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In this Issue:
Church News ............................... 4 - 5 SMRA/100 Club winners................. 8
Church Services Schedule................. 6 Friendly Club.................................. 9
Church Office ................................... 6 Gardening Club.............................. 9
Parish Council ................................. 7 Youth Club............................. 10 - 11
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2 Mixed Plastics
Wheelie Bins
Green Waste
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5 Youth Club 10-13 Yrs Village Hall
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9 Youth Club 6-9 Yrs Village Hall
10 The Meeting Point 9.30-12 Village Hall
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12 Gardening Club Village Hall 7 pm
13 Friendly Club 7 pm Village Hall
14 Craft Company 2 pm Mary Cooper’s house
15 16 Mixed Plastics
Wheelie Bins
Green Waste
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19 Youth Club 10-13 Yrs Village Hall
20 All Sorts SM School 1.30-2.45
Parish Council 7.30 pm Village Hall
21 Tots ‘n’ Toddlers 9-11am Village Hall
SMRA 8 pm Village Hall
22 Police Surgery SM Hotel 7 pm
23 Youth Club 6-9 Yrs Village Hall
24 Saturday Scene Village Hall 4.00 pm
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26 Youth Club AGM, Carriers Arms 7 pm
27 All Sorts SM School 1.30-2.45
28 Tots ‘n’ Toddlers 9-11am Village Hall
29 30 Mixed Plastics
Wheelie Bins
Green Waste
April 2010
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Dear Friends,
Isn’t it good to see the sun shine….but oh dear the dust and the
cobwebs are being shown up in places I hadn’t notice they’d
gathered during winter. I think that happens in our lives. We
jog along happily and get ourselves into ruts or creating habits
we weren’t aware of—then something happens which makes us
aware of them. Sometimes these things can be good news like
the sun today but sometimes they are events which bring
sadness and make us re-evaluate our lives.
For a Christian Easter does the same. When Christ’s light
shines into our hearts in the form of his encompassing love we
feel strangely warmed, full of joy and expectation . That self
same love however also shows the dirt and cobwebs we gather
in the depths of our hearts. What’s needed is a spring clean and
so through Lent we allow God’s love to help us out; the clutter
gets removed as we acknowledge its existence and clear it
away as we say sorry. Then receiving the great love which we
celebrate at Easter, we find we are made completely new; and
filled with inexpressible joy and peace. What is that love?
It’s the love that sets us free to be what God made us to be, His
children. Jesus Christ’s death on the cross, and his resurrection
is like a tornado clearing the path of everything in its way—all
the debris, the baggage, we collect that separates us from God’s
infinite love is swept away. The bad old stuff from the past is
swept away and the present is full of deep joy, whilst the future
holds no fear. Do you want to experience this for yourself?
Then come and join in our celebrations; we’d love to see you!
George and I, together with the Ministry Team and the
Churchwardens wish you a very happy and blessed Easter.
God Bless,
Vicky Fleming
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Church News
The next High Five service for children up to 5 years will be on Friday 7th May at 10am—No service in April (School Holidays)
‘Craft Company’ we are meeting again at Mary Cooper’s house (Dryden House) on Wednesday 14th April at 2pm More details form Mary or Vicky Fleming
The Fellowship Supper We had a lovely relaxing supper with hot baked potatoes and different fillings, gammon, chicken pieces, and salad. These were followed by sumptuous deserts and all washed down with a glass of wine. It was great to celebrate the good events of the year and to look forward to the future. Those who came wondered why more people didn’t respond to the open invitation. We enjoyed the evening so much, that people have asked to do it more often and so we shall be having a social evening in the autumn. A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to the food, setting up and clearing up - and to those who supported the
evening.
Saturday Scene Saturday Scene Saturday Scene Saturday Scene meets on 24th April in the meets on 24th April in the meets on 24th April in the meets on 24th April in the Village Hall 4Village Hall 4Village Hall 4Village Hall 4----5.15pm. 5.15pm. 5.15pm. 5.15pm. An exciting church event for young families. Stories, songs, crafts, games and food. Contact Donald Page on 825693
The 7.30 ClubThe 7.30 ClubThe 7.30 ClubThe 7.30 Club for 10 to 16 year olds from Stratton, Stanton & South Marston
Held on alternate Sunday Evenings 7.30pm to 8.45pm at St Margaret’s Centre Please call the St. Margaret’s Church Office
for more information
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The Meeting Point Coffee morning with table top sales
(Please book your table by 7th April: £5 for people who live in the village, £10 for those outside and free to village organisations )
10th April from 9.30 –12 noon In the Village Hall
Refreshments provided by South Marston Church Those who come often remark about the enjoyment of sitting down with a neighbour they haven’t seen for a while with a
cake in one hand and a coffee in the other.
We look forward to seeing you
Celebrating Easter Celebrating Easter Celebrating Easter Celebrating Easter
2nd April, Good Friday 10am Family Service at St. Margaret’s, Stratton
2pm An hour round the cross St. Leonard’s Stanton Fitzwarren
4th April Easter Day 8am Holy Communion BCP
11am Family Communion
6.15pm Holy Communion, St. Margaret’s, Stratton
Come on and celebrate his gift of love!Come on and celebrate his gift of love!Come on and celebrate his gift of love!Come on and celebrate his gift of love!
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The Parish Church of South Marston is part of the Stratton St. Margaret
Team. The Church office is located at St. Margaret’s Church Centre,
Kenwin Close, Stratton St. Margaret.
Office hours are: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings from
8.30 am – 12 pm, email [email protected] or tel 826505.
All enquiries for christenings and weddings should be made to the
Rev’d Vicky Fleming on 827021. Team Staff Members are:
Team Rector - to be appointed
Team Vicar - The Rev'd Vicky Fleming - 827021
Hon Curate - The Rev'd Phil Ashby - 759008
Lay Minister - Dan Read - 763016
Lay Minister - Christine Burston 822403
Lay Minister - Rob Stewart - 766713
Church Office
Church Services (all at South Marston Church unless otherwise stated)
4th April 8.00am Holy Communion
11.00am Family Communion
11th April 10.00am TEAM SERVICE St Margaret’s
18th April 9.30am Holy Communion
25th April 8.00am Holy Communion
9.30am Morning Worship 2nd May 11.am Family Service
9th May 8.00am Holy Communion
11.00am TEAM SERVICE Stanton Fitzwarren
Tower & Tap Submissions
Please email items for Tower & Tap to [email protected] or
drop any article in to The Maples, South Marston (next to the
Vicarage). The deadline for May 2010 issue is 15 April 2010.
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South Marston Parish Council News
Jean Franklin Presentation
Village Development
Village Transport Report The Borough’s consultants, JMP Ltd, have produced a comprehen-
sive report identifying the existing traffic related problems in the
village and providing options for dealing with lack of footpaths at
Pound Corner and Thornhill Rd and for dealing with traffic speed
issues. The report does NOT deal with traffic issues that would
come from an expanded village under the Eastern Development
Area (EDA) as this would be dealt with when details of any
expansion plans were known. It concentrates on improving
pedestrian access & safety rather than improving traffic flow.
The report has to be presented to the Borough before it is made
available to the public.
Workshops It is planned to hold a meeting of the Village Development
Working Party early in April to discuss the implications of the
Transport Report and comments from the Parish Council’s
consultants, NEWMasterplanning. A series of mini workshops,
seeking the views of members of the various village organisations,
will take place in April & May and a full workshop, open to all
residents will take place in late May. Please refer to the website
and the village notice boards for details.
Jean Franklin has retired from
the Parish Council after 35 years
service as a Councillor.
At the Parish Council meeting
on the 16th March, the chairman,
Colin McEwen presented Jean
with a collage of views of the
village.
He thanked her on behalf of the
whole village, for her time and
commitment to the life of the
community over the years and
her willing contribution to the
activities of the Council.
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FUND RAISING FUND RAISING FUND RAISING FUND RAISING AUCTION AUCTION AUCTION AUCTION EVENINGEVENINGEVENINGEVENING
Fri day 7Fri day 7Fri day 7Fri day 7thththth May 2010May 2010May 2010May 2010 at theat theat theat the
South Marston HotelSouth Marston HotelSouth Marston HotelSouth Marston Hotel
Doors open at 6.30pmDoors open at 6.30pmDoors open at 6.30pmDoors open at 6.30pm Tickets £1.00 eachTickets £1.00 eachTickets £1.00 eachTickets £1.00 each
Just some of the promises donated so far: Gardening Services, Golf Lesson, Ironing Services, Pamper Hamper & Party, Reflexology and lots
more ...
For details on making a donation or buying a ticket please contact Rachel Case on 832719 or
email [email protected]
Raising funds for South Marston Tots ‘n’ Toddler group, Raising funds for South Marston Tots ‘n’ Toddler group, Raising funds for South Marston Tots ‘n’ Toddler group, Raising funds for South Marston Tots ‘n’ Toddler group,
South Marston School and South Marston Village HallSouth Marston School and South Marston Village HallSouth Marston School and South Marston Village HallSouth Marston School and South Marston Village Hall
100 CLUB
February 2010
£10 each to:
73 – Mrs B Rudnik 48 – Dave Fletcher 118 – Mitchy Motors 79 – Kevin & Sue
If you would like a number in the 100 Club please contact Rachel on 832719 or email [email protected] - it will only cost you £1 per month.
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Friendly Club
Members please note it is the start of our summer time programme and the meeting on 13th April starts at 7.00 pm.
Recent Events Returning to the club, Ian Purvis talked to us on 9th March about his large and interesting collection of Sea Shells, and where they were collected.
Future Events Tuesday13th April – Village Hall at 7.00pm. A talk on the history of the ukulele by Richard Bending
followed by a sing-along with Barry and Chris.
Tuesday 11th May – in the Village Hall at 7.00pm An evening of yarns and poems by Ray Bewes.
Outings
Saturday 8th May – 9.00am – 6.00pm - pick up & return outside village school. Trip to the Malvern Spring Show. Members £24.00, non members £28.00
Annual Holiday This year the annual holiday is at the Manor Hotel
Exmouth from Monday 4th October to 8th October inclusive. The cost for members and non members
is £229.00 per person for a twin room with 2 adults sharing.
This includes bed, breakfast and evening meal.
If you are over 50 years old and would like to join us on any of our trips
or come on the holiday with us you will be most welcome.
To book a place or for more information contact Brian 826243 or Josie 828080.
Gardening Club
Recent Events On Monday 1st March we had our A.G.M. followed by Gloria’s quiz.
7 teams battled it out, and after a few light hearted debates over one or two answers Edith's team was triumphant.
Future Events Our next meeting is on Monday 12 April at 7.30pm ( please note this is the second Monday of the month due to Easter). Our speaker this
month will be Mr. Bolton talking about "Spring Planting".
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South Marston Youth Club
DAY DATE AGES VENUE
Monday 05 April 10-13 years Village Hall
Friday 09 April 6 – 9 years Village Hall
Monday 19 April 10-13 years Village Hall
Friday 23 April 6 – 9 years Village Hall
For more details please contact Julie or Steve Hatherall
e-mail: [email protected] tel: 07923 441 296
February dates are shown below:
Our AGM is on Mon 26 April 2010 at 7pm in the Carriers. All welcome.
Helpers Needed! Adult youth club helpers are required for South Marston Youth Club
on Mondays 6-8.30pm (for 10-13 year olds) and/or Fridays 6-8.30pm
(6-9 year olds) fortnightly to help the youth leaders supervise the
children during youth club sessions, and help with tidying up the
village hall at the end of the session. When activities take place away
from the village hall, to help supervise the children on the journey
and during the activity. No specific skills required, except an ability
to communicate well with young people.
We are a friendly, lively bunch and enjoy sporting activities as well as
creative activities and if you have in interest in Youth Work then
this is a good starting place to gain experience. CRB check essential,
but we will obtain and pay for this.
Please contact Julie or Steve for further information 07857310624
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POLICE SURGERIES
The next Police Surgery is being held on
Thursday 22nd April at 7 pm.
Meadow Room, South Marston Hotel
If there is anything you would like to discuss with them then please
drop in. If you have any problems in your area or there is a forthcoming
priority you would like to talk about then please come along.
The police surgeries are run by our local Neighbourhood Policing Team
(NPT). South Marston comes under Swindon Rural North where PC Craig
Rathbone is the Community Beat Manager and Robert Dentry is the Police
Community Support Officer.
Youth Club Spring Fayre Sat 15 May 2010
2-5pm
in the Village Hall
Refreshments, Tombola,
Tuck Shop, Second-hand
Toy Stall, Bric-a-brac,
Raffle, Cakes, Stocks,
and Games.
Raising funds for the Youth Club.
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Early Bird Dining at The South Marston Hotel
Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays
throughout April & May 2010
Dine with us between
5.30pm - 7.30pm
and Receive 50% off your total food bill!
(beverages not included in offer)
Booking Strongly advised
For more information or to make a reservation
please contact us on (01793) 833700 or
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Call - 01793 822122 or 07801 490489
or email [email protected]
A S W Garden Company
Complete Gardening Care
• Lawn Mowing • Planting & Soft Landscaping
• Regular Maintenance • Hedge Cutting
• Pruning • Spring tidy ups
BOURTON ART GROUP 10-week Art Sessions 2010 All sessions are suitable for complete beginners
and leisure artists of all levels.
Monday morning sessions continue in Spring Term
This session will run each Monday from 12th April until 14th June
2010 from 10.00am until 12.00 midday.
There will then be a summer break!
Monday morning sessions continue in Autumn Term
This session will run each Monday from 27th September until
29th November 2010 from 10.00am until 12.00 midday
For further information (and booking form) please contact Margaret
on 01793 782927 or email [email protected]
ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE BOURTON VILLAGE HALL & CHURCH
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Great British Fish and Chip Supper Friday 21
st May 2010
Want to raise money where you live or work? Want to eat Fish and Chips, while raising money for charity? Hold a fish and chip supper on Friday 21 May 2010 whilst raising awareness of spinal cord injury and supporting SIA’s information and support services. You can hold a fish and chip supper in your own home, at work or hold a larger supper at your local community centre. SIA will provide a fundraising pack containing hints and tips, recipes, invitations and donation envelopes. By inviting 7 friends and asking them to donate an additional £5.00 means you will raise at least £35.00 from your supper but we will also give you additional fundraising ideas to raise even more money for SIA. Last year we had over 80 suppers taking part in England and Wales. In 2010 we want to double that figure and ensure we can provide more support to spinal cord injured people. The money raised from the suppers will help the Spinal Injuries Association offer support to individuals who become paralysed and their families, from the moment a spinal injury occurs, and for the rest of their lives by providing services and publications which enable and encourage paralysed people to lead independent lives. Every year in the UK over 1,000 people experience a spinal cord injury and there are an estimated 40,000 spinal cord injured people
in the UK alone. For more information or request a fundraising pack call Elizabeth Wright on 0845 678 6633 extn 229 or email [email protected] or visit www.spinal.co.uk
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Useful Contacts: South Marston http://southmarston.org.uk
Parish Council Chair Colin McEwen T 825312
Parish Council Vice Chair Sheila Anderson-Witty T 825058
Clerk to the Parish Council Roger Powell T 827515
Parish Council Project Co-ord’r TBA
SMRA Chair Mary Case T 826038
SMRA Secretary Julie Hatherall T 826028
Village Hall Bookings Julie Hatherall T 07857 310624
Football Field Bookings Chris Maull T 824505
Tots and Toddlers Rachel Case T 832719
Youth Club Julie & Steve T 07923 441296
Gardening Club Mike New T 827807
Friendly Club Brian McGlone T 826243
History Society Darren Cook T 832999
Afternoon Home Group Shirley Wildern T 826160
Marston Minstrels Maureen Withers T 825660
SM Football Club Nigel Franklin T 766590
Spitfires Football Club Bev Maull T 824505
South Marston School Alison Lowe T 823379
Pre–School Pre-School Staff T 07847 590601
Swindon Borough Councillor Doreen Dart T 762033
Member of Parliament Anne Snelgrove T 615444
Team Rector to be appointed
Team Vicar Vicky Fleming T 827021
Church Wardens Richard Sansum T 831473
Donald Page T 825693
Useful Contacts Stanton Fitzwarren Some useful contact numbers for Stanton Fitzwarren are shown below,
which our readers may find useful:
Clerk to the Parish Council Zena May T 702869
WI President Margaret Parker T 762065
Village Hall Bookings Alison Charnock T 762093
St Leonards Church Wardens Liz Hillman T 762935
Sue Mackenzie T 765538