Autumn / Winter 2020
News from Idmiston, Porton and Gomeldon Idmiston Parish Newsletter
Welcome to the Autumn / Winter 2020 edition of the Newsletter.
In these strange times that we are living in it has been so is shown by the data provided by the Community Speedwatch encouraging to see what our community has done to help Team. The SID will be operating across different sites which others:- The volunteers who have helped their neighbours with will be easier to manage now our parish handyman has been shopping and running errands, those who have made masks trained to move and manage it. We have also requested a and raised money for charity, the stalls set up in various places review of the speed limit for traffic coming into Porton from both in the Parish to exchange books and other items, the Nisa shop ends of Tidworth Road, but this request has to be progressed who have worked hard to keep the shelves stocked throughout by Wiltshire Council Highways. lockdown, the teachers who have taught the children of key The annual tree survey was completed for the trees in the workers in school, the appreciation for the NHS shown by Parish owned by the IPC. We will need to take action on some rainbows everywhere and the sound of clapping through the trees in the very near future, particularly those in All Saints summer on a Thursday night. Thank you to everyone. Churchyard.You may have already seen the removal of the At the October meeting of the IPC I was elected as Chair of unsafe tree next to the bus shelter in Idmiston – this will be Idmiston Parish Council following the incumbent stepping replaced in due course. Quotes will be obtained from three tree down. I took over from Andy Oliver who has done an excellent surgeons to make sure we get the best value for money which job dealing with lots of complex issues which have happened is aligned with parish council best practice. during his tenure as Chair. On behalf of the Parish I would like The sewage pipe replacement in the Bourne Cemetery should to say thank you for everything he has done and continues to be completed by the end of November and once everything do through our “made” Neighbourhood Plan. Andy is staying on has settled down, we will be returning the historic headstones, as a councillor and supporting me as the Vice Chair. which have been stored at the Baptist Church, to their rightful As your Parish Council we have a number of priorities to deal place. with over the next few months / years which include: Please note that the Idmiston, Gomeldon and Porton Facebook Repairing parts of the All Saints Church, Idmiston wall which is and Next door pages are not monitored by the Parish Council, listed. The full cost could be as much as £30,000 and therefore so if you have an issue or have spotted a problem in the Parish, needs to be sensibly planned and budgeted over the next 3 please contact the Parish Clerk, Catherine Purves, who will years. deal with this and refer it to the Parish Council if necessary. Porton Playpark upgrade using S106 monies allocated from the Due to the current situation our Parish Council meetings are Idmiston Road and Chalk House developments along with any being held over Zoom, following the guidelines from WALC other sources of funding available. A working party has been (Wiltshire Association of Local Councils). This is not ideal, but formed who will report back to the Parish Council and once a it allows us to carry on with business as usual. Members of the plan has been agreed, this will be shared at a Public Meeting public are very welcome to join the meetings and details can sometime early next year. be obtained from the Parish Clerk. Please note that at the IPC meetings we can only discuss items on the agenda. Speed issues in the parish. The new Speed Indicator Device (SID) was installed in July on Tidworth Road and seems to Best regards. have slowed down the traffic coming from the Winterbournes, KIRSTY EXTON but too many people are still speeding through our villages as Chair – Idmiston Parish Council. Contents
Meetings of Idmiston PC take place, usually on the second Monday of every month, except April and August, at 7.30pm in Idmiston 1. Welcome 21. Bourne Valley Historical Society Parish Memorial Hall. Members of the public 2. Idmiston Parish Council - contacts 21. Club Friday are most welcome and at each meeting a 3. VE Day Celebrations 21. Porton Over 60’s Club period of time is set aside for comments from 4. Clerks Report Summer/Autumn 2020 22. Idmiston & Bourne Valley WI the public. If you have any issues that you 4. Please Notify Parish Clerk 22. Short Mat Bowls wish to bring to the attention of the Parish 4. Wiltshire Mobile Library 22. Winterbourne Cricket Club 5. What is a Parish Clerk 23. Badminton Club Council please contact the Clerk. 5. Planning Applications 23. Gomeldon School Clerk: Catherine Purves 6. Bourne Valley Link Scheme 24. Porton Community Speed Watch 8. Idmiston Parish Memorial Hall News 25. St. Nicholas’ Primary School 9. Walking along the riverbank 28. Porton & Old Sarum Surgery 10. The Future of the Memorial Hall 28. Covid-19 Update - 22 September CONTACTING IDMISTON 10. Update 2nd November 2020 31. Wiltshire Recycling Centres PARISH COUNCIL 11. Bygone Porton 31. Rural Neighbourhood Tasking Group 12. Virtual Open Gardens 2020 31. Telephone Preference Service (TPS) You can contact us by post, email, phone 13. Telling Wiltshire Council 34. Porton Playing Field Gatekeeping or via the new 13. Grit Bins Volunteers Porton, Idmiston and Gomeldon Forum 13. Porton Flower Arranging Group 34. Scam mail, scam calls or scam emails c/o Catherine Purves, 14. Lockdown 2020 34. Your nearest Defibrillator Idmiston Parish Council, Cranbourne, 14. A Few Thoughts on Lockdown 35. Church News: Bourne Valley Churches White Way, Pitton, Salisbury, SP5 1DT 15. Samantha Jane Lush and Lockdown 36. Church News: All Saints Church Idmiston 16. Bourne Valley Scout Group 37. VE Day - Decorations at the Churches [email protected] 18. Wiltshire Police 37. Church News: Porton Baptist Church 18. No Scout Post 38. Thank you to responsible dog owners 07763 411595 19. Porton Paperback Exchange 38. Wiltshire Council - Quick Links https://www.facebook.com/groups/ 19. Antisocial Behaviour in the Parish 39. The Silver Line 20. We Will Remember Them 40. Directory of Advertisers portonforum
Parish Councillors
Kirsty Exton (Chair) Roy Gould [email protected] 01980 610955 Andy Oliver (Vice Chair) Mark Jones [email protected] [email protected] 07881 504095 Anne Appleyard [email protected] Wayne Maher 01980 610385 [email protected] 07788 636456 Steve Cocking [email protected] Rob Miles [email protected] Valerie Creswell [email protected] Steve Wheatland 01980 610914 [email protected] Mike Crook Simon Zielonka [email protected] [email protected] Jayne Gillick [email protected]
UNITARY COUNCILLOR CLERK Mike Hewitt Catherine Purves [email protected] 07763 411595 01980 610301
Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 2 VE Day Celebrations
Friends and neighbours of Southbourne Close and Southbourne Way celebrated VE Day 75 with a street party in your own front garden. Houses were decorated with flags and bunting and we all stood on our drives for the two minutes silence in the morning. Later we had afternoon tea in our front gardens as we listened to 1940s music and Winston Churchill’s stirring victory speech. A 2020 socially distanced (some using walkie talkies to chat) but still very social celebration.
SARAH ANSCOMBE
Jubilee Walk
Anna made scones for neighbours in Idmiston and she helped decorate our windows with flags and bunting.
Ration Card
Teddies in Anna’s window
Southbourne Close Flags VE Day Celebrations
Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 3 Clerk’s Report Summer/Autumn 2020
You may well have thought that the Parish Council had been quiet since the COVID 19 lockdown began last March, as the Parish Councillors didn’t have much to do, but this has not been the case at all. Thanks to the wonderful volunteers who stepped forward to offer their help and assistance, the Parish Council was able to organise a basic Scheme of Support for vulnerable and isolated residents, who may otherwise not have been able to undertake essential shopping, collect medicines or walk their dogs. We are very grateful to the volunteers for this, and it’s a wonderful demonstration of the wealth of community support and neighbourly care that the parish obviously has in its midst. We were not able to hold properly convened face to face meetings, but in June, the Parish Council adopted a policy to hold online public meetings, with monthly meetings being held since then. Parish Council information can be found on the community website, so do look there for information about the Parish Council and other community organisations in the parish. Routine planning applications have been discussed during that time, and the Parish Council has also been able to progress work on the re-routing of the sewage pipe in the Bourne Cemetery. Hopefully, this will be complete by the time you read this. It has finally been confirmed that the Parish Council is responsible for the maintenance of the churchyard wall of All Saints Idmiston, and work has already begun to obtain estimates and identify possible funding. The Parish Council is also aware that the trees need attention, and quotes have already been obtained for the necessary work to be done. You may have noticed that the leaning black walnut tree in Idmiston has been removed. The Parish Council was advised to do this as an independent inspection had advised it was dangerous. It will be replaced in the current planting season. You will be aware that the Horefield and Chalk House developments have generated approximately £90,000.00 of amenity funding to be spent at Porton Recreation Ground, and the Parish Council is now in the early stages of considering what can be done with the funding available, taking into account residents’ comments and observations that were submitted last year. I will be able to update you in the next edition. Meanwhile, the Parish Council will be replacing the zip wire at the Gomeldon Recreation Ground in time for the return of the warmer weather next spring. Sadly the parish was not able to mark the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe in quite the ways it had planned, but the Parish Council was determined not to let this pass, and so purchased three benches with an appropriate memorial plaque, one for each village. These are being installed by the bus shelter in Idmiston, in the Bourne Cemetery in Porton, and in the Gomeldon Recreation Ground. Two councillors joined the Parish Council in the summer, Cllr Rob Miles and Cllr Steve Wheatland. They are the lead councillors for the Porton Recreation Ground project, and as mentioned above, have been instrumental in ensuring this project progresses. Sadly, due to pressure of work, Cllr James Humphries stepped down from the Parish Council after several years of dedicated service, particularly in improving parish council governance. His contribution was much appreciated, and we wish him well in the future. We also lost Cllr Ken Bradley who produced our Community Emergency Plan. Finally, however we may be able to celebrate Christmas and the New Year in this strangest of years, I hope you have a happy and peaceful time.
CATHERINE PURVES Parish Clerk
Please Notify Parish Clerk
It is not possible to monitor sites like Facebook all the time, but sometimes it seems to be the only way that the Parish Council get to hear about problems in the Parish. These vary from blocked drains, vandalism and things going wrong in the playpark. We can’t do anything unless you tell us, so please if you find something wrong email the Parish Clerk [email protected] or phone 07763 411595.
Wiltshire Council Mobile Library Timetable
27 Nov 11 Dec Malvern Way, Porton 13.20 – 13.45 08 Jan Bus Turning Area, East Gomeldon 22 Jan 05 Feb 14.45 – 15.50
19 Feb 05 Mar Tel. 01225 713706 Email 19 Mar 02 Apr [email protected]
Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 4 What is a Parish Clerk?
What does a clerk do? Parish Councils have a wide range of powers which they may use, to provide a wide range of assets and services, from the familiar open spaces and play areas, cemeteries, allotments, car parks, public toilets and markets, to the more unusual, such as cinemas, clocks, bathing houses, boating pools, bands and orchestras and mortuaries. The Parish Council has few duties ie. actions they must carry out, other than to set an annual budget/precept, hold an annual meeting and at least 3 other meetings a year, and to elect a chairman each year. The Parish Clerk carries out the decisions of the Council and manages the Council’s assets and services on a day-to-day basis. But the flippant answer to the question above would be that the Clerk “does everything” - and there is an element of truth in that. The role was once described to me as being that of a CEO of a small to medium sized business, but you undertake all the roles yourself – the legal issues, financial issues, health and safety issues, employment issues, maintenance and administration issues of the Council itself and its assets. As a result, a Clerk needs to know a fair amount about a wide range of subjects and activities and is often thought to be the fountain of all local knowledge. Enquiries are many and varied, and if I don’t know the answer, I can usually find out, or point the caller in the right direction. But the historic role, and which remains the prime role, is to advise, guide and counsel. It is not for the Clerk to make decisions, that is the responsibility of the Councillors in Council.
Is there a normal/typical working day? No. I cannot tell you the number of times I’ve sat down at my desk, planning to do x, y and z, when an e-mail sent overnight, or a phone call received first thing will demand my immediate response and attention to something completely different. And that is one of the features of the clerk’s role – the phone rings, and you just don’t know who or what problem/complaint will be at the other end – a solicitor, a resident, a councillor, the chairman, a visitor, play equipment supply company, a clerk colleague with a problem, a Wiltshire Council officer, someone wanting to trace their relatives, a contractor, funeral director. Frustrations? There are some, of course, mainly that so many of the complaints the Parish Council receives are about the action, or lack of action by other organisations - and I think that’s probably a similar situation across the country – which try to do their best to deliver their statutory responsibilities with ever decreasing budgets. The main issues that concern most residents are the condition of the roads and pavements, planning applications, and speeding, all of which are outside the Parish Council’s remit.
Becoming a clerk Taking on the role of a Parish Clerk is very much a secondary career – people tend to move into the sector from other jobs/ careers, bringing their knowledge, expertise, and skills to the role. You rarely find clerks entering the profession from school or university. There is a limited career path, and clerks will often clerk for more than one council – a colleague clerks for 6 in another area, plus a parish meeting, which is the most in Wiltshire. I have heard of clerks who serve 13 councils, but I suspect they are very small parishes, with little activity or responsibilities. Many Clerks start off as I did, attracted by the reassurance that its only “agendas, minutes, and a few letters”. I can’t tell you how many clerks have fallen for that. But I love the job, as a whole new world of local government opened up, and I appreciate having a grandstand view of events without the need to be directly involved myself – indeed, professionalism requires that I’m not, otherwise the Clerk’s neutrality and independence, and the councillors’ trust in me can be compromised. I started at Pitton & Farley PC and after two years, the Wilton Town Clerk’s post became available, I applied, and stayed for fifteen years. I left that post and joined Idmiston Parish Council as its Clerk some two years ago. The rest, as they say, is history!
Planning Applications in the Parish
As with any other Parish Council, Idmiston Parish Council (IPC) acts as a consultee in the planning process and has no decision-making authority. The IPC makes a recommendation that is taken into account by the planning authority.
Dependent on timing, the IPC reviews planning applications at either the monthly IPC meeting or delegated IPC planning committee and responds directly to the Wiltshire Council planning department.
As our parish has a “made” Neighbourhood Plan, this document plus the Wiltshire Core Strategy lead our response.
There is a timeline set by Wiltshire Council for responses back to them. To enable our review, at times the IPC requests an extension to review.
Timelines for planning decisions are in the control of the Wiltshire Council planning department.
Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 5 Bourne Valley Link Scheme
Bourne Valley Link Scheme
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Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 6 Porton Village Store and Post Office 34 Winterslow Road SP4 0LF Tel: 01980 610258 Supermarket prices at your village shop! Fresh meat, fruit & veg delivered to our store daily
If we don’t have it, you don’t need it! Tel: 01980 610258
Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 7 Idmiston Parish Memorial Hall
IDMISTON PARISH MEMORIAL HALL NEWS
It’s been a strange few months! The scheduled AGM in April had to be postponed due to Covid and was held on 16th Sept. The following committee members were elected: Katherine Wilford is the new Chairman and will continue as Bookings Sec., Rebecca Adams remains as Treasurer and Deborah Harris remains as Secretary.
Firstly, I would like to thank Valerie Creswell for her work as Chair over the past year, she has sadly stepped down due to personal family reasons; we wish her and David well.
The development at Chalk House is very much up and running; we still need to decide on the best use of the £130k S106 money that is due to come to the hall on completion & sale of 50% of the houses. Sadly, the questionnaire sent out with the Spring newsletter following the public meeting held in January to gather ideas and suggestions from the parish, coincided with the lockdown. So, we would love your feedback (please see separate article).
Following discussions with St Nicholas Primary School, the hall will be the critical incident evacuation point for the school in the event of them needing a safe place in an emergency. This will be a short term requirement as the hall is not equipped to cope with all the children long term, we have issued a new appendix to the T’s & C’s issued to those hiring the hall during school hours. We have also been approached by PHE to act in a similar purpose but Covid has put a stop to these negotiations.
Covid closed the hall down for over 5 months and we have successfully applied for and received a grant for £7,000 which has helped weather the financial shortfalls. A meeting was held in August to discuss the plans & rules required to reopen the hall, with the support of those attending and it was agreed to re-open on 7th September. Many new safety measures have been put in place, there are plenty of new restrictions and special conditions of use too but with the hall now a “covid secure” place, we are very happy that so many groups have returned to use the hall. By abiding by the new “Rule of 6” they can gather and enjoy their activities safely. We are delighted to welcome back Pilates classes, the Badminton group, the Porton Flower Club, Club Friday, the Lacemakers and the Scouts as well as a couple of regular private bookings. We sincerely hope that all our other regular clubs and activities will be able to resume their meetings before too long.
We are very grateful to Deborah who, during the lockdown toiled over her sewing machine and has made some lovely new navy- blue curtains. Sadly we will not be hanging them in the hall until the Covid restrictions have eased, but they will add a smart and up to date look for the hall, they also have the advantage of adding a darkening aspect should people require it during the day & the lighter summer evenings.
We have had the kitchen and three toilets repainted and fitted new navy blinds in the kitchen, completing the redecoration of the internal spaces of the hall. We have also freshened up the outside of the hall by treating the wooden cladding with a nice coat of white paint.
We are “Open for Business” so please get in touch if you would like to book the hall.
We are active on social media, there is an IPMH facebook page and news is posted on the Porton, Idmiston & Gomeldon forum page also on facebook; there is a business page on Google and news and events are regular advertised on “next door” so do please follow & like us. The committee of volunteers are working hard to maintain this vital community asset on behalf of all the residents in all three villages of this parish, we welcome helpers and ideas, so please do get in touch.
KATHERINE WILFORD – Chairman & Bookings Sec.
Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 8 Idmiston Parish Memorial Hall ..... continued
COVID CLOSURES PLEASE CONTACT KATHERINE WILFORD FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. ACTIVITIES IN IDMISTON PARISH MEMORIAL HALL
MONDAY: Wellington School of Dance (fortnightly) (9am – 12) Zoe Tucker 01980 610958 Baby & Toddler Group (fortnightly) 10am – 12. Clare Pain [email protected] Leisure Painters (1.30 – 4.30pm) Jean White 01980 611590 Over 60’s Club (Last Mon/month) (1.30 – 4.30pm) Phyl Grant 01980 610263 Mulepackers CWDC (7 – 10pm) Mike Sainsbury 01722 717800 Or Mel Cane 01722 340054 Parish Council (Ad Hoc & 2nd /month) (7– 10pm) Parish Clerk 07763 411595 [email protected]
TUESDAY : Pilates 9.30 – 10.30am, 6 -7pm and 7.10 – 8.10 pm. Tracie Hills - [email protected]
WEDNESDAY: Badminton (9 am – 12) Ken Bradley 01980 610849 [email protected] Porton & Idmiston WI (3rd /month) (1.30 – 4.30pm) Winnie Dales 01980 622926 Porton Flower Club (2nd /month) (7 – 10pm) Penny Fleet 01980 611815 Salisbury Model Engineering Society (3rd Wed /month) (7 – 10pm) Jon Maxwell 01722 320848
THURSDAY: Beavers *(term time only) (6 -7.30pm) Jon Moores 01980 611614 Short Mat Bowls (7.30 – 9.30pm) Alan Harris 01980 619098
FRIDAY : Allington Artists (9.30am – 12) Mel Cane 01722 340054 “Club Friday” (10am – 3pm) Lisa Stubbs 07870203374 Scouts *(term time only) (7 – 9.15pm) StuartMcCormac [email protected]
WEEKENDS Lacemaking (monthly Sunday) All day Jan Gardner 07818328461
LUNCHTIME SESSIONS FROM 12-2PM ON MONDAYS,TUESDAYS,THURSDAYS & FRIDAYS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY/AGREEMENT
Walking along the riverbank
by Fiona Larkin
Greta’s Kingfisher
Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 9 The Future of The Memorial Hall
Back in January a public meeting was held to discuss the options and ideas for the future of the Hall with the sum of £130k S106 money due to be paid to the hall once 50% of the houses in the Chalk House development have been completed and sold. Ten have now been built and are up for sale or already sold. The money must be used for improvements or refurbishment (rather than general maintenance) so we need ideas and suggestions. At the public meeting, John Turner a local resident with years of experience in project design & management, gave a presentation setting out some potential ideas. The main areas for improvement identified at the meeting are: more storage, better access to the kitchen and toilets from the small hall, better heating, better parking & vehicle access and improving the look of the exterior.
A questionnaire was sent out with the Spring issue of this magazine. However, this coincided with the Covid lockdown, hence the IPMH Committee have not received any feedback from the parish from those questionnaires. We feel it is very important to canvas the residents, as the hall is a community asset and should be relevant to that community. Questions asked in the Questionnaire included – Do you use the Hall, if not why not? What do you like/dislike about the Hall? What would you like to change? How could the Hall be improved? Any other comments? The IPMH Committee would be very happy to hear from anyone who would be willing to help with fundraising for future projects.
If you have any great ideas for the hall, please let us know, you can send your thoughts by email to: [email protected]
Or if you prefer to be anonymous, or prefer putting pen to paper(or you don’t have access to email), please post in the letterbox at the Idmiston Parish Memorial Hall or at Orchard House, Idmiston Road (opposite the hall).
Thank you so much KATHERINE WILFORD
Update 2nd November 2020
TO ALL IDMISTON, PORTON and GOMELDON RESIDENTS
“If you are self-isolating due to Coronavirus and do not have a local support network at hand, we may be able to help! If you need assistance because of the emergency, or if you’d like to volunteer to help, please contact the Parish Clerk, Catherine Purves on: Email: [email protected]. Telephone: 07763 411595, Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm. Please leave a message outside these hours.
From Thursday 5th November 2020, we may be able to help in the following ways: n Picking up basic shopping from the Porton shop n Posting letters, collecting parcels n Collecting pre-paid prescriptions from the Porton surgery n Dog walking
If you have medical concerns, please call the NHS on 111. Coronavirus is contagious. Wash your hands regularly. If you would like to volunteer, please get in touch. Volunteers will avoid physical contact (2m distance). Items to be left on your doorstep.” Best wishes, Catherine
Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 10 Bygone Porton
The old photographs which are shown in this Newsletter are courtesy of the Bourne Valley Historical Society.
Targets Corner in the 1950’s before the houses were built on the right. Birdlymes Farm with Mr Target at the door.
Cottages and Shop on Winterslow Road Bell Cottage which was the school at Post Office No 4 is now Porton House on the corner of the High Street. 3d per week. and is on Winterslow Road just before Chapman’s Corner.
Various places where the Post Office was located. In 1906 the Snuff Shop was next door.
The Post Office 1946 Chapman’s Corner coming from Porton Down and at the bottom of the Road to Gomeldon.
Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 11 VIRTUAL OPEN GARDENS 2020
As with so many events this summer , covid spoiled my plans for the village Open Gardens , however not wishing to miss out on the opportunity of seeing the beautiful gardens tended by all those during lockdown I put out a plea for participants for a virtual event. And what a fabulous response! I was thrilled that over 40 people in Gomeldon, Idmiston and Porton got in touch and sent me their pictures; there were photos of beautiful gardens, individual plants, gorgeous blooms and quirky ornaments . The quality and quantity meant I could hold the event over the whole weekend of June 5/6/7th posting a different selection of garden photos over the three days.
I had many lovely positive comments from those who had enjoyed viewing the pictures and those gardeners who were relieved not to have had to spend hours primping and tidying their gardens.
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Thank you to everyone who sent in their photos and allowed so many of us to share their gorgeous gardens. Katherine Wilford Telling Wiltshire Council People contact the Parish Council about a range of issues from litter to dog-mess and from potholes to fly-tipping. In fact it is more effective and efficient to contact Wiltshire Council directly using the ‘My Wiltshire’ on-line form available from www. wiltshire.gov.uk/mywiltshire- online-reporting To make life even easier, you can report ‘on the go’ using your smartphone. The ‘MyWiltshire’ app is available to download at both the App Store (for iPhones and iPads), from Google Play™ (for Android phones) and Windows Store. You can attach IMPORTANT NOTICE - Grit bins information such as photos or videos and pinpoint the location The salt in the yellow grit bins is provided by Idmiston of your report using the mapping Parish Council and Wiltshire Council for use on public software on your phone. roads and pathways only. It is not for residents’ own personal use. People using this salt for their private use If you really can’t use any have left supplies low during this unexpected cold spell. Please purchase your of these methods, own, which is readily available from Porton Garden Centre. Tel: 0300 456 0105 Idmiston Parish Council are purchasing 4 more bins, and Wiltshire Council will be providing more salt in the Autumn.
Porton Flower Arranging Group
We have resumed our meetings in the Memorial Hall abiding by all the Covid 19 rules of the hall. We have a meeting on 11th November and 9th December, meeting at 7pm, please phone Penny on 01980 611815 if you would like to join us, you would be very welcome. We really missed our flower arranging during the spring and summer when many of our members would use the flowers in their gardens to produce their arrangements. However, the Wessex and Jersey Area of NAFAS to which we belong held two virtual shows where we could send a photo of our arrangement to be exhibited on facebook and the NAFAS website. This photo is Kelly Shaw’s entry to the latest show in a class entitled ‘Fabulous Fall’. Disappointingly our annual Christmas demonstration which was to be held in the Glebe Hall at the end of November has had to be cancelled, the restriction on numbers attending would have meant that we would not have been able to cover the costs. This is very sad for us because in past years this event has kick-started the festive season for many of us.
PENNY FLEET Flower arranging - picture by Kelly Shaw
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Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 13 Lockdown 2020
On the 23rd March 2020 all our lives changed and not Eventually the book swap had to come to an end due to my work for the better. The Prime Minister had put the country demands but to this day I am not sure how it happened but I found in lockdown and life was no longer as we knew it. myself getting my mums 30 plus year old sewing machine out of the loft and sewing face masks! I was completely overwhelmed by the Lockdown had already affected my family with my youngest son living generosity of people that supplied me with fabric, elastic, cotton and of and teaching in China. He had gone on a week’s holiday with his flat course all of you that bought the face masks. There are a few people that mates at the end of January to Cambodia, but Coronavirus hit and he particularly need thanks that helped and kept me supplied, Charlie, Jo could not get back into Beijing. Eventually he reluctantly had to fly home and Rebecca. Charlie helped me make masks and ended up supplying for 3 weeks. Needing to get back to Beijing and his job he eventually a lot of her work colleagues with masks when she returned to work. Jo caught a flight to Vietnam to meet up with his flat mates where they was one of the first to supply me with beautiful fabric and Rebecca who stayed for a few weeks. Finally, he was allowed back into China but had supplied me with her fantastic fabric for months and people came from to quarantine for 2 weeks in a hotel at his own cost. He wasn’t allowed outside the village to get a mask in her fabric. She has supplied and out of his room, had his temperature taken twice a day and did not see supported me so much during lockdown and is still at the end of my iPad anyone for 14 days. He is now back in China where things are relatively when I need sewing advice for my new hobby. back to normal, but they have been in another short lockdown since his Lockdown has changed so much for so many of us. For me I don’t know return in March. when I will get to see my son in China or stepdaughter in Australia again, When we went into lockdown, like most other people, I could not see but I try and build on the positives. I have met so many new people my eldest son or my elderly mother. Technology allows us to keep in and in particular our neighbours. We have lived here for nearly 5 years contact, but it is not the same as seeing our loved ones and only knew one of our nextdoor neighbours and whilst we don’t necessarily know people by name, we stop and talk or acknowledge Although I work full time and my work continued to be demanding even one another now. £1,000 was raised through the masks sales. £500 has through lockdown, maybe even more so, I still found the time to read and been donated to Gomeldon school with each class having £100 to buy lose myself in a good book. There are several authors I particularly like new books. I still have £500 and am deciding where to donate it. and I put out on the local Facebook page for books by these authors. I I hope we do not find ourselves in another lockdown but if we do, I feel guess the rest is history! The book swap was born and before I knew it, reassured that we can all help and support one another. we had 2 large tables on our driveway every day crammed with books and puzzles. Through the book swap we met so many of our neighbours Take care and be safe and don’t be afraid to ask for help if you need it. than we ever would have without lockdown. TINA OPIE
A few thoughts on Lockdown
Way back in March, yes it does seem a very long time ago doesn’t it, we were faced with one of the most challenging and historical events in our lifetime. A worldwide pandemic of an unknown virus that brought fear and anxiety into our lives and the daily reports of the rising death toll and the subsequent “lockdown” rocked our normal daily lives. Yet out of this sense of impending doom and gloom came the shining lights of communities coming together and rallying round to help each other out, and our community was one of these. We are very fortunate to live in a beautiful and relatively safe part of the country, with the government urging us to stay at home and not go out unless absolutely necessary we were, and still are, so lucky to have such a wonderful Village shop on our doorstep. Open all hours and selling pretty much everything you could need in an emergency from tea & biscuits, to gin & tonic, via washing powder, toothpaste & baked beans (but not always loo paper!) it was a godsend; the staff worked so hard to ensure the shelves were kept fully stocked and more often than not, offered a friendly smile and cheery hello. For those in the villages who could not travel it was a lifeline and offered an opportunity of human interaction.Thank you to Becky and her whole team for providing such a great service . The lack of traffic meant the roads were far quieter than usual and allowed people to walk safely for their daily bout of exercise, with so many of us stuck at home this precious hour of freedom also allowed us to chat with those we met on our walks, and we had the time to chat! I was very aware that taking the time to stop and chat was very important for those older residents I met, while I was fortunate to have a husband and child at home during this time I was conscious that for many living alone this could be their only face to face conversation of the day and for a large number of us we didn’t have to rush off to pre arranged appointments so could genuinely stop and spare time for others.I’m sure many of us chatted to our neighbours more and met new people during this time. Fewer cars on the road and planes in the skies allowed us to hear the birdsong more clearly and breathe more freely, we were blessed with fine weather and for those fortunate to have gardens these provided a wonderful place to work with nature, enjoy planting to produce vegetables or sit an enjoy a quiet read or glass of wine at the end of a day spent working from home. It was also a chance for the children to play outside and perhaps enjoy a slightly more old fashioned idea of childhood The talent of local residents came to the fore too, how wonderful it was to see the mask trees blooming with the products of generous and community spirited individuals, those who donated fabric and those who toiled over their sewing machines especially when they had full time jobs too, all to help out their neighbours and raise money for charity. Well done and thank you so much (I have several much admired fabric masks). There were community stalls that popped up sharing books and puzzles, toys and DIY projects, all things that helped pass the time and keep idle hands busy, to say nothing of the generosity of residents donating food items to these stalls for those less fortunate. It was a really lovely thing to witness.
Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 14 Plenty of people checked on their neighbours who could not venture out shopping and added their requirements to their own weekly shopping list. I’ve heard of people cooking extra so they could deliver it to a neighbour and walking dogs when owners were isolating, or just calling round for a chat on the doorstep. I hope some of us are still doing this. We queued a lot didn’t we? But somehow I didn’t mind waiting in line outside the supermarket, I had nowhere else to be and nothing pressing to do , in fact I had some very interesting conversations with my fellow shoppers. They say we British love to queue, perhaps it is just as well that we were generally happy to do so and fortunate that the weather was kind. I appreciate I am lucky in that I have a secure home & no financial worries so for me “lockdown” wasn’t too awful. I liked the slower pace of life though. Yes I missed my family and friends enormously but thanks to “zoom” we could see each other and keep in touch, perhaps I spoke to more of my friends than usual because we had the time but during these times you realise what you take for granted when you are so restricted .Nothing beats a big hug and a face to face chat though and I’ve really missed hugs! Yes we missed out on a lot of preplanned events and family gatherings , yes we lost loved ones and there have been dark days in every respect but…… My overwhelming feeling of this village during lockdown was of a community coming together to look after one another and if we can keep that going, the hardships will have been worth it. KATHERINE WILFORD The Avenue
Samantha Jane Lush and Lockdown The community stall set up by Samantha Lush at the back of . Byford Gardens A book swap, food bank and bric a brac stall all rolled into one, it was very well supplied with items and always had a good variety of food, both prepacked/tinned and fresh for people to take During lockdown Samantha did lots of things for the Community. She made masks and donated £200 to the Stars appeal. She set up the first community stall which was well used with people taking and donating items much to the delight of many children. She has now set up a more secure stall which can be locked up each day and the fresh produce which has been offered has been much appreciated. The craft stall with items made by her children also went
down well.
The community stall set up by Samantha Lush at the back of Byford Gardens. A book swap, food bank and bric a brac stall all rolled into one, it was very well supplied with items and always had a good variety of food, both prepacked/ tinned and fresh for people to take.
Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 15 Bourne Valley Scout Group
Scouting in the Bourne Valley has continued during the pandemic albeit in a different way. During the first 6 months of the pandemic all sections continued their activities virtually. A mixture of emailing activities for the section member to do and interactive Zoom meetings. Members have managed to continue with their badgework and we have been able to award lots of badges to the young people. We have even organised CampAtHomes where the young people were challenged to put up a tent in their garden or build a den indoors and sleep in it. This was so popular that many of them stayed in their chosen night-time abode for more than 1 night and more than 1 time.
Summer Holidays Scout Christmas Postal Service Whilst the Scouts had the summer holidays off, some of the Sadly this is another casualty of Covid-19 and as such will not Beavers and Cubs, (and their parents), were keen to keep going be happening in 2020. Please see separate announcement in so it was decided that we would have weekly joint Cub and Beaver the magazine. Zoom meetings during the holidays. The Scout Association have Autumn Term brought in a new special badge especially for this time. It is called The Great Indoors Badge. Our Young People worked for the By the end of the Summer the Scout Association allowed the Stage 1 of this badge over the holidays. To gain the badge they sections to meet Face to Face in small groups, max 15 young have to do one activity from 9 areas. 1. Practical Skills, 2. Outdoor people and 5 leaders and maintaining social distancing at all Skills, 3. Physical Activity, 4. Community Engagement, 5. Social times, this was subject to a Covid-19 secure Risk Assessment Action, 6. International, 7. Creative, 8. Spiritual, 9. Nights Away. being approved. The Leaders produced the Risk Assessments for their section and all sections have now been able to meet Activities they took part in: learning some mapping skills by Face 2 Face, the young people and leaders have enjoyed the drawing faces using grid references; using pioneering skills to experiences. make Tiny Tippy Taps made from pencils and elastic bands; doing keep fit by letting the dice decide which exercises they Beavers – The colony have welcome 11 new Beavers this term. should do; designing an aircraft that they would like fly in; writing One transfer from Winterslow Beaver colony and 10 new recruits. letters to members of the Friday Club, this has been absolutely During September the beavers and their parents had Zoom brilliant and some of the members of the Friday Club have sent meetings, we said hello again to existing beavers, got to know letters and cards back to our Young People; drawing pictures to the new young people and played some games. The colony send in the post to another cub or beaver; making Diy’s for Diwali also had their first “Virtual Swimming Up Ceremony” via Zoom and of course they all had a chance to Camp At Home in a tent which proved to be great fun and everyone enjoyed swimming or a den. up under virtual rivers, (an assortment of blankets, sheets and
Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 16 towels!). To enable them to meet Face2Face the colony has been divided into 3 teams, Tigers, Lions and Leopards. During October each team has been on a hike as well as doing some Membership activity sheets on the weeks they aren’t hiking. The hike was around Porton starting and finishing at the Memorial Hall, we were very lucky and had dry evenings. We have found a novel way of awarding badges whilst socially distancing, we tape them to paper plates and “frizbee” them to the young people. After Half Term our new recruits will be invested as full members of the colony. It will be our first Beaver Investiture via Zoom. More of that next time! Cubs The cub pack has welcomed 9 beavers who “Swam Up” from beavers to cubs. The new cubs really enjoyed swimming up under blankets, sheets and towels, starting as a beaver and emerging as a cub! The cubs have also been divided into 3 teams, we have named the teams after Jungle Book characters, Chil, the kite; Kaa, the snake; and Mang the bat. At the meetings during September the cubs played games on the field behind the church and made bubble pipes. During October the young people in each team have been on a hike around Winterbournes, very muddy but the weather stayed dry until the very end. When not their turn for Face2Face the cubs have been doing activity sheets all about Cub Scouting ready for the investitures, via Zoom, after half-term. Figsbury Troop- the scouts started the term with a couple of Zoom meeting, a quiz and cooking, they made camp doughnuts; Jam sandwiches dipped in batter and fried then rolled in castor sugar Yum Yum! With lower numbers Figsbury Troop are able to all meet together which is lovely for them. This last Tuesday the troop hiked in Salisbury, meeting at Five Rivers, then walking along The Butts to Stratford and back along beside the allotments to Five Rivers. The troop has 12 members so are all able to meet together, they were all pleased to be back seeing each other and very chatty. Too busy to be doing any map reading, good job the leaders knew where they were going!! The following week they played games on the field behind St Michael’s Church in Winterbourne, glowstick football skittles best describes it, glow sticks in bottles of water and knocking them down by kicking the ball at them. Then they played a favourite wide game called Capture the Flag, this too had to be adapted to ensure social distancing! Idmiston Troop – they too have had a couple of Zoom meetings, doing admin and updating badge records before they started meeting Face2Face. There are 19 in the troop so they have divided into 2 groups, each group will be meeting Face2Face every other week. They are very pleased to back to doing some real scouting; firelighting, sausage sizzle and s’mores. They all looked very happy to be back together on the Facebook photos. During their next meetings they had fun playing that age old game for the Autumn, Conkers. In the run up to Christmas the Beavers are having Zoom Meetings and will be working for the My World Challenge; each cub team will have another Face2Face activity, a Virtual Pack Holiday then a Zoom Christmas Party; Figsbury Troop are planning to meet indoors and Idmiston Troop have a full programme of indoor and outdoor activities planned. So as you can see that Scouting in the Bourne Valley is still very much ALIVE AND KICKING and will continue to be so, Covid 19 won’t beat us! All the young people have been sending in their photos of “Scouting At Home” and we have been posting them on our Facebook site. Take a look if you have an account, I am sure you will be impressed!
Shirley Moores, Group Scout Leader Tel No 01980 61614 [email protected]
Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 17 Wiltshire Police Bourne Hill, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP1 3UZ
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Call 999 in an emergency Only call 999 in an emergency. An emergency is when someone is being threatened or at risk of getting injured, or a crime is in progress.
Calls to 999 are free.
Our call operators will need to know: • Who you are, your address and phone number • Where the incident is happening - please be as specific as possible • What is happening.
Call operators are trained to use their professional judgement in prioritising work. We know this can be frustrating for callers but we try to deal with calls as quickly and efficiently as possible.
All calls are recorded for training and reference purposes.
Making a hoax call to 999 is an offence. When you call 999 for something that is not an emergency, you could be preventing somebody in a real life or death situation from getting through to us. This will be investigated and action taken against those who use the number inappropriately.
101 for non-emergencies
101 is used for non-emergencies such as: • Reporting a non-urgent crime or incident (unless the Hate crime hurts. crime or incident is in progress, when you should dial 999) We’ll help. • Contacting local officers • Getting crime prevention advice Victims come from all walks of life – so do we. Making us aware of policing issues in your local area If you have been the victim of hate crime • we are here to help you. Our services are • Making an appointment with a police officer confidential, free and available to everyone. • For any other non-emergency, such as making a You don’t have to report the crime to the complaint police to get support from us.
Contact us today: One of our trained call handlers will take your details. and a Victim Support Wiltshire log of your details and the incident or crime will be recorded. [email protected] Freephone: 08 08 28 10 113 Outside opening hours tel. 08 08 16 89 111 Calls to 101 cost 15 pence from land lines and mobile networks. This is the total cost of the call, regardless of when www.victimsupport.org.uk you call or how long you are on the phone. As an independent charity, we work for a world where people affected by crime and traumatic incident get the help they need and the respect they deserve. To find out how you can help us help more people visit victimsupport.org.uk/get-involved Calls from telephone boxes are free of charge. Registered charity number 298028 Registered address: Victim Support, Hallam House, 56–60 Hallam Street, London W1W 6LJ March 2016 | P2079 © 2016 Victim Support
Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 18 Porton Paperback Exchange
The ever popular paperback exchange has resumed with all the required Covid 19 regulations. As we can no longer hold it in the church we have relocated to the church room which is situated up the path next to the church. Please be aware that the path is a little steep but there is a hand rail. All are welcome to exchange 3 or 4 paperbacks. Returned books will be isolated until the next month and gloves will be provided to handle the books to choose from. There are currently about 300 paperbacks to browse all in perfect condition.
We will be meeting on the first Monday of each month from 10 am to 12 noon at St Nicholas Church Room, Porton.
Antisocial Behaviour In The Parish
During the summer a number of incidents of antisocial behaviour were reported to the parish council. These included reports of a group of males congregating near the river behind Byford Gardens in Porton, drinking, causing disturbance to residents and leaving bottles, cans and other significant amounts of litter on numerous occasions. These males also caused damage to the Community Stall and to the Mask Tree, resulting in the need to lock the stall in the evenings and remove the Mask Tree, which had raised a substantial sum for the Salisbury Hospital Stars Appeal and had provided a valuable service to the community. A sign put up by a young wildlife enthusiast to indicate that wildlife was nesting in vegetation by the river was uprooted and thrown into the river. On one occasion the males were observed throwing stones at an injured pigeon, which was subsequently found dead in the river. Any reasonable person must regard this behaviour as completely abhorrent, as well as illegal. Reports suggest that these people arrived on foot and are therefore presumed to be local, so someone must know who they are. The males were abusive when challenged. A concerned resident reported a number of these incidents to the police on the 101 non-emergency line, but the males had left by the time the police were able to come out.
The parish council has been advised by the Police Community Support Officer (PCSO), Jonathan Akehurst who covers our parish, that it is important that as many people as possible report incidents on 101, providing as much information as possible including time and location. Logging of reports will flag up the need for areas affected to be included in patrols. It is, of course, important to report incidents while they are in progress if possible. Please don’t just assume that someone else will do it! It is in everyone’s interest that such behaviour is stopped. Antisocial behaviour can escalate and there are reports of defibrillators in some locations being damaged by vandals. Putting these out of action could mean the difference between life and death in an emergency.
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Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 19 We Will Remember Them
The men of Idmiston Parish listed on The War Memorial who died in WW2
Sidney Charles James Clay, Petty Officer HMS Belmont which sank 31 January 1942 in the Western Atlantic escorting a troop convoy with no survivors. He was 32.
James Ritchie Garriock, Corporal RAF Police, POW Captured by Japanese 20 Mar 1942 at Batavia and died at Ambon 25 February 1944 aged 29.
George Sidney Hardiman, a Stoker 1st Class on HMS Grenville which detonated a mine when in a flotilla near the Kentish Knock Light Vessel and 77 men died including George Sidney on 19th January 1940 aged 21.
Allen William Kelly, Lance Corporal with 6th Royal Tank Regiment, RAC. He died 6th October 1940 in Alexandria aged 22.
Samson Lake, Ordinary Seaman HM Steam Gun Boat No. 7 died in the English Channel on 19 June 1942 aged 19.
John Sheppard Hewitt Lupton, Pilot Officer RAVR died 27 September 1940 while on a training exercise aged 21.
Robert Hillhouse Maclaren O.B.E, M.C., Colonel Royal Engineers, 58 Chemical Warfare Company died at Brendon Common, Exmoor 20 May 1941 when a demonstration went wrong and he threw himself on a weapon which was about to explode and was killed instantly. He was 43.
Thomas Harry Oakes, Private 2/7th Queens Royal Regiment (West Surrey) killed 21st May 1940 in France aged 22.
Leonard Thomas Norris Parkes, Petty Officer Stoker on HMS Penelope, which was torpedoed west of Naples 18 February 1944 with loss of 435 men, aged 29.
Victor John Parsons, DSM, Leading Stoker on HMS Submarine Snapper deemed missing in the Bay of Biscay 12th February 1941 aged 26.
John Peter Sadd, Pilot Officer RAVR died 19 Jul 1942 probably on a training exercise from Ballyherbert, Northern Ireland aged 24.
John Spencer Sparke, Corporal RAF died 27 September 1943 in Harnham Sanitorium from TB aged 23.
Alfred James Ernest Tompkins, Corporal 4th Battalion Wiltshire Regiment died 22 Jul 1944 killed in action at Maltot, France aged 24.
Arthur Edward Warner, Trooper C. Squadron, Queen’s Bays (2nd Dragoon Guards) killed 12 Apr 1945 in a tank attack at Argenta Gap, Italy aged 25.
G Williams No information known about this man. Can you help?
Albert Edward Wrixon born as Edward Albert, Driver in the Royal Army Service Corps with British Expeditionary Force, died Salisbury Infirmary 9 Jun 1942 aged 24.
Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 20 Bourne Valley Historical Society
Exciting News:
The Society has agreed with the editorial board of the Victoria County History (VCH) of Wiltshire to assist with the research for the chapter on Winterbourne. This will mean providing access to our large archive collection and promoting updates on the findings of their primary researchers through our newsletters and website. There will also be presentations by the researchers and editorial board in person or via Zoom to our members. The Society will benefit from additions to our Archives and assistance with online access to our Archives. Additionally, those Society members who are interested can become part of a study group to learn new skills, such as transcribing and methods of research. The VCH sections on Cholderton, Newton Toney, Allington and Boscombe have already been published and can be accessed by googling British History Online followed by the name of the village.
The Society’s November lecture will be available live on Zoom. Free of charge to members and non-members can attend for a donation. Thursday 19th November at 7.30pm, Simon Wills will speak on, “How our Ancestors Died”. What were the principal causes of death in the past? Could your ancestor have been affected? How was disease investigated and treated, and what did our ancestors think about the illnesses and the accidents that might befall them? Simon Wills’s fascinating survey of the diseases that had an impact on their lives seeks to answer these questions. His graphic, detailed account offers an unusual and informative view of the threats that our ancestors lived with and died of.
Please contact the Society Secretary, Maureen Atkinson on 01980 611311 or at [email protected] for the Zoom link to attend the lecture and also if you wish to assist with the VCH project.
Club Friday News
What a year! However, Club Friday has returned! We are delighted to be back, albeit not as frequently, at Porton Hall with our guests. We currently only meet fortnightly instead of weekly but hope to be able to review that by Spring 2021. (That sounds a long way off!)
During our period of closure and reduced opening, we are Anyhow, what about the hot summer! Goodness me, I felt like I chatting with our guests by telephone and maintaining our could melt! So many of us were busy in our gardens, catching contact with them. Hopefully, this has gone some way to reducing up with jobs that we had not found time to do. Perhaps that the isolation experienced by so many. enforced change of pace was beneficial for some, there was time for hobbies, for relaxation and connections with loved ones in As a group we are keeping guests socially distanced when we new ways. Recognising the ‘small wins’ in no way minimises the meet in person, keeping the environment as clean as we can, and devastating impact this year has had on the lives of so many. I following all Government advice that is relevant to our service. truly hope that 2021 brings renewed hope for a future beyond the What has felt important to us is to consider the effect of living in current pandemic. a pandemic and the impact that has on our wellbeing and that The Club Friday committee are still searching for a secretary and of our guests. Whilst some services have chosen to remain on other volunteers, please do get in touch. hold, we are keen to balance the need for social contact and the effect that has on wellbeing yet remaining as safe as we can be Email: [email protected] at this time. 07307 897677.
Porton Over 60s Club (Sunshine Club)
Over 60s Group started the year well. We had gained new members from the closure of the Porton Ladies Club and also acquired more couples. We were looking forward to an interesting programme of events, including several speakers and an evening visit to a farm and even a tractor ride! Our outing was going to be a trip to the Isle of Wight – a popular venue amongst our members.
Obviously Covid 19 put paid to all of that and just when we thought we could get going again with a Harvest Lunch, the rule of six meant we had to cancel that too. So, a year of disappointment all round but as soon as things improve, as they surely will given time, our committee will put their heads together and organise more events and get togethers which we hope our members will return to and enjoy. In the meantime, I wish all our members well. Stay safe and look after yourselves and hopefully, next year we will all be able to get together again. PHYL GRANT
Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 21 Idmiston & Bourne Valley WI
The WI have unfortunately been unable to meet since February. We had hoped to have a meeting in September but as the announcement was made regarding the rule of 6, it meant that we had to postpone our get together cream tea that we had planned. However, our book club has resumed their meetings on Zoom which appears to be going well. Members are kept informed of WI news via email and phone calls. We are hoping that we will be able to meet this side of Christmas but who knows. My best wishes to you all in these difficult times. WINNIE DALES President Idmiston & Bourne Valley WI
Short Mat Bowls
The above group that normally meets on a Thursday evening from 7.30 – 9.30pm was cancelled due to lockdown in March, and because of restrictions regarding the playing of short mat bowls and social distancing, it has not be able to return at present. However, we are hoping that this enjoyable and friendly activity will recommence in the New Year. Our Skipper, Roy Taylor will be leaving in the next few months to pastures new. He will be missed, his understanding and support for new learners as well as his sense of humour and kindness has been appreciated by the group. The group are looking for people who would like to take part in this sport. Age and ability are not an issue, please come you will be welcomed. All equipment can be found.
If you would like further information regarding Short Mat Bowls please contact Alan Harris, 01980 619098.
Winterbourne Cricket Club
It’s hard to imagine a more 10s, 11s and 13s and it was great to see opportunities for our local youngsters and frustrating time for cricketers than so many girls coming along too. Huge look forward to working closely with them watching one of the best summers thanks to the coaches for giving up their in the coming years to provide even more in a long time pass by with very time to ensure that our local youngsters opportunities. can get outside and exercise again. little opportunity to play cricket. While the winter is a quiet time for a Thankfully, at the start of July, the As a sign of the great progress our cricket club, we will be preparing for government changed the rules and juniors are making, a number have been next season soon after the new year we managed to get some adult put forward for representative cricket so if you are interested in playing or cricket underway. While we might at District and County level. It was also your children would love to try cricket, have only managed four matches fantastic to see two of our juniors make please keep an eye on our website for their debut for the adult team. Well done details. Alternatively, you can email me at it was great to be back playing to Max and Henry, we hope you are the [email protected] and enjoying some fresh air after first of many. lockdown. While we had a little time on our hands, RYAN HUGHES Thankfully, junior cricket was allowed we took full advantage to work on the Chairman a little earlier than for adults and it was pavilion with a new roof and wood cladding brilliant to once again have so many local installed thanks to a generous grant from children playing cricket in the village, the Amesbury Area Board. We are hugely [email protected] many for the first time. We successfully grateful for their support and recognition www.winterbournecc.com had sessions running for Under 8s, 9s, of the work we are doing to provide
Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 22 Badminton Club
Like all users of Idmiston Parish complete a cleaning checklist and and chairs for resting players are spaced Memorial Hall the Badminton maintain a record of the contact two metres apart in the small hall that has Club has been unable to meet details of those who have attended ample space to accommodate us whilst not playing. since the Covid 19 Lockdown for track and trace purposes. that commenced on the 23 After not playing for some time I was March 2020. However, since 7th Our plan to manage players is to form concerned that our club may not be viable, September 2020 the hall has bubbles of no more than six players and but I was pleasantly surprised to find that to ensure that matches comprise various almost all of our members have returned. re-opened for business again and combinations within that bubble (this The cleaning regime has also been much many of the users have returned is the recommendation of Badminton easier than I thought as all members have to resume their activities. So on England, the sport’s ruling body). We been involved in the process and the Hall Wednesday 9th September 2020 can have more than one bubble as long Committee has provided ample cleaning the Badminton Club held their first as the bubbles are kept a safe distance materials for us to complete this task. So, session albeit with precautions in apart and that the players remain within the outcome of this is that we have now their bubbles for the duration of the returned to regular badminton sessions place to ensure the safety of the session. Normally our weekly attendance every Wednesday throughout the year from players involved and subsequent is around eight players, so we are able 09:00 to 12:00 hours. users of the hall. As other users will to form bubbles of four or six players know we have to clean everything to accommodate our likely attendance. we touch before we leave the hall, Whilst not playing we wear face masks KEN BRADLEY
Gomeldon School
In 1911 it was decided that a school was needed in Gomeldon and in 1912 the land was bought from the Hobbs brothers of Manor Farm at £100 per acre to build a school. It opened on 21 January 1913 and had one classroom and another area for infants. The headmistress was Miss Betty Sophia Powell who was born in 1863 in Murhill, Wiltshire. She had previously been Flags at Gomeldon School school mistress at the school in Sedgehill, Wiltshire. It was anticipated that there would be about 40 children at the school.
Over the years, many additions have been made to the original building and now the school can accommodate up to 147 children. The headmaster is Mr Paddy Macey and there is an excellent website where you can keep up to date on what is happening at the school. www.gomeldon.wilts.sch.uk
Gomeldon School 1913 and present day.
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Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 24 St Nicholas’ CE (VA) Primary School
class from our existing footprint. Initially work stopped and then slowly as restrictions and availability of materials allowed work continued and we were able to complete these class changes. We are really pleased to be able to offer six classes and it means we now have single year groups in classes from Reception to Year three each with It has certainly been a very difficult few around 20 children in each class with our year where they can see their learning months, we have all worried about the well two older classes being a mix of 3 year on display. We will add their names to our being of our family and friends and have groups. Being able to make this offer to website so they can contact us with their missed the everyday routines that we so our children has been the culmination of details. The same day we discovered the often take for granted. Even within our senior leaders and governors vision for this find we were also registering to take part in school staff we have seen compromises school and so we were delighted that Mrs next year’s National Census carried out by during lockdown: with the addition of a Alison Riley, our retiring Chair of Governors the Office for National Statistics (ONS). We new baby daughter for Ms Pistell and a who has been a wonderful support to the shared our story with them and they quickly wedding for Mrs Heath (Miss Hibbs) which school for several years, was able to carry contacted us and agreed it was a great we all attended via Zoom! During this time out the official opening on 1st September. story and have asked if their Chief Media the school remained open and we were, In addition to the new classrooms there is & PR Officer could contact us to use the within the restrictions, full with children of a newly landscaped outside area for the school and this story as part of their national key workers. Whilst the rest of our children younger children with its own covered advertising campaign. Obviously we are continued their learning at home with their area to allow all year / all weather use. Our delighted and look forward to seeing how ‘new parent teachers’ who carried out new Reception children have spent many this all develops over the coming months. an amazing job following all the learning hours exploring in this new area with tree We have during the past few months planned by our teachers. All the children houses, digging/construction areas and appreciated the co-operation and kind were able to take photos of their learning many other educational resources and it words from the community and local and we uploaded these to our website to has really helped them settle in. businesses whilst trying to operate a busy share with all their friends. Each Friday school under strict guidelines and we during the lockdown we held class Zoom During the lockdown we uncovered thank you all for your support. Looking meetings where classmates were able to some boxes containing old photos and forward we continue to care for our see each other, talk about their learning documents spanning the last fifty plus children and their families and hope that and how they were feeling and sometimes years. We will be scanning and uploading these difficult times will soon pass and that even play games together. Above are some of the photos onto the website so we can all again come together again as a some of the posters on display in Tesco please do look to see if you can see some community. in Amesbury these were created by the familiar faces from years past! In addition children to thank the key workers. we found an envelope containing pictures MRS SANDRA SMITH, Headteacher Just before the lockdown started, we had drawn by the twelve 10 year olds commenced building work to reconfigure at the old Porton School then in some of our classrooms to create another Idmiston back in 1970. These were compiled by the Headteacher as part of their learning to do with the census in 1971 and are a wonderful collection of artwork and reports created by the children in relation to fashion, cars, sports, food etc of that time. These pictures were signed by all the children and sealed in an envelope in 1970 just as the school was about to move up the road to its current site. The envelope remained sealed until 1980 when it was opened and a list compiled of what those twelve pupils were then doing at aged 20. This is an amazing find and we hope to be able to trace as many of these former pupils as possible and invite them to the current school when we celebrate our 50th anniversary next
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Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 27 Porton & Old Sarum Surgery
Porton & Old Sarum Surgery, 32 Winterslow Street, Porton, Salisbury, SP4 0LR Tel: 01722 336 441
Porton surgery is open for pre booked appointments only and the collection of medication. n Please do not go to this surgery to book an appointment, order repeat prescriptions or general enquires n
We have a full dispensary for all prescriptions and all patients resident in the villages are asked to please use our dispensary whenever possible for prescription items. Full access for all disabled facilities.
OPENING TIMES
Day Time
Monday 8.00am - 12:30pm
Tuesday 8.00am - 12:30pm
Wednesday 8.00am - 12:30pm Dispensing Thursday 8.00am - 12:30pm We can dispense medication from these premises but are only permitted to provide this service to patients who live in a specified geographical area Friday 8.00am - 12:30pm which includes the villages of: Winterbourne Dauntsey, Winterbourne Earls, Winterbourne Gunner, Hurdcott, Porton, East Gomeldon, Saturday CLOSED West Gomeldon, Figsbury, Firsdown, Pitton, Winterslow, Farley, East Sunday CLOSED Grimstead and West Grimstead. Alderbury/Whaddon, Coombe Bissett, Bodenham & Homington, Nunton and Odstock Village.
COVID-19 UPDATE –22 September Good afternoon, NHS COVID-19 App launching this week The NHS COVID-19 app will launch in England on Thursday 24 September. In the run-up to the launch, the council is engaging with businesses and venues across the county to provide guidance for those required by law to print and display posters to help users of the app check in and record their presence. The posters, which display a unique QR code for each setting, can be scanned by the app, which then saves information that can be used to help contact tracers in the event of an outbreak. Settings that are currently required to keep records of visitors for contact tracing purposes must still maintain their own register to collect the contact details of those who have not, or could not, install the app. Venues include facilities provided by local authorities and town and parish councils, including town and village halls, leisure centres, libraries, community and children’s centres. Read more information about which venues in England should display the official NHS QR code poster. Venues that are required to display the official NHS QR code poster can download and print the QR code posters from the Government website. For further details on the announcement please see: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/venues-required-to-enforce-rule- of-6-nhs-qr-code-posters-and-contact-logs. Please do encourage businesses in your local area to download and display QR code posters to ensure they comply with this latest legislation. We’ll be sending out more information about how you can help encourage residents to download the app in the next couple of days so please keep an eye out for that.
Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 28 Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 29 Find a warm welcome, good food and the best of real ales at The Earl of Normanton A real community pub! Tidworth Road, Idmiston, Salisbury SP4 0AG, 01980 610251
New Opening Times Monday - Thursday Bar 12 noon - 2.45pm & 6pm - 10pm (9pm Monday) Food 12 noon - 2pm & 6pm - 8.45pm (no food Monday eve) Friday - Saturday Bar 12 noon - 10pm Food 12 noon - 2pm & 6pm - 8.45pm Sunday Bar 12 noon - 7pm Food 12 noon - 4pm
Owners Pauline and Phil welcome everyone, regulars, visitors and passers by to come in for a drink or a meal, cooked by their talented chef. Recent Tripadvisor reviews said: “The Earl has been transformed over the last year or so and is now a very enjoyable venue with excellent food and beer. They have a very good menu with a twist on some of the more well known dishes. The food was excellent and well priced, service was very good. the pub has a very good ambience and we always feel welcome.”
Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 30 Opening times for Wiltshire Recycling Centres
Wiltshire household waste recycling centres are open from: 1 April – 31 October (summer opening times) 9am until 4pm and from 1 Nov – 31 March (winter opening times) 10am until 4pm and will close two days per week. From 9 April 2018 you may have to provide proof of address in order to use the household recycling centre, so make sure you take it with you. Days that centres are closed are staggered so that residents have access to a recycling centre within their area seven days a week. YOU MUST PRE-BOOK A SLOT AS YOU WILL BE TURNED AWAY IF YOU ARRIVE WITHOUT A BOOKING Amesbury Boscombe Down Business Park, SP4 7RX Tel: 01980 623160 Closed Tuesday and Wednesday Salisbury Churchfields Industrial Estate, SP2 7NP Tel: 01722 322309 Closed in winter Thursday and Fridays Closed in summer on Thursday. If you use a van or a large trailer (between 1.8 and 3 metres) to visit Wiltshire’s household recycling centres, you will need a free permit http://wiltshire.gov.uk/household-recycling-centres-permits This includes Vans, Vehicles with permanently removed rear seats and / or blanked out rear/side windows, Flatbed or pick-up type vehicles and Trailers between 1.8 and 3 metres long
Rural Neighbourhood Tasking Group (NTG)
I would like to start by introducing myself and the new Rural PCSO. I have been working from Amesbury police station for the past two years and was previously covering the Ludgershall and Ludgershall Rural beat area. I am aware that you would have all known Tina as your PCSO but at this current time Tina is currently exploring other avenues so will be away for the next six months. I am keen to work with you all within any areas that I am able to help with. Please see my contact details below should you wish to contact me. All I ask if you do text/call me please put your name on the text so I can then save you to my phone. It will be myself and Juliet that will be your point of contact as your local officers. As always if there is anything that needs reporting please call 101 or 999. Juliet can be contacted on [email protected] Jonathan Akehurst PCSO 9362 CPT South East, Amesbury Police Station, Salisbury Road, Amesbury, SP4 7HL T: 101 ext 39362 M: 07342076752 Email: [email protected]
Telephone Preference Service (TPS)
Address DMA House 70 Margaret Street London W1W 8SS TPS Website www.tpsonline.org.uk TPS Registration 0345 070 0707 Tele 0207 291 3320 Email [email protected] The Telephone Preference Service (TPS) is the UK’s only official ‘Do Not Call’ register for landlines and Mobile numbers. It allows people and businesses to opt out of unsolicited live sales and marketing calls. It’s free and quick to register a telephone number. Doing so will reduce the amount of unwanted sales and marketing calls you receive. There is also a register for businesses, the Corporate Telephone Preference Service. If a number is registered with the TPS/CTPS, organisations are legally required – by the Privacy and Electronic (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 – to refrain from calling it. In the UK, the Information Commissioner’s Office enforces the law and has power to fine firms that break it. Organisations are required to screen against TPS/CTPS at least once every 28 days.
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Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 32 Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 33 Porton Playing Field Gatekeeping Volunteers
Now that the playing field is open again after a long period of closure due first to flooding and then to the pandemic, there is a rota of public-spirited people who live locally and have volunteered to take on gatekeeping duties. Attempts by IPC to recruit a replacement when the previous gatekeeper, who had very reliably and conscientiously performed the role for several years come rain or shine resigned, were unsuccessful. Several people then came forward as volunteers, including one who was happy to open the gates every morning. This task is now shared by another volunteer, who responded to a request on Facebook, as did a number of others. At the moment five volunteers are on the rota for locking up in the evenings, each doing a week at a time. The gates now have combination locks so there is no need to keep transferring keys and all volunteers need to know is one combination for both locks. MORE VOLUNTEERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME, so if you live in Porton not too far away from the playing field and would like to join our volunteers, please contact Cllr Anne Appleyard ([email protected] or Tel: 01980 610385). Obviously, the more volunteers we have, the less frequently any one volunteer has to be on duty! IPC still has a paid gatekeeper for the Gomeldon Playing Field, so if anyone would be interested in taking on this role for Porton, please contact the Parish Clerk.
Scam mail, scam calls or scam emails
Suspected scams or fraud should be reported to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 (textphone 0300 123 2050).
Please do not send scam mail letters to Trading Standards unless you are asked to do so.
Do not respond to scam mail calls or e-mails. If you require advice or further information, or if you suspect a scam is being operated by someone living or working in Wiltshire, please use the Consumer Helpline on 0808 223 1133 you will be given advice and information. We will automatically be notified of your call to the Helpline.
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Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 34 Church News
Bourne Valley Churches
From the Rector, Rev’d Peter Ostli-East: It is hard to over- Prayer) please send an email to: [email protected] estimate the huge challenges which 2020 has brought – utterly and we will get in touch with the relevant details. ‘out of the blue’ and unforeseen, even 12 months ago. As nations, On Sunday 29th November there will be a ‘Team Service’ at communities and individuals across the world have adapted to 10.00am in St Andrew’s Newton Tony to which all are invited, new ways of living – and as, very sadly, so many lives have been and please contact Rev’d Peter Ostli-East (01980 611350 lost to COVID-19, many might be asking: how can God allow or [email protected]) to reserve your place, so that the this to happen? There is no easy answer to such a question, congregation can be accommodated in a way that enables but, for Christians, the Bible, and particularly the experience of adequate social distancing. Jesus Christ, offers some wisdom, if not a complete explanation. As we look around the environment in which we are blessed Please check our website: www.bournevalleychurches.org.uk for to live, with nature and wildlife in abundance on our doorsteps, information about local churches and activities, and do continue we can recognise that the world is a beautiful, diverse and yet to take care of yourselves, remembering to keep a sensitive and fragile place. Human beings have had a remarkable impact on watchful eye on any vulnerable neighbours, so that together this natural environment – sometimes caring for it with respect we can grow as caring communities and face the future with and appreciation for all it provides for us, in the way of food, as much confidence and resilience as possible. Thank you and shelter, medicine and more. Often, though, human beings have every blessing... been responsible for exploiting and damaging the environment The Bourne Valley Prayer Tree (so called because it has – to the extent that now we are worried that it may no longer ‘branches’ (ie: people in our Parishes who respond to the request be able to heal itself, and future generations, if not our present to pray) spread throughout the Valley) is available to all, if you generation, may have to face even more severe problems. would like someone to pray for you, or know a family member The Bible holds out a vision of the earth as God’s creation, or friend who needs prayer. Call the coordinator, Ali Joyce on which he loves – all of it, including us human beings. The Bible 01980 619195 or send her an email: [email protected] explains how God longs for us to recognise him as our heavenly with a date when you would like the prayer to begin, and please Father, and encourages us to engage with him, through prayer also let her know as and when the need for prayer changes. and worship. As we approach Christmas once again we are Thank you reminded of the generosity of God’s love in that ‘he gave his only begotten Son that everyone who believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.’ Yet Jesus Christ experienced Team Prayer: rejection and hostility, even though he brought healing to many, and constantly preached the good news of God’s love for all his Be with us, Lord, in all we do and say, creation. In his death on the cross, Jesus carried in himself the Visit each home with your peace and love wrongdoing of the whole world, and shared in the suffering that Turn all hearts and minds to you, our loving God, so many have experienced – now and in centuries past. The in Jesus’ name, Amen message of Christian hope, resting on the promise that Jesus himself gave us, is that God shares in our sufferings, and never abandons us, even if we feel that he has, and that ultimately, when this mortal life is over, we are welcomed into heaven for Dear Friends eternity. God never wants bad things to happen, but in a sense Change can often be a difficult and challenging time and we have all he is aware that they do – and he remains alongside us, offering experienced a change to our lives in 2020. With the lockdown many comfort and hope, and the prospect of new life, when ever we lives were confined to a very small space whilst those who had to work turn to him in faith and trust. As we continue to find our way to keep us safe, fed and provided with heat and light found themselves through this pandemic and all that it means, may we know God’s working in very difficult conditions. Community spirit grew in places love, blessing and peace. it had been a bit thin and folk set up activities for children and stalls where the community shared. We found ourselves having to get to grip Church services in our Parishes have had to change in recent with technology and some folk in my age group surprised ourselves by months, and at present there is usually one morning service mastering Skype and Zoom. at St Nicholas Porton each month. By the time you read this, Remembrance Sunday may well have been commemorated, but Even our churches managed to get online and not only survived, but many have thrived. Looking forward we hope to be able to offer some looking ahead, we plan to have a service of at Holy Communion kind of Christmas services that so many value but this year will be very 9.30am on Sunday 13th December, and a 10.00am Christmas different to what is usual. Keep an eye on the Bourne Valley Churches Communion on Christmas morning (Friday 25th December). website for updates! Attendance at church requires you to wear a face mask, and to follow the various ‘health and safety’ requirements (eg: hand For Danny and me this Christmas will be very different too as we start a new chapter of our lives in Cornwall and say a fond farewell to the sanitising, social distancing etc.) that are intended to protect us Bourne Valley and specially to the people of Porton. I would like to all. Thank you in advance for your patience, understanding and thank you for your friendship and acceptance over the past four years. cooperation. We will follow with interest all that happens in the community and in As well as worship on Sunday mornings in church, your team of the churches and wish you well. clergy and lay ministers also offer a Sunday evening service With warmest wishes via Zoom in the Bourne Valley, and if you would like more Phil information about joining one of our Zoom services (a monthly REV’D PHIL OSLER mix of Evensong, Holy Communion and contemplative Night
Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 35 All Saints Church Idmiston
CHURCHES CONSERVATION TRUST Unfortunately, as a result of the Covid 19 global pandemic it has not been possible to hold any events in All Saints church Idmiston this year. The good news is that the church has been open every day since restrictions were lifted in July and will remain so, unless the current government guidelines change. Visitor Safety - is of paramount importance and as result the following safeguards are in place: Face Coverings - It is mandatory to wear a mask/face covering when visiting the church. Test and Trace - Please scan the NHS COVID-19 App to check in. If this is not possible log your visit at: www.visitchurches.org.uk/testandtrace.
Everyone involved in the care and maintenance of All Saints is waiting for the situation to improve in order that events can be held. The annual Christmas Carol Service will be much missed, as will the ‘This Is My Theatre Company’ who have in the past provided us with a wonderful range of plays that have appealed to the whole family.
Despite all that is going on around us at the moment, all is not doom and gloom in the world of the Churches Conservation Trust. After all, the 360 historic churches in the CCT’s care have witnessed many things over the hundreds of years they have been standing, as the following sonnet affirms:
Defeated? A Sonnet to Empty Churches
Come on. You have survived worst things: Black Death and two World Wars, The Reformation (Cromwell clipped the wings Of angels in the roof); and there are scars On ancient faces, marble noses cropped And poppy heads beheaded like the King: And modern vandals too. But you’ve not stopped Your ageless plain ability to sing Of something quite indifferent to the now: Built with trusting love and potent faith You stand there still in testament to how Beauty is not a wafted fleeting wraith,
A ghost which chance can whimsically destroy: Actually, there are many positive things going on behind the You can be filled, if not by faith, with joy. scenes. At All Saints we are going to be lucky enough to have the services of a young graduate who is currently working for a Masters ANON. June 2020 – Churches Conservation Trust degree. The church is famous for its corbels, gargoyles and roof trusses and Joanna will be carrying out research on these subjects,
Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 36 with a view to It costs £3033 each year to keep All Saints open and safe for producing an visitors, and £125k is still needed for conservation repairs. All audio guide which charities are suffering very badly as a result of this pandemic, but will enhance the it would be a tragic if we were to lose more of our cultural heritage visitor experience. than we have already. Sadly, as a result If people wish to make a donation it is now quite simple to do this of the pandemic by text. the visitors’ book and brochures Send the code IDM 70970 to donate £5.00 or 70191 to give have all had to £10.00 or go to the Churches Conservation Trust website. be removed for Many of us are exploring closer to home at the moment and the safety reasons. following CCT churches are within a 12 mile radius and can be However, judging found on a country walk or are near a good pub. by how quickly the contents of n Borbach Chantry. West Dean, Nr Salisbury, SP5 1JJ the hand sanitizer n Church of St Mary & St Lawrence, Stratford Tony, SP5 4AT bottle goes down n St Mary’s Church, Wilton SP2 0HQ and the donations n St Georges Church, Orcheston, SP3 4HL in the wall safe, n St Mary’s Church, South Tidworth SP9 7ST (the contents of n St Peter’s Church, Everleigh, SN8 3EY which are emptied very regularly) As already mentioned, all guide brochures have had to be people must removed for health and safety reasons, but details of access and still be visiting. historical facts can be found on the CCT website. Recently, we Alongside this article you will notice pictures of happier times. received a very Hopefully, by 2021 we will have found ways of living with this generous donation of Romanian Lei, (I didn’t know the currency virus so that services and events can be held safely and joyfully. of Romania was Lei either). Thank you Hayes Travel Amesbury for kindly changing these into Sterling! BARBARA J. TOWNSEND
VE Day Decorations at the Churches
All Saints Church (Left)
St Nicholas Church (Right)
Porton Baptist Church
I suspect that, in all the 365 years of Porton Baptist Church’s existence there has never been a year like this, even during wartime.
We ‘shut up shop’ in March in common with all other churches, and were only able to open again in August, albeit in a very restricted way. Owing to the size of the chapel, our numbers are very restricted, and of course we are not allowed to sing; a particular minus for me. Sadly. we are not able to have children in church as the Sunday School room is too small to allow social distancing; we miss them. Hopefully, there might be some relaxation of the rules in the not too distant future, but not, I fear, in time for Christmas. No Carol Services and no Nativity Plays. Nevertheless, we are open, and welcome anyone who cares to join us for worship at 10.30am on Sunday. We look forward to seeing you. DOUGLAS PARISH
Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 37 Thank You To Responsible Dog Owners
From the rate at which the dog waste bins provided by the parish council filled up during lockdown, when more dogs were being walked locally, it became apparent that the majority of dog owners were acting responsibly and picking up after their pooches. Thank you to all of you! Unfortunately, many of the bins became full to overflowing and IPC had to increase the frequency of emptying to avoid complaints about unpleasant smells, unsightly heaps of poo bags and possible health hazards. This obviously came at a cost to IPC and therefore to parishioners, who pay for parish services through the parish precept element of their Council Tax, but this was a necessary response to circumstances. It was also apparent that items other than poo bags placed in the bins were adding to the problems, so it would be helpful if people could use the litter bins provided elsewhere in the parish for disposal of other rubbish, or take things like drinks cans home and put them out with their recycling. Although most dog owners act responsibly, there is still, of course, a minority who break the law and leave their dogs’ excrement for other people, including children, to tread in. For those who bag the waste and then hang the bag on bushes or gates, I believe that biodegradable poo bags can now be obtained from sources such as the pet store on Southampton Road! Littering is illegal though, so whatever their composition the bags should still be disposed of properly. Still on the subject of bins, there was a time recently when the litter bin in the Porton Recreation Ground was also overflowing onto the ground and it was apparent that the contents included a substantial amount of food waste such as bread. There were also some dog poo bags. This bin is sited right next to the play area for young children. Food waste will attract rats, so it would be appreciated if the bin could just be used for litter as intended and any food waste taken home for proper disposal. The problem was reported and resolved.
Salisbury Rural Taxi Service Wiltshire Council When do I book? All journeys advertised to run before 1200 must be booked by 1600 the day before you - Quick Links travel (Saturday for Monday travel). All journeys advertised to run at a time after 1200 can be booked a minimum of two hours before that time on the same day of travel. One vehicle with 8 seats is used. Area Board Information To book any journey please call 01722 505050. Accompanied children 0 to 4 years (inclusive) travel www.wiltshire.gov.uk/council-democracy-area-boards free. Child fares are available to customers aged 5 to 16 years (inclusive). Wiltshire and Swindon free bus News passes can be used on this Connect2 service, but you must still book a seat in advance to travel. Services www.wiltshire.gov.uk/news do not run on Sundays or public holidays. Zone Tickets – a cheaper way to travel. To travel on this service without a free bus pass you will need to Waste and Recycling purchase Zone Tickets from the driver when you board. Prices for these tickets are shown. These tickets www.wiltshire.gov.uk/rubbish-and-recycling are not date specific and can be used on any Connect2 daytime service. Each time you travel across a Roadworks fare zone boundary or within a fare zone you use up one zone on your ticket and must hand this to the www.wiltshire.gov.uk/highways-road-closures driver by detaching it from your ticket strip. 10 Zone Ticket: Adult £9.60, Child £4.80; 5 Zone Ticket: What’s on in Wiltshire Adult £4.80, Child £2.40; 2 Zone Ticket: Adult £2.40, Child £1.20. Each individual journey costs £1.20 www.wiltshire.gov.uk/mobile/leisureandrecreation/whatson.htm (60p child) www.visitwiltshire.co.uk Bourne Valley to Amesbury Monday–Saturday Villages covered - Allington, Boscombe, Cholderton, East Gomeldon, Gomeldon, Idmiston, Newton Toney, Porton, Winterbourne Dauntsey, Winterbourne City Hall www.cityhallsalisbury.co.uk Earls, Winterbourne Gunner Arrival times in Amesbury 0955 and 1240 Departure times from Amesbury 1150 and 1350. Wiltshire Creative Will the taxi pick me up at my front door? The Connect2 service will usually pick you up at village http://wiltshirecreative.co.uk focal points such as the bus stop or telephone box, please ask for your nearest village pick up point when Fraud Hotline booking. However, the service will sometimes be able to pick you up and drop you off at your front door 01249 706456 if your address is accessible for the vehicle, please ask for details. Don’t forget, as well as travelling to or from the main destinations in your service area you can also travel between other villages in the same area, but all journeys must be booked in advance. Advertise in the Idmiston Parish Newsletter This newsletter is produced three times a year and is delivered free of charge to over 900 homes in the parish. Also available on line. Advertising is an inexpensive (from £20 an issue) and effective way of reaching potential customers throughout much of the Bourne Valley. To enquire about advertising, tel: 07763 411595 e: [email protected] READERS - Tell people that you saw their advert in Idmiston Parish Newsletter
Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 38 The Silver Line 0800 4708090
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Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 39 Directory of Advertisers
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