Tower and Tap parish magazine for South Marston, Wiltshire

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TOWER & TAPTOWER & TAPTOWER & TAPTOWER & TAP
October 2013
SOUTH MARSTON’S COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
South Marston Summer Fete 2013
WOW! What a great contrast this year’s Fete was to last year’s! The fine weather
brought hundreds along to the village’s recrea on field on Saturday 13th
of July to soak
up the sun and enjoy a tradi onal summer fete. There were a host of stalls run by local
organisa ons, businesses and residents, offering everything from cakes to pot plants.
Children enjoyed ac vi es including the coconut shy and a bouncy castle. There was
also live music from local bands including the Highworth Silver Band, and our very own
team of Morris Dancers!
The Fete is solely organised as a way to raise funds to maintain the recrea onal field
and all monies raised are given to the SMRA, this year we raised a staggering
£1154.00. It also is a means for our local organisa ons such as the Gardening Club,
Friendly Club, SMRA, Youth Club, School and Church to raise funds for their clubs so
between them all the overall total made from the day was an amazing £2158.00. So a
big thank you to everyone who came out and supported your local community!
We would like also to thank our sponsors who kindly donate their money and services
in order for us to be able to organise the Fete, they are;
● Yuassa Ba eries ● Mitchy Motors ● Young European ● The Works ●
● Swindon Town Football Club ● Hills ● Incep"on ● Conway and Laker ●
Huge thanks to you all who volunteered your help before the day, pu:ng up the
marquees, helping on the day and then with the clearing up a<erwards, whether big or
small your help was invaluable so thank you for making the fete a great success and
enjoyed by so many.
The lucky winning programme winners
were:-
1st
prize - 82
2nd
prize - 158
3rd
prize - 575
To claim your prize please contact
Rachel Case on 832719 or
email smra@sky.com

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Dear Friends,
Harvest 2013
I remember my grandmother always used to say 'if you don't know what to pray just
say thank you.' Giving thanks recognises that our achievements are not fully our own,
that there may be many others that play a part in everything we have, and how easy it
is to forget the part of others in our lives? It's so easy to feel sa sfied with life when
we look at all the things we have around us. Thanksgiving as a spiritual prac ce
reminds us that all our gi<s are communal as well individual. Our crea vity and
freedom, our ability to choose the good have their origins in forces larger than
ourselves; God, this earth, and people who have guided, protected, inspired, and
nurtured us.
It's very difficult these days to give thanks for something we take for granted - the
food on our plates. Yet at this me of Harvest it’s tradi onal to do this. But we have
abundance, food in our cupboards and freezers, the 'just in case' and the 'treats'. The
ability to have the food we want when we want it regardless of how far it has to travel
and how many livelihoods have been affected producing it and ge:ng to our
supermarkets shelves. So this may be a wonderful me of year to reflect on our good
fortunes, if giving thanks is about communal gi<s as well as individual ones, could we
buy less air freighted food to save our world from more pollu on? Could we buy a fair
traded product instead of a big brand to support the livelihood of those who may be
producing food at a personal cost to themselves? Could you give thanks for the
wonderful foods we have before us? All this makes us more aware of all the good
things around us
There was a lady in my previous church; she died last year aged 90. She said every me
she walked down the road she gave thanks for all she saw and everything she had in
her life. She had heart disease and arthri s, yet she said she never ran out of things to
be thankful for. Her simple prac ce of giving thanks shaped how she lived her life,
faced ageing, and related to others.
Thank you can be said over and over again
not just to God for the gi<s of this day,
but to everyone whose life affects yours.
Such gra tude opens us to new blessings,
but more importantly opens our hands to
bless others, through a kind word as well
as our me and gi<s.
Helen Baber
Curate

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Church News
Craft Company. We meet again at Dryden House, Mary Cooper’s home,
on Wednesday 9th October at 2pm. If you love crafting, then come and
join us for inspiration and encouragement as well as good company! For
more details, please contact Mary on 823530.
The Rosemary Service Sunday 3rd November
at 6.15pm at St. Margaret’s Church, Stratton
A time to remember and give thanks by lighting a candle for those who have
died.
Celebrating Harvest
11am Sunday, 6th October at South Marston Church11am Sunday, 6th October at South Marston Church11am Sunday, 6th October at South Marston Church11am Sunday, 6th October at South Marston Church
A Service for all agesA Service for all agesA Service for all agesA Service for all ages
A warm and happy welcome awaits you.
There is a Stratton Team Ministry Lunch at St. Margaret’s Centre,
Stratton following the service - if you would like to come please obtain a
ticket from Vicky.
Saturday Scene for young familiesSaturday Scene for young familiesSaturday Scene for young familiesSaturday Scene for young families
Is onIs onIs onIs on 12th October in the Village Hall12th October in the Village Hall12th October in the Village Hall12th October in the Village Hall 4pm to 5.15pm4pm to 5.15pm4pm to 5.15pm4pm to 5.15pm
Contact Donald Page on 825693
From the Registers:
Wedding
14th September Daniel Parry and Amy Robins
Weddings and Baptisms
If you would like to book either a wedding or a baptism at South Marston Church you need
to contact Rev. Vicky Fleming as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Bookings are
already being taken for 2014/15 and the baptism diary is very full for this year.

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The Meeting Point
Coffee morning with table top sales
(All the tables have been taken this month - please book early for November
December is fully booked )
Its our 5th birthday and the drinks are on us!
Come and celebrate with us
Saturday 12th October from 9.30 –12 noon in the Village Hall
South Marston Church Serving the Community
We look forward to seeing you
When you are thinking about Christmas gifts, don’t forget
that South Marston Church Tea towels are for sale £3.50
or 2 for £6 - contact Vicky Fleming .
Mobile Library - Routes & Times
Arrives Departs Place Area
12.55 13.05 South Marston Bungalows Right side of road near bus stop
13.10 13.20 South Marston Carriers Arms Outside Carriers Arms Public House
The mobile library has full access for disabled people.
Dates: October 4th and 18th; November 1st, 15th and 29th

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6th October 11.00am South Marston Family Service Harvest
13th October 9.30am South Marston Holy Communion
20th October 11.00am Coleview Team Service
27th October 8.00am South Marston Holy Communion
3rd November 11.00am South Marston Family Service
10th November 10.00am South Marston Remembrance Service
17th November 10.00am St Margaret’s Team Service
24th November 8.00am South Marston Holy Communion
Church Services for South Marston
South Marston Church is part of the
StraIon Team Ministry.
The office is located at St. Margaret’s Centre,
Kenwin Close, StraIon St. Margaret.
It is open on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
mornings from 8.30am to 12 noon.
Email: stmargaretsoffice@ scali.co.uk
or Tel: 826505
If you would like to talk to a priest or book a
Christening or Wedding please contact
Rev Vicky Fleming on 827021 between 6 and 7pm
any evening except Fridays or Sundays
Members of the team:
Priest in Charge Rev. Vicky Fleming 827021
Asst. Priest Rev. George Fleming 827021
Lay Minister Mr Dan Read 763016

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South Marston Enterprise (SME) Group
The SME group is for people in the village who own or run businesses, or have a general
interest in business. We have a topic for each meeting followed by a social chat over wine
and nibbles.
We had a great time at our first meeting
after the summer break. The topic was
'Gadgets and IT and how we use them’.
We talked about our favourite Apps,
gadgets, Ipads, Iphones, laptops and
TVs. We discussed how technology inno-
vations sometimes seemed to merge only
to split again.
It was interesting to see how society
(well, our South Marston bubble of socie-
ty!) is changing in the way we access
data, information, entertainment or do our work.
This was followed by a general discussion about topics for future meetings and sharing
useful information.
The next meeting is on Thursday, 3rd October
If you would like to join the SME Group please contact
Hazel Andrews on 01793 827507 or by e-mail at
Hazel@acuhome.co.uk
Send your contribu ons for our next issue to
towerandtap@southmarston.org.uk
by the 19th October 2013

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South Marston Allotments
The last week of August proved to be a
busy one with the last few new
allotments being taken up by tenants.
This means that the Parish Council now
rents out 51 allotments in the village.
Beside tenants from the village, we also
enjoy the company of Allotmenteers
from Blunsdon, Highworth, StraIon, Old
Town and Peatmoor. All are aIracted to
this peaceful corner of our village in
order to indulge in digging and weeding
and the literal ‘fruits’ of their labour!
If you would like to become an allotment tenant, please email the Parish Clerk,
Amanda Burchell, on 07804 225571 or clerksmpc@southmarston.org.uk.
We only have a small wai ng list at this me.
CAN YOU SPARE A FEW HOURS?CAN YOU SPARE A FEW HOURS?CAN YOU SPARE A FEW HOURS?CAN YOU SPARE A FEW HOURS?
We are going to clear up the rubbish/composting
area on Friday, September 27th
from 9.30 am
We will be using machinery to
move the heavy waste but
need some hands-on help for
some of the tasks.
Contact Barry on 826697
if you can help
(barry.thunder@southmarston.org.uk)

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The F & E Harris Memorial Trust
Annual Outing
This year’s outing is on Friday, 29th November to ‘A
Victorian Festival of Christmas’ held at Portsmouth
Historic Dockyard for senior citizens resident in South
Marston. You will also have free entry to the historic
attractions in the dockyard (for example, the Mary
Rose Museum).
The coach will leave near the school at 9.00am.
Arrival back at South Marston will be approximately
6.00pm
The closing date for reservations is 7th November 21013
Please do not miss this date
To reserve your place, please contact Mary Cooper on 823530
Christmas Hampers
The F & E Harris Memorial Trust invites South Marston Village residents who
have reached the age of 60 years for ladies and 65 years of age for
gentlemen by the 25th December 2013 to register with the Trust to receive a
Christmas Hamper if they do not currently receive one.
The closing date for registration for this year is 28th October 2013
Contact Mary Cooper (823530) or Terry Sansum (823684)
for registration or queries
Christmas Hampers - new qualification criteria
From 1st April 2016, the following changes will apply:
To qualify for a Christmas Hamper the recipient is required to have been in
permanent residency in South Marston for a period of 3 years prior to submission
of registration.
All new applicants must be 65 years of age on 24th December 2016 to be eligible
to register.
All new and existing applicants must be 66 years of age or over on the 1st
January 2019 to be eligible to register.

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South Marston Parish Council Update
September 2013
Detailed below are some of the ac vi es in which the Parish Council par cipated
during the month. For more details, please visit www.southmarston.org.uk and click on
the ‘Parish Council’ area or contact the Parish Clerk on 07804 225571 or
clerksmpc@southmarston.org.uk
• Mee"ng with AEE Renewables to discuss the installa"on of the new solar farm
at Sevor Farm, Nigh"ngale Lane, South Marston
There will be significant road works carried out over the next few weeks in the
village due to the cabling for the new solar farm. The Parish Council are working
with AEE Renewables and Honda to establish the best cabling routes to try to
keep the disrup"on to a minimum. Updates will be posted on the South
Marston website.
• Yew Tree Development: Consulta"on with Swindon Borough Council and the
Developers
• Progressing a 20mph zone for the centre of the village
Following feedback from the Village Consulta"on Event on the 23rd July 2013
• Mee"ng with the Bodleian Storage Facility
To progress the plan"ng scheme which was detailed in their original planning
applica"on
• Presenta"on by RPS Group (representa"ves of Gleesons Developments)
To discuss the Hub Business Park Development, south of the A420
• A endance of the Swindon Area Commi ee
Regarding the Parish Precept; rural broadband; local plan examina"on; review of
the Parish Charter
• Allotments and Conserva"on site
An oak post, carved by Adam King, has been installed at the St Julian’s Woodland
and is a quiet place to remember Malcolm Phillips, a village resident and
commi6ed Parish Councillor, who sadly died last year. The erec"on of the post
was organised by Barry Thunder, one of Malcolm’s friends and colleagues on the
Parish Council. The carving on the post is of a green woodpecker, and will be
surrounded by English blue bells and wild daffodils. Malcolm’s wife, Sue, and his
family will be plan"ng some trees to act as a backdrop to the post.

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Parish Council Meetings
Next Meeting—15th October 2013
Members of the public are welcome to aIend Parish Council mee ngs which
are held at 7.30pm in the Village Hall. There is an “Open 10 Minutes” sec on at
the start of the mee ng where you are invited to ask ques ons or discuss an
agenda item. It would be helpful if you could inform the Chairman at the start
of the mee ng of any items that you wish to raise or discuss. All agendas are
published on the village website and on the village no ce boards, prior to the
mee ngs.
To keep informed of all the latest Parish Council news, including
minutes of Parish Council meetings, please visit
www.southmarston.org.uk and click on the ‘Parish Council’ section
Parish Councillor Vacancies
South Marston Parish Council currently has two vacancies
If you would like to know more about becoming a Parish Councillor
and would be interested in joining the team, please contact the
Parish Clerk via email: clerksmpc@southmarston.org.uk
or call 07804 225571for more information

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Gardening Club
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On Monday 2nd September many of us learned of an ancient wood living amid the
many houses in the Sevenfields area of Swindon.
Marilyn Beale talked on how the wood and surrounding
fields were saved from development because of their
history. She talked of the many surprising species the
fields, hedgerows and wood contained.
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Our next mee ng will be on Monday 7th October at
7:30pm with a talk by Iris Smith en tled, "Herbs and
their uses."
For further informa"on about the Gardening Club, please
contact Mike on 827807 or Arthur on 832663
Exhibition at Lydiard Park until November
Prisoner of War Hospital Camp at Lydiard Park
It may be popular for picnics and walks, but Lydiard Park had an en rely different use
more than 60 years ago. The Swindon Borough Council-owned stately home and park
was requisi oned by the military during the Second World War and in the late 1940s it
housed a German Prisoner of War
hospital camp.
A new display, which opened in July
at Lydiard House, tells the stories of
the staff, doctors, guards and
prisoners in 160 Camp, through
photographs, maps, diaries – even
pain ngs by one of the inmates.
Alongside the display, there is a fun
quiz trail for children to decode
secret messages. The picture shows
the doctors at the Prisoner of War Hospital Camp that treated up to 200 German
prisoners of war at any me.

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Contact Ryan Turner
07568 065924

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October 2013
Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun
30 1 2 3 4 5 6
Tots ‘n’ Toddlers
9:00-11:00
Village Hall
Quiz Night at
Carriers Arms
Youth Club
(8-11)
18:30-20:00
Village Hall
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Friendly Club
14:00-16:00
Village Hall
Tots ‘n’ Toddlers
9:00-11:00
Village Hall
Craft Company
Dryden House
2.00pm
SMRA Meeting
19:30 -21:30
Quiz Night at
Carriers Arms
Wheelie Bins
Mixed Plastics
Green Waste
Meeting Point
10:00-12:30
Village Hall
Saturday Scene
Village Hall
4pm - 5.15pm
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Parish Council
Meeting
19:30
Village Hall
Tots ‘n’ Toddlers
9:00-11:00
Village Hall
Tower & Tap
Advertising Cut
Off Date
Quiz Night at
Carriers Arms
Youth Club
(8-11)
18:30-20:00
Village Hall
Tower & Tap
Contributions Cut
Off Date
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
Youth Club
(12-18)
18:30-20:30
Village Hall
Tots ‘n’ Toddlers
9:00-11:00
Village Hall
Quiz Night at
Carriers Arms
Wheelie Bins
Mixed Plastics
Green Waste
28 29 30 31
Tots ‘n’ Toddlers
9:00-11:00
Village Hall
Quiz Night at
Carriers Arms

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November 2013
Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun
1 2 3
Quiz Night at
Carriers Arms
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Tots ‘n’ Toddlers
9:00-11:00
Village Hall
Quiz Night at
Carriers Arms
Wheelie Bins
Mixed Plastics
Green Waste
Youth Club
(8-11)
18:30-20:00
Village Hall
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Youth Club
(12-18)
18:30-20:30
Village Hall
Tots ‘n’ Toddlers
9:00-11:00
Village Hall
Quiz Night at
Carriers Arms
Tower & Tap
Contributions
Cut Off Date
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
Tower & Tap
Advertising
Cut Off Date
Parish Council
Meeting
19:30
Village Hall
Tots ‘n’ Toddlers
9:00-11:00
Village Hall
Quiz Night at
Carriers Arms
Wheelie Bins
Mixed Plastics
Green Waste
Youth Club
(8-11)
18:30-20:00
Village Hall
25 26 27 28 29 30
Youth Club
(12-18)
18:30-20:30
Village Hall
Tots ‘n’ Toddlers
9:00-11:00
Village Hall
Quiz Night at
Carriers Arms

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The Friendly Club
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Tuesday 10th September – In the Village Hall:
A very interes ng and informa ve talk was given by Lewis Lawton on The Inca Trail to
Machu Picchu. The talk went through the basic history of the Incas and the specula on
of what the site was created for and how the site was found. We were also guided
through the trekking route from Cusco to Machu Picchu.
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Tuesday 8th October- In the Village Hall at 2.00pm: A talk will be given by Val Threlfall
on The Secrets of the Honeymoon Suitcase.
Tuesday 8th October - Harvest Lunch: Our Harvest Lunch will be held at the Blunsdon
House Hotel at 12 noon.
Relocation of Village Post Box
As the Royal Mail received a request from the
owners of the old village shop and post office,
the village post box has been relocated.
It is now located at the junc"on of Highworth
Road and Greenfields (opposite the Carriers
Arms).
It has already been noted that the post box
appears to be a liIle loose in its founda ons -
this has been reported to the Royal Mail who
are scheduling some remedial work to be
carried out.

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The Educational Fund currently has a
limited amount of money available to assist
with the education or training of young
people. Application forms are available from
Highworth Council Offices or the Lions’
Charity Shop in Newburgh Place, Highworth.
RELIEF OF NEED FUND
Supporting South Marston residents
The Highworth United Charities
Do you want to learn
but can’t afford the
fees?
Do you need
assistance?
The Relief of Need Fund currently has a limited
amount of money available to assist residents
who are in genuine need. Application forms are
available from Highworth Council Offices or the
Lions’ Shop in Newburgh Place. Please note that
documentary proof of need will be required
before applications can be considered.
EDUCATIONAL FUND
Supporting Young People living in
South Marston
SMRA South Marston Recreation Association
SEPTEMBER 100 CLUB WINNERS
£30 Robina Taylor (no 9)
£10 Mar n Taylor (no 91)
£10 Rosemary New (no 15)
£10 Jean Franklin* (no 14)
£10 Jodie Woolhouse (no 84)
*Mrs Franklin’s winnings will be presented to her family

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What’s happening at South Marston Hotel & Spa….
The Festive Season
As the nights are now drawing in we hope you will find time to visit the
hotel for a warm welcome.
You’re most likely aware that we’re taking bookings for the up and
coming festive season. Party nights, a traditional Christmas Day lunch
and our New Year Eve Party are all open for bookings so why not come
along and join in the festivities with us!
To get a brochure please call Kellie in events on 01793 833700 press option 2
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Bath Ales
You asked for it, we got it, so for all you real ale drinkers out there we
now have Bath Ales on tap in the main bar - you see, we do listen!
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Halloween Family Disco
I am sure your children or grandchildren will be looking to celebrate Halloween
this year, doing trick or treat throughout the village. Afterwards why not come
along and join in our Halloween Family Disco here at the hotel on
Thursday 31st October 2013 from 6.30pm-10.30pm.
Tickets are available from our leisure reception and will be charged at £5.00 per
adult and £3.00 per child. Tickets will be on sale from the 1st October 2013 and
the price includes a Halloween Cocktail for everyone.
Our Chef is preparing pulled pork sandwich rolls served with apple sauce,
gravy and stuffing, there will also be games with spooky prizes throughout the
evening which is hosted by our resident Monster Masher DJ.
Why not spend a few pennies treating the kids, or yourself to a selection of
spooky themed pick and mix from our Halloween Sweetie Cart.
Candy floss and toffee apples will also be available for the children to buy.
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Vacancies
Finally, I am looking for an experienced someone to join the team to do
some painting and decorating projects around the hotel over the next few
months on a casual/temporary basis. This may suit a retired or
semiretired individual who is looking for something to keep them busy.
I’m also looking for experienced bar and waiting staff for the Christmas
Party Season,
Anyone interested, please contact
Steve Goulding on 01793 833700 for an application form
The Mercure South Marston Hotel and Spa, Old Vicarage Lane, South Marston, SN3
4SH www.southmarstonhotel.com
October 2013
• Saturday 5th - Taunton Town (FA Trophy), 3:00pm
• Wednesday 16th - North Leigh (Red Insure Cup - Southern League), 7:45pm
• Saturday 26th - Tiverton Town, 3:00pm
November 2013
• Saturday 2nd - Yate Town, 3:00pm
• Saturday 16th - Cinderford Town, 3:00pm
Swindon Supermarine Fixtures
The Webbs Wood Stadium, Supermarine Road, South
Marston, Swindon, SN3 4SY
W: swindonsupermarinefc.com
E: supermarinefc@aol.com
T: 01793 828778

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Neighbourhood Watch Update
There have been three car break-ins at beauty spots in the last week: Lechlade Riverside Park,
Nigh ngale Woods and Stanton Fitzwarren Park. There have also been reports of people trying
car doors in South Marston village and a plumbers work van was broken into on the 5th
September in Greenfields.
⇒ Please do not leave any valuables on display in your vehicle
⇒ Remove satellite naviga on systems and their holders and clean the imprint of it from the
window
⇒ Leave the glove box open to show there is nothing in it
⇒ Don’t leave small change in view
Please be vigilant in these areas - call 101 if you feel anyone is ac ng suspiciously. Details of their
car and index number are always helpful!
Buy with Confidence
Trading Standards Approved
In response to concerns about 'rogue traders' which are o<en highlighted in
the media, a partnership of Local Authority Trading Standards Services have
taken a ground-breaking step by pu:ng together the Buy With Confidence Scheme. Swindon
Borough Council have recently joined the scheme which provides consumers with a list of local
businesses which have given their commitment to trading fairly. Every business listed has
undergone a series of detailed checks before being approved as a member of the scheme.
In order to become a Buy with Confidence member, a business must first apply or be
recommended to join the scheme and must then pass a set of tailored background checks.
Membership of the scheme is not given lightly - amongst other checks, each applicant will have
their complaints history reviewed and will receive a visit from Trading Standards. Good
references are required from previous customers and applicants must agree to abide by the
scheme’s code of conduct, which requires them to follow the leIer and spirit of the law. Only if
all the scheme requirements are met will a business be granted membership and their conduct
will con nue to be monitored therea<er. ‘Buy with Confidence’ cannot promise that members’
work will be perfect every me, but you can expect any problems to be dealt with fairly by the
business and you can turn to Trading Standards for advice in the event of an unresolved issue.
If you are a business who would like to join the scheme
or a consumer who is looking for a ve ed and approved member
visit www.buywithconfidence.gov.uk

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South Marston School News
Our village school recently has begun a new year - here is some info on the changes
CLASS 1
Class 1 have a new teacher this year –
Miss Miller. She says she loves the staff
she is working with, the children she is
teaching and the new space Class 1
have. What used to be the ICT suite and
pre-school is now Class 1’s area. Pre-
school have Class 1’s old area.
CLASS 2
Class 2 have a new teacher as well - Miss
Jarvis. She said she loves the woodland
walks and her enthusias c and friendly
class. Class 2 also has a new outside
area. This has changed Class 2 forever!
CLASS 3
Class 3’s new teacher, called Mr
Saunders, loves the friendly and
welcoming class he works in, how well
everyone has seIled in and how keen
everyone is to learn. Mr Saunders runs
Tiger Kung Fu. This club filled up very
quickly, so many people didn’t get in.
Mr Saunders says he is extremely
pleased with this achievement.
CLASS 4
Class 4’s teachers, Mrs Hendry and Mrs
Doughty, have not changed classes, but
their topic has! It’s ‘Chocolate’, the
perfect topic for any pupil! Class 4’s
topic involves tas ng, tes ng,
researching and wri ng. Class 4 are very
excited about the new laptops the
school purchased over summer,
meaning we have one per pupil in
lessons, which is brilliant.
Quote from Mr Maddison….
I am looking forward to leading South Marston School into a new school year.
School has been really busy over the holidays; we now have a newly refurbished founda on
stage and a complete upgrade of our computer equipment. I know both children and staff
will benefit hugely from this.
We welcome Miss Miller, who is our head of our Founda on stage, as well as teaching in
Class 1 and also Mr Saunders who is teaching years 3/4. I know we have an exci ng year
ahead of us and I look forward to ge:ng to know our new Recep on and pre-school
children who have just joined us.
Report by Rhiannon Donald and Ka"e Mann (Class 4)

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SOUTH MARSTON
VILLAGE HALL
HIRE CHARGES
All enquiries and to make a booking please contact Rachel Case
http://southmarston.org.uk/village-hall-bookings/
or email: smra@sky.com tel: 01793 832719 / 07545 923021
Refundable deposit also applies for all one off bookings
Please see website for further details. Terms and Conditions apply.
Local Village Organisation £5.00 per hour
Non-Local Organisation £8.00 per hour
Parish Council £8.50 per hour
REGULAR HIRE COST
ONE-OFF BOOKINGS e.g. Childrens
Party, Family Party, Christenings etc
COST
Morning Session 08:30 – 13:30 £20.00 £25.00
Afternoon Session 13:30 – 18:30 £25.00 £30.00
Evening Session 18:30 – 23:30 £30.00 £35.00
Swindon Older Peoples Forum
Next Open Meeting and 2013 AGM on
TUESDAY 22 OCTOBER (2.45pm – 5.00pm)
Broadgreen Centre, Salisbury Street, Swindon SN1 2AN
There will be a number stalls providing advice and information, plus updates
on developments within Swindon and the South West
To register interest, or for more information
e-mail: dave.abrown@btinternet.com or Tel:01793 612037

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HOME TUTORING
Fully qualified primary teacher
offering home tutoring at competitive prices
Maths from KS1 to GCSE
(£25 - £30 / hour)
Literacy KS1 and KS2
(£25 / hour)
Full CRB certificate
Kirsty Feline BSc (Mathematics) PGCE
Tel: 07855 099086
kirstyfeline@hotmail.com

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Parish Council Chair Stuart Young T 828775
Parish Council Vice Chair Sylvia Brown T 823535
Clerk to the Parish Council Amanda Burchell T 07804 225571
SMRA Chair Angie Newton T 832034
SMRA Secretary Julie Hatherall T 07857 310624
Village Hall Bookings Rachel Case T 832719
Football Field Bookings Chris Maull T 824505
Tots & Toddlers Ryan Turner T 07568 065924
Youth Club Julie & Steve T 07923 441296
Gardening Club Mike New T 827807
Friendly Club Brian McGlone T 826243
Spitfires Football Club Bev Maull T 824505
South Marston School Luke Madison T 823379
Pre–School Pre-School Staff T 07847 590601
Saplings Children’s Centre (All Sorts) T 829996
Ward Councillors Russell Holland T 07999 566623
John Haines T 07901 534640
Colin Lovell T 321634
Member of Parliament Justin Tomlinson T 522123
Priest in Charge Vicky Fleming T 827021
Church Wardens Richard Sansum T 831473
Tina Hiscocks T 832884
Website Donald Jones T 823035
Tower and Tap Amanda Burchell T 07804 225571
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