Idmiston Parish Newsletter Summer 2015

News from Idmiston, and

From James Humphries Neighbourhood Plan Chairman, Idmiston Parish Council This is one of the best examples of how the IPC is working together with volunteers in the parish to document the wish- Fellow parishioners, es of the parish and give us more control over our local des- Let me begin by welcoming you to tiny. The feedback received so far from Council is this latest newsletter. We have had very positive as it progresses through the stages required to quite a lot happening in the villages be legally binding. since the last issue that came out in Autumn 2014. For a start we have Moving up a gear a new website, a new Parish Clerk We are going to use the feedback received through the and a new Chair! Neighbourhood Plan to kick off some new projects, focus- ing fi rst on increasing the fi tness facilities in the villages. This introduction from the Chair is typically a show and tell We already have a knowledgeable volunteer to help with the affair. I’d like to change this to a show and ask. project. I invite you to check out our new website at So what more can we do for the parish? The simple an- www.idmistonpc.org which is rich with information about swer is - much more! our parish. If there is something you would like to see there The catch? We are limited by the people we have to do the – drop a note to the Parish Clerk. work. Right now we are a few members down from full strength and although we have good public attendance at Our apologies that it has taken so long to produce this issue, our meetings, we have empty seats on the Parish Council. but based primarily on the efforts of our Parish Clerk, we  Are you someone who could fi ll one of those vacancies? now have a base from which to be more effi cient for future Come on over and join us. issues.  Want to help but can’t commit to being a councillor? No problem, just drop a line to our Parish Clerk; details on the Tasks being done website (see what I did there?) and make us aware of you Parishioners regularly make us aware of tasks that need to and your skills. be done around the parish, everything from grass that needs  Got a teenager at home complaining about lack of facil- cutting to bins that need replacing or damaged playing fi eld ities? Give us their name and mobile number and we’ll get equipment. A frequent discussion item at recent IPC meet- them involved in our fi tness project and help them get some ings was the broken Give Way-No entry sign at the Gomel- work experience on their CV. They might even enjoy it! don triangle. I’m pleased to report that this has fi nally been rectifi ed. We look forward to the upcoming events, including the Produce and Craft show on 5th September and the Burial Ground Christmas themed Quiz on 21st November. Whilst we don’t want to think too much about the end of our lives, we want to at least be confi dent that we can be On behalf of Idmiston Parish Council, I wish you all a buried in our parish, should that be our wish. To that end (no great summer. James Humphries pun intended) quotations are starting to come in, with work planned to start on the new burial ground in the coming quarter. Our aim is to be ready for new burials by the end of the year.

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Idmiston Parish Contents Council

Meetings of Idmiston PC take place on the second Monday of every month except April and August, at 7.30pm in Idmiston Parish Memorial Hall. Members 1. Chairman’s Note 14. Clean up at Porton Ford of the public are most welcome 2. Contacting Idmiston 15. St Nicholas’ School and at each meeting a period of Parish Council 16. News time is set aside for comments from the public. If you have any 3. Parish Website 17. Bourne Valley Historical issues that you wish to bring to 4. Village Produce and Society the attention of the Parish Coun- Craft Show 18. Leisure Painters cil please contact the Clerk. 5. Line Dancing 18. Parish Choir 5. Plain Training 19. Idmiston & Porton WI Contacting the Council Area 19. Badminton Club If you wish to contact the Par- 6. Idmiston Memorial Hall 20. Club Friday ish Council please either write, email or telephone the Parish 7. Over 60s Social Club 21. Church News Clerk. Your matter will then be 8. Bourne Valley Scout 22. Rural Taxi Service forwarded to the Council mem- Group 23. Porton Flower Arrangers bers and addressed at the next 10. Keeping the River 23. Porton Dance Club available meeting of the Parish Bourne Flowing 24. Village Quiz Council. 13. Bourne Valley Link 24. Porton Ladies Club Clerk: Jim Slater 17 Winterslow Road 13. Silver Star back in 25. St Ann St. Surgery Porton SP4 0LW the Valley 27. E. Gomeldon Rd Access Tel: 01980 590611 14. Toddler Group 28. Directory of Services [email protected]

Idmiston Parish Councillors A ‘proper’ job! James Humphries (Chair) A team of Parish Councillors, led by Cllr Roy Gould, who con- Sharon Johnson (Vice-Chair) structed a sturdy prop, erected the prop to stop the Walnut tree Valerie Creswell Mike Crook in the Idmiston Amenity Area from falling. The tree was planted Nigel Crouch in 1995 in memory of the VE / VJ day 50th anniversaries. Paul Goodridge Roy Gould There are currently several vacancies for councillors - contact the Clerk for information.

Unitary Councillor Mr Mike Hewitt Tel: 01980 610301 [email protected]

Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 2 Idmiston Parish Council Would you like to join our team?

The Parish Council is made up of fi fteen Council members – we currently have several vacancies and would like to recruit suitable people to fi ll the gaps. If you want to have a say in what happens in the Parish of Idmiston by joining the Parish Council, then here is your chance.

Most people’s impression of what a Councillor does is that they just attend council meetings but, for a ded- icated Councillor, nothing could be further from the truth. The duties and pleasures of being a Councillor are many and varied, however it is the ordinary day to day contact with local people in their own communi- ty that is the most important part of being a Councillor.

Parish Councils must have a minimum number of Councillors to remain legally enabled to make decisions on your behalf and to allocate locally the funds raised by the Parish Precept, which is paid as part of the compulsory Council Tax. If there is no Parish Council then these funds will be spent by the remote, and less locally engaged, .

The Parish Council would like to ask if you would consider taking on this valuable and rewarding role in the community. If you are interested, please contact the Parish Clerk, Jim Slater on 01980 590611 or email [email protected] for further information or an informal chat. Alternatively come along to the next Parish Council meeting. . New Parish Website Thanks largely to the work of Parish Coun- cil Chairman James Humphries, the Parish now has a new website that is packed with information about all manner of events in the Parish, and which we hope will act as the central point for news and information about what is happening in Idmiston, Por- ton and Gomeldon.

Parish Council documents including Meet- ing Agendas and Minutes are freely avail- able to access and download, and we are intending to update the site frequently as new information becomes available. The site has been cleverly designed so that you don’t need to be sitting in front of a com- puter to read all about things - it also works well on your smartphone when you are out and about.

Go to: www.idmistonpc.org for all the information about Idmiston Parish. Contributions to the website from Parish Organisations are welcome - send them to [email protected]

Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 3 Idmiston Parish Council Village Produce & Craft Show Saturday 5th September 2015 Memorial Hall, Porton 2 - 4pm Open to Residents of Idmiston Parish, Parish Youth Groups and children on roll at Parish Schools. Bring your pre-registered entries to the Memorial Hall between 9.30 and 11.30am Judging to take place 12 - 2pm Viewing: 2 - 4.00pm. Refreshments available FREE ADMISSION PRIZES AWARDED: 4.00pm  Certifi cates for 1st 2nd & 3rd Profi ts in aid of the Memorial Hall TO ENTER: Choose the categories you would like to enter Only one entry per person per category 50p per entry Entry by pre-registration only, on Tuesday 1st September 6pm - 8.30pm in Small Hall Entry forms from Memorial Hall, Korner Kuts, Nisa, Porton Garden Centre, online www.idmistonpc.org and below Enquiries: email: [email protected] Tel: 01980 555028

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Entry by pre-registration only - no items accepted on show day

Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 4 Line Dancing at the hall

On Monday evenings the Memorial Hall is used for LINE DANCING from 7.00 pm to 8.30 pm. Mike and Mel, who run the club, are both fully qualifi ed BWDA2000 dance instructors.

You don’t need a partner for line dancing. Just come along and you will soon make friends; it’s a very friendly club. The music is country and western. It’s good exer- cise for the body and the brain. It’s also great fun and a laugh. Beginners are welcome. For couples, we also do COUNTRY AND WESTERN PARTNER DANCING on Monday evenings from 8.30 In fact, as we are having new people starting all the time, to 10.00. This is a fairly new group, so there’s no need Mel is also running a free half-hour session at Laverstock to worry if you haven’t done any before. It’s a mixture Village Hall on Thursday afternoons from 1.00 to 1.30 to of styles; dances are based on waltz, cha cha, jive, barn teach basic steps and to start some easy dances. Anyone dances, country dances to name a few. Both line danc- wanting to join us at Porton is welcome to come along to ing and partner dancing open up a whole new circle of the free session at Laverstock to learn some basics. friends, with social dances around the area at weekends. Otherwise just turn up on a Monday night; you will soon pick it up. It’s not serious and everyone helps each other. Visit our website to get a better idea of what it is all about: www.linedancingsouth-mulepackers.co.uk. Tel: Mike 01722 717800 or Mel 01722 340054 Training Area Newsletter July 2015 The complete Newsletter can be found at : www.gov.uk/government/publications/salisbury-plain-training-area-spta-newsletter The DIO Twitter account for news and updates on the Salisbury Plain Training Area uses the Twitter handle #modontheplain. If you’d like to follow us go to: www.twitter.com/mod_dio TRAINING and with dry weather conditions dust  Non fi ring days on Bulford Rang- General Overview: clouds may produce a hazard at these es: 4th, 5th, 18th, 19th, 25th and 26th July will be a very busy month crossings. July 2015 on the Plain with 8 Armoured and Armoured Infantry sub-units con-  Artillery Live Firing Days from  Note: Ex Crossed Cannons 20th – ducting low and intermediate level Areas 6, 7 and 8 on the 21st, 22nd 23rd July armoured manoeuvre training in a and 23rd July 2015 Upcoming Major Exercises series of 2 week exercises. During exercises access may be In addition the Plain will see the  Artillery Live Firing days on Salis- restricted on Larkhill Ranges and in largest Armoured exercise in the cal- bury Plain (East) 21st July 2015 the Chitterne – Shrewton – Tilshead endar Ex LIONS STRIKE involving Triangle north of the B390. the Combined Arms Tactics Course  Late fi ring on Larkhill/Westdown using the Imber and Larkhill dry Danger Area: 2nd, 7th, 9th, 14th, Low Flying training areas from 18th – 23rd July. 15th, 18th, 21st, 22nd, 28th Information about low fl ying is At the same time four of the Roy- and 30th July 2015 available from the MOD Low Flying al School of Artillery courses will Advisory Service (0845 600 7580) or combine for their largest training  AS90 Firing from Tilshead, Chit- on line at exercise of the year, Ex CROSSED terne, Shrewton triangle: Nil www.gov.uk/low-fl ying-in-your-area CANNONS during which AS90 and Light Gun live fi ring will take place.  Non-fi ring days on Larkhill/West- Complaints/Enquiries should be As a consequence Armoured vehicle down Danger Area: 4th , 5th, 11th, made to 01980 620819. usage of the tank crossings on the 12th, 25th and 26th July 2015 A360, A345 and A338 will increase

Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 5 Idmiston Parish Memorial Hall 1) Make good external vertical joints to wall panels with either cement, mortar or mastic 2) Improvements to ventilation to sub fl oor timbers of main hall. 3) Removal of tree stump behind hall. 4) Repairs to cedar cladding (front porch) 5) Make good external drainage gulleys 6) Provision of heavy duty cover to manhole in driveway 7) Re glazing of door to kitchen with tough- ened glass 8) Improvements to fi re protection and means of escape

Second phase Recovering of fl at roof area, better quality door to store room, upgrading of garage/out- The hall continues to be used by village groups on building for more storage area. a regular basis, there are only three half days in the As you can imagine, all this costs money. Our intention week when the hall is available - see table below. is to forward the report to the developers (Chalk House) Since the last article we have had three major items of ex- requesting the promised funds to carry out the necessary penditure (besides gas/electricity insurance etc.), the fl oor repairs. We will also be pursuing various options re grants has been sanded and re-sealed, new LED lights have been available. Another source of income is our 50/50 club installed in the main hall, and a structural survey has been and other fund raising activities carried out by our fund carried out on the hall. Various smaller items of mainte- raising committee; we would like to thank them for their nance have taken place during the year, where possible hard work through the year. carried out by committee members. As we requested in the last article please let us know of In good condition any breakages or damage - either use the defect book The good news is that following the structural survey, it in the entrance or write on the white board also in the was confi rmed that the structural elements of the building, entrance. which includes walls, foundations and roofs are essential- Finally, I have the sad duty to inform you that Mo Stokes, ly sound and there is no obvious indications to suggest our secretary until recently, has passed away. We would serious deteriorations or signifi cant structural defects. like it put on record to thank Mo for all her hard work and The report goes on to suggest some essential maintenance dedication to the hall over the years. within the next two years:

Day and Group Contact Telephone Day and Group Contact Telephone Monday Leisure painters - afternoon Wednesday ctd. Janet Green 01980 610481 WI Idmiston – afternoon Sunshine Club - afternoon 3rd Wednesday Valerie Botting 01980 610528 Last Monday of the month Salisbury Model Engines Phyl Grant 01980 610263 – evening 3rd Wednesday 01264 339092 Mule Packers CWDC Ladies Club – evening Karen Berryman 01980 590599 evening Mike Sainsbury 01722 717800 4th Wednesday Lynn James 01980 610635 Mel Cane 01722 340054 Parish Council Jim Slater 01980 590611 Thursday evening [email protected] Toddler Group Shirley Moores 01980 611614 PASS 11+ Coaching Colin Martin 01980 626231 morning afternoon Beavers - evening Shirley Moores 01980 611614 Tuesday Friday Cleaning - morning Allington Art - morning Mel Cane 01722 340054 PASS 11+ Coaching Cleaning - afternoon afternoon Colin Martin 01980 626231 Scouts - evening Wednesday Duncan Stanford [email protected] Badminton Club Ken Bradley 01980 610849 Stacey Blake [email protected] morning [email protected] Flower Club – evening 2nd Wednesday Penny Fleet 01980 611815

Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 6 Over 60s Social Club (Sunshine Club) We are a club for the residents of our parish and the surrounding villages. Meetings are held on the last Monday of each month in the Memorial Hall, Porton, at 2pm.

Most months we have a speaker, with a social time following the talk. Already this year we have had talks on ◆ White horses of Wiltshire ◆ Recycling - What happens to everything? ◆ The great train crash in Salis- bury.

The July meeting will be a social lunch, and in August we will hold If you would like more information about the club please a Garden party. In September we will have a talk from a ring me. You are very welcome to come along to a meet- local charity ‘The Ugandan Project’. ing to see what it is all about. Phyl Grant We also have two coach outings a year - our October trip 01980 610263 will be to Tolpuddle and Morton.

Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 7 Bourne Valley Scout Group Putting the OUT into ScOUTing! Since Easter the whole Group have been putting the OUT into scOUT. Leaders and children look forward to the longer days and the warmer weather. The fi rst always happens, unlike the second which in can never be relied upon. However the Scouts don’t let the mere weather interfere with their plans so the OUT in scOUT goes ahead whatever the weather, as you will see.

Easter in the Glebe Hall Just before Easter the beavers had their annual Beaver Sleepover. Dur- ing the 20 hours they spent in and around the Glebe Hall they managed Beaver Sleepover to gain lots of badges, Navigator, Ex- plore, Nights Away and Hikes Away. Cub camp it over a campfi re despite the drizzle As you may imagine we spent as At the beginning of May the Cub that tried, but failed, to extinguish much of the daylight time outside as Pack had their annual Summer Pack our fi res. we could and the beavers learnt some Camp. We camped at 1st Sandle- map reading skills, went on a hike to heath Scout HQ from Friday evening Athletics explore the history of Winterbourne until Sunday afternoon. During the 19 of the Cubs joined the rest of the as well as doing all the usual games weekend we “packed” a lot into the District on a sunny June evening to and craft activities involved at these less than 48hrs we were there. After try out some new and some well- holidays. erecting the tents on Friday evening loved athletic activities at Salisbury and getting a reasonable night’s Athletic Track. One or two more Hiking sleep, (for cub camp that is!), Satur- activities at a Pack meeting and 19 of On Election Day the Beavers were day morning found us walking into the Cubs will have gained an Athlete out and about again, another hike, Fordingbridge to fi nd 1st Fording- badge for their Mum (or Dad) to sew this time from Figsbury Ring back to bridge Scout HQ. This was part of on their uniform. the Glebe Hall. Since then at colony the “Jamboree On The Trail”. meetings they have spent as much On that day Scouts all over the coun- Scouting challenges time outside playing games and do- try were hiking, our own Explorer Both troops have been out and about ing activities as the weather allowed. Unit hiked around the Bourne Valley too. They have both been honing Luckily for us, most Thursday eve- visiting all the Churches and placing their Navigating skills, with map nings have been dry. red roses on all the war graves as part reading, compass work and hiking of the Scout “Lest We Forget” cam- around the villages. For Figsbury St George’s Day paign. Once in Fordingbridge and Troop this involved a 10 mile hike The whole Group celebrated St having had our picnic lunch the cubs which started out in torrential rain. George’s Day with the rest of the found plenty of energy to explore the Luckily by lunchtime at Old Sar- Scouts at the 900th park, whilst the leaders were happy um, the picnics were devoured in Anniversary of St George’s Church, to sit and supervise! Luckily the cubs sunshine, pizza at Ian’s house was Harnham. Scouts from all over the still had enough energy to walk back the reward at the end of the return District paraded from Choristers to camp and then still race around the trip. Don’t ever let it be said that the Green in the Cathedral Close to fi eld once they had been revived with scouts are led by their stomachs! Harnham Recreation ground where some cake! The traditional campfi re after a short service during which all and sing song ended Saturday. For 8 scouts from Figsbury Troop Scouts remade their promise every- this was in preparation for the Ex- one joined in all the fun of a Medie- The theme for Sunday was the pedition Challenge. This is a 2 day val Fayre. The rain stayed off all day Backwoods cooking badge so each expedition which involves hiking until just as we were packing up! cub made their own lunch, cooking from Dinton to Berwick St James

Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 8 on Saturday camping overnight at Explorers growing stay awake for the whole 24hrs but Berwick Guide Centre and then hik- The Explorer unit continues to grow then he slept, very soundly I might ing to Old Sarum on Sunday. They and now has 19 members and is the add, all the way home in the minibus! carry all their personal kit, food and biggest unit in the district despite camping kit with them and it is a real only having started less than 2 years As I write, the unit are very busy Challenge. The 8 scouts did it in style ago. The four latest Explorers were preparing for another fundraising and actually didn’t get seriously lost, invested at canoeing evening with the event, Explorerfest, which happens (unlike previous teams) on either day Winterslow Explorers, a pyramid was this coming weekend, maybe you had - their navigating skills were obvi- built using the canoes and the Ex- tickets and were there? Otherwise I ously “up to the mark”! The reward? plorers were invested standing on top will tell you all about it next time! A large bar of chocolate each! of this pyramid. They have also been busy with their Sponsored Triathlon Come and join us! District Scout Camp Ironman Challenge. This is part of If you think that this sounds a lot Ian, Scout Leader from Idmiston their fundraising for Explorer Sum- of fun and just what you are look- Troop, headed up 12 scouts from mer Camp at Great Towers Activity ing for, Explorer Scouts are Young both troops at the District Scout Centre in August. To complete the people between the ages of 13½ yrs Camp at Buddens’ Scout Centre, in challenge they have cycled, run and – 18yrs. Dorset; he was ably assisted by 3 swam. They ran 85k between them They meet on a Friday evening, Explorers from our Explorer Unit. from Winterbourne Park up to Figs- 7.30pm -9.30pm. Anyone is welcome During the weekend the scouts took bury Rings and back again. Then, to come and join us, so spread the part in canoeing, archery, tunnel- another time, cycled from Porton word! ling, crate stacking, shooting, bridge to Archer’s Gate – mainly off-road. Please contact Tony on 01980 building and pedal go karts. Finally they each swam 16 lengths at 611441 or On Sunday they took part in the 5 Rivers during half-term. email [email protected] Camp cooking competition cooking for further details. a 3 course meal over an open fi re, the Members of the unit are preparing That’s about it Folks! results were impressive. for the Gilwell 24 event, 24 hours of Shirley Moores non-stop activities. Last year only Group Scout Leader one of the unit actually managed to Tel: 01980 611614

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Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 9 Keeping the Bourne Flowing

Wessex Water Porton Stream Support

Figure 1. The current situation

Th e new building next to the pri- mary school is part of a project that Wessex Water is undertak- Figure 2. ing to increase fl ows in the River The situation post March 2018 Bourne to aid the river ecology.

You may remember that back in 2013 Wessex Water carried out works by the river bridge at Winterslow Road, and also in the Winterbournes. Th is was part of an experiment to see whether the introduction of extra water to the river up-stream would have a noticeable eff ect by the time it reached Porton. To do this they needed to install a fl ow-gauging station so that any diff erence in water fl ows could be measured accurate- ly, and this involved the temporary installation of a thin plate steel weir. To do this the river had to be diverted around the site of the new weir, which entailed huge pumps taking the water around the dammed-off area where the weir was to be installed. Th e new weir was of precisely known dimen- sions and allowed the experimenters to accurately determine the rise in fl ow that occurred when water from the mains near St Nicholas’ School was added. Th e experiment proved to be a success and small but noticeable increases in the fl ow of the Bourne took place when the extra water was added upstream. Th e temporary weir was removed and the longer term project began.

Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 10 To provide water to customers As part of a process to protect the mains pipes), to Porton where it will Wessex Water pump water out of the river ecology, known as the ‘Review be added to the river at a rate of 1.5 ground at three sources close to the of Consents’, we undertook a study Ml/d. Th is water is chlorinated to River Bourne at Clarendon, Deans during 2005-2008, to determine how ensure customers receive water that is Farm and Newton Toney (see Figure much our abstractions aff ect fl ows in free from bacteria. Although harm- 1). Water from these sources goes to the River Bourne. Th is work showed less to humans, the levels of chlorine customers in , Salisbury that during the summer, the fl ows in the water can be toxic to aquatic and along the Bourne Valley. could be reduced by 20-30%. Such life; therefore, before we can add a reduction was deemed as unac- the water to the river it needs to be To pump groundwater, an abstraction ceptable by the regulator, fearing an de-chlorinated. licence is needed, which is regulated adverse impact on the river ecology. by the Environment Agency. Th e li- Th e building next to the school con- cence details how much water can be Consequently the Environment tains this dechlorination process, plus abstracted and the current licensed Agency required changes to the control systems to set the fl ow rate to daily rates are shown on Figure 1. Bourne licences of which there are the stream. To put these numbers into context, 1 two components, a reduction in ab- Ml/d means a million litres per day straction (11 Ml/d) and a new stream During this and the coming spring/ and 1 Ml/d meets the daily need of support arrangement at Porton (see summers, we will be adding support approximately 6500 customers. Figure 2). Th e reduction in abstrac- water. On average water will be add- Th e River Bourne (downstream of tion at Clarendon/Deans Farm will ed for half the year. Formally we are Winterbourne Gunner) has a high occur in April 2018. Aft er this date not required to undertake this before environmental designation and along an alternative source of water, provid- 2018, but with the facility in place we with the River Avon, ed by our water supply grid scheme are starting to improve river fl ows and River Till, forms part of the River (www.wessexwater.co.uk/grid) will be from this year. Avon Special Area of Conservation available to balance the reduction. (SAC). Th e river is designated for If you have any questions about the its chalk stream community, with Th e stream support arrangement stream support scheme or the other water crowfoot, salmon, bullhead and involves transferring water from licence changes please email the lamprey. the Newton Toney source, via our question to: distribution network (underground [email protected] Home Maintenance Solutions oven THE COMPLETE PROPERTY MAINTENANCE SERVICE gleam EXTREME CLEAN Repairs and refurbishments for every home DEEP CLEANING FOR YOUR OVEN 1. Painting ad Decorating OVENS HOBS 2. Floor and wall tiling HOODS BARBECUES 3. Bathroom and Kitchen installation  AGAS 4. Plumbing 5. Commercial lettings and maintenance ◆ FULLY INSURED 6. General Repairs ◆ ECO FRIENDLY PRODUCTS USED ◆ RELIABLE Free Written Estimates. Fully Insured. CONSCIENTIOUS Call Geoff Gates SERVICE TO REFRESH YOUR Tel: 01980 610130 OVEN PLEASE RING Mobile: 079428 15803 or 078715 74467 07919 656 254 or 01980 619289

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Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 12 Bourne Valley Link Scheme

Drivers wanted Can you help by becoming one of our Link volunteers? We need drivers urgently. You can choose how much time you are able to give and what tasks you are happy to undertake. Please call the Link number for more Please come and join us at information. The scheme is a reg- istered charity; volunteers receive our combined Coffee Morn- Our volunteers provide neigh- expenses only and users are asked ing and AGM on Saturday bourly services to those in need to make a donation in a sealed en- in the Bourne Valley parishes 26th September at Idmiston velope (according to their means). of Cholderton, Newton Toney, Memorial Hall, Porton from Allington, Boscombe, Idmiston, 10.30am -12.00 noon. There If you would like to fi nd out more Porton, Gomeldon, the Winter- will be an opportunity to about the Link Scheme, either to bournes and Hurdcott. view the annual report and a use the services we provide or to summary of the Link Scheme join as a volunteer, we will have We can help with social needs fi nances, and a representa- a stand at Newton Toney fete on such as visits to friends and rela- August Bank Holiday Monday. tives or a pleasant drive to a place tive from AgeUK Salisbury will be giving an informative of interest. Transport to hospitals, Ring the Co-ordinator on GPs, dental surgeries, hairdressers talk on services and support 01980 611117 and shopping etc are also some which is available in our to use the scheme. of the tasks with which we may local area. be able to assist in exchange for a Registered Charity Number donation to BVLS. 1108029 www.bournevalleylink.org.uk Silver Star back in the valley! Local bus company Salisbury Reds celebrated 100 years of Wilts and Dorset and its predecessor companies with a fantastic day of vintage bus rides, memorabilia stands and family fun on Sunday 14 June 2015. The day was one of the biggest of its kind, over 60 buses were in use, operating free of charge to the public, on vintage Wilts & Dorset routes. Customers got to experience the old routes and buses, a trip down memory lane for many! Thanks to Paul Bevis and friends we have pictures of a GENUINE Silver Star double decker at Gomeldon, and a London Transport bus, as used by Silver Star, with suitable destination blind and ‘Silver Stars added for the day’ by the LT driver, taken outside PHE at Porton Camp. Both buses were well loaded with enthusiastic passengers. All the profi ts raised will go to Star’s Appeal.

Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 13 free quotations

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Porton Toddler Group Calling all Babies and Toddlers Tea and coffee for the adults, drink and snack (From birth to school) for everyone else. Bring your You can now see us on Facebook. Mums, Dads, Grandparents or Carers to There is a warm welcome for all of you at the  Play with some different toys Memorial Hall Porton every Thursday morning  Take part in our weekly craft or activity from 10am -12md £2 per family  Make some new friends Why don’t you join us ?  Have a drink, snack and a chat Shirley Moores 01980 611614

Clean up at Porton Ford Josh and Toby from the community payback team did an excellent job on Friday 12th June clearing the wild cress and weeds away from the ford in Porton. Pictures from Alan Harris, who arranged for the work to be done.

Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 14 News from St Nicholas’ School Helping others Our PTA recently organised a whole school sponsored walk, with Robins Class walking around Porton Village and the rest of the school walking across byways to Boscombe Church where we enjoyed a picnic and were able to explore this very interesting As the end of the school year draws church. We are also making the fi nal ever closer I can hardly believe I arrangements for our Summer Fayre have very nearly completed my which is a wonderful chance for us fi rst year as Head Teacher. We have to welcome the wider community to enjoyed such a busy and varied year, enjoy fun and games in a more social alongside the usual curriculum we way. Th e money raised from these have visited Salisbury Playhouse, events will be going towards play a community farm and the RSPB equipment and our new library, so reserve to enhance our learning. As thank you to everyone who supports I write, some of our Year 5 children these events. prepare to visit Wintershall to watch a spiritually moving re-enactment Moving forward of the ‘Life of Christ’ and I am sure It is always a time of mixed feelings this will provoke many interesting as the Year 6 children look back over discussions. Paralympian Ben Rushgrove talked with their time at primary school with the children about his sporting fond memories but also with excite- Sporting achievements experiences. ment and nerves as they move onto Th e children have also fl ourished in our key stage two children are in the the next chapter of their life. Many sport this year including athletics, middle of rehearsals for the summer of us remember them in their early tag rugby, netball, and our Year 5/6 production ‘Pirates of the Curry years of school and take great pride football team reached the county Bean’. I have seen a few scenes and in seeing how they have grown both fi nals in , a truly great the audience are in for a treat, with a academically and as young people. achievement for a small school. We mixture of comedy and some amaz- Th is year they have been fortunate had the great pleasure of welcoming ing thespians in the making! enough to work with local artist Ben Rushgrove, Paralympian, Joanna Dewfall, to design to our school to run a fi tness and produce some beautiful challenge, putting children and mosaics which will be laid as staff through their paces on a a path in the school grounds very humid aft ernoon! Later and will create a lasting Ben talked to the children about reminder of their time at St his disabilities and sporting Nicholas’. experiences, we even had the chance to look and hold his I look forward to keeping silver and bronze medals. He you updated during our next also encouraged the children to school year, as we welcome try a little harder each time we new reception children and set about a challenge and this is hope to continue to learn, something we can do whether it achieve and grow together. be in sport, learning, or in life. Mrs Sandra Smith Music and acting Head Teacher Our talented musicians have St Nicholas’ C.E. (VA) been working hard with their Primary School tutors and are looking forward to performing together before the end of term. Alongside this The year 5 Trip to Wintershall included a re-enactment of the ‘Life of Christ’.

Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 15 Wiltshire Police News There are a couple of incidents/ reports I would like to cover just to keep you all updated and informed! Please be aware of door to door sellers! I have been receiving information in the Bourne Valley specifi cally the Porton area that a male slim 6ft gin- ger/fair hair with a tattoo on his neck has been visiting addresses stating that their usual gardener is injured and that he has taken over or that they need their roof tiled. We have not been able to identify this male as yet so if you do see or hear of anything similar to the above please call 101 or 999 if you believe any offences have been committed.

Below are the Bourne Valley crime fi gures for June which I believe to be very good although we still need to be vigilant with locking our doors, garages and sheds to pre- vent any opportunists from steal- ing anything from your property.

 On 12th June two males were seen making off from a property in Porton with a ladder that they had stolen. Investigations are still underway and possible suspects to be dealt with.

 On 13th June a male caused Winterbourne violence against a taxi driver on the A345. No complaint was made by Motor Company the driver.  Sales service and repairs to all makes  tyres and exhausts supplied and fi tted  On 21st June criminal damage was  latest diagnostics  MOTs arranged caused to fencing in Gomeldon and wheel nuts loosened on a van.  vveryery goodgood rrangeange ooff affordable used cars Many Thanks  ccourtesyourtesy carscars availableavailable PCSO Shona Maycock  ffreeree collectioncollection aandnd ddeliveryelivery Amesbury Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team PCSO Will Todd PC Ivor Noyce [email protected] Tel: Trevor 01980 611869

Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 16 Bourne Valley Historical Society “Pop and Rock Music in Salisbury from 1945 to 1969” Extracts from a recent lecture by Frogg Moody In the 1920s and 1930s the Assem- Future Meetings: bly Rooms, above what is now Wa- ◆ July 16th: Robert Key, “The terstones in the High Street, was Magna Carta and Salisbury” the place to dance to the music of ◆ September 17th: Tom James, visiting Big Bands. With WW2 and “Clarendon Palace” the infl ux of soldiers on Salisbury ◆ October 15th: Luke Winter, Plain, the Naafi at the rear of Wool- “The History and Work of the worths in the High Street (now New Ancient Technology Centre, Look) was given over to the United Cranborne” Service Organisations (USO) for the ◆ November 19th: Jane Howells duration, to provide entertainment for and Ruth Newman, “Women in the troops. A further dance hall was Salisbury Cathedral Close above what is now McDonald’s in Winchester Street and the Palais was Membership of the Society is above Fisherton Working Mens Club currently £12 per annum and in- in Wilton Road. The Merry Macs cludes attendance at 10 lectures, entertained in the Cadena Café (now plus a monthly Newsletter that Pizza Hut) in Blue Boar Row and car crash. Eddie was killed but Gene includes a summary of the lecture there was a dance fl oor upstairs in the headlined in Salisbury three weeks given at the previous meeting. Lloyds Bank building. later, in spite of his injuries. Adam The Society also arranges guided Faith appeared in Salisbury and Cliff visits to places of interest. Visitors In 1953, the Assembly Rooms in Richard, fi rst with the Drifters and may attend up to two meetings for Salisbury were almost derelict and then the Shadows. When not enter- a donation, before they are asked local man John Bright was looking taining, the stars visited sick children to join. for a venue to bring Chris Barber to in Odstock Hospital. In 1963 the Please contact Maureen Atkinson the city. He traced the owner, was Beatles performed in Salisbury. Brian on 01980 611311 or at allowed to take over the venue and Epstein tried to cancel the gig as he [email protected] for further people came from far and wide, didn't think the venue big enough information. Website: including a coach from Bristol, to see but they had a huge audience – even www.bournevalleyhistory.co.uk Chris Barber’s jazz band, paying fi ve though the performance was not shillings entrance fee. Lonnie Done- very good! Cilla Black performed gan brought skiffl e to Salisbury but it at the Gaumont. The Swinging Blue didn’t last long. Jeans were idolized in Salisbury and stayed at the County Hotel. On the Concept On 22nd March 1958 Buddy Holly same bill, as supporting acts, were and the Crickets appeared on stage the Everly Brothers, Bo Diddley, Computing at the Salisbury Gaumont (now the Julie Grant and the Rolling Stones. In Odeon in New Canal). They did three 1964 DJ Alan Freeman compered the shows, compered by Des O’Connor. “Battle of the Beat” at the City Hall. Local PC trouble- They stayed at the George Hotel, Ten Feet Five, later to become the shooting and support which overlooked the High Street Troggs, won. The Beatles fi lmed part and visited the newly opened Soda of their “Help” movie at Knighton  Hardware & Software Repairs Bar in Woolworths, just opposite. Down, Larkhill in 1965. They stayed  System Recovery and backup Dave Dee of Dave, Dee, Dozy, at the Antrobus Arms in Amesbury.  Internet & Broadband Security Beaky, Mick and Tich, was in one  Home Networks & Small Offi ce of the earliest Rock & Roll bands Society Meetings are held on the  Virus Removal & Spyware in Salisbury. In fact all played in 3rd Thursday of each month Detection different local bands before getting (except August and December) at together. In 1960 Eddie Cochrane 7.45pm in the Glebe Hall, Winter- Call: 01980 610090 was due to appear with Gene Vincent bourne Earls. 07810 010606 but sadly they were involved in a www.conceptcomputing.co.uk

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Parish Choir This is a small group of people who simply Leisure like to sing together. We spend an afternoon once a fortnight sing- ing a variety of songs, everything from folk songs to songs from the Painters shows. We are accompanied by a keyboard and provide occasional concerts to local groups. If you would like to join us, a friendly group in an informal setting, please ring Janet on 01980 610544. David Gallop Home and Garden Maintenance Porton Leisure Painters are a friendly group who meet in the Painting inside and out, decorat- small hall of Idmiston Memorial ing, small plumbing jobs, fencing, Hall on Monday afternoons from 2 to 4pm. hedge trimming, gardening and grasscutting, tree We draw and paint for pleasure, felling / pruning, garden clearing, path and patio and occasionally have an expert in cleaning, gutter cleaning / clearing. for tuition when funds allow. No job too small. Free estimates. Old and new members welcome. Fully insured Contact Janet Green 01980 610481 01980 610969 07761075840 [email protected]

Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 18 IDMISTON & PORTON WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

celebration cake and bubbly and lots of friendly banter. Idmiston & Porton WI continue to be a thriving energetic group with planned speakers or events each month. In August we will be vis- iting the Mary Rose Exhibition in Portsmouth, in September we will be holding a Garden Party in one of our 2015 marks the Centenary of the very energetic Jo Sercombe getting member’s gardens. The actual Birth- fi rst WI in Wales and England. To everyone on their feet singing. day of the fi rst WI meeting held in celebrate this special occasion the On the 4th June the Albert Hall was Anglesey is on 16th September and National Federation of WIs and fi lled with WI members from across we are having a talk on the ‘Home Wiltshire Federation of WIs have the country, including a special Start’ organization, other speakers organized many events throughout member from Sandringham, Her include Maureen Rose a Queen’s the country and county. Majesty Queen Elizabeth II accom- Dressmaker and Peter Raw talking A special centenary baton has been panied by the Princess Royal and about Antiques. Our special interest wending its way around Wales & the Countess of Wessex. There the groups include the Parish Choir, a England during this year. To cele- Queen took delivery of the Baton on reading group, theatre group and a brate the arrival of the baton in the the completion of its journey, and lunch club. county, Wiltshire Federation held she also addressed the gathering of a gathering at Wellington Acade- members. Our meetings take place every my in Tidworth in April. The day The Figsbury Group of WIs (of third Wednesday of the month included workshops in coppicing, which Idmiston & Porton hold the at the Idmiston Parish Memorial clematis care, candle making, and Chair this year) held their own Hall, at 2pm. For further infor- was followed by an afternoon of celebration at Bourne Community mation please contact me, Valerie, entertainment with the Redlynch Farm with a live broadcast relay of on 01980 610528 or come along to WI presentation of the history of the the events in the Albert Hall. The day a meeting, you will be made very WI. The day concluded with the consisted of a special lunch and a welcome.

ing standards and welcome anyone who is able to Badminton Club play. Plastic shuttlecocks are normally used but we You may, or may not, know that Badminton is do have feathered shuttlecocks for those that prefer the fastest racket sport on earth with speeds of them (it is the responsibility of anyone who plays to over 200 mph recorded for a smash. However, wear suitable footwear). The club usually has about here at the Idmiston War Memorial Hall the sport is ten regular players (of both sexes) and operate a peg played at a somewhat more modest pace. The Bad- board system to ensure that everyone has the same minton Club meets at 09:00 hours at the aforemen- amount of time on court and the opportunity to play tioned hall every Wednesday throughout the year with and against other players during the morning. and for the princely sum of £2.50 you can enjoy Due to the numbers of players involved doubles three hours of Badminton with the occasional pause games are usually played. for tea and biscuits and a lively discussion of world Ken Bradley 01980 610849 events. We are a friendly club with varying play- [email protected]

Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 19 Club Friday For Fun, Friendship and Food We meet every Friday from 10am to 3pm in the Bourne Valley Methodist Church Hall, . For a small charge, we provide re- freshments and a cooked meal, plus transport to and from your home. New members are warmly welcomed or you may just like to drop in for a cuppa and a chat, to meet everyone.

Recent activities have included entertainment from two local singing groups and a primary school choir, bell ringing, a VE party with war- time sandwiches and cakes (which were most enjoyable!) and a talk on “Keeping Safe” by our local Neigh- bourhood Police team. Primary School for tea and entertain- and once a month there is a short ment, a party, with American food, religious service led by preachers of Two afternoons were spent remem- to celebrate Independence Day and various denominations. bering places we have lived and our entertainment from the Rainbow fi rst jobs. Not all our time is spent Brownies. During July and August indoors. Since January we have all we will enjoy two afternoons in local Club Friday is truly all about hav- had lunch at a local restaurant and a gardens and an excursion to a place ing fun and relaxing with friends. cream tea at Andover Garden Centre. of interest. Please contact our Organiser, Mary Lane on 01722 334787, if you Looking forward, there is a vis- On the fi rst Friday of every month, would like to know more. it from local folk group, “Scrape there is a Table Sale, with home the Barrel, a trip to Winterbourne made cakes, books and bric a brac

Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 20 Church News from Rev. Peter Ostli-East A BIG Thank you to everyone who attended, and helped with, the evening Service on Sunday 7th Welcome to the June in St Michael & All Angels, Anglican Churches , as Bishop Edward and Archdeacon Alan in the Bourne Valley, licensed and installed Rev’d Peter Salisbury Diocese Ostli-East as Priest in Charge of www.bournevalleychurches. the Bourne Valley Team. org.uk

This marked the end of the process to fi nd an overall leader for the six Anglican Parishes in the Valley, fol- lowing Rev’d Canon Vanda Perrett’s move in September 2014 to take up her new post at Land’s End. Howev- er, it also means that we cannot ex- pect any additional clergy support in the very near future, so Peter remains the only full time priest in the Team at present.

Please do not hesitate to get in touch if there are matters of pastoral half an hour) fi rst and third Mondays Church, where volunteers will deliver concern, or enquiries about Christian of each month, in St Michael & All them to the Trust. Thank you faith (see contact details below), but Angels, Winterbourne Earls please do bear in mind that resources  Wednesdays 9.30am Holy Com- Petanque - aka boules are thinly stretched, and your pa- munion in St Michael’s W Earls (but Now the evenings are getting light- tience, understanding, prayers and not during August) er, why not come and enjoy a game support will be much appreciated. of Petanque at the Vicarage from Contact: about 4.00pm on a warm Sunday Bourne Valley Prayer Tree For more information about activi- afternoon? Give us a ring to check If you would like someone to pray ties at the Anglican churches in the it’s on, and bring a bottle and some for you, or know a family member Bourne Valley, please do not hesitate nibbles, if you wish, to help create a or friend who needs prayer, why not to contact Rev’d Peter Ostli-East on real taste of ‘le Midi’ in the Winter- involve the Prayer Tree, by contacting 01980 611350 or by email at: bournes. No previous experience is Ali Joyce, 01980 619195 or email: [email protected] or speak to a necessary and all playing equipment [email protected] with a date Churchwarden or any PCC member. will be provided! Call Peter or Mari when you would like the prayer to There is also a Team website availa- on 01980 611350 for more infor- begin, and please also let her know as ble now, do visit it at: mation NB: we hope to include a and when the need for prayer changes. www.bournevalleychurches.org.uk Petanque event in Newton Toney’s and please let us know what you Fete in August, so come and get Team Prayer: think... some practice in before then...! Be with us, Lord, in all we do and say, Remember, the Churches are here Visit each home with your peace and for YOU, but we need your presence love. and support if each Parish Church Turn all hearts and minds to you, our is to fl ourish and remain viable. loving God, in Jesus’ name, Amen Trussell Trust still needs our help... Not just Sundays... please donate now: UHT Long life Everyone is welcome to all our Milk; Long life Fruit Juice and tinned Church services and events: fi sh and vegetables are urgently need-  Prayers at 5.00pm (for approx. ed. Goods can be left at your local

Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 21 Family business with many years experience within the industry. Frame and traditional style marquees. Wide range of equipment for hire. Good contacts for full event support.

The Yard Salisbury Road Shrewton SP3 4EQ Tel/fax: 01980 620693 M: 07850 204872 www. occasionsmarquees.co.uk

D H Electrical Services your friendly local electrician All types of electrical work undertaken from: Rewires - Extra sockets - Fuse board changes - New builds / extensions

Dan Hoskins Tel: 07917768020 email: [email protected] Salisbury Rural Taxi Service A bookable communal taxi service at bus fare rates. Serving the villages of Chold- erton, Newton Toney, Alling- ton, Idmiston, Porton and more. The Connect2 service picks you up at village focal points .Concessionary free bus passes can be used. To travel without a free bus pass you will need to purchase Zone Tickets from the driver when you board. You must book in advance by calling 01722 505050. Ring for further details.

Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 22 Porton Flower Arranging Group The group meets at 7pm on the second Wednes- day of the month in the Idmiston Memorial Hall, Porton.

We are lucky enough to have our own demonstrator, Jean Pallister. Besides making a fl ower arrangement at each of our meetings, she also gives us advice and help when we make our own arrangements.

◆ The theme of the April meeting was ‘Water’ - and Members put a lot of thought into this! Some very pretty Spring Landscapes were made, which combined water with spring fl owers, foliage, and pebbles. ◆ In May we took ‘Pot Luck’. Members brought materi- als to make an arrangement; these went ‘into a hat’ and another member used these materials to make an arrange- ment. It was great fun seeing how our ideas differed! ◆ June’s arrangement offered a bit of a challenge, as it Flower arranging is not diffi cult, and it is very enjoyable. was ‘A Book Title’! Even so , a lot of thought went into If you are interested, do come along to one of our meet- this, and many different books were on display at the end ings and join us. You will be made very welcome. of the evening. Margaret Burke 01980 610383

Dance Club Closes Neighbourhood Plan Porton Modern Sequence The Idmiston Parish Dance Club fi rst met in the Neighbourhood Plan was Reading Room in Porton submitted to Wiltshire over 60 years ago and was Council on 12th May then run by the late Frank 2015. Harvey. The plan is now undergo- ing a period of consultation The Reading Room was opposite with Wiltshire Council the present Doctor’s Surgery and before it is passed to an has now been converted into one independent inspector. If of the homes in Byford Gardens. it passes the inspection pro- In 1957, when Idmiston Parish cess, all parishioners on the Memorial Hall opened, the Dance electoral roll will be asked Club moved into this new venue. Members have many to vote on the plan, and it is happy memories of fun, friendship and fancy dress hoped that as many people as possible will support parties. However, very sadly, the club has decided to it. The complete document is available to view or fi nish due to low attendance and lack of support in recent download from the Parish website www.idmistonpc. times. Members will miss their Thursday evening outings org and printed copies are available to consult at The but will look back fondly on their many years of dancing Memorial Hall, the Surgery and Korner Kuts. in the hall. New opening times for Wiltshire Recycling Centres From Monday 13 July 2015 household waste recycling centres will be open from 10am until 4pm, and will close two days per week. Days that centres are closed are staggered so that residents have access to a recycling centre within their area seven days a week. Amesbury 01980 676285 Boscombe Down Business Park, SP4 7RX Closed Tuesday and Wednesday Salisbury 01722 415040 Churchfi elds Industrial Estate, SP2 7NP Closed Thursday and Friday

Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 23 Village Quiz Nights STRUCTURAL ENGINEER Another of our Village Quizzes was held on 9th May at the Memorial Hall. After an enjoyable evening of 8 Keith Warren Consultants categories of questions, the winners Eur.Ing. Keith Warren BSc.Hons. CEng. M.I.Struct.E. KWC provide a quick and affordable service for small build- this time were “A Close Act”. Hot ers, architects and members of the public. KWC special- on their heels in second place were izes in the structural design of extensions and loft conver- previous winners “Avon Ladies”. sions. Keith has appeared on ‘Property Ladder’. Thanks to those who attended and  Structural calculations and details for residential for their generosity in the raffl e, we and small commercial projects made a profi t for the Memorial Hall  Steel Beam design and connections of just over £330.  Reinforced concrete design and detailing We are holding another Christmas  Building regulation queries etc. themed Quiz on 21st November Tel: 01980 619041 Mob: 07714 271904 this year so please make a note of the email: [email protected] date. www.kjwconsultants.co.uk A special thank you to Nisa and Ko- rner Kuts who sell the tickets for us and to those who helped on the day and we hope to see you all again in Garden Maintenance November. Carole & Sue  Grass cutting and strimming IPMH Fundraisers  Small tree work and pruning [email protected]  Hedge cutting and trimming  Edging and weeding Porton Ladies Club  Turfi ng  Leaf blowing We currently have 33 members  Patio, Decking and Path Washing and meet on the fourth Wednes- day of the month in the Memorial Please call Nick for a free Competitive Quote and a Hall, Porton at 7.30 for an 8pm Professional; and Courteous Service. start. Membership costs £13 per Local references available year and meetings are then free. Guests are most welcome and are Tel: 01722 333659 Mob: 07503 172933 charged £3.50 per evening. email: [email protected] This year we have had a talk from Wilt- shire Air Ambulance; a talk about signs and shop names that had an amusing signifi cance; a visit from an animal physical therapist and her dog, and a talk from a stylist and colour consultant who advised on what styles and colours were best suited to us. On 22nd July we will be learning about The Sky at Night.

We usually have a ‘bring and buy’ table and there is always a raffl e and free refreshments. We are planning an outing to the Whitchurch Silk Mill and will celebrate the end of the year with our Christmas Dinner.

For further information please ring Karen Berryman 01980 590599

Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 24 St Ann Street Surgery Porton Branch Surgery Tel: 01980 611060 (St. Ann Street - 01722 342 000) Monday Dr Totman 8.30-11.00 Dispensary 8-2 Nurse 8.30 - 12.10 Tuesday Dr Stanger 9.30 - 12.00 Dispensary 8-2 Nurse 8.30 - 12.20 Wednesday Dr Dickson 8.30 - 11.00 Dispensary 8-5 Nurse not available. Thursday Dr Whitworth 8.50 - 11.50 Dispensary 8-2 Nurse 8.30 - 11.20 Friday Dr Chet 8.30 - 11.30 Dispensary 8-2 Nurse not available.

Surgery is normally provided fi ve times a week but may be reduced at certain times, such as holidays. Appointments for Porton Surgery may also be booked via St. Ann Street Surgery.

Advertise in the Idmiston Parish Newsletter This newsletter is produced in July, November and March and is delivered free of charge to about 900 homes in the parish. It is also available on line. This is an inexpensive and effective way of reaching potential customers throughout much of the Bourne Valley. To enquire about advertising here, please contact the Parish Clerk on 01980 590611 email: [email protected]

Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 25 Porton Village Store and Post Offi ce 34 Winterslow Road SP4 0LF Tel: 01980 610258 Supermarket prices at your village shop! Fresh meat, fruit & veg delivered to our store daily

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Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 27 Local Business Directory Accommodation - BB - Public House Computer Services Porton Aquatic & Pets 01980 611116 Earl of Normanton 01980 610251 Black Hound - T Frampton 01980 591191 Pools & Spas Porton Hotel 01980 610203 Concept Computing 01980 610090 Catalina Spas 01980 611555 Aerial Installation PPS Computer Repairs 01980 625230 Printing 1st Aerial ‘R’ Us 01980 610095 Drain Clearing & Amesbury Printing 01980 624900 Simon Bevis 01722 415727 Maintenance Print Factory 01722 324733 Art Gallery ACT Drains 01980 610683 Schools Rivermead Gallery 01980 611828 Driving School Bourne Valley Nursery School Builder / Building Services Sarah Hart 01980 610674 01980 611766 M D Morris 01980 611863 Electrician Figsbury Pre-School 01980 611837 G & R Robertson 01980 610342 BV Electrical 01980 610635 Gomeldon Primary 01980 611370 Keith Warren Consultants 01980 619041 DH Electrical 07917 768020 St Nicholas’ School 01980 610401 Car Maintenance & Sales D Moody 01980 862986 Security & Alarms Graham Dimmer 01722 328344 R Presslee 01980 610632 Salisbury Alarms & Security 01980 610632 Phipsons 01980 862378 WG Robertson & Sons 01980 610286 Avon Security 01980 626000 Porton Garage 01980 611411 Entertainment Th e Householders 01980 619233 W Pinchbeck & Sons 01264 781460 Marquee Hire/Occasions 01980 620693 Solicitors Winterbourne Car Sales 01980 611869 Estate Agents Trethowans 01722 412512 Carpenter Jordans 01980 880999 Takeaway Tony Archer 01980 611441 Foot Services Good Choice (Chinese) 01980 619288 ARC Carpentry & Joinery 07890 385492 Janet Humphries 01980 611764 Taxi Chantry Cars 01980 611242 Mr Rogers (+ Kitchen fi tting) 01980 611501 Footsteps Podiatry 07881 802386 Tree Services Walsh 01980 670032 C Bowhill (+ Kitchen fi tting) General Maintenance / Gardening Village Shops 01980 610138 David Gallop 01980 610969 Porton Aquatic & Garden Centre M Chambers 01980 610651 Handy Andy 07974 367760 01980 611116 Carpet Cleaning Home Maintenance Solutions Nisa Village Store & PO 01980 610258 Clean Living 01980 621621 01980 610130 Window Cleaner Chimney Sweep Nick Marshwright 01722 333659 D R Matthews 07767 203815 J Morton 01980 626961 Hairdressers Wiltshire Council (Roads, lights etc.) Churches Korner Kuts 01980 610232 Clarence 0800 232323 C of E: Rev. Peter Ostli-East Oven Cleaning Wiltshire Police 08454 08700 01980 611350 Oven Gleam 07919 656254 Methodist: Rev. Rosemary Ritcher Painter & Decorator PLEASE HELP US TO KEEP THIS 01722 334833 David Gallop 01980 610969 INFORMATION ACCURATE AND UP TO Baptist Church: Wendy Searle Pest Control Killtech 01980 611215 DATE - Send changes to (Administrator) 01722 500531 Pet Services [email protected] Doctors’ Surgery 01980 611060 Clearway Kennels 01980 619440 or telephone 01980 590611 Physiotherapist 07941 447064 Paddock House Cattery 01980 610336 Porton Physiotherapy Thank You! Sue Hyland M.C.S.P. & H.P.C. Registered Specialises in: Many thanks to all  Neck and Back pain who have  Joint pain contributed items  Sports Injuries to this newsletter  Acupuncture and to our Private Clinic in Porton Surgery advertisers who make it all Tel: 07941 447064 www.portonphysio.co.uk possible.

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