Photos of flooding 29/4/2012

May 26, 2012 1 Comment

During the heavy rain and subsequent flooding on 29th April 2012, Colin McEwen took the opportunity to drive around the village and photograph areas where it was apparent that drainage was inadequate and surface water had gathered, and culverts were close to overflowing.

These photos have now been geotagged and are available in either:

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SMAWL Update – May 2012

May 15, 2012 2 Comments

Good progress has been made on the Highworth Road site this year. We have built the foundations for the bridges and done lots of planting, including a Jubilee oak tree and hedging plants from the Woodland Trust, some wildflower seeds, and over 500 bluebell bulbs. At our last work day on May 12th, the sun shone and we made progress on clearing around the new plants and digging the beds ready for more wildflower seeds. We also had a wonderful donation of some native plants, including lots of foxgloves. Plans for the coming months include the completion and installation of the bridges, the siting of a memorial bench, further work on the pond, and more planting.

We hope to have a stall at the Village Fete on July 7th, where there will be displays about work done so far and future plans, and we will be running a competition to decide the name for the Highworth Road site. Come along and see us there!

The next working day is on Saturday 9th June, from 9:30am to 4:30pm with a break for lunch from 12:30 to 1:30pm. All volunteers are very welcome, for as little or asmuch time as you can spare. There is always a range of tasks from the fairly gentle to the more strenuous, so please do come along, either to help out or just to see how the site is progressing. You can enjoy the fresh air, good company, and learn about conservation at the same time.

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For further information, please call Barry on 826697 or Susan on 824957, or email barry@capital-planning.co.uk. You can also read more about the group on the village website, www.southmarston.org.uk.

 

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Roves Farm – The day after

May 11, 2012 Leave a comment

Swindon Advertiser has now published a more detailed article including pictures regarding yesterdays fire at Rove’s Farm.

Roves Farm themselves have offered two further status updates via their Facebook page:

Following the fire on May 9th that has completely gutted our tearoom, toilets, reception barn and the seating/ pedal tractor room, we regret that we shall be unable to re-open for a few days!

Although these are early days, we very much hope to be able to open with ‘modest’ facilities within a month. All of our play areas (indoor and outside), the bale stack and animal pens remain unaffected so will be available, along with tractor rides, crafts and animal racing, as soon as we can organise reception, catering and toiletry facilities.

For those of you who are interested in knowing how the fire started, it began when the SSE fuses on the in-coming main overheated and set fire to the wood panel that they were mounted on. When we saw smoke coming from this area, we exstinguished the initial smouldering ourselves, using our own carbon dioxide extinguishers, and called SSE and the Fire Brigade. The Fire Brigade were here within minutes, but were unable to operate their water based systems until the electrical power could be turned off. Astonishingly, SSE took nearly 3 hours to arrive (having eventually sent a team from Melksham!) by which time the buildings had been destroyed.

They also have photos of the damage which has been done to the barns.

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South Marston Summer Fete 2012

May 9, 2012 Leave a comment

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Major fire at Roves Farm – updated

May 9, 2012 1 Comment

Sheep and llama, Roves Farm, Sevenhampton Rove...

Roves Farm is a diversified, extensively farmed operation whose primary profit centre is leisure and recreation. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

A major fire started today at Roves Farm around lunchtime. 8 Fire engines were in attendance at the height of the fire.

The Advertiser reported the news here.

The news was confirmed on Roves Farms facebook page:

I’m sorry to report that Roves Farm has been devastated by a major fire. Everyone and all animals are safe!
We will be closed for the foreseeable future.
We will keep you informed!

Update at 21:30

After such a difficult day, it has been so wonderful to read all of your lovely messages and support, so a big thank you to our amazing visitors :)  

We will do our upmost best to keep you all informed with our developments. Although major damage has been sustained to the Reception Barn, Pedal Tractor/ Craft Barn, Tearooms and Toilets, you will be pleased to know that the Animal Barn (including the Bale Stack, Giant Slide & Bouncy Castles), along with the Outside Play Area and New Picnic Barn have remained undamaged. 

It is going to take time to sort everything out, but do not worry Roves Farm will be back open as soon as possible! 
Thank you for all of your support, 
The Burr Family :)

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Advertiser – Family pay tribute to a stalwart village worker

May 9, 2012 Leave a comment

This is Wiltshire today ran an article about the recent death of Paul Mitchell, owner of Mitchy Motors.

THE family of a popular mechanic have paid tribute to him after he lost a battle with throat cancer.

Paul Mitchell, better known as Mitch, who owned Mitchy Motors, in Nightingale Lane, South Marston, was 48 when he died at his home last Monday surrounded by his family, including partner Lisa and their two children Alex, 14, and 21-year-old Jo. Read more of this post

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Tower and Tap – May 2012

May 4, 2012 Leave a comment

Click here for the Tower and Tap May 2012 edition.

This months edition includes:-

All dates have been included in the South Marstons Calendar.

Please email items for Tower & Tap to kaylong@btinternet.com or drop any article in to The Maples, South Marston (next to the Vicarage).

The deadline for the June 2012 issue is 15th May.

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Youth Club – May2012

May 4, 2012 Leave a comment

For more details please contact Julie or Steve Hatherall,

e-mail: hatherall24@yahoo.co.uk
tel: 07923 441 296
May dates:

DAY DATE VENUE
Mondays 7 & 21 May Village Hall
Fridays 4 & 18 May Village Hall

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South Marston School News – May 2012

May 4, 2012 Leave a comment

On Saturday 2nd June the School will be taking part in the village Jubilee celebrations. The street party and entertainment will run from 2pm until 4pm and promises to be great fun for all the family, with everyone being encouraged to bring their own picnic to share. The School will be contributing towards the entertainment and are also running a royal fancy dress competition for all the children on the day, encouraging them to come dressed as their favourite member of the Royal Family past or present. We look forward to seeing you there!

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On Friday 23rd March we took part in the Sport Relief Mile. All of the children were invited to wear their sports clothes for the day and donate £1 to Sport Relief. We also ran around the Recreation field towards the end of the day and were joined by many parents and grandparents running with their children. Well done to everyone who took part! We would also like to thank Sainsbury’s of Stratton for sponsoring the event with drinks for the children and even providing some fantastic mascots!

Last term Class 1 had a great time visiting the Science exploration centre of @Bristol to conclude their topic all about Space. They visited the planetarium where they learnt about a bear’s journey into Space and all the stars and planets he saw. They then journeyed into the jungle, learnt about fossils in the desert and even took turns to drive a giant water wheel.

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Diamond Jubilee Street Party:

May 4, 2012 1 Comment

We are hoping for lovely weather for the South Marston Diamond Jubilee celebrations.

Friday June 1st

  •  Evening concert in the Church – 7pm. Refreshments available.

Saturday June 2nd

  • Highworth Silver Band playing from 2-4pm.
  • Street party and picnic in the area between the school and Church in the centre of the village.
  •  Bring your own picnic – tables and chairs will be ready, with tablecloths. Alternatively, you are welcome to bring picnic rugs and sit on the grass.
  • Teas, cold drinks and cakes will be available from the Church.
  •  Flower displays from all of the village organisations will be on display in the Church.
  • Old village photographs and memorabilia will be on display in the Village Hall.
  • School children will be performing.
  • Fancy dress – adults and children! Come dressed as your favourite Royal personage.
  • Join us at the Carriers Arms to continue the Celebrations with a Pig Roast and evening entertainment – from 7pm.

How can I help?!

  • Thursday 31st May 6.30pm. at Church Farm House, then on the Glebe, outside the Church, to help put up the marquees. Also to erect the staging in the Church.
  • Saturday 2nd June from 9am. Assembling and erecting flower tubs, bunting and flags in the area between the school, Church and Village Hall.
  • Cake baking – all contributions of cakes will be very gratefully received. Please bring to the Church on Saturday 2nd.June at any time.

We would love help from anybody who could be available. Please either turn up on the day or phone Mary Case on 826038 or Jenny McEwen on 825312

Road closure South Marston

Please be aware that the road through the centre of South Marston will be closed on Saturday 2nd. June between 11am and 6pm for the Jubilee street party.

It will be closed between 1, Church Farm Lane and the Church/Vicarage exit onto Old Vicarage Lane. Buses have been diverted and details for that will appear closer to the time.

Any Old China? – Still Collecting?

SMRA is hoping to put on a china-smashing stall for the Summer Fete this July, so if you have any old china that it will not be heart-breaking to see in pieces, please let me know. You can either drop it off at Church Farmhouse any time (leave by the door if there is no reply) or ring me and I’ll collect it. No item refused!

Many thanks Jenny McEwen tel. 825312

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