Upper Wylye Valley Team Parish News

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U P P E R W Y L Y E

PA R I SH N E W S APRIL 2015

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ANZAC 100 On 25th April 2015 we will be commemorating the centenary of the Gallipoli Campaign when the now famous ANZAC force fought so bravely in Turkey. The following page shows what the Upper Wylye Valley will be doing to show its continuing support for our allies. Delivered free to homes in Boyton, Codford, Corton, Heytesbury, Knook, Norton Bavant, Sherrington, Sutton Veny, Tytherington and Upton Lovell


ANGLICAN BISHOPS TO SUPPORT WYLYE VALLEY ANZAC COMMEMORATIONS The Bishop of Salisbury will be in Sutton Veny on 26th April while the Bishop of Ramsbury will be in Codford on the 25th. The first ANZAC Day was 25th April 1915. This year is the centenary of the Gallipoli landings during which so many British, Australian and New Zealand troops fought bravely despite taking terrible losses. Throughout the First World War the ANZACs proved their mettle and we in Sutton Veny are privileged to be custodians of the Commonwealth War Graves in which 144 of them are buried. This year our annual commemorations will be special, taking place over three days. On Friday 24th April Sutton Veny School will hold a Service of Commemoration which will be attended by parents, governors, representatives of the Armed Forces, and an Australian choir. Wreaths will be laid at the Cross of Sacrifice and the schoolchildren will lay flowers on the graves, as they have done every year since the end of the First World War. Afterwards tea will be served in the Village Hall. On Saturday 25th April, ANZAC Day, we will attend the annual Dawn Service at our neighbouring village, Codford St Mary, where there are also ANZAC graves. In our church that day there will be an exhibition, Wiltshire at War - The Call to Arms, which will be open to all, and other events. On Sunday 26th April at 3.00pm the Bishop of Salisbury will preach at the annual ANZAC Sunday Service which will be attended by representatives of the Australian and New Zealand High Commissions, the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, the Returned Service League and other official bodies, as well as the people of Sutton Veny and members of the Britain-Australia Society. Everybody

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will be welcome but if you intend to be present it is advisable to arrive early as the church will be full. Tea will be served afterwards in the Village Hall and the school will be open for visitors to see the extensive collection of ANZAC ephemera. As we go to press some of the details have not yet been finalized. Further information will be on the Sutton Veny and Team websites or can be gathered from the churchwardens, Annabel Elliott (841267) and Chip Stidolph (840538). ANZAC Centenary Service and Breakfast 06.30 am Saturday 25 April 2015 Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery, Codford. On the 25th April each year Australians and New Zealanders remember those men of the ANZAC force who died in Turkey and the men and women who fell in all wars. This year sees the centenary of the Gallipoli campaign and special commemorations are planned. The Codford ANZAC Service was instigated almost two decades ago by Rosemary Wyeth and the then Australian Liaison Officer at Warminster, having made an initial plan to renovate the badge on Lamb Down. It was sponsored by Codford Parish Council and followed the original ANZAC format but adding a Roll of Honour of the Australian and New Zealand war dead interred here, together with the ANZAC Requiem. The annual Service is now organised jointly by the Codford and District Branch of the Royal British Legion with the support of Codford Parish Council and has evolved to include a piper, a bugler for the Last Post and this year there will be a soloist to sing Australian and New Zealand airs. Wreaths are laid on behalf of the Royal British Legion, both

UR E G I S T E R S

Baptisms We welcome into the Christian Church Emily Robin Wigham at Sutton Veny on 7th March Matilda Jaqueline Brewer at Heytesbury on 8th March May they grow in the Christain Faith Funerals Our sympathy and love to those who mourn the passing of Andrew Maitland at Boyton on 26th February Michael Swann at Semington on 27th February Robert Sullivan-Tailyour at Semington on 4th March Isabel Joan Puddy at St Mary’s Codford on 16th March May they rest in the peace and light of Christ Please contact the Ministry Team to make arrangements for Baptisms,Weddings, Funerals, Confirmation preparation or Service of Prayer and Dedication after a Civil Marriage.

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Australia & New Zealand’s High Commissions and the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Do come and join us at the ANZAC graveyard in Codford St Mary for 6.30 am on Saturday 25th April 2015. Following the 30 minute Service there will be a Gunfire Breakfast in the Codford Village Hall for which there is a charge of £6. Interesting displays will set a historic context in the hall. As there is likely to be greatly increased interest in this special year, please book in for breakfast with the Secretary of the Codford and District Branch of the Royal British Legion at pbettaney@gmail.com T EAM D IARY Please let Anne know of any social dates you have so these can be included, and it avoids clashing with other dates and events.We have no ITEMS FROM SOME OF OUR villages; please do send your events in. This magazine is delivered door to door in all of our ten villages. T: 840339 or E:revannebennettshaw@btinternet.com APRIL Wednesday 1st Film Show Wednesday 8th Coffee Morning at St John’s Thursday 9th Starquest Astronomy Club at Sutton Veny Village hall 7.30pm Thursday 9th Holiday at Home at Sutton Veny Saturday 18th April Ploughman’s Lunch 12-2pm MAY Tuesday 12th Team Council at St Peter’s Wednesday 13th Coffee Morning at St John’s Wednesday 13th Starquest Astronomy Club at Sutton Veny Village hall 7.30pmSaturday 16th Concert by The Phoenix Consort in Heytesbury Church pm Friday/Saturday/Sunday 29th-31st Vintage Nostalgia Stockton JUNE Wednesday 10th Coffee Morning St John’s JULY Saturday 4th 2.30pm Boyton & Corton Fete at Corton Wednesday 8th Coffee Morning St John’s Saturday 11th Heytesbury Spectacular 12-4pm at the school. Saturday 18th Sutton Veny Flower Show OCTOBER Monday 5th Men’s Breakfast NOVEMBER Friday 6th Heytesbury Bonfire and Fireworks 6.30pm Monday 9th Cathedral Choir St Peter’s Saturday 28th Christmas Fayre Heytesbury


BISHOP'S THOUGHT

In each Deanery I am asking, ‘What has renewed your hope in recent weeks?’ Full churches at Christmas, more children and young families, and good community care are often mentioned, and everywhere, a difficult issue faced honestly and well has renewed people’s hope. Climate Change is a problem we find difficult to face well. Scientists are 95%

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certain that human activity, especially fossil fuels, is the main cause of current global warming. As CO2 increases, temperature rises. The rate of increase has slowed, but the century began with fourteen of the fifteen hottest years ever. Over the last 50 years, warmer oceans have led humidity to increase by 4%, and so to more intense floods and storms. This matters to us, but still more to the world’s poorest, such as the Pacific islanders and Bangladeshis most affected by rising sea level. We are making more progress on renewable energy and energy efficiency than was thought possible. My Skoda Greenline does an impressive 60 mpg. The new hybrid BMW claims 124 mpg. At the same time, 1,200 coal fired power stations are planned in our world, mostly in China and India, chasing the dream of growth through consumption. It makes no sense. Science, economics and politics all point the same way, but we lack global agreement on the way forward. This is a spiritual problem as much as a political one. What sort of world do we live in and what sort of people would God have us be? One way to renew hope this Lent is a Carbon Fast. The Bishop of Ramsbury is giving up his car for Lent. Some Christians fast and pray about climate change on the

first day of every month. We can all do something to shrink our personal carbon footprint at home, work and church. Facing climate change well in Lent will renew hope. +Nicholas Holtam C O D FO R D S T M A RY Friends of St. Mary's AGM Monday, 27th April, 2015. 6.30 pm at Michael Elcomb's house (N.B. Change of date) Deverills mini-fest 2/3 May Tickets and information: t: 01985 844385 |e:info@deverillsfestival.com | deverillsfestival.com

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GIRL GUIDING

Historically, the Girl Guiding movement has established itself as a worthy global movement free of racism or creed to provide and encourage personal development of each girl whoever she is or wherever she lives. Bringing this ideal closer to home and within the ethos of Guiding in general our local Guiders endeavour to help each girl to develop as a whole person within the physical, mental and spiritual sphere and to be able to take her place within the community as a caring and committed citizen. The Guiders being mindful of similar organisation, such as schools, church and other youth organisation, have the chance, with the girl's parents, to enhance the girl’s awareness of herself and her position within the community. There is therefore a strong steerage but it is not emphatic, howthe girl responds to what she sees or hears and the situation others are likely to meet. Life for a Guide is not, repeat NOT, serious. Guiding is fun, thoughtful, encouraging outdoor pursuits and hobbies, character development, relationships with other people and together working as a

team, or being helpful to others. Readiness and the ability to serve others as well as leadership skills are steadily developed throughout the Guides’ membership. She’ll be set tasks and when competent receive a much coveted badge asproof of her ability. The programmes arranged for the girls of all ages each term are chock-ablock with exciting activities and creative ideas fromfashion, healthy eating, games and visits and so much more. From 5 years to 25 years, any girl/young lady is sure to find an age group where suitable friends can be found and friendships develop. The Rainbows, Brownies, Guiding units and the Senior Section are throughout Wiltshire and of course in Warminster. Speaking of Warminster, several of the local Guides have been to Europe on a safe whistle stop through 8 countries. The Guiding movement does not stop at the English Channel as there are 154 countries world-wide celebrating the guiding of girls and young women into being worthy adults. Globally, 22nd February is a special “Thinking Day”. This was witnessed in India, years ago, when a whole bevy of sari clad girls had (and shared ) a barbecue; they had a few serious moments thinking of others and then ran whooping fully clothed into a nearby river. But, they certainly did give others a few minutes

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A GOOD READ M A K IN G S E NS E OF RELIGION by DONALD REEVES This, my Lent book in 1990, which strongly influenced my thinking, could equally be Easter reading for its upbeat, uncompromising, honest writing, with challenges like ‘the church is an obstacle to belief’. But it does what it says on the cover! I quote: “Christianity has to be expressed with persuasive power so that faith in God leads to vitality, and is seen to be on the side of life, and its fulfilment.” Nothing new here but the author’s key

phrase is ‘on the side of life’, so he links religion to the world, the economy and us in pursuit of relevance. Here are some of his ideas looked at : Squaring the Bible with new discoveries. God as Mother and the remote masculine image. Real evil is wanting to destroy another’s spirit. The chapter on compassion cites, from Genesis, Sarah’s Circle in favour of Jacob’s Ladder - ie not climbing up to God but turning to neighbour. Sin the failure to do good. Care for the environment - this chapter does seem dated now, but should it?

Donald Reeves, Rector of St James’ Piccadilly at the time of writing, uses examples, stories, and vivid images to put his case; and turns some of the reader’s thinking on its head. The final chapter is “Will our children have faith?” Catherine Hayne TEMPTATION AT FEBRUARY’S MESSY CHURCH Just a few days into Lent, Messy Church learned about Jesus’ temptations in the desert and experienced some of the challenges of different ones ourselves. Our gathering game was a tug of temptation but the sheet broke just as the baddies were about to win!! One of the favourite activities was how long it took to suck a sweet. The reward for not chewing was a little bag of cookies to be saved till getting home! We made bread rolls to remind us of the stones that Jesus was tempted by the devil to turn into bread. We played Twister – when we get ourselves in a muddle, Jesus is there to help us. Continued on back page together with photographs.

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A N G L I N G N OT E S There is a real feeling of spring in the air as I write this. The days are longer the sun is higher and plants are beginning to move. February has not been particularly wet and many of the winterbournes are not running. The South Bourne, which is usually short lived, ran for a little while and has now dried up. The recharge months have passed and it could be therefore that our local rivers are facing a low flow summer. This is ironic after the floods of last year but all is not doom and gloom. The heavy rain which we had in November improved flows and stimulated the weed to grow; therefore levels should be good for at least the first half of the year. I have completed

my fly dressing, sorted and filled my fly boxes, obtained some new tippet material and I am all ready to start my trout season on our local rivers. I only need to buy my new Environment Agency license which I can of course now do on line! My salmon season starts on the river Usk this week and I have been watching the river levels on the EA website. Unfortunately the river is too high at the moment to start fishing and with the current wintery showers and snow on the Brecon Beacons it may well be a little while before I can start. Salmon in March are quite rare on the Usk but there are a few and these early spring fish are very special being fresh from the sea and a long time away from spawning. We anglers are always optimistic at the start of a new season and are just pleased to be out on the river again exercising our arms and making sure our tackle is all in working order. The salmon fishing last year throughout the North Atlantic was very poor with catches down by 30 or 40% on most English and Scottish rivers. This is 30 or 40% down on 2013 which in turn was a very poor year. The long term outlook for the Atlantic salmon is not good. The reasons for the problems lie largely at sea and are complex. Climate change, industrial fishing and increased predation all play a part and the worst af-

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C O D F O R D S U R G E RY I know it’s not quite spring yet but I think the 1st of March is the first day of meteorological spring, the snow drops and crocuses are in full bloom and last year I saw my first swallow on the 15th March, which is only just round the corner. UNPLEASANT SURPRISE Recently one of our patients received a penalty charge notice from the NHS prescription unit in Newcastle stating that her NHS prescription exemption certificate had expired. She was still eligible but the exemption card had expired. Most people who are eligible for medical exemption will continue to be exempt throughout their lives; however these exemption cards do need renewing every 5 years. This was news to me and to the best of my knowledge this is the first time that any of our patients have received such a penalty charge. For those of you who are exempt on medical grounds, please look at your exemption card and check that it is still current. Those of you who are not current then a renewal certificate will need to be signed by one of the doctors to say that you are still eligible. These certificates can be accessed from the surgery reception. AORTIC ANEURYSM SCREENING `Many of our men have taken advantage of the aortic aneurysm screening service; this is available to any man over the age of 65. An aortic aneurysm rupturing is a catastrophic event and we would urge all men to take advantage of this service. Those especially at risk are those who suffer from high blood pressure and/or are smokers. You can access this service by telephoning 01722 336262 Ext 2539 or 2640 Email AAA.screening@Salisbury.com BREAST SCREENING Please do not forget that if you are beyond the age of 70, when invitations for breast screening will cease, but still wish to receive breast cancer screening, you can remain within the service by telephoning 023 8079 4959 and asking to be called for a mammogram. TIGGY THORNTON Elaine Johnson has been with the surgery for many years and we wish her well in her retirement. Claire Gauvain has stepped into her shoes as secretary, having recently joined the reception team and we are delighted to welcome Tiggy Thornton into Claire’s recently vacated role in reception. TRAVEL VACCINES Please do not forget that a travel consultation is a complicated and time consuming event. Please visit the nathnac website www.nathnac.org before booking your appointment with your practice nurse

SPRING NEWSLETTER 2015

for a travel consultation. The course and timing of vaccines can be complex and we would urge you to make contact with the surgery at least 6 weeks prior to travel. For last minute travellers we would ask you to make contact with Masta, Nomad or Fit For Travel. FEEDBACK As in all public institutions we at the surgery are under constant scrutiny with regard to service that we provide. The most recent form that this has taken is a “NHS Friends and Family Test”. The cards for this are in reception at the surgery and we are expected to return a certain number each month. This consists of a single question as to how likely you would be to recommend the surgery to friends and family living within the surgery area. Reception may approach you to complete one of these questionnaires or please feel free to simply pick up a card and fill it in. We do take the responses seriously and it will be anonymous. We are also fortunate in receiving letters from patients who have been pleased with the service that the surgery has offered. This is a wonderful way of maintaining morale within the practice. There is also an internet way of feeding back our performance. This can be accessed by the link below. It is difficult to know how to interpret this as the letters that we receive are overwhelmingly positive and yet the internet responses are more evenly split between satisfied customers and disgruntled customers. For those of you who are used to using the computer, please do feel to use the internet site for both negative and positive feedback at www.nhs.uk/mynhs scroll down and click on General Practice, input the surgery post code BA12 0PN in the Location box and press enter, click on The Cherry Orchard Surgery.You are then able to leave a comment by clicking on the leave review box and following instructions. We would welcome any comments you would have to make and please feel free to peruse this site to look at our performances in different categories. NEW ELDERLY CARE FACILITATOR Many acute admissions to hospital are preceded by a period of worsening health or social problems that if known about could have been prevented from reaching a crisis. In conjunction with several of the local practices we have been successful in a bid for extra funds and resources and are delighted to announce that Bernadette Watson will be starting in a new role as an Elderly Care Facilitator in March. Bernadette will aim to identify vulnerable individuals by sending all the locality patients aged 75 and above a birthday card

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biennially and a questionnaire to return to their surgery. The questions are there to pick up potential problems early. Bernadette will either look into these herself or refer to your GP, or a nurse or the new care coordinator who can discuss what social help and support may be available. We hope everyone will respond but anticipate many of you will be absolutely fine (which is also good for us to know). A similar service elsewhere has been very helpful with many crises prevented. We hope that all patients find this new service a useful addition to their existing surgery care but it is something completely new for all the local practices and we welcome your feedback to make it work ever better. ACCESSING YOUR OWN SUMMARY CARE RECORD Things are changing regarding access to patient records. On 31/3/15 you can have your own access to your summary care record using our system one computer software. You will need to obtain a password from the reception, which there will be a strict protocol for and we insist on formal ID when you register for this service. As you probably know you can already order your repeat prescriptions online using your secure password. Once teenagers reach age 15, they have their own password and can use this to order their own prescriptions online if required. Best wishes for the spring From John & Fiona


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H E Y T E S B U RY H E Y TESBU RY, IMBER & K N O O K PA RI SH COUNCIL – A VI EW Dog-fouling is front and centre of parish ills once again, it would seem - and it can’t be too long ago that similar headlines were placed within these pages! Despite those previous urgings, and despite there being ample notices placed around our parishes, and despite there being ample strategically-placed bins around the bazaars, and despite an attempt to shame the perpetrators by marking mess with fluorescent paint - too many so-called ‘dog-lovers’ still have an aversion to cleaning up after their own pooches. Just who they expect to clean up their dogs’ mess would not seem to trouble their consciences one iota - nor would the stigma of such anti-social behaviour seem to stir their sense of duty. Well, it seems that many parishioners (judging by the amount of complaints received), have had enough! Not only does the blasé attitude of the perpetrators infuriate the many dog-owners that do pick up, but it also annoys the heck out of those who merely wish to walk the environs of our lovely parish without having to constantly dodge the doggy-doo. It should, perhaps, be pointed out that failure to pick up your own pooch’s poo is recognised by Wiltshire Council as an offence, and can be punished by means of a fixed-penalty notice. To this end, the parish council advise that if you witness such an event, and are sure of the identity of the person who fails to pick up, then you can pass those names to the parish council who may then pass them on to the relevant authority within Wiltshire Council (thereby maintaining your own anonymity). A fixed-penalty notice may well drop on their doormat soon after! On a related matter, several parishioners have also complained about the random littering that seems to have

escalated around the villages - making our usually green and pleasant land a bit of an eyesore. Once again, there would seem to be ample litter-bins available for litter deposits, but it is clearly easier to drop it anywhere but! Anyway, your pro-active parish council are on the case, and an undertaking has been made by a couple of parish councillors - who will be ably assisted by any number of volunteers, armed with specialised picky-uppy-tools and hi-vis clothing (provided by Wiltshire Council at minimum cost) - to arrange a village litter pick-up day. Look (and listen) out for details of the date and time that this public-spirited endeavour will take place and please feel free to join in. ROYAL B R IT IS H L EG IO N WO MEN S SEC T IO N HEYTESBURY Our next meeting is on 22nd April 2015 at 2.30pm in the Resident's Hall of the Hospital of St John. We have something different this month - Amelia Draffin from Wiltshire Farm Foods is coming to talk about their organisation and give us a demonstration. Visitors always welcome. Precious Paws Grooming Studio Luxurious mobile grooming service for Cats and Dogs. Grooming, Bathing, Handstripping and Clipping etc. City and Guilds qualified. Contact Alison on Mobile : 07887 721418 Home : 01985 510115

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C R IC K ET Junior Cricket Coaching in the Parish The Club is delighted to announce that we are Coaching at all ages up to Under 15. The older age groups will be training during the evenings and the Minis on Sunday Mornings from the Spring. Last year we had excellent numbers for the Minis and we are looking forward to this season having brought in new coaches to join the existing team. Under 9s Minis (Boys and Girls from 5yrs) Sunday Mornings 1000-1130 at Heytesbury Cricket Pitch. Start Date: Sunday 26th April. The Course will run until the end of the Summer Term. Under 11s Juniors (Boys & Girls) Friday Evenings (1730-1830) & matches on Mondays during the season at Warminster CC. The Course has started but all new comers are welcome to join. Under 13s Juniors (Boys & Girls) Friday Evenings (1830-1930) & matches on Mondays during the season at Warminster CC. The Course has started but all new comers are welcome to join. Under 15s Juniors & Ladies Cricket Please enquire for details For all details please contact Justin Wagstaff (01985 840782). URGENT PLEA FOR HELP The Club plays League Cricket in the Wiltshire League. The League stipulates that our Senior team, be Officiated by non-playing Umpires. The Club Urgently needs help in this area. If you are a keen cricket follower (perhaps ex player) and would like to volunteer your services either as an Umpire, Scorer or in some other capacity, we would welcome your support. Please call Justin Wagstaff (840782) for details. ST JO HN ’ S S O C IA L C L U B Our coffee morning will be held on Wednesday 8th April at 10.30am.


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S H E R R I N G TO N The drifts of Snowdrops are melting away and now it is the turn of Primroses, Celandines, first Daffodils, blue and pink Pulmonaria. First Bumble Bees have appeared rather rashly I fear as there is little in the way of pollen and nectar to be had. In the wood first delicate Anemones will show any time now and already green spears of Bluebells are pushing through. There is considerable forestry work in progress and some Bluebell areas are going to suffer. Fortunately Nature is resilient and the ground will heal. I look at the Larch trees for that first pale wash of green; it is not showing yet and trees are still being felled to contain the spread of the Ramora virus: I hope that not all the trees are affected. There are days when the land looks fresh and beautiful, bathed in sunlight and awaiting that first soft breath of Spring. The British Trust for Ornithology fixed telemetry devices to several Cuckoos and on 13th February reported that the first birds had left on their Spring migration. They can be tracked throughout the journey. Swallows and Martins will be well on the way too and I hope that this year numbers in this area will improve. Rookeries are alive with activity and noise, birds constantly flying in with just one more twig. It amazes me that birds can

construct their often intricate nests (think Long Tailed Tits) with no hands! The pair of Kestrels still hunt the paddock even though their chosen nest site has gone. It would be too good to be true if they moved to the new box. Every year at this time a pair of Mallards (it must be the same pair) appear outside the house and stand about waiting for supplementary rations. The routine is the same. Mr stands back seemingly on guard while Mrs tucks in. Then they stroll across the garden, perhaps taking a dip in the little pond. Chester is made aware that they are special visitors and unless he forgets himself usually behaves like a gentleman. Matthew Burt has given the large island its annual short back and sides (thank you Matthew) and has left nesting material for the pair of Swans should they decide to settle there. Perversely, the next day the female Swan did a trial “sit in� on the small island. There is still nesting material left from last year and also it will be fun for the little family who have moved into Spring Head to watch the nesting cycle. Out on the Plain, Nigel saw a wonderful flock of Lapwing. That is such a delight and flies in the face of my gloom about the struggles of ground nesting birds. Belated thanks from me to Rod Jordan for clearing the Long Hedge footpath.

As someone who uses it fairly often I appreciate not having to scramble over and round obstacles at the end of a long walk and of course it is available to riders again. Easter Day falls on 5th April this year so flowers in the church on Saturday 4th would be very welcome. It is difficult to organise a working party on a particular day when we all lead such busy lives but if anyone could spare an hour at any time to rake up and move some fallen leaves that would be wonderful and the churchyard would look ready for Easter. Sadly another person has been lost from this little community in the passing of Anita Davenport. Life for Anita had become increasingly difficult of late but she always showed gentle humour. She and the faithful Roo, taking their afternoon stroll round the village will be missed. BL

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S U T TO N V E N Y S U T TON VENY CHURCH QU ESTI ONNAIRE The church is, and needs to remain, a building for the benefit of everyone in the village and, as the 150th anniversary of the church approaches, the PCC sought the views of all villagers on whether, and in what way, some changes might be made to it in order to enhance its utility. A questionnaire was distributed to each household in late October last year and the PCC meeting on 17 Feb represented the first opportunity formally to consider its results. The rate of response was disappointingly low (just over 10%) and thus the views of most of the village remain unknown. However, of the returns that were made almost 90% were positive, with approximately 60% being fully supportive of changes that would provide communitywide benefit and 25% qualifying their support to changes for church related activities only. Against the backdrop of this broadly supportive response, but being mindful of the returns that expressed contrary views, a PCC working group will employ the more detailed analysis of the questionnaire and the comments provided to explore the scope to pursue, on an incremental basis,

the changes that attracted the most support. Any significant implementation steps would require additional funds to be raised or grants to be sought and would only be taken after further consultation. The need to ensure close coordination with the trustees of the Village Hall, so that the two buildings’ facilities complement each other, is clearly recognised. T HE S U T TO N V EN Y 10K RU N AN D 1 K M FA MILY FU N RU N Following the success of last year’s Run and the Family Fun Run, this year’s event will take place on Bank Holiday Monday 4th May. Knowing how so many of you enjoyed the course we will be following the same route, so do get in training and join us for one of the highlights of the Village Calendar.

Saturday 18th July on the Alexander Memorial Field. Start planting and completing your handiwork! SOUTH WEST WILTSHIRE CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATION UPPER WYLYE VALLEY BRANCH

ANNUAL PLANT SALE / COFFEE MORNING / RAFFLE SATURDAY 9TH MAY 10.30 AM SUTTON VENY VILLAGE HALL For further details and/or whether you would like to help on the day - please contact Dennis Trudgett (01985 840212)

1k Family Run: Start 1000am 10k Run: Start 1030am Registration will be at the Cricket Pavilion on the Alexander Memorial Field from 0930 For further details contact Justin Wagstaff (01985 840782)

Puppy & Dog Training Classes, Behaviour Consultations, Dog Walking, Dog Sitting & Day Care Please contact Celia Callan BSc (Hons) Dip CABC Tel: (01985) 850685 or Mob: 07806779749 Email:celiacallanpuppyschool@hotmail.com www.doggietraining.co.uk www.puppyschool.co.uk Professional, Qualified & Insured Tutor

REVAMP DÉCOR “An eye for detail” For all your decorating needs call

the two friendly ladies Louise 07974715418 Hayley 07968928942 Page 10

The Resting Post Bed & Breakfast Angus & Felicity McLellan 67 High Street Heytesbury BA12 0ED Tel: 01985 840204 www.therestingpost.co.uk A Grade II Listed Period House offering friendly, en suite rooms.


UPPER WYLYE VALLEY TEAM UPPER WYLYE VALLEY OFFICE Wed/Thurs upperwylyevalleyteam@gmail.com

CHURCH SERVICES IN APRIL HOLY WEEK Wed 1st Boyton

7.00pm

MAUNDY THURSDAY

7.30pm

Sutton Veny

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ASSOCIATE PRIESTS

The Revd Anne BennettͲShaw

Compline

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Maundy Thursday Eucharist

GOOD FRIDAY Codford St Peter12noon Norton Bavant 2.00pm Upton Lovell 2.00pm

Choir

An Hour before the Cross The Last Hour The Last Hour

The Revd Ian Duff

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duffgian@gmail.com The Revd Diana Hammond (day off Sat.) roger213hammond@btinternet.com

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The Revd Jane Shaw (day off Monday)

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The Revd Adrian Pollard

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EASTER EVE Heytesbury th

5 Tytherington EASTER DAY Codford St Mary Norton Bavant Sherrington Upton Lovell Boyton Heytesbury Sutton Veny Knook 12th 2nd Sunday of Easter

19th 3rd Sunday of Easter

25th Saturday 26th 4th Sunday of Easter

8.00pm

Easter Vigil

8.00am 9.30am 9.30am 9.30am 9.30am 11.00am 11.00am 11.00am 6.00 pm

Holy Communion (BCP) Easter Communion Easter Communion Easter Communion Easter Communion Easter Communion Easter Communion Easter Communion Evensong (BCP)

LICENSED LAY MINISTER

Codford St Mary 9.30am Norton Bavant 9.30am Sutton Veny village hall 10.00am Boyton 11.00am Knook 11.00am

Parish Communion Holy Communion (BCP) Family Service Parish Communion Parish Communion

Tytherington Heytesbury Codford St Mary Sutton Veny Upton Lovell

8.00am 10.00am 11.00am 11.00am 6.00 pm

Holy Communion (BCP) Family Service Parish Communion Parish Communion Evensong (BCP)

Codford St Mary 6.30 am

Anzac Centenary Service

Boyton 8.00am Heytesbury 8.00am Codford St Peter 9.30am Norton Bavant 9.30am Upton Lovell 11.00am Sutton Veny 3.00pm Codford village hall 4.00pm

Holy Communion (BCP) Holy Communion (BCP) Parish Communion Parish Communion Parish Communion Anzac Centenary Service Messy Church

Katherine Venning CHURCHWARDENS

Boyton

Choir

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WEEKDAY SERVICES every week

We welcome you to share in prayers for the Church, the Nation, the World, the Sick, and for others as well as ourselves. Tuesdays Wednesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays

Heytesbury Codford St Peter Codford St Peter Upton Lovell Sutton Veny

8.00 am 8.30 am 9.00 am 8.00 am 8.00 am

Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Holy Communion (30 minute service) Morning Prayer Morning Prayer

HOSPITAL OF ST JOHN, HEYTESBURY CHAPEL SERVICES

ST GEORGE’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 31 Boreham Road, Warminster BA12 9JP

Sundays

MASSES Saturday 6.00 pm

Wednesdays CHAPLAIN

10.30 am Eucharist with hymns 10.00 am Holy Communion (1662) The Revd David Walters 01980 620038

Sunday 8.00 am and 10 am PARISH PRIEST

Fr Tom Smith

ATTACHED PRIESTS

Fr Raymond Hayne Fr Malcolm Ferrier

Visitors are welcome to our services. It is warm and cosy.

Susanna Maitland Robert Mayall Codford St Mary Jane Collins Bridget Lorimer Codford St Peter Sue Poolman Anthony Bainbridge Heytesbury Tina Sitwell Knook Michael Pottow Norton Bavant Edward Moore John Acworth Sherrington Betty & Nigel Lewis Sutton Veny John Stidolph Annabel Elliot Tytherington Caroline LesterͲCard Upton Lovell Richard Southwell Daphne Pullen

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LAY PASTORAL ASSISTANTS

Codford

Henry Collins Jane Collins Carola Puddy Norton Bavant Didee Acworth Heytesbury: Anne Hawkins Penny AtkinͲBerry Roger Hammond Alison Tebbs Sutton Veny Judy Cooper Upton Lovell Sue Bray Belinda Southwell PARISH CHOIR Ann Goodman

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PARISH NEWS Editor Anne BennettͲShaw

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revannebennettshaw@btinternet.com Codford David Shaw (Chair) Norton Bavant Jon Royds (Treasurer) Sutton Veny Peter Hopkins Corton Barbara Saunt Heytesbury Katherine Venning Setting and Production: Gilly Milne

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ELECTRICIANS Clarion electrical (see p 6) ʹͳ͸͸͜ͳ Pears Electrical ʹͳ;;ͳ͜ ‹‰‡Ž Šƒ”–‡”‹• Ͳ͚͚ͳ͚͡;͜Ͳʹ͸ PILATES ’‡ƒ”•‡Ž‡…–”‹…‹ƒÂ?•̡–ƒŽÂ?–ƒŽÂ?ǤÂ?‡– Rosie Poolman ”‘•‹‡’‘‘ŽÂ?ƒÂ?̡–ƒŽÂ?–ƒŽÂ?ǤÂ?‡– ͺ͜Ͳ͜ͳ͜ Ridgers-Steer (see p 4) ‘†ˆ‘”† ‹ŽŽƒ‰‡ ƒŽŽ ‡†Â?‡•†ƒ› ͝Ǥ;Ͳ Spire Electrical Ͳ͚͚;; ͳͲ͜͝͝; ›Ž›‡ ƒŽŽ‡› …Š‘‘Ž Š—”•†ƒ› ͸Ǥ;Ͳ ƒ”Â? Â”Â‹ÂˆÂˆÂ‹Â–ÇĄ —––‘Â? ‡Â?› ͺ͜Ͳʹ͜͝ Nina Moore Â?Â?‡Â?‘‘”‡̡‰Â?ƒ‹ŽǤ…‘Â? ‘…ƒŽ Ž‡…–”‹…‹ƒÂ? ‘”–‘Â? ƒ˜ƒÂ?– ‹ŽŽƒ‰‡ ƒŽŽ ‘Â?Ǥ ͝Ǥ;Ͳǥ ͸Ǥ;Ͳ FIREWOOD, •‡ƒ•‘Â?‡† Ž‘‰• ˆ‘” •ƒŽ‡ —‡•Ǥ ͝Ǥ;Ͳǥ ͳͳǤͲͲǥ ‡† ͳͲǤͲͲǥ ͸Ǥ;Ͳ ͺ͜Ͳ͜ʹͲ ‡””› ‘‘ŽÂ?ƒÂ? Ͳ͚͝͸͸ ʹ͚ʹ͝͸Ͳ ZUMBA ƒ•Š†‘™Â?ˆƒ”Â?ÂŽÂŽÂ’̡Š‘–Â?ƒ‹ŽǤ…‘Ǥ—Â? ʹͳͳ͜;ͳ Rosie Poolman GARDENS, basic maintenance ‘†ˆ‘”† ‹ŽŽƒ‰‡ ƒŽŽ ‘Â?†ƒ› ͳʹǤͲͲ Ԡ ‘”† Č‹ Â‘Â†ÂˆÂ‘Â”Â†ČŒ ͺ͡ͳͳ;͜ ZUMBA Gold Č‹͡ͲΪ ÂƒÂ?† „‡‰‹Â?Â?Â‡Â”Â•ČŒ Â‰Â”ÂƒÂ•Â•ÇĄ Š‡†‰‡• ƒÂ?† ‰‡Â?‡”ƒŽ ‰ƒ”†‡Â?‹Â?‰ ‘†ˆ‘”† ‹ŽŽƒ‰‡ ƒŽŽ —‡•†ƒ› ͳͲǤͳ͡ PROPERTY / GARDEN maintenance ‡„„‹‡ ƒ‹Ž‡› Ͳ͚͜͝ͳ ͳͳʹͺ͝; Hugh Č‹ Â‡Â›Â–Â‡Â•Â„Â—Â”Â›ČŒ Ͳ͚͜͝; ͚͡ͲͲͲ͚ †‡„„‹‡„ƒ‹Ž‡›̡͜•Â?›Ǥ…‘Â? PLUMBING SINGING FOR FUN ͺ͜ͲͲ͡͝ hhp (see p 10) ‹––Ž‡ ‘—•‡ǥ ‡›–‡•„—”› ‘Â?†ƒ› ͚ǤͲͲnjͺǤͲͲ Codford Builders Ltd ƒ–Š‡”‹Â?‡ ‡Â?Â?‹Â?‰ ͺ͜Ͳʹͺ; ƒ–Š”‘‘Â?• ƒÂ?† Š‡ƒ–‹Â?‰ WYLYE VALLEY VOICES –‡ˆƒÂ? ʹͳ͚;͜͝ ͺ͡Ͳʹ͸ͺ ‘†ˆ‘”† ‹ŽŽƒ‰‡ ƒŽŽ ‡†Â?‡•†ƒ› ͳǤ;Ͳ M&P Plumbing (see p 5) TREE SURGERY ƒÂ?† HEDGE CUTTING Â?†”‡™ ‘”„‡•nj ƒÂ?‡ Ͳ͚͚͚͜ ͚;ͳ͝ͳͺ ƒÂ?†”‡™̡ƒÂ?†”‡™ˆ‘”„‡•ŽƒÂ?‡Ǥ…‘Â? Chappell Contracting ʹͳͺ͸ʹ͸ ƒ˜‹Â? Šƒ’’‡ŽŽ Ͳ͚͚͝͝ ͜ͳ;Ͳͳʹ HORSE RIDING and CARRIAGE DRIVING Peter Longbourne (see p 5) ͺ͜Ͳͳ͚ͳ Š‹–‡ ‘”•‡ ”‡Â?Â?‹Â?‰ ‡Â?–”‡, ‘†ˆ‘”† Jack Poole, Codford ͺ͡Ͳ͸͜͜ ‹Â?ˆ‘̡™Š‹–‡Š‘”•‡–”‡Â?Â?‹Â?‰Ǥ…‘Ǥ—Â? ͺ͡Ͳ;͝͡ Œƒ…Â?Ǥ’‘‘Ž‡̡Ž‹˜‡Ǥ…‘Ǥ—Â? Ͳ͚͡͝͸ ͡͸͡Ͳ;ͳ TAXI ͺ͡ͲͲͺ; TV AERIAL/satellite/cctv ‹Â?•–ƒŽŽƒ–‹‘Â? ‘†ǯ• ”‹˜ƒ–‡ ‹”‡ ÂƒÂšÂ‹ÇĄ ‘†ˆ‘”† ‡˜‹Â? Â… ˜‘› Ͳ͚͝;͝ ͳ͡͸͝ͳʹ ͺ͜Ͳͺ͜ͳ ‹”’‘”–•ǥ Â•Â‡ÂƒÂ’Â‘Â”Â–Â•ÇĄ Ž‘…ƒŽ Œ‘—”Â?‡›• Â?–˜•›•–‡Â?•̡„–‹Â?–‡”Â?‡–Ǥ…‘Â?

Continued from page 5 There was also painting a plateful of tempting foods. Building giant Jenga to explore our feelings when things get tricky, making little worship boxes to remind us what to do when we are tempted. We played noughts and crosses (the good and bad things - how we respond) and built a skyscraper out of junk to show us how Jesus was tempted to throw himself down from a high tower so he could be caught by angels. He didn’t do it, of course. Bishop Ed arrived to see what we were doing. He was soaking wet because he had cycled to us in the pouring rain. But he seemed to enjoy his stay! In celebrations we sang “Be bold, be strong, for the Lord our God is with us� and did all the

actions. We listened to the story of Jesus temptations in the desert and asked God to help us not do wrong. After that was a yummy supper of chilli followed by meringues with squirty cream. The next Messy Church on 22nd March we are celebrating an early “Loving Easter� followed by April’s on 26th. We meet in Codford Village Hall at 4pm. All welcome but children please bring a grown-up. More information: messychurchinuwvt@gmail.com or 850239

ANTIQUE SHOP Tina’s Antiques, ‘†ˆ‘”† ͺ͡Ͳͺʹͺ ART AND CRAFT CENTRE, BOYTON Lace is More ‹Â?–ƒ‰‡ ™‡††‹Â?‰ •’‡…‹ƒŽ‹•– ÎŞ …”‡ƒ–‹˜‡ ™‘”Â?•Š‘’• Ͳ͚ͺͲ͜Ͳʹ;͜͝ͺ ™™™ǤŽƒ…‡‹•Â?‘”‡Ǥ…‘Ǥ—Â? The Dressing Room Ͳ͚͡;͜ ͸͝͡ͺ͚; ”‡nj ‘˜‡† ‡•‹‰Â?‡” Ž‘–Š‡•ǥ ‘›–‘Â? ™™™Ǥ–Š‡†”‡••‹Â?‰”‘‘Â?™‹Ž–•Š‹”‡Ǥ…‘Â? The Painted Door Ͳ͚͡ͺ͚ ͚͚Ͳʹ͡͡ Â?Â?‹‡ Ž‘ƒÂ? ŠƒŽÂ? ƒ‹Â?– ȋ–Â?ČŒ •–‘…Â?‹•– Š‰Šƒ™Â?•Ž‡›̡„–‹Â?–‡”Â?‡–Ǥ…‘Â? CATTERY, ‡•–‘Â? —”•‡”‹‡•ǥ ‘”–‘Â? ͺ͡Ͳ͡Ͳ͜ FARM SHOP ƒÂ?† CAFÉ

‹Â?‰‡” ‹‰‰‡”›ǥ ‘›–‘Â? ͺ͡Ͳ;ͺͳ PLAIN ALES: ÂŽÂ‘Â…ÂƒÂŽÂŽÂ›ÇĄ ˆ‘” ƒ ’‹Â?– –‘ ƒ …ƒ•Â? Â?‹– ͳ͚ ‡˜‡”‹ŽŽ ”ƒ†‹Â?‰ Â•Â–ÂƒÂ–Â‡ÇĄ —––‘Â? ‡Â?› ŒƒÂ?‡•̡’Žƒ‹Â?ƒŽ‡•Ǥ…‘Ǥ—Â? ͺ͜ͳ͜ͺͳ

PUBS, RESTAURANTS†and B&B‥ The Red Lion†‥, ‡›–‡•„—”› ͺ͜Ͳ;ͳ͡ Hillside CafĂŠâ€ Â‘Â†ÂˆÂ‘Â”Â† ͺ͡Ͳ͚ͳʹ Toran Indian Restaurant†ͺ͡ͲͲͺͳ Prince Leopold†’–‘Â? ‘˜‡ŽŽ ͺ͡Ͳ͜͸Ͳ The Woolpack†—––‘Â? ‡Â?› ͺ͜Ͳͺ;͜ The Dove Inn†‥ ‘”–‘Â? ͺ͡ͲͳͲ͝ ™™™Ǥ–Š‡†‘˜‡Ǥ…‘Ǥ—Â? Glebe Cottage‥ Codford ͺ͡Ͳ͡͸͡ ‡–Š ‹…Šƒ”†•‘Â?ÇŚ ‹–Â?‡Â? „‘„Ǥ”ƒ̡™‘‘Ž”›…ŠǤÂ?‡– Resting Post‥ (see page 10) ͺ͜ͲʹͲ͜ Westover House‥ ‹‰Š –ǥ ‡›–‡•„—”› ‡…Â?› Ͳ͚͚͝Ͳ ;͚͸͡;͜ ‘” ͺ͜Ͳ͡Ͳ͸ ™™™ǤÂ™Â‡Â•Â–Â‘Â˜Â‡Â”ÇŚÂŠÂ‘Â—Â•Â‡Ǥ…‘Ǥ—Â?


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