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Poulshot

Village News

October 2015
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Spooktacular Halloween On The Green


Come Provide The Trick and Well Provide The Treat at Poulshot
Village Hall
3:30pm to 6:30pm Saturday October 31st
Best Carved Pumpkin Competition (bring your best carved pumpkin)
Apple Dunking
Spooky Music
HalloweenCookie Decorating
and loads
more fun activities
Free Event but Donations
Welcome
Kids 0 to 10

From the Editor


Welcome to the October edition of PVN.
First of all, a big thank you for all of the encouraging
feedback for September. Its great to know that so many
people read and enjoy the magazine.
In this edition we have some new features: check out what Jane Lark has been doing
in Devizes; check out this months recipe, one from the archives of the Poulshot
Cookbook (and dont forget, it tastes nothing without the accompanying wine from
Giddings!); catch-up with news from our local Nursery; and meet Charlie
Shuttleworth, this months Pet in Pets Corner (will yours be next?)
Since we last spoke Cricket made a return to the Village Green.will there be more?
You can find out more on Page 5 from Declan. A snapshot of Poulshots potential is
on the inside back! Pam De Belle retired as the Church Organist, read more on page
37.
Up and coming for October is the Harvest Supper with Sid Bloomfield entertaining
(not to mention a few others no doubt, once the 6X begins to flow!)
How many of you managed to complete last months Crossword? Answers in this
months Crossword along with a new challenge
Remember, this is your magazine so your thoughts, ideas and even your critic are
always welcome news@mypoulshot.com
Elizabeth

Poulshot Village News

The PVN is put together and distributed free to all houses in the village. Contribu9ons, reports,
opinions and ar9cles are very much welcomed. While we will always aim to include all shades of
opinion and interest, we reserve the right to select and edit where appropriate. Please let us
know of anything that you would like publicised in advance or reported on aAerwards..
e-mail news@mypoulshot.com or pop in to Ivy House, 72 The Green

Contribu4ons for next issue by the 20th of the month please.


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2 double and 1 twin room, 10 minute walk from the beach and with many
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Bookings all year round,
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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.
Would You Like To See Cricket Once More on Poulshot Green?
As a recent blow in to Poulshot, I have unfortunately missed the feats of cricketing skill and
prowess that used to take place on a regular basis on the Green.
However, a baby boom coupled with the fond
yearnings of passed cricket glories has resulted in
somewhat of a resurgence in interest for the pitch
to be re-generated to its former glory for all to
use.
The stumbling block being that nobody really
wants to take ownership of the re-development
and ongoing maintenance. However, I have decided
that I would be very happy to take this on over the
next couple of years in the hope that it will bring
this great sport back onto the Green on a more
frequent basis for all to enjoy on a Summers day.
I will be popping around all the houses in the
village over the next couple of weeks to gauge the appetite to see village cricket brought back to the
Green and pending sufNicient interest, will progress things to the next stage in the form of
a formal proposal to the Parish Council.
Many thanks,
Dec Gaule
07779 303849/Declan.gaule@mfg-group.co.uk
No. 27 Poulshot Rd

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Maureens Ramblings..
As I write this, the world is in the midst of a crisis caused by
unprecedented migra9on. In the midst of thousands of
words being wriPen and spoken, this was my contribu9on
on Radio Wiltshire. I am sure you have seen the horrifying
photo of the drowned body of Aylan Kurdi, the 3 year old
washed up on the beach in Turkey. He died; his brother
Galpi died and his mother died. The family had been
displaced several 9mes by the war in Syria. They ran from
Damascus in 2012 and had to con9nue running Aleppo,
Kobane and Turkey. Aylan had spent his en9re life running.
I wonder if the photo moved you to tears? Or have we seen so many pictures of so many
children in so many tragic situa9ons that our hearts have become just a liPle less
compassionate? Please God, never let the suering of others become so common place
that it fails to move me. But what can I do? The crisis is so huge and complex. It can only
be dealt with by governments. Whatever I do can only be a drop in the ocean. You may
have heard the story of the starsh? An old man is walking on the beach aAer a storm has
washed up thousands of starsh. He sees a small boy picking some up one by one and
throwing them into the sea before they died in the heat of the day. Im afraid you wont
really be able to make much of a dierence, the old man said. The boy bent down, picked
up yet another starsh and threw it into the ocean. He turned, smiled and said, It made a
dierence to that one!
But maybe we dont really want to make a dierence. Maybe we are fearful, wan9ng to
protect ourselves from the suering of others in case it becomes our suering too. More
migrants into to our country? What about homes and jobs for my family? Pressures on
health care and nances? The dangers of religious fundamentalism in our midst? These are
all important ques9ons, but are they more important than relieving the suering of
families facing hunger, thirst, cold, terror and death.Please God, help me to imagine for a
moment being in their shoes so that I can understand a liPle more about despair and
despera9on. Help me to be thankful enough for what I have to be pleased to share just
some of it with others.
As a Chris9an I am challenged to welcome the stranger and love them as I love myself.
When Jesus was asked by a rich man, who is my neighbour he told the familiar story of
the Good Samaritan.Please God, dont let me be like the ones who walked by on the other
side of the road when others are suering. The trouble is when I pray, God responds by
saying, Maureen, go and be the answer to your prayer. It is as St. Teresa of Avila said,
Christ has no body now on earth, but yours. No hands, no feet on earth, but yours. Yours
are the eyes through which he looks with compassion on this world. Please God, help me
to be Christ-like in my response to Aylans death and the thousands like him. Amen.
The Revd. Maureen Allchin, Rector

Poulshot Ladies Group


The Ladies Group will meet on 27th October in the Village Hall to entertain the
Worton Ladies Group. Future events include a Ghost Walk with Girvan in Devizes on
November 17th and a Christmas Meal at the Raven on the 8th. All are welcome,
contact Lady Kate or Pam for more informa9on.

Doggy Dilemmas
Puppy Training classes
Dog Training Classes Clicker Training
One to Ones Dog Walking
Dog Boarding
Contact Debs on 01380 730564

or 07966 617617
email:info@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 October 5th at 7:30pm to enjoy a slide
presenta9on of the Norwegian Coast
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.
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Other treatments available


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Caf Church for All Saints Day


on Sunday 1st November at 11.15 at Seend
This is our new style Benefice service for all the family, young and old!
We begin with coffee, juice and cakes at 11.00 and then lead into an
informal family praise, with age-appropriate activities for the children (drama and
making things, etc). It is hoped that many of the young families in Seend, Bulkington and
Poulshot will come along to join in the worship and fun

SERVICES IN THE BENEFICE FOR OCTOBER 2015


You are welcome to any (or all!) of the services in the Benefice
Week

SEEND

BULKINGTON

4th
Trinity
18

8:00

Holy Comm. (Trad)


Morning Praise For All
11.00 The Family

6:00

11th
Trinity
19

9.15

Parish Eucharist (CW)

11.00 Parish Eucharist


(CW)

18th
St Luke

8.00

8.00 Holy Comm.


(Trad)
6.00 Service Of
Wholeness and Healing

9:15

Morning Praise For All


The Family

11.00 Parish Eucharist (Trad)

6:00

Parish Eucharist (CW)

9:15

6.00
25th
Last In
Trinity

11:00 Parish Eucharist (CW)

Evening Prayer
(Trad)

POULSHOT
9.15 Harvest Thanksgiving
Eucharist (CW)
6.00 Evensong (Trad)

Matins (Trad)

CW Common Worship (Modern Language service)


Trad. Traditional; Book of Common Prayer
Eucharist - Holy Communion

Benefice BUZZZZ Group


will meet on Wednesday
7th October 2015 at 7.30
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 looking at some
characters in the Old Testament, linking their stories to contemporary thoughts.
This month it is Samson!!

THE BENEFICE TEA, CHAT AND CRAFT SOCIAL GROUP


will meet on the Monday, 5th October at 1 Mill Lane, Bulkington (Contact Anne Saywell 828931)
from 2.00 4.00 . Bring your own craft item or leave it at home and just come and chat!

The Bulkington church hosted Benefice Lunch Club


takes place on 7th October at 12.15
at The Well. It is a great Benefice occasion with a good value two
course meal for 12.00 a head. Contact Jane Coles in advance for
the menu (828145). New people are always welcome to join us.

BENEFICE
REFRESHER
AND TRAINING
COURSE
Sunday, October 4th,
2015, 2.30-4.00
at 4 Northfields,
Bulkington

This is our second session and is on being a


welcoming church. It is for all who are on our
welcome teams in the Benefice (Stewards) and for
all who want to learn how to make our churches more
welcoming to those who come and those who dont!
Please let Maureen Allchin (828931) know that you
will be attending. There are leaflets in our churches
about all the coming courses.

A Cluster Service for Wholeness and Healing


on Sunday 18th October 2015 (St. Lukes Day)
at 6.00pm at Holy Cross, Seend,
led by the Revd. Maureen Allchin
This is a wonderful opportunity for the Benece and Cluster
church family to worship together. There will be the opportunity
for the Laying on of Hands and prayers for healing.

Thanks to all who supported Maureen Allchins Art Exhibi4on Around the
World in 80 Pain4ngs. It was a very successful day in
every way and you will be pleased to know that we
raised 1000.00!!

ACROSS
1 Indonesian island has Buddhist writing to absorb scholar (7)
5 Having removed article from deceased, hastily withdrew (7)
9 Poor sad Wendy filled with woe, ultimately, from the day she was born (9)
10 Irish sage written about in medieval lore (5)
11 Drunkenness the vice of innkeepers' patron (2,7,4)
13 In history the Unknown Soldier represents us all (8)
15 Exhausted last of finance held in banks (6)
17 Looks after son with display of affection (6)
19 A male predator guards quiet position furthest away from sun (8)
22 Meets previous revolutionary characters in USSR legislature (7,6)
25 One legislative body rejected epic story (5)
26 She looks after the kids! (5,4)
27 He tries to speak in Erse perhaps (7)
28 Observe student inside church making a big splash (7)

DOWN
1 Thus opponents are scattered (4)
2 Fashionable dressmaker's style is German, intrinsically (7)
3 Some heat generated by those people across the river (5)
4 Tree feller becomes a civic dignitary (8)
5 One's a little bit put out by awkward situation (6)
6 Bullets coming from several directions the result of Klan activity? (9)
7 Remove an organ, as it were, to save someone (7)
8 Dickens' celebrated daughter kept asafoetida (6,4)
12 A fellow I have found striking (10)
14 Too wise, we hear, to accept dubious drug trades? Obviously not born this! (9)
16 Puts in office a powerful leader with aims (8)
18 Agent distorts the truth when giving answers (7)
20 One's captivated by fashionable Red anthem (7)
21 Student chatted with US lyricist (6)
23 Woman shortly turned up unknown
lines of poem (5)
24 Eat out with hangman, but skip the
starter (4)

Answers To Last Months Crossword

THE ONLY CROSS WORD IN POULSHOT!

Crossword Set by Alberich. Reproduced with thanks


Solution next month

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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TOWNSEND BARN Nursery


POULSHOT
DEVIZES

Welcome to news from Townsend Barn Nursery! As the nursery is set in the beautiful village
of Poulshot we thought it was be nice to share some of our news with the Poulshot Village
News readers.
As we are open all year round we did not let the ever changing weather during the summer
holidays deter us from enjoying our fabulous woodland gardens. Whatever the weather the
children were still able to play and explore in the garden, feed the chickens and harvest the
vegetables for their lunch. Parents and carers joined us for the school leavers graduation
party in the village hall; it was a fun but emotional time for all of us. We are very thankful
to be able to hire the village hall for such an event to enable us to fit everybody in! We also
hosted a fantastic Sports Day in our gardens. We were so lucky with the weather (albeit at
the last minute when the rain stopped) and it was lovely to be able to share our woodland
gardens with nearly 300 children and adults.

The new term sees us welcome many new children and their families to TBN
and we are happy to say they have all settled in immediately ready to learn
through play and extend their development in The Early Years Foundation
Stage Curriculum. Many children also make the transition throughout the
nursery to the next room at this time of the year.
We have three different aged rooms at TBN. The Caterpillars (baby room), Butterflies
(toddler room) and the Barn Owls (pre-school room). Each child is treated as unique and
throughout the term their interests will be captured through many different theme related
topics chosen by themselves. Already this month the have children been collating a family
tree to learn about their friends and family and this has then been extended to keeping
healthy and caring for their bodies. Next week we are off to the dairy farm for a visit. We
believe our British Values are extremely important to us and ensure the children have the
opportunity to learn about the village around them. Our traditional values at TBN ensures
we will shortly be celebrating Harvest Festival and later in the year, Christmas at St Jamess
Church.

With best wishes,

Sarah Wheeler
Nursery Manager
Early Years Teacher

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!
Village Hall Bulkington (Mill Lane) 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

Poulshot Readers
Another very pleasant evening was spent in the
Raven discussing among other subjects the The
Auschwitz Violin by Maria Angels Anglada, title
chosen by Brian James: Although a work of fiction
the story was very credible, well written and gave
yet another insight into what those prisoners had
to endure.
Jon has chosen The Girl on the Train by Paula
Hawkins for the next title which we will discuss in
the Raven on the 8 Oct.
If anyone else wishes to join the group please
give me a ring on 828236, Philip.
New readers always welcome

Exhibition of Paintings
Thank you to everyone who came to
see my latest exhibition on 7th August.
I had a successful day with the help of
passing trade from Wadworths horses.
There were some lovely comments, and
I sold 5 pictures including this one.
Jean Perrett.

Picture Framing
Oils, water colours, prints, photographs etc
Plain or wash lined mounts
Choose from over 50 mouldings
Quick service
Please ring for appointment
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The Garden Lodge, ChiPoe
01380 850314
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Painter and Decorator.
We take pride in our work and have a
real passion for the upkeep of old
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For a friendly quote.

Pets Corner
Meet Charlie Shuttleworth
I am 17 years old and my Pedigree name is Bongo Bon (eek). I live a happy and
contented life here in Poulshot. Being a pensioner many of my faculties are beginning to
fail but I still have loads to do every day, mainly eat, walk (when I can) sleep and aggravate
my Mum; and every now and then have a good go at Chris because once he kicked over
my food bowl and I never let
him forget it! The trouble
with being old is I have lost
many dear friends
includingWillow the lab and
Jessie, but Ive got two great
new pals Bramley and Gala
who give me a nudge or
gentle paw to keep me
ticking over. They even let
me snuggle up to them, in
return I let them use me as a
hurdle. Mum has bought me
a pet stroller as my legs
ache and my back hurts but I
dont want to miss out on
going for a walk - I love it.
Now its nearly food time
again mmm chicken,
beef, egg, cheese,
sausageor perhaps its
fish, if notsome cake
will doif there is nothing
else going. Or is it sleep
with my favourite
squeaky reindeer or
maybe Ill just have a
quick stroll around the
house to make sure all
is well, so much to do
now where do I start;
oops Ive forgotten my
meds.

Get out the pans..


Pork In Cider with Walnut-Stuffed Prunes
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients:
1 - 1.5 lbs of Diced Pork
16 Prunes
1 Onion, Chopped
1 heaped tbsp of Cornflour
Half Pint of Dry Cider
Half Pint of Chicken Stock
1 Clove Of Garlic
4 Cloves or 3tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp of Marjoram
16 Walnut Halves
Salt and freshly ground pepper

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:
Start the night before by pouring boiling water over the prunes in a bowl and
leave for at least 12 hours
Toss pork in Cornflour
Fry Onion gently in oil until softened
Add meat to pan and stir until surfaces are brown
Add Cider, stock, garlic, cloves, marjoram, salt and pepper
Bring to boil, cover plan and simmer on low hear for about 1.5 hours OR
transfer to a covered casserole and cook in a slow oven (150C/300F/G2)
for about 2 hours
Meanwhile, remove stones from the prunes and stuff with the walnut
halves. 20 minutes before end of cooking, drop the stuffed prunes into
meat.
Serve with rice, pasta, boiled or mashed potatoes and some green
vegetables
This recipe comes courtesy of the Poulshot Village Cookbook (p11) and
was contributed there by Vivienne James.

Welcome Edwins Wine Choice


A vin dAlsace Gewurztraminer, which gives a good level
of rich fruit on the nose, which follows through onto the palate,
but gives a nice level of acidity on the finish, which works with
the richness of the prunes and the acidity of the cider. 11.98

Mandrarossa Grecanico, as you might guess I really like this


producer! A lighter and cleaner option from the
Gewurztraminer, aromatic on the nose, and citrusy fruit on the
palate, which will work with the acidity of the cider.
9.39

Domaine Du Barres 2014, a southern French red, a lovely


warm blend of 70% syrah and 30% Grenache giving plenty of
ripe mulberry fruit on the nose and palate, which will work with
the richness of the prunes. 8.89
Available from Edwin Giddings, St Johns Street, Devizes.

Seasoned logs and


kindling available

Dont shiver - We deliver

Call James on 07970 781828


www.logstoyou.co.uk

Dates For The Diary


September 26th 7:30pm

Bonre Radicals Folk Concert, Village Hall

October

3rd

7:30pm

Harvest Supper, Village Hall.

4th

9:15am

Harvest Thanksgiving, St Peters Church

5th

2:00pm

Benece Tea, Chat and CraA, Bulkington

7:30pm

Poulshot Farming Club. (Norwegian Slides) Village Hall

12:15pm

Benece Lunch, The Well, Bulkington

7:30pm

Benece Buzzzz Group

7:30pm

Poulshot Readers, Raven

7th

8th

13th 10am
7:30pm

November

December

Devizes Autumn Fair


Seend & District Gardening Club

27th 7:30pm

Ladies Group, Village Hall

21st

7:30pm

Numisma9c Society AGM and Quiz (Raven)

31st

3:30pm

Kids Halloween Party, Village Hall

7:30pm

Halloween Party, Village Hall

1st

11:25am

Cafe Church, Seend

2nd

7:30pm

Poulshot Farming Club. (Trug Making) Village Hall

3rd

7:30pm

Poulshot Parish Council Mee9ng, Village Hall

6th

7:00pm

Bonre Night in the Poulshot Green Gardens

17th 7:30pm

Ladies Group, Ghost Walk in Devizes

18th 7:30pm

Numisma9c Society (Raven)

20th 7:30pm

Quiz Night fundraiser (Georgia Bullen) Village Hall

4th

7:30pm

Numisma9c Society Christmas Dinner (Raven)

7th

7:30pm

Poulshot Farming Club. (AGM and Games) Village Hall

8th

tbc

Ladies Group Christmas Meal (Raven)

15th tbc

Poulshot Over 60s Christmas Meal. Village Hall

If you would like your event included in this list please contact us on
news@mypoulshot.com

Places to go - Jane Lark recommends


Friends expect the characters I write to be inspired by the people I meet, but youre
all safe Im not inspired by people, I am inspired by places. So I had an idea for a
monthly column when our new editor asked for content Places to go! I thought that
every month I could recommend a trip out to somewhere rela9vely local and my rst
is very close.
Who has been to the Wiltshire Museum at 41 Long St in Devizes?
If youre like me youll love discovering things about the past. I have oAen been seen in single room
museums in villages. We had one in Purton ,where we used to live, and there is one in Cricklade too,
both on the other side of Wiltshire. So I am used to small museums, with vaguely interes9ng displays,
with the odd real gem of interest. But the Wiltshire Museum in Devizes is not that. We are very, very
honoured to be the keepers of the precious displays of gold ornaments discovered in the burial
mounds around Stonehenge. I didnt even know that gold had been discovered at Stonehenge un9l I
saw it on the news.
When I was young I read Katherine, by Anya Seton, and then I read the Mistletoe and Sword. From
that moment on visions of the life around the ancient monuments of Wiltshire grasped me, and I have
since discovered loads of amazing things found around here in such places as the Bri9sh Museum in
London as well as some of the small village museums. So how wonderful then to hear that in Devizes
we have precious, ancient, gold artefacts found so close to where we live.
I urge you, if you have not been, to go up to the museum and take a look. It is not just displayed but
put together against images of the people they believed wore it, with suggested insights into the lives
these people lead, and they are not meagre pieces of gold, but items that will have you wondering
how people in that day created them. So this is the rst place I would suggest you go, if you have not
been, Wiltshire Museum.
hPp://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/things-to-do/wiltshire-museum-p138153

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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

Admission
4.00
INCLUDES
TEA &
COFFEE

In aid of Bath, Salisbury & Swindon Hospices


Raffle and light, home-made refreshments

Plea se su pport u s

www.devizesautumnfair.org.uk

GeYng Ready for Winter


Few of us look forward to
the arrival of the winter
months, and as we get
older our bodies can nd
it harder to cope with
the cold, but by being
prepared, we can stay
warm and healthy this winter. Here are a few things to consider, and
informa9on about where you can nd sources of help.
Check the exterior of your property are there any loose 9les, damp
patches? Ensure your boiler has been serviced and chimneys have been
swept. If you need it, Age UK has a list of registered traders to help you
nd the right person for the job.
Is your property fully insulated? This will help keep your home warm and
lower your bills. There are schemes running locally to provide advice on
this, and you might be en9tled to help with the cost.
Are your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms working? Wiltshire Fire
and Rescue carry out free home re safety checks for qualifying
households.
Have a supply of salt and sand ready to put on icy surfaces.
Ideally your living areas should be 18 21 degrees C during the day. We
have a supply of room thermometers, so please contact me if you would
like one.
Are you concerned that you may not be able to cover your fuel bills?
There are grants available to support older people on state benets who
spend more than 10% of their income on fuel.
I can provide more informa9on on all of the above, so please dont hesitate to
contact me if you have any problems or queries about preparing for winter.
Lise Griths, Good Neighbour Co-ordinator telephone 07541 353430 or email
melkshamgnc@communityrst.org.uk

Poulshot Parish Council


The Council met on the 1st of September at the Village Hall. The mee9ng was also aPended by ve
members of the community and also Wiltshire Councillor Jonathan Seed. The Council discussed the
following issues.
The Council discussed the current status of the Community Fund which is unpaid, and considered
ways to encourage the company concerned to deliver on their promises.
The Council also considered a consulta9on on a proposed fracking license in the area which has
gained publicity. Cllr Jonathan Seed said that he understands that it is unlikely that Wiltshire has the
right geology for successful drilling. But he encouraged the public to respond to the consulta9on,
which can be found here: hPps://www.gov.uk/government/consulta9ons/habitats-regula9ons-
assessments-of-14th-onshore-oil-and-gas-licensing-round. The consulta9on is being held because
the proposed license area includes the Salisbury Plain Special Protec9on Area, so a habitats
consulta9on must be carried out.
The Council gave permission for a small contained bonre on the Green Gardens on the 6th of
November.
The Community Speed Watch scheme is star9ng in Poulshot now that the minimum number of
volunteers has come forward thank you to them. If you would like to volunteer to be part of the
scheme, please contact the clerk and she will forward you the applica9on form for the training.
The Council renewed their membership of Community First. This is a Wiltshire charity now
celebra9ng its 50th year which helps to improve rural life, especially for the younger, older and more
vulnerable in our communi9es. It also supports village halls, youth clubs and Parish Councils. Find
out more about its work at www.communityrst.org.uk
The Council meets every other month on the rst Tuesday. The next mee9ng will be on 3rd
November at 7.30 in the village hall. If you wish to contact the council please email the clerk Liz
Read on poulshotparishcouncil@gmail.com or phone 01380 813 294. You can visit our website at
www.poulshot.org.uk where Parish Council no9ces, agendas and minutes are published.

We would like to thank everyone who supported the


coee morning held at Dukes arm, Poulshot, Saturday,
19th September 2015. Thank you to all the people who
kindly donated rae prizes and contributed to the Bring
& Buy and Book Stalls. An enjoyable 9me was had by all
and on a ne sunny morning. A total of 510.75p was
raised for Save The Children. Thank you once again
Joe and Yvonne Baber.

HARVEST HOME
Living in this beau9ful rural community, we are all aware
that this is a really busy 9me for all farmers gexng in the
harvest, especially aAer this poor summer. Hopefully, the
weather will be kind enough to allow them to nish the job
and bring home the harvest. Tradi9onally, we celebrate this
by holding a HARVEST SUPPER in the Village Hall. This will
take place at 7.30 pm on Saturday, 3 October. As usual, there
will be a two course dinner with drinks all for the cost of
10. Once again, we will have a rus9c cabaret - Sid
Bloomeld (see below) with songs and comedy not the
same man as for the last two years, but equally entertaining.
TICKETS available from Brian Arnold, 828833.

Entertainer at the Harvest Supper


Sid Bloomfield has been performing for the pure
fun of it all for many years now.
His less than serious take on life comes over in all
his comic songs, which are full of the flavour of
the West Country.
Coming from the village of Holt he makes no
attempt to disguise his local accent and often uses
the west country dialect in his lyrics and
monologues.
Songs are delivered with a ukulele banjo
accompaniment and Sid is often joined by his oneman backing band, Rob Dady, who plays all the
instruments that Sid cant.
His songs are very infectious and audiences are
encouraged to singalong badly in all of the
choruss.
Sid will occasionally cover an Adge Cutler
favourite because audiences love it, but his
original songs Stabbin Ants With A Pitchfork and
I Cant Remember Anything About You, are fast
becoming favourites in West Country pubs and
folk clubs.
Sid doesnt know it, but apparently he has charisma and despite the erratic diary of his
accompanist Rob, Sid is quite capable of holding an audience on his own.

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

Poulshot Web Pages


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

are you being harassed, bullied or intimidated


by piles of unironed and creased clothing.
if so then you should call .

the

i-team

domestic ironing services


Personal Items

Domestic household items

Shirt/Blouse (hung) - 1.20

Duvet covers/Sheets

Shirt/Blouse (hung and starched) - 1.50

Single - 2.50

Trousers/Skirts - 1.00

Double - 3.50

Jumpers/ Cardigan 1.00


Polo shirts/T-shirt/Tops - 1.00

King size - 4.50


Pillow cases x2 - 1.00

Dress, Short - 1.50

Towels - Hand/Tea - 0.50

Dress, Long - 2.50

Bath/large - 1.00

All kids items of clothing half price

MINIMUM CHARGE OF 15.00


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August Draw of the 100 Club



1st Prize 25 Jean Perrett

2nd Prize 15 Angela Bullen

3rd Prize 10 Molly Service

It is now time for the annual subscription of 15 to be paid to your friendly
collector, which will ensure you are included in future draws, including the big
Christmas Draw with the special prizes of 100, and two of 50.

The Village Hall Committee are most grateful for your support, which makes it
financially possible to run the hall for the benefit of all the village

WILTSHIRE COUNCILLOR NEWS FROM JONATHON SEED


Autumn is here and we seemed to have missed out on
any really long summer spells of hot weather. The
experts say that this is due to global warming which
makes summers cooler! Anyway we are into autumn
as the leaves are falling and the countryside is
preparing itself for winter. Wiltshire Council must do
the same and stocks of grit are ready for the winter
and employees are briefed and ready to do their bit
when the freezing nights and days arrive. Work is also
needed to prepare for rain and the resultant floods. It is
a sad fact of life that flooding will never be totally
irradiated but there is much that we can do to improve
flood alleviation. This does not just involve the
Council,- it also involves each and every one of us in
our community. One truth that I have learnt during my
seven years of working in flood alleviation in Wiltshire
is that locals know best.So if you see autumns
leaves blocking a drain or gully as you walk past
PLEASE do your bit for our community and pull
them out. Who knows, it could be your house that you
save from flooding!

There are also all sorts of consultations that are being organised both locally and by
Wiltshire Council. These are always genuine consultations whether they are on housing,
planning or more local matters. It is really important that when you are asked for your
opinion that you give it at the time. It really is no use complaining at a later date when some
decision or another has been made and local opinion has not been given. This is our
community and we need a real say on what happens in it whether it is by consultation, ballot
box or survey. This is particularly important with the impending Seend Housing Needs
Survey so please when your copy arrive do complete it and send it back.

More locally we have seen concerns expressed over local traveller sites and these have
become a real local issue. We all accept that gypsies and travellers need somewhere to
live and that they should have the same rights as the rest of us to live in this Country and
the countryside. Where the local difficulty has arisen is that a perception has grown that
travellers seem to have more planning rights than the settled community. Some of this is
actually the result of local consultation where people were asked for their views. The
settled community made it clear that they would rather not have traveller sites in villages
and the travelling community made it clear that they would prefer to live on the edge of
rather than in villages. So that is what we have in gypsy and traveller planning guidance
and this is a classic example of taking part in a consultation. However I think that we may
just be at the end of the latest local traveller planning saga with a much more modest
application having been submitted for completion of the Littleton Site and one which seems
to be met with some tacit local approval.
Tel. 01380 850696
Mob: 07770 774463
www.jonathonseed.com

Bonfire Night
Friday November
6th at 7pm
In The Poulshot
Green Gardens

St. Peters Church, Poulshot

Harvest
Thanksgiving
Please bring non-perishable items
as your harvest gift for Devizes
Food Bank
Sunday, 4th October, 2015
at 9.15 in St. Peters Church.
SEEND AND DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB
Well if its September it must be Gardening Club again - and so it is! We had our
first meeting of the new season and the usual suspects turned up again, just like
perennial weeds
Our speaker was Aldetha Raymond, lecturer at Lackham College who also farms
locally, and she let us into the secrets of plant propagation. It looks so easy in the
hands of an expert but we went away full of enthusiasm to have a go at what weve
learnt - care and patience required! The competition - Houseplant - was won by
Sylvia Ewin.
Our programme for the coming year includes a day trip to Hestercombe House and
gardens in Somerset, provisionally booked for Saturday July 9th, 2016 - they
come highly recommended by everyone whos been there. The cost is likely to be in
the region of 30 but the greater the numbers, the lower the price is likely to be. If
you would like to join us call Carole or me on 01380 871259.
Next months meeting, on Tuesday October 13th, 7.30 pm, in the Irene Usher
Pavilion, Rusty Lane, features Rob Bryand talking to us about Hydroponics and
the competition subject is An Autumnal Flower Arrangement. Do join us - well be
delighted to see you, whether youre a gardener or not - Im not but nobody seems
to mind.

ERLESTOKE HOUSE FARM SHOP


HMP ERLESTOKE
DEVIZES
WILTSHIRE SN10 5TU
HMP Erlestoke is pleased to announce the opening of our new Farm Shop to Press and
Public!
Thursday October 1 2015

12.00. Midday

We will be selling:
Fresh seasonal vegetables, this produce will be harvested daily from the Erlestoke
House allotments.
Garden plants and owers from Erlestoke House Nursery
Bespoke hand craEed furniture from our workshops, including benches, tables,
planters, rocking horses, wishing well, wooden toys, bird tables. The workshops will
also make furniture to order.
Free range eggs
Catalogue available 10% o all furniture during rst week!
From HMP Erlestoke Guilty Pleasures Bakery:
A list of handmade freshly baked cakes is available.
Birthday and other occasion cakes can be made to order!
THE SHOP OPENING HOURS: Thursday Friday Saturday 12 - 4.00 p.m.
Erlestoke House Farm Shop is situated on B3098 between LiRle Cheverell and Erlestoke.
Erlestoke House is a Community Interest Company
Contact; janinehodson1@gmail.com Mobile: 07917 691034
Juliet.singer@hotmail.com Mobile: 07949 249357

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

Leon Franais
A French class will be run in the village hall 6.30-8 pm, starting on
the 21Sep. It is a relaxed class that aims to enhance the ability to
converse in every day situations (e.g.personal
introductions / talking about your hobbies). The
class will run for 10 weeks and finish on
the 30 Nov (2nd November being half
term). Cost is 75.00. If there is
sufficient interest another course
will be run in the New year. The
teacher, Judy Shutt has taught French to
adults for many years.
If anyone else would like to join the class
please email Judy.
j.c.shutt@open.ac.uk,

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

Quiz Night
Poulshot Village Hall
Friday November 20th
Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30 start
Teams of 4 people, 10 per team
Cash prize
Refreshments available at paying bar
Raffle to win a hamper.
To book your table please call 01380 724440 or 07949
962576
All proceeds go to helping Georgia Bullen fundraise a trip to
Tanzania next year, alongside Camps International. Camps
International travel out to rural and poor countries with
students, to help local people build their lives to a better
standard of living. Work includes, building schools, homes
and digging foundations as well as working with local people.

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

After fifteen years of loyal service as Organist


at St.Peter's Church, Pam De Belle
has retired. She played the organ for
the last time at the morning service on
Sunday 6 September, after which she
was presented with a gift from the
congregation to thank her for all she
has done for the church.
For those fifteen years, Pam has been
totally reliable, playing not only at
church services but also at many
weddings and funerals held at
St.Peter's. She did this quietly and
modestly, never wanting to draw
attention to herself or make her
playing more important than the
o c c a s i o n . Fo r h e r l o y a l ty a n d
generosity, St. Peter's is most
grateful, and we wish her a long and
happy retirement from the organ. It will
now be a pleasure to have her as a member of
the congregation.

Thanks Pam

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

Poulshot Parish Council


Chairman
Mr Geo Colle[ (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@bOnternet.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 - 828010)
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 (828010)
Bookings
Elizabeth or Jon MarOn (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

And Finally, in other news


The Village Trust
working party set
out to clear the pond
at the corner of the
Village Green.

The excellent
Train To Skaville
played the Raven
for Caribbean
Night - and once
again Jerry
excelled himself
with the food

And Tim Nixon got a


late night call from
Trevor Bayliss after
Cricket made a
welcome return to
The Green

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