August 2011 Newsletter
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Editorial CommentThe Mead School is gearing up to its 10th birthday (see events). They have also recently achieved an excellent OFSTED report (see news). The Trowbridge Canrnival is nearly upon us with a variety of events coming towards the end of August/early September. Next Month, we will be featuring the refurbished hall. If you have a news item or event you would like to share in the next newsletter, please let me have your contribution by Thursday 28th July and send via email to To ensure we have the largest possible distribution, please would you forward this newsletter on to friends and neighbours and encourage them sign up to the emailing list via our website - |
Paxcroft Mead News
Starting on Monday 8th August, the floor in Hall 1 is being renewed. The hall will be unavailable all week.
For a while now, the floor has been uneven in places and damaged where the sliding doors dropped. The doors have been sorted out now and we look forward to a brand new look and feel when we re-open.
On Saturday 13th August, we are doing a deep clean of the kitchen and toilet areas. If you could help out, it would be appreciated. If you can help, please drop us an email at info@paxcroftmead.org.uk.
The Community Centre committee has purchased Hall Booking software from Avalon Software in Glastonbury. We have been trying out the software for a month or so and our Booking Secretary, Don Hatt is extremely pleased with it. It allows much tighter control of hall bookings and can automatically produce booking confirmations, invoices etc. We have also invested in a Web Publishing option which will allow us to publish a bookings calender on the website, so that prospective hirers can check availability without having to contact Don.
Top Teacher from Paxcroft Mead
Helen Tate is a teacher at The Mead Primary School and has just won the Wiltshire's Best Teacher award by coming top in a Wiltshire Times poll. Helen is also a resident of Paxcroft Mead where she lives with her husband and two children.
Congratulations and enjoy your pampering prize.
Click here to see the full report in the Wiltshire Times
Welcome back to Mark Hough who has been unwell for a while.
We have seen increases in antisocial behaviour in the Paxcroft Mead area and this has been made a priority by the Trowbridge Neighbourhood Policing Team.
The actual crime figures show only 4 reported crimes in the Trowbridge Rural beat area of Paxcroft Mead. These are 1 incidence of anti-social behaviour, 1 incidence of child bullying, 1 incidence of criminal damage (car scratched) and 1 domestic incident.
We cannot stress how important it is to report any crime, how ever minor it appears. Unless the Police know about it they cannot be expected to do anything about it, but perhaps more importantly, if they are aware of incidents, they can start to build a picture of particular types of crime in an area. This may help in tracking down the culprits.
At the time of writing no police consultations for August are showing on the police website.
New Trowbridge Reporter for Wiltshire Times
Mike Wilkinson recently contacted us to introduce himself as the new Trowbridge reporter at the Wiltshire Times. He says, “I would welcome anyone who has a story or event to contact me, Mike Wilkinson, on 01225 773645 or by e-mail to mwilkinson@wiltshiretimes.co.uk. The Wiltshire Times is always interested in hearing the stories of local people from the estate.”
Mead School recognised as one of nation's very best
As the Mead School approaches its 10th birthday it has much to celebrate!
This week, following an Ofsted inspection, it is one of the few schools that can boast an Outstanding rating for all aspects of its work.
Lyssy Bolton has led the school for 10 years and her leadership and management of the school is highly commended by Ofsted. Mrs Bolton and her team are “enthusiastic and highly aspirational professionals” who are well trained and this has led to an “excellent learning culture” and the ability to provide “an outstanding learning experience for all pupils”.
David Edwards, HMI, praised the children's outstanding learning and progress and their exemplary behaviour. The report describes how motivated the children are by the fantastic experiences provided by the school, and the inspectors say they were particularly impressed by the children's enthusiasm and how well they play together. The children's singing and the wonderful opportunities available to them in the “amazing” learning environment indoors and outdoors were noted.
Not only has the Mead achieved a second Outstanding Rating in 4 years but it successfully amalgamated with Wingfield C of E Primary School in 2009 and provision at the Wingfield site is already outstanding with comparable provision across both sites.
This might be enough for any school to celebrate, but this week the school was designated one of the first Teaching Schools - one of only 100 schools nationally (and only 36 primaries). As a teaching school The Mead has been recognised as one of the outstanding providers of education and teacher training in the country and will help shape this flagship initiative. Over time teaching schools will harness the finest talent in the profession to drive school improvement. This will bring real benefits to pupils at The Mead and beyond.
Education Secretary Michael Gove said: “I am delighted we have the first hundred of the best schools in the country, led by the best heads, becoming teaching schools from this September”.
On September 9th the School will bury a time capsule to celebrate its 10th birthday in the presence of Stephanie Denovan, local councillors and the whole school community. On Saturday 10th September the whole community, children and staff past and present are invited to a Party in the school grounds (Click here for details).
“We are so proud of our school and all it has achieved in the last 10 years we wanted to do something really special” said Melanie Jacob, Chair of Governors “This kind of achievement doesn't happen by accident, Mrs Bolton and all the staff at the school work incredibly hard and we are thrilled that this has been recognised”.
Forthcoming Events
Mead Club Events
Train to Skaville
 | 27th August - (in the bar) |
Premier Football Coming Soon
Premier Football Coming Soon on our new Euro satellite system
Details soon.
The Return of Gypsy
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New Years Eve |
Trowbridge Museum Summer Events
Wed 3rd August: Creative Summer Crafts: Fri 5th August: Family History Day – Georgians: Sat 6th August: National Play Day (Trowbridge Park): Tue 9th August: Summer Art Workshop: Fri 12th August: Family History Day: Tue 16th August: Rag Rug Brooch: Wed 17th – Saturday 20th August: Wed 17th August: Make Do And Mend Scrap Weaving: Fri 19th August: Family History Day – Victorian Life: Tue 23rd August: Funky Felt Making: Wed 24th August: Wacky Weaving: Thu 25th August: Badge Making: Wed 31st August: Weaving with Words From August 13th: Mystery Knitting Trail Pictures from our Art holiday sessions in May
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Learn Scooter tricks
Simon Gerrish from Cycle Around, the bike shop in Silver Street (by Post Office), is running classes/workshops for scooter enthusiasts. To join in, all you have to do is pop into the shop with a parent to get consent forms signed etc.
The sessions are held in Stallards Park on Thursday evenings from 6:30pm till approx 7:30pm
This is proving very popular so sign up quickly!
Jo Jingles Summer Party
Bluz 'n' Zuz August
The Bluz 'n' Zuz young people's discos are held at the Moo Moo (formerly Fever) Night Club in Castle Street, Trowbridge. The next session is on Friday 19th August (Beach Party) and then on the 3rd Friday of each month.
National Play Day - Saturday 6th August
To see the poster and contact details click here.
Activities and attractions include Inflatable Assault Courses, Bouncy Castle, Trampolines, Face-Painting, Gyroscope, Play Bus, Wet Slide, Scrap Store, Wiltshire Wildlife Trust, Garden Workshops, Street Dance and Zumba Workshops, Wiltshire Golf Foundation, Petting Zoo, Story Telling, Nail Art, Westbourne Tennis Club, plus lots more...
Trowbridge Carnival Soapbox Derby
Trowbridge Carnival Fancy Dress Competition
Trowbridge Carnival Country Fayre
The Mead Community Primary School - 10th Birthday Party
We are excited to be celebrating our 10th birthday and would like to invite all staff and children and their families, past and present, to join us for a special celebration on Saturday, September 10th. We will have a big marquee and a special showcase of children performing along with local band ‘5 a Day’. There will be entertainment for children and adults, and a chance to enjoy the afternoon with family and friends. With a hog roast and bar this is sure to be a party to remember! Fun starts at 12.30pm!
Future Events
The following events are planned. More details will be made available nearer the time.
- 10 Sept Home Produce Fayre - Fore Street 10am until 2pm (more details from Bill Austin 01225 765072)
- 17 Sept Town Criers' Competition - details from Trevor Heeks Town Crier
- 17 Oct Carnival Quiz Night - details from Alan Drew Wessex Mead Rotary alanddrew@gmail.com
- 13 Nov Remembrance Service and Parade - details from Matthew Ridley Chair RBL on 01225 752289
- 25 Nov Christmas Lights Switch On - details Bill Austin 01225 765072
- 26 Nov Community / Charity Market - details Bill Austin 01225 765072
Trowbridge Walking Forum - August 2011
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 August 2011 is shown below:
| Day | Date | Type | Route Options | Starting Point | Grade |
| Mon | 1-Aug | Short walk | Bradford on Avon town & rec. field walk | Canal Car Park (in Baileys Barn, off Moulton Dr, near Sainsburys) | E 1½m |
| Wed | 3-Aug | Moderate Walk | Broughton Gifford and Chalfield | Near The Bell on the Common, Broughton Gifford | S M 2½m |
| Mon | 8-Aug | Longer walk | Westwood to Wingfield | Westwood Manor NT Car park | S M 4½m |
| Wed | 10-Aug | Choice of walks | Broadmead. Followed by BBQ (£5 per head). Location to be advised | Studley Green Community Hall |
E 1½m Fields and stiles optional |
| Mon | 15-Aug | Short walk | Semington | By tennis courts in St Georges Road, Semington | S M 1½m |
| Wed | 17-Aug | Moderate walk | White Row Farm, Beckington | Park in road outside White Row Farm. Road leads off of A36 Beckington Roundabout | E S 2½m |
| Mon | 22-Aug | Longer walk | Poulshot towards Potterne | Park outside the Village Hall on the south side of the common | S M P 3½ m |
| Wed | 24-Aug | Moderate walk | Rode and Tellisford | Vaggs Hill, off the Wingfield to Rode road | E H M 3m |
| Mon | 29-Aug | Short walk | White Horse Business Park | B & Q car park, Bradley Road, Trowbridge | E 1½m |
| Wed | 31-Aug | Moderate walk | Seend canal walk | Village Hall, Rusty Lane, Seend | P M S 3.7m |
| Mon | 5-Sep | Longer walk | Keevil to Bulkington | Keevil, by the church | S M 4.8m |
| Wed | 7-Sep | Moderate walk | Westwood to Farleigh Hungerford | Westwood Manor NT Car park | S M H 3.4m |
| 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.