Poulshot

Village News

February 2016

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From the Editor

Welcome to February!! The month of St Valentine and
enjoying frosty morning walks !!!.
January was a busy month preparing parts of the village for a
healthy spring. See the pictures of the pond clearing, completed
by 10 brave members of the village on page 43.
We Remembered the Boxing Day Village walk, A big thank you to Giles Morgan for
organising.
The Community Fund is now up and running, and it is with delight that the first
exciting project has been approved for Poulshot. Thank you to Declan Gaulle for his
presentation of the newly approved Cricket pitch! Page 26 holds new information and a
warm invitation for all to get involved. Remember if you have a project in mind contact
a member of the Community Fund who will help you with your application.
Take a look at this months recipe and also break out your Easter Baskets for the Egg
Hunt. Finally, meet Pepper Jackson in Pets Corner.
There are a few new mentions for February, the rebranding of the Poulshot Ladies Club
page , the introduction of the WI and the new Speedwatch initiative pg 33.
Oh, and finally don't forget the Village Quiz on the 12th and the
chocolates and flowers on the 14th!!!

Poulshot Village News

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Poulshot Annual Boxing Day walk

Some twenty of us,
led by Giles Morgan,
and three dogs,
braved the wind to
head down Byde Mill
Lane before following
Summerham Brook
to the A361 and then
back to the village on
the recently cleared
Summerham Lane
which gave many
their first clear view
of the solar farm.
A warm welcome at
the Raven was
received, thank you
to Jerry And
Nathalie.
Thanks to all 60
was raised for the
Walking with the
Wounded charity
Edington Arts are launching their 2016 concert programme with an organ recital by
Ashley Grote, Master of Music at Norwich Cathedral and former Director of the
Edington Music Fes9val, in the Priory Church on Saturday April 16th. The full
programme will be announced as soon as it is to hand!
Ashley is a consummate organist and great communicator and also headed the successful fundraising Appeal for
the Harrison and Harrison organ which was installed in the church in 2014.
Future events include An Evening with Claire Jones on May 14th; Claire is a former Royal Harpist, and will talk
about her instrument and career as well as perform a variety of magical music.
Then on June 18th the great choral conductor Brian Kay will be leading a workshop on Lauridsens Lux Aeterna and
Rueers Magnicat. Applica9on forms are available now through the Edington Arts website.
Tickets and full informa9on are available NOW through the website, www.edingtonarts.org or phone 01380
831256 or 01380 831454.

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The View from My Window..

..seems to have been wet, wet, wet. , or is that the name of a pop
group? We have a stream that runs through our garden, and so
every day I have been anxiously viewing its rise and fall. So far so
good.
Its hard to remember that the amount of water is nite. Looking at
the weather map has been like looking at a drowning country, more
blue than anything else with splashes of yellow, however its always
dangerous to write about the weather, for by the 9me you read this
we will probably be basking in glorious sunshine, with all the rain
forgoeen.
Its amazing how much we do forget aAer the event, par9cularly
things to be thankful for, as we just get on with our daily rou9ne.
Think of all those people who cry out to Almighty God when they
are in extreme distress, maybe on a ship, or on a mountain, and their lives are in danger. Its common
knowledge that most people do cry out, and so I wonder is that a deep seated cry from the heart to their
creator, or is it just a natural ins9nct or is that the same thing? Whichever, nearly everyone does just that,
and yet, when safety is returned to, I think most people just carry on with their lives. (I would love to be
proved wrong by the way, so do let me know). When I take services in church I oAen wonder - where is
everyone? We have lovely faithful, enthusias9c, thoughlul members in our congrega9ons, and I think we
all take our faith out into the world. But I think surely we all need help, whether church goers or not.
Surely we all need 9me to think, and to be inspired and to ponder the big ques9ons in life. Surely we all
need the comfort and friendship, fellowship if you like, of other people.
I nearly threw a book at the radio the other day, because there was a programme about loneliness and
how to handle it (so many people are lonely for one reason or another) and there was not one response
about the value of mee9ng people in church. Even if I didnt believe anything, I think I would s9ll go to
church, because its so nice to be surrounded by people who are friendly and willing to talk. (Again, if you
disagree, let me know!) The people are friendly because they come to church to hear good news , not bad.
Maybe thats the problem; newspapers only sell bad news. I wonder why we dont seem to be interested
in good news. Well I am. And every week I preach about good news - and it really is the best news ever,
and the an9dote to loneliness - that Almighty God, who you cried out to in your distress, is there for you to
cry out to in your happiness, and the reason we dont need to be lonely is that God loves us, all of us.
Come and nd out for yourselves

The Revd. Jane Knowles, re9red priest

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

Bus services consultation

People are being invited to have their say on a
review of subsidised bus services in Wiltshire.
The review is being carried out as part of wider
plans to help Wiltshire Council save millions of
pounds over the next three years.
Half of the bus mileage in the county is subsidised
with 5.1 million per year from Wiltshire Council as
it is not commercially viable otherwise. The rest of
the services in Wiltshire are operated on a
commercial basis by various operators.
The consultation can be found at
www.wiltshire.gov.uk/subsidised-bus-servicesconsultation, paper copies can be picked up in
council offices, libraries, on buses operating
contracted services, or people can call 0300 456 0100 to have one posted to them. It runs
from 11 January to 4 April.
The review will also consider how community transport might be able to assist with public
transport, and will be accompanied by continuing work to identify savings in other areas of
the councils passenger transport spending.
Once the consultation ends, a report will go to Wiltshire Councils cabinet members to
make a decision.

Current Local Bus Times (Faresaver 85 and 87a)

Poulshot (Raven)

07:42 (M-F)

08:32 (S)

09:41

13:01

Devizes

08:05

09:51

13:11

Devizes

11:20

13:20

15:20

Poulshot (Raven)

11:29

13:29

15:29

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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.
We are now offering Apilus electrolysis less painful than traditional electrolysis but still as effective.

Other treatments available

Decleor facials
Waxing CND manicure and pedicure
Individual Lash Extensions
Microdermabrasion
Sports Massage and Injury clinic
CACI non surgical face lift Hot stone massage
Semi-permanent make-up
Eyelash/ eyebrow tinting Nouvatan spray tan
Reflexology and Deep Tissue Massage
Visit our website for other offers. All Credit & Debit
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You can now book online by visiting either the website or our
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1 Townsend Court, Poulshot, Devizes SN10 1SD
01380 828297 24 hour answerphone
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Poulshot World Of Travel - AMAZING ALBANIA

Paul and Marilyn Longden went on a tour of Albania in November 2015 here is their
story..(Part 2, next month)
We travelled in Ben(z) our lovely blue 20 year old 7.5 ton Mercedes 814d Camper
Van.
He thoroughly enjoyed his mini adventure and this is what he thought he
would like to share with you
ACCOMMODATION: Due to the time of year very few campsites were open but we did
manage to locate some all year, utterly amazing, beachside campsites.
There
were plenty of hotels still open and prices were very reasonable, typically 40
euros for a double en suite room.
ROAD CONDITIONS: It is fair to say that Albanian road conditions are
variable.
There are smooth, well surfaced motorways with signs and
features but in towns and villages the roads can deteriorate to rough
with
motorists
picking their way
around potholes.
On
many
major
roads there can
be unpredictable
and
unsigned
b u m p s ,
particularly
on
motorways
where
t h e
m a i n
carriageway and a
bridges
join;
locals know where these bumps are - look ahead and you can often see them
around as they take the smoothest, fastest and safest route.

highly
safety
tracks

swerve

High vehicle ground clearance is beneficial; when walking around Albanian towns
and villages it is not uncommon to hear the scrape and graunch of car spoilers
and exhausts!
There are two types of vehicles in Albania; imported Mercedes cars and the rest.
The driving style is probably best described as enthusiastic and you can
expect tailgating, overtaking on blind corners, oxen and carts, animals/
pedestrians on the road, two wheeled traffic ignoring all road conventions
(often coming towards you the wrong way) police checkpoints in the most
unexpected locations and four abreast overtakes (we were overtaken by a speeding
hearse with a coffin in the back).
Watch out for the Albanian walk. This is where pedestrians saunter into the
road and you are expected to drive around them.
You should have no expectation of English courtesies, such as priority or
consideration from other road users, although drivers are very tolerant of
random and unusual manoeuvres, such as three point turns across a busy street.
Beeping when overtaking is seen as courteous.

Vehicles are generally in a poor condition; bald tyres and defective lights are
the norm.
It is of note that no one appears to use seatbelts, as this would
probably be an affront to the machismo of the driver and suggest that they
werent a good driver.
Use of mobiles and simultaneously smoking a cigarette
whilst driving, appeared compulsory and red traffic lights and double white
lines are often ignored and sometimes treated as road decorations.
There is no stigma attached to drink driving and our advice is DO NOT DRIVE AT
NIGHT due to unpredictable road conditions, such as missing grates or unsigned,
often large, random holes that only the local drivers would know about.
Allow yourself plenty of time to get around Albania as average speeds can be
relatively low. The only traffic congestion we experienced was in the capital,
Tirane.
This was due to the volume of traffic and the fact that no one was
observing the traffic lights, therefore the roads became gridlocked.
We found that roadsigns and maps were sometimes less than accurate. Our up to
date Garmin camper sat-nav was fantastic. However, the road system is changing
rapidly and road signs were sometimes few and far between.
Green signs
indicated motorways and blue ones A roads. Place names often had 2 slightly
different spellings eg Durres and Durresi.
Albanian driving is love it or hate it and we found that there was a
delightful, almost ballet like, quality to Albanian driving.
Its fast and
aggressive, but everyone seems to know what they are doing.
It is of note that many Albanian motorists appear to drive without documents or
licences and choose to sort the problem out when they are stopped by the
traffic police. We were told that 5 euros or 1000 Lek would sort most problems
out. It is also of note that there were police check points every 5 or 10 km,
or even every 200 metres in towns and villages.
The traffic police waved us
over only once in 500 km of driving and then waved us on as soon as they saw we
were right hand drive and they would have to speak English.
Finally, please remember that driver confidence and the size of the vehicle are
everything. Be bold, yet defensive and you will thoroughly enjoy the Albanian
driving experience.
FUEL AVAILABILITY: Fuel is widely available. In fact we have never seen so many
fuel stations anywhere in the world.
We were told that many of the fuel
stations exist purely for money laundering. Therefore, to ensure fresh fuel the
advice is to use only the larger well branded petrol stations, such as the
amusingly named Kastrati brand.
Diesel was around 165 Lek per litre (177 Lek to the ).
Note some pumps
dispense fuel in Lek, other pumps will calculate the price in euros. All fuel
is dispensed via attendants and one attendant tried to overcharge us by 200 Lek,
a relative fortune by Albanian standards, as wages are low. Advice; check and
double check the price you pay is the price on the pump and, if necessary, show
them your exchange rate calculation on a calculator.

Read Part 2 of Paul and Marilyns Adventures In Next Months Poulshot Village News..

THE BENEFICE OF SEEND, BULKINGTON AND POULSHOT

CHURCH SERVICES IN FEBRUARY 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 7th February.
8.00:
Holy Communion (Traditional) at Seend.
A short and reflective traditional service
9.15
Parish Eucharist (Common Worship) at Poulshot
A modern language communion service
11.00:
Morning Praise at Seend
A lively service, without communion, for all the family
6.00:
Evening Prayer at Bulkington (Traditional)
A gentle, reflective, traditional evening service
ASH WEDNESDAY 10th February 2016: 7.30 at St. Matthews Church, Rowde
A service where all the Cluster of churches will meet to begin their Lenten journey.
Sunday 14th February.
9.15
Parish Eucharist (Common Worship) at Seend
11.00
Parish Eucharist (Common Worship) at Bulkington
6.00
Evensong (Traditional) at Poulshot
Sunday 21st February.
8.00:
Holy Communion (Traditional) at Seend
9.15:
Morning Praise at Bulkington.
11.00:
Parish Eucharist (Traditional) at Poulshot
A traditional service of Holy Communion
6.00:
Evensong (Traditional) at Seend
A gentle, reflective, traditional evening service.
Sunday 28th February.
9.15:
Matins (Traditional) at Poulshot
A traditional service of Morning Prayer
11.00:
Parish Eucharist at Seend.
6.00:
Parish Eucharist at Bulkington
Every Tuesday at 9.00:
a short Benefice service of Matins (Trad.) at Poulshot church
Every Thursday at 9.00:
Morning Prayer at 4 Northfields, Bulkington.

On Tuesday, 23rd February at 7.00 the Venerable Sue Groom

will be licensed as the new Archdeacon for our area. The service
will be held at St. Johns Church, Devizes and all are welcome.

The church hosted Bulkington Village Lunch Club takes place

on Wednesday, 3rd February 2016 at The Well. This is a wonderful 2 or 3 course
meal (with menu choices), for a good price with great company!
Contact Jane Coles in advance for the menu (828145).
New people are always welcome to join us
from Seend, Bulkington and Poulshot + friends
THE BENEFICE LENT COURSE 2016

The 2016 LENT COURSE for all the Benefice will

be held at
4 Northfields, Bulkington (SN10 1SE) from
4.00-5.30.
The theme will be based on the poems of T.S Eliot
Wednesday, February 3rd
Wednesday, March 2nd
Wednesday, March 16th
Wednesday, April 6th
Each session will end with Compline and all are welcome

THE TEA AND CHAT SOCIAL GROUP

will meet on the Monday, 1st February 2016 at 46a Bulkington
(Phyl Yarde 828116) from 2.00 4.00. Bring your own craft
item or leave it at home and just come and chat!

Caf Church for Mothering Sunday

on Sunday 6th March at 11.00 at Seend
Singing, stories and activities for all the families
in the villages of Seend, Bulkington and Poulshot.

The Church Graveyard

St. Peter's Church graveyard is well cared for, and it is always good to see
flowers and wreaths on graves at Christmas time in remembrance of loved
ones. Now that February is here, could we respectfully ask that any
remaining from Christmas be removed as soon as possible. If this is difficult,
we are happy to do this ourselves in the coming weeks in order to keep the
graveyard tidy.
Joyce Arnold and Kate Amery.

Poulshot Readers
The group met at the Raven on 14th of January.
Everyone enjoyed the Curious tale of the Dog in the
Night, both from the style and the real insight into
the effects of Aspergers Syndrome on the individual
and the family.
We will meet again on February 24th at 7:30pm in
the Raven. New readers always welcome. Contact
Philip 828236

Answers To Last Months Crossword

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THE ONLY CROSS WORD IN POULSHOT!

Crossword Set by Everlyn Bailey Johnson. Reproduced

with thanks Solution next month
Have you managed to complete one of our Crosswords? Please let us know..
[email protected]
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Poulshot Ladies Club

The former Poulshot Ladies Club has decided to rename as Poulshot Friends and
Neighbours, after a very lively meeting at Townsend Cottage, attended by 12 members.
We would like to encourage new blood and new ideas and have, therefore, decided on a new
format. We are meeting in the Village Hall on February 16th at 7.30pm. There will be an
annual subscription of 10 and we will be arranging our activities and would value any input
from the community. Partners will be very welcome to join in with whatever we decide,
theatre, homes, pub and meals as well as the occasional speaker.
There was a strong will for the group to continue and we would welcome any input, new
members etc.
Contact Pam on 828151 if you have any questions.

THE ANNUAL

LENT LUNCH
IN AID OF

ALZHEIMERS SOCIETY
DEVIZES BRANCH
WILL BE HELD IN THE VILLAGE HALL,
12.00 2.00 pm
SATURDAY 12 MARCH 2016
A RANGE OF HOMEMADE SOUPS WILL BE
SERVED WITH BREAD AND CHEESE
There is no charge, just dona4ons made
to this deserving local charity which is becoming increasingly needed both today
and in the years ahead.
WE HOPE YOU ARE ABLE TO ATTEND

The Wiltshire MobileLibrary

visits
The RavenCarPark at12:45
and also
The Well, Bulkington at 11:05
The School, Worton at 13:10.
on the following dates
Monday 08 February, 2016
- Monday 07 March, 2016
- Monday 04 April, 2016
- -Monday 02 May, 2016
- Monday 30 May, 2016
- Monday 27 June, 2016

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Acupuncture
& other Chinese therapies:- Cupping, Moxibus4on, Guasha, can
be used to treat people of any age and can be combined safely &
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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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Insomnia, Allergies, Sinusi4s, Migraines, Asthma, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Ver4go

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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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TOWNSEND BARN Nursery

Happy New Year from us all at Townsend Barn Nursery!
We would like to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you to everyone in the village
who supported our Christmas shopping evening at Poulshot Village Hall back in November.
Not only was it a hugely successful social event for everyone to get together, it enabled
the nursery to raise nearly 400 for a Charity very close to our hearts.
Being lucky enough to be located in such a
beautiful village we were honoured to be
offered the use of St Peters Church in
Poulshot again on the 18th December for
our Nativity.
We feel a traditional
Nativity service enables the children to
learn about the true meaning of
Christmas and this would not have been
possible without the help and support
from Rev Maureen Allchin, Pam De Belle,
Joyce and Brian Arnold and also Brian and
Janet James. Thank you all again for
making Christmas special for us all.
The children have returned from their Christmas break all refreshed and enthusiastic to
learn through their play. We have welcomed 9 new families to Townsend Barn Nursery
and many more children have made transitions between nursery rooms this term. Luckily
we have had few tears and very happy children. No matter what the weather our
curriculum ensures the children can learn outdoors if they choose to do so. They are
desperately waiting for snow and ice and this will fit in perfectly when we learn about the
ever changing seasons. More importantly I anticipate them learning about the importance
of keeping warm after they have been outside in our woodland garden!
We are very keen for the children to learn about their wider community in Poulshot and
Devizes, so if anyone has any skills they think the children might be interested in please
get in contact with us. We do have strict safeguarding policies in place which prevents
strangers from entering the nursery, however we would love to hear from anyone who
could spare a little time to share a profession/skill on a one off occasion to help little
minds grow.
Once again we have a very busy few months coming up, and although we do have a waiting
list we are happy to show any prospective parents around. Please do not hesitate to
contact us if you require any further information about our beautiful nursery.
Sarah Wheeler, Nursery Manager
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Kids Corner

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Poulshot
Village Hall
Available for meetings, functions, clubs
and private parties
Booking fees
Village activities - 6 an hour
Outside users - 10 an hour
All bookings for the hall are taken by
Elizabeth or Jon Martin on 01380 828206
email [email protected]
ONE VOICE COMMUNITY CHOIR
Sing with All Your Heart and Feel Alive!
We Meet Each TUESDAY Everyone Welcome! - Especially Men
Baptist Church in Sheep Street, Devizes 10am-12 Midday
Nothing too difficult and nothing
too serious; just fun, uplifting songs that
everyone loves to sing. To register your interest and have a
friendly chat, please call
Lee on 01373 825058
or 07766 244321
www.1voicechoir.wordpress.com

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Pets Corner
Meet Pepper Jackson
I am Pepper Blackie Jackson, aPatterdale Terrier.
Not to be mistaken for Peppa Pig (I'm not a girl
and I was born before that pig came along).
I was born on 16th April 2008 and was the last in
my litter to be sold but the luckiest. I was spoilt
with cuddles by my breeder and then my family
were going to travel to Wales to buy a Patterdale
from a litter there, but they went into the vets to
find out what they needed to do when they
brought a puppy home and saw me advertised on
the wall in the vets, just ten minutes up the road.
They welcomed me into the Jackson household,
where I've stayed as a loyal companion for 7
years!
When I first came into my family, people only
knew what breed I was in the Lake District, where
the Patterdale breed started in a little village.
Yap :) I've been there, back to my origins, and
posed beside the village sign. But now loads of
people know I'm a Patterdale and I love being
recognised in the street.I'm always up for a bit of
fussing, love, cuddles and fooood! But most of all,
over everything, I love Walkies! It's a hard pull,
though, when someone shouts that out and there's food around. And Sunday's are the best, I get to
play catch when Daddy throws me chunks of raw carrot and cauliflower while he's cooking, and I'll
never turn down the leftovers from a roast dinner!
I love my family. I like to know where they all are and what they're up to. I hate them going our.
Because it's just not fair. I want to be a part of all the fun, and I know where they go, I sniff their legs to
check it out. My pet (pardon the pun) hate - baths. I hate standing there being soaped up and
scrubbed. and smelling clean, so when they give me a bath I run straight into the garden to get dirty
again. I like swimming though, my best friend,Zo, taught me to swim, and we love going out together,
and discovering all sorts of adventures. We are proper buddies. We've grown up together, and she's
probably walked a million miles with me. Although I tired running beside her bike once and that didn't
work out so well.
I'm really lucky with my family. I love them, and they love me. When I was ill once, when I ate
something bad, my neighbours, Chris and Phil, they
saved me, and I can't tell you how great it was to see
Dad when he got to the vets. I was on the table and I
looked up and saw him and smiled, and the stupid vets
thought I was growling, but why would I growl at Dad
when it was so awesome to see him. I'm one lucky dog.
And i might be a little too nosey, some might say, so
you'll have to forgive me if I get excited and sniff you all
over when I meet you, but it's only because I love
meeting people and their pets, and I just love watching
the world go by through a window too, so wave if you
see me looking out of 74 on the green.

Picture Framing
Oils, water colours, prints, photographs etc
Plain or wash lined mounts
Choose from over 50 mouldings
Quick service
Please ring for appointment
Juliet Wilmot
The Garden Lodge, Chieoe
01380 850314
Darren Sheppard
Traditional, Perfectionist,
Painter and Decorator.
We take pride in our work and have a
real passion for the upkeep of old
English houses and Estates.
Visit www.Sheppard-Decorators.co.uk
Tel. 01380501405 07876433655

For a friendly quote.

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NORTH CORNWALL
Fully Equipped Cottage sleeps 6 8
Large Garden and Parking
HOLIDAYS & SHORT BREAKS
Tel 01380 813092 or 07973 385336
[email protected]
www.helemillcottage.co.uk

Mobile Hair Dresser

Charlo'e
Ladies, Gents and
Children at
competitive prices
and convenience of
being at your home.
Phone 07740 280278
Page 25 of 44

We are delighted to announce that Poulshot Green will once again

be the home of Poulshot Cricket Club from April 2016 aAer a
rather lengthy break of nearly twenty years! AAer successful
presenta9ons and open ques9on forums with both the Parish
Council and the Poulshot Community Fund Commieee, works
will begin to lay a single synthe9c strip on the site of the old
wicket running North-South horizontal to the Chestnut trees.

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Poulshot Cricket Club already has ten home xtures conrmed

for the 2016 season commencing in May with 20:20 matches
scheduled during the Summer evenings and single day matches
on Saturdays or Sundays (a full xture list is in the process of
being produced and will be distributed shortly).
A mee9ng is being held in the Raven on Weds January 27th @
8.30pm sharp to formally re-form the club and assign key roles and responsibili9es. This mee9ng is open
to all and we would greatly appreciate any support that you may be able to give to any capacity in the
future irrespec9ve of your playing or general knowledge of cricket.
The whole purpose of this project is to share the many benets of cricket across the WHOLE of the
community in any capacity that benets each and every person individually whether that is as an ac9ve
member of the club, volunteer for some mowing, scoring or just drinking Pimms on a Summers evening!
We currently have a playing body of seventeen spanning a mul9tude of age ranges but we need and
want more players of all ages and skill levels so please make yourself known even if you have zero
cricke9ng experience. There will be a communal kit bag with bats, helmets, pads etc that will be shared
on match days so you wont even need any equipment!
If you have any ques9ons or concerns, please feel free to contact me ([email protected] /
07779 303849) or a member of the Parish Council who will be delighted to help.
Key Ques9ons & Answears
Why has it been decided to lay a single synthe9c strip?
AAer much considera9on it was felt that a single synthe9c strip would provide a series of immediate and
longer terms benets over that of a tradi9onal grass strip. Namely, the ability to play in 2016 and
throughout the year for adults and children, minimal ongoing repair and cost, no need to cordon it o or
aect playing of football or other Green based ac9vi9es.
I thought synthe9c strips are a very poor alterna9ve?
Synthe9c surfaces have developed hugely over the years from the threadbare sand covered surfaces
that many of us may recall. The the surface chosen is specially approved by the English and Interna9onal
Cricket Boards in terms of its realis9c playing aeributes and safety and blends in very naturally with the
exis9ng grass and contours. Most if not all cricket clubs now have at least one synthe9c strip within their
grounds for both prac9ce and league/cup xtures. For further informa9on on the contractor conduc9ng
the works or on synthe9c cricket strips please log on to: www.
How is this being funded?
Poulshot Cricket Club has applied and been granted 5000 from the Poulshot Community Fund in
addi9on to being granted 5000 from the Landll Communi9es Fund and a further 5000 is being
reviewed by the Wiltshire Area Board and we will learn whether we have been successful on April 17th
2016. These funds will pay for the laying of the strip, the purchase of the necessary machinery and the
communal kit required to play. The Club will con9nue to fund raise going forward through a variety
means and will be self-funding.

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: [email protected]
15 St Johns Street (& 17 High Street),
Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 1BD

are you being harassed, bullied or intimidated

by piles of unironed and creased clothing.

i-team

if so then you should call .

the

Domestic household items

domestic ironing services

Personal Items

Trousers/Skirts - 1.00

Pillow cases x2 - 1.00

King size - 4.50

Double - 3.50

Single - 2.50
Jumpers/ Cardigan 1.00

Duvet covers/Sheets

Polo shirts/T-shirt/Tops - 1.00

Towels - Hand/Tea - 0.50

Shirt/Blouse (hung) - 1.20

Dress, Short - 1.50

Bath/large - 1.00

Shirt/Blouse (hung and starched) - 1.50

Dress, Long - 2.50

All kids items of clothing half price

MINIMUM CHARGE OF 15.00

1.50 collection/delivery charge outside of Rowde

Contact: Stacey / Brigette

Telephone: 01380 829910 / 07999 818741

Email : [email protected]

For T&Cs visit www.i-teamironing.com

Village Contacts

Poulshot Parish Council

Chairman
Mr Geo Collee (828465)

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

Clerk
Mrs Elizabeth Read (893214)

email: [email protected]

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

Re4red Priest:
The Revd. Jane Knowles (870325)
[email protected])
Churchwardens
Mrs Joyce Arnold, Mrs Kate Amery

Local Wilshire Councillor

Cllr Jonathan Seed (850696)

e-mail: [email protected]

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)

Other Village Contacts

Secretary
Mr Ray Josey (Secretary - 827010)
email: [email protected]

Farmers Club
Mr Richard Francis (828232)

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

Poulshot Friends and Neighbours Club

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

Village Hall
Chairman
Mr Ray Josey (827010)

Devizes and District Link

01380 721775

Wiltshire Numisma4c Society
Richard Jeery 01225 703143
[email protected]

Bookings
Elizabeth or Jon Mar9n (828206)
email: [email protected]

Poulshot Website www.poulshot.org.uk

Contact Elizabeth Read 893214 or email [email protected]

Page 28 of 44

About 8 years ago,because of dwindling numbers

Worton and Marston and Potterne WI
amalgamated and as they then had members
from Bulkington they decided to reform as 5
Lanes and that would also include Poulshot if
anyone wishes to join.
5 Lanes WI meet on the second Tuesday of each
month at 8pm at the Worton & Marsden Village Hall
We also play in the Wiltshire Skittles league which gives us a chance to
meet people from other villages in the area. This year for the first time we
have entered a team in the Scrabble League.
The annual fee is 37.50 this includes a contribution to the National WI and
the Wiltshire Federation. For more information contact Jane Fisher
[email protected]

5 Lanes WI Forthcoming Events

February

9th

AGM and Quiz

March

8th

Easter CraAs by Rosemary Rosenfeld (Hands On CraAs)

Apri

12th

Cookery Demonstra9on by Stephanie Honeychurch

(Making and Preparing Picnic Food)

May

9th

Life And Times Of Jack The Ripper - Stephen Wells

June

13th

Ou9ng TBA

July

11th

Garden Party, 32 High Street Worton. Refreshments Provided

August

8th

Avebury Manor Reborn. Anne King

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

September

12th

Games Evening

October

11th

A walk in the world of Italian style - Maura Rossini

(Talk of fashion)

November

8th

Dickens Of A Christmas - A talk on Victorian Christmas

customs etc.

December

13th

Christmas Meal (an evening out)

January

10th

Julias House - A talk on the new childrens hospice due to be

completed in 2017

Get out the pans..

Cumberland Lamb (courtesy of Gill Coleman)
This is a simple to prepare recipe using new season spring lamb.
I based it on a meal that we had a long time ago at the Hungry
Monk restaurant on the South Coast. The restaurant was run by a
friend of mine (Nigel Mackenzie inventor of Banoffi Pie) who died
last year. If you ask, a good butcher will prepare the lamb for you.
Gill

Serves: 6
Ingredients:
2 pieces Best End Neck of Lamb, chined
1 egg beaten
tin anchovy fillets
75g (3oz) fresh brown breadcrumbs
1 rounded tsp. flour
1 level tsp. fresh marjoram, chopped
1 level tsp. fresh rosemary, chopped
Salt & freshly ground pepper
Sauce:
2 oranges, peeled and segmented
2 tbsp. redcurrant jelly
1 wine glass (150ml, 5fl oz) Port
Preparation time: 12 minutes
Cooking time: 30 to 35 minutes

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: [email protected]
15 St Johns Street (& 17 High Street),
Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 1BD

Page 30 of 44

Method:
1. Pre-heat oven 425F (220C) Gas Mark 7
2. Using a small sharp knife, cut the top 2" (5cm) of meat back from the bones.
Score the skin.
3. Brush the skin side of the meat with beaten egg.
4. Dip the anchovy fillets in milk for a few minutes to remove some of the
saltiness.
5. Drain, pat dry, and finely chop the anchovies.
6. In a bowl, mix the anchovies into the breadcrumbs with the flour, chopped
herbs, salt and pepper.
7. Spread the mixture over the outside of the lamb pieces. Leave to stand for
half an hour as this helps the crust to set on the meat.
8. Place the pieces of lamb in a roasting tin and place in pre-heated oven.
9. Reduce heat down to 375 F(190 C) Gas Mark 5, and cook for 30-35 minutes
(the meat should still be pink in the middle).
10. To make the sauce, place the orange segments, redcurrant jelly and Port in a
small saucepan and warm over a gentle heat to melt the jelly.
11. To serve the lamb, remove the chine bone and either place the whole joints
on a warm flat serving dish and serve the hot sauce separately, or
alternatively carve the lamb into separate chops, lay on a warm flat serving
dish and pour the sauce around the meat, garnishing with the orange
segments.

Welcome Colins Wine Choice

Red, Domaine De la Janasse, Vin de pay D'Orange 2013,
well balanced fruit and tanins rather like a good Chateauneuf
du pape @11.89
White, Mandrarossa Fiano, 2013 a white with an intense
aroma of basil, grapefruit and jasmine, and enough flavour to
go with the lamb, but not oaky. @8.69
Available from Edwin Giddings, St Johns Street, Devizes.

Poulshot Web Pages

(The World Looking At Poulshot)
www.poulshot.org.uk
Email to [email protected]

ERLESTOKE HOUSE FARM SHOP

HMP ERLESTOKE
THE SHOP HOURS : Thursday Friday Saturday 12 - 4.00 p.m.
Reliable Volunteers are needed, with an outgoing friendly personality to assist customers purchasing and
ordering goods from the shop. References required.

Fresh seasonal vegetables, this produce will be harvested daily from the House allotments

Garden plants and owers from Erlestoke House Nursery

Bespoke hand craLed furniture from our workshops, including benches, tables, planters, wishing
well, wooden toys, bird tables and many other handmade items. Our workshops will also make
furniture to order. Catalogue available

Free range eggs

A variety of handmade freshly baked cakes. Occasion cakes made to order.

Erlestoke Farm Shop is situated on B3098 between Lidle Cheverell and Erlestoke
Erlestoke House Farm Shop is a registered Community Interest Company

WANTED - Poulshot Community Speed Watch Volunteers

local residents wanted...

Could you help support your local
community in reducing speeding?

Communitv

SPEED
WATCH
AREA
REDUCE
YOUR SPEED

Matct: Wit.SorJ

$2)12>ZJf Sl-2iPJ'

You may have noticed small yellow signs on the roads leading in
to the village warning motorists that Poulshot is now a
Community Speedwatch area. The current Police and Crime
Commissioner instigated the Speedwatch system in Wiltshire to
reduce what he sees as antisocial behaviour - speeding.
Certainly a 'metrocount' last year recorded some vehicles
passing through the village at over 70 mph.
So there is now a small team of volunteers who form the
Poulshot Community Speedwatch. The idea is to contribute to
the education element of the 3 'Es' used to reduce speeding Education, Enforcement and Engineering (speed bumps etc).
So far about half of the volunteers have been trained to use the
speed detection device. (We were told off if we called it a
camera or speed gun.) The device uses eye-safe, invisible laser
pulses and doppler to measure vehicles' speed to within 1 mph!

r1 AI.- \,./,,_soJ. Co. U.J(

In the next few weeks you should see members of the team out
recording vehicle speeds and passing the results to Wiltshire
Police. In most instances, drivers will get a letter advising them
that they were detected speeding; however, those driving at higher speeds may get a visit from their
local policeman. Hopefully this will educate people to look for 30 mph zones and keep to the speed
limit. The result should be greater safety for all of us who use the roads in the village, either on foot,
bicycle or motorbike and in vehicles.
The success of the Poulshot Speedwatch will depend on volunteers and more are needed, please
see the advert elsewhere in the Village News for details.
Oh, and the team hopes that no-one in the village will place them in a similar position to that of a
Speedwatch volunteer in another village whose own son was caught by the Police during their
Speedwatch training.
If you are interested in volunteering with this project please
Contact Mike Wilson at: 01380 828100 or [email protected]

Poulshot Farming Club

The club now meets in the afternoons 2:15pm to 4:15pm
rather than the evenings in Poulshot Village Hall. Anyone
in the village who would like to come along is very
welcome.
For more info contact Christabel 828232
February 1st Memories - Speaker Wendy Clayton
March

7th Syria Before The Troubles - talk and slide presenta9on by John Drew

Apri

4th Wilts & Berks Canal Trust

Doggy Dilemmas

Puppy/Dog Training classes

One to Ones
Dog Walking
Dog Boarding

Contact Debs on
01380 730564 or 07966 617617
email:[email protected]

www.doggy-dilemmas.co.uk

Trevor Hale
NPTC Certified (arb) Fully Insured

Tree Surgery

Covering All Aspects including Chipping Stump

Grinding & Hedging

07737934777
www.wiltshiretreesurgery.co.uk
Professional Reliable Service

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

Did You Know? Poulshot Village News is also available online at http://
www.scribd.com (search for Poulshot Village News) Send a link to friends,
family and ex-residents

Richardson & Paige

INTERIORS
Specialist Upholstery
www.richardsonandpaige.co.uk
Come and visit us at our website or our workshop:
Unit 1, Manor House Yard, Poulshot, Devizes SN10 1RY

01380 828228 07974 454747

Traditional, Modern and Bespoke Specialist Upholstery

tailored loose covers; new furniture made to order; antiques; modern
reupholstery; recovering & repairs; free quotes deliveries
Members of the Association of Master Upholsterers & Soft Furnishers

News from your Good Neighbour Co-ordinator

Lise Griths - 07541 353430
[email protected]
During the last 18 months as your Good Neighbour Co-ordinator I have been providing informa9on
and signpos9ng for older people in the Melksham villages who need help to connect with local
services and sources of support. Wiltshire Council has taken the decision that this provision will be
delivered dierently in the future, and the statement below explains this. I expect to be in post
un9l the end of March, so in the mean9me please feel free to contact me on 07541 353430. I hope
to be able to provide more informa9on about future arrangements in the March magazine. Lise
Griths
Wiltshire Council entered into a partnership with Community First in 2010, this partnership comes
to an end in April 2016. The decision has been made not to renew this partnership but to work
dierently and facilitate local wellbeing through the countys area boards.
A Wiltshire Council spokesperson said: Protec9ng those who feel isolated and lonely is a key
priority for us. We asked older people what kind of services they felt should be available within
their community and, based on this feedback, we have decided to provide this service in a dierent
way.
Our local area boards sit right at the heart of our communi9es and are ideally placed to provide
and coordinate this new way of working. The new approach will build on the success of exis9ng
networks and links the area boards have. This will ensure local people connect with the resources
and services they need to improve their wellbeing and help them remain independent within their
community.

WANTED - Volunteer to check on

Defibrillator
As you know we have a defibrillator in a cabinet outside
The Raven. It needs to be checked, daily, to see that its
still there and, monthly, to see that its still working. Until
now Ive been the designated checker, but Im looking for
someone, ideally two people, to take over from me.
If youd like to take over this important role would you get
in touch.
Thanks,
Tim Coleman
01380 827095

[email protected]

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
Page 37 of 44

The Fire at St. Peters in 1916

The informa:on for the following ar:cle came from Nora Dixons lovely book Down Poulshot
and the ocial History of Poulshot Church.
During the morning of 2 February 1916, the church was being prepared for the wedding of
James Bowden and Mary Underwood. The stove was lit, as usual, by Mrs Pearce who then
9died up the church before going home.
Alfred Bowden, the clerk, went to the church in the aAernoon to complete the prepara9ons
for the service. On hearing a strange noise, he looked up and saw ames coming from the
roof of the nave. He went on his bicycle to Lodge Farm, where there was a telephone, and
rang for the Devizes Fire Brigade. When the horse-drawn re engine arrived, with the
assistance of many villagers, water was pumped from the pond at Church Farm. Men climbed
on the roof to pour water down between the 9les, but the roof of the nave collapsed. Of
course, all the wooden furniture in the nave was destroyed along with the windows and
memorial tablets. The lead from the roof melted forming strange shapes where it fell.
By the evening the re had been contained, and the bell tower and the chancel had been
saved. Also, the Bible had been saved by Alfred Fielding, Methodist preacher and village
baker.
Due to the shortage of materials and skilled labour during the First World War, repairs were
slow, though the chancel had been made safe by 1917.
AAer the re, the wedding of Alfred Bowden and Mary Underwood took place in the Chapel
of Ease (now the Old Rectory Hall). The villagers used this chapel for services for 10 years
before returning to St. Peters in 1926.

To commemorate the re, a special service will be held in St.Peters on

Sunday 7 February at 11.00 am
which will be followed by a thanksgiving lunch in the Old Rectory Hall.
All are welcome, and details are contained elsewhere in the Village News.

January Draw of the 100 Club

1st Prize 25 Liz Henwood

2nd Prize 15 Rachel Hues

3rd Prize 10 Jon Martin

Congratulations to all three.and thank you to all members for your support

St. Peters Church, Poulshot

A SERVICE ON THE
CENTENNIAL OF
THE CHURCH FIRE
ND
FEBRUARY 2 1916

th

Sunday, 7 February 2016

at 11.00 followed by lunch
in the old Chapel of Ease
Lunch tickets 10.00
from Brian Arnold (828833)
Page 39 of 44

The Annual Poulshot Village Hall Quiz Night

Friday February 12th 7pm for 7:30pm
Tables 12 (max of 4 per table.)
There will be a bar and raffle.
Please book tables through your quizmaster
Alan Webber 828415, Ray Josey 827010 or
Elizabeth Martin 828206

Village Hall Key Amnesty

The Village Hall Committee is
currently doing a key audit to
ensure compliance with our
insurance.
If you currently have access to a
key for the Village Hall please let
us know, via Ray Josey 827010 or
Jon/Elizabeth 828206 so that we
can make sure that it is officially
recorded.
If you no longer need a key please return it.

THE STEEPLE ASHTON TEXTILE STUDIOS

The studios are in the premises of the old Steeple
Ashton School and have been developed over the
last 6 years to develop a base for the Wiltshire
Guild of Spinning, Weaving and Dyeing.
The guild is actually 51 years old and has a history
of exhibitions. courses, talks and the sharing of
members skills and knowledge. Guild activities
were held monthly in halls and many of us were a
part of the Frome Weaving Workshop.
In 2009 part of the School at Steeple Ashton
became vacant, so as a committee we decided to
take on the lease. There are two port-acabins,now permanent weaving studios, two large
meeting rooms ,and store rooms above the village
Community Shop.
An enormous amount of member and husband labour was required; plus the procurement
of grants, to turn the premises into a very active base for many textile related activities with
access available with a stair lift and disabled ramp.
The two cabins house a permanent base for both table and larger floor looms and we hold
regular beginners courses. The weaving studio is open every Tuesday and Thursday for
members to work together with support shared.
Surrounding the cabins a dye garden has been developed and equipment is available for
natural dyeing.
We still have a monthly guild day which includes visiting speakers, demonstrations and
workshops. We currently have about 100 members and to maximise the use of the building
we have several other activities taking place; spinning courses, patchwork, knitting and
crochet; felting, dyeing and our newest group for dressmaking.
So, thats where I disappear to frequently; we have moved on and created a unique
opportunity for the area.
If you would like to know more, we have a website The Wiltshire Guild and our newsletter
is on line at www.westwilts.comminityweb.com/site/Wiltshire Guild/
I am happy to take you round if you are interested;
Jackie Pohnert 01380827046 36 Mill Lane Poulshot

Page 41 of 44

Dates For The Diary

February

March

April

May

1st

2:15pm

Poulshot Farming Club. Village Hall

2nd

7:30pm

Poulshot Community Fund Mee9ng. Village Hall

3rd

12:15pm

Bulkington Village Lunch. The Well.

9th

8:00pm

5 Lanes WI AGM & Quiz. Worton Village Hall

7th

11:00am

Lunch At The Chapel Of Ease To Commemorate St

Peters Fire.

12th 7:00pm

Quiz Night. Village Hall

16th 7:30pm

Poulshot Friends & Neighbours (formally Ladies Club)

Village Hall

24th 7:30pm

Poulshot Readers. Raven

1st

19:30pm

Poulshot Parish Council Mee9ng. Village Hall

7th

2:15pm

Poulshot Farming Club. Village Hall

8th

8:00pm

5 Lanes WI Easter CraAs. Worton Village Hall

12th 12:00pm

Lent Lunch. Village Hall

14th 7:30pm

Jerrys Cookery Night at Village Hall

19th 11:00am

Family Easter Egg Hunt. Village Hall

4th

Poulshot Farming Club. Village Hall

2:15pm

18th 7:30pm

Village Trust AGM. Village Hall

5th

Elec9on Day

All Day

15th tbc

Rowde Plant & Flower Show. Rowde

21st

7:30pm

Summer Concert at St Peters Church

July

2nd

7:30pm

Summer Party at Poulshot House

October

8th

6:30

Harvest Supper. Village Hall

November

19th 10am

Coee Morning At The Old Farmhouse

If you would like your event included in this list please

contact us at 01380 828206 or via
[email protected]

POULSHOT VILLAGE TRUST

POND RESTORATION WORK
Restora9on work was undertaken on Middle Green
Pond on the 8th and 9th January 2016,
to control the growth of New Zealand Pygmyweed.
The plant is highly invasive and out competes the
na9ve plants on the margins of, and in the shallow
standing water on the east side of the pond.
A generous grant of 997 was
awarded by the Melksham Area
Board, to enable us to undertake

this Project and prevent further

spread of the plant.
Manual control method was
used to clear the vegeta9on and
pull out the invasive plant out of
the pond, by hand and with a
rake. Disposal of the plant was
carried out by Hill Waste
Solu9ons, licensed to deal with
invasive plant species. An annual
control ac9on plan will be
developed and implemented.
We are grateful to the ten
volunteers from the Village Trust and the local community, for their help,
support and dedica9on with all aspects of the restora9on work. It would not have been possible to undertake the
work without their unagging contribu9on. The working
party was successfully led by Ray Josey, which was
enjoyable and great fun working together.
A special thank you to Alan Webber for providing us with
a much welcomed coee and biscuits and Pam Gillies for
the hot and tasty soups and bread rolls much
appreciated. We achieved all our goals and much more.
The Project will provide social benets to the local
community and visitors, improve biodiversity and
enhance the enjoyment of the whole environment.
For further informa9on please contact:
Dankay Cleverly, Pond Project Coordinator
[email protected]
hep://www.nonna9vespecies.org/factsheet/factsheet.cfm?speciesId=1017

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