No.020 July 2017

A Monthly Newsletter for Chilmark & Ridge and Fonthill Bishop with Berwick St Leonard

Music for a Summer’s Evening Welcome to the July and August issue of The Village Voice Leading London based chamber June was a busy month in Chilmark, the key events being the formal Installation of choir Vasari Singers are coming the new Team Vicar, the Revd Elaine Brightwell (p9), followed by a day of wonderful to Chilmark on Saturday 15 July weather and fun at Chilmark Church Fete (p4-5). 6-7pm to perform under the direction of Jeremy Backhouse Looking ahead, Opera at Chilmark returns in St Margaret’s Church. The to Cleeves Farm over the Bank Holiday programme will feature a range Weekend (p13) followed a week later by of favourites, old and new, sacred Chilmark Village Show on Saturday 2nd and secular, light-hearted and more September, 12noon-5pm. Please find weighty, including: Pachelbel’s your Village Show programmes inside this ‘Canon’, Elgar’s Nimrod, Folksongs issue with entry forms for all the Show from around the world, Beatles classes. Most importantly, please note the and Swingle songs. The hour- date of Entries night: Thursday 31 August, long concert will start at 6pm, with 7-8.30pm in the Reading Room. Please Pimms served from 5.30pm. return any 2016 trophies and cups on this Tickets £10 (£5 under 18s) from evening. VasariMSE.brownpapertickets.com or 0800 411 8881. As well as the Horticultural Show, there will See: www.vasarisingers.org be something for everyone to enjoy on the day from Children’s and Adult’s Races to a Fun Dog Show, the Tug of War (get your Village Voice news teams together!), a Grand Raffle, Tea Tent, Current and back issues of lots of Stalls (see below) and a Barbecue The Village Voice can be serving food and drink throughout, all set downloaded from the website: to music from a barrel organ. www.chilmarkvillagevoice.co.uk If you wish to share village news or Donations to the following stalls will be information, please email Thatcher Julie Hendry at work in Chilmark welcomed: Cakes and Homemade [email protected] Produce (chutney, jams, quiches, biscuits etc) Jenny Williams 01722 717808. In this issue Books, Lynn Menzies 01722 717925. Raffle prizes, Vivien James 07867 888138 and delivered to Sixpenny Thatch, The Street, Chilmark (behind the red phone box). Contact Numbers 2 Bric-a-brac, donations to be delivered to Jo Scott, 2 The Reeds, Road What’s On & Diary 3 (next to the pub) 01722 716971 Plants to be delivered to the Plant Stall on the morning of the show, please. Thank you (from Show organisers Viv James, Jo Scott Village News 4-9 and Jenny Williams). Church Times 10-12 Other News 13-16 Bottles – last year’s Bottle Stall raised nearly £400, plus a lot of fun, thanks to the 150 bottles generously donated by residents of Chilmark & Ridge. Once again Recycling & Waste 15 we (Tim and Patsy Barter) will be running this year’s stall and donations will be Local Police 16 gratefully received. The collection points are as follows: Margaret Wood 716446; Anthea Webb 716948; Chrissie Eden 716571; Liza Jack 01747 870662; Lynn Taylor 716750; Tim Barter 716187; Mike Stott 716727.

We wish everyone a fun-filled and happy summer. 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

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, 01722 716422 [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.wiltshire.gov.uk and select ‘Report’ Reading Room bookings Mrs Jenny Gavin, 01722 716306 [email protected] South Wiltshire MP Dr Andrew Murrison, 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 Wiltshire Council 0300 456 0100 www.wiltshire.gov.uk Wiltshire Councillor Cllr Bridget Wayman, 01747 830406 [email protected]

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July & August Dates for your Diary

Friday 7th 10.30am Art Group Life Drawing Chilmark Reading Room (CRR) Monday 10th 6.30pm Pilates class CRR Wednesday 12th 6.30pm Reading Room meeting CRR Thursday 13th 1.30-3pm Robin Hood and the Sherwood Hoodies Chilmark School Friday 14th 10.30am Art Group Life Drawing CRR Saturday 15th 5.30pm Vasari Singers St Margaret’s, Chilmark Monday 17th 6.30pm Pilates class CRR Tuesday 18th 2.45-3.20pm Mobile Library Hops Close Tuesday 18th 7pm Social Stitchers CRR Thursday 20th 10am-3pm Sarum Quilters CRR Thursday 20th 2pm Mrs Wendy Rooke’s Retirement Party Chilmark School Thursday 20th End of School Term Chilmark School Saturday 22nd 10am-12noon Churchyard Tidy St Margaret’s, Chilmark Sunday 30th 11am Lammas Service Martha’s Down August Tuesday 15th 2.45-3.20pm Mobile Library Hops Close Thursday 24th 10am-3pm Sarum Quilters CRR Sunday 27th 5pm Opera at Chilmark - The Spring Cleeves Farm Monday 28th Thursday 31st 7-8.30pm Village Show - ENTRIES NIGHT CRR September Saturday 2nd 12-5pm Chilmark Village Show The Fairmead Monday 4th Start of School Term Chilmark School

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]

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Parish Council News Bey who spent many weeks sowing seeds and growing To read the latest minutes and future agendas: plants in the poly-tunnel, as well as collecting and potting www.southwilts.com/site/chilmarkparishcouncil/ up plants from other gardens. It was hard work keeping everything watered through the hot June weather and all thanks must go to Freddie and Oliver, plus Luke Collins and Bradley Samways, for ensuring the stall was a success. In addition, thank you to all those in the village who generously donated plants from their garden which bolstered our stall with so many lovely perennials. The next Reading Room committee meeting will be on Julie O’Devlin Wednesday 12 July at 6.30pm. Minutes of the latest meeting (5 April) can be found on the Reading Room website: www.chilmarkreadingroom.co.uk

Chilmark Church Fete Neil Sutton opened a hot and sunny Chilmark Church Fete on Saturday 18 June, and over 200 people enjoyed a happy day. Thank you to so many people - Neil and Susie Sutton for so generously allowing us to use the Old Rectory gardens, and everyone who helped set up and take down tents, especially the amazing team from Team Rubicon. Thank you Charlie Graham and all at Rural View for so many excellent signs, and to The Riverbarn, The Beckford Bottle Shop, The Fishmonger, Tisbury, and Ted Martin Flowers who all gave such generous raffle prizes. The Tea team was magnificent, and Sophie Eden entertained everyone beautifully on the keyboard. Thank you to everyone on the Plant Stall - Julie O’Devlin, Oliver Bey and Freddie Jenner along with Ed Leatham, Luke Collins and Bradley Samways were magnificent. A huge thank you to all the wonderful villagers who ran stalls and games, donated raffle prizes, bottles and books, grew plants, baked cakes, put up bunting and were so generous Oliver Bey and Freddie Jenner (centre) with their helpers Luke Collins in every way. and Bradley Samways Thank you to the Cricket Club, Reading Room Committee and Horticultural Society for all their support, and to the Friends of Chilmark & Fonthill Bishop Primary School for running their Pimms stall, and to the children from Sycamore & Oak classes (ably assisted by some past puils) who performed their traditional maypole dancing display. Money is still coming in but we have certainly raised nearly £2,000 for St Margaret of Antioch, Chilmark. The Friends are delighted to announce that their Pimms Stall raised an additional £300, which goes directly to the school. Felicity Pattenden and Bev Small

Fete Teas Very many thanks to all who contributed to the teas at the Church Fete on the lovely summer afternoon in June. I would particularly like to thank the wonderful team of helpers who worked so hard on the day and everyone who baked cakes and scones for us. Thank you all. Sally Butcher

Grenfell Tower collection We would like to thank all those who contributed to our collection on the Raffle stand in aid of the victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy. We raised £134 - thank you for your generosity. Ian Dennis

Fete Plant Stall We had another busy and profitable plant stall this year which was largely down to Freddie Jenner and Oliver 4 The Village Voice

A man of substance When one becomes old, Falling Over (I give the words capital letters to emphasise the scale of the threat) becomes a constant danger. It’s not so much the possible pain involved, more the indignity for a once great athlete in prostrating himself for all to see, of lying like some stranded whale on a distant beach while being observed, possibly even prodded, by passers by.

The fact that my eyesight is deteriorating, matching my increasing deafness, is causing me to become more and more unstable. Nowadays the earth seems to be moving constantly – and for reasons far less pleasing than it did in the Good Old Days.

The underlying fear, of course, is that hitting a hard pavement will nowadays almost certainly incur the risk of fracturing something or other, because one’s bones have become alarmingly febrile. A gentle tap now induces not only great pain but also the feeling that repetition – on the basis of three strikes and you’re out – will bring the end.

So it was that, on a rainy day just before the beginning of that recent and blessed hot spell, when I slipped on the greasy pavement at Wilton, just by the car park, I knew I was for it. In the split second between my right foot pushing the left out of the way and my right hip hitting the stonework, it was as though my whole life passed before me, except that I wasn’t looking back but rather forward: to a life as a cripple with a shattered hip.

Yet I was saved by the God of Mammon. I landed, dear reader, on my wallet.

Normally, this tattered bit of old leather would be virtually empty, containing a couple of slim credit/debit cards, a faded picture of Betty and our son Paul and enough hard currency to buy me a pint at the Black Dog, let’s say one £20 note. But not today, because, threatened by the possibility of joining Glen Miller at the pub, I had withdrawn £100 from the hole in the wall – barely sufficient to placate his rampaging thirst.

However, it did provide me with a magnificent cushion, snuggling as it did in the back pocket of my jeans, just where my hip was at its most vulnerable. I was left with a juicy, blue bruise, but no breakage.

The lesson for all the elderly in this riveting story is quite clear. It pays to be a Man of Substance. John Wilcox

White Horse Morris We were very lucky that the sun shone on the group of Morris Dancers who came to The Black Dog on the last evening in May. A good number of locals and others enjoyed a vibrant and entertaining display of intricate and at times dangerous looking dances as sticks were wheeled around to traditional music. A few brave villagers volunteered to join in and with minimal training impressed us all. A very enjoyable evening was had by all. Jo Scott

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Player Profile Name: Pete Corbin Hair status: Minority Government Rugby: Pete understands the rules Games: 52; Runs: 283 @ 10.11; Chilmark Cricket Club Wickets: 79 @ 17.67 June was rubbish. Chasing the Old Bedfordians 237, Despite being as flexible as a door Chilmark were cruising at 208-3 with plenty of overs frame and mostly deaf in one ear, remaining; then it all went a little bit Theresa May, as they Pete Corbin keeps taking wickets. were bowled out for 229. Jack Stearman top scored with In season 2015 he took more than 60 and Will Packer remained undefeated on 54; meanwhile any other Chilmark bowler, and Carl Jacobs and Ben Fowles both got golden ducks, with currently sits fifth on the all time list (and will probably Fowles managing it while batting for the other team, so to be third by season’s end). It’s proof that while his youth speak. is gracefully fading, his latent talent remains undimmed; his raw speed and ability to swing the ball late make his The game against Fonthill was played under grey skies bowling some of the most potent on the village circuit. His that would eventually rain the game off. Before the celebratory pose, meanwhile, is legendary, a beguiling heavens opened, however, Chilmark managed to bat their hybrid of The Fonz and David Brent. 35 overs, with Chaz Sheppard (46) and Brand King (45) both returning to form. An otherwise uneventful affair was As a batsman Corbin is not as good as he thinks he is. given a sprinkling of prime time when Hindon’s favourite This juxtaposition was crystallised in a recent game when medic, Dr Patrick Craig-McFeely, danced down the wicket he complained about being put in at number 11, and then in the latter overs in an attempt to boost the run rate. got out first ball. Reminiscent of Ed Balls on Strictly, yet nowhere near as effective, the Doc registered a grand total of three runs for Pete Corbin is also Chilmark Cricket Club Secretary, which his efforts. means he gets to vet all match reports and Village Voice cricket content before it’s released to the wider world. So The Wiltshire Queries are always a handful which, given this player profile may well have been rewritten by Corbin Chilmark’s form, promised to deliver quite a mismatch. to make him sound better than he is. If it says he’s a good There is no twist in this tale. In fact so predictable was batsman, you’ll know. Unless he deletes most of this the afternoon that Ben Fowles dropping a catch felt a little paragraph. But he’s a better man than that… cliched. The Queries enjoyed themselves though, saving Brand King special mention for the wonderful tea that was served up. Ollie Clayton (44), Max Allen (3-46) and Julia Sheppard (flapjacks) were Chilmark’s shining lights.

By the time Hugh Pym of the BBC’s team - Douglas Jardine - visited Cleeves Farm, Chilmark players were happy just to make an afternoon of it. This particular afternoon was made a little better as the tea was served to both teams at the Church Fete. The game was assumed lost when, despite Max Allen’s 2-35, the visitors put on a big score; but then Brand King (71) started clearing the boundary and an improbable win came within view. Then he got out and that seemed to be that. Until Hugh Pym bowled and proved that as a cricketer he makes a fine journalist. Suddenly winning was possible again. And then it wasn’t.

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since I started at the school. Chilmark and I am keen to find adults who are past pupils of Chilmark Fonthill Bishop School and Fonthill Bishop School and remember Mrs Rooke from their school days. I would like to gather as many people Ofsted Inspection as possible to join us in a celebration of her time here so Following the school’s Ofsted inspection in if you are in contact with anyone who may be interested May (the previous one was in 2008) Head Teacher Adam in attending, please share these details. I am planning Smith has outlined the key findings in a letter to parents, a suitable event to show our thanks, held at school on as follows: Thursday 20 July at 2pm – please let me know if you wish to help with organisation. In the past few years the school has been on a journey Mrs Rooke will continue to be part of the school’s of improvement and I am pleased to report that after community and I’m sure that she will pop in to visit and a turbulent period it has now secured a judgment of see how we’re getting on! We will all miss her and hope Requires Improvement. Our challenge now is to secure that you will join us in congratulating her for the dedication the improvements identified in the report which will enable and hard work she has given to the school and wishing her us to demonstrate ‘Good’ in all categories at our next a fantastic retirement. inspection in two years’ time. I know what a supportive Adam Smith Head Teacher school community we have and I am confident that together we can attain this goal. Village Invitation The report states that the ‘staffing is secure, now, and The children of Elm class are inviting everyone in the teachers are working together as a team. They are village to be guests at their school play later this month. determined to make improvements rapidly and ensure They have each produced hand-written letters of invitation, success for the pupils’. The report also acknowledges an example of which follows (long-hand format sadly didn’t that ‘Leaders’ evaluation of the quality of education reproduce in print): in the school is secure and they are very aware of the improvements needed. Recent action has led to better Dear village friend, progress for pupils, especially in English and Maths,’ and We would like to invite you to our play called Robin Hood the work of our new senior teacher, as the whole school and the Sherwood Hoodies but you don’t have to come leader for Maths, has seen ‘pupil’s maths skills improve if you don’t have the time. The play will be on at 1.30 to exponentially’. 3pm on Thursday 13 July at our school. I am also very proud that the children’s ‘good behaviour’ Best wishes, Elm class. was recognised. Several parents stated how much their child ‘loves coming to school’ - this is a joy to hear! Together with the inspector, we were able to identify areas The School Fair to develop even further, many of which were already on our improvement plan. The governors and I, together with the staff, will ensure that the children remain at the heart of everything we do and that we continue to allow them to flourish as individuals, succeed and achieve. Finally, I would like to thank you all for the honest working partnership we share helping your children to achieve their very best. What a great team we have! A huge thank you to all staff who have supported the school to improve a situation identified by my predecessors. I hope you take the time to read the report. This is one we should all be proud of, as it shows how far we have come as a school. This is even more remarkable when you consider that most of the staff have only been in the school for a very short period of time! So, I can be confident that we will continue to go from Former pupil Mike Rawlins receives a raffle prize from Adam Smith strength to strength, and achieving ‘Good’ is our next goal.

The full Ofsted report can be found on the school website: www.chilmarkfonthillbishop.wilts.sch.uk

Retirement news Mrs Wendy Rooke will retire from her position as School Administrative Officer at the end of this term. A retirement party to whom all are welcome is planned for later this month. Head Teacher Mr Smith writes as follows:

I am sad to say that Mrs Rooke has finally decided to pass the keys of the school to the next post holder and retire. She has worked tirelessly for the school for more than 40 years and deserves a long and happy retirement! Her huge commitment to the pupils and staff of the school has touched and improved the lives of so many, something that we all recognize and give our thanks for. Personally, I am hugely grateful for the support that she has given me 7 The Village Voice

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The Reverend Elaine Brightwell St Margaret’s, Chilmark, was packed to capacity for the Licensing and Installation of the Rev’d Elaine Brightwell as the new Nadder Valley Team Vicar on Friday 9 June. The service of Celebration was conducted by the , the Venerable , and the Assistant Rural Dean of Chalke, the Reverend Les Player, whilst Churchwardens from across the Benefice also played a key role. Elaine’s friends and family were amongst those present along with parishioners from her previous benefice of four rural parishes in Somerset where she was Associate Priest for four and a half years. Whilst in that role - as a self-supporting priest - Elaine also worked as manager of a day centre for homeless and vulnerable adults in Bristol. Elaine spent her teenage years in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, so returning to Salisbury diocese is something of a coming home for her. After the service, the congregation of 100+ flocked to Chilmark Reading Room to continue the celebration. Elaine Brightwell succeeds the Revd Jane Tailby who left the Benefice last summer. We welcome Elaine and wish her happiness in her new position.

Notes from a Parish Island God (and the Vicar) knows how many people the magnificent Italianate Church at Wilton holds, but on Thursday 25 May it was rammed; full to capacity and overflowing. Filled with whom, you might well ask? Well, largely with Churchwardens. The Rev’d Elaine Brightwell and the Archdeacon of Sarum Alan Jeans There are apparently, some 900 Churchwardens in the Salisbury Diocese. Amazing when, like Traffic Wardens, you can never find one when you want one.

My wife Janey has been one for many years, and in the past twelve months has been the only one for Chilmark. She has been greatly relieved that Richard Haupt has recently joined her. Accordingly, the Middletons and the Haupts set off for the Visitation at Wilton.

The church was filling up rapidly when we arrived, mostly with elderly, respectable looking folk. I assumed these were the Churchwardens accompanied by their partners, friends or colleagues. Janey was hailed by an old friend: “I’ve got a toy-boy”, she rejoiced, indicating a man in his 30’s carefully shadowing her. Churchwardens, I observe, do not come in many shapes and sizes. A woman in a mini-skirt stood out: was she a CW or, more likely, a relly?

The service started with a welcome by the Archdeacon, who has diocesan responsibility for CWs. Prayers, reading, sermon, hymn, all familiar stuff. Then he asked all Churchwardens to stand. I expected about 50%. In fact almost everyone creaked to their feet, leaving Motoko Haupt and I, still seated, gazing at each other wildly.

There followed some business, involving the Registrar who wears clerical dress and a legal wig, pontificating on the CW’s role – a speech rather lightly delivered, I thought, by one whose garb exuded such gravity. Declarations, hymns, blessings, and suddenly it was all over – the Churchwardens, old and new, had been well and truly done!

We all trooped out. All had been Visited, all had been Admitted, and those that could departed with a skip in their step, legal and blessed for another year. Patrick Middleton 9 Focus Point We have been consulting widely via the Team Council to In recent weeks my thoughts have been more on the ensure that the needs of the parishes have been properly disposal of bodies than of Easter’s empty tomb; thoughts ascertained. When applications for the vacancy are being prompted, on the one hand, by the announcement that Ian considered the Rector and Bishop will be advised by lay Brady, the Moors Murderer, had died For most murderers people appointed by the Team Council, and at least one of the disposal of the body is important.... but the dreadful the Patrons (The Honourable Miss Mary Morrison). news of the Manchester bombing reminds us, in the case of a terrorist bombing, for the bomber the more bodies I have now been informed that advertisements for the lying around is the important thing. Tisbury-based post will appear in the Church Times on 22 and 29 September, that short listing of applicants will take Bodies are things of this earth. The Gospels, so careful place on 1 November, and interviews will be held on 14/15 to make sure we understand that Jesus is a real human November. Clearly, this is a much longer timescale than being, tell us that he was born, and later, that he died, and most of us had been envisaging and I am doing what I that his physical remains required a tomb. So shall we all. can to speed up this process (even if this means short- But then it gets more complicated. circuiting it!).

The idea of being raised from the dead is introduced - by I would, however, like to thank my colleagues (Mark Jesus in his miracles, and in the Gospels and Letters of the Hayter, Judy Anderson, Jo Naish and Elaine Brightwell), a New Testament post Resurrection. And if that isn’t difficult good number of retired clergy, and lay worship leaders for enough, we are confronted with the word ASCENSION. continuing to give so much extra of their time during this period of change. Does it mean ‘going up? I ascend the stairs to go to bed, and in the morning I descend to make the first cup of tea In the meantime your prayers are sought for all those of the day. involved in the process of recruiting a new Team Vicar:

Pope St Leo the Great, noted for his teaching, pointed out Heavenly Father, you have welcomed each one of us that the first book in the Bible deals with the problem of and called us to be the body of Christ in the parishes of why what God made as good should find itself as we are the Nadder Valley; Send us your Holy Spirit at this time of today ... something which might help us to to deal with uncertainty and change, to fill us with vision, energy and the question of ‘Why are there Moors Murderers and faithfulness in prayer, that we may be true to our calling Manchester Bombers?’. And that is called THE FALL. But to bring new life to our communities. And guide with your Leo went on to point to the other end of the Bible story heavenly wisdom those who are to choose a new Team and the idea of Resurrection and Ascension. In neither Vicar for this benefice, that the person we receive may case does it involve a literal going down or coming up be a wise and gentle shepherd of your people: ready to any more than when we speak of somebody being serve us with joy, to build us up in faith, and to lead by elevated to the peerage or a peerage descending through example in loving obedience to your Son, our Saviour, several generations of a family. Words can have different Jesus Christ. AMEN. meanings. Plus, the world is round and we should all be Graham Southgate, Team Rector shooting off in different directions if Ascension is meant literally.

In the matter of getting rid of a body, I have already mentioned the problem of physical disposal. It is relatively easy to describe someone appearing ...’He appeared from the early morning mist’. But more difficult to describe, even to imagine, somebody disappearing. So the Gospel writers struggle to convey their experience of Jesus Helpers needed, just for one day! disappearing. As would we, for Time, Space and things Saturday 9 September is Ride & Stride day across physical are of the created world, whereas Resurrection Wiltshire when cyclists, walkers and horseback riders visit and Ascension take us beyond the grave or crematorium. as many churches as they can in a day, raising funds for the church of their choice and Wiltshire Historic Churches Jesus said to his followers, ‘Where I am, there will be my Trust. We’re desperately seeking ‘meeters & greeters’ to disciples’ - those who follow him. However difficult the welcome visitors to Chilmark Church. Even just an hour concept, it is worth struggling to grasp, for it is promised of your time, between 10am and 6pm, would be greatly to all of us who can say in the Creed: ... ‘on the third day appreciated. If you think you can help, or provide some he rose again’ ...and ... ‘ I believe in the Resurrection... drinks or snacks for ‘riders’ please contact Janey Middleton and the life everlasting’. The physical disposal of bodies on 01722 716231. Alternatively, why not take part in Ride we can understand. That we shall rise again, without the & Stride yourself, and raise funds for St Margaret’s. It’s earthly limitations, is almost too hard to imagine. But every a wonderful opportunity for cyclists, walkers, riders and year the Church invites us to do just that. families to visit dozens of historic churches throughout the Father Robert Miller county. More information at: www.wiltshirehistoricchurchestrust.org.uk Appointing a Team Vicar As I have explained previously. the responsibility for choosing a new Team Vicar in succession to the Reverend Andrew Staley falls jointly to the Team Rector (as Incumbent of the Nadder Valley Benefice) and the . 10 NADDER VALLEY BENEFICE – CHURCH SERVICES – JULY 2017 Date 2nd July 9th July 16th July 23rd July 30th July 6th August SUNDAY Trinity 3 Trinity 4 Trinity 5 Trinity 6 Trinity 7 Transfiguration Southern Area ANSTY 1115 MBCP LAY 1115 PC GS 1130 Songs JA 1115 PC GS - - 1115 MBCP of Praise Patronal COMPTON 0930 PCT GS - - 1115 SoW GS - - - - 0930 PCT

FOVANT 0800 HCO2T JN - - 1800 EBCP JA 0930 PC GS - - 0800 HCO2T SUTTON 1445 0930 PCO2T GS 0930 PCO2T MG - - 1800 EBCP MANDEVILLE Drumhead Service (East Farm)

SWALLOW- 1115 PCT GS 1800 EBCP GS 0800 HCBCP GS 1115 MBCP LAY - - 1115 PCT CLIFFE Patronal Northern Area

BARFORD 1115 FC MG 0930 MCW LAY 0800 HCBCP JH 0930 PC EB - - 1115 FC BAVERSTOCK 0930 PCT EB ------CHILMARK 1115 PCT EB 1115 MBCP LAY 1115 FC EB 1115 MPr LAY - - 1115 PCT Patronal DINTON 0800 HCBCP GS 1115 FC EB 1115 PC MG 0930 MCW LAY - - 0800 HCBCP T. EVIAS 0930 FS LAY ------0930 FS T. MAGNA - - - - 0930 FC GS - - - - Western Area CHICKLADE - - 1500 EBCP MH - - - - 1100 PC MH / - at Pertwood for Lammas EB HINDON 0930 PC MH 0930 PC RW 0930 PC EB 0930 PC MH At Martha’s - 0930 PC FONTHILL 1700 EBCP EB 0800 HCBCP MH 0930 MBCP JA - - Down - 1700 EBCP BISHOP (Benefice Service) FONTHILL 0800 HCBCP MH 1115 MBCP JA 0800 HCBCP EB 1115 MBCP JN - - 0800 HCBCP GIFFORD 0800 HCT JH 0800 HCBCP GS - - TISBURY 0930 FS LAY 0930 PC MH/JA 0930 PC RW 0930 PC CF 0930 FS 1800 PCT JN 1800 QF LAY 1800 Chor E GS 1800 P & P JN 1800 PCT

BCP – Book of Common Prayer CW – Common Worship HC – Holy Communion (said) PC – Order 1 Communion (with hymns) PCT – 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 JA – Judy Anderson EB – Elaine Brightwell CF – Colin Fox JH – John Hamilton JN – Jo Naish MG – Michael Goater MH – Mark Hayter CS – Chris Savage RW – Richard Wren GS – Graham Southgate

Church Cleaning Rota If you have any queries please contact me on 01722 716571 - Many thanks, Chrissie Eden

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St Margaret’s Chilmark - Church Notices

Churchyard Tidy up - Saturday 22 July, 10am-12 noon. All help welcomed – the more the merrier. Coffee and biscuits will be provided; please bring tools. Janey Middleton.

From the Church Registers 31 May 2017 - Rosemary Anne Dight A service of thanksgiving at St Margaret of Antioch, Chilmark, following a cremation service in Salisbury.

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

Rev’d Elaine Brightwell, (Team Vicar) 01722 717833 Parish Priest responsible for Barford St Martin with Burcombe, Baverstock, Chilmark, Dinton, and Teffont Evias with Teffont Magna. 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 Pertwood 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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Hindon Surgery News - Help the NHS and yourself Meanwhile, don’t forget our regular shopping trips. If you In 2010 the NHS was funded at the same level as would like to book a seat on one of our trips, find out more equivalent European economies, but now the gap between about Tisbus, become a member or a volunteer driver, us and these countries is more than £40 billion. We then simply call our administrator on 07500 802525. therefore need to be more realistic about what the NHS can provide and think about how we use NHS resources. Some suggestions: Fonthill Park Cricket Club News FPCC was pleased to support the Five Charities Challenge Turn up for appointments. Nationally last year 7% fund-raising event at the King George VI Playing Field of patients did not attend their first appointment for in Tisbury on 3 June. We ran a “Bowl at the Stumps” physiotherapy. In Hindon, 21% patients in the same period sideshow and donated over £40 to the cause. didn’t bother to turn up and didn’t contact the hospital to cancel. This waste of resources adds to ever lengthening The following day we played Chilmark away and managed waiting times. Please don’t ask for a referral you don’t to restrict the home side to a gettable total with some intend to go to, and cancel as soon as you know you no accurate bowling and good catches in damp conditions longer need an appointment. We always call patients who only to be denied the chance to get the runs ourselves don’t appear for appointments at the surgery, but it helps when the dampness turned to unrelenting wetness after if you can cancel it if you don’t need it to allow someone tea and rained us off. else to be seen. We have about a dozen patients who frequently book appointments and then don’t turn up. Midweek in late May, we had a good win away to Dorset However 99.5% do book and turn up every time. Knockers on a beautiful summer’s evening with some tight bowling, no wides(!) and more good catching, restricting See the right service – patients still go to A&E during Knockers to 109, which FPCC polished off with overs to normal working hours with a problem they could and spare. A proper, good whole team effort but bowlers Henry should see the GP about. In this area of Wiltshire all the Smith (4-2-0-8) and Ferdie Spicer (4-0-2-19) deserve small practices can see patients quickly if you contact us special mention, as does his dad Ed for his cavalier 66 and ask to be seen. not out. A week later we had another great game against Mere which ended in a tie with both teams on 114 after 20 Don’t order medication if you don’t need it – we still get a overs. lot of medication returned that we have to throw away. Possibly the cricketing highlight of the last month was Take up invitations to screening services without being against touring team Dulwich. Tourniquet-tight bowling reminded. Early detection of problems is good for you as limited them to 136 off 40 overs, with teenager Alfie Power well as being cheaper - a bowel cancer found at screening picking up a useful three wickets. After a slow but steady costs about £10,000 to treat and has a 90–95% survival start, with FPCC at 17-1, Josh White went in and mayhem rate at five years. Not being screened and being diagnosed broke out, as he scored 111 not out in just 9 overs. with symptoms has a 5-10% survival at five years and the care costs £30,000. With plenty of cricket to look forward to, new members are always welcome. Please do your bit to help your NHS – help to save the Mark Mikurenda, Hon Secretary money where you can so there is some left for when (and if) you really need it. Opera at Chilmark And finally, thank you to everyone who came and supported Tickets are now on sale for this year’s production - The our Cupcake Day on 19 June. We raised £120 for the Spring created in 1761 by James Harris of Salisbury, with Alzheimer’s Society. Fantastic. Thank you all. music by Handel, Pergolesi and others. Dr Patrick Craig-McFeely Performances are on Sunday 27 August and Bank Holiday Monday 28 August, 5pm, at Cleeves Farm, Chilmark, by July Jaunts with Tisbus kind permission of Henry and Elizabeth Pelham. We will be running a lunch trip to The Black Dog Inn, Young professional singers will be joined by our own Chilmark, on Wednesday 12 July. Tisbus Members can chorus, orchestra and dancers and, as usual, there will be enjoy a variety of delicious meals all made with seasonal a long interval for picnicking. ingredients and served with a warm welcome. The Black For more information please visit our website www. Dog is the perfect place to unwind, catch up with friends operaatchilmark.weebly.com and meet new ones. The cost of this trip is £5 (children £2.50) plus the cost of your lunch. Pick-ups start at 11 am, Seating limited - tickets £27.50 (accompanied under-16s returning at 2.30pm. free). To book, please email me: [email protected] or ring me on 01722 714440 (after 9 July). Two weeks later, Wednesday 26 July will be Tisbus’ yearly David Davies beach outing. This year the venue is Weymouth. Whether it’s relaxing on the beach, visiting the seaside fun fare and arcades, shopping till you drop, visiting the local tourist attractions, chilling on a boat ride or just enjoying fish and chips in the sun, then Weymouth is the place to go. A wonderful location enjoyed by all ages. The cost of this trip is £20 (children £10). Pick-ups start at 9am, returning at 3pm.

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Recycling & Waste Collection dates for July/August

Tuesday 11 July - Household waste (grey bins)

Tuesday 28 July - Blue lid, Black box, Green lid 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, NOT household compost

Tuesday 25 July - Household waste

Tuesday 1 August – Blue lid, Black box, Green lid

Tuesday 8 August – Household waste

Tuesday 15 August – Blue lid, Black box, Green lid

Tuesday 22 August – Household waste

Tuesday 29 August – Blue lid, Black box, Green lid

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

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Wiltshire West Community Team Contacts Policing Team Sector Head: Inspector 41 Andy Fee: [email protected] Events in our cities Deputy Sector Head: Ps 1629 Gill Hughes: It has been another challenging time for [email protected] Police all over the country. Following Community Coordinator: Pc 1570 Amy Hardman: the traumatic events in London and in [email protected] Manchester we are sadly all reminded Local PCSO: PCSO 6192 Neil Turnbull: of what devastation can be brought upon any of us at [email protected] any time. We cannot highlight enough the importance of communities coming forward with information on suspicious activity that could be linked to terrorism. If you see or hear anything that could be terrorist related, act on your instincts and call the police, in confidence, on 0800 789321 or visit www.gov.uk/ACT

Here in Wiltshire we placed Armed Police Officers in some of our more prominent locations, Salisbury being one of them, to reassure you all that we are here and will continue to do all we can to keep you safe.

Drink Drive Campaign June marked the start of the Summer Drink Drive campaign. Sergeant Gavin Brewster of the Wiltshire Police Roads Safety Unit said, “With support from the public, our aim is to reduce the number of people who even consider getting behind the wheel whilst under the influence of drink or drugs”. Nearly one in five people who are convicted of drink driving are caught the morning after and do not realise that they can lose their licence if they are over the legal alcohol level. Taking the risk is a big one; you potentially risk people’s lives and can receive a fine of up to £5000, a minimum twelve month driving ban and a criminal record. Please plan ahead and if you are going to drink then arrange for alternative transport; it is never worth the risk.

Local Crime Statistics In the Tisbury Area, in May, 16 crimes were reported to the Police. These comprised the following: Burglary x 2; Theft x 2; Violence against the person x 3; Criminal Damage x 4; Public Order x 1; Vehicle offences x 4. Comparing these figures with previous years, 2015 saw 23 crimes reported - 12 of which were burglaries - and 2016 saw 16 crimes reported.

Crimes in June included: Advertising in The Village Voice 9 June, Dinton, National Trust car park: windows of Revenue from the quarterly Goods & Services Directory goes to parked car smashed and bags and contents stolen. Chilmark Parochial Church Council (via Hindon PCC). Cost (for 17 June, Tisbury: rear windscreen of a car smashed and 30 words max) is £16 for 4 issues (a year); £12 for 3 issues; £8 handbag stolen from the boot. for 2 issues; £4 for one issue. Please contact Felicity Trotman 17 June, Broadchalke: window of parked car smashed (see Village Directory, page 2) if you wish to include an entry in the next Directory. Cheques payable to Hindon PCC. and handbag stolen. 18 June, Ebbesbourne Wake: window of car smashed All other advertising revenue (display and classified adverts) and handbag and suitcase stolen. goes towards The Village Voice printing costs.

New To Tisbury Area Display advert prices as from 1st September 2016 are: PCSO Neil Turnbull is now assigned to Tisbury and the quarter page - £60 per year (10 issues) surrounding villages and he brings with him not only a eighth page - £40 per year wealth of experience and knowledge in dealing with crime, anti-social behaviour, vulnerable people and partnership Classified adverts can be run for up to three issues at the rate working, but also a good sense of humour - something that of 10 pence per word (30 words max) per issue. Should you wish to place a display or classified advert please contact our is often required in this line of work! I am sure you will all Treasurer Mike Scott: welcome Neil as you see him out and about and no doubt [email protected] he’ll be over at the Nadder Centre very frequently. I’m also sure you will join me in thanking PCSO Vicky Huntley for her service to the area; she now embarks on tackling The Village Voice Warminster Town Centre. Printed by Spectrum Design & Print, Wilton 01722 742678 16