Broad Town News–July 2015

July 2015 BROAD TOWN NEWS Published by Christ Church

Sponsors this month are The Parish Council

Date/Day	Time	Church	Service	Readers	Sidesman	Chalice	Cleaner	Flowers
Wednesday July 1	2pm	Hilmarton	Communion
Sunday July 5	8am	Clyffe Pypard	Said Communion
Trinity 5	9.15am	Tockenham	Family Communion*
	11am	Broad Town	Family Communion*	C Marshall / F Holness	J Wallis	J Drury	C Bettinson	C Marshall
	6pm	Bremhill	Deanery Evensong
Sunday July 12	9.15am	Clyffe Pypard	Holy Communion
Trinity 6	11am	Tockenham	Holy Communion
	6pm	Hilmarton	Evensong
Sunday July 19	9.15am	Broad Town	Sung Communion	M Manley / C Green	R Manley	C Green	W Cameron-Street	C Oldfield
Trinity 7					C Green
	11am	Hilmarton	Family Service* + Baptism
	6pm	Tockenham	Songs of Praise
Tuesday July 21	1.15pm	Broad Town	School Leavers Service
Sunday July 26	9.15am	Hilmarton	Sung Communion
Trinity 8	11am	Clyffe Pypard	Holy Communion
	6pm	Broad Town	Evensong	D Marshall / C Rendell	D Marshall		M Green	C Oldfield

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

Coffee Rota –July 5^th Fiona and Richard Holness. July 19^th Janet Drury and Margaret Green

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AUGUST 2015 EDITION

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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

3^rd July Big Gig Committee Meeting

8^th July WI Garden Party

11^th July Gentleman’s Breakfast Club

13^th July Royal Wootton Bassett Choral Society Concert

18^th July Hilmarton Moviola

21^st July School last day of term

22^nd July WI Avebury walk

5^th Sep Big Gig

12^th Sep Coffee Morning

27^th Sep Harvest Festival

3^rd Oct Harvest Supper

WEEDS

The other Sunday we were asked by the Vicar “If you were a weed what would you be?” One person suggested that they were a buttercup. I am sure that suited them as in their professional life and in voluntary work their influence must have gone far. And their cheerful face must have been a very welcome sight to all.

All of us could aspire to be buttercups – that bright cheerful flower can light up the dreariest of days. So we should be cheerful with all. The runners with new plants on the ends increase the spread of the buttercup – so with a laugh, a smile and a good turn we can spread the Love of God.

FAREWELL

Sadly we report another death in the village. Mr Graham Leppard passed away at the end of May.

He was clever with his hands – he built 3 houses in the village. He worked in electronics and enjoyed Shadows music.

He leaves a wife and 3 children. We send our condolences to the family.

LOST

Unfortunately one of the Church brass vases has gone “walkabout”. It is one of a pair and has a dedication. So the Church is very keen to get it back. If anyone knows of its whereabouts please could it end up in a carrier bag on the doorstep of No.10 Broadacres.

CHURCH EXTENSION

The Church in Broad Town was built 170 years ago. And much-loved as it is there is room for improvement as there would be for any building of a similar vintage. The hope is that we will be able to add a toilet facility and possibly a small kitchen, as this would make this beautiful building a little bit more person-friendly in the 21st century. Because it is Grade 2 listed (and equally because it is the right thing to do) anything that was added would be done in as sympathetic a way as possible to the current building. Nothing has been finalised yet but we have an idea of how it might look and some cost estimates that we plan to make available to anyone who may be interested. We'll also have some information on display at the next coffee morning. Inevitably, there will be questions, several probably not yet even thought of, and we don't currently have all the answers, but the aim is to modernise a little without having to compromise the character of this wonderful building. A small committee is being formed to look into what grants are available.

THE FOUR WAYS COMMUNITY PUB, BROAD TOWN VILLAGE HALL

FRIDAY NIGHTS. Everyone welcome from 8 p.m. till late, children from 12 yrs must be accompanied, younger children by arrangement. Social Club prices in the fully Licensed Bar.

Tea, coffee (+ decaf) and chocolate beverages, snacks and soft drinks available.

SUNDAY BINGO Fun for all ages. Doors open 7.15 eyes down 8pm. Books and Stakes from £1.25 Plus Big Bonus Card game. All monies taken are paid out in prizes. Become a member and go for the Snowball. The more people that join us the bigger the prizes.

The FOUR WAYS community pub and Sunday Bingo are run by The Broad Town Social Club. Volunteers, any questions or want to get involved? Contact Trevor on 01793731699 fourwaysbroadtown@g.mail.com. facebook.com/FourWaysBroadTown

GENTLEMAN’S BREAKFAST CLUB

Our last meeting before the summer break is on: Saturday 11^th July 2015

And is at the Mallard Public House, Lyneham. 9.30am start, £7.00 p.p. + a raffle.

Our subject this time is: Electronic Music. And our speaker will be Dennis Golding

ROYAL WOOTTON BASSETT CHORAL SOCIETY CONCERT

Monday 13^th July at St Bartholomew’s Church

The Sprig of Thyme by John Rutter

Featuring musicians from Belarus Vitali Babaryka – Piano and Matvei Litvinka - Flute

Starts 7.30pm. Free admission

BROAD TOWN BIG GIG - 5 SEPTEMBER 2015.

Well it doesn’t get much better than this. The Big Gig Committee are pleased to announce that their headline act for the 2015 Big Gig is Hells Bell; reputed to be the best AC/DC tribute band in UK. You can see them on the internet at http://www.hellsbells.info and get an idea of how great they really are. There will be a full supporting line-up performing non-stop for 7 hours from 3.30pm to 10.30pm with 11 bands booked to appear. As usual the Committee has worked hard to offer an eclectic mix of music and there should be something to meet every taste. Look out for the full listing on the Big Gig website at http://www.broadtownshow.co.uk/ where information will be released in early July.

Tickets will be available at a price of £20 for adults and £10 for children from local outlets along with on-line purchase via Paypal. Further information will be available on the Big Gig website, again in early July. Don’t miss this fantastic event; be sure to block out the date 5^th September in your diary and get tickets for you and your family before they sell out.

The next Big Gig Committee meeting will take place at 8.30pm, Friday 3^rd July in the Village Hall.

BROAD TOWN WI

Last month our speaker was Norman Jeffrey who is the Gloucestershire County Organiser for the National Gardens Scheme. He told us the history of the scheme.

It started in 1927 as a fund raising idea to support the training of District Nurses (pre NHS). A fund had been set up in memory of Queen Alexandra who had died the year before by a lady called Elsie Wagg. She persuaded people to open their gardens to the public for a shilling a visit. In the first year it raised £8000! Since then it has raised £45,000,000. Since the creation of the NHS the money has been donated to charities like Marie Curie, Macmillan, Carer's Trust and Hospice UK.
Afterwards he showed us some wonderful photos of Gloucestershire gardens and also some of his own garden. Entry is now £4 to £5 and includes a cup of tea and cake. For any keen gardeners it is a lovely way to spend a summer weekend.

See www.ngs.org.uk for which gardens are open when.
This month we have two meetings. As it is the 100th anniversary of the WI and the 90th anniversary of the Broad Town WI we are having a garden party on the 8th July 6.30 - 8.30 to celebrate. This is for past and present members only. Any past members who haven't received an invitation please contact Kate below. Then on July 22^nd we are having a short walk round Avebury followed by a meal at the Red Lion at Avebury. Walk 6.30, meal 7.30.
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 or look at our information on the Broad Town website.

PARISH CLERKS CLIPPINGS

1. Community Speedwatch is still in existence, but needs more volunteers, especially after the road safety improvements. Contact Matt Nailon.

2. Village Information Leaflet. It is my intention to re-issue an updated version in July. Any changes/additions to me soonest.

3. The Communications Protocol is now in draft form, and is open for consultation until 30th September. I hope to have it on the website soon.

4. At the meeting on 8th June, following a question from member of the public, the Chairman made it quite clear that the PC has never engaged with any developers about future building in the Village. This is the result of a false rumour being circulated.

WHAT IS A SAFE PLACE?

Imagine the scenario – you are out shopping and your keys and purse have been misplaced; you are visiting a friend in one of our lovely villages and you have missed the last bus or the car has broken down. PANIC! Where do you go for help? There is a national scheme called Safe Places which is gradually spreading and is now being set up in Wiltshire. You may have noticed this logo in shops, restaurants or other business windows? Wherever you see this sign, you can be assured of sensible, practical assistance in time of need. The establishments displaying this sign have volunteered to take part in this scheme and have agreed to be true “good neighbours”. They will offer a safe place for you to wait and support you to sort out the problem.

If you have any questions about this, or if I can help in any other way through the Good Neighbour role, give me a call on: 07557 110414.Ellen Blacker

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.

HATHA YOGA

Weekly Hatha Yoga at Broad Town Village Hall. For more details please contact Polly Fouracres by email - polly@4fouracres.com.

THE TROTTING HORSE

Jan & Ian at the totally refurbished TROTTING HORSE Public House and Restaurant at Bushton Crossroads SN4 7PX. Welcome you for excellent food and drink.

If the sun is shining, relax and enjoy yourselves in the garden to the sound of trickling water and bird song, or if you prefer we have a family dining room with access to the children’s garden play area.

Dogs are welcome on the patio or in the bar area

We have 2 Real Ales, Lagers or ciders, alongside a selection of wines and soft drinks, coffee and tea.

Baguettes or sandwiches are available if you fancy a snack or on the menu board there are two course specials at £12.50 and a children’s menu at £4.50 + £2.50 for a dessert.

We also have a SUNDAY CARVERY £9.00 for a main course £12.00 for two courses and £15.00 for three courses.

Booking is advisable to avoid disappointment, but if you are just passing drop in and we will try to accommodate you

We are open FRIDAYS 6 pm till close, SATURDAYS 6pm till close, SUNDAYS 12 noon till 7 pm. To make a booking or for more information phone JAN on 01793 731846

ALSO We have a part time vacancy for someone to join our kitchen, to help with COOKING and CLEARING…. 10 to 12 hours with excellent rates of pay for the right person. To find out more, contact Jan on 01793 731846

HILMARTON MOVIOLA