Welcome back to the BUZZ Roundup – keeping you in touch with seasonal happenings in Keevil village whatever the weather…
At the risk of using the Christmas-word too early, Rachel Howe already has plans afoot for a spot of local shopping! Keep an eye on the Christmas page for news and festive happenings here in the ‘hood 🙂 … and while we’re talking of happenings, the Harvest pics are up!
Coming up…
- Thursday 22nd October 5pm its the Parish News deadline for November edition;
- Wednesday 28th October the Keevil Ramblers have a smashing walk around the Whitley countryside lined up, with lunch at the Pear Tree Inn – all deets on the Walking Group page;
- Saturday 31st October its time for the annual WI AUTUMN TEA 2.30pm-4.30pm in the village hall;
- Monday 2nd November – attention all bookworms! the Mobile Library is back at Stocks Green 10.35 – 10.55 outside Rose & Crown Cottages;
- Later that evening, the Parish Council meeting will start at the earlier time of 7pm with a presentation and Q&A by Wiltshire Council’s winter resilience team;
- Tuesday 3rd November its cuppa ‘n’ cake time with 1st Tuesday Teas 2.30-4pm in the village hall;
- Saturday 7th November is the annual QUIZ & Fish’n’Chips Night 7 for 7.15 pm in the village hall;
- Friday 13th November it’s Pat’s annual WBAA fundraiser COME & DINE on CHEESE and WINE 7pm at Willow House – contact Pat to book your £12 place (every penny goes to the charity);
- Saturday 14th November it’ll be a welcome butty and hot coffee at BREAKFAST at the CHURCH 9-11am.
Parish Matters
First, welcome to Cllr Paul Leonard who was co-opted to the Parish Council at the last meeting – do come along to a meeting and say hello!
November’s council meeting will be starting earlier to allow for a presentation and Q&A by Wiltshire Council’s winter resilience team, who have been invited along to talk to Members and residents about winter resilience. Wiltshire Council reportedly expect a severe winter, with an increased risk of storms, prolonged rainfall and flooding – so we want to ensure we are as prepared as we can be. And with WC ending the Parish Emergency Assistance Scheme (PEAS) which helped us with free equipment such as Gel-Sacs, we want to understand future costs so we can budget effectively.
Members will also be discussing the budget for 2027/28 and beyond, so any requests should review the Grant Policy at keevilparishcouncil.gov.uk/governance/ and send requests to Sarah: clerk@keevilparishcouncil.gov.uk. The meeting agenda will be posted here in due course.
And finally…
Such deeply saddening news of the death of dear Pauline Ward of Martins Road – our sincere condolences to Raymond and everyone who knew this lovely gentle lady. We’ve been asked to let you all know her funeral will take place at Semington Crematorium on Tuesday 27th October at 12.30pm. All are invited to share memories afterwards in Keevil Village Hall, whilst enjoying food and drink. Everyone is welcome.
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
Sarah, Joni and Andie #lovewherewelive #keevilians
