Spring 2020

News from Idmiston, Porton and Gomeldon Idmiston Parish Newsletter

Welcome to the Spring 2020 edition of the Idmiston Parish Council newsletter.

The IPC is funded via monies raised within your council We have also approved a new Grounds Maintenance tax bill through a contribution known as the ‘precept’ Contract for the whole parish which commences in April and this funds the work the IPC undertakes on your 2020. The Amesbury based business Bawden Group have been appointed to manage grass cutting, litter picking, dog behalf annually across the parish, including the cost bin emptying and tree checks across all IPC owned land. of administration. As outlined in the last newsletter, the IPC has several priorities: The IPC has had to take the disappointing decision not to proceed with the proposed 2020 Family Fun Day. This event takes a huge amount of organising and management n Re-routing of the underground pipe in the Bourne and despite asking for volunteers in the last edition of the Cemetery parish newsletter, we only had one off er of help. The IPC is already made up of volunteers and without any additional n Clarifi cation over ownership and maintenance of support, the IPC does not have the resource to support the church wall at All Saint’s Church this event.

n Speed management throughout the parish We currently have one vacancy for a parish councillor, so do please look at the information on the Events page of n Grounds maintenance the community website, and then contact the Parish Clerk if you would like to discuss the matter further. n Playpark upgrades (to be funded from developer funded Community Infrastructure Levy – CIL Best regards. monies) ANDY OLIVER Chair – Idmiston Parish Council.

Through setting the budget for the above, we have agreed to increase the precept by 27% year on year – although this is a high percentage, it works out as an increase of only £1.00 per month for a Band D property.

The IPC is aware of concerns around speeding in the parish and in addition to the Community Speedwatch team reporting drivers exceeding speed limits, we have requested replacement speed limit signage and have purchased our fi rst SID (speed indicator device) which will be moved around identifi ed areas of concern within the parish. 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. Club Friday News Parish Memorial Hall. Members of the public 2. Idmiston Parish Council - contacts 21. Porton over 60’s Club are most welcome and at each meeting a 3. The Village Quiz & Ploughman’s Supper 22. Idmiston & Bourne Valley WI period of time is set aside for comments from 3. Planning Applications in the Parish 22. Short Mat Bowls the public. If you have any issues that you 3. Wiltshire Mobile Library 23. Badminton Club wish to bring to the attention of the Parish 4. Boscombe Down Aviation Collection 23. Winterbourne Cricket Club Council please contact the Clerk. 5. Jumble Sale 24. Please notify Parish Clerk 7. Porton Leisure Painters 25. St. Nicholas’ Primary School Clerk: Catherine Purves 7. Allington Artists 28. Spitfi re Memorial - Salisbury 8. Idmiston Parish Memorial Hall 28. Porton Surgery 9. East Gomeldon Road Access 30. Volunteers Wanted - Path Clearing 10. The Future of the Memorial Hall 31. Wiltshire Recycling Centres CONTACTING IDMISTON 10. Salisbury Model Engineering Society 31. New advice for collections starting in March PARISH COUNCIL 12. B.V. Horticultural Society and 31. Telephone Preference Service (TPS) You can contact us by post, email, phone Gardening Club 34. Community Messaging or via the new 12. Wiltshire Council - Quick Links 34. VE Day Porton, Idmiston and Gomeldon Forum 13. Telling Wiltshire Council 34. Defi brillator 13. Grit bins 35 Church News: All Saints Church, Idmiston c/o Catherine Purves, 13. Open Gardens - June 2020 36. Church News: Bourne Valley Churches Idmiston Parish Council, Cranbourne, 14. Porton Flower Arranging Group 36. Church News: Porton Baptist Church White Way, Pitton, Salisbury, SP5 1DT 14. Mulepackers C&W Dance Club 37. Are you ready for an Emergency? [email protected] 16. Scout Group 37. Scam mail, scam calls or scam emails 18. Wiltshire Police 37. Mobile Post Offi ce 07763 411595 19. B.V. Link Scheme 38. The Reading Room, Porton 19. Porton Paperback Exchange 39. The Silver Line https://www.facebook.com/groups/ 20. B.V. Historical Society 40. Directory of Advertisers portonforum

Parish Councillors

Andy Oliver (Chair) Valerie Creswell [email protected] [email protected] 01980 610914 Jayne Gillick (Vice Chair) [email protected] Mike Crook [email protected] Anne Appleyard [email protected] roy Gould 01980 610385 01980 610955 Mark Jones Ken Bradley [email protected] [email protected] 07881 504095 01980 610849 Wayne Maher Steve Cocking [email protected] [email protected] 07788 636456 Kirsty Exton James humphries [email protected] [email protected] Simon Zielonka rob Miles [email protected] [email protected]

UnITAry COUnCILLOr CLErK Mike hewitt Catherine Purves [email protected] 07763 411595 01980 610301

Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 2 The Village Quiz & Ploughman’s Supper

The annual Village Quiz was held on 30th Nov. It was an entertaining evening for the many who attended, battling their wits against each other on subjects including History, Geography, Science, Film & TV, Food & Drink and Music; in fact we had a packed house and the teams all showed a vast breadth of knowledge, so well done to everyone who came along and many congratulations to the winning team “Les Quizerables” who were tied in first place on 98 points with the “Jingle Bells” forcing a tie break, my commiserations to them. It was also a great fundraising event raising £500 for hall funds.

Future fundraising events:

“Open Gardens” on Sunday 7th June; this year we are joining with the Allington Artists who will be holding their annual Art Exhibition in the hall that weekend. For more info see the Open Gardens article.

A special “cream tea” celebration is planned for 8th May to commemorate VE Day and will be held in the hall from 2pm. Keep an eye out for posters.

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.

Wiltshire Council Mobile Library Timetable

3rd April 17th April Malvern Way, Porton 13.20 – 13.45 1st May 15th May Bus Turning Area, East Gomeldon 29th May 12th June 14.45 – 15.50

26th June 10th July Tel. 01225 713706 Email 24th July 7th August [email protected]

Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 3 Boscombe Down Aviation Collection

I wonder how many of our readers know that there is an absolute gem of an interactive museum, right on our doorstep? The Boscombe Down Aviation Collection (BDAC) is based at Old Sarum Airfield, just 4 miles up the road.

Many of you will know that the airfield at Boscombe Down is a centre for test flying and test pilot training and has been so since 1940. Most of the aircraft in the BDAC have a connection with that airfield. Indeed, the museum started off life at Boscombe Down, in one of their Hardened Aircraft Shelters, but this made it inaccessible to the public. For that reason, it moved to a pair of hangars at Old Sarum in 2012. The hangars themselves are historic, listed buildings, having been built by German prisoners-of-war, as Old Sarum became an airfield, in 1917. BDAC’s core exhibits are military aircraft cockpits and, uniquely, visitors can sit in most of them, to experience the feel of the cockpit. There are transport, helicopter, trainer, bomber and fighter cockpits, where you can marvel at their complexities and, often, their lack of space. There are also a number of complete aircraft, to gain an appreciation of their size. In addition, there are countless smaller exhibits such as aircraft weapons, aircrew flying clothing, and a vast array of superb model aircraft. More recently, the Collection has showcased a selection of aircrew log books, and the stories behind them. Most have a local connection. As you can imagine, the BDAC is particularly popular with children, who revel in sitting in real cockpits with, in many cases, ejection seats (deactivated!). Indeed, there are flying helmets and flying suits for them to try on. A wealth of photo opportunities! It also draws those with an interest in aircraft, or those just looking for a novel day out. BDAC is a charity and is manned entirely by volunteers. Those with a technical leaning carry out the restoration and conservation. Others act as guides, keen to talk to visitors and give background information on the exhibits. It has won a number of tourist awards, both locally and nationally. Although Old Sarum airfield itself closed recently, BDAC remains open. The Collection is open every day except Mondays. Details can be found on their website www.boscombedownaviationcollection.co.uk/ For a fascinating few hours, why don’t pay them a visit. Syd ExTOn Volunteer Guide

Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 4 Saturday 8th February

There was a very successful Jumble Sale held in the Memorial Hall last month; it was organised by the hall committee and the PTA at St Nicholas’ School and was a great fundraising exercise for both parties. Off ering several diff erent days & times for the donation of jumble proved very benefi cial and it would be fair to say there was A LOT of stuff to sort. Thank you to the valiant eff orts of the school mums for manning the drop off times and working so hard to bring order to the chaos of sorting the jumble on Saturday morning. Thank you to all the people who donated items for us to sell and to all the school parents who donated cakes. Thank you to all those who came and bought on the day proving correct the adage that “one person’s jumble is another person’s treasure”. Thank you to all the extra helpers, especially the school dads, who came and cleared the jumble & tidied the hall at the end of the day, injecting some well needed energy (and muscle!) All the leftover clothing, soft furnishings etc, was collected by the Bag2 School company who pay for items by weight All the hard work paid off and we are delighted to have raised over £730 which will be split between the school and the hall.

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Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 5 Our sessions run fortnightly. We meet from 10 - 12.

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Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 6 Porton Leisure Painters

Allington Artists have been meeting for more than 20 years and use the small hall at Porton on Friday mornings. We are a small group and are currently full, but if anyone is interested in joining us, we can make a note of your contact details for any future vacancy.

We are a group of amateur enthusiasts who meet every Monday in the Memorial Hall from 2pm to 4pm when we paint or draw, enjoy a cup of tea, and benefi t from the occasional demonstration by well known artists. We also choose a painting from one of our members to be included in each edition of the Parish Magazine, this We are all working hard for our forthcoming annual exhibition painting is by Yvonne. on 6th and 7th June 2020 at the hall. This is set to be a lovely weekend and will run to coincide with the Open Gardens day At the moment we are not taking any further members on Sunday 7th June. We also hope that the small hall will be but if you would like us to contact you when used simultaneously for any hall users to “showcase” what their vacancies occur, please telephone groups do. Please make an early note in your diaries to pay a visit to the hall and local gardens and to join us for tea/coff ee Jean White on 01980 611590 or and home-made cakes. email at [email protected]. MEL 07946 733605

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Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 7 Idmiston Parish Memorial Hall

IdMISTOn PArISh MEMOrIAL hALL nEWS

The hall continues to be a thriving and well used facility in the parish. It is the home to many clubs catering for various creative interests such as art, painting , flower arranging, dancing & lacemaking; exercise classes such as Badminton, Pilates and Short Mat Bowls , children’s activities like Beavers and Scouts and the Baby & Toddler group as well as the WI, Over 60’s , “Club Friday”, Salisbury & district Model Engineering Club and IPC. Sadly after many years of running and organising events in the hall, Janet Slater decided that the time had come to end the Porton Ladies Club which met monthly in the small hall, with dwindling numbers and an absence of a new organiser, Janet decided it was a good time to stop. We thank her for all that she has done for the ladies in the parish and for her many years service to the Memorial Hall and wish her a happy “retirement”. I am delighted to report that the Baby & Toddler Group is flourishing in it’s new fortnightly slot on a Monday morning , it is lovely to see so many young people in the hall and I am so pleased that Clare and Vicky are keeping this great community group going. They offer a warm welcome, have plenty of lovely new ideas & toys to inspire the next generation and with coffee & cake available why not come along and support them if you are a parent, carer or grandparent. (For more info see their notice in the Newsletter) I am also extremely pleased that due to demand, Tracie is now offering aPilates class in the hall on a Tuesday morning as well as her two classes on a Tuesday evening ; Tracie Hills is a fully certified Pilates instructor who is running classes catering for mixed ability . “Club Friday” joined us in January and meets in the hall every Friday providing somewhere for the elderly in the area to come and socialise, offering conversation, activities, crafts and a hot meal at lunchtime. Guests are collected around 9.30 am and taken home by volunteer drivers at 3pm; Club Friday is the working name of the registered charity, The Bourne Valley Day Centre for the Elderly. (Charity no. 1034491) We offer them a warm welcome to the hall and the parish. If you would like to know more about this club, contact: Lisa Stubbs 07307 897677. Email: [email protected] (More information in their article in the Newsletter) The final phase of re decoration (to include the kitchen and toilets) mentioned in last issue has yet to be completed, please see piece on “the future of the hall” for more details. We have installed Wi-Fi in the hall which we hope will benefit our current users and attract new groups too; we have experienced a few teething problems but we hope to have a good signal in the small hall before too long.

The hall continues to be the venue for many private parties including children’s birthday parties complete with bouncy castle, christenings, fundraising events, 18th birthday parties and ad hoc meetings. The charges have increased to £50 per session am or pm, £70 for evenings for private parties with a £50 deposit(refundable subject to T’s & C’s) required to secure the booking . We also have several new regular private users who find the hall the ideal place to practice their dancing and martial arts. If you would like to book the hall for a party, meeting or new club/activity, do please get in touch with me on 07870187941 or email [email protected]

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 regularly 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 - Bookings Sec.

Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 8 Idmiston Parish Memorial Hall ..... continued

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 7.15 – 8.15 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

East Gomeldon Road Access

ChAnGE In PrOCEdUrES TO AUThOrISE dELIVErIES TO EAST GOMELdOn VIA ThE ThOrnydOWn rOAd nEW PrOCEdUrES Residents should now carry out the following action if they require access for a delivery vehicle via the Thornydown Road: 1. Confirm with the service provider/delivery contractor that the delivery has to be by high-sided HGV (necessitating access from the A30 via Thornydown Road) and requesting alternative means if possible (i.e. a smaller delivery vehicle, allowing access from the A338 via the railway tunnel). 2. If delivery can only be made by a high-sided HGV, then the resident is to supply the following documentation in person, to the MGS Vehicle Check Point (VCP) at DCBRNC at least 48 hours in advance of the delivery. a. Photographic identification (drivers licence; passport; other official identification from workplace). b. Proof of residence in East Gomeldon (drivers licence; utility bill (addressed to the person requesting access). c. Invoice/Delivery note from supplier (including date and time of expected delivery and any other particulars such as delivery contractor; name of driver; vehicle type etc. if known). d. Contact details in case further verification of delivery is required by the MGS staff. 3. Failure to provide all the above information may result in access being denied to delivery vehicles. 4. Telephone requests for access will no longer be accepted.

Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 9 The Future of The Memorial Hall

With the housing development at Chalk house in Porton, well under way, the IPMh committee decided to hold a public meeting on Saturday January 18th to canvass thoughts and ideas from members of the parish as to the future of the hall and the best use of the £130k due from this development.

There was a short presentation covering a brief history of the hall, the current state of the hall structure & finances and the challenges ahead. On display boards around the hall were some historical pictures, photos of the activities and parties held here, and some proposals and potential expansion ideas as submitted by current hall users & people not able to attend the meeting.

Disappointingly, the meeting was attended by only 24 members of the Parish, but they offered some interesting comments and opinions as to the future of the hall and the best way of improving and preserving this community space. Of the questionnaires completed by those present, it was clear that as well as parking and the general unappealing exterior of the building, the main improvements requested were for better storage throughout and improved facilities for both the small hall and in the kitchen.

Bearing in mind that this is a community asset and the sum of CIL money allocated to the hall is considerable, the committee feel it is essential that the thoughts and ideas of as many people as possible are considered before any decisions can be taken. This money has to be used for specific projects and cannot merely be banked for ongoing maintenance. The hall is structurally sound and in good repair though we shall probably need to repair/replace the flat roof in the next few years.

To this end you will find a “Future of the Memorial Hall” Questionnaire in this newsletter, please take the time to complete it and return it to one of the following drop off boxes by Friday 1st May. n nisa stores Porton n Julie horne 147, East Gomeldon road, East Gomeldon. n Idmiston Parish Church

Salisbury and District Model Engineering Society

Dear Friend,

Here below is a programme for our meetings in 2020. We meet on the third Wednesday of most months throughout the year at 7:30pm in the Idmiston and Porton Memorial hall in Porton.

As you can see we’ve invited an interesting bunch of speakers to our meetings and their varied topics are of interest to not just model engineers, so this is an invitation to everybody and anybody in the local area to come along to any our meetings that take their fancy.

Not only are we inviting you to our meetings when we have speakers, but if you have any friends anywhere who might be interested in coming along to any of our other meetings, please do encourage them to just come along. They don’t have be model makers, and they don’t have to contact us before just turning up (but they can contact us if they like, and we can offer them a lift to our meetings if getting to our meeting place is difficult for them).

Here is a bit of small print: Visitors (ie non members) attending meetings are kindly requested to make a donation of £3 as a contribution to our overall expenses (we, not you, are required to wear overalls at these meetings)

Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 10 Salisbury and District Model Engineering Society ..... continued

April 15: Peter Scrivens: “ringing Birds” Maybe you thought you knew all about the way ornithologists ring birds, but believe you me, there is more to it than you ever knew, not least because of the difficulties involved in ringing birds ‘en mass’, and the design of ringing systems. It seems that Peter himself was ensnared into the ringing business, so he has some sympathy for our avien friends. May 20 Geoffery Rider: “The Paddle Steamer Waverley and her present crisis” This magnificent Duchess of the waves is the last seagoing passenger- carrying paddle steamer in the world. She was built in 1946, and from then until 1973 she sailed (sorry, steamed) from Craigendoran on the Firth of Clyde to Arrochar on Loch Long. Since then she has sailed around Britain offering regular trips on the Clyde, the Thames, along the South Coast of England, and the Bristol Channel, with calls at Liverpool & Llandudno. Alas the old lady is currently in expensive intensive care, struggling for survival, Geoffery is the man to tell us about the progress of her present situation. June 17 Andrew Johnson: “Building a Model of an Early Anzani Aero Engine” What a Man Alessandro Anzani was....! Bleriot amazed the World in 1909 by being the first aviator to fly across the channel... but October 21 Keith Shephard : “The Engineering Triumphs he was not confident of the engine that he had had built, but of John Alfred Prestwich (JAP) and his amazing business Anzani was on hand and had no doubt that his engine would empire” Keith visited us in October 2018 and presented a do the job, and it did (just). The news of their achievement very well received talk on some of the principal engine makers made them both pioneering avionic heroes who will always be of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This time he’s going remembered. to talk about somebody who you have probably heard of more through his initials (JAP) than through his full name. The JAP September 16 Colin Blackaby: “Some lesser-known company (1895-1963) was famous for light-weight, powerful heroes of the Titanic disaster: the engineers and their and reliable engines used on motor bikes, light aircraft and equipment who kept the services running to the bitter motor cars. But less well remembered is its dominance of the end” Colin is an old friend of ours. A few years ago he talked cinema camera manufacturing Industry through the early days to us about refurbishing all the electrical equipment of the Tug/ of that industry in the 1890’s through to the 1920’s. Keith is Tender Calshot which serviced the “Queens” and many other an active member of our sister (brother?) model engineering giant liners in Southampton, plus the celebrities who sailed in society “82D” in Westbury. He works with foundaries in Poland, them because of Calshot’s role as a Tender. The Titanic was and here in the UK; so he is well placed to appreciate the work an engineering marvel of its era (though as we know not all its of Mr Prestwich. engineering was perfect), especially with regard to its electrical systems, and Colin, who is a retired heating and air-conditioning november 18 Mike Lee: “Modelling newcomen’s engineer, is well equiped to appreciate the electrical engineering revolutionary Steam Engine” Mike is a member of our aspects of that magnificent but doomed liner. committee and has diverse precision modelling interests. In talking about Newcomen we sometimes have to remember that Thomas Newcomen (1663-1729) preceeded James Watt (1736-1819) by many years and was more the inventer of the Steam Engine than was James Watt. Watt’s contribution to the development of steam engines was to modify Newcomen’s engine in a very affective thermodynamic way. Newcomen was a devout Baptist, who became a leader in his local Baptist church, and many of his engineering collaborators were fellow Baptists. Both men relied on collaboration with other wealthy and influential men to make their inventions profitable and famous. These were Thomas Savery and John Meres in Newcomen’s case and Matthew Bolton in Watt’s case.

COnTACT our Secretary if you have any queries: Jon Maxwell 01722 320848, or [email protected]

Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 11 Bourne Valley Horticultural Society & Gardening Club

Our Society’s year began in January with the ever popular Social Evening which, this year, took the form of a curry night, with a quiz and ‘pop-up’ poetry readings providing plenty of entertainment. The 2020 evening speaker meetings recommence in March.

Evening Meetings Evening meetings are held at the Glebe Hall, Winterbourne Earls, on the first Thursday of the month at Other Events: We are always delighted to welcome 7.30pm. All visitors are very welcome The Annual Show will be held on 18th new members to our small, friendly to attend for a small donation. Apart July 2020.The Show Schedule has club. The annual subscription is £15. from a talk, there is a ‘taster’ table, been compiled with an aim of being Members enjoy free entry to evening with ideas as to what can be made able to produce hard copies in time speaker meetings, and reduced fees from surplus produce, along with a for the first speaker meeting in March to enter the Annual Show (which garden produce ‘bring & buy’ sale and when we hope also to have it available includes a ‘members only’ class), and a raffle. online. Much remains unaltered from to other social events. last year’s schedule, or subject only to minor adjustments, but, there has been a major overhaul of the children’s division to enable a wider variety of Forthcoming Evening Meetings: choices of classes to enter. In addition, 2nd April: What to expect from due in part to two of our regular wine Fuschias by Derek makers announcing their ‘retirement’, Luther we have decided to reduce the number of wine classes to make way for the 7th May: AGM followed by a ‘bring introduction of home-made beer and and buy’ plant, produce, For more information about the cider classes. There will be new titles in seed and cake sale BVhS Gardening Club the photography and flower arranging How to stage your divisions, an interesting cake recipe 4th June: Phone Clare dunster (Secretary) garden produce for the supplied by the domestic division on 01980 619121 Annual Show with David judge and a challenge to the men to Shergold, one of our make flapjacks! Anyone may enter, or visit our website: regular Show Judges. you don’t have to be a club member. www.bvhsgardeningclub.com

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Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 12 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.

Idmiston Parish Open Gardens 2020

Following the success of our inaugural event in 2018 we are planning another “Open Gardens” afternoon within the parish to raise funds for the Memorial Hall on SUndAy 7th JUnE 2020.

This year we are delighted to be combining with the Allington Artists who will be holding their annual Art Exhibition in the Memorial Hall over the whole weekend 6/7th June. We are also hoping that some of the groups who regularly use the hall will use this occasion to advertise their clubs by putting up displays in the small hall.

We would love to be able to have gardens in all three villages so this is a call to ask you to think of joining in. I’m sure there are some delightful gardens, vegetable patches and rockeries in Porton, Horefield, Gomeldon and Idmiston.

The plan is to have a number of gardens in each location for viewing on the day with afternoon tea & refreshments and possibly a plant sale in the Memorial Hall. It would be great to have a broad cross section of styles, from herbaceous borders to patio pots, bountiful kitchen gardens to wild flower planting; any size or any style.

If you would be interested in opening your garden to the public, dispensing some of your green fingered tips and advice, just lending a helping hand in the running of the day, or for more information, then PLEASE contact:

Katherine Wilford (email [email protected] or call 07870187941)

Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 13 Porton Flower Arranging Group

Programme 2020 On our Wednesday evening meetings once a month we find working with flowers so therapeutic, creative and it’s fun. We are not experts, we just enjoying meeting up, trying to interpret a theme determined by our programme and it is lovely to see how differently our arrangements turn out.

We meet on the second Wednesday evening of each month at 7pm at Idmiston Memorial hall, do come and join us or phone Penny on 01980 611815 or email [email protected] to find out more.

8th April Weather 13th May Fan shape – no oasis 10th June Where in the world am I? 8th July Miniature (10cmx10cmx15cm) 12th August Carnival/Masquerade 9th September Nature’s pride – no oasis 14th October Opposites/Poles apart 11th November Contemporary workshop 27th November Christmas Demo at Glebe Hall, Winterbourne Earls 9th December Christmas splendour

Mulepackers Country & Western Dance Club (Line Dancing & Western Partner Dancing)

Monday Evenings 7.00 to 8.30 pm

Our line dancing class at Porton takes place on Monday evenings in the large hall. We are very proud to have a really friendly group. We have a lot of fun and it’s a great way to make new friends. Please phone us if you feel you would like to join us. Mike and Mel are two fully qualified teachers and we are able to bring beginners on separately within the group. From time to time, we run 6 week absolute beginners’ courses, so please let us know if you would like to start one of these.

Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 14 In October last year, we held a big social dance with live singer, Peter Shaw, which was attended by over 100 people. Our next dance, starring Chris James, will have just taken place by the time this newsletter goes to print. In May, we have booked Ryan Payling to sing at our next social dance. If you wish to come and hear live country music, let us know and we can put you on our contact list for future gigs. (Better still, come and learn to dance with us and you could join in with the dancing!).

We were also very pleased recently to donate a cheque for £1250 to Salisbury Hospice as a result of funds raised at demonstrations, socials, raffles. Each year we choose a local charity to support. In 2020 any funds we raise will be given to “Riding for the Disabled” at Wilton.

If you’d like to try line dancing and Monday evenings don’t suit, we have classes at West Grimstead on Tuesday evenings and Laverstock on Thursday afternoons. Several of our members attend two or three classes per week once they’ve got the bug.

See our website for film clips and more information www.linedancingsouth-mulepackers.co.uk Phone Mike or Mel on 01722 340054 or 01722 717800

Monday Evenings 8.30 to 10.00 pm

We now have a well established and very friendly partner dancing class at the Memorial hall on Monday evenings from 8.30 to 10.00 pm. Our dances are based on waltzes, cha chas, rumbas etc. and all to great country music. If you would like to learn, please get in touch as we have facilities to teach you as a complete beginner so that you are not dropped in at the deep end.

See our website for film clips and more information www.linedancingsouth-mulepackers.co.uk Phone Mike or Mel on 01722 340054 or 01722 717800

Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 15 Scout Group

Scout Christmas Postal Service First of all a BIG ThAnK yOU to everyone who contributed in any way to the success of the Scout Christmas Postal Service in 2019. A special Thank you to Porton Garden Centre, KornerKuts, Jess Futcher, heather Pannell, the local Schools and Earls Court Manor for selling stamps and hosting post boxes. This year we sold over 400 stamps more than last year so a huge thank you to everyone who bought stamps. Thank you to everyone who took bundles of cards to deliver all over the Bourne Valley. This year we didn’t have quite so many cards to deliver but it is a huge job and we couldn’t do it without our dedicated deliverers. ThAnK yOU TO EVEryOnE COnCErnEd.

Christmas 2019 Beaver Colony The whole group got together for a party at the Glebe Hall in After Christmas the 4 eldest beavers in the colony successfully the second week of December. Christmas jumpers and hats transferred to the cub pack and the remaining beavers have been abounded and there was plenty of festive refreshments, hot joined by 6 new recruits from the waiting list. Before the new dogs, mince pies and mulled wine. At the party we played Bingo beavers joined, the rest of the colony finished off the Disability and there was a huge raffle with lots of festive prizes. Awareness badge by learning to write their name in Braille and Each section also celebrated Christmas in their own way. The identifying fruit by touch and had an indoor campfire (artificial I Beavers, Cubs and Figsbury Troop had parties and Idmiston hasten to add!), which included singing some songs and a cup of Troop went to the Pantomime, Robin Hood, at the Playhouse. hot chocolate, with marshmallows. Whilst the new recruits have been learning all about Beaver Scouting the rest of the colony have taken part in a problem solving game and used sticks, that had been blown down by the recent gales, and wool to try their hand at weaving, this counts towards their badgework as trying a new skill and using items from the natural world in a craft activity. After half term the beavers used their imagination to make a machine for collecting snow and making snowballs using recyclable materials. 7 of our beavers joined 50+ other beavers from all over the Salisbury District in the Post Christmas Party, Canada Capers, at the Bowman Centre in Amesbury. During the afternoon they took part in some games:- Bean Bag Curling, Canadian Bingo and Magnetic Fishing, Crafts:- making Parachord People (in Colours of the Canadian flag), Beaver Masks and colouring the Canadian Flag. The last activity was making Pancakes and of course there was maple syrup to pour over them. The afternoon finished with a party bags full of a snack tea and a sing song, not at the same time, I hasten to add!

Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 16 you know what happens you will know why I say this!; and lastly a Quiz, each scout in that patrol asked 5 questions on different themes for the other 2 patrols and the team of leaders to answer. I’m not sure who actually won, it may even have been the leaders! The following week it was the Young Leaders turn to organise the Cub Pack programme, they devised some problem solving games, which certainly made the scouts think as well as making them have to The first term of 2020 found our 5 new Cubs, 4 from beavers and work as a team! On the last evening of the half term the Scouts 1 from the waiting list, joining the pack and learning all about what went up to Old Sarum for a wide game organised by the leaders. Cub Scouting is all about, as well as joining the rest of the pack This is ‘#YouShape Scouting’ at its best. Leaders and Young preparing for 2 District Competitions, the Scrapheap Challenge People working together to produce activities and games. After and the Five A Side Football Tournament. For the former we had Figsbury Scouts also celebrated Shrove Tuesday by making their a practise competition during a pack meeting when the cubs own pancakes and of course eating them!! were challenged to make a Robot from the recycling the leaders brought in. At the competition itself, our Team of 5 joined other Idmiston Troop teams from the District to make a model of “The Park”, they could choose any kind of park they liked, most packs chose Theme At the end of last term Idmiston Troop once again took part in the Parks and ours was no different and there were an assortment of District Scout Cooking Competition. They had to cook a 3 Course fair rides, roller coasters, big wheels etc made from the mountain, Meal, on the theme of The Olympics, Past, Present & Future, on I joke not!, of recycling materials. Our team didn’t win but they a 2 burner and grill camping gas stove. Their menu was:- had a great afternoon of creativity. Greek Meatballs stuffed with Feta Cheese (Greece) The rest of the pack have completed the Environmental Teriyaki Chicken with Sticky Rice and Pak Choi (Japan) Conservation Badge, making birdfeeders, Ecobricks and Crepes with Raspberry Coulis & White Chocolate Recycling with Michael. Some of the eldest Cubs have gained They once again were victorious, it is getting a bit of a habit winning their Chief Scout Silver Award and were presented with it at a this particular competition. As result of this they represented the special award ceremony, during which those 6 cubs moving Salisbury District at the County Cooking Competition during the up to Scouts were welcomed by Ian from Idmiston Troop. The February Half Term Break. The team cooked the same menu and footballers amongst the pack have been busy training for the did really well, they came 4th out of 11 teams, there were just 6 5 A Side Tournament, which took place on the Saturday at the points between the Runners Up and 4th place. beginning of half term. Our team played well, they played 4 matches in their league only losing to the eventual winners and At Troop meetings since the beginning of January the troop drawing with the runners up. The showed great sportsmanship has been preparing the 6 Cubs who have moved up to make during all their matches and their behaviour was exemplary so we their Scout Promise, which they have done now, becoming full were once again proud to be their leaders. On the last evening members of the troop. of this half term the new Cubs made their cub promise and were The chefs in the team were honing their cooking skills ready for invested as full members of the pack around Redwood’s indoor the District and County Cooking Competitions and I think that campfire, before the investitures the cubs listened to ‘yarns’ about the whole troop must also been practising their Team Building cub scouting and Lord Baden-Powell, our Founder followed by and Problem Solving skills too. The troop entered 4 teams in the the usual Hot Chocolate with Marshmallows, a campfire wouldn’t District Cube competition. This competition is based on The Cube be the same without this treat. After half term the pack celebrated television game, teams of scouts visit a number of bases based Shrove Tuesday by making and of course eating pancakes. on team building and problem solving activities, each base is then marked for teamwork, and result. Idmiston Troop managed Figsbury Troop to come 1st, 2nd and 4th, the fourth team were a bit lower down This term the scouts in Figsbury Troop have been organising the result board. A very creditable result I am sure you agree. games and activities for each other. Each patrol was given one evening to organise activities and games for the rest of the troop. Shirley Moores on behalf of the The activities have featured cooking, and eating of course!, each Group Scout Leadership Teams scout made a pancake with the toppings of their choice- some Group Scout Leader chose everything that was on offer”!; science experiments, do Tel no 01980 611614 you know what happens if you put mints in to fizzy pop?, the email [email protected] scouts do now, I hasten to add that this was an outside activity, if

Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 17 Wiltshire Police

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Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 18 Bourne Valley Link Scheme

Our volunteers provide neighbourly services to those in need in the BourneBourne Valley Valley parishes of Cholderton,Link Scheme newton Toney, Allington, Boscombe, Idmiston, Porton, Gomeldon, the Winterbournes and hurdcott.

Our volunteers provideWe can help neighbo with visitsurly toservices friends and to thoserelatives in or need collecting in the prescriptions. Bourne Transport Valley to hospitals, parishes GPs, of Cholderton, dental surgeries, Newton hairdressers Toney, and Allington, shopping are just some of the tasks with which we may be able to assist. To use the scheme please ring the Co-ordinator on 01980 611117 Boscombe, Idmiston, Porton, Gomeldon, the Winterbournes and Hurdcott

Idmiston Memorial Hall was the venue for the recent combined AGM and coffee morning of the Bourne Valley Link Scheme. Following the presentation of the morning of annual report and details of the accounts, a large group of clients, friends and annual rep volunteers was able to hear an informative talk on the work of Carers Support volunteers was Wiltshire. CSW currently supports 79 unpaid carers in the Bourne Valley alone. Wiltshire

BVLS CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Join us for mulled wine and mince pies at Glebe Hall, Winterbourne Earls on

BVLS New Year Party held at the Glebe Hall, Winterbourne Earls on 1st February.

An enthusiastic and enchanted audience of clients and volunteers enjoyed a wonderful afternoon tea, together with fantastic entertainment by The Salisbury Pluckers, a local ukulele band who give their time and donations to the Salisbury Hospice. Many thanks to all who helped to make this such an enjoyable and successful event.

SaturdayWe 18th always November need new volunteers 2017 - can you help? You can choose how much time you can give and what tasks you are happy to undertake. Please call the Link number for more information. The scheme is a registeredfrom 10.30 charity, to volunteers 12.00 noon. receive expenses only and users are asked to donate in a sealed envelope (according to their means). A large variety of Christmas-themed stalls, together with a wonderful raffle, will give everyone the perfect opportunityr toegistered prepare Charity for the festivenumber season. 1108029 Browse give everyone the beautiful goods on sale and relax withwww.bournevalleylink.org.uk a glass of mulled wine (or cup of coffee) and a delicious mincepie. Everyone welcome!

PortonCAN WE Paperback HELP? Exchange Do you need transport to visit friends or relatives, a hospital, GP, optician or dentist appointment, hairdresser, shopping or a place of interest? If you live in dentist Overthe the Bourne last Valley year and the in exchangePorton Paperbackfor a donation to BVLS, we may be able to Exchangehelp. has attracted booklovers from all help. over the valley. It has been very rewarding to see so manyRing people the Co enjoying-ordinator browsing on 01980 611117the to use the scheme. many books we have on display. We have an area whereIf you wouldyou can like partake to become of a refreshmentsvolunteer, please contact the Link number for and meet others for a chat. Wemore invite information you to . exchange paperbacks – bring www.b ao ufew,rnev atakelleyl inak .org.uk few – all are in nearly new condition.

As an added attraction we have David’s produce stall where you can buy homemade jams, marmalade, cakes, pickles and garden produce. All sold in aid of St Michael’s Bells appeal.

All are welcome to join us on the first Monday of the month at St nicholas Church Porton from 10am to 12 noon. no charge.

Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 19 Bourne Valley Historical Society

The Society recently marked its 71st AGM with a fascinating display from the archives on past and present shops of the Bourne Valley. This was followed by the showing of “Salisbury in Old Film” by Neil Leacy. The live film of the procession through Salisbury streets for the Peace Celebrations in 1919 followed by the pageant in Victoria Park was amazing. We then enjoyed film of Society weddings in the Cathedral, the streets of Salisbury in the 1930s, 1940s, 1950s and 1960s with long forgotten shops and the destruction of the gasometer in 1917. Mr Selway, Porton Carrier courtesy BVHS

Archive displays at future meetings will focus on articles and items relating to a specific village at alternative meetings. Members will know in advance which village will be displayed from the newsletters and web site, giving everyone the chance to bring anything they may have about that village, should they wish to share it. Below is a list of the shops within Idmiston Parish, taken from Kelly’s Directory. We would welcome further information on these shops and any others not listed:

Gomeldon - 1911 (Kelly’s) Sidney Burton Grocer ---- Joseph E Squibb Shopkeeper Idmiston - 1903 (Kelly’s) Frederick Udall Plough PH, good accommodation for cyclists, good stabling Porton - 1929-30 (Kelly’s) Miss Kail sub-postmistress ---- William Selway & Son Carrier (Motor) ---- Fredrick Blake Butcher Winterslow Road ---- George Fredrick Chapman & Son Grocer ---- Hall & Selway Newsagents ---- Alfred Purell Pickett Railway Hotel

Future meetings in 2020 March 19th Cheryl Butler, “Marmalade, Spuds and a Bag of Gold”. Gift giving in Southampton in Tudor Times. Archive display on Allington April 16th Kayleigh Spring, “Conservation and Restoration, the work of a Conservator at the Wiltshire Record Office”. Archive display on Newton Toney May 21st Ruby Vitorino, “Local Highwaymen” June 18th Jane Glennie, “Suffering Suffragettes” – in costume! Archive display on Winterbourne Dauntsey July 16th Judy Rouse, “Ticket to Ride, the Perils and Pleasures of Early Victorian Rail Travel” September 17th Wiltshire County Archaeologist on local sites. Archive display on Gomeldon

All meetings commence at 7.30pm. The Society does not meet in August and december. Visitors may attend up to two meetings for a donation, before they are asked to join.

Membership subscription is £13 per person annum and covers attendance at all meetings plus a monthly Newsletter which includes a summary of the previous meeting’s lecture. Further information from Maureen Atkinson Tel: 01980 611311 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.bournevalleyhistory.co.uk

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Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 20 Club Friday News

We are settling into our new home in the Idmiston is no age barrier! We would be delighted if you are able to come Memorial hall here in Porton. On behalf of Club Friday, along and support our work, we are a registered charity and I would like to thank the hall committee for such a must fundraise in order to continue reducing isolation for older warm welcome into their premises. We have enjoyed people. Donations for this event (unopened bottles of anything and boxes of chocolates) can be dropped at Idmiston hall any having more space and are certainly looking ahead to Friday between 9-3. warmer weather, hoping to be able to enjoy the outside space too. This first part of the year has seen our guests enjoying armchair yoga, boccia, bingo, quizzes and several talks, including one from On the first Friday of each month, Club Friday holds a drop- The Dogs Trust. We are always looking for new acts to entertain in session for potential new guests, volunteers and anyone us, especially musical. Do use the contact details below and get interested in getting to know who we are and what we do. The in touch if you can help. dates are as follows: Friday 3rd April, Friday 1st May and Friday 5th June. You can call in from 10am to 11.45am. We offer free hot We would still like to recruit more volunteers, and you will receive drinks and have cakes, preserves and other items for sale to help a very warm welcome, it’s a great way to meet new people. raise funds for Club Friday. Do come along and meet the team. Additionally, Club Friday still has the capacity to accept new guests, so do get in touch if you, or someone you know may be On Saturday 30th May from 1pm to 4pm our annual Fun Day is interested. A trial session is always recommended. being held again this year in the Glebe Hall. We have some great stalls planned from a chocolate tombola to snail racing! Plus, For further details contact Lisa on: 07307 897677. there will be free face painting, mainly for the children but there Or email [email protected]

Porton Over 60s Club (Sunshine Club)

Our Club is open to men and women of the Parish and we aim to provide a friendly and enjoyable afternoon every month. The meetings are held in the village hall and we usually have an interesting speaker. We follow the talk with tea and biscuits and plenty of conversation.

Every couple of months we visit a local pub and have a lunch together and in the summer we arrange a coach trip, which is very popular. This year, in June, we are going to the Isle of Wight for the day.

In April we are having a talk on Medical Detection Dogs and friends from Winterslow Club are coming to join us for the afternoon.

On 2nd May, Ross Liddington is coming and her talk is entitled ‘Lost in the Cloud’.

In July we will visit a local organic farm for an early evening tractor ride followed by a cheese supper.

The annual subscription is just £5 and we pay £2 at each meeting to cover the cost of the hall. If you like the sound of our Club, then please come and join us. Meetings are held on the last Monday of every month at 2.00pm.

PHYL GRANT Organiser

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Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 21 Idmiston & Bourne Valley WI

Idmistontime since & our Bourne Christmas activities Valley and now WI we look forward to the spring.

We have enjoyed lots of fun and laughter together in the last few months. It seems a long time since our Christmas activities and now we look forward to the spring. April: David Stocks will come and July: Malcolm Wells will tell us a mix of Our Annual meeting has just taken place Our AnnualDispel meeting the Myths has of justBeatrix taken Potter place and westories now from begin his life working with and we now begin our new programme for in the Lake District. assistance dogs to behind the 2020. scenes in Buckingham Palace. We haveIn recently April we will enjoyed resume lunchour Garden out at The Silver Plough in Pitton. We have recently enjoyed lunch out at Some of visitsus went once on again an whenimpromptu the better visit In to August see the we snowdropswill go to Highclere at Heale Castle House & The Silver Plough in Pitton. weather is here. Grounds for our annual outing. us also celebrated Winterslow WIs 97th Birthday anniversary with them. Some of us went on an impromptu visit to OurMay: programme Following for a potthe lucknext lunch few months we If any includes of the the above following interests . you please see the snowdrops at Heale House and will discuss and vote on the feel free to join us at Idmiston Memorial a group of us also celebrated Winterslow Resolutions which go forward to Hall on the third Wednesday of the month WI’s 97th Birthday anniversary with them. March: Grahamthe WI National Harding Annual is coming meeting to talkat 1.45pm about wherethe Naughty you will receiveLadies aof warm Bath ! Our programme for the next few months which is held at The Royal Albert welcome. The meeting starts at 2.00pm April: DavidHall inStocks June. will come and Dispel the Myths of Beatrix Potter includes the following. You are welcome to just turn up but if I can March: Graham Harding is coming to InJune: April weWe willshall resume welcome our back Garden Margaret visits be onceof any again help or when you would just like a chat talk about the Naughty Ladies of Smith who will talk about John before you come please telephone Winnie Bath! May; Constable & Regency Salisbury. on 01980 622926 or 07425 130653.

JuneShort: We shall Mat welcome Bowls back Margaret Smith who Regency Salisbury. This is a friendly non-league club whichJul ystarted: Malcolm just over Wells 2 years will agotell usand a meetsmix of in Idmiston Parish Memorial hall. At present we have approximately 16 members who play on a regular basis. This number allows the utilisation of both the indoor short mats. Thereto are behind a variety the of scenes skills inand Buckingham abilities amongst Palace. the players, some who are just beginning to those who have played for several years. This fun activity helps hand eye co-ordination as well as a gentle keep fit exercise throughIn bowling August weand willwalking go to upHighclere and down Castle the &mats. Grounds Good for for our people annual of outing.all ages.

If any of the above interests you pleaseWe feel meet free every to join Thursday us at Idmistonevening from Memorial third Wednesday of the month at 1.45 7.30 – 9.30pm and would welcome new meeting starts at 2.00pm participants. There are no membership fees, but each session cost £3 including You are welcome to just turn up but if Irefreshments. can If you would like to join before you come please telephone Winnieus, just on turn 01980 up – 622926 the first orsession 07425 is free.130653 . Tuition is given to beginners and bowls can be provided, although trainers or flat shoes are necessary for walking on the mats.

For further information please ring Alan harris – 01980 619098 or email [email protected]

Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 22 Badminton Club

The origins of the Badminton Club shuttlecock. Sadly, feathered shuttlecocks who meet on Wednesday mornings do not last very long, often less than a at Idmiston Memorial hall go back game, so most social badminton is played with plastic shuttlecocks that are both to over forty years. In those days cheap and long lasting. there was a thriving mother and toddler group that got together in The large hall is quite a good venue for the hall to exchange gossip and badminton as it has an excellent hardwood floor (at one time rated as one of the best the news of the day whilst their in Wiltshire). The heaters too do a good young ones played freely within job warming up the hall in quite a short the confines of the large hall. The time especially gratifying on cold winter hall itself is just about big enough mornings. Probably the worst features to incorporate a single badminton able to pay our way.To balance the books, of the hall are the heater guards and the we increase the weekly fees to adjust our grey electronics box in the corner that are club and those present at that time income to match our costs. This generally painted the lines, provided a net, subject to more than a few collisions by the varies from £1 to £4 a week depending on more enthusiastic badminton players. The bought shuttles and rackets and lo the numbers present. Our costs are mainly height of the hall is not quite the problem and behold the Badminton Club was concerned with the fees necessary to hire that you would think as players quickly get formed. After the early years Jan the hall and the purchase of shuttlecocks used to adjusting their strokes to avoid Fower took over the running of the from time to time but generally speaking striking the roof and the lights. Lighting club and together with her husband our members generously provide tea, and the light coloured background is also coffee, squash and, most important of all, a problem as we have lost a number of noel regularly re-painted the lines biscuits. and maintained the net as and when players in the past through being unable Badminton as a sport has changed over the to see the shuttlecock against the required. Jan must have looked glare of the lights or a background that after the club for close on forty years but we still adhere to the old system where points may only be won if your side doesn’t contrast with the white or yellow years but about five years ago she (in doubles) has served. Nowadays the shuttlecocks. decided that enough was enough Rally Points System has overtaken the KEN BRADLEY and handed over the leadership to a old system, the big difference being that trio of men to continue on the good points are now scored regardless of who work. It says something for the served. Having played under both systems work ethic of Jan that it took three I believe that the new system makes for a men to replace her! Jan is still a closer game and is not so dependent on a good service. regular player to this day. Most badminton at league level and above Today the club continues on with varying is played with feather shuttlecocks that fortunes. Over the Christmas period and makes for a very good game indeed. The the summer months the attendance thins flight of the feathered shuttlecock is so quite a bit and we struggle to keep the much better than its plastic counterpart club viable. We always keep a month’s even though considerable effort has rental in hand such that we are always been made to try and improve the plastic

Winterbourne Cricket Club

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Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 23

Please Notify Parish Clerk l Alterations l Extensions l Renovations It is not possible to monitor social media l New Builds sites like Facebook all the time, but sadly l Insurance Work it seems to be the only way that the Parish l Home Improvements Council get to hear about problems in the Parish. These vary from blocked drains, ALL TYPES OF BUILDING WORK vandalism and things going wrong in the playparks. We can’t do anything unless & MAINTENANCE CARRIED OUT & GUARANTEED you tell us directly, so please if you fi nd something wrong, or have any issues or FREE ESTIMATES concerns you would like the Parish Council T: 01264 790500 to consider please use the offi cial methods of communication by emailing the Parish Unit 4D, Fitz Gilbert Court, Castledown Business Park, Clerk [email protected] or phoning Tidworth Road, Ludgershall, Wiltshire SP11 9FA. 07763 411595, or completing the contact www.willmontbuilding.co.uk [email protected] form on the Parish website. Thank you.

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Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 24 St Nicholas’ CE (VA) Primary School

The whole school have been very busy since the new year, we have incorporated many exciting learning experiences both in and outside of school, taken part in celebrations and helped fundraise.

For Chinese New Year the children in Badger Class made dragons and then used musical instruments and dance to bring them to life! Whilst Owl Class made their own spring rolls, these were very popular and not many were left uneaten by the end of the day.

On a wet and windy February day Fox As a whole school we have taken part in Class visited Stonehenge as part of their the Schools Energy Project, after a visit topic. It was an enjoyable and informative from one of their experts the children now trip where the children were able to look have a greater understanding of how to at the landscape, experience building a save energy and the impact it has on us settlement and spend time in the visitors and our environment. A group of children education centre with their experts. took some thermal images to show you how powerful these readings are and it too and as a school are raising money Hedgehog and Badger Class, along with a certainly highlighted the need for gloves through donations and non-uniform days group of excited parents visited Beaulieu and hats in the cold! Motor Museum. As well as looking at to Toilet Twin with a school in Africa, our the huge variety of transport there the Our PTA have been busy fundraising for goal is to raise enough money to build a children had the opportunity to dress up a new stage and joined forces with the whole toilet block for them! and sit in some of the vintage cars. These Idmiston Memorial Hall to hold a jumble We are looking forward to many more classes have been learning about toys sale. This was very well supported by opportunities to broaden our learning in their topic and visited the exhibition of our families and the wider community, it throughout the spring and summer. ‘Toys Through the Ages’ to gain a greater was a great success and we look forward understand and have the opportunity to to working together again in the future. MRS SANDRA SMITH play games too. Finally we have been thinking about others Headteacher

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Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 27 Spitfire Memorial - Salisbury

Many of you will have seen the excellent film Secret Spitfires which tells the story of how Salisbury became one of the places to make Spitfires after the two factories in Southampton were destroyed in 1940. To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, a charity has been formed to raise money for a structure to replicate a Spitfire in full flight and will be located at Salisbury RFC on Castle Road, the former site of Spitfire Factory Number One. Courtesy of Secret Spitfire Charity

Further details can be obtained at secretspitfiresmemorial.org.uk if you would like to donate to this iconic memorial.

PORTON SURGERY (01722) 336441 PRESS 2 FOR DISPENSARY

All patients from Porton and the Bourne Valley including the Winterbournes, Gomeldon, Porton Down, Allington, Boscombe and Newton Toney are welcome to use the Porton branch surgery. Please use the facility as much as possible. It is open five days per week for GP consultations and on three days a week for practice nursing. We have a full dispensary for all prescriptions and all patients resident in the villages are asked to please use the dispensary whenever possible for prescription items. Full access for all disabled facilities.

Repeat Prescriptions OPENING TIMES Please allow 2-3 working days for repeat Monday: 0800 – 18.00 prescriptions, and note that we do not accept Tuesday: 0800 – 18.00 prescription requests over the telephone. Over the festive period, please allow extra time Wednesday: 0800 – 18.00 for us to generate your prescriptions. Thursday: 0800 – 18.00 We understand that many of our patients will be Friday: 0800 – 18.00 going away, and in order to help with this we are offering to ‘automate’ your ordering. Upon Saturday: Closed collection, patients are able to request the Sunday: Closed following month’s medication, and will be given a date to collect on/after. Please ask Dispensary if you would like to join this service/have any questions.

DISPENSING We can dispense medication from these premises but are only permitted to provide this service to patients who live in a specified geographical area which includes the villages of Winterbourne Dauntsey, Winterbourne Earls, Winterbourne Gunner, Hurdcott, Porton, East Gomeldon, West Gomeldon, Figsbury, Firsdown, Pitton, Winterslow, Farley, East and West Grimstead, Alderbury/Whaddon, Coombe Bissett, Bodenham, Homington, Nunton & Odstock Village.

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Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 29 Volunteers Wanted for path clearing within the Parish

The Parish Council is aware that there are public access footpaths in the parish that are at times difficult to access or negotiate through being overgrown. We already invest over £6,000 of the precept budget annually on grounds maintenance within the parish. We do not have the money to maintain all areas and following consultation with other parishes, propose the idea of gathering a band of volunteers together to help in the ongoing maintenance and clearance of footpaths. Equipment, training and insurance cover can be provided by the Idmiston Parish Council Interested in helping to support your parish environment? We have the details of a gentleman in a neighbouring parish who has helped set up a volunteer team and would be happy to advise any local volunteers on how to go about this within our own parish. If you are interested in helping on a voluntary basis please contact the Parish Clerk [email protected] or 07763 411595 for further information. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Lovely friendly atmosphere - Wood Fire - Theme nights Open: Mon-Sat 12 noon - 2.45 (last food orders 2pm) and 6pm-11pm (last food orders 8.45pm). Sun 12 noon-7pm (last food orders 4.45). 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. 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

New advice for collections starting in March

What can go in my blue-lidded bin After you have received your letter with your new collection days, please put plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays, cartons, cans, aerosols, foil, paper and carboard into your blue-lidded bin. Unfortunately, we can’t collect black plastic and plastic films. To make more space and avoid contamination, please wash and squash your recycling and ensure all containers are empty and clean. Find out more here: http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/recycling. Please don’t put the extra materials in your blue-lidded until after you have received your letter regarding your collection day changes. What can go in my black box After you have received your letter with your new collection days, glass bottles, jars and textiles should go in the black box. Bottle and jar lids can be left on, and clean and dry textiles (clothes, pairs of shoes, curtains, sheets and blankets) should be bagged, tied and put in the black box. Please do not place textiles in black refuse sack. Wet or dirty textiles can’t be collected. What can go in my household bin Only waste that cannot be recycled should be put in your household waste bin. Household waste bins are emptied once a fortnight, and most of the waste collected through this service is diverted from landfill and sent to energy from waste facilities Household batteries, car batteries and LPG canisters should not be placed in this bin. They can be disposed of at household recycling centres. Bin lids must be closed, and no additional waste should be left next to or on top of your bin as this will not be collected

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 Winterbourne Arms

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Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 33 Have you signed up to Community Messaging?

Wiltshire Police use an email alert system called Community Messaging, also known as neighbourhood Alert, across Wiltshire and Swindon to provide real time information to subscribing residents and businesses. This is a free service and once subscribed you can choose what sort of alert to receive and how to receive them. This way the alerts will be tailored specifi cally to your interests and delivered by email, text or phone. Community Messaging allows Wiltshire Police, and carefully selected partners, to help keep communities better informed about police and crime updates aff ecting their local area. The messages can even be sent to individual postcodes. Although Wiltshire Police is the main source of information the system is also used by dorset and Wiltshire Fire and rescue, Wiltshire and Swindon Neighbourhood Watch, Offi ce of the Police and Crime Commissioner, Gas Emergency Service and Action Fraud (the national centre for fraud and cybercrime). All these partners provide relevant information to help keep you safe and secure. You can respond directly to messages and rate the value/relevance of alerts on a scale of 1-5. Your feedback can be most useful to provide fi rst hand intelligence relating to alerts but also to allow us to assess the eff ectiveness of the system so we keep messages and alerts relevant. The relevance of alerts is controlled by users through the selection of specifi c schemes on the system;neighbourhood watch is one popular choice but there are also groups for Community Speed Watch, youth Clubs and Groups, Church Watch, horse Watch, Farm Watch and many others. All can be selected or deselected as required and all have the ability for you to feed intelligence to crime prevention partners. It should be emphasised that Community Messaging is not a way of reporting crimes - always call 999 in an emergency or 101 in a non-emergency situation. Community Messaging doesn’t replace the social media activity that the force uses to reach out to communities but works alongside it to make sure that messages are received in a timely way. With changes to the algorithms that the leading social media platforms use to distribute information you are possibly seeing far fewer of the posts issued than you did fi ve years ago. By signing up to Community Messaging you will be sure to receive the information directly. www.wiltsmessaging.co.uk

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Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 34 Church News

News from All Saints Idmiston

A huge thank you to everybody who supported the events at All Saints in 2019. Particular thanks must go to all the Bourne Valley residents who nobly supported our annual Carol Service which must have taken place on one of the wettest and windiest of december nights. Also to Kathleen, our organist who played stoically throughout the evening. The rev’d Philip Osler conducted a very meaningful service which was enjoyed by everyone, the service being followed by delicious mulled wine and mince pies, which got the Christmas festivities off to a good start.

The Churches Conservation Trust have started a new venture by organising tours conducted by a Blue Badge Guide of some of their churches. In November, we were lucky enough to welcome a group from London which visited the CCT church in Wilton and All Saints, finishing with a tour of Salisbury Cathedral. The visitors were enchanted by All Saints and its rich history. It is so easy to overlook the gems on our doorsteps. The tower is the oldest part of the church, its pilaster buttresses giving it a 12th century date. The corbels in the church are of a very high quality and are one of the reasons this church is considered to be one of the most interesting and unusual in Wiltshire. The roof trusses, which are now coloured dark brown, were in mediaeval times reportedly once painted in red, white, for our generous supporters, hard Details of all these events and when blue, green and gold. The arches on working volunteers and the Churches booking opens for the plays will appear either side of the nave are notable for Conservation Trust, the church would on social media and flyers around the their alternating Chilmark and Hurdcott become a ruin. We hope we can rely on villages. stone. The church would probably have your support.\ BARBARA TOWNSEND been the most colourful and vibrant in the area. Community Coffee Morning – Most unusually, All Saints boasts a date to be arranged. northern entrance. However, the Summer Event/Exhibition – discovery of a St Christopher wall painting date to be arranged. on the southern wall, which is now hidden The Three Musketeers – under layers of Victorian whitewash, Tuesday 21 July at 7.00 pm – suggests that this has always been the This Is My Theatre principal entrance, enabling pilgrims and The Snow Queen – the congregation to see the saint as they Thursday 26 november at 7.00 pm entered. – This Is My Theatre Pilgrims and visitors are as welcome Annual Carol Service – A date in as ever and details of events planned december to be arranged. for 2020 are detailed below. If it wasn’t

Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 35 Bourne Valley Churches

Our ‘traditional’ Good Friday Walk, starting at 11.00am on 10th April this year, offers a chance to enjoy the beautiful countryside and communities of the Bourne Valley, and is open to all – well behaved dogs and children, as well as adults… You don’t have to walk all the way from Cholderton to Winterbourne Earls, as we pause in each church en route, to reflect and pray, and sometimes sing, and we have a lunch break in Newton Tony. A number of people usually have cars strategically placed to ferry those who wish to the next stop, or back to where they started, as required. Look out for posters and flyers with more details, or ask Rev’d Phil Osler 01980 610305 or Rev’d Peter Ostli-East 01980 611350. At St nicholas Porton, there is also ‘An hour at the Cross’ on Good Friday, at 2.00pm which provides a quiet, meditative space for anyone who wishes to pause and reflect on this particularly significant day in the Christian Church’s year – remembering that ‘God so loved the world that He gave his only Son, that everyone who believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.’ This gift of eternal life, in heaven with God, after our time on this earth, is freely available to us, even though it cost Jesus his mortal life, when he died on the Cross all those centuries ago. Let his sacrifice not have been in vain. On Easter day itself, 12th April, there will be Church services to celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ in St nicholas Porton at 8.15am (a traditional service of Holy Communion, following the Book of Common Prayer) and at 9.30am (a more contemporary, family friendly service including Holy Communion). Also, at St Andrew’s Boscombe at 11.00am Holy Communion will be celebrated. Everyone is invited to come and share in these services, and we look forward to welcoming you. Porton Paperback Exchange (10.00am - 12.00noon) on the first Monday of each month, in St nicholas Church Porton, is going from strength to strength, which is great news as it provides an excellent opportunity to get out and meet others, over a cuppa and a good read… On Monday 6th April the session will be followed, in Church, by a Lent Lunch (of bread, cheese and fruit) at 12.00noon, till 1.30pm, held in support a charity based in our area, called Living Water Africa, which helps provide clean water to communities in Africa where it is desperately needed. Please come and give generously – thank you. As Spring turns into Summer, and we hope to see better weather arrive… there will be a number of fun, fundraising events in our community – at which your local Church will be involved. Please support these events, and help us to grow and flourish, so that your Church is there whenever you need it. As ever, if there is any way in which you feel a conversation with your local priest might help, please don’t hesitate to get in touch, with Phil or Peter – we, and the local Churches, are here for YOU… If you want to keep up to date with your local church services and activities each week, please send an email to the Team Office: [email protected] and your email address will be added to the distribution list. Alternatively, pop in to St Nicholas Church Porton and pick up a paper copy...

For more information about activities at the Anglican churches in the Bourne Valley you can also visit our Team website at: www.bournevalleychurches.org.uk

Porton Baptist Church

Greetings again from Porton Baptist Church. Christmas has come and gone since our last offering, and we are now in the season of Lent preparing for the Easter Celebrations. April is the ‘birthday’ of our Baptist Church. On 5th April 1655, 110 people met in Porton ,under the leadership of Colonel John Rede, of Birdlymes Farm, and formed a Baptist church. Salisbury Baptist Church and ourselves are now the only survivors from that original foundation, other branches having fallen by the wayside with the passage of time. They endured much hostility, sadly from the Established Church. Happily, those days are long gone and we enjoy excellent relations with our Anglican and Methodist friends, and are meeting with them for their Lent Course.

Our Easter Services are as follows. Good Friday 10.00am Meditation and Communion Easter Sunday 10.30am Family Easter Celebration

A Very happy Easter The old Baptist Burial Ground is now part of the Bourne Cemetery and DOUGLAS PARISH the plaque is on the stone plinth at the top end of the cemetery.

Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 36 Are you ready for an Emergency?

As I sit here writing this article for the Parish Newsletter I am aware of Storm Ciara buffeting the side of my house safe in the knowledge that I am warm and dry inside. To all intents and purposes we are all fairly complacent that whatever the current disaster is, fire, flooding or snow, we are generally unaffected but of course this may not necessarily be so. You need only to hear on the radio and see on the television to understand how things can go badly wrong for people, not just abroad, but in our own country as well leading to injury, loss of life, property and possessions.

How would you cope with an emergency? Are you prepared? Do you know what to do in any given situation? For those everyday emergencies we come across, if we are unable to deal with them ourselves, then the standard procedure is to call the emergency services - Fire, Police or Ambulance who will deal with the problem. In doing so the key thing to remember is to make sure that you are safe before making the call. Do not put yourself in danger unnecessarily, there is no point in adding to the casualty list, wait for the professionals.

The more extreme effects of weather within our parish usually manifest themselves as snow or rain both of which result in flooding. Flooding can cut off households and, in extreme cases, result in loss of power and communications. Imagine what it must be like to be surrounded by water, with no heating and in the dark due to a power failure. Even worse if you are handicapped in any way. If this situation continues you may find yourself without drinking water and fresh food. Some of you may run out of essential medication and what about the elderly and vulnerable people within our community, how will they be faring? Additionally, there may be pets and other animals that need attention.

In these conditions it is really helpful for you to act as a good neighbour and check on those nearby. The big advantage you have is that you have the local knowledge of both the people and the area and are best placed to take appropriate action in the absence of the emergency services.

So where should you go for advice and information to prepare yourself for a possible emergency? Until now Idmiston Parish Council has not had an emergency plan but that has now changed. The IPC Community Emergency Plan has been completed, approved by Idmiston Parish Council, agreed by Wiltshire Council and is now on the Idmiston Parish Council website for all to see. The plan itself provides a wealth of information about what you can do to prepare for an emergency. Of course, the emergency services will take the lead, but they will be supported and assisted where possible by Wiltshire Council and Idmiston Parish Council and you yourself if appropriate.

The Idmiston Parish Council Community Emergency Plan comprises a main body of text and five annexes which are: Annex A Flood Plan Annex B Snow Plan Annex C Pandemic Flu Plan Annex D Loss of Utilities Plan Annex E Animal Health Plan

Please remember that this plan does not stand in isolation, it is to be used in conjunction with the emergency services and will also depend on you to assist us with local knowledge and any particular expertise that you may have that could be useful in an emergency. The plan has been written to the best of our ability but it is a living document so if you are aware of any omissions, errors or simply have something that could be usefully included please let Idmiston Parish Council know via the Parish Clerk.

KEN BRADLEY

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.

Mobile Post Office

As many of you know the Post office in Winterbourne Gunner closed at the end of last year. There is now a Mobile Post Office which comes to the Amenity Car Park, Winterbourne Dauntsey, Adjacent to The Winterbourne Arms and is open on Tuesday 13.45 to 15.45 and Friday 11.30 to 13.30.

Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 37 The Reading Room, Porton does anyone

In 1907 the Rev, G. Mallows Youngman opened a Reading Room in Porton. This recognize this photo? was situated on Winterslow Road but was only for male inhabitants over 14. It was open from 6.30pm to 9.30pm and took daily and weekly newspapers. At its peak there were 40 members which was quite a small percentage of the population of the Parish. In 1901 there were 544 inhabitants, 1911 there were 809 and in 1921 there were 961. It was closed in 1914 which probably coincided with Rev. Youngman leaving the Parish. He was Rector of Porton from 1902 to 1914. In 1993 it was being used by Col. Murphy as his Pottery Shed, but does anyone know what it was Porton Football Team 1923-24 used for between 1914 and 1993? Any photographs and information would be gratefully received by the BVHS Archivist. Courtesy of the Bourne Valley Historical Society (BVHS) HORSE MANURE 50p per bag or Salisbury rural Taxi Service 5 bags for £2 When do I book? All journeys advertised to run before 1200 must be booked by 1600 the day before you 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. from To book any journey please call 01722 505050. Accompanied children 0 to 4 years (inclusive) travel 147 East Gomeldon Road free. Child fares are available to customers aged 5 to 16 years (inclusive). Wiltshire and Swindon free bus East Gomeldon. passes can be used on this Connect2 service, but you must still book a seat in advance to travel. Services do not run on Sundays or public holidays. All proceeds to Cancer Research Zone Tickets – a cheaper way to travel. To travel on this service without a free bus pass you will need to purchase Zone Tickets from the driver when you board. Prices for these tickets are shown. These tickets are not date specifi c and can be used on any Connect2 daytime service. Each time you travel across a fare zone boundary or within a fare zone you use up one zone on your ticket and must hand this to the driver by detaching it from your ticket strip. 10 Zone Ticket: Adult £9.60, Child £4.80; 5 Zone Ticket: Adult £4.80, Child £2.40; 2 Zone Ticket: Adult £2.40, Child £1.20. Each individual journey costs £1.20 (60p child) Bourne Valley to Amesbury Monday–Saturday Villages covered - Allington, Boscombe, Cholderton, East Gomeldon, Gomeldon, Idmiston, Newton Toney, Porton, Winterbourne Dauntsey, Winterbourne Raised over £200 so far - Thank you Earls, Winterbourne Gunner Arrival times in Amesbury 0955 and 1240 Departure times from Amesbury 1150 and 1350. Will the taxi pick me up at my front door? The Connect2 service will usually pick you up at village focal points such as the bus stop or telephone box, please ask for your nearest village pick up point when booking. However, the service will sometimes be able to pick you up and drop you off at your front door if your address is accessible for the vehicle, please ask for details. Advertise Don’t forget, as well as travelling to or from the main destinations in your service area you can also travel in the between other villages in the same area, but all journeys must be booked in advance . Idmiston Parish Newsletter

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Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 38 The Silver Line 0800 4708090

The Silver Line is the only confidential, free helpline for older people across the UK open every day and night of the year. Our specially trained helpline team can n offer information, friendship and advice. n link callers to local groups and services. n offer regular friendship calls. n protect and support older people who are suffering abuse and neglect.

Who can use The Silver Line? The Silver Line is a helpline and friendship service for people aged 55 and over.

ALL HELPLINE CALLS ARE FREE

Silver Line Telephone Friends If callers would like to be put in touch with a Silver Line Friend, they can enjoy a regular weekly friendship telephone call. Silver Line Friends are volunteers who have contacted The Silver Line because they enjoy talking to older people. Calls are free for both parties, as costs are covered by The Silver Line through donations. It is not a counselling service and Silver Line Friends will not meet or know the telephone numbers of the people they speak to. E W Pinchbeck & Sons Ltd

Servicing & repairs for most makes of vehicles with Main Dealer Expertise but local garage prices Call us for a competitive quote MOT Special offers throughout the year Idmiston Parish Special Hassle-Free Collection & Delivery available by appointment

Call 01264 781460 or log on to www.pinchbecksgarages.co.uk The Garage, Middle Wallop, Stockbridge SO20 8EG

Idmiston Parish Newsletter Page 39 Directory of Advertisers

Builder / Building Services Estate Agents Public houses Willmont Building Services 01264 790500 Bassets 01722 820580 Earl of Normanton 01980 610251 Beauty Treatments Boatwrights 01722 415141 Winterbourne Arms 01980 619351 01980 676722 Belinda’s 07568 082428 Schools Fencing Kindred Nursery School 01980 611766 Car Keys and remotes Fencing Essentials 01980 622185 Avon Security 01980 626000 Gomeldon Primary 01980 611370 Funeral directors St Nicholas’ School 01980 610401 Car Maintenance & Sales I N Newman 01722 413136 Graham Dimmer 01722 328344 Security & Alarms Phipsons 01980 862378 General Maintenance / Gardening Avon Security 01980 626000 E W Pinchbeck & Sons Ltd 01264 781460 Painting / decorating Takeaway Paul Tidmarsh 0800 0029722 Carpenters, Kitchen Fitters Good Choice 01980 619288 Conrad Boyd 07900 058325 Tony Archer 01980 611441 Taxi Clive Bowhill 01980 610138 Locksmiths Wallen’s Wheels 07920 002024 Avon Security 01980 626000 Churches Rural Taxi Service 01722 505050 C of E: Rev. Peter Ostli-East 01980 611350 Leisure / days Out Tree Services C of E: Rev, Phil Osler 01980 610305 Cholderton Charlies 01980 629438 Walsh 01980 670032 Methodist: Rev. Margaret Jones 01722 421224 neurological Physiotherapists Village Shops Baptist Church: Wendy Searle 01722 442621 Orchid Rehabilitation 07878 043626 Nisa Village Store & PO 01980 610258 (Administrator) 01722 238092 Pet Services Wiltshire Council (Roads, lights etc.) doctors’ Surgery 01722 336441 Walk about Vet 07957 349985 (if unable to report things via the App) driving School Plumbing 0300 456 0105 Sarah Hart 01980 610674 LJT Plumbing 07711578724 Wiltshire Police (emergency) 999 Engraving Printing Wiltshire Police (non emergency) 101 Amesbury Engraving 01980 626000 Salisbury Printing 01722 413330 Crimestoppers 0800 555 111

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 and effective way of reaching potential customers throughout much of the Bourne Valley. To enquire about advertising, Tel: 07763 411595 email: [email protected]

Thank You! Many thanks to all who have contributed items to this newsletter, to the Scouts and volunteers for delivering it and to our advertisers. Advertise in the Idmiston Parish Newsletter email: [email protected] Compiled and Edited for Idmiston Parish Council by Salisbury Printing Co. Ltd. [email protected] Printed by Salisbury Printing Company Ltd. www.salisburyprinting.co.uk

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