WI Meeting

Mrs Pauline Beach regaled the WI meeting with anecdotes of the 170 foreign students she has hosted in a second career spanning 20 years. The competition was won by Dorothy Windeatt and Maggie Dyson. The Annual Meeting will take place on March 18.

Gigs, Giggles and Gossip

Don’t forget the celebrity evening in the Village Hall on Saturday with Rosemary Squires and pianist Brian Dee. To be sure of a place, reserve your ticket from Anna Durrant (01666) 837569.

Hullavington Ramblers

Fourteen ramblers surprised a bus driver when they caught the bus to Calne, prior to a 6 mile walk, mostly through open countryside along the old railway line back to Chippenham. Watch this space for details of their next walk in March.

Rock Music Weekend

Hullavington is holding a weekend of Rock Music to help blow away the winter blues, starting Friday 6 March, when singer and guitarist Andy Margrett, will be performing at The Star Inn.  His songs cover four decades from Johnnie be Good through to Muse. Entrance to the event is free

Mad March Hare Gig

Saturday 7 March features the Mad March Hare Gig at the Village Hall at 8pm with two local bands and a disco. Folk/Rock singer Ami Kaelyn is supported by Undone, for a set including songs from Elbow, Joan as Policewoman, Regina Spektor and Ladyhawke as well as some originals.  The second band, ‘Random Harfest’ was created for the Harfest Music Festival in the summer, with local musicians playing blues and rock to get you on the floor dancing like granddad! John’s Disco will provide entertainment at the start and during band changeover.  Proceeds from the event are for the Village Hall fund. Tickets, at £4 each must be obtained in advance from Pete Mallaband (01666) 837036 or Paul Hadley (01666) 837096. More information is at http://www.hullavington.info/

Poetry for All

Guest poet, John Osborne MBE, will be at Hullavington Village Hall on Wednesday 4 March at 2pm, with his amusing poems.  Contact Eileen Fry (01666) 838793 or just turn up on the day.