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Archive page number 8 (1 Nov to 8 Dec 06)

Major updates are listed here, but the diary sections are updated more regularly.

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27 Feb 07	Church Holiday Club 20th to 2 4th August for children aged 5 to 11. Lots of fun centred on the village hall. Details will be published in The Net
27 Feb 07	HarFest 2007. Following the huge success of HarFest 2006, another Hullavington Music festival is planned for 2007 to take place over the period 8th to 16th Sept. Details to follow
27 Feb 07	Benefice Picnic. Sunday 22nd July. Coach trip to Sandbanks near Poole in Dorset. Coach will leave Hullavington at 9:30am. If you plan to go you need to let Una McDonald know by the 18th March. For details see The Net page 2
26 Feb 07	Minutes Of Parish Council Meeting held on 14 Feb 07. ..... (view)
25 Feb 07	CAN ANYONE HELP. We have had the following request for help from Ken Greenman: "I would like to know if anybody in Hullavington has any photographs of Ambrose P Greenman, b 1852 and died 1927, he was my Great Grandfather who I only found out about several years ago and would be nice to see what he looked like and add a copy to my family history." Contact Ken Greenman ken.greenman@googlemail.com
24 Feb 07	Photos of Hullavington School Staff dressed in period clothes celebrating 150 years of Hullavington School
23 Feb 07	What a great way to watch a film. Last Wednesday, 21st Feb, the Hullavington Film Club screened "I Walk The Line" .....(more)
23 Feb 07	A copy of the Hullavington entry in Kelly's Directory for the year 1907. 100 years ago. Provided by Robert Giles. From the trades and businesses recorded you get a glimpse into our past, yet many of the family names recorded are still here in the village today ......(more)
23 Feb 07	Agenda for Extraordinary Meeting of Hullavington Parish Council to deliberate on 4 planning applications including the RFC development & Queens Head change of use. 28 Feb, Village Hall, 7:30pm. members of the public are very welcome ...(more)
22 Feb 07	LIMERICK COMPETITION organised by HULLAVINGTON POETRY GROUP Free and open to all. The Theme is FOOD. Go on -- have a go.........(more)
22 Feb 07	The Net. March edition. A magazine for the united benefice of Hullavington, Norton & Stanton St Quinton
22 Feb 07	Hullavington Parish Council: Notification of Intent to spend Ł4,189.85
22 Feb 07	Ł17 million expansion for Chippenham hospital. CHIPPENHAM hospital is to get Ł17m worth of investment if the Department of Health approves Wiltshire Primary Care Trust's request. For full report from The Gazette & Herald click on link below http://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/display.var. 1209522.0.0.php?utag=33216
22 Feb 07	Wiltshire Council's joy at four-star rating Wiltshire County Council is the only council in Wiltshire to receive the top star rating by the Audit Commission. For full story from The Gazette & Herald click on this link http://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/headlines/display .var.1210884.0.councils_joy_at_fourstar_rating.php
21 Feb 07	Hullavington Ramblers walk on Sunday 25th Feb organised by Melvyn Pickering. This is the walk originally planned for the 18th Feb Short Morning Walk : Limpley Stoke > Winsley > Limpley Stoke (round trip) Distance : 3-4 miles Meet : 11am at Hop Pole Car park, Limpley Stoke (Car park is next to Limpley Stoke Station) Lunch or Drink : Seven Stars, Winsley .. for directions and more info click .(HERE)
21 Feb 07	Don't forget tonight (Wednesday 21st Feb) is Film Night in Hullavington Villlage hall. starting at 7:30pm sharp. Doors open at 7:00pm. Although the licence prevents any advertising of the film, it is a modern one that received great box office acclaim and was widely requested by club members, particularly those who like country & Western music...(More)
21 Feb 07	New Habitat for Rare Bird. (Reed Bunting) This might interest those that take an interest in wildlife. It is not specifically about Hullavington but at Oaksey it's close enough. Whatever happened to the wildlife group that was set up in the village a few years back. If I remember correctly it even had a nature reserve identified? For the full article click on the Gazette & Herald link below http://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/display.var.1206188.0.0.php?utag=33216 See also the Natural History section of this web site
21 Feb 07	Parish Council - Extraordinary Meeting on 28th Feb In the Village Hall at 7:30pm. to discus inter-alia: recent planning applications including that of change of use of the old Queens Head and the latest Royal Field Close development Agenda to follow
20 Feb 07	A Second Table top Sale is planned for Saturday 14h April from 2pm to 5pm Was originally advertised for the 7th April but as this was Easter Saturday, the organiser has decided to move it to the 14th Due to an incredibly high level of interest, Yvonne has been forced to organize a second event to meet the demand. . .(more) Contact Yvonne Parnaby on 01666 838098 if you're interested in a table
15 Feb 07	Date for Your Diary 9th June - Hullavington Church Fete at Court House from 2 pm to 4 pm. Full details to follow nearer the date
14 Feb 07	GOOD NEWS. The Film Club has now secured a license and there will be a performance next Wednesday 21st Feb. starting at 7:30pm sharp. Doors open at 7:00pm. Although the licence prevents any advertising of the film, it is a modern one that received great box office acclaim and was widely requested by club members, particularly those who like country & Western music...(More)
14 Feb 07	STOP PRESS Master Baker Nick Fry of Hullavington has taken a stall at the March 3rd Table Top sale in the village hall. So you have another opportunity to buy his county famous Lardy Cake. It's best to get there early though as it goes very quickly. But maybe we can get him to make more this time. ...(more)
14 Feb 07	A Second Table top Sale is planned for Saturday 7th April from 2pm to 5pm DATE CHANGED to SAT 14 th APRIL Due to an incredibly high level of interest, Yvonne has been forced to organize a second event to meet the demand. . ..(more). But don't forget the original Table Top Sale on Saturday 3rd March. ...(more) Contact Yvonne Parnaby on 01666 838098 if you're interested in a table
14 feb 07	Table Top Sale in Hullavington Village Hall 3rd March from 2pm to 5pm. Clear out those attics, lofts and garages, bring along your arts & crafts and sell it all here. Ł5 per table. For the bargain hunters, this is the event for rich pickings so why not come along. There'll be refreshments and an opportunity to chat and natter as well as bargain hunting. ...(more) Contact Yvonne Parnaby on 01666 838098 if you're interested in a table
14th Feb 07	Car share for Swindon, babysitting and dog walking. New services added to the Classified ads section
12th Feb07	More houses planned for controversial site Yet another planning application has been submitted for a controversial development on Royal Field Close, Hullavington. For full story click on the following Gazette & Herald link below...http://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/headlines/display.var. 1186477.0.more_houses_planned_for_controversial_site.php
12th Feb07	Hullavington Under a Light Dusting of Snow. Photos taken on Friday 9th Feb 2007. The gallery is best viewed with the IE browser. The horizontal limiters don't work in FireFox
10th Feb 07	Police Hunt 3 doorstep Con men. Police have released pictures of three doorstep conmen who preyed on an elderly couple in Chippenham. For the full story click on the Gazette & Herald link below http://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/display. var.1175113.0.0.php?utag=33216
10th Feb 07	Police to close stations to public. Police are planning to close all but three of the enquiry offices in the county. Malmesbury, police station were closed on a temporary basis last year but they will not now re-open. For full story click on .the Gazette & Herald link below http://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/headlines/display. var.1178469.0.police_to_close_stations_to_public.php
10th Feb 07	Parish Council Meeting 14 Feb 2007 - Agenda
10th Feb 07	The Net. February edition. A magazine for the united benefice of Hullavington, Norton & Stanton St Quinton
3rd Feb 07	Population of Hullavington over period 1801 to 2001 Since 1951, the population has over doubled and the rate of increase continues apace. This large and escalating increase is set against as backdrop of decreasing shops, ....(more)
2 Feb 07	Parish Council Draft Minutes for the meeting held on 10-01-07
31 Jan 07	Wiltshire County Council announced today that following a review of some its transport services it is now working on implementing a new flexible transport strategy for the county. See ralso eference to the Boomerang service....... Click on link below to see full Gazette & Herald Story titled "End of The Wiggly Bus" http://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/display.var. 1154312.0.end_of_the_wigglybus.php
30 Jan 07	Quiz Night with Supper at Stanton St Quinton Church Hall. A great night, all are welcome. ...........(more)
30 Jan 07	Hullavington Village Hall Quiz Night on 27 Jan raises Ł120 for the Hullavington News. .....(more)
29 Jan 07	Car share for Swindon, babysitting and dog walking. New services added to the Classified ads section
29 Jan 07	Con men strike at pensioner's home. DISTRACTION burglars struck at the home of an elderly woman in Chippenham when they claimed to be from the water board. No report of it happening in the villages but best to be on guard .and please pass it on practically to the more elderly. For full report click on Gazette link below http://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/ display.var.1152964.0.0.php?utag=33216
29 Jan 07	Wildlife in and around the village. We've received a suggestion that it might be interesting to log the birds, mammals, reptiles, butterflies etc that we see in our gardens . It sounds like a good idea to me so please let us know the types of birds etc you get visiting you gardens. Also if you get any photos please let us have them too. In anticipation, I've started a separate wildlife page were we can record it all.. Contact us
28 Jan 07	Additions to The Hullavington Memories Section provided by Mary Greenman. Theses first appeared some years back as articles in the Hullavington News, but this time we have Mary's photo's to embellish it all. There is more to come, it is just taking time to process the information and photos. There is some good stuff here and it is important to capture it all. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have and I also hope you may be able to add to this record of our village social history. Contact us The old shops and photos Some Personal memories Village Shops School The 60's & 70's The Weather
27 Jan 07	Table Top Sale in Hullavington Village Hall. Clear out those attics, lofts and garages, make some room and sell it all here. Ł5 per table. For the bargain hunters, this is the event for rich pickings so why not come along. There'll be refreshments and an opportunity to chat and natter as well as bargain hunting. Contact Yvonne Parnaby on 01666 838098 if you're interested in a table
18 Jan 07	Village Quiz Night at Hullavington Village Hall Saturday 27th Jan. An evening of fun awaits you. The event is organized by the Village Hall committee with questions set by the grand quiz masters themselves: Bob Fenner & Geordie Stevenson. Why not make up a team and come along for a fun evening. If you don't have a team, then let the organisers know and they will match you up with others into teams. Proceeds to the Hullavington News. Please do try to support this event. ...(more)
18 Jan 07	DID YOU SEE ANYTHING???? 12 calor gas cylinders were stolen overnight from the coal yard in Station Road Hullavington last night. If anyone one saw anything, please contact PC Humphries at Malmesbury Police station
18 Jan 07	Roof Blown Off Chippenham Railway Station Trains delayed.... for more click on Gazette & Herald link below:: http://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/mostpopular.var. 1133189.mostviewed.roof_blown_off_at_railway_station.php
18 Jan 07	Hullavington Ramblers Walk. Sunday 21st Jan 6 dry, flat miles along the picturesque Kennet & Avon Canal. The organiser promises to buy a pint for anyone who can find a damp patch. Meet in the station car park at Bradford on Avon for an 11:00am start. The weather forecast is good ..(more)
13 Jan 07	Chippenham Bids for Olympic Village. The ambitious idea to involve the town in the 2012 London Olympics was discussed further at a meeting on Monday. ...See Gazette & Herald link below for more http://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/display.var.1117364.0.0.php?utag=33216
12 Jan 07	Got any personal items you want to sell, like an old bike, lawnmower, table, games, books etc? You can advertise them free in the "Classified Ads" section. You can find the link to it on the Navigation bar on the left of this page or click (here)
12 Jan 07	Did you know you can check the availability of the Village Hall and see who has booked which sessions? You can find out nearly everything about the hall by clicking on the "Village Hall" link that's on the navigation bar to the left of this page. To check hall availability, click on "How to book the hall" then click on check availability. If you hover your cursor over the session, the name of the user will appear.
11 Jan 07	Due to popular demand, Lyn Keohane has started a second keep fit session in the village hall beginning on Tuesday 16 Jan from 6:30 to 7:30pm. ....(more)
11 Jan 07	The number of visits to the Hullavington Village Website has steadily increased over the last 6 months (see bar chart below) This is good news as visits to the site had been languishing and we were thinking of winding it up, but before doing so .....(more)
11 Jan 07	Police hunt doorstep conmen, Four elderly people were the victims of distraction burglaries that took place across north and west Wiltshire, in the space of six hours on Tuesday. (See G&H Report by clicking on Link below) http://www.thisismalmesbury.co.uk/display.var.1114814.0. policehunt_doorstep_conmen.php
11 Jan 07	Recent Rains Cause Flooding. Click on link below, then click on the title picture to see photos of flooding in and around Malmesbury (Flood Photos)
10Jan 07	Do you always leave things for others to do? And then moan about what they've done? Well it's about time you did something for the community yourself then. Would you like to serve your community? Hullavington Parish Council has a vacancy for a new Councillor ....(more)
10Jan 07	Poetry Group-Change of meeting date. The Hullavington Poetry Group now meet on the 1st Wednesday in the Month beginning on Wed 7th Feb. (More)
10 Jan 07	Jolly Tots web pages updated and dates for diary added covering the next 2 months. ...(View).
8 Jan 07	Hullavington Whisky Nosing & Tasting Thursday 25th Jan.The evening, in Burns Month, is designed to give everyone a chance to understand a little of the background to Malt Whisky, sample 4 different malts from 4 of the main regions and learn to identify and categorise the flavours using the Taste Wheel. There will also be a chance to test your knowledge in the Malt Whisky Quiz! .....(More)
8 Jan 07	Check out the latest Websites of the month. This is a language translation website with a difference: you type in what you want to say in English and it translates it into the language you select and speaksit, yes speaks it back to you. Thanks to Bob Fenner for finding this one. (View)
8 Jan 07	Village activity groups are starting up again after the Xmas & NY break. Maybe it's time to get some exercise to shake loose those extra pounds put on over the holiday period: with keep fit, Yoga or ballroom dancing; or why not begin that art class you always said you would do. There is lots to do in the village and here are the start up dates for the activities based at the village hall Art Group Tuesday Class from 9th Jan 7:00pm to 9:00pm ..(more) Art Group Thursday class from 11th Jan 2:00pm to 4:00pm (more) Golden Threads Wednesday 31st Jan Hullavington Ramblers Drop Ins from Thursday 4th Jan 8:30pm. (more) Jolly Tots Tuesdays from 9th Jan 11:00 to 11:30am. ...(more) Keep fit Fridays from 5 Jan Friday 10:00 to 11:00am. (more) Line dancing From Monday 8th Jan 8:00pm. ................(more) Poetry Group Wednesday 10 Jan 2:00pm. ..................(more) Short Mat Bowls Monday from 8th Jan 7:30 pm. ........(more) Short Mat Bowls Thursday from 11th Jan 2 pm. ..........(more) Voice workshop Fridays from 5th Jan. .......................(more) Women's Institute Wednesday 17 Jan. ..........................(more) Yoga for beginners starts this Thursday 11 Jan. 10:00 to 11:30am. .(MORE)
8 Jan 07	Ball Room dancing resumes at the village hall on Saturday 13th Jan 3-4pm. A chance for beginners to learn some basic steps, and for those who would like to brush up their dancing skills in a friendly atmosphere ... (more)
7 Jan 07	Village Quiz Night in The Village Hall. Organised by the Village Hall Committee and led by Geordie Stevenson & Bob Fenner. Teams of 4, Ł5 per team. If you would like to take part but don't have a team, let the organisers know and they will match you with a team. Proceeds to the Hullavington News. Full details to follow.
7 Jan 07	Hullavington Ramblers Walk. 21st Jan [Please note the change of date (was 14th Jan)] 6 dry, flat miles along the picturesque Kennet & Avon Canal. Meet in the station car park at Bradford on Avon for an 11:00am start. ..(more)
7 Jan 07	Village Quiz Night in The Village Hall. Organised by the Village Hall Committee and led by Geordie Stevenson & Bob Fenner. Saturday 27th Jan. Teams of 4, Ł5 per team. If you would like to take part but don't have a team, let the organisers know and they will match you with a team. Full details to follow. Proceeds to the Hullavington News. Contact us
6 Jan 07	The Beginners Yoga Class resumes this Thursday (11 Jan) 10:00 to 11:30am. If you're in need of some healthy exercise after the excesses of the holiday, then this could be just what you need. It's for all ages and for both men & women. ....(more)
6 Jan 07	Hullavington Parish Council Meeting. Agenda for meeting on 10-1-07. ...(View)
6 Jan 07	Classified Advertisements Section has been added to the website. If you have anything to sell or want something, then why not use this section to advertise. It's free to those living in Hullavington. The first Advert was a Mercedes for sale, the second was my old push bike .....(view)
27 Dec 06	The Christmas Holiday Ramble 11:00pm start. There will be a special treat for those who arrive early .Why not walk off some of that Xmas pud and blow the cobwebs a way wit a 3 mile ramble around our local footpaths. For details click (here)
27 Dec 06	3 more articles added to the local history section by Alan Jones from materiel provided by Janice Tiley. RURAL UPHEAVAL WHEN THE AERODROME ARRIVES Copy of an article which appeared in the Wiltshire Herald and Advertiser, Friday, 2nd October, 1953. (added 14 December 2006) FROM SAXON DAYS : HULLAVINGTON’S INTERESTING HISTORY Copied from an article in the North Wilts Herald of Thursday 9th April 1925 (added 14 December 2006) Hullavington – A Picturesque Wiltshire Village, an article from the Bristol Observer, Saturday, 21st Feburary, 1925 (added 14 December 2006)
26 Dec 06	Boxing Day Trivia. Did you know that .......(more)
24 Dec 06	Check out what the Officers at RAF Hullavington had for Xmas dinner at the mess in Dec 1945. ..(view)
24 Dec 06	Christmas Lunch on Christmas Day in the village hall. Sarah says about a dozen people are confirmed as going and more have yet to decide....(more)
24 Dec 06	Church Services for Christmas Eve & Christmas Day. ....(view)
24 Dec 06	Draft Minutes of The Parish Council Meeting Held on 13 Dec. Also the Parish Council section has been updated and revamped a little. ...(VIEW)
24 Dec 06	Jolly Tots Held their Christmas Party on Tuesday. Following a highly successful start up, the Jolly Tots celebrated their first Christmas with a party last Tuesday. They had a lot of fun and the Tots even invited their families along. There was even a visit from a decidedly dodgy Father Christmas who'd gotten himself lost on his way back to the North Pole (SATNAV problems I'm told) ...(MORE)
23 Dec 06	Many Additions to the Hullavington Xmas Page. ..(View)
22 Dec 06	Christmas Holiday Ramble. This year the village ramble is on Thursday 28th Dec. Why not blow away some of those cobwebs and come along for a 3 mile social ramble and return for mulled wine and mince pies. Meet at the village hall ...(more)
13 Dec 06	The Film Club is happy to announce that we have obtained a licence for a childrens' Christmas Show. This will be held early evening on Wednesday 20th December. The film will be Eight Below - about a team of husky dogs. All children, not just the Film Club members' children, are welcome but they must be accompanied by a responsible adult. The cost will be Ł1 per child for refreshments but adults will be free. The Hall will open at 5.00p.m. and the film will start at 5.30 prompt. If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact any member of the Committee.
11 Dec 06	The NET, the magazine for the United Benefice of Hullavington, Norton and Stanton St Quinton, can now be found from the Village web site. Click on "St Mary Magdalene" on the "Home Page" navigation bar, which can be found on the left hand side of the "Home" page
11 Dec 06	Don't Forget. If you intend going along to the Christmas lunch in the village hall on Christmas Day, then please let Sarah or Steve know by Saturday 16th Dec so that they can get things organised ..(more)
11 DEC 06	Hullavington Christmas Page. Fun, games and information for the Christmas & New Year ...(View)
11 Dec 06	Hullavington Village Christmas Tree Was Erected on Saturday. It was a bright sunny morning when Pete Malaband and myself met up with John Samuels to unload the Christmas tree ..............(more)
11 Dec 06	Thought for The Day. Thank you to all those who have sent us a Thought for The Day. But come on let's have some more contributions. They are running a bit dry and I've had to do it myself for the last 3 days. They can be serious, humorous, seasonal.... (view)
8 Dec 06	Parish Council Stuff: Minutes of Nov 8th Meeting Agenda for Dec 13th Meeting
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What a great way to watch a film. Last Wednesday, 21st Feb, the Hullavington Film Club screened "I Walk The Line" .....(more)