June 2013 BROAD TOWN NEWS Published by Christ Church
Sponsored this month by the Parish Council
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Readers
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Sidesman
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Chalice
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Cleaner
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Sunday June 2
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Family Communion*
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Trinity 1
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11am
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Broad Town
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Family Service* +
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M Green
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J Wallis
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J Rendell
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C Bettinson
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Baptism
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6pm
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Clyffe Pypard
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Wednesday June 5
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2pm
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Hilmarton
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Holy Communion
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June 9
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9.15am
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Clyffe Pypard
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Family Communion
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Trinity 2
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Hilmarton
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Family Service*
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6pm
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Tockenham
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Evensong
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6pm
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Broad Town
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Evensong
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J Oldfield / C Green
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J Oldfield
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J Rendell
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C Bettinson
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June 16
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9.15am
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Tockenham
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Morning Prayer
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Trinity 3
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11am
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Broad Town
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Sung Communion
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J Drury / S Richardson
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C Green
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C Green
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C Oldfield
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P Lewis
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6pm
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Hilmarton
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Evensong
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June 23
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8am
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Broad Town
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Said Communion
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A Richardson / S Richards
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S Richards
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S Richards
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C Oldfield
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P Lewis
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Trinity 4
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Hilmarton
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June 29
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10.30am
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Clyffe Pypard
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Benefice Communion & Patronal Festival
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St. Peter's Day
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* Denotes a service that is particularly suitable for all ages.
REVEREND ALISON WAY
In our cycle of worship to match the seasons of the year and the festivals in the Church, we now enter a long stretch of of what we call ‘ordinary’ time. After the lows and highs of Lent, Easter and Pentecost, we move through the months spread out before us looking at the teachings of Jesus week by week rather than the events of his life that so changed our world.
By concentrating on what Jesus said and what he taught his disciples, we immerse ourselves in a growing season, just like the one we are watching as the plants grow and flourish in our gardens as Spring moves into Summer. For through this growing season of our discipleship, we dig deeper and reach into what Jesus was all about, so we can learn to be more like him day by day and be who God wants us to be through the power of his spirit transforming us from the inside out. This is characterised most fully by living lives centred on love of God, and love of our neighbours as we love ourselves.
Having said this is ‘ordinary’ time, clearly the process I am describing is far from ordinary, as it reflects the extraordinary creativity of God, that has made us all different, unique and stronger together. This is creativity that has given us our own skills, gifts and talents to enrich our families, neighbourhoods and communities. Timothy Radcliffe said in his book ‘What is the point of being a Christian?’ - Ordinary time celebrates what is fundamental to being human, which is that we are ordered, pointed beyond ourselves.
We also have a brief respite from all things ‘ordinary’ time, when we mark the first of the benefice Church’s patronal festivals of the year on Sunday 30th June –St Peter’s Day at St Peter’s Church in Clyffe Pypard (@10:30am). Come and grow with us then or at any of our times of worship in June.
With love in Christ, Alison Way Rector, Benefice of Woodhill, The Rectory, Wood Street, Clyffe Pypard, Wilts, SN4 7PY rectorwoodhill@gmail.com 01793 739044
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
June 3rd Church Yard Strimming
June 3rd School TT day
June 4th School re-opens
June 8th Tockenham Village Walk
June 9th Bowood charity dog show & summer fair
June 10th Parish Council Meeting
June 15th School Fete and Fun Run
June 19th WI
June 21st New Model Army – Devizes Corn Exchange
June 22nd Hilmarton Moviola
June 27th Deanery Confirmation Service
June 29th Open Garden and Refreshments
July 5th Community Planning Group Meeting
July 19th Social Club Schools out Disco
July 21st Tockenham Songs of Praise
July 26th Kentwood Choir Concert Tockenham
August 31st Broad Town Little Gig
September 1st Bishop of Ramsbury at Tockenham
CHURCHYARD
The PCC regret the Church yard has recently become untidy. We are now looking for someone who will take on the task of keeping the grass cut. The equipment is provided and there is a small remuneration. If you are interested please contact Janet on 850931, or any PCC member.
STRIMMING PARTY!
Help is needed to strim around the graves in the Church yard. If you can turn up on Monday 3rd June at 6.30pm if dry(with strimmer if possible), your help would be greatly appreciated. Drinks will be provided.
SCHOOL FETE AND FUN RUN
This is on June 15th in the School playground and field. There will be the usual mix of stalls and entertainment with something for all. Do come along to support your local school and enjoy the day.
GARDEN OPEN
Hurstbridge House, Pye Lane – Saturday 29th June 10.30 – 6.00pm. Refreshments: Raffle: Parking in the Village Hall. Proceeds in aid of Christ Church Broad Town.
BROAD TOWN WI
April’s meeting was a very successful Antiques Roadshow featuring TV personalities Thomas Plant and Hugo Marsh. Thomas gave us a very entertaining talk of his path to TV fame and many unusual objects were brought for identification and valuing. Proceeds from ticket sales of £430 were donated to the Swindon 5-18 Counselling Project which councils children who are having difficulty coming to terms with their parents separating and divorcing. A raffle on the night and refreshments helped boost WI funds by £125.
May’s meeting was our AGM followed by skittles and cheese and wine.
This month we look forward to a talk entitled ‘Love food, hate waste’ Hill’s recycling will be giving us tips on how to use food efficiently to reduce food waste.
We are a welcoming friendly group, so if you live in the Wootton Bassett area and would like to give us a try, our next meeting is on Wednesday 19th June at 7.30pm at Broad Town Village Hall. Please do come and give us a try.
CLERKS CLIPPINGS
1. At the recent election, the members of the last Parish Council were all re- elected, but for the first time in living memory they were elected by popular vote. The new Chairman is Stuart Hinson, with Vice-Chairman Jenny Newman.
2. All Council meetings are on the second Monday of each month, but we are looking at a 6.30 start as a trial. These are always open meetings, but if you want the Council to make a decision on a problem, please let me know at least seven days before the meeting so that we can look into the problem.
3. The Parish Clerk remains Roy Davey, old and grumpy. My email address is roydavey@gmail.com
UPDATE FROM YOUR PARISH COUNCIL. Following the recent Parish Council elections we'd like to say a big thank you to everyone who voted and gave us a mandate. For the first time in decades we are really pleased to be able to say we have an elected Parish Council.
Going forwards we will be using this Newsletter to provide you with updates regarding our activities and decisions being made on your behalf. Thank you once again,
Cllrs: Ray Bourton, Nigel Crocker, Stuart Hinson, Jenny Newman, Donna Ponting, John Pullen and Veronica Stubbings
BROAD TOWN COMMUNITY LED PLANNING (CLP) GROUP
We can bring you news this month on progress on the Neighbourhood Plan process. Wiltshire Council has approved the application for the seven villages including Broad Town to become a neighbourhood area and develop a shared Neighbourhood Plan. We are especially pleased that, due to our Group’s insistence at the Area Meeting, we have made sure that there will be an informal poll in each individual village on what will be included in their section of the Plan, prior to sign-off by Parish Councils and before the formal Referendum on the Neighbourhood Plan as a whole. We strongly believe that our influence regarding the informal poll will ensure fairness not just for the people in Broad Town but the other villages as well. Join us if you too would like to have influence on the Neighbourhood Plan!
Additionally the next stage of the local consultation process is about to be launched and you will see details about it in the press release elsewhere in this Newsletter. We do urge you to complete the survey so that you can continue to be involved. Please let us know if you would like to complete the survey but do not have internet access and we will try to arrange this at our next meeting.
Further information is on our own Community Forum site on www.broad-town.co.uk. Please contact me if you would like to go onto our mailing list on lorraine@mrsbillis.co.uk. Everyone is very welcome to come along to our next CLP Group meeting that will be held on Friday 5th July 8.15pm to 9.15pm at the Village Hall.
HILMARTON MOVIOLA
Les Miserables (12A) 157 mins Saturday 22nd June 2103. Hilmarton Parish Church Hall 7.00 for 7.30
The eagerly anticipated epic film version of the smash hit Cameron Mackintosh musical. Directed by Tom Hooper (The King's Speech) with an all-star cast headed up by Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway and Eddie Redmayne.Ex-convict Jean Valjean (Jackman) is hunted for decades by the ruthless policeman Javert (Crowe) after he breaks parole. Valjean tries to save Fantine (Hathaway), a single mother who becomes destitute, and has to sell her hair to survive before descending into prostitution and ruin. But when Valjean flees to Paris with her orphaned daughter, Cosette, their lives change forever. Also starring Amanda Seyfried as the older Cosette, and Helena Bonham-Carter as Madame Thénardier.Set against the backdrop of 19th Century France, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption – a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit.“Hugh Jackman gives the screen performance of his career.” The Daily Mail
ST GILES TOCKENHAM 700TH ANNIVERSARY
This summer there will be a series of events in Tockenham to mark the 700th anniversary of the institution of the first rector there. The celebrations start with village walk on Saturday 8 June at 10am, starting and ending at the church, lasting about 2 hours. Everyone welcome – no need to book. Please wear appropriate footwear for off-road paths and country lanes.
On Sunday 21 July at 6 pm we are having a Songs of Praise in the church – it’s not too soon to choose your favourite hymns: Please ring Ken Arnold on 01793 854157 with your choice,and come along to join this special summer evening occasion.
The Kentwood Show Choir is coming back again after their astounding performance two years ago. The concert is at 7.30 pm on Friday 26 July in the church. Admission by ticket only (book early to be sure of your seats) and are on sale now from Ken and Pauline Arnold, 01793 854157. Prices are £10 for adults, or £8 for under 16’s or adults 60 and over.
Later this summer the Bishop of Ramsbury is coming to the St Giles Patronal festival. This is on Sunday 1 September at 11 am in the church – it is a benefice communion, and will be followed by a bring-and –share lunch in the village hall next door.
THE FOUR WAYS COMMUNITY PUB, BROAD TOWN VILLAGE HALL – ALL WELCOME!
BAR OPEN EVERY FRIDAY 8pm-late ~ BINGO EVERY SUNDAY 7.15pm–10pm
A big thank-you to all those who've stepped up so far – we still need loads more volunteers to crew the bar : commit to just one session every six weeks and Broad Town Social Club Committee will fund your whole entry fee for the BIIAB Level 2 Award – a nationally recognised qualification respected by employers normally costing up to £200. Whatever your walk of life, an additional accreditation always looks great on your CV. More info at http://biiab.bii.org/qualifications/qualification-APLH ; or print copies are available from us too. FINAL closing date for all applications: 31 July 2013, but you won’t have to start your qualifying sessions until October if you’ve a busy summer planned! Pop into the village hall any Friday or Sunday to express your interest!
FORTHCOMING FAMILY EVENT for all ages: Friday 19th July 7pm-11pm – SCHOOL'S OUT! Disco
Free entry to anyone in school uniform (especially the adults!) £1 otherwise. All the best old-skool 7” and 12” party platters spun by the very same village vinyl DJs as last New Year's Eve. Feel free to come along with any of your favourite tunes in whatever format you've got – if you bring it, we'll play it!
New Model Army – Devizes Corn Exchange: Friday 21st June; 8pm – £20 entry; transport TBA
Formed by Justin Sullivan in Bradford in 1980, this band has been massively influential in all kinds of musical sub-cultures but, like Groucho Marx, has steadfastly refused to belong to any club that would have it as a member. There are a few folks from the Broad Town area going – get in touch with Matt below: there might be enough of us for a big taxi/minibus?
Contact: Matt on 07890 097915 • email fourwaysbroadtown@gmail.com • Join us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/FourWaysBroadTown
BOWOOD CHARITY DOG SHOW & SUMMER FAIR WITH TRACTOR TED FARM SHOW
Sunday 9th June from 10am at Bowood House, Calne
Since 2006 we have raised over £163,000 for a variety of Wiltshire based charities. Apart from the dog show (which has classes for family dogs through to pedigrees) we have a shopping village, cookery demonstrations by local TV chef Peter Vaughan, and kids attractions; the top European Essex Dog Display team and much more including licensed bars and a variety of food stands. For the second year, Tractor Ted's Farm Show will be part of the day with dancing diggers, combine displays, vintage tractors, baling demonstrations and animals to pet. Please visit the website for full details.
The BEST family day out, with or without a dog www.bowooddogshow.org Follow us on Facebook
SAFARI SUPPER
Date confirmed as Saturday 21st September. Tickets will be available next month.
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
BROAD TOWN LITTLE GIG 2013
The White Horse, Winterbourne Bassett – Saturday 31st August 4pm-late
A smaller, more intimate, acoustically-oriented version of our village's regular summer bash is going ahead in the grounds of the White Horse, Winterbourne Bassett, in aid of good causes such as Kev Thomson's Wellington to Waterloo bike ride (Grenadier Guards Colonel's Fund). Advance tickets available soon from the White Horse, Broad Hinton Post Office and other outlets – full details in July's parish newsletter.
We're always looking for additional helpers, committee members, suggestions of acts to feature, offers of support/sponsorship etc, and we'll be starting to plan 2014's event during June and July this year. Contact Big Gig Secretary Andrew Law on 01793 731472 or email: secretary@broadtownshow.co.uk. Watch this space and our website www.broadtownshow.co.uk for more details!
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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JULY 2013 EDITION
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