Welcome back to the BUZZ Roundup – keeping you in touch with happenings in Keevil village come rain or shine…
Next year sees the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy, and the national conversation is already underway so a quick heads-up on the forthcoming COMMUNITY OPEN EVENING on Wednesday 15th November at 6.30pm in the village hall: first and foremost this is to bring villagers and village groups together to share ideas for commemorative celebrations of D-DAY80 – see www.d-day80beacons.co.uk for details and innovative ways every member of our community can get involved. Representatives from Keevil School and the MOD’s new owners of Keevil Airfield will also be in attendance, so this promises to be an interesting and inclusive conversation!
All are very welcome – it’ll be very informal and there’ll be plenty of refreshments – so if you’re part of the parish, come join in and bring your ideas! A rough idea of numbers would be helpful, so if you can, drop Sarah a message and let her know you’re coming: sarah@keevilpc.com or 07870 909757
Also coming up…
- The clock’s ticking on the countdown to the Annual Quiz & Fish’n’Chip Supper Night Saturday 28th October 7 for 7.30pm in the village hall, last chance for tickets from Flora or Pat B;
- The ART GROUP is back in the village hall at 10am on Wednesday 1st November, all welcome! Some of our talented members have contributed to a new digital gallery… what incredible artists we have among us!
- After an excellent yomp and lunch yesterday despite a bit of rain, the WALKING GROUP are out again on Saturday 4th November for a smashing ramble from The Bell in Buckland Dinham, taking in Orchardleigh Wood and St Marys Church, Spring Gardens and the Buckland Brook. All deets on the page, do let the walk leader know if you’d like to join;
- Do you like cake? Silly question, of course you do 😉 Keevil’s WI are holding Autumn Tea and Cakes on Saturday November 4th in the village hall 3pm until 4.30pm, everyone welcome…
- Bookworms can refuel when the MOBILE LIBRARY rolls up outside Rose & Crown Cottages at Stocks Green 10.35 – 10.55 on Monday 6th November;
- … and there’s more cake at 1st TUESDAY CLUB on Tuesday 07 November 2.30-4pm in the village hall;
- BREAKFAST IN CHURCH is back with butties galore on Saturday 11th November, 9-11am at St Leonards;
- And the village will hold it’s traditional REMEMBRANCE service on Sunday 12th November 10.45am at the War Memorial, and afterwards in the Church for those that would like to join in.
Christmas Events are still trickling in which we’ll list on the Christmas & New Year page as usual, as well as giving a shout-out here on the Buzz Roundup nearer the time… so if you have an event, let us know! In the meantime, let’s start thinking about ADVENT WINDOWS: every year our WI organise an Advent Trail where a window or bench or front gate is decorated and lit – the village looks wonderful at Christmas so to join in please call Janice Maskrey on 01380 870438 or send a text to 07540478344.
Other Parish and Community Matters
The next Meeting of the Parish Council is Monday 06 November at 7.30pm in the village hall. Councillors would still like to hear any further suggestions from villagers on new projects that may benefit from S137 grant support or donations for initiatives directly relevant to the interests and benefit of the Keevil area or any part of it and some or all of its inhabitants. Send your suggestions to the Clerk: sarah@keevilpc.com or come along to the meeting and share your thoughts. More at keevilpc.com/notices/
Redundant BT Phone Box: The PC would also like to hear any other views on the future of the redundant BT phone box near Stocks Green (an unsealed modern unit, not a traditional red kiosk) – get in touch with Sarah Dow with any thoughts.
Thinking of getting involved with your Parish Council? Don’t forget the LGA and NALC are running a FREE online event available on Tuesday 14 November 12.00 – 13.15 – hear how you can be the voice of your community, learn about the work and role of councillors and the huge difference you could make. Claim your free place here.
And finally…
Consultation is well underway, and ends at 5pm on 22 November – if you missed the online webinar, you can watch a replay of it here.
The Local Plan sets out the vision and framework for housing, land and infrastructure for the next 15 years and, once adopted, all planning applications will be determined against the Plan, making it the most important place-shaping document for Wiltshire… and for Keevil, so the more people who respond to the consultation the better. Consultation ends on 22 November – more at www.wiltshire.gov.uk/local-plan
The Parish Council will discuss a response at its November meeting, and would very much welcome your views, so do get in touch before November 6th.
That’s all for now folks – find us on Facebook for real-time discussions on Keevil Village, marketplace on For Sale, Free or Wanted in Keevil, or wander down memory lane on Keevil Memories… thank you for all your support, and if you have any news, pictures or stories to share, don’t hesitate to get in touch
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