THE Newsletter

September 2021 no. 297

for the Parish of Hindon with & Pertwood Church and Village Directory (All telephone numbers are prefixed by 01747 unless otherwise stated)

Pastoral Care of the Parish: Parish Priest: Rev Mark Hayter, High Spinney, Sutton Road, , SP3 5LF, tel: 01722 785176 email: [email protected] Churchwarden, Hindon & Chicklade with Pertwood: Rupert Janes, tel: 759770, email: [email protected] PPC Secretary: Richard Vine, tel: 820621, email: [email protected]

“The Newsletter” editorial: copy deadline 22nd of each month. All submissions welcome. Editor: Liisa Steele, email: [email protected] Goods & Services Directory: Miss Felicity Trotman, Downside, Chicklade, SP3 5SU, tel: 820503 email: [email protected]

Community Information: Clerk to Parish Council & Allotments, Bev Ford: [email protected] Citizens’ Advice Bureau: 0844 375 2775 9am-5pm Monday to Friday Connect2Wiltshire bus service: 0845 652 5255 Option 2 http://www.bookaride.net/ Doctors’ Surgery: 820222. Out of hours no: 111 Householders' Guide for Emergencies: http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/emergency-planning-householders-guide-foremergencies.pdf Fellowship Club: 820254 Flooding: emergency number if your home is in imminent danger of flooding 0300 456 0100 (24 hrs) Friends of Hindon Church, Ros Gough (Chair) tel: 820451 email: [email protected] Hindon and the Fonthills WI, Thelma Caughey tel: 820840 email: [email protected] Hindon School: 820260 Hindon Village Stores & Post Office: 820366 Hindon Village Archives, Paula Rooke: 820559 Local Transport Representative, Miss Joan Davies: 820258 Mobile Library: alternate Thursdays 1.30-4 pm Hindon School/High Street Neighbourhood Watch, Emma Bird: 820238 Parish Council Chair, Mr David Robertson: 820012 Police (non-emergency): tel 101 (ext 32930) or email: daniel.chaventre@.police.uk Rural, Widlife Crime & Heritage Crime Officer: Neil Turnbull, PCSO 6192, mobile: 07471029544 Email: [email protected] For complete anonymity ring Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 Power cuts, tel: 105 A new number to report or get information about power cuts or electricity supply concerns (eg, downed cables or damage to sub-stations). Also see www.powercut105.com Southern Electricity: 08000 727 282 Tisbus: 07500 802 525, http://tisbus.co.uk/ Tisbury & District LINK Scheme: 870194 Village Hall bookings, Mrs Pearl Foster 820445 Wessex Water: Leaks: 0800 692 0692 / Supply & Sewerage: 0845 600 4600 : report issues online at www.wiltshire.gov.uk/report.htm By mobile phone - MyWiltshire App: 0300 456 0105 Wiltshire Councillor, Cllr Bridget Wayman 830406 email: [email protected] South Wiltshire MP, Dr Andrew Murrison 0207 219 4272, email: [email protected] See also: http://hindonvillage.org/ and the Hindon, Wiltshire Facebook page

Notes from the Editor Another month passes but Hindon never sleeps. We have medical and ecclesiastical departures and arrivals (important letter from Mark Hayter in the Church Pages); the WI is joining the “fash pack”; the Fellowship Club is not only re- opening but re-lettering; and that annual excuse to make merry in the Village Hall, the Harvest Supper, is back. Phew! Enjoy the issue and please ignore typos: my superior sub- editor is having a month off the beastly chore pleasurable pastime and if I look at it all for too long my eyes go weird and I can’t see the wood for the trees… Until next month! Liisa Steele [email protected] (Deadline for October issue is 22nd September, please) If you submit any articles for the Newsletter which contain personal contact details, please be aware that they will, as part of uploading the issue on to the village website and Facebook pages, be in the public domain electronically, as well as in the hard copy.

Newsletter Noticeboard & Correspondence A village farewell to Patrick and Sally Hindon will be getting together in the playground at midday on the 8th of October to say thank you to Doctors Patrick and Sally and to wish them a happy retirement from the village practice. The Parish Council will help in any way to make this event be a memorable occasion. The event is open to all whether you have been at the receiving end of the Doctors’ attention or if you are a newcomer to the village. David Robertson

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY!

HARVEST SUPPER SATURDAY 9TH OCTOBER

You will see a poster in this issue of the Newsletter for the Harvest Supper in the Village Hall on Saturday 9th October, followed by Harvest Festival in the church the following day.

As there was no Harvest Supper in 2020, we hope to make it very special this year but numbers will be limited due to current circumstances. If you would like to come, do please put your name down on the list, and pay at, the shop.

There will be a three-course meal for £14 to include first glass of wine (what a bargain!) and a raffle.

Ros Gough and Heather Vine

Rural Rides During the last week of July, I set off on a tour of thirty-two of south west Wiltshire’s smaller parishes and villages on what I call my ‘Rural Rides’ (with apologies to William Cobbett, the nineteenth pamphleteer). From in the south to Bulkington in the north, I set up in village halls - I have so many of these great buildings in my constituency I thought I’d write a book about them when I have time dedicated, perhaps, to Cobbett – but also pubs and churches. On a glorious day in Hindon, I set up in the church (see photo) before briefly visiting the Primary School. I’d like to thank Parish Clerk, Ms Bev Ford, for arranging for us to meet in St John’s, and both members of the Parish Council and local residents for coming to see me. Of course, I’m regularly in touch with Hindon residents to discuss a wide variety of issues but, with Covid having halted so much face-to-face interaction over the last 18 months, I felt it was important to get out and about, re-establish a presence, and meet people who might otherwise find it difficult to come and see me. Across the constituency, the biggest issue was roads - with heavy traffic topping the bill. Everyone knows I can’t magic it away, but I can make the issue more prominent with those who may be able to help. That’s how MPs work, and even sometimes change things, using whatever tools we have – meetings in high places, phone calls, tub-thumping, letters and, whisper it, the media. In Hindon, as many readers will know, one of the main local issues is the school’s capacity (hence the site visit). I understand the adjacent house has been offered as a gift to help with the school’s accommodation problem. Since visiting, I have written to the Director of the Diocese Board of Education about the issue and I will update the Parish Council on the response. I also spoke individually with constituents who wanted my help or to raise an issue on a personal basis. Thank you again to those who turned out. Hopefully the success of the vaccine roll-out means another fixture will be possible soon. Rt Hon Dr Andrew Murrison MP

Hindon and the Fonthills WI At the time of writing, eight of us are looking forward to a visit to Salisbury Museum on August 25th to see the new Fashion Gallery which has been three years in development. Sue Jonas and I attended the opening ceremony on August 17th. Visitors gathered in a marquee in the grounds to hear a talk by Dame Zandra Rhodes. During question time, Sue thanked her, showing the top she was wearing, designed by Zandra herself! I was invited to take a photo of the two of them together. Our September meeting, to be held on Thursday 8th at 7.30pm in the Village Hall, is our AGM, at which future plans will also be discussed. All are welcome. Thelma Caughey

Missing cat Have you seen Nancy? She was last seen at 9.45am on Monday 26th July in Milton, , wearing a red collar with white dots. She is white and grey, very timid and shy and has never been outside at night before. Please contact 07975 767996 or 07956 394190 if you have any information.

Hindon Bell Ringers

After the enforced silence of the bells for over twelve months, no doubt many of you have heard that normal bell ringing has resumed!

As we emerge from all the various restrictions do you want a new challenge? A challenge that will have many health benefits?

There are four health benefits to ringing: 1. It keeps you physically active, working muscles and helps with co-ordination. 2. It keeps you active mentally and learning a new skill helps to maintain cognitive function. 3. Meeting new people and talking to others helps beat loneliness and boost mental well-being. 4. Being absorbed in a hobby gives focus and stops you thinking about other things.

Bell ringing is an ancient art and one which is in decline; many local churches no longer have a full team of ringers and have to rely on ringers from outside their parishes. PLEASE don't let this happen in Hindon.

If you are interested in learning to ring the bells, come along to one of our Tuesday night practices, which start at 7pm, to see what it entails or speak to one of the team. There is always a warm welcome for old and new ringers. Rachel Ryan 01747 820194 [email protected]

Hindon Fellowship Club We are pleased to announce the club will be reopening on Friday 10th September, so please come and join us for a drink and a little tour to see what we’ve been up to with our refurbishment. The staff and committee have been very busy and we are delighted with the results. We also hope to have our outside lettering sorted soon - the letters have been taking it in turn to jump off the wall so we are looking into ways of ensuring they are more securely fixed. Last year’s memberships are all valid for this year so only new members or members who had not paid their subscriptions in 2020 will have to pay to join. Our first monthly quiz is on Saturday 18th September at 8pm and as usual this is open to members and non-members. The Wessex Heavy Horse Society will be holding a race night in November - further details to follow. The skittle season will be getting underway in mid-September, so if there are any youngsters in the village who would like to earn £24 for approximately an hour and a half’s ‘sticking up’ on a Monday and Thursday evening, please do pop in and have a word with Sharon once we open. We can’t wait to open up our doors again and look forward to welcoming everybody back. Any queries please get in touch – [email protected]

The Queen’s Green Canopy The Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC) is a unique, tree-planting initiative, created to mark Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022, which invites people from across the to “Plant a Tree for the Jubilee.” Everyone from individuals to Scout and Girlguiding groups, villages, cities, counties, schools and corporates will be encouraged to play their part to enhance our environment by planting trees from October, when the tree-planting season begins, through to the end of the Jubilee year in 2022. With a focus on planting sustainably, the QGC will encourage planting of trees to create a legacy in honour of The Queen’s leadership of the Nation, which will benefit future generations. As well as inviting the planting of new trees, The Queen’s Green Canopy will dedicate a network of seventy ancient woodlands across the United Kingdom and identify seventy ancient trees to celebrate Her Majesty’s seventy years of service. Get involved – https://queensgreencanopy.org/ Felicity Trotman

Hindon Hollyhock Competition A natural summertime feature in our village gardens and pavement edges is the magnificent hollyhock. Officially named Alcea, it is a genus of about 60 flower plants in the mallow family, Malvaceae, a native to Asia and Europe. The most common is Alcea Rosea, which likes chalky soils. Technical books advise they seldom grow higher that about 8 feet. Looking around at some local examples, I became suspicious that Hindon was yet again a special record-breaking village and a competition was launched to find the tallest hollyhock. We had twelve entries in all and Martin, Caroline and I measured and adjudicated, resulting in the following amazing results and one, clear winner: Susie and Chris Whittaker’s plant. At a staggering 12ft 7ins high, it is taller than their roof guttering! Here are the results: 1. Susie and Chris Whittaker 12ft 7ins 2. Clem and Paul Britton 11ft 2.5ins 3. Amanda and Frank Freeman 11ft 1.5ins 4. Alix and John Robinson 11ft 1ins 5. Robbie Cambridge 10ft 8ins 6. Susan Peckham 10ft 4ins 7. Elmer Grey 9ft 6.5ins 8. Ally and Charlie Bowen 9ft 0ins 9. Katherine Nimmo 8ft 8ins 10. Heather and Richard Vine 8ft 6ins 11. Rod Brooks 8ft 3ins 12. Joy and Morris 7ft 11ins Congratulations to Susie and Chris at The Laurels, who won a bottle of prosecco, donated by Martin Fears. Jeremy Pontin

From Silent Spring to Silent Earth - averting the insect apocalypse! Dave Goulson - Professor of Biology at Sussex University - has just published a new book, ’Silent Earth’, echoing the publication of Rachel Carson’s book, ’Silent Spring’, nearly 60 years ago, warning us of the poison we were spreading - and are still spreading - on this Earth In conjunction with the publication of his book, he has launched a new petition asking the UK government to ban the sale of pesticides for garden use and their use by local councils in public areas. Let’s have a pesticide-free, healthy Hindon! Please sign this petition and share with all your contacts https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/590309 Susan Jonas

Weather for July 2021 in Hindon Highest temperature 32˚C (19th) Minimum temperature 10˚C (11th & 16th) Days with measurable rain 16 Total rainfall for July 104mm Highest rainfall in a day 16mm (6th) Total rainfall for July 2020 57mm Total rainfall for 2021 so far 535mm Martin Teare

Hindon Village Stores So, what has been going on at the shop? We have a couple of new volunteers, one of whom has taken on a busy morning shift, while the other has joined the merry band of food deliverers. While it’s a great introduction to the village, there’s the small matter of remembering everyone’s names (good luck on that one!). I remember when I first started, I had a permanently glazed look on my face as everyone chatted away to me and I had no idea what they were called. We continue to deliver to many in the village, which is something we are all very proud of. It highlights just how vulnerable some people remain in this present climate but also offers the chance for us to make sure that those unable to come to the shop are catered for and remain safe. The continued use of this service also means that fresh fruit, vegetables and meat are delivered daily, which is a fantastic bonus for our customers. Just think, three years ago we only had a fruit and veg delivery twice a week; how times change! Our seat continues to draw attention and is used by so many: to soak up the sun and have an ice cream, as shelter from the rain whilst waiting to be served, as a pitstop for walkers and cyclists as well as a place to rest and have a chat while watching the world go by. I can’t imagine the area outside the shop without it now. With restrictions easing, we see so much more passing trade, especially those embarking on journeys to the coast, and walkers and cyclists taking the opportunity to explore new areas. So, lunch on the go and picnics are back in demand, advantageous for our new sandwich supplier who provides wraps and baguettes as well now, and very scrummy ones they are too. Buttlings butcher’s deli items remain as popular as ever for a quick snack, but habits are changing: super-seeded oatcakes, sourdough crackers and houmous fly out of the door with lightning speed. This now leaves me with one reminder… to all our lovely volunteers, don’t forget the drinks party. Thank you all for your continued support and making our village shop such a lovely place to be!

Opening Times

Shop 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday – Friday

9:00 am – midday Saturday 9:00 am – 11:00 am Sunday

Post Office 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Monday - Friday

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

9:00 am – midday Saturday Closed Sunday

Recipe for September: Butterbean and Broccoli Bake Serves 6 Cook – 40 mins plus 15 mins cooling Oven – 180C/Gas 4

2 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1 broccoli head (about 250g), stem and florets cut into bite- sized pieces 2-3 garlic cloves, grated 15g basil, leaves and stalks separated, chopped 50g chopped black olives from a jar plus 50ml of the brine 400g tin chopped tomatoes 150g tomato passata 700g tin of large butterbeans, drained and rinsed (drained weight 500g) 100g grated mature cheddar cheese 150g grated mozzarella

• Heat the oven. Put the oil in a large frying pan, fry the onions until soft but not brown, about 4-5 mins, stir in the broccoli, garlic and basil stalks and fry for 3-4 mins longer. • Tip in the olives, olive brine, tomatoes, passata and beans and stir. Add the basil leaves and season. • Pour into a 21cm baking dish, sprinkle over the cheeses and bake for 20-25 mins, or until the cheese is golden and the sauce is bubbling. Leave to cool for around 10-15 mins, then serve.

Lots of super ingredients available at the shop!

On and off the allotments Allotments: biodiversity and climate change On 15th August, HACA celebrated National Allotment Week with a small exhibit of wildflowers from the allotments and around the village. Not, sadly, so well attended as some of our other events, it was nevertheless enjoyed by those who came, all of whom were impressed by the variety and beauty of the local flora. But what astonished even us ‘biodiversity wonks’ was how, within minutes of setting up the display, numerous bumblebees, butterflies, hoverflies, solitary wasps and other insects flew in from the conservation meadow to gather nectar from the exhibits – a nice demonstration of why even the tiniest patch of flowery grassland or other ‘wild’ vegetation is home and a support system for our diminishing wildlife and the biodiversity that sustains our lives. Furthermore, all those insects are busily pollinating the flowers on the vegetables in our allotments and gardens. Can you see the huge bumblebee on the Greater Knapweed flower (right)? You may already know that ‘habitat destruction’ is the major cause of the loss of natural spaces around the world but have you ever considered that in Britain the loss of a hedgerow, the removal of a tree or the too-early cutting of meadow wildflowers leads to exactly the same outcome for native wildlife? So well done Wiltshire Council for deciding to cut verges later and only once a year, while making sure not to compromise on the need for road safety. Saving public money and doing good for the environment has to be a win-win for us all – and the planet. Biodiversity and habitat loss and have been overshadowed this summer by the significant, now political, issue of climate change – but we do need to be concerned about both, which are intimately linked. The year has indeed seen strange weather, not so much great heat as crazy fluctuations, from the frosty (>20 days in April) but dry spring through some warm or even hot periods to the cooler, wet weather of much of August. As well as the general

uncertainty, a pronounced trend of this and other recent seasons has been for increased wind and gales, which we definitely notice on the exposed hillside of the allotment site, especially when carefully-erected bean-pole frameworks rattle, warp and bend and then, sometimes, collapse. August’s cool, humid weather is probably why much of an otherwise flourishing potato crop (tomatoes as well) now shows signs of blight, spread by the motile spores of a microscopic water mould. But here's some welcome news: you can compost potato blighted-affected plant material! According to two reliable sources, Which? Gardening and no-dig guru Charles Dowding, blight and its spores die once engulfed in your compost heap, wormery or hot bin. John Akeroyd (Chair) and Tean Mitchell (Secretary), Hindon Allotments and Conservation Association (HACA)

Hindon Surgery News Winter vaccinations and new surgery The ‘flu infections are predicted to come sooner and be more common this winter. ‘Flu is highly infectious and in the same way as Covid-19. Last year there were almost no cases as we all took personal infection control really seriously and had the highest uptake of ‘flu vaccination ever. We saw far fewer cases of other respiratory infections and our patients with chronic respiratory illnesses (asthma and COPD) had very few exacerbations. Now we are mixing more there are more respiratory infections, including Covid-19, and it is even more important this year to have a high uptake of ‘flu vaccinations. We have enough vaccine arriving in early September for all adult at-risk patients. The bulk of the vaccinations will be at the drive-through and walk-through clinics: The drive-through clinics will be on Saturday and Sunday 18th/19th and 25th/26th September between 0900 and 1700 at Berwick Farms on the Fonthill Estate, SP3 5SN (as last year). The walk-through clinic will be at Hindon Church from Monday 20th to Thursday 23rd September between 0900 and 1200. This is ideal for anyone who can walk from their home to the church. Please ring reception to book your appointment (if impossible at the large clinics, we will fit you in at the surgery when you are able to come and will do ‘at home’ visits for the totally housebound). These clinics will mean the surgery can work completely normally during the vaccination campaign and your infection risk is minimised. We will contact parents of children aged between two and three, and older children at increased risk, about their ‘flu vaccination (nasal drops) as soon as we can order the vaccine through central NHS supplies (sometime in September). Most children will be vaccinated at school by their vaccination provider. We have not had any recent information about the Covid-19 boosters but they will not be done at the same time as the ‘flu vaccinations or in general practice (apart from care homes and the housebound). The GP-led vaccination clinic in Wilton will re-open and we will contact all eligible patients when able to book appointments. ‘Flu vaccination is free and recommended for everyone who will be 50 and over on 31st March 2022 plus younger people who are informal carers, front-line health and social care staff, live in the same household as a shielded person, or have a medical condition that increases the risk of severe ‘flu – pregnancy, obesity, diabetes, asthma, COPD, immunosuppressed (by illness or medication) and chronic heart, liver, kidney or neurological disease. If you have not already booked your ‘flu vaccination with us or are unsure if you are eligible, please ring reception (01747 820222). Plans for the Hindon Development Plan, including the new surgery, are available to view at www.cgfryhindon.co.uk, where you can also provide feedback. We encourage all our patients to do so and if you want to be more involved, please apply to join the surgery Patient Representative Group. This will be your surgery for decades to come and your idea may get put into the detailed planning. In the past 20 years, we have found all the best ideas that have improved your care have come from our patients or staff. Drs Patrick Craig-McFeely and Sally Hayes

Parish Matters You have received through your letterbox a flier from C G Fry about the proposed surgery and family homes for Hindon. In the flier there was a web site address for you to visit in order to make comments that may be incorporated into any updates. Your comments should have been made before the end of August. Go to www.cgfryhindon.co.uk for a comprehensive review of where we are; the FAQ section is very useful. There will be a drop-in event in the Village Hall on Wednesday 8th September between 2pm and 7.30pm. Please come along and meet representatives from the doctors’ surgery and the developer, C G Fry. You will be able to see the latest plans for the development that have been formulated after the public consultation you were asked to make comment on in the flier. David Robertson

Nearby News & Events Hatch House Open Garden Saturday to Sunday 11th & 12th September 2021 in aid of Salisbury Hospice Idyllic Hatch House in the heart of the Wiltshire countryside, by the kind permission of Sir Henry and Lady Rumbold, will once again hold its annual Open Garden. They are thrilled to be able to announce that this year it will be over two days for the first time, Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th September. This is a great event for all the family and a chance to see the 17th Century Dutch walled garden with amazing views over the Vale of Wardour, enjoy cream teas with family and friends and browse a wide variety of stalls with cakes, books, gifts and collectables. Lady Rumbold & Mrs Vernon's famous clothes stall is always packed with amazing finds and this time will be bigger than ever: it’s a magnet for bargain hunters. All proceeds will again go to the Salisbury Hospice Charity. Over the years this event has raised thousands of pounds to help it continue its valuable work and this year, the charity is celebrating 40 years of care www.salisburyhospicecharity.org.uk Admission per person: Adults: £5, children: £1 Opening times: 2pm - 5pm For anyone planning a wedding or very special event Hatch House is available to hire as a venue. Please see the website for further details: www.hatch-house.co.uk

TISBUS If you aren’t already a member, why not join to enjoy the members' outings and regular shopping trips? Here are the planned outings for the rest of the year: 8th September Weymouth seaside 29th September Holme for Gardens – Gardens and Farm Shop, Wareham 13th October Members’ Choice pub lunch 3rd November Clarke’s Village, Street 24th November Bath shopping and sightseeing 8th December Salisbury Southampton Road Christmas shopping 15th December Christmas Lunch at the Wyndham Arms, Dinton TISBUS also provides regular shopping runs to popular destinations including Shaftesbury, Salisbury, Gillingham and , picking up members at their door and returning them home afterwards: Salisbury – Tuesdays (weekly) Shaftesbury - Thursdays (2nd and 4th Thursday in each month) Gillingham - Thursdays (weekly) Warminster – Fridays (1stand 3rd Friday in each month) For the latest trip and membership information, see tisbus.co.uk, and to book your seat, contact the TISBUS co- ordinator, Dave Milas, phone 07500 802525 or email: [email protected]

Messums Wiltshire Dame Elisabeth Frink RA Man is an Animal 26 September - 16 January 2022 Man is an Animal is the most extensive collection of large- scale sculptures by Dame Elisabeth Frink to be shown in this country since the artist’s death in April 1993. Loaned from various institutions and private collectors in the UK and overseas, and first exhibited at the Gerhard Marcks Haus Museum in Bremen, it presages how her work continues both to be resonant of her time as well as function as a carapace to our contemporary concerns.

News from Fonthill Park Cricket Club After that one week of intense heat ,we had a month of much cooler temperatures and a lot of heavy rain showers, with the result that some games were interrupted and others were cancelled. However, August kicked off with a win against Yeovil Hospital XI and our first chance to enjoy a proper cricket tea since 2019! It was also the first game where visitors were able to take advantage of some new seating on the top boundary. These are three giant logs provided and delivered by the Fonthill Estate and fashioned with chainsaw and plane into rustic benches by Jonnie Power and Dave Roberts. Nicknamed the Tait gallery (love it – Ed), they were installed to mark the retirement of Chris Tait after over twenty-five years’ service on the Fonthill Estate and were revealed to his complete amazement at a surprise retirement party, held in the pavilion. Another good game followed away to Coombe Bissett midweek, with Fonthill turning in an excellent and performance to limit the home team to 124-8 off their 20 overs with catches taken securely and Ed Hobbs finishing with 4-23 after he was hit for six off his first ball. Youngster Ferdie Spicer took a low catch and a stumping keeping to Ashley Major. Mr Hobbs then hit a controlled and stylish 75 , ably supported by Charlie Nicoll and Ed Spicer, to win the game with nine balls to spare. On 8th August we played The Cricketers Club of London and, having had the covers on for about four days, uncovered to start the match on time. Four balls later and a downpour sent everyone scurrying to put them back on again! Our visitors managed 185 and kept us down to just over a hundred with some very tight bowling and some good fielding. The following week saw a remarkable game against Chilmark with plenty of highlights. FPCC were 158-6 off their 35 overs with junior, Austin Andrews, scoring his maiden century. Chilmark had to work hard to get close, with some great fielding and catching and tight bowling, Will Scott-Masson taking 6-19 with some controlled spin. However, the visitors achieved their target but with only three balls to spare. Another nail-biting finish and a good game. Suddenly, we realise that another summer season has flown by, after what seemed like a very long winter, and now our thoughts turn to doing the usual post-season renovation of the square to prepare it for next year. The work done over the last few years has certainly paid off, with the ball bouncing pretty consistently and carrying well to the wicket-keeper, which is good for both batsmen and bowlers.

We have our annual charity match against The Boot to play on Bank Holiday Monday and are hoping for as good a turnout as we had last year. Monday 30th August The Boot Inn Charity Match Saturday 4th September Dorset Wanderers Saturday 11th September Captains’ Match & Presentations For further information about fixtures and contact details, please visit the website and get in touch. https://www.fonthillparkcricketclub.co.uk/ Mark Mikurenda Club Secretary

Church Pages A letter to the parish from Mark Hayter Dear All It is with some sadness that I must inform you that as from November, I will be retiring as your parish priest. They say that time waits for no one, man or woman, and I feel that, as I will have celebrated my 72nd birthday in October, it is time for someone to take on the role of pastoring the Hindon and Chicklade flock with new ideas and energy. The past 15 months have been a tough time for us all and I know that many of you have found it draining, as I have, and perhaps feel more than 15 months older than we were before the pandemic happened. This has informed my decision to retire from the parish at this time as I know that, as we go into the New Year, we will all face new challenges and the need to make progress. I hope that you will all welcome Reverend Joanna Naish as your new priest and support her as she takes on this charge in our parish. Many of you will, of course, know her as she has led many services here over the last couple of years and knows you already. She will be taking over on the 1st November. The last service at which I will have an active role in St John the Baptist, Hindon, will be on the 21st November, when we will have a special Sung Evensong and, I hope a bit of a party? My last service in All Saints, Chicklade, will be the week before, at the November 14th Remembrance Service. I wish you all the best for the future and know that I am leaving you in capable hands. With every blessing, Mark

Saints’ and Holy Days for September Friday 3rd Gregory the Great, bishop, teacher of the faith, 604 Monday 13th John Chrysostom, bishop, teacher of the faith, 407 Tuesday 14th HOLY CROSS DAY Tuesday 21st MATTHEW THE APOSTLE Saturday 25th Lancelot Andrews, bishop, spiritual writer, 1626 Wednesday 29th MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS Clementina Britton

Flags for September Tuesday 14th – HOLY CROSS DAY There are several Feasts of The Holy Cross, all of which commemorate the cross used in the crucifixion of Jesus. These days celebrate the cross itself as the instrument of salvation. Tuesday 21st – MATTHEW THE APOSTLE AND EVANGELIST Saint Matthew, also called Levi, was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ. Formerly a tax collector, he was the author of the first Gospel. Wednesday 29th – MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS Archangel Michael is one of the greatest Archangels, honoured for defeating Satan in the war in heaven. The Feast of Michael and All Angels, also known as Michaelmas, is a Christian festival observed in some Western liturgical cultures on 29th September. Jeremy Pontin

Focus Point One of TV’s unlikely hits in recent years is the Repair Shop on BBC1. The concept behind the show, which now attracts audiences of 6.7 million, is, on the face of it, a recipe for very dull TV: people bring their dilapidated old possessions and heirlooms to a barn, where a group of experts restore them, after which the owners come and get them. But there is, of course, much more to it than that. The reason behind the show’s success is that almost every item brought into the repair shop has its own very special, and often very moving, story to tell. I remember one episode I missed the start of but joined towards the end. The team was putting the finishing touches to the restoration of a clock, set into the side of a beautiful wooden ship with metal sails. The clock had been given as a gift by a grandfather to his grandson when he was boy. Now, grown up and with a son of his own, the grandson returned to the barn for the big reveal. The clock’s owner was deaf and communicated through sign language. His son interpreted as his father expressed his emotion at being reunited with the clock, now restored to its former glory. He said that he could suddenly see his grandfather more clearly in his mind and that seeing the clock as it was when he had received it, so many years ago, made him feel like he had been reunited with his grandfather, who had died when he was just 10 years old. As I watch the Repair Shop, I often reflect that what the world really needs is an equivalent barn, where broken people can turn up and share openly and honestly the stories behind how we came to be broken and to acknowledge our own part in that story; a place where, having shared the story, we can then ask to be carefully, lovingly, painstakingly restored to our former glory. Imagine if we had the opportunity to be repaired, restored, re-created by our master craftsman creator, lovingly held in his hands as he removes all the dirt and stains, cracks and damage of our lives, restoring us to his original vision for us. Well, the good news is that such a barn does exist. Possibly the best-known and loved Psalm is Psalm 23. It begins “The Lord is my Shepherd”. Written by a young shepherd boy thousands of years ago and often sung at weddings, baptisms and funerals, it offers comfort, hope, and assurance of a better future. It offers a promise of restoration by God our Creator. If we are moved by the restoration of a clock, imagine the emotion and power of seeing human beings restored. Now that’s a show I love to watch! Revd. Elaine Brightwell

New Churchwarden It is with great pleasure that we announce the election of Rupert Janes on the 22nd August, as our Churchwarden. He fills a significant gap in our church life and we are extremely grateful for his willingness to serve. Mark Hayter

IN MEMORIAM – SEPTEMBER

1st Charles Stanley BROWN 1991 18th Edwin George MILES 1985 William Le BLANC-SMITH 2011 19th Marjorie WEBBER 1994 2nd Alexander Ross WALLACE 1982 22nd Hilda SIMMONDS 1982 5th Elizabeth LOW 1988 Norah Frances WRAGG 1994 8th Alan McGREGOR 1986 23rd Florence Hilda GRIFFIN 2001 10th Frederick Charles KNOWLES 1994 25th Margaret WATTS 1997 11th Frederick ‘Bill’ ROE 1990 27th Wilfred George FRY 1982 15th Edward ‘James’ HEARD 1991 28th Frances Marion Eileen JAMES 2010

Supported by the National Churches Trust

Charity Number 1119845 WILTSHIRE’S CHURCHES th SEPT OPEN DAY 2021 Join us on a bike, on foot or on horseback to keep Wiltshire’s historic churches, chapels and meeting houses looking beautiful and open for 11 the future by raising money for your own church and the Wiltshire Historic Churches Trust. Wiltshire Historic Churches Trust Contact: [email protected] www.wiltshirehistoricchurchestrust.org.uk 01380 831199

Charity Number 1075598

Ride + Stride: for further information contact the Rev Mark Hayter, tel 01722 785176 email [email protected].

ALL SAINTS CHICKLADE HARVEST FESTIVAL

We’ll be celebrating Harvest Festival on

Sunday 26th September at 6pm Do join us– we’d love to see you.

Catholic Church Tisbury Methodist Church Parish Fr. Robert Miller 870228 Rev. Denise 854631 [email protected] Priest: Binks

Nadder Valley Anglican Team Ministry Team Clergy Rev. Dr. Graham Southgate (Team Rector) 01722 714826 [email protected] Parish Priest responsible for Ansty, , Fovant, , and Rev. Elaine Brightwell (Team Vicar) 01722 717883 [email protected] Parish Priest responsible for with Burcombe, Baverstock, Chilmark, Dinton, and Evias with Rev. Juliette Hulme (Team Vicar) 01747 871957 [email protected] Parish Priest responsible for with , , and Tisbury

Associate Priests Rev. Mark Hayter 01722 785176 [email protected] Parish Priest responsible for Hindon with Chicklade and Pertwood Rev. Joanna Naish 01747 871820 [email protected] Rev. Tina Fox 01722 716010 [email protected]

Licensed Lay Ministers: Canon Judy Anderson 01747 87314

Sacred Heart, Tisbury & All Saints’, Wardour Castle Trellis House, Station Road, Tisbury SP3 6JR Father Robert Miller 01747 870228 [email protected] Our weekly newsletter can be found at: https://salisburycatholics.org/tisbury-parish. There is also a newsletter in the Parish Room window and the church porch.

Each week Holy Mass times for Sacred Heart, Tisbury and All Saints’, Wardour. Please check noticeboard to confirm. No booking required. Sunday: Tisbury 9.00am and 6.00pm, Wardour 11.00am Monday: Tisbury 9.00am Tuesday: Wardour 9.30am Wednesday: Tisbury 9.00am Thursday: no Mass Friday: Tisbury 6.00pm Saturday: Tisbury 9.00am

Nadder Valley Benefice Church Services September 2021

NADDER VALLEY BENEFICE – CHURCH SERVICES – SEPTEMBER 2021 Date 5th September 12th September 19th September 26th September 3rd October SUNDAY Trinity 14 Trinity 15 Trinity 16 Trinity 17 Trinity 18 Southern Area

ANSTY 1115 MBCP LAY 1115 PC GS 1115 MBCP LAY 1115 AAC TF 1115 MBCP Harvest

COMPTON 0930 PCT GS – – 1115 AAS GS – – 0930 PCT Patronal Festival Harvest FOVANT 0800 HCO2T MH – – 1800 EBCP GS 0930 AAS GS 0800 HCO2T Harvest SUTTON 1800 EBCP GS 0930 PCO2T GS – – – – 1800 AAS Harvest MANDEVILLE SWALLOW-CLIFFE 1115 PCT GS 1800 EBCP GS 0800 HCBCP GS 1115 AAS GS 1115 PCT Harvest Northern Area

BARFORD 1115 AAC JN 0930 MCW LAY 0930 HCBCP MG 0930 AAC EB 1115 AAC Harvest BAVERSTOCK – – – – – – – – 1800 EBCP Harvest CHILMARK 1115 AAC EB 0930 AAS CF 1115 AAC JN 1115 MPr LAY 1115 AAC DINTON 0930 AAC EB 1115 AAC JN 0930 AAC JN 0930 MCW CF 0930 AAC T. EVIAS 0930 Pet Service TF – – – – – – 0930 AAC T. MAGNA – – – – 1115 AAC MG – – Western Area CHICKLADE – – – – – – 1800 EBCP MH – Harvest HINDON 0930 PC MH 0930 AAC JN 1800 EBCP JN 0930 PC MG 0930 PC FONT’ BISHOP 1700 EBCP JN 0800 HCBCP JMH 0930 MBCP JA – – –

FONT’ GIFFORD 0800 HCBCP JMH 1115 MBCP JA 0800 HCBCP JMH 1115 MBCP JMH 0800 HCBCP Harvest TISBURY 0930 AAS JMH 0930 PC JMH/JA 0930 PC JMH 0800 HCBCP JMH 0930 AAC 1800 RS JMH 1800 Chor E JMH 0930 PC Harvest JMH

BCP – Book of Common Prayer CW – Common Worship HC – Holy Communion (said) PC – Order 1 Communion (with hymns) M – Mattins or Morning Prayer HC (or PC) O2T / C – Order 2 Communion traditional / contemporary (PC includes hymns) PCT – Order 1 Communion, traditional language (with hymns) RS – Reflective Service PC O2T Order 2 Communion traditional language AAC – All Age Communion AAS – All Age Service MPr – Morning Praise E – Evensong or Evening Prayer CF – Colin Fox EB – Elaine Brightwell GS – Graham Southgate JA – Judy Anderson JMH – Juliette Hulme JN – Jo Naish MG – Michael Goater MH – Mark Hayter TF – Tina Fox

St John the Baptist Hindon Services for September, October & November 2021

HINDON SERVICES, READERS, SIDESMEN & INTERCESSORS September - November (CW: Year B) 2021

Layers up Date Day Service Readings Readers Sidesmen Intercessors

September 5th Trinity 14 Parish Communion Isaiah35:4-7 Michael Lewis Kate Hall Valerie Robertson G 9.30 am Mark 7:24 - end ## Thelma Caughey

12th Trinity 15 All Age Service Katherine Nimmo Rupert Janes 9.30 am Mark 8: 27-end Carol Kitching Rupert Janes 19th Trinity 16 Evensong Wisdom1. Jennifer Cawte Liisa Steele Gr 6.00 pm 16-2.1+12-22 - Psalm 119.137-144 Mark 9.30-37 Liisa Steele

26th Trinity 17 Parish Communion Numbers11. Richard Davies Karen Plumbley-Jones Valerie Robertson 9.30 am 4-6,10-16,24-29 ## Meryl Davies Mark 98-end

October 3rd Trinity 18 Parish Communion Genesis 2. 18-24 Emma Janes Richard Vine Rupert Janes Gr 9.30 am Mark 10.2-6 ## Anne Wills 10th Harvest Festival Harvest Service 9.30 Deuteronomy 8 7-18 Charlie Bowen Valerie Robertson Gr Luke 12. 16-30 ## Katherine Nimmo Carol Kitching

17th Trinity 20 Evensong Isaiah 35 3-6 Philip Davies Liisa Steele Gr 6.00 pm Psalm 147 (1-7] - Luke 10. 1-9 Thelma Caughey

24th Last Sunday of Parish Communion Deuteronomy 34 1-12 Kate Hall Michael Lewis Thelma Caughey Gr Trinity 9.30 am Matthew 22. 34-end ## Meryl Davies

31st All Saints Area Service Isaiah 25.6-9 G/W John 11.32-44 ##

November 7th 3 Parish Communion Jonah 3.1-5&10 Jonathan Tetley Valerie Robertson R before Advent 9.30 am Mark 1.14-20 ## Jonathan Tetley Anne Wills

Remem-brance Remembrance Service Royal 14th Sunday 10.50 am Matthew 25. 1-13 TBA Richard Vine British Legion R

21st Christ the King Sung Evensong Tbc Jennifer Cawte R/W 6.pm Psalm … Kate Hall - Tbc Rupert Janes

28th Advent Parish Communion Jeremiah 33.14-16 Kate Hall Karen Plumbley-Jones Rupert Janes P Sunday 9.30 am Year C Luke 21.25-36 ## Thelma Caughey

## The celebrant reads the Gospel.

St. John’s Harvest Supper

In the village hall on Saturday 9th October AT 6.30PM FOR 7PM

Harvest supper – a THREE course meal for £14 – plus excellent raffle (Due to circumstances, numbers will be more limited this year, so do please book early – pay and put your name on a list at the shop)

ALL ARE WELCOME!

And the next day harvest festival service in the church at 9.30 a.m.

Horses on Hawking Down Photo by Charlie Kitching

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