Southern Wiltshire Area Board Meeting: May 23rd 7pm. Winterbourne Glebe Hall. Meet the Unitary Councillors as they consider and discuss Wiltshire Council matters in South Wiltshire. Unitary Councillor for Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley – Andrew Oliver 7769 324365 andrew.oliver@wiltshire.gov.uk

Winterbourne Parish Council: Meets June 19th, July 17th and third Wednesday of the month 7.30pm in Rear Meeting Room, Winterbourne Glebe Hall. Vacancies for parish councillors and other parish matters, contact the Parish Clerk on 07427 406943 or clerk-parishcouncil@thewinterbournes.org.uk Website for events and news www.thewinterbournes.org.uk Contributions to website@thewinterbournes.org.uk

Community Days: May 25th, June 22nd, July 27th 9am to 12 noon. Meet Amenity Car Park (next to Winterbourne Arms). Litter picking, clearing footpaths and pavements. Equipment and high viz jackets provided. All ages welcome. Contact Nikki Palmer 07813 856159 or npalmer-parishcouncil@thewinterbournes.org.uk Speed Watch: To join the team contact Andy Paddock andy@digitalsmartarse.co.uk

Jumble Sale: June 8th 2pm. Winterbourne Glebe Hall. Donations by 11.30am.

Bourne Café: June 8th, July 13th. 10am to 12 noon. Bourne Valley Methodist Church, Winterbourne Dauntsey. No charge but donations welcomed.

Drop in Café: May 29th, June 12th, 26th, July 10th, 24th. 2pm to 4.30pm. Winterbourne Glebe Hall. No charge but donations welcomed. Computer support now available.

Bourne Valley Historical Society: June 20th 7.30pm. Cheryl Butler, “Catholics & Puritans: Francis Mylles of Pear Tree House, Southampton. July 11th. Supper evening, quiz and film show. Pre-booking required. All meetings in Winterbourne Glebe Hall. Contact Maureen 01980 611311 maureenatkinson16@gmail.com www.bournevalleyhistory.org

Bourne Valley Horticultural Society: June 6th. 7.30pm Pippa Bensley, Plant Buyer for Hilliers and International Judge of floral design, includes images of China. Winterbourne Glebe Hall. July 13th Annual Show. Entry forms by July 11th. Show Secretary Clare Dunster 01980 619121. www.bvhsgardeningclub.com

Bourne Valley Singers: After a great success at St Thomas choir festival on 27th April, BVS is now rehearsing for their 50 years of singing celebration cream tea in the Glebe Hall on Sunday 14th July. Tickets and information from Isa Gauld igauld@btinternet.com

Winterbourne Cricket Club: The early home fixtures (all 1.00pm) are: 18th May Pylewell Park (1st XI), 25th Hungerford (2nd XI), 1st June Lyndhurst (1st XI), 8th June East Tytherley (2nd XI), 15th Mottisfont (1st XI). More information www.winterbournecc.com

Anglican Churches: St Mary’s, Winterbourne Gunner (near Policeman’s Corner) usually holds Services at 9.30am on the first, second and third Sunday of each month; St Michael & All Angels, Winterbourne Earls usually holds Services at 11.00am on the second, third and fourth Sunday of each month. For more information www.bournevalleychurches.org.uk or contact the Rector, Rev’d Peter Ostli-East on 01980 611350 or revpeterbvt@gmail.com

Winterbournes Fete: Saturday 6th July starting at 12.00noon on the Glebe field and in theGlebe Hall - Hog Roast, Burgers, Beer & Pimms, Children’s Circus, Bouncy Castle, friendly Dog competition, games & stalls, Raffle etc. CASH ONLY Proceeds shared between St Mary’s and St Michael & All Angels’ Churches. Contact the Rector, Rev’d Peter Ostli-East

Winterbournes Petanque Club: Winterbourne Arms Social and competitive play takes place on Saturday afternoons. League games on Tuesday evenings. All ages are welcome.

Bourne Valley Scout Group: For Beavers, Cubs and Scouts contact Shirley Moores 01980 611614/07518 053095 or shirleyamoores1953@gmail.com

Brownies: 2nd Winterbourne, Mondays in Glebe Hall 01980 611376. 1st Winterbourne Thursdays in BV Methodist Church winterbournebrownies@outlook.com

Winterbourne Earls CE Primary School: The annual Figsbury Challenge was a great success. World Book Week was a highlight, celebrating books about animals. Children discovered a special ‘tranimalator’ which allowed them to interview animals, generating writing that was of a really high quality. Reception class enjoyed a trip to Riverbourne Farm and Y4 loved fossil-hunting in Charmouth. New families are welcome to visit. Some spaces available. Contact admin@winterbourneearls.wilts.sch.uk or 01980 611356 Dates: 21 May -New YR Induction Evening: 25 June- Sports Day: 22 July-Leavers’ Service

Glebe Hall: A new audio and projector system has recently been installed which will improve facilities for conferences and lectures plus allow the return of Moviola. To book online www.glebehall.org.uk or contact 07840 887842 glebehall1993@gmail.com

Newbourne Players: “What I did at School Today” was a great success and there are further events planned for 2024. To take part, front or back stage contact Tracy on 01980 619309/07795 326916 or the newbourneplayers@gmail.com All ages are welcome.

Bourne Valley Link Scheme: Volunteers needed for an hour or two a month. Contact 01980 611117 or BVLS-Coord@outlook.com www.bournevalleylink.org

Bourne Valley Club Friday/Day Centre: Fridays 10am to 2.30pm Idmiston Memorial Hall, Porton. Transport, lunch, activities and entertainment for £13 per guest. Volunteers for all or part of the day welcomed. 07789 318759 or bournevalleyclubf@gmail.com