July 2010 BROAD TOWN NEWS Published by Christ Church
Sponsored this month by the WI and Centimany Fitness Studio
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Church
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Service
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Readers
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Sidesman
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Chalice
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Cleaner
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Flowers
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Sunday July 4
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9.15am
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Tockenham
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Family Communion*
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5th Sunday After Trinity
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11am
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Broad Town
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Sung Communion
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D Marshall / C Green
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J Wallis
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Mrs Drury
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Mrs Green
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Miss Lewis
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6pm
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Clyffe Pypard
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Evensong
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Wednesday July 7
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2pm
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Hilmarton
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Holy Communion
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Sunday July 11
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9.15am
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Clyffe Pypard
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Family Communion*
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6th Sunday after Trinity+
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11am
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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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Sunday July 18
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9.15am
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Tockenham
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Morning Prayer
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7th Sunday after Trinity
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11am
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Broad Town
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Family Communion*
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Mrs Green / Mrs Crocker
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C Green
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C Green
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Mrs Green
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Mrs Pearse
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6pm
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Hilmarton
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Evensong
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Friday July 23
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1pm
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Broad Town
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School Leavers Service
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Sunday July 25
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9.15am
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Hilmarton
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Communion
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James the Apostle
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11am
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Clyffe Pypard
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Family Communion + Baptism
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6pm
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Broad Town
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Evensong
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Mrs Marshall / Mrs Drury
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D Marshall
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Mrs McLaren
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Mrs Pearse
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* Denotes a service that is particularly suitable for all ages.
REVEREND ALISON WAY
Holistically
Adverbs are part of our every day speech that describe how we are going to do things! At the annual parochial meetings of the parishes within the benefice of Woodhill this spring, I talked about concentrating on three adverbs during 2010. The third and final adverb we touched on was holistically and in particular working to promote wholeness. This means working together so everyone can fulfil their potential and can express their unique gifts and talents as God has given them, so we experience the ‘abundant lives’ Jesus envisages for us (see John 10:10 for more details – Jesus said ‘I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly’).
Though in the benefice we had put an emphasis on promoting wholeness in our worship as we welcome some new worship leaders, at the root of it is the reality that things go best for us as individuals when we are following the way that God has for us. This means also living lives in balance without too much stress or too little, and taking time to take care of ourselves in body, mind and spirit. We promote our own wholeness as individuals and a community when our faith is really worked out in our lives and visible (and informing all the choices we make). Faith needs to be acted on and central to truly live holistically. This means we live for God, first, foremost and uppermost in our hearts and in response to God’s generous love for us.
Living holistically and in tune with our whole selves in relationship with our loving God is liberating and deeply inspirational, and I hope 2010 will continue to be marked by thankfulness, prayerfulness and seeking wholeness.
With love in Christ, Alison Way
Rector, Benefice of Woodhill, The Rectory, Wood Street, Clyffe Pypard, Wilts, SN4 7PY alisonway@tiscali.co.uk, 01793 739044
Dates for your diary
July 17th Coffee morning – postponed
July 21st WI
July 23rd School Leavers Service
July 29th Book Club
Sept 1st TD day at School
Sept 2nd New School year begins
Sept 4th Big Gig
Sept 11th Books and Bikes coffee morning
Oct 23rd Benefice Outing
Oct 29th Social club Halloween party
Nov 27th Christmas coffee morning
Dec 18th Social club Christmas draw and Bingo
SCARECROW TRAIL & OPEN GARDENS WEEKEND
A huge thank you to everyone who participated, helped and supported the village weekend. We were thrilled to have so many Scarecrows and of such a high standard. The weather was ideal and we had many visitors to the gardens - everyone seemed to enjoy the weekend and we are pleased to report we made a profit of £730. A particular thank you, to Janice & Keith Griffin, for the wonderful BBQ on Sunday. The whole event was co-ordinated by Clive and Margaret Green who worried and worked out the details and we are extremely grateful for all their hard work. Now there is only one decision - shall we do it all again next year - watch this space! The winners of the scarecrows was 1st The Chivers family with 4 & 20 Black birds; 2nd the Jordan family with Dr Foster and 3rd the Richardson family with Humpty Dumpty.
The winners of the gardening quiz were joint 1st Wendy Cameron-Street and Carolyn Crocker.
BROAD TOWN SCHOOL
Many thanks to everyone who helped to make the school fete such a great success. Once again, it was a brilliant day where lots of money was raised for school funds. The day had a real community atmosphere with lots of interesting things to watch and do. A very special thank you to Tracey Lundy and Richard Wylie who worked non-stop to ensure the day was brilliant.
RECYCLING
The Village paper, bottles, cans and clothing recycling bins in the School grounds generate a modest income for the School based upon the quantity collected.
Even with the growth of the kerbside boxes and the relative simplicity of recycling in them it would be helpful to the School if villagers would just put their paper, bottles and cans in the large bins at the School.
SUPPORT FOR SOUTH AFRICAN CHILDREN
A coffee morning held at the home of Janice & Keith Griffin in June resulted in proceeds of £267.00 which will be for the benefit of two Pre-Schools in Townships near Port Elizabeth, South Africa. This together with some private donations and funding from other events will enable the Wootton Bassett & District Rotary Club to continue its support for a feeding programme for over 200 children and will help to pay the annual salary of a teaching assistant.
Sincere thanks to all those who generously supported our event.
CAR BOOT SALE
Some members of the Church are attending a boot sale on 11th July to raise money for the Church. If anyone has any small items which are now of no use to them and is prepared to donate them to a worthy cause, then please contact Sara on 731114.
VILLAGE HALL
The AGM of the Village Hall was held last month when all the existing long standing officers agreed to stand again. The committee is smaller than we would wish and if you use the Hall regularly or are interested in helping to maintain it for the future please consider joining the present committee.
Chairman Nigel Crocker 731281. Secretary Veronica Stubbings 731131
BROAD TOWN WI
The WI were treated to an enthusiastic and engaging presentation called 'Living the Good Life at Folly Cottage' from Sarah and Andy Larkins of Folly Field smallholding in Cotmarsh. We learned how their smallholding has grown in a short time from having 3 laying hens to 50, with many being rescued battery hens! And they have learned that naming their pigs (Tom, Barbara, Margot, Gerry, Delia and Nigella to name a few) makes saying 'goodbye' that bit harder. Sarah talked about the differences between the breeds they keep, both hens and pigs, and how their natural farming methods (GM free, medication free feed and free range outdoors) differ from the meat mass produced for supermarkets. It was quite an eye opener!
To round off the evening Andy Larkins, who had been slaving over a hot stove, brought us samples of the fruits of their labours: slow roasted pork and two types of bacon. The sounds of 'mmmm', 'delicious' and 'amazing' followed as we eagerly tucked in and discovered for ourselves the difference between their carefully raised pork and the pork bought in supermarkets.
Broad Town WI meet every third Wednesday of the month and our next meeting is on 21st July when the subject will be 'Digging into Family History'. Visitors and new members are always warmly welcomed, so please feel free to contact Jenny (President) tel: 739268 or Jenni (Secretary) tel: 731716. Don't worry, you don't have to be called Jennifer to join the Broad Town WI!
BROAD TOWN PARISH PLAN STEERING GROUP
The Committee are now busy writing the Parish Plan for publication, so if you think we've gone a bit quiet, that's the reason!
Meanwhile, just a reminder that if you missed the Presentation of the questionnaire analysis, a hard copy is in the Village Hall for anyone who has not yet seen it, or you can access it on the Broad Town website - www.broad-town.co.uk.
The Special Interest Groups (SIGS) who have recently formed - RIGHTS OF WAY, COMMUNITY SHOP, YOUTH CLUB AND HOUSING/VILLAGE IDENTITY will be giving separate updates as and when they happen. It's still not too late to join any of these groups, just contact us - (please call Mike Broomfield on 01793 731893), and we'll put you in touch with the relevant people. We will also have news on NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH soon.
We're still looking for volunteers for TRAFFIC, VILLAGE IDENTITY, AND ENVIRONMENT (flooding, air pollution, noise pollution, village tidy, waste collection etc). Again, please give us a call if you're interested in taking any of these issues further.
BROAD TOWN BOOK CLUB
Meets on the last Thursday of every month, for lively discussion and occasional theatre and cinema trips.
If you're interested in joining contact Rosie Law rlaw@stlukes.swindon.sch.uk
Our next meeting is Thursday 29th July when we will be discussing `We're all made of glue' by Marina Lewycka.
Centimany Fitness Studios - Offering More Choice of Fitness Work-outs - Broad Town Lodge, Broad Town
Get in Shape for Summer
Whatever your goals are for the summer – going on holiday, attending a wedding, want to drop a dress size – the Centimany Fitness Team can help you achieve your target.
Centimany Fitness Running Club - Junior Class 4.15pm Adults - 6.30pm
This course is designed for anyone, from the complete novice to the more competent runner, who wants to improve with the help & motivation from the Centimany Team who themselves cover a range of abilities. Whether you want to shed a few pounds or just get fitter and more active, we are here to help.
Our aim - After the 10 weeks course you are confident to run 3 miles – Cost £30.00 – 10 week course
Centimany Swiss Ball Aerobics Class - Wednesday 6.30pm (£3.50)
Centimany Fitness Team are putting together a 30 minute workout using the Swiss Ball.
The Swiss Ball is an excellent piece of exercise equipment, which can be used by individuals at all levels of fitness, to work every major muscle group in the body. It also adds the dimension of core strength to your training. The program we are devising using the Swiss Ball will help to : Improve joint flexibility, Speed up reaction times, Increase strength, Improve posture, Improve balance and proprioception, Help prevent injuries
Open Gym Session (£5.00 & £7.00)
Mon - Friday
10am - 2pm & 5pm - 7pm
Saturday
8am - 11am
60 minute workout, programmes available from qualified Personal Trainer
Ladies Only Session - (Free Creche Facilities) (£5.00)
Thursday 10am - 11am
60-minute circuit class with regular Instructors
NEW - Circuit Training with Ollie – Centimany’s New Personal Trainer (£5.00)
Thursday 8pm – 9pm
60-minute Circuit Class
If you and would like to receive a FREE consultation, please contact Angela: 07533 019870 or Michelle 07590 532612 and we will organise your session for you or visit our website: www.centimanyfitness.com
BIG GIG - 4th September 2010
Thanks to all who bought your tickets at the school fete on the 12th June – as soon as they are in stock towards the end of July, we’ll be in touch.
The line-up for the Big Gig is taking shape nicely, with acts confirmed so far: Kicaberry, The Wutars, Napoleon In Rags (who will have appeared at Glastonbury on the BBC Introducing stage by the time you read this), Bullfrog Blues, Theo Altieri, The Off Chance, Makin Muzic (choir) and Pignose, with more in the pipeline.
We are also looking to give you some different, additional entertainment. Martin Ranscombe a.k.a. “the drum guru” will be running “Drum Fun” – informal, interactive percussion sessions for all age groups (and for free!), plus we have booked a bucking bronco to challenge your equine skills – as well as the usual well stocked bar, BBQ, tea, coffee and delicious cakes!
Ticket prices are as follows: Adults over 16: £15 (£12 on production of a student card), 12 – 16 year olds inclusive: £5 and under 12s: free. Don’t forget, 25% of any profits will go to Help for Heroes this year.
Feel free to drop us an email on biggig@broadtownshow.co.uk with any suggestions or comments, and don’t forget to follow us on Facebook & Twitter. www.broadtownshow.co.uk
Benefice Outing
Jackie and Trish are again organising a benefice outing. This year it will be on October 23rd Letters and forms will be available from your churches from Mid July or from Adele at Hilmarton Post Office or phone 01249 760638 or 01249 760255.
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.
AUGUST 2010 EDITION
Will organisations or anyone wishing to have news, etc. included in the August edition please note that items must be submitted to Mrs M Green, 1 Broadacres, Broad Town,
BY 6pm FRIDAY 16th July. It is regretted that submissions after that time cannot be included.
Please note the earlier submission date this month