Welcome to the
Shrewton Village Website.
Funded by Shrewton Parish Council
Last updated 13-Jul-2008
09:33
Welcome to Shrewton in Wiltshire, UK. Plainly a great place to live.
MOVIOLA
MONDAY AGAIN! 14th July:
On Monday
14th July at the Recreation ground this month's movie (starting at 7.30pm sharp)
is "Away from Her". Although the film deals with a difficult subject
(long-term marriage and dementia) it is highly recommended. If you want to see a
trailer yourself go to
http://www.awayfromher.co.uk/ and there’s a link on the home page there.
There is no Movieola offering in August - due to the holiday season - but Movieola returns to Shrewton in September.
Tickets for Movieola are always on sale in Londis Stores. Moviola tickets in advance are £5, and £5.50 on the door. Doors open 7.00 p.m. Film starts 7.30 p.m.
Thanks to all who attended
the last Movieola in June. Hope you enjoyed the movie.
SHOWING THE FUTURE THE PAST
Parents, staff past and
present, governors and of course the children themselves came to gaze at
memories from the very earliest times in Shrewton’s Victorian school building
last month.
The exhibition of old and new photographs, items, albums and written memories drew people from as far away as Canada as organisers postponed the Picnic in the Park event because of bad weather.
Organisers were disappointed that the outdoor part of the day could not go on but delighted at the number of villagers and visitors aged from one to 99 who came in to take a look.
“We
thought it would be nice for people to take a last look at the old school
building in the time before it ceases to be part of the school and is perhaps
sold,” said Margaret Mills, who put together the show with Jean Briggs, Michael
Hall, Linda Mitchell and Sue Royston, with help from local archivists like Harry
Withers and Alan Trevennor.
The future of the old school, opened in 1869, is uncertain now as the modern site across the road awaits the start of its new build, which will combine all the classes on one site.
But many fond memories will cling around the flint building for as long as it stands, and hopefully any future developers will respect this and try to keep as much of its character as possible.
Among the visitors were former head teachers Colin Hunter and Kay Sweet (pictured with current head Mark Bartlett, right), as well as a family from Rollestone Road who emigrated to Ottawa two years ago but returned for the show: pictured below are Rachel Wood and her children Natasha, 13, and Jacob, ten.
As well as displays on the school itself, there were many exhibits of village life, including our Millennium festival and other events. Mrs Pearl Beale is pictured with the battered silver cup presented to her father William Cooper in 1908 by the Earl of Radnor for shooting. The cup was stolen, but reappeared sixty years later, dug up in a field at Larkhill.
The
event on 5th July was to have included performances by all the classes, plus
attractions such as pony rides, a bouncy castle, face painting, tombola, raffles
and stalls.
But with dire weather forecasts for the weekend in question, the organisers took the decision to postpone the outdoor part of the day to 15th July.
“The morning was actually quite bright, but the grass was sodden after torrential rain overnight, and it would not have been suitable for picnicking on,” said Margaret.
A memorable day, and congratulations to the organisers
ROOF BLAZE SHOCK FOR FAMILY
A
young family fled from this picturesque cottage in Shrewton after the thatched
roof caught fire one night in June. Ten fire engines from all over the region
roared into narrow Rollestone Road and the crews fought the blaze, believed to
have been caused by a log burning stove, for several hours before putting it
out. Serious damage was done to the roof of the period house.
CHILDREN'S COOKING WORKSHOP:
IN THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS
EVERY TUESDAY!
COME AND HAVE FUN! MAKE NEW FRIENDS!
AND MAKE SOME TASTY DISHES!!
VENUE: METHODIST HALL SHREWTON
TIME: 10 am to 1 pm
AGES: 9-13 years old
DATES: 29 JULY, 5 AUGUST,
12 AUGUST, 19AUGUST
AND 26 AUGUST
COST: £5.00 PER SESSION
Please complete the application form from the June issue of Arrowhead OR email to john.davis3@virgin.net for an application form.
Numbers are limited each session, so please book up early.
GOT AN HOUR A MONTH TO SPARE
FOR ARROWHEAD?
Can anyone give just an hour and a half a
month to help bag up and deliver the parish magazine to the volunteers who
deliver it to the door? Please ring Gay Jennings-Bramly on 620422 if you can
help.
NEWS
FROM HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
Our coach trip to
Hampton Court Flower Show is now a sell-out, but we are planning a trip to
Wisley on 20th September. Please contact Sue Beer on 620007.
THE
FRIENDS OF ST MARY'S
Who are they, what are their aims - how can you help? Click
HERE to find out more...
BROADBAND - IS IT YOU?
Surely there can't be anyone still
using dial-up internet access? Well, if there is, we have not heard from them!
Maybe you've just upgraded - great - innit? Read our simple guidelines
about security and configuration and you'll be well on your way to a faster,
connected, safe and always-on computing experience.
Shrewton Website Photo-Features:
"The Catherine Wheel,
From Hostelry to Homes"
A photo feature on the life, death and metamorphosis of a local pub. Click
HERE to view the
feature.
"Albert Marrett -
An Edwardian Entrepreneur In Shrewton"
A photo feature on a local businessman who left a rich legacy. Click
HERE to view the
feature.
Local Links:
Chitterne Village Website - Click
HERE
St Mary's Church
Page on the Shrewton Website click HERE
Shrewton United FC - Your
local football team's website.HERE
Shrewton & District Women's Institute
website HERE
Shrewton Silver Band website
click
HERE
Shrewton's Rock Band in Residence -
Blindhouse! click
HERE
Tilshead Village Website - Click
HERE.
Walking In Wiltshire website click
HERE -
site lets you download (for free!) details of more than 80 wonderful
Wiltshire walks
See
Λrrowhead
magazine
for full details on these and all your local stories.
(Free through the letterbox of all Till Valley
Homes)