St Swithin`s Day, if thou dost rain, For forty days it will remain. St

St Swithin’s Day, if thou dost rain,
For forty days it will remain.
St Swithin’s Day, if thou be fair,
For forty days ‘twill rain nae mair’.
JULY 2008
ENFORD NEWSLETTER
ENFORD
NEWSLETTER
From The Committee/The Village Hall – A Big Thank You
1
Plan of New Village Hall
2
More about the New Village Hall
3
Good Bye to the Old Village Hall
4
Enford v Chisenbury Golf Match
5
Photographs request and Thank you
6
Enford Football 200 Club
7
Thank you/ Get Well/Upavon Good Companions
8
From the Bishop of Ramsbury
9
All Saints Church
10
Cuba – by Ann Houghton
11
Highways/Food Waste/National Year of Reading
13
Feed The Children/Book Club/Plainwatch
14
SPTA News
15
Advertising
17
Village Committees
July Dates
27
28
DATE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING &
NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING
Wednesday 16th July
All items for inclusion, whether they are handwritten, typed, 3½ inch floppy or via e-mail, MUST be submitted by the
date of the meeting or they will not be published until the following month. These
articles may be handed in to any Newsletter Committee member. Please send e-mails to
[email protected]
Enford Newsletter Committee reserves the right to reject or omit from publication any material
that is considered by majority of Committee Members to be detrimental to any person or which
is not in the best interest of the community as a whole. All letters and articles must be signed,
but the Committee will withhold the name of the writer if this is requested at the time of
sending it in.
July 2008
ENFORD NEWSLETTER
JULY 2008
FROM THE COMMITTEE
TELEPHONE DIRECTORY 2008
During the month of August we shall be producing a new Telephone Directory for 2008. If you do
not wish to be included will you please let me or Ken Monk know before the end of July.
If your details have changed or if you are new to the Parish also let us know so that we
can make sure that your telephone number is included
ENVELOPE COLLECTION
Thank you for all the contributions so far towards the running of the Newsletter. If you have not been
able to hand in your donation yet don’t forget you can give it to nay member
of the committee or pop it through my letterbox at 12 Coombe Lane.
Next month is a double issue as there is no meeting in July. If you have notices for August you will
need to get them to the Committee by Wednesday 16th July.
FANTASTIC NEWS FOR THE VILLAGE – Thanks to a huge amount of work, generosity of time
and ceaseless determination work on the new Village Hall is soon to begin.
A HUGE …Thank you to
Judy D’Arcy Irvine
and your wonderful Team
for securing a brand new Village Hall for Enford
The idea was first conceived by Dominic Campbell in the late 1990’s but has taken
another 10 years to realise.
This momentous achievement cannot pass without highlighting the tireless work of
one person, Judy D’Arcy Irvine. Yes, others have helped enormously but, her
dogged determination, persistence and drive, has produced this wonderful result.
It has involved:•Negotiating with the Architect regarding design, plans and cost
•Submitting the Planning Application
•Hundreds of hours spent Researching statistical info., grants, etc.
•Production of comprehensive Business Plan
•Numerous applications for grants
•Answering dozens of questions from the grant Providers
•Attending countless meetings
•Spending a fortune on petrol, postage, paper, etc. etc…!
•Lots of blood, sweat and tears…..!!!!!
A truly gigantic task, we are extremely grateful to everyone who has been involved.
Thank you very much.
This is just the beginning …… now we have a very exciting time ahead when lots
more support will be required to create the best Village hall for our local
community – for everyone to enjoy !
Thank you All !
ENFORD NEWSLETTER
JULY 2008
THE NEW ENFORD VILLAGE HALL
LOTTERY GRANT SUCCESS!
Fantastic news - the Village Hall Committee is delighted to say that we have been
awarded a Lottery Grant of £192,500 towards the New Village Hall! This grant means
we have raised enough to start building the New Hall which will be completed by next
Spring.
The other grants we have received are from the Football Foundation, Kennet District
Council, Wiltshire County Council and Viridor Waste Management, all adding up to a
grand total of £550,000 ! We will still need to raise more funds of around £20,000 to
£30,000 for tables, chairs and equipment.
The Football Foundation grant is to help the Enford Football Club and the Red Lion
Teams continue with their successes on the playing field. The Football Club will be
helping set up children’s and youth teams – so lots of opportunity to come and cheer
on the sidelines!
We are starting to build the new hall at the beginning of September
Come to the Party on 22nd August to say “Farewell to the Old Village Hall”
commemorating 43 years of the old hall’s life – details in the Newsletter.
The New Hall is for Everyone!
What would YOU like?
Please let us know - so we can help organise new activities
The Committee would like to include your ideas for what YOU would like to see
happen in the New Hall – some ideas we have been given so far:
Whist and Bingo, Short Mat Bowls, Movie Evenings to show the latest box office
hits, Playgroups, a new Youth Club, Coffee Mornings, exercise or dance classes
– plus Cubs, Brownies, Cadets, arts & crafts, gardening, local history!
With the New Hall opening next spring, and the Enford & Chisenbury Fete starting
up next year on the Recreation Ground, there will be lots going on - so come and
support the ‘Farewell Party’, drink and dance to Bertie’s music, and give us your
ideas for what you would like to have in Enford’s New Hall
e-mail: [email protected] and
[email protected]
ENFORD NEWSLETTER
JULY 2008
THE NEW ENFORD VILLAGE HALL
ENFORD NEWSLETTER
JULY 2008
ENFORD VILLAGE HALL
To celebrate 43 years of the Village Hall’s life and the
many events that have taken place there, the present Committee
would like you to join us for a “trip down Memory Lane” and to say
a fond “farewell” to the old hall! Come and enjoy some
photographs which illustrate the many activities which have made
it a central part of the community for all those years.
From the beginning of September the Hall will no longer be
available for our use as we start the
construction of the
NEW ENFORD VILLAGE HALL
YOU ARE ALL INVITED TO A
“ FAREWELL TO THE VILLAGE HALL”
HALL”
PARTY
Friday, 22nd August 2008 – from 7.00 pm
Music:
Enford’s very own “Bertie” will be singing!
Cash Bar
Beer, Wine & Soft Drinks
If you can, please bring a plate of small eats to help
(crisps/nuts or anything!)
No Tickets – Please just come and enjoy the evening!
ENFORD NEWSLETTER
JULY 2008
ENFORD V CHISENBURY GOLF – 1 AUGUST 2008
1. General
It is proposed to hold a fun day out with an Enford and Chisenbury golf match
at the Upavon Golf Course on Friday 1st August. Assemble at 12.00pm for a
Tee Off at 12.30pm. We are looking for a minimum of 10 but preferably 12
players to take part. The intention is for 4 teams of 3 players to play the 18
holes.
2. Costs
The cost for the afternoon golf is £22 (£17 for the green fee and £5 for prizes).
Any money remaining will be donated to the Village Hall and Church. Members of
Upavon Golf Club need not pay the £17 green fee.
3. Handicap
All play will be off full handicap. Maximum handicap for gentlemen is 24 and 36
for ladies. Please be honest when completing your entry form!
4. Prize Giving
Prize giving will take place in The Red Lion at 6.30pm. After prize giving everyone
along with wives and friends are very welcome to stay on and have supper afterwards.
5.
This is a fun day out, so come and join us.
ENTRY FORM
Name
Phone Number
Handicap
If none Gents 24, Ladies 36 and be honest
Entry Fee
£22 or £5 if a member at Upavon
Please reply by 21 July to either:
Adrian Orr
Chapel House
Chisenbury
Tel: 670447
PK Kenny
Wayside Cottage
Longstreet
Enford
Tel: 670033
JULY 2008
ENFORD NEWSLETTER
DO YOU HAVE ANY OLD PHOTOGRAPHS OF ENFORD?
For
the Farewell Party at the Village Hall on Friday 22nd August
Anyone who has old photos of Enford and would be prepared to lend them for
the evening, could they please contact Sarah Campbell on 670414.
We will take great care of them.
Thank you
Sarah
MEXICAN EVENING ENJOYED BY ALL
A big thank you to Morton and Mary Burdick and their army of volunteers who made The Mexican
Evening at Enford Church on Saturday 10th May a resounding success. It was a great evening and
most enjoyable and as I understand it a lot of funds were raised for Enford Church and this was
without the sponsorship of the New Vicar taking a hairy jump out of an aircraft over Netheravon.
Thanks to all the team involved for a really enjoyable event.
Stan and Pauline Bagwell New Buildings.
LITTER PICKING AT NEW BUILDINGS
New Buildings carried out a Litter Pick Up Day on Sunday 15th June.
We litter picked New Buildings and part of the A345 also Enford
Church Yard, Enford Hill and the Memorial Gardens and bus stops. I must say that
with the exception of around the bus stops the area was almost clear of rubbish. A big thank you to
volunteers Sam and Jake Slater and also to Louis who volunteered but was on Cadet Manoeuvres on
the Salisbury Plains and could not join us, thanks Louis for your support.
Stan.B. E.P.C.
ENFORD CHURCH TEAS AT CHISENBURY PRIORY
8TH JUNE 2008
Thank you to all those ladies who so generously contributed to the teas at Chisenbury
Priory on the 8th June with their wonderful homemade cakes and to Ann Brend for all the
delicious scones. Thank you too to all those who helped on the day, serving teas, collecting
the used cups & saucers and washing up. We estimated that altogether more than 275
teas were poured. The weather was perfect and the teas raised just over £545 for the
church funds. The Parochial Church Council would like to thank John and Tessa Manser
very much for allowing us to use this occasion for our fund raising.
Sue Poole-Warren, Secretary, Enford Parochial Church Council
ENFORD NEWSLETTER
ENFORD FOOTBALL CLUB
ENFORD FOOTBALL CLUB
JULY 2008
The winners of the Tuesday 3rd June 200 Club Draw are as follows:
£50
21
Alan Smith
£25
109
Jay Flowers
£15
100
Dave McCauley
£10
125
Colin Pearse
£10
122
Caroline Young
£10
183
Roger Foot
The next draw will take
Place on
Saturday 5th July
ENFORD NEWSLETTER
JULY 2008
Christian Aid Week
Including the tax back through Gift Aid, the total stands at £ 2,966-30
Thanks to everyone who contributed in any way
CHILDREN FROM CHERNOBYL
Once again I must say a huge thank you to all who contributed to our recent group of
Chernobyl children. It was a picture to see, when the children saw all the goodies donated to
them from suitcases to clothes, toiletries, jewellery and money. I can tell that there wasn’t
much left but it was a pleasure to see it all go. One girl was taking things for her younger
sister and brother and of course something for Mum and Dad.
Also many thanks to Jeni Scott Dalgleish who kindly let the children have their picnic lunch in
their garden and then a swim and a game of tennis. They thoroughly enjoyed it.
Well done everyone
Thanks
Jane Young
Messages
for Friends
and
Neighbours
We would like to wish
a very warm welcome
to all who have recently moved
into the Parish of Enford.
We hope that
you will find
many new friends and neighbours
GET WELL
To Ricky Gillett
UPAVON GOOD COMPANIONS
Anyone over 50 is welcome to join the Upavon Good Companions
The next outing is on Tuesday 8th July to Christchurch
Non-members are welcome to help fill the coach
For further details please telephone
Mrs S Davis - 01980 630552
ENFORD NEWSLETTER
JULY 2008
The Bishop of Ramsbury (Stephen Conway) writes about one of the events in the Avon Valley
during Heartbeat week in June (the other event in Enford was the pub quiz in The Swan and the
Heartbeat team came 2nd!):
Once a year the Mansers open their beautiful gardens at Chisenbury Priory to the public. They were
very generous in allowing us to hold an open air service in the garden at the close of the event and to
host all-comers for drinks afterwards. The weather was glorious, the setting idyllic and the singing
angelic. Then they had to listen to me speaking. I spoke principally about how the Biblical record of
our salvation is so intimately associated with gardens in which God himself was intimately present:
the Garden of Eden, the Garden of Gethsemane, the Garden where the tomb was located in
Jerusalem where Mary Magdalene mistook the Risen Christ for the gardener and the Garden of the
New Jerusalem where all tears shall be wiped away.
The sub-text of what was a very ecumenical occasion at which many Roman Catholics were present.
I alluded to my catholic roots in Ireland and there was an intrigued queue of people after the service
wanting to quiz me about my particular allegiance. We had good conversations and a lot of laughter.
It was also a good event planning occasion. John and Tessa have no fewer than three donkeys - and
own a donkey cart -and so we are negotiating how we might journey around the Avon Valley on
Palm Sunday in a couple of years time.
Songs of Praise
at
Chisenbury Priory
8th June
JULY 2008
ENFORD NEWSLETTER
ALL SAINTS ENFORD CHURCH
August
July
6th
13th
20th
27th
1030
0900
1030
1800
Benefice Service, Netheravon
Holy Communion
Family Communion
Evensong
3rd
10th
17th
24th
31st
0900
1030
1030
1800
1030
Holy Communion
Benefice Service, Netheravon
Family Communion
Evensong
Benefice Service, ENFORD
August
1st August Lyn Riche & Fanny Surtees
8th August Jean Kearney & Helen Hadfield
15th August Sue Poole-Warren & Hilary Horsford
22nd August Sarah Campbell
29th August Tessa Manser
CHURCH CLEANING ROTA
July
4th
11th
18th
25th
July
July
July
July
Sue Poole-Warren & Hilary Horsford
Sarah Campbell
Tessa Manser
Gai Rickett
September
5th Sept
12th Sept
19th Sept
26th Sept
Gai Rickett
Lyn Riche & Fanny Surtees
Jean Kearney & Helen Hadfield
Sue Poole-Warren & Hilary Horsford
OPEN GARDEN
AT
IVY COTTAGE
NETHERAVON
Ivy Cottage is next to the school
And the Phoenix Hall,
and opposite the Hairdresser.
in aid
of
CANCER RESEARCH
And Village Charities
on
SUNDAY 29TH JUNE
2 – 5PM
Afterwards have tea
in the Phoenix Hall
where there will be
plants for sale
ENFORD NEWSLETTER
JULY 2008
CUBA
Aaaah Cuba! I’m sure some of you reading this article will have been here for a nice relaxing holiday. However, our
trip there was anything but relaxing.
We arrived in Havana, hot and tired, and checked into our hotel. First thing was to change some money which I
did at the hotel, the rate being more or less the same everywhere. Fortunately I checked the amount I’d been given
to find that I’d been short changed by a considerable sum. I returned to the desk where the gentleman reached
underneath the desk with a rather sheepish grin, and came up with my money.
Then a trip to the supermarket for water and a bottle of wine. We were met at the door by a big jolly coloured lady
who opened the door for us and presented us with a basket. What a nice lady we thought. She proceeded to follow
us around until we reached the checkout. When I opened my purse to pay she started to tell us this awful story
about how she’d not long had a very big operation, couldn’t work, had lots of children etc. etc. and of course, with
a bulging purse open what could we do but give her some. She went away and we came out of the shop realising
that we had once again been short changed! I went back and once again the guy felt underneath the till and
produced what he’d creamed off my change.
We then decided to have an ice-cream. This time I handed over a small note and the guy vanished out of the back
of the shop. I never did see my change!
So, in the space of 20 minutes or so, we’d been ripped off 4 times. We later found that this is pretty standard
practice in Havana as most of the population doesn’t earn enough to live on. All their food is rationed and their
allowance lasts for two weeks if they’re careful. The rest of the month they have to go to the supermarket and pay
tourist rates.
In spite of this we had a good few days exploring the fascinating old town, spending our days in the Museum of
the Revolution, touring around in a 1950’s Chevy convertible, sitting in pavement cafes listening to salsa bands,
browsing the markets and of course the must-see visit to a Cuban nightclub for a fantastic show of Cuban music
and dancing. We got chatting to another couple who told us a far worse story of being fleeced by locals. Apparently
they’d met a local couple who offered to take them to ‘a friend’s’ club. When they got inside they were made to buy
them drinks and food and then asked for money. When they refused they were warned that not to pay up could
result in them ‘not enjoying’ the rest of their stay. Needless to say they paid up.
As we wanted to travel around Cuba and knew it would not be easy on our own we had booked a comprehensive
tour for three weeks. We had seen what we wanted in Havana and left for Trinidad, some 350 kilometres away. We
soon realised why it would have been difficult to travel on our own. There is no transport system in Cuba.
Hundreds of people lined the roads waiting for a lift to their destination. Some waited all day. The number plates
of the vehicles denote their use. Blue - transport vehicle, red - hire car, yellow – privately owned etc. As we were a
group of tourists we were not allowed to pick anyone up but any vehicle with a blue number plate is obliged to
stop and pick up people if it has room.
We stopped along the way for a comfort break at a café which had a mini-zoo attached. We were somewhat
alarmed to see people betting on a board called “Spin the guinea pig” to win a bottle of rum! The coffee however
was delicious served with a stick of sugar picked from the neighbouring sugar plantation. Our next stop was to be
the famous Bay of Pigs where we spent time looking around the museum which gave an account of the invasion
there back in the 50s. We carried on to some natural pools, formed when some of the caves collapsed and filled
with water. What joy to get out of our bus and cool off! After a visit to Cientefuego we arrived at our hotel in
Trinidad at around 7.30. As we were out of town we decided to eat in the hotel. We had been warned that the food
would be basic out of the main cities and that quickly proved to be the case. Rice and black beans are served with
every meal and the food is very bland in spite of seeing chillies, garlic etc being sold at the roadside. After fish
followed by ice-cream and coffee we decided a mojita or two would go down well. This is a local drink made from
rum.
We woke the next day to hear the news that Fidel Castro had resigned. Huge news here and everyone was buzzing
with excitement and waiting to hear who would be talking over the reins. We went into Trinidad, a town which
hasn’t changed for 400 years. Old men on donkeys trotted down the cobbled streets amongst bicycles, old
American cars, handcarts etc. The area around the church is being renovated and is now a UNESCO heritage site.
We were on our way to find somewhere to eat lunch when the Heavens opened. The streets emptied like magic as
a torrential downpour swept down. After a few minutes the roads were so full of rushing water it was impossible to
cross the road. It was over quickly though and the sky cleared so we grabbed a couple of hours lounging by the
pool watching hummingbirds and swimming.
Our guide suggested we tried a ‘local restaurant’ this evening. As Cuba is a Communist country everything is
Government owned. However, some local people open their homes to small numbers of tourists, and we were
assured that the meal would be unforgettable – lobster and prawns as well as fish or pork chop! It certainly was
unforgettable! The lobster had been boiled far too long and was impossible to coax out of its shell. After serious
scooping and digging with a fork it pinged out hitting the ceiling only to be devoured by one of the many cats and
dogs around our feet. The prawns were like bullets, but the fish was almost raw. What a wicked waste of such
lovely food. We rounded off the evening with a visit to the Casa de la Musica where we spent a great couple of
hours trying to salsa like the locals.
We next headed up into the mountains to a hacienda at Codina. Some of us travelled in an old Russian open
backed truck while the others hiked. Due to my injured knee I was persuaded not to do the hike as our guide
described it as “up, up and down, down”. It turned out to be the right decision apparently. After a perilous journey
‘up up and down, down’ bumpy dirt tracks, full of deep potholes, sitting on a hard wooden bench, hanging on for
dear life, I was more than happy to relax in an old rocking chair on the veranda of the hacienda looking down over
the mountains, drinking coffee and reading until the rest of the group arrived. They eventually turned up, very hot
and very tired. After lunch we were taken on a walk round the area and after dinner we all lay out on the veranda
in our sleeping bags looking at the stars before falling into a not so blissful sleep.
ENFORD NEWSLETTER
JULY 2008
The snores and grunts of a dozen or so men, and women, combined with cockerels who had no idea that
crowing was supposed to occur at daybreak, not from 2am, ensured that only Terry had a peaceful sleep! (For
those of you who don’t know us, Terry is profoundly deaf!)
Next morning, after a hearty breakfast of the inevitable ham and cheese, a huge chunk of one of my teeth
came out. Why is it that you’re about as far away from a dentist as you can possibly be when these things
happen? Luckily someone had brought an emergency dental kit with them. Two of the girls turned out to be
nurses, not that that was at all relevant in these circumstances, but they took the task in hand and duly
mixed the cement and tried to glue my tooth back together. It was rather weird sitting on a veranda high in
the mountains with a circle of amateur photographers snapping me showing my mouthful of fillings to the
world. Certainly embarrassing!
The walkers then set off to our next camp, another hacienda this time deep in a valley next to a beautiful
river. This time we were given the option of a tent perched up on the hillside. We gladly accepted and lugged
our bags up the hill. We were soon surrounded - by chickens, pigs, goats, a white horse and of course,
another night of noisy cockerels. When the rest of the group arrived we had lunch and left to hike up to a
waterfall and lagoon, a wonderful walk along the river and up through the forest. Along the way the guide
pointed out the national bird of Cuba, the Cuban trogon, a gorgeous red, white and blue bird high up in the
trees. We arrived at the waterfall some two hours later and thankfully jumped in and enjoyed half an hour of
swimming under the waterfall and just taking in the magnificent scenery around us before returning to the
hacienda along the other side of the river.
The next morning after a quarter of an omelette each, with bread and fruit we headed of to Camaguay and
found our accommodation overlooking the railway station. After dinner we decided to check out the local
Casa de la Musica which was not as good as Trinidad and consisted of tourists mainly.
The next day we explored the city by bicy-taxi before heading on, via Bayamo, to the Sierra Maestra
mountains and the hideaway of Castro and Che Guevara. This was one of the highlights of the trip for me
and I was really looking forward to seeing the village where they spent so many months in hiding. Castro’s
living quarters are just as he left them as were those of Che Guevara. There was a fully working hospital up
there along with the living quarters of the revolutionaries. Food and provisions were transported up there by
sympathisers on the backs of mules but no-one else had any idea there was a camp up there.
As we got close to the mountains we had to change to a smaller vehicle and endured a hair-raising journey
through the mountains – sheer drops and the steepest hills I’ve ever encountered. The gears of the truck were
screaming as we went down and again as we went up. I was glad it was dark!
We had a hurried meal of beef in tomato, rice and beans, papaya in syrup and coffee and were then told that,
due to the recent rains, the climb the following day would be much more challenging than previously thought
and I was told that I would be unable to partake. I was determined to do it and got up and ready with the
others. A lady then took me to one side, sat me down, and convinced me that to do this could jeopardise the
rest of our travels, we were miles from the nearest hospital and is it really worth risking my knee and the rest
of the travelling we’d planned for the sake of one hike?
I decided she was probably right, so stood and tearfully waved Terry and everyone else off. I was dreadfully
disappointed but went off on a less challenging walk around the area with another girl who’d damaged her
back when falling out of the top bunk of an Indian train the year before. When the others returned they were
full of it and said it was definitely worth the hard climb. That didn’t improve my mood much but at least
Terry got some video footage of it all to show me.
Our next destination was Santiago de Cuba where we visited the Bacardi Rum factory as well as the city
centre. It proved to be the hottest day so far so we headed back to the hotel before the others. We spotted a
guy standing next to a very smart taxi so approached him to take us ‘home’. We agreed a price and he then
led us off down the back streets to a real old banger which looked like a ‘cut an shut’! We couldn’t back out of
the deal so arrived at our hotel somewhat dishevelled but alive!
On then to Santa Clara, another important city of the Revolution. Che Guevara fought the military who were
arriving in the city by train and defeated them. There were 39 of his men against 408 soldiers. From there to
the Che Mausoleum where his remains lie and the museum describing the events of that battle together with
photos of Che Guevara over the years.
Our final stop was in the region of Vinales, the tobacco growing area for those famous cigars. The scenery
changed dramatically here with limestone mogotes (hills) dotted around the area. There is only one other
place like this in the world and that is in Southern China around Guilin which we’d visited 18 months before.
We did several treks around the area, visiting tobacco drying sheds and learning the history of tobacco
growing. I found this scenery stunning, green fields full of tobacco, bullock carts moving between them with a
backdrop of the amazing limestone hills against the brilliant blue sky.
The life of a tobacco grower is very hard. The Government says they must grow 50,000 plants a year. Only
three times in the last 17 years had they reached this quota, mainly because of the weather. The farmers
have to grow maize in the meantime to feed their families which is not subsidised by the Government.
To round off our tour we took a ferry over to Cayo Valesa, an island off the coast. When we arrived at the
harbour there must have been 100 people waiting for a ferry which carries 20 but we were able to board after
an hour of waiting and spent the day on the beach swimming and relaxing before returning to Havana, dining
in a salsa bar with the friends we’d met along the way and finishing with drinks in Hemingway’s bar.
We left then for a final week of relaxation to our all-inclusive hotel in Varadero a holiday resort peninsular on
the north coast, before returning home.
Quite a trip! After the excitement of the Central American countries which were so different from anywhere
we’d visited before, with their volcanoes and exotic bird and animal life, Cuba gave us the fun of the salsa
and the history of the Revolution, as well as total relaxation. Unforgettable!
ENFORD NEWSLETTER
JULY 2008
HIGHWAYS NEWS.
Hello Enford Residents
The C32.
We have sent a second letter to Wiltshire County Council Highways requesting for traffic calming
action along the C32. We are now lobbying for a site meeting with a Highways Safety Engineer with a
view to get the C32 on the Traffic Calming Programme for 2009.
The A345.
Enford Parish has been chosen for a Pilot Community Speed Watch Scheme for Wiltshire. It entails
Parish Councillors and Residents getting involved (trained) to operate Speed Camera Technology.
Seven have already been trained and we have five others in reserve for training.
It will mean that two to four trained people will be involved in the operation at any one time and the
survey site will be Enford Hill near the bus stop on the A345. Information of speed of vehicles will be
identified and will be logged and then relayed to the police for action if necessary. This scheme is not
about spying on motorists or local people, it is about endeavouring to get motorists to slow down to
the 30mph Speed Limit through Enford. It is also hoped that by taking part in this Pilot Scheme that
we will bring some "Due Care and Attention" by all motorists who are passing through Enford. If, in
our efforts, we manage to bring some awareness that speed causes accidents and injuries and
should we also get a long term reduction of speed though this area we will have achieved something.
The operation will take place during daylight hours on a clear day and will be in conjunction with the
Wiltshire Police. We trust that you will all give this Traffic Calming venture your full support to make
Enford a safer area for all users.
I would like to thank here all of the Parish Council and to also the volunteers who have made this
scheme possible for Enford.
Safe Motoring to All.
Stan. W. Bagwell Enford Parish Council (Highways)
Food waste digester offer
The latest figures show people in Wiltshire are recycling more than ever – and the county
council is hoping that performance can get even better. As part of that effort, the council is
offering discounted food waste digesters to residents. They can deal with raw and cooked
waste including items as fruit, vegetables, bones, pasta, fish and meat. There are two types of
digester available and prices start at just £20. You can order one by ringing a special free
hotline number 0800 019 2064 or via www.greencone.com
National Year of Reading
As part of the National Year of Reading, the county council has organised lots
of events to encourage people to get the most out of reading in all forms.
Events for June include:
- Deborah Gaye from Avalanche books will lead an interactive workshop
looking at how best to get a story into print (Warminster library on 26th June)
- Author Deborah Moggach will be giving a book talk on her latest book In the
Dark (Devizes library on 18th June)
- Author Judy Jones will give a talk entitled Travels with my Dog where she
shares her passion for walking and explains how the hunt for a lost dog
inspired her latest book (Wootton Bassett library on 27th June)
Tickets are available from individual libraries but details of all upcoming
events can be viewed on the county council website
(www.wiltshire.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/libraries.htm )
ENFORD NEWSLETTER
JULY 2008
PLAINWATCH
PLAINWATCH is specifically designed
to rapidly identify suspicious activity
on the Plain: firstly and principally to
identify criminal activity but
secondly to deter such activity.
The Book Club meets once
a month to exchange opinions
and review books that
members have recommended.
An excuse to meet over a glass of wine!!
Anyone interested,
please ring Vic on 01980 670928
SPECIAL CONTACT NUMBER
01980 674700
ENFORD NEWSLETTER
JULY 2008
SALISBURY PLAIN TRAINING AREA
NEWS SHEET
July 2008
Any general comment about military training should normally be made through Parish Councils to
the Liaison Officer nominated by the appropriate Garrison Headquarters. Any specific complaint
should be made in writing or if urgent by telephone as shown below:
HEADQUARTERS SALISBURY PLAIN TRAINING AREA
Westdown Camp, Tilshead, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP3 4RS
Telephone: Stonehenge (01980) – 620819
TRAINING: July will be a busy month on the Plain with several simultaneous armoured exercises up to
Squadron level and 1 R ANGLIAN from Pirbright converting onto the new BULLDOG APC during the first
two weeks. Then from 23rd – 31st July 3 Commando Brigade will be exercising over all areas (and in
Wales) preparing for their forthcoming tour in Afghanistan. This will be one of the biggest predeployment exercises we have seen with some 6000 troops taking part. It will involve considerable
helicopter and fast jet activity which may cause some local noise nuisance for which we apologise in
advance.
ARTILLERY FIRING FROM SALISBURY PLAIN (WEST) (AS90)
1 AS90, 22, 23, 24
LATE FIRING DAYS ON SALISBURY PLAIN (WEST) (AS90)
22, 23, 24
ANTI TANK FIRING DAYS ON SALIBURY PLAIN (WEST):
NIL
ARTILLERY LIVE FIRING DAYS FROM AREAS 7 & 8
22, 23, 24
ARTILLERY FIRING FROM SALISBURY PLAIN (EAST)
26
LATE FIRING FROM SALISBURY PLAIN (EAST)
2 AS90
LATE FIRING DAYS LARKHILL/WESTDOWN RANGES
1, 3, 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31
NON FIRING DAYS LARKHILL/WESTDOWN DANGER AREA
5, 6, 19, 20, 26, 27.
NON FIRING DAYS BULFORD RANGES
5 to 20 Inclusive.
NON FIRING DAYS ON WARMINSTER RANGES
5, 6, 19, 20, 26, 27.
NOTE: Due to unforeseen changes there is always a possibility that there could be firing on
other of the days listed. This is particularly so now operational training is being conducted
to meet many and varied exigencies. The public should be careful to check that Red Flags
are not flying before they enter the range. It is the time of the year when we change late
night firing times. From March through to October the Tue, Thurs and Sat night firing times
will revert back to 2330hrs.
HELICOPTER NIGHT FLYING : : Night flying normally takes place Mondays to Thursdays
inclusive over parts of SPTA. Some aircraft will show no lights but all will operate under
strict area control.
AIR ACTIVITIES : Dates and timings given below are those listed at the time of printing but
may be altered due to aircraft serviceability or weather conditions.
AIRCRAFT TRIALS:
Aircraft may conduct trials over Larkhill Range on each Wed and Fri from 1200 - 1700 hrs
which could involve circuits to the East crossing the Avon Valley.
ENFORD NEWSLETTER
JULY 2008
PARACHUTING. : Parachute dropping is scheduled to take place on EVERLEIGH and FOX
COVERT DZs during normal working hours on most weekdays. Outside working hours and at
weekends the dates and approximate times are:
PARACHUTING
3
11
16
17
18
IMBER DZ (C130)
FOX COVERT DZ (C130)
1900 – 2100
0100 – 0200 + 2200 – 2300
1800 – 17 0300
1700 – 18 0300
1800 – 19 0300
NIL NOTIFIED
EVERLEIGH DZ (C130)
8
1800 - 2000
STRIP LANDINGS
DEPTFORD DOWN (C130)
1
14
15
23
24
29
30
31
KEEVIL (C130/C17)
2300 – 2 0100
2000 – 15 0100
0100 – 0300 + 2000 – 16 0100
1900 – 24 0100
0300 – 0500 + 1700 – 1900
2300 – 30 0100
2200 – 31 0300
1900 – 2200
NIL NOTIFIED
UPAVON (C130)
NIL NOTIFIED
FAST JET ACTIVITY (FGA)
SPTA ‘W’
15
1400 - 1600
SPTA ‘E’
NIL
SPTA ‘C’
NIL
23rd – 31st INCLUSIVE – 3 CDO BDE MRX*
HELICOPTERS/FASTJET/C130 ACTIVITY POSSIBLE IN ALL AREAS H24 DURING THE PERIOD
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE – DTE SP (WEST) IMBER RANGES
1. Notice is given that only the roads from:
a. Warminster to Gore Cross via Imber, and
b. Bratton to Heytesbury via Imber
will be open to the public from 12.00 hours (Mid Day) Friday 1st of August 2008 through to
18.00 hours (06.00pm) Sunday 17th August 2008
2. Please bear in mind that ONLY METALLED ROADS will be opened, all other tracks, stone
tracks and Southern Range Road and IMBER VILLAGE remain closed (Out of Bounds) in
accordance with the Imber Ranges Bylaws. Any movement off the aforesaid roads on the Imber
Ranges is forbidden, trespassers are liable to prosecution.
3. Red Flags are only flown at the vedette post when live firing is taking place on the ranges.
The absence of red flags does NOT imply that the roads are automatically opened to the public,
times for which are notified in the Press and displayed on the entrance notice boards.
4. The roads identified above are not maintained to public road standards, if traversing the
training area drivers should do so with extreme caution.
Due to Operational Training Imber will be Closed over the August bank holiday
COMPLAINTS MAY BE TELEPHONED THROUGH TO
STONEHENGE (01980) 620819 AT ANY TIME
ENFORD NEWSLETTER
JULY 2008
BUS SERVICES
SERVICE 210
ENFORD TO DEVIZES
THURSDAYS AND SATURDAYS
OUT
RETURN
Enford Bus Shelter
Enford Corner 09:34
East Chisenbury
Upavon Avon Square
Upavon, Ship Inn
Devizes Market Place
09:31
09:38
09:42
09:45
10:24
Devizes Market Place
Upavon, Ship Inn
Upavon Avon Square
East Chisenbury
Enford Corner 13:17
Enford Bus Shelter
12:30
13:07
1310
13:13
13:18
Please Note!
Return Fares from Enford, East Chisenbury or Upavon to Devizes
£6.00 Adult, £2.25 Child.
With a valid Wiltshire Fare pass anyone over 60
can now travel FREE ! (instead of half-fare) on this service.
Building Services
Bricklayer & General Builder
All Building Works undertaken
Including Extensions, Garden Walls, Patios,
Roof Repairs, Plastering
Floor & Wall Tiling etc
01980 671078
Mobile No: 07719916854
ENFORD NEWSLETTER
AGRICENTRE
Now stocking Frontline for cats and dogs
at an unrivalled price
Excellent products at an excellent price from
well-known horse wormers
Electrical fencing
Complete range of Briswim pool chemicals
FREE HOME DELIVERY!
Contact: Justin Young, A.M.T.R.A.
07850 184111
01722 320316
JULY 2008
WORRIED ABOUT INLAND REVENUE
SELF-ASSESSMENT?
Why not talk to a commercially-experienced
Chartered Accountant? Local help is at hand.
MERPEN ACCOUNTING
Accountancy & Small Business Advisory
Management
*Hands-on help *No job too small *Even part-time,
money-making hobbies *Initial discussions free of
charge *Further work done professionally for probably
the lowest fees around
Alan Merrett FCA
Eagle Lodge, East Chisenbury, Pewsey, SN9 6AQ
Tel: 01980 671441
www.pewsey-uk.co.uk/merpen-accounting.html
Pet Care Services
Mobile Pet Grooming
Pet Sitting
Home Sitting
Pet Taxi
Dog Walking
Warm Water Hydrobath
Full Grooming
Nail Clipping
Established in February 2005and based from
our own village of Enford, Comfy Critters
aims to bring piece of mind to pet owners in
our rural communities
Mob: 07789 378413
Tel: 01980 670458
www.comfycritters.co.uk
Avon Valley Chauffeur
Service
Airports & stations
Business appointments
Hotels & restaurants
Hospitals & doctors
Schools & colleges
Special occasions
Member of National
Association of Pet
Sitters
RCM
Plumbing & Heating
• Kitchens • Heating systems • Competitive
rates • General maintenance • Bathroom shower
pumps • New and replacement bathrooms
• New and replacement cylinders
(vented and unvented) • Fully Insured
24 hour callout
01980 630094
[email protected]
Tel: Russell McBride 07758 228 743
ENFORD NEWSLETTER
JULY 2008
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CJJLL EDHKFJ
Open for Lunch and Dinner every day
Try our Quiz Night every Tuesday! Starts 9.30pm £1.00 entry per person
(teams of up to 4)
Great for Sunday Lunch
A choice of Roast Sirloin of Beef, Leg of Lamb or Loin of Pork
Plus
Specials every Sunday
Outside Catering can also be arranged on request
Call Clare or Paul on 01980 670338 to book
Email:[email protected]
Full Menus on our website: home2btconnect.com/theswaninnatenford.co.uk
ENFORD NEWSLETTER
M NASH & P WILKINS
ALL LANDSCAPING WORK UNDERTAKEN
FENCING*PATIOS*PATHS*PONDS*BRICKWORK
HEDGECUTTING*GARDEN CLEARANCE
Tel: MIKE 01380 840767
Mobile:07977 950654
Tel:
PAUL 01380 840763
07970 557002
Mobile:
JULY 2008
CAN I HELP?
CONSERVATORY CLEANING
WINDOW CLEANING
&
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Using state of the art ladder systems I can
reach every part of your conservatory. I also
carry out normal window cleaning service
and can turn my hand to most general
maintenance tasks in the home and garden
All work is guaranteed.
For free quote
and written estimate if requested
Contact Peter 07875 238730
MODERN & TRADITIONALLY
DESIGNED MEMORIALS
ELSTON VETERINARY CLINIC
ELSTON LANE, SHREWTON
M J SLY
Monumental Stonemason
New Memorials, Additional Inscriptions
Restorations, Free Home Visits
Free Brochure
Marlborough (01672) 516797
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.mjsly.co.uk
Workshop & Showroom at Pelham Court,
London Road,
Marlborough, Wiltshire
ROD SMITH
The Garage
Netheravon
UNIPART CAR CARE CENTRE
MOT Tests
Car Repairs & Servicing
Now able to service air conditioning units
Batteries, Exhausts & Tyres at Competitive Prices
Handy Gas
Tel: Stonehenge (01980) 670348
Dr. Enid Frantilla, DVM MRCVS
Small Animal Medicine and Surgery
Providing high quality pet healthcare
and a caring, friendly professional service
HELPING YOU TO HELP YOUR PETS!!
Consultations by appointment, Mon-Sat
For appointments or enquiries, and
24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE
01980 621999
ENFORD NEWSLETTER
JULY 2008
DJ Landscaping
No Job Too Big Or Small
Just call us we do it all
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Lawn Mowing
General Tidying
Hedge Cutting
Turfing
Fencing
Ponds
Paths
Brick Works
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Leaf Collection
Pruning
Weeding
Decking
Patios
Pergolas
Driveways
Free estimates, Hourly Rates
Regular appointments are available
Call the company you can trust
Tel: 01980 846740
Mob: 07717 831907
“ 14 years in the area”
ENFORD NEWSLETTER
JULY 2008
CHINA RESTORATION
Specialist in Antiques & Figurines
24 Years Experience
Workshops Arranged Throughout The Year
Tel: 01672 851445
Web: crackedpots.co.uk
FRED MONRO
M. Tansley
Arboricultural &
Forestry Consultant
Tech Cert (Arbor. A)
Nat. Dip. (Forestry and Woodland Management)
A Local Arboricultural and Forestry Professional
Tree Condition Inspections, Surveys and Reports
Woodland Surveys and Reports
All Aspects of Tree Management
Fully Independent, Qualified and Insured
01980 671 646
[email protected]
Contemporary Interiors
Bespoke carpentry
Made-to-measure kitchens and furniture
Affordable prices
Free quotations
Call: 07717 416423
Email:[email protected]
www.fredmonro.co.uk
Made-to-measure kitchens and furniture
THE ENFORD NEWSLETTER
For just a few pounds you can place
an advertisement
********B
J LONG********
in the Enford Newsletter.
£15 per small square for 10 issues
( AKA BERTIE )
Live music from the 1950s 60s 70s
FOR BOOKINGS
01980 670767
0772 4104106
E-Mail: [email protected]
£30 per half page for 10 issues
£5.00 per half page (1 issue)
£10.00 per page (1 issue)
Please contact Peggy Waterkeyn 01980 670418
ENFORD NEWSLETTER
GRAHAM BUCKLAND SERVICES
General building maintenance: plumbing,
Carpentry, glazing, brickwork, etc
Free quotes and reasonable rates
‘Man with a Van’ hire.
Removals and House Clearance
JULY 2008
Cape Cuisine
ONLY THE BEST HOME-COOKED FOOD
Weddings, Anniversaries, Parties.
Hot or Cold Buffets
Undertaken
Tel:
01980 670870
or 07831 889 666
For Quotations Phone:
01980 590808
CLEAN LIVING
You have probably seen our cleaning van around the village
as we operate a Carpet & Upholstery cleaning companyCleanLiving. Some of you have already used our service
and have been amazed at the results we achieved. Stain
removal is our speciality. Steve is more than happy to help
anyone with a cleaning problem on carpets & upholstery.
Of course we cannot guarantee the removal of every stain,
but we are confident that, with our specialist training, if we
cannot remove it then no one else will either.
As an introduction to our services we are offering to clean
your hall & stairs FREE when you have your lounge carpet
cleaned and Stain Protected.
So call Vanessa my wife and business partner for your
FREE survey.
www.cleanlivingmcc.com
Tel: 01980 621621
PEST CONTROL SERVICE
RABBITS, RATS, MOLES
WASPS, SQUIRRELS
BIRD PROOFING
CALL NIGEL
01980 670804
07854 828904
GDB TECHNICAL SERVICES LIMITED
Computer/IT support
Small business and Home users
Networking issues/installations
PC Problems
Tuition
General IT advice/help
Upgrades
Data Recovery
Service Support Options
Call 01980 623052 or visit
www.gdbts.com to see if we can help.
GRAHAM C BROWN & SON
Oil boiler maintenance
A well-established, friendly, local
company, operating within the
Salisbury Plain area.
01980 622737
ENFORD NEWSLETTER
JULY 2008
OFTEC REGISTERED COMPANY
12A Pewsey Road, Upavon, Wiltshire, SN9 6DT
Tel: 01980 630700
Mobile: 07717 574477
Domestic & Commercial Oil Tank Installers
Friendly, Quick & Efficient Service
Please Phone Paul for Free Quotes & Advice
Competitive Prices
ENFORD NEWSLETTER
AEROBICS CLASSES
Phoenix Hall, Netheravon
Monday 6.30pm Aerobics
Thursday 6.30pm Fitness Yoga
£3.50 per class or
£6 for both in same week
For more information about classes or details about
personal training please call Selaine
on
07801 427358
JULY 2008
TIM BUCKLAND
BOILER MAINTENANCE
FOR SERVICE AND BREAKDOWNS
Friendly and efficient service
Wide stock of boiler spares in stock
VERY COMPETITIVE PRICES
Also AGAs and RAYBURNs serviced
Tel:
01980 625846
All standards welcome.
Please bring water and a towel with you
CAROL G DAYTON
ITEC MGPP IIHHT T.A.Th
Massage Therapist
Indian Head Massage
Reflexology
Skenar Therapy
Reiki
Hopi Ear Candles
Injury Treatment
Waxing and Sugaring
For further information please call:
01980 653151
or 07787 513563
Whether it’s a dazzling new colour, new textured or
classic haircut, Louise and Stacie look forward to
helping you achieve your stunning new look. Come
along for your free consultation.
Appointments not always required.
Tina’s Hairdressers
RGV ENGINEERING
(NETHERAVON) Ltd
HIGH STREET
NETHERAVON
01980 670667
High Street, Netheravon
Local family business established over 30 years
Open – Tuesday 9-5.30, Wednesday 9-2,
Thursday 1-7, Friday 9-6, Saturday 9.00-2
Closed – Sunday and Monday
SPECIALISTS IN PLUMBING,
HEATING AND ELECRICAL
BOILER SERVICE AND
COMMISSIONING
Tel: 01980 670628
CORGI * OFTEC * NICEIC * ECA
ENFORD NEWSLETTER
JULY 2008
VILLAGE COMMITTEES
PARISH COUNCIL
Chairman
Vice Chairman
Parish Clerk
Councillors
VILLAGE HALL
Ken Monk
Tessa Manser
Bill Vergette
Stan Bagwell
Norman Beardsley
Sara Everett
Michael Fay
Ann Merrett
Rosie Taylor
Jane Young
Frank Horsford
Adrian Orr
670540
670605
670132
670154
670860
670475
670553
671231
671078
670532
Chairman
Vice Chairman
Treasurer
Secretary
Parish Council Rep
Gun Club Rep
Football Club Rep
PCC Rep
Newsletter Rep
Booking Officer
Property Officer
Grounds Officer
Judy D’Arcy-Irvine
Rob Coulthard
Alan Merrett
Jeni Scott Dalgleish
Jane Young
Paul Goodship
Julian Lee
Sarah Campbell
Jacqui Elkins
Judy D’Arcy-Irvine
David Spencer
Hamish Scott Dalgleish
CHISENBURY AND ENFORD SHOW
PARISH HALL
Chairman
Vice Chairman
Treasurer
Secretary
Chairman
Treasurer
Colin Pearse
Jacqui Elkins
Margaret Young
Katrina Knight
NEWSLETTER COMMITTEE
THE VICAR
FOOTBALL CLUB
Chairman
Secretary
Treasurer
1st Team Manager
2nd Team Manager
Julian Le
Julian Lee
Ollie Stagg
Julian Lee
Ian Lawes
Rev Colin Fox
The Vicarage,
Netheravon
01980 670326
PAROCHIAL PARISH COUNCIL
Church Wardens
Treasurer
Secretary
Council Members:
In abeyance
Michael Hadfield
John Poole Warren
Jonathan Walsh
Sue Poole-Warren
Sarah Campbell
Judy D’Arcy-Irvine
Bob Hastie
Frank Horsford
John Manser
Alan Merrett
Henry Middleton
Chairman
Vice Chairman
Secretary
Treasurer
Advertising
Tanya Becker
Linda Mundy
Claire Burge
Linda Mundy
Peggy Waterkeyn
Jacqui Elkins
Anne Houghton
JaneYoung
Sylvia Latham
Honorary Member
Gay Monk
SCHOOL GOVERNORS
Chairman
Clerk
Enford Rep
Colin Cruikshanks
Sally Jones
Andrew Marx
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH COORDINATORS
Area Co-ordinator - Steve Becker ([email protected])
Coombe Lane East (30-45)
Coombe Lane West (1-17)
& Fifield
Coombe
New Town
Enford South (LongStreet)
Enford Central
(Enford Hill & Hill Farm Road)
New Buildings
Compton
West Chisenbury
Jo Crossland
Angie Taylor
Terry Mundy
Ednah Beardsley
Peggy Waterkeyn
Not Filled
Venessa Murray Hill
Sarah Campbell
Stan Bagwell
Bruce & Lucy Waight
Derek Ford
Rod Mason
East Chisenbury (North)
East Chisenbury (Central)
East Chisenbury (South)
Enford North & Littlecott)
Grants Road (North) (14-29)
Paddocks Close
Water Lane (East)
(East from Field View)
Water Lane (West) (1-10)
Grant's Road (South)
(1-13, 30-33)
Stephen Calton
Vicky Orr
Barry Chamberlain
Not Filled
Ian Teasdale
Colin Pearse
Lyn Riche
John Powell
Not Filled
ENFORD NEWSLETTER
JULY 2008
For Your Diary
July 2008
1st
Tuesday
Quiz, The Swan Inn, 9.30pm
2nd
Wednesday
Book Club – Red Lion, 8.00pm
3rd
Thursday
Black Bin
4th
Friday
5th
Saturday
Enford Football 200 Club Draw
6th
Sunday
Benefice Service, 1030am, Netheravon
7th
Monday
8th
Tuesday
9th
Wednesday
10th
Thursday
11th
Friday
12th
Saturday
13th
Sunday
14th
Monday
15th
Tuesday
Quiz, The Swan Inn, 9.30pm
16th
Wednesday
AGM & Newsletter Meeting, 7.30pm, 12 Coombe Lane
17th
Thursday
Black Bin
18th
Friday
19th
Saturday
20th
Sunday
21st
Monday
22nd
Tuesday
23rd
Wednesday
24th
Thursday
25th
Friday
26th
Saturday
27th
Sunday
28th
Monday
29th
Tuesday
30th
Wednesday
31st
Thursday
Good Companions Outing to Christchurch/Quiz, The Swan Inn, 9.30pm
Recycling
Holy Communion,9.00am
Family Communion, 1030am
Quiz, The Swan Inn, 9.30pm
Recycling
Evensong, 6.00pm
Quiz, The Swan Inn, 9.30pm