Broad Town News-April 2014

April 2014 BROAD TOWN NEWS Published by Christ Church

Sponsored this month by H5ADVENTURE

Date/Day	Time	Church	Service	Readers	Sidesman	Chalice	Cleaner	Flowers
Wednesday Apr 2	2pm	Hilmarton	Communion
Friday Apr 4	1.15pm	Broad Town	School Easter Service
Sunday Apr 6	9.15am	Tockenham	Family Communion*
Passion Sunday	11am	Broad Town	Sung Communion	D Marshall	J Wallis	D Marshall	M Green	Lent
	6pm	Clyffe Pypard	Evensong
Sunday Apr 13	10.30am	Tockenham	Benefice Communion with Palm Procession & Passion Gospel
Thursday Apr 17	7.30pm	Broad Town	Benefice Communion	C Crocker / M Green	C Green	C Green	J Rendell	Lent
			with Altar Stripping
Friday Apr 18	11am	Hilmarton	Family Service* after Children's workshop
Good Friday	1.30pm	Clyffe Pypard	Music & Meditation at the Cross
Sunday Apr 20	8am	Clyffe Pypard	Said Communion
Easter Day	9.15am	Tockenham	Family Communion*
	11am	Broad Town	Family Communion*	C Marshall / C Rendell	D Marshall	J Drury	J Rendell	Easter
	11am	Hilmarton	Family Communion*
Sunday Apr 27	8am	Broad Town	Said Communion	C Green / S Richards	S Richards	S Richards	M Manley	P Lewis
Easter 2	9.15am	Hilmarton	Sung Communion
	11am	Clyffe Pypard	Family Service*

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

THE CONQUEST OF LOVE

A story is told of a girl in Luther’s time who had been taught to think of God only with dread, as a terrible judge. In her stern home the name of God was mentioned only to terrify and frighten her. But one day in her father’s printing-office she picked up a scrap of paper, and found on it the first words of the verse…”God so loved the world that He gave –“. The remaining words were torn off; but even in this fragment there was a new revelation to her. It told her that God loved the world, loved it well enough to give it a present. What did He give? She did not know but it was enough for her to know that He loved the world to give it something. The new thought brought great joy to her. It changed all her ideas of God. She learned to think of Him as one who loved her as a friend, ready to give her rich gifts, and this brightened and changed her life.

The present He gave was His Son.

LENT GROUPS

Wed 2^nd April @12.30pm in Hilmarton Church hall, bring your own packed lunch, followed by Communion @2pm.

Wed 9^th April @12.30pm in Old Forge Cottage, Tockenham Corner, bring your own packed lunch.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

7^th April Revised date for Parish Council, Broad Town

12^th April Moviola

16^th April WI

18^th April Good Friday, Live music at 4 ways Village Hall

5^th May Plant fair and open garden at Bushton Manor.

16^th May Fish and Chip supper

17^th May Coffee Morning – Plants & Books

19^th May “Old Herbaceous” at Memorial Hall, RWB

13^th June Little Gig at The Crown, Broad Hinton.

30^th August Big Gig

27^th September Italian Evening

PARISH COUNCIL

· Please note the date and time of the next Parish Council meeting has been changed to 7th April at 18:00

· There have been successful meetings with the Highways Engineer to explore improvements in road safety with a view to reduce speeding within the village

· The parish Council and CLPG are working very hard to scope the future planning for the village. Please take an interest otherwise decisions may be made and options put forward which do not represent your views

· Whiteway in Thornhill is to be closed for the foreseeable future

· Dauntsey Bank is now closed for up to six months

· We have a problem with dog fouling being left by owners. This is leading to abortions in livestock and can cause blindness in children. We are sure the owners who are not removing their dog's mess would not want someone else's dog mess to cause blindness in their families. So the simple answer is: be a responsible dog owner and take away any mess from wherever your dog fouls

BROAD TOWN COMMUNITY LED PLANNING (CLP) GROUP

Thank you to those of you who were able to join us at our meeting in March. Since then there has been another meeting of the Area Steering Group for the NEW-V Neighbourhood Plan that includes all the villages that make up our Neighbourhood Area. The work of analysing all the Options that might be included in the Neighbourhood Plan is continuing in all the Villages and we too are doing our best to put forward a viewpoint that meets our local needs. Although there is no more news to bring you at the moment, there is plenty to read about neighbourhood planning in Wiltshire on the Wiltshire Council website: www.wiltshire.gov.uk/planninganddevelopment/planningpolicy/neighbourhoodplanning.

Please contact us if you would like to go onto our mailing list on lorraine@mrsbillis.co.uk. Would you like paper copies of documents if you don’t have access to e-mail?

Give Lorraine a call on 731188. More information is on our Community Forum on www.broad-town.co.uk or from Common Places www.New-V.co.uk .

WILTSHIRE MOVIOLA

The Butler (12A) 132 mins Saturday 12^th April. Hilmarton Church Hall

Cecil Gaines (Forest Whitaker) is a sharecropper’s son who’s served seven American presidents over three decades as the butler at The Whitehouse. From a frightened little boy on a cotton plantation who witnesses the brutalisation of his mother and the murder of his father, the story traces his quietly determined rise through the ranks of domestic servitude along with the dramatic changes that swept American society following the Second World War - from the civil rights movement to Vietnam and beyond.

Inspired by the life of real Whitehouse butler, Eugene Allen, the film also features an all-star supporting cast that includes Oprah Winfrey as Cecil’s wife Gloria, Robin Williams as Dwight Eisenhower, John Cusack as Richard Nixon, Alan Rickman as Ronald Reagan, and Jane Fonda as Nancy Reagan.

THE FOUR WAYS BROAD TOWN: your Community Pub (in Broad Town village hall)

BAR OPEN 8pm-late EVERY FRIDAY –: enjoy a drink or three with friends and neighbours at rock-bottom prices, FREE DARTS, FREE POOL FREE TABLE TENNIS and FREE TABLE FOOTBALL.

LIVE MUSIC Good Friday 18^th April, from 8.30pm: The Kelly Lee Band – Stetsons and cowboy boots optional

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

Never 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. The new guaranteed big prize half-time game has proven very popular: recent prizes have often exceeded £40. Supporting non-profit-making bingo venues helps them grow: unlike other commercial games locally, every pound you flutter is ALWAYS returned to our players in cash prizes!

THANK YOU to the eighty people who signed up to be full members of Broad Town Social Club during February for free; membership costs £2 for the rest of the year. Additional committee members, extra bar helpers and event organisers always needed – come along any Friday or Sunday. Can't wait for the parish newsletter to find out what's happening? You can ring Matt on 731499, email us at fourwaysbroadtown@gmail.com and Facebook users can get all our latest info by clicking 'Like' at www.facebook.com/FourWaysBroadTown Cheers! Phyl, Trevor, Jenny, Matt and the rest of the Social Club

BROAD TOWN WI

Our speaker in February was Dr Simon Manchip and his talk was entitled ‘Dementia- Hopes and Fears’. His talk was very informative and surprisingly optimistic considering the subject. Dr Manchip described the symptoms of dementia, short term memory problems, loss of recognition, deterioration of speech, apathy and loss of appetite due to loss of sense of smell. Risk factors include smoking, high blood pressure, obesity, irregular heart rhythm (Atrial fibrillation), high cholesterol and Diabetes Mellitus. It is possible to reduce risk of Dementia by 40% if all of the possible risks factors are reduced.

Protective factors include: regular daily exercise, a small amount of alcohol daily (1-2 units alcohol/day for women, 2-3 units for men) and a Mediterranean diet, which includes mostly fresh vegetables, fruit and fish and is low in animal fat such as red and processed meat, cheese and other dairy products.

Early recognition allows patients to put financial affairs in order, make a will, arrange power of attorney, and make lifestyle choices. The government is working towards more rapid diagnosis and more community support.

The Meeting was attended by 2 local counsellors aiming to make Wiltshire “Dementia Friendly” along with Wiltshire County Council who are “Dementia Aware”. Wootton Bassett has been chosen as a pilot site. A memory café runs monthly for people with Dementia. Opportunities exist for locals to become involved in their campaign and a tool kit information pack and “forget me not badge” are available. There is also a research trial at Kingshill, Victoria Centre underway with opportunities for patients and families to take part.

Our March meeting was our AGM followed by a game of skittles.

In April we are having a music quiz, from classical to pop and TV and film theme tunes etc. If you would like to join us, come along to Broad Town Village Hall, on Wednesday 16^th April at 7.30pm.

BROAD TOWN BIG GIG -SATURDAY 30TH AUGUST 2014

Lots of news this month so straight into it: Tickets are now on sale via the website – you can purchase via PayPal using either a PayPal account or a regular debit or credit card. The prices are: £17.50 age 18 and over, £7.50 age 12 to 17 inclusive, under 12s free, however until June you can buy at 2010 prices - £15 and £5 respectively! That’s how much we love you.

Turning to the line-up for the night, we have a brilliant array of local talent including the ever popular Josh Kumra, the incredible Log Off making a rare appearance with a full band, the hugely entertaining AK-Poets, up and coming star George Wilding (already played on BBC Radio 2), local folk heroes Ethemia (another with BBC Radio 2 credentials), plus The Vooz, British Harlem, SN Dubstation, Charlie Anne, and to kick it all off for all you swing lovers, the Mid West Big Band… and there’s more to be added yet! See the website for more detail, with video and audio being added when we can.

We have had some success with sponsorship – Plantronics are supporting us yet again financially, plus we have support from Swindon Laser Hire who will be creating a fabulous laser show on the night, with Holmes Music providing a backline for both stages (backline is guitar amps and drum kits). But we could always do with more to relieve the financial uncertainty – any ideas or offers of sponsorship, please email Chris (vicechairman@broadtownshow.co.uk).

Finally, the Little Gig is back! Friday 13^th June in the garden of The Crown, Broad Hinton (weather permitting, otherwise inside) – more details next month! www.broadtownbiggig.co.uk / www.facebook.com/broadtownbiggig

PLANT FAIR & OPEN GARDEN BUSHTON MANOR

Bank Holiday Monday 5^th May 11am-4pm in aid of St Peter's Church Clyffe Pypard. Plants, Shrubs, Bedding Plants, Pots & Planters, Gift Ware, Artisan Foods, Games, Cakes,

BBQ Butties, Refreshments, Free Parking. Admission £1 (under 12'sfree).

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.

Clutter, Gardens and Repairs!

There always seem to be jobs to do in and around the house, whether it’s tidying the garden, house maintenance or de-cluttering. Are you dreading the arrival of spring and all it entails with tidying up the garden? Finding a trustworthy and reliable trade’s person to help with these tasks isn’t always easy. Where do you look? There are hundreds of tradespeople listed in phone directory, but who are they? Are they reliable? Are they trustworthy? Some answers may be:

1. Use someone who comes recommended by family, friends or a local group.

2. Age UK and Wiltshire Council have trusted traders lists, I can give you details.

3. Ask for references or evidence of previous jobs they have completed.

4. Make sure they provide a business or home address and phone number to contact them, not just a mobile phone number.

5. Don’t respond to people who casually offer services at your door step – they may not be genuine.

If you’re de-cluttering your home or replacing large items of furniture etc, disposal can be a problem. It won’t necessarily fit into your recycle bins!

1. ‘Freecycle’ is a free online service where you can advertise and give away your unwanted items and the items are collected by the recipient.

2. There are a number of independent agencies that can carry out repairs to the home inside and out. They can and will remove large items of furniture from your home for a small charge.

3. Wiltshire Council will remove large furniture items from your doorstep for a fee, reduced if you are on means tested benefits.

4. ‘Waste Not Want Not’ will collect large items of furniture that can be resold in their Chippenham shop. They don’t charge for collection.

5. Dorothy House and British Heart Foundation have a free collection service for most furniture and electrical goods which they will sell in their high street shops.

If you need further information on any of the above, or information on any other matter, give me a call on 07557 110414 or email rwbcrickladegnc@communityfirst.org.uk

SPINAL INJURIES ASSOCIATION GREAT BRITISH FISH AND CHIP SUPPER – FRIDAY 16^TH MAY 2014

Want to eat Fish and Chips, while raising money for charity? Hold a fish and chip supper on Friday 16^th May 2014 whilst raising awareness of spinal cord injury and supporting SIA’s vital services. You can hold a fish and chip supper in your own home, at work or hold a larger supper at your local community centre.

SIA will provide a fundraising pack containing hints and tips, recipes, invitations and donation envelopes. By inviting 8 friends and asking them to donate an additional £5.00 means you will raise at least £40.00 from your supper but we will also give you additional fundraising ideas to raise even more money for SIA.

In 2014 SIA is celebrating its 40^th anniversary and so we want to make the batter matter and raise £25,000 from everyone holding suppers. Last year we raised £12,500 from the suppers.

The money raised from the suppers will help the Spinal Injuries Association offer support to individuals who become paralysed and their families, from the moment a spinal injury occurs, and for the rest of their lives by providing services and publications which enable and encourage paralysed people to rebuild lives after spinal cord injury.

Every year in the UK over 1,000 people experience a spinal cord injury and there are an estimated 40,000 spinal cord injured people in the UK alone.

Community Fundraising Manager, Elizabeth Wright, says, “The Fish and Chip Supper is a wonderful opportunity for a great evening with friends and family. We are also encouraging people who work to hold a Fish and Chip Lunch in their work places to raise even more funds. You may be even a local community group wanting to run a fun evening with your group. For more information or request a fundraising pack call Elizabeth Wright on 0845 071 4350 or email fundraising@siafishandchips.co.uk or visit www.siafishandchips.co.uk

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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MAY 2014 EDITION

Will organisations or anyone wishing to have news, etc. included in the May 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 25^th April. It is regretted that submissions after that time will not be included.