www.valeofpewsey.org
December 2014/January 2015
THE MESSENGER
FOR THE PARISHES OF
Pewsey, Alton Barnes, North Newnton, Oare, Rushall, Beechingstoke, Stanton St Bernard, Huish
Manningford, Easton Royal, Woodborough, Wootton Rivers, Milton Lilbourne, Upavon, Wilcot, Charlton St Peter
V ALE OF PEWSEY TEAM MINISTRY
Rev Deborah Larkey, Team Rector, The Vicarage, Woodborough, Pewsey, SN9 5PH (01672) 851746
[email protected]
Rev Jennifer Totney, The Rectory, Church Street, Pewsey, SN9 5DL (01672) 562886
[email protected]
Rev Mark Windsor, The Vicarage, Wilcot, Pewsey SN9 5NS (01672) 564265
[email protected]
Rev Canon Gerald Osborne, Associate Priest and Rural Dean, Lower Farm House,
Milton Lilbourne (01672) 563459 [email protected]
Licensed Lay Ministers
Mrs Margery Jones, Le Marronier, Bottlesford, Pewsey (01672) 851627
Mrs Libby Turner, Sheldon, Woodborough, Pewsey, SN9 5PG (01672) 851141
[email protected]
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE HOLY FAMILY, BROADFIELDS, PEWSEY
Parish Priest: Father John Blacker, Marlborough (01672) 513267
[email protected]
PEWSEY METHODIST CHURCH, NORTH STREET PEWSEY
Minister: Rev Heather Cooper, Marlborough (01672) 512457
[email protected]
Church Contact: Mrs Greta Longson (01672) 563171
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Nativity Scene from The Church of St Catherine, Bethlehem
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A Letter From Father John Blacker
The Seasons of Advent, Christ�astide and the New Year may seem like three different directions for our
thoughts, but the sig� post that shows us the way points in the same direction (not three different ways)
the direction is Christ Jesus, the Son of God.
Advent is a time of a new beginning, a coming, a happening. It is the time of prayer and preparation
for the Coming of Christ at the end of time and the celebration of Christ�as, the Bir�hday of Our Lord
Jesus. It is a wonderf�l time to discover the joy of Christ calling us to be ready to g�eet Him.
The Gospel is the Good News of Christ living at our side ever� day to enlighten, st�eng�hen and f�ee us,
not exactly the Christ�as presents we can buy at the shop or on-line!
Christ�astime is our ent�� into the more profound and deep t��th of ' God with us'. The Incar�ation,
God bor� for us and dwelling among us. Christ�as is a time of prayer for peace - but sadly conflicts
can be much closer than we think - they can be in our hear�s, our families and our day to day relations
with others. We need God's help to let go of anger and hur�, and let t��e peace reig� in our hear�s.
2015 is the New Year. A New Year to pray for ourselves, our needs and wants and a New Year to pray
for others, for the single parent, for prisoners, for those who are redundant or long ter� unemployed,
for those suffering f�om illness, physical and mental, for the bereaved and those who mour� their loved
ones at this time.
Lord Jesus, we seek Your love for Advent, Christ�astide and the New Year - be the direction of our lives.
Father John Blacker
St Thomas More Catholic Church. Marlborough and Holy Family Catholic Church,
Broadfields Estate, Pewsey
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VALE OF PEWSEY TEAM DIRECTORY
The Messenger Committee
CHURCH WARDENS
ALTON BARNES
BEECHINGSTOKE
CHARLTON ST PETER
EASTON ROYAL
HUISH
MANNINGFORD
MILTON LILBOURNE
NORTH NEWNTON
OARE
PEWSEY
Mr F Burrow
01672-851685
Mr C Lucas
01672-851247
Mrs R Cunningham01980-630321
Mrs H Hollinsworth 01672-811984
Mrs R Langfield
01672-563764
Mrs D Strong
01672-563371
Mrs M R Sampson 01672-563736
Mr D Andrews
01672-563663
Mr A Barne
01672-564679
Mrs J Barnard
01672-562664
Mr W Wilks
01980-630414
Mrs M Giddings
01672-563655
Mrs B Rice
01672-564320
Mr Geoff Olsen
01672 562719
Mrs Linda Fleming 01672 564709
Team Administrator,
Sheena Marsh, Team Office, Bouverie Hall, Pewsey SN9 5QE
01672 562221 [email protected]
Editor
Distribution Manager
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LAY PASTORAL ASSISTANTS
RUSHALL
UPAVON
WILCOT
WOODBOROUGH
WOOTTON RIVERS
Mrs M Smith
01672-851429
Mrs J Thomas
01672-851459
Mrs H Hollinsworth 01672-811984
Mrs S Hughes
01672-563728
Miss P Dorling
01672-564649
Mrs S Brass
01672-569349
Mr M Mason
01672-564024
Mrs M Riding
01672-569324
Mrs B Haddock
01672-563411
Mrs S Haley
01672-563076
Mrs L Newman
01672-563184
Mrs J Hunt-Watts 07884171923
Mrs A Prince
01980-630008
Mrs C Larken
01980-630301
Mr B Bracher
01980-630173
Mrs P Bracher
01980-630173
Mrs S Davis
01980-630552
Mrs P Bouch
01672-563077
Mrs P Dark
01672-851405
Mrs C Phillips
01672-851564
Mrs A Parry
01672-810082
CLERGY REST DAY
Rev Deborah Larkey …Friday
Rev Jennifer Totney … Thursday
Rev Mark Windsor ... Thursday
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The Next Collating Day
is on January 29th 2015
Everyone is welcome to join us
9 am start but we don’t clock on.
10.30-11.00 finish with a tea break
In the middle!
Feel free to pop in and see how it’s done
No Bending Or Lifting Involved (And No Rushing About!)
The Prayer Tree is a confidential network
of people who pray daily for the people and
parishes of our team and beyond.
To ask for a prayer, please speak to the
coordinator Joan Dunford on
(01672) 851323 or Pauline Dark on
(01672) 851405.
01672 851965
Diane, Jenny, Kathryn, Arthur,
Janet, Alan, Pam and Ray
01672-562221
Treasurer and Advertising,
Richard Evans, Hunters Close,
The Gardens, Upavon, Wilts, SN9 6FA 01980-630878
Mr R Y ouens
01980 630283
Mrs C Larken
01980 630301
STANTON ST BERNARD vacancy
UPAVON
Mr B Bracher
01980-630173
Dr V Thorne
01980-630830
WILCOT
Mrs K MacAuslan 01672-562127
WOODBOROUGH
Major L Bond
01672-851403
WOOTTON RIVERS
Mrs A Swift
01672-811836
NORTH NEWNTON
PEWSEY
Jenny King
Printing
RUSHALL
ALTON BARNES
BEECHINGSTOKE
EASTON ROYAL
MILTON LILBOURNE
Derek Bull [email protected]
01672-564409
APOLOGIES
The Messenger last month (November) was subject
to printing difficulties.
The machine that does all of the printing has a busy
time printing over 90,000 sides per month and was
due a serious service it seems. (And has now had
one)
The team of Printers and Collators did a wonderful
job and caught as many blank pages as possible,
but some may have slipped through in the final
stages.
If you were one of a few recipients of an incomplete
Messenger we sincerely apologise.
erek
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Church Services in the Vale of Pewsey for December 2014
Date
Readings
St John the Baptist
Pewsey *#
St Mary
Alton Barnes
St Stephen
Beechingstoke
7th December
2nd Sunday of Advent
14th December
3rd Sunday of Advent
4th Sunday of Advent
28th December
1st Sunday of Christmas
The Holy Innocents
Isaiah 40. 1-11
2 Peter 3. 8-15
Mark 1. 1-8
Isaiah 61. 1-4, 8-end
1 Thessalonians 5. 16-24
John 1. 6-8, 19-28
2 Samuel 7. 1-11, 16
Romans 16. 25-end
Luke 1. 26-38
Isaiah 61. 10-62. 3
Galations 4. 4-7
Luke 2. 15-21
8.00am Holy Communion
11.00am
Parish Communion
11.00am
Holy Communion (said)
5.00pm Nativity Service
6.00pm Carol Service
BCP
3pm Christingle Service
6.00 pm
Advent Carol Service
6.00pm
Evensong BCP at
9.30am
Advent Morning Prayer
8.00am
Holy Communion BCP
6.00 pm,
Evensong BCP
St Mary #
Upavon
Pewsey Methodist *#
Church of the Holy
Family *#
6.00pm
Carol Service
11.00am
Parish Communion
3.30pm
Christingle Service
9.30am
Holy Communion BCP
6.00pm
Carol Service
6.00pm
Carol Service
9.30am
Parish Communion CW
9.30am
Holy Communion BCP
Saturday 20th
5.00pm Carol Service
6.00pm
Parish Communion
St Peter
Charlton St Peter
St Matthew
Rushall
6.00pm
Carol Service
11.00am
Parish Communion CW
Holy Trinity
Easton Royal
St Andrew
Wootton Rivers
4.00pm
Carol Service
4.00pm
Evensong BCP
Holy Cross
Wilcot
St Peter *#
Milton Lilbourne
11.00am
Parish Communion
Le Marronier, Bottlesford
St Nicholas
Huish
Holy Trinity
Oare
11.00am
Team Service with carols
and reflection
11.00am
Toy Service
St Peter
Manningford Bruce
St Mary Magdalene #
Woodborough
4.00pm
Carol Service
9.30am
Holy Communion BCP
All Saints *#
Stanton St Bernard
St James *
North Newnton
21st December
11.00am
Holy Communion BCP
11.00am
Matins BCP
5.00pm
Carol Service
9.30am
All Age Worship
9.30am
Parish Communion
8.00am
Holy Communion BCP
3.00pm
Carol Service
10.30am
Worship
10.30am
Worship
10.30am
Worship
10.30am
Worship
Mass is on Saturdays at 6.00pm.
Mass at St Thomas More Church in Marlborough is at 11.00am on Sundays.
* Access for Wheelchairs # Loop system for the hard of hearing BCP Book of Common Prayer All other services Common Worship
WEEKDAY SERVICES: Holy Communion on Wednesdays at 10.00 am at St John the Baptist, Pewsey
Weekday Eucharists— For further weekday Eucharists, please see the Altons and Honeystreet village news.
Morning Prayer
Monday: St Peter, Charlton St Peter 7.45am
Tuesday: St John the Baptist Pewsey 8.30am
Wednesday: St Matthew, Rushall 8.30 am Thursday: no service
Friday: St Mary the Virgin Upavon 9.30am
These services are open to everyone, so please come for this important prayer time.
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Church Services in the Vale of Pewsey for January 2015
4th January
Epiphany
11th January
Baptism of Christ
18th January
2nd Sunday of Epiphany
25th January
3rd Sunday of Epiphany
(Conversion of Paul)
Isaiah 60. 1-6
Ephesians 3. 1-12
Matthew 2. 1-12
Genesis 1. 1-5
Acts 19. 1-7
Mark 1. 4-11
1 Samuel 3. 1-10
Revelation 5. 1-10
John 1. 43-end
Genesis 14. 17-20
Revelation 19. 6-10
John 2. 1-11
St John the Baptist
Pewsey *#
8.00am
Holy Communion BCP
11.00am
All Age Service
11.00
Parish Communion
11.00am
All Age Communion
11.00am
Parish Communion
St Mary
Alton Barnes
9.30am
Holy Communion BCP
11.00am
Parish Communion CW
St Stephen
Beechingstoke
11.00am
Family Service
9.30am
Holy Communion BCP
Date
Readings
6.00 pm
Evening Communion CW
All Saints *#
Stanton St Bernard
St James *
North Newnton
6.00 pm
Evensong BCP
9.30am
Morning Prayer BCP
8.00am
Holy Communion BCP
11.00am
Parish Communion CW
Holy Cross
Wilcot
St Peter *#
Milton Lilbourne
6.00 pm,
Thank God for Sunday
in the Village Hall
Holy Trinity
Easton Royal
St Andrew
Wootton Rivers
St Mary #
Upavon
Pewsey Methodist *#
Church of the Holy
Family *#
9.30am
Holy Communion BCP
11.00am
Parish Communion
6.00pm
Evensong BCP
8.00am
Holy Communion BCP
9.30am
Parish Communion CW
11.00am
Parish Communion CW
6.00pm
Evensong BCP
9.30am
Holy Communion BCP
11.00 am
Morning Service
6.00pm
Evensong
11.00am
Parish Communion CW
9.30am
Holy Communion BCP
11.00am
Holy Communion BCP
9.30am
All Age Worship
10.30am
Worship
9.30am
Parish Communion CW
9.30am
Morning Prayer
6.00pm
Evening Worship
St Peter
Charlton St Peter
St Matthew
Rushall
6.00pm
Evensong BCP
4.00pm
Evensong BCP
St Nicholas
Huish
Holy Trinity
Oare
11.00am
Parish Communion
(at Sheldon, Woodborough)
St Peter
Manningford Bruce
St Mary Magdalene #
Woodborough
11.00am
Family Service
6.00 pm
Parish Communion
11.00am
Matins BCP
9.30am
Holy Communion BCP
11.00am
Morning Worship
9.30am
Parish Communion CW
8.00am
Holy Communion BCP
9.30am
Morning Worship
9.30am
Parish Communion CW
10.30am
Worship
10.30am
Worship
10.30am
Worship
Mass is on Saturdays at 6.00pm.
Mass at St Thomas More Church in Marlborough is at 11.00am on Sundays.
* Access for Wheelchairs # Loop system for the hard of hearing BCP Book of Common Prayer All other services Common Worship
WEEKDAY SERVICES: Holy Communion on Wednesdays at 10.00 am at St John the Baptist, Pewsey
Weekday Eucharists— For further weekday Eucharists, please see the Altons and Honeystreet village news.
Morning Prayer
Monday: St Peter, Charlton St Peter 7.45am
Tuesday: St John the Baptist Pewsey 8.30am
Wednesday: St Matthew, Rushall 8.30 am Thursday: no service
Friday: St Mary the Virgin Upavon 9.30am
These services are open to everyone, so please come for this important prayer time.
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News from the Registers
Funerals:
May they rest in Peace.
Edith Ellen Willis of Pewsey, died on 14th October. Funeral service on 24th October at Pewsey
followed by burial in Pewsey Cemetery
Joan Mary Duncan Pickering, died 21st October. Funeral service on 3rd November at Easton Royal
followed by burial in the cemetery.
Bernard John Baker of Pewsey, died 22nd October. Funeral service on 6th November at Pewsey
followed by burial in Pewsey cemetery.
Marriage Blessing:
Cliff and Sarah Spanswick on 16th November at Milton Lilbourne.
Baptisms:
Thomas Graham Anthistle on 19th October at Milton Lilbourne
Charles Eyre Vines on 1st November at Upavon
Beatrice Jane Vines on 1st November at Upavon
Joshua Kinnibrugh on 2nd November at Upavon
Poppy Kinnibrugh on 2nd November at Upavon
Time to pray…?
This is the first of the Bishop of Salisbury’s priorities for
the Diocese and fits with the first element of our Team
Vision, resting in the love of God.
Christmas Services 2014
Christmas Eve (24th)
North Newnton
Pewsey
Milton Lilbourne
Woodborough
Upavon
Stanton St Bernard
Beechingstoke
Charlton St. Peter
3.00
3.00
4.00
4.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
6.30
Crib and Christingle Service
Crib service
Crib Service
Crib Service
Christingle
Crib Service
Crib Service and carols
Carol Service
Midnight Services
Woodborough
Wootton Rivers
Easton Royal
Pewsey
Alton Barnes
Wilcot
11.00
11.00
11.00
11.30
11.30
11.30
Midnight Communion
Midnight Communion
Midnight Communion
Midnight Communion
Midnight Communion
Midnight Communion
Christmas Day
Upavon
Milton Lilbourne
Manningford Bruce
Huish
Pewsey
Beechingstoke
Rushall
9.30
9.30
9.30
9.30
11.00
11.00
11.00
Christmas
Christmas
Christmas
Christmas
Christmas
Christmas
Christmas
Communion
Communion
Communion
Communion
Communion
Communion
Communion
Sunday 28th December (1st Sunday of Christmas)
Beechingstoke
11.00
Team Service
with carols and reflection
Advent is a time when we can feel too busy to pray, but it
is a season that encourages prayer and reflection in the
midst of the busyness. Here are some suggestions that
might help you find time to pray this December.
Advent Word for the Day
As in previous years, a daily email will be circulated with a
seasonal reflection. This year we will be using the Jesse
Tree and the Advent antiphons to guide our prayers.
(Don’t worry if you don’t know what they are- we will
explore their significance together!)They will also be
posted on the website. To sign up or for more information
please email Jennifer on [email protected]
Advent Compline
On Monday evenings 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd December at
6.30pm in St John’s Pewsey (in the Lady Chapel by the
warm radiator!) there will be a short 30 minute service of
Night Prayer with poetry and silence.
Wednesday Prayer Group
A weekly intercessory prayer group meets at 5.00pm for
half an hour in St John’s Pewsey to pray for the Team and
any particular concerns people may bring. All are
welcome. For more information please contact Biz Keighley
(01672 563961 [email protected]).
Wanted…voices raised
for children suffering
in areas of conflict
Come and sing - all ages and abilities
or come to listen as we raise the roof
with favourites old and new
Community Sing
St John’s Church, Pewsey
Saturday, 13th December
11am – 12 noon
100% of donations collected
will go direct to help provide
vital aid and protection for
MILLIONS of children at risk
SING fOr SYRIA
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Vale of Pewsey Team News
Mark's Gospel: The rushing, roaring lion?
Is Mark the earliest gospel?
Why does Mark portray the disciples as so slow to
understand who Jesus is?
What does Mark's picture of Jesus have to say to
us today?
An exploration of the Gospel of Mark, which we will
be hearing from in this liturgical year.
Monday 8th December 2pm at St John's Pewsey
or
Wednesday 10th December 7.30pm St Mary's
Collingbourne Kingston
For more details contact Jennifer Totney
([email protected] or 01672 562886)
Aldhelm Certificate: Faith in God’s World
Would you like to explore more about your faith? Would you like to be better at responding to difficult
questions?
Have you ever wondered about the meaning of Jesus’ death, or how Christ is understood around the
world?
What about Christianity and science? Can they go together?
This one year course begins in January in Collinbourne Kingston with Term 1: Faith in Jesus Christ. The
second term on faith and science will run after Easter in Marlborough, and the course will conclude with
Term 3: Faith at work in Pewsey.
Details of the first session will be available in the pewsheet and on posters shortly, or contact Jennifer
([email protected] or 01672 562886) for more information.
A Festive Evening in Pewsey
Jennifer and Chris warmly invite you to their
Epiphany Open House
on Sunday 4th January 12.30-4pm
at The Rectory, Church St, Pewsey
All welcome!
St John’s Church will begin the Christmas
celebrations
with a Nativity Play and Carol Service on Sunday
21st December.
5.00pm Nativity Play with children’s carols
Angels, shepherds and innkeepers welcome-come in your
costume!
5.30pm Seasonal refreshments and Mince Pies for all!
Come to be warmed and refreshed ready for the carols
6.00pm Carol Service
Sing your favourites by candlelight
You are welcome for all of the evening, or come and
go!
Lay Worship Leaders
Look out for details of this course which we are
planning to run in the Deanery in the next few
months. If you are interested please speak to your
vicar, or contact Rev’d Jennifer Totney.
STILL WATERS
The monthly Still Waters time of silence and
reflection will take place on Friday 5th
December at 6pm at Wilcot Church with an
Advent Vigil. For more details please contact
Karen Macauslan (01672 562127
[email protected]).
ST JOHN’S CHURCH 100 CLUB
The October winners of the 100 Club were
M. Barnett, L. Newman and D. Westerburg.
PVADS news
Pewsey Vale Amateur Dramatics Societies next production is the Pantomime "Beauty and the Beast"
The dates for the show's are January 16th, 17th, 23rd & 24 2015 at the Bouverie Hall, Pewsey,
all evening performances start at 7:30pm and the Saturday matinee's start at 2:30pm.
Please visit the their web site for ticket details www.pvads.net or call 01672 810436.
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Pewsey Methodist Church News
Our SUNDAY WORSHIP
takes place at 10.30am and
we extend a warm welcome
to all to join us.
Following our morning
worship we invite you to stay
for a time of fellowship over
coffee.
7th Dec
14th Dec
21st Dec
28th Dec
Pewsey)
4th Jan
11th Jan
18th Jan
25th Jan
1030am
1030am
1030am
1030am
Rev Heather Cooper - Communion
Rachel Browning Worship For All Ages
Revd Moyra Davies
Section Worship @ Christchurch – (No Service At
1030am Geoff Rhodes
1030am Rev Heather Cooper – Covenant Service
1030am Adrian German
1030am Alex Scott
"BRIGHT HOUR" THURSDAY FELLOWSHIP:
We meet in the Wesley Hall, Pewsey at 2.30pm.Open to all denominations,
so why not bring a friend to Share in our Fellowship. A warm welcome awaits you followed by a
refreshing cup of tea
Meetings, December 4th –Rev Cooper, 11th December Christmas Party. Please Note No Bright Hour During January.
Supporting Devizes
foodbank
Foodbank:
DEVIZES
A collection Box is located in the
Wesley Hall Link Entrance. Open
school term 10am-12noon and on
Sunday mornings 10am-12noon.
Did you know that
you can hire the
Wesley Hall?
Contact us on
07771 279790 to
make a booking.
Ladies Breakfast – Saturday 13th December
10am – 11.30am
Join us in the Wesley Hall at Pewsey Methodist
Church – Enjoy Breakfast and our December
Speaker will be Rev Jennifer Totney
FOR ALL THE METHODIST NEWS IN PEWSEY AND TO VIEW OUR WEEKLY NEWSHEET GIVING ALL OUR EVENTS VISIT
www.pewsey-methodist.org.uk
SHOEBOXES THANK YOU.
So 15th November was our 13th Box Wrap Day
and as always it only happens with your kindness
and support. Again with your help we helped
Children in Need in Desperate situation
throughout the world. So my thanks to everyone
who gave time to help or donated gifts to help fill the boxes.
I would like to thank the Rev Jennifer Totney for her
encouraging email at the start of this year’s box event.
It has been about working in a quiet way and I so value
those who have helped me.
To sum up - Jesus said, “For even the Son of Man did
not come to be served but to serve ….” (Mark 10:45).
Let us look for him to guide us - for when we follow
His call, we sow seeds of kindness which can result
in great blessings in the lives of people we meet.
Thank you all Stephen
Combined Pewsey Churches COMMUNITY LUNCHES
Pewsey Churches together Community Lunch
Community Lunches are held on the 3rd Saturday
of every month at the Methodist Church Wesley
Hall. If you would like more details please
contact Mike on 564024
Christmas Worship
@
Pewsey Methodist Church
Tuesday 16�� December at 7pm
Carols by Candlelight
Thursday 24�� December 9pm
Mid – Night in Bethlehem
Friday 25�� December
10.30am
Christmas Day
Celebration
SOCIETY OF FRIENDS:
Quakers
Meetings for Worship are held
every
Sunday at 10.30am at
The Friends Meeting House,
The Parade, Marlborough
CHRISTMAS WREATH MAKING
with Pewsey Environmental Action Team(PEAT)
SUNDAY DECEMBER 7th. 10am– 1pm.
at the SCOUT HALL.
FREE but donations welcome towards the hire of
the hall.
Please bring along any thread, ribbon etc you
might have to add to your wreath.
ALL WELCOME!
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(next to the Fire Station).
Everyone is welcome we enjoy sharing our worship
with others.
For more information and
details of other events,
phone Mary Ward on
(01672) 562344.
What’s on In And Around Pewsey
Pewsey W.I.
Employment
Prospects
Improvement
Club
A registered jobcentreplus job club
The next meeting of the Pewsey WI will be on Tuesday
9th December at 7.15 pm in the Bouverie Hall. This will
be a 'bring and share' evening, with our members
bringing plates of food and nibbles and enjoying some
Christmas cheer. Visitors will be very welcome, so if
you'd like to try us out please come along. There will be
plenty of food.
The January meeting of the Pewsey WI will be held on
Tuesday, January 9th at 7.15 in the Bouverie Hall. A
local chef will be talking about all things gastronomic.
There will be tea and biscuits, so please come along and
give us a try.
Tickets are now available for the annual Pewsey WI
Christmas Quiz which is to be held in the Bowls Club on
Saturday, 6th December at 6.30 for 7.00 pm. There will
be a Christmas ploughmans, and the bar is open for
drinks. There will of course be prizes. We look forward
to seeing you there. Tickets are available at China Rose
and Around the World.
Please ring 01672 562955 for any further information.
EPIC Pewsey
11 Dec
7 – 8.30 pm
Drop-In Session. Bring your
biggest issues. Wesleyan Hall.
Have you seen the finished Pewsey
Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP)
to 2026?
It has been sent to Wiltshire Council who are now
consulting on it from 3 November to 17 December.
Hard copies are in the Library and the Parish Council
office and electronically via the Parish Council web site
www.pewsey-pc.gov.uk.
Please support your Parish Council, if you agree with
the NDP, by sending in a response form to Wiltshire
Council. These forms are available from the Parish
office, the library or Wiltshire Council’s planning
portal.
Replies to :
http://consult.wiltshire.gov.uk/portal
Or :
[email protected]
Or:
Spatial Planning, Economic Development and
Planning, Wiltshire Council, County Hall, Bythesea Rd.
Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 8JN
SALISBURY PLAIN NEWS
There will be a reduction in military training over the
Christmas period together with a reduction in firing noise. It
was interesting to note the other day that the weather
conditions were such that I could hear mortars firing near
the Ridgeway while I was sitting in Waitrose car park in
Marlborough!
For those wishing to visit Imber village, the roads will be
open from 4pm on 18th December to 8.00am on 5th
January.
CONSERVATION NEWS
The recent unusually warm weather led to sightings
of Red Admiral and other butterflies in early
November, but regrettably they will not last long as
hard frosts were warned for a week later. But the
warm weather has also delayed the arrival of flocks
of our Scandinavian visitors such as the Redwing and
Fieldfare although small numbers of both have been
reported. A few Short eared Owls have been reported
as well as Hen Harriers.
At my recent Bulford Conservation Group meeting,
my ringing team listed ringing 229 birds in the year
up to September including: 5 Buzzard, 55 Kestrel, 37
Barn Owl, 36 Tawny Owl , 21 Great Tit and 2 Ravens
all in nests or boxes.
Garden birds are more active now that their food is
more scarce; my bird feeders are being "raided" by
Magpies and Jackdaws which keep the smaller birds
away as does the occasional and colourful Greatspotted Woodpecker.
Often developers object to NDP Plans as they are
being formed on the grounds that they do not allow
for enough development. This is your chance to
support the Pewsey NDP if you think it says the right
things.
Do you agree that development should happen only
within the line which shows the limit of development,
that there should be a balance between housing and
employment so there are enough jobs near to where
people live, there should be enough affordable houses
and green areas should be protected?
AMBLERS
The winter walks leave the B. Hall at 9.30am
(prompt)
on the 1st Saturday of each month
being:- 6th December, 3rd January,7th February, 7th
March and 4th April (Easter)
if you would like to join us either turn up on the day
Or for more information please ring 01672 563474.
All this and more you will find in the NDP which is
quite short and readable. All the other documents are
supporting documents which are a requirement for
planning to show that the NDP is sound, but not
necessarily ones to wade through if you are short of
time.
Here's to happy walking.
Pewsey Vale Gardening Club
PREPARE for POTATO DAY!
Sunday 18th January 2015, Bouverie Hall - 10am until 2pm
Pewsey Potato Day has now become a popular annual event for local gardeners.
In conjunction with Pennard Plants, we shall again be offering at least 80 different varieties of seed potatoes for
sale by the individual tuber.
This means that if you want to experiment to see which variety you like and which grows best in your garden,
you can buy one or two of several types rather than a big bag of just one.
For expert growers, there will be several new blight-resistant types from the Sarpo range.
But it is not just potatoes. There will also be a selection of seeds, bulbs, plants and trees to tempt you, all at
very reasonable prices.
The event is open to all and admission is £1 per head, to include refreshments. DON'T MISS IT!
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South Sudan Appeal
Pewsey Country Market
Bouverie Hall every Tuesday
9.30-11.00am
We in The St Timothy Foundation are extremely
grateful to the Vale of Pewsey Team for all their
support over the past year.Whether giving by
Bankers Order or by supporting our various fundraising events.
We still need to raise the outstanding £2500 and so
for the next few months we will be putting on
various fundraising events which we very much hope
will be well supported:6th•December “Call My Bluff” Wine Tasting in
The Bouverie Hall.
25th January Alternative “Burns Night” Curry evening
With country dancing.
Tickets are available from Mike Mason
or Chris Frankum.
There is plenty of free car parking outside the door
and a warm welcome inside.
All our producers live locally and produce everything
individually, most will be on hand to answer questions
and all our cooks hold basic hygiene certificates.
Our crafts people make many things and are happy to
fulfil orders as are our cooks.
Please speak to our market manager June.
Our gardeners are always producing delicious fresh
veg and fruit not to mention a good selection of
plants. If you have not been yet, do come and see us,
or perhaps consider joining us as a producer.
For further information please contact me
Anne Swindale 01672562121
Please note we will not be open on the 23rd or 30th of
December. We wish you all a Happy Christmas and
will see you in the New Year
P E
W S E Y
Thursday
Pewsey Vale Gardening Club
7.30pm
11th December
Belle
Belle is based on the true story of Dido Elizabeth Belle(Gugu
Mbatha Raw), the illegitimate mixed race daughter of a Royal Navy
Admiral in late 18th Century England.
Raised with her half cousin Elizabeth(Sarah Gordon) by her great
uncle Lord Mansfield ( Tom Wilkinson) and his wife (Emily Watson),
Belle leads a privileged life but is denied full social acceptance by
the colour of her skin. Lord Mansfield, Belle and her love John
Davinier(Sam Reed) want to use the law to end slavery.
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More info?
Martin Clifton
01672 810436
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O L A
PLASTIC MILK BOTTLE TOPS
We are very grateful for all the bottle tops which continue to
appear in their thousands! (can be left at Pewsey Library).
Please keep them coming!
Can we just mention that we can only accept plastic milk
carton tops (any colour) and no other tops.
Once again, thank you to everyone for your
contributions –
all monies raised will be for the benefit of
the Wiltshire Air Ambulance.
& Viv’
We always meet at the Bouverie Hall on the first
Tuesday, and new members are always welcome.
The annual subscription is £5 and covers the whole
family at one address. For more details, ring Linda
(562618) or Alan (564131).
Pewsey Tennis Club
Cleaner required
We are looking to employ a cleaner for the Tennis
Club pavilion.
The job is divided into two parts, spring/summer
from April to October, and autumn/winter from
October through to end March. Two visits a week
are required in the summer period and one during
the winter, each of approximately two hours, to be
done at times to suit the appointee but preferably
when no activities are in progress.
All cleaning equipment and materials are provided.
The areas to be cleaned are the floors, kitchen and
three changing rooms. All towels including tea
towels to be washed regularly. Rubbish to be
bagged up and left by the door as necessary.
For this the club is prepared to pay £8.50 an hour
with an annual increase of 3%.
To arrange a viewing please contact either Judith
Deck on 01672 562460 or Clare Bamforth on
01672 810514.
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‘Kathry
We are looking to employ a cleaner for the Pewsey
PEWSEY VALE BOWLS CLUB
Vale Bowls Club, Club House
Cleaner required
The job has become available due to ill health.
The job is divided into parts;the playing season April to September and the closed season October to March.
The hours required to work therefore correspond to the use of the Club House, four and a half hours over two
visits every week in the playing season, 2 hours once every week in the closed.
We are flexible about when the cleaning is done, as long as it is not done when the Club House is in use or there
is a match taking part on the green.
All cleaning equipment and materials will be provided and the bar and windows are excluded from the areas to be
cleaned, which are: kitchen, main club room, changing rooms and toilets.
The hourly rate is £7.00 per hour
Contact Caroline Srott 01672 851162
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Our
community
matters
Pewsey Area Board
It is with great pleasure that I am able to announce that Pewsey
now has a flag officially registered with the Flag Council of the
UK.
It is now a question of rolling it out across the village. All
suggestions are welcome as to the best way of doing this. You
can all the details by clicking on;
http//www.flaginstitute.org/wp/flags/pewsey
It is also available on the Parish Council Facebook page and will
shortly be on the PC Website.
The vast majority of dog owners are very careful to clear up
after their dogs and they are to be applauded for that.
HOWEVER there are a few thoughtless and inconsiderate owners
who just leave the mess where it falls for everyone else to step
in. Please clear up after your dog
Pewsey Area Board – The next meeting takes place on
Monday 12 January 2015
doors open from 6.00 pm for a 7.00 pm start at
Woodborough Social Club, Smithy Lane,
Woodborough SN9 5PL
- everyone is welcome to attend and participate in
the meeting
(If the weather is bad please call first to check it is
still going ahead).
For more information please visit
www.wiltshire.gov.uk/pewseyareaboard
or contact Caroline Brailey, Pewsey Community Area
Manager email [email protected] or
01225 718609. To be added to the mailing list for
information about the area board
please contact Caroline with your email address.
Please check out our interactive community website
www.pewsey.ourcommunitymatters.org.uk
Open the Book
Autumn has arrived and it is the perfect time to take over an
allotment. You will have 6 months to get it dug and ready for
next spring’s sowing season. We have allotments at Easterton
Lane and at the Sports Centre so contact Alison on 562014 if
you are interested.
We have a flourishing Speedwatch group in our village. If you
wish to stop thoughtless motorists speeding through our village
contact Howard on 01672 564511
Interested in what’s going on in our village?
Then why not come along to one of our meetings.
They all start at 7-30pm and are held in the Parish Office at the
Bouverie Hall.
In December we have the following meetings; 3rd Environment,
10th Planning, 16th Full Council.
Agendas and minutes for all meetings are available on
www.pewsey-pc.gov.uk , the noticeboard by the police station,
and in the library. If there are any issues that concern you in the
village please come along to the Full Council Meeting held on the
third Tuesday of each month where public questions can be
raised. It starts at 7-30 and is held in the Parish Office.
The Parish Office at the Bouverie Hall is open to the public
between 9-30am and 11-30am every Tuesday. Alternatively you
can contact us through the website or telephone 01672 562014.
You can also find the Parish Council on Facebook and Twitter.
If you would like to be part of the team that goes
into schools to read Bible stories to children, please
come and join us.
We work in pairs, two or three times each term.
Training is given, and you can watch a
presentation.
Interested? Contact Linda Fleming (01672 564709)
for the team that goes into Oare, Pewsey and
Woodborough primary schools,
or Anne Prince (01980 630008) for the team that
goes into Rushall primary school.
Pewsey Vale Coaches
WINTER WONDERLAND TRIPS
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Helps you get to the help you need, in a private car
with a friendly, reliable driver.
Make use of this invaluable service.
Ring 01672 564930. All we ask is
for a donation towards running costs.
MUSIC LIVE PEWSEY
in The Bouverie Hall
Saturday 13th December 7.30 Leveret
Three of England’s finest folk musicians
Robert Harbron, Andy Cutting and Sam Sweeney
Saturday 10th January 7.30 JACAMANDA
This five piece band performs blues, contemporary
and classic songs tinged with jazz
Tickets from The Gallery & Around the World
or reserve 01672 562584 - 07915588983
www.musiclivepewsey.co.uk
Future dates for the diary - February 13th
The Churchfitters www.churchfitters.com
May 1st New Rope String Band
www.newropestringband.co.uk
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(70)
Across
1. Seasonal book? (1,9,5)
8. Public declaration of the policy of a leader
or party (9)
9. Sorcery (5)
10. He decreed that all the world should be
taxed (6,8)
12. Insect (3)
14. “I was dumb with ....., I held my peace”
[Psalm 39 v2 AV] (7)
17. One who grumbles a lot (7)
18. Urge on (3)
22. Author of 1 across (7,7)
24. Makes less distinct (5)
25. “I am poured out .....” [Psalm 22 v14 AV]
(4,5)
26. Character in 1 across (8,7)
Answers to Crossword no. 69
Across: 1.Jodhpur 5.Sawed 8.Happy Birthday 9.Before 10.Naomi 12.Pomade
14.Hookah 17.Nones 19.Hearth 22.Infallibility 23.Gully 24.Ephesus
Down: 1.John 2.Duple 3.Plywood 4.Raised 5.Satan 6.Wedlock 7.Daylight
11.Spinning 13.Mindful 15.Obadiah 16.Shrine 18.Sully 29,Trips 21.Byes
MESSENGER NEWS from AROUND THE
PARISHES
Down:
1. “Then took he him up in his .... “ [St Luke
ch.2 v28 AV] (4)
2. Shed for housing aircraft (6)
3. Steep tea (6)
4. Inflammable hydrocarbon gas (7)
5. “Suffer the little children to ..... me” [St
Mark ch.10 v14 AV] (4,4)
6. Litany for a blessing on the crops (8)
7. Carob (6,4)
11. Contemptible (10)
12. A busy person? (3)
13. Ovum (3)
15. Bandage (8)
16. “ ...... oblige” - Duc de Lévis 1812 (8)
19. More pious (7)
20. Pointed rod for fastening meat to a spit (6)
21. Orange/red dye [alt.spelling] (6)
23. “Whatsoever things are ....” [Philippians
ch.4 v8 AV] (4)
The Altons and Honeystreet
St Mary's Church
Mon 1st Dec: Evening Eucharist 6.30pm commemorating St Andrew the Apostle.
Sun 21st Dec: Carol Service, please note the change of time to 4.00pm
Wed 24th Dec: Christmas Eve Communion Service 11.30pm
We are pleased to report that the Remembrance Sunday Service resulted in £100 being sent to both the Royal
British Legion and Help for Heroes.
At the Coronation Hall
Sat Dec 6th:
Sun Dec 14th:
Village Coffee Morning 10.00am-12.00pm
Pantomime matinee 4.00pm with tea and cakes, particularly for the children
Christmas Entertainment 7.30pm.This is always a very popular evening and includes the
Pantomime, ”Aladdin and Ray’s Magic Lamp “,carols and the traditional Mummers Play.
The Coronation Hall is very well equipped and has a new screen and sound system. It is suitable for
meetings and large or small events.
To hire the hall please contact Liz Kellett on (01672) 851920
Beechingstoke
As this is the December issue as there is always a great deal going on in the village this
month, I have quite a lot to tell you about.
First, however, a few “thank you’s” are in order following the Harvest Festival. James and
Juliette Noble kindly lent the Barn at Puckshipton for the service and lunch and Juliette made
the Harvest Loaf and helped with the food. Thank you to them, to Jenny for the cheese, to Neil
for accompanying the hymns and to Libby for taking the service. It was a lovely occasion as
ever.
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Beechingstoke
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December sees the annual Toy Service on 7
December at 11.00. Please come and bring your gifts of toys
(previously loved or new but they should be unwrapped) which will go to the Salvation Army for distribution by
them to children who would otherwise have nothing at Christmas.
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Saturday 13
December sees the Christmas Bazaar in the Church from 10.00 to 12.00. It is a great
chance to buy Christmas puddings, pickles and chutneys and for the children to buy some inexpensive items to
give as gifts. There will be tea and coffee available.
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Saturday 13
December also sees Marlborough Choral Society’s Christmas Concert at St. Mary’s Church,
Marlborough at 7.30pm. A lovely programme of music (Schubert, Finzi and Chilcott) with some very good
soloists. Tickets are £8 (under 16s are free) and available from me, Juliette Noble, Sound Knowledge or on the
door (if they haven’t sold out!).
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Saturday 20
December brings round the village carol singing. This will start at 6.30pm in the Church will
the singing of carols and refreshments and we will then go back to The Manor for more singing and fun.
On Christmas Eve we plan a candlelight Lessons and Carols service at 5pm in the Church. This is a truly
lovely service with readings from the children and a wonderful way to start Christmas. Then on Christmas
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Day we will have the usual family communion at 11.00. Finally, on 28
December Beechingstoke will be
hosting the Team Service at 11.00.
I know that this is a lot of information but there is always so much happening this month. If you have any
questions please let me know.
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If you have anything you want to put into the Messenger please let me (Sally Banham) know by the 5 of the
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month as the entry needs to be in on the 10 for the following month’s entry (Please note the new dates
for information). My details are: 01672 851406 or [email protected].
Easton Royal Heritage Group
Wednesday 10th December at 7.30 p.m. in the Village Hall
'A Glimpse of History on Fans' - an illustrated talk by Angela Price
Fans through the ages have had varied roles - as decorative accessories they were used to impress, amuse
and surprise, but they also reflect historical events as well as domestic life.
Find out more by joining us for this fascinating exploration into their use.
Members free, guests £3 - mulled wine and mince pies
All welcome - more information from Liz Johnson 01672 810289
Huish with Oare
On 7th November Oare School officially opened its new extension and celebrated the school's centenary with
a tea. Rev Mark Windsor gave a blessing for the school and the children sang and danced for the audience of
former pupils and parents.
It was good to see so many come to the Remembrance Day Service at Oare from the 3 parishes within the
Cluster.
On Friday 5th December the usual service will take place to celebrate the feast of St Nicholas in St Nicholas
Church Huish. The children from Oare School attend the service and present gifts which are in turn
distributed by Social Services to needy children.
The traditional Carol Service for Oare, Huish and Wilcot will be held at Oare on Sunday 21st December at
6pm. Everyone will be very welcome to come and hear the traditional readings and carols that foretell the
birth of Jesus.
The communion service for Christmas will be at 9.30 am at Huish. Come and celebrate Christmas Day with
us. Then in the New Year, the Feast of the Epiphany will be at Oare at 11 am on Sunday 4th January.
All other December and January dates and times of services are included on page 5.
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HUISH with OARE
On 7th November Oare School officially opened its new extension and celebrated the school's centenary with a
tea. Rev Mark Windsor gave a blessing for the school and the children sang and danced for the audience of
former pupils and parents.
It was good to see so many come to the Remembrance Day Service at Oare from the 3 parishes within the
Cluster.
On Friday 5th December the usual service will take place to celebrate the feast of St Nicholas in St Nicholas
Church Huish. The children from Oare School attend the service and present gifts which are in turn distributed
by Social Services to needy children.
The traditional Carol Service for Oare, Huish and Wilcot will be held at Oare on Sunday 21st December at 6pm.
Everyone will be very welcome to come and hear the traditional readings and carols that foretell the birth of
Jesus.
The communion service for Christmas will be at 9.30 am at Huish. Come and celebrate Christmas Day with us.
Then in the New Year, the Feast of the Epiphany will be at Oare at 11 am on Sunday 4th January.
MANNINGFORD
If you would like to receive information about village events via email then please send your details to
[email protected]
·
Fun Exercise Class to suit all abilities – 9 am on Monday mornings in the village hall. Contact Amanda
Marx on (01980) 670404 or email [email protected]
·
Dog Training Classes: All enquiries to Caroline on (01264) 850294.
·
Hiring the Hall: The fully equipped hall is available for regular bookings for clubs and societies and also
for private functions. For more details please contact Andrew Marshall 01672 569077 or [email protected]
Dates for your diary (more info will follow):
- Wednesday 17th December – 6pm Carol singing (meet at the hall) followed by Christmas drinks and a social
evening afterwards in the Village Hall at 7pm – all ages welcome. Please bring along some “nibbles” to share!
Sunday 21 December at 4pm is the Service of Nine Lessons & Carols, followed by punch and mince pies.
- Saturday 31st January 2015 - Bingo Night – come and have some fun!
If you are available to help at any of these events please let us know, it will be greatly appreciated.
MILTON LILBOURNE
St Peter's Church
Services for December and January are detailed on the front pages of The Messenger.
The Thank God for Sunday Service on January 4th is at 6 pm in the village hall.
The PCC would like to thank all those people who supported the recent activities to raise funds for the repair
of the organ. Funds raised were:
Plant Sale - £576, and the Auction - £1188.
There will be 2 further fund raising events in December;
Sunday 7 December at 4 pm, Britten's 'A Ceremony of Carols' will be sung by the Transeamus Chamber Choir,
Conductor Jules Addison and harpist Elizabeth -Jane Baldry.
Tickets £10, to include a glass of mulled wine. 01225 302143 or Email [email protected]
On Friday 12 December there will be a Punch and Judy Show for grown-ups in the Village Hall. 7 for 7.30
Tickets £8 including supper from:
Jackie 810068 or Pam 564649. Numbers are limited so book now to avoid disappointment.
MILTON LILBOURNE VILLAGE HALL NEWS
Christmas Bingo Fri 5th December eyes down 7.30pm Milton Lilbourne Village Hall.
includes refreshments, raffle and bar. All the family welcome, Lots of festive prizes.
In aid of village hall. Details Tel Carol & Peter 01672 563260
The annual Rough and Tumble Run will be held on Sun 11 Jan 15
starting from village hall at 11am.
We will once again be grateful for any donations of cake
and offers to marshall on route. For further details
Tel Perky 01672 563132 or Carol 01672 563260
Coffee Morning and Christmas Fayre in aid of The Savernake Appeal for The Prospect Hospice.
Sat 13th December 9.30am til 12.30pm Bouverie Hall.
We have a wide variety of craft and beauty stalls. Come and visit Santa in his grotto, have a cup of coffee
and cake. There will also be a raffle, bric a brac, stalls and more.
Many of you may have heard that the Prospect Hospice
will be opening an outpatients department at Savernake Hospital
for the people of Pewsey, Marlborough and the surrounding villages in June 2015.
The Hospice need to raise a further £75,000 prior to opening.
So please do support this event.
For further details contact Carol 01672 563260 or email [email protected]
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NORTH NEWNTON
Quiz Night was another sell out and raised £400 with half the proceeds to St James' Church
and half to the Community Defibrillator Fund. Hearty thanks to quizmaster Paula Baker!
Evening Worship, on the first Sunday, will take the form of a less formal home group in the winter months. In
December and January this will be held at Sheldon, Woodborough, Mrs Libby Turner's home.
Community Coffee Morning will be held on Saturday, 20th December with a A warm welcome to everyone for
mince pies and festive music! Coffee morning in January will be on 17th.
14th December: Advent Morning Service will be taken by Bishop Edward. Do join us for this very special event at
which the re-hung wall tablets will be blessed.
24th December: Crib Service with Christingles Come and help fill the crib with nativity figures and sing carols by
candlelight. Share a perfect start to Christmas.
"Dates of Parish Council meetings........next meeting on Monday 19th January at Hilcott Village Hall"
The Community Defibrillator is now installed at Hilcott Village Hall, and we are actively fundraising for a second
one for the North Newnton end of the parish. Thanks to all for your support.
Rushall School
Since half-term there have been many activities as well as preparations for Christmastide.
Year 4s held a European Languages day and everyone took part in the Spanish day.
Key stage 1 paid a visit to Salisbury Cathedral and a small group of children, teachers and parents took part
in an Art project with Mrs Janet Thomas, the Young Arts representative for the Pewsey Vale Decorative and
Fine Arts Society.
On the sporting front, everybody took part in the Football For Everybody and the girls played cricket.
At Remembrance time, on the 12th November, the school was part of the music project on the World War 1
at Pewsey Vale School.
STANTON ST BERNARD
Church decorating for Christmas – Saturday 13th December at 10 am with all children welcome to
decorate the tree at 2 pm.
Carol Service – Sunday 14th December at 6 pm – A traditional service of carols and readings in preparation
for Christmas.
Carol Singing – Wednesday 17th December – The Carol Singers will be going round the village starting
from Winford at 6.15pm arriving at the Village Hall at about 8.15pm. Please listen out for them and you are
very welcome to join in.
Please make sure there is a responsible adult with any children.
There will be refreshments in the Village Hall (open at 7.30pm) for those who sing and all those who help
with the church, churchyard and fundraising. The money collected will go to charity.
Crib Service– Wednesday 24th December at 5pm. Suitable for all ages and
followed by tea and sandwiches/cake (contributions to the tea welcome!)
Three Peaks Walk – Saturday 27th December 2014 – Enjoy a walk across the hills to shake off those postChristmas blues. Just over seven miles visiting Clifford’s Hill, Tan Hill, Milk Hill and Walker’s Hill and back to
the village.
Please join us at the Village Hall car park, at 9.30 am.
100 Club Draw: The draw for November and December will take place after the Carol singing evening in
the Village Hall on 17th December.
Bingo – Tuesday 3rd December at 7.30pm – Village Hall
Curry Evening – Saturday 6th December at 7.30pm – Village Hall
For further information about events and clubs in the village as well as a chance to contribute to the village
blog, please visit www.stantonstbernard.com.
WILCOT
This year has been mainly about Remembrance and, hopefully, some lessons learned. It is good to see the return
home of most of our Forces but many threats remain. Perhaps next year can be about diplomatic solutions rather
than war.
Here’s wishing everyone a very happy Christmas. Our celebrations start with a short Advent vigil at 6pm on
Friday 5th Dec. Other Services will be:
Sun 14th Dec – Morning Eucharist at 11am.
Sun 21st Dec – Christingle Service at 3.30pm.
Wed 24th Dec. – Midnight Mass at 11.30pm.
Sun. 11 Jan. – Morning Eucharist at 11am
Sunday 18th Jan – Evensong at 6pm.
Do please come along and those with children or young families will be particularly welcome at the Christingle
Service.
There will be no “Still Waters” in January or February 2015.
We are hoping to have a book sale early next year in aid of the Church and Village Hall. If you have any
unwanted books I, (Colin Bouch Yew Tree Cottage, 563077) would be glad to receive them or collect if preferred.
More details later.
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St Mary Magdelene Woodborough
We have just held our planned "Team Vision" meeting with the Rector at which we discussed how we could
reach out to those parishioners who may come to Church for Festivals only and who we might encourage to
come to rearranged monthly services and times.
Also, in early November, we laid Peter Broxis' ashes to rest, beside those of his wife Anne, at a simple
service taken by the Rector and attended by relatives and friends from the village. Pictures will be sent to
his sons abroard - one in South Africa.
We are holding our next PCC Meeting on 18th November and the minutes will be displayed on the Church
notice board.
Our services for December are: Holy Communion BCP at 8.00am on 7th, our Carol Service at 6.00pm on
21st, and our two Christmas Eve services of the Crib Service at 4.00pm and Midnight Eucharist at 11.00pm.
January Services are in the diary on page 6
It is now time to thank all our helpers for their involvement both inside and outside the Church, and to wish
all parishioners a Very Happy Christmas and Peaceful New Year.
News from Woodborough School
December is set to be busy and fun-filled! The children’sChristmas performances will be held on Tuesday 9th &
Wednesday 10th; KS1 present “Jesus’s Christmas Party” & KS2 present “Gold to Bethlehem.”
If you would like tickets (no cost, just a donation to charity) to see these performances, please contact the
school. Christmas lunch is on Wednesday 17th. Christmas Parties are on Thursday 18th, with party food, a
disco & party games! Our Christmas Carol service will be held at Woodborough Church on Friday 19th at
9.30am, followed by the PTA Christmas Hamper Raffle Draw at 11.30 & school will finish at 12.15.
If your have a child born between 1st September 2010 & 31st August 2011, they are due to start school in
September 2015. The deadline for applying for a school place is midnight on 15th January 2015. There are
places available at Woodborough School! Please contact Mrs Budden 851305.
The mobile library will visit the Woodborough Club car park on Wednesday December 10th from 2.55 –
3.45pm.
Term 3 begins on Monday 5th January 2015.
Finally a Christmas wish from Woodborough School - May you have the gladness of Christmas which is hope,
the spirit of Christmas which is peace & the heart of Christmas which is love.
December 2014
Woodborough Club Events
Winter league skittles every Wednesday
Tues 2nd W I at 7 30pm
Fri 5th Family Night from 7 pm
Sat 6th “XMAS BINGO” Doors Open at 7pm
“EYES DOWN” at 8pm
Sun 7th Meat Raffle 9pm
Mon 8th Short Mat Bowls at 8pm
Tues 9th Railway Meeting 7 45pm
Thurs 11th Gateway at 7pm
Fri 12th Children’s Xmas Party 7pm
Sat 13th Dave’s Xmas Quiz at 8pm
Sun 14th “Country Music with
Alan Herbert” at 7 30pm
Mon 15th Short Mat Bowls at 8pm
Fri 19th Family Film Night at 7pm
Sat 20th Xmas Draw at 5pm &
Members Xmas Party at 8pm
Sun 21st Country Music with
“Sean and Pete” at 7.30pm
Sat 27th 3- Aside Skittles 8pm
Mon 29th Short Mat Bowls 8pm
WED 31st NEW YEAR’S PARTY with
CAT & MOUSE 8 till Late
January 2015
Sat 3rd Bingo 8 pm
Sat 10th 3-Aside Skittles 8 pm
Sun 11th Country Daniel Berry 7 30 pm
Mon 12th Pewsey Area Board
Sat 17th Gateway Party
Sun 25th Country Chris Harris 7 30 pm
Sat 31st Dave's Quiz 8pm
Woodborough W.I.
Woodborough and District WI held a meeting
on Tuesday 4th Nov.
at the Social Club where Caroline Franklin
gave an amusing poetic talk entitled
‘Christmas is coming Oh yes it is’.
The next event will be the Christmas party on
2nd December contact Elizabeth 01672
851086
Winter Wonderland Trips
by Pewsey Vale Coaches
to
London
Departing Pewsey 10.00am Returning 7pm
£12 Adult, £10 Child/OAP
www.woodboroughclub.co.uk details
01672/852269/851579
7th 14th & 21st December
01672 562238 for more details
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ANGELS
· Draw a circle on the paper
and cut it out. Mark the
centre of the circle (lightly
fold it into quarters to find the
centre).
· Copy the face and features
on to the circle and colour
them in.
· Mark the dotted lines and cut
around them and around the
halo and hair as marked.
· Fold the angel into a cone by
putting one wing over the
other and slotting them
together. A little piece of
sellotape will hold it firmly.
We hear a lot about angels at
Christmas. A lot of the carols we
sing have angels in them – like
‘Hark the Herald Angels Sing’
and ‘While Shepherds Watched
Their Flocks by Night’.
Angels are God’s messengers
and you can read about the
good news they brought to the
shepherds in Luke’s Gospel,
chapter 2, verses 8-20.
MAKE YOUR OWN
CHRISTMAS ANGEL
You can make a whole host of
angels, one for the top of the
tree and a row of them, all
different
sizes, to go on a
windowsill. To alter the size
simply draw a bigger or smaller
circle, you could use a dinner
plate or a small tin to draw
round. You could even make a
giant angel using a dustbin lid!
You will need:
Scissors, thick white paper or
thin white card, some felt tip
pens and something circular to
draw round (use a small plate or
saucer to start with).
How do angels greet each
other?
They say,
Halo.
How Many Angels
Do You Need This Year?
What do fish
sing at
Christmas?
Shark, the
herald angels
sing.
Merry Christmas
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