Abthorpe
John Riches
01327 857703
AFFORDABLE HOUSING: (An edited extract from ABTALK, the newsletter of Abthorpe Parish Council.)
About three years ago, a survey was carried out by South Northamptonshire Council to determine if there is a need for affordable housing in the village.
Affordable housing is designed to allow people with strong connections to the village, e.g. those have grown up here, to continue to live in the village once they need their own home.
The survey showed the need for only a couple of houses, too small to justify any development. However, there are adjacent villages with similar requirements, so a scheme has been drawn up where one development will serve the needs of Wappenham, Bradden and Slapton in addition to Abthorpe.
Initially sites in Wappenham were examined, but none was found to be suitable. Slapton and Bradden were too small, but a site in Brackley Lane here in Abthorpe has now been identified for possible development.
This is the unused field opposite the garages. It is, of course, outside the village envelope so is not available for commercial development. The current landowner would be paid a price above agricultural land value but well below housing land value, a condition which is essential to make the housing affordable.
Although the field extends behind the existing houses in Brackley Lane, the development will not use that part of the field. The houses will be owned by Northamptonshire Rural Housing Association and will be either wholly rented or part owned/part rented.
In the latter case, houses can only be sold back to the Housing Association (at market rates).
Houses will be allocated by South Northamptonshire Council to a restricted list of those in need of housing who also satisfy local residence criteria. A perpetual covenant on the development will maintain these arrangements. The proposed development will be of about 10 units, a mixture of two bedroom houses and flats.
A developer to build the properties has been identified and an option to purchase the land is in place.
The next step is for the developer to draw up detailed proposals.
Villagers will then have an opportunity to give their views on these plans before the formal planning application is made.

Akeley
Sherri Holland
01280 860486
OUTDOOR FITNESS: Akeley Parish Council is considering applying for a grant to purchase outdoor exercise equipment to be located on the playing field near the village hall.
It is seeking public feedback from all age groups as to the likely use of this facility, if provided. Outline details will be in the next Akeley News and on the website at www.akeleyparishcoucil.gov.uk
MILK BOTTLE TOPS: Many thanks to everyone who has collected so far. Two large bags have gone up to Yorkshire already and they are very grateful. Please carry on collecting – the black bin is on the gravel outside Newlands, Leckhampstead Road, Akeley, ready and waiting.
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR: St James and St John School Christmas bazaar is on Saturday, November 28, from 2pm until 4pm at Akeley Village Hall.
There will be a wide range of Christmas crafts available, homemade cakes and produce, tombola, raffle, refreshments including mince pies and mulled wine will be served. Come along and find that special Christmas gift – everyone welcome.
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR: St James and St John School Christmas bazaar is on Saturday, November 28 from 2pm-4pm in Akeley Village Hall.
There will be a wide range of Christmas crafts available, homemade cakes and produce, tombola, raffle and refreshments including mince pies and mulled wine.
Come along and find that special gift – everyone welcome.

The Claydons
Isobel Ashford
01296 730648
East and Botolph Claydon are holding a Christmas bazaar, food fayre, cookery demonstrations and pig roast in the village hall on Sunday, November 29 from 11am to 4pm.
Father Christmas will be in his grotto for the children and there will be gift and craft stalls, greetings and Christmas cards, wrapping paper, local produce, an exciting range of food ideas, plants, mince pies and mulled wine.

Evenley
Sheila Bailey
Village Shop: Sandra is in the process of stocking up for Christmas.
Currently available are: Katharine House Christmas cards , gift tags and Evenley Christmas cards plus Christmas stamps, a range of Christmas cakes, biscuits and mince pies as well as nibbles. There will be a variety of gift ideas supplied by Topsy Turvey of Brackley.
Sandra will make up hampers from the selection of popular, and more unusual, items in the shop, which would make a wonderful tailor-made gift for individual tastes. Holly wreaths will soon be in stock and plants are available now.
Please shop locally – as the the old saying goes, 'use it or lose it!'
Treats for the Troops: In response to the locally-launched appeal, Sandra will accept items to be packed up to send to the troops out in Afghanistan.
These must be non perishable and suggestions are, small packets or cans of tinned fruit (with pull off lids), nuts and raisins, super noodles, instant soup, coffee, tea bags, drinking chocolate, sweets. Also of use are batteries for radios etc.
NB, no fizzy drinks or packets of crisps can be sent because they tend to explode in the heat!
Please take your contribution to the shop (or buy them there) and Sandra will pack them in bubble wrap envelopes for transportation, or you can make up your own pack for Sandra to send. Packs must weigh no more than 2kg.

Gawcott
Susanne Winterbottom
01280 821079
Soprano and Spinnet Recital: This evening, Friday, at 7:30pm Kate McKee and Geoffrey Allan Taylor will
be giving a soprano and spinnet recital
in the church.
This will include a first performance of a work by Geoffrey Allan Taylor along with some Purcell, Handel and Byrd favourites.
Tickets £8 Adult, £5 concs, £3 under 16s.

Great Horwood
Patricia Rudkin
01296 821079
COMMUNITY FIRST RESPONDERS: Do you want to make a difference and give something back to the people in your village, when they need you most?
You could do this by providing emergency life saving skills to a member of your community until the emergency services arrive.
Community First Responders are volunteers who are trained and equipped by the ambulance to answer certain types of medical emergencies in their local communities while the ambulance is on its way. When the ambulance service receives a call in an area where there is a volunteer available and, if the call is suitable for the volunteer to attend, the responder receives a message on a mobile alerting them to this job. If the responder wants to attend, they call the ambulance service control room and then make their way to the incident.
Responders are not sent to every 999 call in their area, only life-threatening calls where time could make all the difference.
The initial training is done over two days, normally a weekend and this gives the responder the skills to use in real life situations.
We hold monthly update and refresher training and there is always a liaison officer if you want to talk about something, so you are never alone.
We are currently looking for volunteers throughout Buckinghamshire, but especially in Great Horwood and surrounding villages.
If you would like to help in this literally life saving and very rewarding project please email cfr@scas.nhs.uk for an information pack or call our 24-hour hotline on 0800 5870207.
GREAT HORWOOD LUNCH CLUB: The next meeting of the Lunch Club is on Tuesday, November 24, starting at 12.30pm-1pm. It is advisable to get there early to be sure to be sat where you would like to be.
The Lunch Club meets at the Swan where popular licensee Kate Rowledge already provides excellent lunches, with pensioner lunches served seven days a week.A two-course meal meal (main course and pudding) plus tea or coffee will be on offer for just £4.95 to club members. It costs nothing to join. All you need to do is book at least a week in advance through the club secretary. In the future it is hoped to arrange exchange visits, with other villages.Come and join us – you are welcome.
To book for the next lunch on Tuesday, November 24, contact Ian Lamberton
on 01296 715968 or Monica Gilbey on 01296 711915 as soon as possible. Please note – to avoid confusion over numbers, bookings should not be made directly with the pub.
GREAT HORWOOD SILVER BAND: Great Horwood Silver Band have a huge following band of supporters, the winter months running up to Christmas is a very busy time for them.
They will be holding a carol concert on Wednesday, December 2, in Great Horwood Village Hall from 7:30pm.
On Saturday, December 5 at 7pm there will be a carol Service at Potterspury United Reform Church.
Wednesday, December 9 at 6pm, they will be at Tesco in Buckingham serving up some Christmas fare, with lots more Christmas music and popular pieces.
Buckingham Choral Society and the Great Horwood Silver Band will be teeming up to perform a public Christmas Carol Concert in Stowe Chapel on Sunday, December 13.
This has been arranged by the National Trust and the Stowe House Preservation Trust. The event will start with mince pies and mulled wine in the Marble Saloon in Stowe House, before guests are escorted to the nearby chapel. A lantern-lit walk through the gardens will follow the concert, finishing at the Temple of Concord and Victory, where Father Christmas awaits.
Tickets always sell fast for this annual event, so guests are advised to book early.
They cost £10 for adults, £5 for children and £25 for two adults and up to three children. Contact the organisers on 01280 822850 to book and for further information.
GREAT HORWOOD SCHOOL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR: The school's PTA are hosting a Christmas Bazaar at Great Horwood School on Saturday December 5 from noon-2pm.
Any donations you can spare for the tombola stall and cakes for the cake stall, will be gratefully received.
Please take everything to the school before the event, but items will still be accepted on the day itself.
WINSLOW COMMUNITY BUS: www.winslowbus.com
Everyone is eligible to come on our trips, we pick up near to your house, please ring Sue for more information.
*Denotes bus pass accepted.
Do book your seat for Thursday, December 10 – Winslow Bus annual Christmas dinner at The Bell –ring to book your place, cost £15.99. Transport available if required.
Ordinary bus services for January – Tuesday, January 5 – *Buckingham Bus. Thursday, January 7 –*Westcroft Bus, Thursday, January 21 - *Westcroft Bus
A bus day out on January 28 is the Banbury Sales
Lots of shows in the new year for Milton Keynes Theatre. Door to door service! For more information telephone Sue on 01296 715786 to book your tickets for trips and theatre.
e-mail: wdcbenquiries@btconnect.com
WILLEN HOSPICE: Held a coffee morning on Saturday, November 7, 2009 and the grand total raised was £1,630.40. This total showed an increase of £213.72 from the previous year.
The organisers want to thank everyone who helped on the day and made it the success it was and a special thank you to everyone who came and supported the event.
WHEELS TO WORK: It is a project for young people (17 plus) who live in rural areas and have difficulties getting to college or a place of work due to the poor public transport links. The project provides them with a moped, insurance and safety equipment as well as lessons how to use the bike so they have better means to travel to college or their place of work.
We have one young man who joined the scheme as he lived outside Winslow and had to take three buses to get to the college. It has given him more flexibility with his courses and school activities as he is not restricted by bus services.
I am pleased to invite you to the launch of our new Wheels to Work Project on Friday, November 27, 2009 at Quainton Memorial Hall, Station Road, Quainton, Bucks. We would be delighted if you could join us to celebrate the official launch of the Wheels to Work project. Vicki Parker, admin officer for Buckinghamshire Community Action Tel: 01296 421036.
WINSLOW FARMER'S MARKET: Will be held again on Sunday December 6, as usual it is between 11am and 2pm. This will be a traditional Christmas market.
There will be local produce on sale, from specialist producers, including meats, poultry, game, vegetables, fruit, honey preserves, plants and lots more.
As normal there will be lots of shops and cafes open, plus live music and entertainment too.
A wonderful place to be on a Sunday, there is a great atmosphere and evident community spirit, since it opened. It is very well attended, with visitors and traders noting the same.
The gazebos used are the property of the town council and these may be hired for a modest fee for community use - in return the council ask that organisations or individuals volunteer their services for an hour at the beginning and end of the market to assist in setting up and dismantling of the stalls.

Little Horwood
Chrissie Beckett
01296 712436
Bonfire Party: The Youth Club organisers send a heartfelt thank you to everyone who was involved in organising this event and also to those who provided fuel for the fire, helped to build the bonfire, the catering volunteers and to those who turned out on a rainy night!
The highlight of the evening was the Guy competition. One looked like he had had a fantastic night out on the town, judging by his facial expression and stance! So, to the anonymous donor of this particular Guy Fawkes who won first prize, thank you for providing much hilarity and amusement guessing your identity!
Horse Race Night: Thank you to everyone who came along to support this fundraising event in aid of the memorial hall. A great time was had by all, the food was delicious and the fun riotous! Another 'hit' for the entertainments committee.
Christmas Coffee Mornings: Swanbourne Friends and Neighbours Club bring and buy will be held in Swanbourne Village Hall on Saturday, November 28 from 10.30 til noon.
Club members come from many surrounding villages so please do try to come along and support their brilliant fund-raising efforts. Flyers will be through your letter boxes shortly as a reminder. Everyone is welcome!
The Post Office will be available so you can get your Christmas parcels posted and buy Christmas stamps. If you require groceries just ring Swanbourne shop in advance and they will be delivered to the hall. The Post Office is such an asset to our village when many other villages are less fortunate in having such a fantastic service so please do try to come along and support both the Post Office and the memorial hall.
Little Horwood Parish Council Meeting: Will be held in the memorial hall on Monday, November 23 at 8pm.
Little Horwood PCC Meeting: This will be held at Clays Lane at 8pm on Wednesday, November 25
Church Services Sunday, November 22
Little Horwood Family Service 11am
Mursley Family Service 11am
Swanbourne Holy Communion 9.30am
Newton Longville Holy Communion 11am
Drayton Parslow Holy Communion 9am

Maids Moreton
Anita Matthews
01280 814358
Church Services: On Sunday there is a service of Holy Communion at 10.30am. Searchlights should meet at Maids Moreton School.
Toy Service: This year's Toy Service will be held on Sunday, December 6 and conducted by The Grumble Grange Group.
Any gifts that you can contribute will be gratefully received. As is customary the gifts are to be donated to The Mount Ararat Mission in Birmingham.
The mission does an excellent job looking after children from birth to late teens and also many single parents.
Therefore gifts can be for any age group and of course both sexes and also for the mothers.
Gifts should be presented unwrapped in order that they can be distributed to the appropriate recipient. We do hope that you will be able to join the group for this service.
Whist Drive: The next Whist Drive will be on Friday, November 27 in the village hall at 7.30pm.
Maids Moreton Pre-School: The children have an artwork display on show at Buckingham Library, in the children's books section.
Also with the generous support of Mr Stopps and Buckingham Horticultural Society they have been planting pots of bulbs in preparation for the spring bulb show.
Soup Lunch: There is a soup lunch today Friday, in the village hall at 12.15pm for 12.30pm.
The Grumble Grange Group: The next meeting of The Grumble Grange Group will be on Tuesday, November 24 2009 at 7.30pm.
Bag2School : It is Maids Moreton School's Bag2School collection on Wednesday, November 25.
Help us to raise funds by donating your unwanted reusable clothing, bedding, curtains, soft toys, shoes, belts and handbags.
Bagged items can be dropped off at the school on the morning of the collection only or if you would like it to be collected from you then please telephone Vicky Harrison on 01280 823162 to arrange.
Maids Moreton School Christmas Fayre is taking place on Saturday, November 28 between 2pm and 4pm in the school hall.
There will be a variety of stalls selling great Christmas present ideas and crafts including jewellery, candles, chocolates, Phoenix Cards, Jamie at Home, Virgin Vie, Fair Trade, Christmas Cakes, toys, Usborne Books and Preston Bissett Nurseries. There will be refreshments available as well as face painting and pottery painting for the children. Entrance is 50p for adults and free for children
Allotments Quiz Night: The Allotments Quiz Night has been scheduled for Saturday, November 28 at 7pm for 7.30pm in the village hall.
Teams of four required for the quiz. The price includes a most delicious light supper but remember to bring you own drink and glasses. Tickets are only £5 per person and early booking is recommended. Telephone Chris 01280 812613.
Wheatsheaf Quiz Evening: The next quiz evening at The Wheatsheaf will be on Monday, November 30 commencing at 8.30pm. Teams should be a maximum of four people. There will be a nominal charge which includes a snack buffet. Proceeds will be donated to a local charity. If you require any further information please call Gary on 815433.
St Edmunds Church Christmas Bazaar: This event is to be held in the Village Hall on Saturday, December 5 between 2pm and 5pm.
Stalls will include Christmas gifts, Christmas decorations and flower arrangements, hamper, teas and mince pies and of course a raffle. All are welcome and admission is free.
Notes for your Diary: Wellmore & Maids Moreton Conservation Group Christmas Dinner and Dance December 11, Christmas Float, December 12, Searchlights Special, December 13, Christingle Service, December 20, Carol Singing around Maids Moreton, December 22.

Marsh Gibbon
Ian Metherell
01869 277620
Winter Fayre: At the village hall this Saturday from 2pm to 4pm. There will be cakes, homemade produce, cards, jewellery and accessories, books, tombola, paint your own pottery, refreshments and many more attractions. Donations can be delivered to the hall from 11am on the day or contact Jenny Lambourne (278508) or Helen Willis on 278335.
Village Quiz: A quiz evening will be held at the village hall on Friday, November 27 from 7.30pm.
Entry for teams of four costs £5 per team. Fish and chip supper at £5.50 each needs to be pre-ordered from Sarah or Steve de Mellow on 01869 277185 by Wednesday November 25.
Church Working Party: Your next chance to help DIY at St Mary's is on Saturday, November 28 from 10am to noon.
On the Road: Alongside the youth club, at the village hall on Monday, November 30 from 6am to 8pm, AVDC is running a mobile skateboard park and I-Van of electronic fun.

Mursley
Doody Hough
01296 728161
Bletchley Belles: Mursley Women's Institute will be hosting the Bletchley Belles Singers and band on Friday, December 4 at Mursley Village Hall.
The doors will open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start, and tickets at £5 will include tea or coffee and mince pies. This annual event has always been a most enjoyable evening and everyone is welcome. Proceeds will go to Willen Hospice and WI Funds. To purchase tickets, please phone Beryl Dickens on 01296 720348, or Shirley Fellingham on 01296 720845.

Padbury
Sue Wrigley
01280 814199
BILL THATCHER: It is with great sadness that we learnt this week of the death of Bill Thatcher at the age of 79.
King William, The Mayor of Padbury, Uncle Bill or just Bill, he has been the central figure of Padbury for many decades.
His passing is an enormous loss to family, friends and the village.
His memorial service will be held at St Mary's, Padbury on Monday, November 23 at 2.30pm following a private cremation in the morning.
COFFEE MORNING AND RAFFLE: Sue Paxton is holding an Avon coffee morning and raffle, tomorrow, Saturday, at her home, Wayside Cottage, Winslow Road, Padbury between 10am and noon.
Please put this date in your diary and bring along a friend for some pre-Christmas viewing and shopping. As Avon supports UK Breast Cancer charities, a donation from the sale of refreshments will be given to them. For further details, contact Sue Paxton on 01280 815289.
ADVENT LUNCHES: As a variation on a theme, St Mary's is diversifying into Advent lunches, following the success of their Lent lunches earlier in the year.
On Thursdays, November 26 and December 3, 10 and 17 from noon-1.30pm in the church there will be a short act of worship followed by a soup lunch.
You don't need to be a parishioner to come along, you don't even need to be from the village, and it would be particularly nice to see some people from the benefice villages of Adstock, Gawcott and Hillesden – all are welcome in this build up to Christmas. Homemade soups will be on offer, plus crusty bread and butter followed by tea or coffee.
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY PLAYSCHEME: Due to the success of the summer playscheme, a similar holiday club for children aged between 3 and 11 will be running on the days leading up to Christmas on the Padbury School site.
The scheme will operate from 8.30am-4.30pm on Monday, December 21, 22 and 23 and will cost £20 per day (£12 per half day). The staff are full qualified and CRB checked. To book, please contact Natalie on playschemeveden@aol.co.uk.
WINSLOW AND DISTRICT ARTS SOCIETY: The monthly programme of demonstrations continues next Thursday, November 26 at the Winslow Centre, when the society welcomes Keith Morton who will be painting a portrait in acrylics – one brace member will be the model for the evening. There are no informal WADAS painting workshops in Padbury during December but they will start again after the holiday break in January on Thursday and Friday, November 21 and 22.
Membership is £16 for full members and £12 for associate members. Monthly meetings are held at the Winslow Centre from 7.30pm-9.30pm but for further information, please contact the secretary, Alicia Vaux on 01280 813733.
BINGO: Bingo will be in the village hall tonight, Friday, and then there is the Christmas special on December 4 (admission by ticket only). This is always a grand affair with very good prizes including cash and a really super raffle.
As always, donations of raffle prizes would be most appreicated so if you would like to contribute please contact Shirley Lafford on 01280 812535.

Syresham
Christina Munsey
CHRISTMAS COFFEE MORNING: There will be a seasonal coffee morning at Syresham Sunday School tomorrow, Saturday between 10am and 1pm. All proceeds will go to Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance. This is a very worthy cause, so please support it if you can.
SYRESHAM VILLAGE SHOW: Come and see the abundance of talent that exists in our village. The show is being held on two consecutive evenings, Friday and Saturday, November 27 and 28 in the village hall at 7.30pm.
Drinks and nibbles will be served at your table, and there will be a raffle. Tickets are on sale at the village shop and all proceeds from the event will go towards the village hall renovations.

Thornborough
Chrissie Vernon
01280 813073
Thornborough and Nash Pre-School Christmas Bazaar: Thornborough and Nash Pre-School will be holding a christmas bazaar in the village hall on December 5 from 2-4pm.
As a charity, fundraising is vital to keep our village pre-school running so please come along with the children and and give us your support. There will be lots of stalls selling cakes, plants, jams, chutneys etc and a wonderful raffle and tombola. We have also planned children's activity stalls. A great opportunity to have a cup of tea, a slice of cake and a chat and to do some Christmas shopping!
Santa will also be in his grotto, so if your child(ren) would like to see him and have a photo taken with him, please pre-book your visit by contacting Jennie Somerset on the above number. We will need a £3 booking fee, which includes a gift from Santa.
A Traditional Village fete: The sports and social club is proposing to start the organisation of a traditional village fete for next year possibly culminating with a music event in the large marquee in the evening. The initial meeting for the fete committee is planned for Tuesday, November 24 at 8pm in the Two Brewers.
All are welcome and it would be good if a representative of any club and society wishing to be involved could send a representative. Contact: Huw Thomas on 07967 704204.
Dates for the calendar: Tuesday, November 24 at 8pm, fete committee initial meeting Two Brewers.
Saturday, November 28: 10am-2pm, St Mary's Church Gift day, cake stall and christmas fayre.
Sunday, November 29 at 10.30am, turning on the Christmas tree lights on The Green; Saturday, December 5, 2pm-4pm, Pre-school Christmas Bazaar at the village hall; Friday, December 11, Nativity Play at 6pm in the village school; Saturday, December 12, Bingo at 7.30pm at the village hall; Sunday, December 13, Christmas Quiz at 8pm, Two Brewers; Sunday, December 13, Under 5's party at noon; Thursday, December 24 at 6pm, carol-singing around the tree; Wednesday, December 30, pantomime trip at 12.15pm.

Tingewick
Joanna Brown
01280 847479
CHRISTMAS Wreath Making: After last year's hugely popular event, the Tingewick and Water Stratford Horticultural Society is repeating the Christmas Wreath Making class in the village hall on December 4, starting at 7:30pm. Price £5, which will include the materials and wine and nibbles.
Please book your place early by calling Linda Rogers in 01280 848400.
The class will be repeated in Water Stratford on December 11.
Quiz Night: Thursday, November 26 at 8:30pm it is quiz night at The Royal Oak on Main Street.
Magic show: Come along to Tingewick Village Hall at 8pm, tonight, Friday for an evening of magic and comedy with Ian Keable. Tickets cost £10 each and are available from Katy Whitton on 01280 848439 or Carol Thurlby on 01280 848569. All proceeds to the Village Hall Improvement Fund.
Lunch Club: A pub lunch club is being formed in Tingewick and will meet monthly at The Crown Inn on Main Street.
The first of these will be on November 24 and everyone aged 50 years and over is welcome to a two course meal plus tea or coffee for just £5.
Ring Sheila Tanner on 01280 847680.
Church Services: Holy Communion will be held at St Mary Magdalen's Church in Tingewick at 11.15am on Sunday, November 22.
Mobile library: The mobile library will be in Stowe View at 3.20pm on Thursday, November 26.
Bingo: Early notice of the ever popular Xmas Bingo run by the Horticultural Society. It will be on December 18 and with the raffle, the famous Tingewick Flutter and more than 24 prizes, it is a great evening out. Contact Pat Swinburne for more information on 01280 847764

Twyford
Julia Cook
01296 738810
Craft Fayre: Twyford Village Hall is holding a Winter Craft Fayre in St Mary's Church, tomorrow, Saturday from 2pm-5pm.
Come along and browse the stalls for lots of gift ideas.
Twyford School: Don't forget to leave out your blue bags for school this weekend when they will be collected around the village. The school has raised a fantastic amount of money over the years through this collection and are always grateful for your help.
St Mary's Church: The Bicester Choral Society is holding a Christmas Carol Concert on Friday, December 4 at 7.30pm.
Tickets are £5 for adults and £2 for children which include a drink and a mince pie. They are available from Julia Cook 738810, Mike Allen 730057 or Twyford Shop.

Wappenham
Jane Harries
01327 860350
Kinky Boots film screening: Remember there is a film being shown at the village hall this Saturday, November 21. It's called Kinky Boots and is the story of a Northampton boot manufacturer, faced with closure, who discovers an unusual new market for his boots.
There is music and song as well as a good story so come and take your seats. Tickets are £5 including soup and bread, and are on sale at the shop, or you can collect them on the door if you ring Jenny on 860073 or me on 860350 to reserve your place. The show starts at 7.30pm.

Westbury
Louise Evans
01280 706282
ANNUAL QUIZ NIGHT: Despite the inclement weather, quiz enthusiasts came along to this evening at Westbury Pavilion and thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
The quiz questions, as each year, were devised by Art Lewis and yet again proved to be challenging.
Teams of 6 plus competed eagerly against each other to score well and we all felt very complacent when the first set of questions proved to be easy! Not so for the rest of the questions.
Certainly our team needed an injection of Hercule Poirot's 'little grey cells' as we came bottom!
Huge thanks to all those good villagers who provided the food and in any way helped to make this a very successful evening.
Proceeds will be divided between Westbury Sports and Community Association who look after the pavilion and St Augustine's Church Westbury.
The parish council has given its preliminary views – a welcome for the proposal in principal in the belief that the village either grows or dies, concern about the size of the development in relation to the existing village and a need for adequate off-street parking of at least two cars per house.
It has also been suggested that the part of the field which is not going to be built on could be used for a play area.
No firm dates can be given for the next step, but there could be further consultation in a few weeks' time and everyone will be invited to have their say.
The next parish council meeting on December 14 may be a suitable opportunity; if not a special meeting will be arranged.
As well as commenting on the plans themselves, our views will also be sought on the criteria by which occupants are selected.