16 Valley News March 2010

BOB PALMERseeks out places to eat anddrink and enjoy good food inlocal hostelries. If you wouldlike to send him a review ofyour dining out experience,telephone him on 01722742724, or visit Manor FarmMeats, Burcombe.

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LOCAL residents of SteepleLangford, Steve & Katie Han-non, went to a Burns Dinner attheir local pub, The Rainbowon the Lake.

This is their report:“Landlord and landlady, Ri-

chard and Lesley, arranged theevening to coincide with theirSteak & Kidney Pudding Club,a gentleman’s club that meetsmonthly.

“The S & K puddings arehomemade, 1lb suet puddingsserved with mashed swede, po-tatoes and peas, followed by acheese board, coffee and port.

“On Burns Night, their ladiesare invited along, with other lo-cal people and diners. The menuwas:

Cullenskink(smoked haddock

& potato soup)Haggis neaps & tattes

(served with a wee dram)Roast Beef

orSteak & Kidney Pudding

Coffee

Colourful Rainbowhas an appetitefor good food

The haggis was traditionally ad-dressed, and poems by RobbieBums were read. A very conviv-ial evening was had by all, end-ing with Scottish country danc-ing called by Ron Smith.

The pub caters for weddingsand is available to book for largeparties, BBQs, local events, andcharity nights.

Richard and Lesley have beenwelcoming people to the Rain-bow on the Lake for the past 10years.

We wish them many moreyears of continued success.”

Next month, it’s pigs entrailsand blood and apple pie.

Yes, you’ve guessed it, I’ve justbeen on a boys weekend awayto France. Bob Palmer

The games room will be open-ing shortly as a Bistro, with open

home-made burgers, moulesfrites, scallops, tapas and arange of homemade delicacies,and locally-sourced produce.

The Rainbow is in the processof refurbishment and the menusare being updated. Conferencefacilities are available in thelarge conservatory, overlookingthe lakes and beautiful WylyeValley countryside.

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THE FEBRUARY monthlymeeting of SGU3A featured"In Splendid Isolation" a talk

Grundy and referred to hislife on the South AtlanticIsland of Tristan da Cunha.

Richard taught at the schoolthere for several years and nowruns the island’s web site.

This volcanic island is 6,000miles from the UK and has apopulation of 262. It has been

isolated community.The island hit the headlines in

1961 when it had to be evacuatedafter a huge landslide. Residentswere eventually re-housed nearSouthampton, but most opted toreturn the island when it becamehabitable again.

The March monthly generalmeeting is at the ChristianCentre in Shaftesbury on March4, at 10am, and the talk will beon the NT property KingstonLacy.

The April monthly meetingis also at the centre on April1, at 10am, when the talk isintriguingly titled "Edward myFur Trading Ancestor".

All are welcome: moreinformation www.sgu3a.org.ukor for membership informationcontact Eileen Westbrook on01747 826207 after 7pm.

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On the Bobby BeatThefts from carsIncidents

pounds a rise of theft across

Fonthill Gifford, Swallow-cliffe and Tisbury have been af-fected, and the removal of trail-ers and garden machinery hasbeen a speciality. Please let usknow if you see anything evenremotely suspicious; it maymake all the difference in solv-ing a crime.

Anti-social behaviour is alsoon the rise, particularly in Tis-bury. Again, if you see some-thing you don’t like, give us aring. We aren’t always on theend of the phone, but with thenewly formed Police Informa-tion Point you have a much bet-ter chance of getting a local an-swer, and you will always geta response from the Devizesnumber - see below.

We are also getting reports ofhare coursing, an ugly activity,illegal, and on the increase; it issomething we take very serious-ly so let us know if you see anything.

Following last month’s bulle-tin, we were delighted to receivemany helpful reports. Betterstill, on January 21, we stoppeda mini moto being driven along-Hindon Lane, Tisbury and wewere able to seize and destroythe vehicle. The rider is due toappear in court following sever-

ing without insurance. We hopesuch action will end this trou-blesome business.Personnel

Volunteers Jim Davey andGene Shave operate at Tisbury’sPolice Information Point, andPC Andy Fell has returned asCommunity Beat Manager.Consultations

Subject to operational demands,on March 2, the NPT will attendTisbury Community SafetyPartnership, 4pm, ElizabethHall, Tisbury. This is acommunity event, so the publicis encouraged to attend. Thenext Drop-in at Tisbury SportsCentre is planned for Friday,March 5, 11am until 1pm, whenwe welcome discussion onpolicing matters.

WE ARE currentlyexperiencing a higher thennormal rate of thefts from

spot car parks.I would like to repeat that

you should not leave anythingof value inside your unattendedvehicle, either on or out ofdisplay. Cunning thieves willtarget vehicles in car parksbecause they know you willbe away from your vehicle fora period of time, giving themample opportunity.

Please, take handbags, satnavs, phones and anything elseof value with you when you’retaking a stroll. You will not thenbecome a victim of crime!

We are currently patrolling theareas affected and if we noticeitems on display in your vehiclesyou will be hearing from us.Together, we can hopefullycrack crime.Community ‘drop in’ point at

.We will soon have ‘drop in’

centres at other alternativevenues.

now we

on Wednesday morningsbetween 11am and 1pm. Wehave a timetable of future dates

of each month, same time, sameplace.

The new venues include someof our local pubs, so pop in fora drink and a chat. It is an idealopportunity to discuss localissues with your local NPTwhile enjoying the hospitalityof our licensed premises at thesame time!

Just a reminder that you canleave messages for us locallyvia the Police post boxes insidethe main entrance at Mere and

can also contact us direct viaemail, or the community mobilephone. We do also have a directline, but we try to limit our timespent inside the station.

Please leave us a message andwe will always get back to you.Remember, if the matter you arereporting is an emergency use999.

Check out our NPT pictureslide show which I hope toupdate shortly at:http://merewilts.org/police/ss/police.html

: 0845 4087000. Whatever you tell us is

For complete anonymity, ringCrimestoppers on 0800 555111.

In an emergency, DIAL 999.email tisburynpt@wiltshire.pnn.police.uk

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Your local NHWCo-ordinatorsMere – Roy SIMSroy@roysims.wanadoo.co.uk01747 863 328Zeals – Peter ANDREWSpeterh.andrew@virgin.net01747 841 253Kilmington - Mrs HAMES01747 844 292Wolverton - Philip SCHOFIELDphilip@philip23.wanadoo.co.uk01747 840 347East Knoyle - Digger BOOTHbarbarabooth@tiscali.co.uk01747 830 580Semley – Tim FLETCHER01747 853 451Sedgehill- Cynthia Williams01747 830501

The team:Inspector Dave Minty,Sgt Chris Hams.Community Beat ManagerPolice Community Support

Jake Noble 6198Richard.Salter@wiltshire.pnn.police.ukJacob.Noble@wiltshire.pnn.po-lice.uk0845 408 7000 ext 746 815/749817[Fax] 01747 871 45801747 861 737[Direct Dial Not 24 Hour]07980 701 606[Community Mobile]

Wilton Rural and Wilton Town NeighbourhoodPolicing Team:PC Pete Jung, PCSO: Sam Spacey and PCSO Lydia Waterman.

Wilton Rural – Pete and Samwiltonruralnpt@wilshire.pnn.police.uk0845 408 7000 ext 747442Wilton Town - Lydiawiltonnpt@wiltshirepnn.police.uk0845 408 7000 ext 747815.

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More quiet on thewestern frontSINCE THE ARREST of our

on that front!I still recommend marking

these items as no doubt anotherseries will happen.

More recently we have had acouple of thefts of diesel fromfarms - again a sign of the times.On Janaury 31, a suspect wasseen driving a green Peugeot 406estate P298VRH on to a farm inBroadchalke carrying three 25litre drums and helping himself.I arrested two males carryingstolen metal girders on the backof their Ford Transit Van

- again this type of theft is alsofairly common at present.

It’s always good to recordregistrations of any vehiclescarrying metal, as not onlycan we consider theft but alsothe Environment Agency canprosecute for other offencesrelating to carriage of waste.

Lastly, a despicable crimeoccurred in Teffont on theFebruary 8 when someone stolemoney from an honesty box inplace for selling eggs. The eggfarmer (whose second job is theEditor for this magazine!) wasupset that someone could dothis - especially as a whole day’stakings (Ed's beer money!) werestolen, including the eggs.PC Pete Jung, Wilton

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January 7: Theft and handlingstolen goods: Unknown offend-er’s stole unlocked vehicle byhot wiring the ignition. The vehi-cle was later recovered.

StourtonJanuary 10: Theft and handlingstolen goods: Unknown suspectremoved a vehicle left securein a lane. SemleyJanuary 15: Burglary: Entrygained to a property through theback door and a wood burningstove removed from within. Acast iron bath was also remov-ed from the garden.

KilmingtonJanuary 19: Criminal damage: Avehicle had two tyres and doormirror damaged by uknownmeans. MereJanuary 26: Theft and handlingstolen goods: Unknown offender(s) smashed passenger sidewindow of a secure and unat-tended vehicle and stole ahand-bag from passengerseat. StourtonJanuary 27: Burglary: Unknownoffenders entered yard andlocked barn had the padlock cutoff and the barn entered.Unknown if anything removed.

StourtonJanuary 30: Theft and handlingstolen goods: Unknown offend-er (s) smashed a window ofvehicle and stole a handbagfrom within. StourtonJanuary 31: Theft and handlingstolen goods: Unknown offend-er’s smashed window of vehi-cle and stole handbag. Stourton

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Thursday, March 25Ladies who Love . . . TutoredWine Tasting & SupperGastro Bistro, Salisbury7pm – 9.30pmCall 01722 330913 or visitwww.ladieswholove.co.uk tobook.

Ladies who Love . . . Wineare invited to a tutored winetasting. Under expert guidancefrom Chris Gilbey, independentwine specialist, we will be tastingwines from France (Old World)against the same varietal winesfrom Australia, New Zealand,Chile and Argentina (NewWorld).

Enjoy a tasting of 10 wines,cheese and cold meat supper.The evening promises to begreat fun, informative & lively -early booking essential. Call01722 330913 or visitwww.ladieswholove.co.uk.

Saturday, March 27Ladies (and Gents) who Love. . the Ideal Home Show

Visit to Britain’s favourite homeexhibition, leaving Salisbury bycoachat8am.Call 01722330913or visit www.ladieswholove.co.ukto book.

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to be Britain’s favourite homeexhibition and has undergonea complete re-brand for 2010.Offering something for thewhole family, all under one roof,it explores the world of homeinteriors and style with a fresh,new inspiring and entertainingshow format. Ladies and Gentsare welcome to join us on our tripup to London, leaving Salisburyby coach, and are invited to call01722 330913 or visit www.ladieswholove.co.uk for moreinformation and to book.

Saturday, April 10Child’s Play : The Birth to BigSchool ShowCity Hall, Salisbury10am – 4pm

An exciting brand newchildren’s event is coming to theCity Hall, Salisbury, in the formof child’s play: The Birth to BigSchool Show.

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Thursday, April 29Ladies who Love . . . WeddingsPamper Evening & SupperMercure White Hart Hotel,Salisbury6pm – 10pmCall 01722 330913 or visit www.ladieswholove.co.uk to book.

Brides-to-be, bridesmaids,maids of honour, hens, friendsandmothersof thebrideorgroomare all invited to join Ladies whoLove . . . at the Mercure WhiteHart Hotel, Salisbury to enjoy aluxury evening of pampering.

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