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The sun is shining and the violets, primroses and daffodils are dancing in the garden -
such a sharp contrast to the wet and grey days we endured when I was last wri�ng!
Such contrasts are felt and experienced as we prepare to celebrate Easter.
The weeks leading up to the cross saw huge contras�ng emo�ons with great highs and
desperate lows. Some of us know the story so well it can lose its impact on us. So for
the rest of Lent and right up to Easter Sunday on 20th April, let us focus on the cost of
Jesus’ sacrifice, the bewilderment of his disciples and then their tremendous joy.
On Palm Sunday we share in the jubilant celebra�ons of the crowds welcoming Jesus
on the way to Jerusalem and in all our churches we will each receive a palm cross. On
Maundy Thursday members of our churches will gather in St. Margaret’s Centre to
share in a ‘Christ in the Passover’ meal when we will be remembering, alongside our
Jewish friends, God’s faithfulness and the great escape from the oppressive Egyp�ans.
We will seek to enter into this fes�val as Christ and his disciples did. We will
remember how Jesus washed the disciples feet exposing his servant heart, the sharing
of a meal and then his command that we should remember his sacrifice through the
sharing of bread and wine. This is a par�cularly moving �me together and is followed
on Good Friday with services that remember that ul�mate sacrifice and the
completeness of his love for us.
Then, on Easter Sunday, exuberant celebra�ons li3 our hearts as we acknowledge
that our Saviour has risen, is alive and that we can know him and he walks with us,
blessing us each and every moment of every day.
The whole team wishes you every blessing this Easter.
Vicky Fleming
Priest in Charge
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Church News
Mobile Library - Routes & Times
Arrives Departs Place Area 12.55 13.05 South Marston Bungalows Right side of road near bus stop
13.10 13.20 South Marston Carriers Arms Outside Carriers Arms Public House
The mobile library has full access
for disabled people.
April Date: 4th April 2014
‘Craft Company’, we are meeting again at Dryden House on
Wednesday 9th April at 2pm. More details form Mary or
Vicky Fleming
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An exciting church event for young families. Stories, songs,
crafts, games and food. Contact Donald Page on 825693
Annual Parochial Church Mee ng and Selec on of Wardens
This will be held in church at 12 noon on 6th April 2014, followed by a ‘bring &
share’ lunch in the Vicarage. Thank you all who served and worked so hard
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The South Marston Parent Teacher Association (SMPTA) is fundraising for the
South Marston CofE school through Bags2School
Bag2School collects good quality second hand
adult’s and children's clothing, sheets, blankets,
curtains, soft toys, shoes, belts and handbags
All items collected are for RE-USE
In the past we have raised
hundreds of £s through
Bags2School which, combined
with our other fundraising, has
supported the school with
improving outdoor space and
equipment and much more.
You can fill any bag you have or
official Bags2school bags can
be collected from the school or
via Jodie Woolhouse.
When filled, please leave at the school inside the
school gate on Friday 9th May before 9am
We thank you in advance for your support!
Friday, 9th May
at South Marston
CofE School
At 9.00am
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South Marston Parish Council Update
March 2014 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.
• Prepared South Marston Parish Council’s submission for the Examina on
in Public of the SBC Local Plan 2026.
• Formulated a response to the outline planning applica on for
employment development, new landscaping and junc on to A420 located
at Eastern Villages South, land at and to the south of the A420, (adjacent
to Lock Co/age), Swindon (Planning Applica on S/OUT/14/0253).
• Formulated a response to the Vale of the White Horse District Council
Public Consulta on on their Local Plan 2031 Housing Delivery Update
Next Meeting - 15th April 2014
Members of the public are welcome
to aBend Parish Council mee�ngs
which are held at 7.30pm in the
Village Hall.
There is an “Open 10 Minutes”
sec�on at the start of the mee�ng
where you are invited to ask
ques�ons or discuss an agenda item.
It would be helpful if you could
inform the Chairman at the start of the mee�ng of any items that you wish to
raise or discuss.
All agendas are published on the village website and on the village no�ce
5 Days 29th September 2014 Monday to Friday5 Days 29th September 2014 Monday to Friday5 Days 29th September 2014 Monday to Friday5 Days 29th September 2014 Monday to Friday
A Georgian manor house set in 20 acres of parkland with evening entertainment
Travel with Barnes Coaches to Hereford, on the way stopping at the historic town of
Ledbury for lunch before arriving at the hotel.
The first day trip will be a tour through the Welsh countryside to the scenic Elan Valley
Dams following the Black and White Trail of medieval villages on the return to the hotel.
The second day trip will allow you to spend the morning at Hereford City dominated by
the Cathedral with museums, galleries and river walks. In the a3ernoon we will travel
towards Leominster and visit the magnificent medieval Hampton Court Castle to include
a 45 minute guided tour of the Castle and discover the glorious gardens and 1,000 yew
maze. (Those who would prefer to spend �me in Leominster can do so).
There will be a free day to enjoy the hotel and grounds and ac�vi�es at your leisure. On
the return journey home we will visit Symonds Yat on the River Wye for a river cruise
and lunch before returning to Swindon.
Cost for dinner, bed and breakfast for 4 nights - £350 per person
(price based on 30 people)
Those interested contact Sheila on 828545 with a deposit of £30 per person
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Senior Citizens Lunch
Every Thursday from 12.00-2.00pm We have changed the format of the lunch for all our senior ci�zens which will take place from the
beginning of April. Lunch will now be served in the leisure café and hopefully when the weather
improves we will have some sea�ng set up outside the café too. We will be offering a new light
lunch which will be as follows:
Chef’s Homemade Soup of the Day
Round of Sandwiches with a choice of fillings
Pot of Tea/Coffee
All this will be available at the great price of £4.95 per person
It is recommended you reserve your table by calling 01793 833700 and press op�on 3
All refreshments, food and drink during the day will be served in the leisure café from 1st
April 2014
with the main bar opening from 5.00pm each evening. (This excludes weekends)
Race Night – Friday 25th April 2014 8.00pm Try your luck in our race night which includes admission and race card and a pulled pork bap.
This is strictly for over 18’s only and �ckets are available at the hotel in advance and are priced at
£9.95 per person.
Bookings also being taken for Easter Sunday Lunch for 20th
April 2014
Sunday Carvery price from £8.95 per person
Booking is essen�al now by calling 01793 833700 press op�on 3