[email protected]TOWER & TAP TOWER & TAP TOWER & TAP TOWER & TAP July & August 2013 Tuesday, 23rd July 2013 Please put this date in your phone calendar or diary WHY? If you would like to learn more about how the village is likely to expand with the proposed housing development, then this is the day to do it! WHERE & WHEN? Join us at the Mercure Hotel in the village, between 3pm and 8pm. Come as a family or on your own—all are welcome. WHAT WILL YOU SEE? Detailed proposals about how the development could be structured, what should be in the village and how it will retain its character, but with more houses in it. There will also be information about the proposed housing development at Rowborough as well as the building plans for south of the A420. WHY IS THIS EVENT DIFFERENT? Feedback from previous village events has guided how the Parish Council has worked with Swindon Borough Planners and the Developers up to now. This summer is the final opportunity to influence the overall shape of any future development. We expect the first actual planning application to be submitted for Rowborough and South Marston village before the end of the year. CAN I ASK QUESTIONS AND GIVE MY VIEWS? Parish Councillors, Developers and others will be on hand to provide more information. You will be invited to make comments and share ideas either at the event or once you return home. All comments will be reviewed and taken into consideration. In the next few weeks, every house in South Marston will receive a leaflet explaining in more detail what will happen at the event. We hope to see you on the 23rd July
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TOWER & TAPTOWER & TAPTOWER & TAPTOWER & TAP July & August 2013
Tuesday, 23rd July 2013 Please put this date in your phone calendar or diary
WHY? If you would like to learn more about how the village is likely to expand with the proposed housing development, then this is the day to do it!
WHERE & WHEN? Join us at the Mercure Hotel in the village, between 3pm and 8pm. Come as a family or on your own—all are welcome.
WHAT WILL YOU SEE? Detailed proposals about how the development could be structured, what should be in the village and how it will retain its character, but with more houses in it. There will also be information about the proposed housing development at Rowborough as well as the building plans for south of the A420.
WHY IS THIS EVENT DIFFERENT? Feedback from previous village events has guided how the Parish Council has worked with Swindon Borough Planners and the Developers up to now. This summer is the final opportunity to influence the overall shape of any future development. We expect the first actual planning application to be submitted for Rowborough and South Marston village before the end of the year.
CAN I ASK QUESTIONS AND GIVE MY VIEWS? Parish Councillors, Developers and others will be on hand to provide more information. You will be invited to make comments and share ideas either at the event or once you return home. All comments will be reviewed and taken into consideration.
In the next few weeks, every house in South Marston will receive a leaflet
explaining in more detail what will happen at the event.
Craft Company We are meeting again at Mary Cooper’s
house (Dryden House) at 2pm Wednesday 10th July and
14th August, More details from Mary or Vicky Fleming.
Once again…...
A huge thank you to Colin and Jenny McEwen for continuing to cut the Glebe
grass and Richard Sansum and William Hiscocks for working hard in the
churchyard. Please help us to keep it tidy by disposing of non-biodegradable
things in the bin provided and compost the rest in the designated area.
Church of England rules for churchyards also state that artificial flowers and
ornaments other than the agreed memorial stones are not allowed. Our
churchyard has to be kept within these guidelines, please help us to maintain
its peace and beauty.
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Have a good holiday!Have a good holiday!Have a good holiday!Have a good holiday!
For more information contact Donald Page on 825693
FROM THE REGISTERS:
Weddings
11th May Matthew Hawkins & Charlotte Hawkins (née Cave-Ayland)
(Blessing)
18th May Timothy David Stokes & Jennifer Hollie Liddiard
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
Many thanks to all of our volunteers for their continued contributions
As well as wildlife, you can find many amazing things in South Marston, including:
- 150 million year old coral fossils - lumps of iron from an ancient quarry - Roman pottery - a medieval village - families that have been in the area for more than 500 years - and a proud history that includes the building of Spitfires 70 years ago
For this month’s SMAWL puzzle we have an amazing thing for you to find!
Write down the names of the two pubs in the village. (Each pub name is made up of three words.)
Cross out the words that both pub names have in common.
Now cross out any letters that the remaining words have in common, no matter how
many times each letter appears in each word.
Using the four letters that are left, make a word.
How weird is that? (If you want to check your answer or simply cheat, the answer is later on in this edition)
SMAWLPUZZLE
If you’d like to be a part of SMAWL please call Chris on 829868 or Susan on 824957, or email Chris at [email protected]. You can also read more about the group on the
There are now 23 now new allotments in the village that have been built in conjunction with Stratton Saint Margaret Parish Council. 10 of these were let in the first 36 hours of them being ready for occupation!
We expect the remaining ones to be taken up very soon.
To date, we have no South Marston residents on our waiting list.
If you would like to to take on your own allotment to grow fruit and vegetables please call the parish clerk, Amanda Burchell on 07804 225571.
Barry Thunder, South Marston Parish Council - Allotment Liaison Contact
Parish Council Meetings Members of the public are welcome to attend Parish Council meetings which are held on the third Tuesday of the month, at 7.30pm in the Village Hall. There is an “Open 10 Minutes” section at the start of the meeting where you are invited to ask questions or discuss an agenda item. It would be helpful if you could inform the Chairman at the start of the meeting of any items that you wish to raise or discuss. All agendas are published on the village website and on the village notice boards, prior to the meetings.
To keep informed of all the latest Parish Council news, including minutes of Parish Council meetings, please visit
www.southmarston.org.uk and click on the ‘Parish Council’ section
Parish Councillor Vacancies
South Marston Parish Council currently has two vacancies
on the Parish Council.
If you would like to know more about becoming a Parish Councillor and would be interested in joining the team, please contact the
Our next mee�ng will be a BBQ at Catsbrain Farm on Monday 1st July at 7:00pm, with
music by
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salad or a sweet.
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sec�on). Schedules for the show will be available from mid-July
Following the recent theft of a car from the South Marston School car park, please make sure your vehicle is always locked when you leave it and the keys are removed from the ignition. If a vehicle is stolen when the keys are in the ignition your car insurance would be invalid. Recently there have been two thefts from motor vehicles at beauty spots in this area, one being Nightingale Wood. Please ensure no valuable items such as handbags, Sat Navs, coats etc are left on show in your vehicle when left unattended. Also, for those who visit these areas for walking their dog etc, if you see any suspicious persons or vehicles please report this to the Police immediately. Please ensure your sheds, summerhouses and garages are locked when you are not about; thieves/burglars may steal items from these buildings or use items in them to help break into your property. Also thieves/burglars may use these buildings to hide in or store stolen goods which they will later return to collect. During the hot weather it is very important to remember to shut and lock all windows and doors when you go out. Even a small casement window left open can provide a thief with a quick and simple way into a house. Please don’t be tempted to leave anything unlatched, even during a short absence from home. Even when you are at home in the back of the house or in the back garden, make sure the front of the house is secure. Anyone can take advantage of an open or unlocked door or window to quickly nip in and help themselves to your valuables!
Crime Prevention Officers for Wiltshire Police can be contacted for home security advice etc, by telephoning 101
Remember!
South Marston is a safe place to live with a very low crime rate but crime can happen anywhere so be sensible and alert!
PC Marc Jackson
PSCO Juliet Evans & South Marston Neighbourhood Watch
Annual General Meeting—Tuesday 11th June in the Village Hall at 2.00pm
Following the AGM a talk was given by Graham Carter on Alfred Williams in South
Marston. We heard how his life progressed and were surprised to learn of the many
activities he engaged in his life. We were shown and told about the houses in South
Marston he lived in and the effort he took to build Ranikhet for himself and his wife Mary
after his return from the war. He remained a working man in the railway works throughout
his life and never considered turning to be a fulltime poet/writer. His work output was
surprising all achieved after a full working day. Not only was he a poet but also a writer of
several books on various villages and the more well know book about life working in the
Swindon railway works. He also did some painting but little is known of his output.
Although he had well known people as friends he and his wife led a very private life and
would never accept charity at the expense of having a tragic end to their lives due to
poverty and ill health.
Futur_ Ev_ntsFutur_ Ev_ntsFutur_ Ev_ntsFutur_ Ev_nts Tuesday 9th July – In the Village Hall at 2.00pm: A talk will be given Lynda Thompson
on a wagon train trip across Wyoming entitled “Beans and Dust”
Tuesday 13th August – Social Event: An afternoon tea, free to members will be held at the South Marston Mercure Hotel commencing at 2.00pm.
Tuesday 20th August –Trip: We will be visiting Highclere Castle, Garden and Museum
Departure from South Marston 9.30am Arrival back at South Marston 5.30pm
Friendly Club Annual Holiday - September 2013
An opportunity not to be missed - open to non members
Our annual holiday this year will be to Nottingham, staying at Warners Thoresby Hall Hotel for 4 nights departing from South Marston on the Monday 30th September and
returning Friday 4th October
This will include various day trips during our stay. Barnes Coaches will be supplying the transport. The hotel has 30 acres of gardens and is on the edge of Sherwood Forest
The cost for dinner, bed and breakfast for 4 nights is £330 per person
Anyone over 50 who would like to join us will be made very welcome
Please contact Sheila 828545 for details and to book the holiday
RELIEF OF NEED FUND Supporting South Marston residents
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 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.
Do you want to
learn but can’t
afford the fees?
Do you
need
assistance?
SMRA South Marston Recreation Association
JUNE 100 CLUB WINNERS
£30 Colin McEwen (no 89) £10 Brian Bell (no 43) £10 Rita Smith (no 24) £10 Janet Cave-Ayland (no109) £10 Jean Franklin (no 14)
Open Air Theatre Returns To Lydiard Park This Summer
Families are being invited to pack up a picnic and sample the very best in live
entertainment in the beautiful surroundings of Lydiard Park this summer
Lydiard Park is staging a series of open-air theatre performances over the coming months
starting with Shakespeare’s much-loved masterpiece Romeo and Juliet on Friday, 5
July. Heartbreak Productions’ unique storytelling style has a modern twist but maintains
all the intensity of the classic play, creating a compelling performance.
On Friday, 26 July, Quantum Theatre’s The Tales of Peter Rabbit & Benjamin Bunny
will use live music to bring the magical childhood stories by Beatrix Potter to life in a show
designed to appeal to all the family.
Family theatre continues on Friday, 16 August, when Illyria return to Lydiard Park to
present a new adaptation of Dick King-Smith’s heart-warming tale of friendship, courage
and determination, Babe the Sheep Pig.
Tickets for each of the open air theatre shows are £14 for adults, £9 for children
and £40 for a family ticket (2 adults & 2 children).
They are on sale now from Swindon Arts Centre’s box office by calling 01793 614837 or tickets can be bought online by visiting: www.wegottickets.com/swindonartscentre
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Young people can take part in a spine-tingling challenge as part of the Summer Reading
Challenge at Swindon Libraries. This year’s challenge has been dubbed Creepy House
and will involve children reading six books during the summer via their local library.
Those taking part are given a foldout poster to fill out and a certificate and medal will be
given to everyone who successfully completes the challenge. Children who read three
books as part of the challenge will receive a voucher for a free children’s DVD from
Swindon Libraries.
The challenge will be officially launched at a special event on Saturday, 20 July at
10.30am where Swindon Dance will perform a ‘Thriller’ dance routine. People attending
the launch event are being encouraged to wear fancy dress with the person in the best
costume winning a prize.
The website can be found at: www.creepy-house.org.uk.
Enrolment for the Summer Reading Challenge starts from 13 July and
brave new adventurers can explore the Creepy House from Saturday, 20 July.
For more information about the Summer Reading Challenge contact Anish Noble Harrison on 01793 463238 or by email at: [email protected]