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SOUTH MARSTON’S COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER

Thank you Gemma We were sad to say goodbye to Gemma Cheal, our Parish Clerk, this month. Gemma has been keeping the Parish Councillors in order for the last three years. In addition to supporting the monthly meetings, Gemma has also been the face of the Parish Council, providing a smiling and helpful point of contact to villagers who needed advice or wanted to raise an issue. The workload has been high over this period due to the challenges from the proposed expansion of the village but Gemma’s support, guidance and sense of humour has been a great help in progressing plans for the future of the village whilst, at the same time, dealing with the day to day problems.

Gemma will continue to be associated with the village in her role as clerk to the governor’s of South Marston School. We wish her and her family all the best for the future and good luck in her new role as Clerk to Covingham Parish Council, where she thinks there is a fighting chance of the monthly meetings finishing before ten o’clock!

INSIDE… Allotment Vacancies...Speed Watch Update… N e w S M AW L T e a s e r … C h u r c h S e r v i c e s ...Local Business.... Date for Village Fete announced

Gemma Cheal, Former Parish Clerk

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Dear Friends

Have you been shocked by the news recently? People abusing

young people, murder, lies and character assassinations spewing

from our politicians’ mouths. I went on a training day recently about

how to help victims of domestic abuse. 1 in 4 women experience

this and about 1 in 9 men. These are terrifying figures.

What is the value of life in our society? By pushing God out of our

thoughts and community, which is what our ’politically correct’

culture does, are we making matters worse?

What a difference it makes when we understand that we are all

made in the image of God who loves each one of us. Do we think

we won’t have to stand before our maker and give an account of

our lives?

Its so easy to have righteous indignation and anger against the

perpetrators of these crimes. Pointing the finger away from

ourselves and toward others misses the point. The Bible makes it

clear that Jesus said even to think these things is to have murder,

theft, envy and dishonesty in our hearts.

When gossip, backbiting and character assassination, comes from

our mouths we are falling short of God’s ideal and devaluing the

people we speak of.

Perhaps we need to pray St. Francis’ prayer anew

‘Make me a channel of your peace’

You’ll find the whole prayer on page 7.

God bless,

Vicky Fleming

Priest in Charge


Church News

‘Craft Company’ we are meeting again at Mary

Cooper’s house (Dryden House) 2pm Wednesday

12th June, More details form Mary or Vicky Fleming.

No Saturday Scene No Saturday Scene No Saturday Scene No Saturday Scene in Junein Junein Junein June

Summer Meeting with BBQ on Summer Meeting with BBQ on Summer Meeting with BBQ on Summer Meeting with BBQ on 6th6th6th6th JulyJulyJulyJuly

in the Village Hall 4in the Village Hall 4in the Village Hall 4in the Village Hall 4----5.15pm. 5.15pm. 5.15pm. 5.15pm.

An exciting church event for young families. BBQ and games

Contact Donald Page on 825693

The 7.30 ClubThe 7.30 ClubThe 7.30 ClubThe 7.30 Club

for 10 to 16 year olds from Stratton, Stanton & South Marston

Held on alternate Sunday Evenings

7.30pm to 8.45pm at St Margaret’s Centre

Please contact the Church Office for more details

From the Registers:

Baptism

28th April Maximus Jack Tweedle

Weddings

11th May William Hawkins & Rachel Cave-Ayland (Blessing)

11th May Michael Kennedy & Lauren Mountjoy

18th May Mr Stokes & Jennifer Liddiard

Funeral

8th May Michael Bird

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THANK YOU

A huge thank you to Colin and Jenny McEwen for continuing to

cut the Glebe grass and Richard Sansum and William Hiscocks

for working hard in the churchyard. Please help us to keep it

tidy by disposing of non-biodegradable things in the bin

provided and compost the rest in the designated area.

Church of England rules for churchyards also state that artificial

flowers and ornaments other than the agreed memorial stones

are not allowed. Our churchyard has to be kept within these

guidelines, please help us to maintain its peace and beauty.

Thank you.


2nd June 11.00am South Marston Family Service

9th June 9.30am South Marston Holy Communion

16th June 10.00am Stanton

Fitzwarren Team Service

23rd June 8.00am South Marston Holy Communion

30th June 11.00am St Margaret’s Team Service

7th July 11.00am South Marston Family Service

14th July 9.30am South Marston Holy Communion

21st July South Marston No Service

28th July 8.00am South Marston Holy Communion

21st July 10.30am Grange Drive

Community Centre Churches Together

Church Services for South Marston

South Marston Church is part of Stratton Team Ministry.

The office is located at St. Margaret’s Centre, Kenwin Close, Stratton St. Margaret and it is open on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 8.30am to 12 noon.

Email: [email protected] or tel: 826505.

If you would like to talk to a priest or book a Christening or Wedding please contact Rev Vicky Fleming on 827021 between 6 and 7pm any evening except Fridays or Sundays.

Members of the team:

Priest in Charge Rev. Vicky Fleming 827021 Asst. Priest Rev. George Fleming 827021 Lay Minister Mr Dan Read 763016

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Prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.

Where there is hatred, let me sow love;

where there is injury, pardon;

where there is doubt, faith;

where there is despair, hope;

where there is darkness, light;

and where there is sadness, joy.

O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek

to be consoled as to console;

to be understood as to understand;

to be loved as to love.

For it is in giving that we receive;

it is in pardoning that we are pardoned;

and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.

Amen


S M A W L

South Marston Assisting Wildlife

SMAWL is a group of South Marston volunteers who care about wildlife.

Thank you to all of our volunteers in May: Barry, Brian, Donald, Gav, Ray, Susan & Verity, for all of their recent hard work at Oak Tree Corner. Here’s another in our series of SMAWL related puzzles. How many words can you make from these letters?

The SMAWL team is composed entirely of volunteers and is currently looking for more help. Anyone with a spare hour or two throughout the year will be most welcome. It’s sociable and helps to improve the look of the village. We welcome any age and ability (although children must be accompanied by an adult). For further information, please call Chris on 829868 or Susan on 824957, or email Chris at [email protected]. You can also read more about the group on the village website, www.southmarston.org.uk.

Each word must have at least four letters, using the centre letter “T” each time. No letter can be used more than once in each word. Names are not allowed. There is one nine-letter word in the grid. 15 words = Good 20 words = Well done 25+ words = Excellent Answers on page 15.

E O N

R T V

U L E

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Community Speedwatch

South Marston Village Summer Fete

We Need Volunteers

The Community Speedwatch scheme run by the Swindon Borough Council in conjunction with the Police gives local people the chance to be actively involved in making South Marston’s roads safer for everyone in the village. We have been operating for nearly two months now and have monitored speeds of nearly 700 vehicles on the three main roads in the village 30mph zone. Overall only 2% of the cars were exceeding 36mph and of these, none were on Highworth Road, a few on Thornhill Road and the majority (three quarters) on Old Vicarage Lane past Manor Cottages. If you want to join the team, please contact the village co-ordinator Tony Leathart on 827744 or [email protected].


South Marston Allotments

We are lucky, in that the village has allotments just on the outskirts of the village and in a very peaceful setting. At this time, we have 28 plots

of varying sizes. The cost of a plot is currently £25 a year for village residents. We can grow vegetables, fruit and flowers but we are not allowed to graze sheep, chickens or other animals! In sunny weather it is a delightful location to spend a quiet afternoon working away from the pressures of home and TV. It is good exercise as well.

However, we currently have two vacancies, but no

villagers on the waiting list to take them up. Hence my little note here.

The Parish Council manage these plots and like to offer them to villagers first, but if there is no one on the waiting list, we do offer them to nearby parishes on a first come first served basis.

So if you would like to grow your own vegetables etc, put your name down on the waiting list for an allotment. Please give me a call on 826697 or email [email protected]

Barry Thunder, South Marston Parish Council - Allotment Alison Thunder enjoying a well earned tea break

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South Marston Parish Council

Parish Councillor Vacancy

South Marston Parish Council currently has two vacancies on the Parish Council.

If you would like to know more about becoming a Parish Councillor and would be interested in joining the team, please contact the Parish Clerk via email: [email protected].

Sylvia Brown – South Marston Parish Councillor

It was as far back as 1988 when I first became a Parish Councillor, but for the past year I have been the council's Vice Chair. I enjoyed a long apprenticeship in village volunteering, having at various times chaired the playgroup, the South Marston Recreation Association, helped run the Youth Club and served on the PTAs at primary and secondary schools. My particular role on the Parish Council is as a member of the Finance group, making sure we use our public funds wisely. I also represent South Marston when it comes to relationships with other local parish councils and with Swindon Borough Council. Over the years, key challenges have all been associated with planning matters, so I have found myself acting as a lay planning 'expert'. This has been put to good use in negotiating South Marston's position in respect of development east of Swindon.

To keep informed of all the latest Parish Council news, including minutes of Parish Council meetings, please visit www.southmarston.org.uk and click on the ‘Parish Council’ section.

Parish Council Meetings Members of the public are welcome to attend Parish Council meetings which are held on the third Tuesday of the month, at 7.30pm in the Village Hall. There is an “Open 10 Minutes” section at the start of the meeting where you are invited to ask questions or discuss an agenda item. It would be helpful if you could inform the Chairman at the start of the meeting of any items that you wish to raise or discuss. All agendas are published on the village website and on the village notice boards,

Sylvia Brown, Parish Councillor


June 2013

Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun

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Youth Club (12-18) 18:30-20:30 Village Hall

Annual Parish Meeting 19:00

Tots ‘n’ Tod-dlers 9.00-11.00 Village Hall

SME Group 19.30-21:00 Venue tbc

Wheelie Bins Mixed Plastics Green Waste

Meeting Point 10:00-12.30 Village Hall No Saturday Scene this month

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Friendly Club 14:00-16:00 Village Hall

Tots ‘n’ Tod-dlers 9.00-11.00 Village Hall Craft Company 14:00 SMRA Meeting 19:30 -21:30

Tower & Tap Advertising Cut Off Date

Quiz Night at Carriers Arms


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Parish Council Meeting 19.30 Village Hall



Tower & Tap Contributions Cut Off Date

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Ladies Who Latte 10:00-12:00 Mecure Hotel





July 2013

Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun 1 2 3 4 5 6 7



SME Group 19.30-21:00 Venue tbc


Saturday Scene BBQ 16:00-17:15 Village Hall

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Friendly Club 14:00-16:00 Village Hall

Tots ‘n’ Tod-dlers 9.00-11.00 Village Hall Craft Company 14:00 SMRA Meeting 19:30 -21:30


Youth Club (8-11) 18:30-20:00 Village Hall Tower & Tap Advertising Cut Off Date

Meeting Point 10:00-12.30 Village Hall

Village Fete 14:00-17:00 Playing Field

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Parish Council Meeting 19.30 Village Hall



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Tower & Tap Contributions Cut Off Date

Ladies Who Latte 10:00-12:00 Mecure Hotel



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South Marston Enterprise (SME) Group

The SME Group is for people in the village who own or run businesses or

have a general interest in business topics. We have a topic for each

meeting followed by a social chat over wine and nibbles.

The title for the May meeting of the SME group was "I know a man who

can". During the evening the group swapped names and contact details

of people or organisations who had proved to be useful business

resources. Contacts included accountants, business card printers and

marketing professionals. Interestingly, for busy working professionals like

ourselves, it seemed the contacts most in demand were for trades people

(property maintenance, electricians and plumbers) who were reliable,

punctual, courteous and thorough!

We discussed the agenda for upcoming meetings which includes talks on

marketing, business goal setting and a summary of our individual

business years. If you would like to join the SME group please contact

Hazel Andrews 01793 827507 or by e-mail at [email protected]

POLICE MEETINGS - JUNE 2013

Every three months priorities are set based on what the local community tell us are their concerns. You can raise your concerns by attending one of the meetings listed below or by contacting us at anytime using the contact details provided. Residents are welcome to come to any of the locations stated above. If you need to speak with one of the team before the dates above please contact us on the following email address:- [email protected] or via the Wiltshire police non-emergency phone number 101.

Remember in an emergency

always dial 999. To find out more about Wiltshire police visit www.wiltshire.police.uk click on ‘policing in your area’.

PC Marc Jackson and PCSO Juliet Evans

Venue Date Time

South Marston Village Hall

8th June 11-12pm

Stanton Fitzwarren Village Hall

8th June 3-4pm

Castle Eaton Village Hall

6th June 10-11am

Blunsdon Village Shop

8th June 9-10am


Relief of Need Fund

Supporting South Marston residents.

The Relief of Need Fund Currently has a limited amount of money available to assist residents who are in genuine need. Application forms are available from Highworth Council Offices or the Lions’ Shop in Newburgh Place. Please note that documentary proof of need will be required before applications can be considered.

Educational Fund

Supporting Young People living in South Marston.

The Educational Fund currently has a limited amount of money available to assist with the education or training of young people. Application forms are available from Highworth Council Offices or the Lions’ Charity Shop in Newburgh Place, Highworth.

The Highworth United Charities

Do you want to

learn but can’t

afford the fees?

Do you

need

assistance?

How many words did you make from the letters? Here are 39; there may be more! Nine-letter word: volunteer

SMAWL Quiz Answers

enter

event

lent

lout

lute

neuter

note

outer

overt

relent

rent

retune

revolt

rote

route

runt

tenor

tenure

tern

tone

toner

torn

tour

tree

treen

trove

true

tune

tuner

tureen

turn

unto

vent

venture

veto

volt

vote

voter


Recent Events

Tuesday 14th May

A talk was given by Louise Reynolds of Wiltshire Farm Foods advising us of the selection of foods they supply, how it is produced and the supply chain for ingredients. Details of delivery, which is free of charge with no minimum limit on orders, was explained.

The tasting session of mains and desserts was appreciated and enjoyed by members.

Future events

Tuesday 11th June – In the Village Hall at 2.00pm Annual General Meeting. Members are requested to send their nominations for election to the committee to the secretary, Brian McGlone. Following the AGM a talk will be given by Graham Carter on Alfred Williams in South Marston.

Tuesday 18th June – Outing The outing is to Blists Hill Victorian Town with the option to visit The Museum of The Gorge and the famous Iron Bridge. Departure from South Marston is at 8.30am (by car park) return arrival time approx. 7.00pm. These times are subject to change and members will be advised of any changes.

Tuesday 9th July – In the Village Hall at 2.00pm A talk will be given Lynda Thompson on a wagon train trip across Wyo-ming entitled “Beans and Dust”

Friendly Club Annual Holiday - September 2013 An opportunity not to be missed - open to non members

Our annual Holiday this year will be to Nottingham staying at Warners Thoresby Hall Hotel for 4 nights departing from South Marston on the Monday 30th September and returning Friday 4th October. This will include various day trips during our stay. Barnes Coaches will be supplying the transport. The hotel has 30 acres of gardens and is on the edge of Sherwood Forest.

The cost for dinner, bed and breakfast for 4 nights is £330 per person. Anyone over 50 who would like to join us will be made very welcome. Please contact Sheila 828545 for details and to book the holiday.

The Friendly Club


Christmas Hampers - new qualification criteria

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

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

phased in to raise the State Pension age for all to 66 from December

2018.

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

village community, the Trust will be making the following changes to

the criteria for allocation of Christmas Hampers to senior citizens of

South Marston. These changes will be implemented on 1st April 2016.

The changes are not subject to the exact scheduling of government

criteria.

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

have been in permanent residency in South Marston for a period

of 3 years prior to submission of registration.

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

2016 to be eligible to register.

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

on the 1st January 2019 to be eligible to register.

The F & E Harris Memorial Trust

Gardening Club

Recent Events

Our meeting on Monday 15th April was entitled 'Trugs'. Carl Sadler came with his array of trugs and entertained us all with interesting stories

of his life. These were all associated around trugs and went from chopping down of the trees to meetings with royalty at country fairs.

Future events

Our next meeting will be on Monday 13th May at 7:30pm with a talk by Alan Christopher entitled 'Summer gardening made easy'.


What’s happening at South Marston Hotel & Spa….

Have you tried our Sunday carvery lunch yet? Well to tempt you to try us I have put in a special offer to all the villagers in this edition. Buy one main meal from the Sunday carvery and get the second half price. This offer is only available throughout June on Sunday’s and you will need to reserve your table with us by calling 01793 833700 pressing option 4. Remember to bring the voucher with you to get your discount.

Only one voucher can be used per table booking.

Thank you to all the Senior Citizens who have come in over the past few months. We are starting to get very busy now on a Thursday so in order to ensure you can dine with us it is recommended your book your table in advance now by calling

01793. 833700 pressing option 4. Thursday’s from 12.00 noon -2.00pm a two course lunch is served for only £4.99 per person. Chef Jan Reynolds will be changing the menu so if you have already been come try the new menu, its such great value for

money and the atmosphere is really good, you wont want to miss out.

The Village Coffee Morning has not been supported over the last couple of months so I have decided to stop running them for the foreseeable future, however this does not

mean we don’t want to see you at all in the hotel. We welcome all locals to our hotel and hope to see you in the coming days and weeks.

Coffee from only £1.95 per person served all day.

Bookings for Father’s Day are appearing so if you want to treat Dad to a meal why not come along and see us for your Father’s Day carvery lunch which will be

served from 12.30pm-4.00pm priced at £17.95 per person for a three course carvery lunch with a special gift for Father’s Day….

Remember with the summer holidays fast approaching if you want to bring your children for a swim in the leisure club and you are not a member you will still be welcome.

For further details on times and costs please call 01793 833700 pressing option 3

Until next month … Don’t forget to use the Sunday Carvery Voucher in June…

The Mercure South Marston Hotel and Spa, Old Vicarage Lane, South Marston, SN3 4SH www.southmarstonhotel.com


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All enquiries and to make a booking please contact Julie Hatherall

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

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

Refundable deposit also applies for all one off bookings,

Please see website for further details. Terms and Conditions apply.

Local Village Organisation £5.00 per hour

Non-Local Organisation £8.00 per hour

Parish Council £8.50 per hour

REGULAR HIRE COST

ONE-OFF BOOKINGS e.g. Children’s

Party, Family Party, Christenings etc

COST

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

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

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