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.
We hope to see you on the 23rd July
Dear Friends,
I am thinking about what I should pack for my holiday. Fortunately we
are going by car and the endless list of ‘just in case’ items don’t have to
be carried or weighed in!
We can be the same about our ‘life journey’ too. If
we are unsure that we can make the journey
successfully only relying on God, then we burden
ourselves with all sorts of unnecessary baggage.
In this ‘minimalist’ culture I find myself a little at
odds because I am a hoarder. Well, it might come
in useful….. and I can tell you countless stories of
times when I have been big and brave and cleared
out things only to find I need them after all!
Some people must have particular possessions because they feel they
give them status or social acceptability. Unfortunately we can find
ourselves spending time and energy on maintaining these possessions
and end up being slaves to them or their demands.
Other burdens we carry can be relationships—unhealthy ones that harm
us or others. Perhaps we encourage dependence on us to make us feel
important or we become dependent on the opinion of others for our own
self-worth. Then there are the spiritual burdens of guilt and regret;
feelings of failure which weigh us down.
We are called to travel life’s journey lightly, Christ promises to walk with
us and has taken our burdens on himself. We need not strive for He
gives us everything we need and there will never be an event for which
He cannot provide. Are you carrying unnecessary baggage?
Safe journeys and happy holidays!
God Bless,
Vicky Fleming
Priest in Charge
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
for this year.
The Meeting Point
Coffee morning with table top sales
Please book a table early: £2.50 for people who live in the village
£5 for those outside and free to village organisations
13th July and 10th August from 10.00 –12.30pm
In the Village Hall
Come and meet your friends, chat and enjoy catching up
on the latest news!
Refreshments provided by South Marston Church
We look forward to seeing you
‘Held in the Heart’
Have you suffered the loss of a child or given birth to a stillborn baby?
We are doing a special service in memory of these dearly loved children
who are held in the hearts of their parents. The pain when things go
contrary to the expected order is so great. We recognise this, and
realising that our Rosemary service in November time may not meet
your special needs we are holding 'Held in the Heart.'
This is a service of remembrance which will be held on Sunday, 14th
July at 4pm at St. Margaret's Church, Stratton. Please come and join
us, however many years ago you suffered your loss - together we will
remember and support each other.
7th July 11.00am South Marston Family Service
14th July 9.30am South Marston Holy Communion
21st July South Marston No Service
21st July 10.30am Grange Drive Churches Together
28th July 8.00am South Marston Holy Communion
4th August 11.00am South Marston Family Service
11th August 9.30am South Marston Holy Communion
18th August 10.-00am South Marston Team Service
25th August 8.00am South Marston Holy Communion
South Marston Church is part of the
Stratton Team Ministry.
The office is located at St. Margaret’s Centre, Kenwin Close, Stratton St. Margaret.
It is open on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 8.30am to 12 noon.
Email: [email protected]
or Tel: 826505
If you would like to talk to a priest or book a Christening or Wedding please contact
Rev Vicky Fleming on 827021 between 6 and 7pm any evening except Fridays or Sundays
Members of the team:
Priest in Charge Rev. Vicky Fleming 827021 Asst. Priest Rev. George Fleming 827021 Lay Minister Mr Dan Read 763016
Helen Baber is the new curate with the Stratton Team Ministry and will be living in
the South Marston vicarage for the next four years. She is a Bristol girl; in fact she
has lived in North Bristol all her life. She was baptised as a Methodist, but from the
age of 5 moved to the local Church of England in Henbury. Sunday school and the
Church Lads and Girls Brigade helped form the foundations of her faith.
Helen has been an active lay person before ordination, serving thirteen years as a
Church Warden. She has two daughters,
Jessica 21 and Harriet 18; they will be regular
visitors to South Marston. She also has two
dogs and a caravan, all of which are her pride
and joy. She particularly likes to holiday in North
Cornwall, but she is happy anywhere near the
sea. She has recently learnt to fish and plans to
fill her freezer with her trips to Seaton!
Helen trained at Southern Theological
Education Training Scheme (STETS) based at
Sarum College in Salisbury. This was a part
time course over three years.
Helen chose this course so she could continue
to work full time, she felt that the job she did
would be of value to her future ministry. Helen
was a training and development consultant for a
large pharmaceutical company, working
specifically with change management in the
NHS.
Last September Helen had the privilege of training at the World Council of Churches
Ecumenical Training Institute just outside of Geneva, she spent 5 months studying
ecumenical theology with students from all of the world as far afield as Jamaica and
Madagascar and with all denominations including Armenian Oriental Orthodox and
Lutheran, she says ‘she will never take Churches together for granted ever again!’
Helen is really looking forward to meeting everyone in Stratton, South Marston
and Stanton Fitzwarren and she has already been warmly welcomed and
showered with good wishes already!
Helen Baber
Curate, Stratton Team Ministry
S M A W L
South Marston Assisting Wildlife
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
village website, www.southmarston.org.uk
Christmas Hampers - new qualification criteria
The government has increased the State Pension age for women to 65
phased from April 2016 to December 2018. A further increase will be phased
in to raise the State Pension age for all to 66 from December 2018.
In consideration of these changes, and the proposed expansion of the village
community, the Trust will be making the following changes to the criteria for
allocation of Christmas Hampers to senior citizens of South Marston. These
changes will be implemented on 1st April 2016.
The changes are not subject to the exact scheduling of government criteria.
� 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.
Mobile Library
Swindon Borough Council are reviewing the mobile library service that supports
outlying villages and communities. Did you know that the mobile library visits South
Marston?
If you currently use it, we need your views on how important the service is and are
there any changes you would like to see made? We will then feed these back to
SBC. Please send your comments to:
Clerk to South Marston Parish Council, 3 Ash Gardens, South Marston SN3 4XX
Or by telephone on 07804 225571 or email [email protected]
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
Send your contribu�ons for our next issue to
[email protected] by the 20th August 2013
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
Parish Clerk via email: [email protected]
South Marston Enterprise (SME) Group
The SME group is for people in the village who own or run businesses or have a general
interest in business. We have a topic for each meeting followed by a social chat over wine
and nibbles.
In the June meeting we were joined by Ginny Rideout, who is a Cambridge Weight Plan
Consultant based in the village. The meeting was hosted by Rae of Raediance Beauty
and was all about using the self-development technique of the Johari window, to find out
more about ourselves and how other people perceive us. We all learnt a lot about our-
selves and it was great to receive positive feedback from other group members about the
qualities we had, but were unaware of!
This was followed by a general discussion about business and sharing useful information.
The next meeting is on the 4thJuly, then a break until the 5th Sept
If you would like to join the SME Group please contact Hazel Andrews on
01793 827507 or by e-mail at [email protected]
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On Monday 13th May, Alan Christopher came to talk on �ps to make gardening easier.
Though these �ps sounded simple, we all agreed that we didn't always do things to the
le*er, thus making life harder.
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Our next mee�ng will be a BBQ at Catsbrain Farm on Monday 1st July at 7:00pm, with
music by
OK Reunited. Please remember to bring a plate, dish, cutlery plus any dona�on of a
salad or a sweet.
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Saturday, 17th August (see main advert under ‘What’s on’
sec�on). Schedules for the show will be available from mid-July
from Mike on 827807 or Arthur on 832663.
An Important Message from Wiltshire Police and
South Marston Neighbourhood Watch
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
Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Youth Club (12-18) 18:30-20:30 Village Hall Gardening Club BBQ, Catsbrain Farm 19:00
Tots ‘n’ Toddlers 9:00-11:00 Village Hall
SME Group 19:30-21:00 Venue tbc Quiz Night at Carriers Arms
Wheelie Bins Mixed Plastics Green Waste
Saturday Scene BBQ 16:00-17:15 Village Hall
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Friendly Club 14:00-16:00 Village Hall
Tots ‘n’ Toddlers 9:00-11:00 Village Hall Craft Company 14:00 SMRA Meeting 19:30 -21:30
Quiz Night at Carriers Arms
Youth Club (8-11) 18:30-20:00 Village Hall Tower & Tap Advertising Cut Off Date
Meeting Point 10:00-12:30 Village Hall
Village Fete 14:00-17:00
Playing Field
Party in the Park 19:00 til late
Held in the Heart Service 16:00 St Margaret’s Stratton
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Youth Club (12-18) 18:30-20:30 Village Hall
Parish Council Meeting 19:30 Village Hall
Tots ‘n’ Toddlers 9:00-11:00 Village Hall
Quiz Night at Carriers Arms
Wheelie Bins Mixed Plastics Green Waste
Stratton Festival 11:00-18:00
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
Tower & Tap Contributions Cut Off Date
Ladies Who Latte 10:00-12:00 Mecure Hotel Village Event 15:00-20:00 Mecure Hotel
Tots ‘n’ Toddlers 9:00-11:00 Village Hall
Quiz Night at Carriers Arms
29 30 31
Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun
1 2 3 4
Quiz Night at Carriers Arms
Wheelie Bins Mixed Plastics Green Waste
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Quiz Night at Carriers Arms
Meeting Point 10:00-12:30 Village Hall No Saturday Scene this month
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Friendly Club 14:00-16:00 Village Hall
Craft Company 14:00 SMRA Meeting 19:30 -21:30
Tower & Tap Advertising Cut Off Date
Quiz Night at Carriers Arms
Wheelie Bins Mixed Plastics Green Waste
Annual Village Flower and Produce Show Village Hall 17:00
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Friendly Club Trip to Highclere Castle Departs 09:30 Parish Council Meeting 19:30 Village Hall
Quiz Night at Carriers Arms Tower & Tap Contributions Cut Off Date
26 27 28 29 30 31
Ladies Who Latte 10:00-12:00 Mecure Hotel
Quiz Night at Carriers Arms
Wheelie Bins Mixed Plastics Green Waste
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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.
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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)
Calling all bakers!
Your Village Fete needs you!
All cake donations, whether they be big or
small, fruity or creamy will be gratefully
received and put to very good use at the
Village Fete! They can be dropped off on
the day (Saturday 13th July)
Offers of help for before, during and
after the Fete would also be most
welcome.
Please contact either Jenny McEwen
(825312) or Angie Newton (932034) to
volunteer or for any enquiries
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Saturday, 17th
August at the Village Hall
Everyone from the village or gardening club is welcome to enter any of the
categories. We know there are many keen gardeners in the village, so why not come
along with your produce and show what you have grown!
This year we are trialling a cra= table
All exhibits need to be in by 12:45pm on the day, and doors open at 5:00pm
Schedules for the show will be available from mid-July from Mike on 827807
or Arthur on 832663
(They can also give you any informa�on about how to show if you are not sure!)
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]
SOUTH MARSTON
VILLAGE HALL
HIRE CHARGES
All enquiries and to make a booking please contact Julie Hatherall
http://southmarston.org.uk/village-hall-bookings/
or email: [email protected] tel: 07857 310 624
Refundable deposit also applies for all one off bookings,
Please see website for further details. Terms and Conditions apply.
Local Village Organisation £5.00 per hour
Non-Local Organisation £8.00 per hour
Parish Council £8.50 per hour
REGULAR HIRE COST
ONE-OFF BOOKINGS e.g. Childrens
Party, Family Party, Christenings etc
COST
Village Resident Non-Resident
Morning Session 08:30 – 13:30 £20.00 £25.00
Afternoon Session 13:30 – 18:30 £25.00 £30.00
Evening Session 18:30 – 23:30 £30.00 £35.00
SMAWL PUZZLE SOLUTION Write down the names of the two pubs in the village:
T h e C a r r i e r s A r m s T h e C a r p e n t e r s A r m s
Cross out the words that both pub names have in common:
T h e C a r r i e r s A r m s T h e C a r p e n t e r s A r m s
Now cross out any letters that the remaining words have in common,
no matter how many times each letter appears in each word: C a r r i e r s
C a r p e n t e r s Leaves: i p n t
Using the four letters that are left, make a word: pint
Cheers!
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TOWER & T@P
We are always looking for
ideas to improve the Tower
and Tap—if you have any
suggestions, we would love to
hear from you!
Please contact Amanda at:
3 Ash Gardens, South Marston,
SN3 4XX
Call on 07804 225571
or email
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Parish Council Chair Stuart Young T 828775
Parish Council Vice Chair Sylvia Brown T 823535
Clerk to the Parish Council Amanda Burchell T 07804 225571
SMRA Chair Angie Newton T 832034
SMRA Secretary Julie Hatherall T 07857 310624
Village Hall Bookings Julie Hatherall T 07857 310624
Football Field Bookings Chris Maull T 824505
Tots & Toddlers Ryan Turner T 07568 065924
Youth Club Julie & Steve T 07923 441296
Gardening Club Mike New T 827807
Friendly Club Brian McGlone T 826243
Spitfires Football Club Bev Maull T 824505
South Marston School Luke Madison T 823379
Pre–School Pre-School Staff T 07847 590601
Saplings Children’s Centre (All Sorts) T 829996
Ward Councillors Russell Holland T 07999 566623
John Haines T 07901 534640
Colin Lovell T 321634
Member of Parliament Justin Tomlinson T 522123
Priest in Charge Vicky Fleming T 827021
Church Wardens Richard Sansum T 831473
Tina Hiscocks T 832884
Website Donald Jones T 823035
Tower and Tap Amanda Burchell T 07804 225571