Biddestone Broadsheet

April 2017 No 439

Page 1 Editorial Committee [email protected]

Editor Linda Lobl-Smith Home Farm 714475 Treasurer Mary Mullens Parkers Farm Bungalow 714399

Carolyn Madley Stonehaven, The Green 712831 Judy Priest 2 Little Challows 713469 Julie Walton The Old Rectory 701784 Annalisa Duff Willow Lodge 712247

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Well Done Stewart! We would like to endorse Carolyn Madley’s tribute to Stewart Entwistle on his retirement from the role of edi- tor of this publication. To most of us the monthly arrival of Biddestone Broadsheet has been part of regular life. Contents have informed, entertained, saddened (and even annoyed) villagers throughout his sixteen year editorship. That is some 176 editions, taking so many hours of Stewart's time to produce. Not obvious is the anxiety to fill the pages each month, the setting up of a draft from disparate sources, the editorial committee meeting to arrange, proof read corrections to make, submission to the printer, collection and finally distribution to every household. Considering Stewart has an occupation, family life and multiple interests, that is quite a commitment. Thank you so much for all your devotion to the Broadsheet Stewart. Without your continued loyalty Biddestone would have been a poorer place. Thanks to Linda Smith for embarking on her new position. Don't forget she needs funds, support and above all contributions. Ian's 'Farming Notes' may have set a trend; is there anyone else willing to contribute? In the age of social media, where every detail of people's routines and foibles are shared, the Broadsheet would welcome similar communications. We don't all have a computer or a smart phone and at least, when the electricity is cut off, we can curl up and spend time reading this excellent village communiqué by candle (or torch) light! Roll on another sixteen years!

Graham & Judy Priest 5-3-17

Page 2 April 2017

COVER PICTURE thanks to Graham Priest for this months depiction of a Brexit Duck Island!

Welcome to the Village

Anna and Len Brunskill and their twins Lorenzo and Paloma, who have moved into Lavender Cottage, The Butts.

Ronnie and Jacqueline Needham who have moved to Crickets, Yatton Road.

Donations to the Broadsheet, many thanks for the amounts received so far, £10, £5,£5, £10, £25, £50, £20, £250.25 ( Parish Council)

There are two BVH&RT allotment plots available - Apply to Mr David Daniel 01249 701311

We regret to announce the death of Lulie Webb of Hartham, who died 5 March aged 92. Our deepest sympathy to Adrian and all her family.

Brexit Duck Island

Villagers have been asked to consider the erection of a Brexit Duck Island when the post Article 50 negotia- tions are completed on 1st April 2019.The Eyot, Rill, Pool Company has proposed that all English villages with ponds celebrate independence from the European Union by constructing small replicas of Palmerston Forts on their waters The originals were constructed as the result of an 1859 'Royal Commission on the Defence of the ' to prevent an invasion by France under Louis Napoleon III. The most unusual exam- ples are Horse Sand, No Man's Land, St. Helens and Spitbank Forts in the Solent between the Isle of Wight and Portsmouth Harbour. These were built as artificial islands by the Royal Engineers between 1861 and 1880. Each was built from concrete, faced with armour plate and 15 feet thick granite walls and were outstanding examples of Victorian engineering. Heavily armed they never served their original purpose but continued to be manned to defend Portsmouth against German aggression in two world wars. They therefore represent stead- fastness against attempts by European neighbours to absorb our land. Obviously the ducks only need a secure site to rest or to prevent rats from eating their eggs. The scaled down replica will be made of locally resourced, renewable materials in keeping with an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. A remotely controlled drawbridge would allow access for nesting and the luxury design has a small lighthouse with flagpole for use in local or national celebrations. A mobile phone app. has been created to perform flag operations and control the bridge. It was thought likely that the Cross of St. George would be flown on a regular basis due to the potential disap- pearance of the Union Jack when Scotland secedes from the Union. A hypothetical image of the island is in- cluded to stimulate debate. The consultation period is from the present until 1st April 2018.

The editor of Biddestone Broadsheet welcomes written comments via this magazine. Alternatively the Eyot, Rill, Pool Company can be e-mailed at

Graham Priest 1-4-17

Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 The Skylark The Vixen - Poem by John Clare 1793-1864 BY JOHN CLARE 1793-1864 Among the taller wood with ivy hung, The rolls and harrows lie at rest beside The old fox plays and dances round her young. The battered road; and spreading far and wide She snuffs and barks if any passes by And swings her tail and turns prepared to fly. Above the russet clods, the corn is seen The horseman hurries by, she bolts to see, Sprouting its spiry points of tender green, And turns agen, from danger never free. Where squats the hare, to terrors wide awake, If any stands she runs among the poles Like some brown clod the harrows failed to break. And barks and snaps and drive them in the Opening their golden caskets to the sun, holes. The buttercups make schoolboys eager run, The shepherd sees them and the boy goes by To see who shall be first to pluck the prize— And gets a stick and progs the hole to try. Up from their hurry, see, the skylark flies, They get all still and lie in safety sure, And o'er her half-formed nest, with happy wings And out again when everything’s secure, Winnows the air, till in the cloud she sings, And start and snap at blackbirds bouncing by Then hangs a dust-spot in the sunny skies, To fight and catch the great white butterfly.

And drops, and drops, till in her nest she lies, Which they unheeded passed—not dreaming then That birds which flew so high would drop agen To nests upon the ground, which anything May come at to destroy. Had they the wing Like such a bird, themselves would be too proud, And build on nothing but a passing cloud! As free from danger as the heavens are free From pain and toil, there would they build and be, And sail about the world to scenes unheard Of and unseen—Oh, were they but a bird!

So think they, while they listen to its song, Thank you to Hilary Noyes for this months And smile and fancy and so pass along; poetry selection While its low nest, moist with the dews of morn, Lies safely, with the leveret, in the corn.

Last months Gardening club meeting was very kindly hosted by Simon and Charlotte Bruce Where we listened to a very informative talk about Bees in the garden and Beekeeping in general given by Malcolm Cleverley.

Page 6 Not Farming Notes… Some of you may have noticed that the American people have elected a new President, time will tell of course if this is good thing, a bad thing or even a nothing thing. The new incumbent seems to have an unfortunate habit of using something called Twitter (incidentally, was there ever anything more aptly named ) to air his views. This has, inevitably, led to comparisons being made with his pro- nouncements and those of a predecessor of his who rather set the bench mark for Presidents and , in fact, for all politicians in the matter of serious behaviour and speech making, one Abraham Lincoln Lincoln is best remembered for his Gettysburg address, not only for its sentiments and timeless prose but for the times in Americas history in which he made it. The only comparison to be made is Churchill’s 1940’s speeches made at a similar time of national peril. In that summer of 1863 America was in the midst of that most terrible thing a civil war. A war in which 700,000 American soldiers would die, a total yet to be exceeded by the sum of all the wars America has since fought. A war in which all the horrors of the twentieth century wars to come saw their beginnings, breech loading rifles, machine guns, quick firing artillery, barbed wire, and most of all the railways. Railways meant that men could be transported to the battlefields in huge numbers, and once there kept supplied with all the means to kill each other. The Northern States under Lincoln held all the advantages of population and industry over the agrarian, slave owning South, but the Southerners had a fighting spirit, better Generals, and the age old military advantage of supply and communication upon interior lines. That summer the climactic moment had come, the main confederate battle force, the army of North- ern Virginia under Robert E Lee and Stonewall Jackson marched North forcing battle on Lincoln’s armies. Winning two great victories at Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville they crossed the Potomac and headed into Pennsylvania, one more battle and perhaps the Lincoln Presidency would fall, but it was not to be. The battle lasted for three days around the little town of Gettysburg , It was, and re- mains to this day the largest purely land battle ever fought outside Europe. At its end Lee was forced to retreat whence he had come, the crisis for Lincoln and the unity of America was over. The death throes of the confederacy would be long and bloody but the end was now inevitable. Four months later Lincoln came to the battle field he spoke for not many minutes nor many words, but at a time now when America and even the whole western world seems to be coming loose from its bearings, unsure what if anything to believe in, surely his words especially the final lines tell us a truth about what government in a free country should aspire to and what we should not be afraid to stand up for nor need to apologise for.

“Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, con- ceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.

Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure. We are met on a great battle-field of that war. We have come to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this.

But, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate -- we can not consecrate -- we can not hallow -- this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us -- that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devo- tion -- that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain -- that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the peo- ple, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.”

Abraham Lincoln November 19, 1863

Page 7 EASTER MARS BAR SQUARES

A simple and tasty Easter treat that the children can help make.

100g Rice Krispies 5 Mars Bars (39.5g each) cut into chunks 3 tablespoons of golden syrup 400g milk or dark chocolate 22 x 22cm baking dish lined with cling film 1 packet of small chocolate eggs with a sugar coating

Put the Mars Bars and golden syrup in a large glass bowl. Place the bowl in the microwave and heat for 1min intervals, stirring the contents with a spoon after each minute, until the contents have melted together and you have a smooth mixture. This should only take about 2mins, be careful not to over cook the mixture. Add the Rice Krispies and stir until covered in the melted Mars Bar mixture. Place the mixture in your prepared tin and press the mixture into the tin, with the back of a spoon, un- til the surface is smooth. In a glass jug or bowl, break the chocolate into pieces and melt in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time, stirring in between each 30 second heating, until melted. Pour the melted chocolate over the Rice Krispie mixture and top with chocolate eggs. These can be whole or cut in half. Allow the mixture to set and then lift out of the tin using the cling film onto a chopping board. Slice into 16 squares.

Film Review

Lagaan. Director: Ashutosh Gowariker, India, 2001, 215min

If you’ve never seen a Bollywood movie, this is the place to start – even if you’ve never thought you wanted to see one! This lavish, epic (and extremely long) film is, deservedly, often included in ‘best ever’ film lists, and was the first Bollywood film to achieve international recognition and huge international audiences. It has all the classic Bollywood elements – melodramatic plot, clear -cut heroes and villains, spectacular song and dance sequences, glamorous actors, and vibrant, viv- id cinematography. Two elements help it transcend its genre and widen its appeal: history and sport. The story takes place in a drought-stricken village in Central India in 1893, under the Raj. The arrogant British local commander demands the village pay the British-imposed land tax (lagaan), which will force the villagers into starvation and destitution. In the face of protests, he offers a deal: to waive the tax for three years if the villagers beat the British at cricket (a game un- known to the locals), or triple tax if they lose. Bhuvan, a headstrong young farmer, accepts the bet and faces overwhelming challenges in assembling and training a team to take on the British. Will his courage and ingenuity be a match for their oppressors? Will the rains come and save the har- vest? Watch the film to find out! While the plot may be melodramatic and the characters stereo- typical, the film succeeds because the struggle takes on a mythical quality – the eternal battle be- tween oppressed underdog and capricious, arrogant authority. Despite its length, the film remains exciting and entertaining throughout its many twists and turns, right to the last ball of the climactic cricket match. A true classic.

Page 8 Record of Biddestone & Hartham Women’s Institute meeting on 15 March 2017 Vice-President Val Ringham, standing in again for Jo Hancock, welcomed ten members and two visitors to the meeting. Our speaker was Daphne Atkinson, whose talk on Royal Wedding Dresses was accompanied by slides showing the dates and places of each wedding, together with photographs of the dresses worn on these occasions. She took us from Queen Victoria in 1840, via several royal brides, to the Duchess of Cam- bridge in 2011, detailing the designers, the fabrics used for these beautiful and varied creations, the head- dresses worn, and even the number of bridesmaids and pages involved. The Vote of Thanks was given by Val R. Refreshments were served by Carolyn, and the raffle prize she provided was won by Carol. The minutes of the previous meeting were read by Alison and agreed. Programmes for 2017/18 were distributed to members. Correspondence A weekend at Denman College, 20-22 October, offering various courses. Tour of the American Museum, Bath, on 4 July. Tour of the Butler’s and Housekeeping suites at Longleat plus a two-course lunch on 13 June. “Your programme or shop-window” at Sutton Benger on 28 June. Treasure Trail on 14 May. Visit to the Olympiad on 24 April. The WFWI is seeking to recruit additional members for its Travel Club Committee. Updated Speakers’ List. WI Federation Raffle tickets – it was agreed we would buy a ticket each month as 2nd prize in our raffle. Finance. Carol circulated copies of the updated Accounts for year ending 31.12.16. She said the current balance was very healthy, but we needed to continue fund-raising. There would be our usual cake and plant stalls on the Green on 29 May. Val R. thanked Carol for doing the Accounts and producing the new programmes.

Next month’s meeting will be at 2.15 p.m. on 19 April, when there will be a talk by Jayne Stewart on Country House Antiques and Treasures.

Moviola @ Grittleton Village Hall on Wednesday April 19th

A UNITED KINGDOM [12A]

A United Kingdom tells the true story of Seretse Khama (David Oyelowo), heir to the throne of Bechuanaland (a British protectorate, now modern-day Botswana), and Ruth Williams (Rosamund Pike), the London office worker he married in the 1940s in spite of fierce opposition from their families and the British and South African governments. The Director, Amma Asante, in collaboration with screenwriter Guy Hibbert, has recovered a long-forgotten chapter of Britain’s history – one of political intrigue, “subversive” racism and colonialism – one in which love crosses all boundaries and taboos.

Tickets £6 adults from Lesley on 01249 783157 or email [email protected] Doors open 7pm, programme starts at 7.30pm

Details of our Summer Film season will be available soon Dates [all Wednesdays] are May 31st, June 28th and July 26th

The White Horse, Biddestone You may have noticed some activity again at the White Horse and we can confirm that this is in prepara- tion for a re-opening of the pub, with its bar, restaurant and garden, in the very near future. We will be offering a fresh approach to quality service, good value and a great drinking and dining experi- ence. To maintain this level of service, some help will be needed, so we will be looking for staff to join the team! Of course, we are very much looking forward to shortly moving in and welcoming you to Biddestone’s gem of a pub. Giles & Susan Heasman

Page 9 EXCITING CHANGE AT BIDDESTONE TENNIS CLUB

Biddestone tennis club has lots of exciting change and new initiatives starting this year. Here is our new committee, with Becky Park becoming our new Chair. We are de- lighted to introduce Sam Hull as our new Head Coach, he has done brilliant work in the past 6 years building up a strong junior and adult contingent at Marsh- field Tennis Club. Alongside Lead Coach Joe Waters, he will now be on board at Biddestone to offer a series of junior and adult coaching sessions and camps for our village club. There will be a renewed focus on offering social tennis for those keen to turn up and join in. From April, we will start doing adult rock up and play sessions on Tues- day evenings as well as continuing the popular Saturday morning sessions. Please come for a couple of free taster sessions if you are interested in joining in. Satur- day 1st July, there will be a social day of play, coaching and BBQ for existing and potential new members so please put it in your diary: the village hall bar will be open! Look out for more details shortly on Biddestone Facebook Page and Biddestone Tennis Club website.

Key dates for the year:

4th April: Tuesday rock up and play sessions start 10th April: Kids and adults coaching programmes start 19th May: Annual dinner, Biddestone Arms 21st May: Mixed doubles tournament 1st July: Club open day and social 24th Sept: Mens and ladies doubles tournaments 1st December: Christmas Bash https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/BiddestoneTennisClub

Page 10 BIDDESTONE WALKERS

We had a really good turnout for the monthly walk, that took place on Sunday 26th Feb 2017. 22 people and a large pack of assorted dogs set out from Church Farm, Hartham and were led by Steve and Kate Jones. We were blessed with a bright, sunny day, although a bit breezy at the start. We set off across the farm and made our way along a private track to Weavern Common and then joined the footpath towards Rudloe. This path runs down through the woods at Colletts Bottom and up past The Larches and then up through Hungerford Wood, to No Notion Cottages. There was a short section on the lane then, past the new Executive homes at Rudloe View. We next turned right onto the footpath below Lower Rudloe Farm. This left-handed footpath runs down to the little brook at the bottom of the valley and is about a mile long, ending at Drewetts Mill. The group stopped on the picturesque bridge over the river, for a photo and then carried on right handed to SaltBox Farm. Once again we turned right to follow the footpath/bridleway along the path of the Bybrook. There was a short stop for drinks and refreshments and many of the dogs took the opportunity for a swim in the brook, which was quite high due to plenty of rain in the preceding weeks. The path comes out at Widdenhams Farm and we joined the lane for about half a mile. The walk then joins the Macmillan Way, which is slightly to the left of Widdenhams Farmhouse and traverses the top of the valley, rather than the low path, which is very muddy and slippery at present. There are wonderful pano- ramic views from that path and everything looks lush and green already. We saw a couple of herons and white egrets down in the valley, which is very exciting for the bird watch- ers. I have seen as many as 12 egrets along there on previous excursions. The walk passes Weavern Farm and then follows the path on the right to pass the old Stew Pond that once provided fish for Hartham Park Estate and then we walked back up the footpath and along Hartham Valley back to the farmhouse. The steep climb up out of the valley was very tiring for everyone and there was much relief to finally reach the house. Tea and cakes were served in the kitchen and we all enjoyed the chance of a well-earned sit down. This was an unusually long walk for this group, as it took nearly 3 hours and we covered the best part of 7 miles, with a lot of hills, so not for the faint-hearted. Mostly walks will be around 2 hours. But apart from some very tired legs, everyone enjoyed the day. Next walk will be on Sunday 26th March (Mothers Day). Details to be confirmed. Kate Jones

Page 11 BIDDESTONE BOOK CLUB

There will be no meeting in April because of the clash with Easter. The April meeting will therefore be on Tuesday 2nd May at 7.15 at Diane’s house where we held our first meeting. We will be discussing ‘Restoration’ by Rose Tremain. We will celebrate TEN YEARS OF BIDDESTONE BOOK CLUB which started in April 2007. Anyone who has been part of our lovely group in the past is welcome to attend.

If you have any questions please phone Diane on 712105.

Biddestone Manor NGS Garden Opening

Sunday 28th may 3pm -7pm Admission £5.00 Children Free Celebrate 90 years of National Garden Scheme openings in the garden Bring a picnic, or soft drinks wine and cheese biscuits will be served

YOUR CHURCH NEEDS YOU!

The Church of St Nicholas Biddestone is holding its APCM (Annual Parochial Church Meeting) on Thurs- day 27th April at 7.00 pm in the Church. Everyone in the community is most welcome to come.

If you are on the Electoral roll, the first PCC meeting (Parochial Church Council) of the year takes place straight after the APCM. If you would like to join the Electoral roll, (for which you have to be over age 16 and baptised, and usually resident in the Parish) please contact Julia Tisdale prior to the APCM. Once on the Electoral roll you can vote at the APCM, meaning that you can have a say in who is elected as the Church Officers (the PCC).

Whilst we are extremely grateful to all those who serve and help the Church maintain its vitality, we do have some vacancies on the PCC for: a Churchwarden, a Treasurer and a Secretary. For further details about these vacancies, please contact me, Rev’d Ness Whiffin, on 01249 783285 or via [email protected]. I would be delighted to hear from you; these are vital roles to be fulfilled for the continuing life of the Church and its surrounding community.

Your Church needs you to help pave the way for its future; please consider joining us.

Rev’d Ness Whiffin, Lead Vacancy Priest for the Bybrook Benefice.

Page 12 This crossword was first published in The Honeycomb for APRIL 2013

ACROSS 1. Rap 51 mixed for this month. (5) 4. Fat ram does without nothing when treated here? (9) 9. Noisy fireworks surround a hundred enjoying these bis- cuits? (9) 10. Confused an eco-warrior. Indian? (5) 11. Steak served thus? Not often! (6) 12. Extremely handsome man like Apollo? (5, 3) 14. Duped like 4 down by giant grass where the last was first? (10) 16. Business in Biddestone found underfoot? (4) 19. New city in USA for Richard’s Royal House? (4) 20. Ken so lacks style wearing these with sandals! (5, 5) 22. Tall, thin fellow sounds like a former resident of Warsaw. (8) 23. Calm ’em! Be ready to include another joining group! (6) 26. Touching healing therapy involved in care - I kiss you better. (5) 27. Beatles’ number about Sat. as viewed from Sun? (9) 28. Disturbing tears ruse to gain precious objects? (9) 29. Avenger’s mount? (5) DOWN 1. The way Crichton behaved was troubled by Admiral. (9) 2. Happen again in thought about dog. (5) 3. Noble creature changes one for year as chief herald of Scot- land. (4, 4) 4. Sweet alone but gullible with 1 across! (4) 5. In a reticent manner booked a field to the ear. (10) 6. Precipitation in 1 across by demonstrator. (6) 7. Entice Reg to move around and be vigorous! (9) 8. Used runcible spoon to eat mince and quince? (5) 13. No area for chicken heated by hole in this? (5, 5) 15. Are cast I’m creating dressed in semi-precious stone? (9) 17. Wrecked by confused tale surrounded by action! (9) 18. Exams on the way out while grades gained? (1, 1, 6) 21. Garden pests created when confused Daphnis can’t find North (6) 22. This cap is essential wear in November etc. (5) 24. Brock curtailed for this distinguishing emblem? (5) 25. Is doubly not the answer to 12 across - female and Egyp- tian! (4)

Page 13 Biddestone’s new cricket pavilion

Good progress with Biddestone's new cricket pavilion. David Taylor, who has helped coordinate the ground- works, says that the scaffolding should be going up shortly, to enable roof works to be completed.

MAYDAY! MAYDAY! Keep the Broadsheet afloat! Quiz Night in aid of the Broadsheet, with quizmaster Ian Smith 1st May, Bank Holiday Monday In the Village Hall at 7.30pm Teams of 4 @ £5 per head, bring your own snacks/picnic The bar will be open and there will be a raffle

Page 14 Classes available in Biddestone Village Hall Wednesday 2.00 – 4.00 pm Womens Institute rd Monday 8.00 am – 5.00 pm Play Therapy (3 Wednesday in month) Sarah Bentley – 07771923097 or playthera- Wednesday 6.00 – 7.00 pm Circuit Training [email protected] Simon Bennett 07815619138 or in- Monday 9.45 – 11.45 am Painting Group [email protected] Sue Tennant – 01249 720615 Thursday 9.00 – 10.00 am Real Life Yoga Monday 8.00 – 10.00 pm Hips & Haws Clog Emma Cawthra – 07771662567 or emma- Jan Field – 01380 827140 or [email protected] [email protected]

Tuesday 9.00 – 10.00 am Real Life Yoga Thursday 10.30 – 11.30 am Pilates for beginners/ Emma Cawthra – 07771662567 or emma- intermediate [email protected] The Stonehouse Clinic -01249 700417 or stonehouseclin- ic.co.uk Tuesday 7.00 – 9.00 pm Iyengar Yoga Class Edgar Stringer - [email protected] Friday 10.00 am – 12 noon Yoga with Naomi Naomi Seager 07727124097 or www.pranastar.co.uk Wednesday 10.00 – 11.30 am Iyengar Yoga Class Lydia Holmes – [email protected] Friday 6.30 – 8.00 pm Yoga for healthy Backs, Knees and Shoulders - Lydia Holmes – [email protected] Wednesday 10.00 – 12.00 am Writing Group Tim Smith – 01249 714455 or [email protected] Sunday 5.15 – 6.15 pm or 6.30 – 7.30 pm Real Life Yoga Emma Cawthra – 07771662567 or emma- [email protected]

Page 15 St. Nicholas Church, Biddestone

Church Services for April 2017

ST NICHOLAS, BIDDESTONE 2 Holy Communion + Baptism 11.00 a.m. T Hiney 9 Evensong 6.00 p.m. Lay Led 14 Good Friday Reflective Service 10.00 a.m. A Flint 16 Easter Holy Communion 11.00 a.m. N Whiffin

ST NICHOLAS, SLAUGHTERFORD 16 Easter Holy Communion 11.00 a.m. T Hiney

Holy Communion with intercessions for the Sick on Wednesday at 9.15 a.m, other Wednesdays will be Morning Prayer

Edward Bear Club at Biddestone for pre-schoolers meets at St.Nicholas on 3rd February, 10.00am – mid- day

St. Nicholas, ‘ Coffee in Church’ every Thursday 10.30 am – midday All welcome

Any arrangements for marriages, baptisms and funerals or any other enquiries can be made at the Benefice Office, The Bell Inn, Yatton Keynell, SN14 7BG 01249 782704 [email protected] www.bybrook.org.uk

Dates for your Diary

19th April Moviola, Grittleton 28th May NGS, Biddestone Manor 27th April APCM, St Nicholas Church 28th May Grittleton Plant Sale 1st May Quiz, Village Hall 24th June Village Fete

Grittleton Plant & Food Fair Date for your Diary Sunday 28 May 2017 Open from 11am – 3pm Venue Grittleton House, Grittleton, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6AP Entrance - £3 per person, Children under 12 years free Website: http://www.action.org.uk/grittleton

All proceeds and donations will be going to support Action Medical Research Join us for the Grittleton Plant and Food Fair organised by children's charity Action Medical Research. Set in the stunning surrounds of Grittleton House, plant lovers and “foodies” are in for a real treat, with the chance to browse the many stalls selling plants from specialist nurseries, stunning accessories for your “room out- side”, and delicious local artisan produce. It is going to be a fantastic day out for friends and family. Refresh- ments and light lunches will be available. Doors open at 11am until 3pm and entrance is £3 per person, with children under 12 years visiting free, Assistance Dogs only are allowed If you are interested in having a stall please contact Tracey Edwards T 01225 776691 E [email protected]

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