Oaksey

Village News September 2018

frontage. This design does not fit Parish Council with the existing frontages on the The Neighbourhood Plan has been Street and its impact on the slightly amended in response to the Conservation area would be consultation and the document now overbearing with large gable ends submitted to for them to dominating the scene from either consult on again. There are therefore direction. We have tried since the further opportunities until Sept 12th start of the year to get Green Square to view the amended document. to collaborate on this issue, but they After this period the Plan will go to an have refused. Our full objection and independent examiner before the alternative proposal can now be seen final referendum. I have been on the application’s site. We really reassured that this process will end hope that Green Square will at some point! eventually appreciate how much we value our Village and Conservation Green Square has now submitted its Area for existing Villagers and planning application for the Bendy generations to come. Bow redevelopment. If you haven’t already done so please go to the Plans for the Well Garden Wiltshire planner’s web page and development are progressing well look up 18/06305. This is a very and we have met a landscape extensive and detailed application gardener who is going to help with although the time limit for comments most of the groundwork in has now passed. The Parish Council conjunction with Green Square who has decided to formally oppose the are helping to support the work. scheme because the design places 5 Anita organised a work party on terraced homes very close to the August 25th to remove the fencing Street on the development’s and broken table to prepare the area for the temporary fencing prior to make the Village safer and these are the groundwork starting in the best proposals to date. September. Finally, we have now received our In relation to this work we would like new Speed Indicator Device (SID) and to install a new picnic table on a we are waiting for Wiltshire to put up specially created hardstanding. If you the pole which will be positioned on would like to sponsor a piece of high the eastern entry to the Village. quality outdoor furniture for this Hopefully the impact of that, a 20 space and perhaps dedicate it to a zone which all locals in particular loved one then please contact me. respect, and the new raised junction outside the shop will help to control We are starting to plan in some detail the dangerous speeds which we see the de-signing, shop raised junction each day through the Village. and new 20mph zone. We want this zone to cover as much of the village Richard Moody as possible without the signs being Chairman – Parish Council too intrusive. Residents of the Green have asked me to include their road as far as is possible because of Oaksey Neighbourhood Plan excessive speeds of traffic heading Consultation towards Park Farm. There will be a chance to comment on the 20 zone will be consulting and shop junction until the 24th Sept. on the proposed Oaksey Please go to: Neighbourhood Plan, which has been http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/trocon formally submitted by Oaksey Parish sultations.htm Council. We would like all supporters of the Following this consultation, the 20 zone and shop junction to make comments received will be passed to their views known as well as any who an independent examiner who will have constructive criticisms to make. consider the representations and The schemes are designed to slow recommend whether the traffic on The Street and particularly Neighbourhood Plan should be put to outside the shop which continues to a community referendum. be a dangerous area. The Parish The consultation starts on Tuesday Council and Wiltshire Council 31st July and responses must be highways are working hard to try and Submit articles for future Parish Newsletters to [email protected] by 20 September received no later than 5pm on Library Wednesday 12th September 2018. Cross Hayes Malmesbury Please be aware that all representations will be publicly Oaksey Village Shop & Post Office available and may also appear on the Wiltshire Council Wiltshire Council website. Monkton Park Where possible, please provide any Monkton Hill comments using the Consultation Chippenham Portal accessible via the Wiltshire Following this consultation the Council neighbourhood planning comments received will be passed to webpages. an independent examiner, to be Alternatively, an editable appointed by the council, who will representation form can be consider the representations and downloaded from the Supporting recommend whether the Documents section on the Neighbourhood Plan should be put to consultation portal, and completed a community referendum. forms can either be emailed to If you have any questions please do [email protected] not hesitate to contact Spatial ov.uk or sent by post to: Planning on Tel: 01225 713223 or by Spatial Planning Team email to Economic Development and [email protected] Planning ov.uk Wiltshire Council

County Hall Bythesea Road Trowbridge Oaksey's Fete Day BA14 8JN Once again, we were blessed with Paper copies of the Oaksey fine weather on the Fete Day. During Neighbourhood Plan and supporting the afternoon we had children's documents, along with paper copies races, a flying display of birds of prey, of the representation form will also skittles, darts, children's activities, available at the following locations: and the Malmesbury Concert Band to entertain us. The stalls were well

Submit articles for future Parish Newsletters to [email protected] by 20 September patronised, and the barbeque and of over four million women, and tea areas were kept busy. There was men, in over 80 countries worldwide dancing by the accomplished girls of and membership of the United the Minety Dance Academy, and in Nations. It is the world’s largest lay the hall we had an exhibition of Christian membership charity. We works by local artists and the display had a service led by the Rev. Shirley of the children's lovely entries for the Danby and followed with cake and Middleton Cup. coffee and much happy chat.We may be a small group here but we support The fete raised over £2600 and we the work of the Mothers’ Union received some generous donations, worldwide with projects and very meaning we were able to distribute importantly with prayer. over £3400 to local clubs and organisations. These included the On Friday September 7th we hold a church, village hall, the school, W.I., wave of prayer at 10.30 a.m. at The the mothers and toddlers group, the Willow Tree for all our linked youth club, the playing field trust and overseas dioceses – these are Pacong the sports clubs. It was a great day, in South Sudan, Southern Nyanza in and my thanks to all whose who Kenya, Kutigi and Ijesha North in helped, and the generosity of Nigeria, and Karnataka Central in everyone in the village who India and in India we remember the contributed to making it a success. “untouchables” who are the Fred Price despised and rejected people all over India the Dalits. Then on Thursday the 20th September we have a tea party for the members who are unable to come to the normal meetings and this will be also held at the Willow Tree at 2.30pm. So many Mother’s Union things to look forward to and we do hope several members will be there. Last week we held our memorial service for our founder, Mary Jane Gibbs 577282 Sumner, who started the Mothers’

Union in 1876 with a group of mothers in her husband’ parish. This has now grown into an organisation Submit articles for future Parish Newsletters to [email protected] by 20 September

‘The Royal Wedding.’ The winner of the Middleton Cup was Oliver McKay. Oaksey WI On 12th July, eleven members visited On a beautiful summer afternoon in Sezincote Manor, Moreton-in- August we held our very popular Marsh. Everyone had a lovely time, Garden Party. This year Gerda Hayes enjoyed the history of the house and very kindly volunteered her lovely the lovely tea afterwards. garden as the venue. A delicious tea Unfortunately, due to the very hot was enjoyed in the garden and Jenny weather, viewing the gardens had to supplied 2 garden games – boules take a back seat! and bagatelle. After fierce competition Gerda won the bagatelle Tickets are available for an Autumn and Jean won the boules! The Serenade on 21st September which trading stall and raffle were popular will include the Mendip and Dursley as always. A delicious tea was Male Voice Choirs, please contact the enjoyed in the garden – thank you to Secretary. The closing date is 21st all who contributed. August. Next month’s meeting will be on Federation Thursday 13th September at 7.15pm centenary celebrations 2018/2019. in the Village Hall. The talk will be on As it is our turn to host the the work of the local charity ‘The Oak South group’s events as and Furrows Wildlife Centre’. This part of the above in 2019, it has been will be an open evening for all in the decided to hold a coffee/tea village, and children will be afternoon in conjunction with our welcomed as long as they are friendly community police officer’s accompanied by an adult. Adult visit in October in order to raise some visitors - £4, children - free. Tea, money for these events. Further coffee and refreshments included. details later. News A new season – why not come along At this year’s very successful fete the and see what a fun, friendly and WI raised £163 from the cake stall. interesting programme we run for The Middleton Cup competition women of all ages in the village. again was popular with the children, who produced some lovely entries on Submit articles for future Parish Newsletters to [email protected] by 20 September

For further information or enquiries to the 10 mile sponsored March for about joining please contact Jean. Men on Saturday 30th June Jean Bennett 577485 We met on a very hot day to start our [email protected] walk from Cirencester to Oaksey with a total of 35 people made up of Oaksey Mothers and Toddlers Oaksey cricket club players, members of the U3A plus family and friends. We left Cirencester Parish We meet on Wednesday mornings Church at 10 15am and walked (term time only) towards Cirencester College and at 10am to 12. then into Chesterton via the in Oaksey Village Hall underpass, through the housing estate and then onto the footpath to Ewen, arriving at the half way point, New-borns to school age, with The Wild Duck, for refreshments and mums, a rest. dads and grandparents After leaving the pub we joined the Thames path and made our way to Old Mill Farm and then onto the road All welcome. We have a great to walk through Poole Keynes and on selection up to Oaksey. This stretch of the walk of toys and activities, and pause for a was particularly hard work as it was drink or snack mid-morning now after midday and the sun at it hottest. I was walking with my 9 year old grandson and although we For further information, contact started at the front for this second Claire leg of the walk we were quickly on 01666 575146 overtaken by everyone taking part. Thomas was so determined to finish the walk in memory of his Grampy,

even though his feet were hurting Prostate Cancer March for Men and he was given the opportunity to have a lift for the last mile, I’m so I would like to take this opportunity proud of him and Richard would have to thank everyone who contributed been too. Needless to say we were

Submit articles for future Parish Newsletters to [email protected] by 20 September the last 2 walkers to arrive at the closed for the summer, such a shame finishing point at Oaksey playing for the holiday season! The field, apart from those members of thermometer tells me that it’s not the cricket club who couldn’t resist that cold, but even the weather man stopping off at The Wheatsheaf for a used that “Autumn” word yesterday. quick one on the way past! Hope that this winter has no visits from the “Beast from the East”. As many people know Prostate Watch out next month for details on Cancer UK is a charity close to my the Surviving Winter Grant heart not least because of my programme – how to donate to it and husband Richard and awareness is how to seek a grant to help with the the key so that an early diagnosis can cost of winter fuel. Give me a call for be made. The research will also more information or to log your benefit the thousands of men interest now. currently living with the disease and that simply means that more men I don’t want to scare monger, but will have additional time with their recently, I have been made aware of families and their grandchildren to some more phone scams doing the make the most wonderful and rounds. I visited a lively group valuable memories. recently who were well up to fending off nuisance phone calls which seem So thank you for helping Prostate to happen in ever increasing Cancer UK get closer to their goal of numbers. But these scammers are stopping prostate cancer being a crafty folk! By introducing killer and for supporting our team by themselves and appearing to be raising the fantastic amount of “friendly” they can gain your £2707.82 confidence and before you know it Judith Hiscock you may have told them your full name, address, bank details, PIN Health and Wellbeing number and even the time of day that you will be home and by default, Where did summer go? I’m here in the time when the house will be the office just after the August Bank empty – and emptied of your Holiday and feeling chilly wondering valuables! Now I don’t want to scare what happened to summer? It was anyone, but if you receive an so very hot in June and early July then unexpected call from anyone seemed to cool off when the schools purporting to be from the bank, Submit articles for future Parish Newsletters to [email protected] by 20 September building society, Council, Water beautiful and varied arrangements, Authority, Microsoft, the list goes on. all of which were raffled, giving the you have a choice. Put the phone lucky winners a treat to take home down on them immediately or, if you with them. Bev also was able to are concerned that it may be include some audience participation genuine, ask for the matter to be put with her bargain hunt style quiz. into a letter. Genuine callers will Finally tea/coffee and cakes were always respect your wishes and they served to end the evening. will have your address on their file Future meetings without needing to ask you and will be happy to post details of the September 19th. – Talk by Piers matter to you. Never be afraid of Lavan from Hortico plant being rude to cold callers – they have centre/nursery and AGM invaded your privacy after all! October 17th. – Workshop. (Pot luck) Meanwhile, I am around for general November 21st – Christmas Event, help and support on a wide variety of Magic and Sparkle issues including transport, mobility and safety around the home and Looking forward reducing the feeling of loneliness. The club is in the process of Give me a call on 07557 922020 and organising a trip to Winchester leave a message. I only work part Cathedral flower festival on the 5th time but will get back to you as soon of September. The group booking is as possible. now complete, but it is still possible Ellen to come along and purchase an entry 07557 922020 ticket on arrival at the cathedral. [email protected] This year’s Christmas Event on

November 21st will take place at the North Wiltshire Villages Flower Sundial Theatre, Cirencester. Club Elizabeth Gordon and her daughter Emily Broomhead will demonstrate A well-attended July meeting saw under the title of “Magic and demonstrator Bev Short entertain Sparkle”. Ticket prices, £10 members and visitors with her members, £12 non-members. interpretation on the theme of Available from Gill Davie on 01666 “Bargain Hunt”.Bev created some 824813 Stalls, raffle, light

Submit articles for future Parish Newsletters to [email protected] by 20 September refreshments and a bar will Join The Last Baguette theatre accompany the evening. company for a dynamic, challenging Margaret and fun week exploring theatre. 01285 770 639 Devise your own play, gain skills in acting, writing and directing, leading to a performance on Friday 2nd Friday Club November at 5pm. 7th September A participant led theatre project for Darkest Hour young people exploring social media and current issues. Work with Doors open at 7.30 costume, lighting and sound, develop pm for refreshments of wine, beer characters and make your own play and soft drinks as well as tea, coffee in a week, as well as having fun and and snacks and the film starts at 8pm. making friends. If members wish to bring a guest, then the entrance charge will be The Last Baguette have performed in £3.50 per person. the UK, France, Switzerland and Canada, and are company in Please Note: Guests need to book as residence at Pound Arts, Corsham, priority is given to members and where they lead weekly Youth seating is limited. Please call Judith Theatre sessions, and are regularly on 01285 770301 to book supported by Arts Council . The annual membership will be due The theatre they make is on Friday 7th September 2018. If you entertaining, accessible and would like to become a member eccentric. please contact Judith for more info. Monday 25th October to Friday 2nd Judith November 01285 770301 10am to 4pm Monday to Thursday

11am to 6pm on Friday with Calling all young actors and performance at 5pm theatre makers: Ages 11 - 18 Follow Us - a Play in a Week Workshop at Malmesbury Riverside All participation is free, but limited Centre in October half term. workshop places are available – reserve your place by contacting

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Sidney on 07597 601589 or email us If the weather is fine, the service will at [email protected] be conducted outside. Thank you to Malmesbury Local Please note that the service will now Youth Network and Malmesbury NOT be followed by a ‘Bring & Share Area Community Trust for supporting Picnic’, but tea, coffee & cake will be this project. available. 07597 601589 / 07510 487040 Harvest Festival Service www.thelastbaguette.com tweet @thelastbaguette Our Harvest Festival service will, this www.facebook.com/last.baguette year, take place on Sunday, 21st October at 11am. As in previous years, some of the produce brought to the Church will be donated to the Doorway charity which is a drop-in Centre for homeless people in Chippenham and the surrounding area. Additionally, if Services you feel that there are any Oaksey residents who might appreciate There will be a special Pet service at some produce, there will be a box in All Saints Church, Oaksey on Sunday, the Village shop for you to nominate 16th September at 11am. Please them. ensure you are at the Church by 10:30am to allow time for details of Dates for your Diary your pets to be recorded for the Carols by Candlelight service - purpose of being blessed at the Altar. Saturday, 15th December @ 5pm. The service will be taken jointly by Nativity service - Sunday, 23rd Helen McKenna and Sarah Wyman. December @ 11am. Everyone is welcome to bring along Christmas Day service - Tuesday, their furry, feathery or wriggly pets, 25th December @ 11am. both big and small, to the Church. Oaksey Lunch Club This will be a lovely occasion to get together and a time for saying prayers for our very special friends.

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The next lunch will be on September if you are planning to Wednesday, 19th September at 1pm come. in the Rest at a cost of £4.00 per Jerry Falkingham head. Unless you are known as a 01666 577956 ‘regular’, please let Miriam (577689) [email protected] know by Wednesday, 12th

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Morning Hankerton Minety Oaksey Ashley Prayer Holy Benefice Harvest Ashley Morning Prayer communion Communion Service 9:30am 8.30am 10am 11am Holy Charlton Family Service Evening Prayer No service communion 9.30am 6pm 9.30am Holy Morning Communion All Age Service Worship No service 11am 11am 9.30am

Holy Informal Hankerton Communion No service Worship No service 9.30am 11am Holy Holy Service of the communion Service of the Minety Communion Word 8:30am Word 11am 10am Service of the 10am Word 10am Holy Oaksey Matins Pet Service No service communion 11am 11am 11am

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