News and information about the village of Keevil in Wiltshire
Keevil Art Show: May 2019 Once again the Art Show was a huge success, with over £715 raised for the Tulip Fund in the name of the late Dr Neil Jones, for Dorothy House Hospice Care. A huge thank you to everyone who took part, from those who helped to set up the displays, the bouncers…
PILATES MONDAYS 11am: Everyone is welcomed to Caroline McCord’s Pilates Class, no matter what stage or experience. 7 week course is £63, pre-booking is required. Free taster class – limited spaces – all levels welcome. For further details and to make a reservation, contact Caroline on 07817 503546 or 01672 511360, email caroline@backinbalancepilates.com, website http://www.backinbalancepilates.com Next…
Open to all residents of Keevil, both men and women, we help look after our village. We meet Monday mornings at 9.30am for deployment. Email Paul Lenaerts for details on lenaerts@waitrose.com Some of the things we do/have done: Paint the railings Strim the verges Clear the ditches Trim overgrowth back from footpaths Mow the Recreation…
Why not come and join us for an afternoon of craft. Everyone is “doing their own thing” – embroidery, patchwork, cross stitch, knitting, bead work or indeed anything “crafty”. Bring along items you may have lurking in the cupboard and haven’t finished, something you’re working on, or indeed ideas of a project you’d like to…
Thursday 21st, Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd November 2019, 7.30 pm Keevil Drama Group presents THE WHITE SHEEP OF THE FAMILY by L. du Garde Peach and Ian Hay. A comedy in three acts about a family of well to-do crooks, who are shocked to find their son, an excellent forger, wishes to quit the…
Fullingbridge Farm Gamefishing Syndicate Fullingbridge members fly fish on an attractive 5 acre lake about 3 miles east of Westbury, Wiltshire. The fishing is only from the bank, which is reasonably level. The lake is regularly stocked with Rainbow trout, and occasionally with Brown trout; and fishing is available throughout the year. Rainbow trout up…
Next Skittles Evening: Thursday 3rd October 2019 Another evening of skittles has been arranged at the Cross Keys at Rowde commencing at 7.30 pm. A pub supper will be available at £2.00 per head. This evening is open to gentlemen of all ages. If you would like come along please contact Tony Howe (870661) as…
The 7th Annual General Meeting of the Keevil Community Amenities Trust will be held on Thursday 25 April, 2019 at 7.30 p.m. in the Village Hall. Further details can be obtained from the Secretary/Treasurer, Janet Hopkins on 01380 870417. If you would be interested in becoming a Trustee, please contact the Chairman, Rob Kevan or…
Our home league game v Bradford On Avon on 29th June was a double winner, not only did we win by 15 runs, but our PINK DAY raised a fabulous £517 for Against Breast Cancer. Read the full story how Pink Saturday was born across the Wiltshire Cricket League, and supports both teams and breast…
Read more Keevil Cricket Club – for the many, played by a few!
Annual Outing 2019: 4th September – the Swanage Railway Our annual visit to a working steam railway heritage site has been changed to a trip on the Swanage Railway on Wednesday 4th September 2019. The Swanage Railway which ran from Wareham to the seaside town of Swanage was opened in 1885 and closed and demolished…
The Keevil Singers Meeting again for the winter months starting Monday 2nd September 2019 at 7pm in the church, and then the usual village hall venue from Monday 9th September, 7pm – new members always welcome! ‘Singing makes you feel better; singing is fun; singing makes you fitter!’ How many times have you heard those statements?..…
THE KING AND I: Thursday 2nd April 2020 Hailed as ‘the theatrical event of 2018’, the multi-award winning and critically acclaimed Lincoln Center Theater’s production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The King And I is embarking on a World Tour direct from its record-breaking sold-out season at The London Palladium. The King And I is the…
Keevil Community Amenities Trust The Keevil Marquees In 2012, a trust was formed to manage the Marquees that were funded by Wiltshire Council for the benefit of the people of Keevil. There are two sizes; 12 metres by 6 metres and 6 metres by 6 metres. They are available for use by anyone, or organisation,…
USEFUL FOOTPATH MAP SYSTEM See article here from West Wilts Rambling Group about local footpath improvement and maintenance. Also a really useful link to the Wiltshire Council Rights of Way Explorer map RAMBLERS NOVEMBER walk: Wednesday 13th November – Seend & the Kennet & Avon Canal Meet/park: 10.30am in the carpark of The Barge Inn…
