communities living in poverty during this period. If infection rates start to develop as they are in Europe, then people in poorer countries will be hit even harder. Many are already living with reduced health resilience because of extreme poverty, or in overcrowded humanitarian camps and in countries which do not have the healthcare infrastructures needed to combat widespread disease. We will be working on the ground to help prepare communities to limit the impact of Covid-19. Please pray for us in this vital work, and support us where you can by making an online donation.

We are praying for all those affected by this new virus, both in Britain and overseas, for all those working on the frontline and for wisdom for our leaders. We will continue to monitor the situation as it evolves. During this challenging time, we all need to take seriously the science and advice being offered, remaining calm but vigilant. If you have any specific concerns or questions please email us at [email protected] or call our helpline on 020 7620 4444.

With every blessing, Amanda Khozi Mukwashi

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Emma Morrice, Local Area Coordinator for the Chippenham Community Area.

Mob: 07391410278 Email : [email protected]

Wiltshire Council | County Hall | Bythesea Road | Trowbridge | BA14 8JN

Wildlife Trust nature reserves open but social distancing encouraged

In the light of the current Covid-19 pandemic, we want to let you know about the measures Wiltshire Wildlife Trust is taking in response and how you can continue to engage with nature over the coming weeks. Most of our nature reserves are open and remain excellent places to unwind with wildlife, get some fresh air and exercise away from crowds. However, please note the Wiltshire Police advice that people must not to travel in cars to our reserves, but to come on foot or by bicycle as part of their one session of exercise per day. We know how important nature is for our wellbeing, and so over the coming weeks we will send out regular updates of wildlife-related activities you can do from home, or in your garden. You can sign up free to Naturehood to get some good suggestions. We have postponed or cancelled all our planned events and activities until further notice and have ceased all regular management and survey work on our reserves. Please keep an eye on our website and our social media channels, where we will keep you updated with news. The Kingfisher Café at Langford Lakes, and the reserve itself is closed until further notice. We have temporarily halted our adult wellbeing programmes, Forest School support programmes and closed Lakeside Care Farm, but we are continuing to provide support; developing activities to do at home and keeping in touch with everyone via phone, email and a new weekly wellbeing newsletter. We will resume our alternative education provision once it is safe and appropriate to do so.

Most staff are working from home and this will be the normal working practice until the current emergency passes. To contact us, please email [email protected] or contact the relevant member of staff directly. To all our members and supporters we want to offer a big thank you – it’s particularly at difficult times like these that your support is so important to us. Stay safe and healthy, The team at Wiltshire Wildlife Trust A full list and map of the Trust’s reserves can be found at www.wiltshirewildlife.org/ reserves

SUPPER ON THE RUN 2020

Regretfully, given the current Coronavirus situation, this year’s ‘Supper on the Run’, planned for 27 June, is cancelled. Hopefully, once things return to normal, a replacement date can be found. In the meantime, keep safe!

Best wishes, Steve Duffill

TAKING ACTION FOR INSECTS As part of a national campaign, Wiltshire Wildlife Trust is launching a new practical guide, Your Guide to Taking Action for Insects, which will help everyone do their bit in reversing decades of decline for the UK’s struggling bees, butterflies, moths, bugs and beetles.

The 20-page illustrated guide is available as a free download via https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/take-action-insects. It’s packed full of tips, useful info, and links all aimed at helping us make simple yet crucial changes to how we shop, garden and run our homes.

Your Guide to Taking Action for Insects recognises that some insects aren’t always popular with some members of the public, such as gardeners. However, it highlights the crucial roles they play in pollinating flowers and crops, controlling pests and natural recycling, as well as the beauty that they bring to our lives.

Guide users can go chemical- and peat-free, and get advice on which plants are best at combining colour, scent and attraction to bees and butterflies, whatever the season. All outdoor spaces, from tower block balconies to cottage gardens, can be made to count in the campaign to restore insect numbers.

Your Guide to Taking Action for Insects is available now as a free download via the campaign signup page at https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/take-action-insects

Fly tipping will not be tolerated

We're aware that this unprecedented situation means you are unable to take large items to your local household recycling centre currently. However, this does not mean it's ac- ceptable to fly tip items in Wiltshire. We have not seen a significant uplift in fly-tipping incidents over the past few weeks, and we want to further reduce the number of fly-tips in our beautiful county. If you do have excess waste that you would usually take to a household recycling centre, please store it safely until the centres reopen, and don’t be tempted to use unlicensed waste carriers or make use of ‘man with a van’ advertise- ments on social media. Fly tipping is a criminal offence and penalties for offenders include:

 Unlimited fine and/or five years’ imprisonment (Crown Court).  £50,000 fine and /or 12 months’ imprisonment (Magistrates Court).  A Fixed Penalty Notice of £400 if they are caught fly-tipping small scale waste.

Wiltshire Wellbeing Hub Our Wiltshire Wellbeing Hub continues to be a vital tool for vulnerable members of the community, during this COVID-19 situation. Food parcels being delivered by us through the hub are emergency parcels to last people for three days while more sustainable solutions are found, such as a delivery by the voluntary sector. We are charging for these parcels where appropriate. Please be assured that we will still be providing food parcels without charge for those that can show they are unable to afford them.

The charges are £20 to cover at least three days worth of food for one person, either meat or vegetarian, and up to £25 if the household has specialist dietary requirements such as gluten free.

WORD FACT The word 'thrill' originally meant to pierce someone with a sword and make a hole. It eventually changed to mean 'pierce' with excitement. The first meaning is still there in 'nostril' - originally a 'nose-thrill', or nose-hole.

Waste Collection Dates - NEW for May

Kington Langley

HOUSEHOLD WASTE 1st , 15th and 29th May

BLUE BIN and BLACK BOX * 14th and 28th May

GARDEN WASTE 14th and 28th May

* Please remember that glass bottles, jars and textiles should go in the black box. Bottle and jar lids can be left on, and clean and dry textiles (clothes, pairs of shoes, curtains, sheets and blankets) should be bagged, tied and put in the black box. Please do not place textiles in black refuse sack. Wet or dirty textiles can’t be collected.

For Draycot Cerne

HOUSEHOLD WASTE 1st , 15th and 29th May

BLUE BIN and BLACK BOX 7th and 21st May

Wiltshire Council garden waste collection renewals deferred to 15 June

Wiltshire Council has postponed the renewal process for garden waste collection until 15 June, due to the pressure on council services because of COVID-19. Garden waste collections will continue, provided the council’s contractor has sufficient staff to maintain service delivery.

Customers who have already paid for the garden waste collection service will continue to have their garden waste collected until 30 June 2020. Residents should continue to place their garden waste bins out with their red stickers as usual. The council will contact you in due course with details of the renewal process. Collections will continue from 1 July. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL HOUSEHOLD RECYCLING CENTRES ARE CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Kington Langley WI - Making the Most of the Lock Down

Although we're all adjusting our lives to the Lockdown and aren't currently able to meet in person or host visiting speakers, our Kington Langley WI members are striving hard to make the best of the situation. We have been trying Bridge, Pilates, Yoga, choir and book club on Zoom. Those of us who play Walking Netball have even got together virtually to do a training session in our gardens following Carla, our host.

We felt it was a good moment to pause and reflect on what the WI means to our members, how it inspires them and to consider the many opportunities it offers. I asked everyone what they are missing most about the WI and what Kington Langley means to them. Here are some of the replies:

We are so lucky to live in such a wonderful village. It’s nice to meet people whilst out walking the dogs and chatting at a distance. Everyone is so friendly.

The WI gave me much needed friendship and support when I lost my husband and had to move back from our home abroad to Wiltshire. A major upheaval was made more bearable with this help.

I am missing all the people I have just got to know through KLWI and the amazing people who come to talk to us.

The WI has given me Walking Netball and a new network of supportive friends. I am missing the social aspect of it as well as the exercise

The WI gives me a sense of "belonging" to a group. I am always greeted as I arrive at the hall.

During this time when we are unable to have our monthly meetings, I will miss having an evening to meet my friends for conversation and entertainment. However, a few months ago, I was asked by another WI member to help with a WI project. This involved using cross stitch to decorate a tablecloth for the front table at our meetings. Now, during this time when we are asked to stay at home, I have been able to use this new skill to produce a small picture sewing with brightly coloured threads on material. It is totally absorbing and very creative. It will help to pass the time until our next meeting.

One of the most important things that the members value is friendship and being part of a community. Therefore rather than cancel our monthly meeting it was lovely to log into Zoom, meet up virtually and just have a catch up and chat. I think we are certainly making the most of these unprecedented times!

Where do I find……..? A Very Present Help in Times of Trouble

Phone numbers of local/national agencies that might have the help you need.

Wiltshire Council has set up a dedicated hub to support the most vulnerable residents during the ongoing COVID-19 situation. If you need advice, support, or help with obtain- ing food or medicine please get in touch with the hub via email at wellbe- [email protected] or by calling 0300 003 4576. It's available from 8am-8pm Mon- day-Friday and 10am-4pm Saturday and Sunday.

Priority Utilities Services Register—if you are vulnerable, and concerned about how to get help in an emergency situation with electricity or gas supplies, you can contact your supplier, and ask to be added to their Priority Services Register. If you live alone and are of pensionable age, you may be eligible for a free gas boiler safety check. You can find your supplier’s contact details on your gas and electricity bills.

Food Bank phone number—01249 655458.

Food Box phone number—Andy Gubbins, 01249 448530

Age UK, Wiltshire – 01380 727 767

Alzheimer’s Support - 01225 776481

Carers Support Wiltshire—08001814118

Wiltshire Citizens Advice—03444 111 444

Wiltshire Centre for Independent Living – 03001233442

Morrisons Doorstep Essentials Food Box delivery— for those who have to isolate, and need food delivered: 0345 611611, select option 5.

Hot meal deliveries

The Gladstone Arms are offering a £10 takeaway service Monday to Saturday 5-8.30pm. They are also doing a Roast Dinner available the same times and on Sundays 11.30-5pm for £13 main course and £5 dessert. Call them on 01249 660535 to place your order and pay. They will arrange a collection time for you to pick up your food.

Chippenham pit stop Jct 17 are offering their full menu to takeaway. You can call ahead for delivery to your vehicle. They also have stocked their shelves with food to buy – you can call in advance with your order for delivery to your car of food and groceries. They have implemented an hourly cleaning regime and are asking all customers to wash their hands when they arrived – 01249 750645

La Passione are doing takeaway – Monday to Saturdays 4-9pm and Sundays 12-4.30pm. Phone to order on 01242 652162

Thai Taste Chippenham is doing a non contact takeaway service Tuesday to Sunday eve- nings from 6pm until 10pm. Call 01249 448122 to order.

THY KINDOM COME goes virtual 21st - 31st May 2020

Thy Kingdom Come is a global prayer movement that invites Christians around the world to pray for more people to come to know Jesus. What started in 2016 as an invitation from the Archbishops of Canterbury and York to the Church of England has grown into an international and ecumenical call to prayer.

Corona Virus We're strictly adhering to government guidelines re. the corona virus & social distancing. We'll be sharing a range of resources soon to help churches to do Thy Kingdom Come virtually. We are very mindful of the international nature of Thy Kingdom Come and the fact that most countries are in lockdown, whilst we understand this may not be the case in all countries, we in no way want to encourage people to go against government guidance where lockdowns are in place. We know this will not always be the case, but want to do our best to resource the church to pray wherever they may be, which currently for many is staying in our homes!

The Family Prayer Adventure map and podcasts The Family Adventure Prayer Map was to be distributed to 500,000 Key Stage 2 children attending Church of England Schools. It is now available to download. We are really excited to announce that this year we will have an augmented reality app to be used in collaboration with the map. It will be available for smart phones and tablets, and for both Apple and Android. The app will feature daily games and videos which will all be delivered through innovative augmented reality!

The Family Prayer Adventure podcasts are a fun and engaging way to help families pray together. There is one following each daily theme of Thy Kingdom Come, and they are about 10-12 minutes long. They feature a game, an interactive Bible story (written and performed by folks like Bob Hartman), a chance to pray and great music. Do share them with families and other mixed-age groups, and use them alongside the Prayer Adventure Map and Journal.

From the Village Hall Roof March 2020

The temperatures for March were approximately 1.5 ˚C lower during the day and 2.7 ˚C lower during the night this year than last year. There was 17 days with some rain mainly during the early part of the month. Between the 8th and the 15th the wind was strong averaging over 10 mph every day with peak gusts of between 21mph and 30 mph. Temperatures

Average 7.16 ˚C Maximum 15.1˚C at 2.45pm on the 20th Minimum - 7.5˚C at 5.45am on the 28th Mildest night Lowest temperature 8.7˚C on the 10th Coldest day Highest temperature 6.3 ˚C on the 5th

Wind Speed

Average 4.1 mph for the whole month Peak gust 30.33 mph at 12.30pm on the 10th Windiest day The 10th with 18.43mph. Calmest day The 6th with 1.99mph.

Sunshine

Sunniest day The 25th when the sun shone from 7.00am to 5.45pm Dullest day The 5th

Rain

Total rainfall 2.4 inches (60.96mm)

Observations After days of rain the pitch at Wembley Stadium is described as a “muddy cabbage patch” and on the 15th March 1969 Swindon Town, of the Third Division, playing in an all- white strip, and in their first match at Wembley, beat Arsenal 3-1 in the League Cup Final. In extra time 23year old Don Rogers flicks the ball around Bob Wilson for the win. Glory Days!

Grass only grows when the ambient temperature is 5 ˚C (40˚F) or higher and it was from a warming Wednesday 24th that the sound of lawnmowers began to be heard around the village. It seemed that as soon as the first person decided to give the grass its first trim many more followed. Good exercise for these difficult times! PG/GWH

Kington Langley Village Hall and KLVH are working names of the Kington Langley Village Hall &

Recreation Ground Charitable Incorporated Organisation

KINGTON LANGLEY CROQUET CLUB

Last month we had been hoping that limited play with social distancing could take place, but since then the situation has changed and no play is possible.

The government recognizes the need for essential maintenance work to be carried out. Individual members are carrying out lawn mowing and watering has also been carried out. It seems unbelievable when only a couple of months ago we were worrying about flooding.

Do try to keep yourselves safe!

Enquiries can be made by contacting Julia Cook: [email protected] or 07747 604982 and leave a message. alternatively on our club email: [email protected]

Thank you to everyone for your ongoing support.

Lord Jesus Christ, you taught us to love our neighbour, and to care for those in need as if we were caring for you. In this time of anxiety, give us strength to comfort the fearful, to tend the sick, and to assure the isolated of our love, and your love, for your name’s sake. Amen.

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UNIVERSITY CHALLENGE QUIZ

3 questions about the rainbow in mythology (a) In Greek mythology, which messenger-goddess was the personification of the rainbow, and the means by which the gods communicated with mortals? (b) Bifrost, meaning ‘tremulous way’, was the rainbow bridge between the realm of the mortals and the realm of the gods in which mythology? (c) Which South American people believed that rainbows were the feather crown of Illapa, the god of thunder and rain? 3 questions on royal titles (a) In ancient Egypt, the title ‘Pharaoh’ had what literal meaning, related to architecture? (b) Which two word term of French origin meaning ‘high gate’ came into general use in the 18th century for the court of the Sultan at Istanbul, and thence metonymically for the Ottoman Empire? (c) Which historic title, used mainly in English to describe an East Asian monarch, literally means ‘exalted gate’? 3 questions on salad ingredients in literature (a) In Swift’s ‘Gulliver’s Travels’, the Academy of Lagado conducts experiments in which sunbeams are supposedly extracted from which vegetable? (b) In Shakespeare’s ‘Henry IV Part Two’, Falstaff says of Justice Shallow that when he was naked he was like a forked form of which salad ingredient, ‘with a head fantas- tically carved upon it with a knife’? (c) In Beatrix potter’s ‘Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies’, of what does she write: ‘It is said that the effect of eating too much is soporific. I have never felt sleepy after eating {them}; but then I am not a rabbit’? 3 questions on shipping forecast areas (a) The sea area known as German Bight was originally named after which island, ceded by Britain to Germany in 1890? (b) Portland and which area formerly comprised the area known as ‘Channel’? (c) ‘North’ and ‘South’ precede the name of which Norwegian Island? Answers on page 53

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YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE A TRUCKER TO CALL AT THE CHIPPENHAM PIT STOP IF YOU NEED TO TOP UP YOUR SUPPLIES

The comforting fact that anyone living in Kington Langley and surrounding villages can call in at the nearby Chippenham Pit Stop and pick up groceries and other necessities seems to have gone largely unnoticed.

“But our Draycot Stores are open to all and are not just for our trucker customers,” stressed Director Hannah Hatherell

“And if villagers need a home cooked meal in the current circumstances, then they can also use our takeaway service for delivery into their car boot,” she said.

“We carry a range of locally sourced products as well as many of the usual foodstuffs and have introduced a strict hourly cleaning regime to keep our customers as safe as possible in the current circumstances,” she added.

Meanwhile the Pit Stop, just off Junction 17 off the M4, on the road to Sutton Benger, has been making regional and national headlines for going the extra mile to help truckers who are working under steadily worsening to keep the nation supplied.

Those calling in can keep infection free by having freshly cooked meals and other supplies direct to their cabs , and customers have been quick to show their appreciation One message of support from a grateful trucker said he couldn’t believe the level of support that the Pit Stop was providing for its customers,

“The shop was open, I had a lovely hot shower and the takeaway food was just a blessing and even with the seriousness of the situation all of your staff were welcoming and friendly. If it wasn’t for you last night, I couldn’t have even brought a coffee elsewhere so the big chain motorway service stations could learn a lot from Chippenham Pit Stop.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for looking after us in this time of need. You and your staff are a credit to the transport industry.”

God of compassion, be close to those who are ill, afraid or in isolation. In their loneliness, be their consolation; in their anxiety, be their hope; in their darkness, be their light; through him who suffered alone on the cross, but reigns with you in glory, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

IN THE TIME OF QUIET

No one’s told the daffodils about the pause to Spring And no one’s told the birds to roost and asked them not to sing No one’s asked the lazy bee to cease his bumbling round And no one’s stopped the bright green shoots emerging through the ground No one’s told the sap to rest, deep within the wood And stop the sleepy trees from waking, wreathed about in bud No one’s told the sky to douse its brightest shades of blue And stop the scudding clouds from puffing headlong into view No one’s asked the lambs to still the springs beneath their feet, To stop their rapid rush and quell each joyful bleat No one’s told the stream to halt its gurgle or its flow And warned the playful breezes, not to gust and blow No one’s asked the raindrops not to fall upon the earth

And fail to quench the soil in the season of rebirth. No one’s locked the sun down, or dimmed the shimmer of the moon And even in the darkest night, the stars are still immune. Remember what you value, remember who is dear Close the doors to danger and keep your family near. In the quiet all around us take the time to sit and stare And wonder at the glory unfurling everywhere. Look towards the future, after the ordeal

And keep faith in Mother Nature’s power and will to heal.

Footpaths and Farming

We are really pleased to see so many people using the public footpaths on our farms at Whitelands and Draycot Park. We are really lucky to live in a rural area at this time of lockdown and access to the countryside is a great way of getting exercise. The new footpath KL26 linking Days Lane to KL30 is very popular.

Please remember that the footpaths cross farmland and that grazing cattle are out in fields at this time of year (producing milk to feed the nation). It is really important to stick to footpaths and keep dogs under control or on lead. This is for your own safety as well as the bio security of our cattle and safety of us and our staff. Footpaths are well marked.

Thank you, Max Sealy

COMMUNITY SPEEDWATCH A reminder that our village does have a 30mph speed limit. The number of vehicles driving through has greatly reduced. The majority of drivers are respecting the speed limit, but in the last week an increasing number of drivers are speeding through. As people partake in their daily exercise, there is a greater number of cyclists in the village, many with children on the road. Please remember to respect the speed limit and keep our village a safe place for all. THANK YOU.

AFTER THE LENT CHALLENGE COVID 19 interrupted our ability to pursue the Lent Challenge together - although ironically many of us have had more time to reflect on how we live our daily lives, while enjoying the beautiful environment we live in. If you would like to explore the Eco challenges, the booklet is still available on the Draycot Benefice website. I am looking forward to opening the boxes from our churches and our schools to find out people’s ideas and suggestions for ways our churches can become more Eco friendly. We have recorded a Celebration service, with a pledge to continue our Eco efforts, which is available through Facebook, along with a service sheet so you can join in! Katherine Bloomer

IF YOU CAN’T

If you can’t go out, you can stay in. If you can’t go out of your home, you can stay in your heart. If you can’t go out of your heart, you can begin to sense it’s beat. If you can’t see new people, you can appreciate those who are not new. If you can’t make them larger minded, you can try to be larger hearted. If you can’t be larger hearted easily, you can try to be patient with yourself. If you can be patient with yourself, you can be patient with others. If you can be patient with others, you can let them be who they are. If you can let others be who they are, your heart will grow larger. If your heart can grow larger, you can be more grateful for people. If you can be more grateful for people, your heart can expand even more. If your heart can expand even more, you can love more. If you love more, you can be happier. If you can be happier, you can love even more. If you can go out, you can’t do all this; if you can’t, you can.

by Father Luke Bell

All Wiltshire Police Enquiry Offices Have Temporarily Closed

All Wiltshire Police enquiry offices have been temporarily closed in a move to protect both the public and officers and staff. The decision has been made following the latest Government advice on social distancing and staying at home as part of the ongoing fight against coronavirus.

However, Wiltshire Police want people to be reassured that they will still be able to be contacted through a variety of means, including the 999 emergency and 101 non- emergency numbers, their website, and using the yellow phones positioned outside the enquiry offices.

The temporary closure will also include the police desks within the front counter services at the shared premises at Monkton Park, in Chippenham, and Bourne Hill, in Salisbury. At the moment, the Wiltshire Council enquiry offices at these sites will remain open as a necessary contact point for vulnerable people.

Chief Constable Kier Pritchard said: "I want to reassure people that this is a temporary measure and I hope people will see that we have made this decision for very practical and safety-conscious reasons. This will not impact our visibility in your communities. Our police stations are still running as normal, and you will continue to see our Community Policing Teams out and about on patrol and responding to 999 and 101 calls.”

Anyone who has a pre-arranged, essential appointment at a police station can attend as normal, but use the yellow phone outside to alert an officer or member of staff.

The Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust

During the current lockdown we would like to notify you of the services still available through The Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust to those over 60 or 18+ with a registered disability.

Our team of Home Security Operators are still securing the homes of victims of house crime and domestic abuse. Our office team are on hand to give telephone support and advice on a range of home security issues. Please call 01380 861155 and leave a message, your call will be returned within a few hours during working hours. Our operators are also delivering Personal Protective Equipment for Wiltshire Police across the County.

Our team of Stay Safe Online volunteers are available to offer telephone advice on a range of issues from improving cyber security awareness, to cyber and scam prevention advice and signposting to future advice and resources. Please call and leave a message on 01380 861191 and someone will get back you shortly.

43 THE ARTS SOCIETY KINGTON LANGLEY is an affiliated member of The Arts Society, a leading education charity with a global network of 385 societies bringing people together through a shared interest in the arts.

We meet monthly at 11.00am on the 1st Tuesday of the month (except August and Sep- tember) to hear excellent lecturers share their specialist knowledge about the arts.

Although our monthly meetings have been cancelled for the foreseeable future the National Society and our local society here in Kington Langley have been trying to find ways to fill the gap in your enjoyment of all things “art”. The National Society has started a series of films by Arts Society Accredited Lecturers for you to enjoy at home. These are published every fortnight and the series begins with an insight into Las Meninas by Velazquez from lecturer Dr Jacqueline Cockburn - filmed at home. Plans are in place for further lectures in this series, the next being by Sarah Dunant on 21 April. Go to The Arts Society website and click on “connected”. You do not need to be a member to access this resource.

Our local society has been keeping in touch with members through email and the committee have put together a list of accessible sites which will be of interest to art lovers everywhere. I have included a few here. Virtual tours of art galleries and museums are available on many of their websites – for example The Louvre and The Tate. YouTube, artsandculture.google.com, HENI Talks and artuk.org offer a variety of videos or text relating to a wide range of subjects and for music lovers try metopera.org. Closer to home you can access Active Communities Resources through the Wiltshire Council website which has a section on Creativity, Culture & Heritage.

All the committee join me in hoping you find these suggestions useful and hope you are all staying safe and well.

The Corsham Walking Festival Regretfully we have had to cancel the 2020 Corsham Walking Festival due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. We hope you can still get out to walk safely. We have every intention of returning with a wonderful Festival in June 2021.

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Tips To Staying Safe While Staying At Home Dear Parents & Guardians,

The last few weeks have seen changes to the way we live our lives. Every one of us is being asked to stay at home and only go out when necessary - from the elderly to the young. As a result, more children and young people will be spending more time on their computers and phones. Of course the Internet is a great source for information and education but I wanted to write to highlight some of issues and risks which can come with the increased use of time online . One of the main social media platforms young people use today is Snapchat. This is an app, where people can upload a number of photos which disappear after an allotted time frame - it could be seconds or minutes. However, what many young people do not appreciate, is that a screenshot can be taken and the photo printed to keep. Whether they are using Snapchat, Facebook, TikTok, Twitter or WhatsApp, if you're able, it is important to speak to your child about the risks online, not posting messages or chatting to someone online in anger or on impulse. Ask them to think before they post anything, as these messages (which could include inappropriate pictures and videos) are almost impossible to take back. Whilst many of the posts are completely harmless, there are occasions where young people are posting inappropriate and sometimes indecent images of themselves. This is putting them at risk, so it's also important to speak to them to understand why they have done this. It could be done out of naivety or it could be something more, like bullying or harassment, so it is crucial they know where to go if they need help in any way.

It might help to remind them that:  It is illegal for young people to take, share or sell indecent images of themselves.  It is illegal for young people to post indecent images and then demand money for them.  If anyone contacts a young person offering money for images, they need to report this to a trusted adult for appropriate action to be taken. Information is available on the advice pages of the Wiltshire Police website to help you have those conversations. The most important thing in this is communication. Talk about how to treat others online with respect and what is and isn't appropriate online behaviour. I hope this advice helps in what is a difficult time. However, you are not alone and help is at hand. Yours sincerely,

Superintendent Ben Mant, Wiltshire Police Public Protection Department

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Scarecrows Update

In light of the ever-changing situation and the government’s focus on the COVID-19 pandemic being a marathon rather than a sprint, last month we made the sad decision to cancel the 2020 Kington Langley Scarecrow Festival.

As I’m sure you will appreciate, this decision has not been taken lightly. However, it’s vitally important that we play our part in the national response to this serious public health situation and do everything we can to keep people safe.

As the Tokyo 2020 Olympics has been rolled over to 2021, we’ve decided to stick with the Olympians theme for next year. Therefore everyone who’s already registered their scarecrows has even more time to work on their masterpieces ready for next summer!

In the meantime…

Depending on how things evolve in the coming months we may look to hold some kind of event later in the year, but in the meantime we’re planning to use some of the funds we raised last year to support the amazing Kington Langley Community Help initiative. This has seen some wonderful volunteers come forward to support those in the village who are vulnerable or in need of any kind of help.

In addition, the amazing Mr and Mrs Howe have been looking into other ways to entertain the community during this strange time, which has included two very popular Crowzone Radio quiz nights. They’re now planning to run a ‘House Arrest’ music quiz every Sunday at 7pm until ‘lockdown’ ends - visit www.crowzone.co.uk to find out more.

Stay safe and stay home peeps, we’ll see you on the other side – or during our daily walk around the village!

The KLSF Committee

Parish Council Update

In line with Government advice all Parish Council meetings have been cancelled, however your Parish Council have been dealing with essential business such as finance, through emails. We are currently investigating the possibility of holding virtual meetings which would allow public participation. More information about how and when this might happen will be available on the village website.

If you are looking for ideas to keep busy or develop a new interest during this time you can access an Active Communities Resource Page through the Wiltshire Council website.

The Parish Council thanks all those who are supporting friends and neighbours. Please contact Martin and Nikki Casey if you require assistance or wish to volunteer.

The Parish Council extend their best wishes to everyone during this difficult time and hope you and your families stay safe and well

Councillor Reynolds

Wiltshire Air Ambulance Recycling Scheme

A big THANK YOU to those of you who are continuing to collect recycling items for Wiltshire Air Ambulance.

If you are able to store them yourselves during this time of lockdown and social distancing I would appreciate it. The hubs I deliver to are currently closed.

Please do not crunch up the packaging and try to keep different categories separate

During the first week of lockdown I sorted through items that had already been given to me; I also learnt more about what needs to be separated from what. If possible please keep crisp packets separate from other savoury packaging.

Please make sure the packaging is clean with no food left in it. THANK YOU!

I am acting as a Village drop-off point for these. If you want more details please email me: [email protected] or leave a message on: 07747 604 982

RSPCA help during COVID-19

The RSPCA has produced a poster that can be downloaded and filled in by members of the public who have pets/animals. The aim being they will approach family/friends/ neighbours who can care for their pets if they are hospitalised. (a copy can be found on page 6 and 7 of this magazine)

This poster should be displayed in a visible place, for example on the fridge, etc so that the emergency services can see plans have already been made for the animals. Please do take action and share this with friends/neighbours to try and help ease the pressure on the Adult Social Care teams in finding boarding spaces for animals.

Guidance has been produced on dog walking, especially if you are helping out by walking someone else’s dog because they are key workers, being shielded or self isolating - it sets out sensible measures to ensure dogs can still be exercised with precautions taken for them and people. Go to https://www.rspca.org.uk/coronavirus/dogwalking

Scott Kelly is a retired NASA astronaut who spent nearly a year on the International Space Station. He wrote:

Being stuck at home can be challenging. When I lived on the International Space Station for nearly a year, it wasn’t easy. When I went to sleep, I was at work. When I woke up, I was still at work. Flying in space is probably the only job you absolutely cannot quit. But I learned some things during my time up there that I’d like to share — because they may come in handy again, as we all confine ourselves at home to help stop the spread of the coronavirus. Here are a few tips on living in isolation, from someone who has been there.

Follow a schedule - On the space station, my time was scheduled tightly, from the moment I woke up to when I went to sleep. You will find maintaining a plan will help you and your family adjust to a different work and home life environment. When I returned to Earth, I missed the structure it provided and found it hard to live without.

But pace yourself - When you are living and working in the same place for days on end, work can have a way of taking over everything if you let it. Living in space, I deliberately paced myself because I knew I was in it for the long haul — just like we all are today. Take time for fun activities. And don’t forget to include in your schedule a consistent bedtime. NASA scientists closely study astronauts’ sleep when we are in space, and they have found that quality of sleep relates to cognition, mood, and interpersonal relations — all essential to getting through a mission in space or a quarantine at home.

Go outside - One of the things I missed most while living in space was being able to go outside and experience nature. For an astronaut, going outside is a dangerous undertak- ing that requires days of preparation, so I appreciate that in our current predicament, I can step outside any time I want for a walk or a hike — no spacesuit needed. Research has shown that spending time in nature is beneficial for our mental and physical health, as is exercise. You don’t need to work out two and a half hours a day, as astronauts on the space station do, but getting moving once a day should be part of your quarantine schedule (just stay at least six feet away from others).

You need a hobby - When you are confined in a small space you need an outlet that isn’t work or maintaining your environment. Some people are surprised to learn I brought books with me to space. The quiet and ab- sorption you can find in a physical book — one that doesn’t ping you with notifications or tempt you to open a new tab — is priceless. You can also practice an instrument (I just bought a digital guitar trainer online), try a craft, or make some art. Astronauts take time for all of these while in space.

Keep a journal - NASA has been studying the effects of isolation on humans for decades, and one surprising finding they have made is the value of keeping a journal.. If you find yourself just chronicling the days’ events (which, under the circumstances, might get re- petitive) instead try describing what you are experiencing through your five senses or write about memories. Even if you don’t wind up writing a book based on your journal like I did, writing about your days will help put your experiences in perspective and let you look back later on what this unique time in history has meant.

Take time to connect - Even with all the responsibilities of serving as commander of a space station, I never missed the chance to have a videoconference with family and friends. Scientists have found that isolation is damaging not only to our mental health, but to our physical health as well, especially our immune systems. Technology makes it easier than ever to keep in touch, so it’s worth making time to connect with someone every day — it might actually help you fight off viruses.

Listen to experts - Living in space taught me a lot about the importance of trusting the advice of people who knew more than I did about their subjects, whether it was science, engineering, medicine, or the design of the incredibly complex space station that was keeping me alive. Especially in a challenging moment like the one we are living through now, we have to seek out knowledge from those who know the most about it and listen to them. Social media and other poorly vetted sources can be transmitters of misinfor- mation just as handshakes transmit viruses, so we have to make a point of seeking out reputable sources of facts, like the World Health Organization.

We are all connected - Seen from space, the Earth has no borders. The spread of the coronavirus is showing us that what we share is much more powerful than what keeps us apart, for better or for worse. All people are inescapably interconnected, and the more we can come together to solve our problems, the better off we will all be.

One of the side effects of seeing Earth from the perspective of space, at least for me, is feeling more compassion for others. As helpless as we may feel stuck inside our homes, there are always things we can do — I’ve seen people reading to children via videoconference, donating their time and money to charities online, and running errands for elderly or immuno-compromised neighbours. The benefits for the volunteer are just as great as for those helped. I’ve seen humans work together to prevail over some of the tough- est challenges imaginable, and I know we can prevail over this one if we all do our part and work together as a team.

Oh, and wash your hands — often.

With thanks to the New York Times

UNIVERSITY CHALLENGE QUIZ - ANSWERS

Myths - (a) Iris, (b) Norse (Scandinavian/Germanic), (c) Incas Royal Titles - (a) Great House, (b) Sublime Port, (c) Mikado (Emperor of Japan) Salad Ingredients - (a) Cucumbers, (b) Radish, (c) Lettuce Shipping Areas - (a) Heligoland/Helgoland, (b) Plymouth, (c) Utsire

From the Registers Funerals 23rd March Service of committal for Joan Lowe at Westerleigh Crematorium 3rd April Service of Committal for Philip Bird at North Wiltshire Crematorium Royal Wootton Bassett 17th April Graveside service and burial of Alfred George Brind at St Peter’s, Kington Langley 20 April Service for Burial of John Jones of Kington Langley at St Mary the Virgin, Sopworth. “I know that my Redeemer lives” Job 19.25

Dates for the diary Morning Prayer at Sutton Benger church - suspended until further notice

Christian Fellowship Meetings - suspended until further notice

Children’s Choir – suspended until further notice

Let your Light Shine - Creative morning at Sutton Benger Church will be postponed until further notice.

For enquiries or bookings, please contact the Draycot Benefice Administrator, Maggie (Tuesdays only) on 01666 511357.

God of all hope we call on you today. We pray for those who are living in fear: Fear of illness, fear for loved ones, fear of other’s reactions to them. May your Spirit give us a sense of calmness and peace.

We pray for your church in this time of uncertainty. For those people who are worried about attending worship. For those needing to make decisions in order to care for others For those who will feel more isolated by not being able to attend. Grant us your wisdom. Holy God, we remember that you have promised that Nothing will separate us from your love – demonstrated to us in Jesus Christ. Help us turn our eyes, hearts and minds to you. Amen

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Charity Representatives British Tinnitus Assn. Betty Bird 750551 The Children’s Society Enid Campbell 758457 Scarecrows www.scarecrows.biz 750466

Clubs, Organisations &

Groups

Art Group Jean Shepherd 750014 Board Games Club Graham Longley - Brown 750310 Create Move Dance Georgie Taylor 750619 Croquet Club Ian Morrison 758499

Footpath Rep., Rights of Way Gazette & Herald Tony Shepherd 750014 Hobbies Group Mary Renfree 750430 Kington Langley Film Society Pippa Cooper 750343

KL Wine Appreciation Society [email protected] 07810 647183 Kington Tots Kelly Ratcliffe 07747186419 Old Tyme & Mod Sq Dance Ray Phillips 01285 771311 Short Mat Bowls Sec. Maureen Collett 654619

Table Tennis Tania Bennett 750379 Tennis Club Treasurer Jens Andersen 750391 The Arts Society Kgton Langley Lindi Reynolds 750380 Village Diary Lindi Reynolds 750380

Walks Sylvia Chumbley 750269 Women’s Institute President Sylvia Townsend 701200

Every effort has been made to update the contact information and to include all the groups, clubs, organisations and charities.

Please contact the Editor if any information is out of date or incorrect, or to fill in the gaps!

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Village Contacts

Magazine Committee Chairman Colin Coles 750631 Editor Katherine Bloomer 721569 Distribution Organiser Tony Shepherd 750014 Advertisement Organiser Gill Spurway 750252

Parish Council Chairman Dr. Maurice Dixson 758171 Vice Chairman and Webmaster Graham Trickey 750359 Clerk Sue Webb 01666 824620 CEV Peter Hart 750428

Union Chapel Pastor Athanasius Velianitis 750449

St Peter’s Church Rector Revd. Alison Love 720619 Curate Revd. Mark Siddall 652752 Church Warden Andrea Grafton 750638

Church Warden Tom Stables 758241

Langley Fitzurse School Headteacher Richard Hearn 750295 LFPTA Chair Amy Stenner 07827440423

Village Hall Mgmt Comm. Chairman Tony Shepherd 750014 Booking Clerk Julia Cook 07864 981217

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