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 News 15 May

Fitness Classes

Two new fitness classes have started in Hullavington Village Hall, both on Tuesday evenings. There is a low impact class to exercise the whole body which is great for muscle tone. It  is very similar to the type of class that used to be run by Lyn Keohane and is from 6:30 to 7:30pm. The second class is mat based Pilates for mixed abilities; this class is to strengthen core postural muscles, increase flexibility and correct posture whilst reducing stress levels. The class is from 7:45 to 8:45 pm. Both classes are run by Andy McGlaschan who is a qualified wellbeing coach. Andy is keen to provide the type of fitness training that the village wants and will be asking for your views. If there is demand for circuit training or high level aerobics he will provide  that too. So why not give it a go? You can turn up at the hall on Tuesday evenings or contact Andy on 07726 518933.

Coffee at Serendipity

The Friday coffee mornings at Serendipity have now concluded their collection for the Doorway charity, having raised an impressive £500 towards a drop-in centre in Chippenham for the homeless and those who have difficulty sustaining a tenancy. The next charity will be for the Embu Primary School in Kenya, a project to improve the education opportunities, initiated by Hullavington jazz singer Dani Wilde. All are welcome to the coffee mornings from 10 ‘til noon.

WI Group Meeting

Seventeen members of Hullavington WI migrated to Kington St Michael recently for an illustrated talk about British owls by the conservationist and photographer Ian McGuire. In addition to showing photographs of all the British owls, and identifying their calls, Mr McGuire explained why barn owls are a schedule 1 species in need of special protection. The reason is their soft feathers, which prevent them flying in the rain. If the barn owl is unable to feed for three days it will starve to death. The speaker made a particular plea for people to retain areas of long grass where possible, round the borders of fields or in spare corners, as these provide a habitat for the small rodents which are the prey of these birds. He also pointed out that you should never try to rescue a young owl if it is found on the ground as its mother will be nearby watching over it. The group were then privileged to see a live barn owl. A most enjoyable evening concluded with a buffet supper.

Skittles Local Derby

The Royal Field Close skittles local derby took place at the Star Inn recently. The overall winners were the Mayflies, with the individual prize gong to Kirsty. The tin of pilchards was won by Jan Wilde. . 

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