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Poulshot

Village News

February 2017
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From the Editor


Welcome to Februarys Poulshot Village News.
In January we saw the return of the Untold
Theatre performing The Ghost of Dickens, a
great night of entertainment from this energetic
and imaginative group - see pictures in the
centre. Also, we had Burns Night, a night of
whiskey, haggis and dancing - again, look for
pictures and the informative write-up from Nina.

This month, we have an informative article from our friends at Athena


Antiques about Valentines Day, updates from the Barn Nursery, the
Poulshot Friends and Neighbours and Rowde Academy,
AlsoI encourage you to get involved in the upcoming Village Spring
Clean - The Great Poulshot Pickup
Send in your events and stories.pet profiles, recipes etc.

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 pop in to Ivy House, 72 The Green
or call 01380 828206

Contribu4ons for next issue by 5pm on the 20th of the


month please - or earlier!
Adver4sing

Poulshot Village News is happy to accept adverts, indeed relies on them to fund produc9on costs. Publica9on of
an advert does not cons9tute endorsement for that product or service. Adverts may be taken as full, half or
quarter page, standard or colour, to run for the full year of the magazine (12 issues) or for individual issues.

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Poulshot Parish Council

Priest in Charge
tbc

Chairman
Geo Colle_ (828465)
Clerk
Elizabeth Mar9n (828206)
email: poulshotparishcouncil@gmail.com
Council Members
Adrian Baber
Nicholas Hunloke
Steve Housby
Tim Coleman
Ben Hamilton
Tim Nixon

Re4red Priest:
The Revd. Jane Knowles (870325)
jane.knowles2@b9nternet.com)
Churchwardens
Joyce Arnold, Kate Amery
PCC Members
Nicholas Hunloke (Treasurer)
Lady Kate Hunloke (Secretary - 828333)
Angela Bullen, Brian Arnold, Dankay Cleverly (Deanery Synod)

Local Wilshire Councillor


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

Other Village Contacts


Farmers Club
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
Tim Coleman 827095
Devizes and District Link
01380 721775
Poulshot Readers
Philip Piper 828326
Ladies Book Club
Jackie Pohnert 827046

Wiltshire Numisma4c Society
Richard Jeery 01225 703143
jeery.melksham@gmail.com
Police Community Support Ocer
Simon Par9ngton
07471 028978
simon.par9ngton@wiltshire.pnn.police.uk

Village Trust

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

Village Hall
Chairman
Ray Josey (827010)
Secretary
Sam Wright-Hurn (828183)
Bookings
Elizabeth Mar9n (828206)
email: bookings@MyPoulshot.com
CommiHee Members
Alan Weber (Vice-Chair)
Jon Mar9n (Treasurer)
Giles Morgan, Malcolm Nixon, Nicole
Niemeyer, Karl Shu_leworth

Poulshot Website
hHp://poulshot.org.uk
Contact Parish Clerk for edits - 828206 or
poulshotparishcouncil@gmail.com

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Valen4nes Day Where did it all begin?

The history of the St. Valen9nes Day celebra9ons appears to have its roots in a Roman pagan
fer9lity fes9val known as Lupercalia celebrated around the 13-15th of February. The fes9val is
said to have involved lots of naked people running through the streets spanking the backsides of
young women with leather whips, supposedly to improve their fer9lity! Some think it arose
from the deaths of two Chris9an martyrs named Valen9ne during the 2nd and 3rd centuries, and
others believe the tale that St. Valen9ne performed forbidden Chris9an weddings for soldiers.
In 496, Pope Gelasius I marked February 14th as a day to honour St. Valen9ne's martyrdom,
bringing together the Pagan and Chris9an celebra9ons.
In the 14th century Georey Chaucer is oAen accredited with being the rst author to associate
romance and St Valen9nes Day in his The Parliament of birds. And of course William
Shakespeare also helped roman9cise Valen9ne's Day, men9oning it in Ophelia's lament in
Hamlet.
It was in Georgian Britain that pre-printed cards rst began to appear, though these were not
yet as popular as they were eventually to become. Perhaps the oldest surviving example dates
from 1797: this card, held at York Castle Museum is decorated with owers and images of Cupid,
with a verse printed around the border. It was not un9l the 19thc that mass produced cards
came in to produc9on. Thanks in large part to marke9ng campaigns, Valen9nes Day has today
become a 9me not only for sending cards, but for giving that special giA. And now you know
this annual celebra9on of love is anything but modern.

What to buy your loved one on Valen4nes Day?

As a lover of an9ques the giving of a unique giA adds to the romance of Valen9nes Day.
Buying and collec9ng an9ques can lead to a life 9me obsession, a 9me travel through history to
understand its past or simply adorn your beau9ful home. The reason for purchasing an an9que
is always as individual as the person buying them. The pleasure they can bring is innite;
whether it be a magnicent piece of Georgian furniture, a stunning art deco tea service or a
beau9ful piece of Victorian jewellery. Here are some of my ideas that may bring that extra
special touch of romance.

Consider a beau9ful piece of glass, such as a vase for those special roses, or a silver plate
cocktail shaker for those margaritas! Perhaps a silver drinks label or a pair of crystal glasses to
pour that champagne or prosecco into! Early maps are always aordable and make a great
impact. Silver or silver plate picture frames are a fantas9c idea, with the addi9on of your own
photograph. Gentlemen can some9mes be tricky to buy for so consider, cuinks, chessboards,
compasses or barometers, these are always found in an9que shops and fairs. But the most
important thing to do is always by what you love and appreciate (and of course the best quality
money will allow!).
Athena An9ques

Council Elections in May


If you are thinking about standing for election for
Poulshot in the forthcoming Parish elections in May,
please visit http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/elections for
more information.
We will be publishing more information in the March
and April magazine, and the Parish Clerk will be
publishing more information on the election towards
the end of March, including Election Packs which will
be available on request.
If you are standing in the election in May, the
magazine will print an election article for you in the April magazine. If you would like to
write something please send it, in less than 150 words, to news@mypoulshot.com,
along with a photo of yourself, and we will publish it in the Election Special pages in the
April magazine. There will be no charge for this.

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The Benefice of Holy Cross, Seend,


Christ Church, Bulkington
and St. Peters, Poulshot

CHURCH SERVICES IN FEBRUARY 2017


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 February 2017 (4th Sunday before Lent)
8.00 am Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer) at Seend
9.15 am Parish Eucharist at Poulshot
11.00 am Caf Church at Seend
6.00 pm Evening Prayer (Traditional) at Bulkington
Sunday 12th February 2017 (3rd Sunday before Lent)
9.15 am Parish Eucharist at Seend
11.00 am Parish Eucharist at Bulkington
6.00 pm Evensong (Traditional) at Poulshot
Sunday 19th February 2017 (2nd Sunday before Lent)
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 Evensong (Traditional) at Seend
Sunday 26th February 2017 ( Sunday before Lent)
9.15 am Matins (Traditional) at Poulshot
11.00 am Parish Eucharist at Seend
6.00 pm Parish Eucharist at Bulkington
Wednesday 1st Match 2017 (Ash Wednesday)
7.30 pm
Cluster Service at Christ Church Worton
Every Tuesday at 9.00 there is a short Benefice service of Matins (BCP*) at Poulshot church
From the Benefice records
Funerals
We pray for the families of;
David Ponsford whose funeral took place at Holy Cross on 2nd December
George Webb whose funeral took place at St Peters on 21st December
David Noad whose funeral took place at Christ Church on 22nd December
Joan Johnson whose funeral took place at Semington Crematorium on 30th December
Baptisms
The newest member of our church family is;
Bobby Paul Fielding who was baptised at Holy Cross on 15th January

VALENTINES

COFFEE
MORNING
Although it is not quite Spring, traditionally
we celebrate our love in mid February with
Valentines Day. So, why not get in the spirit
by coming to a Valentines Coffee Morning
in the Village Hall from 10.00 - 12.00 on

Saturday 11 February
Enjoy coffee and home-made cakes with
friends, enter the champagne and roses
raffle, buy books at give-away prices, and
have a go in the fun lovers competition.

Poulshot Friends & Neighbours


JANUARY MEETING
We met on the 19th January to discuss the upcoming year.
We are in a financially sound position due to a wonderful legacy, from The Estate of Dan
Baber of 1000, and a grant from the Poulshot Community Fund of 500.
It was lovely to have so many people attend despite the horrible coughs and colds going
around. We had a few new members sign up and hope that all of our old friends will also
come on board, when they are fit and well, as well as anybody who feels they would like to
participate.
A vote was held as to whether subs should be charged and was carried, almost unanimously,
to carry on with last years amount of 10 per person or, 15 per couple, for the year. The
PF&N is open to everyone in the village and we hope that there will be things to interest you.
You are welcome to attend on an ad hoc basis at a charge of 4 per meeting if you are not
signed up.
A lively discussion was held as to what members would like to see happen during the year.
We ended up with quite a list and hope to have it mapped out by next month. It includes
theatre, activities on the green, talks and demonstrations as well as visits to various places
(such as National Trust properties and gardens). If you have any suggestions we will be
happy to hear them. We do not have to limit activities to 1 day per month.
Our next meeting will be on the 21st of February.
We had hoped to have a demonstration and talk by Tranquil Moments but unfortunately this
has not been possible to arrange so quickly so we will have a beetle drive event instead. This
is a fun evening and we hope plenty of you will take the opportunity to come and have some
fun.
If you have any ques4ons. please contact Pam on 828151 or Kate Hunloke on 828333

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

Poulshot
Village Hall
Available for meetings, functions, clubs
and private parties

Booking fees
Residents - 6 an hour
Non-Residents - 10 an hour
All bookings for the hall are taken by
Elizabeth or Jon Martin on 01380 828206
email bookings@MyPoulshot.com

TOWNSEND BARN NURSERY


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

January 2017 sees us celebrate our 5th birthday at Townsend Barn Nursery!
Over the Christmas holiday period we have restructured the nursery to create a
lovely smaller space for our younger non-mobile babies, and the new Hedgehog
Room with its separate sleeping area has been opened. Set in the old converted
dairy farm it cannot help but give the new rooms a homely feel.
This term we continue to
develop activities and
themes around the interests
which the children have
shown in recent weeks. As
well as spontaneous
activities upcoming
interests are Dinosaurs,
Birds, Chinese New Year
and Valentines Day to
name but a few! We like to
encourage the children to
bring theme related items to
nursery to share with their
peers at circle time, it is a
fantastic way of developing
their self-confidence. If
anyone has a career or
hobby they would like to
come and share with the children we would love to hear from you. We always
welcome new visitors.
The children will be very busy in our woodland garden in the upcoming weeks
as we are taking part in the RSPB Big School Bird Watch. We hope to record
lots of exciting findings to contribute to the project as we have the perfect rural
environment.
Sarah Wheeler, Nursery Manager

The Untold Theatre group returned to Poulshot


on the 18th January to present their play - The
Ghosts Of Dickens.
The energetic theatre group, who really love
Poulshot, put on a fantastic show to over 40
people who turned out on a cold Wednesday
night.
The play even
attracted the
attention of the
Devizes Herald and
some visitors from
Swindon and
Somerset.
Just like the Ghost of Christmas Past, the spirits and
spectres that tormented the writer were the basis for this play
new about the celebrated author. It charted the authors
voyage to America, where he became plagued with visions
and visitors from the spirit world.
Figures from his life appeared alongside characters from his
stories. As reality blurred into fiction, much like Ebenezer
Scrooge, the author was compelled to revisit the sins of his

past.The production
combined ensemble
performance and digital
projections to explore the
final years of Charles
Dickens the characters
he created, and the ones
that created him.
Another well received play
from the group who bought
us The Tempest back in
2016. Lets hope they return!

Thing is, not sure I remember too much


was it rather foolish to tell Elizabeth Id
write up the Burns Night bash for the
magazine there was whisky, wasnt there
(Im pretty sure the scotch whisky is the
one without the e) and I seem to recall
sacrificing myself to knock back a few wee
drams for those who (inexplicably) dont
like the stuff. And dancing men in kilts
aah, its all coming back.

It started much more respectably,


course. As we sipped the odd glass of
wine delicately at Book Club, and dipped
into a delicious warm artichoke, er, dip,
Tor Morgan shared her anxiety that
actually there didnt appear to be that
many people coming to Burns Night and
what about it? A more private supper
was envisaged for those of us there who
were already primed to prepare the
"neeps" and "tatties" and cranachan and
away we went, agreeing to meet the
following week at Tors to plan a bit
more. By the time we got there, of
course, the numbers were 40 odd
and back it was to proper planning,
tartan napkin ties, whisky for the
toast, Mandys amazing gravy, Karen
and Jaynes cranachan and "neeps"
or "tattie" duty for the rest of us.
Cont.

Tor was a woman with a plan, of course, and had it all down from meeting at 12 to set
the tables to adding the final candles and pouring the Prosecco for everyone arriving
at 7.30 p.m. Lines of tartan along the tables, candles, tartan accessories, a few kilts
and lots of catching up all made for a warming buzz at the start of the evening.
Sending everyone to the tables and Flower Of Scotland playing was the signal for
Kates ceremonial arrival with the haggis, and the traditional addressing of The
Selkirk Grace by Iain Greer (a previous Poulshot resident for those who remember
him) inviting all who could to join him. With a whisky. Or whiskys.
48 or so plates of haggis, "neeps", "tatties" and legendary gravy followed by 48 or so
pots of rather nice cranachan were served and despatched and talked over before it
was all cleared rather amazingly quickly so we could all take to the floor. Dance
mistress Tor did a fantastic job of organising and calling the dancing as all the young,
older, sober, relaxed and some possibly slightly more raucous elements of the
community whirled, twirled, crossed, moved down the line and danced through the
night. There were some who truly knew what they were doing, some who didnt but
listened and got it and some of us who became hysterically incoherent as we got lost
yet again but hopefully not upsettingly so, as everyone seemed to keep dancing
happily.
Then, just like all those teenage dances 40 years ago, the lights were on and everyone
was mucking in to tidy up, wash up, fold the tables, stack the chairs, sort the
recycling, turn out the lights and head for home. It was a grand night, thank you Tor,
for making it happen so wonderfully, and thank you everyone for the getting togetherness. Dancing and talking and maybe even the odd drink makes for a good night,
mucking in and doing it all together makes for a good community.
Nina.

Our long standing Police Community Support Officer,


Helen, has now left our area. Meet Simon
Partington, our new PCSO
He can be contacted on 07471 028978 or
simon.Partington@wiltshire.pnn.police.uk

ONE VOICE COMMUNITY CHOIR


Sing with All Your Heart and Feel Alive!
We Meet Each TUESDAY Everyone Welcome! - Especially Men
Baptist Church in Sheep Street, Devizes 10am-12 Midday Nothing too difficult and nothing
too serious; just fun, uplifting songs that
everyone loves to sing. To register your interest and have a friendly chat, please call
Lee on 01373 825058 or 07766 244321

www.1voicechoir.wordpress.com

Since 2010 Wiltshire Community Founda9on has addressed the problem of fuel poverty by helping
1,500 households with the cost of winter fuel. 10% of Wiltshire households, thats 30,000 people, live
in fuel poverty, spending more than 10% of their annual income on hea9ng alone. We give grants of
200 directly to those iden9ed. We work with partner organisa9ons such as Aster, Age UK Wiltshire
and Ci9zens Advice to secure further help and support for people in need in an eort to reduce the
problem.
If you know someone who would like to apply for a grant contact one of our partners directly:
Aster Care & Repair - Swindon 01793 940094, Wiltshire 01380 735437
Wiltshire Ci9zens Advice - 03444 111444
Swindon Ci9zens Advice - 0844 499 4114
Age UK Wiltshire - Devizes 01380 735500, Salisbury - 01722
335425
Crosspoint Westbury - 01373 824330
Warm and Safe Wiltshire - 0300 003 4575
If you would like to donate your own winter fuel allowance to
support someone in need this winter please visit our website or
call 01380 729284 to donate over the phone.

LADIES READING GROUP


The Ladies Reading Group will be meeting again on
Tuesday, February 28th at 7.30 p.m. in the village hall.
The book is EMMA retold by Alexander McCall Smith
best known for his series The No.1 Ladies Detective
Agency and many others. This book is set in modern
times but based on the Austen characters in Emma,
with Emma Woodhouse returning home from university
to her village of Highbury ready to start an interior
design business. WELL; we shall see; the book has
been read widely in other reading groups. Library
copies are now available so any one interested please
phone.
Contact Jackie on 01380827046

A View From My Window


A belated happy new year everyone. Its amazing how much has happened
since Christmas, both in the church and out of it, and what an amazing
variety of weather. As I write this we have gone from fog to frost to beau9ful
sunshine in one day. How great it is to have some really frosty weather;
good for the garden and good for country walks and sitng by the re
aAerwards,. and Maureen is basking in the sunshine in South Africa!
Meanwhile there has been an enormous range of temperature in poli9cs in
the world and by the 9me you read this the new American administra9on will be well under way,
and we in this country will be that much nearer the ramica9ons of the Brexit vote.
How do we deal with it all? We could hibernate 9l the winter is over, or we could have heated
conversa9ons with our friends and neighbours or we could throw up our hands in horror, and
watch La La Land instead..
Just recently there was a passage read in church of one of St Pauls le_ers which said do not
quarrel. Agree amongst yourselves and avoid divisions. Well thats easier said than done ,
whether in Bri9sh poli9cs or world wide . Of course we dier in opinion. I think what Paul was
really saying was , dont squabble. Listen to each other and respect each others opinion, and
remember the mission to which you were called; ie furthering the gospel the good news of Jesus
which is that God loves you, all of you.
As I write I can almost feel the hackles rising on so many readers heads, so look at it another way.
The Chris9an message is one of love for all humanity, and as with a human family, some9mes we
fall out , we certainly disagree some9mes ; some9mes people dont speak for years which is
nothing less than a tragedy, but when alls said and done ,deep down at the heart of it there is
love. Whatever my children do I will always love them. Whatever I or my siblings did, I knew that
our parents loved us. They may have been angry some9mes , furious even and hurt maybe, but
they never stopped loving us.
So if we think of the human family as one great family, warts and all, all we can do is go on loving
them, praying for them , but rst of all praying for peace in our own hearts. Without that we will
be blinded by blood red fury , and the straight path ahead will disappear from view.
So lets go on praying for peace, listening to each other , and putng forward our own points of
view gently and with true respect.
That great English mys9c, Julian of Norwich wrote All shall be well, and all shall be well and all
manner of things shall be well. I believe that.
Jane Knowles .
During the 9me of the interregnum, if anyone needs to speak to a priest , please ring me.01380
870325 or email jane.knowles2@b9nternet.com

Key Messages From Your Parish Council


The Parish Council met on the 10th January 2017
The latest accident at our junction with the A361 is causing much concern. Our chairman and
clerk are meeting with Rowde PC and will assess whether we can together apply pressure to
Wiltshire council to act. Their (WC) view at the moment is that accidents at this spot are within
limit (My phrase).The original purpose of the Rowde hook up is to discuss their proposition to
employ and share somebody for general tidying and minor maintenance tasks within our
parishes. This is purely research at the moment.
Dan Baber left money to various village organisations including 1000 for the PC. The hope
being that we would erect a bench in his memory. Now that the cricket club is so successful it
was felt that a bench close to the boundary and near the chestnut trees would be useful and
fitting. Dans Nephew, Adrian Baber is going to organise this.
The budget setting proposals were considered and small amendments were made. The village
budget is rising and therefore there will be an increase in the precept for 17/18. We have
historically managed the parish on a much lower budget than our neighbours but times are
changing and budgeting rules are changing. We have a smaller population and a lot more land to
manage than most PCs. The overall rise in precept will be about 2 a month for a band D house.
Elections will be held in May for a new parish council. Some of the current councillors will stand
again and may or may not be successful. This could be your chance to influence how our village
is managed. Please contact our clerk, Elizabeth Martin, if you want to stand for election. Even if
you dont want to stand you may know somebody who should be encouraged. Whatever else
you do please VOTE.

Polite Notice from St. Peter's


Now Christmas is over, please will you remove any
Christmas wreaths or decorations from the graves
atSt.Peter's. Any remaining on 12 February will be
removed by the PCC. Thank you for your cooperation.
Pleasing Donation for Wiltshire Air Ambulance

Over the Christmas period, the charity supported by
St. Peter's Church was the Wiltshire Air Ambulance.
Donations were collected from the Carol Singing
round Townsend, the raffle at the Festive Coffee
Morning,half the collection at the Carol Service, and
the Advent Boxes. Altogether, a very pleasing total of
479 was raised for this excellent cause. Sincere
thanks to all who contributed in any way.

EDINGTON ARTS FIRST 2017 CONCERT


Edington Arts is launching its 2017 programme with their rst concert by a string sextet, The Chamber
Players of St John, on Saturday March 25th at 7.30pm in Edington Priory Church .
The sextet is composed of principal players from the Orchestra of St John Smith Square, London. Two
violins, two violas and two cellos make a sumptuous sound, and the programme shows o the
repertoire, and the musicianship of the players, to perfec9on. Lovely, melodic chamber works by
Richard Strauss, Borodin and Brahms will make for a really rewarding concert.
The Chamber Players have performed at various Fes9vals in the UK, and have toured Holland, Belgium,
Luxembourg and Spain. Individually the players have performed with the Academy of St Mar9ns in the
Fields, the English Chamber Orchestra, the Royal Ballet Orchestra, the London Philharmonic, and
various quartets, including appearing in Dus9n Homans lm Quartet.
Tickets are 20/15/10 with a 10% discount for Edington Angels and 18 and under free, (add 2 on the
door) by phone from Chrissy on 01380 831256 or by email from sue@edingtonarts.org. Full
programme informa9on, and the full list of 2017 events, can be found on the Edington Arts website,
www.edingtonarts.org.

Put Farmers in your break,


Take Exploitation Out
time to put
Fairtrade Fortnight 2017 runs from 27 February until 12 March. The theme this year is Its
Fairtrade in your Break
Having the perfect cuppa or a snack is an important part of our daily routine, yet millions of farmers who
produce the treats we enjoy during our breaks are struggling to make a living. However hard they work to
provide the products we depend on, they still arent paid what they deserve.
In Kenyas coffee and tea-growing regions one in three people live in poverty, while tea pickers in Malawi earn
less than 1.46 a day. This is not enough to provide decent food, education or healthcare for their families or
invest in better farming.
Devizes Fairtrade Group will be helping to ensure a fair deal for disadvantaged farming communities by
encouraging schools, places of work, churches and catering outlets to hold a Fairtrade Break. Whether its
breakfast time, morning coffee time or afternoon tea time it can become a Fairtrade Break by simply having
Fairtrade drinks, cereals, spreads, cakes or biscuits.
There will be a Fairtrade Break at St James church between the two services on Sunday 12th March. Trinity
School will be hosting a tea producer and other local schools will be taking part in workshops about Fairtrade.
For more information about the campaign and how to get involved, visit www.fairtrade.org.uk/fortnight or
www.devizesfairtrade.org.uk or call 01380 720571

The Great Poulshot Pickup

Poulshots Parish Council, Friends and Neighbours, Village Hall


Committee and Poulshot Village Trust wish to invite any and all to help keep
Poulshot looking picked up on the 4th of March from 10-12:30 as part of the
National Great British Spring Clean. Lunch will be provided following the
work.

Please, if you are available and would like to share in a bit of community spirit, join
all of us on the day in front of the Village Hall to start!
If you can let me know if youre able to come along, and whether you can bring
some equipment with you, it will help in planning.

Elizabeth Martin 828206 or poulshotparishcouncil@gmail.com

Picture Framing
Oils, water colours, prints, photographs etc
Plain or wash lined mounts
Choose from over 50 mouldings
Quick service
Please ring for appointment
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The Garden Barn, Chi_oe
01380 850314
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Painter and Decorator.
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For a friendly quote.


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What is Rowde Academy like?


As Hercules class teacher I believe Rowde
Academy is a truly wonderful place and its been
shaping young minds in the new building for the
last ten years, is a place of high quality teaching
and learning. It is a place of warmth, friendship
and collaborative learning. The entire staff, who
all contribute to sculpting successful and
respectful pupils ready for modern society, are
committed to to helping each individual student
to become the best person he or she is capable
of being. The modern style of the building is
consistent from the outside in. Classrooms are
large, with plenty of space for everyone to feel
comfortable and stimulated, which is a common
theme throughout; likewise the playground and
playing field offer children a truly wonderful
space in which to play and build relationships
and lifelong friendships. Speaking of
relationships and making new friends , we have a
brand new start to our day! Rather than the
children coming into the classroom and taking
part in a morning activity displayed on the board;
they have been given the freedom to play
games. In class three, we often play dominoes,
cards or do some mindful colouring, or some like
to simply sit and chat. I know RAFT are in the
process of ordering some lovely, new games for
the school so these mornings are only going to
get better and more exciting which is fantastic!
Since the change to the morning we have
noticed a stronger peer-to-peer relationship, not
only this, but it is also allowing the class teachers
and teaching assistants to bond with their
classes in a completely unique way. I have
personally noticed children in my class
developing their social and emotional skills in this
half hour, as well as making new friends in the
process. Whats nice about this is that it gives the
teacher time to move around the classroom
communicating with children individually, giving
them some quality time to talk about anything;
their weekend, what they are doing tomorrow
after school or alternatively issues and concerns
can be discussed too. Whats lovely is that we
have even happier children that are keen and
excited to come to school and be mindful
towards their learning.

Whats all this about a time capsule?


Its hard to believe that this new building is a
whole ten years old! Older than a large
proportion of the children at Rowde! Some staff
involved in the transition from the old building to
the new are still here today. Ten years ago,
children (some of whom are now young adults)
put together a time capsule; in it, they put things
that were relevant to their time and important to
t h e m . We w e l c o m e d b a c k D a v i d B a l l ,
headteacher of Rowde for eighteen years, and
famous England cricketer and ex-Rowde pupil
Tom Alsop, to help open this time capsule to see
what was inside. In it we found lots of treasures
including an old mobile phone, photographs of
pupils and staff and some slips of paper that
stated what the children wanted to be doing in
ten years-time, coincidentally (or maybe a little
spookily) Tom had written that he wanted to play
cricket for England. Over the coming weeks we
will be putting together our own time capsule,
which each class will contribute to. Personally, I
cant wait to put things in the time capsule ready
for a whole new set of children to open in ten
years-time. This could be the start of a wonderful
new Rowde tradition.
Whats going on in Hercules Class?
At the start of the Spring Term we started our
new topic; The Shang Dynasty. Weve spent a
long time learning a Chinese legend The
Dragons Pearl. The children have learnt a new
story mapping technique to help remember the
story, as they will soon be adapt and change it in
order to write their own version of this. Hercules
is a lovely environment where the children are
happy, safe and have opportunities to learn in
different ways.
We are all so lucky to be surrounded by such
a warm, welcoming and supportive family.
Our school theme is being bright and we are
truly privileged as a school to possess so
many children, staff, parents, governors and
volunteers that follow and adopt this theme.
We would love to continue the wonderful
relationship with the wider community of
Rowde and build it even further!

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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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Delicatessan, Coffee Shop, Light Lunches,
Fine Wines and Real Ales.
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Open MondaySaturday 9am5.30pm.

Tel: 01380 723355


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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

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Dates For The Diary


February

6th

2:15pm

Poulshot Farming Club. Village Hall

9th

7:30pm

Poulshot Community Fund Meeting. Village Hall

11th

10:00am

Valentines Coee Morning. Village Hall

16th

7:30pm

Village Hall Committee Meeting. Village Hall

21st

7:30pm

Poulshot Friends & Neighbours. Village Hall

22nd

7:30pm

Poulshot Readers: Raven

28th

7:30pm

Ladies Reading Group. Village Hall

4th

10 - 12:30pm The Great Poulshot Pickup - Outside Village Hall

6th

2:15pm

Poulshot Farming Club. Village Hall

7th

7:30pm

Parish Council Meeting - Village Hall

18th

11:00am

Lent Lunch - Village Hall

25th

7:30pm

The Chamber Players of St John, Edington Priory Church .

3rd

2:15pm

Poulshot Farming Club. Village Hall

18th

7:30pm

Poulshot Friends & Neighbours. Village Hall

4th

All Day

ELECTION DAY

21st

7:30pm

Bonfire Radicals. Village Hall

June

14th

6pm

Lackham Vintage Vehicle Gathering. Village Green

October

8th

7:30pm

Harvest Supper. Village Hall

March

April

May

February Draw of the 100 Club

1st Prize 25 Andrew Herridge

2nd Prize 15 Philip Brailey

3rd Prize 10 Elizabeth Martin

This months numbers were drawn by our special guest: Loti Henwood

The Village Hall Committee thank all members for their invaluable support and
wish everyone success for next months draw

Also Now Closed Sunday Evenings

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