Looking to God, Looking to Care, Looking to Grow
About Upper Stour
Serving the villages of Bourton Kilmington Stourton Zeals
May 2019
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Parish Contacts Parish Office 01747 840221 Curate: Rev Kirsty Wells 01747 823562 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 (on temporary sabbatical) Lay Pastoral Assistant: Barbara Borwell 01747 840141 Lay Pastoral Assistant: Caroline Worthington 01747 840266 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 the Parish Office 01747 840 221 ~ ~ ~ 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 June issue should be sent to the Editor at Bay Tree Cottage, Kilmington, Wiltshire BA12 6RG tel 01985 844613 email [email protected]
Contributions for the June 2019 issue should reach the Editor by Friday 17th May 2019 at noon
Mobile Library Times April 2019
May 9, 30 Zeals School 10.00-10.40 am 43 Zeals Rise 10.45-11.05 am May 9, 30 Kilmington Home Gd Club 11.25-11.35 am
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Greetings from Graham
Dear Friends,
As this will be my final letter in About Upper Stour, I’d like to use 3 words that I often encourage baptism families to use with their children in prayer:
Thank you Thank you for all the kind words and notes we have received since announcing my retirement. It has been overwhelming. Thank you to all those who have made our time here so fulfilling: colleagues, church officers, worshippers, friends in the schools, pubs and village hall events – I could go on! Most of all, thank you to God, for allowing me to see some of his work in the lives of the people of this parish. This has been a wonderful place to live and serve, and it has been a real privilege to live here among you.
Sorry Sorry to those people whose expectations I have not met: those I have not visited as much as I would have liked; those who feel there has been too much change, those who feel there has been too little….. If I have disappointed/upset/offended you in any way, please accept this as my apology, and my hope that you might be able to forgive.
Please Please support in prayer and encouragement those who will lead the parish through the vacancy, especially the churchwardens who bear the main responsibility. Please pray for the ministers (lay and ordained) who will take services and provide pastoral care during the vacancy Please pray for those seeking the right person to serve as your next Priest- in-Charge, that they may have wisdom and joy in that role. Please pray for the right person to be appointed, welcome him/her with the same enthusiasm with which you welcomed us.
And finally, finally … A retired vicar was fishing one day, when he heard a noise beside him. He looked down and saw a frog sitting next to him. The frog said, "I've had a spell cast on me. If you'll kiss me, I'll turn into a beautiful princess and I'll make you happy for the rest of your life." The old vicar smiled, picked up the frog and put it in his pocket.
A little later, he looked into his pocket to see how the frog was doing. The frog said to him again, this time with exasperation, "I've had a spell cast on me. If you'll kiss me, I'll turn into a beautiful princess and I'll make you happy for the rest of your life." The old vicar just smiled and kept on fishing. / continued page 4 … 3
A little later he checked on the frog again. This time it said, "What's wrong with you? I said I've been bewitched. Just kiss me and I'll turn back into a beautiful princess and make you the happiest man on earth for the rest of your life."
The old vicar just smiled and said, "Frog, I hate to tell you this, but at my age, I'd rather have a talking frog than a beautiful princess!"
Your friend in Christ,
Graham Revd Graham Perryman
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Points of Contact during the Vacancy
The Parish Office 01747 840221 will operate Tuesday and Friday mornings. . At other times leave a message on the answerphone or send an email [email protected]
PCC Vice-chair: Crin Fearon 01747 841400 PCC Secretary Jane Joyce 01747 840149 Worship Rev Kirsty Wells 01747 823562 Brian Martin 01747 840433 Pastoral Support Barbara Borwell 01747 840443 Caroline Worthington 01747 840266 Finance Brian Martin 01747 840433 Communication: Celia Cotton 01985 844613 Education/nurture: Margaret Martin 01747 840433 Glenis Allen 01747 840948 School Matters Sue Evans 01747 840600
Churchwardens Bourton Harry Allen 01747 840948 Margaret Martin 01747 840433 Kilmington Chris Reeves 01985 844894 Celia Cotton 01985 844613 Stourton Jane Parker 01985 844148 Crin Fearon 01747 841400 Zeals Sue Evans 01747 840600 Tom Spencer 01747 840058 4
St George’s 100 Club St Martin's Millennium Club I am still in the process of getting all the subscriptions in so the April draw is much later than April Winners usual and the results will be published, along with those of M Garrett the May draw, in the June magazine. However soon after B Bohan the draw has taken place, the D Tadd results will be published on the C Holman village website: www.bourtondorset.org, and on The May draw will be at the noticeboards by the Bourton Zeals Motors on 1st May post office and in the entrance to
the Church. Contact Nigel Blackmore 01747 841110
SDC Lott 842
Ruth Burrows - 01747 840371
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Zeals Walkers The Zeals Walkers very much enjoyed a first-time circular walk from Longbridge Deverill to Brixton Deverill in ideal walking weather. Following the footpath to Brixton Deverill on Little Down hill we enjoyed splendid views of the Deverill valley, and saw the results of some impressive hedge-laying and tree naming that is taking place on the Pertwood Organic Farms Estate. Arriving at and then walking around Brixton Deverill village we were very impressed with the splendid setting, the meandering River Wylye flowing through it and the very attractive and well maintained properties.
We learned that the Deverill Valley has been continuously farmed since at least 3500BC and that Brixton Deverill has the earliest evidence of settlement. We also learned about the accidental discovery in 2015 of a Roman Mosaic in the grounds of a property that we passed in the village that upon excavation turned out to be part of the floor of a much larger Roman property originally built around 200AD. Many artefacts found there are now in local museums but unfortunately the excavations could not be continued by Historic England as the huge cost of excavating such a large property were such that the remains - some of the most important to be found in decades - had to be filled in.
We set off to return to Longbridge Deverill on a lengthy hedged bridleway on Brims Down hill to conclude with a very enjoyable lunch at The George Inn. The next walk will take place on Sunday 5th May to be led by Mary [email protected] and Ros [email protected]. David Hines
Zeals Parish Council Meeting of Zeals Parish Council Thursday 16 May Zeals Village Hall 6.45 pm - see page 17
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Green Fingers : May Notes from the not so green fingered LILY OF THE VALLEY The flower for the month of May is the Lily of the Valley. This plant, loved by us all, is a sweetly scented, highly poisonous woodland flowering plant that is a native throughout the cool temperate Northern hemisphere in Asia and Europe. Other names for the plant include May bells, Our Lady's Tears and Mary's Tears.
This moisture loving plant forms a spreading mass with red seed pods remaining after flowering.
Lily of the Valley is an easy plant that prefers growing in partial shade and moist soil and there are a few cultivars to choose from. I particularly like Convalleria Majalis Rosea --- which is a pretty pink variety.
Apparently Kate Middleton carried Lily of the Valley in her wedding bouquet. I cannot recommend particular gardens to see Lily of the Valley but I do think that we should all get out and enjoy the fabulous blue bell woods that are so special at the moment. Pippa Schofield
Zeals Village Hall
Every Wednesday 11.15am-12.15pm
£5 per session
All Welcome
Contact Denise
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31st May, 1st & 2nd June 2019 VNF is a fun filled nostalgic weekend of live music, dance, vintage & antique shopping, classic cars, auction, automobilia, children’s entertainment, and so much more! You simply must not miss it! Visit for the day or stay for the whole weekend camping from 30th May. Set in the beautiful countryside of Stockton Park, Wiltshire, Why not experience it yourself? Tickets are limited. Order your ticket now for instant summer fun! www.vintagenostalgiafestival.co.uk/tickets
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News from Stourhead
May sees Stourhead celebrating Floralia, which in ancient Rome, was a festival in honour of Flora, goddess of flowers and spring. As the rhododendrons and azaleas come into full and magnificent bloom around the lake paths, there are plenty of reasons to celebrate spring at Stourhead. As you wander the paths, rhododendron and azalea blossoms seem to ruffle and frill wherever the eye might land, jubilant in tones of buttery yellows, purples and every imaginable shade of pink.
Stourhead will be decorated with stunning arrangements throughout Floralia, and for those who would love to learn more about the stars of the garden in spring, the gardeners will be leading free tours at 2pm every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon throughout May and June.
At the end of April, we launched Nearness, which is an augmented reality experience by video artist Sam Smith. The work has been inspired by Stourhead and the unique, distinctive and cherished aspects of the property. The work will be on display in the Library in the house as well as the Pantheon, with a mapped walk linking the two pieces, until 30 September and we really hope that you come and experience it during the year.
Every May we host an Immortal sporting weekend, this year on the 11/12 May and hundreds of athletes will be competing to be crowned the winner in one of four events taking place over the weekend, a 10k race, a sprint triathlon and family fun run and the half iron man. The triathlon weekend is a busy one with some road closures taking place throughout the village for the safety of participants. The events are quite the spectacle to behold, particularly the swim starts in the lake which take place for both triathlons, so if you haven’t experienced the event in previous years, do come along this year.
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 and Communications Officer. [email protected] or 01747 842021
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A.D.E Home Maintenance Solutions Bourton Specialist in Disabled Adaptations Ramps, Key-clamp handrail, Door widening Widen concrete paths Helping people stay living in their own home by adapting their house to help them live a better quality of life.
We also carry out General Day to Day Home Maintenance: Painting, Fencing , Concreting, Patios & Landscaping, Driveways Please call for a free quote 01747 841034 or 07454926657 [email protected]
SILTON PLANT SALE 10.00 am to Noon on Saturday 18th May at Silton Village Hall Sale of all types of plants including: Summer Bedding, Perennial & Herbaceous, Vegetable Seedlings, House Plants
There will also be produce and bric-a-brac stalls
Signed from B3092 between Gillingham & Bourton
All proceeds towards the Society of Friends of Silton
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Wylye Valley Art Trail 2019 The Wylye Valley Art Trail is largest visual arts event in Wiltshire. In 2019 we are celebrating the 10th trail with 85 venues scattered across some of the most beautiful countryside this county has to offer. A wide and eclectic patchwork of art and craft from over 300 participants, ranging from award-winning artists with international reputations to others only just starting out on their creative paths. There’s something for every taste and every budget.
Visit open studios and workplaces, galleries, exhibitions by art groups, student groups and other exciting events including 'hands on' activities, demonstrations, workshops and talks. A unique opportunity to see a high standard of visual arts and crafts across a wide range of skills, from painting to print- making, furniture making to photography and sculpture to ceramics. It offers the chance to meet the artists and, in many cases, see where and how they work.
There are links to area maps for each venue on the website (www.wvat.co.uk); these aim to give you information about the general area/village and do not pin point the exact location of each venue. There is an option to input the venue postcode and get directions to it from wherever you are on the link.
If you would like to follow the trail by bike, much of it coincides with the Wiltshire Cycleway. Admission to all the events is free. Opening times are from 10.30am to 5.30pm unless otherwise stated. Dates in pale grey indicate that the venue is closed that day.
This year Venue 1 is in Zeals, once you’ve seen the local ones you can carry on with the trail as far as you want to go.
TOWER SOCIETY, Kilmington The first of the Tower Society Talks 6.30 pm THURSDAY 2nd MAY 2019 St Mary’s Church Kilmington
An Illustrated Talk by Maj-Gen Peter Williams CMG OBE (late Coldstream Guards)
Light Refreshments
£10 at the door - To raise money to restore the Tower
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TOWER SOCIETY Kilmington
Saturday 25th May to Sunday 2nd June ART EXHIBITION Affordable Paintings and Sculpture by Professional Artists at the Beaumont Gallery, Mere RaiSing money to restore the Church Tower
(Summer Exhibition at the Royal Academy – similar but not the same)
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SERVICES FOR MAY 2019 Please check website in case of late changes : www.upperstour.co.uk
Sunday 5th Easter 2 8.00 am Holy Communion at St George’s Bourton Led by Rev Vickie Goodman 10.00 am US@10 at St George’s Bourton Led by Rev Vickie Goodman
Sunday 12th Easter 3 10.00 am Parish Communion at St Mary’s Kilmington Led by Rev Kirsty Wells
Sunday 19th Easter 4 10.00 am Parish Communion at St Martin’s Zeals Led by Ven Alan Jeans, Archdeacon of Sarum
Sunday 26th Easter 5 10.00 am Parish Communion at St Peter’s Stourton Led by Rev Mike McCormack/Preacher Brian Martin LLM
Thursday 30th Ascension Day 6.00 pm Choral Evensong at St Martin’s Zeals Led by Rev Kirsty Wells
June 2019
Sunday 2nd Easter 7 10.00 Parish Communion at St George’s Bourton Led by Rev Mike McCormack/Preacher MonaTyler LLM ~ ~ ~ Coffee and Communion Mondays 13th & 27th May: 10.30am at Westfields Community Room, Zeals ~ ~ ~
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
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From the Registers Baptisms 21st April at St Peter’s Stourton: Holly James, Lily Harris & Daisy Sutton. 27th April at St Peter’s Stourton: Arthur Sendell. Funerals 4th April at St Mary’s Kilmington: Neil Grant. 17th April at St George’s Bourton: Tony Stallard. Service of Thanksgiving 26th April at St George’s Bourton: Anne Corrie.
Saturday 4th May 2019
Village University Challenge
A return of the popular competition
between our four villages with George Bullivant as quizmaster
7pm for 7.30 pm in Bourton Village Hall
Bar and refreshments
Tickets (£10) available from Bourton and Zeals shops or from your churchwardens
Will Stourton retain the trophy? Come along and cheer your village team home!
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News from Parish Councils
Bourton The PC meeting in March was again well attended and the debate for the new Village Hall continues. There have been many comments made, plus complaints against the PC and a petition from a number of residents against the Jubilee Site. But as yet there has been no firm indication from the Planning department on either of the proposed sites. The new Dorset Council came into effect on 1st April. Councillor numbers will be reduced from approximately 230 down to 82 once elections have taken place on 2nd May. Prime concern of the new council will be ensuring continuity of services, with South Warks House being the new headquarters. In the interim there may be a slight hiatus and/or delay for decisions on planning issues from the Dorset Council Planning Department due to reorganisation. The PC have purchased a recycled bench to replace the bench opposite the War Memorial and this will be installed within the next few weeks. The defibrillator training that took place on 25th March in St George's school hall was attended by just 4 people. For more details of what is discussed at the PC meetings please see the minutes posted in the noticeboards or go to http://www.bourtondorset.org/agenda- minutes-2019/ The next meeting will take place in the Village Hall on 29th April at 7pm and then the AGM will take place on 20th May at 7pm. Eve Wynn, Bourton Parish Clerk: 07702 709557
Kilmington The Parish Council met on 7th March; full details of decisions and actions taken will be in the Minutes soon to be available on the website www.kilmingtonwiltshire.org and on the village noticeboard. With regard to parking outside the playing field for the residents of Brookside, it was agreed to form a sub-committee and one of their first tasks will be to establish how much this proposed initiative will cost to implement. The Wiltshire Council Community Area Transport group has agreed to have additional farm vehicle signage placed on the B3092 at Norton Ferris to warn traffic approaching the Coombe Barn Lane junction, on the condition that the PC contributes 25% of the £750 cost; this was agreed. Extra funding has become available to WC for highways and Councillors are putting together a priority list of items. If any resident is concerned about pot holes, lack of road white lines, damaged or missing road signs, please contact any member of the PC or the Clerk and report these so that as much as possible is covered. There are now only a few “low” or “very low” risk items highlighted by the RoSPA inspector in his 2018 report on the children’s play area still outstanding – and these mainly involve repair to the wetpour surface. The one “medium” risk item /…. continued on page 17 16 in the report concerned the cableway and in January the installer of this equipment totally replaced the seat and chain, as the design of the cableway makes it impossible to inspect for wear and tear The next meeting will be the Annual Parish Meeting, followed by the Annual Parish Council meeting on Thursday, 16 May at 7.30 pm at Whitesheet School. Ruth Burrows, Clerk
Stourton with Gasper The litter pick – part of the Great British Spring Clean – was a huge success and many thanks to all who turned out on the Saturday morning to help. A total of 20 sacks of rubbish were collected as well as various large items including a television and plastic garden chair which had been dumped in Crab Lane! The Stourton with Gasper Parish Meeting is taking place on Thursday 23 May at 6.30pm in the Memorial Hall and this will be followed by the Annual Parish Council meeting. All are welcome to attend. Ruth Burrows, Clerk
Zeals At the last meeting of the Parish Council held in March, councillors voted unanimously for the Parish Council to become solely responsible for the playground by the housing area at Westfields, in that Wiltshire Council felt that they were unable to carry on looking after it. It does mean, thankfully, that the facility will be saved for the village, but all aspects of it, including insurance, any repairs and general maintenance will be the responsibility of the Parish Council alone. There will be financial implications from it, but it is a facility that is important for the whole community here in Zeals. We are hoping that the perimeter fencing will be brought up to the necessary standard very soon. As a community we are all benefitting from the efforts of several volunteer groups that have been active recently by their actions given freely to improve the appearance of our area. Now that the flowers are in full bloom, we are seeing the results of all the planting undertaken last Autumn by the Greener Zeals Group. Credit also goes to those 14 residents who all worked hard last week collecting litter from all over the place in Zeals. All we need now is for our grass- cutting contractor to pay us a visit and we should be in good shape for Easter. The next meeting of the Parish Council will take place on Thursday 16 May commencing at 6.45 pm prompt. Altogether there will be 3 meetings: firstly, we shall have the Annual Parish Meeting, to be followed by the Annual General Meeting of the Parish Council, with the regular bi-monthly meeting to finish. Please remember that full minutes can be viewed on-line using http://www.hugofox.com/communities/zeals. Graham Edgar: Clerk to Zeals Parish Council
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Country Calendar April 2019 Fuschia pink the rising orbe Her rays reflect like prisms the dew of early dawn Gently awakes the start of a new day Oh happy is the heart in the month of May JP
Lambing is now over and how lovely it was to be able to lamb outside, the first time ever for us. The weather was perfect, lots of lovely healthy lambs and very few problems. The down side of lambing outside are the foxes; they do have the opportunity of taking newly born lambs, although thankfully our losses were not too great. The lambs soon grow and are pretty agile at getting away from any pending danger.
We are getting ready for the show season, but we first have to pass our pending TB test. We are trying to be positive, but it is always there in the back of your mind. Last year I wrote about a calf left without a mother and we hand reared this little chap from three weeks old. He was born on New Year’s Day 2018 and we named him “Oh No Harry” (a little Parker joke). Oh No Harry has grown into a very handsome young bull, so much so he has made the cut for showing. He is a very gentle little bull and has started his education of learning to lead, stand and show himself to his best ability.
Well that is the aim, anything can happen from now until Show Day, but I do hope “Oh No Harry“ does well - he deserves to. Jane Parker
Stourton Memorial Hall
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S I L T O N S U R G E R Y
GPs Dr Neil Harding, Dr Moyra Reid Silton Surgery, Gillingham Road, Bourton, Dorset SP8 5DF Tel: 01747 840226 (Just off the B3092 from Bourton to Gillingham) We offer a wide range of services including family planning and travel advice. We accept patients from a seven mile radius. Same day appointments available (phone before 10.00 am) See Surgery Newsletter for details In an emergency please phone the Surgery: 01747 840226 Repeat Prescription line: 01747 840950
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 Sheila Colbourne tel 01747 841133 email [email protected]
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White Lion Inn
Every Friday is Music Night From 8.30 pm
High Street, Bourton, Dorset. SP8 5AT 01747 840866 www.whitelionbourton.co.uk
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BOURTON GARDENING CLUB
th Wednesday 15 May Vegetable Growing John Studley
7.30 pm Bourton Village Hall
Visitors welcome
Any enquiries please call 01747 861121
Kilmington and Stourton Women’s Institute The May meeting will be on Tuesday 28th May. The Speaker is Emma Batstone Solicitor on "Wills and Power of Attorney". The WI meets every fourth Tuesday of the month (unless otherwise stated) at Stourton Memorial Hall at 7.30pm. contact: Secretary: Caroline Harris 07795 180845 or Jane Parker 01985 844248
Bourton Parish Council Meeting and AGM on 20th May 2019 7pm Bourton Village Hall
GARY PHILLIPS
Carpentry, painting and decorating Home improvements and maintenance 01747 840308 07980 708655 [email protected]
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INN Spread Eagle Inn, Church Lawn, Stourton, Nr Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 6QE
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY….MAY, JUNE AND JULY 16TH May – For our Locals – a CURRY Night - £10 for Main Course 6TH June – For our Locals – a STEAK Night – Free Pint of beer or glass of wine 10th May – DINNER CLUB EVENING – 7- course VENISON theme £30.00 per person (booking essential, let us know if you are vegetarian when booking) SAT 15th June – JAZZ & BARBQ EVENING. - £10.00 to include a Pint of Beer or Glass of Wine SAT 6th July – GERMAN FOOD-THEMED CHARITY EVENT WITH OOMPAH BAND. £10.00 to include a Pint of Beer or Glass of Wine. Proceeds to support an orphanage in Bosnia.
Menus are on our WEBSITE for you to view at your leisure…. To book a table for any of the above or any evening meal, write to [email protected] or phone 01747 840587
ZEALS GREEN PARTIES the venue for your big party, wedding reception, and major gathering
Within half a mile of the A303, this large facility offers an excellent venue for tented parties and wedding receptions in the summer; including parking on hard standing for 40 cars (and more on grass), mains water and toilets, 3 phase mains supply and floodlights, basic kitchen facilities, fridges and spacious temporary secure storage. Plus camping www.zealsgreenparties.co.uk
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Make it a date …..
Friday 5th July 2019
A ROCKING GOOD
EVENING WITH
Come along and welcome Graham Perryman and his band back to the parish
7 for 7.30 Bourton Village Hall (note change of venue)
BAR AND LIGHT REFRESHMENTS
Further details to come
Kilmington Parish Council
Meeting on Thursday 16th May at 7.30 pm at Whitesheet Primary Academy Kilmigton
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Bourton Village Day Sunday 21 July 2019
Calling out to all local individuals, businesses, entrepreneurs, clubs, societies, groups, charities and organisations. If you would like a stall and raise awareness or funds or get involved in any way please contact:
Sharron McVie: [email protected] 07928953495, or Trevor Knott: [email protected] 07914074198
Village website www.bourtondorset.org Facebook www.facebook.com/groups/bourton.dorset
Stourton with Gasper Parish Council PC Meeting and Annual Meeting on Thursday 23rd May at 6.30pm In Stourton Memorial Hall
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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
SIMON NICHOLLS INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING PLUS GENERAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE PATIOS - FENCING - GUTTERS CLEARED ETC
PLEASE CALL FOR A QUOTE 01747 840300 07852355086
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Dates for your Diary : May 2019
2nd Local Elections Tower Society Talk, St Mary’s Church Kilmington page 12 Zumba 7.00pm BVH 4th Village University Challenge 7.00pm BVH page 15 6th Shortmat Bowls 2.00pm BVH 7th Craft and Chat 2.00pm BVH Pilates 5.00pm BVH 9th Zumba 7.00pm BVH 13th Bourton Village Lunch 12.30pm BVH Shortmat Bowls 2.00pm BVH 14th Pilates 5.00pm 15th Bourton Gardening Club 7.30pm page 22 16th Zumba 7.00pm BVH Kilmington Parish Council 7.30pm Whitesheet School page 24 18th Silton Plant Sale, Silton Village Hall 10am-noon page 11 20th Shortmat Bowls 2.00pm BVH Bourton Parish Council Meeting and AGM 7pm BVH page 22 21st Craft and a Chat 2.00pm BVH Pilates 5.00pm BVH 23rd European Elections Stourton with Gasper Parish Council 6.30pm SMH page 25 Zumba 7.00pm BVH 25th – Tower Society Art Exhibition, Beaumont Gallery Mere page 13 2nd June 27th Shortmat Bowls 2.00pm BVH 28th Pilates 5.00pm BVH Women’s Institute meeting 7.30pm SMH PAGE 22
30th Zumba 7.00pm BVH Pilates 5.00pm BVH
Deadline for June 2019 Friday 17th May 2019 at noon
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