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A Monthly Newsletter for Chilmark & Ridge and Fonthill Bishop with Berwick St Leonard

No.021 September 2017

The Village Voice AGMPlease come along to The Village Voice AGM on Monday 4 September at 6pm in The Black Dog. It is an opportunity to make suggestions about how we can further enhance our coverage. We hope to see you there.We are very appreciative of Chilmark Parish Council’s recent decision to make a £300 grant towards the printing costs of The Village Voice for the coming year. We also appreciate the support of all our advertisers and those individuals who have generously made donations towards running costs. In addition, we would like to thank those readers who have opted to receive an email version of the newsletter, thereby enabling us to reduce our costs by cutting the print run from 250 to 240 copies. Village Voice NewsCurrent and back issues of The Village Voice can be downloaded from the website: www.chilmarkvillagevoice.co.ukIf you wish to share village news or information, please email [email protected]

In this issue Contact Numbers 2What’s On & Diary 3Village News 4-9Church Times 10-12Other News 13-20Recycling & Waste 15Local Police 16Goods & Services 17-19

Welcome to the September issue of The Village VoiceThe Summer holidays might soon be over but a highlight of Chilmark’s summer is yet to happen in the shape of Chilmark Village Show this Saturday 2 September, 12 noon to 5pm, on The Fairmead. This year’s Show promises to be a fantastic

event with something for everyone to enjoy, from Children’s Races to a Fun Dog Show, Tug of War, BBQ & Bar, Tea Tent, Stalls, a Grand Raffle, Music and, last but not least, the Horticultural Show itself. See Show timetable at bottom of page.

Meanwhile, another highlight of the village’s season, Opera at Chilmark, enjoyed capacity audiences for both performances of The Spring at Cleeves Farm over the Bank Holiday Weekend. Created in Salisbury in 1761 by James Harris, this was the first performance of The Spring, also known as Daphnis and Amaryllis, for more than 200 years. Congratulations to the Chilmark performers - Richard & Hannah Haupt, Merial Eaton, Ned & Felicity Pattenden and Lynn Menzies - who, alongside young professional soloists and musicians, excelled themselves in their respective roles.

Those seeking to improve their fitness levels this autumn will welcome the return of weekly exercise classes to the Reading

Room. As of the first week in September, Shirley Rutter’s Pilates class re-starts on Monday evenings at 6.30pm. Then on Wednesdays, at 9am, Annabel Webb returns with her popular Kettlercise class. See page 3 for respective contact details.

Village Show timetable:9am-10.30am Horticultural Show entries to be delivered to Show Ground12 noon Show opens with BBQ food and drink available12.30pm Formal opening of the Show by Janey Middleton1pm-4pm Music from Barrel Organ1.30pm Dog Show2.30pm Children’s Races3.30pm Tug of War4.30pm Presentation of Trophies and Prizes Grand Raffle Draw throughout the afternoon

We wish you all fun and success at the Village Show.The Editorial Team

Opera at Chilmark, Daphnis and Amaryllis

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The Village Voice Editorial TeamCopy deadline 20th of each month. Please note that there will be one issue for December & January (copy deadline 20 November) and one issue for July & August (deadline 20 June). Items will be welcomed from any individual or village organisation and should be sent to the Editor. However, newsletter content remains at the discretion of the Editorial Team and on some occasions will be space dependent. If you wish to advertise in the newsletter, please contact the Treasurer.

Editor Sarah Miller 01722 717473, [email protected] Whitehill, Beckett’s Lane, Chilmark

Deputy Editor/ Treasurer/ Advertising/ Mike Scott 01722 716971 [email protected]

Joint Deputy Editor Bev Small 01722 716943 [email protected]

Design & Layout Glen Miller 01722 717473 [email protected]

Goods & Services Directory Felicity Trotman 01747 820503 [email protected]

Distribution Stephanie Lucas 01722 716463

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Clerk to the Parish Council Mrs Jenny MacDougall, 01722 [email protected]

Chairman, Parish Council Mr Patrick Boyles, 01722 716416 [email protected]

Citizens’ Advice Bureau 03444 111444 www.cabwiltshire.org.uk

Chilmark & Fonthill Bishop School 01722 716348 www.chilmarkfonthillbishop.wilts.sch.uk

Chilmark Cricket Club Carl Jacobs, 01722 716422 [email protected]

Doctors’ Surgery Hindon 01747 820222 www.hindonsurgery.co.uk

Doctors’ Surgery Tisbury 01747 870204 www.tisburysurgery.nhs.uk

Flooding - emergency number 0300 456 0100 (24hrs)

Neighbourhood Watch Mary Boyles, 01722 716416, [email protected]

NHS 111 Service Call 111 when you need medical help fast but it’s not a 999 emergency

Police (non-emergency) Tel: 101 (emergency? - call 999)Pothole & Fly Tipping Reporting go to www.wiltshire.gov.uk and select ‘Report’

Reading Room bookings Mrs Jenny Gavin, 01722 716306 [email protected]

South Wiltshire MP Dr Andrew Murrison, 0207 219 8337 [email protected]

Scottish & Southern Electricity 0800 0727282 Power Cut? dial 105 or visit www.powercut105.com

Tisbus 07500 802525 www.tisbus.co.uk

Tisbury Sports Centre 01747 871141 [email protected]

Tisbury Library 01747 870469

Village Show (Horticultural Society) Jo Scott, 01722 716971 [email protected]

Wessex Water Leaks: 0800 692 0692Supply & Sewerage: 0345 600 4600

Wiltshire Council 0300 456 0100 www.wiltshire.gov.uk

Wiltshire Councillor Cllr Bridget Wayman, 01747 830406 [email protected]

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September Dates for your Diary

Saturday 2nd 12-5pm Chilmark Village Show The Fairmead

Monday 4th Start of School Term Chilmark School

Monday 4th 6pm The Village Voice AGM The Black Dog

Monday 4th 6.30pm Pilates class Chilmark Reading Room (CRR)

Tuesday 5th 7pm Social Stitchers CRR

Wednesday 6th 9am Kettlercise class CRR

Saturday 9th 10am-6pm Ride & Stride Church to church in Wiltshire

Sunday 10th 10am on Fonthill Hunter Trials Fonthill Park

Monday 11th 6.30pm Pilates class CRR

Tuesday 12th 2.45-3.20pm Mobile Library Hops Close



Tuesday 19th 7pm Social Stitchers CRR


Thursday 21st 10am-3pm Sarum Quilters CRR

Friday 22nd 10.30am Art Group Life Drawing CRR

Saturday 23rd 7.30 for 8pm Chilmark Cricket Club Dinner The Black Dog



Friday 29th 10.30am Art Group Life Drawing CRR

Friday 29th 7 for 7.30pm Michaelmas Feast & Quiz (tbc) CRR

October

Tuesday 31st 6.30pm on Halloween Family ‘Drop-by’ CRR

Activities Contacts:Social Stitchers - Emily Wilkins on mob 07523 131630 Art Group - Jane Hobbs 01747 871200Reading Group - Sally Butcher on 01722 716387 or [email protected] - Shirley Rutter on 07733 085077 or [email protected] - Karen Whewell 07500 080227 or [email protected]

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Parish Council NewsCo-option of New CouncillorsFollowing the Parish Elections in May there were two vacancies on Chilmark Parish Council for Councillors. One of these has now been filled by Mrs Anne McGrail, of The Street, Chilmark, who was co-opted on to the council at the PC meeting on 23 August. The other vacancy remains. Volunteers who are interested in helping their community with a wide range of issues should apply in writing either to the Chairman, Patrick Boyles, or the Clerk Jenny MacDougall. Anyone over the age of 18, who has resided in the parish for a year or more, is eligible to apply. If you wish to talk to one of the members of the Council for further information, or a greater insight, the Parish Council contact details are listed on page 20. Community Speed WatchThe results of the recent metro count conducted by the Police Authority on the B3089 confirmed that there is a serious speeding problem in Chilmark. The fastest recorded speed is not known but 15% of drivers were travelling at or above 49mph on a 30mph stretch of the B3089 opposite the Black Dog pub; the average speed recorded was 43.57mph. Ironically, because the speed levels are so high, it means this stretch of road cannot be eligible for the Community Speed Watch programme. The Parish Council is hoping that Wiltshire police will start carrying out regular speed checks with a view to prosecuting offending motorists. Dementia Champion The Area Board is encouraging villages to become “dementia friendly” and to assist those who may be suffering. Cllr Lynn Taylor has now been trained as a Dementia Champion and can give talks about what is entailed in becoming a Dementia Friend. Please contact Lynn if you are interested in finding out more: Tel: 07771 906858.

Dog FoulingThe Parish Council regrets that there has been an upsurge in the amount of dog poo left lying on the streets, verges, driveways and footpaths in and around the village during the summer. It is an offence for a dog owner not to clear up immediately after their dog has fouled in most open areas in Wiltshire. Dog faeces left on the ground by irresponsible dog owners is not only unsightly and anti-social but also a potential health risk to young children. The faeces should be bagged and either taken home by the dog owner or placed in one of the litter bins around the village. The Parish Council is aware that most dog owners in the village are fastidious about clearing up after their dogs. It will be putting up new dog fouling signs and hopes that this reminder will prompt those still offending into more responsible behaviour.

Grants to Village OrganisationsThe Parish Council is pleased to be able to support local organisations in the parish with some financial assistance through the parish precept. Grants were made this financial year towards: The Reading Room, The Village Voice, The Playground and Churchyard maintenance.

Homes 4 Wiltshire The Parish Council has learnt that a number of young people in the village have experienced difficulties when trying to register for affordable housing (Section106 properties) at Frickers Paddock. The development had the support of Chilmark Parish Council solely on the basis that

it would prioritise those with a local connection and so help minimise the loss of young familes who might otherwise be forced to move elsewhere. There are concerns that IT problems with Homes4Wiltshire website may have put youngsters off pursuing affordable housing even though they qualify for it. In some cases, Section 106 properties at Frickers Paddock have been allocated to people who had no previous connection with Chilmark.

The Parish Council has now received reassurance from a Senior Allocations Officer at Homes4Wiltshire that anyone over the 18 who can prove they have lived with their parents in in Chilmark for at least the last two years should indeed pass the ‘Local Connection’ test. Patrick Boyles urges anyone who is experiencing difficulties in registering with Homes4Wiltshire to contact him so that he can put them in touch with the Allocations Officer.

The date of the next Parish Council meeting is Wednesday 1 November at 7pm in the Reading Room. To read the latest minutes and future agenda:www.southwilts.com/site/chilmarkparishcouncil/

Calling all Dog OwnersAs you may have read under Parish Council News, there’s been an increase in the level of dog fouling around the village this summer. Instances have included large and smaller amounts of dog poo left in the following places (to mention just a few):• On Chilmark 5, footpath by the graveyard from

Barberry to the B3089• On the mown bank in front of the kissing gate to

Chilmark 3, footpath from Barberry through the Fairmead

• On verges and private driveways throughout the village

• On Chilmark 8, footpath from Claybush to Ridge

One resident was so incensed (having seen a pile that had been trodden in and spread all the way along Chilmark 5) that she asked us to implore dog owners in the village to behave responsibly, with the following message:

Please be a considerate Dog Owner and refrain from leaving your dog poo behind.Please do not kick your dog poo into the grass verges - be responsible for your dog and considerate of those strimming.IF you are able to bend down to feed and water your dog, there is no excuse not to collect your dog poo and put it in your bin.Leaving dog poo behind is not only unpleasant, but very unhygienic!

We fully support the sentiments of this resident plus the Parish Council’s hope that new Dog Fouling signs will encourage responsible behaviour by ALL dog owners in the village. Meanwhile, please be aware that dog faeces left in farmer’s fields aren’t just unpleasant - they can pose a serious risk to livestock, and other dogs, through the disease neosporosis, which is the most commonly diagnosed cause of abortion in cattle in the UK.

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Playground Committee The playground next to the school playing fields at Claybush is managed by a small committee of local people. Our secretary has left the committee recently and we are looking for some new committee members. We would particularly like to welcome parents of young children in the village to join us. Do you or your children use the playground, and do you value it as a village asset? If you do, and could spare a little time to help us keep it going, please get in touch. You can contact me direct (see below) or you can speak to any of the committee members at our children’s games stall at the Flower Show. We look forward to meeting you!Sally Butcher: [email protected] - 01722 716387.

Bonfire Nuisance in the VillageDuring a recent period of particularly still weather one of our villagers started a garden bonfire to dispose of garden rubbish and the fire was burned on three successive days causing great distress to nearby residents. The smoke hung over many houses and made the air quality even inside the houses very poor. Ash was seen falling from the sky for prolonged periods, some of it falling on to the very dry roofs of the many thatched houses in the village.

It is important that residents consider the effect of their actions on others in the village and minimise the impact of bonfires on their neighbours and the environment.Wilshire Council bonfire guidelines (see below) suggest that bonfires should be lit in the evenings; however, there is still a need to consider during summer months that residents are likely to need their bedroom windows open overnight for ventilation. It is also important to note the wind conditions and direction to ensure that the smoke is dispersed adequately.James Lock - 17 August 2017

Wiltshire Council Bonfire Guidelines:Ifyoumusthaveabonfiretoburnanywastethatcannotbe composted, then it is advisable to follow these simple guidelines.• Warn your neighbours – this gives them an

opportunity to close windows and doors, remove washing off the line and they are much less likely to complain

• Ideally burn later in the evening when people are less likely to use their gardens

• Only burn dry material• Never burn household rubbish, rubber tyres or

anything containing plastic, foam or paint• Avoid lighting a fire in unsuitable weather conditions

- smoke hangs in the air on damp, still days. If it is too windy, smoke blows into neighbours’ gardens and windows and across roads

• Avoid burning when air pollution levels in your area are high or very high. You can check air quality on 0800 556677

• Keep your fire away from trees, fences and buildings• Warning: Never use oil, petrol or methylated spirits to

light a fire - you could damage yourself as well as the environment

• Never leave a fire unattended or leave it to smoulder - put it out

With Autumn approaching, plans are underway to mark some of the season’s key dates with fun village events in the Reading Room. First up on Friday 29 September are plans for a Michaelmas Feast. Michaelmas, or the Feast of Michael and All Angels, is celebrated on 29 September each year. Falling near the equinox, the date is associated with the beginning of autumn and shortening of days and historically marked the end of the harvest. It is hoped that everyone attending would be happy to bring a plate of food and the event may include a village quiz. Watch this space for more details and please contact Sarah Miller (details below) if you would like to be involved.

Next up, is Halloween Night, Tuesday 31 October. A number of Reading Room committee members will be hosting a Family drop-in, with hot dogs and sausages, plus mulled wine for the parents, and soft drinks for youngsters. Also at planning stage, with date yet to be fixed, is a Cocktail Making Master Class. We are working on the ticket price for this event – the ingredients may make this a little more expensive than other Reading Room events. If this event appeals to you please contact Sarah Miller. 01722 717473 or [email protected]

The next Reading Room committee meeting will be on Wednesday 11 October at 6.30pm. Minutes of the latest meeting can be found on the Reading Room website: www.chilmarkreadingroom.co.uk

Farewell and Best WishesMany villagers will be sad to say farewell to Dave and Jenny Williams who after 11 years at Bevisfield Farm - home to Chilmark Kennels – are moving to Chicksgrove at the beginning of October. As well as Dave and Jenny being a loss to the village – they are also key players in this year’s Chilmark Village show – many households will miss the delicious free-range eggs produced by their ‘happy Warren hens’. We wish Dave and Jenny much happiness in Chicksgrove.

At the end of August we said farewell to Simon and Vicky Andrews and family, of The Dial House, Becketts Lane, who are moving to Fonthill Gifford after seven years in Chilmark. Meanwhile, a warm welcome to Richard and Kathryn Mann and family who have moved to The Dial House from Putney.

Time to get your Bike out!Less than two weeks now to Ride & Stride on Saturday 9 September. A once a year opportunity to cycle, walk or run between as many Wiltshire churches as you can manage and raise money for your favourite church building at the same time. Set your own route, start time and distance. You will be treated to delicious refreshments and see some of the county’s most historic and beautiful churches on the way. Half the money you raise through sponsorship goes to Wiltshire Historic Churches Trust; the other half to the church of your choice, eg St Margaret of Antioch, Chilmark. It’s a wonderful family event. For more details visit: www.wiltshirehistoricchurchestrust.org.uk/ride-and-stride/

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Chilmark Cricket ClubJune climaxed with a bang, as 55 boundaries and 18 sixes rained on Cleeves Farm during a highly entertaining game against Sports Shed CC. Set an implausible 265 to win, and after losing two wickets in the first seven balls, it seemed Chilmark would crumble. However Jon Hodgson (37) and Darren Lee (35) supported a blistering Brand King (113 not out) as the home team made a late charge. Alas they fell ten runs short. Other highlights include Pete Corbin tackling the fence at long off.

Compton Chamberlayne struggled for players and runs as they crumbled to 116 all out, with Jake Taylor (2-16) the pick of the bowlers. The highlight though was a spectacular catch taken by Ben Fowles at first slip, which defied physics as much as reputation. For the rest of time no-one will be able to explain how it happened. Chilmark made heavy weather of the chase, but thanks to a rambunctious half century from Rod Taylor, got there in the end.

Against Taureg Chilmark posted a competitive 192, with Ollie Clayton (44) and Fowles (33) in the runs. Jason Stearman (37) scored well too, however his highlight came when he responded to being struck in the helmet with a bouncer by hitting the next ball for six. Despite some stellar bowling from Clayton (2-28) the visitors were too good.

Alec Pettigrew brought his team of ringers to town for the annual Hong Kong clash, no doubt expecting to keep the trophy his team has won every year since the contest’s inception. But Chilmark were tired of losing and promptly bashed the visitors off the park. The festive nature of the day meant accurate scoring (not to mention umpiring) was hard to find, however decent innings from Darren Lee, Brand King, Rod Taylor and Jack Stearman stick in the memory, whilst turncoat Charlie Morgan found a way to get out LBW on a day when such decisions weren’t being given.

It was a day of milestones as Chilmark registered one of their best wins of the season against the Deverills: Darren Lee became only the second Chilmark player to take 100 career wickets (proving persistence is a decent substitute for skill), while Brand King smashed 29 off one over on his way to a second ton for the season. Paul Butler then registered his first ever half century with a four off the last ball to win the game.

Enthusiastic Club Chairman Carl Jacobs broke out the barbecue for the midweek game against Donhead. He charged £3 per burger but cooked too many and was giving them away by evening’s end. This is why Jacobs is not club treasurer. Chilmark won the cricket game.

The local derby against Fonthill was played in good spirits, though under the constant threat of rain. Young Mac Stevenson (50 not out) registered a brilliant first half century for the club, while Fonthill’s nemesis Brand King (64) had another day out. With the ball James Stevenson (2-11) was the pick of the bowlers and Windmill Will Thompson got his first wicket for the club. Meanwhile Ben Fowles discovered, after 13 years playing for the club, that he was actually an off spinner. Chilmark won comfortably.Brand King

Player ProfileName: Brand KingHair status: increasingly effeminate, lank and un-washed, made worse by a Man Bun; Alice Band required.Nicknames: apparently not a fan of them, so: Brenda, Marlon, Kurt, Robbie, HippyGames: Runs: not enough. Wickets: too fewAggressively recruited 2 to 3 years

ago by head hunter Carl Jacobs (who will approach you if he doesn’t recognise you) King is a self-confessed wandering loner, having lived in New Zealand, Australia… and Norwich. His self-labelled easy going nature can often be interpreted as aloof and moody. Unable to tan, BBQ or drink Sambuca, King is not your typical Aussie, though he believes he is. However, it’s on the cricket pitch that this fragile and confused sole morphs into a lanky, poor man’s Shane Watson. Unafraid of ghosts, King has spookily risen the CCC ranks to become a dashing (haired) all-rounder, his name emblazoned on the Century Honours Board twice in just a handful of seasons. His first ton was mainly down to his regular-ish opening partner, Ben Fowles, who manipulated his ego as well as the strike to allow King to swipe wildly across the line for 4 for his unbeaten innings. King regularly heaps praise on Fowles for his part in his success both on and off the field. Perhaps more Robbie Savage than his alter ego Kurt Cobain, King is modest as the club’s very talented match report scribe. Having written two (unpublished) novels he unleashes his wit, charm, humour and massively biased match reports, from a constantly replenishing reservoir of material often centred around team mates with broader shoulders and thicker, tanned skin than King himself. It is hoped that one day King, who on Tour was asked by the waitress ‘and what would the lady like’, will settle down, become an Alpaca farmer, find himself, get a grown-up haircut, learn to BBQ, not offer to bring his guitar on Tour, scan himself and own up to being the Mr Big in Chilmark’s recent cannabis farm. Nobody really knows what King does Monday to Saturday – but on a Sunday he becomes one of us – an identity, if only for a few hours.Ben Fowles

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Chilmark and Fonthill Bishop School

School Lunches

Pupils at Chilmark & Fonthill Bishop School can look forward to a new lunch menu with meals freshly prepared on site, as of October. Until now, Chilmark school lunches have been cooked elsewhere and brought in daily. Now, thanks to a suggestion from a parent, plans are underway to modify the school kitchen allowing for between 40 and 60 meals to be cooked freshly each day. Headteacher Adam Smith and Wiltshire Councillor Sven Hocking, of Salisbury’s The Café on the Park, are working together to ensure that lunchtime becomes an important part of the school day, rather than just something pupils do between morning and afternoon lessons. Mr Hocking is currently looking to recruit an experienced cook and kitchen manager for the role: “All I need now is to find the right person who can both cook and manage the kitchen, do stock ordering and control, budgeting and maintaining an acceptable food hygiene regime and records. We are going for a start date of the 1st week October so I really need somebody in place a week or so beforehand.” said Mr Hocking. Should you be interested in this position, or know of somebody who might be, please contact Sven Hocking as per advert on this page.

Cannabis GateThe three men arrested during a midnight raid at Chilmark’s former nuclear bunker in February are now serving jail sentences for running a large scale cannabis factory on the site. Martin Fillery, 45, from Bridgwater, was sentenced to eight years for conspiracy to produce class B drugs, three years for abstracting electricity and three years for money laundering. Ross Winter, 30, and Plamen Nguyen, 27, both from Bristol, were sentenced to five years each for conspiracy to produce class B drugs and two years for abstracting electricity. The sentences, handed out at Salisbury Crown Court on 10 August, will all run concurrently.

On 22 February, officers from Wiltshire Police’s Local Priority Team, carried out a midnight raid on RGHQ Chilmark - an underground nuclear bunker constructed in the 80s to house local government in the event of a nuclear attack during the Cold War. Although no longer owned by the Ministry of Defence, the bunker is still intact and the nuclear blast doors remained in place, making the site almost completely impenetrable. Because of this obstacle, officers intercepted the three men as they left the site. They then used keys found in the men’s possession to gain entry to the Bunker and discovered over 4,000 cannabis plants inside with the capability of producing £2 million worth of drugs a year. In order to keep the factory up and running, the men had bypassed mains electricity into the site, subsequently illegally abstracting approximately £650,000 worth of electricity.

Detective Inspector Simon Pope said: “This was without doubt the largest cannabis factory we have seen here in the county, with almost all of the 20 rooms inside the bunker converted for the wholesale production of cannabis. The set-up had an illegal connection to the mains electrical supply, with the lighting equipment alone costing in the region of £140,000.” He added that the factory was capable of producing a crop every six weeks.

Fillery Winter Nguyen

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Mayhem on Church LaneThe time is 11am on Saturday 22 July. The place is St. Margaret’s Churchyard, Chilmark.

Look straight down from your helicopter. At first you see the Church, laid out as expected in the shape of a cross, long arm to the west. The spire looks like a threepenny piece, no hint of its height or elegance.

But look, what’s this? Moving through the undergrowth are a few white blobs. Sheep on the rampage? No, some of the more elderly citizens of Chilmark, “doing gardening.” This is the dreaded Churchyard Tidy.

The Churchyard is regularly mown by Nick Power. Major tree works are seen to by John Rooke. Individual graves are (sometimes) tended to by Rellies. But there is a gap. Bushes and small trees must be pruned and cut back, outcrops of grass strimmed into submission, edges and borders redefined. Watering is sometimes required.

There is something slightly communist about the process. The time and date are announced by the Gauleiter (Churchwarden). No one is specifically asked to attend. Those who do, volunteer for their own favourite occupation, “to each according to his inclination.”

The Church has no gardening tools apart from a large wheelbarrow, usually chained down in the Churchyard. Thus the volunteers must bring their own tools, which in turn dictate the tasks that they will attempt. There is something of a dichotomy between the powered-tool fraternity and those who incline towards the simpler, traditional hand-tools.

A pleasant interlude is the gathering for coffee and biscuits in the church porch at half time.

“How sweet our dear Nescafe tastes, On a believer’s lips.”

In Malaya, when we lived there many years ago, there was a village ritual known as Gotang Royang, meaning the whole community combining to some common cause. This does not apply to the Churchyard Tidy: common cause gives way to individual preference. The whole community does not turn out. Nevertheless, the thin white line of senior citizens does well to keep the churchyard looking spick and span. We look forward to a cultural shift resulting in a surge of labour from the younger villagers, but are not holding our (collective) breaths.

After a final burst of activity, the white-haired gardeners disperse. They know that their labours will be called upon again, very soon, for another Churchyard Tidy.Patrick Middleton

John WilcoxAs some readers will be aware, John Wilcox of Townsend Cottage is currently being treated in the Renal unit at Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth. John wants to thank everyone for their messages of support and good wishes.

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Focus Point In 1965 the American Folk Group the Byrds had a hit with a song called Turn Turn Turn. A song based on a passage from the bible, Ecclesiastes 3:1-8. The song speaks of there being a time and season for everything, reminding us that very few things in life are permanent and that change and transition are inevitable. They are a part of life. During the 80s and 90s I worked overseas with aid agencies, supporting first the Cambodian refugees in Thailand and then later the Afghan refugees who flooded into Pakistan. These were good years of seeing how the poorest of the poor learnt to adjust and later thrive as they were either resettled in a third country or were able to return home.

On returning to the UK I went to university where I studied Youth and Community Work and became a youth worker, initially working for the local authority and later for the church.

I moved to Somerset after being appointed deanery youth worker by the Bath and Wells Diocese and three years later started training for ordination. This was not planned but something that quite took me by surprise. As I trained part time I was able to continue my role as youth worker. After I was ordained deacon I became the curate in the Pilton Croscombe North Wootton and Dinder Benefice. At the end of my curacy I continued my ministry there and became associate priest.

As a self-supporting priest I initially continued as youth worker but as the youth worker post was part time I needed full time work. I applied for a job in Bristol as manager of a homeless day centre the Bristol Methodist Centre.

At the time this was possibly the most challenging transition I had ever made. Working with homeless and vulnerable adults, hearing the stories that had led them to where they are and needing to use the services that we offer. The drive into Bristol four days a week was often challenging but I reminded myself that many people have a worse commute to a job that they don’t enjoy. I was fortunate enough to be in a job that I loved and was able, alongside a wonderful staff team, to help people transition back into a more stable life.

The song ends at Ecclesiastes 3 verse 8, but in verse 11 the writer says that everything is beautiful in its time. My time in Bristol and the benefice experiencing both rural and urban life was both positive challenging and enjoyable. The right place for me to be.

For everything there is a season says the song, echoing the words of Ecclesiastes – reflecting how life transitions from one thing to another. Something that we all experience throughout our lives. Transition is not always easy but it is necessary for us to grow and mature.

Early in June I was licenced as team vicar in the Nadder Valley Benefice. Thank you all for the amazing welcome that I have received. I have had the opportunity to visit most of the churches and many local groups. I ‘m enjoying getting to know people around the different villages and also enjoying the beautiful countryside around us. A wonderful place to live and work.

I look forward to meeting more of you as we experience life’s seasons together. Revd Elaine

Journeys and PilgrimageIt is that time of year when friends and neighbours all seem to be travelling. All sorts of journeys made in hope and expectation.

As we hear of the holiday trips of friends, enjoy the company of visitors and we see our horizons broaden, we discover more about other places, other people. Journeys change people. Because a physical journey adds to our life experience - whether it is a trip to the sun or the seasonal battle through the jam at Stonehenge on the A303.

From an early age I have been interested in pilgrimage. Pilgrimage is a practice shared among many religions and is now accepted in secular form as well - we hear of people making pilgrimage to music festivals and to Graceland in Memphis for example. Growing up around Salisbury, we discovered the tales of how medieval pilgrims would make their way to the shrine of St Osmund in the cathedral to pray and to seek the answer to their prayers. It is still a growing practice in our exploration of faith. As I write, my nieces and my daughter are finishing a stretch of the Camino - the route to the Shrine of St James in Compostela in Spain. How interesting it was to hear that the sports commentator Brendan Foster intends to walk part of this path as one of the first aims of his retirement.

Jesus’ ministry was itinerant - walking the land from Galilee to Jerusalem and into the surrounding areas, meeting, preaching, healing and living with those on the road. As they walked with him, so they grew in faith, grew closer to God. When I was 18 I went to Israel to visit the places where Jesus had travelled, in Jerusalem and Galilee.We walked the routes over the hills into Jerusalem and around the seas. The journey took a bit of preparation; we needed to have some understanding of why we were going and what we hoped to see, but nothing could prepare us for the dust of the Mount of Olives or feeling the wind on the shore of Galilee at dawn, or the time spent standing at the ancient narrow gate of Jerusalem. It was very special and brought faith to life in a new way. But what actually made our trip to the Holy Land most special, was the fellowship of others, the stories shared and explored, the time together.

Pilgrimage demands courage. During the time of Brezhnev I visited the Soviet Union many times. There, we would see Russians, mostly elderly people but sometimes with grandchildren, going to the cities of Novgorod and Zagorsk and pretending that they were simply tourists, checking carefully that they were not watched before they crossed themselves. Life as a Christian wasn’t easy in those times. Their courage helped us grow in faith.

Why even embark on a pilgrimage? Following in the footsteps of Jesus, or of the saints brings a physical and spiritual journey together, it helps us grow. Pilgrimage mirrors something of the journey we make through life. It is not just about seeing and doing, it is about opportunity, challenge, enrichment and encounter on the way, as well as a destination that is good and right. It is about walking or journeying in faith. Taking time like this to reflect, we learn so much about our faith and about ourselves.

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NADDER VALLEY BENEFICE – CHURCH SERVICES – SEPTEMBER 2017 Date 3rd September 10th September 17th September 24th September 1st October SUNDAY Trinity 12 Trinity 13 Trinity 14 Trinity 15 Trinity 16 Southern Area ANSTY 1115 MBCP LAY 1115 PC GS 1115 HCBCP RW 1115 FC CF 1115 Harvest SoW COMPTON 0930 PCT GS - - 1115 Harvest SoW GS - - 0930 PCT Patronal FOVANT 0800 HCO2T GS 1800 EBCP GS 0930 Harvest SoW GS 0800 HCO2T SUTTON 1800 EBCP GS 0930 PCO2T JN 0930 PCO2T GS 1800 Harvest SoW SWALLOW- CLIFFE

1115 PCT GS 1800 EBCP JA 0800 HCBCP JH 1115 Harvest SoW JA 1115 PCT

Northern Area BARFORD 1115 FC EB 0930 MCW LAY 0800 HCBCP GS 0930 PC EB 1115 FC Harvest BAVERSTOCK 0930 PCT EB - - - - - 1800 EBCP Harvest CHILMARK 1115 PCT JN 1115 MBCP LAY 1115 FC JH 1115 MPr LAY 1115 PCT DINTON 0800 HCBCP EB 1115 FC JN 1115 PC JD 0930 MCW LAY 0800 HCBCP T. EVIAS 0930 FS LAY - - - - - - 0930 FS Patronal T. MAGNA - - - - 1115 FC JN - - Western Area CHICKLADE - - 1800 EBCP MH - - 1800 EBCP Harvest GS - HINDON 0930 PC MH 0930 Pets SoW MH 1800 EBCP JN 0930 PC CS 0930 PC FONTHILL BISHOP

1700 EBCP JN 0800 HCBCP JH 0930 M JH - - 1700 EBCP Harvest

FONTHILL GIFFORD

0800 HCBCP MH 1115 MBCP JA 0800 HCBCP JN 1115 MBCP Harvest GS 0800 HCBCP

TISBURY

0930 FS 1800 PCT

LAY EB

0800 HCT 0930 PC 1800 QF

JN GS/JA JN

0930 PC

1800 EBCP Choral

RW MG

0800 HCBCP 0930 PC 1800 P & P

GS CF EB

0930 FS 1800 PCT

BCP Book of Common Prayer CW Common Worship HC Holy Communion (said) PC Order 1 Communion (with hymns) PCT Order 1 Communion, traditional language (with hymns) CbE Communion by Extension PCO2T Holy Communion Order 2 traditional language (with hymns) FC All Age Family Communion FS All Age Family Service

SoW All Age Service of the Word M Mattins or Morning Prayer QF Questioning Faith MPr Morning Praise E Evensong or Evening Prayer P&P Prayer and Praise

CS – Chris Savage EB – Elaine Brightwell GS – Graham Southgate JA – Judy Anderson JD – Jeremy Davies JH – John Hamilton JN – Jo Naish MG – Michael Goater MH – Mark Hayter RW – Richard Wren

If you fancy a mini-pilgrimage - why not join the Ride and Stride on 9 September and explore the truly wonderful churches of the valley? I shall be trying to cycle round - a good day to share action, journey and prayer.

Joining a new benefice is the beginning of a new journey and I look forward to sharing this with you all. Revd Jo

So what about Confirmation?Perhaps you were baptised (or christened) as an infant and have now come to the point in your life where you want to claim those baptismal promises for your self? You may, however, be an adult who wishes to be baptised and confirmed. Perhaps you have reached a point of change in your life – you may be getting married, or you’ve become a parent, or you have been asked to become a Godparent – or perhaps you have simply begun to wonder about the meaning of life. If so, then why not consider joining a Confirmation group? To do so will not commit you to being confirmed, but it will give you a chance to find out whether it is the right thing for you or not.

Confirmation is the occasion when the bishop lays his hands on the heads of those who have already been baptised and prays that they might be strengthened by the power of God’s Holy Spirit. This practice was started by the original apostles who, on hearing that a disciple had been baptising people, sent Peter and John to them: “ . . they had only been baptised in the name of the Lord Jesus, so Peter and John laid their hands on them and they received the Holy Spirit” (see Acts 8:12-17). The Church of England – as well as much of the rest of the Church – continues to offer this gift to those who have been baptised.

We hope to arrange groups for both young people (11 years and above) and adults. If you would like to discuss things further then why not give one of us a call?Graham Southgate (Team Rector) on (01722) 714826 or [email protected] Brightwell (Team Vicar) on (01722) 717883 or [email protected] Hayter (Associate Priest) on (01722) 785176 or [email protected] Naish (Associate Priest) on (01747) 871820 or [email protected]

Church Cleaning Rota If you have any queries please contact me on01722 716571 - Many thanks, Chrissie Eden

September Group3rd seven10th eight17th nine24th ten30th oneOctober1st two

St Margaret’s Chilmark - Church Notices

Burial of AshesGeoffrey Sinclaire Fox, 31 July 2017

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Benefice of Nadder Valley (Team Ministry)TEAM CLERGYRevd Dr Graham Southgate, (Team Rector). The Rectory, Shaftesbury Road, Fovant, SP3 5JA Parish Priest responsible for Ansty, Compton Chamberlayne, Fonthill Gifford, Fonthill Bishop with Berwick St Leonard, Fovant, Sutton Mandeville, Swallowcliffe, and Tisbury.Email: [email protected].

Revd Elaine Brightwell, (Team Vicar)Parish Priest responsible for Barford St Martin with Burcombe, Baverstock, Chilmark, Dinton, and Teffont Evias with Teffont Magna. Email: [email protected]

ASSOCIATE PRIESTSRevd Mark Hayter, High Spinney, Sutton Road, Fovant, SP3 5LF Parish Priest responsible for Hindon with Chicklade and PertwoodEmail: [email protected]

Revd Jo Naish, Coombe Warren, Hindon Lane, Tisbury, SP3 6QQ Email: [email protected]

LICENSED LAY MINISTERSMiss Judy Anderson, 29 Brook Close, Tisbury SP3 6PW Mrs Thelma Caughey, Steeple Close, High Street, Hindon SP3 6DJ

PARISH CENTREHinton Hall, Church Street, Tisbury SP3 6NH 9.30-11am Monday-Friday Email: [email protected]

TEAM ADMINISTRATORMrs Carol Sayes, Cleeve Hill, Vicarage Road, Tisbury SP3 6HZEmail [email protected]

01722 714826

01722 717833

01722 785176

01747 871820

01747 87314201747 820840

01747 871697

01747 871805

CHURCHWARDENSChilmark, St Margaret of AntiochMrs Jane Middleton 01722 716231Mr Richard Haupt 01722 717472

Fonthill, All Saints with Berwick St LeonardThe Hon Mary Morrison 01747 820231Mrs Penny Mellish 01747 820524

ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCHParish Priest: Fr. Robert Miller, Trellis House, High Street, Tisbury SP3 6JR [email protected] Tisbury, Sacred Heart: Sunday 9am (sung) & 6.30pm (said)Wardour, All Saints: Sunday 11am (sung)

TISBURY METHODIST CHURCHMinister: Revd Denise Binks, 7 Ridge Way, Shaftesbury SP7 9HB, [email protected] Sunday Service: 10.30am

CHILMARK CHURCH, ST MARGARET OF ANTIOCHTreasurer Major John EdenChoir Felicity Pattenden [email protected] David Davies [email protected] Polly Dickins [email protected] Linda Jones [email protected] Angus Menzies [email protected]

01747 870228

01747 854631

01722 71657101722 71627101722 71444001747 87022601747 87059501722 717925

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Flu Jabs and Health FairFlu season is nearly here. Flu is an unpredictable virus that can cause mild or unpleasant illness in any person; it can also cause severe illness and even death among vulnerable groups. Both Tisbury and Hindon Surgeries are urging their patients to make an appointment for a jab if they meet any of the following criteria: aged 65 or over; younger adults who are carers or have heart disease, chronic chest, kidney or liver disease, those with neurological conditions (eg strokes and MS) or who are immuno-compromised (on steroids or chemotherapy); children aged two to three, those at higher risk eg asthma (school age children can have it in school); pregnant; living long term in residential care.

Hindon Surgery is currently taking bookings for its Flu Clinics on Saturday 23 September and Saturday 7 October. Tisbury Surgery’s main Flu Clinics are on Saturday 30 September and Saturday 21 October.

Meanwhile, don’t miss the Health & Wellbeing Fair at the Nadder Centre on Wednesday 27 September 2-5pm where you can learn about other services which lead to good health.

Tisbury Surgery NewsStaffWe were pleased to welcome a new registrar, Dr Adam Smith, to the surgery in August. Meanwhile, we say farewell to our registrar Dr Clare Doherty who leaves us after a year and will be doing locum work before starting a six-month placement working in Myanmar (Burma).

Blood Tests - a reminder that we offer blood tests from 0800 on Mondays and Fridays and from 0840 on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Keeping your Details up to date and Missed AppointmentsPlease let us know if you move house, change your mobile phone number etc. We remind patients about appointments by text or e-mail and accuracy of our patient data is therefore vital. Do PLEASE try to keep appointments – or let us know if you are unable to attend.

Our website www.tisburysurgery.nhs.uk – gives much more detailed information about the Practice and has links for carers, news about our patient participation group and much more. We also write a newsletter three times a year which is available both in hard copy from the surgery or electronically via our website.Dr John Dalton & Dr Laurence Carter

Hindon Surgery News - You may not know this but…..…there are a number of services available to our patients that can help towards a healthier, happier life.

Slimming World and Weight Watchers vouchers. If you have a BMI of over 30, you are entitled to a free 12-week course. 97% of our vouchers for the year are, as yet, unclaimed, so if you feel this could be you and you haven’t taken advantage of this yet, please just ask (we try and remember to offer these when we see you).

Local Health Trainer. There is an excellent health trainer (Danielle) based at the Nadder Centre in Tisbury. Many of our adult patients could benefit from free one-to-one support and you can self-refer by ringing 0300 003 4566.

Wiltshire IAPT (Improving Access to Psychological

Services). This is a free service available to all adults in Wiltshire, dealing with common emotional and mental health difficulties, primarily those associated with anxiety and depression. This is a self-referral service – all you need to do is call 01722 820267.

Shingles jabs. These are free to those aged 70 and 78.

Please don’t be shy to ask for something – if it isn’t available we’ll tell you but with little time to cover so much, a prompt from our patients is always welcome.Dr Patrick Craig-McFeely

September Tisbus outingsTisbus has arranged some fun outings at new locations for its members in September. On Wednesday 13 September there will be a trip to the newly opened Rosebourne Garden Centre at Weyhill with a fantastic food hall selling an array of locally sourced fresh produce, drinks and delicious treats. It also has the traditional garden centre, a beautiful homeware and gift shop plus a restaurant selling scrumptious dishes to suit everyone’s palette. There is something for everyone at Rosebourne. The cost of this trip is £10 (children £5, under 8s travel free) with pick-ups starting at 9.30am, returning at 2.30pm. On Wednesday 27 September there will be a Cream Tea at The Orangery Café in Tisbury. A chance to meet up with friends, take a friend to tea or meet new ones whilst enjoying a delicious and traditional homemade cream tea, with all the trimmings, and listening to the relaxing sound of autumnal music. The cost of this trip is £11 (children £6.50). This includes both your transport and the cost of your cream tea. Pick-ups start at 11am, returning at 2.30pm.

Meanwhile, don’t forget our regular shopping trips to Salisbury on Tuesdays, Shaftesbury on Thursdays and Warminster on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month, plus Tisbury and the Nadder Campus on Fridays.

If you would like to book a seat on one of our trips, find out more about Tisbus, become a member or a volunteer driver, then simply call our administrator on 07500 802525.

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Films in TisburyFriday 8 September - we are delighted to be showing The Viceroy’s House (12A) in The Nadder Centre. This is the fascinating story of the final Viceroy of India, Lord Mountbatten, tasked with overseeing the transition of British India to independence. He meets with much conflict as different sides clash in the face of such monumental change. Starring Hugh Bonneville and Gillian Anderson. Part of history and a film well worth seeing and is particularly topical at this time when India and Pakistan are commemorating the partition.Doors open at 6.30 pm for 7pm performance. Tickets £6 available from Kate Good Pottery, High Street, Tisbury, 01747 870367 (closed on Mondays). Any profit from the film will be for the General Fund, St John’s Church.TISBUS are happy to arrange transport to the Centre, so if you would like a lift do ring 07500 802525.Friday October 20 - Another Mother’s Son (12A) is based on a true story of Nazi-occupied Jersey during World War II. Lou (Jenny Seagrove) takes in and hides an escaped Russian PoW. Friday 10 November - the highly acclaimed Churchill (PG), a ticking-clock thriller following Winston Churchill in the 96 hours before D-Day, with Brian Cox as Winston Churchill and Miranda Richardson as his wife Clemmie.

Teffont Film ClubThis autumn Teffont Film Club is offering Their Finest, The Sense of an Ending and Hampstead as a three-film mini-season for £12. Saturday 30 September - Their Finest with Gemma Arterton as a diffident young Welsh woman who lands a job with a unit making propaganda films for the Ministry of Information at the height of the Blitz. Hired to write ‘the slop’ - as dialogue between women is dismissively termed by her jaded writer colleague - she ends up working on a morale-boosting feature film about the exploits of two seafaring sisters during the Dunkirk evacuation. Bill Nighy, as a vain and ageing ham, and Jeremy Irons as the dictatorial but out-of-touch Secretary of War are on top comic form. Saturday 28 October - The Sense of an Ending Saturday 25 November - HampsteadVenue: Teffont Village Hall, 7 for 7.30pm. Licensed Bar for refreshments and nibbles. Tickets: £6 on the door for each film or £12 for the three-film package Enquiries: please contact Richard Hawkins at [email protected]

Women Who LunchThe Women Who Lunch group is next meeting on Wednesday 20 September when Adrienne Howell, Director of Mere Literary Festival, will be talking about Twenty One Years of the Mere Literary Festival.The festival grew from a passing remark that Adrienne made during a meeting of the Mere and District Link committee; she has organised this festival during the second week of October for the past 21 years and it has provided financial support for the Link Scheme ever since. (I am assured that it is rare for a literary festival to be run in aid of a charity, and not for profit). The festival has attracted many famous names to Mere. Well known authors such as Michael Jecks, Colin Dexter and Ann Widdecombe have all come to Mere and talked about their life and books. Do come along to the Wyndham Arms, in Dinton, to hear about the festival and the book published last year, ‘Merely A Festival’.

As usual, Paul and Mary will open at 11.30 for a 12 noon start to the talk, followed by a super lunch and then question time. Please book a place by contacting Sue Evans, at 01747 840600 or [email protected]

Recycling & Waste Collection dates for September

Tuesday 5 - Household waste (grey bins)

Tuesday 12 - Blue lid, Black box, Green lidBlue lid - plastic bottles, cardboard, brown paper, shredded paperBlack box - glass bottles & jars, newspapers, junk mail, tin cans, clothing, silver foilGreen lid - Garden waste, NOT household compost

Tuesday 19 - Household waste

Tuesday 26 – Blue lid, Black box, Green lid

For more details of which bin to use, visit thefollowing link:www.wiltshire.gov.uk/rubbish-and-recycling/recycling

The Tisbury Memory GroupDue to the group’s success we will be opening our doors in Hinton Hall every Wednesday, 10am to 12 noon, from October. We will still have our organised programme fortnightly but on the alternate Wednesdays we will have a pop up café for tea, cake and socialising. Everyone is welcome. TMG is a mixed group of all ages and is open to anyone from Tisbury and its surrounding villages who is living with any form of memory loss. For more information, contact Ann-Marie Dean on 07704 783742.

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Wiltshire West Community Policing Team Crime Exceptions In the Tisbury area, crime during July was slightly higher than predicted and no single crime type was classed as an exception. Eighteen crimes were reported, and half of these were Thefts or Burglaries. Three Domestic Abuse crimes were reported; these were also classed as Violence Against the Person.

Daily Crime Updates21 August, Common Gate, Chilmark: suspects entered a quarry, cutting the metal bars to a ventilation shaft and two gas-sealed doors that had previously been locked. Copper wiring and equipment stolen from the location.16 August, Hindon Primary School: a group of suspects have entered the school grounds, pulled up the goal posts on the playing field and kicked a football against a mobile classroom making muddy football marks on the windows and causing cracks and holes to appear on the hard outer protective skin of the building.31 July, St Johns Close, Tisbury: between 28-31July, the boot of a vehicle was kicked causing some small scratches and leaving the outline of a shoe.28 July, Salisbury Rd, Chilmark: between 26-28 July, paddock was entered and electric fence battery stolen.26 July, Salisbury Rd, Chilmark: at around lunchtime three males in a white van stole alloy wheels and some lead from the front of a house.25 July, Dinton: over 3-day period, offender caused criminal damage to play equipment at recreation ground. 24 July, St Johns Close, Tisbury: between 10-24 July, back garden was entered and an outside cupboard broken into. A Bosch compact multi tool, a pair of garden scissors and a pink tool belt were stolen.20 July, Pitts Wood, Chilmark Rd, Tisbury: between 2-3.30pm, the rear window of a van was smashed and a chain saw taken; other items were left.20 July, Dinton National Trust car park: between 11.45am-1.15pm, offenders smashed window of parked car, reached in and stole handbag from under seat17 July, Wyndham Place, Tisbury: at around 9.30pm two males kicked and damaged a picket fence to a residential property as they walked past.17 July, Tisbury: at 10am a phone and tablet valued in the region of £600 were stolen from a vehicle.13 July, Queens Rd, Tisbury: at 1pm two males and a female pulled up outside a property. The two males got out of the vehicle and entered the garden where they picked up an old scrap hot water cylinder and placed it into the van before leaving the area.9 July, The Avenue,Tisbury: at 7pm a dog started barking and leapt up and bit a passer-by causing injuries including some lost flesh and puncture wounds to an arm.5 July, Ridgeway, Chilmark: at 1.15pm, verbal dispute took place between residents causing one to feel intimidated.

Team ContactsSector Head: Inspector 41 Andy Fee: [email protected] Sector Head: Ps 1629 Gill Hughes: [email protected] Coordinator: Pc 1570 Amy Hardman: [email protected] PCSO: PCSO 6192 Neil Turnbull: [email protected]

Fonthill Hunter Trials Sunday 10 September, 10am start, at Fonthill Park by kind permission of Lord Margadale. Run by the South & West Wilts Hunt, this is an opportunity to walk the beautiful parkland hunter trial course at Fonthill Park whilst seeing competitors in action. Delicious Refreshments plus a Cake and Produce Stall. A lovely day out for all the family. Dogs welcome on leads.

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GOODS AND SERVICES DIRECTORY – AUGUST ‘17

ADMINISTRATION SERVICES – Book-Keeping/Secretarial Service Available for Book-keeping - experience of Sage and Key Accounts, VAT Returns. Secretarial Service to suit your requirements, any work undertaken, reasonable rates. Anna Butler – 0755 155 8216 [email protected]. ALEXANDERS EXECUTIVE & PRIVATE HIRE Brian and Shirley provide a professional, reliable service from corporate to single events including airport, seaport, station, coach & hospital transfers. Vehicles for 1-8 passengers. Tel [01747 830723], Mobile [07810 294725] email:[email protected] web: www.bhalexander.co.uk B & B HINDON Pretty Georgian stone cottage offering one large double bedroom overlooking rear garden, with private shower room and sitting room. Caroline Leatham, Ivydene, Hindon, Salisbury SP3 6ED, tel. [01747 820 872, mobile 07867 982718] email: [email protected] BED & BREAKFAST HINDON Tranquil, comfortable double bedroom en-suite (bath). Breakfast in pretty courtyard if the weather allows. Drop-off service for walkers/railway station. Parking,TV, wifi access. Wendy and Sydney Beresford-Davies Tel: 01747 820271 email: [email protected]

BLACKSMITH & GENERAL ENGINEER All decorative, ornamental & functional metalwork undertaken. High quality work. Competitive prices. Gates, Railings, Curtain poles, Fireplace items, Weather vanes, Garden structures. Structural, Architectural & more. JOHN EDMUNDS Tel [01722 781212] email: [email protected] BUILDING CONTRACTOR All aspects of general building and refurbishment, including the installation of kitchens and bathrooms. Member of the Federation of Master Builders. HETAS approved installer. For all your building requirements, please contact: P. F. PARSONS LTD. Unit 1, Wylye Road, Hindon, Salisbury SP3 6ER.Tel [01747 820422] email: [email protected] web: www.pfparsons.co.uk CARPENTRY AND JOINERY All aspects of carpentry work undertaken: extensions, new builds, renovations, cut roofs, built-in wardrobes, design, supply and install kitchens. 20 years’ experience. Please find me on Facebook pages. Simon Penson Carpentry, The Old Post Office, Hindon, Salisbury SP3 6DJ Tel [01747 820377, mobile 07540184604] email: [email protected] COUNTRY CARE Qualified local carer, offering care and support for the people of Hindon and surrounding villages. SYLVIA PARRISH Tel [01747 820018] or [07795262130, evenings and weekends] DRY STONE WALLING AND PAVING All types of stone walling undertaken. Reliable, professional family-run business. Patrick Houchen – DSWA member. Landscaping/fencing also undertaken. Patrick Houchen: Tel. [01963 371123], mobile [07791588141], web: www.yenstonewalling.co.uk EVOLVE TREE AND GARDEN SERVICES Fully insured to carry out all aspects of tree surgery, hedge reductions, dismantles, pruning and landscaping,including fencing, slab laying, raised beds and wildlife ponds. Stuart Larter, 1 Court Street, Tisbury, SP3 6LN. Tel [07563 645043] or [01747 871753, evenings and weekends] web: www.evolvetree.co.uk

FEET FIRST Foot Health Professional providing quality footcare in your own home. Fully trained and insured. Find out more at www.tisburyfootcare.com. Treatments include nail cutting, corn and callus removal and more. Emily Boulting, Tel. [07551 751642], email [email protected] FONTHILL TIMBER LIMITED Locally felled, milled and delivered timber to your requirements for fencing, timber buildings, garden furniture, beams etc. Call [01747 871142] or [07708 584794] – Phil Farnell or Jane Fogarty. HAPPY HOUND DOG GROOMING SERVICE An experienced, friendly service in a quiet area of Chilmark. City and Guilds trained. Fully insured. Kay Rooke, Unit 3 The Courtyard, Field Barn Building, Ridge Farm, Chilmark: Tel [01722 716626], Mobile [07900 350846], email: [email protected] HEALTH & WELLBEING Experienced and well qualified in Natural Spiritual Healing and Counselling/Coaching RUTH BRIDGEMAN, 5 Ridgeway, Chilmark. Tel [01722 717870] email: [email protected] web: www.RuthBridgeman.co.uk HINDON FENCING AND SAWMILL For all your home and field fencing requirements contact Hindon Fencing at Berwick St Leonard. We also do sheds! Tel [01747 820510 or 07811 209272] email: [email protected] HINDON VILLAGE MARQUEES For hire in local area. Marquees, matting and furniture at low rates to benefit local charities. Erection and dismantling service if required. Further details: [email protected] or [01747 820321] JONNY WILSON ROOFING, CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE All aspects of roof work – slate, tile, flat roofs, guttering, chimneys, moss clearance, leadwork. Building and maintenance projects also undertaken. Over 20 years’ experience, local references. Tel [07526 479360], email: [email protected] MOBILE HAIR STYLIST Cutting, styling, colouring, Hi/low lights, perms, in the comfort of your own home. Excellent qualifications. Reasonable rates. Please call for an appointment or free consultation. GILL HAWKINS Tel [01722 716735], Mobile [07951 367726] MR CASTLE’S LANDSCAPE GARDENING AND MAINTENANCE For all your gardening needs from fencing, decking, hedge cutting, rotavating, lawn mowing and rubbish removal. MR CASTLE, 9 Hill Terrace, Hindon, SP3 6EL. Tel: [07743 904662], email: [email protected] Web: www.castlelandscaping.co.uk NATURAL STONE SERVICES All aspects of stone masonry – new build, rebuild, repairs, traditional lime pointing, floor/wall tiling in stone, ceramics, etc. Hard landscaping – walls, patios, paths, etc. Listed building works. No VAT. ROBIN EVANS 22, Frickers Paddock, Chilmark, SP3 5BU. Tel [07979 513096], emaii: [email protected] OLD RECTORY BED & BREAKFAST A beautiful refurbished Bed & Breakfast offering a two-bedroomed family suite and two double en suite rooms. Free wifi. Reduced rates for groups and longer-stay guests. LYNDA and COLIN MASEFIELD, The Old Rectory, Chicklade Salisbury SP3 5SU. Tel [01747 820000], web: www.theoldrectory-bandb.co.uk PAINTER AND DECORATOR SAUL MITCHELL PAINTER AND DECORATOR. Maintaining the Past, Designing the Future. Est. 2004. All aspects of Interior and exterior decorating. Covering your local area. Tel [01747 830029] Mobile [07787 927455]

PLUMTREE JOINERY Bespoke joinery manufacturer and cabinet maker. Member of the Guild of Master Craftsmen. Domestic and commercial work undertaken. Chilmark workshop: Tel [07816 922518] e-mail: [email protected] or visit our website: www.plumtreejoinery.co.uk RURAL PLUMBING SERVICES Plumber and heating engineer. 24/7 call-out service. Drains and waste pipes cleared. PETER SCUTT, 2 Ridgeway, Chilmark SP3 5BX. Tel [01722 716768] Mobile [07774 777380] RURAL VIEW ESTATE AGENCY Selling and letting all types of property. Friendly, professional and very local. CHARLIE GRAHAM, Manor Farm Estate, Chilmark SP3 5AF. Tel [01722 716895] email: [email protected] SEASONED FIREWOOD Hardwood logs supplied and delivered, cut and split to your requirements. Nets of kindling also supplied. PHIL FARNELL Tel [01747 871142] SEPTIC TANK EMPTYING Septic tank emptying, Luxury toilet hire, Temporary toilets, Portable and Luxury Showers, Temporary Fence, Barrier and small container hire and sales. ROB BEALE LTD, Copse Side Farm, Ansty SP3 5PS. Tel [01747 871464], web: www.temporarytoilets.co.uk SOFT FURNISHING Loose covers, curtains & blinds etc. professionally made. AMANDA COWARD Buzzard House, Underhill, East Knoyle SP3 6BS. Tel [01747 830197] SOFT FURNISHINGS & INTERIORS Beautifully made Curtains, Roman blinds, soft furnishings & accessories. From measuring to fitting, a professional, fully insured client-led service. Please call Rene Fullerton, Leagrove, Fonthill Gifford, Wilts SP3 6PX, tel. [01747 870 530] email: [email protected] SOUTHERN TANK SERVICES Specialist in domestic, commercial and agricultural fuel oil storage, water tanks, rainwater harvesting, chemical tanks, with associated pumps, hoses, meters and filters. Also supplying tank security and other tank accessories. Southern Tank Services, Unit 2, Eastern Works, Sutton Mandeville, Salisbury SP3 5NL. Tel [01722 714514] email: [email protected] TAX & ACCOUNTANCY SERVICE Complete tax and accountancy service. Bookkeeping and payroll, personal and business tax planning, income tax and VAT returns. TATTERSALLS, Glyn House, Great Wishford, Salisbury SP2 0PA. Tel [01722 790752], email: [email protected] TIM HYDE THATCHING Traditional thatching in English wheat straw, water reed and long straw. Reports for surveyors and insurers. Full roofs or ridges, walls and summer houses. Traditional hedge-laying also carried out. TIM HYDE, The Stables, Milton Farm, East Knoyle, Salisbury SP3 6BG. Tel [01747 830718] mobile [07880557436] email: [email protected] web: www.timhydethatching.co.uk YEOMAN TREE SPECIALISTS Tree surgery, dismantling, stump grinding, tree planting, woodland thinning, fruit tree care. Free estimates. Fully insured. YEOMAN TREE SPECIALISTS Tel [01597 850155] mobile [07860 177486] email: [email protected] YOGA AND RELAXATION CLASSES Small groups & Individual Yoga at Hindon Village Hall. Improve health, mobility, and well-being. Meditation teaching on request. RUTH BRIDGEMAN Tel [01722 717870] email: [email protected] web: www.RuthBridgeman.co.uk

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The Village Voice

Off to MarketOur poultry stocks were in sad need of replenishment. Our two fine geese (Hector and Henrietta), our foursome of ducks and our strong contingent of laying Warrens, all had been sadly diminished to a single Runner Duck – Wanda, and ???, the last of the Warrens. They tolerated each other, no more, and we felt it was time for them to have some more varied, and stimulating company; also some more eggs would be nice.

The reasons for this sad decline were the usual: depredation, old age and illness. The geese had been taken by the local fox – white feathers had been found by his den in Martineau’s Wood, across the field from us. A fox or two had made serious inroads into the remaining flock, despite my strenuous defence with coil upon coil of fencing wire. One or two, exhausted by a life of fun and egglaying, had quietly expired.

We set off with a steely determination to acquire two ducks, of which one should be male. Wanda, Runner, would welcome company of the same breed, but much of their socialising is done sitting down, when a Runner looks just like any other duck. (They are particularly fond of sitting together outside their house, watching as the final glimmer of evening turns into night, a touching scene.)

We had a promise from Jenny Williams for some young, laying hens in the autumn, but we had a conceit that we would like a pair of “smart hens” in the meantime, to balance the books. Four fowls, we reckoned, would just fit into our home-made transport crate, and we were ready to roll.

Driving through the rain to Salisbury Livestock Market, source of many of our former menagerie, we felt the exhilaration of the chase. Arriving there, half way along the Harnham Road, we noticed a distinct increase in the number of lorries and other wagons, many containing a lowing cargo. We were definitely up for it!

The entrance hall to the market building is dominated by a huge display from Kevin’s Menswear of Westbury, selling every sort of male apparel known to man, and many that are not. Running the gauntlet here without ending up with an armful of Y-fronts is a challenge in itself.

After a quick cruise around the facilities we went to clock in at the Sales Office. Here we learnt that no poultry sales had been conducted there since the outbreak of avian poultry flu some months previously. Nor likely to be, in the future.

With our plans in tatters we repaired to the restaurant, bulging with large farmers determinedly devouring All Day Breakfasts of gargantuan proportions. Our small coffees scarcely seemed to qualify us to join this exalted company.

The story is far from over. We will keep readers updated on Our Search for the Perfect Duck. Patrick Middleton

Members of Chilmark Parish Council

Mr Patrick Boyles, Chairman Little Langdale, Frog Lane, Chilmark, SP3 5BB01722 716416 email: [email protected]

Sir Richard Packer, Vice Chairman The Dower House, Chilmark, SP3 5AZ01722 716810 email: [email protected]

Mrs Elizabeth Pelham Cleeves Farm, Chilmark, SP3 5AY01722 716234 email: [email protected]

Mrs Elizabeth Jack Pheasant Cottage, Ridge, Chilmark, SP3 5BS01747 870662 email: [email protected]

Ms Lynn Taylor 6 Ridgeway, Chilmark, SP3 5BXmobile: 07771 906858 email: [email protected]

Mrs Anne McGrail

The Bridge, Chilmark, SP3 5AU01722 716396

Mrs Jenny MacDougall, Clerk Field House, Steeple Langford, SP3 4NF01722 790339 email: [email protected]

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