Novem ber 2018
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Parish Contacts Priest in Charge: The Rev Graham Perryman 01747 840221 Licensed Lay Minister: Brian Martin 01747 840433 Licensed Lay Minister: Mona Tyler 01985 844509 Lay Worship Leader: Caroline Worthington 01747 840266 Lay Pastoral Assistant: Vicky Goodfellow 01747 840443 Lay Pastoral Assistant: Barbara Borwell 01747 840141 Parish office 01747 840221 Parish office/Rectory email [email protected] Parish website www.upperstour.co.uk Facebook Group Parish of Upper Stour
Enquiries regarding Baptisms/Christenings, Weddings and Funerals to Rev Graham Perryman (contact details above) ~ ~ ~ Upper Stour Magazine Contacts Editor: Celia Cotton 01985 844613 Deputy Editor: Sue Evans 01747 840600 Distribution Manager: Carol Affleck 01747 841359 Invoicing Manager: Peter Booth 07594 959439 Printed by Mail&Print: Berwick St Leonard 0845 362 0983
All items for the November issue should be sent to the Editor at Bay Tree Cottage, Kilmington, Wiltshire BA12 6RG tel 01985 844613 email [email protected]
December and January issues as usual will be combined. Contributions for these months should reach the Editor by Friday 16th November at noon
Mobile Library Times: November 2018
Nov 8th, 22nd Zeals School 10.00-10.40 am 43 Zeals Rise 10.45-11.05 am
Nov 8th, 22nd Kilmington Home Gd Club11.20-11.35 am
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Greetings from Graham
Dear Friends,
This time of year, as the days shorten, November offers two special times to look back and remember with thankfulness.
All Souls On November 4th, at 4pm in Zeals church, we shall be giving thanks for those ‘we love but see no more’. The service will include the opportunity to light a candle in memory of a loved one, and we will particularly remember those of this parish who have died in the last year. If you would like someone remembered in this way, do please call me or send an email. You are welcome to stay for a cuppa afterwards.
Remembrance On this special centenary year, Armistice Day falls on Remembrance Sunday. There will be a service in each of our four churches at 10.15, followed by an Act of Remembrance at the memorial, with 2 minutes silence at 11am. At Bourton, Kilmington and Zeals, coffee will be served from 10am. At Stourton, this will happen after the 11am Act of Remembrance, in the Memorial Hall. We hope that you will come to join us as we give thanks to God for all those who laid down their lives for their country, and also give thanks for the One who gave His life for us all. As Jesus said, ‘No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.’
Pilgrim Course The Pilgrim Course continues with a deeper look at the Lord’s Prayer. Meeting fortnightly at the Rectory at 11 on a Friday morning, we meet for about an hour. The next section begins on November 9th. Do come along and join us, even if you haven’t been before, as we seek to understand together what this prayer might mean for us today.
And finally… While leading a tour of pre-school children through a hospital, a conversation was overheard between one little girl and an x-ray technician.
"Have you ever broken a bone?" he asked. "Yes," the girl replied. "Did it hurt?" "No." "Really? Which bone did you break?" "My sister's arm."
Your friend in Christ, Graham Rev Graham Perryman 3
St Martin's St George’s 100 Club
Millennium Club October Winners October Winners
1st prize : I Snook M Bullen Roma Hacker D Turner 2nd prize: L Durrant Sylvia Hughes The November draw: th 8 November at Zeals Motors. All enquires to Ruth Burrows - 01747 840371 Contact Nigel Blackmore 01747 841110 SDC Lott 842
Stourton Memorial Hall @THE Place to be… Book THE Hall to have a Ball, A Wedding or Event! A Bingo night, a culinary bite, An invite to be sent… The Space is great, the kitchen bright, the sound equipment’s ace! The meeting possibilities are endless in this space! So one and all! Come use THE hall and celebrate in style. And create that special moment, you’ll remember with a smile!!!
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Kilmington and Stourton Women’s Institute The November meeting will be on 27th November when we will be celebrating 100 years of The Women's Vote and Suffragettes. The meeting will be at 7.30pm in Stourton Hall.
The WI meets every fourth Tuesday of the month (unless otherwise stated) at Stourton Memorial Hall at 7.30pm. For further information contact: Secretary: Caroline Harris 07795 180845 or Jane Parker 01985 844248
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Green Fingers : November
November Notes from the not so green fingered I write these notes from sunny Seville where we have been on a mini-break. Having visited the magical Alhambra a few years ago, I have become fascinated by the Islamic " paradise gardens " and although the gardens at the " Real Alcàzar " in Seville and the Alcàzar de Los Reyes Cristianos in Córdoba are not quite so magical, they still follow the same principles of the courtyard divided into 4 by rills with a central water feature or fountain and shade from the searing sun plus seating for contemplation. Now back to the UK and jobs for now: 1 Continue with the boring old leaf sweeping. 2 Put any tender plants into the greenhouse to protect from frost. 3 Once the Dahlia tubers have become blackened by frost dig them up and store somewhere that is frost free. 4 Put any pots onto feet to protect from the wet. 5 Prune roses to guard against wind rock. 6 Put out bird food to encourage winter birds into our gardens. Pippa Schofield 5
BOURTON GARDENING CLUB NOVEMBER 2018 MEETING Wednesday 21st November 7.30 pm Bourton Village Hall
Remarkable Trees at Stourhead Emly Utgren
Visitors welcome Any enquiries please call 01747 861121
Zeals Village Hall
The Committee welcomes you to use your Village Hall, which is available at reasonable rates, and is perfect for children’s parties, family functions etc. Please contact Barbara Moodie at Zeals Village Shop telephone 01747 840295
Zeals Walkers On Sunday October 7th 16 walkers gathered at the Royal Oak at Swallowcliffe in glorious autumn sunshine. The walk was on lanes, tracks and field edges walking in the Buxbury Hill area and on the Buxbury Hollow Track (from where you can see some of the Fovant Badges). We then carefully crossed the A30 following the Hut Lane path and back towards the village around fields edges. 14 of us stayed for a good lunch with plenty of chatter at the Royal Oak. The walk in November will be a local walk starting at The White Lion at 10.00. If you are interested in joining us for the walk please contact Rosalie, [email protected]
Kilmington Parish Council Meeting on 22 November at 7.30 pm Whitesheet CE Primary Academy, Kilmington
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Bourton Parish Council Meeting on 26th November 7pm Bourton Village Hall
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News from Stourhead
The arrival of November means that the nights have drawn in and there’s a real chill in the air. For Stourhead it doesn’t signify the end of autumn, as there is still plenty of autumn colour around the garden to enjoy.
October was a mixed month weather wise; whilst the autumn started off with a few gloomy days, as the half term week for Wiltshire and our neighbouring counties came, so did the sunshine. What followed were some wonderfully sunny autumn days, and cold nights, creating a wonderful display that was enjoyed by thousands of visitors.
The house will be closing its doors for the main season on 11 November before the team begin decorating the showrooms for the Christmas opening using hundreds of decorations which have been handcrafted by a team of volunteers. This year across the property, we are working to create a bigger and better Christmas than ever before. Alongside the wreaths and garlands which decorate the buildings, we are also looking to light areas of the property, creating a wonderful atmosphere and experience for those that visit.
It’s not an easy task to get a property of this size decorated for Christmas, so if you visit in the last week of November you will see our teams hard at work decorating for the festive season. We wouldn’t be able to put on such a wonderful display without the help and support of many volunteers and local groups, so do come and see the decorations and let us know what you think.
We are also looking to do more for our family visitors and are being visited by Father Christmas at the weekends in December. Tickets for this are available, but it’s a very popular event and they are selling fast! We will also have a family trail available throughout December which follows Father Christmas on his grand tour.
If you are keen to find out more about Stourhead or get involved in the work that we do, we have lots of volunteering opportunities across the property. Please do contact me. We look forward to seeing you at Stourhead again soon.
Charlotte Toop, Marketing & Communications Officer [email protected] or 01747 842021
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From the Registers Baptism: 7th October at St. George's Bourton: Catherine Stella Louise Bartlett
Val Donell The planned recognition of Val’s 40 years playing the organ for the parish (planned for October) has had to be postponed because of the considerable roof repair work to St Mary’s Kilmington which is currently going on. It is now planned to have Val’s special Service on Sunday 9th December at St Mary’s.
Which Spade Would You Choose? The shiny spade goes through the soil easily; but the spade, clogged up with clay and debris from previous labours, not so. It is heavier than it should be, it is more cumbersome and harder to use and definitely more back breaking. Both spades hang side by side in the shed and soon their owners will appear. In comes Mr A. he doesn’t look at all happy. His eyes are dull and he seems to be carrying the world on his shoulders as he plods over and picks up his spade and then shuffles out to start digging his plot. This work will frustrate him even more for he has picked up the spade encrusted from his efforts yesterday and he can’t be bothered to clean it. He feels beaten and fed up and he hopes nobody else will turn up to the allotment.
Too late ...somebody is coming….AND they are singing to themselves. Mr B walks briskly to the shared shed, picks up his bright shiny spade with a smile and gives it another rub with the rag out of his pocket to be sure it’s perfect. To him, this spade is his tried and trusted friend that enables him to dig his soil well and to do the best job he can.
If your life was a spade which would it be? Is your memory clogged up with the debris of sad and difficult times which you constantly revisit and which cause you distress today, wearing you out in the process and ruining your life?
Are you prepared to accept the past mistakes of others and indeed yourself - to forgive and to move on, living the best way you can?
We all work the same plot - may we dig it happily together! Mona Tyler LLM
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Ad Hoc Chorale The Ad Hoc Chorale will be giving a concert in St Martin's Church Zeals on Saturday 17th November at 6.30 pm. The concert, which will last about an hour, includes music by Tallis, Victoria, Blow, and Bach.
The concert is free, with refreshments afterwards. In aid of St Martin's
The Friends of St Martin’s Invite you to Join In The Spirit of Christmas Friday 7th December 7pm – 9pm Whitesheet Community Hall Informal Christmas Concert and Festivities Cabaret from Gareth Holden, Jim Tadd and Graham Perryman Carols and Christmas Readings Raffle Prizes, Father Christmas Mince Pies, Mulled Wine, Mulled Cider and Wine Tickets in advance £3 from Zeals village shop
~ ~ ~Weekday Prayers ~ ~ ~
Mondays 9 am Morning Prayer (CW) at St George’s Bourton Wednesdays 5.00 pm Prayer Time at St Martin’s Zeals Thursdays 9am Morning Prayer (BCP) at St Mary’s Kilmington Fridays 8.30 am Morning Prayer at St Peter’s Stourton
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SERVICES FOR NOVEMBER 2018 Please check website in case of late changes www.upperstour.co.uk
Sunday 4th Fourth before Advent 10.00 am Parish Communion at St George’s Bourton 4.00 pm All Souls Service at St Martin’s Zeals
Sunday 11th Remembrance Sunday 10.15 am Remembrance Service at each of: St George’s Bourton (Rev Peter Lewis) St Mary’s Kilmington (Mona Tyler LLM) St Peter’s Stourton (Brian Martin LLM) St Martin’s Zeals (Rev Graham Perryman) followed by: 11.00 am Act of Remembrance at each village War Memorial
Sunday 18th Second before Advent 10.00 am Parish Communion at St Mary’s Kilmington Preacher: Rev Andy Muckle
Sunday 25th Christ the King 10.00 am Parish Communion at St Peter’s Stourton 6.00 pm Taizé Service at St George’s Bourton (Churches Together)
December 2018 Sunday 4th Advent Sunday 10.00 am Parish Communion at St Martin’s Zeals 4.30 pm Christingle at St Martin’s Zeals 6.00 pm Candlelight Advent Choral Evensong at St Peter’s Stourton
AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN AND IN THE MORNING
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM
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Remembrance Sunday: 11th November 2018 Centenary of the Armistice A reminder of the arrangements for Remembrance Sunday. There will be a Service in each of our churches at 10.15am followed by a gathering for the Act of Remembrance at each village War Memorial at 11am. All details on page 12, and also in Graham’s letter on page 3.
Pilgrim Course The Lord’s Prayer The next part of the Course will be on Friday 9th November, when it will be examining the Lord’s Prayer. These meeting are held at 11am at the Rectory. See Graham’s letter on page 3 for more detail.
The Village Hall Committee invites you to A CENTENARY CELEBRATION of the Anniversary of the end of WORLD WAR 1 7-9 pm Saturday 10th November at Zeals Village Hall Sing the songs of 100 years ago to live music by Rev Graham Perryman Tickets £5 including Fish and Chips Must be purchased by Tuesday 6th November from Zeals Garage Bar Raffle in aid of the British Legion
Lead roof thefts: be extra vigilant There has been the following warning from the Diocese:
Around the county we are seeing a number of thefts of lead from roofs again from churches, historic buildings and also some more modern buildings too. All too often the theft of lead from a roof is only discovered after a downpour of rain and then the value of the theft is often exceeded by the value of the water ingress damage, sometimes with heritage properties irreversible. For this reason it is important to know your building, where those attractive metals have been used and check regularly that these are intact.
In view of our recent very bad experience at St Peter’s, we should be very alert to this continuing problem. 13
CHRISTMAS VARIATIONS a cracker of a concert
THE THREE COUNTIES CHOIR GARETH HOLDEN – organ
HENRY SPENCER – trumpet
Conductor: MICHAEL BROWN Accompanist: GRAHAM PERRYMAN
ST.GEORGE’S CHURCH, BOURTON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6th 7.30 pm
Refreshments & Raffle
TICKETS £10 from Zeals Motors Shop or Bourton Garage or contact Ros Wheare on 01747 840622 email [email protected]
In aid of the work of Citizens Advice in North Dorset
BOURTON VILLAGE HALL FILM NIGHT Tuesday 13th November HAPPY PRINCE Written and directed by Rupert Everett with Colin Firth and Emily Watson, the untold story of Oscar Wilde’s last days Doors and Bar open 7pm film starts 7.30 Tickets £6 BUDAPEST CAFE ORCHESTRA Friday 23rd November Returning by popular demand, the orchestra is led by the award winning jazz violinist and composer Christian Garrick. They will be playing their own spin on traditional folk and gypsy flavoured music from around the world. BBC Radio 3 “The music is magic in their hands”. Tickets £10 Tickets for both events are available from Bourton and Zeals Garages Phone 01747 840057 or 01747 841386 for further information
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Simon Firbank In recognition of 29 years of service to his community and North Dorset Town and Parish Councils, Major Simon Firbank was quietly presented with 4 large, decorative terracotta planters to take pride of place in his garden. Funds had been collected throughout the village during September/October as it had been strongly felt by many villagers that Simon’s contributions to village life should be informally acknowledged. Since joining the PC in1989 he has seen many changes and improvements in the village including the cleaning of the war memorial, the erection of the village "gates" as you enter and leave Bourton and many building projects, the latest two being The Mill and Ash Green developments. He has also provided valuable support to local residents on an individual basis. Everyone who contributed to the purchase of the leaving present for Simon would like to wish him all the very best in his retirement.
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News from Parish Councils Bourton The Parish Council has recently welcomed two new Councillors, Iain McVie and Andrew Gillett. Iain has over 30 years experience in Local Government and the Home Office, working in senior leadership positions. Iain has also previously been the Clerk to both Bourton PC and Zeals PC. Andrew is a solicitor based in London, dealing mainly with rural issues such as highways, public access, liability and firearms. Andrew has lived in Bourton since 2010, he has a young family with both of his children attending Bourton school and pre-school. The PC are seeking to recruit a volunteer Flood Warden so if you are interested please contact the Clerk. Finally, by the time this goes to press, the site of the proposed new village will have been decided by the Parish Council. Eve Wynn, Bourton Parish Clerk: 07702 709 557
Kilmington There has not been a meeting of the Parish Council since the last publication so there is not much to report. However, the Clerk has received confirmation from the (PC’s) insurance company that the risk assessment for the planned village firework display on Tuesday 6 November has been approved. Royal Mail has written to all local Parish Clerks asking for help in raising awareness of scam mail in the community. A poster is on display on the village noticeboard and can also be viewed on our website www.kilmingtonwiltshire.org If you or someone you know is receiving scam mail, please contact the Royal Mail either by phoning their helpline 0800 0113 466, email [email protected] or write to them at FREEPOST SCAM MAIL enclosing any items that are suspected of being scam mail. As instructed at the last meeting, the Clerk has been in contact with three local tree surgeons in connection with the pruning and maintenance of the trees in Green Ride and it is hoped that quotes will be available for a decision to be made at the next meeting of the PC. The next meeting of Kilmington PC will take place on 22 November at 7.30 pm in Whitesheet CE Primary Academy. Ruth Burrows, Clerk
Stourton with Gasper There is very little to report this month but we did have an issue with the bus shelter in the High Street being used as a Public Convenience. Appropriate notices have now been placed on the windows which we hope will deter visitors to the village as it is not thought to be anyone with a local connection. Cllr Hoare has provided some really fine oak wood to enable Cllr Marks to repair the shelter before the bad weather sets in...... cont on page 17
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Royal Mail has written to all local Parish Clerks asking for help in raising awareness of scam mail in the community. A poster is on display on our Noticeboard outside the Gallery Shops in Stourhead and can be viewed on our website www.stourton.org.uk If you or someone you know is receiving scam mail, please contact the Royal Mail either by phoning their helpline 0800 0113 466, email [email protected] or write to them at FREEPOST SCAM MAIL enclosing any items that are suspected of being scam mail. The next meeting of the P.C. will take place on Tuesday 4 December at 7.00 pm in the Memorial Hall, Stourton and all are welcome to attend. Ruth Burrows, Clerk
Zeals There has not been a meeting of the Parish Council since the last formal one held in September: please note that detailed minutes of that meeting are posted on the village noticeboards and available to also view on-line on the hugofox.com/communities/zeals website. News this month will therefore be somewhat less substantial. However, I am very pleased to note that October's Defibrillator Awareness Training Session proved to be a great success once again. It is an event for the wider community and not just for Zeals. This time 25 people were treated to a combined lecture and practical demonstration, with hands on practice of the methods demonstrated very much encouraged, by the instructor from the South West Ambulance Service. It is planned to hold another event next Autumn, once more in the Village Hall, and I say again that it is well worth attending so that vital safety skills are learned and that people become confident in the use of a defibrillator. We are most fortunate to have several quite easily accessible machines in our area and it would be a shame if local people were not able to use them properly and with confidence. In line with plans made by Rev Graham Perryman and the PCC to have separate Remembrance Services throughout the parish for this very special year of commemoration, at 10 am on 11th November there will be refreshments at St Martin’s, followed by a short service, before we gather around the War Memorial on the Green for our Act of Remembrance. The Parish Council's next bi-monthly meeting to be held in the Village Hall is scheduled for Thursday 8 November at 7pm. and all are welcome to attend. Graham Edgar: Clerk to Zeals Parish Council. .
Zeals Parish Council Meeting on Thursday 8th November 7pm Zeals Village Hall
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Country Calendar: November
Autumn on the wane – a sniff of winter’s reign Dark silhouettes of carrion crows – calling harshly of winter woes Sheep’s breath mingles with the frosty air - harvest fields stark and bare This is winter tide in England’s beautiful countryside
Short days and long nights but winter is still an exceptionally busy time on the farm. The days are truly not long enough. Cattle are all in their housing and the calves have now been weaned from their mothers. A few sleepless nights for us as the cows bale mournfully for their youngster and the calf reciprocates. It is extremely short lived as the mother after nearly nine months of rearing her off spring quickly gets used to not having to think about anything else but herself, she only has a couple of months before the next one arrives! Young Albert the foal has had a wonderful summer and grown into a very handsome specimen, now he is nearing six months he needs to be relieved of a couple of items, quite a painless operation done by our vet. As a child in Yorkshire I remember this being done in the field without any fuss and the dogs waiting patiently to catch the “sweetmeats” before they hit the ground!! Poor Albert he will never be the same again Jane Parker
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CHRISTMAS COFFEE MORNING SATURDAY 17TH NOVEMBER SILTON VILLAGE HALL 10 AM – NOON
WITH BUMPER BRIC A BRAC, CHRISTMAS FARE, BAKING, PRODUCE, GIFTS, PRESERVES, PLANTS, RAFFLE ETC.
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Admiral Sir William Reginald Hall KCMG, CB Known as Blinker Hall due to his chronic facial twitch, and as Reggie to his family, he was born 28 June 1870, in The Close, Salisbury to Caroline daughter of Rev. Henry Armfield, Vicar of Salisbury Cathedral & The Close. His father was Captain William Hall, first Director of Naval Intelligence. Blinker died in London in 1943 a year after his son. Blinker joined the Navy in 1884, reaching the rank of Commander in 1898, Captain 1905. & from 05-07 he was the inspector mechanical training. From 1911-1913 he served as assistant controller to The Royal Navy.
Appointed as Director of Naval Intelligence in 1914, it is said he had a brilliant brain. Hall founded 'Room 40' with Sir Alfred Ewing. Hall was responsible for building up naval intelligence, encouraged code breaking, making Naval intelligence the pre-eminent British intelligence agency of WW1. He encouraged co-operation between MI5 and MI6 and Scotland Yard Special Branch.
Blinker established radio stations along Britain’s east and south coast. These intercepted German Radio traffic. Room 40 was responsible for incredibly important Naval decryption at the Battle of Jutland in May 1916, and was also responsible for deciphering the Zimmerman telegraph in 1917, which was especially important as it suggested a German plot to assist Mexico in annexing itself from the US, often considered one of the main reasons America joined the War. They also were responsible for the capture of the British traitor, Sir Roger Casement, an Irish Patriot.
The German Navy's code book was captured early on during the war. Hall's cryptographers used this to intercept codes sent between the German Fleet. As a result the Royal Navy knew the position of nearly every German ship during the war.
Room 40 was responsible for the capture of Captain Franz Von Rintelin, who had gone to America under cover as his brother in law, a business man. Von Rintelin organised the firebombing of munitions factories and ships in neutral USA. He was tricked into coming to Great Britain and captured there, living as a gentleman prisoner with Hall’s family. He was eventually taken back to the US and imprisoned for 6 years. He returned to Great Britain after the war and became a lifelong friend of Hall.
Hall was promoted Rear Admiral in 1917 and given a knighthood in recognition of his contribution in WW1. He retired 1919 and became MP for Liverpool, Derby Division. He was eventually made a full admiral in 1926. Wakefield
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Wild Boar Sightings!
seen in the field next to Tower Road Kilmington ←←←
Five wild boar have also been seen a few times in the Gare Hill area.
THE SPREAD EAGLE INN AT CHRISTMAS!
CINDI AND SAM WELCOME TWO DYNAMIC YOUNG CHEFS, CHARLIE AND HARVEY
We invite you to enjoy our Christmas Party Menu throughout December, £21 for two courses or £25 for three courses, groups from 2 - 40 people. Please call us and we will be happy to send you our Menus.
Book now on 01747 840587 or email [email protected] ***************
DOGS WELCOME IN THE BAR!
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Bourton and Silton Charity The Bourton and Silton Charity makes grants to disadvantaged individuals living in the parishes of Bourton and Silton, and also to deserving organisations operating for the benefit of residents of either parish. The Trustees will be pleased to be informed of any deserving cases within the parishes of either Bourton or Silton which cannot be satisfied by statutory benefits. The Trustees may also be able to provide limited financial assistance for specific projects of organisations based in and/or benefitting the inhabitants of the parishes of Bourton or Silton. The Trustees will be pleased to hear of any such deserving cases prior to 14th November 2018.
Contact: Fiona Toms, White Gates, Fantley Lane, Silton SP8 5AH [email protected]
Cookery Corner Provencal Beef Stew This excellent stew benefits from long slow cooking. A heavy-lidded le Creuset casserole dish is ideal. Serve this with plain boiled noodles sprinkled with grated cheese and freshly grated black pepper.
Ingredients: (for 6) 4lb (2kg) stewing beef cut into chunks, 8oz (250g) smoked streaky bacon, finely diced, olive oil, 2 cloves of garlic, chopped, 2 tablespoons cognac, 2 tablespoons flour, 1 large glass good red wine, 2 tablespoons wine vinegar. For the marinade: 4 glasses red wine, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons garlic, finely chopped, 1 sprig thyme, 3 cloves, 1 bayleaf, 1 small handful parsley, chopped, sea salt and black pepper, 1 large onion, chopped.
Method: Combine meat with the marinade ingredients and leave overnight. Fry the bacon in some of the oil with the garlic. Drain the meat, reserving the marinade, add to the bacon and brown all over. Pour over the warmed Cognac and flame. Sprinkle on the flour and stir well. Pour over the marinade, wine and vinegar, cover and simmer gently for about 2 hours or until the meat is very tender and the sauce has thickened. Serve with the noodles and a plain green salad. Susanne Keegan
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Regular Weekly Events
Weekdays Preschool 08.45 – 15.15 at the Preschool Playing Fields, West Bourton (term time only) The ZAC (Zeals daily 3.30 – 6 pm at Whitesheet school, Afterschool Club) Zeals. Contact Ross Coad 01747 841531 Tue Pilates 10 am – 11 am ZVH Tummies, Tiddlers 9.30 –11.00 am at St. George’s School & Toddlers Hall (term time only); entrance across the field. Wed Pilates 9.15 – 10.15 a.m. ZVH Bell-ringing 7.30-9.00 pm at St Martin’s Zeals practice fortnightly. Beginners and lapsed ringers welcome. Fri Friday Fun Club 10 – 11.30 am (term time) Whitesheet School (Zeals) Hall Beavers 18.00-19.00 Bourton Village Hall Contact Anne Martin 07483 893006 [email protected] Cubs 19.15-20.45 Bourton Village Hall Contact George Cadnam on 07718 785738 / [email protected] Choir Practice Most Fridays (6-7pm) at St Martin’s Zeals. New singers welcome. Contact Tom Wheare 01747 840 622
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Wiltshire Council There are figures appearing of a helmet resting on a rifle all around the town of Mere to commemorate the end of The First World War. Ted Henson kindly has provided three silhouette soldiers free for the commemoration, one being on The Mere Post office. I would like to thank everyone involved in the great community effort being made to commemorate the end of WW1.
Parish and Town Councils have been attending face to face meetings with Wiltshire Council regarding the new Local Plan that will cover the period from 2016 - 2036. It is due to replace the current Wiltshire Core Strategy in 2020. The exercise is designed for Wiltshire Council to better understand the constraints and opportunities of local Towns and Parishes.
According to NFU Mutual, the cost of rural crime has risen to £44.5m, with the cost to farmers at its highest point since 2013. Police said that thefts of agricultural equipment had driven the 13.4% increase in crime over the last year, aided by the "collapse" of close-knit rural communities and modern transport links that allow thieves to export stolen machinery in a matter of hours. Councillor George Jeans
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Dates for your Diary : November 2018 1st Zumba 7.00pm, BVH 5th Shortmat Bowls 2.00pm, BVH 6th Craft and Chat 2.00pm, BVH 8th Zeals Parish Council, 7pm, ZVH Zumba 7.00pm, BVH 10th Centenary Celebration, 7-9pm ZVH page 13 12th Bourton Village Lunch 12.30pm, BVH Shortmat Bowls 2.00pm, BVH 13th Craft and Chat 2.00pm, BVH Film Night The Happy Prince 7.30pm, BVH page 14 15th Zumba 7.00pm, BVH 17th Christmas Coffee Morning, 10am-noon Silton VH page 22 Ad Hoc Chorale Concert, 6.30pm St Martin’s Zeals page 11 19th Shortmat Bowls 2.00pm, BVH 20th Craft and Chat 2.00pm, BVH 21st Bourton Gardening Club 7.30pm, BVH page 6 22nd Zumba 7.00pm, BVH Kilmington Parish Council, Whitesheet School, 7.30pm page 6 23rd Budapest Cafe Orchestra 7.30pm, BVH page 14 26th Shortmat Bowls 2.00pm, BVH Bourton Parish Council Meeting 7.00pm, BVH page 8 27th Craft and Chat 2.00pm, BVH Women’s Institute, 7.30 SMH page 4 29th Zumba 7.00pm, BVH
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The eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month 1918-2018 The price that was paid we will always remember Every day, every month, not just in November 28