tower and tap september 2012

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In this Issue:

Church News/Church Office............. 4, 5 SME Group ..........................................11

Parish Council......................................7 South Marston Car Boot Sale...............11

Friendly Club .......................................9 Gardening Club ...................................13

SMRA 100 Club...................................10 SMAWL ................................................15

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5 Tots ‘n’ Toddlers 9-11am Village Hall

6 South Marston Enterprise Group 7.30 pm

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8 Meeting Point 10am -12.30 Village Hall

Conservation Site working Day.

Car Boot Sale 2pm, Rec

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Friendly Club 2 pm Village Hall


Craft Company 2pm Dryden Hse

SMRA 7.30 pm (see website for venue)

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14 Wheelie Bins

Mixed Plastics

Green Waste

15 SMAWL Evening Bat Walk (see posters around village for details)

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18 Parish Council 7.30 pm Village Hall

19 Tots ‘n’ Toddlers 9-11am Village Hall Friendly Club Outing

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Green Waste

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Dear Friends, Did you enjoy the Olympics? I found myself watching more than ever before and marvelling at what the athletes achieved through determination, perseverance and good coaches. What struck me even more was what a difference the crowd made with their fantastic support. ‘Going it alone’ is always much harder and yet so many of us seem to try to do that when trouble is on the horizon. We think we must be independent. ‘No-one will be interested, after all our friends lead such busy lives and they might think I’m a fool’, are the sort of things we say to ourselves. Yet the old saying about a trouble shared is a trouble halved certainly rings true. How often have you said to your friends ‘I wish you had told me before!’ What is it that stops us sharing our troubles? Pride, guilt, shame or just plain fear. I like the acrostic for fear I was taught many years ago—False, Expectations, Appearing Real—so much of what we fear isn’t real. Real love casts out fear and actually real friends want us to trust them with our problems and to share our troubles because they love us. It’s the same with our heavenly Father, who loves us so much, so perfectly, that he gave his Son so that we might know the extent of his love and experience freedom from all fear. He never rests from his unconditional love for each one of us, he waits for us to trust him with our problems and he is never too busy to help. His love shows that none of us are too insignificant for him to care. He is always ready to listen, he understands every situation and he will show us the way, his way, which is always far better than trying to go it alone! God bless, Vicky Fleming


Church News ‘Craft Company’ Last month we met at the Rectory and had great fun making corsages from organza using felting needles. We are meeting again at Mary Cooper’s house (Dryden House) 2pm Wednesday 12th September, More details from Mary or Vicky Fleming.

Saturday Scene Saturday Scene Saturday Scene Saturday Scene will meet on 8th September at 4pmwill meet on 8th September at 4pmwill meet on 8th September at 4pmwill meet on 8th September at 4pm————we look forward to seeing you again .we look forward to seeing you again .we look forward to seeing you again .we look forward to seeing you again . Saturday Scene is an event for young families. For more information contact Donald Page on 825693

The 7.30 ClubThe 7.30 ClubThe 7.30 ClubThe 7.30 Club for 10 to 16 year olds from Stratton, Stanton & South Marston

Held on alternate Sunday Evenings 7.30pm to 8.45pm at St Margaret’s Centre Please call the St. Margaret’s Church Office

for more information

From the Registers:

Baptism:

30th June Maisie Rose Cahalin 8th July Skye Sylvia Wright 14th July Alexander James Naisby 15th July Sophie Jean Woolhouse

Weddings and Baptisms Please make contact with Rev. Vicky Fleming to book these—in Stratton Team Ministry’s three churches we will have had 43 Weddings and Blessings this year and even more baptisms. I am unable to book any more baptisms for 2012. We have already started taking baptism bookings for 2013 and have 38 weddings booked for next year so please book as soon as possible as we don’t want to disappoint you! Telephone 827021 any evening between 6 and 7 pm except Fridays and Sundays.


Church Office South Marston Church is part of Stratton Team Ministry. The office is

located at St. Margaret’s Centre, Kenwin Close, Stratton St. Margaret and it

is open on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 8.30am to 12

noon. Email: [email protected] or tel: 826505.

If you would like to talk to a priest or book a Christening or Wedding please

contact Rev Vicky Fleming on 827021 between 6 and 7pm any evening

except Fridays or Sundays.

Members of the team: Priest in Charge Rev. Vicky Fleming 827021

Asst. Priest Rev. George Fleming 827021

Asst. Priest Rev. Richard Burston 822403

Lay Minister Mrs Christine Burston 822403

Lay Minister Mr Dan Read 763016

The Meeting Point Coffee morning with table top sales

(Please book a table early: £2.50 for people who live in the village, £5 for

those outside and free to village organisations )

8th September from 10.00 –12.30 In the Village Hall

Come and meet your friends, chat and enjoy catching up on the latest news.

South Marston Church serving the Community

We look forward to seeing you


Church Services (at South Marston Church unless shown otherwise)

2nd September 11.00am Family Service

9th September 9.30am Holy Communion

16th September 10.00am Team Service at South Marston

23rd September 8.00am Holy Communion

9.30am Morning Worship

30th September 9.30am Morning Worship

7th October 11.00am Family Service

14th October 9.30am Holy Communion

21st October 11.00am Team Service at Coleview

28th October 8.00am Holy Communion

9.30am Morning Worship

Hazel Andrews Acupuncture Lic Ac. MBAcC MCAUK

Acupuncture is a holistic treatment suitable for a wide range of health

conditions and can help relaxation.

� Back pain, sciatica and headaches

� Joint aches, low energy levels

� PMT, fertility issues, anxiety and stress.

Cosmetic acupuncture, ear acupuncture and ‘needle free’

scenar treatments are available. Home visits arranged.

Clinic: 7 Ash Gardens, South Marston, Swindon SN3 4XX.

Tel: 01793 827507 www.acuhome.co.uk

Over 15 years experience, member of British Acupuncture Council

and Cosmetic Acupuncture UK.


South Marston Parish Council

2 Parish Councillor Vacancies South Marston Parish Council currently has vacancies for two positions

on the Parish Council.

Applicants should put their request for consideration in writing with a

summary about themselves including: reasons for wishing to be a councillor; previous community/council work; any other skills they can

bring to the Council, their interests and recent career history.

The closing date for applications is Friday 14th September 2012

All candidates will be invited to an interview on Monday 17th September 2012.

Please note that Parish Council meetings are held the third Tuesday of the

month at 7.30pm in the Village Hall.

For further information, please contact the Parish Clerk on 01793 820529 or

email: [email protected]. Applications may be posted to:

Woodbine Cottage, 75 Stratton Road, Lower Stratton, Swindon, SN1 2PN

Allotments The Parish Council currently has a short waiting list for

allotments. If you wish to be added to the waiting list, please contact the Parish Clerk.

Good progress has been made on establishing the new allotment plots. We have however, received complaints about

dog mess on site. Please respect the environment and note that dogs are not allowed onto the allotment site. Thank you.

Parish Council Meetings Members of the public are welcome to attend Parish Council meetings which

are held on the third Tuesday of the month, at 7.30pm in the Village Hall. There is an “Open 10 Minutes” section at the start of the meeting where

you are invited to ask questions or discuss an agenda item. It would be

helpful if you could inform the Chairman at the start of the meeting of any items that you wish to raise or discuss. All agendas are published on the

village website and on the village notice boards, prior to the meetings.

To keep informed of all the latest Parish Council news, including minutes of Parish

Council meetings, please visit www.southmarston.org.uk and visit the ‘Parish

Council’ section.


F & E Harris Memorial Trust

The government has increased the State Pension age for women to 65 phased

from April 2016 to December 2018. A further increase will be phased in to

raise the State Pension age for all to 66 from December 2018.

In consideration of these changes and the proposed expansion of the village

community the Trust will be making the following changes to the criteria for

allocation of Christmas Hampers to senior citizens of South Marston. These

changes will be implemented on 1st April 2016.

The changes are not subject to the exact scheduling of government criteria.

� To qualify for a Christmas Hamper the recipient is required to have

been in permanent residency in South Marston for a period of 3 years

prior to submission of registration.

� All new applicants must be 65 years of age on 24th December 2016 to

be eligible to register.

� All new and existing applicants must be 66 years of age or over on the

1st January 2019 to be eligible to register.

Car & Van MOT - £45 10day free re-test Motor Bike MOT - £29 10day free re-test

Servicing, Welding Body Work, Mechanical

Accident Repairs Restoration, Re-Spray Upgrades, Body Kits

Brakes and maintenance checks

Open 8.00am – 5.30pm

Phone us on 01793 821360 or email [email protected]

Address: Old Farm Barn, Nightingale Lane, South Marston, SN3 4SL


Recent Events

Tuesday 10th July - a talk was to be given by John Jameson-Davis on

“Secrets in Handwriting”, however he did not arrive. This is the first time a speaker or entertainer has failed to turn up; bingo and a chat was a suitable

alternative in the circumstances.

Tuesday 17th July - our outing to Beaulieu Motor Museum,

House & Garden was very interesting, as there are many attractions and special events programmes this year, one

example being the James Bond film display. This exhibition shows cars and equipment used in many of the films. The

route to Beaulieu took us through the New Forest.

Tuesday 14th August - an afternoon social gathering at

the South Marston Hotel. The Cream Tea was a smashing spread with extra scones and tea, as much as we could

eat. The staff were exceptionally helpful.

Future Events

Tuesday 11th September at 2.00pm in the Village Hall. A talk will be given by Ron

Hoskins on “Beekeeping”.

Wednesday 19th September.

An outing has been arranged to the Houses of Parliament. The coach will depart from the school at 8.45am, arrive back

at South Marston at about 7.00pm.

Tuesday 9th October at 2.00pm in the Village Hall.

A talk will be given by Jon King on “Auctioneering and Valuation”.

Tuesday 16th October Our Harvest Lunch will be held at Blunsdon House Hotel at 12.00 noon.

Friendly Club

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Please email items for the Tower & Tap to [email protected] .

The deadline for October issue is 15th September.


SMRA 100 Club Congratulations to our July and August winners

JULY: AUGUST: £10 – Maureen Haywood £10 – Rita Smith £10 – Carol Bickell £10 – Terry Sansum £10 – Janet Cave-Ayland £10 – Jim Sansum £10 – Nicola Robinson £10 – Stuart Young

Thank you to all of our Members for your continued support

HOME TUTORING

Fully qualified primary teacher

offering home tutoring at competitive prices.

Maths from KS1 to GCSE (£25 - £30 / hour)

Literacy KS1 and KS2 (£25 / hour)

Full CRB certificate

Kirsty Feline BSc (Mathematics) PGCE

Tel: 07855 099086

[email protected]

Busy Bees Childminding � Ofsted registered childminder, early years foundation stage of learning followed

� Safe and comfortable environment � One to one care and learning opportunities for your child as well as social interaction with other children

� I have access to government funded baby and toddler groups

� Competitive prices � Flexible working hours include early morning � New college and surrounding areas of Swindon

For more information please call:

01793 619146 or visit:

www.busybeeschildminding.vpweb.co.uk


Car Boot Sale

South Marston

Recreation Field

Saturday September 8th

from 2pm

Booking arrangements - see notices on roads in the village, or just turn up at the Car Park entrance

from 1pm on 8th September.

This is a rearranged date following the

cancellation of the Fete in July.

South Marston Enterprise Group

We are a friendly social group that meet to talk about all things business related. Regular meetings are held on the 1st Thursday of every month, 7.30pm-9pm.

We chat around business related topics and enjoy some nibbles and a drink. Anyone with an interest in business enterprise is welcome to come along and join in.

Future topics include: a pub quiz, keeping up to date with social media and finding out about acupuncture.

Contact Hazel Andrews by e-mail [email protected]

or 01793 827507 for further details.


Could Employer Supported Volunteering Work For You? Businesses and the public sector are becoming increasingly interested in how their own employees can become involved in volunteering. Many and varied programmes are being set up to assist employees to volunteer, whether during work hours or in their own time. This is called employer supported volunteering (ESV). . Involve Swindon is Swindon’s ESV partnership project. It is a network of companies, statutory bodies and voluntary organisa-tions that, together, encourage employees to give their time and develop their skills through volunteering in the local community. So far in 2012, Involve Swindon has found employee volunteers for more than 21 different charity, community and school projects ranging from decorating classrooms to clearing community gardens or areas of wasteland to helping run CV writing and inter-view skills sessions. Recent projects in the Swindon area include making over the garden at Toothill Farmhouse, painting numerous classrooms and corridors for various schools, helping the Mechanics Trust with a recent office move, clearing hundreds of metres of canal towpaths and supporting the MS Therapy Centre with marketing consultancy. Involve Swindon is keen to hear from any charities, schools, community organisations or other non-profits who think they may have a project that could benefit from the support of employee volunteers. Have a look at the case studies on our website www.involveswindon.co.uk for examples of completed projects. Typically projects should be able to be completed in a day, have a fun element to them as well as a tangible benefit to the community. If you think you would like to get involved with Involve Swindon, e-mail Jo at [email protected] or call 01793 420 557.


Gardening Club

Recent Events

On Monday 2nd July Eric Barnes very kindly allowed us to hold our BBQ in his barn. Luckily the weather was kind to us which added to the enjoyable evening of food, wine and entertainment.

On Saturday 18th August we held our Annual Flower & Produce Show. Although the season has been dreadful to the point of considering cancelling the show, we went ahead anyway. With thanks to all the people who put the effort in to show what they had, the day proved to be the right decision, with a variety of exhibits making the show a success.

The results of the show are as follows:

Photography Cup - Gill King

Hanging Basket Cup - Mary Case

Children's Cup - Alexander Naisby

Bill Smith Trophy - best dahlia - Angela Newton

Geoff Sansum Trophy - best standard fuchsia - Richard Sansum

Rose Bowl - flowers - Pat Sansum

Flower Arrangers Cup - Rita Smith & Rosemary New

Cookery Trophy - Angela Newton

Challenge Cup - vegetables - Michael New

WELL DONE TO ALL

Future Events

Our next meeting will be on Monday 3rd September at 7.30 pm with a talk by Pamela Clement entitled " Toys and Games ." All welcome to come and listen to this fun subject.


Since our last update, the two bridges over the ditch have been

erected. There is still a bit of work to do to finish off the ends but they

are looking magnificent!

Our last working day on 4th August was cut short by

heavy rain, but we still managed to clear the far side of the

ditch, trim back the hazel bushes, do a bit more work on

the pond, and enlarge our nursery beds to

provide a temporary home for the hundreds of perennial

wildflower plants we’ve grown from seed. These will

be planted out around the site as more areas are cleared.

The wildlife is very much in residence – we’ve spotted

frogs, newts and numerous mini-beasts, including bees, butterflies,

bugs, bush crickets and hoverflies.

On Saturday 15th September there will be an evening bat walk in the

village led by Dr Danielle Linton from the Swindon Twilight Bat

Project and Wiltshire Wildlife Trust. The walk will be preceded by a

short talk. For more details, please look out for posters around the

village and on the website, or contact us (details below).

The next working day is on Saturday 8th September. All volunteers

will be welcomed with open arms!

For further information, please call Barry on 826697 or Susan on

824957, or email [email protected]. You can also read

more about the group on the village website,

www.southmarston.org.uk.

S M A W L

South Marston Assisting Wildlife


0-14 years Good

Ofsted

2011

White Cottage Pre-school & Nursery

Flexible funded sessions 15 hrs (Alternately 20 hrs FREE 9am -1pm)

� Breakfast Club & Driving drop offs

� After school club & Driving Collections

� Holiday Club (Swimming, horse riding........)

Free Registration

www.whitecottagenursery.co.uk

[email protected]

Even Swindon Community Centre Old Vicarage Lane

Jenning Street South Marston

Rodbourne Swindon

Wiltshire SN2 3BG Wiltshire SN3 4SH


SOUTH MARSTON VILLAGE HALL

HIRE CHARGES

All enquiries and to make a booking please contact Julie Hatherall

http://southmarston.org.uk/village-hall-bookings/

or email: [email protected] tel: 07857 310 624

Refundable deposit also applies for all one off bookings, Please see website for further details. Terms and Conditions apply.

Local Village Organisation £5.00 per hour

Non-Local Organisation £8.00 per hour

Parish Council £8.50 per hour

REGULAR HIRE COST

ONE-OFF BOOKINGS e.g. Children’s Party, Family Party, Christenings etc

COST Village Resident Non-Resident

Morning Session 08:30 – 13:30 £20.00 £25.00

Afternoon Session 13:30 – 18:30 £25.00 £30.00

Evening Session 18:30 – 23:30 £30.00 £35.00

at South Marston Primary School Children 0 to under 5yrs. Expectant mums welcome

Tuesdays 1.30 pm – 2.45 pm (term time only)

Drop in, no need to book. 50p charge per family

For further details please call Saplings Children’s Centre on 829996

OUTREACH SAPLINGS CHILDRENS CENTRE - Come to an All Sorts session where you Stay and Play with various activities, enjoy a healthy snack, sing songs and rhymes:


Recycling charity appeals for your unwanted domestic white goods

Since Refurbiz was established in 2003, more than 8000 low income families in Wiltshire have benefited from around 12,000 quality, reconditioned, white goods at prices they can afford. However, in the current economic environ-ment we are struggling to source enough feedstock to service our demand.

With people hanging on to their old models & machines for longer we are increasingly in need of unwanted free standing electric cookers, washing machines, dryers and refrigeration. We simply can’t meet the demand for them and if the economy continues to be slow and more people find themselves in difficulties, the demand is only going to go higher.

So please, if you are replacing any white goods, particularly electric cookers and working fridges, phone us and we will come out and remove them free of charge. We screen the goods, restore those that can be repaired and then pass them onto those in need. Typically, the cost of a washing machine or cooker comes to about £85 with a three month warranty – vastly lower than buying new goods from the stores. So, if you have any white goods you no longer want and wish to donate, you can help a family in need by contacting Refurbiz on 01380 720200. Refurbiz operates out of the Hopton Park Industrial Estate in Devizes, and supplies refurbished white goods across Wiltshire and Swindon. The charity was set up by the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust nine years ago to encourage electrical waste to be reused for the benefit of those in need. It is an independent not-for-profit charity supported by self-generated income and charitable grants.

VAT Reg. No. 850 4071 52

Refurbiz Limited

Unit 4,

Hopton Park Industrial Estate

Devizes, Wiltshire

SN10 2EU

Tel (01380) 720 200


Useful Contacts

http://southmarston.org.uk

Parish Council Chair Stuart Young T 828775

Parish Council Vice Chair Sylvia Brown T 823535

Clerk to the Parish Council Gemma Cheal T 820529

SMRA Chair Mary Case T 826038

SMRA Secretary Julie Hatherall T 07857 310624

Village Hall Bookings Julie Hatherall T 07857 310624

Football Field Bookings Chris Maull T 824505

Tots & Toddlers Rachel Case T 832719

Youth Club Julie & Steve T 07923 441296

Gardening Club Mike New T 827807

Friendly Club Brian McGlone T 826243

Spitfires Football Club Bev Maull T 824505

South Marston School Alison Lowe T 823379

Pre–School Pre-School Staff T 07847 590601

Saplings Children’s Centre (All Sorts) T 829996

Ward Councillors Russell Holland T 07999 566623

John Haines T 07901 534640

Colin Lovell T 321634

Member of Parliament Justin Tomlinson T 522123

Priest in Charge Vicky Fleming T 827021

Church Wardens Richard Sansum T 831473

Donald Page T 825693

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