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TOWER & TAPTOWER & TAPTOWER & TAPTOWER & TAP
June 2013
SOUTH MARSTON’S COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
Thank you Gemma
We were sad to say goodbye to
Gemma Cheal, our Parish Clerk,
this month. Gemma has been
keeping the Parish Councillors in
order for the last three years. In
addition to supporting the monthly
meetings, Gemma has also been
the face of the Parish Council,
providing a smiling and helpful
point of contact to villagers who
needed advice or wanted to raise
an issue. The workload has been
high over this period due to the
challenges from the proposed
expansion of the village but
Gemma’s support, guidance and
sense of humour has been a great
help in progressing plans for the
future of the village whilst, at the
same time, dealing with the day to
day problems.
Gemma will continue to be associated with the village in her role as
clerk to the governor’s of South Marston School. We wish her and her
family all the best for the future and good luck in her new role as Clerk
to Covingham Parish Council, where she thinks there is a fighting
chance of the monthly meetings finishing before ten o’clock!
INSIDE… Allotment Vacancies...Speed Watch Update…
N e w S M A W L T e a s e r … C h u r c h S e r v i c e s
...Local Business.... Date for Village Fete announced
Gemma Cheal, Former Parish Clerk
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Dear Friends
Have you been shocked by the news recently? People abusing
young people, murder, lies and character assassinations spewing
from our politicians’ mouths. I went on a training day recently about
how to help victims of domestic abuse. 1 in 4 women experience
this and about 1 in 9 men. These are terrifying figures.
What is the value of life in our society? By pushing God out of our
thoughts and community, which is what our ’politically correct’
culture does, are we making matters worse?
What a difference it makes when we understand that we are all
made in the image of God who loves each one of us. Do we think
we won’t have to stand before our maker and give an account of
our lives?
Its so easy to have righteous indignation and anger against the
perpetrators of these crimes. Pointing the finger away from
ourselves and toward others misses the point. The Bible makes it
clear that Jesus said even to think these things is to have murder,
theft, envy and dishonesty in our hearts.
When gossip, backbiting and character assassination, comes from
our mouths we are falling short of God’s ideal and devaluing the
people we speak of.
Perhaps we need to pray St. Francis’ prayer anew
‘Make me a channel of your peace’
You’ll find the whole prayer on page 7.
God bless,
Vicky Fleming
Priest in Charge
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Church News
‘Craft Company’ we are meeting again at Mary
Cooper’s house (Dryden House) 2pm Wednesday
12th June, More details form Mary or Vicky Fleming.
No Saturday SceneNo Saturday SceneNo Saturday SceneNo Saturday Scene in Junein Junein Junein June
Summer Meeting with BBQ onSummer Meeting with BBQ onSummer Meeting with BBQ onSummer Meeting with BBQ on 6th6th6th6th JulyJulyJulyJuly
in the Village Hall 4in the Village Hall 4in the Village Hall 4in the Village Hall 4----5.15pm.5.15pm.5.15pm.5.15pm.
An exciting church event for young families. BBQ and games
Contact Donald Page on 825693
The 7.30 ClubThe 7.30 ClubThe 7.30 ClubThe 7.30 Club
for 10 to 16 year olds from Stratton, Stanton & South Marston
Held on alternate Sunday Evenings
7.30pm to 8.45pm at St Margaret’s Centre
Please contact the Church Office for more details
From the Registers:
Baptism
28th April Maximus Jack Tweedle
Weddings
11th May William Hawkins & Rachel Cave-Ayland (Blessing)
11th May Michael Kennedy & Lauren Mountjoy
18th May Mr Stokes & Jennifer Liddiard
Funeral
8th May Michael Bird
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THANK YOU
A huge thank you to Colin and Jenny McEwen for continuing to
cut the Glebe grass and Richard Sansum and William Hiscocks
for working hard in the churchyard. Please help us to keep it
tidy by disposing of non-biodegradable things in the bin
provided and compost the rest in the designated area.
Church of England rules for churchyards also state that artificial
flowers and ornaments other than the agreed memorial stones
are not allowed. Our churchyard has to be kept within these
guidelines, please help us to maintain its peace and beauty.
Thank you.
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2nd June 11.00am South Marston Family Service
9th June 9.30am South Marston Holy Communion
16th June
10.00am Stanton
Fitzwarren
Team Service
23rd June 8.00am South Marston Holy Communion
30th June 11.00am St Margaret’s Team Service
7th July 11.00am South Marston Family Service
14th July 9.30am South Marston Holy Communion
21st July South Marston No Service
28th July 8.00am South Marston Holy Communion
21st July
10.30am Grange Drive
Community Centre
Churches Together
Church Services for South Marston
South Marston Church is part of Stratton Team
Ministry.
The office is located at St. Margaret’s Centre,
Kenwin Close, Stratton St. Margaret and it is
open on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
mornings from 8.30am to 12 noon.
Email: stmargaretsoffice@tiscali.co.uk or tel:
826505.
If you would like to talk to a priest or book a
Christening or Wedding please contact Rev
Vicky Fleming on 827021 between 6 and 7pm
any evening except Fridays or Sundays.
Members of the team:
Priest in Charge Rev. Vicky Fleming 827021
Asst. Priest Rev. George Fleming 827021
Lay Minister Mr Dan Read 763016
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Prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury, pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
and where there is sadness, joy.
O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek
to be consoled as to console;
to be understood as to understand;
to be loved as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive;
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned;
and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
Amen
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S M A W L
South Marston Assisting Wildlife
SMAWL is a group of South Marston volunteers who care about wildlife.
Thank you to all of our volunteers in May: Barry, Brian, Donald, Gav, Ray,
Susan & Verity, for all of their recent hard work at Oak Tree Corner.
Here’s another in our series of SMAWL related puzzles.
How many words can you make from these letters?
The SMAWL team is composed entirely of volunteers and is currently
looking for more help. Anyone with a spare hour or two throughout the
year will be most welcome. It’s sociable and helps to improve the look of
the village. We welcome any age and ability (although children must be
accompanied by an adult).
For further information, please call Chris on 829868 or Susan on 824957,
or email Chris at Wttmh@tiscali.co.uk. You can also read more about the
group on the village website, www.southmarston.org.uk.
Each word must have at least four letters,
using the centre letter “T” each time.
No letter can be used more than once in each
word.
Names are not allowed.
There is one nine-letter word in the grid.
15 words = Good
20 words = Well done
25+ words = Excellent
Answers on page 15.
E O N
R T V
U L E
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Community Speedwatch
South Marston Village Summer Fete
We Need Volunteers
The Community Speedwatch scheme run by the Swindon Borough
Council in conjunction with the Police gives local people the chance to be
actively involved in making South Marston’s roads safer for everyone in
the village. We have been operating for
nearly two months now and have
monitored speeds of nearly 700 vehicles
on the three main roads in the village
30mph zone. Overall only 2% of the cars
were exceeding 36mph and of these,
none were on Highworth Road, a few on
Thornhill Road and the majority (three
quarters) on Old Vicarage Lane past
Manor Cottages. If you want to join the team, please contact the village
co-ordinator Tony Leathart on 827744 or tony.leathart@btinternet.com.
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South Marston Allotments
We are lucky, in that the village has allotments just on the outskirts of
the village and in a very peaceful setting. At this time, we have 28 plots
of varying sizes. The cost of
a plot is currently £25 a
year for village residents.
We can grow vegetables,
fruit and flowers but we are
not allowed to graze sheep,
chickens or other animals!
In sunny weather it is a
delightful location to spend
a quiet afternoon working
away from the pressures of
home and TV. It is good
exercise as well.
However, we currently have
two vacancies, but no
villagers on the waiting list to take them up. Hence my little note here.
The Parish Council manage these plots and like to offer them to
villagers first, but if there is no one on the waiting list, we do offer them
to nearby parishes on a
first come first served
basis.
So if you would like to
grow your own
vegetables etc, put your
name down on the
waiting list for an
allotment. Please give
me a call on 826697 or
email barry@capital-
planning.co.uk
Barry Thunder,
South Marston Parish
Council - Allotment Alison Thunder enjoying a well earned tea break
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South Marston Parish Council
Parish Councillor Vacancy
South Marston Parish Council currently has two vacancies on the Parish
Council.
If you would like to know more about becoming a Parish Councillor and
would be interested in joining the team, please contact the Parish Clerk
via email: clerksmpc@aol.com.
Sylvia Brown – South Marston Parish Councillor
It was as far back as 1988 when I first became a Parish Councillor, but
for the past year I have been the council's Vice Chair. I enjoyed a long
apprenticeship in village volunteering, having at various times chaired the
playgroup, the South Marston Recreation
Association, helped run the Youth Club and
served on the PTAs at primary and
secondary schools. My particular role on
the Parish Council is as a member of the
Finance group, making sure we use our
public funds wisely. I also represent South
Marston when it comes to relationships with
other local parish councils and with
Swindon Borough Council. Over the years,
key challenges have all been associated
with planning matters, so I have found
myself acting as a lay planning 'expert'. This has been put to good use in
negotiating South Marston's position in respect of development east of
Swindon.
To keep informed of all the latest Parish Council news, including
minutes of Parish Council meetings, please visit
www.southmarston.org.uk and click on the ‘Parish Council’ section.
Parish Council Meetings
Members of the public are welcome to attend Parish Council meetings
which are held on the third Tuesday of the month, at 7.30pm in the
Village Hall. There is an “Open 10 Minutes” section at the start of the
meeting where you are invited to ask questions or discuss an agenda
item. It would be helpful if you could inform the Chairman at the start of
the meeting of any items that you wish to raise or discuss. All agendas
are published on the village website and on the village notice boards,
Sylvia Brown, Parish Councillor
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June 2013
Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun
1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Youth Club
(12-18)
18:30-20:30
Village Hall
Annual Parish
Meeting
19:00
Tots ‘n’ Tod-
dlers
9.00-11.00
Village Hall
SME Group
19.30-21:00
Venue tbc
Wheelie Bins
Mixed Plastics
Green Waste
Meeting Point
10:00-12.30
Village Hall
No Saturday
Scene this
month
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Friendly Club
14:00-16:00
Village Hall
Tots ‘n’ Tod-
dlers
9.00-11.00
Village Hall
Craft Company
14:00
SMRA Meeting
19:30 -21:30
Tower & Tap
Advertising Cut
Off Date
Quiz Night at
Carriers Arms
Youth Club
(8-11)
18:30-20:00
Village Hall
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Youth Club
(12-18)
18:30-20:30
Village Hall
Parish Council
Meeting
19.30
Village Hall
Tots ‘n’ Tod-
dlers
9.00-11.00
Village Hall
Wheelie Bins
Mixed Plastics
Green Waste
Tower & Tap
Contributions
Cut Off Date
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Ladies Who
Latte
10:00-12:00
Mecure Hotel
Tots ‘n’ Tod-
dlers
9.00-11.00
Village Hall
Quiz Night at
Carriers Arms
Youth Club
(8-11)
18:30-20:00
Village Hall
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July 2013
Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Youth Club
(12-18)
18:30-20:30
Village Hall
Tots ‘n’ Tod-
dlers
9.00-11.00
Village Hall
SME Group
19.30-21:00
Venue tbc
Wheelie Bins
Mixed Plastics
Green Waste
Saturday Scene
BBQ
16:00-17:15
Village Hall
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Friendly Club
14:00-16:00
Village Hall
Tots ‘n’ Tod-
dlers
9.00-11.00
Village Hall
Craft Company
14:00
SMRA Meeting
19:30 -21:30
Quiz Night at
Carriers Arms
Youth Club
(8-11)
18:30-20:00
Village Hall
Tower & Tap
Advertising Cut
Off Date
Meeting Point
10:00-12.30
Village Hall
Village Fete
14:00-17:00
Playing Field
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Youth Club
(12-18)
18:30-20:30
Village Hall
Parish Council
Meeting
19.30
Village Hall
Tots ‘n’ Tod-
dlers
9.00-11.00
Village Hall
Wheelie Bins
Mixed Plastics
Green Waste
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
Tower & Tap
Contributions
Cut Off Date
Ladies Who
Latte
10:00-12:00
Mecure Hotel
Tots ‘n’ Tod-
dlers
9.00-11.00
Village Hall
Quiz Night at
Carriers Arms
29 30 31
Tots ‘n’ Tod-
dlers
9.00-11.00
Village Hall
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South Marston Enterprise (SME) Group
The SME Group is for people in the village who own or run businesses or
have a general interest in business topics. We have a topic for each
meeting followed by a social chat over wine and nibbles.
The title for the May meeting of the SME group was "I know a man who
can". During the evening the group swapped names and contact details
of people or organisations who had proved to be useful business
resources. Contacts included accountants, business card printers and
marketing professionals. Interestingly, for busy working professionals like
ourselves, it seemed the contacts most in demand were for trades people
(property maintenance, electricians and plumbers) who were reliable,
punctual, courteous and thorough!
We discussed the agenda for upcoming meetings which includes talks on
marketing, business goal setting and a summary of our individual
business years. If you would like to join the SME group please contact
Hazel Andrews 01793 827507 or by e-mail at Hazel@acuhome.co.uk
POLICE MEETINGS - JUNE 2013
Every three months priorities are set based on what the local
community tell us are their concerns. You can raise your concerns by
attending one of the meetings listed below or by contacting us at
anytime using the contact details provided.
Residents are welcome to come to any of the locations stated above. If
you need to speak with one of the team before the dates above please
contact us on the following email address:-
swindonnorthnpt@wiltshire.pnn.police.uk or via the Wiltshire police
non-emergency phone number 101.
Remember in an
emergency
always dial 999.
To find out more about
Wiltshire police visit
www.wiltshire.police.uk
click on ‘policing in your
area’.
PC Marc Jackson
and PCSO Juliet Evans
Venue Date Time
South Marston
Village Hall
8th June 11-12pm
Stanton Fitzwarren
Village Hall
8th June 3-4pm
Castle Eaton
Village Hall
6th June 10-11am
Blunsdon
Village Shop
8th June 9-10am
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Relief of Need Fund
Supporting South Marston residents.
The Relief of Need Fund Currently has a
limited amount of money available to assist
residents who are in genuine need. Application
forms are available from Highworth Council
Offices or the Lions’ Shop in Newburgh Place.
Please note that documentary proof of need
will be required before applications can be
considered.
Educational Fund
Supporting Young People
living in South Marston.
The Educational Fund currently has
a limited amount of money available
to assist with the education or training
of young people. Application forms
are available from Highworth Council
Offices or the Lions’ Charity Shop in
Newburgh Place, Highworth.
The Highworth United Charities
Do you want to
learn but can’t
afford the fees?
Do you
need
assistance?
How many words did you make from the letters?
Here are 39; there may be more!
Nine-letter word: volunteer
SMAWL Quiz Answers
enter
event
lent
lout
lute
neuter
note
outer
overt
relent
rent
retune
revolt
rote
route
runt
tenor
tenure
tern
tone
toner
torn
tour
tree
treen
trove
true
tune
tuner
tureen
turn
unto
vent
venture
veto
volt
vote
voter
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Recent Events
Tuesday 14th May
A talk was given by Louise Reynolds of Wiltshire Farm Foods advising us
of the selection of foods they supply, how it is produced and the supply
chain for ingredients. Details of delivery, which is free of charge with no
minimum limit on orders, was explained.
The tasting session of mains and desserts was appreciated and enjoyed
by members.
Future events
Tuesday 11th June – In the Village Hall at 2.00pm
Annual General Meeting. Members are requested to send their
nominations for election to the committee to the secretary, Brian McGlone.
Following the AGM a talk will be given by Graham Carter on Alfred
Williams in South Marston.
Tuesday 18th June – Outing
The outing is to Blists Hill Victorian Town with the option to visit The
Museum of The Gorge and the famous Iron Bridge. Departure from South
Marston is at 8.30am (by car park) return arrival time approx. 7.00pm.
These times are subject to change and members will be advised of any
changes.
Tuesday 9th July – In the Village Hall at 2.00pm
A talk will be given Lynda Thompson on a wagon train trip across Wyo-
ming entitled “Beans and Dust”
Friendly Club Annual Holiday - September 2013
An opportunity not to be missed - open to non members
Our annual Holiday this year will be to Nottingham staying at Warners
Thoresby Hall Hotel for 4 nights departing from South Marston on the
Monday 30th September and returning Friday 4th October. This will
include various day trips during our stay. Barnes Coaches will be supplying
the transport. The hotel has 30 acres of gardens and is on the edge of
Sherwood Forest.
The cost for dinner, bed and breakfast for 4 nights is £330 per person.
Anyone over 50 who would like to join us will be made very welcome.
Please contact Sheila 828545 for details and to book the holiday.
The Friendly Club
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Christmas Hampers - new qualification criteria
The government has increased the State Pension age for women to 65
phased from April 2016 to December 2018. A further increase will be
phased in to raise the State Pension age for all to 66 from December
2018.
In consideration of these changes, and the proposed expansion of the
village community, the Trust will be making the following changes to
the criteria for allocation of Christmas Hampers to senior citizens of
South Marston. These changes will be implemented on 1st April 2016.
The changes are not subject to the exact scheduling of government
criteria.
To qualify for a Christmas Hamper the recipient is required to
have been in permanent residency in South Marston for a period
of 3 years prior to submission of registration.
All new applicants must be 65 years of age on 24th December
2016 to be eligible to register.
All new and existing applicants must be 66 years of age or over
on the 1st January 2019 to be eligible to register.
The F & E Harris Memorial Trust
Gardening Club
Recent Events
Our meeting on Monday 15th April was entitled
'Trugs'. Carl Sadler came with his array of trugs
and entertained us all with interesting stories
of his life. These were all associated around trugs
and went from chopping down of the trees to
meetings with royalty at country fairs.
Future events
Our next meeting will be on Monday 13th May at 7:30pm with a talk by
Alan Christopher entitled 'Summer gardening made easy'.
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What’s happening at South Marston Hotel & Spa….
Have you tried our Sunday carvery lunch yet? Well to tempt you to try us I have put in a
special offer to all the villagers in this edition. Buy one main meal from the Sunday
carvery and get the second half price. This offer is only available throughout June on
Sunday’s and you will need to reserve your table with us by calling 01793 833700
pressing option 4. Remember to bring the voucher with you to get your discount.
Only one voucher can be used per table booking.
Thank you to all the Senior Citizens who have come in over the past few months.
We are starting to get very busy now on a Thursday so in order to ensure you can
dine with us it is recommended your book your table in advance now by calling
01793. 833700 pressing option 4. Thursday’s from 12.00 noon -2.00pm a two course
lunch is served for only £4.99 per person. Chef Jan Reynolds will be changing the
menu so if you have already been come try the new menu, its such great value for
money and the atmosphere is really good, you wont want to miss out.
The Village Coffee Morning has not been supported over the last couple of months so I
have decided to stop running them for the foreseeable future, however this does not
mean we don’t want to see you at all in the hotel. We welcome all locals to our hotel and
hope to see you in the coming days and weeks.
Coffee from only £1.95 per person served all day.
Bookings for Father’s Day are appearing so if you want to treat Dad to a meal why
not come along and see us for your Father’s Day carvery lunch which will be
served from 12.30pm-4.00pm priced at £17.95 per person for a three course carvery
lunch with a special gift for Father’s Day….
Remember with the summer holidays fast approaching if you want to bring your children
for a swim in the leisure club and you are not a member you will still be welcome.
For further details on times and costs please call 01793 833700 pressing option 3
Until next month … Don’t forget to use the Sunday Carvery Voucher in June…
The Mercure South Marston Hotel and Spa, Old Vicarage Lane,
South Marston, SN3 4SH www.southmarstonhotel.com
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S඗ඝගඐ Mඉකඛග඗ඖ
Vඑඔඔඉඏඍ Hඉඔඔ
Hඑකඍ Cඐඉකඏඍඛ
All enquiries and to make a booking please contact Julie Hatherall
http://southmarston.org.uk/village-hall-bookings/
or email: j_hatherall@yahoo.co.uk tel: 07857 310 624
Refundable deposit also applies for all one off bookings,
Please see website for further details. Terms and Conditions apply.
Local Village Organisation £5.00 per hour
Non-Local Organisation £8.00 per hour
Parish Council £8.50 per hour
REGULAR HIRE COST
ONE-OFF BOOKINGS e.g. Children’s
Party, Family Party, Christenings etc
COST
Village Resident Non-Resident
Morning Session 08:30 – 13:30 £20.00 £25.00
Afternoon Session 13:30 – 18:30 £25.00 £30.00
Evening Session 18:30 – 23:30 £30.00 £35.00
Send your contribuƟons for our next issue to
towerandtap@southmarston.org.uk
by the 22nd of June 2013
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HOME TUTORING
Fully qualified
primary teacher
offering home tutoring
at competitive prices.
Maths from KS1 to GCSE
(£25 - £30 / hour)
Literacy KS1 and KS2
(£25 / hour)
Full CRB certificate
Kirsty Feline BSc (Mathematics)
PGCE
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issue of this schedule.
Invoices will be issued electronically and are payable prior to publication
The South Marston Tower & Tap is a popular publication read,
published monthly with a double issue in Dec/Jan and Jul/Aug. It is
distributed by hand to 375 homes in South Marston with a potential
readership in excess of 700. It is also published on our website
increasing its reach beyond householders.
Note: the dimensions above are based on B5 size pages.
(164mmx 235mm) Your advertisement should be sent to
towerandtapadvertising@southmarston.org.uk
in an electronic format ie .jpeg or .png or .pdf
Please send any logos or picture files in a separate file.
Failure to send your files by 12th of the Month will delay publication.
Please send all advertisements to
towerandtapadvertising@southmarston.org.uk
By the 12th of the month before the publication you
require.
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Parish Council Chair Stuart Young T 828775
Parish Council Vice Chair Sylvia Brown T 823535
Clerk to the Parish Council Amanda Burchell T 07804 225571
SMRA Chair Angie Newton T 832034
SMRA Secretary Julie Hatherall T 07857 310624
Village Hall Bookings Julie Hatherall T 07857 310624
Football Field Bookings Chris Maull T 824505
Tots & Toddlers Ryan Turner T tbc
Youth Club Julie & Steve T 07923 441296
Gardening Club Mike New T 827807
Friendly Club Brian McGlone T 826243
Spitfires Football Club Bev Maull T 824505
South Marston School Mr Luke Madison T 823379
Pre–School Pre-School Staff T 07847 590601
Saplings Children’s Centre (All Sorts) T 829996
Ward Councillors Russell Holland T 07999 566623
John Haines T 07901 534640
Colin Lovell T 321634
Member of Parliament Justin Tomlinson T 522123
Priest in Charge Vicky Fleming T 827021
Church Wardens Richard Sansum T 831473
Tina Hiscocks T 832884
Website Donald Jones T 823035
Tower and Tap Amanda Burchell T 07804 225571
Useful Contacts
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130514 tower and tap june 2013

  • 1. towerandtap@southmarston.org.uk TOWER & TAPTOWER & TAPTOWER & TAPTOWER & TAP June 2013 SOUTH MARSTON’S COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER Thank you Gemma We were sad to say goodbye to Gemma Cheal, our Parish Clerk, this month. Gemma has been keeping the Parish Councillors in order for the last three years. In addition to supporting the monthly meetings, Gemma has also been the face of the Parish Council, providing a smiling and helpful point of contact to villagers who needed advice or wanted to raise an issue. The workload has been high over this period due to the challenges from the proposed expansion of the village but Gemma’s support, guidance and sense of humour has been a great help in progressing plans for the future of the village whilst, at the same time, dealing with the day to day problems. Gemma will continue to be associated with the village in her role as clerk to the governor’s of South Marston School. We wish her and her family all the best for the future and good luck in her new role as Clerk to Covingham Parish Council, where she thinks there is a fighting chance of the monthly meetings finishing before ten o’clock! INSIDE… Allotment Vacancies...Speed Watch Update… N e w S M A W L T e a s e r … C h u r c h S e r v i c e s ...Local Business.... Date for Village Fete announced Gemma Cheal, Former Parish Clerk
  • 3. towerandtap@southmarston.org.uk 3 Dear Friends Have you been shocked by the news recently? People abusing young people, murder, lies and character assassinations spewing from our politicians’ mouths. I went on a training day recently about how to help victims of domestic abuse. 1 in 4 women experience this and about 1 in 9 men. These are terrifying figures. What is the value of life in our society? By pushing God out of our thoughts and community, which is what our ’politically correct’ culture does, are we making matters worse? What a difference it makes when we understand that we are all made in the image of God who loves each one of us. Do we think we won’t have to stand before our maker and give an account of our lives? Its so easy to have righteous indignation and anger against the perpetrators of these crimes. Pointing the finger away from ourselves and toward others misses the point. The Bible makes it clear that Jesus said even to think these things is to have murder, theft, envy and dishonesty in our hearts. When gossip, backbiting and character assassination, comes from our mouths we are falling short of God’s ideal and devaluing the people we speak of. Perhaps we need to pray St. Francis’ prayer anew ‘Make me a channel of your peace’ You’ll find the whole prayer on page 7. God bless, Vicky Fleming Priest in Charge
  • 4. 4 http://southmarston.org.uk Church News ‘Craft Company’ we are meeting again at Mary Cooper’s house (Dryden House) 2pm Wednesday 12th June, More details form Mary or Vicky Fleming. No Saturday SceneNo Saturday SceneNo Saturday SceneNo Saturday Scene in Junein Junein Junein June Summer Meeting with BBQ onSummer Meeting with BBQ onSummer Meeting with BBQ onSummer Meeting with BBQ on 6th6th6th6th JulyJulyJulyJuly in the Village Hall 4in the Village Hall 4in the Village Hall 4in the Village Hall 4----5.15pm.5.15pm.5.15pm.5.15pm. An exciting church event for young families. BBQ and games Contact Donald Page on 825693 The 7.30 ClubThe 7.30 ClubThe 7.30 ClubThe 7.30 Club for 10 to 16 year olds from Stratton, Stanton & South Marston Held on alternate Sunday Evenings 7.30pm to 8.45pm at St Margaret’s Centre Please contact the Church Office for more details From the Registers: Baptism 28th April Maximus Jack Tweedle Weddings 11th May William Hawkins & Rachel Cave-Ayland (Blessing) 11th May Michael Kennedy & Lauren Mountjoy 18th May Mr Stokes & Jennifer Liddiard Funeral 8th May Michael Bird
  • 5. towerandtap@southmarston.org.uk 5 THANK YOU A huge thank you to Colin and Jenny McEwen for continuing to cut the Glebe grass and Richard Sansum and William Hiscocks for working hard in the churchyard. Please help us to keep it tidy by disposing of non-biodegradable things in the bin provided and compost the rest in the designated area. Church of England rules for churchyards also state that artificial flowers and ornaments other than the agreed memorial stones are not allowed. Our churchyard has to be kept within these guidelines, please help us to maintain its peace and beauty. Thank you.
  • 6. 6 http://southmarston.org.uk 2nd June 11.00am South Marston Family Service 9th June 9.30am South Marston Holy Communion 16th June 10.00am Stanton Fitzwarren Team Service 23rd June 8.00am South Marston Holy Communion 30th June 11.00am St Margaret’s Team Service 7th July 11.00am South Marston Family Service 14th July 9.30am South Marston Holy Communion 21st July South Marston No Service 28th July 8.00am South Marston Holy Communion 21st July 10.30am Grange Drive Community Centre Churches Together Church Services for South Marston South Marston Church is part of Stratton Team Ministry. The office is located at St. Margaret’s Centre, Kenwin Close, Stratton St. Margaret and it is open on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 8.30am to 12 noon. Email: stmargaretsoffice@tiscali.co.uk or tel: 826505. If you would like to talk to a priest or book a Christening or Wedding please contact Rev Vicky Fleming on 827021 between 6 and 7pm any evening except Fridays or Sundays. Members of the team: Priest in Charge Rev. Vicky Fleming 827021 Asst. Priest Rev. George Fleming 827021 Lay Minister Mr Dan Read 763016
  • 7. towerandtap@southmarston.org.uk 7 Prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy. O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; to be understood as to understand; to be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive; it is in pardoning that we are pardoned; and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen
  • 8. 8 http://southmarston.org.uk S M A W L South Marston Assisting Wildlife SMAWL is a group of South Marston volunteers who care about wildlife. Thank you to all of our volunteers in May: Barry, Brian, Donald, Gav, Ray, Susan & Verity, for all of their recent hard work at Oak Tree Corner. Here’s another in our series of SMAWL related puzzles. How many words can you make from these letters? The SMAWL team is composed entirely of volunteers and is currently looking for more help. Anyone with a spare hour or two throughout the year will be most welcome. It’s sociable and helps to improve the look of the village. We welcome any age and ability (although children must be accompanied by an adult). For further information, please call Chris on 829868 or Susan on 824957, or email Chris at Wttmh@tiscali.co.uk. You can also read more about the group on the village website, www.southmarston.org.uk. Each word must have at least four letters, using the centre letter “T” each time. No letter can be used more than once in each word. Names are not allowed. There is one nine-letter word in the grid. 15 words = Good 20 words = Well done 25+ words = Excellent Answers on page 15. E O N R T V U L E
  • 9. towerandtap@southmarston.org.uk 9 Community Speedwatch South Marston Village Summer Fete We Need Volunteers The Community Speedwatch scheme run by the Swindon Borough Council in conjunction with the Police gives local people the chance to be actively involved in making South Marston’s roads safer for everyone in the village. We have been operating for nearly two months now and have monitored speeds of nearly 700 vehicles on the three main roads in the village 30mph zone. Overall only 2% of the cars were exceeding 36mph and of these, none were on Highworth Road, a few on Thornhill Road and the majority (three quarters) on Old Vicarage Lane past Manor Cottages. If you want to join the team, please contact the village co-ordinator Tony Leathart on 827744 or tony.leathart@btinternet.com.
  • 10. 10 http://southmarston.org.uk South Marston Allotments We are lucky, in that the village has allotments just on the outskirts of the village and in a very peaceful setting. At this time, we have 28 plots of varying sizes. The cost of a plot is currently £25 a year for village residents. We can grow vegetables, fruit and flowers but we are not allowed to graze sheep, chickens or other animals! In sunny weather it is a delightful location to spend a quiet afternoon working away from the pressures of home and TV. It is good exercise as well. However, we currently have two vacancies, but no villagers on the waiting list to take them up. Hence my little note here. The Parish Council manage these plots and like to offer them to villagers first, but if there is no one on the waiting list, we do offer them to nearby parishes on a first come first served basis. So if you would like to grow your own vegetables etc, put your name down on the waiting list for an allotment. Please give me a call on 826697 or email barry@capital- planning.co.uk Barry Thunder, South Marston Parish Council - Allotment Alison Thunder enjoying a well earned tea break
  • 11. towerandtap@southmarston.org.uk 11 South Marston Parish Council Parish Councillor Vacancy South Marston Parish Council currently has two vacancies on the Parish Council. If you would like to know more about becoming a Parish Councillor and would be interested in joining the team, please contact the Parish Clerk via email: clerksmpc@aol.com. Sylvia Brown – South Marston Parish Councillor It was as far back as 1988 when I first became a Parish Councillor, but for the past year I have been the council's Vice Chair. I enjoyed a long apprenticeship in village volunteering, having at various times chaired the playgroup, the South Marston Recreation Association, helped run the Youth Club and served on the PTAs at primary and secondary schools. My particular role on the Parish Council is as a member of the Finance group, making sure we use our public funds wisely. I also represent South Marston when it comes to relationships with other local parish councils and with Swindon Borough Council. Over the years, key challenges have all been associated with planning matters, so I have found myself acting as a lay planning 'expert'. This has been put to good use in negotiating South Marston's position in respect of development east of Swindon. To keep informed of all the latest Parish Council news, including minutes of Parish Council meetings, please visit www.southmarston.org.uk and click on the ‘Parish Council’ section. Parish Council Meetings Members of the public are welcome to attend Parish Council meetings which are held on the third Tuesday of the month, at 7.30pm in the Village Hall. There is an “Open 10 Minutes” section at the start of the meeting where you are invited to ask questions or discuss an agenda item. It would be helpful if you could inform the Chairman at the start of the meeting of any items that you wish to raise or discuss. All agendas are published on the village website and on the village notice boards, Sylvia Brown, Parish Councillor
  • 12. 12 http://southmarston.org.uk June 2013 Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Youth Club (12-18) 18:30-20:30 Village Hall Annual Parish Meeting 19:00 Tots ‘n’ Tod- dlers 9.00-11.00 Village Hall SME Group 19.30-21:00 Venue tbc Wheelie Bins Mixed Plastics Green Waste Meeting Point 10:00-12.30 Village Hall No Saturday Scene this month 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Friendly Club 14:00-16:00 Village Hall Tots ‘n’ Tod- dlers 9.00-11.00 Village Hall Craft Company 14:00 SMRA Meeting 19:30 -21:30 Tower & Tap Advertising Cut Off Date Quiz Night at Carriers Arms Youth Club (8-11) 18:30-20:00 Village Hall 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Youth Club (12-18) 18:30-20:30 Village Hall Parish Council Meeting 19.30 Village Hall Tots ‘n’ Tod- dlers 9.00-11.00 Village Hall Wheelie Bins Mixed Plastics Green Waste Tower & Tap Contributions Cut Off Date 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Ladies Who Latte 10:00-12:00 Mecure Hotel Tots ‘n’ Tod- dlers 9.00-11.00 Village Hall Quiz Night at Carriers Arms Youth Club (8-11) 18:30-20:00 Village Hall
  • 13. towerandtap@southmarston.org.uk 13 July 2013 Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Youth Club (12-18) 18:30-20:30 Village Hall Tots ‘n’ Tod- dlers 9.00-11.00 Village Hall SME Group 19.30-21:00 Venue tbc Wheelie Bins Mixed Plastics Green Waste Saturday Scene BBQ 16:00-17:15 Village Hall 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Friendly Club 14:00-16:00 Village Hall Tots ‘n’ Tod- dlers 9.00-11.00 Village Hall Craft Company 14:00 SMRA Meeting 19:30 -21:30 Quiz Night at Carriers Arms Youth Club (8-11) 18:30-20:00 Village Hall Tower & Tap Advertising Cut Off Date Meeting Point 10:00-12.30 Village Hall Village Fete 14:00-17:00 Playing Field 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Youth Club (12-18) 18:30-20:30 Village Hall Parish Council Meeting 19.30 Village Hall Tots ‘n’ Tod- dlers 9.00-11.00 Village Hall Wheelie Bins Mixed Plastics Green Waste 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Tower & Tap Contributions Cut Off Date Ladies Who Latte 10:00-12:00 Mecure Hotel Tots ‘n’ Tod- dlers 9.00-11.00 Village Hall Quiz Night at Carriers Arms 29 30 31 Tots ‘n’ Tod- dlers 9.00-11.00 Village Hall
  • 14. 14 http://southmarston.org.uk South Marston Enterprise (SME) Group The SME Group is for people in the village who own or run businesses or have a general interest in business topics. We have a topic for each meeting followed by a social chat over wine and nibbles. The title for the May meeting of the SME group was "I know a man who can". During the evening the group swapped names and contact details of people or organisations who had proved to be useful business resources. Contacts included accountants, business card printers and marketing professionals. Interestingly, for busy working professionals like ourselves, it seemed the contacts most in demand were for trades people (property maintenance, electricians and plumbers) who were reliable, punctual, courteous and thorough! We discussed the agenda for upcoming meetings which includes talks on marketing, business goal setting and a summary of our individual business years. If you would like to join the SME group please contact Hazel Andrews 01793 827507 or by e-mail at Hazel@acuhome.co.uk POLICE MEETINGS - JUNE 2013 Every three months priorities are set based on what the local community tell us are their concerns. You can raise your concerns by attending one of the meetings listed below or by contacting us at anytime using the contact details provided. Residents are welcome to come to any of the locations stated above. If you need to speak with one of the team before the dates above please contact us on the following email address:- swindonnorthnpt@wiltshire.pnn.police.uk or via the Wiltshire police non-emergency phone number 101. Remember in an emergency always dial 999. To find out more about Wiltshire police visit www.wiltshire.police.uk click on ‘policing in your area’. PC Marc Jackson and PCSO Juliet Evans Venue Date Time South Marston Village Hall 8th June 11-12pm Stanton Fitzwarren Village Hall 8th June 3-4pm Castle Eaton Village Hall 6th June 10-11am Blunsdon Village Shop 8th June 9-10am
  • 15. towerandtap@southmarston.org.uk 15 Relief of Need Fund Supporting South Marston residents. The Relief of Need Fund Currently has a limited amount of money available to assist residents who are in genuine need. Application forms are available from Highworth Council Offices or the Lions’ Shop in Newburgh Place. Please note that documentary proof of need will be required before applications can be considered. Educational Fund Supporting Young People living in South Marston. The Educational Fund currently has a limited amount of money available to assist with the education or training of young people. Application forms are available from Highworth Council Offices or the Lions’ Charity Shop in Newburgh Place, Highworth. The Highworth United Charities Do you want to learn but can’t afford the fees? Do you need assistance? How many words did you make from the letters? Here are 39; there may be more! Nine-letter word: volunteer SMAWL Quiz Answers enter event lent lout lute neuter note outer overt relent rent retune revolt rote route runt tenor tenure tern tone toner torn tour tree treen trove true tune tuner tureen turn unto vent venture veto volt vote voter
  • 16. 16 http://southmarston.org.uk Recent Events Tuesday 14th May A talk was given by Louise Reynolds of Wiltshire Farm Foods advising us of the selection of foods they supply, how it is produced and the supply chain for ingredients. Details of delivery, which is free of charge with no minimum limit on orders, was explained. The tasting session of mains and desserts was appreciated and enjoyed by members. Future events Tuesday 11th June – In the Village Hall at 2.00pm Annual General Meeting. Members are requested to send their nominations for election to the committee to the secretary, Brian McGlone. Following the AGM a talk will be given by Graham Carter on Alfred Williams in South Marston. Tuesday 18th June – Outing The outing is to Blists Hill Victorian Town with the option to visit The Museum of The Gorge and the famous Iron Bridge. Departure from South Marston is at 8.30am (by car park) return arrival time approx. 7.00pm. These times are subject to change and members will be advised of any changes. Tuesday 9th July – In the Village Hall at 2.00pm A talk will be given Lynda Thompson on a wagon train trip across Wyo- ming entitled “Beans and Dust” Friendly Club Annual Holiday - September 2013 An opportunity not to be missed - open to non members Our annual Holiday this year will be to Nottingham staying at Warners Thoresby Hall Hotel for 4 nights departing from South Marston on the Monday 30th September and returning Friday 4th October. This will include various day trips during our stay. Barnes Coaches will be supplying the transport. The hotel has 30 acres of gardens and is on the edge of Sherwood Forest. The cost for dinner, bed and breakfast for 4 nights is £330 per person. Anyone over 50 who would like to join us will be made very welcome. Please contact Sheila 828545 for details and to book the holiday. The Friendly Club
  • 17. towerandtap@southmarston.org.uk 17 Christmas Hampers - new qualification criteria The government has increased the State Pension age for women to 65 phased from April 2016 to December 2018. A further increase will be phased in to raise the State Pension age for all to 66 from December 2018. In consideration of these changes, and the proposed expansion of the village community, the Trust will be making the following changes to the criteria for allocation of Christmas Hampers to senior citizens of South Marston. These changes will be implemented on 1st April 2016. The changes are not subject to the exact scheduling of government criteria. To qualify for a Christmas Hamper the recipient is required to have been in permanent residency in South Marston for a period of 3 years prior to submission of registration. All new applicants must be 65 years of age on 24th December 2016 to be eligible to register. All new and existing applicants must be 66 years of age or over on the 1st January 2019 to be eligible to register. The F & E Harris Memorial Trust Gardening Club Recent Events Our meeting on Monday 15th April was entitled 'Trugs'. Carl Sadler came with his array of trugs and entertained us all with interesting stories of his life. These were all associated around trugs and went from chopping down of the trees to meetings with royalty at country fairs. Future events Our next meeting will be on Monday 13th May at 7:30pm with a talk by Alan Christopher entitled 'Summer gardening made easy'.
  • 18. 18 http://southmarston.org.uk What’s happening at South Marston Hotel & Spa…. Have you tried our Sunday carvery lunch yet? Well to tempt you to try us I have put in a special offer to all the villagers in this edition. Buy one main meal from the Sunday carvery and get the second half price. This offer is only available throughout June on Sunday’s and you will need to reserve your table with us by calling 01793 833700 pressing option 4. Remember to bring the voucher with you to get your discount. Only one voucher can be used per table booking. Thank you to all the Senior Citizens who have come in over the past few months. We are starting to get very busy now on a Thursday so in order to ensure you can dine with us it is recommended your book your table in advance now by calling 01793. 833700 pressing option 4. Thursday’s from 12.00 noon -2.00pm a two course lunch is served for only £4.99 per person. Chef Jan Reynolds will be changing the menu so if you have already been come try the new menu, its such great value for money and the atmosphere is really good, you wont want to miss out. The Village Coffee Morning has not been supported over the last couple of months so I have decided to stop running them for the foreseeable future, however this does not mean we don’t want to see you at all in the hotel. We welcome all locals to our hotel and hope to see you in the coming days and weeks. Coffee from only £1.95 per person served all day. Bookings for Father’s Day are appearing so if you want to treat Dad to a meal why not come along and see us for your Father’s Day carvery lunch which will be served from 12.30pm-4.00pm priced at £17.95 per person for a three course carvery lunch with a special gift for Father’s Day…. Remember with the summer holidays fast approaching if you want to bring your children for a swim in the leisure club and you are not a member you will still be welcome. For further details on times and costs please call 01793 833700 pressing option 3 Until next month … Don’t forget to use the Sunday Carvery Voucher in June… The Mercure South Marston Hotel and Spa, Old Vicarage Lane, South Marston, SN3 4SH www.southmarstonhotel.com
  • 19. towerandtap@southmarston.org.uk 19 S඗ඝගඐ Mඉකඛග඗ඖ Vඑඔඔඉඏඍ Hඉඔඔ Hඑකඍ Cඐඉකඏඍඛ All enquiries and to make a booking please contact Julie Hatherall http://southmarston.org.uk/village-hall-bookings/ or email: j_hatherall@yahoo.co.uk tel: 07857 310 624 Refundable deposit also applies for all one off bookings, Please see website for further details. Terms and Conditions apply. Local Village Organisation £5.00 per hour Non-Local Organisation £8.00 per hour Parish Council £8.50 per hour REGULAR HIRE COST ONE-OFF BOOKINGS e.g. Children’s Party, Family Party, Christenings etc COST Village Resident Non-Resident Morning Session 08:30 – 13:30 £20.00 £25.00 Afternoon Session 13:30 – 18:30 £25.00 £30.00 Evening Session 18:30 – 23:30 £30.00 £35.00 Send your contribuƟons for our next issue to towerandtap@southmarston.org.uk by the 22nd of June 2013
  • 20. 20 http://southmarston.org.uk HOME TUTORING Fully qualified primary teacher offering home tutoring at competitive prices. Maths from KS1 to GCSE (£25 - £30 / hour) Literacy KS1 and KS2 (£25 / hour) Full CRB certificate Kirsty Feline BSc (Mathematics) PGCE
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  • 22. 22 http://southmarston.org.uk Parish Council Chair Stuart Young T 828775 Parish Council Vice Chair Sylvia Brown T 823535 Clerk to the Parish Council Amanda Burchell T 07804 225571 SMRA Chair Angie Newton T 832034 SMRA Secretary Julie Hatherall T 07857 310624 Village Hall Bookings Julie Hatherall T 07857 310624 Football Field Bookings Chris Maull T 824505 Tots & Toddlers Ryan Turner T tbc Youth Club Julie & Steve T 07923 441296 Gardening Club Mike New T 827807 Friendly Club Brian McGlone T 826243 Spitfires Football Club Bev Maull T 824505 South Marston School Mr Luke Madison T 823379 Pre–School Pre-School Staff T 07847 590601 Saplings Children’s Centre (All Sorts) T 829996 Ward Councillors Russell Holland T 07999 566623 John Haines T 07901 534640 Colin Lovell T 321634 Member of Parliament Justin Tomlinson T 522123 Priest in Charge Vicky Fleming T 827021 Church Wardens Richard Sansum T 831473 Tina Hiscocks T 832884 Website Donald Jones T 823035 Tower and Tap Amanda Burchell T 07804 225571 Useful Contacts