Poulshot

Village News
June 2016

Queens Birthday CelebrationsJune 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.
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 Saturday 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 Summer and welcome to June!
In this edition, catch up on the news from the last few weeks
- Find out how the PF&N got on at their Brandy Tasting
night Meet Scooter Coleman, this months star in Pets
Corner, and a quick read of the Key Messages from the
Annual General Meeting of the Parish Council.
This month we have a new dinosaur maze for our younger readers. Looking
forward to June we have the Queens Bit Of A Do birthday celebration weekend
that kicks off on Friday evening (10th) with an everyone-invited Cricket match
on the new pitch. There will be a parade of flags during the weekend, so if you
havent made yours yet, look out for the Flag Making day at the Village hall. The
BBQ on the Saturday night is free, there will be music from our resident DJ and
lots to drink. See the inside cover for more information. Also this month the PF&N
group are off for a trip on the canal, so if you havent got your ticket contact Pam,
the Vintage Vehicle Rally will be taking place on the Green. Take a look at our
diary in the centre of the magazine. Ever wondered about the Devizes Cinematake
a read for more info.
To help encourage summer a long a little, why not try this months recipe, a Paella
that is just as good being cooked on a BBQ as on the stove.

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The View from My Window..

A heat wave in May! Alleluia. (well for a weekend anyway), and I hope we
have a aming June so we will be able to celebrate the Queens birthday in
great style; but what a dicult season it is proving to be in the garden. I
have been worried about my g tree and my wisteria which at the 9me of
wri9ng is overladen with buds, but Im anxious it might have been frosted.
If the buds survive it will be a wonderful sight. This is not a gardening
column however. You must look elsewhere for that.
Its amazing how oAen Jesus uses plant analogies and stories in the bible;
g trees and olive trees , and wheat and tares together sown, (whatever
they might be) and seeds. Whatever your Chris9an leanings, who can ever
forget the wonderful picture of Adam and Eve in the Garden; paradise; a picture of heaven (that is before
Adam bit into the apple)?.
Another example is that of the parable which talks about giving people another chance and in prcis its
this.. A man planted a g tree and waited for three years for it to produce fruit, and it didnt , so he said
to the gardener cut it down , its was9ng soil, but the gardener replied leave it alone for one more year
and Ill dig round it and fer9lise it . If it bears fruit next year then ne , but if not cut it down. I tend to be
like that in my garden, trying to rescue plants which are not fruidul, (as I said I am worried about my g
tree this year, but I will go on tending it and nurturing it.) I hope I am like that with people too ie I hope I
do give them another chance; its a good idea. When we look aAer people and give them another chance
its amazing how oAen they do indeed come good..
Just recently I led a retreat which focused on the 23rd psalm and I was reminded of the colour green ;
greenness. Is it a noun or an adjec9ve or even a verb? It is so strong and so vivid and so ac9on packed in
the rain. Following on from that I have oAen asked myself the ques9on , and maybe theres a
mathema9cian out there who can answer me , How much water does it take to make the leaves of a
horse chestnut tree grow turgid and how much more water does it take for the owers on a horse
chestnut tree to become glorious candelabra shining in the sunshine? Isnt that an amazing phenomenon
that such a huge amount of water can be sucked up in to the tree. ;just one of the wonders of crea9on?
Im sure you can all think of something in crea9on which just lls you with wonder par9cularly at this 9me
of the year. What about all those blue bell woods; surely they liA the soul.
Theres a beau9ful modern psalm or prayer called greenness, (sadly out of print), and it starts o ,
Dear God, there are 9mes when I hear your voice most clearly in greenness; in the singing of sap; the
conversa9ons of the leaves ; the whisperings of shoot and stem , root ,sap and cell calling me back to
crea9on, to feel again the freshness of you running through everything like a bright emerald current.
So, I urge you all to take 9me to no9ce. Jesus did.
Stop press: The wisteria is ne.

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The Revd. Jane Knowles, re9red priest

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Poulshot Cricket Club 2016 Fixtures

Support

THE WILTSHIRE AIR AMBULANCE

On Wednesday 15th June 2016 from 6pm onwards

Take a Trip Down Memory Lane with

who will be gathering on

THE LACKHAM VINTAGE SOCIETY

Weds June 8th Round Table Home

POULSHOT VILLAGE GREEN

ALL ENQUIRIES TO KEITH & PAULINE DAY

01380 828459/07518235850

Anyone wishing to bring a vintage vehicle along will be most

welcome. A rae will be held with all proceeds going to
The Wiltshire Air Ambulance
If you would like to donate a rae prize, please bring it
along on the night or take it to Keith and Pauline Day
at 39.The Green, Poulshot, Devizes, Wiltshire.
Refreshments will be available. Free Admission

with a display of vintage vehicles

Poulshot, Nr. Devizes, Wiltshire

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.
EDINGTON ARTS
A day of learning and singing from one of the UKs most experienced, musical and entertaining conductors is on
offer in Edington Priory Church on Saturday 18th June.

Brian Kay, a founder member of the Kings Singers and an award-winning music broadcaster with the BBC, will
be working on Morten Lauridsens Lux Aeterna and the opening movement of John Rutters Magnificat. Both
these beautiful works are staples of the modern choral repertoire tuneful, memorable, and eminently
approachable. It will be a hugely enjoyable day for everyone who enjoys a good sing, whatever your level of
experience.

The day will run from 9.30 to 5.30, followed by a run-through performance from 6-7 to which all are invited.
Application forms for the workshop, which costs 20 plus 2.50 for music hire, are downloadable from
www.edingtonarts.org, by phoning Anne on 01380 831454 or emailing her at anne@edingtonarts.org. Concert
tickets are 10 from 01380 831256. Forms need to be with Edington Arts by June 17th.

IN MEMORY OF MAJOR JOHN BARTHOLOMEW

We moved to Poulshot in 1963 and through our mutual love of the Countryside and Country
pursuits we met John who felt the same way. He was very involved with the Avon Vale Foxhounds
and had a great knowledge and love of the Countryside.
John was a Poulshot man through and through always having time to chat to all and taking a great
interest, and attending village functions. John was very passionate about the Village Green and all
the activities etc which he often watched with his dog from the seat opposite his drive. I was a
member of the PCC for many years,the help and wisdom we gained from him was vast in keeping
Poulshot a lovely country village so near Devizes.
We are grateful for all the .advice and support he gave to Poulshot in every way possible over the
years.
(kindly contributed by the Hues Family)

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Get out the pans..

Paella
Ingredients:
2 Cups of Paella Rice
1 Litre of Chicken Stock, hot
1 Chorizo Sausage, around 150g
75g of Green Beans, trimmed and blanched
1 tin of chopped tomatoes
2 Chicken Breasts, diced or cut into small strips
1 medium onion diced
2 cloves of garlic, crushed or diced small
1 tablespoon of Smoked Paprika
handful of chopped parsley
1 Lemon, cut into 8 pieces.
1 Red Pepper, diced
Salt & Pepper to taste

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Method:
Heat Olive Oil in a pan over medium heat.
Cook Chicken and Chorizo until slightly brown and sealed, 3-4 mins
Remove from the pan and reserve.
Add the diced onion and cook over a low heat
As they begin to soften, add the smoked Paprika, Rice and garlic, stir to mix well
Add the majority of the stock, reduce and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring
occasionally
7. After the 10 minutes, return the Chorizo and Chicken to the pan, add the pepper,
the beans and the tinned tomatoes, stir to mix well and cook for a further 10 mins
(add more stock if dish becomes dry)
8. After around 10 mins or when rice is tender, add some salt and peeper to taste and
add in the parsley for lemon wedges to garnish
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Serves 4

Remember: for the perfect wine

match consult Colin at Edwin
Giddings in Devizes

One more step

What motivates you to take one more step? Just one more step,
words I am sure were repeated in every moon walkers mind the night
of Saturday 14th of May. 15,000 brains all thinking the same thing at
some point during the twentieth London moonwalk.
It is without doubt a challenge, 26.2 miles is not easy and walking when you should be asleep makes
it so much more difficult. So what makes you take one more step? Is it the volunteers with their
endless encouragement, support and enthusiasm, they are a very special group of men and women.
They certainly help you take those steps.
Is it the fellow walkers? The oldest lady being 85, the oldest male 91, yes they certainly encourage
you to take one more step. Even when you are walking on your own, you are never really on your
own, you see the very best kind of human nature on this night. Everybody doing something for
strangers. Another step taken. With each step we knew that we were raising money to make a
difference for those living with cancer now and for treatment in the future. So I suppose that's what
made us take one more step, a step towards the finish line and ultimately a step towards an end to
this most hideous disease.
So thank you to all that have supported us, our five pairs of feet raised to date over 1300. Not bad
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THE BENEFICE OF SEEND, BULKINGTON AND POULSHOT

CHURCH SERVICES IN JUNE 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 5th June 2016. Trinity 2

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 Morning Praise at Seend.
A lively service, without communion, for all the family.
6.00 pm
Deanery Summer Service at St James Devizes
(no service in Bulkington today)
Sunday 12th June 2016. Trinity 3
8.00am
Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer) at Seend
(an additional service)
9.15 am Morning Praise at Seend in celebration of The Queens 90th birthday.
11.00 am Morning Praise at Bulkington in celebration of The Queens 90th
birthday.
6.00 pm
Evening Praise at Poulshot in celebration of The Queens 90th birthday.
Sunday 19th June 2016. Trinity 4
8.00 am
Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer) at Seend
9.15 am
Morning Praise at Bulkington
11.00 am Parish Eucharist (Traditional) at Poulshot
6.00 pm
Evening Prayer at Seend
Sunday 26th June 2016. Trinity 5 / St Peters Day
11.00 am Patronal Festival on Poulshot Village Green
11.00 am Parish Eucharist (Common Worship) at Seend
3.00 pm
Drumhead Service on The Lye Field Seend
6.00 pm
Parish Eucharist (Common Worship) at Bulkington
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.
From The Benece Registers
Bap4sms
The newest members of our church family are:
Ivan Jeremy Bowen and his father Philip Bowen,
bap9sed at Bulkington on 8th May

Weddings
We celebrate with:
Oliver Breach and Harriet Cole, who were married
at Bulkington on 23rd April
David Hammond and Philippa Underwood who
were married at Seend on 30th April

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Benefice BUZZZZ Group

will meet on Wednesday
1st June 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 be exploring the Acts of the Apostles.Everyone is
welcome to this informal and pleasant afternoon

Caf Church

Sun. 3rd July 2016 at

11.00 at Seend

Cake, singing, stories and activities for all the families

of Seend, Bulkington and Poulshot.
The theme is A SUMMERS PICNIC
Next Caf Church will be on Sun. September 4th

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.
THE TEA AND CHAT SOCIAL GROUP
will meet on the Monday, 6th June, 2016 at 4 Northfields, Bulkington (Thelma Boulton 828101)
from 2.00 4.00. Bring your own craft item or leave it at home and just come and chat!

A SERVICE OF CELEBRATION
AND THANKSGIVING
on the occasion of the
90TH BIRTHDAY OF QUEEN
ELIZABETH II
on Sunday, June 12th 2016 at
9.15 in Seend Church
11.00 in Bulkington Church
6.00 on Poulshot Green

Dates For The Diary

June

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

29th

7:30pm

Community Fund Panel Mee9ng. Village Hall

2nd

7:30pm

Summer Party at Poulshot House

3rd

All-Day

Regional Cycle Race (passing though Poulshot)

5th

7:30pm

Poulshot Parish Council Mee9ng. Village Hall

10th

11am

Carriage Drive, outside Higher Green Farm

October

8th

6:30pm

Harvest Supper. Village Hall

November

19th

10:00am

Coee Morning At The Old Farmhouse

July

Stand up and be counted!

Put yourself and the support you lend to your local community on the new Wiltshire
Roadmap for Dementia.

Are you a volunteer driver? Do you pop into your neighbours just to see if theyre
ok? Do you walk a friends dog? Do you run a small business such a mobile
hairdresser that goes the extra mile to support customers with special needs?

If you are one of those unsung heroes of our communities, please step forward and
let us know. Anyone who helps out informally, or who runs a group or business that
might be helpful for people living with dementia, is invited to be included. The
roadmap aims to recognise all the very local support that is outside the officially
provided services.

The roadmap is being created by a team from local charities Alzheimers Support,
Alzheimers Society, AgeUk Wiltshire, Healthwatch Wiltshire and Wiltshire Council.

Its free to be included. To get on the map please email
roadmap@alzheimerswiltshire.org.uk or call 01225 776481.

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Pets Corner:
Meet Scooter Coleman
Hi, my name is Marjanwa Tobermory Dusk, but you can call me Scooter. I was born at
Brent Knoll, in Somerset, on 30th
August 2015. Ive got 9 brothers
and sisters.
This is all of us asleep in the Utility
Room. We all slept there with our
Mum, Dad and Granny. Im the
one in the top left corner.
We all had different coloured
collars so that we knew who
everybody was.
I think my Mum was glad to see
the back of us when we left as it
got a bit rowdy when we were all
playing around.
This is me now.
I thought I was quite big, but when I went back to
see Mum and Dad a few weeks ago I realised that I
still had some way to grow.
Ive lost all my puppy teeth but I still like to chew
anything that I can get hold of, including walls,
skirting boards, rugs, dog leads, shoes. My master
doesnt understand that this is the way we keep our
teeth in good condition and how we discover what
we can eat and what tastes horrible. Well they
shouldnt leave tempting things lying around should
they?
I love watching wildlife programmes on television
while lying on my masters lap, but the chair is no
longer big enough for both of us so one of us is
going to have to move!
My best friend in Poulshot is Cassie, but Im happy
to be friends with everybody so if you see me
around please come over and have a chat!

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and also
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The School, Worton at 13:10.
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- Monday 07 March, 2016
- Monday 04 April, 2016
- -Monday 02 May, 2016
- Monday 30 May, 2016
- Monday 27 June, 2016

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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
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Devizes Cinema.
This year I have explored the uncharted wilderness of 1823, taken a holiday in the Australian
outback, watched an eagle sore, a wolf cub embark on a journey and thank my lucky stars that
Gerald Butler was on hand to save a falling London.
All from Devizes cinema, where I can be often found with friends, family and even on my own. It is
one of my very favourite places where I leave Devizes and find myself in other places, other lives
and even other galaxy's. We are often told to support our local amenities when it is too late to save
them and I would hate for this to happen to our cinema.
If films aren't for you why not try the live screenings, a fabulous opportunity to see theatre
productions without venturing too far and at a fraction of the cost. These programmes have
enabled me to see award winning productions that I wouldn't ordinarily have the opportunity to
view Coriolanus, Hamlet, A street car named desire, The nutcracker and most recently Arthur
Millers A view from a Bridge, All five minutes from Poulshot but all giving you the feeling that you
are there watching it in the theatre. The next live screening is The Audience which stars the
wonderful Dame Helen Mirren.
It boasts a monthly film night on a Tuesday, Mondays are 4 a seat special, a bargain.We are very
lucky that Devizes still has a cinema, many other market towns have lost theirs to multiplexes.
I'll finish now with the words of Joni Mitchell
Don't it always seem to go
That you don't know what you've got
'Till it's gone
They paved paradise
And put up a parking lot.

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Quick service
Please ring for appointment
Juliet Wilmot
The Garden Lodge, Chivoe
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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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)

September

12th

Games Evening

October

11th

November

8th

Held on the second

A walk in the world of Italian style - Maura Tuesday of each month
Rossini (Talk of fashion)
at 8pm in the WortonDickens Of A Christmas - A talk on
Marsden Village Hall.

December

13th

Christmas Meal (an evening out)

January

10th

Victorian Christmas customs etc.

For more info contract

Jane Fisher
Julias House - A talk on the new childrens jinnym@btinternet.com
hospice due to be completed in 2017

June Draw of the 100 Club

1st Prize 25 Ivor Sault

2nd Prize 15 Keith Day

3rd Prize 10 Dibbie Hues

And thanks, once again, to all who support the Village 100 Club.
IN MEMORY OF JIM NOYES
Jim was born in Poulshot and lived in No 4 Lodge Cottage all his Life, except for the last year
when he and Yvonne moved to a new Bungalow in Devizes.
Jim worked at Lodge Farm his whole working life for Mr Lemon and ourselves until his
retirement. Jim was hard working and conscientious ,loyal and above all a Craftsman in all
he did and was a pleasure to employ. He was always willing to impart his knowledge to the
younger generation. Jim loved country life and his great passion was his family and his
garden which was always full of colourful Slowers and seasonal vegetables. Jim and Yvonne
were always involved with village life and were there to help when needed. His knowledge
of Country life and wild life was second to none and Jim will be missed by all.
(kindly contributed by the Hues Family)

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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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

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 Brandy Tasting Evening

We had a good attendance of 19 members for the talk about Brandy' given by Geoff
Collins, (and of course the essential tasting),

We learned that cheap Brandy is good for nothing, not even cooking, as the flavours
are confined to the colouring addition of Vanilla, whilst the better quality Brandies
achieved much of their flavour and colour from years of storage in oak barrels
.
Everybody agreed after the tasting session that the
high quality Cognac and Armagnac varieties were
undoubtedly superior.
Geoff illuminated his talk with many anecdotes from
his years in the Spirits Industry. An entertaining,
informative and tasty evening was enjoyed by all.
Next month a visit is planned to an important
Garden. If you are interested in coming please let
Kate Hunloke or Pam Gillies know and we will give you
the details as soon as they are available.
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.
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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

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 - Avend hospital
appointments; Accompany someone to
hospital; Visit someone you know in
hospital or Get to work at the hospital

Key Messages from The Parish Council for May

The annual village meeting was poorly attended this year, possibly because of clashes with other
things. This is a shame because it is a useful opportunity to share what is going on in our village.
There were a few willing speakers but not many listeners.
Jon Martin once more kindly agreed to stand in as clerk for his wife, Elizabeth, who is still in the
USA looking after her mother.
Community speedwatch is going well. We have a reasonable number of volunteers but more will
be welcome. There are ideas in the pipeline to reduce speeding through our village. Our thanks
go to all the volunteers.
There are plans afoot to thin out some trees in Green Gardens.
Most of the Parish Council meeting was taken up with the annual review of policies and
procedures. There were some minor amendments which will be viewable via the website.
A document outlining guidance on village green law was accepted by a narrow vote. This too will
be available on the village website.
The village marquee was damaged by storm Katie. (It was erected outside St Peters at the time).
We are awaiting insurance assessment. The church has purchased a new marquee and details of
any arrangement they may or may not be making should be sort from the churchwardens.
The next meeting of the Parish Council will be on 5th July at 7:30pm.
The next meeting of the Community Fund Panel is scheduled for June 29th at 7:30pm.

Poulshot Parish Council

Chairman
Mr Geo Collev (828465)
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
Local Wilshire Councillor
Cllr Jonathan Seed (850696)

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

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)

Village Hall
Chairman
Mr Ray Josey (827010)
Secretary
Sam Wright-Hurn (828816)
Bookings
Elizabeth or Jon Mar9n (828206)
email: bookings@MyPoulshot.com

Village Contacts
St Peters Church
Priest in Charge
The Revd. Maureen Allchin (828931)
maureen@mallchin.co.uk
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)

Other Village Contacts

Farmers Club
Mr Richard Francis (828232)
Poulshot Cricket Club
Declan Gaule (Chairman - 07779 303849)
Jon Weeden (Secretary 07769 696026)
Phil Ireson (Captain 07802 756465)
www.poulshot.play-cricket.com
Poulshot Friends and Neighbours Club
Lady Kate Hunloke (828333)
Pam Gillies (828151)
Neighbourhood Watch
Mr Tim Coleman 827095
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

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