Poulshot

Village News

January 2016

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Childrens Menu Available
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Home Made Cakes and Cream Teas
all our food is freshly made from local produce

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From the Editor

Welcome to 2016!! Happy New Year. Hope Santa gave you
everything you asked for.
December was a busy month in Poulshot. Carol Service at the
Raven, check out the photos at the back. Over 60s Dinner, a big
thank you to all those who helped and provided entertainment
for the evening. December was also the big draw on the 100
Clubare you buying the drinks?
The Community Fund is now up and running, if you have a project in mind, more info
can be found in this edition. To escape the post Christmas indulgences, take a look at
this months lighter recipe and also meet Maisie Housby in Pets Corner
The New Year looks to be as equally busy. as the last; volunteers are needed to help with
the pond on the green, someone to help check the defibrillator and more Scottish
Dancing Commemorative events will be coming in February to help celebrate how the
village came together to rebuild St Peters Church after the fire 100 years ago.
February also brings a little challenge and fun with the annual Quiz Night, with our
very own Alan Weber asking the difficult questions - reserve your team a table
And finally, for all our budding junior Artists, a chance to design the magazine cover
for the March/Easter edition - take a look in the new Kids-Corner
Elizabeth

Poulshot Village News

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Holiday Let
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Near Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales
Detached comfortable bungalow with private garden
2 double and 1 twin room, 10 minute walk from the beach and with many
local attractions
Bookings all year round,
Prices from 30 a night: low season.
Contact Jean or Royden on 01380 828695
perrettr@btinternet.com
You can view some photos at

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TOWNSEND FARMHOUSE
Comfortable B and B in Poulshot
Excellent facilities in
Grade 2 listed building
with full English breakfasts
and ample car-parking space
E-mail marygracebrothers@gmail.com
Telephone 01380 828221
When friends and relations wish to visit and you are unable to
put them up for the night book them to stay at
Townsend Farmhouse B and B
Discounts offered for bookings made by local residents

The
MobileLibraryvisits
theRavenCarPark
everyotherMonday
at11:35.
VILLAGE PROJECT: Clearance Of Middle Green Pond
The Village Trust has recently been awarded a grant of 997 by the Melksham Area
Board to remove the invasive New Zealand Pigmyweed from the pond on the
Village Green which is ruining it's appearance and aec9ng the growth of other
aqua9c vegeta9on .
We must complete the work by the end of February before the Great Crested
Newts (a protected species) return to the pond to breed.
We envisage the work taking one weekend, possibly two.
The work will take place ini9ally on the 8th and 9th January star9ng at 1000 hrs
each day.
Could you spend some 4me helping out?
If you can please contact Ray Josey,Secretary of the Poulshot Village Trust on
01380827010 for further informa9on.
For further informa9on please contact:
Dankay Cleverly, Ponds Project Coordinator - dankaycleverly@b9nternet.com
Ray Josey, Secretary, Poulshot Village Trust - raydenjosey@gmail.com

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Maureens Ramblings..
In 2016 I will write my diary every day. I will make a note
of where I put the Christmas decorations.
I will learn a foreign language. I will write long letters to
friends instead of sending them brief emails.
I will paint more regularly. I will read at least 5 of the
books lying unread on my bookshelves
and oh, and I will give up making resolutions.!
I wonder what resolutions you have made. We all like to make ourselves promises
about new beginnings, especially as one year ends and another begins. We all
want to have new beginnings, and for things in the past that have been painful or
difficult, to come to an end. We want this New Year to be free of some of the
problems and suffering we may have experienced in 2015.
Clement of Alexandria, a second century Christian writer, said, "The Lord has
turned all our sunsets into sunrises". He knew that every end is also a new
beginning. What are some examples of this? As the old year ends a new one
begins. In nature, the plant dies, but its bulb puts forth new shoots again in the
following year. Even human death can be seen as a new beginning as for the
Christian death is a gateway into new life.
Each human life is also a series of ends and beginnings; of deaths and
resurrections. Birth is the end of a secure life in the womb, but it is also the
beginning of life in the world. There is death and resurrection for the child who
first leaves hold of his parents' hand to go into school yes, the pain of letting go but a whole new world of new people and new experiences which open up to the
child. There are new beginnings at the end of school life as one enters into the
adult world and on retirement when one door closes and another opens. Often the
endings are painful and the beginnings are frightening. It can take a lot of faith to
walk into the future, and even more faith to let the old go. Some of you may be
facing new things at the moment; some of you may be facing endings. Thankfully,
we have a God who never changes and is always with us, in both the beginnings
and in the endings.
"Lord, we ask you, as this New Year begins, to turn all our sunsets into
sunrises. Amen."
The Revd. Maureen Allchin, Rector

Did You Know?

There is a wheelchair in the Village Hall for
the use of Poulshot parishioners. Should
you wish to borrow it please contact
Malcolm Nixon 828355

Doggy Dilemmas
Puppy/Dog Training classes
One to Ones
Dog Walking
Dog Boarding

Contact Debs on
01380 730564 or 07966 617617
email:info@doggy-dilemmas.co.uk

www.doggy-dilemmas.co.uk

Poulshot Farming Club

Poulshot Farming Club are a mixed re9red social group who cover many subjects.
With 35 members at present, they are always looking to increase their members.
They next meet at the Village Hall on January 4th at 2:15pm
Contact Christabel Francis 828232 for more info

The Tranquil Moment

Health and Beauty clinic
The Tranquil Moment health and beauty clinic
is set in the beautiful village of Poulshot, just 2 miles from Devizes.
We offer flexible appointments to suit you,
and tailor treatments to your requirements.
The salon is completely private, with easy parking.
We are now offering Apilus electrolysis less painful than traditional electrolysis but still as effective.

Other treatments available

Decleor facials
Waxing CND manicure and pedicure
Individual Lash Extensions
Microdermabrasion
Sports Massage and Injury clinic
CACI non surgical face lift Hot stone massage
Semi-permanent make-up
Eyelash/ eyebrow tinting Nouvatan spray tan
Reflexology and Deep Tissue Massage
Visit our website for other offers. All Credit & Debit
cards accepted.
You can now book online by visiting either the website or our
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The Tranquil Moment Health and Beauty Clinic

1 Townsend Court, Poulshot, Devizes SN10 1SD
01380 828297 24 hour answerphone
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N J Roong
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plus
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07747 677900

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The Benefice of Holy Cross, Seend,

Christ Church, Bulkington & St. Peters, Poulshot
within the Diocese of Salisbury

CHURCH SERVICES IN JANUARY 2016

You are welcome to worship at any of the services in any of the churches in the Benefice.
There is something for everyone!
Sunday 3RD January. Epiphany
8.00:
Holy Communion (Traditional) at Seend.
A short and reflective traditional service
9.15
Parish Eucharist (Common Worship) at Poulshot
A modern language communion service
11.00:
Epiphany Caf Church at Seend
A lively service, without communion, for all the family
6.00:
Evening Prayer at Bulkington (Traditional)
A gentle, reflective, traditional evening service
Sunday 10th January.
9.15
Parish Eucharist (Common Worship) at Seend
11.00
Parish Eucharist (Common Worship) at Bulkington
6.00
Evensong (Traditional) at Poulshot
Sunday 17th January.
8.00:
Holy Communion (Traditional) at Seend
9.15:
Morning Praise at Bulkington.
11.00:
Parish Eucharist (Traditional) at Poulshot
A traditional service of Holy Communion
6.00:
Evensong (Traditional) at Seend
A gentle, reflective, traditional evening service.
Sunday 24th January
9.15:
Matins (Traditional) at Poulshot
A traditional service of Morning Prayer
11.00:
Parish Eucharist at Seend.
6.00:
Parish Eucharist at Bulkington
Sunday 31st January
10.00
Benefice Eucharist at Seend with Tom Clammer,
the Canon Precentor of Salisbury Cathedral
Every Tuesday at 9.00:
a short Benefice service of Matins (Trad.) at Poulshot church
Every Thursday at 9.00:
Morning Prayer at 4 Northfields, Bulkington.
The Mobile Library will be visiting the car-park of The Well in Bulkington on the 14th December and
the 11th January 2016 from 11.05-11.30 at The Well. Please support this.

The church hosted Bulkington Village New Year Lunch takes place on the 5th
January, 2016 at 12.15 at The Well.
Contact Jane Coles in advance for the menu (828145). New people are always
welcome to join us. It is a good social event for the entire village and area.

Caf Church for Epiphany

on Sunday 3rd January at 11.00 at Seend
Singing and stories for all the families
in the villages of Seend, Bulkington and Poulshot.
Bring your children dressed up as kings or queens if you would like.
The next Caf Church is on March 6th Mothering Sunday 2016 at Seend.

Benefice BUZZZZ Group

will meet on Wednesday

6th January 2016 at 7.30
at 4 Northfields, Bulkington, led by Maureen Allchin

Make a New Years resolution to join this group which is for all in Seend, Bulkington and
Poulshot. We meet to discuss various issues of Christian thought.

Commemoration of
100 years
since the fire at
St Peters Church, Poulshot
in February 1916
In order to commemorate the centenary of this momentous event in the
history of the village ,
there will be a special service in
St Peters Church at 11.00 am
9 February 2016
followed by lunch in St Pauls Chapel of Ease (now the Old Rectory Hall),
which was used
by the village for 9 years following the re.
All are very welcome to afend both events.

ACROSS
1 Tailender's middle stump is knocked out, causing division (6)
5 Leaves legendary Aussie fast bowler, we hear, with protective gear (4,4)
9 Ball to bring regular partygoer from the closet? (10)
10 Cricket side, 1 for 0 declared why, that's dubious (4)
11 Compounded lead before tea perhaps like some 5 dn's (8)
12 Easy catch can be a poser (6)
13 An afterthought: Stewart's boundaries can be said to attract attention (4)
15 Tubes from Kennington ground reduced by half I'd cut off strikers' capital (8)
18 Resembling former England spinner or something similar (8)
19 Throw from Boycott's a corker, on reflection (4)
21 Streamer starts to fly as Lara gets one 50 after another (6)
23 Puts in man at slip, not having a spinner? (8)
25 It supports the late bowlers chiefly, and that's right (4)
26 No bowler here in Yorkshire? (6,4)
27 View boundaries from Emburey, Edmonds and four from Knight (8)
28 Paradoxically they've been associated with 22 for a long time, but only recently! (6)

DOWN

2 Warne, quality bowler, keeps fit (5)

3 A trial game? No, the real thing (4,5)
4 In six dot balls we see Ambrose's first becoming his last. Is that plain? Yes (6)
5 Leggate? (3,6,6)
6 Securing runs, oldish Pakistan opener bats with authority (8)
7 Needle a fielder (5)
8 Former England bowler is fed up with misdirected satire (9)
14 How bat sounds when single is captured by Sky 2 broadcast (9)
16 Describing a wicket for which there is no 20: "South African leaves bouncer directed
round top of leg" (9)
17 Writer who was never on the batting side? (8)
20 SA's no. 2 is to question the umpire (6)
22 Home ground of 1200 members? (5)
24 NZ international who gets pairs, we're told (5)

Answers To Last Months Crossword

THE ONLY CROSS WORD IN POULSHOT!

THIS MONTHS CROSSWORD IS FOR DECLAN AND THE MOTLEY
CREW OF POTENTIAL VILLAGE CRICKETERS

Crossword Set by Alberich. Reproduced with thanks

Solution next month
Have you managed to complete one of our Crosswords? Please let us know..
news@mypoulshot.com

A PRAYER FOR THE NEW YEAR 2016

O God, who changes not with the changing years,
we look back along the road we have come.
We thank you for all your loving kindness and tender mercies along the way.
When the road has been dark, you have not failed us.
We look forward, not knowing what the year might bring.
Help us to live a day at a time;
to trust you as much in the shadow as in the sunshine
and to find our way by the light of your will.
O Lord God, you are our guide and our goal;
your companionship is our strength, our peace and our joy.
Hold our hand as we journey onwards into the New Year,
keep us faithful to your service,
loving and just in all our dealings.and bring us at the last to our journeys end in
peace. Amen

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Poulshot Readers
The general consensus of the Secret River by
Kate Grenville was that it was a well
researched book that focussed on the
challenges of having the settlers trying to eek
out a living from the land that was lived in by
the Aboriginals.
The description of the land and the various
characters was very good and if there was
any criticism of the book it was that the ending
was out of line with the rest of the book. A
good choice. Chris has chosen The Curious
Incident of the Dog in the night-time which will be discussed on the 14 Jan.
New readers always welcome. Contact Philip 828236

Seasoned logs and

kindling available

Dont shiver - We deliver

Call James on 07970 781828

www.logstoyou.co.uk

Poulshot Ladies Club

The Ladies Club Christmas Dinner was held at the Raven on the 8th December.
Seventeen of us gathered for a most enjoyable and, as usual, chaotic, time!!
The Raven put on a delicious meal and our thanks go to Nathalie, Jerry and staff and,
of course, Melody who entertained us greatly.
The meal was delicious and ranged from Asian Broth to smoked salmon, Turkey and
Trimmings to Fish and everything in between. Beautifully cooked and everything was
hot which, given they also had all the other tables in the Pun full, was a feat in itself.
We had a Secret Santa and all seemed pleased with what they received, me especially
as I scored a new diary for next year which saves me from racing round in January
trying to find one!!!
Thanks to all the Ladies who turned up and made it such a lovely evening.

Ladies Club AGM will be at Pam's house, Townsend Cottage, 29 Townsend. Right at
the bottom of the Village next door to the Beauty Barn and Nursery. Phone number is
828151. Date is January 19th 2016 at 7.00pm
Everyone is very welcome to come and have a drink (alcoholic or soft) and have your
say about where you would like the Ladies Club to go from here and also what you
would like to do. We really want this wonderful Club to continue but realise we may
have to adapt it in some way to cater to changing times and lifestyles.

Kids Corner
Competition: A Very Bunny Front Cover
Can you design a front cover for the March Poulshot Village News. March is Easter
time and so an Easter themed cover is the goal. The Winners design will be used as
the front colour page to the Magazine for March.
Entries open to Under 11s.from Poulshot. The design should be on A4 size, Colour
and in PDF, Word or JPG/TIFF format. Send it along to news@mypoulshot.com before
the 1st February. Your entries need to be sent from a parents email address, with
name, address and age of the designer -so you will need your parents permission.
Any questionslet us know

Poulshot
Village Hall
Available for meetings, functions, clubs
and private parties
Booking fees
Village activities - 6 an hour
Outside users - 10 an hour
All bookings for the hall are taken by
Elizabeth or Jon Martin on 01380 828206
email bookings@MyPoulshot.com
ONE VOICE COMMUNITY CHOIR
Sing with All Your Heart and Feel Alive!
We Meet Each TUESDAY Everyone Welcome! - Especially Men
Baptist Church in Sheep Street, Devizes 10am-12 Midday
Nothing too difficult and nothing
too serious; just fun, uplifting songs that
everyone loves to sing. To register your interest and have a
friendly chat, please call
Lee on 01373 825058
or 07766 244321
www.1voicechoir.wordpress.com

Picture Framing
Oils, water colours, prints, photographs etc
Plain or wash lined mounts
Choose from over 50 mouldings
Quick service
Please ring for appointment
Juliet Wilmot
The Garden Lodge, Chifoe
01380 850314
Darren Sheppard
Traditional, Perfectionist,
Painter and Decorator.
We take pride in our work and have a
real passion for the upkeep of old
English houses and Estates.
Visit www.Sheppard-Decorators.co.uk
Tel. 01380501405 07876433655

For a friendly quote.

NORTH CORNWALL
Fully Equipped Cottage sleeps 6 8
Large Garden and Parking
HOLIDAYS & SHORT BREAKS
Tel 01380 813092 or 07973 385336
bomileshobbs@btinternet.com
www.helemillcottage.co.uk

Mobile Hair Dresser

Charlo'e
Ladies, Gents and
Children at
competitive prices
and convenience of
being at your home.
Phone 07740 280278

Pets Corner
Meet Maisie Housby
I dont remember much about my life before my third birthday. That is when I was rehomed. I am told that I was born and raised in Cornwall and that I was a bit of handful. I
met my current family on a sports field in
West Lavington. Im not sure what they
thought they were doing there, they didnt
look at all sporty to me.
Anyway this strange bunch (there were
five of them) took me home with them to
Poulshot where I was met by a small
terrier called Holly, who wasnt very
welcoming, and I was a bit nervous but we
tolerated one another. The Housbys
seemed to like her but I cant imagine why!
The Housbys turned out to be alright, Of
course to begin with I had no idea why
they were hanging around me and I had
never had a long walk so I would go
completely nuts and run off whenever
possible. Steve would take me for miles to
try and wear me out.
But they gave me a pretty good life and let
me sleep
by the
Aga, so I
decided
they might be OK and I decided to behave myself. I
think they quite liked me because I was voted catch of
the year the following Christmas, beating a future
husband into second place.
Holly is no longer with us and I now get a lot more
attention. Life is much more peaceful for me.
I enjoy long walks on Salisbury Plain, I also very much
like meeting my many friends in Poulshot whenever I
am allowed.
Maisie.

Edwin Giddings, Devizes

Delicatessan, Coffee Shop, Light Lunches,
Fine Wines and Real Ales.
A hidden gem bursting with goodies
Open MondaySaturday 9am5.30pm.

Tel: 01380 723355

Web: www.edwingiddings.co.uk
Email: edwingiddings@wadworth.co.uk
15 St Johns Street (& 17 High Street),
Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 1BD

are you being harassed, bullied or intimidated

by piles of unironed and creased clothing.

i-team

if so then you should call .

the

Domestic household items

domestic ironing services

Personal Items

Trousers/Skirts - 1.00

Pillow cases x2 - 1.00

King size - 4.50

Double - 3.50

Single - 2.50
Jumpers/ Cardigan 1.00

Duvet covers/Sheets

Polo shirts/T-shirt/Tops - 1.00

Towels - Hand/Tea - 0.50

Shirt/Blouse (hung) - 1.20

Dress, Short - 1.50

Bath/large - 1.00

Shirt/Blouse (hung and starched) - 1.50

Dress, Long - 2.50

All kids items of clothing half price

MINIMUM CHARGE OF 15.00

1.50 collection/delivery charge outside of Rowde

Contact: Stacey / Brigette

Telephone: 01380 829910 / 07999 818741

Email : iteamironing@gmail.com

For T&Cs visit www.i-teamironing.com

Dates For The Diary

January

February

4th

2:15pm

Poulshot Farming Club. Village Hall

5th

12:15pm

Bulkington New Year Lunch. The Well.

7:30pm

Poulshot Parish Council. Village Hall

14th 7:30pm

Poulshot Readers. Raven

24th 4pm

Scomsh Dancing Prac9ce. Village Hall

17th 4pm

Scomsh Dancing Prac9ce. Village Hall

30th 7:30pm

Scomsh Dancing / Burns Night. Village Hall

1st

2:15pm

Poulshot Farming Club. Village Hall

2nd

7:30pm

Poulshot Community Fund Mee9ng. Village Hall

7th

tbc

Lunch At The Chapel Of Ease To Commemorate St

Peters Fire.

12th 7:00pm

Quiz Night. Village Hall

12th 10am

Lent Lunch. Village Hall

14th 7:30pm

Jerrys Cookery Night at Village Hall

April

18th 7:30pm

Village Trust AGM. Village Hall

May

5th

Elec9on Day

March

21st

7:30pm

Summer Concert at St Peters Church

July

2nd

7:30pm

Summer Party at Poulshot House

October

8th

6:30

Harvest Supper. Village Hall

November

19th 10am

Coee Morning At The Old Farmhouse

If you would like your event included in this list please

contact us at 01380 828206 or via
news@mypoulshot.com

Get out the pans..

Rocket, Sweet Potato, and Spiced Steak Salad
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
1 piece sirloin steak
1 tsp. ground cumin
Salt, Pepper
1 tbsp. olive oil
700g. sweet potatoes
1 clove garlic
1 lime
3 scallions
1 packet baby rocket or
mixed greens
2 cups of fresh coriander leaves

Edwin Giddings, Devizes

Delicatessan, Coffee Shop, Light Lunches,
Fine Wines and Real Ales.
A hidden gem bursting with goodies
Open MondaySaturday 9am5.30pm.

Tel: 01380 723355

Web: www.edwingiddings.co.uk
Email: edwingiddings@wadworth.co.uk
15 St Johns Street (& 17 High Street),
Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 1BD

Method:
1. Heat grill and line a rimmed baking sheet with nonstick foil.
2. Season the steak with the cumin and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and
pepper and grill to desired doneness, 7 to 8 minutes per side for
medium-rare. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for at least 5
minutes before slicing.
3. Meanwhile, place the oil and 3/4 cup water in a large nonstick skillet
and bring to a simmer. Add the sweet potatoes, toss to coat, cover and
cook, stirring twice, for 4 minutes. Remove the cover and cook until
golden brown and just barely tender, about 5 minutes.
4. Add the garlic to the pan and cook, tossing, for 1 minute; remove from
the heat. Grate the zest of 1 lime over the potatoes, then squeeze the
juice over the mixture. Sprinkle with the parsley, scallions, and 1/4
teaspoon each salt and pepper; toss to coat.
5. In a large bowl, toss together the rocket, coriander (if using), then the
sweet potatoes and sliced steak.

Welcome Edwins Wine Choice

to combine with the bigger beefy flavours would be the
Chalk Horse Shiraz a medium weight spicy South African @
7.69.
The Heartland Dolcetto Lagrein a great combination of fruit
and structure @16.89, and as a white option, an Azabache
White Rioja.
Available from Edwin Giddings, St Johns Street, Devizes.

Remember To
Buy Your Steak
Locally

ERLESTOKE HOUSE FARM SHOP

HMP ERLESTOKE
THE SHOP HOURS : Thursday Friday Saturday 12 - 4.00 p.m.
Reliable Volunteers are needed, with an outgoing friendly personality to assist customers purchasing and
ordering goods from the shop. References required.

Fresh seasonal vegetables, this produce will be harvested daily from the House allotments

Garden plants and owers from Erlestoke House Nursery

Bespoke hand craLed furniture from our workshops, including benches, tables, planters, wishing
well, wooden toys, bird tables and many other handmade items. Our workshops will also make
furniture to order. Catalogue available

Free range eggs

A variety of handmade freshly baked cakes. Occasion cakes made to order.

Erlestoke Farm Shop is situated on B3098 between Lidle Cheverell and Erlestoke
Erlestoke House Farm Shop is a registered Community Interest Company

WANTED - Volunteer to check on Defibrillator

As you know we have a defibrillator in a
cabinet outside The Raven. It needs to
be checked, daily, to see that its still
there and, monthly, to see that its still
working.
Until now Ive been the designated
checker, but Im looking for someone,
ideally two people, to take over from me.
If youd like to take over this important
role would you get in touch.
Thanks,
Tim Coleman
01380 827095
thcoleman@btinternet.com

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bookable journeys from Devizes and
surrounding villages, such as Poulshot,
to the Royal United Hospital in Bath.
Use it to - Afend hospital
appointments; Accompany someone to
hospital; Visit someone you know in
hospital or Get to work at the hospital

Did You Know? Poulshot Village News is also available online at http://
www.scribd.com (search for Poulshot Village News) Send a link to friends,
family and ex-residents

Richardson & Paige

INTERIORS
Specialist Upholstery
www.richardsonandpaige.co.uk
Come and visit us at our website or our workshop:
Unit 1, Manor House Yard, Poulshot, Devizes SN10 1RY

01380 828228 07974 454747

Traditional, Modern and Bespoke Specialist Upholstery

tailored loose covers; new furniture made to order; antiques; modern
reupholstery; recovering & repairs; free quotes deliveries
Members of the Association of Master Upholsterers & Soft Furnishers

News from your Good Neighbour Co-ordinator

Lise Griths
07541 353430 melkshamgnc@communityrst.org.uk
Providing older people in our villages with informa9on on sources of help and support,
here are some of the issues I have been helping people with over recent months:

Where to go for help with applying for Afendance Allowance

How to nd a local domiciliary care agency

Informa9on on help and services locally for people with memory problems and
their families

How to apply for the Carers Emergency Card (giving reassurance if someone
depends on you for their care)

How to get online and access computer training

Free re safety checks from Wiltshire Fire and Rescue

Social ac9vi9es available locally

How to get assistance at the sta9on when travelling by rail

Support for blind and par9ally sighted people and their carers

Wiltshire Good Neighbours provides a free, conden9al service for the residents of the
villages of Wiltshire. We work primarily with older people, and can visit you at home or
discuss your needs over the phone.

Congratulations to Olly and

Amelia Royston (nee Jefferis)
for the safe arrival of
Montgomery Arthur Harry
Royston, born 4th December
2015

DOLMAN AUDIO VISUAL

Berhills Lane Farm, Sells Green, Melksham
Telephone: 01380 828524
We know

HI FI TELVISION VIDEO DVD literally inside out!

For personal service and a professional repair to any make of
product, ancient or modern, please telephone Maggie or Peter
We also stock a range of quality reconditioned (non ex-rental)
equipment carrying a maximum 6 months warranty.
DOLMAN AUDIO VISUAL is an Authorised Service Centre
providing technical assistance on behalf of leading
manufacturers

The Annual Poulshot Village Hall Quiz Night

Friday February 12th 7pm for 7:30pm
Tables 12 (max of 4 per table.)
There will be a bar and raffle.
Please book tables through your quizmaster
Alan Webber 828415, Ray Josey 827010 or
Elizabeth Martin 828206

December Draw of the 100 Club

The special Christmas Draw for the 100 Club took place at

the Over 60s Party in the Village Hall on 15 December.

The three lucky winners of the "big" prizes were :-

1st Prize 100 Christopher Amery

2nd Prizes, each 50

George Underwood

and Paulette Bremner-Milne

Congratulations to all three. We hope these huge winnings do not significantly

change their lives. Finally, the Village Hall Committee thank all members for their
invaluable support, and wish everyone in the village a happy and prosperous 2016.

Poulshot Web Pages

(The World Looking At Poulshot)
www.poulshot.org.uk
Email to poulshotparishcouncil@gmail.com

BURNS NIGHT
Traditional Scottish Supper followed
by
Scottish Country Dancing
Saturday 30th January 2016 at 7.30pm

PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF DATE

Tickets: 10 to include welcome drink, supper and Scottish Dancing BYO.

Tickets from Tor: 01380 827188 / tor@tormorgan.co.uk

PRACTICE DANCING SESSIONS

Sunday 17th January 4pm, Village Hall
Sunday 24th January 4pm, Village Hall
All welcome with/without partner

LAWN HOUSE CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC

29 High Street, Steeple Ashton, BA14 6EU
Tel: 01380 871555
www.lawnhouse.co.uk
Back Pain Specialist
Neck & Shoulder, Hip, Leg & Foot Pain,
Arthritis, Tennis Elbow, Slipped Disc, Sports Injuries
Free assessment available
Treating patients locally for 20 years
S.J.Prior, B.Sc., D.C.
Doctor of Chiropractic
Registered Member of the British Chiropractic Association
& General Chiropractic Council
BUPA & AXA/PPP Registered

Poulshot Community Fund

The Poulshot Community Fund (PCF) Panel has started to receive and
consider proposals for grant applications, which they will consider and pass to
the Parish Council with recommendations for approval.
All residents of the parish can make applications for grants from the
Community Fund if the project or plan will benefit the Poulshot Community.
The Application Form and guidelines is on the village website
http://www,poulshot.org.uk
or from a Parish councillor or any members of the Community Fund Panel
(see below):
Applicants should submit completed Application Forms to a panel member at
least two weeks before the Panels bi-monthly meeting. Panel members will
review and discuss applications, deciding whether or not to recommend an
application to the Parish Council. Panel meetings are open to the public and
applicants are encouraged to attend and provide further detail and answer any
questions about their proposal.
Research and detailed planning for such projects takes time and effort, so
please dont rush the Fund is for the longer-term and the money wont all be
spent at once. Please advise any Panel member if youre preparing application,
they can provide help and advice if needed.
The next meeting of the panel is February 2nd at 7.30 pm in our village hall.
Please get in touch with a Panel Member for any assistance or further
information.
Panel members:
Councillors Steve Housby and Tim Nixon, Jon Martin, Sandra Jackson, Tim
Jalland, Jayne McLeod, Malcolm Nixon, Gill Coleman, Giles Morgan, M-G
Brothers, Nicky Baber.

Poulshot Parish Council

Chairman
Mr Geo Collef (828465)
Clerk
Mrs Elizabeth Read (893214)

email: poulshotparishcouncil@gmail.com

Council Members
Mr Adrian Baber
Mr Nicholas Hunloke
Mr Steve Housby
Mr Tim Coleman
Mr Ben Hamilton
Mr Tim Nixon
Local Wilshire Councillor
Cllr Jonathan Seed (850696)

e-mail: jonathon.seed@wiltshire.gov.uk

Village Contacts
St Peters Church
Priest in Charge
The Revd. Maureen Allchin (828931)
Re4red Priest:
The Revd. Jane Knowles (870325)
jane.knowles2@b9nternet.com)
Churchwardens
Mrs Joyce Arnold, Mrs Kate Amery
PCC Members
Mr Nicholas Hunloke (Treasurer)
Lady Kate Hunloke (Secretary - 828333)
Mrs Angela Bullen
Mr Brian Arnold
Mrs Dankay Cleverly (Deanery Synod)

Village Trust
Chairman
Mr Nicholas Hunloke (828333)
Secretary
Mr Ray Josey (Secretary - 827010)
email: raydenjosey@gmail.com

Trust Members
Tim Coleman (Vice-Chair)
Mr Brian James (Treasurer)
Mrs Denise Josey (Archivist)

Other Village Contacts

Farmers Club
Mr Richard Francis (828232)
Poulshot Ladies Club
Lady Kate Hunloke (828333)
Pam Gillies (828151)
Neighbourhood Watch
Mr Tim Coleman 827095

Village Hall
Chairman
Mr Ray Josey (827010)
Bookings
Elizabeth or Jon Mar9n (828206)
email: bookings@MyPoulshot.com

Devizes and District Link

01380 721775

Wiltshire Numisma4c Society
Richard Jeery 01225 703143
jeery.melksham@gmail.com

Poulshot Website www.poulshot.org.uk

Contact Elizabeth Read 893214 or email poulshotparishcouncil@gmail.com

Carols At
The Raven