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SOUTH MARSTON’S COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER

INSIDE… Meeting Point Date… Gardening Club… South

Marston Parish Council contact details… Swindon

Supermarine Fixtures… Citizens Advice Volunteering

Opportunities… Bags2School collection… Neighbourhood

Watch Update… Friendly Club Holiday 2014 details

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Dear Friends,

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


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

Saturday Scene Saturday Scene Saturday Scene Saturday Scene meets on 12th April in the Church 4meets on 12th April in the Church 4meets on 12th April in the Church 4meets on 12th April in the Church 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

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

during the last year.

From the registers: Baptisms

16th February Natalia Smith

9th March Ronnie William John Rath

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The Meeting Point

Coffee morning with table top sales

Something to sell?

Please book a table £2.50 for people who live in the village

£5 for those outside

12th April from 10am –12.30pm

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


6th April 11.00am South Marston Family Service

13th April 9.30am South Marston Morning Worship

20th April 9.30am South Marston Holy Communion

27th April 8.00am South Marston Holy Communion

27th April 10.00am St Margaret’s Team Service

4th May 11.00am South Marston Family Service

11th May 9.30am South Marston Holy Communion

18th May 10.00am Stanton Fitzwarren Team Service

25th May 8.00am South Marston Holy Communion

Church Services for South Marston

South Marston Church is part of the StraBon

Team Ministry. The office is located at St.

Margaret’s Centre, Kenwin Close, StraBon St.

Margaret.

It is open on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

mornings from 8.30am to 12 noon.

Email: stmargaretsoffice@�scali.co.uk

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

Members of the team:

Priest in Charge Rev. Vicky Fleming 827021

Asst. Priest Rev. George Fleming 827021

Curate Rev. Helen Baber 821412 (The Vicarage, South Marston)

Lay Minister Mr Dan Read 763016

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Swindon Supermarine Fixtures

April 2014

The Webbs Wood Stadium, Supermarine Road, South

Marston, Swindon, SN3 4SY

W: swindonsupermarinefc.com

E: [email protected]

T: 01793 828778

Gardening Club

● Wed 2nd H Godalming Town 3:00pm

● Sat 5th H Taunton Town 7:45pm

● Sat 12th A Cinderford Town 3:00pm

● Sat 19th A Shortwood United 7:45pm

● Mon 21st H Bridgwater Town 3:00pm

● Sat 26th A Cirencester Town 7:45pm

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On Monday 3rd March we held our A.G.M. With the help of some new members we are hopeful

to keep going as a club for at least another year. With our speakers booked, we look forward to

another year of interes�ng talks. For example:

Monday 7th April Bruce Porter on 'Growing Vegetables'

Monday 12th May Ray Rummins on 'Wiltshire Villages’

Saturday 16th August Annual Flower and Produce Show

Monday 1st September Peter and Di Boor on 'Fuchsias'

Monday 6th October Iris Smith on 'Victorian Christmas'

Monday 1st December Peter Noble on 'Bri�sh Antarc�c Adventure'

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Our next mee�ng will be on Monday 7th April at 7:30pm, with a talk by Bruce Porter en�tled

'Growing Vegetables'

For further information contact Mike on 827807

or Arthur on 832663


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New and Exciting volunteering opportunity with Wiltshire Citizens Advice

As part of a new service offered by Ci�zens Advice, the Wiltshire Bureaux are seeking

volunteers to be part of a team to provide basic financial educa�on to community

groups and one to one money mentoring.

The project, funded by Big LoBery, aims to empower people to make beBer budge�ng,

borrowing, saving and banking decisions. We will be working with local chari�es and

agencies in the community to reach out to those needing support and up to date

knowledge of money maBers.

If you are looking for the opportunity to learn new skills and develop exis�ng ones, this

project offers roles as a:

Money Ma(ers Trainer or a Money Mentor

Volunteers will receive free training with all expenses paid, as well as the opportunity to

be part of a friendly team and work closely with your local community.

All sorts of people volunteer for Wiltshire Ci�zens Advice, and find it challenging,

rewarding, varied and you never stop learning. We are looking for a minimum

commitment of a half day per fortnight.

Wherever you are in Wiltshire from Corsham to Ramsbury, Malmesbury to Tidworth,

if you would like to be a part of this team then please contact:

Anne Blackwell, Financial Capability Volunteer Coordinator

Wiltshire Ci�zens Advice

Kestrel House, Mill Street

Trowbridge, BA14 8BE

Tel. 01225 781946

E mail [email protected]


The F & E Harris Memorial Trust

New Community Transport Scheme

The Trust will be funding a community door-to-door transport scheme. It is designed to help

people aged 55 and over who live in South Marston to get out and about and who do not have

their own transport. The scheme started opera�on on the 1st January 2014. It will be free of

charge to users.

The scheme will be run by the Royal Voluntary Service (RVS) based in Liden on behalf of the Trust.

Those who require the use of the scheme will need to register their details with RVS before

booking a service requirement. Drivers opera�ng with RVS are volunteers and will stay with the

client, help if required, or be available during total journey �me.

The contact telephone number to register personal details for the scheme is 01793 465552.

The scheme will typically cover transport needs for trips such as aBending health appointments,

shopping trips and visits to family and friends. A more comprehensive lis�ng of acceptable uses

and condi�ons produced by the Trust is available when registering with RVS.

The Trust is looking for volunteer drivers to work with the volunteer drivers employed by RVS.

Training, opera�ng method and contract details will be supplied by RVS.

Contact Brian McGlone (01793 826243) if you are interested in volunteering or

contact RVS directly.

The Highworth United Charities

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. Applica�on 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 applica�ons can be

considered.

EDUCATIONAL FUND Supporting Young People living in South Marston

The Trustees currently have a limited amount of money available to assist

with the educa�on or training of young people who can demonstrate

financial need. Applica�on forms are available from Highworth Council

Offices or the Lions’ Charity Shop in Newburgh Place, Highworth. Early

application is advised.

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South Marston Parent Teacher Association

Do you have any unwanted textile items in Do you have any unwanted textile items in Do you have any unwanted textile items in Do you have any unwanted textile items in

cupboards and drawers?cupboards and drawers?cupboards and drawers?cupboards and drawers?

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


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

boards, prior to the mee�ngs.

Contact South Marston Parish Council:

� 01793 686150 or by email at [email protected]


South Marston Neighbourhood Watch Update

You may have no�ced fly-�pping has become a recurrent problem either side

of the railway bridge at the far end of Old Vicarage Lane in our village. Fly-

�pping is the responsibility of Swindon Borough Council, not the police, even

though our local officers will support us in dealing with this as much as they

can.

Unfortunately, money is short and whilst SBC come and

clear up the rubbish, they would be more willing to put

resources into solving this problem if more people

reported it. We as council tax payers are funding the

removal of the rubbish and it would be far beBer if this

money could be channelled into other more important

services. South Marston Neighbourhood Watch is

working with Swindon Borough Council to try and find a

solu�on to this problem.

Therefore if you see rubbish dumped in the village (or anywhere else for that

maBer) please report it to SBC in one of the following ways:-

1. Use the online repor�ng facility, by visi�ng the council's website at

www.swindon.gov.uk and insert ‘Report Fly-�pping’ into the search

engine and then follow the link. This is very easy and quick.

2. By telephoning the StreetSmart Team at the Swindon Borough Contact

Centre on 01793 445501.

3. In person by visi�ng the Swindon Direct One-Stop-Shop at Wat Tyler

House, Swindon. The entrance is located in Beckhampton Street.

Please keep an eye out, par�cularly at the end of Old Vicarage Lane just

before where it meets the A420 and report any fly-�pping as soon as possible.

Thank you

South Marston

Neighbourhood Watch


April 2014

Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun

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12.55 & 13.10 Mobile Library

12.00 Annual Parochial Meeting

7 8 9 10 11 12 13

19.30 Gardening Club

Friendly Club Village Hall 2.00pm

Craft Company Dryden House 2.00pm

SMRA Meeting 19.30-21.30

Quiz Night at Carriers Arms

Wheelie Bins Mixed Plastics Green Waste Recycling

Meeting Point 10:00-12:30 Village Hall

Saturday Scene 4pm-5.15pm

14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Friendly Club Outing to Lon-don

Parish Council Meeting 19:30 Village Hall


GOOD FRIDAY

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EASTER

MONDAY

Tots ‘n’ Toddlers 9:00-11:00 Village Hall


Wheelie Bins Mixed Plastics Green Waste Recycling Youth Club (8-11) 18:30-20:00 Village Hall

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May 2014

Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun

1 2 3 4


Youth Club (8-11) 18:30-20:00 Village Hall

5 6 7 8 9 10 11

BANK HOLIDAY


Quiz Night at Carriers Arms 7.30pm Fellow-ship Meal, Village Hall


Meeting Point 10:00-12:30 Village Hall Saturday Scene Village Hall 4pm - 5.15pm

12 13 14 15 16 17 18

7.30pm Gardening Club Youth Club (12-18) 18:30-20:30 Village Hall

Tots ‘n’ Toddlers 9:00-11:00 Village Hall SMRA Meeting 19.30-21.30



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Parish Council Meeting 19:30 Village Hall




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BANK HOLIDAY



The Friendly Club

SMRA South Marston Recreation Association

March

£30 Lisa Haine (118)

£10 Jill Comley ( 49)

£10 Andrew Newton (111)

£10 Dorothy Liddiard ( 43)

£10 Sylvia Brown ( 21)

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Tuesday, 11th March 2014 - in the Village Hall at 2.00pm

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Tuesday, 8th April 2014 - in the Village Hall at 2.00pm

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CLUB

WINNERS

A talk and slide show was given by Alan Nix on “Evacua on in 1940” He told

us of his evacua�on experience to Wales and the good and bad points of

many other children evacuated to other areas. Examples of how disrup�on to

family life was discussed.

We will be entertained by Geoff Roffe and John

Williams who will present a programme �tled Magical

Wit based on Tommy Cooper.

Tuesday 15th April – Ou ng to London

Drop off points in London will be Kensington and

Marble Arch. The coach will leave South Marston at 9.00 pm and return at

7.00 pm.


The Friendly Club Holiday 2014

Warners Holme Lacy Hotel, Hereford

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


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

Ladies Night – Saturday 24th May 2014

Tickets on sale now at

£15.00 per person

Call the hotel for more details of this event

What’s happening at Mecure South Marston Hotel?



Letters…...

What's Going On with The Local Plan?

In March Mr Fox, the appointed Inspector, held a Pre-Hearing Mee�ng to explain the procedures going

forward. Mr Fox will be examining issues rela�ng to the soundness of the plan in a series of hearing

sessions.

Those who wrote to Mr Fox with soundness queries were in good company. 8441 representa�ons

were raised from 801 respondents. Mr Fox considered this to be an unusually high number. He will

take them all into account in the up-coming hearings where they relate to soundness.

The hearings will be held within the Hawksworth Hall Room of STEAM - Museum of the Great Western

Railway. Those which directly affect South Marston are as follows but are subject to altera�on. Any

updated schedule will be available on the Council's web site.

7th May 09.30-13.00: Distribu�on of Housing Development (Issue 5)

9th May 09.30-13.00: New Communi�es: Eastern Villages, including Rowborough and

South Marston Village Expansion (Issue 11E)

9th May 14.00-17.30: Rural SeBlements: South Marston Village (Issue 12A)

15th May 09.30-17.30: Flood Risk (Issue 16)

20th May 09.30-17.30: Infrastructure Delivery (including hospitals and schools) Transport

(Issues 17 and 18)

Those wishing to par�cipate in the discussion at a hearing session will already have booked a

place. However, everyone is welcome to aBend the sessions as an observer.

Sylvia Brown is represen�ng SMPC at the above sessions where the discussion will concentrate on

South Marston as put forward in the Local Plan. It’s fair to say that the Local Plan is a strategic

document and the examina�on will be concentra�ng on the principle and level of development within

South Marston rather than the specific details. The Inspector’s report will certainly be focussing on the

soundness brief rather the specific details of 'what’s going where' etc in the village. The same principle

would apply to any Site Visit but ul�mately how detailed discussions get are a maBer for the Inspector

to manage as he deems appropriate.

SMPC supports the dra3 Plan policies and in discussions will be keen to explain and defend their

stance. It is crucial that Mr Fox is aware of everyone's views but no further representa�ons can be

made at this point as the deadline was 1st April. No representa�ons can be made a3er the

briefings. His conclusions will form a report to be published in the summer. The Local Plan will then

either go forward to the next stage, or not, or require some minor or significant amendments.

Last week I aBended SMRA's Annual General Mee�ng. Living next door to the Rec I see the �me and

the energy dedicated to its upkeep. Children from the village and beyond love the swings, etc and the

footballers get to play on ground that is properly prepared. SMRA's accounts show that the Rec

generates income in excess of its outgoings with the balance subsidising the village hall. The

Groundsmen are out there at all hours and in all weathers ensuring the Rec is a safe place to

play. Aren't volunteers wonderful!

Anne Featherstone, Stonecro&, South Marston



For Sale or Wanted….

5 Bar gate and 5 bar pass gate with fittings - £75 ono

Contact: Mandy on 07796 207336

Job lots of handbags, cushion covers and lampshades - from £10

Ideal for market stall or car boot. Contact: Neil on 686516

To advertise here, email [email protected]

£2.50 per advert


SOUTH MARSTON

VILLAGE HALL

HIRE CHARGES

All enquiries and to make a booking please contact Rachel Case

http://southmarston.org.uk/village-hall-bookings/

or email: [email protected] tel: 01793 627975 / 07545 923021

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. Children's

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

Send your contribu�ons for our next issue to

[email protected] by Friday, 20th April 2014


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