Broad Town News-September 2014

September 2014 BROAD TOWN NEWS Published by Christ Church

Sponsored this month by the Parish Council

Date/Day	Time	Church	Service	Readers	Sidesman	Chalice	Cleaner	Flowers
Wednesday Sep 3	2pm	Hilmarton	Communion
Sunday Sep 7	9.15am	Tockenham	Family Communion*
Trinity 12	11am	Broad Town	Communion + Baptism	M Green	J Wallis	C Green	J Rendell	F Holness
	6pm	Clyffe Pypard	Evensong
Sunday Sep 14	9.15am	Clyffe Pypard	Family Communion
Trinity 13	11am	Hilmarton	Family Service*
	6pm	Tockenham	Evensong
	6pm	Broad Town	Evensong	J Drury / C Rendell	C Rendell		C Marshall	C Bettinson
Sunday Sep 21	9.15am	Broad Town	Family Communion*	R Holness / M Manley	D Marshall	D Marshall	C Marshall	C Bettinson
St Matthew	11am	Tockenham	Family Service + Baptism*
	6pm	Hilmarton	Evensong
Sunday Sep 28	8am	Broad Town	Said Communion	C Green / S Richards	S Richards	S Richards	R McLaren	C Crocker
Trinity 15	9.15am	Hilmarton	Holy Communion
	11am	Clyffe Pypard	Holy Communion

* Denotes a service that is particularly suitable for all ages.

A NEW START

How many of us are making a new start this month, whether it is up a class at school, changing school, going to university, changing job or moving house. This month sees many children and people apprehensive about what the future holds.

One idea to hold on to is “Be true to your principles”. With this in mind it is easier to make one’s way in the world.

Those of us who believe in Christ were given a set of principles to follow which keep us on the straight and narrow path. There are sometimes difficulties on the path but to hear “Well done thou good and faithful servant” is our reward.

CONGRATULATIONS

Mr John Essex Coney of “The Pinnocks” was 100 on the 15th Aug. We hope he had a happy day with his family and friends.

Mr Coney was born 11 days after the declaration of WW1 – what a lot has happened in his lifetime!

ITALIAN EVENING

Following the success of our Curry night we decided to travel to Italy for the next adventure. So come and enjoy the delights of Italy without needing a passport. On 27^th Sept 2014 in the Village Hall at Broad Town there will be a three course Italian meal followed by entertainment by Supanova who will be entertaining us with Italian music.

Tickets from Margaret Green - 01793 854200; Margaret Manley – 731564; Carol Oldfield – 731097 and Christine Marshall - 731543. Tickets are £15 Adults and £10 for 12 yrs and under. Tickets are now available. We look forward to seeing you all there. Proceeds to Christ Church.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

13^th Sept Autumn Coffee Morning

13^th Sept Ride and Stride

12^th/13^th/14^th Sept Flower display at St Barts, RWB

17^th Sep WI

20^th Sep Moviola

27^th Sep Italian evening

6^th Dec Christmas coffee morning

COFFEE MORNING

On September 13^th, to coincide with the Ride and Stride event the Church Café will again be open. We will be selling cakes and quiches as well as there being a general sales table.

Clive, Margaret and Janet will again be attempting to cycle round the Deanery on an exercise bike. They managed it last time but that was a few years ago. Sponsorship will help to keep their legs moving. Money can be donated on the day.

BROAD TOWN COMMUNITY LED PLANNING (CLP) GROUP

Although we have been working jointly with Parish Council members all through August on the draft aims, objectives and policy options for the Broad Town section of the proposed Neighbourhood Plan, there is very little that is new to report. The dates for our meetings in September have not yet been confirmed though it is hoped that a Wiltshire Council officer from the Spatial Planning Team will be able to attend one of our meetings to answer questions and make sure we are heading in the right direction. We will continue to publish information on our Community Forum as it becomes available and we can send details direct to you if you would like to go onto our mailing list.

Please contact us if you would like to go onto our mailing list on lorraine@mrsbillis.co.uk. More information is on our Community Forum on www.broad-town.co.uk and from project managers Common Places www.New-V.co.uk .

THE FOUR WAYS COMMUNITY PUB

BAR 8pm-late EVERY FRIDAY – enjoy a drink, FREE DARTS, FREE POOL and FREE TABLE FOOTBALL. Christmas draw numbers are on sale from Friday 5^th September at £1 each: see Jenny, Phyl or any bar staff to get yours: hundreds of pounds-worth of prizes big and small to be won! Draw will take place at the Christmas Bingo session on SUNDAY 14TH December.

FRIDAY 26^th September 8pm – 20-years+ village veterans: have a FREE drink on us

Have you lived in Broad Town since before 1995? Not been up to the village hall for a drink for a few years? Yes? There’s a FREE PINT with your name on it waiting for you at the bar. Come and claim it: we’ve got real ales, traditional cider, draught Beck’s, wines, spirits and everything else you’d expect (You could always have a glass of wine, spirit & mixer, soft or hot drink instead if pints aren’t your thing). And we’re much cheaper than most pubs, so getting a round in won’t hurt your wallet! Also: if you’ve got any family or friends who were born and bred in Broad Town or lived here for a long time but have moved away in the last decade or so, let ‘em know, bring ‘em along too – they can have a free drink on us as well! Cheers!

BINGO EVERY SUNDAY – bar open 7.15pm; eyes down 8pm; last ball 10pm

played Bingo before? Not from Broad Town? Doesn't matter: come and have a try. Full bar plus tea, coffee, cappuccino and Aero hot chocolate always available. Supporting your local non-profit-making bingo venue helps us grow: every pound you stake is returned to our players!

Can't wait for the parish newsletter to find out what's happening? Want to have a licensed bar at your village hall event? Any other enquiries? You can ring Matt on 07704 317311, email us at fourwaysbroadtown@gmail.com and Facebook users can get all our latest info by clicking 'Like' at facebook.com/FourWaysBroadTown

BROAD TOWN WI

In August we had our summer outing and this year we went to Highclere Castle. Twenty one WI members and four guests from Broad Hinton’s ‘Ridgeway Ladies’ travelled by coach to Highclere in Hampshire, famous now for being the setting for the filming of Downton Abbey.

We were lucky with the weather and enjoyed exploring the house and gardens. We had an excellent lunch and many of us managed to fit in an ice cream and/or cream tea! There was a lot of chat sitting in beautiful surroundings in the sunshine, a really enjoyable day.

Our next meeting will be at 7.30pm on 17^th September and we will be back in Broad Town Village Hall. It is a members evening when we will be reviewing good books, lovely places to visit, good places to eat etc. New members are always welcome. Call Jane on 01793 731105 for more information.

BROAD TOWN BIG GIG

If you’re reading this before the 30^th August, then all we need to say is if you haven’t got your tickets, get them now!! This is the best line-up ever and with the added spectacular laser show, additional food options and other attractions, it’s going to be a not to be missed show-stopping cracker! Gates open at 15:00, non-stop music from 15:30 to 23:50. Limited parking, so if you can walk, please do.

If you’re reading this post the Big Gig, then we hope the memories will put a smile on your face – check out the Facebook and our website for pics.

www.broadtownbiggig.co.uk / www.facebook.com/broadtownbiggig

BROAD TOWN DOG OWNERS

If you would like to join other dog owners and their dogs for a social walk in the local area we will be meeting on Sunday 14th September at 9.45 for a 10.00 walk. Please meet in Broad Hinton Church car park. We will be out for around an hour or so and the walk will take us across country to Winterbourne Bassett and back.

Please keep dogs on a lead until they have got to know each other. All dogs (and owners!) are very welcome - if your dog needs extra space from others please let us know on the day and we will advise the group.

Dogs and owners had an enjoyable walk last month and we were very lucky that the rain held off. We are looking forward to new walkers joining us and if you have a favourite walk locally that you think we might enjoy, please let us know.

Any questions please call or e-mail Annette on 07974 763645 /annette.moore@live.co.uk

BUSY BEES

We meet in Bushton Village Hall on second and fourth Wednesdays 1.45 to 2.45pm. We welcome all babies and toddlers and their parents or carers and any other family visitors who happen to be around at the time. Do come for a coffee, a chat, and a play. Plenty of parking and lots of room to play.

Please contact Kim Gough on kim.gough@rocketmail.com or on 07850933344. We look forward to meeting you.

JOIN RIDE AND STRIDE 2014

This year the sponsored Cycle, Walk, Jog, Horse-ride (however you fancy travelling except by car!) around Wiltshire Churches and Chapels will take place on Saturday 13^th September between 10am and 6pm. Sponsor money raised will be shared between your chosen church and the Wiltshire Historic Churches Trust. Many churches are open for refreshments including Broad Town and some have toilet facilities. I have a list of these churches. If you feel energetic and would like to participate, further details and sponsorship forms are available from Carolyn on 852754.

Just a reminder that I am here to help with information to (hopefully) solve problems and make your life a little easier. Please call me,

Ellen Blacker on 07557 110414 or email me at rwbcrickladegnc@communityfirst.org.uk

PLEASE CAN YOU HELP??????????

Our retired horse and pony need a new home. We are looking for grazing and shelter of some sort with a small amount of storage for hay, shavings and rugs as close to Clyffe Pypard as possible. We prefer a quiet location possibly on a farm rather than a large livery yard. We are also interested in a rural house (not near a busy road) with a minimum of 4 bedrooms to rent. If this could be combined with a home for the horses, any local rural area would be of interest. If you can help or know someone who can please contact us.

Email:- findusahome2014@outlook.com or Tel:- 07879911230

THE GUILD OF WILTSHIRE ARTISTS

Run workshops at the Village Hall on every third Saturday of the month from 10am to 4pm. All are welcome including painters who are beginners.

Tea and Coffee provided but do bring a packed lunch. Help will be given to those who request it. Contact telephone numbers 731154, 731519.

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OCTOBER 2014 EDITION

Will organisations or anyone wishing to have news, etc. included in the October edition please note that items must be submitted to Margaret Green, 5 Eastwood Avenue, Royal Wootton Bassett, Wilts. SN4 8BX. cliveggreen@waitrose.com BY 6pm FRIDAY September.19^th It is regretted that submissions after that time will not be included.