A View from the Rectory July 2013 Open Farm Sunday at Rutlands Farm on Sunday June th 9 was FANTASTIC – hats off to Laura Corbett and her Uffcott team for making so many people feel so welcome and included. The range of local organisations involved in Broad demonstrations and discussions added to the community Hinton Upper feel. People from every village in the Kennet Valley and Winterbourne Berwick Bassett beyond turned out in the glorious sunshine and were not Bassett Kennet disappointed.

The ‘I’m a friendly Farmer ‘ stickers spoke the truth – Winterbourne and encouraged those attending to get to know and Monkton News understand more about how our ‘daily bread’ is produced, and the hard work that goes into providing for the hungry Beckhampton mouths of our nation. Owl pellets were dissected, bird boxes built, LEAF marks explained, microscopic photos Fyfield explored, cakes bought, and plants taken home to grow West Kennett our own veg. I know more than one person who cast Lockeridge longing looks at the combine and would give several eyeteeth to have a ride on one come harvest. People stopped and chatted to each other, and there was great patience in the queue for the hog roast.

Winterbourne Monkton residents under the command BERWICK BASSETT to FYFIELD of Churchwarden Penny Gold sold home-made cakes and Edition plants with great enthusiasm – one person, however, may be spending a considerable amount of money to reduce Upper Kennet Churches Notice Board the nose that has grown at least 6 inches longer for telling Baptism our customers that cakes contain NO calories. George Handslip 16 June Winterbourne Unfortunately, I will need to see the Bishop for absolution Bassett as I went onto say that anything eaten at Christmas or on Weddings Amy Richardson & 1 June West Overton birthdays contained no calories whatsoever! It’s good to Simon Cripps know I will have such wonderful company in Eternity... A young woman with children was kind enough to Leanne Brown & 1 June Winterbourne ‘adopt’ an older lady as a ‘family member’ who because Barry Bull Bassett she needed to sit and queue for the Tractor Ride, had missed her turn twice. I wish I could have been a fly on Isobel Rogers & 8 June West Overton the wall as they went around the farm and got to know Niall Boland each other. I fell into conversation with families who said Alexandra Williams & 22 June West Overton it was so nice to be able to bring their children for an Owen Follett outing to something free in this time of economic uncertainty. The children from our local school were out This month the following couple will be getting married and we in force handling fleeces, patting dogs and horses, making remember them in our prayers: bird boxes and dissecting owl pellets. They were superb Jennie Oliver & 13 July Winterbourne ambassadors for their school and a credit to their parents. Luke Carroll Monkton In a world where people often talk about living in isolation, afraid to talk to strangers or even engage with Funeral neighbours it was a joy to witness hundreds of people Denis Gilbert 6 June Avebury coming together in an atmosphere of fun, engagement, Burial of Ashes openness and good cheer. As we enter the summer Olive Alford 18 June Broad Hinton holiday season I hope all of us can make the most of whatever comes our way by means of weddings, festivals, family gatherings, BBQ with the neighbours, street events West Overton Coffee Morning or holidays at home or abroad. I also hope that in the midst of our fun we can also spare a thought for people who are perhaps more isolated by illness, or by choice, A big thank you to all who helped make the Coffee and be daring enough to invite them alongside us. We Morning at West Overton Church such a success on may be surprised at what friendships grow from a simple 11 March. The cakes and biscuits were extremely ‘would you like to come...’ delicious! We raised over £85. There will be

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UPPER KENNET CHURCHES SERVICES

7 July - Trinity 6 8.00am St Nicholas, Fyfield Prayer Book Communion Env week 27 10.00am St James, Avebury Informal Service 10.00am St Peter ad Vincula, Broad Hinton Holy Communion 11.00am St Katherine & St Peter, Winterbourne Bassett Holy Communion

14 July – Trinity 7 8.00am Christ Church, East Kennett Prayer Book Communion Env week 28 2.00pm St Michael & All Angels, West Overton Oakey Baptism 10.00am St James, Avebury Holy Communion & Butler Baptism 10.00am St Peter ad Vincula, Broad Hinton Prayer Book Matins 10.30am St Mary Magdalene, Holy Communion

21 July – Trinity 8 10.30am St Peter ad Vincula, Broad Hinton Benefice Service – Communion Env week 29 4.00pm St Nicholas, Fyfield Sunday Tea and Pet Service All animals and owners welcome!

28 July – Trinity 9 10.00am St Michael & All Angels, West Overton Holy Communion Env week 30 10.30am St Mary Magdalene, Winterbourne Monkton Holy Communion 11.00am St Katherine & St Peter, Winterbourne Bassett Morning Prayer 6.00pm Christ Church, East Kennett Evening Prayer 6.00pm St James, Avebury Evensong

4 August –Trinity 10 10.30am St Katherine & St Peter, Winterbourne Bassett Benefice Service – Communion Env week 31

Wednesday Communion Services

will take place at 10.00 am at 9, The Beeches, Winterbourne Monkton. Clergy will attend on the first and third Wednesdays of each month.

We can also provide home communion any time for those that are housebound. Please contact the Benefice Office— (01672 861786) or one of the Lay Pastoral Assistants to request this. (Claire Stiles – 01793 731620 or Graham Kitchen – 01672 861349.)

Readings for month Christian Aid

7 July – Green 21 July – Green Collection Trinity 6 Trinity 8 2 Kings 5. 1 – 14 Amos 8. 1 – 12 2013 Psalm 30 Psalm 52 Galatians 6. 1 – 16 Colossians 1. 15 – 28 Luke 10. 1 – 11, 16 – 20 Luke 10. 38 – end Thanks to everyone who organised, collected,donatedand helped in any other 14 July – Green 28 July – Green Trinity 7 Trinity 9 way. Amos 7. 7 – end Hosea 1. 2 – 10 Psalm 82 Psamm 85 A total of £2147.19 Colossians 1. 1 – 14 Colossians 2. 6 – 15 Luke 10. 25 – 37 Luke 11. 1 – 13 (including gift aid to be claimed) was collected in the following parishes:- Date for your Diary Mustard Seed Author Event Avebury £467.45 Berwick Bassett £50.03 Stephen Cottrell, Bishop of Chelmsford , is Broad Hinton & Uffcott £753.96 coming to St. Mary’s Church, Marlborough to Winterbourne Bassett £151.36 give a lunchtime talk about his book Christ in the Winterbourne Monkton £251.88 Wilderness . 12.30pm Friday 12 th July . Tickets West Overton / £5 including refreshments available from Mustard Fyfield & East Kennet £472.51 Seed (511611).

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Soul Sanctuary Café Church..... The Rector introduces Holistic Veterinary Care doing Church differently Are you someone who believes that our

animal healthcare should be about the

WHOLE animal, and not just the treating of Symptoms? Do you worry about the amount of chemicals ingested during treatments and wonder if there are other, Please join us with family, friends and neighbours complimentary approaches worth trying? for coffee, tea, croissants and the Sunday papers Would you appreciate a consultation with a fully (everything is free) to chat, read, socialise and qualified Veterinarian who is a specialist in Holistic relax. Craft activity for children will be provided. Veterinary medicine including

SUNDAY 30 JUNE Nutrition KENNET VALLEY HALL, LOCKERIDGE Lameness in dogs and horses 10.30am – 11.30(ish) McTimoney spinal alignment Tel 01672 861786/861349 for Pain management and replacement further information of long term pain relief medication Behavioural difficulties in horses Skin conditions and allergies Soul Sanctuary Café Church is part of the Upper Kennet Benefice Acupuncture Then a consultation with Sunday Tea and PET Service Lissy Seidel MRCVS, Dr Med Vet, PG dip. St Nicholas’ Church, Fyfield Animal Management Sunday 21 ststst July at 4pm might be of interest. Lissy will be teaching two courses at the Marlborough

Summer School this year during weeks 2 and 3 – The All animals and their well-behaved Holistic Dog and the Holistic Horse. owners welcome! She can be contacted by mobile phone on 07788794997

Come and meet Lissy at Fyfield Church Blessing of the Animals, Meet the Pet and Tea Service Sunday 4pm July 21 ststst 2013 Vet, Tea-time Treats, Celebrate our pets and working creatures, and we will give thanks for the gift enjoy afternoon tea and meet the Vet! of our pets and working animals. A date for your diary Friday 6 September 2013 BROAD HINTON 8pm—11.30pm September Concert - SAVE THE DATE Keep the evening of Friday, 20th September, Dance at the Kennet Valley Hall 2013 FREE as there is to be a concert in St Peter to the music of our popular local band ad Vincula Church, Broad Hinton, when the

Lacuna String Quartet plus Peter Fielding on clarinet will be performing some beautiful music for an Autumn evening. CATCH 22 Refreshments will be available before the concert and during the interval. Tickets (in advance only) £12 This is an opportunity to hear professional to include a light supper musicians on your doorstep, all the players having been or are still working with Welsh Licensed Bar available National Opera. Contact Jean Clements on 01672 861423 Tickets will be available soon, as will more details for tickets and further information of prices and the programme. SEE YOU THERE. Proceeds to Fyfield, West Overton & East Kennett Churches

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Avebury & District Club News & Events Avebury & District Darts – For cash on Saturday 6th - come along and dart and win £££!. Skittles for Cash – on Saturday 13 th all good fun come along for an W.I. Craft Group enjoyable night and hope to be in the £££! The Craft Group holds a meeting on the Disco with DRK - Come along and have a good ol’ bop on Saturday afternoon of the first Wednesday of every 20 th July, a very reasonably priced evening - Members £3.00 Non month at the Social Centre, Avebury from 2 Members £5.00 - 4pm. Surprise Prize Bingo – is being held on the last Saturday of July (28 th ) All are welcome. You do not need to be a again as always great prizes to be won, and a lot of fun. W.I. member to attend. The cost is £3 per Auction of Promises – We are pleased to announce that together with session. There are quilting courses and a Avebury Cricket Club we will be holding this very popular event again variety of other crafts. this year on Saturday 7 th December. This time the proceeds will be split For further details call Margaret on 539184 to also aid the Air Ambulance and the Kennet Community or Julie on 539072. Transport Trust. Fund Raising – We have recently held successful teas and BBQ events AVEBURY which have raised much needed funds to help towards the running and maintenance costs. We are extremely grateful for the effort and PLAYERS – generosity of those who have shown us tremendous support. PANTO 2013 There will be a The Club has a very good and large selection of both Beers and Ciders meeting on – So come on down to the Club, have fun and drink our beverages!! Tuesday 23 rd July 2013 at 7.30pm at More details of events are available on the Club’s website Avebury Social Centre for anyone who wants www.Avebury-Club.co.uk to be involved in this year’s pantomime which is Avebury Club is available to hire, contact Alan on 07879 486905 or based on Cinderalla. At this meeting, there will call Avebury Club (when open) on 01672 539258 or visit Avebury be a read through of the script and casting of the Club website to check availability. www.avebury-club.co.uk roles. We are not just looking for actors; if you are interested in helping with costumes, props, artwork, music, lighting, producing, organising PROSPECT HOSPICE or helping with refreshments please come along Are you a volunteer for prospect hospice? There are many people in to the meeting. If you would like to be the area that give their time for the Prospect Hospice in various ways - involved, but can’t come on that date please call some through box collecting; helping in the shops; within the hospice Michele Lomas on 01672 539646 so that we can and many other ways, it would be great for those of us in the area to get keep you informed. together and share experiences and have an informal social, possibly going on to form our own support group. If you would like to meet up and have a bring and share supper (probable date in early July) please MONKTON CAKE telephone me and I will give further details - AND PLANT SALE Claire Stiles, Winterbourne Bassett, 01793 731620. We were invited to run a plant and cake stall at If transport is a problem I am sure a lift can be arranged. the Open Farm Sunday on East/Rutlands Farm on 9 June. What a great day it was - beautifully organised and great fun. The stall was very successful and raised over £300 for Monkton MONKTON CAR BOOT church (cakes £178, plants £77 and donations £45). A huge thank you to all those who SUCCESS contributed goodies for the stalls - groaning with well over 50 cakes of all different shapes and Our pitch at the Car Boot sale on 27 May raised just over £200 for sizes and a fantastic selection and the plant stall Monkton church. Many thanks to all who donated goods for sale and like a well stocked garden centre with something special thanks to Thelma and Steve whose sales patter on the day proved for everyone! A special thanks for those who set very successful! up or "manned" the stall on the day with market stall patter! Monkton Church Fabric fund is the lucky recipient of everyone's efforts.

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CABBAGE SUNDAY AVEBURY COMMUNITY SHOP NEWS Shop Phone Number: 01672 539200 2013 Shop Opening Hours: Monday- Saturday 9am-5pm For anyone new to the area, Sundays/Bank Holidays 10.30-4.30 Cabbage Sunday is a charity auction. It raises funds for I am writing this on Solstice day. We are very busy today, and were local charities and the items incredibly busy last night when we stayed open until 10pm – this extra sold are not of particularly trade keeps us going during the quiet winter months. Thanks to the high value so it won’t volunteers and staff who have worked extra hours over this busy “break the bank” so do period. please come along. New Summer Opening Hours Last year, despite the “economic climate” you We are now open from 9am – 5pm on Saturdays. This will be for the helped us to raise just under £1,000 so a big period April – October. thank you to everyone involved in the event Products whether buying or donating. We couldn’t do it I have done another price comparison with the supermarkets on some without you, Thank You. basic products such as milk, tea, potatoes and eggs and am delighted This year the event will be at a NEW VENUE - to report that we are cheaper than the supermarkets on lots of these th Avebury Club , where there is ample parking. essential items. Here is the latest price comparison done on 15 Nigel Fielder & Steve & Thelma Fulford wish to June. thank the Club’s Committee for offering their premises to us, “The New Inn” at Monkton Avebury Typical large store being currently closed. The Club’s Committee Milk 1 pint 44p 49p have kindly agreed that non-Club members will be admitted “Free of charge”. September 29th is Large free range eggs – 6 £1.20 £1.96 the day to mark in your diary and the auction Andrex Toilet Tissue white 2 £1.29 £1.49 will start at 12.30pm with items accepted before the day or on the day from 11.00am. Please Old potatoes 95p £1.60 contact either Nigel Fielder 01672 539317 or Steve and Thelma Fulford01672 539308. There Ribena 600ml £1.69 Not Stocked will be hot dogs and burgers for sale on the day Jaffa cakes – 12 £1.09 £1.19 from a Bar-B-Q being organised by Club members. The Club’s Licensed Bar will be Tetley tea – 80 bags £2.00 £2.35 open, and Tea & Coffee will also be available. PG Tips Pyramid Tea bags – 80 £2.35 £2.49 There will also be the traditional raffles for drinks and groceries. Yazoo Milkshake 472ml 99p £1.00 Our chosen charities this year are: The Wiltshire Blind Association, Prospect Hospice, and The Avebury and District over Don’t forget that by using your community shop you are also saving 60s Club. on the cost and hassle of using cars or public transport. Whilst your support on the day is invaluable we Book and DVD section also need your help in providing donations. Just a reminder, we still have a library of books and DVDs. All you Hopefully this will be garden produce, probably have to do is bring in a DVD or book to swap with one on our shelves. a few cabbages included, as well as Volunteers ploughman’s lunches; home made pickles, We always welcome more volunteers. Full training is given, and you preserves and wines; unwanted gifts; toys and even get your own community shop apron! We are very flexible, you the very popular home made cakes which are do not need to sign up to the same shift every week; even if you are always in demand. We would be delighted to only available once or twice a month you would be welcome. receive bags of apples, boxes of pears and other The shifts are about 3 hours long. If you are interested in fruits. Donations towards the “Booze Hamper” volunteering, or would like any more information about what is would be very welcome. involved, please contact Lyn at the shop on 01672 539200 for more So please don’t forget 29 th September at information. Avebury Club . We really do look forward to We are also looking for volunteers to help with the baking which takes meeting you and Thank You. place every morning. Full training is given. Home Deliveries We offer a home delivery service for anyone who is unable to get to the shop for age or health reasons. We deliver to Avebury, Avebury Trusloe, Beckhampton, West and East Kennet, Winterbourne Monkton and Berwick Bassett. If you would like to have a home delivery please telephone the shop on 01672 539200 and ask for Lyn or Claire. Michele Lomas Chair of Avebury Community Shop

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Avebury Parish Council News From The Tower Headlines: Meetings of Avebury Parish Council on 14 Ringing Times: 7th and 14 th July, 9.30am - 10.00am. May and 4 June 2013 28th July 5.30pm - 6.00pm Practice Nights: Tuesdays 7.30pm - 9.00pm. Planning applications: We decided to support an Visiting Ringers 20 th July, 4pm - 4.45pm. application for tree works at Bannings, Bray Street, and not to comment on the installation of solar panels on the roof of a A Quarter Peal was rung on May 23 rd in thanksgiving for farm building at East Farm, because the panels were hard to the life of Mrs. Peggy Blake. Members of her family listened see from any point of view. to the ringing in the churchyard and Heather Peak-Garland Avebury Rocks: The organisers have decided not to hold kindly invited everyone to her home for a sumptuous tea Avebury Rocks this year but have set a date of Saturday 12 July for the event next year. afterwards. Many thanks to Andrew Woolley for conducting Trusloe residents’ meetings: Trusloe residents held a the Quarter Peal; three Avebury ringers and two from meeting on 5 June to discuss possible solutions to parking Hilmarton completed the band. problems in the area, and another meeting is being planned Peggy served the church devotedly as churchwarden and to develop ideas further on Monday 8 July in the evening. All was a member of the PCC. She gave generously to all the welcome! Residents and the Parish Council then aim to fund-raising events including those for the 2 new bells. meet with Aster/Sarsen to press for improvements. Heather writes: Peggy came to Manor Farm, Little Trusloe Play Area Survey: The questionnaires are now in Avebury, (Trusloe) to be a Land Army Girl, leaving a and we are analysing them. comfortable home in with all ‘mod cons’ and a good Extension of pavement at Trusloe: has now extended the pavement by about 35 metres on the north job in an accounts office. Here, she faced living with no mod side of the A4361 between the bus stops at Trusloe. We cons and an outdoor life in cold winters and hot summers but hope this will make it safer for people crossing the road. she took to it like a ‘duck to water’. Peggy married a local Rights of Way on the Ridgeway: Richard Broadhead of man, Cecil, who was a shepherd and, as well as bringing up Wiltshire Council joined us at our May meeting and briefed two daughters, she looked after many lambs, some sick, us on the Ridgeway. We discussed 4x4 use, camping, which she nursed back to health. Peggy threw herself into all campervans and potential damage to underlying archaeology aspects of village life including the W.I., the church and the on the Ridgeway. We agreed to await the results of a current choir; she was a helping hand in everything. Peggy loved the archaeological survey and then consider setting up a working church bells and would stand outside her house to listen to group if there is evidence that the Ridgeway is being degraded. them. She made cakes for the ringers’ teas, etc. Peggy was Avebury’s Community Traffic Plan: We have completed most reliable and dedicated to all she did. Thank you Peggy. the draft Community Traffic Plan and have agreed its Heather also spoke of the recent passing of a real ‘Avebury priorities. We are now seeking meetings at a senior level at boy’, Dennis Gilbert, who was born to an Avebury family Wiltshire Highways, Aster Housing and the National Trust. and brought up in the village. Dennis spent his whole We also hope our proposals will help consultants preparing working life at East Farm with two generations of the Cooper the WHS Traffic Design Guide, see next item. family. He was Head Herdsman and an expert with cattle; World Heritage Site Traffic Design Guide: Consultants many championships were won, at agricultural shows, during Atkins are starting work for Wiltshire Council on the WHS his time at the farm. Just like Peggy, Dennis was a former Design guide. This will be a professional report based on surveys and evidence, and a first draft should be ready in churchwarden and really loved to hear the bells. next two or three months’ time. As a contribution to the We rang for the wedding of Laura Hues and Gareth Elwell th report, members of the Parish Council counted parked on the 25 May, 2013, and wish them a very happy life vehicles in the main National Trust car park and in the High together. Street on Saturday 8 June. This will provide evidence on We expect ringers from Bucklebury on Saturday, 20 th July parking demand and ‘dwell times’ on a busy day, and we will from 4 - 4.45 p.m. soon be repeating the exercise on a quiet day. Flooding: We are due to arrange meetings with Thames Mary Davidge Tel: 01672 513819 Water and the Environment Agency about flooding. Robin Belfry Correspondent. Butler has dug out the ditch below Bridge House to help disperse flows of storm-water from the culvert serving the High Street. Footpath between the Waggon and Horses and Silbury Hill: We are examining the feasibility of a footpath from the Waggon and Horses to Silbury Hill and investigating sources of funding. Community Emergency Plan: We are up-dating our Community Emergency Plan. This is designed for use in the unlikely event that normal emergency services cannot get though to a local catastrophe. We’d like to hear from people who have medical and other skills useful in an emergency, language speakers and those with specialist equipment and vehicles.

Date of next meeting: 7.30pm on Tuesday 2nd July 2013

Our Clerk, Liz Moore, is currently on maternity leave.

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Drop in any time from 10.00 Kennet Valley School -12.00 at the church The last phase of the Spiritual Garden has There will be tea, coffee, squash and lovely home-made been completed. The bog garden was dug cakes & biscuits and some activities for the children. out with the help of National Trust Rangers A chance to catch up with friends and neighbours along with pupils and a governor. The bog Meet old friends and make new ones! garden was then planted with plants kindly donated by Jenny Gould from her pond at Lockeridge House. We will be happy to Feedback from people that come…. see rain to help them get established. “A great idea and nice to chat to local people of all ages that I ‘The Friends’ have donated 6 picnic benches which are now wouldn’t meet otherwise!” positioned beneath the canopy outside the Hall. This is a great “Always so friendly and I am made very welcome” place for the pupils to eat their packed lunches, especially as it “The selection of cakes and biscuits are amazing!! looks over the Spiritual Garden. It makes an ideal outside classroom. We are inviting the school and local community to two events this Donations to help meet costs are welcome on the term. On Friday 28 th June from 6 to 8 pm we will hold a Summer morning. Garden Party, and on Friday 5 th July from 1.30 to 3.13pm we will Any surplus funds will be donated to the be holding an Open Day to allow people to see our school and our garden. We will also be serving refreshments. churches. Our Sports Day was cancelled this month, and we hope for a sunny day on 15 th July so we can enjoy all the fun and sports at the Please let us know if you are able to help on the day or Kennet Valley Hall. would like to make a cake or some biscuits. There will Year 4 will enjoy a field trip to the Meadow at Castle Cottage in also be a book stall. Lockeridge this month. Mr and Mrs Rayment have kindly offered to show our pupils their meadow when it is at its best in early July For details/ offers of help on the day and baking please (we hope it will be a lovely dry day!) contact Carolyn Gittins 861591. Years 6 are busy rehearsing their end of year play. It is traditional that our top class sat goodbye to the school in this way. They have EVERYONE IS WELCOME! already had some introductory trips to St John’s in Marlborough and are looking forward to spreading their wings. We need local volunteers to help at our school. We would love you to share your talents with our pupils, whether it is sowing, Merchents House storytelling or listening to the children read. Get in touch with the school if you can make a regular contribution or if If you enjoy needlework and are willing to do some you are available just now and then. Please pop in and talk volunteer work The Merchant's House would like to hear to our Head Teacher, Karen Venner, about how you would from you. We are looking for lace makers and like to get involved. Turkeyworkers. Intrigued? Please call 01672 511491 for If you want more information about the school, please go to more information. www.kennetvalleyschool.wilts.sch.uk for school diary, reports on school activities and general information which is updated on a regular basis.

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Keeping Healthy in Marlborough the Summer Sun As I write this, I am wondering if we Embroiderers Guild will need to consider precautions for Marlborough & District Embroiderers Guild hosted the SW hot weather – but it is only June and we have had some hot Regional Festival on May 18th at St Johns School Marlborough. weather so who knows? Warm weather can be as Over 200 members and guests attended representing 18 Guilds. dangerous as cold weather. Extreme heat and humidity can Traders were on site for some retail therapy. The day started with cause you to dehydrate and your body to overheat. Watch out for certain signs: muscle cramps in your arms, legs or Ann Hampton welcoming members and Terry Murphy, the Guild's stomach; mild confusion; weakness or sleep problems. If CEO talking about the past year at headquarters. Cas Holmes gave you have any of these, rest in a cool place and drink plenty the Madeira sponsored lecture - Urban Nature. Her work relates to of fluids, loosen tight clothes, have a cool (not cold) shower the natural and built world and uses found materials, domestic if possible, and eat normally. Seek medical advice if your fabrics and gathered objects in her work. We saw slides of her symptoms persist or worsen. installations and she explained the inspiration behind them and the

The symptoms of heat exhaustion include headaches, construction of. She was also promoting her new book Connected dizziness, nausea or vomiting, pale skin, heavy sweating Cloth. and a high temperature. In the afternoon Patricia Godwin from the Palm Court Theatre talked on Anything Goes. She entertained us with her tales of Heat stroke can develop if heat exhaustion is left Edwardian elegance to the roaring 20's. She had acquired clothes untreated. from this period together with newspapers, magazines and The symptoms of heatstroke include hot and red skin, periodicals and as each garment was displayed she read snippets headaches, nausea, intense thirst, raised temperature, confusion, aggression and loss of consciousness. from these papers relating to the time. Heatstroke is a life-threatening condition. Competition entries from the host's guild Christmas competition 'Street Furniture' was exhibited together with the EG Colour If you have breathing problems or a heart condition your Studies Folios. symptoms might get worse when it’s very hot. So if you or Competition winners of 'Superstition ' - 1st Lindsey Sherwood someone else shows symptoms or feels unwell (Red Sky at Night) Marlborough Guild, 2nd Jean Chisolm • call 999 immediately; if you have a personal alarm, press (Magpies) Blackmore Vale Guild and joint 3rd Gloria Pugh (Bride the button on your pendant to call for help. • While waiting for the ambulance, follow the advice given & Groom) and Mary Clark (Every superstition) both from above for heat exhaustion but do not try to give fluids to Malmesbury Guild anyone who is unconscious. The Young Embroiderers held their own competition which was won by Lottie and runner up Emily. It is best for your health to avoid getting too hot in the first There was an exhibition by textile students from year 10 put on by place. Remember to think of those who may be more at risk head teacher of textiles Katie Griffin. the project was organised for from the effects of heat. Below are some tips to keep yourself and others cool: the Festival Day. Students took digital photos around the school, these images were printed on calico and then stitched into - the results were amazing. Festival guest Jane Lemon, international Stay out of the heat: Keep out of the sun between 11.00am and 3.00pm, if you have to go out in the heat, walk in the embroiderer and creator of altar frontals at Salisbury Cathedral shade, apply sunscreen and wear a hat and light scarf. viewed their work and was delighted with what the students were Avoid extreme physical exertion. If you can’t avoid achieving. strenuous outdoor activity, like sport, DIY or gardening, Lastly there was an exhibition of quilts from Urchfont Manor. The keep it for cooler parts of the day, like early morning or present owner gave them to Marlborough & District Guild and our evening. Wear light, loose-fitting cotton clothes. chairman Yvonne Miles thought it was appropriate for them to be displayed as many of the members at the Festival had attended Cool yourself down: Have plenty of cold drinks, and avoid courses at the Manor. excess alcohol, caffeine and hot drinks. Eat cold foods, Sue Fereday particularly salads and fruit with high water content. Take a cool shower, bath or body wash. Sprinkle water over the skin or clothing, or keep a damp cloth on the back of your neck. Keep your environment cool: Keeping your living space cool is especially important for infants, the elderly or those with chronic health conditions or those who can’t look after themselves. Keep windows that are exposed to the sun closed during the day, and open windows at night when the temperature has dropped. Place a thermometer in your main living room and bedroom to keep a check on the temperature. Wansdyke Waitering

If you, or somebody you know, find your home to be Weddings, Receptions, Parties. uncomfortably hot and you have concerns about it affecting Smart, efficient and professional waiters, yours or someone else’s health, seek medical advice WW both male and female provided. Meanwhile, as ever, I am here to help by finding answers Let me take the headache out of your on all number of topics. Call me on: 07557 922030 entertaining! Lucy Hawkins Good Neighbour co-ordinator for the Marlborough Community area Call 01672 539288 [email protected] Or email [email protected] www.upperkennetnews.co.uk 9

Fyfield and West Overton Parish Thank you Council Parish Directory July 2013 Kay Harris and family would like to thank Clerk Sophie Roberts tel .861262 [email protected] everyone for the beautiful cards and Chairman messages of sympathy sent to them in their Paul Burrowbridge tel. 861429 [email protected] recent sad loss. The help and support Vice Chairman Tim Butler tel.861518 [email protected] received from many friends will be Councillors for West Overton remembered always. Tim Butler, Martin Northmore-Ball, Geoff Emberlin, Ruth Thank you. Lamdin, John Harding (proposed) Councillors for Lockeridge Paul Burrowbridge, Judith Woodget, David Woolley (proposed) and a vacancy Lunch anyone? Councillors for Fyfield Mike Morrissy and 2 vacancies I am really interested in setting up a Pub Unitary Councillor Lunch club within the Upper Kennet News readership area. Jemima Milton [email protected] Wiltshire Council (all departments) What is a pub lunch club? Tel. 01225 713000 The aim of a Pub Lunch Club Scheme is to help a group of older Wiltshire Highways people (but it would be great if all members of the community felt Tel. 01225 513157 they wanted to come along) in a community set up their own Local Police lunch club in a pub in their locality. Clubs meet on a regular PC David Tippets [email protected] basis, either alternate weeks or monthly. Pub Lunch Clubs do 0845 408700 or 101 tend to attract a wider group of people than more ‘traditional’ West Overton Church Bookings and Keys lunch clubs. Members make their own way to the venue but it is often found that lifts are arranged between members themselves. Anne Robinson tel.861169, Gilda Stannard tel. 861429, Sue Members pay for their meals on the day. Rogers tel. 861374 Parish Magazine It would be good to get together to discuss details such as possible David Throup tel. 861279, [email protected] deadline pubs, days, times and roles needed for the club to function such as 3rd Friday of every month liaising with the pub over numbers and acting as Host to welcome Clarence for all road and verge clearance people to the club and introducing them to other members. 0800 232323 Kennet Valley Hall If anyone is interested in helping or attending the Lunch club please do ring, text or email me Chairman: Brian Rayment tel. 861513 .

07557 922030 [email protected]

Lucy Hawkins Bluebell Nursery Good Neighbour Co-ordinator

Is this flaming June??? So far at Bluebells we haven't seen much Summer sunshine...we have just held our annual sports morning in the Kennet Valley Hall because of the rain!! We have celebrated Fathers Day by fashioning some amazing portraits of Daddy's and Grandads to raise some smiles and some concerns that their images had much more hair than they did!! I think they did too, most of them had a lovely woollen hairy finish to them and sand on the chins for whiskers, lots of effort went into the cards so I hope they were well received. Out main theme of Food is working well, with graphs and pictures, and best of all tasting and baking...what a lovely topic to end the school year! We have tried some foods we haven't tried before...and also made some lovely potato printed pictures. The theme allows lots of stories too, Handra's Surprise - The Tiger Who Came To Tea - Eating The Alphabet and of course The Enormous Turnip. Lots to do but not much time!!

Spaces are available for September - please telephone 861276 for further information or to arrange a visit. Ruth.

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FYFIELD & WEST OVERTON PARISH COUNCIL VACANCIES FOR PARISH COUNCILLORS M J Sly for the Monumental Sculptor WEST OVERTON WARD - 1 LOCKERIDGE WARD - 2 New Memorials and Restorations FYFIELD WARD - 2 All types of memorials

Handcrafted to a high standard in our own workshops at THE COUNCIL WISHES TO FILL THESE VACANCIES Pelham Court, London Road BY CO-OPTION AT THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING ON Marlborough ND MONDAY 22 JULY. **FREE Quotes Given**

If you would like to represent the residents and interests of our , Telephone: (01672) 516797 please notify the Parish Clerk, Mrs Sophie Roberts at 5 Peacock, West [email protected] Overton, SN8 4HD in writing or by email to [email protected] For a free memorial brochure by Monday 15 th July 2013.

If you would like further details or information about what it entails please contact the Council Chairman (Paul Burrowbridge) on 01672 861429.

Friends of Kennet Valley School

Tribute Band and Disco At the Kennet Valley Hall Lockeridge SATURDAY JULY 6 th 2013 Doors Open 7.30pm until 11.30pm Tickets £15 Each – In Advance Only No Tickets on the Door Bar and BBQ Available Contact Carolyn on 01672 861373

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GARDENING AND GETT PAINTING SERVICES Landscaping Gerald Clarke Patios, Decking, Driveways all types of groundwork Tel: 01672 539470 Fully insured. Mob: 07886 233314 Phone for a free quote Phone: 01672 861392 Mobile: 07811 142390 RIDGE HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST FYFIELD

Contact: Virginia Hemery Tel: +44 (0) 1672 861527 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ridgehouse.info

Est. 1991 D. W. Oliver Tree Services Ltd B.Sc.A.I.W.Sc. TREE PRUNING LANDSCAPING WOODCHIPPING TREE FELLING FORESTRY CONTRACTING FENCING Tel 01672 861310 Mobile 07976 644706 ON CALL DAY & NIGHT FOR A FREE QUOTE £5M INSURANCE 01672 512444 OR 810727 Tree Surgery works carried out by qualified staff WAGON YARD LONDON ROAD E-mail: [email protected] MARLBOROUGH WILTSHIRE Web: www.dwoliver.com SN8 1LH

CHARTERED PHYSIOTHERAPIST Individual, Relationship

Debbie Simpson MCSP SRP (Bupa registered) & Couples Counselling Musculo-skeletal specialist “Life is a journey” Sports injury and Fitness management Is it time to pause, reflect and consider what counselling Acupuncture registered as a talking therapy can help you achieve? Pilates & Nordic walking instructor Take the first step and visit: Lockeridge clinic: 07724 486370 / 01672 861362 www.relationshipcounsellingswindon.org.uk Tel: 07810 861291 E-mail: [email protected]

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The Bluebell Nursery Kennet Valley School. Lockeridge EARTHWISE GARDEN DESIGN LTD. THE BLUEBELL NURSERY, is situated in the grounds of ANYA HOPE MEDLIN Kennet Valley School, Lockeridge. We have our own (MA Cantab) building with a safe enclosed outdoor area. Qualified and experienced We are open Monday – Friday, offering horticulturalist and garden designer morning, afternoon & all day offers an individual and personal service. sessions. * Complete design and build service * Planting plans for complete gardens or single borders For children aged 2-4½ years * Restoration of neglected gardens * Consultation and plant sourcing Let our qualified, experienced staff * Wild gardens/personalised retreats provide the best start for your child. OUR ‘TODDLER’ SESSION IS HELD ON A Tel/Fax 01672 861462 Mobile 07970 590674 FRIDAY MORNING 10-00 to 12-00am AT THE e-mail:- [email protected] KENNET VALLEY HALL, LOCKERIDGE. For more information or to arrange a visit, please call Ruth on 01672 861276. S. White

OFSTED REGISTERED & INSPECTED. EDUCATIONAL GARDEN MAINTENANCE VOUCHERS ACCEPTED. CHARITY NO: 1028815

PRESCHOOL LEARNING ALLIANCE NO: P79G28604 GRASS CUTTING Tel: 01672 515415 HEDGE CUTTING Mob: 07917 353314 TREE FELLING PLANTING VtÜÑxà VÄxtÇ e|v~ç YÄ|Çà ROSS EDWARDS Est. 1997 Building Contractor

Friendly local service New Buildings, Extensions, Maintenance and Alterations Professional work at sensible prices 12 Thomson Way, Marlborough Call for no obligation quote Mobile: 07799 215837 Telephone 01672 514020 Great Bedwyn 01672 871414 email: [email protected] www.upperkennetnews.co.uk 13

DOG WALKER AND PET SITTER kind, caring and reliable local lady over 50 years experience with dogs/pets CBR checked and insured dog walking + pet sitting, pet day care/ live-in care. Pop-in visits for all types of pet contact:- [email protected] or 07967 157574 Member of the Institute for Animal Care Education

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SPECIALISTS IN OIL, GAS, LPG & WARM AIR HEATING SYSTEMS Servicing & repairs / Installation Landlord’s Certificates / Gas Safety Records

Tel: (01793) 536871 Email: [email protected] Website: www.austinheat.com

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What’s On At AVEBURY & DISTRICT CLUB www.avebury-club.co.uk

Thursday Nights Darts and other fun Friday Nights Skittles League Unless stated all activities start at approx 8.30 pm Saturday 6 th – Darts for Cash Saturday 13 th – Skittles for Cash Saturday 20 th – Disco with DRK – Members £3.00 Non Members £5.00 Saturday 27 th – Surprize Prize Bingo

Sunday Bingo 7 th , 14 th , 21 st & 28 th - Eyes down 8.15pm - ££ Cash prizes If you have an idea for an event which we do not hold and that you would like to see at the Club – please contact us. You can also sponsor an event at the Club. Avebury Club is available to hire, contact Alan – Club Secretary on 07879 486905 or call Avebury Club (when open) on 01672 539258 or visit our website to check availability. www.avebury-club.co.uk ALL ENQUIRIES AND BOOKINGS ARE TO BE AGREED AND FINALISED WITH THE CLUB’S SECRETARY ONLY .

WHO’S WHO in the Upper Kennet Churches RECTOR - REV’D MARIA SHEPHERDSON 01672 539643 The Rectory, 27 High Street, Avebury, SN8 1RF email [email protected] If you require a priest in an emergency and are unable to contact Rev’d Maria please telephone one of the churchwardens.

LAY PASTORAL ASSISTANTS Mrs Claire Stiles 01793 731620 c.j.stiles @hotmail. co.uk Mr Graham Kitchen 01672 861349 [email protected]>

BENEFICE OFFICE: Ray Manley, Anne Robinson (Mon-Thurs, 10am-1pm) Address: The Garden Room, 62 Lockeridge, SN8 4EL 01672 861786 e-mail: [email protected]

CHURCHWARDENS AVEBURY Mr David Davidge 01672 513819 [email protected] Mrs Maureen Dixon 01672 539690 [email protected] EAST KENNETT Mr Graham Kitchen 01672 861349 [email protected] Mrs Jo Snape 01672 861267 [email protected] WEST OVERTON VACANCY FYFIELD Ms Vicky Evans 01672 861622 [email protected] WINTERBOURNE MONKTON Ms Penny Gold 01672 539158 [email protected] WINTERBOURNE BASSETT Mr Martin Knight 01793 731764 [email protected] Mr Peter Barry 01793 731589 [email protected] BROAD HINTON Mrs Jenni Moseling 01793 731629 [email protected] Miss Sally Cartwright 01793 731050 [email protected]

Benefice Council Lay Chairman Mr Mark Wightman 01793 731452 [email protected]

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL SECRETARIES AVEBURY Mr David Davidge 01672 513819 [email protected] EAST KENNETT, FYFIELD & WEST OVERTON Mrs Anne Robinson 01672 861169 [email protected] WINTERBOURNE MONKTON Mr Bill Buxton 01672 539199 [email protected] WINTERBOURNE BASSETT Mrs Clare Knight 01793 731764 [email protected] BROAD HINTON Mr Adrian Overson 01793 731064 [email protected]

MAGAZINES Final copy date 3 rd Friday each month unless otherwise notified.

UPPER KENNET NEWS in Fyfield, West Overton, East & West Kennett, Beckhampton, Avebury Trusloe, Avebury, Winterbourne Monkton & Berwick Bassett: Editor David Throup , Longmynd, Lockeridge SN8 4ED 01672 861279 [email protected] Please send all copy including advertising and payment to David Throup. Cheques payable to “Upper Kennet News”

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Kennet Valley Hall West Overton

Social Calendar Saturday 24 August Summer/Autumn 2013

Sat July 6 th ABBA Tribute Concert 1pm - 5pm ABBA`s Angels with Licensed Bar and BBQ Bookings via Carolyn 861373 on the Post Office Field Cream Teas, Bouncy Castle, Face Fri Sept 6 th Dance to Catch 22 in support of E Kennett, West Painting, Overton and Fyfield Churches - with Licensed Bar and Light Supper Balloon Entertaining and more…

Tickets £12 from Jean 861423

Sun Oct 13 th Film Evening Bring your family and friends! Bookings via Carolyn 861373 All welcome Sat Oct 19 th Harvest Supper Bookings via Jean 861423

Thurs Oct 31 st Halloween Party

th Advertisers Index Sun Nov 10 Film Evening Bookings via Carolyn 861373 Company Telephone Sun Nov 24 th Food Fayre Armishaws Removals 01963 34065 Austin Heating 01793 536871 Fri/Sat Dec 6 th /7 th Songs of Yesteryear Avebury Club 01672 539258 Kennet Valley Singers Bluebell Nursery 01672 861276 Bookings via Janet 513585 Brian Watts 01672 861438

Sun Dec 8 th Film Evening Carpet Clean 01672 871414 Bookings via Carolyn 861373 Chalky's Workshop 01672 861123 David Oliver Tree Services 01672 861310 th Fri Dec 13 Christmas Bingo Diane MacKinder 01672 512444 Earthwise Garden Design 01672 861462 F Dewey 01672 563440 A date for your diary Gardening and Painting - G. Clarke 01672 539470 Friday 6 September 2013 Gett Landscaping 01672 861392 8pm—11.30pm Home Inspirations Ltd 01380 728644 Judith Woodget Garded Design 01672 861314 Dance at the Kennet Valley Hall MRH Builders 01672 515558 Mobility Store 01672 511550 to the music of our popular local Ovenclean 01249 650398 band Overdrive driving tuition 01672 861613 Pet Minding service - Glyn Brown 07967 157574 Physiotherapy - Debbie Simpson 01672 861362 CATCH 22 Relationship Counselling 07810 861291 Richard Hartshorn 01672 861113 Tickets (in advance only) £12 Ridge House B&B 01672 861527 to include a light supper Ron Dobson - Architects 01793 731661 Licensed Bar available Ross Edwards 01672 514020 S White 01672 515415 Contact Jean Clements on Time Restored 01672 563544 01672 861423 Wayne Gardiner - Window cleaning 01672 861575 for tickets and further information W.S. Swift 01380 726284

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