HAPPY HOLIDAYS & HAPPY EASTER GREETINGS

With Easter rapidly approaching, Rachma and the editorial team of BT News would like to wish you all happy holidays and a happy Easter.

The Reverend Rachma Abbott Priest in Charge, Woodhill Benefice & Lyneham with Bradenstoke.

The Vicarage Clyffe Pypard, SWINDON SN4 7PY.  01793 731134

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

5^th April             BT School Easter Service

5^th April             Open Evening at Village Hall

8^th April             BT PC Meeting

10^th April           Community Coffee Morning

11^th April           “Fitsteps” Dance - Fitness Class

13^th April           Graveyard work morning and Church Spring Clean

24^th April           Community Coffee Morning

25^th April           BT PreSchool and Forest School Open Day

27^th April           Gentlemen’s Breakfast Club

27^th April           Hilmarton Moviola

6^th May             Bushton Manor Plant Sale

8^th May             Community Coffee Morning

11^th May           Graveyard work morning

18^th May           Church Coffee Morning and Plant Stall

19^th May           BT White Horse - Liming

22^nd May           Community Coffee Morning

8^th June             Graveyard work morning

 

CHURCH FLOOR

Permission to proceed with the proposed floor repairs has now been granted by the Diocese. We have raised the funds to carry out the necessary work thanks to many people who have supported our fundraising events and we will start the work as soon as possible. We will report on progress through this newsletter.

 

CHURCH WORK MORNINGS 2019

Some of you have asked me to send all the proposed dates – so that you don’t miss any!  I will send out reminders nearer the time for each one and it will be very much appreciated if you are able to help at some or all of these.  As before. we will be at the Church from 9.30am to mid-day but come and go to suit yourself.  Refreshments will be provided and it would be helpful if you could bring suitable tools.

The dates are: - 13 April, 11 May, 8 June, 13 July, 10 August, 14 Sept

Thank you for all your support.  Ray Manley

on behalf of Broad Town Parochial Church Council

BROAD TOWN C of E PRIMARY SCHOOL GOVERNOR VACANCY

Broad Town C of E Primary School has a vacancy for a governor and is actively seeking applications for the post from the local community.  Governors have a real responsibility for and influence on the strategic management of the school and the education of our children so it is a great opportunity for community involvement.  Experience of the education sector is not necessary but you will need enthusiasm, a willingness to serve and take responsibility, have time to commit to attend meetings and visiting the school.  Being involved with the teaching staff and young children in a small school (judged Good by Ofsted in March 2018!) can be a real blessing!  If you are interested please contact John Oldfield (Chair of Governors) on JOldfield@broadtown.wilts.sch.uk

 

BROAD TOWN PRE-SCHOOL & FOREST SCHOOL OPEN DAY 25^TH APRIL 2019

Join us on Thursday 25^th April 2019 for Forest Activities from 9am – 12noon.

Exploring, discovering, digging, tree climbing, fire pit & collecting natural materials.

Supervision by Forest School trained staff.  Contact 731911 for further information.

 

CHURCH COFFEE MORNING

In May we will again be opening our doors to the Saturday morning café.  So come to enjoy the conviviality of the morning - and the refreshments. Plus

Plant Stall - 18^th May  Judy has agreed to have the plant stall in her garden.

 If anyone is splitting plants at this time of year or planting a few extra seeds please keep in mind that Judy would be very grateful for any contributions to her stall, thank you.

 

CHURCH SPRING CLEAN

If anyone has left inside the Church any artificial flowers or vases or baskets that they would like back, please could they collect them on Saturday 13^th April between 10am and Noon.  If you cannot come then please contact Margaret Green on 854200 to say what it is you want and it will be saved.

 

VILLAGE HALL REFURBISHMENT

You may be aware that the refurbishment of the kitchen and toilets has now been completed.  We are delighted with the improvements that have been made and would like to invite residents to come along to see for themselves.  There will be an open evening on Friday 5^th April from 8pm, the bar will be open and nibbles will be provided. We have also invited the grant providers to our community coffee morning on 10 April, 10 am – mid-day to thank them and anyone is welcome to come along.

COMMUNITY COFFEE MORNING

The coffee morning in aid of the Alzheimer Society was a great success and raised £230 plus £57.50 gift aid.  Many thanks to everyone who came and supported this charity – it was lovely to see so many of you.

Dates for April, Wednesday 10^th – with Easter activities for children

Wednesday 24^th

 

PLANT FAIR AND OPEN GARDEN, BUSHTON MANOR, SN4 7PX

Bank Holiday Monday May 6^th 2019 11am -3pm.  Last year saw the second year running that we had over 1000 visitors to the Manor House Gardens. Once again there will be some 30 stalls with plants from specialist growers as well as those grown in local gardens.  Other stalls will include, garden related products, various crafts, cakes, second hand tools and unwanted but useable garden items.

And for those who like to try their luck a tombola and a raffle.  You can make your purchases, leave them in the plant crèche and then enjoy wandering around the gardens of the 18^th century Manor House before having home - made refreshments or a bacon butty from the BBQ.

There will be outside games to keep young people occupied and dogs are allowed providing they are kept on leads.  Money raised will go towards the upkeep of St Peter’s Church the Grade 1 listed building in Clyffe Pypard.  Entrance £2. Children and car parking free.

Further details  www.clyffepypard-bushton.com  or  0796 223 6678

 

BROAD TOWN WHITE HORSE - LIMING - SUNDAY 19 MAY

It is planned to carry out maintenance and liming of the White Horse on the morning of Sunday 19^th May and the aim will be to tidy up the area and then apply lime to keep the Horse looking at its best.  The event will be open to all those who wish to be involved with the only stipulation being that participation will be limited to those who are physically fit and in good health.  We will also need to maintain attendance at a level that is consistent with safe operations.

Would interested people please contact me via e-mail andrewlaw456@gmail.com or by phone 01793 731472.  Confirmation and details will be sent out nearer the date.

 

MARKET STALL

Judy Rendell will be running another market stall in Royal Wootton Bassett on June 5^th 2019 to raise money for the Church.

We need donations of Cakes, Bric a Brac, Toys and Games, Good Quality Clothes or anything that we can sell.

Please contact Judy on 01793 731341

COMMUNITY HEARTBEAT TRUST DEFIBRILLATOR

This is a reminder that we have a defibrillator in the Village.  It is sited outside the Village Hall and is available for anyone to use in the unfortunate situation of someone they are with having heart failure.  It is simple to use and talks you through what you must do.  It is a requirement though, that you RING 999 FIRST to get help on the way as soon as possible.  The ambulance service will also tell you what to do and support you while you wait for the ambulance.  If you are within 200m of the Hall they will automatically tell you about the defibrillator and tell you the access code.  If you are further away but have someone who could fetch it for you quickly, you will need to ask them for the access code.

 

LOTTERY 100 CLUB

A further 6 people have joined the 100 club so monthly prizes will be increased. If anyone else would like to join, please contact Ray Manley, Tel: 731564

 

BROAD TOWN WI

We are a friendly group and welcome new members.  Our meetings are generally held on the third Wednesday of the month in the Village Hall.  If you are interested in visiting us, please contact Kate on 01793 731536.  We are also on the Broad Town Village website and on Facebook.

 

WINE GLASSES

Broad Town Church have 96 wine glasses available to borrow (for a donation for Church Funds). Enquiries to Margaret Manley Tel: 731564

 

WILTSHIRE MOVIOLA

Hilmarton Parish Church Hall, Saturday April 27^th Stan & Ollie (PG)

7pm FOR 7.30pm, 75 comfy seats, refreshments and a wine sale licence, tickets £6 from Breda Cottage, 34 Church Road, Hilmarton 760312 (opposite chapel) or

Email hilmartonmoviola@hotmail.co.uk

Hilmarton Moviola also has a Facebook page.

For more info call Geoff Procter on 01249 760312

 

FITSTEPS

Thursday 11^th April.   1.30pm – 2.15pm  in Village Hall.  Come and join us to keep fit the “Strictly” way.  Contact Margaret 731564 for further details.

PARISH COUNCIL UPDATE

Community Grants

The Parish Council were pleased to award 2 grants from our Community Fund at our last meeting.The first will contribute to the purchase of a professional glass washing machine for Broad Town Social Club and the second will support the purchase of a Speed Indicator Device to help slow traffic in the Village. The Council will next consider grant applications at our September meeting and any community group wanting more information should contact the Parish Clerk.

Digital Access to your Council Tax records

Wiltshire Council are setting up a new citizen’s portal to make it simpler, quicker and easier for people to access current and historic information about their council tax accounts, called “Revenues on Line”. It will also be possible to claim both housing benefit and council tax reduction through this new system.Access to the new system will be via a link on the council tax pages on Wiltshire Council’s website and will be available from 4^th March 2019.

Football Goalposts for Redhills Playing Field

Since it became necessary to remove the previous goal posts due to safety concerns, the Council have been reviewing all replacement options, both new and second hand. After all due diligence we have concluded that we will progress with the purchase and installation of new fixed goal posts and our aim is to get these in place as soon as possible now that Spring is nearly here. The Council would like to thank Brian Smith and Royal Wootton Bassett Rugby Club for the kind offer of second hand movable goal posts and for their support in helping us assess the options.

Wiltshire Online broadband programme

Under this programme more than 5,500 homes and businesses in the County will benefit from access to a new ultrafast full fibre network. The infrastructure for Broad Town should be in place by the last quarter of the year. You can get more information on the programme and register your interest at https://www.gigaclear.net/wiltshireonline-rollout-schedule

The date of the next Parish Council meeting is 8^th April at 6.30pm at the Village Hall. Everyone is welcome and refreshments will be provided.

 

GENTLEMAN’S FULL ENGLISH BREAKFAST CLUB

The Gentleman’s Full English Breakfast Club will meet on Saturday 27^th April 2019 at the REME Museum Crown’s café at MOD Lyneham.  The speaker this month is David Seymour talking about Microlights. 9am for 9:30am start as usual.  The cost is now £8pp. + a bottle raffle.

Contact David May, davemay104@yahoo.co.uk if you would like to attend.

 

LINDY HOP DANCING

Swingout Swindon (Cliff and Erica), have been running swing dance classes in Swindon for over 4 years.  For the last 2 years we have been teaching fortnightly in East Challow, Wantage.

Recently we have been looking to fill the Tuesday gap and by popular demand we have decided to offer Broad Town and surrounding areas the chance to learn to dance.

Our Lindy Hop classes are filled with smiles and laughter, along with some great moves to get you on that dance floor.  Although you require a partner to dance with, don’t worry, if you don’t have one to bring there will be plenty there, as we rotate everyone around throughout the lesson.

Don’t forget your footwear! Make sure you have comfy and supportive shoes but not too grippy on the soles.

Fortnightly Classes at Broad Town Village Hall

Classes: Beginners Lindy Hop

Tuesdays 7.15 pm to 8.30pm, 8.30pm to 8.45pm practice session Price £7 per person per class

For anyone wanting to learn the basic 6-beat and 8-beat Lindy Hop Rhythm and some 8-beat Charleston moves.

Suitable for anyone wanting to learn partner dancing.

 

SNOOKER LOOPY Mum and Son

We are Jackie and Riley, two local dedicated competitive snooker players - we compete all year round both in and outside of the UK.

We are currently seeking sponsorship and also looking for a local non damp room/building (min 24ft x 18ft) where we can site our own table for private practice.

If you are a business or individual who can help us with either or both of the above, please contact Jackie on 07747798859 jackie.ellis2@hotmail.co.uk.  I will be happy to talk to you about our snooker and show you our CVs.  Many thanks.

 

THANK YOU, BROAD TOWN,!

I knew it wouldn’t be easy starting a new business, but thanks to the massive amount of support I’ve received from the wonderful people of Broad Town, I’m delighted to be celebrating my first year as Louise – Girl Friday.  It’s been both challenging and rewarding and I’ve met some truly lovely people.  The variety of work has been huge – from typing up a 26,000 word dissertation by dictation, being the Administrator for the RWB Chamber of Commerce, property maintenance including decorating and gardening, to looking after sheep, donkeys, dogs and fish (not all at the same house)!

I’m available for one-off odd jobs or regular, long term work and have extremely competitive rates.  Please see my web site or just ask. I would like to say a huge thank you to all of my clients for your continued support, it’s very much appreciated.

Louise Hinson.  Louise Girl Friday

LOCAL HEATING ENGINEER & PLUMBER IN BROAD TOWN

Ben Davis, BTD Plumbing and Heating, Hurstbridge House, Pye Lane, Broad Town, Wiltshire, SN4 7RR

Tel No 01793 317758 or 07920 042880

 

 

 

THE GUILD OF WILTSHIRE ARTISTS

Run workshops at the Village Hall on every first Friday and third Saturday of the month from 10am to 3pm.  All are welcome including painters who are beginners. The cost is still £5 per person per session which includes tea/coffee and biscuits but do bring a packed lunch.  Help will be given to those who request it.

Contact Jim Dowton 850029 or Roy Davey 731154.

 

BROAD TOWN PAINTER & DECORATOR

Hi Just thought I’d remind all of you that I’m in the Village.  It’s Glen Morley the Painter and Decorator.  I undertake interior and exterior work, to a very high standard. Everything is completed to the level I would have in my own home.  Please feel free to call me at any time for a free consultation and VAT free estimate.  My numbers are: Landline: 01793 739227 Mobile: 07545 573002.  Please leave a message if I’m unable to answer.