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No.027 April 2018

A Monthly Newsletter for Chilmark & Ridge and with

The Black Dog Welcome to the April issue of The Village Voice The re-opening of The Black Chilmark Church AND the village School were Dog was welcomed by villagers targeted by criminals during March. At some on Friday 9 March. The pub had point during daytime on Thursday 22 March, the been closed for redecoration since main cut-out fuse in St Margaret’s Church was temporary licensees Kathy and torn out of its box, causing a total lack of power Nigel handed over during February. to the building. The culprits also cut the wire The new tenants are Amie supplying power to the piano as well as disabling McRobert and her partner Paul, the church’s sound system by ripping out speaker who have come from The Angel cables. Church fabric officer Neil Pattenden in Hindon. Opening hours are described the damage as ‘strangely unpleasant’ 12 noon-11pm daily, Tuesday to and said that as a result it had been decided with Saturday, with delicious food being some sadness that the church would be kept served from 12-3pm and 6-9pm. locked during the daytime in future. ‘Whoever did On Sunday mornings, breakfasts this wretched deed was in a degree of danger from 9am-11am are proving a of electrocution, so it seems they may have had popular feature whilst Roast lunch some technical knowledge.’ He added that steps is served from 12-5pm, and the must be taken against the obvious threat of a Felicity Pattenden pub remains open until 9pm. In similar attack being repeated, hence the decision addition to set mealtimes, bar to keep the church locked. Details of key holders are on the notice posted on the snacks are available throughout church door, and of course the church will be open for all services. opening hours, every day. The pub is closed all day Mondays. On a positive note, the church’s power supply was restored within half an hour of Scottish and Southern Electricity being contacted, thanks to the efforts of their Village Voice News ‘splendid team of men’. Current and back issues of The Village Voice can be Meanwhile, in days leading up to Wednesday 21 March, thieves emptied the heating downloaded from the website: oil tank at Chilmark & Fonthill Bishop School, replacing the contents with water. www.chilmarkvillagevoice.co.uk The crime only came to light when engineers who’d been called to fix the boiler If you wish to share village news or discovered there was no oil in the tank, only water. The police have been informed information, please email and the school is anxious to hear from anyone who saw anything suspicious. [email protected] Head Teacher Adam Smith writes: ‘The engineers identified that the oil we had In this issue purchased in February had all gone.The school usually gets only two refills per year, so this was not normal consumption! We are currently without heating and Contact Numbers 2 significantly out of pocket.’ Mr Smith said increased local vigilance would be What’s On & Diary 3 welcomed with a view to avoiding any repeat offence but added that both Southern Tanks and Butler Fuels would be legitimately on site at the school over the Easter Village News 4-8 break. Church Times 10-12 Other News 13-16 In addition to the March crime wave in the village, Chilmark enjoy two heavy dumps of snow (see p7). Let’s hope that the relentless rain that ensued will soon make way Recycling & Waste 15 for a little bit of spring sunshine. Local Police 16 We wish everyone a happy April, and not too many showers! The Editorial Team The Village Voice - Village Directory

The Village Voice Editorial Team Copy deadline 20th of each month. Please note that there will be one issue for December & January (copy deadline 20 November) and one issue for July & August (deadline 20 June). Items will be welcomed from any individual or village organisation and should be sent to the Editor. However, newsletter content remains at the discretion of the Editorial Team and on some occasions will be space dependent. If you wish to advertise in the newsletter, please contact the Treasurer. Editor Sarah Miller 01722 717473, [email protected] Whitehill, Beckett’s Lane, Chilmark Deputy Editor/ Treasurer/ Advertising/ Mike Scott 01722 716971 [email protected] Joint Deputy Editor Bev Small 01722 716943 [email protected] Design & Layout Glen Miller 01722 717473 [email protected] Goods & Services Directory Felicity Trotman 01747 820503 [email protected] Distribution Stephanie Lucas 01722 716463 The Village Voice - online : www.chilmarkvillagevoice.co.uk Directory Clerk to the Parish Council Mrs Jenny MacDougall, 01722 790339 [email protected] Chairman, Parish Council Mr Patrick Boyles, 01722 716416 [email protected] Citizens’ Advice Bureau 03444 111444 www.cabwiltshire.org.uk Chilmark & Fonthill Bishop School 01722 716348 www.chilmarkfonthillbishop.wilts.sch.uk Chilmark Cricket Club Carl Jacobs, 07890 894 570 [email protected] Doctors’ Surgery Hindon 01747 820222 www.hindonsurgery.co.uk Doctors’ Surgery Tisbury 01747 870204 www.tisburysurgery.nhs.uk Flooding - emergency number 0300 456 0100 (24hrs) Neighbourhood Watch Mary Boyles, 01722 716416, [email protected] NHS 111 Service Call 111 when you need medical help fast but it’s not a 999 emergency Police (non-emergency) Tel: 101 (emergency? - call 999) Pothole & Fly Tipping Reporting go to www..gov.uk and select ‘Report’ Reading Room bookings Mrs Jenny Gavin, 01722 716306 [email protected] South Wiltshire MP Dr , 0207 219 8337 [email protected] Scottish & Southern Electricity 0800 0727282 Power Cut? dial 105 or visit www.powercut105.com Tisbus 07500 802525 www.tisbus.co.uk Tisbury Sports Centre 01747 871141 [email protected] Tisbury Library 01747 870469

Village Show (Horticultural Society) Jo Scott, 01722 716971 [email protected] Wessex Water Leaks: 0800 692 0692 Supply & Sewerage: 0345 600 4600 0300 456 0100 www.wiltshire.gov.uk Wiltshire Councillor Cllr Bridget Wayman, 01747 830406 [email protected]

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April Dates for your Diary

Tuesday 3rd 7pm Social Stitchers Chilmark Reading Room (CRR) Monday 9th 6.30pm Pilates Class CRR Friday 13th 6.30 for 7pm Moviola - Murder on the Orient Express Nadder Centre, Tisbury Sunday 15th 12.15pm Annual Parochial Church Meeting St Margaret’s Church Monday 16th First day of Summer Term Chilmark School Monday 16th 6.30pm Pilates Class CRR Tuesday 17th 7pm Social Stitchers CRR Wednesday 18th 6.30pm Reading Room committee meeting CRR Friday 20th 10.30am Art Group Life Drawing CRR Monday 23rd 6.30pm Pilates Class CRR Tuesday 24th 2.55-3.20pm Mobile Library Hops Close Friday 27th 10.30am Art Group Life Drawing CRR Saturday 28th 7 for 7.30pm Films - Breathe Teffont Village Hall Monday 30th 6.30pm Pilates Class CRR May Tuesday 1st 7pm Social Stitchers CRR Wednesday 9th 7pm Annual Parish Council Assembly & AGM CRR June Saturday 16th 2.30-4.30pm Chilmark Church Fete The Old Rectory

Activities Contacts: Social Stitchers - Emily Wilkins on mob 07523 131630 Art Group - Jane Hobbs 01747 871200 Reading Group - Sally Butcher on 01722 716387 or [email protected] Pilates - Shirley Rutter on 07733 085077 or [email protected] Kettlercise - Karen Whewell 07500 080227 or [email protected]

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Parish Council News

Verge Overrun – Cow Drove As years have passed Cow Drove, which connects the B3089 to the A303, has experienced increased traffic flow Costume Talk and the size and width of vehicles has enlarged to carry The audience for Ros Liddingon’s Of Corset’s Art talk on more freight. As cars and vans meet along this road they 9 March was treated to a fascinating insight into the way often have to pull over to let one another pass without costume and clothing has played a key role in our daily incident. These passing places have proved essential lives through the ages. An historian and avid collector of and more of them have been created over time. The historical artefacts, Ros for many years ran the Schools amount of traffic and the result of frost, snow and rain Programme at . Her talk struck a chord with have created deep ruts, potholes and gullies. The Parish many in the audience, particularly the central theme that we Council has reported this to Wiltshire Highways asking for shouldn’t be in a hurry to dispose of inherited belongings verge improvements. They have responded, stating that and ‘stuff’. She argued with conviction that a digital they deem the road width to be sufficient and according record of such items cannot be compared to handling and to Highway regulations drivers can use road overruns up preserving the real thing! For an example, see p10 for an to one metre wide. Wiltshire Highways have decided that excerpt about Chilmark from Kelly’s Directory of 1867. they will not make them permanent features but will apply scalpings to improve the surface.

Water Splash – B3089 A few yards beyond The Black Dog pub, in the direction of , there is a drainage problem that has been reported to Wiltshire Council. The drains are running freely but water collects at the side of the road creating a large water splash. This is because the drains are not sited at the lowest point in the road and there is no gully to channel the water. The Parish Council is aware that pedestrians walking along the pavement are often soaked by vehicles driving through the splash but unfortunately Wiltshire Council regard any remedial action as a low priority.

A303 Stonehenge Consultation Members of the public are encouraged to complete the consultation and to contribute their views to the final decision. See page 8 for information regarding two local ‘consultation events’ taking place in April. Further information can be found online at: www.highways.gov.uk/a303stonehenge/consultation

The Annual Assembly and the AGM of Chilmark Parish Council This will be held on Wednesday 9 May 2018 at 7pm in the Reading Room. At the Assembly, members of the Parish Council would like to discuss the future of the playgrounds in the parish. There will come a time when the equipment will need to be replaced and this could cost a large sum of money. Without support and funding for the playgrounds it may not be possible to provide the facilities currently enjoyed. Parishioners are encouraged to give feedback so that the PC can decide whether it is necessary in the long Date for the Diary term to build up reserves for the future. Please make a note of Saturday 10 November which will see a return to Chilmark of the popular Shanty Crew Planning Applications Jenkins’ Ear. The four musicians of Jenkins’ Ear performed Local planning applications and decisions will in future be to a full house at the Reading Room in September 2016. published in The Village Voice and the website in order to They enjoyed themselves so much, describing the venue raise awareness and to encourage parishioners to engage as one of the favourites of their 2016 tour, that they can’t in the planning process. (see p8) wait to return. Booking details to follow in coming months.

To read the latest minutes and future agenda: The next Reading Room committee meeting is on Wednesday 18 April 2018 at 6.30pm. www.southwilts.com/site/chilmarkparishcouncil/ To read Minutes of the latest committee meeting (17 January ’18), please visit the Reading Room website: www.chilmarkreadingroom.co.uk

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Future of Chilmark Village Show? Diary Date A poor response to the Horticultural Society Village There will be a Chilmark Cricket Club Drinks Party at Show questionnaire means the likelihood of the Chilmark Cleeves Farm, on the evening of Saturday 14 July, Village Show taking place this year is in doubt. Just 21 following the Hong Kong XI matches. More details in the questionnaires out of the 240 circulated were returned next Village Voice. and, of those, not one included an offer to join the Show committee to help organise and run the event. A new Room for a Cricketer? committee is needed as two of the three organisers who CCC’s star player Brand King is soon returning to Chilmark made last year’s event such a success have now moved from Ireland for the forthcoming season. He’s still on the from the village. look out for accommodation in the village or surrounding area and would welcome suggestions. Please contact him However, the questionnaire responses did include some via email if you can help: [email protected] positive suggestions including the idea that the Show should become a biennial event. 2019 will mark the 400th Chilmark Church Fete – Saturday 16 June, 2.30-4.30pm anniversary of a fair being held in the Fairmead and it Do make sure that Saturday 16 June is in your diaries was suggested that a special event could be organised to for our Church Fete in the wonderful garden of the Old celebrate this. Rectory, by kind permission of Neil and Susie Sutton. All the fun of the fete, plus more! All enquiries and offers of Other ideas included a barbeque with a band, a barn dance help to Felicity Pattenden on 01722 716271. or a themed show of some kind, such as one highlighting environmental issues. There was plenty of support for the both the Horticultural Society tent and the dog show; the Spike (an unending story) latter proved particularly popular at the last two Village Spike has had a busy month - by hedgehog standards. Shows. Firstly, he is still basking in the glory of being photographed by your ace ‘snapper’ Glen. (Question: can hedgehogs A dozen villagers said they would be willing to help on the bask?) His subsequent appearance in the VV caused day with a smaller event and other suggestions included a flurry of interest in the village, and he is in danger of the idea that the Village Show should be linked to the becoming notorious. (Question: can hedgehogs be Church Fete. This proposal was raised at the Horticultural notorious?) Society AGM in January, but Church Fete organisers have said this is not possible. The Pattendens brought their grandchildren Ivor and Sasha to see him. Spike was so excited that he blushed The overall conclusion of the survey is that a younger and with pleasure. (Question: can hedgehogs blush? It’s fresh band of people are needed to form to a committee to difficult to see their skin between their quills.) Ivor told run future Shows. It was also agreed that if there isn’t to be us that the Russian for ‘hedgehog’ is “Yozh”, which could a Show this year, then at least some form of smaller event be useful when the Maltings police come to call (it’s only should take place (maybe on the School Playing Fields or a matter of time, you know.) Sasha moved briskly past in the Reading Room) to ensure the Horticultural Society Spike to have a word with Biggles, our dodgy terrier. No and Village Show remain in everyone’s minds. accounting for taste!

The detailed results of the Show questionnaire can be viewed on the Chilmark Village Show Facebook page, link below. All thanks to Jo Scott and Vivien James for their work in compiling this: www.facebook.com/ChilmarkVillageShow/

Chilmark Cricket Club With the season start being a few weeks away Chilmark Cricket Club is still keen to recruit more talent. If you are a keen cricketer and would like to play we would love to hear from you. Please contact Carl Jacobs on 07890 894570.

Chilmark Cricket Club Teas It was lovely to see so many Cricket Tea helpers at The After that excitement Spike made a visit to the School, to Black Dog on Thursday 22 March for the second Cricket see the children of Sycamore Class. They made much Tea Drinks. Thank you for the kind offers of help already of him, noting how much he had grown (latest weight 700 received for the forthcoming season. Please get in touch if grams) and asking all sorts of questions about him – there you would like to join the Tea Team - we need help to serve were not so many answers. Back home now, and Spike teas, and to make cakes and sandwiches. Even just once has finally moved out of the downstairs loo (hurrah!) and in the season would be wonderful! into the greenhouse. A giant step for mankind, and an even bigger one for Spike. It’s a bit cooler there for him, so Please contact Bev 01722 716943 [email protected] or he has an extra towel to wrap himself in – looking rather Claire 01722 716013 [email protected] for more Indian. But it’s a first step on his road to independence, as details. soon as spring starts, if ever. Patrick Middleton

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Chilmark and inspection report in February. The visiting Inspector looked Fonthill Bishop School at the school’s overall performance, as well as its Christian values, and she spoke to parents along with pupils and World Book Day staff. Chilmark & Fonthill Bishop Primary School celebrated World Book Day by welcoming author Libby Page, a former pupil. The snow had delayed the planned day of celebration but luckily it was quickly rearranged. Libby joined the children at their assembly. She then visited the classes to answer questions and to talk about a forthcoming short story competition.

Mr Walker conducts

Patrick receives a farewell gift

Governor Farewell Libby Page with Elm Class Pupils and staff said thank you and farewell to Patrick Middleton who was stepping down as a Governor, having Libby said that she had loved her primary school days at served as Chairman until recently. Chilmark & Fonthill Bishop Primary where learning was encouraged in a nurturing atmosphere. Her debut novel www.chilmarkfonthillbishop.wilts.sch.uk “The Lido” is published next month and she is pictured with children from Elm Class.

Musical Extravaganza All the children took part, either singing or playing an instrument, in a wonderful concert organized by Mark Walker our music co-ordinator. Parents, family and villagers were welcomed at the two performances of the concert.

Church Inspection Thumbs-up Staff and Governors were delighted to learn that the School has been graded as Good again following a church

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Wedding Vows Our warmest congratulations go to Chilmark residents Lynn Taylor and Chris Slater, both of Ridgeway, who tied the knot in Salisbury Registry Office in mid-March. We wish them much happiness together.

The Beast from the East The Beast of the East struck twice in two weeks in Chilmark, bringing much fun for the younger members of the village, particularly given the closure of Chilmark & Fonthill Bishop School for two days. (photos: Vivien James, Glen Miller)

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Planning Applications and Decisions, February/March 2018

Planning Permission Approved Application Number 17/07886/FUL at Wandle House, Cow Drove, Chilmark, SP3 5AJ Proposal for Replacement of a Single Dwelling Decision: Approve with Conditions - 28/2/2018

Planning Permission Approved for Application Number: 18/00498/TPO at 21 Hops Close, Chilmark, SP3 5BE Proposal for work to Tree Preservation Order (TPO) Trees: T1 - Yew tree - remove epicormic growth & pollard to 4m T2 & T3 - Yew trees - remove epicormic grown & pollard to 4m & prune branches back to provide 3m clearance from building T4 - Horse Chestnut tree - fell T5 - Horse Chestnut tree - sever ivy Decision: Approve with Conditions - 05/03/2018

Planning Appeal Refused for Application number: 17/00469/FUL at Corner Cottage, Becketts Lane, Chilmark, SP3 5BD Appeal was made against Refusal to grant planning permission (on 19 May 2017) for a Retrospective application for the formation of vehicle access Decision: Appeal Dismissed - 12/03/2018 Stonehenge Tunnel Consultation Planning Application 18/01363/TCA - No Objection The severe weather in March meant Highways Englefield House, Becketts Lane, Chilmark SP3 5BD had to cancel two of its planned consultation events about Proposal: fell one Norway Spruce; Weeping Willow - proposals for a 1.8mile tunnel under Stonehenge plus a pollard to approx 18 feet; Beech Hedge - reduce height bypass for Winterbourne Stoke. The formal consultation by two feet. period has now been extended to Monday 23 April and the Decision: No Objection - 13/03/2018 events re-fixed for 13 and 14 April at Mere and Salisbury respectively (details below). For more details on any of above applications or decisions, please visit address below, entering the respective South West Wilts Area Board is urging villagers to register Planning Application number in Search bar: their views on the plans and suggests you may wish to https://pages.wiltshire.gov.uk/planning attend one of these events. The 1st will be at Mere Lecture Hall, Salisbury Street, Mere, BA12 6HE, Friday 13 April, Chairperson for Music Charity from 2-8pm; the 2nd is at St Paul’s Church, Fisherton An enthusiastic and dedicated new chairperson is sought Street, Salisbury, SP2 7QW, Saturday 14 April, between for the developing charity Wiltshire Rural Music. With a 11am and 5pm. Please do drop by if you can. More rich heritage of more than 80 years delivering exciting information can be found at the following site: music opportunities across the county, Wiltshire Rural https://highwaysengland.citizenspace.com/he/a303- Music provides opportunities for people to participate in stonehenge-2018/ music-making through ensembles and workshops. It is a small charity, working from its own venue in , Farewell and Welcome and gives financial support to individuals and families Rob Snook and Vivien James bade farewell to Chilmark through bursaries and awards. It also offers an extensive in March after some 15 yeas at Sixpenny Thatch in The instrument loan scheme. Street. As well as being proprietor of the award-winning Turkish Villa Holidays, Vivien was a key player in the The charity is seeking someone who shares its values provision of delicious free-range eggs to the village. and who will support the strategic delivery of its vision and mission. This is a voluntary position. Anyone wishing to be Together with Jo Scott and Jenny Williams, who recently considered for the role should contact Claire King: moved to Chicksgrove, she was also organiser of last [email protected] September’s hugely successful Chilmark Village Show on Please see website for more information about the charity The Fairmead; the event raised more than £2,000 for local at: http://wiltshireruralmusicschool.co.uk charities. Vivien and Rob have moved into a rental property in but are hoping they might return to Calling all Dog Owners Chilmark one day if they can find a suitable building plot Sunday 3 June is the date set for this year’s South and or home. We wish them both much happiness in their new West Wilts Hunt Supporters Dog Show at Fonthill Park. home – they will be missed in Chilmark. There is a class suitable for every dog - child handlers most welcome. Time to start sprucing up your canine Meanwhile we welcome Roderick and Barbara who have companion in readiness for this popular annual event! moved from Cambridge to Sixpenny Thatch. 8 The Village Voice

9 Focus Point New Nadder Valley Team Vicar I’m writing this in the middle of March when for the last two The parishes of Tisbury, Fonthill Bishop and Fonthill weeks the TV and newspaper headlines have focused on Gifford are to get a new vicar. News of the appointment two main events. from the Rector of the Nadder Valley Benefice, the Revd Dr Graham Southgate, was read to congregations attending Firstly, the snow. It arrived almost to the minute that the Palm Sunday church services in the Valley (see below). weather forecasters said it would and yet it still took many Revd Hulme’s appointment means that the team of clergy of us by surprise, as we doubted the accuracy of the serving the Nadder Valley Benefice will be at full strength forecast. along with three associate and also retired priests.

For most, the snow days were an inconvenience as some Revd Southgate’s announcement: of us were unable to get our cars off the drive but we know ‘We are delighted to announce that the Bishop has invited that for some it was much worse, including some fatalities. The Reverend Juliette Hulme (pronounced “Hugh-m”) The adverse conditions, as they were called, meant some to be the next Team Vicar based in Tisbury, and that things were re-scheduled and cancelled and within a few Juliette has accepted the offer. Juliette will bring a depth days, for most, life was back to normal – whatever normal of experience in Army Chaplaincy, town and rural ministry is for each of us. and her current school chaplaincy at Wells Cathedral School. It is anticipated that she will be licensed by the In chatting with a friend a few days after the snow had Bishop of Salisbury on Monday 3 September. Please cleared she asked: ‘Did I dream it - did it really happen?’ continue to pray for Juliette as she prepares to move and Well we know it did and we have memories and film begin her new ministry amongst us.’ footage to prove it.

As the weather cleared, the news of the chemical attack in From Kelly’s Directory for Salisbury began to unravel and, as I write, continues to do Hampshire, Wiltshire & Dorset, 1867 so. Thoughts of the snow quickly left us as we focused on The church of St Margaret is an ancient structure, restored what was happening nearby. in 1856: it consists of a nave, chancel, transepts, and north aisle: it has a noble tower, containing 4 bells, with The situation in Salisbury can seem like a work of fiction; a a handsome spire: the restoration was brought about spy thriller; and yet there are real people involved and real through the exertions of the rector, and the cost, £1,700, chemicals, people seriously ill in hospital. These headlines was defrayed by subscriptions, the Earl of Pembroke and are not just stories and not just a dream. I wonder what members of his family contributing most liberally. the headlines would have been during the events of the Mr Wyatt was the architect, who has displayed great taste first Easter? and judgment in blending the new and the old buildings: an ancient Norman doorway, now forming the entrance First, there were the events of Palm Sunday when Jesus to the new aisle, is especially deserving of notice; for entered Jerusalem to the cheers of the crowds, followed centuries this relic stood on the south side of the church, by his debates and discussions with the religious leaders. entirely blocked up and disregarded; it has now been Then there was His torturous death on the first Good Friday made to bear again its original stamp, and thus add to the that left his disciples devastated and feeling let down. beauty of a structure already very pleasing; the reredos is richly decorated in blue and gold, and all the windows in The man they had followed for three years, who had the chancel are of stained glass: beneath a pointed arch promised so much hope for a changed world, was dead. in the south wall of the chancel is a piscina in a good state When He had spoken, it all seemed so real. They had of preservation, and the eastern window is beautifully seen Him do the miraculous and now He was dead. They painted and divided into three compartments: in the centre must have felt so let down and abandoned: had it all been is the Saviour; to the right is St Peter, on the left St John. a dream; was it just a story? Two stained windows, by Heaton and Butler, have been recently added, one in memory of Mrs Frederick King, in Yet they had their memories and could tell others what they the south transept, representing our Lord’s Ascension; the had seen, heard and experienced. They had the evidence, other, in the north aisle, opposite the porch, in memory of they had lived through it all and some, later, recorded the the rector’s wife, given by the parishioners. events.

They were not the only ones to record the life of Jesus. Trusted historian Josephus, who was alive and wrote in the 1st Century, records the life, death and resurrection of Jesus.

For the first disciples, as they reflected on the events they had witnessed, I wonder at what point they were able to see beyond their disappointment and start to remember not only their experiences but also the promise that after three days Jesus would rise again? Then they saw it with their own eyes. What would that headline have looked like? Revd Elaine Brightwell

10 NADDER VALLEY BENEFICE – CHURCH SERVICES – APRIL 2018 Date 1st April 8th April 15th April 22nd April 29th April 6th May SUNDAY Easter Day Easter 2 Easter 3 Easter 4 Easter 5 Easter 6 Southern Area Rogation Sunday

ANSTY 1115 PC GS 1115 MBCP LAY 1115 HCBCP GS 1115 FC JN - - 1115 MBCP

COMPTON 0930 PCT RW - - 1115 SoW JA - - - - 0930 PCT

FOVANT 0930 PC MG - - 1800 EBCP EB 0930 PC GS 0930 PC GS 0800 HCO2T Patronal & Area SUTTON 1800 PCO2T GS 0930 PCO2T MH 0930 PCO2T JN - - - - 1800 EBCP MANDEVILLE SWALLOW- 1115 PCT MG 1800 EBCP GS 0800 HCBCP GS 1115 MBCP LAY - - 1115 Rogation CLIFFE SoW Northern Area

BARFORD 1115 FC EB 0930 MCW LAY 0800 HCBCP EB 0930 PC TF - - 1115 FC 0930 PCT CF ------1800 Anzac GS - Service (Area Service) CHILMARK 1115 PCT TF 1115 MBCP LAY 1115 FC + JN 1115 MPr EB - - 1115 PCT APCM DINTON 0930 FC JN 1115 PC TF 0930 FC + EB 0930 MCW LAY - - 0800 HCBCP APCM T. EVIAS 0930 FC EB ------0930 FS T. MAGNA - - - - 1115 FC MG - - - - Western Area 0800 HCBCP MH - - - - 1115 PCBCP MH - - - HINDON 0930 FC MH 0930 FC JN 1800 EBCP JA 0930 PC MH - - 0930 PC FONT’ BISHOP 0930 CbEBCP JA 0800 HCBCP EB 0930 MBCP JA - - - - 1700 EBCP

FONT’ GIFFORD 1115 PCBCP JN 1115 MBCP GS 0800 HCBCP JH 1115 MBCP GS 1115 PCBCP MH 0800 HCBCP (Area Service) 0800 HCT JH 0800 HCBCP GS - - TISBURY 0930 GS 0930 FS LAY 0930 PC GS 0930 PC JN 0930 FS Solemn PC 1800 QF EB 1800 Chor E GS 1800 P & P EB 1800 PCT

BCP – Book of Common Prayer CW – Common Worship HC – Holy Communion (said) PC – Order 1 Communion (with hymns) PC – Order 1 Communion, traditional language (with hymns)

CbE – Communion by Extension PC O2T Holy Communion Order 2 traditional language (with hymns) FC – All Age Family Communion FS – All Age Family Service SoW – All Age Service of the Word M – Mattins or Morning Prayer QF – Questioning Faith MPr – Morning Praise E – Evensong or Evening Prayer P&P – Prayer and Praise CF – Colin Fox EB – Elaine Brightwell GS – Graham Southgate JA – Judy Anderson JH – John Hamilton JN – Jo Naish MG – Michael Goater MH – Mark Hayter RW – Richard Wren TF – Tina Fox

Church Cleaning Rota Sunday 29 April If you have any queries please contact me on No service at Chilmark. There will be the Area service at 01722 716571. Thank you so much for all your help Baverstock. This is a very special event as it will be the throughout the year. It is much appreciated. Due to the annual Anzac celebration and will start at 6pm. retirement of two of our stalwart helpers we are looking for two or three extra volunteers to join the rota. Church Electoral Roll The rota is on a ten week cycle - if you can help please The Church Electoral Roll is currently being updated. contact me at the number above. Thank you. Those registered on it are entitled to attend and participate Chrissie Eden in the Annual Parochial Church Meeting on Sunday 15 April and are eligible for election to the Parochial Church April Group Council. 1st seven If you are currently not on the Electoral Roll (or are not 8th eight sure!) and would like to be, please contact Lynn Menzies by 4 April: 01722 717925 or 15th nine [email protected] 22nd ten 29th one Lent Charity Lunch I would like to thank everyone who, in any way, contributed May towards a very enjoyable and successful lunch in the 6th two Reading Room on Thursday 1 March. Delicious soups, wonderful help and all your support by turning up on such a ghastly day, as the Beast from the East was sharpening St Margaret’s Chilmark - Church Notices its claws! Anyway, thanks to amazing generosity we were able to send Alabaré, Salisbury, a donation of £293; they, Sunday 15 April of course, are delighted. My thanks to you all. There will be a service of Family Communion at 11.15am Janey Middleton followed by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (the AGM of the PCC) to which everyone is invited. A glass of NB For information about the work carried out by the wine will precede the meeting, at which questions may be Salisbury-based charity Alabaré, please visit: asked, and the election of church officers will take place. www.alabare.co.uk Any one keen to join the PCC would be warmly welcomed; please get in touch with the churchwardens before hand. (See Electoral Roll note below).

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TEAM CLERGY Revd Dr Graham Southgate, (Team Rector). The Rectory, Road, , SP3 5JA 01722 714826 Parish Priest responsible for Ansty, , , Fonthill Bishop with Berwick St Leonard, Fovant, , , and Tisbury. Email: [email protected].

Revd Elaine Brightwell, (Team Vicar) 01722 717883 Parish Priest responsible for with Burcombe, Baverstock, Chilmark, Dinton, and with . Email: [email protected]

ASSOCIATE PRIESTS Revd Mark Hayter, High Spinney, Sutton Road, Fovant, SP3 5LF 01722 785176 Parish Priest responsible for Hindon with Chicklade and Email: [email protected]

Revd Jo Naish, Coombe Warren, Hindon Lane, Tisbury, SP3 6QQ 01747 871820 Email: [email protected]

LICENSED LAY MINISTERS Miss Judy Anderson, 29 Brook Close, Tisbury SP3 6PW 01747 873142 Mrs Thelma Caughey, Steeple Close, High Street, Hindon SP3 6DJ 01747 820840

PARISH CENTRE Hinton Hall, Church Street, Tisbury SP3 6NH 01747 871697 9.30-11am Monday-Friday Email: [email protected]

TEAM ADMINISTRATOR Mrs Carol Sayes, Cleeve Hill, Vicarage Road, Tisbury SP3 6HZ 01747 871805 Email [email protected] CHURCHWARDENS Chilmark, St Margaret of Antioch Fonthill, All Saints with Berwick St Leonard Mrs Jane Middleton 01722 716231 The Hon Mary Morrison 01747 820231 Mr Richard Haupt 01722 717472 Mrs Penny Mellish 01747 820524 ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Parish Priest: Fr. Robert Miller, Trellis House, High Street, Tisbury SP3 6JR 01747 870228 [email protected] MASSES Tisbury, Sacred Heart: Sunday 9am (sung) & 6.30pm (said) Wardour, All Saints: Sunday 11am (sung)

TISBURY METHODIST CHURCH Minister: Revd Denise Binks, 7 Ridge Way, Shaftesbury SP7 9HB, [email protected] 01747 854631 Sunday Service: 10.30am

CHILMARK CHURCH, ST MARGARET OF ANTIOCH Treasurer Major John Eden 01722 716571 Choir Felicity Pattenden [email protected] 01722 716271 Organist David Davies [email protected] 01722 714440 Polly Dickins [email protected] 01747 870226 Bells Linda Jones [email protected] 01747 870595 Angus Menzies [email protected] 01722 717925

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Tisbury Surgery volunteers, with a willing deputy. What is a Patient Participation Group (PPG)? We also have marvellous help from our patient The aim of a PPG is to help the practice see its role from the representative group (PRG) with over a hundred virtual patients’ perspective. All practices are encouraged to have members, and around twenty who contribute to our annual such a group and Tisbury’s was one of the first in Wiltshire. meetings. This year we hope to build a new surgery to It meets three times a year and has been in existence provide care to the patients of Hindon and the surrounding since 2011. The group carries out regular research into the villages for the next fifty years. We need the help of views of its patients and then acts upon suggestions, such younger and working patients (that’s anyone under 75!) – as possible improvements to the running of the surgery. you are the people who will most benefit from this and you can influence what will happen by joining the PRG. (If you The central strip of tarmac in the car park was one idea put want to join, just let reception know and check that your forward and acted upon; this has benefitted both wheelchair email details are up-to-date). and buggy users. Another light on the approach slope to the front door has been installed to make access safer The snow showed just what a fantastic community we live in the evenings. Have you noticed that hot water is now in with volunteers clearing the snow, calling on the elderly available for hand washing in the Patients’ toilet? These living alone, offering to drop off prescriptions or supplies or ideas were all put forward either by patients, or members get staff into work. We were struck by two things – how well of the group. Some ideas are acted upon; some prove too it worked but also how few younger people were involved. expensive and are put on hold. One - the enlarging of the We know the pressures on working patients but if you are car park - is just not possible. interested in lifestyle that promotes your own good health as well as the usual not smoking, taking regular exercise, We don’t just spend money - ideas are also presented eating and drinking sensibly and being ideal body weight – which could help the practice reach out to the community. please think about volunteering to do something, however The one thing that members do NOT do is discuss patients, small, to help your local community. It will be good for the either by name or by oblique reference. Rest assured that community but very good for you. the surgery fulfills its obligation of complete confidentiality. Dr Patrick Craig-McFeely One of our GPs is always present at the meetings to give updates regarding the NHS, hospital bed situation, The Riverbarn changes in practice staff and any other snippets which We are sad to report the unexpected closure of the might be of assistance to members. Rosie Eacott, Practice The Riverbarn restaurant at Fonthill Bishop. Ian and Jill Manager, chairs the meeting and acts as secretary, and Sutcliffe, the tenants since 2007, had developed The does a lot of work besides. Riverbarn into an award winning family-run restaurant with the help of their sons, chefs Tom and Jonny. Unforeseen A list of PPG members is on the surgery website and circumstances beyond their control have forced the closure all of them can be contacted about anything to do with of the business. the surgery. They will then take the issue forward for discussion at the next meeting or, if urgent, will speak to a member of staff direct.

Of course there is a sting in the tail of this article! The group would like to have a wider representation of patients. What about you teenagers? We could arrange a meeting in the holidays and it only takes up about an hour. It would look good on your CV and we’d really like to hear any ideas of how the surgery can help young people. Then there are the men out there; they seem reluctant to volunteer but we are sure they would have plenty of ideas to put forward.

Please think about joining the group - come along and see what actually happens - it is YOUR surgery and the doctors wish to make it the best in the area, so please help. A member of Tisbury Surgery’s PPG

Hindon Surgery News - Volunteers and the community spirit Whilst most of our patients help us by their active involvement in their health care as resourceful patients, many of you also help the surgery and the community by volunteering, and we would like to thank all of you for this fantastic work. We would also encourage far more people to think about what they could do, especially as one of the few things shown to improve health and longevity is voluntary work.

We run a prescription request drop-off, and dispensed medicines pick-up service, from shop two days a week and the transport is done by two very dedicated 13 The Village Voice

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Films in Tisbury at the Nadder Centre, Weaveland Road.

On Friday 13 April, 6.30 for 7pm, we shall be showing Murder on the Orient Express (PG-13) - the highly acclaimed film starring amongst many: Judi Dench, Derek Jacobi, Johnny Depp and Michelle Pfeiffer. Tickets £6 from Kate Good Pottery, High Street, Tisbury - 01747 870367, closed on Mondays. Tisbus are happy to arrange transport to the Nadder Centre so, if you would like a lift, please ring them on 07500 802525. Any profit from the film will be for the General Fund, St John’s Church, Tisbury.

Teffont Film Club at Teffont Village Hall On Saturday 28 April, 7 for 7.30pm, Breathe (PG-13). For his directorial debut, Andy Serkis brings to life the inspiring true love story between Robin and Diana Cavendish (Andrew Garfield, Claire Foy), an adventurous couple who refuse to give up in the face of a devastating disease. When Robin is struck down by polio at the age of 28, he is confined to a hospital bed and given only a few months to live. With the help of Diana’s twin brothers (Tom Hollander) and the groundbreaking ideas of inventor Teddy Hall (Hugh Bonneville), Robin and Diana dare to escape the hospital ward to seek out a full and passionate life together - raising their young son, travelling and devoting their lives to helping other polio patients. Written by two-time Academy Award nominated writer William Nicholson, and shot by three-time Academy Award winner Robert Richardson, Breathe is a heartwarming celebration of love and human possibility.

Licensed bar for refreshments. Tickets £6. Enquiries please contact Richard Hawkins at [email protected]

Recycling & Waste Collection for April 2018

Tuesday 3 - Household waste (grey bins)

Tuesday 10 - Blue lid - plastic bottles, cardboard, brown paper, shredded paper Black box - glass bottles & jars, newspapers, junk mail, tin cans, clothing, silver foil Green lid - Garden waste (no household compost)

Tuesday 17 - Household waste

Tuesday 24 - Blue lid, Black box, green lid

Tuesday 1 May - Household waste

For more details of which bin to use, visit the link below: www.wiltshire.gov.uk/recycling

Wildlife volunteering A taster session in practical conservation and wildlife volunteering is taking place at Langford Lakes on Wednesday 2 May, 10am-3pm, courtesy of . No experience required; just bring a packed lunch and sturdy footwear. Gloves and tools will be provided. For more information about the Langford Lakes Volunteer Open Day, and other volunteering opportunities across the county, contact Matt Callaway: [email protected] or 07872 117384

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Wiltshire West Community Fovant, 15 March – Theft: a window of a Land Rover Policing Team, Tisbury Community Defender was forced open, whilst parked in Green Drove. A handbag that had been left on the front seat had been Crime Exceptions stolen. These figures are based on an evaluation Chilmark, 22 March - Theft, St Margaret’s Church: of data, over a two-year rolling period. suspect has damaged an electrical fuse box to gain entry Using this data we can predict what figure and stolen a fuse from inside. is the average that should be reported East Knoyle, 23 March – Burglary: suspect(s) have in a specific month, and what are the higher and lower entered the premises through a window; they have then parameters that we may expect. Figures outside these stolen £180 cash from the till, and a Samsung tablet. parameters are classed as ‘Crime Exceptions’. Community Speedwatch Checks Within Your Area There were 36 recorded incidents throughout February Throughout February the Community Policing Team 2018 in the Tisbury area, compared with 53 during the assisted Community Speedwatch Teams in the area of same time period in 2017. Hindon where two checks were completed; no vehicles were observed exceeding the speed limit. Offences of Criminal Damage are showing around the figure that we would normally expect to see. On average South Area Board’s we have 3.3 offences a month, and during February we Community Safety Group had 3. Offences of Theft are showing around the figure The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday 23 May at that what we would normally expect to see. On average we 6pm in the Nadder Centre, Tisbury. have 8.9 offences a month, and during February we had 9. Offences of Violence against the Person are showing Team Contacts slightly lower than we would expect to see. On average we Sector Head: Inspector 41 Andy Fee: have 5.1 offences a month, and during February we had 3. [email protected] Deputy Sector Head: Ps 1629 Gill Hughes: Daily Crime Updates for local beats in the period [email protected] mid-February 2018 to mid-March 2018 Community Coordinator: Pc 2446 Charly Chilton: Hindon, 18 February - Theft: suspect(s) have gained [email protected] access to a vehicle by smashing the passenger side front Local PCSO: PCSO 6192 Neil Turnbull: window. An untidy search was undertaken and some small [email protected] change taken. Fovant, 19 February - Theft: male entered an open fronted Please follow us on: outbuilding, searched around and then stole a diesel can Twitter https://twitter.com/wiltshirepolice the contents of which were unknown. or on: East Knoyle, 20 February - Theft: suspect stole ten bales Facebook https://www.facebook.com/wiltshirepolice/ of hay from outside a barn. For a detailed breakdown of the crime in your area visit: Tisbury, 20 February - Dwelling Burglary: suspect https://www.police.uk/wiltshire/ attempted to break into the victim’s house by damaging the front door. No entry was gained and nothing was stolen. Thank you for your continued support to Tisbury, 22 February - Arson and Criminal Damage: suspect(s) damaged victim’s window leaving a hole in the conservatory window; the victim found a pellet lodged therein. Tisbury, 23 February - Vehicle offences: suspect(s) used a tool, possibly a jemmy, to force the hardtop up from the tailgate of a vehicle to gain entry. Once inside, they gained Advertising in The Village Voice entry to a locked metal cabinet from which they stole a Revenue from the quarterly Goods & Services Directory goes to black holdall containing orange Stihl XL trousers, jacket, Chilmark Parochial Church Council (via Hindon PCC). Cost (for and gloves. They also took two Stihl chainsaws and a 30 words max) is £16 for 4 issues (a year); £12 for 3 issues; £8 Kombi Stihl saw. for 2 issues; £4 for one issue. Please contact Felicity Trotman Dinton, 28 February - Burglary: offender entered insecure (see Village Directory, page 2) if you wish to include an entry in the next Directory. Cheques payable to Hindon PCC. barn in field and stole wheelbarrow, pitchfork, horse feed and thirty-five or more bales of hay. All other advertising revenue (display and classified adverts) Fovant, 5 March - Burglary: suspect(s) attempted to gain goes towards The Village Voice printing costs. entry to the victim’s detached garage by unknown means, and caused slight damage to the corner of the metal door. Display advert prices as from 1st September 2016 are: No entry was gained, and nothing was stolen. quarter page - £60 per year (10 issues) Tisbury, 7 March - Arson and Criminal Damage: damage eighth page - £40 per year caused to bumper of a Mazda, parked in St John’s Close, leaving a dent. Classified adverts can be run for up to three issues at the rate East Knoyle, 8 March - Theft: suspect stole twenty-three of 10 pence per word (30 words max) per issue. Should you wish to place a display or classified advert please contact our bales of hay from inside a barn. Treasurer Mike Scott: Suspect also stole a security camera. [email protected] Hindon, 14 March – Criminal Damage, Hindon Primary School: suspect has reversed a vehicle into the front metal gates, causing damage. The Village Voice Design & Layout, Ragged Apple, [email protected] Printed by Spectrum Design & Print, Wilton 01722 742678 16