November 2020 Chaddleworth News

In this edition West Mobile Library  News and information from the village  A Natural History Bit and a seasonal article from the Honey Pot  Information from the Church and Schools  The latest updates from the Parish Council, Trindledown and Downland Practice  Recommended Local Tradesmen & Advertising

Please note the Parish Council will lay a wreath at the The Mobile Library Service is now back in Chaddleworth War Memorial on Remembrance Sunday action. The van no longer comes to Chaddleworth but will th 8 of November at 11:00. call at Leckhampstead Village Hall (unless sudden restrictions forbid). Although the van is not open for Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal browsing, a bag of pre-ordered books can be picked up Lest we forget outside the van. Strict care has been taken with handling books to ensure Covid safety. Books are lent out for 3 weeks. Future dates are: Tuesdays the 3rd November, 15th December, 5th January, 16th February and 9th March. The van will be outside the hall between 11:40 and 12.20. Call 01635 519 827 or 01635 519 900 to reserve from a very helpful librarian. Up to 5 books can be ordered. There is also As this edition goes to press, the Royal British Legion Poppy an “At Home Service” for anyone who is housebound/ Appeal is taking place amidst stormy weather (Saturday disabled/safeguarding, where books can be delivered to 24th October from 10am to 3pm, at The Quick, Main Street). your home. For further information contact: Thank you for your support and we will report on the results [email protected] or in the next edition. Sue Ridgeway www.wwstbweks.gov.uk/libraries

Chaddleworth Afternoon Club The Sloely Cup Macmillan World’s Biggest Coffee Morning Campaign As regular competitors are undoubtedly aware, we were unable to hold this year’s Sloely Cup. Firstly, the pub was closed What a good idea that was! In the Village we have raised a and then, what with one thing and total of £330. What a super achievement! A great big thank another, Covid-19 intervened still you to everyone who made a donation however small as further. Hopefully we will all be they all add up to something big as you can see. Thank you back to having our pub open in time again for your support. Pat Tranter, Christine Patterson, for the traditional last Sunday in st Phyllis Bibbings January 2021 (the 31 ) although obviously this is still rather At Macmillan, we understand the many ways in which a aspirational at the moment. cancer diagnosis can affect your life. Whatever cancer throws your way, we're right there with you. From the In any case, anyone hoping to get moment you're diagnosed, through your treatment and their name engraved on The Sloely beyond, we're right there with you, offering emotional, Cup, (maybe for a second or third physical and financial support. We are millions of people time) should craft and reserve the affected by cancer, supporters, professionals, volunteers, usual minimum of 500ml of their and campaigners. We all have one thing in common – our finest and with any luck we will hold care and support for people living with cancer. this Chaddleworth tradition as soon as is possible in 2021! https://www.macmillan.org.uk/ Jim Wilson www.chaddleworth.net • [email protected]

Co-Editors: David Jennings & Grahame Murphy Distribution Team: John Ballard, Anne Bunn, Ray Doncaster, Joe Mills, Grahame Murphy, Christine Patterson, Sue Ridgeway Printing costs are paid for by Chaddleworth Parish Council. Electronic colour PDF copy available on the village website

Ken Compton Tribute and stirring up copious clouds of mud through which they escaped. However, this is no defence against the American Kenneth (Ken) Compton, aged 76, passed away on 6th mink which dive and swim at devastating speed and easily October 2020 after a long and courageous battle with catch the water vole. In North Yorkshire the mink have cancer. Devoted Husband to Gill, Dad to Sam and Joanna, completely eliminated the water vole and nuturalists are Grandad to Stephen, Holly, Melissa and Daniel and big concerned about the survival of the species full stop. Brother to David, words cannot explain how much he will be missed. They can be seen locally in the river because the fisheries are keen to reduce the presence of mink as they Ken was an avid sportsman and was known to have a 'good also predate trout and crayfish. However on the Kennet and eye'. He started playing cricket for Welford Park but was Avon canal the water vole is becoming more scarce. Each soon snapped up by Boxford when they were an year, for the last 20 years, I have been a volunteer for 'outstanding local team'. He was especially good as a BBOWT (Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire batsman and was so reliable he shunned the use of Wildlife Trust) surveying the local waterways for water protective gloves and mostly launched the ball to the voles. I have been lucky to spot them near Maidencourt boundary knocking up numerous centuries for the many Farm between and , also in teams he played for including and Eastbury and to the east at Easton & Weston. Chaddleworth. He was also a fine wicket keeper. They burrow into banks and have tunnels on several levels In addition, he was also a good footballer and played for so they can avoid being 'flooded out'. They have a very thick with 'locals' Keith Dumelow, and when Fawley Club fur which traps air and gives them excellent insulation and had a team with Bob Bracey and Bob Cole. He also played they have flaps of skin inside their ears which keeps the for Brightwalton when over several seasons they won first, water out while they are swimming. Their diet is almost second and third positions in the local league. When he entirely vegetarian consisting of grass, water mint and other became older, he re-took up darts and that legendary eye herbaceous varieties in the summer and fruits, roots and came to help with this as well. bulbs in the winter. They are especially fond of apples which Ken Compton came from Mant Close, Wickham one of his can be used as a lure and they eat on their haunches with first Jobs was as a 'Linesman' at Southern Electricity Board food held with their forepaws. Strangely it is illegal to disturb (now SSE). He worked there for a number of years but after water vole burrows but the animals themselves are not he witnessed a tragic electrocution he just couldn't 'do it protected which I hope soon changes, although why anyone anymore'. He then went to Reeds Paper Mill at Mill would want to harm such a lovely creature I cannot imagine. and was there for many years before he left to become a Grahame Murphy taxi driver and latterly he also cleaned windows and chauffeured Henry Ponsonby. Chaddleworth Cricket Club He and his wife Gill were well known as devoted animal lovers and kept many pets over the years (54) they lived in Nodmore. The house they lived in used to be the 'Police House' in those dim and distant days when we had our own village policeman. Donations in Ken's memory may be made to the Sue Ryder Duchess of Kent Hospice. Grahame Murphy (ably assisted with Information by Joe Mills and Jim Warrick)

The Natural History Bit The water vole 'Avicola Terrestris' is a lovely creature under grave threat due to the muddle headed animal activists of the 1970's who released tens of thousands of American mink from fur farms in the UK. The water vole's natural predators include otters, pike, herons, stoats, weasels and Following the end of the rather irregular 2020 season, the brown rats but they were able to survive by diving into water decision has been made by the officers of the Cricket Club to postpone this December’s AGM. This was not a decision taken lightly. With the village hall being shut for works and the-rule-of-six in place from the dear leader it would have been very difficult to arrange. Please be assured that the officers of the club have been busy keeping everything ticking over and we have a full fixture list for 2021, including some new matches! Watch this space... Oh – and! Any and all players are welcome. Dust off those old whites, or borrow some for the first time, and come and join us for a bit of spirited bat and ball! (moustaches optional but may gain sponsorship) Go well… Jim Wilson St Andrew’s Church, Chaddleworth Eco Warriors Hannah and Harry “We want children and part of the West Downland Benefice parents to recycle more at home and school.” November Services Arts Leaders Zach and Ewan “We want to make acting, art and music more exciting for all years.” Every Monday, 11:00am, St Andrew’s Church Play Leader Samantha “I want to make sure all children Chaddleworth, Seated Holy Communion have fun at break and lunchtimes.” A calm and peaceful service with social distancing using Sport Leader Jayson “I want everyone to be able to play the traditional words. Suitable for those who feel nervous the sport they want to play.” about meeting with large groups. Please wear a mask. Please contact Sue Ridgeway or Miri if you plan to attend. Our week: I have particularly enjoyed watching the art skills

st developing in Red Kites (Y5 and Y6) this week. Mr Holder Sunday 1 November 10:30am, Welford broke the task down into manageable steps so that over the Morning Praise with Holy Communion with Revd Liz week, the skills built up. By Friday, they had all drawn an Jackson, Associate Archdeacon of Berkshire. amazing portrait of a friend. Have a look at their class page In order to comply with Covid-19 regulations you must to see some examples: book a seat in advance by emailing https://www.csfschools.org/redkites [email protected] Sunday 1st November 6:00pm on Zoom Service of Light: a peaceful time with candlelight, music, prayers and readings to remember those who have died. Please contact Miri for more information, an order of service and the Zoom link

Sunday 8th November, Remembrance Sunday The PC will lay a wreath at 11:00am at the Chaddleworth War Memorial. 9:30am, Act or Remembrance, Great Shefford War Memorial; 10:50am, Act or Remembrance, Leckhampstead War Memorial; 12:30pm, Act of Remembrance, Welford with Wickham Parish– venue tbc. Robins (EYFS and Y1) fruit kebabs looked delicious too - the children had to use the learning power ‘Don’t give up’ to Wednesday 11th November, Armistice Day get the fruit onto the straws - it wasn’t easy, but they did it! 10:50am, Act of Remembrance, Brightwalton War Our Noah’s Ark display is being filled with animals thanks to Memorial; 12:30pm, Act or Remembrance, Shefford Kingfishers who have also found out about omnivores, Woodlands Church Garden; 5:00pm, Prayers for Peace, carnivores and herbivores. On Friday I had the pleasure of Zoom. Please contact Miri for more information, an order of hearing some of the music the Owls (Y3 and Y4) have been service and the Zoom link learning with Caroline from Berkshire Maestros - thank you Owls, it was a great end to a busy week! Sunday Zoom Church returns every Sunday from 15th November at the usual time of 10:45am. Please contact Next week we have our learning power awards ceremony. Miri for the Zoom link. One person from each class is nominated for showing the learning power, “Don’t give up”. I think the teachers will have Plans for Advent and Christmas Services will remain flexible a hard task in selecting just one person! Next term our until we have further Government and Diocesan advice. To learning power is “Be cooperative” and focusses on receive the latest updates, join our circulation list by listening to others, being kind when you disagree, emailing Miri with your permission for us to send you regular explaining things to others and saying when you don’t updates about our services and church news. understand. Our Christian Value focus, which links to the [email protected] learning power, is ‘Compassion’. Chaddleworth St Andrew's and Shefford Our school website pages will be updated regularly so please keep checking at www.csfschools.org/home- Church of Federated Primary Schools learning for my updates or We have recently announced the arts, sport, eco and play www.csfschools.org/newsletters for the latest leaders. The children in Red Kites (Y5 and Y6) applied for newsletters and we are also always pleased to hear your the roles by writing a persuasive letter, explaining why they feedback would make good leaders. It was a difficult selection process and there were many strong candidates. However, we had to make a final decision, so we now have Ewan, Zach, Samantha, Jayson, Harry and Hannah leading the teams. They have considered what they would like to h achieve in the year and written an action plan. We look forward to their contributions through the year! What we want to achieve…

Alison Stephenson, Acting Headteacher/DSL, 01488 648657 Great Shefford Under Fives Village Hall Pre-School, Tue, Wed, Thu 9:15 to 2:45pm Glen, Heather and Grahame held a Tabletop Sale outside th The Pre-School half term has flown by! The children have the Village Hall on October 17 and made £183.65 from been busy learning about harvest time; we had a farm shop donations and the sale of cakes. Thank you to all who role play area with real vegetables, have printed with a attended and helped raise further funds for the Village Hall. selection of vegetables to make interesting displays, There is no further news concerning the roof repairs. Please listened to the story of ‘The Little Red Hen’ and baked bread keep in mind the availability of the Hall (when it is back up plus pulled carrots which had grown in a pot! The children and running) for your children's parties, family events and baked apple crumble after any other functions by contacting Chris Jordan on 01488 using our story sack about 638149. For any other issues about the Hall please contact ‘Itchy Bear’ who knocks all Heather Murphy on 01488 638628, or the apples from the tree as [email protected] he scratches that itch! This week the children made their own lunch by preparing sandwiches and having carrots, cucumber and peppers followed by a selection of fruit and yoghurt; there was no waste and no plastic wrappers which was great to see. Village Hall Car Park - As some of you will have seen Each week we have welcomed our music teacher for a the phase one has not yet been completed and will be lesson outdoors and are learning how the noise is made restarted on the 26th October. It is hoped that this phase will from a wind instrument. Huge thanks to the Newbury be completed within a day or two. Building Society for providing a Community Grant of £300 Chaddleworth Playground - The wood has been to support the free provision of these lessons. delivered and the PC working party replaced the play areas The weather has been mixed but we have spent many surrounds on Saturday 24th October. Delivery of the hours outdoors and embraced the wet and windy days by 'peelings/bark' to top off the areas for safety is now being pulling on our ‘Muddy Puddles’ wet suits and finding as arranged. In the meantime, the infant area is back in many puddles as possible. A full photo diary of our learning operation, but the larger play area remains closed. The can be seen on our website, do have a look playground should be back in full operation again soon and www.greatsheffordunderfives.co.uk we’ll bring you a fuller report in next month’s Chaddleworth News. Ed.

100 Club The latest winners of the 100 Club draw for October are Sue Ridgeway with her lucky number 29 and Simon Barrie with his lucky number 40. They both win £41. We are now up to 82 Members so thank you one and all.

This Club supports the Village Hall in ongoing costs that are ever increasing (Insurance, Maintenance etcetera). The 100 Club is a vital source of income for the Village Hall. It is really worthwhile being a Member and I implore every villager to join. Please contact Grahame Murphy on 01488 638628 or email [email protected] Baby & Toddler Group – Monday 9:30 to 11:30am How do I join the 100 Club? Our Monday “turn-up” sessions are still taking place as the Here is what you do if you “internet bank”, set up a standing government rules allow families to attend an educational order for £2 per month (one number) or £24 a year. Payable setting. The families have met at the park, been on a walk, to: had story time and picnic, bubbles, rhymes and a Halloween Recipient: Chaddleworth 100 Club activity morning. Each family brings their own picnic blanket, Sort Code: 62-28-74 drink and snack and enjoys the socially distanced support Account No: 00000000 (eight zeros) of other young families in a safe environment. We are Reference: 2856684010 making Covid safe plans to open inside the hall if the Email Grahame Murphy to let him know you have joined and weather is too outrageous after half term! Do check our get your allocated lucky number. That’s it you’re done! Facebook page for weekly details which are published each - There is no progress to report other than the Friday. Best regards, Denise Herrington The Ibex owner, John Castle, remains hopeful of getting someone in If you have a pre-school child and would like to see the soon. Grahame Murphy opportunities and care we offer, please look at our website or email [email protected] The Berkshire Honey Pot Seasonal Update We have been keeping bees now for about 5 years and currently we have 5 hives in our garden in Chaddleworth. Autumn is the time when the hive starts to prepare for winter, as does the beekeeper. The bees start to store the honey, their winter food, in the lower box which is called the brood chamber. In spring and summer, the brood box is mainly used for rearing the new bees, the boxes on top (supers) are where they would store the excess honey and it is an area the Queen cannot access. The main forage at this time of year in this area is Ivy which produces a very thick dark honey with a medicinal taste that a lot of people don’t particularly like. Having removed most of the summer honey, which is now in jars, we also feed the bees with a sugar syrup if the hive feels light (this must not be done when the honey frames are on as you would get a mix of sugar and honey together). Now that Autumn is upon us, beekeepers reflect on the year. For us the spring honey was a good quantity, weather was variable, and there was a lot less oilseed rape this year in Chaddleworth, which the bees feast on. We got 30kg from 3 hives, and very low in water at 16%, making it hard to extract. Swarms, where do I start? It was a bad year, lots of swarms, including mine. We give them away to beginners if we cannot home them, we collected five, one I housed even swarmed a month later. Summer crop was low, the weather

through July, August was not great for bees, lots of rain, so 45kg from the now 5 hives, normally it would be at least twice that.

We are always happy to answer questions, via our https://www.facebook.com/theberkshirehoneypot Facebook page and if you want to buy any pure raw honey or learn more, take a look there and like/follow the page.

Support your local beekeepers and bees will prosper. Also, at this time of the year, the worker bees who are all All the best, Nikki and Colin female, will eject the male drone bees from the hive, killing them – they serve no purpose in the winter and food is scarce. As the evenings are cold, they will all huddle together to preserve heat and keep any last remaining brood warm. The hive numbers will drop from around 40- 60,000 to 10-20,000. We have now extracted all our summer honey, and this year it is very flavoursome, and slightly darker in colour. We are often asked about the health properties of honey. One thing that is proven is that honey and the propolis are antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antifungal and antiviral – honey is used in wound dressings for example. There is also a lot of discussion whether the pollen in honey can help allergies. This is unproven, but one treatment for allergies is desensitisation, when people are exposed, under controlled circumstances, to strains they have allergies of. I suffer from hay fever, and I take a spoon of honey a day especially, in spring when I am at my worst, and now I rarely take any medication. This year I took none, so whilst I cannot say it works medically, for me it does. Honey is so good at keeping bacteria away that some has even been found in the Egyptian tombs - thousands of years old and was still edible. Yes, it goes hard over time, more on that in a later article, but it can be eaten solid or warmed gently to return to liquid. Parish Council Minutes may grow in the garden but remember where you have put them. One of the best treats outside in winter even in The next Parish council meeting will be held on 3rd December and January are the Cyclamen Coum variety. November. For a full transcript of the minutes from all past Although they are a little harder to find in Garden Centres, meetings of Chaddleworth Parish Council, please visit you can probably find them online. Some have bright www.chaddleworth.net.If you have any matters for the foliage. Give them a sunny patch where they can spread in Council, please contact the clerk via email time without competition from other plants, especially other [email protected] cyclamen varieties. They will survive in unpromising dry, Thank you to the four volunteers that have already come dusty soil. forward to help with jobs around the village, all these jobs It is not too late to plant bulbs for indoors. Hyacinths of all that can be done by volunteers reduces everyone’s council colours, Paper Whites with their fantastic scent ready to add tax, so it is very much needed and appreciated. If anyone some cheer at Christmas. Little Narcissus, Muscari and Iris would like to help with jobs around the village and join the reticulata will all flower inside, a few bulbs can be planted in ‘Chaddleworth Volunteer Working Party’ then please small pots and perhaps grouped together. You can of contact the clerk. [email protected] course cheat and buy them ready planted in the garden Yours, The Parish Council Clerk centre! Chaddleworth Support Network - A community We were sad not to have our talk about Otmoor Reserve in response to the challenges of the COVID-19 outbreak October and unfortunately there will be no November meeting to learn about making Christmas Wreaths. We The village thanks all the volunteers for their support and hope you are keeping safe. Lea Naples and Judy Kelley assistance so far. What with one thing and another, it may be that their help may be required again in the coming Seniors Christmas Lunch 2020 weeks, unfortunately. The Harvest Auction and Seniors Christmas Lunch events If you live in Chaddleworth and would either like to volunteer are such an important part of the village yearly diary and or if you need support, please call Nikkie MacNamara on enjoyed by many villagers. Following from the cancelation 07533 591831. or the Parish Council Clerk on 07867 of the Harvest Auction, with the pub still closed, the Village 310121 or email [email protected] Hall roof repairs ongoing and most importantly with the Downland Gardening Club current social distancing rules it is with great sadness that we have decided to also cancel the Seniors Christmas Autumn has arrived, rather quickly it seems and suddenly Lunch. I’m very sure that this is the right choice to keep we are surrounded by the fantastic autumn colours of the people safe for all of us to hopefully enjoy in 2021. Thank trees. Walking is wrapping up warm and crunching through you for your understanding and support. Chris Jordan the leaves, while admiring the fantastic display of berries on trees and in the hedges, and the time we now spend Chaddleworth Hardship Fund - The charity was actually gardening outside is possibly limited. enacted in 1813 to provide fuel and ‘necessaries’ for the So, if you feel in need of a people of Chaddleworth Parish. This charity has now been little bit of plant therapy how updated to become the Chaddleworth Hardship Fund. about buying a few The Trustees of this fund (the Parish Council) would like to inexpensive and delightful help the village during this unprecedented pandemic. If you house plants to bring colour find yourself in financial difficulties, please apply to the and cheer indoors. Although Parish Clerk by email to [email protected] African Violets appear to and the Trustees will look at your application (in strictest have gone slightly out of confidence) and may award financial help. The Trustees fashion, they are beautiful and easy to keep. They will Saunders Wynn and Coventry Educational even cope with a windowsill out of scorching winter sun Foundation - The three named benefactors set up the above a radiator. The calming and beneficial impact of Trust to offer financial help to further the educational needs green houseplants should also not be underestimated and of the children and students (up to the age of 25) of the most will survive some neglect. There are many to choose Parish of Chaddleworth. If you wish to apply for funds from. please contact the Foundation’s Clerk, Heather Murphy, Mini cyclamen are outstanding cheer leaders, inside and Tower Hi ll Cottage, Botmoor Way, Chaddleworth RG20 out. In the garden, ivy leaved (hederifolium) cyclamen will 7EU or email [email protected] for an thrive and spread in time under large trees and hedges application form. The Trustees will meet again as soon as where nothing else will grow, providing colour and bright the Covid 19 virus is overcome and things can return to foliage from September until late spring. The huge tree in normal. In the meantime, if any applications are received, front of Chaddleworth Vicarage is a joy to see with cyclamen they will be considered by the Trustees using the postal now and aconites in February. Dainty indoor varieties are system and will be treated with extreme confidentiality. available and will last giving pleasure for many weeks. Some (usually white ones) may be scented. Sniff before you Letters buy! If possible, find a cool spot out of bright winter sunlight. Water only when the soil is dry to touch but catch them We sincerely hope that all of our friends in Chaddleworth before the plant starts to wilt. Water generously down the are doing well and remaining safe in these very different side of the pot and leave to drain for several minutes. times. We wish everyone health and happiness from us on Carefully pull out spent flowers. When flowering ends, they the other side of the world. Ian & Maralyn, New Zealand Trindledown Farm – National Animal Welfare Trust by the reception team and actioned as required. As this system develops then there will be less reception staff Our rehomings are doing better than we predicted this year answering the telephones as some reception staff will be so that’s very positive! The bake off is underway and dealing with the patients who have submitted their request winners will be announced on the 4th November. online. Patients registered at the Downland Practice are Trindledown Treasures and Smithy’s Pet Store are open at offered face to face appointments when this is appropriate the farm if anyone wants to visit they can just give us a call for their care. 01488 38584. We’re also accepting donations of new raffle prizes for our Christmas event if anyone has anything they Flu Clinics 2020: All patients eligible for a free NHS flu would like to donate! vaccination will receive an invitation either by text message or letter. Please do not call to book until you have received We are holding a shoebox appeal over November and your invitation. If you believe you are eligible and have not December where people can build a shoebox for any of our received an invitation, please send us a message. If you animals, pigs, ponies, cats and dogs! We’re also holding an have received an invitation for a flu vaccination and wish to auction for Christmas on our Facebook from November 23rd book an appointment, please call our designated Flu Line to December 3rd see www.bit.ly/TDTreasures on 01635 248251 option 5 after 11am Mon-Fri. To ensure that effective social distancing can take place, clinics will be held at Surgery only. Please use the link www.downlandpractice.nhs.uk to see further updates for 2020 Flu clinics. COVID-19 Downland Pharmacy/Dispensary Opening times: The Downland Pharmacy will be open to patients for collection of medications during normal weekdays from 09.30 – 13.00 and 14.00 – 18:00. Updates on the Downland Practice can be found at the practice website news section www.downlandpractice.nhs.uk and the latest Patient Participants Group newsletter at https://www.berkshirewestccg.nhs.uk/media/4550/bwc cg-ppg-newsletter-october2020.pdf

The Naughty Step We are all very lucky to live in our wonderful village of Chaddleworth. Unfortunately, for one or two and only now and then, the standards slip a little. Please be responsible and hold those around you to be responsible as well…  If you wouldn’t like it, then no one else would either  Don’t drop litter.  Pick up your dog’s mess and dispose of it. In Spray Lane there has been an increase in dog mess left in the road. Chaddleworth does not have many metalled pavements and therefore walkers use the roads too.  Drive carefully in the village and on the local roads. You are likely to meet a child, pet, horse, wildlife, cycles or If you would like to support Trindledown during this difficult oncoming large vehicle. Take care and keep everyone time then please donate by going to safe. https://cafdonate.cafonline.org/9739 or by calling us on  Do not use the Village community areas late in the day. 01488 638584. Sadly, we are still unable to accept Please respect the neighbours and other users of all donations. www.facebook.com/nawt.berkshire village facilities. There has been further vandalism at the bus shelter and unfortunately therefore the two The Downland Practice Updates community notices located there will be removed. Practice Staff: Dr Christine Davies and Dr Bernadette  For the sake of motorists, cyclists and horse riders, Clarke have now retired from the practice. Patients keep gravel on the drive. There is a risk of skidding on previously registered with Dr Davies have been reallocated gravel that has issued on to the roads. to Dr Daveeta Dhesi and those previously registered with If you witness any unacceptable behaviour, please let the Dr Clarke have been reallocated to Dr Louise Reed. Parish Council know (in confidence). GP Appointments: Please ring the surgery before 12.30 if you require a telephone consultation with a GP on the day. Calls received from patients in the afternoon may have a Please send your contributions for GP telephone call booked for the next working day. The way the December Chaddleworth News that appointments are requested is changing, we now ask to [email protected] that patients go to our website and submit requests via the by 20th November ask the GP a question. These requests are then processed

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