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Colerne Parish Magazine - HOW COLERNE WILL BE CELEBRATING
The Parish Church of St John the Baptist, Colerne
                     A member of the Lidbrook Group of Churches

                                     Priest-in-Charge
                                Vacancy – see contacts below
                                   Ministry Team
                   Revd Clair Southgate     Mrs Margaret Edmonds
                                   Churchwardens
                 Rob Featherstone, 47 Round Barrow Close, SN14 8EF
                Tel: 01225 743044 Email: rob.featherstone4@gmail.com
             Mike Brzezicki, The Stables, 11 Trimnells, Colerne, SN14 8EP
              Tel: 01225 744499 Email: churchwarden.cpc@gmail.com
 For enquiries to hire the Parish Church for a community event, contact the Churchwardens
To arrange a Baptism, contact Karen Brzezicki on karen@brzezicki.co.uk or 01225 744499
To arrange a Marriage, contact Celia Batterham, celia@washmeres.co.uk or 01225 744809
       To arrange a Funeral or make an application for a churchyard memorial,
      contact Ray Barker, ray262@btinternet.com or 01225 743402 or 07768 500684

                     Website: www.colerneparishchurch.org.uk

                               Magazine Committee
                                  Editorial Team
      Phil Chamberlain (07793 018283) Email: editorial.colernemag@gmail.com
        Kathryn Houldcroft (744006) Email: editorial.colernemag@gmail.com
            Lavinia Wilson (742417) Email: Lavinia.wilson@valecourt.org
                               Design and production
               Liz House (740098) Email: design.colernemag@gmail.com
                                    Advertising
         Ffion Prestidge (533391) Email: advertising.colernemag@gmail.com
                         Distribution: Rosemary Sadler (742531)
                        Facebook page: @ColerneParishMagazine

                          CHURCH FLOODLIGHTING
Anyone wishing to arrange for the Church Floodlighting to be turned on should contact
Derek or Julie Burgess on 743999 or 07470 031062 or at del.burgess@gmail.com

Front Cover photograph by Jacob King/PA Wire/PA Images to mark the Platinum Jubilee.

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SERVICES FOR JUNE
                                                                                                                                                       Thursday 2nd June
                                                                                                                                                  9.45am: BCP Holy Communion
                                                                                                                                                     Sunday 5th June
                                                                                                                                  9.30am: All-Age Holy Communion 6pm: Zoom Compline
                                                                                                                                                       Thursday 9th June
                         ROOM OR HOUSE LETS                                                                                                       9.45am: BCP Holy Communion
                         URGENTLY REQUIRED                                                                                                           Sunday 12th June
                                                                                                                                          9.30am: Holy Communion 6pm: Evensong
               FOR HOTEL STAFF LOCATING TO THIS AREA
                                                                                                                                                     Thursday 16th June
                           Lucknam Park Hotel                                                                                                    9.45am: Service of the Word
                                                                                                                                          10.30am: Sparkles Mother and Toddler Group
       is looking for room lets in Colerne and surrounding areas
           including Ford, Box, Corsham, Bath and Marshfield                                                                                           Friday 17th June
                                                                                                                                              1.45pm: Shine (0-11yrs) with an adult
      Caroline Hodder, Staff Housing Officer, is on hand to act as liaison between
                                                                                                                                                   Sunday 19th June
                Landlords and Staff to ensure that rentals run smoothly
                                                                                                                         9.30am: Family Service 10.30am: Zoom Service 6pm: Rejoice and Praise
                     Should you be interested, please contact Caroline                                                                                 Thursday 23rd June
                       via email at carolinehodder@outlook.com                                                                                    9.45am: BCP Holy Communion
                                                                                                                                                     Sunday 26th June
                                                                                                                                        9.30am: Holy Communion 6pm: Taizé Service
                                                                                              og f r i e n                                             Thursday 30th June
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                                                                                                                                                  9.45am: BCP Holy Communion
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                   ME R RY F I EL D SBA R N.C O.U K                                                                                Every Thursday: 10.15am Open House (Coffee/tea/cake)

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                      Holiday Let, based in the heart of Wiltshire                                                    All are welcome to these services, please check our church website and/or church notices in
         Entire Open Plan Cottage - 4 Guests - 1 Bedroom - 3 Beds - 1 Bathroom                                        case of changes, Please observe Covid protection notices on entering the church, thank you.
    A Touch of tranquillity                                      Why book with us?                                             To receive details of Zoom services, contact Rob Featherstone on
    Occupying a spectacular                                      •Extremely Dog-Friendly                                                        rob.featherstone4@gmail.com
    position over Box Valley with                                •Fully equipt kitchen
    views of Salisbury Plain in the                              •Luxury bed linen
    distance.                                                    •Hand and bath towels provided
    Outside there is parking for two
                                                                 •Smart TV with Netflix
                                                                 •Beautiful views
                                                                                                                                                FROM THE REGISTERS
    vehicles and a private patio area
    perfect for enjoying an evening
                                                                 •Stunning scenic walks                                           16th April – Burial of cremated remains – Paul DOWDING
                                                                 •Private Parking for two cars
    drink after a long walk or a day
                                                                 •Short breaks available                                            24th April – Burial of cremated remains – Jane WILLIS
    spent in Bath city centre.
                                                                 •Free Wifi
                                                                                                                                          1st May – Holy Baptism – Ruby Olivia FRY
                           Merryfields Barn, Star Corner, Colerne, SN14 8DG
                     Phone: 07973 509928 Email: buildplans@aol.com                                                              7th May – Burial of cremated remains – Margaret June WOOD
                                                                                                                                7th May – Burial of cremated remains – Janice (Jan) VENTON

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2022   Whatʼs on
                                    in June
        A round-up of events happening in the Parish this month

Crochet Group at the Lib Club
Every first and third Wednesday of the month at 8pm.
                                                                                             Birdwatching with Keith Mortimer
                                                                                                                                    Do you have an event you wish to
                                                                                                                                       be included in What’s On?
                                                                                                                                  Email: editorial.colernemag@gmail.com
                                                                                                                                           or text: 07793018283

                                                                                             Saturday June 11, 8.30am - 11am. Meet in the Market Place. Email info@wildcolerne.org
                                                                                             for details and to register. There will be hills and stiles. Sorry, no dogs.
                                                                                             Rock’In Colerne music festival
Tuesday Tramp                                                                                Saturday June 11, Village Hall from 5.30pm. Live music from five fantastic bands, food
First Tuesday of the month at 10am. Meet at Fox & Hounds, two-and-a-half hour walk.          and bar courtesy of the Fox and Hounds. £5 on the door.
Classic Car Club                                                                             The Great Big Churchyard Nature Count
First Thursday of the month at 8pm. At The Fox & Hounds. You donʼt need to own a             Sunday June 12, in the churchyard, 2pm-4pm.
classic to come along, just have an interest.
                                                                                             Colerne Cinema presents Belfast (12A)
Colerne Gardening Club                                                                       Tuesday June 14, 7.30pm, in the Village Hall.
First Thursday of the month, 7:45pm for an 8pm start. In the Village Hall.
                                                                                             Sparkles baby and toddler group
Colerne WI                                                                                   Thursday March 16, 10.30am - 11.45am, in the Parish Church.
Third Thursday of the month at 7:30pm. In the Village Hall.
                                                                                             WI walk around historic Box
Badminton                                                                                    Thursday June 16. Meet at 7.30pm in the Selwyn hall car park in Box. The walk will
Every Wednesday, 6.30-8pm. For more info contact Chris Woods, 742897.                        take about 90 minutes.
Whist Drive                                                                                  Shine Children’s Group
Every Monday at 7pm (except 13 June). In the Village Hall.                                   Friday June 17, 1.45pm - 3pm in the Parish Church (0-11 yrs, accompanied by adult carer).
For more information contact Chris Woods, 742897.
                                                                                             Car Boot Sale
Mobile library                                                                               Saturday June 18, 8am-noon. Colerne Primary School.
Wednesday June 8: 9.45-10.05am, Fosseway Close, 10.15am -12.45pm outside Colerne
Primary School.                                                                              Wildflower walk With Andrew Dawson
Wednesday June 22: 10.15am-12.45pm outside Colerne Primary School.                           Saturday June 18, 10am - 12.30pm. Meeting point to be confirmed.
                 							                                                                     Email info@wildcolerne.org for details and to register.
Colerne Jubilee celebrations                                                                 Live music at the Lib Club from No Mean Feat
Friday June 3 to Sunday June 5. Events taking place across the parish and a big party on     Saturday June 18 from 8pm.
the Rec on the Saturday afternoon. See page 16 for map and more details.                     Family Bug Hunt with Chris Woods (TD day at school)
Parish Council meeting                                                                       Wednesday June 22, 1.30 - 2.30pm, Franks Wood. Email info@wildcolerne.org to
Tuesday June 7 at 7.30pm, Old School. Public welcome to attend.                              register or sign in on arrival. Grown-ups responsible for the children they bring.
Wild Colerne informal social to celebrate World Swift Day                                    Colerne Unplugged singing group
Tuesday June 7, 6.30pm onwards. Six Bells Pub Garden – indoors if wet.                       Wednesday June 22, 8pm at the Six Bells.
Gentle slow Nature Walk with Dorothy Robertson                                               Bingo night at the Lib Club
Friday June 9, 9.30 – 10.30am. Meet at Watergates benches. Bring binoculars if you can.      Saturday June 25, 8pm, with cash prizes!

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Colerne WI marks the Jubilee
                                                                            W     e start June with the Queen’s
                                                                                  celebrations at the Rec. We are
                                                                            holding a best decorated sponge cake
                                                                                                                             Please put your name and telephone
                                                                                                                           number on your entry and in the case of
                                                                                                                           a child it would be good to know their
      COUNTRYWIDE                                                           competition for adults and for children.       age as well. Make sure the information
                                                                              This is on Saturday 4th June, please         is under your entry so the judge doesn’t
      PRIVATE HIRE                                                          bring your entries to the Rec for 2pm,         know who has made the decorated cake.
                                                                            judging to take place at 4pm.                    The competition will be judged by a
                                                                                                                           non-WI person.
    Licensed to carry 4 passengers                                                                                           The June WI meeting on June 16th is a
               Airports                                                                                                    walk around historic Box which will take
                                                                                                                           about 90 minutes. We will meet at 7.30pm
              Seaports                                                                                                     in the Selwyn hall car park in Box.
        Long/Short Distances                                                                                                 No rain needed for either event!
                                                                                                                                                   Caroline Moore

         07788 430380
     stevebye@talktalk.net

                                                                          A huge thank you to everyone who has sponsored all those walking for Christian Aid in Colerne.

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Swifts
                                                                     Hazelbury
                                                                                                                  RINGING IN THE RETURN OF THE
                                                                       HealtH
             Mon-Fri 8am-8pm                                          Practice
                Sat 9am-3pm                       We offer Homoeopathy and
               Sun 10am-2pm
                                                   Kenshin Anma Shiatsu
     6-B Little Brook (next to Waitrose)                                                                          DOROTHY ROBERTSON from Wild Colerne on a sign
                                                                                                                         in the skies that summer is here

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                  Melksham                       Kenshin Anma Shiatsu is a wonderfully relaxing and
                                                 energising form of massage therapy which is very
                                                 ancient, predating even Shiatsu, and works to rebalance
    07834 355106 01225 405168l
                                                 the entire system. Kenshin means ‘essence of health’,             olerne’s young bell ringers made sure       ascent and descent just before dawn.
 Info@feetfirstfootcareservices.co.uk            and Anma means ‘spreading peace with the hands’. It               everyone knew our swifts had arrived          By flying to these heights, they tune into
                                                 is performed fully clothed and lasts 75 minutes. Anma
           Corns Callus Ingrown nails            is non-diagnostic and is not recommended for pregnant             by ringing them a big welcome on the        the information their survival depends on,
                                                                                                           evening of Monday 9th May.                          calibrating their magnetic compasses and
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           Verrucae Fungal infections
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                                                 women or cancer patients.
               Neuropathic function
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                                                     Laurent and Susan Lacroix hold diplomas in              A big thanks to Roger Haynes and his team         reading the winds to forecast the weather. And
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             Annual vascular studies                   Anma from Anma France. Susan is also                for organising this. Some of us had the thrill of   all this while we are tucked up in bed.
                                                 a registered homoeopath and counsellor and offers         going up to “swift watch” from the top of the         Swifts have been around for 50 million
                                                              consultations and sessions.                  church tower. What a view!                          years. It is unthinkable that they could be
                                                     Hazelbury Health Practice                               The first birds to arrive are the ones ready      allowed to become extinct on our watch.Their
                                                         Hazelbury Manor,                                  to breed at three years and older. It is quite      needs are simple and mirror ours - housing
                                                      Box, Wiltshire SN13 8HX                              a thought that the new, ready to breed three-       and food. While 10% of pre-1919 homes
                                                                tel: 01225 810644                          year-olds will have scarcely touched land,          can house swifts, the figure is almost nil for
                                                                                                           since they launched themselves from their           post 2000 buildings, or those refurbished, re-
                                                                                                           nest in a Colerne roof three years before.          roofed older buildings.

     BOX Pharmacy                                                                                            Swift numbers are boosted in June by
                                                                                                           younger birds looking for a mate
                                                                                                                                                                         So, let’s do what we can for our
                                                                                                                                                                               Colerne birds. During June/
                                                                                                           and scouting for a suitable                                            July you may come across
                                                                                                           nest to be ready and                                                      people staring up at
                    10 High Street,                                                                        waiting when they return                                                   roofs. Don’t call the
                         Box                                                                               to breed next year. The                                                    police, we are harmless
                                                     A Colerne based company                               yearlings arrive in July to                                                swift nest site spotters!
 Prescription Delivery Service                    offering traditional tweed lined                         augment the “screaming                                                    Get in touch to help or if
 If you are disabled, housebound or unable to      fitted picnic hampers - made                            parties” swooping along our                                            you know where they are
 collect your prescriptions, etc, arrangements   extra special with English vintage                        High Street.                                                        nesting (info@wildcolerne.org)
  can be made for your order to be delivered      china as well as a large selection                         Ever wondered where the swifts                             Knowing where they are is vital for
  to you by our door-to-door delivery service.                                                             who aren’t nesting go at night? As dusk falls,      planning where to put up nest boxes.
                                                   of country style baskets, rugs                          they gather higher in the sky, before rising on       Identification tip – if you can see an actual
       Telephone 01225 742552                          and home accessories.                               a “Vesper” or evening flight.                       nest, it isn’t a swift. They squeeze into out
           for further details                                          ❁❀❁                                  It was for a long time assumed they merely        of sight spaces. Similarly, if you think you
                                                   Call Cathy on 07720 840351                              ascended a bit to do their extraordinary            see a swift perching, it isn’t a swift. They
                                                                                                           ‘flying while asleep’ trick. In 1970 Liut           never perch.
                                                  or pop to our showroom down
                                                                                                           Burma, an expert in the use of radar in the
                                                       Ogbourne any time!                                  science of aircraft bird strikes, observed          • June 7th is International Swift Day. Do
                                                                        ❁❀❁                                “Vesper flights” reaching up to 8,000 feet.         join us celebrating and swift watching
                                                 www.thevintagehampercompany.uk                            But far from staying up there to sleep, they        in the Six Bells Garden. And the cover of
     www.boxpharmacy.co.uk                                                                                 return after a few hours to resume feeding          July’s parish magazine will feature some
                                                                                                           before repeating the same extraordinary             swift pictures drawn by Colerne school

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A DAY IN THE LIFE OF…                                                             Before the children arrive at 8.30am, I will do my best
                                                                                                    to say hello to all our wonderful team and check in with their
                Mark SOLOMON                                                                         news. Colerne Church of England Primary School is a quite
                                                                                                     magical place and once you start here, it is so hard to leave.
HEADTEACHER OF COLERNE CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL

Mark is headteacher of our                                                                                     proud of our little birds as         The rest of the day involves an online
                                                                                                               they successfully raised two       meeting about welcoming refugees from
local primary school which                                                                                    chicks. This year, however,         Ukraine, one performance appraisal
currently cares for 256 children                                                                              the weather is playing ball and     and a meeting with Michael Wood,
                                                                                                              they are raising seven wondrous     our returning governor. There is also a
aged 4-11 from Colerne and                                                                                    babies! The Coal Tit parents are    spell on lunch duty with our excellent
the surrounding area.                                                                                        machines and over the course of      lunchtime supervisors. At this time of

I
                                                                                                             13 days they will bring upwards      year, the children are able to go on the
    t is 7.30am on Tuesday 3rd May 2022                                                                      of 8,000 deliveries of food to the   field and there is something so perfect
    and I am on my last day of being                                                                         nest – good luck matching that       and pure primary school about this. The
    in charge of the school chickens.                                                                        Deliveroo (other food delivery       children run, laugh, play and be happy;
Tomorrow, the quite amazing Christine                                                                       companies are available).             they have all very much earned this over
will return from her thoroughly deserved                                                                       I may be getting a little too      the past two years.
break and I am desperate for her to be                                                                      obsessed with the Coal Tits.            The school day finishes with me leading
proud of how well the chickens look                                                                           Before the children arrive at       a collective worship based on our new
– there is a lot of pressure! I adore the                                                                   8.30am, I will do my best to say      value of service. I am sharing the story of
chickens and love seeing the children                                                                      hello to all our wonderful team        the Widows Mite and using some children
talking to them at lunchtime, they are                                                                     and check in with their news.          as actors. There are some Oscar-winning
good therapy for both me and the children.                                                                 Colerne Church of England              performances today, and Zack, Alfie,
This week however, there have been three       QUICK FIRE QUESTIONS                                        Primary School is a quite magical      Riley and Lily get to take a bow.
broody ladies and one is a little bit pecky.                                                       place and once you start here, it is so          My school day finishes with the Summer
I’m really hoping that Christine knows         Q: Who would play you in the film about
                                                                                                   hard to leave. Today, I am tasked with         sports club I run with Tim Bunting. We
what to do with them. I take out George        your life?                                          arranging the leaving do for Jill Scott,       have over 40 children attending this term
and Isla to help me and Isla cleans up the     A: Vince Vaughan                                    our School Business Manager, who has           and we begin with the basics of cricket. I
chicken poo with expert farming instincts!     Q: Tell us a secret skill you have?                 been part of Colerne for over 23 years.        just hope one of them will help England
We find two eggs and the children go back      A: Chasing off swans to protect my family           Don’t tell her but I’ve booked something       with their too-frequent batting collapses.
to school ready to make some cakes with        Q: What is your most treasured possession?          already… ssshhh! I hope she likes it.            Once the children are all home safely, I
their Mum – please let me get one!             A: My Skysports subscription                          Part of my morning involves teaching         do some paperwork (yay), before getting
  Once hands are washed, I log into one        Q: What sports team do you follow?                  the Year 3s from Tim Peake class at the        in the car to travel the seven minutes
of the school iPads to check on our Coal       A: Liverpool and then a lot of unsuccessful ones,   same time as Marcus Rashford class. I          down Tutton Hill to my home in Box.
Tit chicks! We were extremely fortunate                                                            LOVE teaching. It is genuinely the best        Having a beautiful wife and two bonkers
to have a birdbox with a camera donated
                                               Bath Rugby, England Cricket, San Francisco 49ers
                                                                                                   part of my job. Teaching is a very tough       children are how I finish my day – it can’t
to us by Mike. This is our second year and     Q: What is your favourite song/piece of
                                                                                                   job, getting harder by the year, but it is a   end better than that!
this is our second successful nesting of       music?
                                                                                                   genuine privilege to help children along         Tomorrow is another day and I can safely
Coal Tits. They are truly beautiful birds,     A: My Hero by the Foo Fighters                      their journey – it is why we are all part of   say that no two days are the same. They
who are always on the go and make the          Q: What famous person would you like to             this profession. Today, it was magical to      say don’t work with children and animals;
most intricate and huge nest. Last year,       have a meal with?                                   see Jack and Aiden grasp a maths concept       I think I’ll politely disagree today.
the wet weather was almost disastrous          A: John Barnes, greatest footballer of all time     that they had struggled with at the start of
for these small birds but we were very                                                             the session.                                                        As told to Sue Jones

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✿❀      COLERNE GARDENING CLUB ❀ ✿
                                                   Colerne Liberal Club
                                                                                                                                     Strawberry Fields Forever
           The Village Hall                                                                                                          After a two-year break, the Colerne Gardening Club Village Show
      and Denys Sargent Room                                                                                                                        is back, reports WENDY JAMES
                                                     Celebrate the Jubilee with a
                                                                                                                                     T
     are both OPEN for Bookings
     Hiring Charges remain at pre-Covid19          Jubilee Cocktail June 1st –5th                                                        his July the Village Hall will once again host the
     Rates, no extra cleaning charges apply                                                                                              Colerne Gardening Club Village Show.                         There will be no charge
                                                     June Saturday entertainments
     ★ All events, meetings, Clubs and Societies
                                                          ✪ 18th – No Mean Feat
                                                                                                                                     The Gardening Club’s aim is to encourage families to            for entries and the show
            can utilise the Hall’s facilities
      ★ PA and acoustic/projection equipment             “Classic Rock with an edge”                                                 grow their own fruit and vegetables.                                 itself will be free for
             available in the Main Hall                     ✪ 25th – Bingo night                                                     We see the show as a community event and it will be a           visitors and participants.
      ★ Projector and Screen available in the                                                                                        reflection of the gardening skills of the people of Colerne.
              Denys Sargent Room                      2022-23 subscriptions are due.
     ★ WIFI available in both the Main Hall and    Please ask at the bar to renew or join.                                           The date of the show has been moved to school term time to accommodate families who
              Denys Sargent Room                                                                                                     may otherwise have been on holiday.
                                                    See latest announcements on the Club
     ★ Alcohol Licence available upon request
                                                       noticeboard and on our website                                                Anne Nicholas said that organisers had also made a number of changes due to Covid.
     To Book any event call 744544 or email:        http://www.libclubcolerne.co.uk
           colernevhall@yahoo.co.uk                                                                                                  “We have removed loads of classes to enable us to spread the remaining exhibits out
                                                           and on Facebook at                                                        more, removed all charges and also cancelled the auction at the end of the show.”
        Check our website for further details
          http://www.colvhall.co.uk
                                                       Colerne Community Pages
                                                                                                                                     There will be no charge for entries and the show itself will be free for visitors and participants.
                                                                                                                                     Four trophies will be awarded, as detailed in the schedule, with prizes of £25 for each winner.
                                                                                                                                     The schedule can be downloaded from the village hall website.
                                                                                                                                     Please come and support the event, either with entries, or to see what can be achieved in
                                                                                                                                     our gardens and allotments.
                                                                                                                                                                                                         DATE
                                                                                                                                                                                                      FOR YOUR
                                                                                                                                                                                                        DIARY
                                                                                                                                                                                                         VILLAGE
                                                                                                                                                                                                          SHOW
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Saturday July
                                                                                                                                                                                                              16th
                                                                                                Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash

                                                                                                                                          Gardening Club Meeting:
                                                                                                                                            Thursday July 7th at
                                                                                                                                         7.30pm in the Village Hall.
                                                                                                                                          Our speaker is Paul Green
                                                                                                                                          and his subject is Plants of
                                                                                                                                         the Season and he will have
                                                                                                                                                plants for sale.

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     Your guide to the Platinum Jubilee celebrations in Colerne
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                                  FRIDAY JUNE 3
                                    1    Fox & Hounds
                                      2.30pm until late
                    Cider and beer festival; Pimms and Punch tent, BBQ
      Live music from Bottle of Dog, Mike Barham, DJ Frog and the ultimate Bandeoke
                                                                                                                                        SUNDAY JUNE 5
                         experience plus entertainment for children
                                                                                                                      7    3.30pm Street party for children on the High Street
                                         2   Six Bells                                                                (or those who don’t have their own street party) organised by the
                                      3pm until late                                                                      Fox & Hounds and Con Club with music from Ray Jones.
                      Food and drink and entertainment for children.                                                          BBQ for grown ups, children to bring own food.
                  Music from Westward Duo; Tim Adams and MOJOSonic                                                         Register with Bob Atter at atterbob@aol.com by May 31

                       3   2pm Street party in Pinewood Park                                                                 8 12pm Street party in Roundbarrow Close
                                     SAT JUNE 4                                                                   9       1pm Street party at the top green in Forrester Green
                                                                                                                           10 2pm-5pm, Street Party in Hitchings Skilling
                            4   Village Fun Day at The Rec
                                          2pm to 4pm                                                                      11 1pm, Street Party with band playing, Trimnells
 Tug of war; WI cake competition for adults and children; classic cars and tractors; inflatable                                12 3pm, Street Party in Grocyn Close
     assault course; stalls from local groups; prizes for best-dressed royal, food and bar
                      5    Seven Elizabeths planting seven oaks                                                              13   Colerne Rec Lighting of Beacon, 9.15pm
                                     6   The Con Cub
                                Live Music from 6pm until late                                                    14       Colerne Parish Church Lighting of Beacon, 9.45pm

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FRIENDS OF COLERNE CHURCH

                                                                                        Camera
                                                                                                 Caught on
                                               The local
                                                service                                  JODY GAISFORD was on hand to
                                                                                                                                    COL
                                                                                                                                   SOUVO UR
                                               for local                                   shoot the 50th anniversary of           SP  ENIR
                                                                                                                                      ECIAL
                                                people                                the Colerne May Fair. Here he selects his
                                                                                                  favourite shots...

               • Free local ‘collect and return’
                 • Full MOT testing facilities
            • Full electronic diagnostic services
    • Full dealer level servicing and repair service
 • Loan cars supplied if required at no extra charge

       Operating hours
       Monday - Friday:
       8.00am - 5.30pm
                               A420       THE SHOE CHIPPENHAM
     Bristol Road, The Shoe,       MARSHFIELD    Turbo-
        Nr Chippenham,                            Jection                         BE THE FIRST EVER WINNER OF THE NEW
      Wiltshire SN14 8SD
                                                                               GOLDEN TROPHY
                                 BATH

      Tel: 01225 891202
                                                 COLERNE
     www.turbojection.co.uk                                                   and be recorded in the Golden Donkey Annual Book of Winners!

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BE THE FIRST EVER WINNER OF THE NEW                                               BE THE FIRST EVER WINNER OF THE NEW

      GOLDEN TROPHY                                                                     GOLDEN TROPHY
     and be recorded in the Golden Donkey Annual Book of Winners!                      and be recorded in the Golden Donkey Annual Book of Winners!

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Season End Awards
                                                                                                          B
                                                                                                                  oth Colerne Rugby Club and FC Colerne Colts football club marked the end of the season
                                                                                                                  by honouring players and staff.
                                                                                                                   David Stirling from the rugby club said: “Riley Parsons, having his debut season with
                                                                                                          Colerne RFC, became the youngest ever winner of the Player of the Season award which was all
                                                                                                          the more special as it was his first year of adult rugby.
                                                                                                            “He has set the bar high for himself for next season.”
                                                                                                            Meanwhile FC Colerne Colts manager Paul Carey said: “Well done to all the Colts.
                                                                                                            “We now close for the season until September 3rd but we are pleased to be playing in local
                                                                                                          tournaments over the summer and to be launching our ‘FC Colerne Kickers’ this summer (for girls
                                                                                                          and boys of ages seven and below).
                                                                                                            “If you are interested please send me a message on 07786745165 or message me on facebook
                                                                                                          @fccolernecolts - more details to follow!”

                                                                                                                                               RUGBY TOP PICKS
                                                                                                                                               Player of the Season: Riley Parsons
                                                                                                                                               Young Player of the Season: Lewis McFarlane
         BE THE FIRST EVER WINNER OF THE NEW                                                                                                   Chairman's Award: Mrs Louise Lawrence

      GOLDEN TROPHY                                                                                                                            Club Person of the Year: Ryan Willcox
                                                                                                                                               Coaches Player of the Season: Bradley Packham
     and be recorded in the Golden Donkey Annual Book of Winners!                                         Riley Parsons getting his Player     Coaches Young Player of the Season: Harry Bartram
                                                                                                          of the Season award.                 Captain's Cup: Bradley Packham

                                                                                                          FC COLERNE COLTS AWARDS                          Supporters Players: Jacob Lye and Riley
                                                                                                                                                           Gibson
                                                                                                          FCCC U7s
                                                                                                                                                           Coaches Players of the year: Alfie Hooper
                                                                                                          Player of season: Henry Curtis
                                                                                                                                                           and Fletcher Puckett
                                                                                                          Players player: Henry Richards
                                                                                                                                                           U11’s Club person of the year: Dylan
                                                                                                          Coaches player: William Jones
                                                                                                                                                           Jeffries
                                                                                                          FCCC U8s
                                                                                                                                                           Chairman’s award - Mark Hucklebridge
                                                                                                          Players’ player: Paul Church
                                                                                                                                                           trophy - club person of the year: Elliot
                                                                                                          Supporters’ player: Jacob Fereday
                                                                                                                                                           Pike and Oliver Sumsion
                                                                                                          Player of season: William Wilson
                                                                                                          Coach’s player: Nathen Grabham
                                                                                                          FCCC U10s
                                                                            Photo by Christopher Bennet

                                                                                                          Players’ player: Tye Pucket
                                                                                                          Supporters’ player: Jonty Hooper
                                                                                                          Manager’s player: Fred Moorecroft
                                                                                                          Coach’s player: Sam Dykes
                                                                                                          U11s
     Thanks for the magnificent community turn out and support of the
                                                                                                          Players player: Harry Dykes                      FC Colerne Colts players.
       event. The organisers wish to apologise for any inconvenience
         caused as a result of the re-arrangement of the bus route.
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Old School, Vicarage Lane. Clerk: Sheila Parker: 01225 742207

                                                                                                    COLERNE
                                                                                                                                                        NEWS
           e: clerk@colernepc.uk
           www.colerne-pc.gov.uk
                                                Next meeting PC meeting: 7 June                  PARISH COUNCIL
Election of Chairman of the Parish Council                                                       To receive notification of planning applications received:
At the AGM every May, the Parish Council        There followed the election of the Vice-chair.
elects a new Chair and Vice-chair. The clerk    The Chair nominated Dick Tonge, seconded         PL/2022/02629: 7 Eastrip Lane, Colerne. Proposal: Extension and alterations to include a
asked for any nominations, two councillors      by Mike Griffiths, all agreed. Following the     two storey rear extension. The application met 20 of the points of the Neighbourhood Plan
put themselves forward. There was a secret      vote the Chair and Vice-chair signed the         check list, the only issue is that the roof is 400 mm higher than the existing roof. PC proposed
ballot and Phil Chamberlain was declared        Declaration of Acceptance of Office.             to support the application as it complies with the Neighbourhood Plan. PC decision: No
the new chairman of the council.                                                                 objection.
                                                                                                 PL/2022/03260: 26 Cleaves Avenue, Colerne. Proposal: Demolition of existing and rebuilding
                                                                                                 conservatory at rear. This met with the Neighbourhood Plan checklist - the only question was
                       Finance. Cllr. Tonge     Gigaclear. Cllr. Child gave a report on the      that the repacement building is not a conservatory. PC decision: No objection.

 U P D A T E finances and how
                       gave a report on the     work by Gigaclear to bring fibre optics to the

                       Cllrs make careful
                       judgments on how
                                                door, and although the residents had to endure
                                                having the pavements and roads dug up for
                                                the installation of the cables, the broadband
                                                                                                  HUNTERS HALL - DANGEROUS JUNCTION
they are spending the money the council         speed has improved. If anyone wishes to be
receives from the precept. The council          connected, they should contact Gigaclear
were able to give a donation to the Martins     direct. The working group did challenge them
Croft play area, from a grant the Old School    when they put large boxes onto the pavement
Charity gave them to help with the play area.   instead of underground, this was resolved.

            Allotments winners!                                                                   The issue of the dangerous length of road by Hunters Hall is looking to cost more than
                                                                                                  expected due to the amount of work involved. So Wiltshire Council are asking Colerne
                                                                                                                     Parish Council to contribute a quarter of the cost.
                                                                                                                               It was proposed and agreed.

                                                                                                  Volunteers wanted....                                                 Help is needed for the
                                                                                                                                                                         Recreation Working
                                                                                                                                                                          Group. The Rec is
                                                                                                                                                                       used by so many of our
                                                                                                                                                                        community - football
                                                                                                                                                                         clubs, childrens play
                                                                                                                                                                       area, tennis/basketball
                                                                                                                                                                      court, skate park and it
                                                                                                                                                                       requires management,
                                                                                                                                                                           maintenance and
     Outgoing Chairman Tony Clarke presented the cups to the allotment winners:                                                                                       general looking after. So
                    • Newcomers Cup went to Ms. N. Morris.                                                                                                            if you would like to help
                    • Dame Forrester Cup was won by Mrs. P. Dain.                                                                                                     in any small way please
                    • 2nd was Mr. A Dawson and 3rd was Mr. G. Thomas.                                                                                                      contact the clerk.

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Reviews                         We bring you some
                                                                                                             reviews of relevance
                                                                                                             to the parish.
                                                                                                                GIG
                                                                                                              KARPORT KICKS OFF
                                                                                                             Colerne’s May Fair ended on a high note
                                                                                                             with the welcome return of The Karport
                                                                                                             Collective to the Liberal Club.
                                                                                                              This five-piece band dived straight into their   Madonna featured in the set.
                                                                                                             high-pace set with The Undertones’ Teenage         Some of the best hits of the night were
                                                                                                             Kicks and the night just got better and better.   their seamless blends of songs. Eurythmics
                                                                                                              It wasn’t long before revellers were on the      merging into the White Stripes, and Kylie’s
                                                                                                             dancefloor, setting the tone for the rest of      Can’t Get You Out Of My Head blended
                                                                                                             the night. A change in singers shows their        with New Order’s Blue Monday. The Liberal
                                                                                                             versatility as well as a talent for playing       Club crowd couldn’t get enough and the
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     Parish Magazine                      12 issues                                                           WEST SIDE STORY
                                                                                                             On 10th May Colerne Cinema screened
                                                                                                                                                               Rita Moreno, the original Anita, in the role
                                                                                                                                                               of Valentina, the shopkeeper. Moreno, who
                                                                                                                                                               is in her later eighties, not only acted in
     PLACE YOUR ADVERT IN FRONT                                                                              West Side Story, the long-awaited remake          the film but also co-produced and was on
                                                                                                             of the 1961 classic film.
     OF 1,200 LOCAL HOUSEHOLDS                                                                                Directed and co-produced by Steven
                                                                                                                                                               the set for most of the production.
                                                                                                                                                                 With Bernstein’s epic score, Sondheim’s clever
     FROM AS LITTLE AS £14!                                                                                  Speilberg it had opened to critical
                                                                                                             acclaim although it received fewer Oscar
                                                                                                                                                               lyrics and the amazing dance sequences it
                                                                             Photographs by Jody Gaisford.

                                                                                                                                                               was a film worthy of all the hype.
     ADVERTISING RATES:                                                                                      nominations than the original.                      Our next screening is Belfast, Kenneth
                                                                                                              Our audience thought this production
     Full Page £53.00 Half Page £27.00 Quarter Page £14.00                                                   was fabulous, much more realistic, up to
                                                                                                                                                               Branagh’s homage to his home city. This
                                                                                                                                                               film has had rave reviews, winning Best
       FOR MORE INFO & TO BOOK IN YOUR ADVERT PLEASE EMAIL                                                   date and relatable than the original. The         British Film at the BAFTAS.
     advertising.colernemag@gmail.com                                                                        two young actors in the leading roles
                                                                                                             were very convincing . Some of the singing
                                                                                                                                                                 Please support your local cinema. Use it
                                                                                                                                                               or lose it.
                                                                                                             was actually done on set. Speilberg cast                                           Ann Atkinson

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DONCOMBE BEEF
                                                                                               Recipe of the Month
                                                                                                                      JOE'S SALMON BURGER
                                                                                                                   WITH FENNEL SLAW AND LEMON & CAPER YOGHURT

                                                                                               Colerne chef Joe Costa rustles up an easy          METHOD
                                                                                               burger alternative as the warmer weather
                                                                                                                                                  STEP 1: Pat salmon dry with a paper towel,
                                                                                               moves in. “This is great in a toasted brioche
                                                                                               bun or on a super grain salad or even made         and place on a foil-lined baking sheet, skin
                                                                                               into meatball style for canapés with a glass       side-down. Lightly rub with veg oil and
                                                                                               of rose or crisp pint of cider.”                   season with 1/4 tsp. each of sea salt and
      Our top quality lean beef is produced from our Award winning herd                                                                           black pepper. Grill for about 8-10 minutes.
               grazing the valleys in Doncombe & North Wraxall.                                INGREDIENTS                                        The salmon should be a little rare, not raw.
                                                                                                                                                  It will continue to cook as it rests. Set aside
                    Available fresh (when available) or frozen.
                                                                                               FOR THE BURGER			                                  until cool enough to handle. Use a fork to
                                                                                               500g salmon, skin on		                             flake salmon off skin into small shredded
         No order too big or small. Delivery available (within reason)!                        Vegetable oil for frying		                         pieces into a large bowl.
                                                                                               1/2 tsp Sea salt, divided
           Contact Sue Knight 07806716083 Fb: @Doncombe Beef                                   1/2 tsp black pepper, divided		                    STEP 2: Now add to the bowl of salmon,
                                                                                               1/3 cup Panko breadcrumbs		                        add Panko, lemon juice, egg, Dijon
                                                                                               2 Tbsp mayonnaise (I use avocado oil-based mayo)   mustard, mayonnaise, parsley, dill, and
                                                                                               1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice		                         remaining 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black
                                                                                               1 large egg, whisked		                             pepper. Use your hands to stir and mash
                    Award Winning, Family Run,
                            Farm Shop                                                          1/2 tsp Dijon mustard		                            ingredients together until combined. Form
                   Established for over 30 years                                               2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley leaves                into four uniform patties, and place on
                  Selling Quality Local Produce
                   Open Daily 9.00am – 5.00pm                                                  2 Tbsp chopped fresh dill		                        a parchment-lined plate or baking sheet.
                                                      R. J. Hill & Son Ltd                                                                        Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
                  10.00am – 4.00pm on Sundays                                                  2 Tbsp olive oil for cooking
                                                                                               4 brioche buns, toasted
       HOME & LOCALLY REARED
                                                                (Est. 1955)                                                                       STEP 3: In a large bowl, combine fennel,
                                                   Traditional Family Butchers
     FRESH MEAT, POULTRY & GAME
 HOMEMADE SAUSAGES, BURGERS & FAGGOTS                                                          FOR THE SLAW			                                    red onion, parsley, lemon juice, sugar, salt,
                                                                                                                                                  and pepper; toss to combine. Set aside.
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                                                                                               2 bulbs of fennel, thinly sliced
                                                                                               1 red onion, thinly sliced		                       In a smaller bowl, combine all Lemon &
                                                           now accepted                        1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped                Caper Yogurt ingredients; whisk well to
                                                                                               1 tsp caster sugar			                              combine. Set aside.
                                                          Beef, Lamb, Pork etc                 Juice of half a lemon
     LOCAL CHEESES & HOME COOKED MEATS                   Bacon & Cooked Meats                  Good glug of Olive Oil		                           STEP 4: Heat oil in a large pan on a high
 LOCALLY GROWN VEGETABLES, FRUIT & SALADS
          HOMEMADE CAKES & PIES
                                                     Home-made Sausages & Burgers              Salt and pepper			                                 heat. Once the oil is hot, add salmon
    LOCALLY MADE CHOCOLATE & FUDGE                  Personal Service, Parking facilities                                                          patties and reduce heat to medium. Cook
                                                                                               FOR THE DRESSING
       FINE WINE, LOCAL ALE & CIDER
                                                     Suppliers to Colerne May Fair                                                                for three to four minutes, until golden-
          PRESERVES & CHUTNEYS                                                                 2 tbsp capers
              GIFT HAMPERS                             and Colerne Bonfire Night                                                                  brown. Gently flip, and cook fo another
                                                                                               Juice of 1 lemon
                                                                                                                                                  three minutes, until golden and crisp.
          Orders now being taken for               LOCAL DELIVERIES MADE                       250ml yoghurt
     Minimum Contact Collection & Delivery                                                                                                        STEP 5: Spread Lemon-Caper Yogurt
 Email orders to sales@allingtonfarmshop.co.uk
                                                           Market Place, Box                            Have a recipe to share?                   Spread on the bottom and top of each bun.
 www.allingtonfarmshop.co.uk TEL: 01249 658112             Tel: 01225 742312                       Email editorial.colernemag@gmail.com           Add one salmon patty and top with fennel
   Allington Bar Farm, Chippenham, SN14 6LJ                                                             or WhatsApp: 07793018283                  slaw. Top with the other half of the bun.

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ENVIRONMENTAL AND RECYCLING DIRECTORY
                                                          Colerne After

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                                                                                                   Bikes                                            cartridges (money goes to Martins Croft) and
                                                          School Club Ltd                          The Julian House bike workshop in Bath and       used stamps.
                                                                                                   Trowbridge takes donations, sells refurbished
                                                          Ofsted Registered URN: EY494696                                                           The nearest household recycling centre is at
                                                                                                   second and new bikes and takes part in the
                                                                                                                                                    Stanton St Quintin close to Junction 17 on
                                                Fully Qualified Staff with years of                Green Commute Scheme to offer discounted
                                                     experience in child care                                                                       the M4. SN14 6BD. Open 9am-4pm except
                                                                                                   bikes. All to help the homeless charity. Find
                                             Collection from Colerne Primary School                                                                 Thursdays. You can recycle a huge range of
        For ages 2-4 years                                                                         out more at www.jhbikeworkshop.org
                                              Variety of activities for all age groups                                                              items. Find out more here: www.wiltshire.gov.
15hr, 30hr and 2-year-old funding                     Very competitive prices                      Energy                                           uk/household-recycling-centres-what-you-
         places available                                                                          Green Energy Comparison tool:                    can-bring
                                                          We are open                              www.bigcleanswitch.org
  Term time only opening times                         Monday to Friday:                                                                            Pet food pouches
 Monday to Thursday 9am-3pm                               7.30–8.30am                              Food                                             Empty and cleaned plastic pet food pouches
 and Friday mornings 9am-1pm                           for Breakfast Club                          The Love Food Hate Waste website has             can be recycled by dropping them off at
                                               After School Club hours are:                        dozens of tips and hundreds of recipes for       Pets at Homes stores in Bath and off the
           •Flexible sessions                                                                      making the most of everything in your fridge     Bumpers Farm roundabout in Chippenham.
                                             Monday to Thursday: 3.25–6.00pm
         •Fully qualified team                  and Fridays: 1.30–4.00pm                           and cupboard.
                                                                                                   Visit www.lovefoodhatewaste.com                  Refills
       To book a visit and have a look                      Please contact:                                                                         Available at Bright’s Village Store:
            at our lovely learning                  Jemma on 07446 447541 or                       Bright’s Village Store offeres a veg box         Faith in Nature - shampoo/conditioner/body
        environment please contact:                    Bev on 07881 367022                         delivery service using local suppliers and
                                                  or email cascltd@outlook.com                                                                      wash
     colernepreschool@gmail.com                         see our Facebook page:                     in season produce. You can also donate any       Ecover – washing up liquid/fabric softener/
       or telephone 01225 744885                  Colerne After School Club Ltd                    unwanted in-date non-perishable food to the      laundry detergent/toilet cleaner/wool& silk
                                                                                                   food bank in the store.                          detergent/ multi-purpose liquid/hand soap
                                                                                                   Wiltshire Council offers a discounted food       Wood
                                                                                                   waste composter for turning all cooked and
                                               North Wraxall                                       uncooked food waste into compost. Find out
                                                                                                                                                    Wiltshire Wood Recycling at Castle Combe
                                                                                                                                                    offering wood collection and recycling
                                                                                                   more at: www.wiltshire.gov.uk/reducing-your-
                                                Pre-School                                         waste-and-composting
                                                                                                                                                    services. Find out more at
                                                                                                                                                    www.wiltshirewoodrecycling.org.uk
                                         l   A real countryside setting with fabulous              Check out the adverts in the magazine for a
                                             outdoor space                                         number of local food suppliers able to keep      Lift share
                                             Less than 5 mins drive from Marshfield
                                                                                                   your food miles down.                            You can sign up to find people who can share
                                         l

                                             A small, friendly and happy ‘family’ pre-school
                                                                                                                                                    lifts at www.liftshare.com/uk/community/
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                                             Weekly ‘rising 5’ sessions for those
                                                                                                   Furniture and white goods
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                                             starting school                                                                                        wiltshire
                                         l   On-site forest school sessions                        Dorothy House, the Salvation Army, British
                                             Open term time Monday to Friday 9-4pm
                                                                                                   Heart Foundation and Waste Not Want Not
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                                         North Wraxall Pre-School
                                         The Community Hall, North Wraxall,
                                                                                                   all have large stores in Chippenham and
                                         Wiltshire, SN14 7AF                                       take household furniture donations and sell
                                                                                                   used items.
                                                                                                   Nappies
                                                                                                   Wiltshire Real Nappy Network offers free
                                                                                                   cloth nappy trial kits: www.wiltshirewildlife.
                                                                                                   org/wiltshire-real-nappy-network
                                                                                                   Recycling                                         THE JULIAN HOUSE BIKE WORKSHOP is at
                                                                                                   You can drop off your tablet blister packs at     35 Corn Street in Bath and is open Mon - Sat
                                                                                                   Bright’s for recycling collection. They also      9am - 5.30pm. Phone: 01225 463350, email:
                                         northwraxallpreschool.co.uk                               collect old/foreign coins/notes & printer         BathBikeWorkshop@julianhouse.org.uk

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DIRECTORY OF VILLAGE ORGANISATIONS

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Badminton Club                                       Jumping Jacks (Parent & Toddler Group)
D Pearson – 858293, Chris Woods – 742897             anna.hext@gmail.com
Bellringers & Handbells                              Labour Association
Jacqui Bradburn, 8 Fosseway Close – 743041           Chris Phillips, 28 Round Barrow Close – 742755

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Colerne After School Club Ltd                        Liberal Club
Bev Stickley – 07881 367022                          22 High Street – 07765 938662
Colerne Air Training Corps                           Liberal Democrats
Flt Sgt Clarke – 01225 743988 – 93df@aircadets.org   Dr Brian Mathew – 07771 607983
Colerne Army Cadet Force                             Email – brianmathew@northwiltslibdems.org.uk
SSI Alan Bell – 07812 744480                         LINK (Community Service)                                                                                                HOOL
Colerne Classic Car Club                             Transport – 07970 617617                                                                                      PRIMARY SC
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Jerry Dain – 07818 444103, Jim Hibell – 742272       Luncheon Club                                                                                       COLER LANE
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Colerne Crazy Quilters                               Lavinia Wilson – 742417                                                                             QU
Julie Burgess – 743999                               Playgroup                                                                                            COLER N
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Colerne Evangelical Church (FIEC)                    Old School, Vicarage Lane – 744885                                                                   SN14 8
Revd Jonathan Sell – 744463                          Parish Council
Colerne Gardening Club                               Sharon Whelon, Council Office,
Ann Matthews – 744021 or 07506324872                 Old School, Vicarage Lane – 742207                           Buyers
Colerne Golf Society                                 Primary School
                                                                                                                50p en :
Hon Sec: Rob Gray – 01225 742621
Email – robgray13@sky.com
                                                     Headteacher: Mr Mark Solomon – 742367
                                                     Primary School PTA – FRESCO                               donat try                                         hot/cold drinks
Corsham and Colerne Military Wives Choir             Helen Bollen – chair@colerneschoolfresco.com                   ion fo
corshamandcolerne@militarywiveschoirs.org
Colerne Musical Theatre
                                                     Police Community Support
                                                     To report incidents or crimes – tel. 101                    adults r                                        ice cream
Pete Green, 9 Bellott Drive, Corsham SN13 9UQ –      Other matters, eg information, email:
01249 715657
Colerne Panthers Mini Rugby
                                                     CPTNorthWiltshire@Wiltshire.pnn.police.uk
                                                     Royal British Legion
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colernepanthers@gmail.com
Colerne Rugby Club
                                                     General Matters – Paul Jobbins – 745839
                                                     Contact Centre helpline – 0808 802 8080
                                                                                                                     BLIC!                                       candy floss
David Stirling – 707803 263527                       from 8.00am to 8.00pm, 7 days a week
Conservative Association                             Scout Groups
Dick Tonge, Bank House, Tutton Hill – 742631         Group Scout Leader: Jackie Bicknell – 743383
Constitutional Club                                  Scout Leader: Rob Featherstone – 743044
High Street – 07768 341130 or 742197                 Cub Scout Leader: Katherine Manuel –744615
Cotswold AONB Voluntary Warden                       Beaver Scout Leader: Jo Jackson – 01249 716647
Robert Brain - 07976275430                           Village Hall Bookings
Encore Musical Cabaret & Concert Group               Sheila Nicholas – 744544
Peter Clare, 44 Valley Way, Thickwood – 743727       Email – colernevhall@yahoo.co.uk
FC Colerne Colts
Paul Carey – 07786 745165
Friends of Colerne Church
Ray Barker, 6 Fosseway Close – 743402
                                                     Village Hall Association
                                                     Anne Nicholas – 744544
                                                     Email – secretarycolvhall@yahoo.com
                                                     Women’s Institute
                                                                                                                     Sellers 8am, Buyers 9am
Guide Groups                                         Norma Burgess, Summerhayes, Washmeres –
Rainbows, Brownies and Guides:
Helen Atter, Trunnells Barn, High Street – 742912
                                                     744612                                                     PRE-BOOK YOUR PITCH FOR A REDUCED RATE:
Hawk & Owl Trust East Bath Area Group                Useful Colerne Telephone numbers                           £5 for cars, £8 for vans/cars with trailers
Mike Rogers – 744290
History Group                                        Flower Shop – 744153       Hairdresser – 743736            www.colerneschoolfresco.com/events
Eileen Collins, 5 Chapel Path – 744266               Fox & Hounds – 744847 Bright’s Village Store
                                                     Six Bells – 742413         and Post Office – 742858
                                                                                                                (no pre-bookings after 16 June)
Hive Information Officer
Amy Tuck – 07973 723221                              Lexies – contact via Facebook
                                                                                                                ON THE DAY:
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