Poulshot

Village News
May 2016

Queens Birthday Celebrations

June 9th, 10th and 11th
Poulshot Village Green
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The Queens Bit of a Do 10,11,12 June 2016

You are cordially invited to celebrate the 90th Birthday of
Her Majesty the Queen.
Friday 10 June
6pm -8.30pm Queens Invitational XI 20:20 Cricket match
Bar, BBQ, Tombola, Skittles and Music
Saturday 11 June
2pm Childrens Games, KidsKwik Cricket, Stalls,
Cream Teas, Free Ice Creams, Face Painting etc
5pm-7.30 pm Kids Disco in the Marquee
7.30pm-10pm Free BBQ and glass of Pimms for the
adults. Disco for the Village. BYO picnics, drinks,
chairs, rugs etc.
10pm Fireworks
Sunday 12 June
4pm-5.30pm Tea Party on the Green
6pm Open Air Service in the Marquee
Lets make the Village bright and dazzling with flags
over the Queens Bit of a Do weekend. Some
villages have scarecrows, Poulshot will have flags. It
would be great if every house in the Village could
put up at least one flag in their front garden. They
could be bought, or designed and painted by you
and your children. Any design, traditional or
invented. If they could be up by Sunday 4th June,
we would have a week of colour before the
weekend. The idea would be that all flags be
brought down to the Green on the Friday and
planted around the Green. The Village Hall is
booked for the Saturday mornings, 28th May and 4th
June from 10am. Bring your kids to make crowns
and tiaras to wear at the Tea Party on the Sunday.
Or design a Poulshot Flag! Prizes for the best
design! More info later.
The weekend will be partly sponsored by the
Community Fund.

From the Editor

Welcome to May!
In this edition, catch up on the news from the last few weeks
- The new Cricket Pitch is ready and there are some pictures
of the recent Match on the Green. Also look for some
pictures of thee Queens Birthday Beacon and fireworks.
and find out how the PF&N got on at the Devizes Museum.
Meet Ollie Brothers, this months star in Pets Corner.
This month we have a new Sudoku puzzle a new maze for our younger readers.
Looking forward to May we have the first official Cricket match on the new pitch,
some brandy tasting with the PF&N group and the Annual Village Meeting, take a
look at our diary in the centre of the magazine.
To help encourage summer a long a little, why not try this months recipe, a
summer focussed dish from Gill Coleman. And dont forget the Defibrillator
Awareness session coming up this month, you never know when you might need
this important tool
Finally, as summer is now only around the corner, check the back page for the new
Raven opening hours.

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Maureens Easter Ramblings

I have been reading about Francis of Assisi recently. Altho he lived over
800 years ago his teaching is still so relevant. Francis loved God and
wanted to imitate Jesus in very practical ways, living the way that Jesus
lived. He was not really interested in doctrine or church but in how our
faith changes us for the good and for the blessing of society. It was
action and lifestyle that mattered to him. Just as it mattered to Jesus!
Jesus' first recorded word in at least two Gospels was repent. This
literally means "change your minds!" Jesus calls us to change! What a
pity then that Christianity has been so resistant to change with a
tendency to protect the past and the status quo rather than embrace the
call to lead the world into godly change, vibrant growth and transforming lives. Human minds love to argue,
oppose, critique, judge and evaluate - this gives our minds a job, but academics, politicians, and theologians
rarely hit the streets of our suffering world as Jesus clearly did. What else are the healing stories about? Jesus
enabling change, growth and transformation.
The way of St. Francis was quietly but firmly to pay attention to Jesus-type things, such as simplicity, humility,
non-violence, forgiveness, mindfulness, care of the earth and serving the "least of the brothers and sisters" with
unconditional love. Like Jesus, Francis taught his disciples while walking with them from place to place, finding
ways to serve, challenge and love in the world that was right in front of them.
Pope Francis, a name-sake, recently wrote, "in the heart of this world, the Lord of life, who loves us so much, is
always present. He does not abandon us, he does not leave us alone, for he has united himself definitively to our
earth, and his love constantly impels us to find new ways forward. Praise be to him.
So what has been the challenge of my reading? To find new ways to bring the good news of Gods love to his
broken and wounded world through service and challenge; to find new ways to
make Christ and his love accessible to a world that is largely sceptical and to
be more open to embrace the changes within myself and within the church that
will enable these things to happen. Someone sent me this Chinese proverb a
few weeks ago: When the wind of change comes some people build walls and
others build windmills! I think that Francis of Assisi and Pope Francis are
windmill builders and I certainly want to be a windmill for Jesus!
The Revd. Maureen Allchin. Rector

This years Annual Village Meeting will be held on Tuesday 24th of

May at 7pm in the Village Hall.
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Key Messages From Poulshot Parish Council

Extraordinary Mee4ng 15th April
Following community fund recommenda9ons the Parish Council voted to support 3 projects within the
village.
The rst is for 500 towards a rework display held on the 21st April at the Queens birthday beacon
celebra9on. This was an event for the whole village to aZend and we hope that you enjoyed it.
The second is also for a celebra9on of the Queens birthday, this 9me her ocial birthday and it will be held
in June and this year replaces the fete. The applica9on is for 750 which will allow all villagers to have a drink
and some food free of charge. The organising commiZee will publish full details soon.
The third is to help fund the start up of Poulshot Friends and Neighbours, an organisa9on open to all
Poulshot villagers. Again, full details will be made available by the organisers. This applica9on is for 500.
Each of these successful applica9ons will be subject to ongoing scru9ny by the Community Fund Panel and
the Parish Council.
Other issues. 2 planning applica9ons, one of which is conten9ous. The laZer aects only two other
households in Poulshot Road and the PC have objected. There have been complaints regarding the pond
south of the green. Councillors have looked at the pond and all agreed that the owner is making
improvements. RegreZably, Wiltshire Council have become involved and the PC are keen to mediate and
encourage a sensible outcome to this unfortunate maZer.
The next mee9ng of Poulshot Parish Council is on Tuesday the 24th of May at 7.30 in the village Hall. All are
encouraged to aZend, the agenda and minutes will be published on the no9ceboard opposite The Raven and
on the website www.poulshot.org.uk. If you need to contact the Council please email the clerk on
poulshotparishcouncil@gmail.com

Defibrillator Awareness Course

An Heartfelt Evening Of
Shocking Information
As you know we have a defibrillator in a cabinet
outside The Raven.
There will be an awareness evening help at the
Village Hall on Wednesday 25th May 7pm - 8pm
Please come along and find out all about this life
saving equipment - volunteers for resuscitation considered.

Poulshot Cricket Club 2016 Fixtures

Weds May 11th Avon Valley Home
Tues May 24th Keevil Away
Weds May 25th Golden Fleece Away
Weds June 8th Round Table Home
Fri June 10th Queens Invita9onal XI Open Match
Weds June 15th Peterborough Arms Away
Fri June 24th BCCC Old Boys Away
Sun July 3rd Golden Fleece Home
Sat July 23rd Rhinos Home
Fri Aug 5th BCCC Old Boys Home
Sun Aug 7th Spye Park Home
Sun Aug 14th Keevil Home
Sun 21st Peterborough Arms Home

The Queens Invita4onal XI

Friday 10th June 6pm All Welcome
Poulshot Cricket Club are delighted to announce that we will
be hos9ng a 20:20 evening of cricket in honour of the Queens
90th birthday. The match will be open to anyone who fancies
a game and the teams will be comprised of mainly novices.
This is a brilliant opportunity to try your hand at cricket in a
safe and enjoyable surrounding and PCC will provide all of the requisite safety
equipment for those over 14 yrs and above. The match will benet from beats, BBQ and
beer so it should be a great evening for all. We will be conduc9ng Kids Kwik Cricket
sessions on Saturday 11th June to ensure our younger village members dont miss out
either! We hope you can join us.
Cricket Returns To Poulshot Village Green
After the successful installation of the new Cricket Strip on The Green and a lot
of hard work mowing and rolling the pitch, the first game of Cricket in several
years took place on Tuesday 26th April.
Now we look forward to the first official match on May 11th (see opposite)

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A Summer Concert of Local Talent

Once again, St. Peters Church will be holding a Summer Concert, on

Saturday 21 May at 7.30 pm

This year, the emphasis will be on local talent, for there is plenty in the
area. The performers include the organist Simon Taylor from Seend.
Those who aZended last years Carol Service at St. Peters will
remember his beau9ful playing of the organ. Since then, Simon has
moved to work in Coventry, and so has been able to prac9se on the
magnicent organ of Coventry Cathedral. He is excited to be invited to
play at St. Peters, and is keen to demonstrate the quali9es of our organ.
The programme he has devised will be varied and interes9ng.
Secondly, we will have the Keevil Singers, under the guidance of Jane
Knowles, with their repertoire of light music; and last, but not least,
there will be the young people of Rowde Academy Band, giving them a
chance to demonstrate their skills to a public audience.
There will also be a couple of short surprise items, so overall, it will be a
varied and entertaining evening which we hope you will enjoy.
Addi9onally, there will be a light but tasty supper served in the marquee
during the interval, and this is included in the 9cket price.
There will also be a bar, and this will be open from 7.00 pm if you would
like a drink before the concert starts.
The cost is 10 a head, and 9ckets are available from:-
Joyce Arnold (828833), Kate Hunloke (828333) or any PCC member.

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Get out the pans..

Tarragon Chicken (courtesy of Gill Coleman)
I used to run a catering company and I was often asked for a suitable main course
for a Summer Buffet Party. This is the recipe that I came up with. It went down well
with the client, and I used for many other events and also at home. - Gill

Ingredients:
One 1.5kg (3lb) Roasted Chicken (to give about 1kg (1lb) cooked meat)
For the sauce:
3 spring onions, finely chopped
1tbsp. chopped fresh tarragon
1 tsp. chopped fresh chervil
1 rounded tbsp. caster sugar
2 large egg yolks
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
50g (2oz) anchovy fillets, finely sliced
6 tbsp. cooking oil
4 tbsp. wine/tarragon vinegar
150ml (pt) whipping cream, whipped
salt and pepper
watercress to garnish

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Method:
1.
2.
3.

Leave the cooked chicken to get cold, then remove the meat from the carcass.
Cut the meat into fork-sized pieces.
In a bowl, mix together all the sauce ingredients.
4.
Fold the chicken into the sauce, cover and leave
overnight for best results.
5.
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Answers To Last Months Crossword

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THE BENEFICE OF SEEND, BULKINGTON AND POULSHOT

CHURCH SERVICES IN MAY 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 1st May 2016. Easter 6

8.00 am Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer) at Seend.
A short and reflective traditional service
9.15 am Parish Eucharist (Common Worship) at Poulshot.
A modern language communion service.
11.00 am Caf Church at Seend.
A lively service, without communion, for all the family.
6.00 pm Evening Prayer (Traditional) at Bulkington
A gentle, reflective, traditional evening service.
Thursday 5th May 2016. Ascension Day
7.30 pm Cluster Ascension Day Eucharist at St Marys Potterne
Sunday 8th May 2016. Easter 7
9.15 am Parish Eucharist (Common Worship) at Seend .
11.00 am Morning Praise with Baptism at Bulkington (change of service)
6.00 pm Evensong (Traditional) at Poulshot. Celebration of LLM Ministry
Sunday 15th May 2016. Pentecost
8.00 am Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer) at Seend
9.15 am Parish Eucharist at Bulkington (change of service)
11.00 am Parish Eucharist (Traditional) at Poulshot
6.00 pm Evensong (Common Worship) at Seend
Sunday 22nd May 2016. Trinity Sunday
9.15 am Matins (Traditional) at Poulshot
11.00 am Parish Eucharist (Common Worship) at Seend
6.00 pm Parish Eucharist (Common Worship) at Bulkington
Sunday 29th May 2016. Trinity 1
10.00 am Benefice Eucharist at Poulshot
Every Tuesday at 9.00 there is a short Benefice service of Matins (BCP*) at
Poulshot church
Every Thursday at 9.00 Morning Prayer will be said at 4 Northfields, Bulkington.
All are welcome.

The church hosted Bulkington Village Lunch Club

takes place on Wednesday, 4th May, 2016 at The Well.
Contact Jane Coles in advance for the menu (828145).
New people from the Benefice and friends are always welcome to join us. It
is a good social event and a great lunch for the entire village and area.
You are invited to meet the Diocesan Director of Ordinands, the
Revd. Charlie Allen, who will be leading worship at our Benefice
Service on Sunday, May 29th 2016 at 10.00 in Poulshot Church.
ALL in the community are welcome to come along and hear the
plans
!

Benefice BUZZZZ Group

will meet on Wednesday
4th May 2016 from 4.00-5.30
at 4 Northfields, Bulkington, led by Maureen Allchin
This group, for all in Seend, Bulkington and Poulshot, meets to discuss various issues
of Christian thought. At this meeting we will continue our discussions about the Resurrection.
Everyone is welcome to this informal and pleasant afternoon

Caf Church

Sun. 1st May 2016 at 11.00 at Seend

Cake, singing, stories and activities for all the families

of Seend, Bulkington and Poulshot.
The theme is FOLLOWING JESUS
Next Caf Church will be on Sun. July 3rd: A SUMMERS PICNIC

THE TEA AND CHAT SOCIAL GROUP

will meet on the Monday, 9th May, 2016 at 1 Mill Lane, Bulkington (Thelma Boulton 828101)
from 2.00 4.00. Bring your own craft item or leave it at home and just come and chat!

ASCENSION DAY CLUSTER EUCHARIST

on Thursday. 5th May, 2016 at 7.30
at St. Marys Church, Potterne

CREAM TEAS CREAM TEAS CREAM TEAS CREAM

You are invited by the Benefice Tea and Chat group to
a cream tea for 3.00 in Bulkington Village Hall
on Saturday, 21st May 2016 from 2.30-5.00.
Raffle, hand-made items, plants, cakes, etc.

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Dates For The Diary

May

June

5th

All Day

Elec9on Day

11th

7:30pm

Ladies Reading Group. Village Hall

15th

11:00am

Rowdeford Plant & Flower Show. Rowde

17th

7:30pm

Poulshot Friends and Neighbours

21st

7:30pm

Summer Concert at St Peters Church

24th

7:00pm

Poulshot Annual Village Mee9ng. Village Hall

7:30pm

Poulshot Parish Council Mee9ng. Village Hall

25th

7:00pm

Debrillator Awareness Evening - Village Hall

28th

10am-12

Flag Making. Village Hall.

4th

10am-12

Flag Making. Village Hall

10th

6:00pm

The Queens Invita9onal XI Cricket On The Green

11th

3:00pm

Kids Kwik Cricket On The Green

Games, Stalls, Music and Fireworks

12th
15th

Church Service On The Green and Street Tea Party

6:00pm

21st

The Vintage Vehicle Gathering on The Village Green

Poulshot Friends and Neighbours

23rd

All Day

EU Referendum

July

2nd

7:30pm

Summer Party at Poulshot House

October

8th

6:30pm

Harvest Supper. Village Hall

November

19th

10:00am

Coee Morning At The Old Farmhouse

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

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Pets Corner: Meet Ollie Brothers

I am a Golden Retriever gundog of top class pedigree breeding

with many working gundog Retriever champions in my ancestry.
In 2008 I was born with my siblings in Backwell, Somerset
where I lived in kennels for the first eleven months of my life. I
was brought to Poulshot where I was shown that I was expected
to live with Masters wife in their house. Fairly soon after I
arrived Master and I would go for training with a Professional
Trainer called Howard. I really liked him and his team of trainers.
He taught Master and me how we should work together so that I
became a really reliable expert gundog. I was very fast and the
trainers could see that I was really good at jumping over
obstacles, hunting out hidden dummies and carrying out tasks
faster than most of the other gun dogs. So it was decided that
Master and I should be entered into Scurry competitions and
see if I could win prizes. I love these Scurries and we go all over
the country to compete throughout the year. At the Bath and
West Show in 2011 I won the title of Fastest Dog in the
West...That was particularly good as Master considers hes the
Fastest Gun in the West! Over the years I have won countless
rosettes, cups, engraved drinking glasses and glass bowls,
various trophies, prize money and vouchers for bags of my
expensive dog food. In 2011 and 2012 I was the BASC Scurry League Champion. I was presented with a big
silver cup and a special portrait of me was commissioned. A tip top artist Sue Birch, who has painted Her Royal
Majesty the Queens dogs and horses, did a wonderful portrait of me looking my most handsome best. At first
people looking at the portrait think its a photograph because its such a very good likeness in fact it was done
using pastels We are all so pleased and proud to have it. In 2013 for the third time, I was Gundog Scurries Victor
Ludorum at Sherborne and won an engraved silver flask. One way and another I have paid for my keep by being
awarded so many good prizes I take my job of looking after Master very seriously. He needs me as his constant
companion and whenever he leaves the house without me, I am very anxious and cry out with worry. I make sure
I guard all our property and its very important for people walking along the road near our house or in the lane to
the church to hear me bark while I run along the hedge to be sure they know Im on duty. The Mrs tries to console
me but she doesnt have the same sort of relationship as the Master and I do. For a start Master usually gives
me orders by using the whistle. Mrs doesnt use the whistle and expects me to understand words and
signals.....However Im very fond of Mrs. I know she loves giving me tasty treats when she is in the kitchen and I
like to help her clear up after the humans have finished their meals. Im good at giving the plates and dishes a
pre-wash as they go into the dishwasher. Never can I have enough strokes, pats and cuddles and enjoy them
from everyone constantly I have to remind people to give them to me. Surely all humans should know that we
dogs are so much more important than they are, and should always be given priority attention at all times. We
love other people and dogs coming to our house. Sometimes people come to our front door, ring the bell and
perhaps walk into our garden. If I hear theres someone about it is very important that I bark to raise the alarm
and make sure our home is well protected I get very excited and sometimes rush up to the door, look through
the glass to make sure everyone knows Im in charge, I rush up to visitors and show how excited I am to see
them. I try to give a big licky kiss on their faces. I dont understand why some people dont seem to like that,
especially small children. In the winter months Master and I enjoy many days shooting. I am particularly good at
retrieving the game even when its hidden in deep undergrowth, brambles or very awkward places. At the end of
the day I am often really wet through, very muddy and tired out. Im always so glad to get back to my warm, dry
bed next to the boiler and take a lot of time trying to clean myself up before I rest. Sometimes it takes a day or
two to get all the burrs and rubbish out of my long fur coat and
elegant long flowing tail. I like to curl my tail up over my back when
needing to look my best. In the summer we go fishing. Now that
Im 8 years old Im not quite as fast as I used to be but Master and
I still go to lots of the Scurry competitions. We continue to enjoy
our training sessions we regularly drive to Durrington for training
with James and its good to see so many of our friends there. I
love demonstrating to the junior dogs in the class as to how certain
procedures should be done. I am a very happy dog and I am so
lucky to be fit, healthy and well-loved Theres always a lot of
hard work for me to do and I have to spend a lot of time looking
after Master and his household and keep them happy, but I hope I
can keep doing so forever and ever..........

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Insomnia, Allergies, Sinusi4s, Migraines, Asthma, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Ver4go

Now prac4sing at The Devizes Acupuncture Prac4ce, Monday Market St.

For more informa4on please call EMMA COLE 01985 850928
You may have to leave a message - I will call you back
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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

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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, ChiZoe
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. 01380501898 07876433655

For a friendly quote.

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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
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May

9th

Life And Times Of Jack The Ripper -

Stephen Wells

June

13th

Ou9ng TBA

July

11th

Garden Party, 32 High Street Worton.

Refreshments Provided

August

8th

Avebury Manor Reborn. Anne King

(The project to restore the manor
sponsored by the BBC)

Held on the second

Tuesday of each month
Games Evening
at 8pm in the WortonA walk in the world of Italian style - Maura Marsden Village Hall.

September

12th

October

11th

November

8th

Dickens Of A Christmas - A talk on

Victorian Christmas customs etc.

December

13th

Christmas Meal (an evening out)

January

10th

Julias House - A talk on the new childrens

hospice due to be completed in 2017

Rossini (Talk of fashion)

For more info contract

Jane Fisher
jinnym@btinternet.com

March Draw of the 100 Club

1st Prize 25 Janet James

2nd Prize 15 Ian Taplin

3rd Prize 10 Annette Piper

And thanks, once again, to all who support the Village 100 Club.

Edington Arts
On Saturday 14th May at 7.30pm, the former Royal Harpist Claire Jones will be coming to perform at
Edington Priory Church. In an evening of music and conversation, this is a rare opportunity not only to hear
a classical harp played by a supremely talented international player, but also to get to know her story, and
that of her time as Royal Harpist to HRH Prince Charles, including playing at the Royal wedding. Claire will
also be bringing a small Celtic harp with her, to demonstrate the variety and heritage of harp music. It will
be a magical and interesting evening, one not to be missed. Tickets are 20/15/10 (on the door please add
2), with a 10% discount for Edington Angels, available from (01380) 831256 or 871549, or online through
the website at www.edingtonarts.org which has full programme details.

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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

Poulshot Friends & Neighbours

Contact Pam on 828151 for more info

May

17th

7:30pm Brandy Talk And Tas9ng

June

21st

Kennet & Avon Canal Trip - Please book ahead with Pam

July

tbc

Garden Visit

August

tbc

Community Get-Together & BBQ

September 20th

Roman Coin Hoard Talk

October

Worton Flower Arranging Display

tbc

November 18th

Jewellery Demonstra9on And Sale

December

Christmas Party At The Raven

tbc

The PF&N visited the Devizes Museum on the 19th April.

Twelve of us went to visit Devizes Museum. We started off with tea and biscuits and then
headed into the Museum with our guide David Dawson, the Director of the Wiltshire
Archaeological and Natural History Society. He started off by giving us an oversight of the
history of the Museum which is one of the oldest in the Country, including the fact that we
were standing in the old Devizes Grammar School building from early Victorian times..
It was a fascinating insight into the history of the surrounding area for the past half a million
years. We saw ancient landscapes and learn't how things had been brought from different
parts of Europe to be used as implements, as well as trade goods and for ritual and
decorative purposes, how Stonehenge, Avebury and Woodhenge grew, prospered and died
to be replaced with different ways of living and burials. From Burials to cremations and all
things in between. We were amazed at the quality of the ancient pottery and of the gold and
bronze artefacts that were on display.
We all learned how significant has been our County in the development of human occupation
in England, particularly in our part of the County. So much information that it was hard to take
it all in and we were not even able to look at the Roman period or later developments, we
decided that we need to go back again at a future date. We would really encourage more
people to go and see this Museum. Thanks to Gill Coleman for making all the arrangements.
The May meeting will be a talk on, and tasting of, Brandy, to be held in the Village Hall, on
17th May at 7.00 for 7.30. Everyone in the Village is invited to attend and there will be a small
charge to cover the cost of the tasting. Please come along and support this evening, I am
sure you will enjoy it.. Please let me know if you would like to join us. Everyone in Poulshot is
eligible to come on a first come first served basis. I hope that everyone in the Village realises
they are invited to attend any of the functions we hold. Subs are 10 per year single, 15 per
couple or you can attend for a charge of 2.50 per meeting.

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 Lihle Cheverell and Erlestoke
Erlestoke House Farm Shop is a registered Community Interest Company

Kids Corner

Can you find your way out of the

maze ???
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Connect2Wiltshire Bus From Poulshot To RUH Bath

Connect2 provides you with a choice of
bookable journeys from Devizes and
surrounding villages, such as Poulshot,
to the Royal United Hospital in Bath.
Use it to - AZend 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

Queens Birthday Beacon

On21st April, Poulshot came
out to celebrate the 90th
Birthday of Queen Elizabeth II
The Birthday Beacon was held
at Barley Hill Farm
accompanied by some excellent
fire works and a pork roast. A
clear night meant we could see
the Westbury Beacon, and
hopefully they could see ours.

Thanks to everyone who helped

to make it such a success.
Mandy, Denise, Ben, Tim N and
Tim and Juliet G, Sam and Carl
and Geoff and Brian A and
Declan, Dad and sons and
thanks particularly to Jerry for
cooking the pork for nothing and
to the Hues for subsidising the
meat and to the Community
Fund for the wonderful
fireworks. Roll on the June
celebrations!

Village Contacts

Poulshot Parish Council

Chairman
Mr Geo ColleZ (828465)

St Peters Church
Priest in Charge
The Revd. Maureen Allchin (828931)

Clerk
Mrs Elizabeth Mar9n (828206)

email: poulshotparishcouncil@gmail.com

Council Members
Mr Adrian Baber
Mr Nicholas Hunloke
Mr Steve Housby
Mr Tim Coleman
Mr Ben Hamilton
Mr Tim Nixon

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)

Local Wilshire Councillor

Cllr Jonathan Seed (850696)

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

Village Trust
Chairman
Mr Nicholas Hunloke (828333)

Other Village Contacts

Secretary
Mr Ray Josey (Secretary - 827010)
email: raydenjosey@gmail.com

Farmers Club
Mr Richard Francis (828232)

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

Poulshot Friends and Neighbours Club

Lady Kate Hunloke (828333)
Pam Gillies (828151)
Neighbourhood Watch
Mr Tim Coleman 827095

Village Hall
Chairman
Mr Ray Josey (827010)

Devizes and District Link

01380 721775

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

Bookings
Elizabeth or Jon Mar9n (828206)
email: bookings@MyPoulshot.com

Poulshot Website www.poulshot.org.uk

Contact Elizabeth Read 893214 or email poulshotparishcouncil@gmail.com

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Delicious Home Made Ice Cream

made using our own milk fresh from the farm

Open 7 Days a Week

Cooked Breakfasts
Full Lunch and Snack Menu
Childrens Menu Available
Ice Cream Available All Day
Home Made Cakes and Cream Teas
all our food is freshly made from local produce

Lower Farm, Devizes Road (A342), Rowde, Nr Devizes SN10 2LX

Tel: 01380 829666 I www.rowdeycow.co.uk

The Raven Inn, Poulshot Road, Poulshot. Tel. 01380 828271

As summer is fast approaching there are a few changes to the
Pub Opening times.
From The Easter weekend the Pub will be open
Sundays for Lunch 12-2:30pm & Dinner 6:30 - 9pm
Tuesday to Saturday Lunch & Dinner as usual
Lunch from 12 - 2pm & Dinner 6:30 - 9pm
From Mon 2nd May the Pub will be open Seven days a
week for Lunch and Dinner until October.
Please telephone to book as we are very busy & Happy Easter.