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In this Issue:

Church News............................... 4 - 5 100 Club winners................................. 8

SMAWL Update................................ 5 Summer Fete........................................ 9

Church Office/Services..................... 6 Police Surgeries ................................ 10

Parish Council News........................ 7 Youth Club ..........................................11

Friendly Club.................................... 8 Gardening Club................................. 13

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5 Gardening Club BBQ 7 pm Catsbrain Farm

6 All Sorts SM School 1.30-2.45

7 Tots ‘n’ Toddlers 9-11am Village Hall

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9 Mixed Plastics

Wheelie Bins

Green Waste

10 Meeting Point 9.30-11.30 Village Hall

Summer Fete 2 pm Recreation Field

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12 Youth Club Village Hall

13 All Sorts, School 1.30-2.45

Police Surgery SM Hotel, 7 pm

Friendly Club 7 pm Village Hall


Craft Company 2 pm Mary Cooper’s house

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20 All Sorts SM School 1.30-2.45

Parish Council 7.30 pm Village Hall


SMRA 7.30 pm Village Hall

22 23 Mixed Plastics

Wheelie Bins

Green Waste

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July 2010

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Dear Friends,

I feel so conscious that I have not been able to support the Village

clubs and societies as much as I have in the past. I am working

throughout the whole team as we go through the Diocesan process

for ‘vacancy’. We have just finished the first stage with Melanie

Griffiths, our Diocesan Advisor talking and meeting with as many

people as possible. She has now written a report which will go to

the Area Dean. Melanie has commented several times on the

warmth with which she has been welcomed in all of our churches.

We shall then go through a period of ‘Leadership Development’

which will give people the opportunity to develop their gifts further.

It is also a period of discernment for putting together a profile for

the new Rector. We cannot determine the length of this process.

Once we have a profile, then we make a request to the Area Dean

and Bishop to appoint such a person.

In the meantime I would like to thank you for the support and

understanding that you are giving to me. You can rest assured that

the Wardens and the Ministry Team are working very hard to

ensure that this process will not take any longer than necessary. We

have become a friendly and very supportive group and already we

are thanking God for the people who are flourishing as they put

their shoulders to the wheel for the Kingdom of God. There are

many good things happening in all of our churches.

Now it’s the holiday season and if you are going away we pray that

you will have safe journeys and wonderful holidays. God calls us to

rest and take time to reflect; it is so important in these days where

we seem to live our lives to the full but where stress is taking its toll

in the workplace. Happy Holidays!

God Bless,

Vicky Fleming

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Church News

The next High Five High Five High Five High Five service for children up to 5 years will be on Friday

2nd July at 10am. Sadly there will no service in August; Snowy and

all her friends are having a break! ‘Craft Company’ Recently we have tried our hand at

metal work and glass engraving encouraging one another to

have a go. We meet in Mary Cooper’s house, Dryden

House Wednesday 14th July and 11th August at 2pm.

Do come an join us.

Calling all Bell Ringers in South Marston!

Please come to a short meeting for all those who ring and have

rung in South Marston - 7pm on Friday 2nd July—let’s look to

the future.

Saturday Scene meets again on the 31st July at 4pm Saturday Scene meets again on the 31st July at 4pm Saturday Scene meets again on the 31st July at 4pm Saturday Scene meets again on the 31st July at 4pm ‘Party in the Park’ . Please check with Donald for details. A time ‘Party in the Park’ . Please check with Donald for details. A time ‘Party in the Park’ . Please check with Donald for details. A time ‘Party in the Park’ . Please check with Donald for details. A time of fun for young families! of fun for young families! of fun for young families! of fun for young families! Contact Donald Page on 825693

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11am Sunday 4th July & 1st August 11am Sunday 4th July & 1st August 11am Sunday 4th July & 1st August 11am Sunday 4th July & 1st August Great Welcome (is it the cake?) , Worship,

Word, Witness.

A Family Worship that is different u.come and join us!and join us!and join us!and join us!

The 7.30 ClubThe 7.30 ClubThe 7.30 ClubThe 7.30 Club for 10 to 16 year olds from Stratton, Stanton &

South Marston Held on alternate Sunday Evenings

7.30pm to 8.45pm at St Margaret’s Centre Please call the St. Margaret’s Church Office for more information

From the Registers…..

Baptisms

29th May Caitlin-Grace Crook

6th June Holly Isobel Averies

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The Meeting Point Coffee morning with table top sales

(Please book your table: £5 for people who live in the village, £10 for those outside and free to village organisations )

in the Village Hall

We are open on Village Fete Day, 10th July for a shorter time — 9.30am-11.30am

Open as usual on Saturday 7th August from 9.30 –12 noon

Homemade cakes, tuck shop, gifts, cards, there’s always a variety of different things to see and buy each month – and you never know who you might meet.

Refreshments provided by South Marston Church

HIGHWORTH UNITED

CHARITIES

RELIEF OF NEED FUND

Registered Charity No. 200777

Highworth United Charities have been helping local people for several hundred years. Perhaps they could help you or someone you know.

The Relief of Need Fund currently has a limited amount of money avail-able, for residents of Highworth and South Marston who are in genuine need. Assistance is available on a one-off basis only, and therefore cannot be repeated at a later date.

Applications forms are available from Highworth Council Offices or the Lions Shop at Newburgh Place,

Highworth.

South Marston

Assisting Wildlife (SMAWL)

The volunteer evening held on the 17 June at the conservation site was well attended with volunteers (9 adults + 4

children).

The work carried out was to keep the site clear for people to visit and envisage their ideas for the competition. We are hopeful

on receiving a variety of ideas.

We are looking for additional volunteers to carry out the future work. Time spent is

flexible from 30 minutes to a full day when you are available. If you would like to register your name as a volunteer on

our volunteer list contact Barry Thunder 826697

or Brian McGlone 826243.

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South Marston Church is part of Stratton Team Ministry. The office is

located at St. Margaret’s Centre, Kenwin Close, Stratton St. Margaret and

it is open on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 8.30am to

12 noon. Email: [email protected] 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 Thursdays or Sundays.

Members of the team:

Team Rector to be appointed

Team Vicar Rev. Vicky Fleming 827021

Hon Curate Rev. Phil Ashby 759008

Asst. Priest Rev. George Fleming 827021

Asst. Priest Rev. Richard Burston 822403

Lay Minister Mrs Christine Burston 822403

Lay Minister Mr Dan Read 763016

Church Office

Church Services (at South Marston Church unless otherwise stated)

4th July 8.00am Holy Communion

11.00am Family Service

11th July 10.00am TEAM SERVICE at St Margaret’s

18th July 9.30am Holy Communion 25th July 8.00am Holy Communion 9.30am Morning Worship

1st August 11.00am Family Service

8th August 8.00am Holy Communion

9.30am Holy Communion

15th August 10.00am TEAM SERVICE

22nd August 8.00am Holy Communion

9.30am Holy Communion

29th August 8.00am Holy Communion

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South Marston Parish Council News

Parish Clerk Vacancy There has been a good response to the advertisement for the Parish

Council Clerk vacancy. A selection panel will be forming a shortlist of

candidates on 1st July for interviews

on the 9th July. The appointment of the new clerk will be made at the

meeting of the Parish Council on 20th July.

Village Development The workshop held by NEWMasterplanning on the 26th

and 27th May was very well

attended. On the first evening attendees were split into groups

and ideas on which aspects of the village it was important to retain

and where possible development

could take place were discussed and assessed. Attendees were

generally open minded in their approach to the exercise and there

was a good exchange of views and

ideas. The output from the first

evening formed the basis for the second part of the workshop where

NEWMasterplanning presented options for varying sizes of

development that attempted to

maintain the key characteristic of the current village identified the

previous evening.

The Parish Council is now clarifying the Borough Council’s new strategy

for development to the East of Swindon following the recent

announcements of new government policies on major development and

the abolition of the Regional Spatial

Strategy Groups. In particular, clarification is required on the

impact on the total number of dwellings the Borough requires,

the timescale for development and

the policy on the development of brownfield sites to reduce greenfield

site development.

To the gentleman who

removed the abandoned pile

of dog poo from the chil-

dren's playground last week,

THANK YOU.

You reinstated my faith in all

the responsible dog walkers

in the village.

Hannah Jones,

mother of two 'dog poo' magnets.

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Friendly Club

Recent Events Tuesday 8th June. Club AGM - The minutes of the previous AGM and the

audited accounts were given to members for review and comment. All current members of the committee were re-elected. Following the AGM a

cake decoration demonstration was given by Emma Tanner who showed us the use of the basic materials and how to make flowers.

A rose was made and used on the cake together with other flowers and decorations. It is well worth while looking at Emma’s web site

[email protected].

Tuesday 15th June - Outing

Our trip to Stratford-Upon-Avon proved to be a pleasant. Due to the fine weather

some members took the opportunity to go on the open top tour bus to see the attractions. Our day also included a stop at Moreton-in-Marsh on the outward

journey to visit the market.

Future Events Tuesday 13th July – Village Hall at 7.00pm - A presentation on Concorde by Doug Newton.

Tuesday 20th July – Outing - 9.00 am to 6.30pm

Our outing is to the Black Country Museum, it will also include a boat trip through the Dudley Tunnel. Pick up and return outside the Village school.

Member cost £22.50 non members £28.00

Tuesday 10th August – Outing 10.00am – 7.00pm Our mystery tour, pick up and return outside the Village school. Member cost

£10.00 non members £12.00.

Annual Holiday

This year the annual holiday is at the Manor Hotel Exmouth from Monday 4th October to 8th October inclusive. The cost for mem-

bers and non members is £229.00 per person for a twin room with 2 adults sharing. This includes bed, breakfast and evening meal.

If you are over 50 years old and would like to join us on any of our trips or come on the holiday with us you will be most welcome.

To book a place or for more details contact Brian 826243 or Josie 828080.

100 CLUB WINNERS - May 2010May 2010May 2010May 2010

£10 each to:

114 Rae-Marie Bowdidge 114 Rae-Marie Bowdidge

101 Ian Sullivan 32 Ray Harley

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SOUTH MARSTON

VILLAGE FETE

& CAR BOOT SALE

Saturday 10th JULY 2010 at 2 pm

SOUTH MARSTON RECREATION FIELD

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND

SOUTH MARSTON’S

VERY OWN MORRIS DANCERS

CRAFT STALLS

REFRESHMENT’S - BBQ - BEER TENT

HIGHWORTH SILVER BAND

BOUNCY CASTLE

FANCY DRESS

EVENING ENTERTAINMENT

GATES OPEN AT 1PM FOR

SET UP

FOR MORE DETAILS CALL

RACHEL ON 01793 832719

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THANK YOUTHANK YOUTHANK YOUTHANK YOU

THANK YOU to each and every kind villager who sent us cards, brought flowers, food and drink, cooked us an evening meal and generally gave us a big moral lift when the cottage burnt down.

Also, THANK YOU to the small army of men and women who rolled up their sleeves and turned up with their community spirit and good humour, spades, forks, shovels and wheelbarrows to clear the moun-tain of stinking, sodden mass we were left with. And lastly, a huge THANK YOU to the younger ones who worked equally hard and cheerfully for long hours, (I think they quite enjoyed getting filthy!).

We have been so warmed and heartened by the many villagers (some of whom are strangers to us) who have expressed their sorrow at losing what they described as a landmark of the village. It has become very clear to us over the past couple of weeks just how important our beautiful cottage is to so many people and how deeply affected they’ve been by the fire and destruction. We hope they will take comfort from knowing that Gordon Cottage will, once again, be lovingly restored to its former glory – we can’t wait.

Thanks again to you all !!!!!!! Kindest regards, Alf and Gloria Harmer....

POLICE SURGERIES

The next Police Surgeries are being held on Tues 13th July & Tues 17th August

at 7 pm, Meadow Room, South Marston Hotel

If you have any problems in your area or there is a forthcoming

priority you would like to talk about please come along.

Our local Neighbourhood Watch Liaison Officer and a Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator from the village will also be there to have a chat or answer any

questions you may have about the Scheme - please come along and meet them.

Tower & Tap Submissions - Please email items for Tower & Tap to [email protected] or drop any article in to The Maples,

South Marston (next to the Vicarage). The deadline for September 2010

issue is 15 August 2010.

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South Marston Youth Club

DAY DATE VENUE

Fri 2 July Magic Show, Village Hall

Mon 12 July Village Hall

Fri 16 July Village Hall

Mon 26 July Village Hall

Fri 30 July Village Hall

Mon 9 August Village Hall

Fri 13 August Venue TBC

Mon 23 August Village Hall

Fri 27 August Village Hall

For more details please contact Julie or Steve Hatherall, e-mail:

[email protected] tel: 07923 441 296. July/August dates:

The dates through the summer holidays may change, usually due to lack of

volunteers to run the club. We will keep all members informed but please make

sure we have mobile/e-mail details to enable us to contact you at short notice.

Dandelion by Gavin Hoffen

Dandelion is the first novel by South Marston resident and local estate agent, Gavin Hoffen.

Set mainly in and around Swindon and South Marston, many of the locations will be familiar to Tower & Tap readers. The story starts in the Second World War but quickly switches to more modern times with the discovery of an important piece of wartime treasure by “Hammy”, the hero of the story. News of the discovery quickly leaks out and we are led on a complex story involving Churchill’s wartime government and modern day spies.

Gavin is obviously a keen local historian and aviation enthusiast and his knowledge of these subjects quickly becomes apparent as you read the novel, adding to its authenticity. So, if you like an exciting plot and are interested in local history and aircraft, then this is the book for you.

Published by Eloquent Books. Available on Amazon

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Recent Events

On Monday 7th June we were given an informative talk by Kate

Robinson from the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust on 'Composting and

Conservation.' It was interesting to find out what you can and

cannot compost easily and tips on controlling vermin.

Future Events

On Monday 5th July we will hold our annual B.B.Q. at

Catsbrain Farm for all our members (the usual bring your

own plate etc. applies). Please remember the

earlier start time 7:00pm.

Saturday 14th August is the Flower Show.

Any member of the village or the gardening club can

show their produce. Last year was the highest amount

of entries for years. Let's try and beat that again.

Schedules will be available at the B.B.Q. or from Mike on 827807.

Gardening Club

Call - 01793 822122 or 07801 490489

or email [email protected]

A S W Garden Company

Complete Gardening Care

• Lawn Mowing • Planting & Soft Landscaping

• Regular Maintenance • Hedge Cutting

• Pruning • Summer tidy ups

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11 Craft Company 2 pm Mary Cooper’s house

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Parish Council 7.30 pm Village Hall

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Wheelie Bins

Green Waste

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Useful Contacts: South Marston

http://southmarston.org.uk

Parish Council Chair Colin McEwen T 825312

Parish Council Vice Chair Stuart Young T 828775

Clerk to the Parish Council TBA T

Parish Council Project Co-ord’r TBA

SMRA Chair Mary Case T 826038

SMRA Secretary Julie Hatherall T 826028

Village Hall Bookings Julie Hatherall T 07857 310624

Football Field Bookings Chris Maull T 824505

Tots & Toddlers Rachel Case T 832719

Youth Club Julie & Steve T 07923 441296

Gardening Club Mike New T 827807

Friendly Club Brian McGlone T 826243

History Society Darren Cook T 832999

Marston Minstrels Maureen Withers T 825660

SM Football Club Nigel Franklin T 766590

Spitfires Football Club Bev Maull T 824505

South Marston School Alison Lowe T 823379

Pre–School Pre-School Staff T 07847 590601

Swindon Borough Councillor Doreen Dart T 762033

Member of Parliament Justin Tomlinson T 522123

Team Rector to be appointed

Team Vicar Vicky Fleming T 827021

Church Wardens Richard Sansum T 831473

Donald Page T 825693

Useful Contacts Stanton Fitzwarren Some useful contact numbers for Stanton Fitzwarren are shown below,

which our readers may find useful:

Clerk to the Parish Council Zena May T 702869

WI President Margaret Parker T 762065

Village Hall Bookings Alison Charnock T 762093

St Leonards Church Wardens Liz Hillman T 762935

Sue Mackenzie T 765538

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