MARCH 2014
BURBAGE NEWS QUARTERLY Vol 2: 1 SPRING
Tell us what YOU would like to see in Burbage News Quarterly!
The front cover picture has been contributed by Mike Bird who is a member of the Burbage & District Camera and Video Club.
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From Winter and we hope, into Spring within a few weeks. By the time you read this we will be into March and hopefully the weather will have greatly improved and we can see some blue skies and sunshine.
There are other groups in the Village who have not sent in any contribution yet - so make a New Year’s Resolution in 2014 to write a few words about yourselves. We also have a regular Quiz page - no prizes though!
As I write this, the wind outside is howling around the house, the lights are flickering and the rain is beating at the windows but at least we are not flooded. I think all our hearts go out to the poor souls who are battling the flood waters and have had to be evacuated from their homes.
If you have had the urge to write a short story, a poem or anything else and would like to share it with other people, here is your opportunity! BNQ is the online version of Burbage News but as we have so much more space available a lot more can be covered and there is plenty of room for photographs.
Burbage News Quarterly has been running for a whole year now and has grown from a few pages in the first issue to fifty three pages in the last one. This was probably an exception because there was a lot going on in the Village when we won the Best Kept Large Village competition and hosted the Great Burbage Bake-Off.
It is an opportunity to encourage more Community events. If there is something that you would like to see happening in the Village, e.g. a group for painting, or craft, a discussion group, a Bridge or Whist group or anything else - let me know - it can go into BNQ and who knows, there may be somebody willing to start an interest group.
There were lots of photographs sent in from members of the Camera and Video Club, the Flower Club, It’s a Stitch Up and Woman’s Own. We have some very talented people in the Village and it is interesting to see their efforts.
It is YOUR magazine so YOU contribute something to make it interesting - MY challenge to you for 2014!
For the first time we had a contribution from the Fitness and Faith group and I am sure we’ll be hearing more from them in the future.
The DEADLINE for the next issue will be 17th May Val Clowes - Editor BNQ
Information about the Market and Meet events are shown as well as a contribution from the Film Club.
Something light-hearted to make you smile Notices - seen in various places. TOILET OUT OF ORDER. PLEASE USE FLOOR BELOW
In a London department store: BARGAIN BASEMENT UPSTAIRS
************************** In a Laundromat: AUTOMATIC WASHING MACHINES: PLEASE REMOVE ALL YOUR CLOTHES WHEN THE LIGHT GOES OUT
************************** In an office: WOULD THE PERSON WHO TOOK THE STEP LADDER YESTERDAY PLEASE BRING IT BACK OR FURTHER STEPS WILL BE TAKEN
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PARISH COUNCIL JANUARY REPORT 2014 An update following council meetings held in early January 2014 It has been a very busy start to the year and we’ve already made some big decisions. Firstly, we have endorsed the Neighbourhood Planning Steering Group’s recommendation that we produce a Neighbourhood Plan covering the entire Parish. Additional details can be found on the Neighbourhood Planning page of the Burbage News. Still on planning, the Council narrowly agreed to support, with conditions, the Persimmon planning proposal. Full details of the proposal and our response are on the Wiltshire Council web site
which you can get to from: http://burbagepc.org.uk/planning.php? template=2 We have also set the precept for 2014/15. It has been set at about half of what it was last year so although the Burbage precept forms only one part of Council Tax, we should all see a reduction in our tax bills from April. We have worked long and hard to achieve consensus on this and the decision to reduce the precept by so much was not an easy one. Cllr Grabowski, in her role as Responsible Finance Officer (RFO), argued a convincing case but one not without risk. You can see the budget detail on the minutes of the meeting held on 16 Jan 2014.
ALL are invited to attend the Parish Council Meetings.
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Finally, we are still looking for people to join the Council - there are 2 vacancies to fill so if you want to influence Council decisions and can spare time to get involved please contact me or the Parish Clerk (clerk@Burbagepc.org.uk). We’re also looking for someone with an accounting and finance background to take over as RFO. Details will be published in due course. Steve Colling (chairman@Burbagepc.org.uk)
PARISH COUNCIL FEBRUARY REPORT 2014 An update following council meeting held on 10 February 2014 Hopefully, by the time you read this the weather will have taken a turn for the better. The rain has caused some relatively minor flooding and perhaps this is a good time to remind everyone, particularly farmers, land owners and builders of their obligations and the need to keep our roads and paths clear of mud and debris. Our narrow lanes, some without paths, are dangerous enough without pedestrians, especially wheel chair users, having to struggle because of churned-up paths and heavy deposits of mud. Drainage ditches also need to be kept functional to prevent flooding. So the message is, please cleanup!
and received reports from Burbage Primary School and the Neighbourhood Planning Steering Group. The Council has endorsed the recommendation made by the Neighbourhood Planning Steering Group to seek approval from Wiltshire Council to produce a Neighbourhood Plan covering the whole Parish. Martin Cook will lead the work and keep us all informed on progress over the coming months. I attended the Planning meeting held in Devizes this evening and can report that Persimmon have been granted outline planning permission to build 45 houses on the Land East of the High Street. One of the conditions is that 40% (18 houses) should be affordable.
The Parish Council met on Monday 10 February
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Finally, we are still looking for people to join the Council - there are still 2 vacancies to fill. Yes it does take some commitment and some of the issues are relatively minor but we need a full Council to get a fair and even balance. So if you want to influence Council decisions and can spare time to get involved please contact me or the Parish Clerk (clerk@Burbagepc.org.uk). We’re also looking for someone with an accounting and finance background to take over as RFO. The next Burbage Parish Council meeting will take place on Wednesday 12 March 2014 in the Church Centre commencing 7.45pm. Steve Colling (chairman@Burbagepc.org.uk)
BURBAGE FLOWER CLUB DECEMBER 2013 This meeting had a Christmas theme and the photo to the right shows a wonderful design done by Julia who demonstrated her skills.
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BURBAGE FLOWER CLUB
The meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month at 7.30 pm in the Church Centre. If you would like to join the Burbage Flower Club, for more information contact Julia tel: 01672 810829
mobile: 07969311153
www.robinsflowers.co.uk florist@robinsflowers.co.uk
Bouquets for Brides www.bouquetsforbrides.co.uk info@bouquetsforbrides.co.uk
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with Voyages Jules Verne
by Jenny Frazer
NORTHERN INDIA TRIP
November 2014
Jenny (3rd from left on the front row) with her party members.
The next few pages show the itinerary and a selection of photographs Jenny took that reflect the wonderful architecture to be seen and her observations during her trip. Jenny wanted to share these with
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you and hopes that you will take away a taster of what she experienced. She enjoyed the Nature Reserve but unfortunately the animals were not accommodating and didn’t stay still long
enough for her to take decent photos. Google it and you’ll see some lovely close ups of the animal life you can view there.
NORTHERN INDIA TRIP
Itinerary 6 November 2013 for twelve very busy days.
Jenny travelled to Heathrow to board her plane on the 6 November 2013. After arriving in Deli, she met the Courier and other passengers booked on this trip from different parts of the UK. They spent twelve days together visiting interesting parts of Northern India which meant they stayed in six different hotels to do so!! In Brief Flight - 1 night. Delhi - 1 night. Agra - 2 nights. Ranthambore National Park - 2 nights. Jaipur - 2 nights. Jodhpur - 1 night. Udaipur - 2 nights.
Day 1 Fly overnight from Heathrow to Delhi. Day 2 Tour of Old Delhi. Overnight at Hotel Jivitesh. Day 3 Tour of New Delhi. Travel to Agra (5 hrs). Two nights at Clarks Shiraz. Day 4 Early morning Taj Mahal visit. Optional Agra Fort and ‘Baby Taj’ & Mughal garden.
Day 5 Visit Fatehpur Sikri en route to Ranthambore National Park (6 hrs). Two nights at Ranthambore Regency. Day 6 Morning game drive. Optional afternoon game drive.
Day 7 Drive to Jaipur (4 hrs). Two nights at the heritage hotel Diggi Palace or Raj Mahal. Optional Sound & Light at Amber Fort. Day 8 Visit Amber Fort. Optional visit to City Palace and Observatory. Day 9 Drive to Jodhpur (6 hrs). Overnight at Hotel Karni Bhawan. Visit Mehrangarh Fort and Jaswant Thada. Day 10 Travel to Udaipur (6 hrs) via Ranakpur temples. Two nights at Hotel Hilltop. Day 11 Visit City Palace. Optional Lake Pichola boat ride. Day 12 Morning flight to London via Delhi, arriving later the same day.
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Jenny at The Taj Mahal. (Taj means Crown and Mahal means Palace) White Marble Mausoleum located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. Built by Mughal Emperor, Shah Tahan in memory of his third wife Mumtaz Mahal
Semi-precious Stones inlaid in marble and marble flowers on the walls of the Taj Mahal
Above: Taken from the coach‌ what a way to travel eh? Did somebody mention Health & Safety? Left: Locals visiting their own tourist landmarks
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Saffron Garden. Taken from the coach whilst travelling up the mountain to Amber Fort in Jaipur, Rajasthan. 13th Century Amber Fort is a superb example of Rajput architecture.
Amber Fort. Beautiful ceiling inside one of the buildings.
Elephants in Amber Fort used to transport Tourists
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Jenny at Amber Fort
Amber Fort and Palace.
These four photos show part of a wedding procession
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Jenny would love to visit China next watch this space!
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THE FILM CLUB IS TAKING NEW MEMBERSHIPS FOR THIS YEAR SO WHY NOT Alternatively, you can come as a guest. Films are shown on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday each month in the Skittle Alley at the Royal British Legion in Burbage. Details of the up and coming film are
displayed in the window and inside, or you can call Steve or Sandy on 01672 810854. You could also have the next film details sent to you each month, so you can plan your evenings out.
If you give it try, enjoy it, and then want to become a member, you can join part way through the year, saving even more money. Here is a selection of films we have shown to date:-
Skyfall
Your Sister’s sister
Sherlock Holmes
The Help
Eat Pray Love
War Horse
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
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THE CLUB
Why not, then, save yourself a significant amount of money on cinema and petrol costs and try the Burbage Film Club. You can also enjoy a pre-film drink at the bar.
The Club arranges film showings in the Skittle Alley of the British Legion. Films are shown on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month (one film showing in December).
Costs: Guests £4.00/film plus British Legion entrance fee of 50p for Legion members or £1.00 for non Legion members. (That pays for the hire of the Skittle Alley).
Club members vote each month to choose the films that are shown. Yearly subscriptions pay for DVD hire, licences to show films and we are building a fund to replace the audio/visual kit when the time comes.
Membership is £30 a year (if you watch all 23 films that will work out to £1.30 per film plus your entrance fee). Bargain.
ADVANTAGES Choose the films that you want to see Drinks are available at the British Legion bar View films locally and save petrol.
For further information or questions please contact
Steve or Sandy on tel:01672 810854 or e-mail familyrex@btinternet.com
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COMES TO BURBAGE
BOLLYWOOD
Sonny Hamid (left) proposes to bring Bollywood to Burbage on what should prove to be an exciting event
For some more information about this Swindon based Groupgo to http://www.swindonmela.com/mela/
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BOLLYWOOD
COMES TO BURBAGE
I am working at staging an entertainment event at the Village Hall and hope to present the event during late Spring or early Summer.
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Sari tying competition 20:45 Various Indian styles of dancing including:
My proposal is a themed event of South Asian culture and entertainment entitled "Bollywood comes to Burbage".
South Indian classical Bollywood
The whole event will be managed and staged by volunteers many of whom are young people probably still at school. Here are my draft proposals to whet your appetite:
Bhangra 21:45 - End CHARGE: Admission by tickets and collection boxes as well
DATE: Sometime in late Spring or early summer
If you do have some suggestions as to what you wish to see or indeed activities in which you would like to participate in, or wish to offer your services as a volunteer please do feel free to contact me and let me know.
VENUE: Burbage village hall SUGGESTED PROGRAMME: 18:30 Doors open followed by Cookery lesson making a vegetable curry
I feel very enthusiastic about this project and hope that you will join me in making this venture for our community a great success.
Children's session including dance lessons 19:00
Please call me, Sonny Hamid, tel:01672 811 933 if you wish to discuss this proposed event in more detail.
Sari tying lessons 19:30 Break with snack (samosa, etc) and refreshment sales
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The policeman (left) was taken as he had just finished getting a turban tied around his head
The girl right is a bit of photography manipulation by Sonny - he cheated by putting in a background of the Taj Mahal. Just proves you can’t always trust photographs these days!!
Below: The tempting smell of the wonderful Indian food led to where the Samosas were being cooked. Who could resist them?
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BGT (BURBAGE HAS GOT TALENT) and CHILDRENS FANCY DRESS 2014 COMPETITION TALENT CONTEST:
Music/accompaniment may be brought to the hall in the afternoon or at least one hour before the start of the competition, but the Village Hall Committee does not accept responsibility for the safety or loss of any such items.
The full format of the contests will be made known at a later date, when the number of contestants is known, but here are the details which are available:
There will be a bar for the event with tea/ coffee available
Entry into the talent contest – 50p per person - Book a slot by telephone or e-mail (see below)*
Doors will open for contestants from 6.30 pm and for the audience at 7 pm. The programme will start at 7.30pm sharp.
Age groups/section will be determined when the number of entries is known to try and keep it fair. Example: Two sections - (1) adult (2) up to and including 14 years.
JUDGING: There will be either two or three judges, and they will (depending on entry numbers) choose the acts for the final round. The finalists will perform again if there is time, and the audience will then be able to vote in the winner during a ten minute break.
No animal acts please. No age specifications, if you have a talent, we want to see it!
Contestants entries must be lodged by 6pm, two days prior to the event (Thursday 15th May), to ensure proper organisation.
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Last December a group from IT’S A STITCH-UP went out to dinner to celebrate the Festive Season, and enjoyed a very pleasant meal at the Three Horseshoes. Being a busy time of year not everyone could manage to join in, but with a bit better forward planning we will endeavor to put this right in the future. We have now secured dates for the whole of this year. Our first two meetings of 2014 were on 18 January and 15 February. January’s meeting was a bring-what-you-are-workingon session and was an interesting mix of knitting and crochet, quilting, bag and purse making, curtains and free machine embroidery. Everyone was delighted to see the finished quilt at the end of the session! The purse-maker drew a lot of interest too and was persuaded to teach us all in February and we had a terrific take-up! Seventeen ladies, including four guests, wanted to learn the skill and there would have been more but for illness. It was a tremendous session. Many ladies got to take home
a lovely completed purse (others will look forward to finishing it for homework) Abi our teacher was so patient and gave us all clear, written plus step by step verbal instructions and even a label to stitch into the finished item, though I think she found us more challenging than her primary school pupils! The remaining dates are: 22 March, 19 April, 17t May, 21 June, 19 July, 16 August, 20 September, 18 October and 15 November – all in the Church Centre, all 9.30am -12.30pm, with no meeting in December. Please put those in your diaries and look out for posters and in the Burbage News for details of any special sessions. We do hope you will join us. There is always something interesting going on, always someone who can help you sort out any tricky bits, always tea, coffee and biscuits (sometimes cake!) and we are a very friendly group New members get the first session free, thereafter the cost is £3.50, or £2.00 for students. Contact Helen 810949 or Kay 811093 for more information. [22]
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IT’S A STITCH UP One member making curtains (right)
Another member making a quilt and below others showing off the finished item.
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Burbage MARKET AND MEET Held in the Village Hall on the second Saturday of each month 10am Held in the Village Hall on the second Saturday of each month 10am – 3pm.
opportunity to buy and those wishing to sell and also to give those people who are unable to attend events on a These markets started in week day or in the evening an March 2012 and others opportunity to get involved in followed in April, May, June, the Village. The date was July, September and chosen to ensure that no November of that year. distraction was caused to the November was our Christmas already successful events Market and the village hall being run in the village. All was bustling with visitors. and local businesses are especially was a very popular event. welcome to showcase their In 2013, by request of our products or services. regular stallholders, the The Meet- In addition to the markets are now being held Market sellers we are also monthly from February to able to provide a space for December. clubs and organisations in the
MARKET & MEET
Meet your friends for tea or village to introduce their club, raise funds for their clubs and coffee and cake worthwhile causes and to give Buy locally-made goods a regular place for villagers to and gifts meet with and discuss any Buy locally produced food. issues they wish. The Café- Each month the café has been open with local The Market- The original volunteers on hand to idea was born to serve the community in two ways, those welcome visitors and provide a well-earned place to rest. wishing to have the
Photos of the Christmas Market taken by Sonny Hamid.
The two top right photos show the Burbage Choir giving a performance at the Christmas Market. The bottom right shows Sandie Rex presenting gifts to thank Sandra and Vi for their years of service running the bar at the Village Hall.
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Photos taken at the March 2014 Market. It was a themed event using Hobbies and Crafts.
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CALLING ALL MODEL RAILWAY ENTHUSIASTS
The March Market and Meet was a themed event of Hobbies and Crafts and our two new hobby groups, Burbage and District Camera and Video Club and the Burbage and District Model Railway Club were represented amongst other groups at the event.
and our efforts paid off as we recruited over eleven new members to the two new clubs. Brunswick Model Railways too appear to have had a successful and somewhat profitable morning. If you are interesting in photography and model railways, do please get in touch with me if you wish to discuss these wonderful subject further Sonny Hamid tel: 01 672 811 933
The Burbage and District Model Railway Club were also supporting Brunswick Model Railways, a leading local model railway supplier. There was much interest in all three stands
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BURBAGE & DISTRICT CAMERA & VIDEO CLUB Report on the February Meeting of the Club The Club met for its monthly meeting on Wednesday 19 February 2014 and the subject for the evening was tabletop photography. Lighting was provided by Larry Emerson who brought the latest and probably the most advanced technology in studio lighting using cool running C.F. lamps. Members selected model cars as subjects and enjoyed over two and half hours of intense photography producing some stunning images. We also produced some close-ups of a mechanical watch using add-on lenses, a cheaper form of macro photography. Later in the session, an enthusiastic model joined us and some remarkable portrait shots were produced. Our next meeting will be on Wednesday 19 March at 19:30 in the British Legion Hall here in Burbage. Every one, ranging from complete beginners to advanced enthusiasts, is welcome. The subject for our next meeting will be portraiture so if you, or any one you know, is interested in being our model for the evening, please contact any one of our members. We still require increasing our membership in order to take full advantage of the facilities available so please do come and support us - see you next month? For more information please contact Sonny Hamid on 01672 811 933 or Mike Bird on 01672 810 574.
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NEXT MEETING: 19 MARCH 2014 7.30 pm British Legion Hall
BURBAGE & DISTRICT CAMERA & VIDEO CLUB The photos taken locally by Mike Bird. Top two show the mosaics at Littlecote House
Picture below showing the floods at Preschute Church
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BURBAGE & DISTRICT CAMERA & VIDEO CLUB The two top left photos are taken at Worthing Beach showing the rough sea and the wind surfers.
The river Arun in flood at Pulborough, West Sussex
Pictures submitted by Mike Bird
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BURBAGE & DISTRICT CAMERA & VIDEO CLUB Is Spring finally here?
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THE ANNUAL FESTIVE CELEBRATION The 2013 Festive Celebration was held in the Village Hall as usual, on Sunday 15 December We really pushed the boat out this year in getting the hall ready for our wonderful guests, as you will see from the photos! The kitchen served our world-famous “Burbage News Secret Recipe Mulled Wine” and a few other tidbits, while providing free soft drinks for the band, any designated drivers and of course, anyone who wanted a glass of squash! Our guests were entertained by the excellent Phoenix Brass Band and the superb Burbage Signing Choir (with a minor interruption from the Fun Singing Choir). Our crazy raffle with around thirty plus prizes (mostly donated!) once again gave a lot of people some lovely items to
take home - already gift-wrapped and ready to go under the Christmas Tree. The turnout this year was a little disappointing after so much effort had gone into setting up this event. The Festive Celebration is, after all, a fundraiser for the Burbage News and we really need the support of our community! We did just about breakeven but it was touch-and-go for a while, giving us some thought for what we should do for 2014 Table decorations were provided courtesy of the ladies of the church who also had these centre-pieces on sale at the Christmas Tree Market, the weekend before. Other table decorations were made and some bought, but all were for sale and some folk bought a special centrepiece that had caught their eye They say a picture speaks a thousand words so without further ado….
The tables and chairs were set. Each table covered with colourful cloths and dressed with flower arrangements, mini sleighs, candles and other decorations all for sale! [33]
Here’s Sue Gray manning the kitchen. We have a special urn for all that lovely warm mulled wine, which was later loaned to All Saints Church, along with our surplus mulled wine, for the Christmas Carol evening, so none got wasted (well, that’s not saying anything about the drinkers…)
Beautifully adorned with some unique hair extensions, please allow me to introduce Mrs Glenda Jackson - chairman of the Good Companions Club and our last-minute hero for stepping in to help at the final hurdle
Yours tru ly (right) greeting A remark people as able feat they arriv this year was seate ed. as d before the start! almost everyone
Of course, the early birds got first dibs at the table decorations and these sold quite well, all at very reasonable prices, too
We set the hall up to comfortably seat 98 people, with space for another 22 if needed (max capacity for seated). The head count was only 78 this year, but all enjoyed themselves. This also shows the stack of raffle prizes over by the bar, and you can see what a fantastic, festive place the hall was - beautifully decorated by the Village Hall Management Team well done And we’re off! Well, almost… There were a couple of birthdays to be recognised first, with what ended up as three rounds of ‘Happy Birthday’ from the band, for these two ladies on the left.
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OK, now we’re off! Phoenix Brass Band were competently led by bandleader and local Burbage Resident Mr Anthony Palmer, who provided great humour and leadership for the evening. Phoenix Brass performed admirably throughout - as they have done on all our Festive Celebrations!
John (BME, and Freeman of the Village) and Mary Powell’s table, with friends. Various musical instruments were provided by the band for people to join in on several tunes. Although initially shy, the gathered mass soon got into the spirit with lots of waving and shaking of maracas and other noisy things
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Yes, the signing went well and I’m sure we all understood most, if not all of the special movements, created to accompany the songs.
The Glamorous Girls of the Signing Choir entertained us with some great signed songs. This year someone in the hall who is deaf complimented the choir on such good work
There’s no photo here for the interruption by the Fun Singing Choir, but the start to the second half was hijacked by an impromptu version of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, after all the various reindeer had been hauled out of their seats to centre stage
They did it again! Last year the Signing Choir, assisted by volunteers from the audience, performed The Twelve Days of Christmas. They did it again this year and the result was just as hilarious. Each volunteer was randomly given two boards (is that a a look of sheer panic I see?), each with a picture representing one of the twelve days. The task, once they accepted the mission, was to hold the right board up at the right point in the song. I think you can guess what happened… (no, the boards did not self destruct ten seconds later) [36]
Help and support for people who care According to the last census, there are 47,608 people in Wiltshire providing care and support to a relative, child, partner or friend who would not be able to manage on their own. There are many reasons why someone may not be able to cope unaided including physical or mental disability, old age, long-term illness, special educational need, eating disorder or a problem with drugs or alcohol.
It is estimated that 3 in 5 people will become a carer at some point in their lives. The problem is that most people will not identify themselves as such – people simply consider themselves as a spouse, sibling, parent, grandparent or friend doing what they would be doing anyway. Many also mistake the word ‘carer’ with those providing paid care work in a residential home or domiciliary agency capacity.
Carer Support Wiltshire is a charity with a team of support workers who can provide information and support to carers living in Wiltshire, at the other end of the telephone, or face to face, along with accessing to counselling and advice relating to your role. All of our services are free and confidential for anyone aged 18 and over and we can offer you the chance to have a break through social cafés, days out, activities, craft groups and complementary therapies. We will shortly be running a monthly carers cafés in nearby Marlborough where you can come along to chat with other carers over a hot drink or two. To find out more about us, or to register for some support, please visit our website www.carersinwiltshire.co.uk, email info@carersinwiltshire.co.uk or freephone: 0800 181 4118 (01 380 871 690 from a mobile).
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BURBAGE QUIZNESS CRYPTIC FILM QUIZ –
the following cryptic clues should lead you to the name of a well-known film
1.Biography of an ant
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2.Can remember everything
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3.Mash the made up story
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4.A singularity soared above the birds resting place
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5.Celebrity battles
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6.Beat the inhabitant
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7.Not a bad existence, actually, pretty good
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8.Everything you wanted to know about the first lady ………………………….. 9. A few akin to blistering
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10.Break out on a large scale
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11.Come across the single underwear item
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12.Stoop for the broth
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13.Incredible, the woman has just gone
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14.Scottish pretty and river
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15.Complete iron covering
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16.Athlete at the cutting edge
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17.Say hello at midday
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18.Interweave the song
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19.Groan at the small company
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20.Tap the heavy weight
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21.Picturesque in the West Country, especially with the ancient fabric
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22.Teach a hobby of putting dots on
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23.40 winks. More like 4000
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24.Valiant organ
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25.A leg joint entry
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BURBAGE QUIZNESS CAN YOU NAME THE CELEBRITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THESE CATCH PHRASES? 1.Chase me
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2.Come here, there's more
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3.Doh
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4.Hello, good evening and welcome
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5.I'm thick, thick, thick up to here
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6.I've got a cunning plan
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7.Izzy, whizzy, let's get busy
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8.Stupid boy
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9.What a gay day
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10.You'll like this, not a lot
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CAN YOU NAME THE COUNTRIES OF THESE FLAGS? 1 4
7
10 2
5
8
3
6
9
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CRYPTIC FILM QUIZ – ANSWERS 1. Biography of an ant 2. Can remember everything 3. Mash the made up story 4. A singularity soared above the birds resting place 5. Celebrity battles 6. Beat the inhabitant 7. Not a bad existence, actually, pretty good 8. Everything you wanted to know about the first lady 9. A few akin to blistering 10. Break out on a large scale 11. Come across the single underwear item 12. Stoop for the broth 13. Incredible, the woman has just gone 14. Scottish pretty and river 15. Complete iron covering 16. Athlete at the cutting edge 17. Say hello at midday 18. Interweave the song 19. Groan at the small company 20. Tap the heavy weight 21. Picturesque in the West Country, especially with 1.the ancient fabric 22. Teach a hobby of putting dots on 23. 40 winks. More like 4000 24. Valiant organ 25. A leg joint entry
A Bug’s Life Total Recall Pulp Fiction One flew over the Cuckoo's Nest Star Wars Citizen Kane It's a Wonderful Life All About Eve Some Like It Hot The Great Escape Brief Encounter Duck Soup The Lady Vanishes Bonnie and Clyde Full Metal Jacket Blade Runner High Noon Platoon Psycho Patton Arsenic and Old Lace Trainspotting The Big Sleep Brave heart Annie Hall
CATCH PHRASE ANSWERS 1.Chase me 2. Come here, there's more 3.Doh 4.Hello, good evening and welcome 5.I'm thick, thick, thick up to here 6. I've got a cunning plan 7.Izzy, whizzy, let's get busy 8.Stupid boy 9.What a gay day 10.You'll like this, not a lot
Duncan Norville Jimmy Cricket Homer Simpson David Frost Freddy (Parrot Face) Davis Baldrick (Tony Robinson) Harry Corbett – SOOTY NEVER SPOKE!! Arthur LoweCapt. Mannering Larry Grayson Paul Daniels
FLAGS 4.Turkey
2.Malta
3.Spain
1.Iceland
5.Belgium 6.Thailand
10.Luxembourg
8.Egypt
9.Kenya
7.Greece
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