Froxfield War Memorial

Many Froxfield residents will have noticed that the brickwork spanning the front entrance of Froxfield War Memorial Hall has been showing signs of decay and crumbling masonry. A number of quotations were obtained from builders in October last year but the Covid pandemic impacted the start of the works until just recently. It was identified that the ‘flashing’ on the flat roof above the front entrance had come away from the parapet leaving a gap for water penetration. The ingress of water and damp had exacerbated the deterioration to the front masonry. Work started in early May and has now been completed. I am sure you will agree that this is a great improvement to the front of the Hall. Additional work, including fungal treatment and repainting of the Hall frontage, proved necessary over and above the initial quotation once the builder commenced work and uncovered the extent of the water ingress. The cost, totalling £4,869.60, was met from hall funds.

Just a reminder to all readers that the Hall is available for hire at £15 per hour. It is an ideal venue for family gatherings, community groups etc to use. There are full facilities, a bright large hall space, kitchen, toilets/disabled toilet, level access for disabled users and ample free parking outside.

For booking of the hall please contact David Watson on 01672 841315 or via email watsondavid726@gmail.com.

We are still here for medical appointments, shopping, hairdressing etc. If you are unable to drive to appointments, temporarily or permanently, call Penny on (01672) 520111. Thanks to clients for their generous donations.

The Knitting Group will meet on Tuesday, 12th July, from 2 pm. at 55a, High Street, Ramsbury. Enquiries, Estrid Eyles, 01672 520789.

Hills Stores Charity Shop

The shop is continuing to do well. Thanks to our many volunteers and especially to Paul New for the wonderful array of plants. The village organisations which benefit from the shop need funds more than ever. Times are getting harder-come for a bargain-there are lots. Donations always welcome if you are clearing out.

Sheila Glass & Mary Holdsworth

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Wednesdays, from Ramsbury (The Square 10.06am), Chilton Foliat at 10.15am and Froxfield at 10.30am. Fridays, from Aldbourne at 10.00am, Ramsbury The Square at 10.15am and Froxfield at 10.30am. Bus passes can be used!

Marlborough

1st & 3rd Wednesdays each month (6th & 20th July), calling at Chilton Foliat at 1pm (booking required), Ramsbury at 1.10pm and Albourne at 1.30pm. Returning at 2.45pm. Bus passes can be used!

Newbury

2nd Thursday of each month (14th July). Leaving The Square, Ramsbury at 11.30am and returning from Newbury at 2.30pm. Fare £4.

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Monday 18th July - a shopping trip to Bath. Leaving The Square, Ramsbury at 9.30am. Fare £16,00. To book your seat(s), please call Janet on 01672 520682 / 07584 253117.

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AXFORD ANGLE - Jubilee Special

Didn’t we do well! The whole country came to celebrate the 70 year reign of our Queen with pomp, ceremony, (our Ramsbury) beacons and parties. Axford was no exception. We got together in the aptly named – Jubilee Field, thanks to Ramsbury Estates and Duncan getting the grass cut. Young and old, long time residents and new arrivals including our lovely Ukrainian neighbours; all brought sharing plates. We barbecued and tried all the delicious treats. Got to know each other better. The children played rounders and the adults joined in too. We sung God Save the Queen after our lovely Bridget Treherne cut the Jubilee Cake! And a good time was had by all. Thank you to everyone that came, making it a joyous day.

Diann Barnett

Jubilee celebration in Chilton Foliat

It was a day of celebration in the village of Chilton Foliat when it held its Platinum Jubilee Picnic on Sunday 5th June. Everyone braved the weather and brought along their picnics, there was music from the McNeill family, Garbanzos vintage ice-cream tricycle, floral displays in the church and performances from Pelham Puppets - the Pelham family has close ties with the village. There were plenty of activities for all the family including Jubilee Cornhole and thanks to generous support from the village hall, the parish council, the village church, and villagers themselves there were Jubilee punch and homemade cakes to toast the Queen. All the children in the village under 15 were given a limited-edition Platinum Jubilee mug, generously sponsored by the Chilton Estate. “It was fabulous to see so many from the village come together and enjoy such a special celebration,” said Ali Payne of the organising committee.

Chilton Foliat Primary School picnic kicks off Platinum Jubilee celebrations

Chilton Foliat Primary School kicked off its Platinum Jubilee celebrations with a picnic in the school grounds which raised over £600 for the school.

Hosted by the Friends of Chilton Foliat Primary school, the school and village community took advantage of the glorious weather and enjoyed a fabulous line up of entertainment including live music, face painting, a traditional Punch and Judy show, dancing and craft activities. The cream tea boxes available during the afternoon were particularly popular and were an absolute sell-out. The grounds of the school were decorated with the children’s handmade bunting and the school and village community started the afternoon with a rousing rendition of the National Anthem, which the school choir had been learning in the run up to the event.

The picnic rounded off a week of Platinum Jubilee activities which saw the children exploring the life and times of Queen Elizabeth II through the lens of duty and service covering her support of charitable organisations and admiration of voluntary service, which helped the children understand the significance of the celebrations. At the end of the afternoon, headteacher, Mrs Katie Turner, thanked everyone for coming, saying: “Not only have we celebrated the Jubilee in style, we have also united as a whole school and village community to recognise the 70 years of service the Queen has given us and how inspirational that is for all our children. I would like to thank the Friends for hosting such a memorable event, that not only raised vital funds for the school but made some lifelong memories for our families and friends.”

Jessica Henman

Jubilee fun in Froxfield

Froxfield pulled out all the stops with events across three days to mark the Jubilee. We kicked of with a Great Platinum Jubilee Afternoon Tea on Friday with union jack-decorated trestle tables laden with strawberries and scones.

Many attending brought along tasty tea time treats but the groaning table of goodies was largely finished off by the end of the afternoon.

The Platinum Jubilee Beer Tent did a brisk trade while children enjoyed traditional games organised by Steve Tapper and Lorraine Saville. Many of the parents got into the act as well, with hilarious results! The Best Crown Competition was won by Helly Ralph of Manor Park who received a musical, rotating commemorative biscuit tin.

All children attending received a special Platinum Jubilee Medal provided by the Parish Council and our own Pelican Morris Side entertained. A hugely-enjoyable afternoon was had by all! The Big Event on Saturday was the annual Froxfield Beer & Music Festival laid on by Pat and Barry Adams. This year, it was tied into the Jubilee with a special hog roast serving almost 200 meals. The event was kicked off by the Phoenix Brass Band who rounded off their set with a rousing

rendition of the national anthem. A range of music for all tastes, combined with warm sunshine ensured a great turnout of locals throughout the afternoon — with the beer

tent featuring guest ales from regional craft breweries including Ramsbury and Hop Kettle from Swindon… The Village Idiot from the White Horse Brewery was a popular choice! The Parish Council dedicated a Lime tree planted to commemorate the Jubilee which it is hoped will grow for many decades to come, if not centuries, as a reminder of this happy occasion. The weekend rounded off with Hymns & Pimms celebration Sunday service in All Saints Church, led by Rector Beth Hutton where joyful singing was fuelled by tasty Pimms provided by Claire Wilson and Jan Heppenstall. Afterwards, everyone enjoyed some more relaxing refreshment in the churchyard and the rain stayed away just long enough! Special thanks to to Lynn CaseySturt who only recently moved to Froxfield but got stuck in and sewed yards and yards of wonderful bunting which decorated the marquees for the weekend in high style.

Vanya Body

Ramsbury Jubilee celebrations

There was bunting in the High Street — thanks to Ramsbury Fire Service for their help — and the Square, and the “Queen” oversaw proceedings from above the door to the Bell!

On a beautiful afternoon, Thursday 2nd June we had a cream tea party in the Square. The Parish Council organised scones, jam & cream and tea for around 200 people. Thanks to the many cooks who provided home made scones.

In the evening promptly at 9.45pm Ramsbury Estates lit an enormous beacon on Spring Hill.

Friday 3rd June, Ramsbury British Legion organised a Country Fair on the Rookery field. This day long event included among other things a car boot sale, an exhibition and parade of vintage vehicles, a tug of war, children’s games and a dog fancy dress show as well as the usual burger, beer and tea tents. Over 1,500 people attended during the day which finished with music well into the evening. All who attended agreed that the whole day was amazing and thoroughly enjoyable. Well done to the Legion members for their hard work in organising the whole event. On Saturday and Sunday there were many street parties organised by groups of neighbours with some people meeting neighbours for the first time. Holy Cross bell ringers rang a peal of bells and there was a Jubilee service in the Church on Sunday morning.

Sheila Glass

Residents of Lawrence Mead in Ramsbury held their own special Platinum Jubilee street party and longest residents Jill and Rick Moores were asked to cut the Jubilee Cake.

Ramsbury Royal British Legion Celebrate Jubilee !

It seemed as though the entire village turned up to celebrate with Ramsbury British Legion on Friday 3rd June. The Rookery was packed with entertainments, vintage cars, fairground organ with swings, car boot sale, children’s games, vintage tractor display, dogs fancy dress , a corgi competition, BBQ and cakes galore, beer tent and so much more… over 900 people joined in the celebration! Singer Mark Roberts kept everyone entertained with country music all day, well done Mark!

There was an old fashioned atmosphere, enjoyed by everyone who attended. Huge congratulations to the British Legion committee who made it a truly memorable day!

Marilyn Fremlin