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News and Views
February 2021
Thank You to all Key Workers
and the
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February Reflection WEST LAVINGTON POSTS ZOOM INTO PRAYER!
I wonder if you know the legend of the Cherokee Indian youths’ rite of Passage? ‘WEST LAVINGTON POSTS’ is a new Our small, local group meets weekly during
Facebook page that aims to keep folk term time to discuss Christian ideas and
His father takes him into the forest, blindfolds him and leaves him alone. He is required to informed as to the comings and goings beliefs. We have managed to continue our
sit on a stump the whole night and not remove the blindfold until the rays of the morning within West Lavington, Littleton Panell and lively debates throughout the shutdowns
sunshine through it. He cannot cry out for help to anyone. Once he survives the night, he is villages nearby. using Zoom and have enjoyed sharing
a MAN. He cannot tell the other boys of this experience, because each boy must come into Everyone is welcome to join, there will be our thoughts against the background of
manhood on his own. The boy is naturally terrified. He can hear all kinds of noises. Wild one quick question to answer, and rules to the issues we are facing today with the
beasts must surely be all around him. Maybe even some human might do him harm. The read and agree with please. pandemic.
wind blew the grass and earth, and shook his stump, but he sat stoically, never removing Our next course starts on Tuesday 2nd
Businesses that are based here or serve
the blindfold. It would be the only way he could become a man! Finally, after a horrific night February and is a thought-provoking,
the area are welcome to join and advertise
the sun appeared, and he removed his blindfold. It was then that he discovered his father 8-week, interactive course on how to pray.
a maximum of three times weekly.
sitting on the stump next to him. He had been at watch the entire night, protecting his son
from harm. When the current difficult days are behind If you would like to find out more about
us, we hope this Facebook page will buzz prayer you may enjoy joining us! Please
with mentions of events, meetings, etc ring for more details and the zoom link to
Over the past year, there have been times when I have felt alone, isolated from family and join in.
from the schools and many groups in the
friends and fearful of what may be spreading around our villages. I think we have all felt
area as well as individuals’ contributions. Meetings start at 6pm with a friendly chat
a little bit of this or in some cases a lot like this or even more so. It has been at times like
this that our neighbours have truly stepped up and lifted us out of our worst days. I am for Thanks for reading and hope to welcome and ends by 7.15pm.
ever grateful to the people that have been and continue to be there for me. As I know that you soon. Everyone is welcome – any belief or no-
you are too. belief – so if you would like to get to know
Gaile Bishop other like-minded seekers please give us
To everyone who have been there for another, Thank you.
a call.
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER
This year’s World day of Prayer will have
to be on Zoom, it will be held on 5th March
2021.
prayercourse.org
Revd. Marion Harrison (01380 816963) lavingtonrector@gmail.com Everyone is welcome to attend, if you
Contact: Caroline Spindlow 01380 813445
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have not taken part before will you please
Address 25 White Street, West Lavington SN10 4LW contact me by
BLACK DOG CROSSROADS
From the Rectory
Benefice Office as above - churchlavington@gmail.com email: jeannettegiles007@gmail.com Wiltshire Council have commissioned
More information can be found on our website www.lavingtonchurch.org or by telephone 01380 813256 Atkins plc to propose options for making
This year the service has been prepared by this junction safer. If you have any views
on this matter, please send them to. Cllr
VILLAGE LINK
Christian Women of Vanuatu, a cluster of
Islands to the east of Australia. Bridget Wayman, Cabinet Member for
Cabinet Member for Highways, Transport
West Lavington, Littleton Panell & Little Cheverell and Waste Wiltshire Council, Bythesea
TELEPHONE NUMBER IS 816826 Jeannette Giles, Benefice Organiser Road, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 8JN.
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COVID-19 VACCINATIONS WEST LAVINGTON WEATHER 2020
By the time you read this, everyone living or working in a local elderly care home will Average Temperature for 2020 11.35C (52.43F)
have had their first vaccination. Nearly everyone over 80 will have been vaccinated at Average Temperature over 43 years 10.63 C (51.13F)
least once and practices will be calling people aged over 75, and those who are carers,
Total Rainfall for 2020 961.2mm (37.7 ins)
or in a health support job for their vaccinations.
Average Rainfall over 43 years 907.9mm (35.74 ins)
At the same time, surgeries are providing all the usual services: prescriptions, medical
checks, clinics, referrals etc., even if most of these are being done at a distance. Driest Month (May) 10.8mm (0.42 ins)
Organising and booking vaccination appointments takes a lot of time, so if phoning Wettest Month (October) 170mm (6.69 ins)
your surgery, you may have to wait longer than usual, so please try to contact your
surgery by e-mail or via their website if possible. This allows the staff to concentrate Wettest Day (October 3rd) 32.8mm (1.29 ins)
on urgent calls, and work through messages when it is quieter or the surgery is shut. Lowest Overnight Temperature (December 30th) -4.4 C (24.08 F)
The surgeries all have lists of people who have been sent letters by the government Highest Daytime Temperature (August 12th) 34.7C (94.46F)
because of underlying illnesses. However, if you are a frontline health or social care Lowest Daytime Maximum Temperature (January 21st) 1.9C (35.4F)
worker, which includes groups as diverse as paid carers and undertakers assistants,
Highest Wind Speed (February 10th) 36 mph Westerly
the surgery may not have the information they need, to include you in the correct group.
Lowest Barometric Pressure (December 28th) 969 mbs
Send the surgery information about your job and someone can try to match your job to
one of the allowed categories.
The practice also may not know if you are temporarily housebound because you are To summarize – As can be seen above 2020 was warmer and wetter than average
self-isolating. which may be of no surprise.
It is the responsibility of patients to contact their surgery, giving as much detail As far as rainfall is concerned it is worth noting that in November, we had 23 days with
as possible, if they feel that their records need updating with any information that rain and in October we had 24 days with rain.
may be relevant to their care. It is your responsibility to tell your surgery if you To the other extreme in April, we had 25 dry days and in May we had 27 dry days.
are temporarily housebound, and up to your carer to contact their's so that the No doubt it will be remembered that we suffered from storm Alex on 2nd,3rd and 4th
surgery staff can see if they can be included in any category. Please do not contact October when 86mm (3.38ins) of rain fell from that one system which is a record for
surgeries by phone as the surgeries are very busy and the people answering the this location.
phone will not be able to give you an answer. On the morning of December 29th, we recorded 1cm (0.39ins) of snow which was the
only measurable snow fall of the year. There was however a wet snow shower on 27th
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February.
On 20th January, the barometric pressure rose to 1050mbs which is not only a record
for here but apparently the highest pressure in the country since 1957.
2020 Weather
So, a few surprises over the year and we can only wonder what will surprise us in 2021!
Michael J. Peet
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CHRISTMAS CAROL TRAIL SURVIVING WINTER GRANT
A huge thank you for everyone that put up displays for the Christmas Carol Trail in West
Lavington, Market Lavington, and Littleton Panell. We have had tremendous feedback Surviving Winter Grant - Warm and Safe Wiltshire Wiltshire residents can claim up to
of how much pleasure they gave people who did the trail. The displays were so uplifting £250 (whilst funds last!) to help with their heating and fuel bills over the cold period.
in these challenging times – and hearing people outside our houses playing and singing This time round we are paying either for top up vouchers for their prepayment meters or
along with the carols was just fabulous. The only criticism is that it wasn’t on long credit into their energy account if they pay by direct debit. We can also help with solid
enough and if we do it again, we should extend it until the New Year – we will certainly fuels also such as LPG gas bottles, wood or coal. To be eligible, the client will need be
bear that in mind! in receipt of a means tested benefit, of pension age, or of working age and receiving a
The winner of the trail competition was Wendy Gibbon and Ash Galloway who received disability benefit (or they/someone in the household has a health condition worsened
the festive hamper. by the cold). They also need to be struggling with their fuel bills and keeping their home
warm. The fund can also help with boiler repairs of up to £300. To apply call the advice
line number on 0800 038 5722, We would need either recent benefit award letters or a
The winner of the best display was Jonathan Grew with Whilst Shepherds Watched
recent bank statement showing benefits being paid into their account. It is not essential
their Flocks by night – a wonderful display in front of the “Green Field” complete with
that all of the information is provided in the referral as we will be picking these up and
real sheep.
calling those back to gather any additional information! We can also provide freepost
Best window displays were Phillipa Cox with a really clever poster that contained the envelopes for those to send their evidence back to us.
whole of her chosen carol: Do you hear what I hear? And Ellen Nutall with her brilliant, Information distributed by Easterton Parish
artistic painting of Silent Night.
Finally, a big thank you to staff at Costcutter, Market Lavington Post Office and David
Coxhead for displaying and distributing the trail leaflets and collecting the money. The WEST LAVINGTON YOUTH CLUB
total raised for the Nestling Trust was £315. Regretfully the Youth Club, in accordance with a number of national guidelines, remains
firmly closed, with no prospect of reopening in the near future. All the staff, whom we
retained on furlough for eight months, have left, thankfully they all have other jobs. The
young people in the village owe them a great vote of thanks for all they have done. The
moment we know that things might change, we will notify via News and Views, what
I can say is that when that time comes, we will need as much support as we can get,
including volunteers to help re-establish what we had been able to achieve.
Above all, keep very safe.
Mike May, Secretary
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MARCH 2021 CENSUS
The census is taking place in March 2021. It’s a survey that happens every 10 years and
gives us a picture of all the people and households in England and Wales. It helps plan
and fund public services, like transport, education and healthcare. By taking part and
encouraging others to do the same, you’ll help make sure you and your community get
the services you need. Nearer the time, you will receive more information. There will be
plenty of help to take part for people who need it. Find out more at www.census.gov.uk
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Happy New Year Everyone! Invitation to the Wiltshire Climate Summit
The Nestling Trust wishes to thank the Ebenezer Baptist Online on 19 February from 11am - 4pm
Chapel, West Lavington, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Wiltshire residents are urged to share their views on climate change ahead of the COP
Littleton Panell, The Benefice of the Lavington’s, 26 conference in Glasgow when world leaders will review efforts to reduce carbon
Cheverells & Easterton, and Trinity Church, Market emissions and tackle global warming.
Lavington for so kindly donating the funds raised Danny Kruger MP will be holding a virtual conference - the Wiltshire Climate Summit
through The Christmas Carol Trail, to the Nestling - on 19 February from 11am - 4pm. The conference will include a range of local and
Trust (TNT) to help further our work in Nepal. The money will be used to help establish national speakers including the former President of COP26, and former Devizes MP,
a Horticultural Project to help the sustainability of the Sarangkot Nestling Home for Claire Perry-O’Neill, and the Prime Minister’s business envoy to COP26, Andrew
Children. The Home was completed and opened in 2018 by TNT for destitute/abused Griffiths MP.
children of Nepal. Mr Kruger believes that we in Wiltshire have our part to play in reducing climate change
There are now twelve girls in the home aged between five and fifteen years. They live and, he hopes, in influencing the decision-makers in Glasgow.
as a family and have settled happily. It is a joy to see them playing and laughing as He says, “I very much hope we will have a stimulating conference with some practical
all children should. They attend the local village school which is within easy walking proposals that I can use in Parliament in the run-up to Glasgow.”
distance, further down the hillside. The girls will benefit from the organic fruit and
Attendance is open to all.
vegetables grown, and will also learn valuable practical skills necessary for when they
have homes and families of their own. You can register to attend at:
TNT would especially like to thank Caroline Spindlow for all her hard work in organising https://forms.gle/ia5WEKTREPFpmZou8
the Carol Trail and of course, everyone who made such wonderful displays and all those
who actually took part.
WEST LAVINGTON VILLAGE HALL
Thank you so much. Believe it or not, the village hall is not closed, because having thoroughly Covid
Sue Hamblin assessed the building we are allowed to use it for certain purposes, particularly
P.S. If anyone has missed getting a calendar for the New Year, we still have five left! business and training sessions. All other social events are not, however, permitted,
Just call 07973414601 unless exempted. One major project we are working on is to look at the outdated and
unworkable constitution of the charity, written many years ago and amending it to
work in the twenty first century. I hasten to add, there is absolutely no way we are
changing the purposes of the charity, ie "for the benefit of people of West Lavington"
but the way in which it can be organised to run efficiently. This involves a number of
THIS MONTH’S FRONT COVER changes relating to Trustees, to committee representation, and the way we are allowed
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Many thanks to Neil for creating the front cover of ‘The Weather Issue’ to manage day by day activities. Any such change will involve consultation within the
Parish (Littleton Pannell definitely included) and we will be asking your views on the
new proposals. The Charity commission require such consultation, and we will post
FRONT COVERS full details on our website in due course. Whether Covid will allow us to have an open
We are always on the lookout for eye-catching photographs for the front cover of News
& Views. They need to be portrait, hi resolution 300 dpi and CMYK colour. meeting will obviously depend on a number of things out of our control.
If you can help, please e mail them to welovehilly@gmail.com In the meantime, perhaps we can begin to think of a suitable celebration in the hall,
when Covid has been defeated...all ideas very much welcomed.
Keep safe,
Mike May, Chairman
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Plastics are now a serious concern for the planet brands offer incentives for customers to bring their own reusable mugs or properly recycle
as evidenced by the fact that more and more their takeaway cups. Taking your own reusable mug has not been possible during the
governments are proposing measures to reduce their COVID pandemic but hopefully we will soon be able to get back to better habits.
impact. What do you do with your empty laundry detergent plastic bottles - even if you use eco
Environmental pollution is one reason; it can take laundry detergent? Instead of discarding them, you may get them refilled where you shop.
up to between 500 and 1,000 years for plastics to However, if hauling around bottles is a problem or there is no available special store or
decompose in landfills and the chemicals that go eco-supermarket that does refills, you might want to try soap nuts (small, dried-fruit shells
into plastics during the manufacturing process can containing 100% natural soap) which the makers say can be used with all fabrics, at all
potentially leach out into our food, water and bodies. temperatures from 30-90oC. Just drop a few in a sock, tie it and throw it in with the rest
Another reason is that the manufacturing of plastic of your dirty laundry!
products affects the environment through carbon Wet wipes are used the world over in homes for cleaning up spills, changing nappies
emissions and other types of airborne pollution and removing stains. But did you know that most wipes contain plastic – to make them
contributing to global warming. stronger? When flushed down the toilet they clog sewers and form rock-like masses called
In addition, plastic waste can travel in rivers and the ocean as shown by research conducted fatbergs. Water UK estimates that wet wipes make up 93% of the material that forms sewer
as part of the National Geographic Society’s Sea to Source: Ganges Expedition which blockages. Solution: abandon wipes for a washcloth made from cotton or bamboo!
tracked 500ml bottles dropped at several places in the River Ganges and three released Manufacturers add microplastic to decorative cosmetics and personal care products.
directly into the Bay of Bengal. The furthest distance travelled by any of the bottles was The danger is that the packaging can potentially be recycled, while microplastic ingredients
1,768 miles (2845 km) in 94 days – or in other words the straight-line length of Land’s End cannot and they can get into our bodies. Solution: Look out for cosmetic and personal care
to John O’Groats three times. brands that are entirely free of any known plastic ingredients - they may carry the Zero
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0242459 Plastic Inside logo.
There are many more household products that contain plastics – cling film, toothbrushes,
Researchers worry particularly about the effects on children and what continued disposable cutlery, clothes. An analysis of sea salt for microplastics by researchers
accumulation means for future generations. The good news is that it is in our hands to revealed 90% of the table salt brands sampled across the globe contained microplastics.
help turn this situation around - as individuals, not to use products containing plastic and However, the supply of straws, stirrers and stemmed cotton buds containing plastic have
substitute sustainable alternatives and, as consumers, to make manufacturers change the now been banned in the government’s fight against single use plastic waste.
way they produce by changing the way we consume. The market today offers an array of alternative plastic-free products. Never underestimate
the power of individual action, even from small changes we can make, to bring about
greater change!
Perhaps you could make a New Year’s resolution to cut your use of plastic in 2021?
Here are a few ideas to get you started. Hoping to see you virtually at The Wiltshire Climate Summit (details elsewhere in this
magazine).
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You might be amazed (if not already aware) at some of the everyday things that contain
hidden plastic. For example, did you know that there is plastic in our tea bags? Apparently Anne Wilson mrsannewilson@gmail.com and
a very thin layer of plastic called polypropylene is used to seal them so they don’t break Sandra Gamble acanadiangamble@gmail.com
open in the box or cup. But that thin layer will likely end up as tiny pieces in the soil, which
could then find their way into our rivers and ultimately the sea. Solution: PG Tips developed
a plastic free tea bag in 2020; Yorkshire Tea is aiming to complete plastic free changes to
all its tea bags by June; and Co-op has just announced that it is set to launch a range of its D & D COXHEAD STEVENS FURNISHINGS
Upholstery & Soft Furnishings
own brand plastic free tea bags. Dairy & Stores Paul Stevens (01380 816218
Around 7 million coffee cups a day are thrown away in the UK! Although lots appear to be Milk deliveries, mobile shop tours West or 07727139115)
made from cardboard or paper, they have a plastic lining to make them waterproof. After Lavington and Cheverells Daily. 44 High Street, Great Cheverell
lasting only minutes in our hand loads end up in landfill. Better option: Most coffee shop Littleton Panel Tel. 01380 812314
pauluschristus@gmail.com
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A MESSAGE FROM RICHARD GAMBLE CHEVERELL MAGNA PARISH COUNCIL
Wiltshire Councillor for The Lavingtons & Erlestoke Division Hello Great Cheverellites and the lovely people in the neighbouring villages.
February is not only the shortest month of the year but it is often the coldest. So here we are again. Lockdown 3.0. They’ve come thick and fast in the last few months, haven’t
Nevertheless, there are a number of traditional events associated with the period. they? It’s not quite so easy to ‘stay at home’ when its’ winter. But it seems to me, that people in this
Parish are doing their best to do exactly that. Thank you for your community spirit. As that saying
For some reason, the first event to come to mind is Pancake Day which, this year, goes; ‘we’re all in this together’.
is on 16 February. I don’t pretend to be a good cook but I have always enjoyed the
On the ‘what did the Parish Council ever do for us’ front…. well…:
preparation and cooking of pancakes – almost as much as eating them. Traditionally, I
Trees: Much of the maintenance work to the trees near The Pavilion has taken place. There is still
would sprinkle them with sugar and lemon juice but my wife introduced me to the joys
more to do though. Councillors Rob Hayward and Kimi Porter will be organising a sealed bid auction
of maple syrup and my children enjoy a range of savoury fillings, so it seems that there shortly for the usable timber for the felled trees. The Parish Council has noted that there have been a
is ample scope for a balanced meal. few individuals who have taken it upon themselves to remove the timber for themselves. We would
The history, of course, is that pancakes comprised the last feast of palatable food before like to gently remind folks that this timber belongs to the Parish Council, in trust for the parishioners
the privations of Lent, which put a spiritual angle on the inevitability of depravation and of this parish, so individuals should not be helping themselves to wood.
hunger at the tail end of winter. We are blessed that famine is unlikely in Wiltshire in The Parish Council is also organising a Working Party to create options (and find potential sources
of funding) for the potential re-landscaping of an area around The Pavilion following the felling of
2021 but Lent is still regarded as a time to give up some decadent indulgence. I may
some trees.
have to stay away from caviar and champagne. It is appropriate that the first day of Lent
Census: 10 years really flies by doesn’t it! Hard to believe that it’s time for the next Census already!!
is Ash Wednesday, which is a day of repentance. Anyway. The Census will be taking place on 21st March 2021. You will see information about this
The main elements of our calendar date from the Julian reforms of 43 BC when in various places and no doubt in the national media too. Please do participate. Your responses are
Februarius became the second month of the year, but the name goes back as far as used to anticipate services FOR YOU from Government and Councils. The more information there
Numa Pompilius, the second king of Rome, in 713 BC. The Latin term februum means is and the more accurate information that information is, the better that services can be targeted.
purification, so the concept of virtuous fasting and inner cleansing at this time of year Parish Councillor Co-Option: The Parish Council would like to welcome its’ newest Member, Paul
has a long history. Fox. We are delighted to welcome him as a Councillor. He comes with great interest in supporting
his Community and I’m sure that you will all get to see him around and about (well at least as much
The other February event that comes to mind is Valentine’s Day on 14th February. The as is possible during Covid 19 times…). His contact details will shortly be put on the Parish Council
feast of St Valentine dates from AD 496 but the main item of interest is that, in 18th- website so should you wish to discuss something with him (and indeed any of the Councillors)
century England, it grew into an occasion in which couples expressed their love for please do get in touch with him.
each other by presenting flowers, offering confectionery, and sending greeting cards Updates about what is happening in the Community will continue to be posted on the Great
(known as “valentines”). Cheverell Community Facebook Page and on the Website. Please check there regularly for the latest
information.
I hope you get your flowers, chocolates and cards on the 14th and your pancakes on
the 16th. After that, if it is still cold and if we are still in lockdown, we might all have no Great Cheverell community Facebook Page address:
option but to snuggle up until Easter. https://www.facebook.com/groups/198785743958067/
Parish Council Website: https://www.greatcheverell.org/index.php
Wiltshire Council
As ever, the Council exists to support the local parish Community and we’d love to see you attend the
You may contact me about this or any other matter by email to meetings so we can hear your views. Currently, these are being held online due to the current CV19
Parish Council
richard.gamble@wiltshire.gov.uk or by phone on 07762 018209. situation. You can join either by video call or by calling in on a telephone using Zoom conferencing
software. The link and telephone number to join is always published at the bottom of the Agenda
which can be found on the Council website and the Great Cheverell Community Facebook page.
Take care of yourselves. Until next time and may your God be with you.
Jan Sargent
Parish Clerk, Proper Officer and RFO
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May I wish you all a happy New Year and hope that National Census: The census is a once–in-a-decade survey that gives a most accurate
2021 will be a more optimistic one for us all with the estimate of all the people and households in England and Wales to ensure everyone from local
vaccines being widely distributed. government to charities can put services and funding in the places where they are most needed.
With the latest lockdown, the parish Council Emergency March 21st is the date and we would urge you all to complete the forms either online or in paper
Coordinating Group Helpline is still working and if you need help with essential shopping, form; more details elsewhere in News & Views.
collecting medication or just want a chat, please do not hesitate to call: 07979 071 737 Planning Applications Received – Full details on the Wiltshire Council website under “Planning”:
The Wiltshire Wellbeing Hub is also still available and offering help: 20/09350/OUT Land off Lavington Lane - Outline application for residential development (50
dwellings) including Access for consideration.
The parish council voted unanimously to support this outline application. However, there is one
critical aspect of this proposal that the parish council insist must be attended to before the REM
application can be considered. That was members’ concerns with the safety at the Lavington
Lane pedestrian ingress and egress and whether by signage, speed limitation, pedestrian
crossing controls or a combination of provisions, the parish council urged that this problem
has to be addressed.
Planning Decisions
20/08456/FUL & 20/08456/LBC 78 High Street, Littleton Panell - Loft conversion with dormer
to the rear and create home office in existing kitchen area.
Refused
20/10443/TPO Littleton House Farm, High Street, Littleton Panell Tree works No
Objection
Rights of Way - Notice to all horse-riders - horses have been using several footpaths in the 20/10335/TCA Brookside Cottage, 17 Church Street, West Lavington Tree works
parish, especially in the Strawberry Hill area: footpaths are for walkers only, and bridleways No Objection
and byways are for horses, so please check before you ride out that you know which tracks 20/10301/TCA 15 Church Street, West Lavington Fell 1 Ash Tree (T1)
you are allowed to use. The Wiltshire Council website is very helpful for all who use the rights No Objection
of way. https://cutt.ly/vjbEXk9
We have also received reports of dog fouling on footpaths throughout the parish (particularly The Parish Council is holding its monthly Parish Council Meetings using Zoom but we still
behind Littleton House, Footpath numbers 4, 7 and 12). I know that there has been an increase publish the notice agenda of the meetings on the parish noticeboard by the shop and on the
in dog ownership during the past year and would remind owners that dog faeces carry diseases website.
which can be passed on to cattle and livestock causing illness and worse. PLEASE collect your
dog’s droppings and take home for disposal. The link is printed on the agenda or email/phone the Clerk (clerk@westlavington.org.uk or
07782 251464)
CCTV at Village Hall and playing fields: A new camera has been installed and has already
proved helpful in identifying some anti-social behavior which was reported to the police. and the next meeting is on Thursday 4th February starting at 7.00pm.
New matting will be put down around two of the play equipment pieces on the main field.
Julia Ford, Chair, Parish Council
Parish Council
Parish Council
Hedges House: The Council were surprised to hear indirectly that the Aster Group are proposing
to redevelop the Hedges House site and that the residents, many of whom have made their jford@westlavington.org.uk
homes here in our village for many years, even decades, will have to move away from the If you have any queries, please contact the Clerk to the Parish Council, Kaye Elston, on 07782 251464 or
village, the community, their friends and their support. The parish Council met (via zoom) with at clerk@westlavington.org.uk. The Parish Council Website is at www.westlavington.org.uk
a representative from Aster and expressed their concern over the redevelopment proposal and
have asked Aster to reconsider their plans. The residents are being supported by their families
and friends, Age UK, Councillor Richard Gamble and the parish council.
18 19News & Views, February 2021 News & Views, February 2021
LITTLE CHEVERELL PARISH COUNCIL
‘Zoom meeting’ January 6th 2021 Newspapers and Magazines NORTH WILTS OVEN
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Dipping Well Flooding opposite Springside Cottage
The chairman expressed his thanks to Nicholas and Virginia Haines who permitted
Wayne Sullivan to park on their drive. Without this, we should have had to apply for a
road closure and who knows when the flooding would have been stopped in that event.
‘Walk and Wheel’
The suggestion had come to the council, that once a month, for an hour, Low Road
would be closed to traffic so that families could safely ride bikes etc. The County
Council was approached for their advice as to what we needed to do in order to get the
necessary permission.
Sadly, it transpired, that the cost of closing the road is extremely high, probably several
thousand pounds, there may also have been objections from local residents, therefore,
the Parish Council is unable to proceed with this.
Are you looking for your
local Toddler group?
ART LESSONS
with
New Councillor Come along to………… Mark Smallman
DRAWING – PAINTING – SCULPTURE
We have a vacancy on our team as one of the councillors has recently moved house.
We meet every two months and these meetings usually last about an hour/hour & a
Mums & Chums Art lessons for all.
Thursdays, 9.30-11:30am (term time) Individual/group sessions on various
half.
Join us for weekdays and evenings.
Please contact littlecheverellparishcouncil@gmail.com, benj_thomp@hotmail.com, Occasional fun party sessions –
Toys, crafts, sensory
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if you’d like to know more. play, music and snack. For more information and further
Have a cup of coffee and details please contact Mark on:
meet other mums. 01380 812174 or 07813 176382
Date of the next Parish Council meeting Find us on Facebook, contact email: mark.smallman@outlook.com
This will be on Wednesday 10th March at 7pm. Kathryn on 07531919062 or Facebook: Mark Smallman Artist
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NEWS FROM HOLY TRINITY DAUNTSEY ACADEMY PRIMARY SCHOOL
We welcome 2021 with a new lockdown in place but with a sense
C OF E PRIMARY ACADEMY of hope on the horizon. We are only two weeks in to this new term,
Lockdown at Holy Trinity: Once again, and at very short notice, we
went into a Covid lockdown at the start of this term. Our amazing staff however I feel like we have experienced a whole term already! After
launched the plan for this as soon as we heard the news, and, having the Government decided to restrict the places to children of critical
been told at 8.00pm on Monday night to lockdown, we were open to workers and vulnerable children we have welcomed back lots of
children of Critical Workers at 8.30am on Tuesday with everything children, nearly 50% of the school cohort. We are proud to be helping our critical
ready to go, ready to support the work of keeping our community safe
in the face of the pandemic.
worker families wherever we can.
Moodling along: Our Distance Learning Platform, Moodle, has all our at-home learners Moodling This has meant that we have been incredibly busy by ensuring our remote learning
along very successfully. Teachers post videos or power-points of lessons with worksheets on the and our school learning are as close as possible to allow all children to access the
platform, and children are encouraged to do some Maths and Literacy every day, and to work same opportunities. The feedback we have received from parents and children has
through projects in other subject areas. Teachers engage with the children to help them out and been really positive and we feel lucky to have such a wonderful school community.
to guide their learning through the chat box. Work is submitted for marking and assessment and
returned so children can see what they did really well and what their new targets are. Unfortunately, this ‘new normal’ has meant that we haven’t been able to welcome back
Dauntsey’s coaches for our weekly high quality sports coaching. When the restrictions
What is really important?: However, we are very clear that, although the Government would like
KS1 children to be doing 3 hours of school work a day, and KS2 children (those in Year 3 and above) are finally lifted we are looking forward to welcoming them back to DAPS.
to be doing 4 hours of school work a day, we think the most important thing our families can do at Before the new restrictions came into force we managed to hold some of our traditional
this challenging time is to make sure they are looking after the welfare of each person in their home. elements here at DAPS. In one of our most treasured events, ‘Dressing the tree’, we
No child will be damaged in the long term by missing out on some school work, but the long term were unable to invite parents into school but we were able to decorate our fabulous
impact of stress and anxiety can be profound.
outdoor Christmas tree and photos went home to show our parents that even though
We want children to be outside as much as possible, running and playing and having fun. We would
we missed them being here, we wouldn’t let this beat us. A special mention to Mrs
like them to be taking part in creative activities, using their imaginations and a cardboard box. We
would like children to be growing in courage and compassion, aspiration and joy. These are the Bathurst for organising this and making sure it all went of perfectly!
qualities that will ensure a fulfilled and happy life. Alder class made Christmas cards for the residents of Dauntsey House and made a
As ever, our wonderful families are doing all they can to support their children and to keep the local video of themselves singing Christmas carols. We had some beautiful messages sent
community safe by keeping their children at home if at all possible. We are very grateful for their back to us and it was a joy to know we brought a smile to people during these times.
huge efforts which help us to manage the situation safely in school.
It is really important during these times to be kind to one another and look after our own
Time to reflect: We post a short reflection on Moodle each day as well – children value quiet well-being. It can be a lonely time for some but the community spirit we have will bring
time, whatever their faith or non-faith perspective, and this is very good for their mental health and
spiritual wellbeing.
us through and make us stronger together.
Wrap Around Care: What a success this is! Children are really loving their experience of our Wrap If you would like to see for yourself what happens at DAPS and think that your child
Around Care, with its focus on creativity and activity. Children ask their parents to increase the would like to attend our vibrant school then please do get in touch.
hours they spend at Wrap Around Care, because it is such fun. We are very grateful to all the staff Our website www.daps.wilts.sch.uk and facebook page https://www.facebook.com/
involved, especially Mrs Roberts-Phare who inspires the children with so many amazing activities
DAPSWestLavington also have information that could help you find out more.
Schools News
Schools News
each day.
Would you like to find out more?: If you think your child would enjoy being at our school, please
make an appointment to chat to the Headteacher. Visits are difficult at present but as soon as we Mr Martyn Riley, Acting Headteacher
are out of Lockdown, we will be able to offer onsite visits in a Covid safe manner. There is lots of
information on our website www.holy-trinity.co.uk and on our Facebook page. Our phone number
is 01380 813796.
Mercedes Henning, Headteacher
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LAVINGTON PRE-SCHOOL Registered Charity no. 305593
Site address only: Sandfields, West Lavington,
We welcomed Olivia, Nathaniel and Evan to our setting in
Devizes, Wiltshire. SN10 4HL
January.
E-mail: villagehallwestlavington@gmail.com
The children came back after the Christmas break with lots to
Village Hall contact: 07435 046984
share about the presents they had received and the letters Father
Christmas had sent to them, these were in reply to the letters the
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We have begun to introduce “Planning In The Moment” and all our staff have undertaken
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WEST LAVINGTON / LITTLETON PANELL BOOK CLUB For our January meeting we had our AGM.
Happy New Year to all our readers!
Hopefully, some of you will have received books for Christmas or, at least, had more time to
Like all organisations we are missing our
read those you have been meaning to for a while. At our Christmas meeting, we shared a range income. However, we shall be distributing
of Christmas readings which we all enjoyed very much. flowers for Mothering Sunday.
Our January meeting is for planning and we now have 15 months’ worth of themes. I won’t We went through our programme and have interesting and varied speakers.
share them as that would spoil the surprise! We start off on Monday 8th February, with a talk and discussion on prisons. I am sure
However, we have now started loaning each other books and each brought recommendations, it will be a zoom meeting again. We are so very grateful to Anne Wilson for setting this
most of which we could loan, but some which can be downloaded as e-books from Wiltshire up for us.
libraries. These are our recommendations:
We finished our meeting with a very lovely service, with our 2021 logo very much in
The Diary of an MP’s Wife by Sasha Swire. This book is racing round the book group. The mind: Rebuilding Hope and Confidence. This was led by Anne Wilson.
diaries of a Tory MP’s wife, she is also the son of former Defence Secretary John Nott so has
lived in political circles all her life. She and her MP husband Hugo were part of the Cameron
set and there are lots of illuminating anecdotes from the last 10 years. How the other half live! Janet Hodges. Jvhodges @ yahoo.co.uk or 812467
Also doing the rounds and highly recommended is Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell. The fictionalised
story of Shakespeare’s marriage and the son who died of the plague is beautifully written and
incredibly moving. Another title being shared is The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman,
a tender and humorous story of a group of old people in a care home solving murders (on a
Thursday obviously – the only day they can get the room).
Other books enjoyed by our members included:
Winter by Len Deighton – following the lives of a German family from 1899 to 1945 and Lisa Messenger
providing an historical background to several of the characters in Deighton’s nine novels about
the British intelligence agent Bernard Samson, who grew up in the ruins of Berlin after the Painter Decorator
Second World War.
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Troy by Stephen Fry – an excellent retelling of one of the most famous tales in Western literature.
Olga by Bernard Schlink – a poignant tale of a mismatched couple in turn of the century
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Unseen Academicals - the 37th Discworld novel by Terry Pratchett.
Winston and Clementine – Richard Hough’s double biography recommended in December and
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A Single Thread by Tracey Chevalier - set in and around Winchester Cathedral in the 1930s, and
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Cakes, Breads, Patisserie
Well, just as we got going before Christmas Lunches, Buffets, Freezer Meals
Lockdown 3.0 has completely ceased all playing Fine handmade foods for all occasions
and training events. ROSE BARN, WEST LAVINGTON
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Our Club Secretary will be fundraising for a Secondary Cancer charity during the year
and will run (virtually or physically) 10k every month in memory of a friend who passed
away in November. A link will be on our Facebook page for people to read and support
her if they wish.
Stay Safe.
Team Contacts for 2020/21 Season:
Badger Cubs – Dave Kiddle - 07843 678781
U7 - Pete Huntley- 07974756131
U8 - Dave Kiddle- 07843678781
U9/10 - Mark Goddard – 01380 813160
U11 – Neil Black – 01380 818193
U12 - Paul Miller 07917 582873 MAGAZINE DATES
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PLEASE NOTE - DATE FOR HANDING IN COPY IS ALWAYS THE 20TH
U14 – Dave Kiddle – 07843 678781
U15 – Aiden Allmark- 07341 819154 Copy for MARCH to reach Hilary Stone by FEBRUARY 20th
Adults – Pete Drew – 07885 527546 at 86 High Street, Littleton Panell, SN10 4EU.
Copy by e-mail should be sent to: welovehilly@gmail.com
Follow us on Facebook – Worton and Cheverell Youth Football Club (No other pages are
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TRINITY CHURCH, MARKET LAVINGTON
Our regular church services in the Market Lavington Community Hall, in the Methodist/
United Reformed Church tradition, are temporarily suspended due to the pandemic.
Currently we are enjoying uniting with St Andrews Church, Devizes, and Marston chapel
and Monks chapel, and having fellowship via Zoom.
Our minister has posted various reflections and church services on you tube which can
be found on
https://www.youtube.com/GaryGotham Nothing This Month
If you have any enquiries about our church or services, feel free to contact the minister
or secretary.
Minister. Revd Gary Gotham. 69 Queens Road, Devizes. SN10 5HR
BENEFICE 200 CLUB
The last draw of the year was won by June Wright and second prize was won by Bill
Tel 01380 724264. gary.gotham@gmail.com Verity both from Market Lavington. The January winner was Marlis Rawlins from Little
Secretary. Julia Garraway-Jones. 6 Market Place, Market Lavington Cheverell.
Tel. 01380 818401. jgarrawayjones@gmail.com Due to Covid we have had to change the way people buy a £12 stake. Please can you
either drop the money or cheque into the door of your representative or pay online
using the following details. Unfortunately, I have had to reduce the prize money due to
only half our usual subscribers having joined this year. I will be drawing one prize of
£20 each month for the time being. If more people join and funds are healthier, I will
increase this amount.
Lloyds Bank- sort code 30-92-63
Account no: 3298141
Hire Charges
Please put your name in the Reference box. I shall allocate you a number from my
Hourly Rate £12 for up to 2 hours, master file. You don’t need to possess a ticket to be in the draw. Your representatives
Local Organisations and Clubs* £8 per hour thereafter
Non-Local Organisations and Clubs** £12 per hour are:
Half Day Rate, 4!" hours, to end by 6pm £45
Day Rate, 9am to 6pm £60
Easterton: Sue Allen, 57 High Street
Evening Rate, 6pm to 12pm £60 Market Lavington: Liz Thom, 2 Bouverie Drive
Child’s Party, 2!" hours £30
Use of kitchen facilities, £30 (in addition to the
West Lavington: The Rockery, High Street
Including crockery, glasses etc. above rates)
Little Cheverell: Marlis Rawlins, The Grey House, Low Road
Benefice News
Benefice News
Wedding Package £295
Includes all the facilities from 8am to
12pm and access from 6pm to 9pm the
Great Cheverell: Pauline Jenkinson, Bishops House, High Street
day before and 9am to 12 noon the day
after. Your continued support of the Benefice is still very much needed. I hope you all keep
Optional clean
9am to 12 noon the day after.
£30 (in addition to the
above rate) well, and we look forward to a brighter 2021.
*Including regular users **From outside the parish boundaries
Booking and enquiries: Amber Hayward
tel: 01380 818545 email: roberthayward5@btinternet.com Bonnie Matters (01380 722024) / bonnie_matters@hotmail.co.uk
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