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A muddy Autumn dog walk in the village

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Hello All

We’ve had a lovely summer weather-wise, but Autumn does finallyseem to be upon us. Despite some lovely weather I’ve had a verydisappointing crop of vegetables in the garden this year. I hope ourvillage allotmenteers faired better?

Before we know it, it will the village firework display.

Jo Cooling

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Opinions expressed herein are not necessarily the views of the Editor

Since the last SceneMuttley has...

.. Been to his dog-sitter whilst we were on holiday in August. Reported foodcrimes were:

Found his large bag of dog food and started eating it from the bottom up.Food came home in a different bag

3 sherbet dib-dabs - lolly, stick,sherbet, packets and all. Imagine allthat sherbet in his beard!

On the morning of his return, he ate4 packets of Dentastix provided byanother owner for their dog (for nondog owners, these are dental dogchews sold in packets of 3). He ateall 4 packets (12 chews) includingthe packaging, very quickly in onesitting before he could get caught.Not sure if it was the volume ofDentastix or the speed with which heate them, but result was a rathergaseous rear end, but very clean teeth….

Contacts & Telephone NumbersFor Village Clubs, Associations, Groups

Aldbourne Theatre Group Dr David Robertson 541464

Aldbourne & Baydon LINK Scheme 07767 116895

Baydon Allotment Association Tony Prior 541446

Baydon Flyers Rob Howe 07903 830259

Baydon Social Group Barbara Furber 540695

Baydon Village Website Mark Austen 541342

Brownies Wendy AppelloJayne Dominy

541469540450

BYPA bypa@baydon.org

Church Wardens Michael BallMargaret Hill

540117540789

Clergy - Team Rector Simon Weeden 520235

Friends of Baydon School Abby ApiafiGeorge Corney

07987 70674607899 948722

Parent & Toddler Group Alison Jones 540608

Parish Council Chairman Tamsin Witt 07766 883883

Parish Council Clerk Charlotte Booth : ParishClerk@baydon.org07729 225344

Patient Representative Joele McGowran 540784

Police - Local Beat Manager Nick Spargo 101 ext 739819

Little Crickets Pre-School Fraza-Jane Robins 07818447366 orBaydonpreschool@outlook.com

Red Lion Pub Julie 541224

St Nicholas School - Head Caroline Knighton 540554

Wagtails Mandy Osborne 07826 646631

Ramsbury Surgery 520366

Ramsbury Surgery Appointments 521234

Lambourn Surgery 01488 71715

Lambourn Surgery Appointments 01488 72299

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St Nicholas’ Church - Baydon

Oct/Nov SERVICES2nd Oct 10am Team Holy Communion at Froxfield9th Oct 9.30am Morning Prayer (CW)

3pm ‘ Thankyou’ Songs of Praise16th Oct 9.30am Harvest Thanksgiving23rd Oct 9.30am Holy Communion (CW)30th Oct 9.30am Morning Prayer (CW) All Saints

6th Nov 10am Team Communion at Baydon13th Nov 10.50am Remembrance Service in church20th Nov 9.30am Morning Worship (all age)27th Nov 9.30am Holy Communion (CW) Advent Sunday

(Keep an eye on the Whitton Team website - http://whittonteam.org.uk)

St Nicholas Church repairs – updateThis bit always feels like there is an endless list of jobs to be done, but actually we shouldlook at it from the other end….there is an endless list of jobs that have BEEN done and thebuilding is still standing, looking beautiful and a peaceful place to be after 900 years. Thatis pretty incredible and we have many generations to thank as well as thanking Baydon’scommunity now. Thank you all.

We have just had a Quinquennial report (done every 5 years by an architect) and the roofrepairs have been successful which is wonderful too, thank you again to all who donatedtime and money to make this possible. A new list of repairs has appeared though so westill need your support.

It would be lovely if you would consider becoming a Steward of St Nicholas church andcommit to making a regular donation by standing order of perhaps £10 per month, but £5,£3 or £2 would really help too. And, if you are in a position to Gift aid it, your donationwould increase by 25%. If you would like to donate towards these repairs or set up astanding order, please get in touch: Rowan at Church@baydon.org or the ChurchWardens: Margaret Hill 540789 and Mike Ball 540117 or any other church member youknow.

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By the time you read this, every letterbox in thevillage should have played host to a cardintroducing our new “Community Contacts”.In times gone by, people knew everyone intheir street (or even in their whole village) and probably knew quite a lot abouttheir business too! Whether you think that was a good thing or not, it did meanthat newcomers were spotted and made to feel part of the community, and, ifanyone had a problem, people would know about it quite quickly. Times havechanged and it is much easier now for people to come and go, or to live withproblems, without anyone else noticing.In the spirit of “good neighbourliness” the church in the village has set up asystem to make sure that at the very least people are made to feel welcomewhen they first arrive, and that someone is aware if they need support. In manycases, this is simply formalising what already happens in a friendly village suchas this – but it also makes the important point that St Nicholas church exists toserve the community in whatever way it can.So each “Community Contact” will keep an eye on about a dozen houses in thearea where they live. They will welcome newcomers with a “Welcome Pack”,look out for anyone in need of help or support and act as a communicationchannel between church and village.In this way, we hope that the already strong links within the village will bereinforced, as the church tries to live out its task of caring for the world in God’sname.With loveSue RoddTeam Vicar

From the Minister...

Church cleaning and Churchyardmaintenance morningSaturday 15 October from 10 amPlease come along and help get thechurch clean and tidy the churchyard.Bring your own equipment and stay foras long as you can

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:See for full details

“Sparklers” – -schoolers term- – 10.30

“Sparkler Plus” first Monday of any school holiday 10 am – 12.30

Saturday Club – for 5-11 year olds (with a parent or carer) from 10 am – 11.30 am 15 Octobercolour green, 26 November colour rainbow – Church Rooms, Ramsbury. Games, quizzes,

judith@weeden.plus.com.

ReFuel for 12 to 16 years old from 5-6.30 on 2nd and 4th Sunday of every month - AldbourneVicarage – we meet, hang out, watch films, play games, talk about stuff that concerns this agegroup and eat some tasty foo. This term our focus is chocolate and we will be makingchocolates to sell at Aldbourne Christmas fair…interested?, please contact Rev. CandiceMarcus (540311) Nick.Lesley Whelan (541022) and if you are able to help please contactany of them.

For Adults …Saturday Home Group 1st Saturday of each month from 9.00-10.30am. Good coffee, bacon

will be joining us. Please contact Paul Trickey on 520630 or email paul@thetrickeys.com.

Home Group - nd and 4th Tuesday ofeach month from 7.30 – 9.30 pm. We hope this will be fun, helpful and a bit challenginge –excellent for those exploring the idea of faith or growing in their faith. Please come and joinus or contact Jenny Quadrat - Tel: 540675, jennyquadrat@gofast.co.uk or Lesley Whelan - Tel:541022, lesley_whelan@yahoo.co.uk

Food Bank Swindon food bank provides help for Swindon people in crisis. Details of what isneeded are on the hamper in the church or the websitefoodlist. Please drop your items in the hamper when the church is open during the day.

Parochial Visitors Tina Evans 540250 and Kate Buckingham 07860 388197 are both ParochialVisitors for Baydon so if you would like some support or a visit for a cuppa please get in touchwith either of us.

Operation Christmas Child

a leaflet on packing your shoebox gift should havebeen dropped through your door. Please remember toreturn any filled shoeboxes to the School, Debbie inthe village shop or Kate Buckingham at 9 Downsmeadearly in November. Thank you

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Heads Up!It gives me great pleasure to introduce myself asthe new Headteacher at Baydon St Nicholas. I ammost excited by the challenge of leading thiswonderful school to the next phase of itsdevelopment and working with the excellent teamwhich is already in place. I am also much lookingforward to meeting and getting to know the Baydoncommunity over the coming months. If you alreadyknow the school, please do feel free to drop in andintroduce yourself. If not, we would love to see youand I’d be delighted to show you around.

The children have started the year enjoying theirnew classes and we give a very warm welcome to theyoungest children who started their school life thisterm as well as a number of other children who havejoined us further up the school. We do hope thatthey will be very happy with us.

We have started the term enjoying our topic: AllAround Us and the children will be able to be seenout and about in Baydon studying the localenvironment. Some of the younger children havealso been enjoying learning all about themselves attheir ‘Health Centre’ as well as painting self-portraits.

At the start of each school year, we appoint our School Council as well as our House Captainsand congratulate all those who were successful. The School Council are now looking forwardto a trip to Westminster Abbey and a tour of the Houses of Parliament. I do hope that manyof you will be able to join us for our lunch for the older members of our community as part ofour Harvest celebrations.

Caroline KnightonHeadteacher

Friends of Baydon School - Date for your Diary……..

Saturday 11th December - Xmas Grotto at School - furtherdetails to follow in next edition.

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This years annual bonfire and fireworks displaywill be held at the cricket field onSaturday 5th November,with the bonfire being lit at 1800 hrs with thefireworks at 1900hrs.Baydon Brownies will be providing refreshmentsthis year.The cricket field will be open for people to put"BURNABLE GARDEN " cuttings, wood,woodenpallets etc on from Tuesday 20th September.The key for the cricket field will be available fromthe shop where you can get the key and weplease ask you to give a donation towards thecost of the fireworks, no donation no key!!!Please be sensible with things that are put on

the bonfire ie no soft furnishings, mattresses etc, as in previous years we will haveno hesitation in closing the field if these kind of things start to appear.Also please be aware that there is no parking on the field and the land owner hasrequested that the public vacate the field by 2000 hrs.Look forward to seeing you on the night.Baydon Fireworks Team

Baydon Bonfire and Fireworks

St Nicholas Church, Baydon warmly invites you tojoin an 8-week Homegroup course on:

‘Angels’A Lifebuilder bible study with Douglas Connelly

In the unseen realms of the universe, powerful and wonderful beings move at the speedof light to carry out their Master’s will. They are involved in the complex political affairs ofthe nations and in the smallest concerns of children. They guard, protect, watch over –and engage in cosmic battles of which we are completely unaware. Yet angels are thesubject of much misinformation. This fascinating study guide helps us to discover thetruth as revealed by the bible. (Scripture Union)

Every Thursday for eight weeks commencing on:Thursday 6th October 2016

7.30pm start at 20 Newton’s Walk, Baydon(Home of David and Margaret Hill)

Everyone is welcome

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A trip down memory Lane with Clifford Coles

it would be good to chat about how the village used to be with one of its oldestresidents, Clifford Coles.

62 years ago. Cliff met Diana 5 years earlier at a dance in Aldbourne Memorial Hall. Cliff

for a short-passed away 9 years ago.

were 3 shops. On the main road by the school there was a children’s sweet shop (last

(now a house called Choules Acre) and a shop were the current Baydon Stores are. On

have since spoken with the current owners of- the Howell family - who tell

the butchers shop).

The second pub being the Plough, a buildingwhich is now a house on Ermin Street.

Next door to the Plough was a Methodistchapel (now also a house). This was one of 2Methodist Chapels in Baydon. The other wason the Aldbourne Road and was built by theBarnes’ of Aldbourne (as in Barnes Coaches).This is also now a house.

There was a Blacksmiths in Baydon, now a house on Ermin Street called the Forge.

Cliff remembers before Ermin Close was built (built in the early 1960’s). Part of the landthat is now Ermin Close was once a Poultry farm. A large patch of land that is now partof Downsmead, once belonged to the Red Lion.

I asked Cliff about what he remembered being next to Choules Acre – now two houses– as I had heard there was a Church there, or certainly graves. He remembers it being a

BYPA.

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Kate Buckingham

Does your garden need a re-jig?Do you know what you like but don’tknow how to create it?Is it a bit empty, or overgrown?Would you like to learn about pruning?

Or something else…

Advice, design, planting plansand supply of plants

I am available by the hour, half orfull days

07860 388197

Aldbourne & Baydon Aidin Sickness Fund

The fund benefits the sick or thosein financial difficulty because of

sickness. Small grants are offered toresidents of the two parishes plus

loans of medical equipment (toparishioners and visitors)

All bona fide enquiries welcome andthose from friends and neighbours

ContactDebbie Moxon (Baydon) on 540266

Jocelyn Evans (Aldbourne) on540206

with the late Stan Titcombe of Baydon performed years of cycling proficiency training.Cliff has taken the entry money on the gate of the village fete for over 50 years. Thefete was originally held in the grounds of the Old Vicarage on Finches lane.Finally, I asked Cliff what has generally changed about the village. He replied there issome good and some bad. He rates as bad the fact that everyone used to say hello inthe village and he feels this has changed. I asked him what was good and with a wry

Jo Cooling

Picture of Diana Hunt (later Diana Coles) at Baydon School in 1935. Diana is on first row, secondchild in on the left

HHSunday 4th December

Village green#operationvixen

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Baydon Bash Golf Society has had another successfullyweekend tournament. This year it was held atStaverton Park, Nr Daventry and consisted of 3 roundsof golf, Friday, Saturday and Sunday with overnightstays on Friday and Saturday.

hearty breakfast stop at “Reg’s Café “ Banbury on theway up, we arrived at Staverton Park. The weatherwas a bit damp for the first 6 holes and everyones wetweather gear got a good test. Standard staplefordscoring was done on the first day.

Saturday we travelled 4 miles west to Hellidon Lakes, where we played the Valley 9holes and Hellidon 9 holes, before heading back to Staverton Park. To add a bit moreinterest to the scoring, here we decided to award double points for the par 3’s.

Sunday was another round at Staverton, where double stapleford points wereawarded to stroke index holes 1-Baydon for the prize giving.

Results below

Overall Winner – Andrew Head, Second – Tom Head, Third – AlistairMenzies

Longest Drive – Tom Head Nearest the pin -Andrew Head Most improved – Gordon Buckingham Player who got the most for their money – Jim Grove.

smoking on the course, course anger, etc and £150 was raised for “Joss Searchlight”charity.

future events please contact Andrew Head on. Home tel: 01672 540320, Mobile 07775696075 or e mail andrewhead@bdcsystems.com.

All Souls Service of Remembrance & Thanksgiving at Holy Cross,Ramsbury

Sunday 30th October 2016 at 4pm.Each year we hold a service to remember those who have died and give thanks to God

the nearest Sunday to All Soul's Day (1st November) and will be at Holy Cross,Ramsbury on Sunday 30th October at 4pm and will be followed by a cup of tea forthose who would like to stay on.

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Washing MachineRepairs

WashmaticsG Perrett - Baydon

New machines sold &installed

Washing machine repairs

Call: 01672 540596Mobile 07818 638601

2016 Parish Council Dates are: Monday 17 October Monday 28 November

BYPA Village Hall, Manor Lane.Agendas and minutes are available at www.baydon.com and theParish Council notice board outside the shop

Missing Baydon Tabby cat - Please can you help find him ?

Ali and Rob have lost theirmuch loved Tabby cat. Lastseen 13th September. He isa male, fluffy dark tabbywith a white chin fromDownsmead. He loveslooking in garages, etc soplease can you check yoursheds and garages.

If you have any news please can you call Ali and Rob on 07903830259. Many thanks

Traffic Calming update

report and Wiltshire Highways engineer’s response regarding the proposed trafficcalming buildouts were discussed.

Councillors agreed to go ahead as planned with the

Regarding the buildout proposed for the western end ofErmin Street, (near the flashing 30mph & school signs),Cllrs agreed to go back to the Community Area TransportGroup (CATG) and ask them to restate why the 30mphlimit can’t be moved further out of the village towards thecricket field. Cllrs also agreed to ask whether the buildout

neighbours.

www.baydon.org .

Baydon Parish Council

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Community First Responders

My name is Luke Prout, i just wanted to share a

Community First Responding is a voluntary role

with thorough training and all the first aid kit you

mean everything.

where first responders can really make all thedifference.

volunteer in our area is not that demanding.

assigned your own call sign on our pager, which you use to sign on with the ambulance-case you are

messaged with details of someone in need.

Luckily, being a small village it's really not that busy. But what's really important is that

when one of us is really needed, we are ready to go.

We are currently looking for people to become Community First Responders in Baydonand the surrounding area. Whether you are an aspiring nurse or paramedic, or simply

invaluable opportunity.

lukeprout.uk@gmail.com for further details.

PROSPECT HOSPICE BOX INFORMATION

I would be grateful if you would either take them toDebbie in the Baydon shop or bring them to me at10, Fiveways, as soon as possible, so I can send themoney off to Prospect by the end of October.

I am a CND CERTIFIED NAIL PROFESSIONAL.

I provide a mobile service for busy ladies and Mums coveringthe surrounding villages around Hungerford.

I offer CND Shellac which is a power polish. It applies likepolish, wears like gel and soaks off in minutes.

Let your nails be pampered in the comfort of your own home.

Mobile 07833137667

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Rubbish and recycling collectionsTues Oct 4 Plastic and Card + black bin recyclingTues Oct 11 Garden waste & Household wasteTues Oct 18 Plastic and Card + black bin recyclingTues Oct 25 Garden waste & Household wasteTues Nov 1 Plastic and Card + black bin recyclingTues Nov 8 Garden waste & Household wasteTues Nov 15 Plastic and Card + black bin recyclingTues Nov 22 Garden waste & Household wasteTues Nov 29 Plastic and Card + black bin recycling

Save the date!You are invited to Baydon’s Christmas Ladies Night8pm Friday 9th December 2015 at The Red LionThere will be a three course Christmas dinner and a little Christmas gift for £25. Boththe dress code and venue will be very Christmassy and festive!Please watch out for more details on www.baydon.org or on posters around thevillage during end of October/ start of November.Last year there were 34 ladies for Christmas, plus a reservelist, so if you’d like to book your seat early, please put a £5deposit in an envelope with your details on it, through myletter box at 15 Fiveways, opposite the Shop. ( I have 6 ladiesbooked already…)

Any local lady is very welcome, so please come along and ifyou’re feeling shy, please bring a friend!Warmest regards,Tamsin

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HOME-START KENNET NEEDS YOU!

If you are a parent – could you offer some of your experience to support anotherfamily? Home-Start Kennet needs volunteer parents to work with young families intheir own homes who are going through a difficult and stressful period. We offer you

Experience with Home-change --

Next course starts 4 October –or telephone. 01672-569457.

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mark jeromepainter & decorator

01793 790307High St, Wanborough

All types of interior and exterior decoratingusing the latest in dust free technology

Transform your solid wood kitchen with paint usingthe best hardwearing paint finishes available

“Thanks for a fantastic job!”Debbie Moxon, Baydon Post Office

Baby and Toddler Group

Baydon baby and toddler group is a lovely,friendly group held in the BYPA hall on Mon-days during term time from 9am to 11am,and welcome any adult who accompanies achild or children aged from 0 years to schoolage. There are lots of lovely toys to play withand a garden to use when the weather isnice enough. We also have a craft activityevery week. There is a hot drink for the adults when you arrive and snacktime for the little ones is around 10am. We end the session with a songtime where all the children can choose their favourite nursery rhyme tosing. Everyone is very welcome to join us and it would be great to see anynew families who would like to come along . For further details pleasecontact Ali Jones on 01672 540608 or e-mailtoddlers@baydon.org

An informal cycle club in BaydonThis is what we do:

A ride of about 20 –25 miles, every Thursdayevening.

Mostly on quieter local roads with a different rideevery week.

Shorter versions possible if 20 miles is too much! Ad hoc rides and events organised at other times. A really great social way to get and stay fit. We keep together so no-one’s left behind and offer mechanical

support if you need it. We go whatever the weather. We all meet after the ride for drinks in the Red Lion. Lots of free cycling advice and help. Gents and Ladies over 18 welcome.

Every Thursday departing the Red Lion 6.30 pmreturning about 8.30– 9.00pm. You will need lights for the last bit of the ride.

Rob: 07903 830 259Please tell anyone you think might be interested!

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Marlborough Area BoardNext meeting is: Tuesday 22 Nov 2016

Marlborough Town Hall, High Street, Marlborough, SN8 1AA6.30 pm for a 7pm start

More news: The publication ‘Just a Minute’ is a summary of the officialminutes for the Marlborough Area Board and is available in full on Baydon’s

Website. Parish News from the Council also available on the website.

Marlborough CAN NewsletterMarlborough CAN helps you keep in touch with things that are happening locally.With regular news from the Council, Police, NHS and many other local communitygroups and organisations, you can be the first to know what is happening. Withopportunities to have a say on important issues and to take part in local events

and activities, Marlborough CAN will put you in the picture.

See the latest CAN at Baydon.org or go tohttp://marlborough.ourcommunitymatters.org.uk/

Meet your CAM!Andrew Jack, Marlborough’s Community Area Manager, will beworking in Marlborough Library from approximately 12.00pm until5.00pm on most Wednesdays. Andrew is available to chatconcerning Area Board matters, such as Community Area Grantfunding and consultations as well as signposting other WiltshireCouncil services. Andrew can be reached on 01225 713109 oremail: andrew.jack@wiltshire.gov.uk

Visit www.baydon.org for up-to-date village news & events, weather andfeatures, Parish Council minutes & agendas

Baydon Notice BoardIf you are a Facebook user, do you know there is a public group called the BaydonNotice Board?

A great place to see what’s on, available services in the area, itemsfor sale etc.

Also a great place to broadcast items of current interest to Baydonvillagers.

Do You Know Someone With SightProblems?

You can hear all of the latest local news and gossip,a weekly selection of magazine articles, and get toknow what’s going on in your area from our localTalking Newspaper.

Produced each Friday by volunteers, a cassette issent out free of charge to blind or partially sightedfolk in the area.

Call Michael Brown on 01672 562979 and he’ll do therest!

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Wiltshire Good Neighbours can put you in touch with the people & services whocan really help you to improve living your independent life.

By visiting you and talking with you we can identify the services that will makethe most difference to your day to day living. We can then refer you to these

services, and follow up to ensure they are delivered accordingly.We can provide information on a variety of topics & these may include:

Befriending services and socialactivities

Advice on benefits Healthcare needs Transport and many more……

If you think we can help you to find the services you need then give us a call on07557 922030 www.wiltsgn.org.uk

The service is free and confidential

Funded by Wiltshire Council and provided by Community First in partnership withAge UK Wiltshire and Age UK Salisbury

Community Beat Manager

The community beat manager for Marlborough rural, which coversareas such as Ramsbury, Aldbourne, Baydon and Chilton Foliat isAnthony Boardman.

He can be contacted either by email address which isNPTMarlborough@wiltshire.pnn.police.uk or at Marlborough policestation via the 101 non emergency number using extension number77430352.

Any crime reports should go through the proper channels and bereported through the 101 or 999 systems.

PC 352 Anthony BoardmanMarlborough police stationNeighbourhood police team Non emergency number - 101Wiltshire Police extension number 77430352

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Ramsbury & Wanborough SurgerySeasonal Flu season again!If you are aged 65 and over you are automatically entitled to a free fluvaccination. If you fall within any of the ‘at risk’ groups, Diabetes, COPD, ChronicHeart Disease, Stroke, Immunocompromised and pregnant women you are alsoentitled to a free flu vaccine. Don’t forget unpaid Carers are eligible to a free fluvaccination. If you are a registered patient at Ramsbury & Wanborough Surgeryand fit into the above criteria, book your free flu vaccine. Appointments availablefrom late September.Childhood nasal flu immunisations will start later in October. All children Age 2, 3or 4 on 1st September 2016 will be eligible to receive this via their GP Surgery.Clinics will be run on Saturday mornings starting late October. In Wiltshire,School Years 1, 2 and 3 will receive this via their Primary School.Dispensary IT Equipment – new equipment has recently been installed within

dispensary, there have been a few teething problems which has inevitably sloweddown procedures and extended the waiting time for repeat prescriptions. We areasking patients to bear with us over the next couple of weeks.Trainee GPs– Dr Paul Thorne left us in August and his position has beenreplaced by Dr Christa Teplicky, Christa will be with us for six months.Dr AmyHetherington remains with us until she completes her GP training next April.New Staff – This month Anna Johnson joins our Nursing Team, Anna hasrecently qualified as a Nurse and will be undergoing additional training over thenext 12 months to support her role within Practice Nursing. Chloe Jolly also joinsus this month as a Dispensary Receptionist. I am sure you will join us inwelcoming them both to the Practice Team.

Tom McGowran, Patient Representative

Baydon GraduatesWe are pleased to announce the following degree results from three former pupilsof Baydon St Nicholas:Ryan Fourniss - BEng (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, UWEEmmie Price-Goodfellow - BA (Hons) First Class in History, The Universityof YorkJamie Prout - BSc (Hons) First Class in Sports and Exercise Science,Portsmouth University, with an award for the highest BSc project grade.

Congratulations to all!Want to sell, loan, buy or rent something? Lost something (or someone!) Orfound something you think might be precious to someone? Advertise here

for free! But please keep it short! And no commercial please...

Dog MessAll dog owners are responsible for their own dog’s mess. It shouldnever be left where others can tread in it, nor on areas of land that are mown(for example by the Alpaca farm).

Here are words from Wiltshire Council’s web-site:

“Dog owners must, by law, pick up any mess made by their pets in publicplaces such as roads, footpaths, school playing fields, sports fields and parks. “

What if there is not a bin near when my dog messes?

Dog waste suitably wrapped in a plastic bag or similar can be disposed of in anylitterbin or dog waste bin. If none are available nearby, you should be prepared to carrythe waste home where it can be disposed of with your normal household waste.

Please enjoy walking with your dog in our beautiful country-side, but

Leave only paw-prints

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Aldbourne & Baydon Link Scheme(Reg Charity 1112698)

Help is available for:Transport for:

Medical, dental or other similar appointmentsVisiting a friend or relation in hospital

Collecting shopping, library books etc

Help at homeSmall tasks, visiting for a chat or a game of cards

Occasionally caring for petsHelping with post or paperwork

Small gardening jobs

There’s no charge but the Link Scheme welcomes donations from those whouse the service

Phone: 07767 116 895

Mobile LibraryThe Mobile Library will be outside the school on the followingdates: 13 Oct 10 Nov

10:50 - 11:40Mobile Library times can be found at

http://services.wiltshire.gov.uk/MobileLibrary/Library/Stop/78

Aldbourne Library Opening Hours

Monday from 2:00pm till 5:00pm & from 6:00pm till 8:00pm

Tuesday from 10:00am till 12:00pm*

Thursday from 2:00pm till 5:00pm & from 6:00pm till 8:00pm

* staffed by volunteers

SYLVIA MATHER (CHARITY) TRUSTThe Sylvia Mather Trust has for several yearsgranted small amounts to those Baydon residentsentering degree level education. These smallgrants help with initial expenses. They are'awards' for achieving the A levels required forentry to a university course.

If you are taking up the offer of a course in higher education then you mayapply for a grant to any of the trustees or administrator. Please apply inwriting as soon as you have confirmation of your place. Applications can beleft in the village shop and should be addressed to one the trustees:

Peter Chambers; Revd Simon Weeden; Mike Ball; Margaret Hill; KateBuckingham;

Baydon BYPA Hall

The BYPA Hall in Manor Lane providesbuildings with facilities for hire, to servethose within Baydon but in particular,children and young people. Recentimprovements to the hall have includednew lights, a newly fitted kitchen and anew floor. The hall also has a garden withplay equipment for children. It is used fora variety of events e.g. children’s parties,discos, meetings, fitness groups etc. Weare non-profit making and offer veryreasonable rates of £5.50 per hour Mon-Friand £10 per hour Saturdays and Sundays,for the hire of the hall. If you would like tohire the hall, please contactbypabooking@gmail.com.

The BYPA Committee(Baydon Young Peoples Association is a registered charity and is run by a groupof volunteers)

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Autumn Events at the Merchants HouseCandlelit OpeningFor one night only (Saturday, 29th October), we willbe The Merchant'sHouse like never before - by magical candlelight.Visitors will be greeted with a complimentary drink, ledthrough the house by 17th century characters, andentertained with live music and canapés, in what is likely tobe a night they won't forget.

and 7pm and cost £15 (£12 for Friends). Spaces are limited

Annual Autumn LectureThursday, 13th October 2016, 7pmSt. Peter’s Church, MarlboroughFrom mobile milking machines to no-

he’s improving soil quality, while reducing chemicals. Light refreshments will be served.Tickets: £10 (£7 to Friends of The Merchant’s House).

-factor this year!wrapper to the rich and famous Jane Means in one of two three-hour workshops

to be held at The Merchant's House, Marlborough.Jane, who has been featured regularly in Country Living and

from scratch and add inexpensive finishing touches.This is a workshop not to be missed. Why not treat yourself and a loved one to a morning(10am-1pm) -property.Spaces are limited so book now to guarantee thatChristmas tree.Refreshments will be served.Tickets cost £50 (£47 to Friends of the Merchant's House) and include a three-hourworkshop with Jane Means, all materials and refreshments.

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19th October weintroduce our newchefs new menu!

Our Christmas menu commences 15th November,pre-booking required.

Please see our website/flyers for more details.

Red Lion Christmas 2016 Craft FayreSAVE THE DATE. The date for our annual Christmas Craft Fair this year isWednesday 16th November.After the success of previous years, it is a must. A wonderful range of home madeitems will be available to purchase and order on the night. Tables can be bookedat a cost of £10.00 along with a donation for the raffle with all proceeds towardThe Great Western Hospital Special Care Baby Unit. The tables are limitedso if you wish to take part, please call and book you table to avoid disappointment.Please pop along to support and enjoy this event.

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Guinness Quality award.We are in CAMRA's Good Beer Guide 2016, UK's Best Selling Beer & Pub Guide.

Baydon Bikers (motorbike club) - Meet regularly throughout the month for rides and socialgatherings. Check out their website baydonbikers.co.uk for more details and contact numbers.Baydon Bicycle Club - Every Thursday - Departure is from the Red Lion car park at 6.30pmand again anyone wishing to join them just turn up.Casual Cribb Club – The league starts again in September, come along to play or learn thegame in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere on a Wednesday evening. Contact Tanya Brownon 07986730470.Quiz Night– First Sunday of the month at 7pm. Teams of 4 at £2.00 per person.Wiltshire Good Neighbour Community Lunch - 2nd Thursday of the month at 12pmA social afternoon for anyone in Baydon or the surrounding villages to join us for a relaxedlunch, light conversation and good company. A two course pre booked meal for only £7.50Open Music Nights – 1st Wednesday of the monthWeds to Sat – Steak Deal – Two 8oz Sirloin steaks with all the trimmings and a bottle ofhouse red or white wine £35.00 Full menu also available.

Events:Sunday 2nd October 7pm - Quiz Night raising money for “ Wiltshire Air Ambulance”Thursday 13th October – Wiltshire Good Neighbour Community Lunch-Pre booking requiredSaturday 5th November – Live Music following Baydon Fireworks DisplaySunday 6th November – Quiz Night raising money towards “ Helping Hayden”Thursday 10th November – Wiltshire Good Neighbour Community LunchWednesday 16th

November – Red Lion Christmas Craft FayreSunday 4th December 7pm – Christmas Quiz Night raising funds towards “ Dogs Trust”Thursday 8th December – Wiltshire Good Neighbour Christmas Community LunchFriday 9th December – Ladies Night Christmas Party-Pre booking required

For full details of all our clubs and events look out for posters or look at The Red Lionor Village website.Remember you can book the pub or dining area for a Corporate event, private function, partyor workshop. We can cater for a sit down meal or a buffet. Please do not hesitate to contactus and we will do our best to make your event as pleasant and stress free as possible.I thank you for your ongoing support.

OPENING TIMESMon Closed all dayTues Closed all dayWed, Thurs 4.30pm to 10.30pmFri 4.30pm to 11pmSat 12 noon to11pmSunday 12 noon to 7pm (except quiz night)

FOOD TIMES:Weds to Fri: 5.30pm to 9pm (Last order 8.30pm)Sat: 12 – 3pm & 5pm to 9pm (Last order 8.30pm)Sunday: 12pm to 3pm (Last order 2.30pm) Homecooked Sunday Roast from £9.50 / Senior Citizens6.50 / Children £5.00