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Kington Langley
and Draycot Cerne
Village Magazine
July 2020
Issue no. 491
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Services at St Peter’s for July 2020
and across the Draycot Group of Churches
At the time of writing (11th June) arrangements are still being made, but we are
expecting that the churches in Draycot Benefice will be open for private prayer at set
times on Sundays starting on June 21st. Some of our churches may also be open for
limited times during the week. Please check notices on the church door or contact
Church wardens as things are changing very quickly.
We are very aware of our responsibilities towards public health and will be taking
steps to ensure that our buildings have been adequately cleaned and sanitised ahead
of opening. The limited opening times allow us to keep the buildings safe and clean for
you. Social distancing and minimal contact must be observed at all times. We simply
ask you to wash your hands before leaving home, to use the hand sanitiser provided,
and to use seating as directed locally.
We can also announce that funerals inside churches will now be permitted, subject to
attendance restrictions and with limited staffing, and we look forward in due course to
being able to resume public acts of worship. In the meantime we continue to offer
online worship via Zoom on Thursdays at 11.30am. Please contact Rev Mark for
details drmarksid@gmail.com
Please also check our Facebook and Twitter (search Draycot Churches) and the website
draycot.weebly.com for up dated information. To subscribe to our weekly email
reflection please contact Iain at northwiltshiredeanery@gmail.com
.
Union Chapel Christian Fellowship – Kington Langley
SERVICES & EVENTS - JULY
On Sundays and Thursdays from 28th June the Chapel will be open from 10 to 12 noon
for personal prayer and meditation. Please see the details on page 41.
Also hear Pastor Thanos on YouTube: “BIBLE BLESSINGS BY PASTOR ATHANASIUS”
Jesus is the same yesterday and today and forever!
2
FROM THE
EDITOR
Welcome to this edition of the village Thank you for sending in such a variety of
magazine. I wonder what the last month contributions - it is great to see how many
has been like for you - are you easing your groups are adapting to meeting together on
line to protect their members, or finding
lock down? Have you managed to do any
alternative creative ways. It’s always good
of those things you have been long waiting to be able to share local stories as well -
to do over the last few months? I couldn’t you will find an inspiring contribution from
believe the queues at non essential shops Betty Bird, and I’m delighted that Adrian
on 15th June shown on TV - I’m still Beeby has completed another podcast for
patiently waiting for a haircut... Memories of Kington Langley.
Langley Fitzurse School holds a special
Guidance is changing at a very rapid pace,
place in the heart of our village. So please
making it a challenging time for see the article on page 29 and take part in
organisations, clubs and businesses. Please the consultation about a proposed
do check carefully for the most up to date federation with Stanton St Quintin school.
information as much may have altered by As things start to open up I expect to have
the time you read this. more items for future editions, so if you are
not a regular contributor, or you know you
You will see inside that the Kington Langley
will require more than your ’usual’ space,
Community Response Team will be wound please do get in contact well before the
down by the end of July. But thankfully that deadline to avoid disappointment. I am
doesn’t mean that people will stop helping very happy to save a page pending the
each other - new relationships have been written piece. I always endeavour to be
formed and will continue, as many villagers accommodating, but it’s often not possible
to ’just squeeze in’ an extra article at the
continue to shield themselves or loved
last minute without having to generate
ones. Inside are some messages of thanks another 3 pages of copy. Thank you
and appreciation for Martin and Nikki Casey
Katherine Bloomer
who spearheaded such an excellent team. Editor
August Edition deadline on
** Monday 20th July 2020 **
Please email a Word Document or PDF to klmag.kb@btinternet.com
It may not be possible to include any items received after the midday deadline
on the closing date.
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Daily Hope offers music, prayers and reflections as well as full worship
services from the Church of England at the end of a telephone line.
This is a Church of England initiative in partnership with CONNECTIONS at
Holy Trinity Claygate, and Faith in Later Life - but it is available for free to
anyone who wishes to make use of this phoneline.
Options available include materials which are also available digitally by the
Church of England’s Communications team such as Prayer During the Day
and Night Prayer updated daily, from Common Worship, and a recording of
the Church of England weekly national online service.
A section called Hymn Line offers callers a small selection of hymns, which
are updated daily. An option entitled ‘Hymns We Love’, provides a hymn and
reflection and is based on an initiative by the Connections group.
From the Historical Dictionary – Susie Dent
quiddle: to spend time on trivial tasks as a way of avoiding the important ones.
moodle: to busy oneself in an unmethodical and entirely ineffectual manner.
boondoggle: to spend time on a project you'll ultimately regret.
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Kington Langley Community Response Team to close
This is to give advanced warning that we intend to close the Kington Langley
Community Response Team.
As reported to the Parish Council on 8th June, there is nothing significant
going on in support of villagers through COVID-19 and a sense of the ‘new’
normal is upon us. The Government’s recent announcements about
re-opening non-essential shops seems to support this direction. Nikki and I
will begin to pack up our little operation and aim to close the cell, website,
Facebook page and telephone number by 31st July. This will allow time to
support the village through a second wave if required.
Thank you once again for your continued support to our efforts. Stay safe,
Martin and Nikki Casey
Dear Martin and Nikki,
You have both provided an excellent and much appreciated service to vulnerable villagers
in Kington Langley. On behalf of the Parish Council thank you both very much for your
initiative and all the hard work.
With kind regards,
Maurice Dixson
Thank you, Martin and Nikki.
I know your efforts have been very much welcomed, and I know a number of people have
been comforted by your commitment and support.
Howard Greenman
We are so lucky as a village to have had you as such an active part of our community.
Your calm and efficient organising, thoughtfulness and sense of humour has been much
appreciated. Thank you for all your help and support which made it possible to keep our
village magazine going.
The Village Magazine Committee
5
From 7th June Wiltshire Council have changed the opening times of the
Wiltshire Wellbeing Hub.
Since it was set up at the end of March, the hub has been open seven days a
week to provide assistance to vulnerable people during the COVID-19
situation. However, to ensure the council aligns it's activities with the
Government's National Shielding Helpline and to reflect a reduction in emails
and calls to its hotline, the hub will now operate from 9-6pm Monday to
Friday, 10-4pm on Saturday and will be closed on Sunday.
The Wiltshire Wellbeing Hub continues to be available to anyone who is
struggling during this difficult time, such as people who are shielding or self-
isolating and don't have a support network around them or know where to
get help.
Wiltshire Council's team can help provide support but also signpost them to
where additional help is available in their local area with hundreds of
community groups set-up across the county providing invaluable assistance.
People can get in touch with the hub via email at
wellbeinghub@wiltshire.gov.uk or by calling 0300 003 4576
6
Walking Routes around Biddestone, Box, Colerne, Slaughterford
8 Heritage Trails have been developed to provide a series of waymarked, informed walks
that are centred on Corsham and connected to Biddestone, Box and Colerne. The trails
are provided to promote awareness of the quarrying industry, the milling trade along the
By Brook valley and military presence in Corsham, Biddestone, Box and Colerne area.
http://corshamwalkingfestival.org.uk/more/heritage-trails/
A Prayer from Bristol Cathedral
Holy God,
as we open our doors and welcome in
those who will come
may we recognise you among them.
As we make our churches safe to enter
and care for those who come
may we recognise you as our strong defence.
As we say our prayers and light our candles
may we recognise you in the midst.
As we resume our life and live our life
may we recognise you as our life
today, tomorrow, and always.
Amen.
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FROM THE CHAPEL
July 2020
This is a photo of the inside of a hut with a roof
but no ceiling. (Even if a ceiling were to be put in,
the occupants would still be able to hear the pat-
ter of rats’ feet, the rush of bats wings and the
sliver of the odd snake overhead!) But it would
still be rather luxurious to have a ceiling in one’s
house.
Now the Hebrews of the Old Testament were actually reprimanded by God,
through their prophet, Haggai, for putting up fancy ceilings! You can read
about it in the Old Testament book of Haggai, chapter 1 verse4 : “Is it time
for you to live in your ceiled houses, and this house lies waste?” This is the
King James version, while some more modern translations have ‘panelled hous-
es’ instead of ‘ceiled houses’.
The reason was that they had recently been allowed to return from slavery in
Babylon, and naturally the first thing they did was to build up the walls of
Jerusalem against the surrounding warring tribes. Next they had to rebuild
their ruined houses. But they spent all their energy on beautifying them to
the nth degree. In their case that meant putting interior ceilings in ! By
concentrating on their personal property, the Temple of God was left in ru-
ins. Once the Temple was rebuilt, the pattern of worship that God had laid
down could be restored.
Some of my pals have told of the great work they have been putting in, in
their gardens and their houses. Fences have been painted, paths laid, count-
less rooms decorated, everything in sight power-hosed, even the digging out
of Japanese Knotweed. But as yet, no one has mentioned putting up a new
ceiling!
As we come gradually out of lockdown, I see a message for us coming out of
the Old Testament story: as we begin to restore some pattern to our lives
and enjoy the friendship of friends and family once again, let’s give God and
His Son Jesus Christ due importance in our lives. We need to live again in
the fellowship of our churches, not only in the fabric of the building, but in
the life of prayer, thanksgiving and service. As I mentioned last month, we
might try to “KEEP SUNDAY SPECIAL”, and then lay ourselves open to be led
by Christ in whatever path He has for each one individually.
Sylvia Chumbley
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THE BENEFICE OF DRAYCOT
DIOCESE OF BRISTOL
'The Work-of-Love'
Dear Friends,
I have wrestled on whether to write to you about the ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement. I
didn’t want to do so simply as yet another ‘worthy priest’. However, my colleague Revd
Dr Catherine Okoronkwo has written a piece for the Diocese of Bristol website that
challenges us deeply:
‘...even if we live in a remote white-only village, if we want to live in a society that offers
human flourishing for all people, this issue affects us all.’
(the full article, including a very special poem are here:
https://www.bristol.anglican.org/news/a-personal-response-to-blacklivesmatter.php)
In my understanding as a minister we seek hope in difficult places. There is no hope in
hiding from challenge. We face challenge honestly and look for signs of redemption and
new life. The obvious current challenge besides the ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement is
Covid-19.
Responding to Covid-19 has taught many of us the joys of living in a village. The support
networks that have helped the vulnerable are an incredible witness to the Work-of-Love
in the world. That Work-of-Love has given new life to our villages which were faced with
death. That Work-of-Love is what Christians call God. When we stand together in
struggle, we know God. So what does that teach us about the ‘Black Lives Matter’
movement? God does not have a neat boundary around Kington Langley or Sutton
Benger or around the white race. There is no hope in hiding from issues of race in our
villages. Our collective history must be confronted before it can be redeemed.
My colleague Revd Dr Catherine Okoronkwo continues her reflection:
‘When Christians stand together to say “Black Lives Matter”, we offer a Christ-model that
teaches we are all made in the image of God.’
May the lessons of the Work-of-Love in our villages reach ever deeper into our hearts
and connect with the World around us. May we seek redemption and new life as the
Work-of-Love in the world changes hearts and minds and brings us together. AMEN
Rev Mark Siddall
Curate, Draycot Group of Churches
10Every Thursday at 11.30am
Join Rev Mark to share the Church of England ‘Prayer
During the Day ‘ via Zoom. For more details please
email Rev Mark at drmarksid@gmail.com
Pastoral Care - Looking after one another in the Draycot Benefice
If you, or someone you know, would like a visit from a pastoral visitor, please contact the
named person below in the first instance:
Christian Malford: Clair Fairley clairfairley@hotmail.co.uk 01249 721728
Kington Langley: Rev Mark Siddall: drmarksid@gmail.com 01249 652752
Seagry: Tim Harle: timharle@aol.com 01249 721706
Sutton Benger: Dawn Beresford dawn@dawnberesford.com 01249 720060
Tytherton Kellaways: Rev Alison: alisonjlove1@gmail.com 01249 720619
“Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfil the law of Christ”
Galatians 6:2
Face coverings must be worn on public transport
From 15 June, it is compulsory to wear face coverings while using public
transport in England.
Bus, coach, train, ferry and aircraft passengers must wear a face covering to
help reduce the spread of COVID-19. Wherever possible people should contin-
ue to avoid public transport and walk, cycle or drive.
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12Wiltshire Music Centre is extremely grateful for the
support and generosity of the Friends and audiences
at this extraordinary time. Following our statement
issued on 8th April and the latest guidance from the
UK Government, the Wiltshire Music Centre will
remain closed to the public until 31st August 2020 to
protect our audiences, participants, artists and staff. We continue to operate a reduced
staff team so please bear with us as we manage ongoing operations and attend to
essential business.
All concerts and events until 31st August 2020 will be cancelled or postponed. Ticket
holders for performances during this period will automatically receive a credit to their
Wiltshire Music Centre account; if you prefer to receive a refund, or donate your ticket(s)
to support the Centre, then please contact our Box Office via email
boxoffice@wiltshiremusic.org.uk before 29th June.
We plan to process credits, refunds and donations for all events between 15th June and
31st August by the end of July. Ticket holders will be informed individually once their
transaction has been processed and your patience and support is greatly appreciated
during this time.
Our reduced staff team are also busy working behind the scenes to deliver an exciting
programme of digital work in the community, such as the Celebrating Age Wiltshire
online concerts, Wiltshire Jazz Academy and Virtual Zone Club and we are continuing to
plan future events, including the very best live classical, jazz, folk and world music. All
future activity is subject to government guidelines, capacity and resources, and your
support now is more important than ever before.
The Wiltshire Music Centre, like many other arts organisations nationally, are experienc-
ing very difficult financial circumstances so we are extremely grateful to all ticket holders
who have made a donation to the Centre in the past few weeks. We continue to invite
those who are able to donate some or all of their ticket fee, or to support us via the dona-
tion link below. This will ensure that we continue to deliver our world-class artistic pro-
gramme, high quality work for young musicians, creative opportunities for young adults
with learning disabilities, and cultural activities to rurally isolated older people across the
county.
We continue to publish the latest venue news and updates in our weekly newsletter with
stories about our ongoing work as well as musical treats from some of our visiting artists.
You can also keep in touch with us via social media (Facebook and Twitter) and the web-
site for the latest information. Once again on behalf of the whole WMC team, thank you
very much for your support and understanding, and please continue to keep music alive
wherever you are!
Maud Saint-Sardos James Slater
Chief Executive Artistic Director
13This month I am reading...
The Muse by Jessie Burton
I was lucky enough to have a friend drop a pile of books on our doorstep to keep me
entertained. I loved the variety - books I did not know and may not have chosen to read –
and now glad I did!
In the follow-up to her acclaimed novel The Miniaturist, Jessie Burton writes with a split in
chronology and perspective, varying between Odelle, a typist for an art gallery in 196o's
London, and Olive, the artistic daughter of bourgeois parents holidaying in a 1930's Spain
on the brink of Civil War. The pair never meet but their stories are linked by a luminous,
long-hidden painting that is set to take the art world by storm, and a decades-old mystery
about the artist.
The truth about the painting lies in 1936 and a large house in rural Spain, where Olive
Schloss, the daughter of a renowned art dealer, is harbouring ambitions of her own. Into
this fragile paradise come artist and revolutionary Isaac Robles and his half-sister Teresa,
who immediately insinuate themselves into the Schloss family, with explosive and
devastating consequences
Looking at the reviews for this novel they range from effusive admiration, to disdain
because readers felt it stifling. To me that was the atmosphere the author was seeking to
create, reflecting the experience & feelings of her characters. You may quickly work out the
puzzle about the painting, but there is much to enjoy as the writer explores art, artists, and
the relationship between these; immigration, integration, and the disillusionment that
comes along; and class and culture in two very different societies. I really enjoyed this
book, in spite of niggles over the author’s use of Trinidadian patois.
Mad Blood Stirring by Simon Mayo
On the eve of the year 1815, the American sailors of the Eagle finally arrive at Dartmoor
prison; bedraggled, exhausted but burning with hope. They’ve only had one thing to
sustain them – a snatched whisper overheard along the way. The war is over. However,
there is a long wait between ratification of treaties and release – in the meantime, white
and black prisoners of war are segregated; life within the prison is harsh and vivid; disease
and sickness are rife.
Inspired by a true story, Mad Blood Stirring tells of a few frantic months in the suffocating
atmosphere of a prison awaiting liberation. It is a story of hope and freedom, of loss and
suffering. It is a story about how sometimes, in our darkest hour, it can be the most
unlikely of things that see us through.
Mad Blood Stirring is an example of what I love most about historical fiction: it’s an
entertaining and immersive way to learn more about a past event, place and people. The
story picks up on a bit of “forgotten” (or never known) history.
14The novel is incredibly well-researched and brings the past to life with vivid descriptions,
conveying the horrors of confinement, particularly when disease and violence spreads
throughout the jail. And, as is often the way with books “based on true events”, the most
unbelievable details are precisely those which are true: the racial segregation of the
prisoners, the smallpox outbreak, King Dick himself, and the prisoners putting on
productions of Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’.
The story unfolds slowly, laying its many threads meticulously to gradually ratchet up the
tension before events come to a head in Act 5. In fact, Acts 1-3 are like a fuse being
slowly wound out, in Act 4 someone finally lights it and in Act 5 the flame races towards
the dynamite. So don’t be put off if you think the pacing at the start is a little slow – it’s
all building to a rapid and explosive conclusion.
And yes, the author is the Radio DJ, Simon Mayo!
Katherine Bloomer
Please do send in reviews of books you are reading - it’s good to have a wide variety of
books to share. I have had some encouraging conversations with people who have tried
out previously mentioned books—thank you!
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15Hello Again!
This is my first time writing the Hardenhuish Correspondent during lock-
down which is so different to what it used to be. In the following
paragraphs, I would normally talk about the various clubs, trips and
opportunities that are being offered but sadly most of them have been
cancelled due to COVID-19.
Lessons still continue at home with teachers putting in a lot of effort to provide
interactive elements such as videos, live lessons and voice-overs. Teachers are also
cheering us up. A history teacher has provided a 30 minute video to complement each
lesson whilst being dressed up as a ww1 soldier (Part of the GCSE History Course)!
I have been into school once for a meeting with tutors and will be going in again for
English, Maths and Science lessons before the end of the school year. Virtual lessons will
continue for all other subjects.
Rupert the dog is filming virtual school tours for the new Year 7s who should get to find
out who their tutor is very shortly. All the teachers, tutors, pupils and staff are very
welcoming and will ensure you get off to a happy start at Hardenhuish.
Wishing everyone a fun summer and I look forward to meeting the new Year 7s in
September.
From your Hardenhuish Correspondent.
RIDDLE ME RIDDLE?
1. What can never be put in a saucepan?
2. I have seas without water, coasts without sand, towns without people and
mountains without land. What am I?
3. I don't have eyes, but once I did see. Once I had thoughts, but now I'm white and
empty. What am I?
4. A man shaves several times a day, yet he still has a beard. Who is this man?
5. What begins with a T, ends with a T, and has T in it?
6. What can travel around the world while staying in a corner?
7. Mary was born on December 25, yet her birthday is always in summer. How is this
possible?
8. Which word in the dictionary is spelt incorrectly?
9. What's always coming but never arrives?
10. I can be written, I can be spoken, I can be exposed, I can be broken. Who am I?
11. What coat is best put on wet?
12. Two men had lunch together and order iced teas to drink. One man had five during
lunch while the other man had only one. All of the drinks were poisoned. The man
that had only 1 drink died but the man that had 5 drinks survived. How can that be?
Answers on page 45
16How to Sneak in more Exercise at Home
Nearly all of us have had much more time than nor-
mal at home recently, and some of us still do. Lack of
time has always been a big barrier to exercise but this
pandemic has shown us that it’s not the only
reason! When you can’t exercise in your normal
community or at your gym you might have to try a bit
harder to get more active at home.
Know How Active You Are
To start with, it helps to be more aware of how active you are. It is really easy to either
under or overestimate your activity level, which might keep you from adding exercises as
needed. If it is possible, get an activity tracker like a Fitbit or Apple watch. These can be
worn all day and will show you the number of steps you take, how many calories you
burn, and the general activity level. They’ll soon tell you if you should be trying a little
harder, or if it is okay to take it easy.
Movement While Doing Other Things
In addition to your workouts, you can also increase your activity every day simply by
combining movements with other things. For example, if you are brushing your teeth,
you are usually just standing there. You can be squatting or walking in place during this
time, and it won’t affect your teeth brushing.
Some other options include walking back and forth or doing lunges while on the phone,
standing or walking while playing fetch with your dogs instead of sitting, doing some
movement in the kitchen while your food is cooking or squats and counter-press-ups
every time you boil the kettle.
More Chores Means More Movement
Another great way to get more exercise at home is by choosing chores around the house
that get your body moving. Now is a great time to clean out your closet, which can
actually burn quite a few calories and work up a sweat. Maybe you want to clean out the
garage or the refrigerator, organize your cabinets, do some deep cleaning, or just more
physical chores in general.
Sneak in 5-10 Minutes in the Morning and Evening
When you start and finish your day, sneak in about 5-10 minutes of extra exercise. Some-
thing gentle that is easy to do and doesn’t require equipment or turning on your
computer. Maybe this is a gentle stretch in the morning, and some night-time yoga,
squats or lunges, walking for a few minutes or doing something active with your kids.
Being more active isn’t necessarily about fitting in more workouts. Finding ways to sneak
in movement ‘snacks’ throughout your day can really add up. If you’d like more help
with this please get in touch and we can chat about how we can help you be more active.
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17THE VILLAGE MAGAZINE WEBSITE
Did you know that the Village Magazine website contains so much more than
just a digital copy of the village magazine? Here are some amazing features
you may be missing out on:
What’s On? – A calendar of events in Kington Langley in a user-friendly
format compiled from the Village Calendar and other events in the village
magazine. Limited events due to COVID-19!
Village Magazine Archive – Now containing 7 issues and 550+ articles, you
can read village magazine articles since November 2019!
Blog – A new way to find individual articles by sorting by category or using
the helpful search feature.
Younger People – The new home to KLVWFYA! Find articles of interest to
younger people, facts, quizzes, local clubs and other useful content and
links.
Featured Pages – Trying to find information about a club, organisation or
business? Get information directly by viewing their page such as Local
Schools.
Noticeboard – Browsing upcoming events and important information? Look
through relevant articles on the noticeboard.
Gallery – A selection of photos of Kington Langley.
Exclusive Online Content – Find content only on the Village Magazine
website with more being added occasionally!
To get started, go to https://www.kingtonlangleymagazine.org/. All you
have to do is click on 'Log In' in the menu and then sign up by clicking "New
to the site? Sign Up". Fill in the form and you’ll be reading in seconds!
If you are already a subscriber to the paper copy this is absolutely free. There
has been open access to anyone during lockdown, but this will end soon - so,
if you don’t already subscribe to a paper copy, please contact the Editor if
you would like to continue to have access to the Village Magazine website.
Enjoy!
1819
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Logs and kindling during winter
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Handmade sterling silver jewellery
Fragrant candles and diffusers
Souvenirs and seasonal gifts
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20Slowly restrictions are being relaxed and government guidelines are being updated.
As we write (Scarecrow Weekend!) guidelines suggest, potentially, we should be able to
begin opening the Hall from the 6th of July. By then contact will have been made with all
regular users. It will not be normal opening though as group sizes will be restricted and
a longer interval will be required between bookings. Some activities will be higher risk
than others.
Private bookings will also be affected by the current restrictions and regulations.
Work is taking place on replacing some of the outdoor play equipment and we will
hopefully be able to open the area when restrictions lift. It currently has to remain out of
use though.
It is good to see villagers making use of the field; do remember to follow government
guidance on group sizes and social distancing.
We look forward to the time when we can operate fully but suspect this is still a distance
away. Keep alert and stay safe!
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21KLVH 200 CLUB - June Winners
This month’s draw was done, once again, using the power of the Internet. The winning
numbers were generated on 8th June by Peter Giles using ‘calculatorsoup.com’. The results
are as follows:
1st No 100 Phil Jones £30
2nd No 109 Keith Bennett £25
3rd No 14 Pete Hughes £20
4th No 113 John Winchester £15
5th No 63 Will Bicknell £10
All of last month’s prizes were paid by bank transfer. Recent records show that some of
this month’s winners are luckier than most. John won in early 2018; both Pete and Will
won last year. Good luck for next month. Keep safe!
Steve Duffill
CrowZone Radio (broadcast from Kington Langley) is pleased to announce a new monthly
music quiz night to run on the first Sunday of the month, starting 5 July, from 7-9pm.
5 rounds of music-based questions and song clips to test your knowledge. You can join in
the fun by sending your answers (on the forms available on our website) or just play
along on pencil and paper at home. CrowZone Radio is only available online, and you can
listen on your PC or Mac (from our homepage), or via Alexa, Google Home, SONOS
devices or on your Smartphones via TuneIn app. Just search for Crowzone radio.
For more details see our webpage at: http://www.crowzone.co.uk/quiznight.html
22THE COURT IS OPEN AND NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME.
NOW IS THE TIME TO JOIN!
KEEP CALM AND PLAY TENNIS EVERYONE…
The fees below pay for the on-going maintenance of the court. We aren’t able
to take payment for single games but rates are very low compared to other
clubs.
Adults £22
Family £50
Children £9
Joining instructions and court booking can be found here:
https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/KingtonLangleyTennisClub
Once you are a member you will receive a code for the court padlock and can
book the court via clubspark to play at any time. Please note that anyone who
has booked will have priority over other players wanting a game.
All payments to be made online rather than by cheque. If you have any ques-
tions about membership, please contact Ann on 01249 750135.
2324
Amaze Excite Inspire
‘Jesus offers life in all its fullness’
Goodbye and Good luck, Y6!
Our Year 6s are having the strangest end to their Primary School years! They are (nearly
all) back at school now, and enjoying being back with their friends and teachers. We are
planning an al fresco Leavers’ Service on Middle Common, which I am sure will be
memorable, and may even start a new tradition!
I thought you might like to know what they would like to be when they grow up.
• Engineer x 3
• Youtuber x 2
• Secondary School Maths Teacher (Miss Causer will be so proud!)
• Designer for Boeing
• Footballer x 2
• Zoo Keeper/Police
• Veterinary Nurse
• Photographer x 2
• Equestrian
• Artist
• Train Driver
• Performer
Good luck for the future, Year 6 – I hope you achieve your dreams.
Best wishes
Karen Winterburn, Headteacher
25The Great Draycot Churches Nature Survey
Your Church needs you!
Please can you spare 30-40 minutes of your time to spend relaxing and helping to
monitor the wildlife in St Peter's churchyard? The more of us who do it at different times
the better we will understand how wildlife is using the churchyard and what we might do
differently. What's more is that this is a very agreeable way to spend some time in lock-
down! Thank you for your help, Rev Mark & the team.
THE GREAT DRAYCOT NATURE SURVEY NEEDS YOU!
Do you have 30 minutes to enjoy the birds, insects and wildflowers in the
churchyard and help understand them?
**Please keep to 2m social distancing with those outside your household,
avoid the churchyard during funerals and be respectful of graves**
Return Completed forms to drmarksid@gmail.com or post to 11 Aintree
Drive, Chippenham, SN140FA
Which churchyard did you visit (please circle)?
St Peter’s Kington Langley, St Mary’s Seagry, All Saints Sutton Benger,
All Saints Christian Malford, St Giles Tytherton Kellaways.
Time and date:
Birdlife In the first ten minutes after entering the churchyard
what birds did you observe?
Species Number observed
26Mini Beasts In the next ten minutes hunt for insects. Please
replace anything you move to find them (e.g. rocks, logs). What
insects did you see: pollinators, spiders, beetle, butterfly?
Type Species Where?
Wild Flowers Enjoy a stroll around the churchyard. Can you
identify the many wildflowers in bloom at this time of year?
If you would like to, sketch your favourite wild flowers on a separate paper
and include them with your survey.
Did you know that the inaturalist app for your smartphone or tablet can help
identify birds, insects and plants? (https://www.inaturalist.org ). HAVE FUN!
Now you have finished, why not take a few minutes to rest, relax and pray in
this beautiful place?
27Chippenham Borough Lands Charity have recently launched a new website for the
community of Chippenham called ‘One Chippenham’ which can be viewed here –
https://onechippenham.org.uk. We hope our community website will prove a useful
way to share local information and news as we move into the ‘new normal’. Eventually
we would like our community website to become the first choice, ‘one stop’ place to
find local information and about ‘what’s on’ in Chippenham.
• Do you have local community information to share with us?
• Perhaps you are running a virtual event in Chippenham?
• Are you a member or organiser for a local group that you would like more people to
know about?
• Maybe you run or work for a local business and want to share information about
your current offer or want to celebrate reopening?
Sharing your information on the onechippenham.org.uk website is completely free. The
website has been set up & is run by Chippenham Borough Lands Charity who are a
grant giving charity here to support the community of Chippenham. We can include a
whole blog post about your group, business, organisation, including links to your web-
site/social media, key information and any images you would like to share. If you would
like to feature on the One Chippenham website please send us information that you
would like us to share including the following:-
• Name of group/organisation/business & preferred method for people to contact
you.
• A good quality image or logo* – preferably in Landscape
• Links to your website and/or social media (if appropriate)
• ‘Blurb’ to describe yourselves, what you can currently offer for the people of
Chippenham or will be offering in the future and any additional information you
would like us to share.
*Please note we can help with creating or editing images to get the correct sizes needed
for the website – feel free to ask if you need support with that.
We also have a new ‘what’s on’ event section to our website. If you have a virtual event
coming up in the near future that you would like us to help you to promote please let us
know.
There is NO cost for you to include your information on our website but we would really
appreciate your help to raise awareness of the One Chippenham website and it’s
associated social media. You can find us on Facebook and Twitter. We are keen to
support our local community by providing a
virtual place for the sharing of information
and events in Chippenham.
You can get in touch via the One Chippen-
ham website, our social media or by
emailing hello@onechippenham.org.uk.
28PROPOSED FEDERATION OF
LANGLEY FITZURSE SCHOOL WITH
STANTON ST QUINTIN SCHOOL
The governing bodies of both Langley Fitzurse Church of England Primary School and
Stanton St Quintin Primary School have been working on a project to help decide if they
should join together in a Hard Federation. They need your opinions and views, as a stake-
holder, to help both schools decide if this is the right path for the future.
Both schools will continue to be funded through Wiltshire Council with the same
teaching staff, premises and class structures. The key difference will be that both schools
will be managed by a new Governing Board and will be under the leadership of an
Executive Head Teacher.
If the consultation is positive, and both Governing Bodies approve the formation of the
Hard Federation, it is proposed that this will take effect from after Half Term in October
2020.
The consultation runs until Friday July 17th - the governing boards of both schools are
interested to hear all views. The consultation document, which sets out the benefits of
the new structure, and covering letter can be found on the school website
www.langleyfitzurse.wilts.sch.uk.
CHIPPENHAM LIBRAY BOOK CHAT
In addition to a Facebook page, Wiltshire Council
have just set up a ‘Chippenham Library Book Chat’
group. It’s a relaxed and friendly book discussion
group to provide a space for people to chat about all
things books and literature.
Members can: post and share from other pages they’ve seen and enjoyed and join us for
chats about anything book related: reviews, people’s bookshelves, favourite reads,
author discussions, funny book-related stories, beautiful bookmarks, you name it!
You just need to search for Chippenham Library Bookchat to send a joining request.
29Is technology driving you mad?
• Is your computer painfully slow?
• No time to setup your new computer, TV or broadband equipment?
• Purchased an iPad but don’t have a clue how to use it?
• Are you fed up with dealing with helplines or difficult-to-understand
user manuals?
• Are you thinking of upgrading your technology but don’t know where
to start?
The solution is simple – GetGary!
I live in Kington Langley and have over 15 years’ experience in computing and
home gadgets. I can fix a wide range of configuration problems across your tech-
nologies – not just computers. I can even provide one-to-one training, explained in
plain English.
This month’s top queries (drop me an email for items to include next month):
Q: I’m using my computer, but I keep accidently losing my current window behind
other open windows. Is there a quick way I can switch through my open win-
dows?
A: Yes, pressing Alt + Tab allows you to cycle through your currently open
applications - Alt + Shift + Tab will cycle backwards. This makes switching back
and forth between running applications quick and painless. On macOS the
shortcut is Cmd + Tab to cycle through the open applications.
Q: The websites I regularly use have long pages, is there a way I can quickly scroll
down to get to the part I’m interested in?
A: Yes, most web browsers offer a quick scroll option by simply using the spacebar.
Once pressed the screen should move down approx. a single page each time.
Q: My browsers homepage has changed all on its own, how did this happen?
A: This is very common. This usually occurs after downloading and installing a
program which included this unwanted change (this is particularly prolific when
installing free programs such as a free game). Always take a few seconds to
read each installation step to make sure you are not agreeing to install some-
thing other than the program you were actually seeking. Far too often people
click “next” over and over and end up with a browser covered in various search
bars that just aren't needed. To reset your browsers homepage is normally a
case of clicking your browsers settings / options menu and changing the
section for homepage to your original setting.
*GetGary is now available for urgent site visits however will still be offering remote or
telephone support wherever possible. Please stay safe.
Call now for a low-cost solution to your technology problems
Tel: 01249 476355 Email: help@getgary.co.uk
30Despite libraries not being open at the moment, children can still enjoy the Summer
Reading Challenge with support from Wiltshire Council – with this year’s campaign
having a very ‘silly’ theme.
The challenge, organised nationally by The Reading Agency, is being carried out digitally
this year with children being encouraged to join the ‘Silly Squad’ – a colourful array of
cartoon animals. An online platform has been created so families can sign-up safely,
create a personal profile, set their own reading goals, view book recommendations, and
access guides to e-learning.
There will also be a forum to chat to friends, play games, download and print
activities, as well as family activities with rewards and unlockable content to keep
children and families engaged throughout the summer months. The platform is FREE
for children and families to use.
Later in the summer, Wiltshire Council will set their own fun reading challenges linked to
the campaign. For more information, and to get involved, please visit the Summer
Reading Challenge website.
Visit Wiltshire Council’s eBooks, eAudio and eMagazines page, which has an extensive
list of e-reading materials.
Emma Morrice, Local Area Coordinator for the Chippenham
Community Area.
Mob: 07391410278
Email : emma.morrice@wiltshire.gov.uk
Wiltshire Council | County Hall | Bythesea Road | Trowbridge | BA14 8JN
31Coronavirus-Related Scams - How To Protect Yourself
There are some simple steps you can take that will protect you from the most common
Coronavirus-related scams. Here’s what need to do:
1 - Watch out for scam messages. Your bank, or other official organisations, won’t ask
you to share personal information over email or text. If you receive an email you’re not
quite sure about, forward it to the Suspicious Email Reporting Service (SERS):
report@phishing.gov.uk
2 - Shopping online. If you're making a purchase from a company or person you don't
know and trust, carry out some research first, for example, by checking to see if others
have used the site and what their experience was. If you decide to go ahead with the
purchase, use a credit card if you have one, to provide protection.
3 - Unsolicited calls and browser pop-ups offering tech support. Never install any soft-
ware, or grant remote access to your computer, as a result of a cold call. Remember,
legitimate organisations would never contact you out of the blue to ask for financial
details such as your PIN or full banking password.
NHS Test and Trace scams:
The NHS Test and Trace service plays an important role in the fight against coronavirus
and it’s vital the public have confidence and trust in the service.
What you need to know:
Contact tracers will only call you from the number 0300 013 5000. Anyone who does not
wish to talk over the phone can request the NHS Test and Trace service to send an email
or text instead, inviting them to log into the web-based service. All text or emails sent by
NHS Test and Trace will ask people to sign into the contact tracing website and will
provide you with a unique reference number. We advise people to type the web address
https://contact-tracing.phe.gov.uk directly into their browser, followed by the unique
reference number given to you, rather than clicking on any link provided in the message.
The NHS Test and Trace service will never:
• ask you to dial a premium rate number to speak to them (e.g. starting 09 or 087)
• ask you to make any form of payment or purchase a product or any kind
• ask for any details about your bank account
• ask for your social media identities or login details, or those of your contacts
• ask you for any passwords or PINs, or ask you to set up these up over the phone
• ask you to download any software to your PC or ask you to hand over control of your
PC, smartphone or tablet to anyone else
• ask you to access any website that does not belong to the government or NHS
If you think you have been a victim of fraud, please report it to Action Fraud at https://
www.actionfraud.police.uk or by calling 0300 123 2040.
32Kington Langley WI
Our Zoom meetings are going from strength to strength and this month,
June, we had our first guest speaker, Mandie Cran. Her talk, entitled From
Warfare to Welfare, covered Mandie’s military career and her life after
leaving the service. She gained an engineering degree and became one of the first women
engineers in the army. Not content with just a career she had a family, ran a part-time
time business as an artist and enjoyed her hobbies sailing and travelling whilst her
husband was in the Royal Navy where they were based for large amounts of time in
Scotland. An interesting and entertaining speaker. We also tried a virtual competition,
something beginning with V, and the winning item - a bottle of vodka!
Continuing on the theme of discovering the activities enjoyed by our WI, we again looked
to old records to discover during the 1950s…….
“Whist drives held raised £3.13.4 which was sent to the Rheumatism Research Fund.”
1951
“A short sketch from “Little Women” was given in the Co-op Hall.” 1951
A Darts Team was formed, and it is hoped to hold a Tournament with other WIs during the
winter.” 1951
“An outing to the Royal Tournament was arranged for June 10th and this was very much
enjoyed.” 1952
“…and our own Christmas Party was again very enjoyable, and this time the old age
pensioners of the village were asked.” 1952
“The WI did the arranging for the children’s Coronation tea.” 1953
“Members worked very hard in collecting money and clothing for the victims of the Flood
Disaster.” 1953
“A parcel was sent to help in the flood relief in Australia and three letters have been
received from our Canadian link.” 1954
“The National Savings totalled £229 this year, an increase of £17, ….. Mrs Lewis is to be
congratulated on the hard work she puts into the National Savings Group.” 1954
“Five members had articles on show at the County Handicraft Exhibition at Marlborough,
gaining 1 red and 2 green stars.” 1955
Lydiard Park, near Swindon, was the destination of the August Mystery Tour, where we
toured the house, and had refreshments in the grounds which were served by the
Committee.” 1955
Back to 2020 - we look forward to our speaker Graham Harding regaling us with stories of
The Naughty Ladies of Bath.
Date of next meeting: Wednesday 8 July
Venue: Cyberspace
33From the Village Hall Roof
May 2020
The temperatures for May were nearly 2 C̊ warmer during the day than last year. There
was only 2 days with a sprinkling of rain. We had 13 days over 21 C̊ (70 F̊) and I day over
25 C̊ (77 F̊). There was 1 morning of frost.
Temperatures
Average 14.63 C̊
Maximum 25.5C̊ at 5.00pm on the 20th
Minimum 2.4 C̊ at 6.00am on the 12th
Mildest night Lowest temperature 14.6C̊ on the 27th
Coldest day Highest temperature 12.4 C̊ on the 11th
Wind Speed
Average 6.13 mph for the whole month
Peak gust 30.38 mph at 3.00pm on the 23rd
Windiest day The 23rd with 15.68 mph.
Calmest day The 8th with 1.54 mph.
Sunshine
Sunniest day The 6th
Dullest day The 3rd
Rain
Total rainfall 0.08 inches (2.03mm
Observations
The Met Office declared that May was the sunniest month the UK has seen on record
after a spring that saw more sun than most British summers in history. The month saw
266 hours of sunshine, beating the previous record of 265 hours in June 1957. It caps off
the sunniest spring on record across the country, with 626 hours of sunshine beating
1948’s 555 hours. The figure for England is even higher. Spring 2020 recorded 696 hours
of sunshine, exceeding the previous record set of 594.3 hours. May was also the driest on
record for England, and the second driest on record for Wales since 1862, with just 17
per cent of average rainfall. The principal reason for the dry and sunny weather is the
extended period of high pressure which has been centred over or close to the UK. In
Kington Langley it was the driest May since our records began in 2000.
PG/GWH
Kington Langley Village Hall and KLVH are working names of the Kington Langley Village Hall &
Recreation Ground Charitable Incorporated Organisation
34KINGTON LANGLEY
CROQUET CLUB
Finally we are able to play. On a very hot day,
two members remained at a social distance as
they marked out the lawns.
Following this the white lines were marked.
These need to be reapplied regularly.
We are playing singles games which have to be booked in
advance. Fortunately we already had an on-line booking
system in place. No club sessions yet and no opportunity for
us to mingle around the lawns. The weather has been mixed
since we started with a few sudden torrential downpours
catching us out. In spite of this the lawns are still requiring
watering.
Hopefully before the season ends we may be able to invite others along for a game.
Do stay alert and keep yourselves safe!
Enquiries can be made by contacting Julia Cook: julia.cook123@hotmail.com
or 07747 604982 and leave a message.
alternatively on our club email:
kingtonlangleycroquetclub@gmail.com
Thank you to everyone for your ongoing support.
July Radio Book Club – 14th July
This month we are reading a fast-paced thriller called 'The Never Game' by
Jeffery Deaver. The discussion date is Tuesday 14 July 2020. Join us on
www.crowzone.co.uk.
Happy reading!
Liz Howe
35Lord Byron once said of July it
is the month when English
winter ends, only to begin
again in August! However, on
average it is the warmest
month in the UK, and is some-
times known as both Picnic
Month and Ice Cream Month!
Named after famed Roman Emperor Julius Caesar by decision of the Roman Senate in 44
BC, this month was originally the fifth month of the old calendar and because of this it
was previously known as Quintilis, meaning fifth.
Until the 18th Century, the word’s English pronunciation focused heavily on the first
syllable, making it rhyme with words like ‘truly’ or ‘duly’.
There are lots of unusual days marked during July – many are self-explanatory and
involve food! To ring the changes you might like to celebrate some of the following:
1st July – Creative Ice Cream Flavours Day.
This day is about getting creative with your ice cream flavours. Perhaps trying a flavour
you wouldn’t usually eat. But some people get very creative - in the Philippines some
people have crocodile egg ice cream!
2nd July – I Forgot Day.
Founded in 1999 by Gaye Anderson, today is a day about making up for all the things
you’ve forgotten this year so far: birthdays, anniversaries, gatherings etc. Today’s the day
to clear your conscience and make it all right.
5th July – Bikini Day.
This day is celebrated on the anniversary of the bikini’s invention way back in 1946 by
Parisian fashion designer Louis Reard.
7th July – Tell The Truth Day.
Today is about trying to create a more truthful world, even just for a day.
9th July – Sugar Cookie Day.
In the 1700’s a group of Germanic settles arrived in Pennsylvania, and combined sugar,
butter, eggs, baking soda and vanilla to create the humble sugar cookie. A delicious treat,
easy to cook and a great dish to make with children.
10th July – Don’t Step On A Bee Day.
Today is a day that exists to help raise awareness of the fate of bees and the incredibly
huge part they play in our global ecosystem.
11th July – World Population Day.
Created in 1989 by the UN Development Program, this day is about raising awareness of
population growth and the issues that come with it such as hunger, disease, welfare and
warfare, as well as the need for universal access to global reproductive healthcare.
3612th July – Etch A Sketch Day.
Originally created by French electrician Andre Cassagnes in the 1950’s, this toy became a
staple of Western popular culture and to this day is still considered one of the greatest
toys ever made by many.
14th July – Shark Awareness Day.
Researchers estimate that roughly 100 million sharks are killed by humans every year.
Sharks themselves are older than the dinosaurs; they are the perfect culmination of over
420 million years of evolution. Sharks are a vital part of our global ecology, so today is
about raising awareness that sharks are more friend than foe.
16th July – World Snake Day.
Although snakes often have a bad reputation, most of them truly are harmless. With
roughly 3,458 species of snake in the world, only about 600 are venomous – and not all
of those are venomous enough to kill a person. Take today to learn a bit more about
these creatures.
19th July – Daiquiri Day.
Supposedly invented by American mining engineer Jennings Cox in Cuba at the turn of
the 20th Century, this drink has become one of the most well-known cocktails.
20th July – Space Exploration Day.
Today is also Moon Day, and marks man first walking on the Moon. Take today to expand
your knowledge about space.
22nd July – Hammock Day.
The hammock was first invented by the Mayan thousands of years ago in Mesoamerica
and introduced to Europe by Christopher Columbus. Hammocks are still hugely popular
today - they’re proven to give you a deeper and more relaxed sleep than just a regular
bed. So string up and enjoy!
24th July – Tell An Old Joke Day.
25th July – Thread The Needle Day.
To thread a needle effortlessly is something that takes lots of practice, skill, and patience.
These are all virtues to be cultivated so take today to reflect on where a little patience
and practice will get you in life – whether it’s threading a needle or something
completely different.
27th July – Take Your Houseplants For A Walk Day!
28th July – Milk Chocolate Day.
Not to be confused with just Chocolate Day! Invented in 1887 by Daniel Peter in Vevey,
Switzerland, it was originally named ‘Gala’ from the Greek, meaning ‘from the milk’. Milk
chocolate is now the most common type of chocolate.
30th July – Cheesecake Day.
The modest cheesecake is believed to have been first created on the Greek island of
Samos. There is evidence to suggest that Ancient Greeks would eat cheesecake before
the Olympics as early as 776 BC to energize themselves.
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