June/July 2010 Newsletter
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Paxcroft Mead News
Community Centre Theft and Vandalism
Recently there have been a number of incidents that are causing concern at the Community Centre.
A couple of months ago, thieves ripped a substantial quantity of lead from the roof. If it hadn't been for an eagle-eyed resident who scared them off, they might have got away with more. The cost of the replacement lead alone was £3000, although most of this should be covered by insurance.
More recently there have been a couple of instances where vandals have climbed onto the roof, damaging guttering on two occasions as well as uprooting the paviors around the Centre.
If anyone sees anything suspicious going on around the Community Centre, or Hackett Place, please call the police and don't assume someone else has.
The PMCC committee are looking at ways to install CCTV at the back of the building, as well as introducing other deterents, but we do have to rely on the vigilance of the Community at large.
Wiltshire Council Waste Collection Consultation
The Wiltshire Council consultation on options for waste collection is currently running and comments have to be with Wiltshire Council by August 20th.
In summary, the proposal is that grey bin and green bin collections will continue as at present, that is, on alternate weeks. There are two bits of good news:
- there is no extra charge proposed for the green bin service
- the black bin collection is to include plastic and cardboard
You can view the proposal in detail and make your comments on the Wiltshire Council website by clicking here.
Neighbourhood Police surgeries
As usual, our local Neighbourhood Police Teams continue to hold surgeries where members of the public can have an informal chat with a member of the NPT team.
The scheduled dates are as follows:
| 21/07/2010 - 08:30 | Bellefield Sure Start Centre: A member of the NPT will be in the Sure Start Centre to discuss local issues. |
| 26/07/2010 - 15:00 | A member of the NPT will be available outside the Paxcroft Mead Community Centre, Hackett Place at 3pm to discuss local issues. |
| 30/08/2010 - 15:00 | A member of the NPT will be available outside the Paxcroft Mead Community Centre, Hackett Place at 3pm to discuss local issues. |
| 27/09/2010 - 15:00 | A member of the NPT will be available outside the Paxcroft Mead Community Centre, Hackett Place at 3pm to discuss local issues. |
Current Priorities
Paxcroft has been a high priority for all Neighbourhood Police Teams and continues to be patrolled regularly throughout the 24hr period. There have not been any further reports of criminal damage in the area but there have been reports of car crime and burglaries. Preventative patrols are to continue.
ANTI–SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR - HILPERTON
Over the past couple of months there have been repeated reports of youths gathering and causing Anti Social behaviour in Hilperton. Members of the group often drink and cause a nuisance to local residents and businesses. Some locals have voiced safety concerns. Police will work with partner agencies to address the issues and improve community confidence.
SPEEDING - VILLAGES
The parish councils of West Ashton, North Bradley, Hilperton and Southwick have raised concerns about speeding on roads in their area and asked for police to increase both patrols and enforcement. The local beat team will lead campaign of speed enforcement with intention of reassuring the community.
Forthcoming Events
Barn Dance @The Mead Club
On Saturday, 24th July, the will be a Barn Dance featuring local band, Spill the Whisky.
Spill the Whisky are a premier West Country Ceilidh band. Renowned for playing infectious dance rhythms and melodic tunes alike. The superb musicians play an extensive selection of English, Irish, Scottish and European traditional music.
Popular Irish & Scottish songs are also part of their repertoire.
Spill The Whisky are great entertainers and treat every event as the party of the year! The charismatic Miss Dixie, ‘calls’ dances enjoyable for all ages, from beginners to experienced barn dancers, and ensures that everyone has a fun time, even those claiming ‘two left feet’. Grand weddings, Burns' Nights & St. Patrick's Day celebrations are a speciality for the band, with countless satisfied clients.
The enthusiasm of Spill the Whisky will have everyone leaping onto the dance floor to have the time of their lives.
Ticket prices – Members £1, Guests £3 and Children 50 pence.
Seymour TARA Dog Show
On Saturday 24th July from 2pm to 5pm on the Seymour Field, Seymour Road, Trowbridge.
Entries will be accepted on the day (at 2pm).
Categories include:- Best Rescue, Dog most like owner, Best behaved, Best trick. In addition there will be children's activities, refreshments and the Active Trowbridge Roadshow will be there.
Museum Summer Events
Throughout the Summer Holidays Trowbridge Museum are holding a variety of activities for children. Please see the table below for dates and details.
| Date | Activity |
| Tuesday 27th July | Go fish! Beach game |
| Thursday 29th July | Wonderful windmills |
| Wednesday 4th August | National Play Day in Trowbridge Park. Join us in the park for making and playing old toys and games |
| Friday 6th August | Finger Painting Fun! |
| Wednesday 11th August | Brilliant Birthday Cards |
| Friday 13th August | Weave With Us Try out the hand loom in the Shires and some paper weaving in Trowbridge Museum |
| Tuesday 17th August | Clay Day Dinosaurs |
| Thursday 19th August | Animal Masks |
| Saturday 21st August | Dad's Day Portraits! Get your dad stuck in and make portraits of each other! |
| Tuesday 24th August | Stained glass Windows |
| All 40 minute drop in sessions starting at 10.30, 11.10, 11.50, 1.30, 2.10 & 2.50. Sessions are suitable for 3+, Under 8's to be accompanied by adults | |
| Thursday 26th August | ‘Back To School’ pencil case and pen toppers! £2.50 or £2.00 for Stumpy Club Members! Book in advance |
| We are also creating a large collaborative picture of Trowbridge throughout the holidays. Pop in for a piece, colour it in, return to us and we'll add it to the wall. | |
For more details and contacts, visit the Museum website – Click Here.
Trowbridge Annual Festival of Fun 2010
From the end of July for two weeks, there are many events and outings organised for 13 – 19 year olds. Click here for the complete programme.
Active Trowbridge
During the school holidays, Active Trowbridge are running many sporting activities based around the town. Click here to find out what is going on in your area.
Open Day at the Crematorium
The West Wiltshire Crematorium at Semington will be holding an Open Day on Sunday, 4th August from 1pm to 4pm. There will also be an exhibition of flowers and caskets.
Forthcoming Help for Heroes Fundraising Events
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| Date | Venue | Activity |
| Saturday, July 31st | White Hart, Atworth | Music Festival with stalls, barbecue and children's activities. |
| Saturday, July 31st | Abbottswood Farm, Bromham | Concert |
| Saturday, August 7th | RAF Lyneham Family Day | Lyneham Squadron 4626 will be finishing the Ridgeway Challenge of walking 85 miles in 48 hours. |
| Monday August 30th | Southwick Show, near Trowbridge | Featuring a flypast by the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Lancaster. |
| Saturday September 4th | White Horse Country Park, Westbury. BA13 4LX | White Horse Country Park Help for Heroes Charity Ball. Live Band, Disco, Chocolate Fountain, BBQ, Casino. Black tie & Evening Dress £20.00 per ticket - visit the website to order your ticket online |
| Saturday, September 11th | Sqdn 1, Harman Lines, Warminster | 24 hour non-stop Go-kart event for teams of four. |
| Saturday, September 11th | Peterborough Arms, Dauntsey Lock. SN15 4HD | A gala Evening with auction. Details and booking @ http://www.thepeterborougharms.co.uk/h4h.html. |
Beach Party and Community Spotlight
This annual event takes place over the weekend of Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th August in Trowbridge Park, BA14 8AH. The event features 40 tons sand, paddling pools, live music, fair rides, stalls, displays, inflatables, fun for all the family, evening entertainment on the bandstand.
Free entry to Park 10am – 5pm both days
Trowbridge Soapbox Derby
On Sunday 22nd August in Castle Street, Trowbridge Wiltshire.
Race your own purpose built Soap Box down the course. Head protection, long sleeves and gloves must be worn. Classes for over and under 18’s. Enter on the day – just turn up.
For further information contact Nigel on 01373 859899.
Registration at 10.00am. First race 10.30. Entry £2 per driver.
Steeple Ashton Festival Weekend
On Sunday 29th August from 12pm to 4pm at St Mary's Playing Field, Steeple Ashton BA14 6EL.
Fun for all the family. A festival day starting off with the Steeple (Ashton) Chase at 12pm. Wadworth Horse and carriage rides, steam railway, sports roadshow, tug of war, dog show, display teams, human gyroscope, live music, craft stalls and much much more.
All visitors welcome - free parking provided. Come early to avoid disappointment.
For more details, click on the link to the Steeple Ashton Funday website – www.2sa.co.uk/festivalweekend.
Trowbridge Walking Forum - July/August 2010
The Trowbridge Walking Forum walks are designed to provide gentle and sociable exercise and are suitable for all ages and abilities.
Wednesday walks are approximately 2 to 3 miles and there is usually a choice of an easy, level walk and one that may include fields and stiles. On Mondays, walks alternate between a longer route of 4 to 5 miles with stiles and some hills, and shorter walks of less that 1½ miles that are mostly on paved paths.
The programme for June 2010 is shown below:
| Day | Date | Type | Route Options | Starting Point | Grade |
| Mon | 19-Jul | Short walk | White Horse Business Park | B & Q car park, Bradley Road, Trowbridge | E 1½m |
| Wed | 21-Jul | Moderate walk | Poulshot to Worton | Park outside the Village Hall on the south side of the common | S M P 3.6m |
| Mon | 26-Jul | Longer walk | Semington, Whaddon Lane and Canal | By tennis courts in St Georges Road, Semington | E M 4m |
| Wed | 28-Jul | Short walk | White Horse business park followed by BBQ at Silver Street Lane | B & Q car park, Bradley Road, Trowbridge | E 2m |
| Mon | 2-Aug | Short walk | Barton Farm Country Park | Canal Car Park (in Baileys Barn, off Moulton Dr, near Sainsburys) | E 1½m |
| Wed | 4-Aug | Moderate walk | Steeple Ashton and Mudmead Lane | Church Lane, or nearby. Steeple Ashton | S M 3½m |
| Mon | 9-Aug | Moderate walk | Poulshot & Caen Hill | Park outside the Village Hall on the south side of the common | S M P 5.1m |
| Wed | 11-Aug | Moderate walk | St Margarets and Canal | Canal Car Park (down Baileys Barn, off Moulton Drive, next to canal bridge near Sainsburys) | S M 4m |
| Mon | 16-Aug | Short walk | Broadmead | Studley Green Community Hall | E S 1½m |
| Wed | 18-Aug | Moderate Walk | Broughton Gifford and Chalfield | Near The Bell on the Common, Broughton Gifford | S M 2½m |
| Mon | 23-Aug | Longer walk | Westwood to Wingfield | Westwood Manor NT Car park | S M 4½m |
| Wed | 25-Aug | Moderate walk | Beckington and Orchardleigh | Park on street near The Woolpack, Beckington | S M 3½m |
| Mon | 30-Aug | Short walk | Southwick Country Park | Southwick Country Park CP | E 1½m |
| Wed | 1-Sep | Moderate walk | White Row Farm, Beckington | Park in road outside White Row Farm. Road leads off of A36 Beckington Roundabout | E S 2½m |
| Mon | 6-Sep | Longer walk | Poulshot towards Potterne | Park off the edge of the track on the left just past "the Raven" | S M P 3½ m |
| Walks start at 10:30AM Bus timetables are at www.traveline.org.uk | |||||
| Short Walks: approx 45 mins, no stiles, mostly paved paths. Moderate Walks: approx 60 to 75 mins, mostly field paths, usually stiles. Longer Walks: up to 2 hours, stiles, some hills. | |||||
| Key: E: Easy walking. H: Moderate hills. S: Stiles. M: Can be muddy. P: Pub lunch possible. s/c: shorter route possible. | |||||
For more information visit http://sites.google.com/site/trowbridgewf/ or contact Alan & Anne on 01225 760492, David on 01225 755639, Mike on 01225 766668 or Pat & Charles on 01225 753735.
Queen @The Mead Club
On Saturday, 25th September, the will be presenting the well known tribute band, Queen II.
Queen II are the Queen tribute that provide a breath taking show at any venue! Performing a huge repertoire of hits from every decade of Queen's musical legacy! Formally known as ‘A Night At The Opera’
Every show is packed with costume changes! Including that famous outfit from ‘I Want To Break Free’! The show comes with a 5000 Watt P.A. system and a 6000 Watt light show.
All shows feature some of the UK's finest professional musicians using authentic instruments and equipment, including the ‘red special’ guitar and silver sparkle ‘Roger Taylor style’ drum kit!
Ticket prices will be £7 per ticket for Members and their guests. Non-Members £11
Places to visit
Somerser Lavender Farm
Located in the village of Frankland, the Somerset lavender Farm is a hidden treasure.
We visited the farm at the end of June and had a great time. The farm has a number of lavender fields that, as well as looking stunning, vistors are free to roam. There are various planted gardens to where visitors can just relax and enjoy the aroma.
The farm is open from 1st May to the end of September. Wednesday to Sunday 10 am to 5 pm and Bank Holiday Mondays (closed Monday and Tuesday).
There is also a cafe serving coffee, tea, light lunches and homemade cakes, and a well stocked gift shop. For more details click here for the Somerset Lavender website.
Brokerswood Country Park
We plan to take our granddaughter here in August. The website describes the park as ‘a fabulous day out for the family in a beautiful 80 acre woodland, the park includes play areas, an enchanting narrow gauge railway and fishing lake. They also welcome school visits, birthday parties and barbeques!’
Located in a precious 80 acre fragment of the ancient forest of Selwood, it's a place where nature provides a new surprise every time you return. Stocked with beautiful trees which make British woodlands so striking, it's also alive with birdlife, insects, mammals and amphibians.
The woodland is also a place of fun. Hiding among the trees are two play areas for children of varying ages and with a keen spirit of adventure, including a covered area for toddlers. There is also a play trail to make the journey through the woodland even more enchanting.
Between the two adventure playgrounds runs the woodland railway giving an opportunity to enjoy the woodland in style.
For those who wish to enjoy a barbeque in beautiful natural surroundings, barbeque grills are available for hire beside the fishing lake for just £3 plus £10 refundable deposit. Please note that disposable barbeques are not permitted for environmental and safety reasons.
Of course there is also a caf&eacut; and a gift shop to browse around.
The park is open daily (except 24th-28th December 2009 inclusive and 1st January 2010) from 10am to 6pm in Summer and 10am to 4pm in Winter (last admission 1 hour before closing).
Admission Charges: £3.50 for adults and £2.50 for children (aged 3-16 years) and seniors. For more details and directions, click here for the Country Park website.
The Diana Dresses - 17th July 2010 to 9th January 2011
From 17 July a special exhibition of ten dresses that belonged to Diana, Princess of Wales is on show in the Fashion Museum central gallery. These have been generously lent to the Fashion Museum by Suzanne and Jess King, Caroline Gilson, Julietta Jasper Lakins. Wendy Rogers-Morris and Dr. Michael H. Smith.
The dresses are are part of a collection which has recently been displayed at Kensington Palace.
Included in the exhibition space, is a memory wall where visitors can leave their own memories of Diana. These will be updated on the website here, but you can also upload your own comments on our Facebook discussion page and also on Twitter.
The Museum is open daily 10.30-5pm, exit 6pm. For full details visit the Bath Fashion Museum website by clicking here.