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PARISH OF DEVERILLS AND HORNINGSHAM

Churches SS Peter & Paul the Apostles, Longbridge Deverill St Michael the Archangel, Brixton Deverill St Mary the Virgin, Kingston Deverill St John the Baptist, Horningsham

Clergy Rev Pauline Reid, Rectory, 6 Homefields, Longbridge

Email: revpauline@btinternet.com 841290

Lay Minister Mr John Budgen 218203

Churchwardens Dr Guy Ratcliffe (Longbridge Deverill) 840405 Mr Tim Young (Longbridge Deverill) 840477 Mr Richard Lucas (Brixton Deverill) 841164 Mr Robert Shuler (Kingston Deverill) 844291 Mr Tim Moore (Horningsham) 844336

PCC Treasurer Mr Robert Steptoe 841396

PCC Secretary Mr Richard Abbott 840763

Church Electoral Roll Officer Mrs Diana Abbott 840763

Parish News Editor Mrs Judy Munro 844385

Organist Mr John Budgen 218203

Bell Tower Captain - Deverills Mr Richard Munro 844385

Caretaker - Longbridge Church Mrs Sylvia Titt 214825

Benefice Administrator (Mondays am) Marion Muston 01373 839026

Email: administrator@cleyhillchurches.org

Benefice Safeguarding Officer Mrs Marion Muston 01373 832755

Contact the Editor and the Website Parish News Editor: Judy Munro 844385 Contributions for the Parish News by post to Whitepits Lodge, Kingston Deverill, Warminster, BA12 7HD or by email: judymunro@btinternet.com

Please remember the deadline is 15th of the month - Thank you

Website: Benefice of Cley Hill Villages www.cleyhillchurches.org

Website contents: Parish News, Church services, Parish Register, Events

PARISH NEWS The Deverills & Crockerton

The Old Rectory and Armidale, Brixton Deverill by Pat Armstrong

MAY 2017

Look inside for local news & information

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UPPER DEVERILLS VILLAGE HALL

Bill’s music night 7.30 pm Friday 12th May An eclectic mix of music for all

A break for bread and cheese, please bring own drinks. No charge for the event but donations gratefully received!

NO Pub Night in May - due to the Art Trail

Next Pub Night Friday 30th June + BBQ & Rounders

Summer Fete Saturday 19th August Start planning your entries now by planting fruit, vegetables, flowers See schedule enclosed or contact Caroline 845335

Community Coffee Morning

Everyone welcome 10.30 - 12.00

Wednesday 3rd May

Monday 15th May

The Orangery, The George Inn, Longbridge

Call Bridget 844884 if you require transport

Art & Crafts at Stourhead Free entry, the Memorial Hall, opposite Spread Eagle Inn,

Spring Fair Saturday 6th May & Sunday 7th May

Come and meet the local makers of some of the most original handmade crafts in the West Country

Listen to the Dorset choirs in the courtyard on Saturday

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F U T U R E E V E N T S Pre-school children & parents group Thursdays Longbridge Hall 10.00-11.30 am

Wiltshire Air Ambulance Clothes Sale Sunday 30th April - Monday 1st May See p6

Community Coffee Morning Wednesday 3rd May See p2

Local Parish Council elections Thursday 4th May See p10

Arts & Crafts Fair at Stourhead Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th May See p2

Deverill Valley & Crockerton W I Monday 8th May See p5

Longbridge Parish Council annual meeting Monday 8th May See p10

Book & Dining Club Monday 8th May See p5

Upper Deverills Parish Council Wednesday 10th May See p11/14

Mere Gardening Club Wednesday 10th May See p7

Bill’s Music Night Friday 12th May See p2

Inspired to Teach Friday 12th May See p5

Community Coffee Morning Monday 15th May See p2

Mere Historical Society visit Monday 15th May See p7

Cast on & Craft Group Monday 22nd May See p5

Wylye Valley Art Trail Saturday 27th May to Sunday 4th June See p4

Flower & Music Festival Mere Friday 9th & Saturday 10th June See p6

Farrant Singers Concert Saturday 10th June See p6

Mere Historical Society visit Wednesday 14th June See p7

Deverills Performing Arts Mark Nevin & Band Saturday 24th June See p7

Upper Deverills Pub Night - Rounders Friday 30th June See p2

Crockerton Street Party Saturday 8th July See p5

Upper Deverills Parish Council Wednesday 12th July See p11/14

Duck Race Saturday 15th July

Upper Deverills Pub Night Friday 28th July

Longbridge Deverill Flower Show Saturday 12th August See p11

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LOCAL COUNCILS, SOCIETIES, GROUPS etc.

Longbridge Deverill Parish Council www.crockertonlongbridgeandhilldeverill.co.uk

Richard Baxter 212918 (Chair) Kevin Gray 841363 Graham Read 840296 (Vice Chair) Brian Marshall 214789 Nikki Spreadbury-Clews 216660 (Clerk) Caroline Sawyer 840585 Ian Bell 840514 Nigel Spreadbury-Clews 216660 David Searle 213767

Upper Deverills Parish Council www.westwilts-communityweb.com/site/Upper-Deverills-Parish-Council

Richard Cousens 844970 (Chair) Louise Stratton 844105 Bridget Beattie 844884 (Vice Chair) Colin Hirons 845255 David Croot 840944 Christine Fordham (Clerk) 01747 873168 / 07740512437

Wiltshire Councillor Fleur de Rhé Philipe 213193

Member of Parliament Dr Andrew Murrison 01225 358584

Wiltshire Council 0300 456 0100

Sir James Thynne Almshouse Karen Seymour 840196 (Steward)

Longbridge Deverill Parish Hall Committee Julie Read 840655 (Chair) Anna Mead 212759 (Secretary)

Sylvia Titt 214825 (Bookings)

Upper Deverills Village Hall Caroline Davies 845335 (Chair) John Lea 844325 (Hall bookings)

Crockerton Village Committee Marion Thomas 213739 (Chair)

Pre-School Children & Parents Group Sylvia Titt 214825 Pat Wood 840535

Deverill & Crockerton W I Sue Bohana (215546) (Pres) Julie Wallder 213142 (Sec)

Deverills Cricket Club Ed Read 840655 (Captain) Jamie Fagan 844123 (Secretary)

Wylye Valley Tennis Club Colin Singer 213696

Community Police PC 1570 Amy Hardman 101 CPTWestWiltshire@wiltshire.pnn.police.uk

Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator Upper Deverills Bridget Beattie 844884

Clarence (pot holes) 0800232323

Hospital Transport Link Scheme 211655

Mere Link Scheme (covers Upper Deverills) 01747 860096

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Dear Friends,

Perhaps by the time you read this you will have heard the song of the cuckoo once more, a sound that announces that spring has truly sprung. For the moment I will content myself with rapidly greening hedgerows and a garden that seems to be budding and flowering before my very eyes. Once again the miracle of new life unfolds and little green shoots push their way through the soil in the vegetable bed.

Biblical writers were acutely aware of the precious beauty of the natural world but they also had the greatest respect for it as well. Life for these nomadic people was hard and food, water and security were understood to be gifts to be treasured; there was no illusion or indeed expectation that life would be easy or that human beings had everything under control.

We live in uncertain times do we not, a time when peace and stability seem to be slipping away and we fear for a future in which volatile leaders make decisions that have far reaching consequences for the whole world order. Most of the time we are able to push any thoughts of our own human vulnerability firmly under the carpet and comfort ourselves that we in the 21st century are far more sophisticated than those biblical men and women, that we have progressed to such an extent that we are completely in control of our own destinies. Now and then a catastrophic event or series of events will jolt us out this complacent and arrogant assumption and I think the context we find ourselves in today is such a time.

Of course, our perspective on life is different to our predecessors. We live in a very different age. Unlike them our news channels supply us with graphic images of the human suffering of people thousands of miles away twenty four hours a day on a relentless roll of grief and loss; there is something awful about sitting watching all this in the comfort of one’s own sitting room.

So, I want to give grateful thanks for the fact that I live in this beautiful and peaceful place, I want to acknowledge that I lead an astonishingly privileged life and that I feel helpless in the face of the suffering I see in Syria and beyond. I want to admit to feel unnerved by world events but I also want to point to the Christian understanding of hope. However dark the world seems, and however impossible it looks, new life will ever appear, love will prevail in the end, God is in there somewhere. St Francis of Assisi encapsulated everything I have been trying to say with these words:

‘All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of one single candle.’ With love and prayers,

Pauline Rev Pauline Reid Tel: 841290 / revpauline@btinternet.com

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The 2017 Wylye Valley Art Trail is nearly upon us. Painters, sculptors, potters, glass artists, jewellery and furniture makers, photographers and even a milliner are throwing open their studio doors to the art-loving public.

The Wylye Valley Art Trail is the largest and most diverse open studios event in Wiltshire, and takes place in some of the most gorgeous countryside this beautiful county has to offer. There are 73 venues in locations from tiny rural outposts to bustling market towns, all within a ten-mile radius of the centre of the Wylye Valley in south Wiltshire. Some artists are exhibiting in their own studios, others have grouped together to show in larger spaces, such as village halls and galleries. There are award-winning artists who have an international clientele exhibiting close by others who are just starting along their creative path, traditionalist landscape painters near abstract digital artists, glassblowers close to scrap metal sculptors, potters by jewellers; something to suit every taste and every budget.

Artists are mainly a fairly reclusive bunch, working often in splendid isolation; the Wylye Valley Art Trail offers the visitor the chance to meet the artist and discuss their creative world and the artist the chance to get direct and helpful feedback on their work. Many artists will be demonstrating their working techniques, and may even be encouraging visitors to have a go themselves in ‘take pArt’ sessions. It is easy to find out where you can ‘take pArt’ and how to plot your route around the venues with attractive brochures, available free from Tourist Information Centres, shops, pubs and other locations. They list all the venues and artists, giving directions, opening times and an illustration of what’s on view where. There is also the website: www.wvat.co.uk with all the brochure bumf, plus links to artists’ websites and the Wylye Valley Art Trail Facebook page.

There are 7 venues taking part in the Deverills and Crockerton area, showing Painting, Sculpture, Printmaking, Jewellery, Furniture making, Textiles, Ceramics, Wood turning and much more! Find out details at www.wvat.co.uk.

The Trail is free! It is an artist-led, non-profit project, organised by an enthusiastic team of volunteers. For further information please contact WVAT Coordinator, Laura Rich: 07910 736563 E: info@wvat.co.uk

Wylye Valley Art Trail - Look and See art group I am delighted that my Look & See art group will again be exhibiting

their work at the Kingston Deverill Village Hall. This event is very popular and it is always a joy to welcome friends, families, neighbours and visitors. We enjoy talking to you about our work and offering you a cup of tea or coffee. Who knows, we may inspire you to pick up a paint brush, it is an enriching occupation! All details about the Trail are available on the website www.wvat.co.uk

Pat Armstrong

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Nature Notes The swallows are back in the stables; I first noticed them on 8th April, but

had seen one flying over the garden on the 6th April. It is lovely to have them back and hear them chattering, hopefully the house martins will soon follow. I have been listening to the lovely rich melodious song of the Blackcaps for the past 4 weeks. They usually sing from deep cover, it is a challenge to see one. The male bird does the singing, he has a black cap whilst the female has a brown cap. I located two singing males when walking down the lane towards the water meadows, near the church, the other afternoon. I have not yet heard a willow warbler, whose song is a lovely series of cascading notes. Chiffchaffs have been singing since February, some no longer migrate choosing to stay here over winter.

The resident birds are now deeply involved in nesting. Some have already got young; we have one pair of blackbirds feeding young now out of the nest. I watched a male blackbird feeding a youngster on the ground yesterday. The young are very vulnerable at this age and there was quite a commotion later in the day involving a magpie. Suddenly I was aware of a multitude of blackbird alarm calls, there were several blackbird pairs harassing the magpie in our neighbour’s copper beech tree. The magpie was obviously up to no good and the blackbirds chased it off, it was amazing to see how the blackbirds worked together. We have a pair of great tits building a nest in the box on our beech tree; I have been watching them taking nesting material in whilst washing-up. I think we have a pair of blue tits in the box on the silver birch tree, and from the noise they have been making there are house sparrows in one of the other boxes; I have seen them collecting nesting material and flying back in that direction. A pair of pied wagtails have been regularly feeding on the lawn, I expect they will be nesting nearby.

Mallard are daily visitors, 3 drakes and 2 ducks, a fairly stable pair and a trio of 2 drakes and 1 duck, anything but stable! Quite often there is loud quacking, flapping wings and splashing in the pond. The frog tadpoles we had have disappeared; but we now have lots

of toad tadpoles. A week ago a heron visited the pond in the middle of the day, it managed to catch a big fish before we shooed it away, but it was persistent, returning time and time again before getting the message it was not welcome.

The warmth that we had a week ago brought out more butterflies and I saw orange tip, brimstone and small tortoiseshell. I have seen bats flying in the early evenings over the garden. Finally, last month I commented on the daffodils in the village, now it is the blossom taking centre stage. The cherry trees are looking beautiful covered in white or pink blooms. In the hedgerows the blackthorn is a mass of frothy white flower and soon the hawthorn will follow.

Jane Trollope (written 15th April)

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Recipe: Asparagus Flan Ingredients 12 oz (350 g) asparagus 1½ oz (40 g) Cheddar cheese, finely grated 1 level tablespoon grated Parmesan 2 large eggs, beaten 284 ml carton single cream salt and freshly milled black pepper For the pastry: 1 oz (25 g) butter 1 oz (25 g) lard 4 oz (110 g) plain flour 1 oz (25 g) Cheddar cheese, finely grated a pinch of salt Method

You will need a 7½ inch (19 cm) flan tin with fluted edges and a removable base, lightly greased, and a 10 x 12 inch (25.5 x 30 cm) solid baking sheet.

Pre-heat the oven to gas mark 4, 350°F (180°C). Put the baking sheet in the oven to heat up.

First, make the pastry by rubbing the butter and lard lightly into the flour, then add the cheese and salt, plus enough cold water to make a smooth dough about a tablespoon. Then place the dough in a plastic food bag to rest in the fridge for 20 minutes. Then roll it out and line the tin with it, pressing the dough firmly into the tin. Prick the base all over with a fork and pre-bake in the oven for 20 minutes. Remove and paint the inside with a little beaten egg (from the filling ingredients) and let it cook for a further 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, prepare the asparagus by removing the woody ends, then arrange the spears in a steamer and steam over simmering water for 4-5 minutes until half-cooked. Then chop the spears into 1½ inch (4 cm) lengths and arrange them over the base of the pre-baked pastry case. Then beat the eggs together with the cream and grated Cheddar cheese, season with salt and pepper and pour the mixture over the asparagus. Finally, sprinkle the Parmesan over the top. Place the tart on the baking sheet in the oven and cook for 30-40 minutes until the centre feels firm and the filling is golden brown and puffy. Sponsored by Maiden Bradley Community Shop Contact: Website: www.maidenbradleyshop.org.uk; Tel: 844206 Open: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8.00 am - 5.30 pm, Tuesday 8.00 am - 2.00 pm, Saturday 8.30 am - 2.00 pm Sunday 9.00 am - 12.00 noon Post Office Mon 9.00-1.30 Tues 11.00-2.00 Wed 9.00-12.00 Thurs 9.00-12.30 Fri 9.00-12.30

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Deverill Valley & Crockerton WI Our Meeting this month will be on Monday 8th May at Longbridge

Deverill Village Hall at 7.30pm when we will discuss and vote on National Federation of WI's Resolutions for this year, which will be either ‘Alleviating Loneliness’ or ‘Keep Micro Plastics out of our Oceans’. Christine Johnson will then speak with pictures on ‘Birds in your Garden’. This will be followed by tea, coffee, biscuits and a raffle with general conversation. To find out more about the WI in the Deverill Valley please contact Julie Wallder on 213142. You are always welcome to join us.

Book & Dining Club The next meeting will be at 7.00 for 7.30 pm on Monday 8th May at

The Lamb Inn, Hindon. The book chosen is An Event in Autumn by Henning Mankell, a Wallander mystery, ‘a treat for fans and new readers alike’. If you would like to come for a meal to discuss the books please contact Pam Russell on 07719757091.

Cast on & Craft Group If you like knitting, embroidery, tapestry or other crafts, this group is

for you! We meet at someone's home each month to share ideas and enjoy each other’s company. This month’s meeting will be on Monday 22nd May 2.00 - 4.00 pm at Edith Dyer’s home, 4 Hindon Road, Monkton Deverill, call 844498 for directions. Everyone welcome.

Crockerton Village Committee Village Street Party - Saturday 8th July Garage Sale – September

‘Inspired to Teach’ On Friday 12th May at 7.00 pm in Corsley Reading Rooms, BA12 7PR (opposite Acres Supply Nursery). Anne and Jenny will unfold the fascinating story of Salisbury Teacher Training College from its beginnings to its closure. There will also be an update about the Deanery Link with Maridi. A charge of £5 per person will include finger food. All profits to Education in South Sudan. Tickets from Gay 01373 832490, Eva 01985 216238, Anne 01373 825838 or Meg 01747 860111.

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ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH MERE We invite neighbouring parishioners to visit our

Flower and Music Festival Friday 9th & Saturday 10th June 10.00 am – 4.00 pm

Sunday 11th following the morning service The church will be beautifully decorated with flower arrangements

representing the community of Mere There is a concert by local schools on Friday evening

and the Farrant singers on Saturday evening, with informal musical interludes during the day

Tea, coffee & light lunches available in Grove Buildings For more information www.stmichaelsmere.org.uk

THE FARRANT SINGERS IN CONCERT 7.30 pm Saturday 10th June

St MICHAEL’S CHURCH, MERE ‘All The Queen’s Men’ The Salisbury based chamber choir is delighted to present a concert of music and readings with lute accompaniment

Pre concert and interval bar Tickets £10, £5 under16s/students

online at www.farrantsingers.org or 01722 324731 or 01747 861212

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Longbridge Deverill Flower Show - Saturday 12th August Arrangements are well under way for this year’s Flower Show and with Spring in

full swing it is time to get those seeds in for the competition. You will want to exhibit those beans, onions, tomatoes and carrots! Or if you are more fond of flowers you should look at exhibiting roses, dahlias, chrysanthemums and sweet peas. For the full list please look at the website.

As always we are looking for volunteers to help us on the day with setting up and clearing away. The more hands we have doing this the quicker it is and the more fun for everyone. If you would like to help please send a message via the website or call Sam on 840329 or Claire on 841363.

All excess money made goes to local charities and parish beautification. Plus this year we will also be giving to a larger charity (come along to a committee meeting if you would like help us decide where).

The Show will take place on the second weekend in August on Saturday 12th August in The George Inn Field. www.longbridgdeverillflowershow.co.uk

Upper Deverills Parish Council Website: www.upperdeverills.co.uk

The new Upper Deverills Parish Council website is live from 1st April. Not only does it include news from the Parish Council but it also features a ‘what’s on’ button which links to the Village

Hall, Deverills Performing Arts 2017 and other community activities. Please send any comments and material for inclusion to Christine Fordham (Parish Clerk) at upperdeverills@gmail.co

The next Parish council meeting is on Wednesday 10th May at 6.30 pm, every-one welcome.

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At the Full Parish Council Meeting on Monday 3rd April an update on implementation of Super-Fast broadband in Crockerton was given. Open Reach stated, as of 28th March, that the cab deployment for Warminster 7 has been delayed due to the Fibre Spine being 350m short across the main A350 dual carriage which may also have a Section 58 applied to it. Openreach have identified duct blockages which are in the carriage way that will need to be cleared, this will potentially require traffic management to access the carriageway boxes to identify location of blockages. Once identified they may need civil work to enable completion of spine. Openreach are looking into Section 58, as they are hoping this has now lapsed, this is to be confirmed. The new cabinet on Crockerton Green is built and needs connecting to the Fibre Spine for service. When predicted dates for clearing the blockages are known the Parish Council will be informed. Parish Council will continue to pursue the matter.

The Annual Parish Meeting took place on 11th April where the following organisations gave presentations: -

Longbridge Deverill WI offer a full programme of events throughout the year. Mother and Toddler group meet on Thursdays in term time 10.00 - 11.30 am providing a social and fun support network. Cast on & Craft Group has approximately 15 members who meet monthly to knit or do craft while having a chat and cup of tea. Deverills Cricket Club play at Kingston Deverill with a diverse range members.

The following organisations were presented with grant cheques: - Longbridge Deverill Flower Show, in its 3rd year, will be on 12th August. Crockerton Village Committee raised money for 2 defibrillators in Crockerton. Deverills & Crockerton Parish News welcomes articles, adverts for community events. The Deverills Festival has five planned events between March and November.

Longbridge Deverill Parish Hall hosts regular local and visiting organisations. The Chairman of the Council, Councillor Richard Baxter, gave his annual and

financial report. He thanked four Councillors who are retiring from the Council at the beginning of May for their hard work and support, although they will be missed there is an opportunity for others to come forward to continue their work. If you are interested in becoming a Councillor please contact the clerk.

The next Parish Council meeting will be the Annual Meeting of the Council on Monday 8th May at 7.30 pm at Longbridge Deverill Parish Hall.

For the full minutes of the meetings please see village notice boards, Parish web site www.crockertonlongbridgeandhilldeverill.co.uk or contact the Parish clerk Nikki Spreadbury-Clews email nikkispreadburyclews@gmail.com

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The George Inn, Longbridge Deverill starting at 7.30 pm. Tickets cost £12 email info@deverillsfestival.com or call 844385 for more information see www.deverillsfestival.com. Mark Nevin came to prominence in the late 80s as the founding member, guitarist and song-writer of Fairground Attraction, with whom he enjoyed the number one single Perfect and multi-

platinum album, First of a Million Kisses. He went on to collaborate as co-writer to Morrissey, Kirsty MacColl and Lloyd Cole. Now Mark has a brilliant live band which features his fellow Fairground Attraction band-mates, Roger Beaujolais, Simon Edwards and Richard Marcangelo. The band will play some familiar favourites as well as songs from Mark’s new album, My Unfashionable Opinion.

Mere Gardening Club Growing into Moor Plants - achieve the dream - Gilly Hayward On Wednesday 10th May at 7.30 pm, Grove Buildings, Gilly will talk

about her varied career in horticulture, gardens that have influenced her planting style and how she set up Moor Plants with her sister Jenny. She will show plenty of illustrations. £2 entry for visitors who are very welcome.

Have you put Mere Open Gardens Weekend, 17th / 18th June, in your diaries?

Janet Way (860884)

Mere Historical Society visits SS Great Britain - Monday 15th May - this is one of the most

important historic ships in the world. When she was launched in 1843 she was called 'the greatest experiment since the Creation'. There are a few places remaining on this outing. The coach leaves Salisbury Street Car Park at 9.15 am and returns around 6.00 pm. The cost will be MHS Members £23, non-members £26 per person which includes coach and tip, entrance and guided tour. The deadline is 6th May.

Tyntesfield - Wednesday 14 June - this is one of the most important Victorian houses in the National Trust’s collection. The coach will leave Salisbury Street Car Park at 9.30 am and return around 6.30 pm. The cost will be MHS Members £12, non-members £15 per person which includes coach and tip. NB non-National Trust members for entry add £12.60 to your payment. DEADLINE for booking 31st May. Details and booking forms available from Mere Information Point or download from the ‘What’s On’ tab on our website www.merehistoricalsociety.org.uk

Caroline Cook 01747 861797

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SERVICES PARISH OF DEVERILLS & HORNINGSHAM

Sunday Easter 4

7th May Brixton 8.00 am Holy Communion Longbridge 10.30 am Morning Worship

*Sunday Easter 5 14th May Kingston 10.30 am Holy Communion

Sunday Easter 6 & Rogation 21st May Manor Farm, Kingston 6.00 pm Rogation Service

Thursday Ascension 25th May Longbridge 2.15 pm Saying Lord’s Prayer

Sunday Easter 7 28th May Longbridge 10.30 am Holy Communion Horningsham 10.30 am Holy Communion

Sunday Pentecost

4th June Kingston 8.00 am Holy Communion Longbridge 10.30 am Morning Worship

Morning Prayers Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays 8.00 am Longbridge

Church Cleaners for May Kingston Sarah Fagan & Judy Munro

Brixton Caroline Huntley & Jenny Bennett Longbridge Monday 8th May 9.30 - 10.30 am - All helpers please

Church Flower Arrangers for April Kingston Brixton Longbridge

7th May Clare Mounde Pony Burridge Dianna Abbott 14th May Clare Mounde Pony Burridge Dianna Abbott 21st May Shirley Heywood Sophie Lawson Jane Robins 28th May Shirley Heywood Sophie Lawson Jane Robins

Deverills, Crockerton & Horningsham 50/50 Club It’s time to join the club!

April winners: £50 Bill Knowles and £25 Julian Wiltshire It’s time to join our 50/50 Club which is open to all. For an annual fee of £24 you can take part in the monthly draw. Please contact Diana Abbott on 840763 or by email: decabbott@gmail.com. She will send you details and a form to complete. Your name will be entered into the monthly draw in July giving you a chance of a windfall each month, while supporting the Deverills and Horningsham Churches.

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Sunday Easter 4 7th May Corsley 9.30 am Holy Communion

Sunday Palm Sunday 14th May Chapmanslade 9.30 am Holy Communion

Sunday Easter 6 & Rogation 21st May Corsley 10.00 am Rogation Service

Thursday Ascension 25th May Longbridge 2.15 pm Saying of Lord’s Prayer

Sunday Easter 7 28th May Chapmanslade 9.30 am Holy Communion

Sunday Pentecost 4th June Corsley 9.30 am Holy Communion

Christian Aid Week 14th - 20th May 60th anniversary

Christian Aid was founded by British churches in 1945 to support refugees who had lost their homes and possessions in the Second World War. Twelve years later, Christian Aid Week was launched to help fund this ongoing work. Now our generation is rising to the challenge of huge numbers of refugees again.

Nejebar fled Afghanistan with her family after the Taliban threatened to kill her husband, Noor, who was a teacher. It was not an idle threat, - the Taliban first blinded, then murdered, another member of their family. ‘The last days and weeks in Afghanistan were the hardest,’ says

Noor. ‘When I went to work, not knowing if my family were going to be alive when I got back.’ Nejebar’s family are now stuck in Greece. When the family arrived at the refugee camp there, they thought they would only stay for 10 days. But they have been there six months and there is no end in sight. The only protection they have against the wind and rain is their tent. There is no school for their children. Five-year-old Suda is ill but Nejebar and Noor don’t know what is wrong with him because they cannot communicate with the Greek doctor. ‘We still have hope for our children’s future, we only want a peaceful life and our children to go to school.’

£5 could provide 2 nutritious meals for a refugee in Europe; £50 could buy a stove for refugees to cook their own food; £285 could buy refrigerators for a community kitchen in a refugee camp.

*Sunday 14th May at 10.30 am service at Kingston Deverill Christian Aid week will be launched. Donation envelopes will be available at the service and in all our churches during the week. Please give generously and return the envelopes to a church warden or Judy Munro, Christian Aid co-ordinator, or call 844385 and she will collect them from you. Thank you.

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