upper kennet news october2017.pdf · deuteronomy 34. 1 – 12 psalm 90. 1 – 6, 13 – 17 (or 90....

www.upperkennetnews.co.uk

UPPER KENNET NEWS Published by Fyfield, West Overton and East Kennett Parochial Church Council for the Upper Kennet Benefice October 2017

A question I am asked more often than I have hot dinners is ‘If God is a God of love, why does God allow starvation, drought, disease, etc?’ A good question when you consider some facts: out of 2.2 billion children in the world 1 billion live in poverty. 22,000 children die each day. 72 million children were not in school last year; 57 per cent of them were girls. Less than one per cent of what the world spends every year on weapons is needed to put every child into school by the year 2020. An estimated 40 million people are living with HIV/AIDS, with 3 million deaths in 2016. Every year there are 350–500 million cases of malaria, with 1 million fatalities. Water problems affect half of humanity: 1.1 billion people in developing countries have inadequate access to water, and 2.6 billion lack basic sanitation. 1.8 million children die each year as a result of diarrhoea. And then there are the homeless, and in despair as a result of nature hurling its very worst at humanity, those maimed by war, and fleeing persecution. What are you doing, God? Why can’t you stop it? LET’S TURN THE QUESTION AROUND: If we were God, what would we do? If you saw that 1/10th of the world’s population consumed 9/10th of its resources, what would you do? If you saw that the cost of a missile used in modern warfare ranged between £100,000 and £800,000 but the cost of a well and a generator to serve 6,000 people was £100,000, what would you do? If you saw that the average cost in the UK to replace a toilet was £150 but that the cost of a new toilet in Nigeria is £50 (and that would save lives) what would you do? And that’s the point really. Either God is playing with humanity like a child teasing ants or God has set us free to connect with the Divine spark of compassion within each one of us, looking with new understanding on how we are, all of us, provided for with the gifts of

creation, and learn how to share that the balance between the haves and the have-nots might be redressed. Looking at the TV images of flood and war it is easy to feel impotent and disempowered. However, we can each of us do something to redress the balance and watch individual little things become a groundswell of hope. The question is have we the courage to choose to do one thing differently - switch providers, buy fair trade, challenge shops who stock goods made in sweat shops by children, we can all name these things. So - your opportunity to be God - what is it you would like to do to redress the balance? How can the Churches of the Upper Kennet Benefice help? The revolution to make things fair begins with you and me. One small change at a time.

SONGS OF PRAISE BY CANDLELIGHT

Sunday 29th October at 5pm St Michael and All Angels,

West Overton

‘In the Presence of Angels’ • Great Hymns • Short readings and

reflections • ALL ages welcome • A space to be still and

draw breath TASTE and SEE…

Featuring the moving and

beautiful Angel Art of Amanda

Clark

View from the Rectory

A reminder that Maria’s new email address is;- [email protected]

Kennet Valley Lottery Club draw winners

£100 Number 61 Mrs. J. Hawkins £75 Number 47 Jeremy Horder £50 Number 84 Andy Miller

If you would like to join the lottery, ring David Snape on 01672 861267 or email:

[email protected] Another way to support our churches at West

Overton, Fyfield and East Kennett

Notice Board Baptisms Edward Button 10 Sept Broad Hinton Frederick White 17 Sept Berwick Bassett Jasper Smith-Brown 24 Sept Fyfield Weddings Madeline Payne and Joshua McGrorty 2 Sept West Overton Karen Bramley and 16 Sept Broad Hinton Jonathan Candy Leila Thomas and 30 Sept Stanton Samuel Read St Bernard Burial of Ashes Stanley Blake 13 Sept Avebury Jean Skull 19 Sept Broad Hinton

St James’ Church, Avebury 10.30 am every Wednesday

Celtic Communion Everyone welcome

TAIZÉ (Meditation) SERVICES fortnightly at

Christ Church, East Kennett ONLY

7pm-7.30pm ALL WELCOME

2 www.upperkennetnews.co.uk

Harvest Readings 2 Corinthians 9. 6 – end Luke 12. 16 - 30 Sunday 1 October – Green Trinity 16 Exodus 17. 1 – 7 Psalm 78. 1 – 4, 12 – 16 or 78. 1 – 7 Philippians 2. 1 – 13 Matthew 21. 23 - 32 Sunday 8 October – Green Trinity 17 Exodus 20. 1 – 4,7 – 9, 12 – 20 Psalm 19 (or 19.7 – end) Philippians3. 4b – 14 Matthew 21. 33 – end

Sunday 15 October – Green Trinity 18 Exodus 32. 1 – 14 Psalm 106 1 – 6, 19 – 23 or (106. 1 – 6) Philippians 4. 1 – 9 Matthew 22. 1 - 14 Sunday 22 October – Green Trinity 19 Exodus 33. 12 – end Psalm 99 1 Thessalonians 1. 1 – 10 Matthew 22. 15 - 22 Sunday 29 October – Green Last Sunday after Trinity Deuteronomy 34. 1 – 12 Psalm 90. 1 – 6, 13 – 17 (or 90. 1 – 6) 1 Thessalonians 2. 1 – 8 Matthew 22. 34 - end

UPPER KENNET CHURCHES SERVICES

Readings SAVE THIS DATE! NATIVITY AND CRIB EXHIBITION

In St Peter ad Vincula Church BROAD HINTON

On Saturday 9th December & Sunday 10th December

10.00am – 4.00pm Refreshments available

Finishing with Evensong at 4.00 pm on Sunday

In 2015 we were lent 72 cribs. This year we would like to exceed that. Let us borrow your cribs and exhibit them for one weekend. Together the cribs create a

magical display in the church. Call JANE O’NEILL on 01793 731365 or email:

[email protected]

MONKTON TEAS FOR TOURISTS A huge thanks to all those who supported the two August Teas for

Tourists we had in the Avebury Social Centre by baking, serving,

donating produce or money, running stalls and doing the endless

washing up! Over the 2 days we raised over £1,500 for Monkton

church which was excellent. We had a steady stream of very

contented customers throughout both days. Thank you.

St Nicholas FYFIELD

St Michael & All An-

gels WEST

OVERTON

Christ Church EAST

KENNETT

St James AVEBURY

St Mary Magdalene WINTER-BOURNE

MONKTON

St Katherine & St Peter WINTER-BOURNE BASSETT

St Peter ad Vincula BROAD HINTON

1 October Trinity 16

8.30 am Prayer Book Communion

10.00 am Informal Service

11.15 am Harvest Family

Service

9.45 am Harvest Holy Communion

Wednesday 4 October

10.30am Celtic Communion—AVEBURY


8.00 am Prayer Book

Commun-ion

10.00 am Harvest

Holy Commun-

ion

4.00 pm Harvest Service

9.45 am Prayer Book

Matins

Wednesday 11 October



10.30 AM — BENEFICE COMMUNION - BROAD HINTON


10.30am Celtic Communion—AVEBURY 7.00 pm - Meditation (Taize) Service EAST KENNETT




10.00 am Holy

Commun-ion

6.00 pm Evening Prayer

4.00 pm Evensong

10.30 am Holy

Communion

11.15 am Morning Prayer

29 October Last Sunday after Trinity

10.30 AM - BENEFICE COMMUNION SERVICE - WINTERBOURNE BASSETT 5.00 PM - SONGS OF PRAISE - WEST OVERTON

www.upperkennetnews.co.uk 3

li�le

angels

Welcoming parents, babies and preWelcoming parents, babies and preWelcoming parents, babies and preWelcoming parents, babies and pre----school toddlersschool toddlersschool toddlersschool toddlers

for singing, snacks, Bible stories, play and cra� for singing, snacks, Bible stories, play and cra� for singing, snacks, Bible stories, play and cra� for singing, snacks, Bible stories, play and cra�

ac�vi�es,ac�vi�es,ac�vi�es,ac�vi�es,

plus tea and cake for grown ups!plus tea and cake for grown ups!plus tea and cake for grown ups!plus tea and cake for grown ups!

From 10.00 am on Thursdays From 10.00 am on Thursdays From 10.00 am on Thursdays From 10.00 am on Thursdays

5555thththth

and 19and 19and 19and 19thththth

OctoberOctoberOctoberOctober

In St. MichaelIn St. MichaelIn St. MichaelIn St. Michael’’’’s West Overton s West Overton s West Overton s West Overton

Free of chargeFree of chargeFree of chargeFree of charge

We look forward to seeing you thereWe look forward to seeing you thereWe look forward to seeing you thereWe look forward to seeing you there.

AVEBURY ST. JAMES CHURCHYARD TIDY-UP

Saturday 21st October 2017

9.30am - 12.00pm

All welcome to help us with gardening and tidying up the churchyard.

Please come for as long or as short a time as you wish.

Please bring tools that may be useful.

Refreshments provided.

Any enquiries - Lizzie 01672 539277

Thank you from Avebury St James P.C.C

West Overton, Fyfield & East Kennett Churches

Saturday 7th October West Overton Coffee

Morning & Bring and Buy

Any donations of cakes and/or items for our Bring and Buy stall, including

books, will be very welcome

Don’t forget!

Saturday 9th December - Christmas Bazaar &

Sale of Christmas Trees

Please contact Anne Robinson (861169)

for further details

The proceeds will go towards keeping West Overton, East Kennett and Fyfield churches

open.

• An informal Literary Evening • Relax with a glass of wine (wine and nibbles

supplied) • Listen to a selection of readings from literature and

poetry, interspersed with music. • Donations to cover the cost of drinks and for the

church maintenance generally would be appreciated on the evening

2017 Autumn Equinox Literary Evening Tuesday 10th October 7.00pm to 8.30pm


Church Christmas Tree Sale

We welcome you to participate in our third Christmas tree sale to support the Churches of East Kennett, West Overton and Fyfield. The formula of pre-selling trees and the opportunity to select your own tree on the day of the Bazaar proved successful and we will continue with this approach. Trees pre-ordered will qualify for Free Local Delivery on the 9 and 10th of December. We will supply the same premium quality Nordman tree, from the same local supplier and as all of the trees are grown in the UK we therefore can maintain the same competitive prices as last year. The project is part of the PCC initiative to raise funds by offering a service. Look out for details of the Christmas Bazaar at West Overton Church on 9th December 2017 from 10am to 4pm Parochial Church Council

Graham Kitchen PCC Chairman

WEST OVERTON, FYFIELD AND EAST KENNETT

CHURCHES ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE SALE AT

THE CHRISTMAS BAZAAR

FOR A LOCALLY GROWN

PREMIUM QUALITY NORDMAN FIR

ORDER FORM

-------------------------------------------- SIZE £ QTY

3-4 FT 18.50 …………….

4-5 FT 24.50 …………….

5-6 FT 35.50 …………….

6-7 FT 43.50 …………….

7-8 FT 49.50 …….………

8-9 FT 69.50 …….………

9-10 FT 89.50 …………….

ORDERS PLACED BY 30TH NOVEMBER QUALIFY FOR

FREE LOCAL DELIVERY TICK BOX IF REQUIRED �

ENCLOSE A CHEQUE � PAID BY BACS �

-------------------------------------------- Cheques payable to: West Overton Church, Fyfield Church or East Kennett Church. Or by BACS to Sort code: 30-92-63 A/C 01399919 Please return form above and payment to: Church Office, Garden room, 62 Lockeridge, Marlborough SN8 4EL. Tel 01672 861798

Name……………………………………………………………………………………... Tel………………………… E-mail…………………………………………………….

Address……………………………………………………………………………………


Patient Participation Group (PPG) Did you know…? You can have a free flu jab at the practice if you: Are 65 years or over Are pregnant Have certain medical conditions Are living in a long-stay residential care home or other long-stay care facility Receive a carers allowance, or you are the main carer for an elderly or disabled person whose welfare may be at risk if you fall ill If you have not yet had a flu jab, there is still time. Flu clinics will be run: Saturday 30 September 2017 from 09:00 until lunchtime at the Marlborough Surgery Saturday 7th October 2017 from 08:30 until lunchtime at the Pewsey Surgery Saturday 28th October 2017 from 09:00 until lunchtime at the Marlborough Surgery If you are eligible for a flu jab, the practice will have sent you a letter, if you do not fall into the eligible categories, you can still have the flu vaccine at some of the bigger supermarkets and chemists for a fee. Further information about flu and the vaccination programme can be found on NHS choices at http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/flu/pages/introduction.aspx

ALSO WE WANT YOUR FEEDBACK The Kennet and Avon Medical Partnership Patient Participation Group (PPG) are currently running a survey to gather feedback from patients of the practice, and their carers. We hope this will give people a good opportunity to feed back about what really matters to them about the practice. Paper copies of the survey are available from the practice, or fill out the survey online at: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/KAMPPPG or use the QR code to go there directly.

“VIEWS FROM THE KENNET VALLEY” 2018 CALENDAR

ORDER FORM As a fund-raising venture to help our churches at West Overton, Fyfield and East Kennett we are producing a calendar compiled from photos of our surrounding countryside submitted by local residents. The spiral bound, wall hanging A4 calendar will be available at the end of October at £7.00, including envelope.

Quantity required ____ at £7.00 each Total £_____ Cheques payable to: West Overton Church, Fyfield Church or East Kennett Church. Or by BACS Sort code: 30-92-63 A/C 01399919

Paid by cheque � Paid by BACS � Please return this order to: The Church Office, The Garden Room, 62 Lockeridge, Marlborough, SN8 4EL Name: ………………………………………………….. Address: ………………………………………………. ……………………………………………….. Tel no. or email: …………………………....

Telephone 01672 861798 with any queries or for more information With grateful thanks for your support


Grave Talk – A Café Space to Discuss the ELEPHANT

THURSDAY 9th November

KENNET VALLEY (CofE VA) Primary School

Lockeridge 7.30 pm - 9 pm

Death and Taxes – the two great

certainties of life!

We are all heading there BUT NO ONE WANTS TO TALK ABOUT IT

We all have questions and it is hard to know where to start

Wine, Coffee, Cake

Small groups, big questions and maybe a guest speaker!

A lot of laughter, some answers

ALL WELCOME, ALL FAITHS AND DOUBTS

‘I never expected to laugh so much. I

didn’t know how to talk about my

funeral with my daughter. I do now!!

It was brilliant.’ A.J. 2015

UPPER KENNET CHURCHES

VIGIL FOR PEACE BETWEEN FAITHS

‘IN THE PRESENCE of ANGELS’

St James’ Church Avebury 7.30pm

Thursday 16th November An Evening of Music, Poetry, Reading, Prayer and

Fellowship to mark

NATIONAL INTERFAITH WEEK 2017 Come for all or part

Listen to the music that reminds us of God’s messengers

Hear words that remind us of the common ground between faiths Pray for peace

Look into the faces of the archangels and draw close to God through art

(With grateful thanks artist Amanda Clark for her

angel artwork)

All Souls’ Day Service at St

James’ Church, Avebury

Thursday 2nd November

at 5 pm On Thursday 2nd November we shall be holding a service at Avebury church at 5 pm for All Souls’ Day. This will be an opportunity for remembering those we love who have died, and everyone is welcome to come to this service. If you are unable to be with us but would like someone to be remembered in our prayers at this service, please let us know by contacting the Benefice Office. Upper Kennet Benefice Office, The Garden Room, 62 Lockeridge, Marlborough, SN8 4EL Telephone: 01672 861786 e-mail: [email protected]

Norland trained Nanny available for ad hoc work

and babysitting. Please contact Julia

on 07788 211170.

Archangel Michael by Amanda Clarke


NEWS FROM THE TOWER Service Ringing Times: 1st and 8th October 9.30am – 10.00am 22nd October 5.30pm - 6.00pm. Practice Nights: Tuesdays 7.30 pm - 9.00 pm

We rang for a wedding on 26th August, once again relying on three ringers from elsewhere to make up the numbers. The Peal attempt on 14th September was to celebrate the 135th Anniversary of the formation of the Salisbury Diocesan Guild of Ringers, on 14th September, 1882. The Guild takes in most of Wiltshire and all of Dorset. After more than two hours of ringing someone went wrong and unfortunately they lost the peal about ten minutes before the end. We have two more recruits, one a complete beginner and one a returning ringer, with yet another possible ringer on the horizon so we have been very lucky this year. The 2nd of 3 Training mornings will be held on Saturday, 28th October from10am to 12noon. Avebury will host the Branch meeting on 14th October. Ringing will be from 3pm to 4.30pm, a service from 4.30pm to 5pm, a Bring and Share tea in the church, followed by A Quarterly Business Meeting and further ringing. There will be a Quarter Peal attempt on Saturday, 4th November, starting at 11.30am.

Mary Davidge Belfry Correspondent. Tel: 01672 513819

Eileen Fortune Eileen Fortune was 90 when she died. An only child, after her parents Emily and Reg's death she continued to lived in the bungalow at Clatford which they built just after the war. She went to the Grammar School at the bottom of the Parade and became life-long friends with Eileen Ward, nee Calvert. She was a bridesmaid at Eileen and Leslie's wedding in 1951. She went to Salisbury Teacher Training College and was appointed to Lockeridge School in 1947, staying in the same post for 40 years. She taught the 5 to 7 year olds but helped older children with music and needlework. Her firm but gentle teaching stile was very much appreciated by parents and children, and by me when I did two weeks school practice in her class in 1953. She cycled to Lockeridge until the great day when she passed her driving test. She gave her L plates to two Clatford boys probably hoping to encourage them to drive. She attended St George's regularly until her health failed.

Avebury & District W.I. Craft Group

The Craft Group holds a meeting on the afternoon of the first Wednesday of every month at the Social Centre, Avebury from 2 - 4pm. All are welcome. You do not need to be a W.I. member to attend. The cost is £3 per session. There are quilting courses and a variety of other crafts. For further details call Margaret on 01380 502256

Who are you today? Mother, husband, grandmother, brother?

Teacher, office manager, student, electrician? If you are looking after someone who couldn’t always manage without your help: someone with a physical disability, long term health condition, mental health issue or a problem

with substance misuse you may also be a carer.

Juggling a caring role around work, studying, seeing friends or spending time with other family members can be challenging. And sometimes it can feel lonely.

Carer Support Wiltshire are a local charity

supporting unpaid carers in Wiltshire. Our Carer Cafes and Support Groups are

held throughout the county and offer information, advice and the opportunity to make new friends over a cuppa. Visit our website to find one near you www.carersinwiltshire.co.uk or call us on 0800 181 4118 or 01380 871690 from a mobile for a copy of our What’s On Guide.


An Open Letter The editor has received this open letter from one of our long standing residents. I am writing this letter to express my concerns about the theft of flowers from the grave of Brian Drage in West Overton Churchyard. On three occasions flowers have been stolen from my father’s grave. The latest being the theft of a pot of violas which has happened in early September. The flowers have been placed on the grave in remembrance of a much-loved Husband, Father and Grampy. It is extremely upsetting to find that our floral tributes have been removed. This is now the only way in which we can show our feelings and even this has been taken away. If whoever is doing this has a conscience then I hope this letter serves its purpose and you feel as despicable as the act of theft you have carried out. Consider how you would feel if this happened to you? Consider if this small act of remembrance was taken from you? I consider the local community to be kind and caring and really hope that this is not being carried out by anyone from the local area. It is extremely sad to know that someone would behave in such a contemptable, weak and shameful manner. If anyone has any comments on this issue please email me at: [email protected]

Tracy Greenaway

Kennet Valley National Trust Association

Meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of each month commencing at 7.30pm at KENNET VALLEY HALL, Lockeridge SN8 4EL and occasionally at Slade House, St James' Gardens, Devizes, SN10 1EL .

Entry charges including refreshments : Members £3.00 Non-Members £4.00 Diary of events summer / autumn 2017 Meetings 16th October ‘The ship, the lady and the lake’ – Meriel Larken 20 November ‘ Hidden histories – a tour of Mediterranean archaeology’ - Simon Butler Visits 12th October - Woodchester Mansion and Newark Park For further information please see http://kennetvalleynta.weebly.com/ or email mailto:[email protected]

Marlborough and District Embroiderers Guild

Amanda Clayton started her talk for our September meeting by explaining that she had come from a large family and her Aunt Kate taught her to crochet. Anwar Shemza, a teacher at her school and an artist in his own right, influenced and encouraged Mandy greatly. She went on to teach on the Foundation course at Stafford and retired four years ago.

Mandy draws and paints in colour but her actual work is hand stitching using neutral threads on transparent fabrics. She amused us greatly by chatting to members before and after the talk stitching all the time.

The next meeting of Marlborough & District Embroiderers Guild will be on Monday 2 October 2017 at the Kennet Valley Hall, Lockeridge. The speaker will be Meike Laurenson and her talk will be entitled “Me and My Hats”. Doors open at 13.30 for a 14.00 start. All are welcome and if you have any queries please contact 01249 750865. Further details visit our website: http://www.marlboroughembroiderers.org

Avebury and District WI

The WI enjoyed two outings over the summer months - one to Great Chalfield Manor and one to the Bath Aqua Glass workshop. Although the June weather wasn't the best, members did enjoy the gardens and tours of the house. At Bath Aqua Glass in July nine of those attending were instructed in the art of glass blowing, producing glass baubles that were completed and sent to them after their visit.

Our new programme started on 14th September with Cherry Hubbard coming to speak to us about Roman Gardens. She brought an array of items that the Romans would have used, some of which are familiar to us today (seedling waterer) and some not so much (dormouse storage jar, anyone?). There are many things that the Romans didn't have that we strongly associate with the Italian diet today such as tomatoes which didn't arrive from the New World until the16th century. The Romans used many natural fibres and dyes to make their clothing and Cherry had samples of the wide array of colours that can be obtained from herbs and flowers. The usual tea followed but Cherry wasn't required to judge our competition this month as there were only a single item in each category!

Our next meeting is on 12th October, in the Social Centre, and our speaker is Stephen Wells, a local member of the Magic Circle.

Avebury Community Shop Shop Phone Number:

01672 539200

Summer opening hours until 31st October:

Monday- Saturday 9am - 5pm, Sundays & Bank Holidays 10.30am – 4.30pm

As the days get darker don’t forget that a trip to your community shop will save you petrol and time. Volunteer News Last week we had our volunteer party

which was a great opportunity for volunteers to socialise and enjoy delicious food and drink. Thank you so much to Jayne Telling for organising this.

Product News We have a fantastic stock of products including meat from Sumblers Butchers in Marlborough and several types of delicious local cheeses as well as beer from Ramsbury brewery and local honey and honey fudge. We have recently started stocking individual cheesecakes which are proving to be very popular.

Volunteer Appeal Please could you consider volunteering in your Community Shop?

Full training will be given. We need volunteer shop assistants, but if you don’t want to be in the public eye there are lots of other things you could do to help such as baking, helping with deliveries or our collection of supplies. We don’t expect you to volunteer at the same time every week unless you want to. If you can only help occasionally we would also be grateful for this. Any help however small is gratefully received. If you think you would like to volunteer, even for an hour or two, just to help out, just call Lyn, Lynda or Louise at the shop on 01672 539200. We promise tea, biscuits and friendship.

Local Deliveries Please don’t forget that we can deliver to you if you are unable to come into the shop. Just give us a ring on the number at the top of this article.

Michele Lomas (Chair of Avebury Community Shop)


Avebury Parish Council

Headlines from Avebury Parish Council’s meeting in

September 2017 Planning: We decided to support without conditions applications to rebuild part of a chimney at 6 Green Street, works to fell three conifers at High Trees, Bray Street and works to reduce branches of a Yew tree at The Old Vicarage in the High Street. We also decided to offer no further comments on a redevelopment scheme at Manor Farm, Winterbourne Monkton. Housing Needs Survey: We have agreed final amendments to the draft report on housing needs. Wiltshire Council will shortly be sending us the final version and we will be discussing how to take its recommendations forward at our next meeting. National Trust: we noted the Trust’s update which can be found in the minutes of our meeting on our website. We also had a closed session to review dialogue and progress with the NT, the future of the Chapel in Green Street and improving the opening hours of the Coach House toilets.

Transport Group: Mike Bedford and Jon Campbell are sending round a survey on speeding and the need for double yellow lines in Trusloe. The Transport Group is working on a preliminary draft list of pros and cons for and against closing The Avenue and will then be consulting all in the Parish to get everyone’s views. The Group is pressing for the resurfacing of footpath 22 (between Church Walk and Bray Street) to be done this year and is working with the National Trust on coach parking in the High Street. The road surface on the A4 just west of Beckhampton roundabout should be improved in the near future as part of a Wiltshire Council contract to resurface the A4 either side of Silbury Hill. Leasing the Sports-field: The Parish Council currently leases the Sports-field from the National Trust, and Avebury Community Sports and Recreation Committee (ACSReC) manages it on a daily basis as a sub-committee of the PC. ACSReC needs to raise funds for the pavilion and the field, but a number of potential funders will not provide grants and other finance if the Parish Council is the tenant. Avebury Sports and Social Club (ASSC), that owns the

Club building on the corner by the Avenue junction, can however access a wide spectrum of funds and we therefore discussed a proposal that ASSC should in future lease the Sports-field from the Trust and manage it instead of the PC. Under the scheme, all local people would continue to be able to use the Sports-field as at present and existing users will be represented on the new management body. We noted that ASSC is well supported with about 150 members and we are therefore currently looking into some details before moving forward with the idea at our next meeting in October. In the meantime, notices have gone up on our noticeboards, and if you have any views you would like the PC to consider, could you please contact Liz, our Clerk, by 3 October. Defibrillator for Avebury Trusloe: we are researching the best location for a defibrillator in Trusloe before our next meeting in October. External audit: Grant Thornton has given the Parish a clean audit report. Next Parish Council meeting: 7.30pm on Tuesday 3 October at the Social Centre Parish Clerk: Liz Moore (861424) and [email protected]


Kennet Valley Hall Cinema Movies for Autumn 2017

To reserve seating or register your interest in receiving more information please

email: [email protected] Tickets are £6-00 and doors open 7-00pm

Films start at 7-30pm licenced bar.

Sun 05 November Going In Style

Desperate to pay the bills and come through for their loved ones, three lifelong pals (Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman, Alan Arkin) risk it all by embarking on a daring bid to knock off the very bank that absconded with their money. If your audience enjoyed The Love Punch and Golden Years, this is one to choose! “This remake plays it safer than its source material. And yet, its stars are such pros, they’re so enormously charismatic and have such lovely chemistry with each other, it’s hard not to be charmed by their mere presence on screen. Caine, Freeman and Arkin—Oscar winners, all—know exactly what do to and how much of it to do, both individually and as an ensemble, every time. They are delightful company.” RogerEbert.com Sun 03 December Churchill

A ticking-clock thriller following Winston Churchill in the 96 hours before D-Day. Starring Brian Cox, with Miranda Richardson as his wife Clemmie. “Bolstered by clear-cut direction from Teplitzky, and with excitingly staged disputes over the controversial operation at hand, Churchill hits all the right notes, bringing a slice of history to life in its most palatable and entertaining form.” Radio Times.

REFUGEES AND FORCED MIGRATION

There have been two recent articles in Tower and Town as well as a recent Panorama programme about refugee and forced migration issues. To understand these better Marlborough Quakers will be hosting an open meeting on

Tuesday 3rd October

in the Quaker Meeting House

The Parade, Marlborough, SN8 1NE

Tea will be available at 4.30pm

and the meeting will start at 5.00pm, ending around 6.15pm

The chief purpose is to help us know better what is being done, in our names as citizens, to deal with the difficult and complex problems of those forced away from their homelands. The principal speaker will be Dr Nick Maurice who has first-hand experience of what goes on as well as information about present efforts to help resolve the problems.

Prospect Hospice Prospect Hospice Savernake Outreach Centre Open Evening- Wednesday 18 October Prospect Hospice would be delighted to welcome you to their outreach centre this October, for your chance to find out about the services and care they provide in your community and the many ways you can get involved to support your local hospice. If you would like to attend please RSVP to Mike Kennedy on 01793 816161 or [email protected] by Thursday 12 October 2017. Marlborough Christmas Fair, Saturday 25 November- Marlborough Town Hall, 11:00am-4:30pm Over 35 stalls, live music and entertainment, festive drinks and hot food and a chance to get a Santa selfie! Please see advert attached- www.prospect-hospice.net/christmasfair Marlborough Santa Run, Sunday 17 December- Registration LIVE! September 1st Registration now live with early bird discounted entry for all the family, we only have limited time for people to sign up and join us for our very first Santa Run! please see advert attached- www.prospect-hospice.net/santafunrun Festive Fundraising Throughout December! Visit www.prospect-hospice.net for more

details


EARTHWISE GARDEN DESIGN LTD. ANYA HOPE MEDLIN

(MA Cantab) Qualified and experienced horticulturalist and garden designer offers an individual and personal service. * Complete design and build service * Planting plans for complete gardens or single borders * Restoration of neglected gardens * Consultation and plant sourcing * Wild gardens/personalised retreats Tel/Fax 01672 861462 Mobile 07970 590674 e-mail:- [email protected]

MOONS

OVENCLEANING Local – Professional - Affordable

Let us do the dirty work with tender loving care of your oven, hob, range, Aga, microwave, extractor, or BBQ, using our eco-friendly and non-caustic system

Call now on 01672 556404 or 07723 048436

www.moonsovencleaning.co.uk The same Father/Son run business established

in 2003 but with a new name

F. DEWEY FUNERAL DIRECTORS PEWSEY

PORTMAN HOUSE �3 MARKET PLACE�PEWSEY�WILTS�SN9 5AA Telephone: Marlborough (01672) 563440

• Independent Family Funeral Directors • 24 Hour Caring & Professional Service • Private Chapel of Rest

• Providing a Complete & Dignified Funeral Service

Brickwork, Ceramic Tiling, Painting and Decorating, Garden Fencing and General Maintenance. With 30+ years of experience, there isn't much I haven't come across, so for a free quotation or simply to 'Pick my brain!' Contact me:-

5 Southfield, West Overton, Wilts, SN8 4HE

Phone: 01672 861438 Mobile: 07732989650 E-mail: [email protected]

Brian Watts

K. A. Callaway. Great Bedwyn

WOODSTOVES & CHIMNEY LININGS

Woodstoves: many makes, new and second hand discounted.

Flue lining: Stainless steel, ceramic, pumice. Installed TV flue camera for internal chimney inspection. Anti-jackdaw cages for bird protection. FREE site visit and advice recommended

Tel: 01672 870619 Mobile: 0860 722646

W S

H E A T I N G E N G I N E E R S SERVICING � INSTALLATION � MAINTAINANCE

1 Glenmore Business Centre. Hopton Park London Rd. Devizes SN10 2EQ

Tel: 01380 726284

Fax: 01380 726297

SWIFT Services Ltd

RIDGE HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST

FYFIELD

Contact: Virginia Hemery Tel: +44 (0) 1672 861527

Email: [email protected] Website: www.ridgehouse.info


S. White

GARDEN MAINTENANCE

ARBORICULTURE SERVICES

All aspects of tree work undertaken Hedge cutting/reductions

Stump grinding Planting

Logs and Wood Chip available [email protected] Fully qualified and insured

Tel: 01672 861566 Mob: 07917 353314

SHEPPARD DECORATORS Local, established, traditional,

perfectionist painters and decorators

We take pride in our work and have a passion for the upkeep of old English houses and period properties.

Contact Darren Sheppard for a friendly quote, no job too small.

www.sheppard-decorators.co.uk Tel: 01380 501898 Mob: 07917 818145

Pheasants Cottage Bed and Breakfast Linda Seeley 31, Lower Fyfield Marlborough, Wilts. SN8 1PY Tel: 01672 861680 and 07518 281872 [email protected] www.pheasantscottage.com

S. O. Chimney Sweeping

Camera Survey Birds Nests Removed Fully Insured ICS Registered Friendly Local Service Cowls Fitted

Call Sean on 07881 206536 [email protected] www.so-chimney-sweeping.co.uk

Katherine Butler

BSc (Hons) ARCS MMCA LRCC

McTimoney Chiropractor

• Back, neck and shoulder pain

• Frozen shoulder

• Joint pain including hip and knee pain from osteoarthritis

• General aches and pains including those of joints, muscle spasms and cramp

• Headaches arising from the neck

• Prevention of migraine

• Sporting aches and pains

You may benefit from Chiropractic treatment if you suffer from:

www.thegranaryclinic.co.uk Tel: 07833250208

The Granary Clinic, Manor Farm, Avebury Trusloe, Marlborough, SN8 1QY

Domestic Installations & Maintenance. Rewires, New builds , Extensions. Electric Showers , Cookers . Electric Heating. Consumer unit / fuse box upgrades. New Sockets & Telephone Points. Internal / External Lighting. Cctv &I Alarm Systems. Fault finding & Correction. Public liability insurance for £2 million

Over 30 Years

experience

M.Hutton Electrical Napit Part P Registered Electrician

Tel : 07974433456 Email ; [email protected]


New Memorials and Restora-tions

All types of memorials Handcrafted to a high standard in our

own workshops at Pelham Court, London Road

Marlborough **FREE Quotes Given**

Telephone: (01672) 516797 [email protected]

For a free memorial brochure

M J SlyM J SlyM J SlyM J Sly Monumental Monumental Monumental Monumental

SculptorSculptorSculptorSculptor

(Heating & Air Conditioning) Ltd

SPECIALISTS IN OIL, GAS, LPG & WARM AIR HEATING SYSTEMS

Servicing & repairs / Installation

Landlord’s Certificates / Gas Safety Records

Tel: (01793) 536871 Email: [email protected] Website: www.austinheat.com

Trading since 1972

ON CALL DAY & NIGHT 01672 512444 OR 810727 WMNOP YMQR LOPROP ROMR MMQSTOQOUNV WWSXYVWQZ

SN8 1LH

GETT Landscaping

Patios, Decking,

Driveways Fencing, Turfing,

Seeding, Hedgecutting. All types of groundwork

Contact: Tim Smith Mob: 07811 142390

Also available Machine Hire and Driver Incl: Mini Digger Skid Steer Telescopic Handler Tractor & Implements Fully insured. Phone for a free quote

I hold regular surgeries around the constituencyI hold regular surgeries around the constituencyI hold regular surgeries around the constituencyI hold regular surgeries around the constituency ---- please call or email to book and appointmentplease call or email to book and appointmentplease call or email to book and appointmentplease call or email to book and appointment


VtÜÑxà tÇw atàâÜtÄ VtÜÑxà tÇw atàâÜtÄ VtÜÑxà tÇw atàâÜtÄ VtÜÑxà tÇw atàâÜtÄ fàÉÇx YÄÉÉÜVÄxtÇ|ÇzfàÉÇx YÄÉÉÜVÄxtÇ|ÇzfàÉÇx YÄÉÉÜVÄxtÇ|ÇzfàÉÇx YÄÉÉÜVÄxtÇ|Çz

e|v~ç YÄ|Çàe|v~ç YÄ|Çàe|v~ç YÄ|Çàe|v~ç YÄ|Çà Est. 1997

Friendly local service Professional work at sensible prices.

Call for no obligation quote

Mobile: 07799 215837 Great Bedwyn 01672 871414

Est. 1991

D. W. Oliver Tree Services Ltd B.Sc.A.I.W.Sc.

TREE PRUNING LANDSCAPING WOODCHIPPING TREE FELLING FORESTRY CONTRACTING FENCING

Tel 01672 861310Tel 01672 861310Tel 01672 861310Tel 01672 861310 Mobile 07976 644706Mobile 07976 644706Mobile 07976 644706Mobile 07976 644706

FOR A FREE QUOTE

£5M INSURANCE Tree Surgery works carried out by qualified staff

E-mail: [email protected]

WELDING BREAKDOWN M.O.T.S. SERVICING

CHALKY'S WORKSHOP

Hillside Farm, Rhyles Lane, Lockeridge,

TEL: 01672 861123

ANTIQUE CLOCKS Musical Boxes and Barometers

REPAIRS AND SALES

Time RestoredLimited B.A.D.A. and B.H.I. Qualified 20 High Street Established over 30 years Pewsey SN9 5AQ

01672 563 544

C. P. FLOOD Carpentry and Joinery

City & Guilds Over 30 years experience

Kitchen fitting Cut roofs Wardrobe Door hanging Etc.

Contact: 01672 861830 Mobile: 07708 010465 West Overton, SN8 4ER


WHO’S WHO in the Upper Kennet Churches

RECTOR - REV’D MARIA SHEPHERDSON 01672 539643 The Rectory, 27 High Street, Avebury, SN8 1RF email [email protected] If you require a priest in an emergency and are unable to contact Rev’d Maria please telephone one of the churchwardens. LAY PASTORAL ASSISTANTS Mrs Claire Stiles 01793 731620 c.j.stiles@hotmail. co.uk Mr Graham Kitchen 01672 861349 [email protected] BENEFICE OFFICE: Ray Manley, Anne Robinson (Mon-Thurs, 10am-1pm) Tel: 01672 861786 e-mail: [email protected] Website: www.upperkennetchurches.org.uk Address: The Garden Room, 62 Lockeridge, SN8 4EL CHURCHWARDENS AVEBURY Mrs Maureen Dixon 01672 539690 Mrs Sandra Hues 01672 539444 [email protected] Mrs Helen Vickers 01672 539482 [email protected] EAST KENNETT Mr Graham Kitchen 01672 861349 [email protected] Mrs Jo Snape 01672 861267 [email protected] WEST OVERTON Mrs Susan Rogers 01672 861374 [email protected] FYFIELD Ms Vicky Evans 01672 861622 [email protected] WINTERBOURNE MONKTON Ms Penny Gold 01672 539158 [email protected] WINTERBOURNE BASSETT Mrs Glynis Long 01793 731398 [email protected] Mr Peter Barry 01793 731589 [email protected] BROAD HINTON Mrs Jenni Moseling 01793 731629 [email protected] Miss Sally Cartwright 01793 731050 [email protected] Benefice Council Lay Chairman Mr Mark Wightman 01793 731452 [email protected] PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL SECRETARIES AVEBURY Mr David Davidge 01672 513819 [email protected] EAST KENNETT, FYFIELD & WEST OVERTON Mrs Lynne Williams 01672 861511 [email protected] WINTERBOURNE MONKTON Mr Bill Buxton 01672 539199 [email protected] WINTERBOURNE BASSETT Mr Martin Knight 01793 731764 [email protected] BROAD HINTON Mrs Marjorie Sykes 01793 731471 [email protected] MAGAZINES UPPER KENNET NEWS in Fyfield, West Overton, East & West Kennett, Beckhampton, Avebur y Trusloe, Avebury, Winterbourne Monkton & Berwick Bassett: Editor David Throup, Longmynd, Lockeridge SN8 4ED 01672 861279 [email protected] Please send all copy including advertising and payment to David Throup. Final copy date 20th of each month LOCAL NEWS in Uffcott, Broad Hinton & Winterbourne Bassett: Editor Dawn May 01793 739130 [email protected] Final copy date 20th of each month

What’s On at AVEBURY SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB Thursday Darts and Friday Skittles League Nights

see website for fixtures Unless stated all activities start at approx. 8.30 pm

Saturday 7th - LIVE MUSIC with local musician George Wilding Saturday 14th - Games Night Saturday 21st - Darts Tournament Min £100 Prize fund Saturday 28th - LIVE MUSIC & Halloween Disco with Local Band ECHO with Fancy Dress. Adults ONLY

Every Sunday - Bingo - Eyes down 8.00pm - ££ Cash prizes

Doors Open 6.45pm - Starts 7.30pm Prompt

IMPROVEMENTS – We have recently carried out some extensive improvements to the Club. There is now a lovely seating area outside over looking the Sportsfield and the main room has been redecorated. It’s looking a lot brighter –it is still a

work in progress and we plan to continue with further improvements. Please come along and see.

Auction of Promises Saturday 18th November 2017

Avebury Club is available to hire, contact Alan Blake – Secretary on 07860 112455 or email at [email protected] or alternatively call Avebury Club (when open) on 01672 539258 or visit Avebury Club website to check availability. www.avebury-club.co.uk

ALL ENQUIRIES AND BOOKINGS ARE TO BE AGREED AND FINALISED WITH THE CLUB’S SECRETARY ONLY.

LIVE MUSIC – There are some great nights coming up including live performances by George Wilding, Echo for a Halloween celebration and the return of Nightshift following their very popular night in aid of Stuart Vinter. Please see the website and Club notices for further information.


Advertisers Index

Company Telephone

Armishaws Removals 01963 34065

Aus�n Hea�ng 01793 536871

Avebury Club 01672 539258

Brian Wa#s 01672 861438

Carpet Clean 01672 871414

Chalky's Workshop 01672 861123

David Oliver Tree Services 01672 861310

Diane MacKinder 01672 512444

Earthwise Garden Design 01672 861462

F Dewey 01672 563440

Ge# Landscaping 07811 142390

Home Inspira�ons 01380 728644

K A Callaway. Woodstoves and chimneys 01672 870619

Mack’s Handyman Services 07788 255969

M J Sly. Monumental Mason 01672 516797

Moon’s Ovencleaning 01672 556404

Ridge House B&B 01672 861527

Time Restored 01672 563544

W.S. Swi9 01380 726284

Flood CP carpentry 07708 010465

Claire Perry MP 01380 729358

Pheasants Co#age B&B 01672 861680

Sheppard Decorators 01380 501898

R&P Cleaning Services 07723 370917

Driving Miss Daisy 03330 146211

Simon White Garden Maintenance 01672 861566

Sean Oades Chimney Sweep 07881 206536

Granary Clinic 07833 250208

M. Hu#on. Electrical Installa�on and repairs 07974 433456

The Avebury Society Lecture SQUARE in the CIRCLE

New archaeological insights at

Avebury by

Mark Gillings (Leicester) and Josh Pollard (Southampton)

Friday November 10th 2017

Kennet Valley Hall Lockeridge SN8 4EL

7:30 pm

Admission; Avebury Society Members £5,

others £8, U18 £3

Avebury Christmas Bazaar

Saturday 25th November 2017 in the Social Centre.

From 1.30 – 3.30

Cakes

Cards and Gifts Plants

Bottle stall Chutneys and Jams

Raffle

Entrance free Refreshments available

The Arts Society, Pewsey Vale Monthly lectures, held in the Bouverie Hall, Pewsey SN9

5QE, cover a wide range of subjects relevant to the wonderful world of The Arts.

The hall is open from 7 pm with lectures beginning at 7:30 pm for approximately one hour. Coffee/tea and wine is served from 7 pm. Monday 9 October 2017 Pickled for Posterity: British Art and the Second World War This lecture, by Monica Bohm-Duchen, addresses the wartime activities of émigré artists from Nazi-occupied Europe who sought refuge in Britain in the late 1930's and the work of British POW's such as Ronald Searle, who produced some extraordinary images in captivity, and the British artists present at the liberation of the concentration camps. New members very welcome. To apply for membership and for information on attendance at the lectures please contact - [email protected] Please note our new website is www.theartssociety-pewseyvale.com

HARVEST SUPPER At the

KENNET VALLEY HALL

Saturday – 30th September

at 7.00pm

Tickets: £6.00 Adults, £4.00 under 16’s

Available from: Jean 01672 861423 Mary 01672 861279

upper kennet news october2017.pdf · deuteronomy 34. 1 – 12 psalm 90. 1 – 6, 13 – 17 (or 90....

Documents