Welcome back to the BUZZ Roundup – keeping you in touch with happenings in Keevil village whatever the weather…
It’s TOMATO TIME! Gerry’s legendary tomato plants will be available around the end of May – he has the same three varieties as last year – Gardener’s Delight (cherry type), Alicante, and Ailsa Craig – all at the astonishing low price of £1 each (the same price as the past three years!). Please contact Gerry to place your orders as soon as possible on 870191 or email g.vaughan54@btinternet.com – he’s happy to deliver plants in the village if needed, proceeds as always go via the Church Fete to St Leonard’s…
This is of course in addition to a plant sale (including any leftover tomatoes) and Open Garden on the 21st June at Gerry’s house, as part of the St Leonards Midsummer in Keevil village event.
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- And BOOM! May is almost here and the weather is gorgeous! So the next 1st TUESDAY CLUB will be Tuesday 6th May 2.30pm in the village hall, come and have a cuppa and catch up with dear friends and neighbours;
- Breakfast at the Church will be Saturday 10th May 9-11am with sausages, bacon and baps aplenty served up with a smile at St Leonards;
- Also on Saturday 10th May 7.30pm in the village hall its another Roots fundraiser in the shape of the MAD HATTERS QUIZ NIGHT – see poster below, do come and join in the fun!
- The WALKING GROUP are heading for a lovely little bimble around Harnham and Salisbury on Tuesday 13th May, contact Geoff if you’re coming – see page for full deets;
- Bookworms – stock up on your summer reading, the MOBILE LIBRARY is back Monday 19th May 10.35 – 10.55 outside Rose & Crown Cottages at Stocks Green;
- The St Leonard’s ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING is also on Monday 19th May at the Church, 6.15pm Fish & Chip Supper (orders by Friday 16th May please), 7pm for the start of the Meeting;
- Don’t forget the PARISH NEWS DEADLINE on 22nd May 5pm for June edition;
- It’s the 2025 ANNUAL PARISH COMMUNITY MEETING on Friday 23rd May 6pm in the village hall – do come along, enjoy a free glass of wine and have your say about what happens in your community;
Save the Date!
The village events diary shows no sign of slowing down… make sure you have these fabulous happenings booked and in your diary!
- 21st June 2025 MIDSUMMER IN KEEVIL
- 5th July 2025 BOOGIE@BLAGDEN25
- 13th September 2025 KEEVIL ROOTS FESTIVAL
- 14th November 2025 RAISE (funds for) THE ROOF!
- 14th March 2026 14th ANNUAL VILLAGE FOLK NIGHT
Parish Matters
Wiltshire Council elections take place this Thursday 1st MAY, however there will be no contested election for Keevil Parish Council. Instead, the new council begins office with four Ordinary vacancies, for which it will co-opt. So if you would like to stand, please have a look at the information here, and speak to the Clerk, Sarah Dow.
The Annual Meeting of the Parish Council will take place on Monday 12th May at 7.30pm in the village hall, followed by the Ordinary meeting. Agenda and papers will be here. This will be the first meeting of the new council, so do come and give them your support.
The 2025 ANNUAL COMMUNITY EVENT & MEETING is Friday 23rd May from 6pm in the village hall. Open to all, with cheese, wine and nibbles, this is very much a community affair, with the first part of the evening dedicated to celebrating the groups and people that make Keevil such an amazing place, followed by the Parish meeting – this is NOT a Council meeting, but we will discuss matters on which they would like to hear residents’ views… see here for more on previous APCMs. We very much hope you’ll join in – there will be presentations and discussions from several of the village groups, including the Recreation Ground Residents Group, and our Neighbourhood Watch…
And finally…
A big shout-out and massive thank you to everyone who turned out for our annual Village Litter Pick a couple of weeks ago – a good mornings pickings and good weather for it… full report from Paul on the Shed page here.
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
Andie, Joni and Sarah #villagelife #lovewherewelive #keevilians
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