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THE FARMBOROUGH FLYER Issue No 145: March 2018

Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud

Maya Angelou

WELCOME TO THE NEW-LOOK FARMBOROUGH FLYER Notes from the Editor: the residents when you park.

And, for the newbies, there are several Hello everyone pieces about the many groups and organi- Here we are in March already! Are your sations in Farmborough. What a lovely daffodils flowering yet? I love seeing the community we have running these clubs crocuses and snowdrops out in February and groups, voluntarily. NOTE: If any of with the knowledge of the daffodils and these groups wish to advertise in the hyacinths, etc. to come. It brings me to Flyer, you will see the VERY reasonable thinking how lucky we are to live in such a rates offered for a ¼ page advert for not- wonderful village in the countryside. And for-profit organisations in this edition. to have such amazing access to fields for Contact the Editor at walks. Not all is roses, though. Did you [email protected] for more know that a sheep was killed in one of the information. Small businesses too, please. fields recently? It is thought by a dog. So sad. Please see the recent police report in Please note that many changes have been this edition. ALL of us in the dog-owning made to the Contact List. I hope it is now fraternity have to be vigilant in this Spring correct. My advice is to ditch the February lambing season… and beyond. Flyer Contact List – this one is more accu- rate. And if there are still corrections to be The Farmborough Flyer has been very made, please contact the Editor. fortunate to receive generous donations, this month from the Three Towers Music In the February Flyer, I mentioned how Festival, Seedy Saturday and an anomo- well we are doing with our recycling. Do mous donor. Many thanks. you have any idea what happens to the recycled goods once they leave us? B&NES We have a full March Farmborough Flyer. have a page on their website that explains Thank you to all the contributors. it all. It’s an eye opener! Do have a look at There is the report from the latest Parish it and keep up the good work, everybody! Council meeting – there were several Have a fabulous taste of Spring this March planning applications that had to be and enjoy this Flyer. looked at and opinions thereon given to B&NES Council. These affect us all. Sandra Byrne Our Community Shop is in place owing to The Farmborough the hard work of the Shop Committee. Flyer SHOUT OUT Works are ongoing for opening in Spring. this month goes to Our Primary School mentioned in one of three generous its newsletters the problems that some donors, one who residents near the school are having with wishes to remain people parking….ummm, shall we say, anonymous and the other two are oddly, when fetching their children from school in an afternoon. See Rule 243 from The Three Towers Music Festival organisers and Seedy Saturday. the Highway Code. I know not everybody can walk to school, but please think about THANK YOU ALL! Farmborough, & thing of the past. This was the result of all the hard work and of the discipline it had Churches taken for those villagers to keep on keeping on.

We are now in the season of Lent. The Lenten discipline is not about giving up, say, chocolate, or wine. Rather it is about letting go of whatever, to make room for Saturday 24th March other things. One example could be not Farmborough Church watching a favourite programme and spending time, instead, doing a good deed Start 3.00 p.m. for somebody. More time could be given Celebration @ 4.15 p.m., to the spiritual dimension of our lives, followed by tea!! whether engaging in prayer, meditation or sacred reading. There are many, many Everyone welcome ways to take up a certain discipline for Contact Jan Jones 01761 750840 Lent. This can be an advantageous way to prepare for Passiontide when we may choose to walk the way of the Cross with Thoughts from the Rectory Christ Jesus and then, experience anew the great hope and wonder of Easter, Long ago there was a river that, every itself. winter, burst its banks causing havoc to the villages and farmland set alongside it. With love & blessing

Houses were awash, animals distressed and crops destroyed. At last something Jan Knott was to be done about it and a dredger came in to deepen the river bed. Then it The Goodwill Club was down to the villagers. They came, The Goodwill Club is a Farmborough so- with picks and shovels and spades, to cut cial group, formed to give local people a gullies and build up banks. Next they chance to meet others for a chat over a brought in stone to create flood defences. cuppa, experience in-house entertain- It was back-breaking work but they ment twice a month and enjoy away pressed on through the spring and sum- trips. Even holidays can be organised. mer evenings and whenever free. There were many times, after a day's work, There is a small annual membership fee when it was hard to get out there. but the of £4 plus £1.50 per meeting (includes villagers carried on. tea and cake!) So, if you are on your own, why don’t you give it a try? Mem- At last the work was complete. Winter bers meet either the second or fourth arrived and the river waters stayed in the Thursday in the month at the Memorial river. From then on, the farms produced Hall. You will be warmly welcomed. an abundance of crops and life became good as anxiety about flooding became a Contact Ann Bridges on 01761 470049 dog in this circumstance you put This message is sent on yourself at risk of being injured behalf of our Rural Crime  If you live near livestock and own a Team and is aimed at all dog/s make sure that your property dog walkers and garden are secure so your pets

cannot escape Force-wide Message: Livestock Worrying Leading rural insurer NFU Mutual saw a 50% rise in dogs attacks on livestock in the Livestock worrying is a big issue especially UK in 2016. as we approach the Spring. We are seeing an increase in such reports and would like to take this opportunity to politely re- The Highway Code—Rule 243 mind dog walkers to keep their animals on leads around livestock. Do not stop or park

Remember to follow the Countryside  near a school entrance Code, https://www.gov.uk/government/  anywhere you would prevent access publications/the-countryside-code/the- for Emergency Services countryside-code especially during lamb-  at or near a bus or tram stop or taxi ing season. rank

If your dog attacks livestock, you could  on the approach to a level crossing/ end up being responsible for offences tramway crossing including criminal damage and sheep  opposite or within 10 metres (32 feet) worrying, as well as potential prosecution of a junction, except in an authorised for offences under the Dangerous Dogs parking space Act.  near the brow of a hill or hump bridge

 opposite a traffic island or (if this Farmers also have the right to shoot dogs would cause an obstruction) another that are worrying or attacking livestock. parked vehicle We don’t want anyone to lose their be- loved family pet.  where you would force other traffic to enter a tram lane The and Police Rural  where the kerb has been lowered to Crime Team recommends: help wheelchair users and powered  Always checking for livestock in mobility vehicles fields when walking your dog/s  in front of an entrance to a property  Always making sure you shut gates behind you.  on a bend  When in or near fields with live-  where you would obstruct cyclists’ use stock, keep your dogs on a lead of cycle facilities except when forced and under control at all times. The to do so by stationary traffic only time you should release your The message is…….please park considerate- dog is in the event of you being ly around the school….or anywhere. chased by cattle. By restraining the

FARMBOROUGH WOMEN’S CAMEO Memorial Hall (Come and Meet Each Other) on Saturdays

CAMEO members have an exciting pro- gramme to look forward to this year, in- Session Dates 2018 cluding belly dancing, an American Supper and Wheat Weaving to name just a few. March 17th (Easter Special) April 28th The CAMEO AGM was held last month. nd Ann Swabey was re-elected as Chair, Den- June 2 th ise Brooksbank elected Vice Chair, Be July 14 Wright was re-elected as Treasurer. The September 8th other Committee members were re- October 13th elected en bloc., with two members th November 24 (Christmas Special) standing down after years of outstanding Eyes down 2.30 p.m. work. Thank you. Entrance £1 (under 14’s free) The Treasurer announced that £1000 For more information/transport, from fundraising in the 2016/17 financial contact Jeannette Jones year would be shared between CAMEO’s three charities, Off the Record, the Respir- 01761 750840 atory Department RUH, and Holly Hedge Animal Sanctuary. Farmborough Life – YOUR community website Two charities will benefit from CAMEO www.farmborough.org.uk fundraising this year: The RICE Centre - The Research Institute for the Care of The aim of the Farmborough Life website Older People - which focuses on research is to provide information about what’s and support for people with dementia going on in and around the village— along with their families and carers, and events, news, clubs, businesses, facilities, the locally-based Mutts with Friends, services, etc. which helps owners who can no longer care for their dogs, rescues unwanted and Please help to keep the events diary up to abandoned dogs and rehomes them all date by sending full details of any event where possible. anywhere in Farmborough (or nearby vil- lages), to [email protected]. Tuesday 6th March – Jane Dyson talk on Clubs, businesses, services, facilities, etc., ‘Underwear through the Ages’ please use the same email address.

Tuesday 3rd April – Steven Clews talk on If you could spare some time to join the ‘The Beau Street Hoard’ Farmborough Life editorial team, please get in touch.

Kathryn Redman Sam Ross Farmborough Good Neighbours Easter Family Fun Day

Farmborough Good Neighbours (FGN) is a Farmborough Pre-School voluntary driver organisation that has ex- are holding an Easter isted quietly in Farmborough for more Family Fun Day in the than 20 years and usually only becomes Memorial Hall on Sunday th known to villagers when there is a need 25 March from 10h00 – 12h00 to raise for transport to hospi- funds for free Forest School sessions for tals, doctors, surgeries, their children. Why not join in? dentists etc. in sur- The fun will include: rounding villages, towns and cities.  An Easter Egg Hunt (included in There is also a baby the ticket price) seat for any parent who  An Easter Bonnet Competition has to take a child for medical treatment  An Egg Shy (if needed, a few days’ notice is required).  Easter Crafts  Hair Braiding We rely entirely on the goodwill of mem-  Raffle bers of Farmborough Parish to be able to  Tea and Coffee and Cakes provide these free lifts, but the organisa- tion also survives as a result of the Parish Tickets are £5 and need to be purchased Council making a contribution most years in advance (Free entry to cover the cost of insurance, plus volun- for accompanying tary donations to FGN by the villagers who adults). Please contact require lifts. farmboroughpre-

The lifts are organised by two FGN mem- [email protected] to bers who act as coordinators. They can be purchase your tickets. contacted using the phone numbers be- low. They require at least 24-hours notice Talent and Trading Scheme (T&T) for a lift to be provided, please. The charity we have chosen to support Patience Barnes: 01761 470 032 this year is Cancer Research UK. Maureen Fletcher 01761 472168. Our first event will be FGN is always happy to recruit new volun- a Sponsored Walk on teer drivers from the village. All that is Saturday 21st April. needed is the driver’s car is to be compre- hensively insured and hold an MOT, if re- In the summer we plan to quired. If interested, or you require more have a Coffee Morning information about Farmborough Good with various stalls etc. Neighbours, please contact the Chair of Later in the year, we intend to have a FGN, Mal Allen on 01761 470 277 Soup Lunch—so watch this space! [email protected]

Ros Hulcoop Mal Allen

Where our recycled materials go Neosporosis: the hidden danger that dogs pose to cattle In 2016-17, over 29,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent in emissions were avoided as a Dog faeces left in farmer’s fields aren’t just result of efforts made by residents of Bath unpleasant—the diseases they carry can & North East Somerset in diverting waste also pose a serious risk to livestock and from landfill. Have a look at this page: other dogs. http://www.bathnes.gov.uk/services/bins- rubbish-and-recycling/recycling-and- Dogs walking on farmland can become rubbish-collections/what-happens- infected with Neospora after eating the materials-we Click on End Use Register afterbirth of a cow and the eggs shed in 2016-17 their faeces and left in fields are infectious for up to 6 months. Cattle then consume This will bring up a detailed document on these eggs in pasture land and in feed and each material, who recycles it and what it water. is recycled into. So, if you saw the investi- gative TV programme about plastic recy- A report by FAI Farms revealed that the cled in the UK going to China, or Eastern disease is the most commonly diagnosed European countries, where it is decaying cause of abortion in cattle in the UK, with and goes into their landfill, don’t be 90% of dairy herds in the SW of alarmed, as I was. B&NES Council seems to showing evidence of previous infection. be doing it right! Keep on recycling! Neosporosis also causes illness in adult Editor dogs and death in puppies. (www.countryfile.com) Neospora caninum can also cause abortion OurOur PlaicePlaice in sheep, goats, water buffalo and some camelids (camels and llamas), although Traditional they may be less susceptible than cattle. Fish and Chips (www.msdvetmanual.com) 2 THE SQUARE Foxes and dogs can carry the parasite but, TIMSBURY obviously, not all dogs do. Still, it is a very BA2 0HY good reason to pick up all dog poos in our 01761 470418 farmer’s fields. The message is:

Please pick up Burgers, Pizzas, Healthy Options your dog poo. I know we all try …. and Kids’ Meals and there are many good dog 5 * Hygiene Rating owners who even pick up other dog •Bronze award for poos. Thank you. It Eat Out Eat Well is important for our farmers.

www.ourplaicetimsbury.co.uk Editor

Get Seedy! with Seedy Saturday Seed Swap, Potato Day and Green Fayre Saturday 10th March 2018 10am to 2pm Timsbury Conygre Hall North Road, Timsbury, near Bath, BA2 0JQ Entry £1.00, U16s Free

Seed swap, stalls selling potatoes, plants, seeds, local and homemade produce; free talks, children's activities, refreshments,…. Free parking. Wheelchair-accessible hall.

Further details: www.seedysaturday.org.uk or email [email protected] VOLUNTEERS NEEDED PLEASE!

Shimmy, shake & sing along and put the FABULOUS into your fitness!

Low impact, high energy – you will love learning beautiful dances from all FREE LAUNCH SESSION over the world, including (£5 PAYG thereafter)

Kizomba, Salsa, Cha Cha th Cha, Bollywood, Disco Thursday 8 March plus many, many more! Farmborough Memorial Hall No partner or experience 6.15pm needed! Suitable for all ages and abilities. [email protected] www.sosafitness.co.uk 07730455856 Facebook @danceyourselfsosa

THE THREE TOWERS MUSIC FESTIVAL PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE:

FRIDAY 27th. April

 11am Marksbury School entertains (M)  3pm Painting in sound; Philip Evry (piano) (F)  *7.30pm The Latin American Col- lection; Trio Paradis (F)

th SATURDAY 28 April The Three Towers Music Festival was  10.30 am Ensemble Ypotryll; established in 2013, and is now an mediæval music (SP) annual event. Concerts take place in  3pm Class Act jazz quartet (M) each of the three village churches in our  *7.30pm Wells Cathedral school Benefice-Farmborough (F), Marksbury (M) pupils. (SP) Details TBA and Stanton Prior (SP) SUNDAY 29th.April  11am Choral Eucharist (M) The Festival covers a wide range of musical  *3.30pm Faire is the heaven genres, ranging from the mediæval and (English choral music); renaissance periods to classical, jazz, folk Swan Singers (F) and world music, including works by con- temporary composers and songwriters. For more details, please visit our website

www.threetowersfestival.org Each year we donate profits to a music- related charity; this year we are pleased to Chris Lovell support Music Alive, a charity based in

Swindon which enables disabled people to make music. COFFEE MORNING

This year, the festival takes place on 27th.- SATURDAY 3rd.MARCH th 29 April. at 10.30 am

Admission is free (donations welcome), ALL SAINTS' CHURCH except for events marked *, where there is FARMBOROUGH. an admission charge of £10 (£25 for all three concerts). The ticket price includes a Please come along for a cup of coffee free drink and light buffet. Light refresh- and to learn more about this year's ments will be available at each concert. For tickets, please apply to Pat Beaumont, Music Festival programme. Westerly, The Green (tel: 01761 479187). There will be the opportunity to buy Please come along and support this local some delectable home made bread initiative; hopefully there will be some- and cakes! thing that will intrigue you! Home Alone YOUR ADVERT HERE Recently there was a disturbing TV News report about two young chil- dren who were left in the care of their father while their moth- er travelled for work. Their father had a heart attack and died one evening. The next day the pre- school tried to call the father (his was the contact number the school had) because the children had not turned up for school. Keep the Flyer going by After several attempts at contact with the advertising in it! father by the school and mother, it was only that next afternoon that the mother Very reasonable rates for small got the police in to check on them. The businesses and not-for-profit children had been lying next to the body of organisations (if you charge for your their dead father for a night and a day! service but do not make a profit) Now the mother is campaigning for all Full colour or B&W schools to have more than one contact This size—a quarter page phone number. Contact Sandra at [email protected] And this is not the first occasion that this has happened. A small child died when his mother (a single parent) died suddenly at ADVERTISING RATES FOR home and he was left alone for two weeks! THE FARMBOROUGH FLYER The school was unable to get into the flat. Preference is for ¼ page adverts So, has your child got more than one adult please: contact registered with the school/ nursery? A grandparent maybe, or a close Businesses B&W Full Colour neighbour, who the school could call as an Per edition: alternative contact to the parents? Some- one who has a key, who could be called to B2 ½ page £30 £35 go into the house, if necessary? B4 ¼ page £20 £25

I was saddened and shocked by this report Not-for-Profit Organisations and it made me think about the many Per edition: elderly people who are home alone too, with their pets. What happens should they N2 ½ page £20 £25 die suddenly? Who checks on them and N4 ¼ page £13 £17 the animals? Should we have a system for N8 ⅛ page £7 N/A elderly people who live alone to be (text only) checked on regularly by family and/or neighbours? What system? What do you Contact the Editor at think? Editor [email protected] Farmborough Parish Council Update – struction of vehicular and pedestrian ac- February 2018 cesses following demolition of bungalow) decided on 01.07.2015 Farmborough Parish Council met on Tues- day 13 February 2018 at The Memorial Hall Charlton House, 10 Brookside Drive, at 7.30pm. A number of parishioners also Farmborough – 17/05749/FUL – Erection attended the meeting to raise points re- of a detached double garage. (Revised) lating to the various planning applications One other planning application result: on the agenda. The Paddocks, Timsbury Road, Farmbor- Six planning applications were considered ough – 16/06243/FUL – Erection of two in total and the Parish Council voted to detached dwellings following the demoli- SUPPORT the following four applications: tion of an existing livery building and asso- ciated works – PERMIT Land At Rear Of 1-8 Timsbury Road, Farm- The Parish Council voted in favour of hav- borough – 18/00091/CLEU – Use of land to ing some maintenance work carried out, the rear of Timsbury Road for equestrian on trees at the Memorial Hall, the Recrea- purposes. (Certificate of Lawfulness for an tion Ground and the Allotments.

Existing Use)

The Recreation Ground Sports & Social Land At Rear Of 1-8 Timsbury Road, Farm- Committee is in need of Charitable Trus- borough – 18/00066/FUL – Erection of tees. The Rec is owned by the Parish Coun- new stables and re-surfacing of the arena cil and managed by a small committee. As following demolition of existing stable a registered Charity it is very important block. that there are a minimum of 2, ideally 3, Parcel 0047 Lane from Zion Place to Cross Trustees in post. We will be looking for Ways, Farmborough – 18/00375/FUL – volunteers at the 2018 Parish AGM . Any- Erection of open fronted timber field shel- one interested in becoming a Trustee is ter. invited to contact the Clerk, the Chairman, or Councillor Phil Gray from the Rec Com- Wheelwright Cottage, Old Lane, Farmbor- mittee to discuss. Further information on ough – 18/00402/FUL - Erection of 1no. www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ detached dwelling with double garage fol- charity-commission lowing demolition of existing bungalow. PARISH COUNCIL AGM The Parish Council also voted to OBJECT to Tuesday 24th April 2018 the following two applications: Memorial Hall 7.30 p.m.

Land Between Old Lane And Conygre All parishioners are welcome and all vil- Brook, Old Lane, Farmborough – lage organisations and clubs seeking Sec- 18/00203/VAR – Variation of condition 3 tion 137 grants for funding are expected (plans list) of application 15/04496/RES to attend the meeting to provide an up- (Approval of reserved matters with regard date on how any previous funding has to outline application 12/04318/OUT for been spent. Please diarise the date. the erection of 12no dwellings and con- Annual Quiz Night Bath Half Marathon with the A fabulous £943 was raised at the re- Alzheimer‘s Society cent annual Hall Quiz night, with the high- The Alzheimer’s Society are the headline est number, ever, of contestants - thank charity at the 2018 Bath Half Marathon on you to everybody who supported this Sunday 4th March. They are looking fundraiser event. for enthusiastic volunteers to support their 15 teams enjoyed a very competitive even- runners on the course. They'll kit you out ing, with a variety of rounds and subjects with an Alzheimer's Society T-shirt and in an imaginative Quiz organised, and so provide lots of cheer equipment so you well run, as always, by Steve Hands - can really make some noise! thanks so much, Steve. Sally and Dave Wildman again provided us all with a It is not too late to contact the Society and superb meal and huge thanks to them too. offer your help. They can guarantee you'll have a great time! Please contact: The winning team, calling themselves Kings [email protected] College Cambridge, were followed by Susie and The Banshees and Sarah Bellum - con- The aim is to give the Society’s runners an gratulations to all. amazing event day experience, boost them over the finish line, The money raised will go towards the re- and set them on furbishment of the bar area, planned for their way to rais- later this year. The next Hall event is the ing even more Anniversary Hall Lunch, a carvery, on money to change Sunday 4th March. the lives of people affected by Next year’s Quiz is booked for Saturday dementia. 19th January 2109. Please diarise the date. Did you know…….?

Farmborough Play Park That B&NS Council are thinking of charging The Parish Council has successfully applied utility companies a fine which could be as for a Community Empowerment Funding much as £2,000 for digging up our roads Grant to help pay for improvements to the during peak travel hours?

Children’s Play Area behind the Church. That the BBC has changed its weather A big thank you to Mark Goodchild, Dave graphics because the old ones were Stone and all the volunteers for all the curved and were making some viewers sea hard work they have done in clearing the -sick? (They also look better, apparently!) slime and vegetation from the Play Area That, the Government says, UK villages surface. It is hoped that, with the funding need an injection of youth to stave off the now obtained and the continued support risk of extinction? and goodwill of the volunteers, a new, saf- er surface covering will be laid down and That there is a law that says no-one is the Play Area will be able to re-open in the entitled to a view? Spring. Your Community Shop has landed!

Farmborough’s Community Shop is in place and works are continuing to fit it out and stock it ready for opening (hopefully, in May)

If you are interested in finding out more about the paid manager position, volunteering in the shop, or helping in a support role when it opens, please email: [email protected] We hope many of you managed to attend the Farmer’s Market on 25 February. Please continue to send us your feedback on what you would like to see and how you would use the shop: https://goo.gl/9LPHYz or go online at www.farmboroughshop.co.uk/news and events. Sam Ross

West of England Rural Network FARMBOROUGH ANNUAL PARISH Martin Carter, Chairman MEETING. Office tel: 01275 333700 There are lots of varied activities’ going on The Parish Council Chairman invites you to at the Children’s Centre, the next Annual Parish Meeting on April th school, Chew Magna. 24 2018 at 7.30 pm in the Memorial Hall. The agenda will be published nearer the We need more people to come along and date on the Parish noticeboards. take part to make the events viable. This service is for all the people of B&NES. And This is your chance to find out what the especially the villages. If you do not see Parish Council has been doing over the last items that interest you, talk to us, tell us 12 months, ask questions, or pass on ideas what interests you and we may be able to that you feel are right for Farmborough. include it into our activities at the centre. Rural Links are also looking for ideas for Representatives of various village organisa- tions will also report on their activities. If trips and outings. an organisation is unable to attend you can Transport is not a barrier to attending send your report to our Clerk via email to these events or trips. We can arrange [email protected] transport for those who need it. All you and it will be read out on the night for you. need to do is contact us so, come on, let’s hear from you! It is expected that any organisation who Ken Webb received a Grant from the Parish Council Village Agent last year will provide a report to detail how Mob: 07919006708 they have spent the money. Martin Groups/Clubs/Services Contact Ark (after school club) Liz Ladd 01761 471666 [email protected] Benefice of Farmborough, Rector: Rev Jan Knott 01761 470311 Marksbury & Stanton Prior [email protected] Bell Ringing Patrick Bridges 01761 471074 [email protected] Bingo Jan Jones 01761 750840 [email protected] CAMEO (Come And Meet Ann Swabey (Chairwoman) 01761 470305 Each Other) [email protected] Church Choir Chris Lovell 01761 470425 [email protected] Circle of Friends Rev Jan Knott 01761 470311 [email protected] Drama Workshops Holly Reynolds 07879 585239 [email protected] Farmborough Sam Ross 01761 470690 Community Shop [email protected]

Farmborough Be Wright 01761 471759 Flower Show [email protected]

Farmborough Flyer Sandra Byrne 01761 753189 [email protected] Farmborough Good Maureen Fletcher 01761 472168 Neighbours Patience Barnes 01761 470032 [email protected] Farmborough Pre-School Stephanie Mayor (Chair) 07837 738361 [email protected] Farmborough Sports Phil Gray 01761 470690 and Social [email protected] Farmborough Writers’ Valerie Webster 01761 471963 Group [email protected] Farmborough Ward Sally Davis 01761 472356 Councillor [email protected] Groups/Clubs/Services Contact

Floral Art Elizabeth Bence 01761 471317 [email protected] Goodwill Club Pat Tiley (Secretary) [email protected] High Littelton Brownies Anne Edwards 01761 439192 [email protected] History Group David Judd 01761 472118 [email protected] Kickboxing Scott Harris 07850 961033 [email protected] Memorial Hall Bookings Molly Ricketts 01761 470726 [email protected] Parish Council Trudi Gilbank 01761 472390 [email protected] Parochial Church Council Lisa Hegan 01749 831672 [email protected] Pilates Corinna Bates 01761 470253 [email protected] Timsbury Rainbows Michelle Bowell 07751 434193 [email protected] SOSA Dance Mel Wittmaack 01761 453465 [email protected] Timsbury Cycle Group Stefano Marazzi 07737 372314 [email protected] Timsbury Girl Guides Lisa Hegan 01749 831672 and Rangers [email protected] Toddlers Laura Crouch [email protected]

Trio Church Magazine Sue Brown 01761 471709 [email protected] Whist Club Brenda Rogers 01761 471970

Yoga Classes for Health Phillipa Forsey 01761 472977 and Wellbeing [email protected] Date MARCH EVENTS Where Time

01-03-18 TRUESPEED Memorial Hall 18h30

04-03-18 ANNUAL HALL LUNCH Memorial Hall 12h30

06-03-18 CAMEO Talk by Jane Dyson on Memorial Hall 19h30 ‘Underwear through the ages’

07-03-18 RURAL NETWORK - Chew Magna School 10h30 GADGET BUSTERS with AGE UK 08-03-18 GOODWILL CLUB BIRTHDAY Memorial Hall 14h30 TEA with Cliff Clark singing 10-03-18 SEEDY SATURDAY Timsbury Carnyge Hall 10h00

14-08-18 RURAL NETWORK—GET Chew Magna School 10h30 MORE FROM YOUR CAMERA

17-03-18 BINGO EASTER SPECIAL Memorial Hall 14h30

20-03-18 GWC COACH TRIP incl.lunch - Dobbies Garden Centre > Whit- 09h30 leaves from the Memorial Hall stones lunch > Clarks Village

21-03-18 RURAL NETWORK – Chew Magna School 10h30 GADGET BUSTERS with AGE UK 22-03-18 GWC ‘MGM MUSICALS’ Memorial Hall 14h30 With Terry Pratchett-Smith

24-03-18 MESSY CHURCH Farmborough All Saint’s Church 15h00

25-03-18 PRE-SCHOOL EASTER FUN Memorial Hall 10h00

28-03-18 RURAL NETWORK- Chew Magna School 10h30 GOLDIES SING-ALONG

Date APRIL EVENTS Where Time

21-04-18 T&T SPONSORED WALK TBA TBA

24-04-18 PARISH COUNCIL AGM Memorial Hall 19h30