[email protected]TOWER & TAP TOWER & TAP TOWER & TAP TOWER & TAP October 2013 SOUTH MARSTON’S COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER South Marston Summer Fete 2013 WOW! What a great contrast this year’s Fete was to last year’s! The fine weather brought hundreds along to the village’s recreaon field on Saturday 13 th of July to soak up the sun and enjoy a tradional summer fete. There were a host of stalls run by local organisaons, businesses and residents, offering everything from cakes to pot plants. Children enjoyed acvies including the coconut shy and a bouncy castle. There was also live music from local bands including the Highworth Silver Band, and our very own team of Morris Dancers! The Fete is solely organised as a way to raise funds to maintain the recreaonal field and all monies raised are given to the SMRA, this year we raised a staggering £1154.00. It also is a means for our local organisaons such as the Gardening Club, Friendly Club, SMRA, Youth Club, School and Church to raise funds for their clubs so between them all the overall total made from the day was an amazing £2158.00. So a big thank you to everyone who came out and supported your local community! We would like also to thank our sponsors who kindly donate their money and services in order for us to be able to organise the Fete, they are; ● Yuassa Baeries ● Mitchy Motors ● Young European ● The Works ● ● Swindon Town Football Club ● Hills ● Incep"on ● Conway and Laker ● Huge thanks to you all who volunteered your help before the day, pu:ng up the marquees, helping on the day and then with the clearing up a<erwards, whether big or small your help was invaluable so thank you for making the fete a great success and enjoyed by so many. The lucky winning programme winners were:- 1 st prize - 82 2 nd prize - 158 3 rd prize - 575 To claim your prize please contact Rachel Case on 832719 or email [email protected]
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I remember my grandmother always used to say 'if you don't know what to pray just
say thank you.' Giving thanks recognises that our achievements are not fully our own,
that there may be many others that play a part in everything we have, and how easy it
is to forget the part of others in our lives? It's so easy to feel sa�sfied with life when
we look at all the things we have around us. Thanksgiving as a spiritual prac�ce
reminds us that all our gi<s are communal as well individual. Our crea�vity and
freedom, our ability to choose the good have their origins in forces larger than
ourselves; God, this earth, and people who have guided, protected, inspired, and
nurtured us.
It's very difficult these days to give thanks for something we take for granted - the
food on our plates. Yet at this �me of Harvest it’s tradi�onal to do this. But we have
abundance, food in our cupboards and freezers, the 'just in case' and the 'treats'. The
ability to have the food we want when we want it regardless of how far it has to travel
and how many livelihoods have been affected producing it and ge:ng to our
supermarkets shelves. So this may be a wonderful �me of year to reflect on our good
fortunes, if giving thanks is about communal gi<s as well as individual ones, could we
buy less air freighted food to save our world from more pollu�on? Could we buy a fair
traded product instead of a big brand to support the livelihood of those who may be
producing food at a personal cost to themselves? Could you give thanks for the
wonderful foods we have before us? All this makes us more aware of all the good
things around us
There was a lady in my previous church; she died last year aged 90. She said every �me
she walked down the road she gave thanks for all she saw and everything she had in
her life. She had heart disease and arthri�s, yet she said she never ran out of things to
be thankful for. Her simple prac�ce of giving thanks shaped how she lived her life,
faced ageing, and related to others.
Thank you can be said over and over again
not just to God for the gi<s of this day,
but to everyone whose life affects yours.
Such gra�tude opens us to new blessings,
but more importantly opens our hands to
bless others, through a kind word as well
as our �me and gi<s.
Helen Baber
Curate
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Church News
Craft Company. We meet again at Dryden House, Mary Cooper’s home,
on Wednesday 9th October at 2pm. If you love crafting, then come and
join us for inspiration and encouragement as well as good company! For
more details, please contact Mary on 823530.
The Rosemary Service Sunday 3rd November
at 6.15pm at St. Margaret’s Church, Stratton
A time to remember and give thanks by lighting a candle for those who have
died.
Celebrating Harvest
11am Sunday, 6th October at South Marston Church11am Sunday, 6th October at South Marston Church11am Sunday, 6th October at South Marston Church11am Sunday, 6th October at South Marston Church
A Service for all ages A Service for all ages A Service for all ages A Service for all ages
A warm and happy welcome awaits you.
There is a Stratton Team Ministry Lunch at St. Margaret’s Centre,
Stratton following the service - if you would like to come please obtain a
ticket from Vicky.
Saturday Scene for young families Saturday Scene for young families Saturday Scene for young families Saturday Scene for young families
Is on Is on Is on Is on 12th October in the Village Hall 12th October in the Village Hall 12th October in the Village Hall 12th October in the Village Hall 4pm to 5.15pm 4pm to 5.15pm 4pm to 5.15pm 4pm to 5.15pm
Contact Donald Page on 825693
From the Registers:
Wedding
14th September Daniel Parry and Amy Robins
Weddings and Baptisms
If you would like to book either a wedding or a baptism at South Marston Church you need
to contact Rev. Vicky Fleming as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Bookings are
already being taken for 2014/15 and the baptism diary is very full for this year.
CAN YOU SPARE A FEW HOURS?CAN YOU SPARE A FEW HOURS?CAN YOU SPARE A FEW HOURS?CAN YOU SPARE A FEW HOURS? We are going to clear up the rubbish/composting
area on Friday, September 27th from 9.30 am
We will be using machinery to move the heavy waste but need some hands-on help for some of the tasks.
This year’s outing is on Friday, 29th November to ‘A Victorian Festival of Christmas’ held at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard for senior citizens resident in South Marston. You will also have free entry to the historic attractions in the dockyard (for example, the Mary Rose Museum).
The coach will leave near the school at 9.00am. Arrival back at South Marston will be approximately 6.00pm
The closing date for reservations is 7th November 21013
Please do not miss this date
To reserve your place, please contact Mary Cooper on 823530
Christmas Hampers
The F & E Harris Memorial Trust invites South Marston Village residents who have reached the age of 60 years for ladies and 65 years of age for gentlemen by the 25th December 2013 to register with the Trust to receive a Christmas Hamper if they do not currently receive one.
The closing date for registration for this year is 28th October 2013
Contact Mary Cooper (823530) or Terry Sansum (823684)
for registration or queries
Christmas Hampers - new qualification criteria
From 1st April 2016, the following changes will apply:
� To qualify for a Christmas Hamper the recipient is required to have been in
permanent residency in South Marston for a period of 3 years prior to submission
of registration.
� All new applicants must be 65 years of age on 24th December 2016 to be eligible
to register.
� All new and existing applicants must be 66 years of age or over on the 1st
January 2019 to be eligible to register.
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South Marston Parish Council Update
September 2013 Detailed below are some of the ac�vi�es in which the Parish Council par�cipated
during the month. For more details, please visit www.southmarston.org.uk and click on
the ‘Parish Council’ area or contact the Parish Clerk on 07804 225571 or
The Educational Fund currently has a limited amount of money available to assist with the education or training of young people. Application forms are available from Highworth Council Offices or the Lions’ Charity Shop in Newburgh Place, Highworth.
RELIEF OF NEED FUND Supporting South Marston residents
The Highworth United Charities
Do you want to learn
but can’t afford the
fees?
Do you need
assistance?
The Relief of Need Fund currently has a limited amount of money available to assist residents who are in genuine need. Application forms are available from Highworth Council Offices or the Lions’ Shop in Newburgh Place. Please note that documentary proof of need will be required before applications can be considered.
EDUCATIONAL FUND Supporting Young People living in South Marston
SMRA South Marston Recreation Association
SEPTEMBER 100 CLUB WINNERS
£30 Robina Taylor (no 9)
£10 Mar�n Taylor (no 91)
£10 Rosemary New (no 15)
£10 Jean Franklin* (no 14)
£10 Jodie Woolhouse (no 84)
*Mrs Franklin’s winnings will be presented to her family
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What’s happening at South Marston Hotel & Spa….
The Festive Season
As the nights are now drawing in we hope you will find time to visit the hotel for a warm welcome.
You’re most likely aware that we’re taking bookings for the up and coming festive season. Party nights, a traditional Christmas Day lunch
and our New Year Eve Party are all open for bookings so why not come along and join in the festivities with us!
To get a brochure please call Kellie in events on 01793 833700 press option 2
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Bath Ales
You asked for it, we got it, so for all you real ale drinkers out there we now have Bath Ales on tap in the main bar - you see, we do listen!
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Halloween Family Disco
I am sure your children or grandchildren will be looking to celebrate Halloween this year, doing trick or treat throughout the village. Afterwards why not come
along and join in our Halloween Family Disco here at the hotel on
Thursday 31st October 2013 from 6.30pm-10.30pm.
Tickets are available from our leisure reception and will be charged at £5.00 per adult and £3.00 per child. Tickets will be on sale from the 1st October 2013 and
the price includes a Halloween Cocktail for everyone.
Our Chef is preparing pulled pork sandwich rolls served with apple sauce, gravy and stuffing, there will also be games with spooky prizes throughout the
evening which is hosted by our resident Monster Masher DJ.
Why not spend a few pennies treating the kids, or yourself to a selection of spooky themed pick and mix from our Halloween Sweetie Cart.
Candy floss and toffee apples will also be available for the children to buy.
Finally, I am looking for an experienced someone to join the team to do some painting and decorating projects around the hotel over the next few months on a casual/temporary basis. This may suit a retired or semiretired individual who is looking for something to keep them busy.
I’m also looking for experienced bar and waiting staff for the Christmas Party Season,
Anyone interested, please contact
Steve Goulding on 01793 833700 for an application form
The Mercure South Marston Hotel and Spa, Old Vicarage Lane, South Marston, SN3
4SH www.southmarstonhotel.com
October 2013
• Saturday 5th - Taunton Town (FA Trophy), 3:00pm
• Wednesday 16th - North Leigh (Red Insure Cup - Southern League), 7:45pm