Poulshot

Village News
October 2016

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From the Editor

Welcome to Octobers Poulshot Village News.
Find out how the Poulshot Friends and
Neighbours got on with their Roman Hoard
talk. Meet Anubis Gillies in Pets Corner, our
first Cat to star in these pages - what will the
doggies think?. Send in your Pet.we are
always on the look-out. There is news from Rowde School and from
Townsend Barn Nursery.
October sees the the annual Harvest Festival at the Village Hall - this
year with The Crofton Stokers, the Friends and Neighbours group
are off to Worton for some flower arranging and of course its almost
that time of year for the Halloween and Guy Fawkes celebrations check the central pages for info.
The Poulshot Diary is really filling uplots to do in the coming
months

Poulshot Village News

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and interest, we reserve the right to select and edit where
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The View from My Window..

Season of mists and mellow fruiUulness; weve heard it all before but how
true. A lovely summer followed by a glorious September , and apples ,plums,
and tomatoes and fruit of all kinds falling to the ground, unless quickly
gathered. It is the 9me for Harvest suppers and fes9vals and I hope that
whether you are regular church goers or not, you will feel able to come along
and enjoy the 9me honoured feel good factor of this 9me of the year .
In the Autumn, country life becomes frene9c again. People in the ci9es are
mistaken when they think its quiet and dull. I nd diculty in keeping up,
par9cularly at this 9me of the year, and horror of horrors last week I lost my
diary. (later found on my desk which might tell you something about my desk) .
So all is safely gathered in, and we begin to prepare for the winter, like the squirrels which have taken
away all my walnuts for storage. But what are we storing up and what are we preparing for?
The children seem to have the right a]tude; excitement and an9cipa9on at the beginning of a new
school or year group, and maybe determina9on to try to do something special. I expect we can all
remember that frisson that we experienced in September . But teachers (and I am an ex teacher) oAen
had a sense of dread or foreboding as well. What would the next term hold? Would the children be
manageable? Would there be unforeseen dicul9es? Would I be able to manage the work load?
Jesus said unless you change and come to me as li`le children do ,you will never enter the kingdom of
heaven. So whats the dierence between a childs life and that of an adult? Maybe its this: a sense of
fun; of joy, of adventure , a sense of both sadness and happiness; a sense of the glory of God (albeit
usually unspoken) and a knowledge of being loved .
That is how I think we should look forward at this 9me of the year. What adventure can we plan, maybe
a visit to a favourite place, or walking a long distance path, or maybe walking barefoot on the grass at
dusk or daybreak or joining a running club; maybe watching for dierent birds coming into our gardens,
or worms taking the leaves down into the earth..
Im sure the harvest suppers will be fun and we will enjoy each others company, and I know that I will
wonder at the fabulous colours of the sunsets and autumn leaves and be amazed again at the glory of
the stars on a frosty night . Of course there will be both happiness and sadness, but throughout it all
there is the knowledge that I am loved. God loves me and you and thats what really gives me a feel good
factor.
Jane Knowles

Poulshot Readers
The Poulshot Readers met in the Raven on Thursday 15th September to discuss
the chosen book - Evil Cradling by Brian Keenan. Those around the table found it a
remarkable story to read and were amazed at the fortitude of Brian Keenan. It was
a book to be finished.
The next book could not be different....it is A painted house by John Grisham. We
will meet in the pub at 7.30 on Thursday 13 October

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Pets Corner: Meet Anubis Gillies

Hi, my name is Anubis Gillies.
I came to Poulshot with my family 3 years ago. I love my garden with all of its nooks and
crannies, trees to climb and lots of places to sleep the days away. I did have my daughter then
but sadly she died 18 months ago as did my big brother Gandalf. I still have my sister but you
can read about her in another post.
I am 12 years old and a very friendly cat as anyone who comes to visit will tell you. The only
problem for visitors is that they are all likely to leave covered in my beautiful soft black fur!

I am especially fond of people who are not partial to cats and will make a bee-line for these
people.
I am very gentle, most of the time, and if I find broken animals I will always take them to my
Mum for her to fix, she usually manages it although she is not too keen when I bring in my pet
mice and let them loose, we usually have a great chase around the living room as she tries to
catch them to release them back into the garden.
We have fun at night as Mum tries to get me in, she doesnt like me out in the dark and I take
great delight in hiding until the last minute and then strolling in in time for bed.
I am not fond of dogs but will mainly tolerate other cats and hedgehogs, more of that another
time.

The Tranquil Moment

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The Benefice of Seend, Bulkington and Poulshot

CHURCH SERVICES IN OCTOBER 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 2nd October 2016. Trinity 19

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
Harvest Festival at Seend.
6.00 pm
Evening Prayer (Traditional) at Bulkington
A gentle, reflective, traditional evening service.
Sunday 9th October 2016. Trinity 20
9.15 am
Parish Eucharist (Common Worship) at Seend .
11.00 am
Harvest Festival at Bulkington
6.00 pm
Harvest Festival at Poulshot.
Sunday 16th October 2016. Trinity 21
8.00 am
Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer) at Seend
9.15 am
Parish Eucharist (Common Worship) at Bulkington
11.00 am
Parish Eucharist (Traditional) at Poulshot
6.00 pm
Evensong at Seend
Sunday 23rd October 2016. Last Sunday in Trinity
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 30th October 2016. 4th Sunday before Advent
10.00 am
Benefice Eucharist at Poulshot
3.00 pm
Benefice All Souls Service 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 Benefice records

Weddings.
We celebrate with:
David Wheeler & Caroline Stockman who were married at Poulshot on 23rd July
Sam Garner & Holly Carlile who were married at Seend on 27th August.
Baptisms.
The newest members of our Church family are:
Reuben James Teddy Edwards who was baptised in Poulshot on 14th August.
Caitlin Rose Gudgeon who was baptised in Poulshot on 28th August.

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Dates For The Diary

October

November

December

January

3rd

2:15pm

Poulshot Farming Club (Elizabeth Ann Charity Talk).

Village Hall

8th

7:30pm

Harvest Supper. Village Hall

11th

7:30pm

WI: A walk in the world of Italian style - Maura Rossini

(Talk of fashion) - Worton Village Hall

26th

7:30pm

Poulshot Friends & Neighbours - Flower Arranging,

Worton Village Hall

29th

11am - 4pm Worton Monster Trail. Worton.

29th

3pm - 6pm Childrens Halloween Party at the Village Hall

1st

7:30pm

Poulshot Parish Council Meeting. Village Hall

5th

7:00pm

Bonfire Night in the Green Gardens

7th

2:15pm

Poulshot Farming Club (Bude Canal Talk). Village Hall

8th

7:30pm

WI: Dickens Of A Christmas - A talk on Victorian

Christmas customs etc. - Worton Village Hall

11th

7:00pm

Quiz Night. Village Hall

18th

7:30pm

Poulshot Friends & Neighbours - Jewellery

Demonstration, Poulshot Chapel Of Ease.

19th

10:00am

Coee Morning At The Old Farmhouse

5th

2:15pm

Poulshot Farming Club (Wacky Magician). Village Hall

13th

7:30pm

Christmas Meal (an evening out)

14th

7:30pm

Ladies Book Club. Village Hall

10th

7:30pm

WI: Julias House - A talk on the new childrens hospice due

to be completed in 2017 - Worton Village Hall

October Draw of the 100 Club

1st Prize 25 Tim Jalland

2nd Prize 15 Cristabel Francis

3rd Prize 10 Ivor Sault

Its that time of year again to sign up for another year of the 100 Club

Remember, you have to be in it, to win it!!

Your friendly 100 Club Collector will be visiting soon

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

Poulshot Friends & Neighbours

Contact Pam on 828151 for more info

October

26th

Worton Flower Arranging Display

November 18th

Jewellery Demonstra9on And Sale

December

Christmas Party At The Raven

tbc

SEPTEMBER TALK
FROME ROMAN COIN HOARDS
We were given a wonderful talk, by David Crisp, about his nding of two dierent coin hoards from
the 3rd and 4th century that he found in a farmers eld near Frome in Somerset in 2010.
The rst hoard he discovered as he walked to a neighbouring eld, and over two days he found nearly
200 silver coins.
The next 9me he was there he discovered a huge pot lled to the brim with over 52,000 small
denomina9on bronze coins, the pot was more than a metre tall and was buried more than a metre
below ground.
The coins, now in the Bri9sh Museum, is the biggest hoard of Roman coins ever found.
Everyone who a`ended found the presenta9on interes9ng and entertaining.
Thanks to Nicky and Kate Hunloke who allowed us to use their hall due to the unavailability of the
Village Hall.
The next event is on the 23rd of October and is a visit to Worton Village Hall at 7.45 for a Flower
Arranging Display. Could anybody who wishes to aYend please contact Pam on 828151 or Kate
Hunloke on 828333 so that li[s can be arranged.

Connect2Wiltshire Bus From Poulshot To RUH Bath

A new TWO bus 9metable will be available for bookings made through their oce on the direct line of 01985 212213 where
Andrea and her team will be on hand to help.
There will be FOUR arrival 9mes at the hospital, 0800, 1000,1200 and 1400
FOUR return journeys will depart from the hospital at 1300, 1430, 1630 and 1730.
Fares, sadly, have had to be raised in order for us to con9nue this service, as you know, funding has been withdrawn. Call for
Prices
We thank you for you custom over many years and trust you will nd this new service to be of similar benet and value. Only you,
the rover will be able to determine whether or not this service can con9nue beyond our three month trial, and for the future
more arrivals and departures may well be introduced.

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Choose from over 50 mouldings
Quick service
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01380 850314
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TOWNSEND BARN NURSERY

Tel: 01380 828141 | email: office@townsendbarnnursery.co.uk

Throughout the summer months the children have been busy making the most of our woodland
gardens at Townsend Barn Nursery - come rain or shine! We did not let the rain stop our sports
day at the end of term, and were able to have a lovely dry afternoon of fun and games. I think the
competitiveness of the dads tug of war is still being talked about today! We also hosted a very
emotional graduation party in the village hall as we waved goodbye to 19 Barn Owl children.
Although this was sad it was also a proud moment for us to know all of the children making the
transition were happy, secure and ready for primary school.

This term sees us welcome lots of new families to Townsend Barn Nursery. Everyone has settled
well and seems very excited about their daily life in the different nursery rooms. The children are
initially learning about the topic All About Me. This is a good way to help the children settle and
develop confidence while bonding with their peers and learning new routines and boundaries.
Looking ahead we will explore seasonal change in our woodland garden for example gathering
cones, conkers and acorns; exploring British wildlife and
looking at different cultures and
communities. This month we will
be celebrating Harvest Festival
and Diwali and before we know it
planning for Christmas!
In January we will have limited
availability in our baby room so if
anyone would like more
information please do not hesitate
to contact us.

Sarah Wheeler, Nursery Manager

The Annual
Poulshot Bonfire
Night
will be held on
Saturday
November 5th
in the
Green Gardens
7pm

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 29th
Best Carved Pumpkin Competition (bring your best carved pumpkin)
Apple Dunking
Spooky Music
Halloween Face Painting and Make-up
and loads more fun activities
Free Event but Donations Welcome
Kids 0 to 12

The Benefice BUZZZZ Group will take place on 5th

October at 4.00 at 4 Northfields, Bulkington. An
opportunity to discuss aspects of the Christian
faith in a fun and informal setting.

THE BENEFICE TEA AND CHAT SOCIAL GROUP

will meet on the Monday, 3rd October 2016 from 2.00 4.00.
Bring your own craft item or leave it at home and just come and chat!
Please contact Anne Saywell on 828931 for venues

Caf Church

Sun. 6th November 2016

at 11.00 at Seend

Cake, singing, stories and activities for all the families

of Seend, Bulkington and Poulshot.
The theme is about remembering

The church hosted Benefice Lunch Club

takes place on Wednesday 5th October, 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.

A SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE
FOR ALL SOULS DAY
On Sunday, 30th October 2016 at 3.00 at Christ Church, Bulkington
In this gentle service we will remember those who have died in our Benefice area
over the past year and others who you would like remembered. If you would like to
add the name of a loved one to the list of those to be remembered, please contact
Maureen Allchin (828931)

HARVEST FESTIVAL SERVICES

will be held at St. Peters Church
at 6.00 on Sunday, 9th October.
The church will be beautifully decorated and the service
will have lots of familiar hymns and will be suitable for
all members of the family.
Please bring your harvest gifts which will go to the
Devizes Food Bank.

The National Bee Unit has confirmed a sighting of the Asian

hornet in the Tetbury area of Gloucestershire the first time the
hornet has been discovered in the UK.
The Asian hornet is smaller than our native hornet and poses no
greater risk to human health than a bee. However, they do pose a
risk to honey bees.The hornet was found by a beekeeper and
other beekeepers in the immediate area have found hornets
hawking in front of their hives. There is a 20 Km incident zone
around the hive and the National Bee Unit ( NBU) are currently
looking for the hive. If they find it they will destroy it. Fortunately the NBU have been expecting it for
some time and had a contingency plan ready to go.

They have caught several hornets and looked at their genetics and these hornets are related to those in
France and Alderney. So they have not come in from China. This is important because they are
obviously breeding from quite a small genetic pool and have been weakened from inbreeding.
As you may know, if the hornets gain access to a colony they will bring the rest of their nest mates and
the colony will be destroyed very quickly. Our European bees have no natural defences.
They are currently examining every hive in the incident zone. But the problem is they cannot be sure
they know the whereabouts of every beekeeper and every hive.
If you are not already registered on BeeBase, register now
If you are already registered update your entry to ensure all your apiaries are included

Chinese Medicine
Acupuncture
& other Chinese therapies:- Cupping, Moxibus4on, Guasha, can
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Musculoskeletal:- Acute/Chronic injuries, Back pain,
Arthri4s
Mental Health issues:- Depression, Generalised Anxiety Disorder Stress & fa4gue, OCD,
Phobias, Addic4ons
Gynaecological problems:- Irregular/heavy & or painful periods, PMT, menopausal
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Gastro-intes4nal complaints:- Indiges4on, IBS, Crohns Disease, Ulcera4ve Coli4s
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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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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

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the

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Pillow cases x2 - 1.00

King size - 4.50

Double - 3.50

Single - 2.50
Jumpers/ Cardigan 1.00

Duvet covers/Sheets

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New Entertainers for

The Harvest Supper
Following their successful appearance at the Devizes Festival,
we are delighted to have as our guest entertainers :-

The Crofton Stokers

who are a Wiltshire Trio playing an impressive
variety of folk, blues and popular music.
At the Harvest Supper, you can enjoy a tasty casserole made
with meat supplied by Mike Hues (or a vegetarian option),
accompanied with baked potatoes by Tim Gravina, peas and
sweet corn; followed by apple crumble with custard or cream
Wine or soft drinks, coffee or tea are included in the price.
This convivial evening is held in the Village Hall on

Saturday 8 October, 7.30 pm

Please join us for a lovely meal and lively entertainment
in comfortable surroundings, all for the price of 10.
Tickets are available from Joyce Arnold (828833),
Kate Hunloke (828333), or any St. Peters PCC member.
Information on The Crofton Stokers can be found on
their web site at :- www.thecroftonstokers.co.uk

Worton Monster Trail

Saturday 29th Oct

11am 4pm

Wander round Worton on this terrifying trail to find the monster

scary-crows malingering in the gardens. The theme this year is:

Fictional Baddies from Stage, Screen or Page

Can you guess which villains have visited our village?

Trail costs 1 to enter & starts from the Village Hall

All Welcome
All proceeds for the day to Village Hall & Five Lanes School
For more info, call Jo on 01380 726658

You will never have this day with your children again.
Tomorrow theyll be a little older than they were today.
This day is a gift.
Just breathe, notice, study their faces and little feet.
Relish the charms of the present.
Enjoy today, it will be over before you know it.
I came upon the above quote quite unexpectedly and as I was preparing to return to Rowde Academy it
struck a chord. Enjoy today
It is great to be back at Rowde and to be part of a new academic year. The children seemed excited and
pleased to be back, and welcoming new children into our reception class is a real privilege. For them
this is the start of their formal education. What a journey they will be on, and, as I say every year, how
quickly the years will pass. So as teachers and parents and carers alike, we need to enjoy every day
with the children.
One of the first things that we have done as a whole school is to create our Rowde Promise. This is
where we set down our promises to each other. It is based around respect, for each other, the
environment and ourselves. The children and teachers jointly decided what we were promising and how
that will look in our school.

Our School Promise

At Rowde Academy we promise that we will be respectful by...
being helpful

caring for others, for property and the world around us

being honest

sharing

being kind

being smart

smiling

being prepared

celebrating others efforts

speaking politely to each other

trying our best

listening

We will all keep our promise.

Already there are many events in our school diary including a Macmillan tea party and a whole school trip
to the pantomime in December, as well as that we are going to be celebrating the tenth anniversary of the
new school building. Its full steam ahead!
Heres to a great year.

Lorraine

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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Antiques - a guest article from our friends at Athena Antiques.

Have nothing in your house which you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful
William Morris 1880
A passion for antiques is by no means a new phenomenon, the Egyptian Ptolemaic dynasty collected books from all
over the known world at the Library of Alexandria. The collecting hobby is a modern descendant of the cabinet of
curiosities, common among scholars who acquired unusual and interesting items from the 16th century onwards.
Buying and collecting antiques can lead to a life time obsession, a time travel through history to understand its past or
simply adorn your beautiful home. The reason for purchasing an antique is always as individual as the person buying
them. The pleasure they can bring is infinite; whether it be a magnificent piece of Georgian furniture, a stunning art
deco tea service or a beautiful piece of Victorian jewellery.
The best way to learn and understand antiques is to handle them. Visit antique centres and shops, fairs and flea
markets, auctions and museums, even homes containing fine antiques. It can take a life time to appreciate, identify
and understanding them and there are many factors that determining their value:

Quality of the piece

Maker
Period it was made
Condition
Sometimes rarity

But often antiques condition and age are just a matter of taste and style. Exposure and education brings an
understanding and appreciation we never had before. Fashion for different periods and styles come and go, but the
most important thing to do is always by what you love and appreciate (and of course the best quality money will
allow!). The most important thing when looking at antiques is understanding history, what was happening socially at
the time? The table below will allow you to prepare your knowledge for your future antique hunting and over the
coming months I hope to impart knowledge understanding around a diverse array of antiques to enable you to search
and purchase with enjoyment and confidence.

Period and style of furniture

Dates

British Monarch

British Period

1558-1603
1603-1625
1625-1649
1649-1660
1660-1685
1685-1688
1688-1694
1694-1702
1702-1714
1714-1727

Elizabeth I
James I
Charles I
Commonwealth
Charles II
James II
William & Mary
William III
Anne
George I

Elizabethan
Jacobean
Carolean
Cromwellian
Restoration
Restoration
William & Mary
William III
Queen Anne
Early Georgian

1727-1760

George II

Georgian

American Period

Style
Gothic

Early Colonial

Baroque
(c. 1620-1700)

William & Mary

Dutch Colonial
Queen Anne
Chippendale
(c. 1750)
Early Federal
(c. 1790-1810)
American Directoire
(c. 1798-1804)
American Empire
(c. 1804-1815)

1760-1811

George III

Georgian

1812-1820
1820-1830
1830-1837

George III
George IV
William IV

Regency
Regency
William IV

Later Federal
(c. 1810-1830)

1837-1901

Victoria

Victorian

Victorian

1901-1910

Edward VII

Edwardian

1910-1936
1936

George V
Edward VIII

Art Nouveau
(c. 1890-1920)
Art Deco
(c. 1920-1939)

Rococo
(c. 1695-1760)

Neo-classical
(c. 1755-1805)
Empire
(c. 1799-1815)
Regency
(c. 1812-1830)
Eclectic
(c. 1830-1880)
Arts & Crafts
(c. 1880-1900)

Art Nouveau
(c. 1890-1920)
Art Deco
(c. 1925-1939)

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

Get out the pans..

Cake faon Flammekueche

Courtesy Of Karen Wright

Ingredients:
3 eggs
150g flour (I used SR but I think it could be plain)
1 'sachet' of baking powder (I used a couple of
teaspoons)
100ml sunflower oil
125ml whole milk
100g grated gruyre (or Emmental, a bit of parmesan
& a bit of cheddar!)
100g onions (I just used 1 large onion)
200g smoked lardons
1 knob of butter
1 tbspsunflower oil
1 tbsp'thick' cream (I used crme frache)
pinch of salt and 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:
1. Gently saut chopped onion in a frying pan with the knob of butter and tbsp of
sunflower oil - don't brown, just saut till slightly pale
2. Add lardons and saut them gently too
3. Once sautd remove from heat and add spoonful of cream and salt & pepper
4. Meanwhile whisk up eggs, flour and baking powder and then gradually add the oil
and the milk (recipe says milk should be slightly warm but I didn't bother), then add
the cheese. I also added some walnuts and some fresh rosemary - you canadd
whatever you've got and whatever you like
5. Add the onion & lardons mixture
6. Pour the mixture into a baking tin (I used a rectangular 12 x 8" tin)
7. Bake for 45 minutes
8. When cool cut into squares

Remember: for the perfect wine

match consult Colin at Edwin
Giddings in Devizes

The latest Community Fund Commi`ee

mee9ng was held in the Village Hall on
Thursday 1 September 2016. It met to discuss
an applica9on by Mr Mike Wilson, in support
of his good Speedwatch ac9vi9es. AAer much
delibera9on and debate it was agreed that
funding for the requirements would be be`er sought through the Parish Council.
So far the Commi`ee has granted funds to the sum of 8,750, including a loan of 2,500. This leaves
a total of 141,250 in the ki`y (143,450 with loan paid back).
As a reminder to readers the aim of the Poulshot Community Fund is to promote community ac9vity
within the Parish by providing nancial support for community organisa9ons working for the benet
of the residents of the village.
The Community Fund Commi`ee can award grants to new as well as exis9ng organisa9ons which
either represent or are located in the Village together with individual residents. Applica9ons can
cover a whole plethora of interests ranging from village ameni9es and facili9es, through older/young
people, arts and culture, sport and recrea9on to enhancing the environment. The sky is almost the
limit!
If readers consider that they have an idea which will benet Poulshot and wish to obtain an
applica9on form they should apply to the Community Fund Secretary (Elizabeth Mar9n) by email:
poulshoptparishcouncil@gmail.com or by phone: 01380 828206 or to Community Fund Commi`ee
members who will also help advise and support where required.
The applica9on form is simple to complete but to help the Commi`ee in its delibera9ons it should
contain as much informa9on as possible about the project, including a descrip9on, how it will be
managed, the costs and benets to the community. The important bit to note is that applica9ons
should be supported by a presenta9on to the Commi`ee, at its mee9ng, in order to enhance the bid
whilst at the same 9me enabling the answering of any queries.

Poulshot Parish Council

Village Contacts
St Peters Church

Chairman
Mr Geo Colle` (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

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

Local Wilshire Councillor

Cllr Jonathan Seed (850696) e-mail:
jonathon.seed@wiltshire.gov.uk

Village Trust

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

Chairman
Mr Nicholas Hunloke (828333)
Secretary
Mr Ray Josey (Secretary - 827010)
email: raydenjosey@gmail.com
Trust Members
Tim Coleman (Vice-Chair)
Ben Hamilton (Treasurer)
Mrs Denise Josey (Archivist)

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)

Village Hall

Neighbourhood Watch
Mr Tim Coleman 827095

Chairman
Mr Ray Josey (827010)

Devizes and District Link

01380 721775

Secretary
Sam Wright-Hurn (828183)
Bookings
Elizabeth or Jon Mar9n (828206)
email: bookings@MyPoulshot.com

Poulshot Readers
Philip Piper 01380 828326

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

Poulshot Website www.poulshot.org.uk

Contact Elizabeth Martin 828206 or email poulshotparishcouncil@gmail.com