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Welcome to Issue 180
Happy Easter! E n jo y th e s e a s o n o f re n e w a l, th is m ig h t b e th e p e r fe c t tim e to jo in
th e G a rd e n in g C lu b (p a g e 1 9 ). O u r M a rc h /A p ril is s u e is c ra m m e d fu ll o f s p rin g ! S p rin g
c o lo u r, b u n n ie s, c h ic k s a n d e g g s - m o s tly c o u r te s y o f th e R iv e r B o u rn e C o m m u n ity F a rm
w h o s u b b e d u s s o m e w o n d e r fu l p h o to s (s e e p a g e 1 4 fo r th e ir fo r th c o m in g e v e n ts ).
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o f F o rd re s id e n t a n d J o u rn a l c o n trib u to r C a ro lin e R ip p ie r. S h e w a s o fte n to b e s e e n ,
in a ll w e a th e rs o n fi tn e s s ru n s a b o u t th e p a ris h , s to p p in g fo r a c h a t a n d to s w a p n e w s
w ith n e ig h b o u rs, o r w a v in g ‘to ’ o r e x c la im in g ‘a t ’, d riv e rs p a s s in g b y (d e p e n d in g
o n th e ir ro a d e ttiq u e tte a n d p e d e s tria n a w a re n e s s ). C a ro lin e o n c e to ld m e th a t
s h e c a m e la te to ru n n in g a n d d e s p ite a m b itio u s ly le a rn in g to ru n b y ta c k lin g th e
u p h ill s e c tio n o n th e R o m a n R o a d b e tw e e n O ld S a ru m a n d F o rd , s h e s o o n b e c a m e
a d d ic te d . If y o u ’re lo o k in g fo r a p e rs o n a l c h a lle n g e th is s p rin g C a ro lin e w o u ld , I a m
s u re , h a v e u rg e d y o u to g iv e ru n n in g a g o ! O r h o w a b o u t Yo g a ? (p a g e 9 ) o r w a lk in g
fo o tb a ll p e rh a p s ? (p a g e 2 9 ) o r th e W I g e t u p to a ll s o r ts o f e x c ite m e n ts (p a g e 2 5 ).
S e e o u r D ia r y P a g e fo r th in g s g o in g o n a ro u n d th e P a ris h in o u r V illa g e a n d
C o m m u n ity S p a c e s w h ic h y o u m ig h t lik e to ‘s p rin g ’ in to ! C a ro lin e w a s m u c h
re s p e c te d fo r b o th h e r C h a rity w o rk a n d ‘C h ild re n ’s P a g e ’ in th e J o u rn a l a n d
a s a trib u te to h e r m e m o r y w e a re ru n n in g a n E a s te r th e m e d c o m p e titio n ,
s e e p a g e 2 6 fo r d e ta ils. W e h a v e a lo v e ly b a s k e t o f E a s te r e g g s a s th e p riz e .
A ls o in s id e th is is s u e y o u w ill fi n d a re p o r t o n th e re s u lts fro m th e N e ig h b o u rh o o d
P la n s u r v e y (p a g e 1 6 ) a n d fo r th o s e o f y o u w h o s p e n d a lo t o f tim e o u ts id e , w a lk in g ,
ru n n in g , c y c lin g o r s im p ly e x p lo rin g if y o u h a v e n ’t c o m e a c ro s s it a lre a d y y o u ’ll
d e fi n ite ly w a n t to k n o w a b o u t ‘W h a t 3 W o rd s’. N ic k B a k e r e x p la in s its u s e s o n p a g e
7 . If y o u h a v e s o m e lo c a l n e w s a n d w a n t to s h a re , o u r n e x t is s u e c o v e rs M a y / J u n e
a n d th e d e a d lin e fo r s u b m is s io n s is A p ril 0 3 . J B .
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Inside your Parish Newsletter
1. Welcome
3. View from the Chair
4. News in Brief
5. New Community Policing Team Contact details and structure
6. Planning Applications
7. What 3 Words? - Nck Baker looks at a lifesaving App
8. Parish Pump - No Ball Games!
9. Newsletter Delivery Appeal
10. Report on Parish Council Meetings
12. Laverstock & Ford History Group
13. Laverstock Arts Group
14. Down at the Farm (events)
15 Out & About in the Park (updates)
16. Neighbourhood Planning
18. Rights of Way Volunteers Wanted, Field Archaeology Group
19. Laverstock Gardening Group / Mothers Union
23. Old Sarum & Longhedge Community News
25. News from Sarum WI
26. *EASTER COMPETITION* Wiltshire Creative - Art Exhibitions
27. News from St. Andrews & St. Marks
29. Carers Support Funding Grant, Ladies Walking Football
30. Laverstock & Ford Parish Council Contacts / Useful Contacts
32. Wiltshire Councillors / Local Churches Information
34. Contacts around the Parish / Parish Venues
35. Parish Diary dates
View from the Chair
View from the Chair Andy Birkett
Spring is almost upon us and we can all
When look forward you read to this longer edition days of and the new Parish growth Magazine ma
will to enjoy be back our at open work space in the New and Countryside.
Year. But I write this
we Our are 2 all new preparing areas of for open the Christmas space, Castle break and w
many Hill of Country our projects Park in hand but Longhedge
due to deliver now
2020. Community Our Parish Open will Space see a large will continue amount of to change a
new be developed exciting prospects as we that pass we through can all look spring forward to
the and next into year. Summer. You will These see reports are in 2 this examples edition of for the the increasing Neighbourhood Pla
this responsibilities is an important of development this Parish as Council; it is a way we we are can also all taking express what w
want responsibility in our Parish, for and children’s I would encourage play-parks you that all have to engage previously and find out wh
this been dedicated the responsibility group of volunteers of Wiltshire are Council. doing. And Wiltshire of course, Council if you are ab
please are divesting engage and themselves let team of know as your much views. of the Old non-statutory
Sarum Airfield remain
significant responsibilities change in as our possible parish with and all offering hoping Parish to see resolution and Town of the futu
soon. Councils I would the remind option of all taking that it these remains over. an This airfield leaves and this in private Parish ownersh
that Council doesn’t with not a allow decision open as access. becoming Please responsible only access the for airfield these in acco
ance facilities with has the public 2 significant access impacts: areas, the the notice direct in cost this of newsletter maintenance provides mo
detail. and indirect cost of increasing the Council’s staff to carry out the
responsibilities, which will result in the part of your council tax
We coming also have to the our Parish community increasing. spaces We delivering have decided in 2020. to The increase Castle Hill Coun
Park this work element, moves called on and the we Precept, will all see by that 1.9%, develop which over results the in next the year, aga
look charge out for Band information D property on how rising to from get £48.27 involved to £49.21 in developing per year. this asset
the Parish. This project is a result of the hard work of Parish Councillors a
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embarked on a review of its structure and processes, with the
I encourage assistance all of some to get local involved government in our communities’ experts who open will advise spaces from t
boardwalk on what responsibilities in Milford in the or south powers to the that new the open Council spaces could in Longhedge. take Com
forward on and with the ideas impacts for community that would involvement have. We expect and facilities that review you would like
see to to conclude enhance before our recreational the issue of areas. the Parish All contact Magazine details (the for May/ the Parish a
how June to get edition) involved and are I hope on our the website; results we will would be reported be delighted there. to have yo
ideas Finally and I input. commend A Happy the volunteers New Year and preparing please our enjoy Neighbourhood
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and Plan great to you, facilities. there is one of the regular updates in this edition.
If you wish to Councillor contribute Andy directly Birkett, in this Chair or of the Laverstock Parish & Council Ford Parish Coun
please use the contact details contained in this edition.
Councillor Andy Birkett
Chair of Laverstock & Ford Parish Council.
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NEWS IN BRIEF
• The Parish Council has set the Precept for the forthcoming year.
• The Parish Precept is the portion of your Council Tax Bill allocated to the
Parish. This year the new charge will be £49.21 for a Band D property.
This amounts to 1.9% increase on last year.
• The PC has approved the erection of two new bus shelters for the
Bishopdown Farm PR7 route. Watch out for these at the Sycamore Drive
Greentrees School and St Thomas Way / St Luke’s bus stops
• The PC has carried out a survey of all 75 street name signs in
Laverstock and will be considering possible options to improve them. If
residents have any thoughts on how our signs should look, please email
nickbaker@laverstock-ford.co.uk .
• The project to replace Whitebridge Boardwalk is completed and this much
cherished path is now open for business again.
• Country Park Work continues with laying out Castle Hill Country Park, the
most obvious is the progress to date with the various pathways despite
the rain wind and cold. Hedges have also received attention which has
involved the Park’s volunteers. The Ranger provides more details in her
report (pg 15)
• The Parish Council seriously concerned about school traffic and
pedestrian safety in Church Road Laverstock and is seeking help from
Community
• Area Transport Group (Wiltshire Council)
• Longhedge Update. Play Areas in Middleton Green and Liddell Gardens
are completed and will be handed over to the PC shortly
• The findings from Neighbourhood Plan surveys of Residents and
Businesses in the parish, conducted through two questionnaires are
now on the NP website. A summary of the findings is included in this
Newsletter (pg 16).
• The time period for the School Youth questionnaire was extended through
to the end of February while a further questionnaire has been sent to all
owners of significant parcels of land in the parish.
• Four Play areas in the Parish, currently managed by Wiltshire Council will
be handed over to the Parish very shortly
• A new Rights of Way group has been assembled to assist in the
maintenance of footpaths across the Parish. Terms of Reference for the
group have been agreed
• Flying recommenced on 1st February at Old Sarum Airfield with the return
of parachuting activity in bright sunshine. We wait to see what other users
will operate from the Airfield.
Laverstock & Ford Parish Newsletter 5

PLANNING APPLICATIONS
What 3 Words
The following Planning Applications have been submitted in the Parish since
1st December 2019. Italics after the application show the Parish Council
response. Bold print shows a decision by Wiltshire Council.
DECISIONS
19/05238/PNCOU. Prior notification on change of use of Agricultural
Building to a Dwelling House (Class C3) and associated operational
development.
The Barn, Cow Lane, Laverstock.
APPEAL DISMISSED
19/06825/FUL. Conversion of detached garage to ancillary
accommodation. 49 Elm Close, Laverstock. New plans submitted. NO
COMMENT. APPROVED
19/10550/FUL. Change of use to allotment from equestrian.
Borrowback Stables, Roman Road, Ford. SUPPORT WITH
COMMENT. APPROVED.
19/11395/FUL. Single storey rear extension and associated works. 52 Saunders Ave,
Bishopdown. NO OBJECTION. APPROVED.
19/11551/TPO. Work to TPO Field Maple trees. 4 St Albans Close,
Bishopdown. NO OBJECTION. APPROVED.
NEW APPLICATIONS
19/09041/FUL. Proposed roof conversion, ground floor internal
alterations and rear extension. 14 Greenwood Avenue, Laverstock. NO
COMMENT.
19/11119/FUL. Vary approved design S/17/03564/FUL, cropped hip
to full gable, change from gable window to opening outward doors
and addition of a roof terrace. 23 Potters Way, Laverstock.Revised
plans consultation.New objection consultation. SUPPORT WITH
CONDITIONS.
19/11819/FUL. Erect a PVCU conservatory to side of property. 51
Norman Drive, Old Sarum.
19/11910/VAR. Variation of Condition 3 of 14/05719/FUL (Change of
use from B1, B2, B8 to Class D2 with conditions) to allow another use
within Class D2. Unit 2, Sarum Business Park, SP4 6FB
19/12131/FUL. Rear two-storey extension, proposed area of block
paving for car parking, proposed extension of existing dropped kerb.
Cranbrook, Laverstock Park, Laverstock. NO COMMENT.
20/00522/TPO. Work to TPO Trees. 9 Green Lane, Ford
20/00648/TP0. Work to TPO trees. Cranbrook, Laverstock Park,
Laverstock. SUPPORT
A New Way to Tell People Exactly Where You Are
“Where am I?” One of the most fundamental, exisistentialist questions ever
asked? Possibly but here Cllr Nick Baker takes a look at a life saving App that
could not only save your life one day (should you be tapped into the digital
world) but also throws the Parish into a whole new ‘space time continuum’...
Puzzled? read on...
Have you ever had that conversation where you say “well the postcode is
SP…. but don’t follow it, you’ll end up in the road behind the garden fence”?
Or even worse “I’ve fallen over in the Country Park and I’ve twisted my ankle,
I’m somewhere up the path which you get to when you turn left out of the car
park”. Postcodes are great for helping postal workers sort out letters, but they
were not designed for modern sat nav devices and in rural areas where properties
are spread out or in open spaces with no houses they can be misleading
at best.
The team developing the Castle Hill country park have considered this, and
the new information signs will recommend an app called ‘What 3 Words’ as
the ideal way to describe exactly where you are to within 3 metres. This could
be vital in an emergency, but can also be a lot of fun if you are planning a walk
and could even be useful at home if you are struggling to get a delivery or
tradesman to your house!
The app divides the planet into 3 metre squares and allocates each one three
words in a unique combination. You can then give the three words to someone
else and they can look up the words on the website or app and link it straight
to Google Maps or other navigation tools. Two of my favourite walks in the
parish would be from belong.crows.roaring to probable.rally.sweetend in the
country park and from lift.arrive.quiz to chill.arch.fact on Cocky Down.
The emergency services are using the application with the ambulance service
being strong supporters. 999 Call Handler, Slade Stevens, said: “The app
can be downloaded at the click of a button, and can make all the difference
in an emergency when every second counts. “I received a call from someone
who was injured in a field, but didn’t know where they were. By using the app
we were able to establish exactly where help was needed, so we could send
resources straight to the scene.” The police and the fire service have also
confirmed that they can use the app although the fire service point out that
they can also use the GPS signal from a mobile phone to find the location of a
caller who is still at the site of an incident.
To use the app on your mobile phone go to your app store and search for
“what3words”. To have a look from your computer go to the website what-
3words.com
Laverstock and Ford Parish Newsletter 7

PARISH PUMP
The Parish Pump was the one place in the community where
residents could gather to collect water and listen to gossip. The
Parish Pump was the parish newsletter of its time.
Parish Pump never speaks on behalf of Councillors or Officers.
Comments made in this column are entirely the observations,
sometimes whimsical, sometimes cutting reflections of the Parish
Pump, which after all, is still the life-blood of the community.
NO BALL GAMES
PP heard about a small neighbourhood in the Parish fortunate to
have a tiny Green space in their midst. It makes a great outlook for a
dozen or so houses with some lush grass and a few trees. It is well
cared for and an example of what makes our Parish semi-rural as
opposed to urban.
For very many years the green space has had two outrageously bold
notices. Old fashioned Wiltshire County Council signs forbidding ball
games on the grass. They extoll the severity of punishment if ball
players cause offence or annoyance to other users of the highway.
Parish Pump heard it said that the notice; advising THREAT OF
PROSECUTION, were not enforceable anyway, but they seemed to
belong to a past age when children should be seen and not heard;
prosecuted in fact if they cause an annoyance with a football. A
Councillor took up the challenge and with the help of our worthy
Wiltshire Councillor elicited a promise from Wiltshire Council to
remove the notices.The signs belong to the Parish Council said the
man from Wiltshire Council shaking his head.
No! said the Parish Council. Read the first line on the notice, ‘Wiltshire
County Council’. But we will take them down ourselves if it’s
too much trouble for you? You can’t take them down without our permission,
said Wiltshire Council.
You’ll be in breach of the law. You
could be prosecuted!
Well in that case, you remove
them, we don’t like them and anyway
they are so old it’s impossible
to read the words.
‘Well alright but don’t blame us if
the grass is damaged by football
boots and youngsters shouting for
their team!’.
PP
PARISH NEWSLETTER DELIVERY
C A N YOU H E LP DE LIV E R T H E PA R IS H N E W S LE T T E R ?
We are urgently seeking more volunteers to deliver this free Parish Newsletter.
Could you spare 30 minutes or maybe an hour, six times a year, to help us?
The Parish Council produces the Newsletter every two months and this is
distributed FREE to all residents. It provides a wealth of useful information
about local clubs and social activities as well as essential contacts throughout
the area. The Newsletter is self-funding through advertising but depends
on the large number of volunteers who deliver it throughout the Parish.
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M ay b e a road o r a c o up le o f roads ne a r y o u?
If y ou c ould d e liv e r jus t s o m e o f the m , it w o uld b e a g re at he lp .
T O A N Y OF OUR C UR R E N T DIS T R IB U T OR S - many thanks for your ongoing
support it is very much appreciated. I would be grateful if you could contact me on the
email address below, just so that I can ensure my contact list for you all is up to date.
P le a s e c o nta c t m e if y o u a re a b le to he lp us c o ntinue the d e liv e r y
e . trudideane@ laverstock-ford.co.uk T. 0 78 8 56162 76
The Newsletters would be delivered to your door, normally just before the publication date.
They are published on the 1st January, March, May, July, September and November.
Thanking you in anticipation.
Trudi Deane
Laverstock and Ford Parish Council
Incorporating Milford, Bishopdown Farm, Old Sarum and Longhedge
Announcing a new Yoga class in the Laverstock and Ford
Village Hall on Friday mornings, from 28th February 2020,
9.30 – 11.00am.
Contact Ruth Harris, 01722 349830
ruthjharris@hotmail.co.uk for more info.
Laverstock and Ford Parish Newsletter 9

Report on Parish Council Meetings
This report covers the meetings held on 16th December 2019, 13th January
and 20th January 2020. The full minutes of these meetings can be viewed
on the Parish Council page of our website at www.laverstock-ford.co.uk.
At the December meeting and early January meeting some time was
spent discussing a planning application for an extension in Laverstock.
This is the second recent application, which involves a development
that affects the privacy of a neighbour. In the end the Council decided
to support the application but with conditions that will reduce the affect
on neighbours. The Council does of course only offer advice. The
final decision rests with the Planning Authority at Wiltshire Council.
The Council refused a request for funds from a national charity at the
December meeting. The local branch had unfortunately not made the effort
to research and comply with the Council’s grant policy. This places great
emphasis on how the organisation provides benefits to our local residents.
The problems caused by school run traffic on Church Road in Laverstock
have been discussed at several recent meetings. There have been many
complaints by residents about the dangers to school children of cars and
buses driving on the footpath in order to get past other cars parked in
the road to collect children from school. The Parish Council would like to
see a concerted effort by Wiltshire Council to redesign the road to permit
off-road parking. You will note from his latest Viewpoint that Wiltshire
Councillor Ian McLennan is opposed to this idea and would instead like
parents to use the London Road Park and Ride to collect their children.
The Parish Council debated whether or not this is a realistic option.
The Council welcomed the efforts of a new member, Cllr David
Lovibond, to establish a team of volunteers to maintain and improve
the many public rights of way across the Parish. Wiltshire Council,
who have the responsibility Rights of Way open, have recently
appointed a new Rights of Way officer. Between them it looks like the
annual problem of overgrown and blocked footpaths will be solved.
The extraordinary meeting on 13th January concentrated only on the
Council’s budget and precept for the 2020-2021 financial year. A lot
of detail was discussed about the cost of maintaining the Council’s
assets but most of the meeting concentrated on the current review of
the Council’s staff and resources. The Parish has expanded enormously
in the last few years and now has a population of around 9,500.
At the meeting on 20th January it was finally resolved to set
a budget that resulted in a Precept requirement of £187,179
and a Band D (average household) tax of £49.21 per year.
This is a 1.9% increase on 2019-2020.
The completion of the new Boardwalk through Whitebridge Spinney
was reported at the January meeting. The whole project has cost
£95,000 and has been partly funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund.
There is some finishing work still to done with new signs and benches.
The construction work was carried out during the wettest autumn for
many years in order to avoid the water vole breeding season. With the
river now having burst its banks it is hoped that the water voles have
found some dry ground.
Work has also continued on footpath construction across Castle Hill
Country Park. In spite of the wet weather the contractor is on course
to complete most work by the end of February or early March. This
will include the new car park and access off Roman Road. There have
been some flooding issues particularly with properties in Salisbury City.
The Council is working closely with the City Council to see how these
can be resolved.
The expansion of Longhedge village continues with two new play areas
added to those maintained by the Parish Council There are seven
more to be constructed before the development is complete. Work is
continuing apace with the new Care Home and Local Centre, which
will include a Nursery, Convenience store and Café. The Council was
disappointed that applications to include a pharmacy at Longhedge and
Old Sarum have been refused by NHS England.
Alongside Longhedge is a small development of just ten houses in
Mynarski Close. Several residents of these dwellings have contacted
the Council to raise two issues. First the excessive speed of traffic on
the A345 that passes their road entrance, and second the poor footpath
link to Longhedge Village. The Council will be taking up these issues
with the Highways and Planning Authorities at Wiltshire Council.
Another issue that affects all Longhedge residents is the delay in providing
the shared use link path between Longhedge and Old Sarum.
Wiltshire Council, who are providing this path have said that there are
legal issues over the strip of land between the two sites. Until these are
resolved work cannot continue. The Council is very disappointed. The
link should have been provided before the first residents moved in.
Laverstock and Ford Parish Newsletter 11

LAVERSTOCK & FORD HISTORY GROUP
Richard Deane spoke at the January meeting on ‘Repairs to the
Cathedral spire, 1977 to the 1990s.’
Richard began with a brief history of the spire. The upper tower,
with the spire, were added in the period 1300-1330 (exact date not
known). It has been estimated that the original squat tower needed
1500 tons of stone, and the upper tower and spire added a further
5000 tons to the building.
The repair campaign that began in 1977 sought to deal with rust
damage from cramps (strips of iron holding two stones together).
Richard and others worked from boson’s chairs, each ‘chair’ being
a flat piece of wood, with four narrowish ropes connecting it to a
one inch thick rope hung from a pulley at the top of the spire. This
enabled the chair to move up and down the spire. No real training
was given and with hindsight it must be said that some quite dangerous
practices were adopted in the carrying out of the chair work.
In 1985 the SOS (Save our Spire) appeal was launched , seeking
£6.5 million to repair tower and spire (and also the West Front,
which followed later). In 1986 the repair work proper began. The
first task was to install steel frames inside the spire, to transmit
load from above the decorated bands to below them, so that
weathered stones could be removed and new ones fixed in place.
Before the steel frames could be put in, bolts (fixing copper bands
on to the spire) had to be taken out and put back again, reversed.
These had protruded internally, getting in the way of the frames.
In one respect, the 1980s repair work fell well short of the medieval
work. The hoist installed in the 1980s was quite unable to bring up
stones of the size originally used, and smaller ones had to be used as
replacements. The medieval masons had lifted and fixed stones up to
half a ton in weight, using only very simple block and tackle systems.
For the 1992 concert marking the end of the spire appeal, Richard had
to fix a firework to the spire top, then remove it after it had been let off.
Postscript: The spire leans to the south-west by about two feet (something
to do with the effect of the weather on tall slim structures), but it
is not thought to be a major problem in itself!
Laverstock Art Club
New Year, New H obby?
Introducing Fiona Forbes
Since November 2017, I have had
the pleasure of organising and
tutoring the Laverstock Art Club. I
took over from John Gustard when
he moved to France, he had been
running the group very successfully
for a number of years. The ladies
and gentlemen who attend are very
friendly and welcoming, and are a great
mixture of abilities and personalities.
I try to adapt my lessons to include a variety of subjects and topics which
will suit everyone and also encourage people to try out different ideas
and techniques , which are very often well out of their “comfort zones”. This
can produce surprising results which can lead to new directions. Some
members are happier to pursue their own projects instead of following
the lesson. At the end of each session, most people are happy to have a
“show” of work and we all learn so much from seeing how everyone has
produced their very own interpretation of the subject for the week and
developed their own style. We use most materials, including watercolours,
acrylics, oils, pastels and charcoal and work from live objects, models
and photos. In the summer months we occasionally paint outdoors.
There is a guest tutor invited at least twice a year, usually when I’m away.
Art is a highly satisfying creative activity and is a continual process
of learning and discovery. It is lovely to be able to share ideas with
like minded people in a relaxing and conducive environment.
We meet every Tuesday afternoon from 2.00 – 4.30pm in the
Laverstock and Ford Village Hall. New members are welcome and
no experience is necessary. Cost is £8 per session which includes
refreshments.
Please contact me
if you are interested in joining us
or would like more information
Email: fionajforbes55@gmail.com
or by telephone 01980 862368
Laverstock and Ford Parish Newsletter 13

Down on the Farm
CASTLE HILL COUNTRY PARK
OUT AND ABOUT IN THE PARK
I think you can all agree that the last few months have been a
RIVER BOURNE COMMUNITY Update – November FARM 2019
little damp. Our contractors, Idverde, have continued on through
The weather has definitely turned for the worse now but
rain, wind and cold. It hasn’t been an ideal time to complete
work is ramping up at the country park. We are conscious
the path works but as I wrote in my last piece, we had a very
Cow Lane, Laverstock, SP1 that 2SR, with the 01722 current 330667 ground conditions that we might
narrow window to complete such works before the skylarks start
make more of a mess but it’s important that we get as
nesting. We are starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel
much done as possible before nesting season and we will
now and Idverde are starting on the top dressing of the paths on
repair the ruts as best we can after the work is completed.
The paths are well underway and if the rain stays at
EASTER EGG HUNT
the top section of the park. This would ideally be done in warmer
Tues 7 th April – Sun 12 th April from 10am–3pm
conditions to get a firmer finish but if this means we have to
bay then progress will hopefully continue well. All the
Pick up your egg hunt form and go hunting for 10 Easter egg pictures
repeat the rolling process later in the spring then we can do this.
paths have been cut out and now the contractors Idverde are installing the
hidden around the farm, find them all and pick up a prize.
The next month will see the completion of the lower paths and the
edging boards, laying the membrane and stoning up. All the
Entry is £3.00 per child.
new
paths
car
with
park
the
off Ford Road. We sadly have to remove 2 sections of hedge on our
exception of the zigzags on the biggest slopes which will be tarmac will be a
and neighboring land to meet Highways regulations on the visibility splay but we will
hoggin material which is a 20mm stone base with a gravel, sand and clay
CREAM TEA SUNDAY
Sunday 3 rd mix topping which binds firmly when compacted, yet allows be water replanting to drain here and elsewhere around the country park to compensate for this.
May, 3–5pm
through. The paths are our main priority at the moment and We you have will been help-continuinfully delicious be seeing cream great teas progress and a out on site. The contractors Greentrees will then move Junior School so it’s ready for an April wildflower sowing. It will be
on with our ground preparation to the land behind
Enjoy a relaxed afternoon on the farm with
selection of home-made cakes served in the on to barn. the new The car farm park will off be the Ford Road and all being well, interesting work will be to see how this grows compared to the less nutrient rich areas we seeded in
running tractor trailer rides (small cost applies), completed and live by the music. end of February.
the autumn around the ball court and down Fiander Lane.
The Farm will be open to visitors from 10am-4pm as usual
Our work on preparing the land for wildflower seeding is continuing The park’s over hardworking volunteers have been busy tree and shrub planting.
LIVE @ THE FARM (outdoor event) the winter to enable us to seed a further area in the spring. A We new are hedge also is due to be planted up near Hilltop Way and the first of the orchards
Sunday 24 th preparing for tree, hedge and orchard planting. We will be
May, 3–10pm
down
planting
Fiander
mostly
Lane will be going in shortly. The original hedge removed by Barratts
whips (90-120cm plants) as they will establish quicker than larger plants
FEATURING: OASIS MAYBE & Bob Marley Experience
at the far end of Fiander Lane has also been replanted thanks to local residents
though they won’t have the immediate impact that larger specimens have.
(tribute acts) plus support from Stone-Faced We also Wellers, have a Davy contractor Jones hedge laying a section of hedge
Jim
along
and
the
Elizabeth.
footpath
entering the park from Green Lane. This will enable us
Many of the tree species have been chosen as they’ll tolerate
Locker, plus other great local acts!
the
to better
chalky
maintain
what event was as a very part overgrown of and unmanageable hedge. should establish quicker than larger trees though don’t give the initial impact.
conditions. We have also planted smaller trees called whips as they
Come along to the farm’s annual outdoor music
‘Salisbury Live’.
Our volunteer group has also been very busy installing dog
Work
bins,
has
replacing
started on the new dog activity area which is sited near the new car park and
Great sounds, hot food, large bar and children’s the small entertainment.
bins in the play areas for larger ones outside the will fences be fenced for dual for exercising dogs off lead and will have its own dog bin, benches and dog
PLEASE DO NOT BRING YOUR OWN FOOD/DRINK use with country ON park TO users, SITE cutting – and boarding steps on activity steep slippery stations. We have cut and leveled the area and will be preparing it for grass seeding
THANK YOU
slopes and installing posts for information posters to keep in everyone April. Adjacent up to to this will be an area that in the future could be used as a community
ENTRY BY TICKET ONLY - £5 per person date (Children with park £1 developments. each, ages If anyone would like to join crop us then growing we meet initiative but in the short term we plan on seeding it with a wild bird cover mix.
2-18). Advance tickets available soon at on SEETICKETS.COM.
Tuesdays at 9.30am-12noon and I will let everyone know We the have task had and a contractor in for a week opening up some of the dense undergrowth in the
Limited on-site parking £2 per car. meeting point the day before either via Facebook or email. woodland block near the derelict barn for the mountain bike course. This involved cutting
If you would like any more information on developments then please back contact small Philippa areas the of bramble and scrub but has left all the mature trees and large areas of
CREAM TEA SUNDAY – Sunday 14Ranger th June, at philippacrooke@riverbournecommunityfarm.org.uk
3–5pm
As above – Cream teas served by local WI in the Big Barn.
INFLATABLE FUN DAYS
Mon 3 rd August to Sunday 9 th August
The Inflatables will be back! A whole field full of bouncy things and other
rides (small charge from some additional rides).
Refreshments available from the field and in the café/farm shop.
Tickets on gate: Children £5 each (wristbands – come and go all day)
Please check the website for other workshops/events taking place at the farm.
www.riverbournecommunityfarm.org.uk
Follow us on Facebook @riverbournecommunityfarm - or on Twitter @SalisburyFarm
the woodland untouched. The idea behind having this kind of activity in the woodland is
that even though it involved some scrub removal, overall the woodland is left untouched
and bikes will have to keep to the tracks or risk ending up in a patch of brambles. Compared
to having dogs running loose this may have less impact overall to the woodland’s wildlife.
Just a note to say that we have moved the weekly volunteer
session to Thursdays at 10am-12.30pm. A note will go out every
Wednesday on Facebook or individually to people if they provide
an email address saying where to meet and what the task will be.
If you would like to contact the Ranger, email :
Philippacrooke@riverbournecommunityfarm.org.uk
Laverstock and Ford Parish Newsletter 15

NEIGHBOURHOOD PLANNING
Neighbourhood Plan Surveys of Residents and Businesses in the Parish - The Key Findings
Readers may be aware that, during recent months, the Neighbourhood Plan team has
organised a number of surveys, though questionnaires, of local residents, businesses,
school students and landowners. The aim has been to gather views on a range of
issues, in particular those relating to the current and future use of land within the parish.
This article presents a summary of the key findings of two surveys (of residents
and businesses) which have now been completed. More detail can be found on the
Laverstock & Ford Communities Neighbourhood Plan website at www.lfcnp.co.uk.
R e s id e nt s ’ S u r v e y : The residents’ survey was carried out in September 2019, via a
questionnaire delivered to every household in the parish, together with the option to
respond online. There were 552 completed questionnaires, representing a response rate
of c13% of all households. There was a significant representation of all communities
and most age groups, with particularly high response rates from the more established
communities of Laverstock and Ford and from those aged 60 or over. There was
a more limited response from adults aged 18-30 and from residents in Longhedge.
The findings from the various sections of the questionnaire were as follows:
Parish setting: Respondents were asked about the parish setting, including its
green spaces. The overwhelming majority valued the semi-rural nature of the
parish, the proximity to the countryside and the number and variety of open spaces/
green spaces. The majority of respondents claimed to visit the major green spaces
at least once a month, with the principal reasons for visits being relaxation, exercise,
the attractive scenery and views and to see birds, wild life and wild flowers.
Local amenities: Respondents were asked for their views on a wide range of local
amenities. Among those expressing an opinion, the majority rated most of these as good
or adequate, notably local schools, community centres, convenience store and play parks.
However, there was widespread dissatisfaction at the lack of local post offices and a
substantial minority concerned about the availability of a local pharmacy, surgery or dentist.
Highest levels of satisfaction with local amenities were from respondents in Bishopdown
Farm/ Hampton Park/Riverdown Park and lowest ratings from residents of Longhedge.
Movement: Respondents were asked for their ratings of bus links to the city, footpath
and cycle path networks, traffic conditions and specific roads. Bus links to the city
and the local footpath network were generally rated good or adequate across all
age groups and communities (with the exception of Ford respondents, a majority
of whom rated the footpath network as poor). However, among those expressing
an opinion, the cycle path network was rated as poor by a substantial minority of all
respondents and by the majority of those from Ford and Old Sarum/Longhedge.
Widespread concern was expressed about the volume of traffic, speeding traffic and
dangerous or inconsiderate parking. Church Road Laverstock received the worst rating for
traffic problems, being regarded as “frequently a problem or almost always a problem” by
more than half of all parish respondents. Two other roads were of major local concern: Roman
Road/Ford Road for Ford respondents and Milford Mill Road for respondents in Laverstock
Future development in the parish: There was strong support across all communities and
age groups for limiting the scale of future house building in the parish. Of those expressing an
opinion, three quarters of respondents supported a maximum of no more than 100 additional
houses being built over the period to 2036, with two fifths of respondents favouring limiting
development to infill only (1 or 2 houses per site). Not surprisingly, there was also a strong
preference for small scale individual developments, with c60% of respondents preferring
to limit development on any one site to 25 houses or less. There was strong support across
all communities and age groups for limiting the scale of future house building in the parish.
Future development in the parish cont.,
Of those expressing an opinion, three quarters of respondents supported a maximum of
no more than 100 additional houses being built over the period to 2036, with two fifths
of respondents favouring limiting development to infill only (1 or 2 houses per site). Not
surprisingly, there was also a strong preference for small scale individual developments,
with c60% of respondents preferring to limit development on any one site to 25 houses
or less.
Respondents were then asked for their views on a range of statements relating to future
development. A substantial majority of respondents strongly agreed with the following:
1. The water meadows along the River Bourne should be protected against any
type of development (88% of respondents.)
2. Any development within the parish should have low impact on the visual
character of the landscape (88%)
3. The balance between developed land, agricultural land, and public open space
should always ensure that the semi-rural character of the parish is maintained (88%)
4. The community owned open spaces, such as Castle Hill Country Park, should
be legally protected from future development (80%)
5. Any land already designated for development should be used in preference to
developing green space (75%)
6. Any development within or adjacent to the Old Sarum Airfield should not harm
the historic setting of the Airfield Conservation Area (72%)
7. Any development in Laverstock, Milford and Ford should be limited to infill (1
or 2 houses per site) (60%)
8. Old Sarum and Longhedge should remain a separate settlement, separated
from Salisbury city by the current agricultural buffer (59%)
There was no substantial disagreement with any of the statements included in
the questionnaire.
Energy generation and conservation
We asked for views on a range of statements relating to future energy generation and
conservation. A majority strongly agreed that all future buildings should be designed for
zero net energy usage and with the provision of an electric vehicle charging facilities.
There was limited support for the development of solar panel farms (37% strongly
agreed), for wind turbines (27%), but little support for more commercial buildings to
allow local people to work closer to home.
Respondents’ additional comments: At the end of the questionnaire, respondents
were invited to add their own comments. Half did so, covering a wide range of topics,
with the clear “top two” being opposition to further significant housing development
and concern about traffic issues.
Businesses’ Survey
A survey of businesses with their own premises in the parish was undertaken in
October/November 2019, via a questionnaire delivered to them, together with the option
to respond online. There were 35 completed questionnaires, representing a response
rate of c30%. Most of the respondents were service sector firms with no more than 10
employees, were located in Old Sarum and had been on their current site for at least 5
years.
Businesses were asked for their views on various aspects of their current location.
In general, there was high degree of satisfaction, with a substantial majority of
respondents rating the following as “very good or good”: the overall size of site, building
layout and size, site access and proximity to customers. However, a substantial minority
were concerned about availability of skilled staff, broadband speed and the local road
network.
cont.,
Laverstock and Ford Parish Newsletter 17

MILFORD PRESERVATION GROUP / RIGHTS OF WAY
Neighbourhood Plan Surveys of Residents and Businesses in the Parish cont.,
We also asked for their views about factors which they would take into account if they
were looking to relocate. Most would prefer to stay locally and move to buildings already
constructed (with floorspace of typically less than 1,000 square meters), rather than
acquire land. However, very few were planning to relocate. Of the quarter who were
planning to expand in the next few years, most intended to do so on their current site.
How the Findings will be used
Many thanks to all who took part in the two surveys. The findings will be
particularly valuable as we develop our Neighbourhood Plan in the coming months.
They will enable us to base proposals and policies for the future development
of the parish on the views expressed by local residents and businesses.
If you wish to contact the Neighbourhood Plan Team, why not use the ‘Contact Us’
facility on the Neighbourhood Plan website at www.lfcnp.co.uk.
Rights of Way Voluntary Warden Scheme
Whether struggling through housing developments or breaking out across
ploughland, the public paths of Laverstock and Ford are a precious but fragile
resource. The enemies of access are legion: barbed wire-blocked paths; electric
fences; locked gates; illicit warning notices; bulls and aggressive horses…
Nature will rarely be denied, and we must not complain of mud. But invasive
vegetation can be cut and cleared. Obdurate landowners can be legally
obliged to cooperate. If, that is, the responsible authorities have the resources
to answer the many calls for help and action. As the rights of way team at
Wiltshire Council Highways has 2500km of public paths within its bailiwick,
they could always do with a little help from their friends in the Parishes.
Which is where the Laverstock and Ford path wardens’ scheme comes in.
Beginning at the end of this month, four volunteers will regularly monitor the
condition of our many paths, byways and bridleways. The aim is to visit each
route at least twice a year and to report any problems to me. A programme of
reasonable action will then be negotiated with the county rights of way team.
Volunteers are not asked to clear any blocking vegetation themselves – but
if they happened to have a pair of secateurs about them…. In fact, a fellow
Councillor has offered the help of his cub scout pack to clear a blocked path as a
project. Anyone else interested in helping with our work would be very welcome.
Please contact Cllr. David Lovibond david@monumentpr.com
Archaeology Field Group
Many thanks to those who have expressed interest in joining this fledgling group. The
aim, it will be recalled, is to explore the archaeologically resonant landscapes of the
Parish. We may reasonably hope to add to what is known of recorded sites, and perhaps
to find previously unknown or merely suspected areas of interest. There is much
to do, and I will be in contact soon with all those who have responded.
Cllr. David Lovibond david@monumentpr.com
KM
LAVERSTOCK GARDENING CLUB
Bonsai!
At our meeting on Monday March 23rd, Grahame Alexander will give a
bonsai demonstration. Bonsai is the art of growing miniature trees, and
involves skilful training and pruning techniques. Besides serving on the
committee of our club, Grahame is Chairman of the Salisbury Bonsai
Society, which meets once a month in Laverstock and Ford Village Hall.
It’s not too early to start planning for success in our Annual Show this
summer. For our April talk, Kelvin Mason will speak on “Preparing for
the Show”. He lectures on horticulture at Sparsholt College and is a
regular judge at our Annual Shows, judging the Floral exhibits and
those in the Fruit and Vegetables section. Who better to tell us just
what the judges are looking for and how to achieve winning results?
Kelvin will give his talk on Monday April 27th.
Meetings of the Laverstock Gardening Club are held
at Laverstock and Ford Village Hall at 7.30 pm
on the fourth Monday of the month.
Visitors are always welcome.
Laverstock Mothers Union
Are holding a ‘market’
at Laverstock village hall
Wednesday 29th April at 2.30 pm.
If you would like to book a stall/ table top - cost £10,
please contact Heather Ludlow at :
ppa.ludlow@btinternet.com
do please come along AND SUPPORT US ON THE on the day.
Proceeds to Salisbury Refuge.
Laverstock and Ford Parish Newsletter 19

Old Sarum and Longhedge Community News
Old Sarum and Longhedge
Spring Clean – 18th April
We are having our annual Old Sarum
and Longhedge Spring Clean.
This is an opportunity for anyone
who wants to help and see positive
change where we live.
We will meet at Old Sarum
community centre at 10am where
equipment will be distributed and we
will gather again at roughly noon.
All ages welcome, so if you are
interested, then come along on
Saturday 18th April.
Messy Church is now at the new
time of 10 am - 11.30am
To correspond with the launch of
Hope Church. We are meeting
at the Old Sarum Community
Centre March 8th and April
12th. Come along for fun, craft
and food.
For more information contact :
Sophie Burditt:
oldsarum@st-francischurch.org.uk
Laverstock and Ford Parish Newsletter 23

OLD SARUM COMMUNITY CENTRE NEEDS YOU!
We are looking for people to help oversee and join the
trustees of our thriving community centre. we are looking
for people with experience or a desire to help, in lettings,
maintenance, business and community planning. Please
contact the centre using the details below if interested.
BOOKINGS
If you have a birthday, anniversary, party or any occasion
forthcoming - Old Sarum Community Centre is offering a
discounted rate of £10 per hour for the main hall to anyone
who lives in the laverstock & Ford parish (includes Old Sarum).
If you are interested and wish to discuss a booking please
contact: Tel. 07712 229888
or email oldsarumcommunitycentre@gmail.com
NEWS FROM SARUM Women’s Institute
News from the WI
Our November meeting was well attended
as NEW we had SARUM a demonstration of creating
Christmas flowers, in all 4 items were made
and Our to January the delight meeting of members at the these start were of 2020
then
was
given
a 2 part
as raffle
meeting.
prizes.
We
The
started
four
with a
some gentle stretching type exercises, which
members we felt that we won all needed were very after pleased Christmas, with then
their this prizes. was followed One thing by we a learnt welcome was that tea/coffee
oasis break, is non before biodegradable, embarking and on a a good very way lively and
to interesting recycle is discussion to break up on the the oasis 5 proposals and mix of
with the soil in pots and hanging this year’s baskets resolutions to retain water! to decide So simple which but one we
wanted very effective. to go forward to the NFWI. Each of these proposals were given to a
committee member who then chaired a 5 minute discussion, before moving on
to Our the December next group. meeting Every member was our could Christmas then social, vote, and with the Maddy results , one forwarded of
for our inclusion committee at the members next level. arranging the evening. Wrapping presents
Our was February enjoyed meeting by many, was and again a prize very for different, the best?? a talk Never about mine! fraud Mince awareness
with pies Angela and sausage of the TSB. rolls In were the current supplied climate by the with committee so much who fraud also and did scams
coming the teas at and us from coffees many for directions, the evening! this We was also a sang very some informative carols! talk.
If January you are interested is the start in of joining our new us, financial please look year, at so our our website: subs will be due,
www.newsarumwi.co.uk £43.00 per member . Please and join bring us at your the cheques Old Sarum or cash Community to this meeting
first which Wednesday will be on of 8th the JANUARY- month at 7.15pm. note the change of date for this
Centre on
the
Sheila month Hart, only! Treasurer and Vice Chairman
If you are interested in joining us, please look at our website
www.newsarum.co.uk and join us at the Old Sarum Community Centre
on the first Wednesday of the month at 7.15pm Old ( Sarum except and January) Longhedge
Residents Association
Sheila Hart , Treasurer and Vice Chairman.
Contact:
Next
sme.hart47
meeting:
@gmail.com
Thursday 26th March at Old
Sarum Community Centre
Meetings start with an update
on what our local Parish Council
is doing for the estates of Old
Sarum and Longhedge. There is
then an opportunity for everyone
to ask questions and raise any
concerns they have about our local
community. The meeting is open,
friendly and all questions are taken
seriously. It is a great opportunity
to come discuss important issues,
meet your neighbors and to make
a real difference on the estates.
Laverstock and Ford Parish Newsletter 25

Easter Competition
News from St. Andrews and St. Marks
WIltshire Creative’s Resident artist Mirka Golden-Hann has written to ask if we could feature two
powerful exhibitions at Salisbury Arts Centre that Art Students and Art Lovers won’t want to miss:
Three Acts and Seven Scenes: Nicola Bealing - solo
27 January – 28 March
Nicola Bealing is a Cornwall-based British artist who works in both painting and printmaking.
Nicola is an artist with an exceptional skill and talent who leans toward the
narrative.
In this solo exhibition you will be able to see Nicola’s previously un exhibited work
created in response to Lorca’s play ‘Blood Wedding’. Nicola Bealing is a serious voice
in contemporary art, who brings a fascinating angle to the interdisciplinary ambitions of
Wiltshire Creative’s programming aspirations. This exhibition runs alongside a production
of Blood Wedding adapted by local writer Barney Norris.
Diaspora
3. April – 9. May
This ground-breaking exhibition brings together artists and makers of African/Caribbean
heritage to showcase their work, not previously seen in Salisbury.
In relation to art, ‘Diaspora’ has been used to discuss artists who have migrated from
one part of the world to another and who express their diverse experience of culture
and identity in their work; often expressing alternative narratives, challenging ideas and
structures of the art world.
The exhibition is an exceptional opportunity to appreciate and collect work by these
artists who bring a myriad of fresh viewpoints to the canon of art.
Special events at St. Mark’s Church (St. Mark’s roundabout SP1 3DL)
Mothering Sunday 22nd March 10.30am Family parade service with
communion.
Palm Sunday 5th April ‘Together@ten’ informal service with coffee, croissants
and crafts.
Special events at St Andrew’s Church (Church Rd. Laverstock SP1 1QX)
Ash Wednesday 26th February - 6.30pm Holy Communion with Ashes
Mothering Sunday 22nd March - 10.30am Service with communion and
flowers.
Holy Week across the Parish
Maundy Thursday 9th April 6.30pm Meal and communion (St
Mark’s
Good Friday 10th April 9.30am ‘Reflection’ (St Mark’s)
Good Friday 11am Walk of Witness from Cathedral to the Guildhall
Good Friday 2pm ‘Reflection’ (St Andrew’s)
Easter Sunday 10.30am ‘The empty tomb!’ (at both Churches)
Laverstock and Ford Parish Newsletter 27

Carer Support Wiltshire
We’ve saved a generation
help us save the next...
Countless lives have been saved since we began operating in 1990.
As a result, a generation of people have been able to resume their
lives and celebrate special milestones such as birthdays, wedding
anniversaries or the birth of children and grandchildren.
We are only able to provide our vital service thanks to the generosity
of people, community groups, schools, businesses and grant-making
trusts who make donations.
Our charity is not funded directly by the Government and receives
no National Lottery grants. It costs £3.75 million a year to keep our
lifesaving service operational.
Last year we undertook 1,233 missions – an increase of 12% on 2018.
WE ARE HONOURED TO SERVE WILTSHIRE AND SURROUNDING
COUNTIES.
With your help we can be here to save the next generation
To donate, head to our website: www.wiltshireairambulance.co.uk/generation
Registered charity number: 1144097
Laverstock & Ford Parish Council have generously given £500 to
Carer Support Wiltshire’s ‘Time for Carers’ appeal. The money will be
spent on breaks for unpaid carers living in the parish.
Carers often don’t get to take regular time for themselves as they are unable to
leave the person they care for.
Research shows that carers who haven’t taken a break from caring within the last
year are much more likely to report poor mental and physical health and 8 out of
10 carers describe themselves as ‘lonely or isolated’ due to their caring responsibilities.
The appeal funds regular breaks, to enable carers to take up a hobby, do something
they enjoy, reconnect with friends, family and the community and generally
keep themselves well so they are able to carry on caring.
Find out more at:www.carersupportwiltshire.co.uk/timeforcarers.
New Year New You?
Want to get more exercise, have fun, make new friends?
Then why not try Salisbury Ladies Only Walking Football?
Walking football is the fastest growing sport in the UK. You don’t
need any experience or special equipment. Just come along in comfortable
clothes and a pair of trainers. The rules are simple and the
game is more about having a laugh than winning.
We are a really friendly, supportive group of ladies that meet at the
Five Rivers Leisure Centre every Thursday evening 5:00 to 6.00 p.m.
You are welcome to just turn up
or for more information contact :
Sue on 01722 339712
Email : suescammell@btinternet.com
or Chris on
Salisburywalkingfootball@gmail.com 07484 190759
Laverstock and Ford Parish Newsletter 29

Laverstock & Ford Parish Council Contacts
Laverstock & Milford Ward
James Dean
Milford Farm, Milford SP1 1RJ
Tel. 01722 335040
jamesdean@laverstock-ford.co.uk
Derek Hayes
Meadow View, The Green, Laverstock
SP1 QS Tel. 01722 332109
derekhayes@laverstock-ford.co.uk
Bishopdown Farm Ward
Lesley Waller
30, The Oakbournes, Bishopdown Farm
SP1 3FZ
Chair Andy Birkett
Marti Hilliard
26 Melvin Close, Laverstock SP1 1PG
Tel. 01722 679538
marthilliard@laverstock-ford.co.uk
David Lovibond
33 Riverbourne Road, Laverstock SP1 1NU
Tel. 01722 238852
davidlovibond@laverstock-ford-co-uk
Nick Baker
2 Linden Close, Laverstock SP1 1PH
Tel. 01722 238198
nickbaker@laverstock-ford.co.uk
Should your name be here?
Parish Cllrs are vital to the well being of a community.
lesleywaller@laverstock-ford.co.uk If you are reading this don’t hesitate - get in touch
with the Parish Clerk to find out more. (It won’t be
anywhere near as onerous as you imagine!)
Ford, Old Sarum and Longhedge
Andy Birkett
34 Norman Drive, Old Sarum SP4 6FP
Tel. 01722 326642
andybirkett@laverstock-ford.co.uk
Vic Bussereau
5 Merrifield Road, Ford SP4 6DF
Tel. 01722 339571
vicbussereau@laverstock-ford.co.uk
Kevin Lynn
9 Warneford Crescent, Longhedge SP4
6SB
Tel. 01722 446636
kevinlynn@laverstock-ford.co.uk
Alex Tucker
11 Ashlands, Ford SP4 6DY
Tel. 01722 325049
alextucker@laverstock-ford.co.uk
Parish Clerk: Andrew Prince 3 Pilgrims Way, Laverstock, SP1 1RZ
Tel. 01722 411847 Email: parish-clerk@laverstock-ford.co.uk
Assistant to Parish Clerk: Trudi Deane email: trudideane@ laverstock-ford.co.uk
Details of Councillors’ interests & membership of parish council subgroups,
can be found on our website www.laverstock-ford.co.uk
To report road, lighting defects and road hazards 0300
Emergency (Out of hours) 0300
Useful Contacts
Rubbish and recycling 0300
Council tax 0300
WILTSHIRE COUNCIL HELPLINES
Housing 0172
Planning 0172
Building Control 0172
Pest control, noise and pollution 0300
General enquiries and switchboard 0300
To report road, lighting defects and road hazards 0300 456 0105
Emergency (Out of hours) 0300 456 0100
Rubbish and recycling 0300 456 0102
Council Tax 0300 456 0109
Housing 01722 434773
Planning 01722 434541
FLOOD LINE 0345
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY Emergency Helpline 0800
Building Control 01722 434519
Pest Control, Noise and Pollution 0300 456 0107
General enquiries and swithchboard 0300 456 0100
Salisbury Community Engagement Manager Marc Read
marc.read@wiltshire.gov.uk 01722 434557
Southern Wiltshire Community Engagement Manager K
Marc Read
karen.linaker@wiltshire.gov.uk 01722 434697
FLOOD LINE 0345 988 1188
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY Emergency Helpline 0800 807 060
Salisbury Community Engagement Manager
email marc.read@wiltshire.gov.uk 01722 434557
South Wiltshire Community Engagement Officer Karen Linaker
email karen-linaker@wiltshire.gov.uk 01722 434697
WILTSHIRE COMMUNITY POLICE TEAM
EMAIL for General Enquiries : cptsouthwiltshire@wiltshire.pnn.police.uk
NON URGENT
Local Police Contacts for Community Policing issues or e
Laverstock, Ford, Old Sarum and Longhedge - PCSO Jenny Moss
jenny.moss@witshire.pnn.police.uk
Milford - PCSO Hannah Cranham
hannah.cranham@wiltshire.pnn.police.uk
Laverstock, Ford and Old Sarum PCSO Jenny Moss
jenny.moss@wiltshire.pnn.police.uk
Bishopdown Farm, Hampton Park and Riverdown Park - PCSO Grace Akers
grace.ackers@wiltshire.pnn.police.uk
Community Policing Co-ordinator - PC Rachel Gunn
rachel.gunn@wiltshire.pnn.police.uk
Bishopdown Farm, Hampton Park and Riverdown Park
PCSO PCSO Kady Green kady.green@wiltshire.pnn.polic
Dial 999 in an Emergency - crime in progress or someone is being threatened
or at risk getting injured.
Milford PCSO Laura King – laura.king@wiltshire.pnn.p
Dial 101 in a NON Emergency - To report a crime (not mentioned above)
or to contact an off icer
Community Policing Co-ordinator – Pc Matt Holland
Our email for general enquiries is - cptsouthwiltshire@w
salisburypolice www.facebook.com/salisburypolice/
You can phone Wiltshire Police by dialling '101', in an em
@SouthWiltsCPT twitter.com/SouthWiltsCPT
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Useful Contacts continued
LOCAL CHURCHES
Wiltshire Councillors
Ian McLennan For Laverstock, Ford & Old Sarum 01722 332233
47 Church Road, Laverstock, Salisbury SP1 1QY
Email ian.mclennan@wiltshire.gov.uk
@CllrIanMcLennan
Derek Brown OBE For Bishopdown Farm 07967 343011
Member of Parliament
John Glen
3 The Meadows, Salisbury, SP1 2SS
Email derek.brown@wiltshire.gov.uk
Constituency Office 12 Brown Street, Salisbury SP1 1HE
Phone: 01722 323050
Webite: www.johnglenmp.com
House of Commons john.glen.mp@parliament.uk
Parish Council Meetings for March and April 2020
*Monday 16 March Old Sarum Community Centre 7pm
Monday 20 April Riverbourne Community Farm 7pm
Parish Council meetings are held in each of the parish wards to enable residents to have
easy access to local meetings. Residents are welcome to attend and may address the
council for up to three minutes before the start of the meeting.
Laverstock & Ford Parish Newsletter
Copy deadline is Friday 03 April for next issue May/June 2020
The Editor reserves the right to edit articles for content and length
If you are a member of a local club or organisation, or have an unusual hobby which you think
would interest your fellow residents, why not write a short article about it? Maybe you have a
special event or celebration coming up that you would like to invite other residents of the parish
to? You can include pictures which support the article. A ful page is around 400 words a half page
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Email to editor@laverstock-ford.co.uk
Laverstock and Ford Parish Council
Laverstock & Ford Parish Website: www.laverstock-ford.co.uk
LOCAL CHURCHES INFORMATION
Several churches are listed as the civil boundary overlaps the church boundaries
St Mark's Church - Main Services
1st Sunday 9.00am Communion and 10.00am Together@Ten
2nd-5th Sundays 10.30am Communion or Morning Worship
St Andrew's Church - Sunday Services
9.00am Breakfast@9 - an hour with God with breakfast
10.30am Communion
Parish Office (St Mark’s/St Andrew’s) 07933 952171 stmarkssalisbury@gmail.com
Bourne Valley Methodist Church, Main Road, Winterbourne Dauntsey, SP4 6EW
Sunday service at 10.00am. Rev’d Steve Hawkes tel 01722 334833
St. Michael and All Angels, Winterbourne Earls : (the Cof E Parish church for Ford)
Sunday service at 11.00am Team Service (5th Sunday in month),
Wednesday Holy Communion 9.30am
Priest in Charge: Rev. Peter Ostli-East (01980 611350) revpeterbvt@gmail.com
Website: www.bournevalleychurches.org.uk
Salisbury Vineyard Church : meets every Sunday, 10.30am at Godolphin School— Real
coffee, friendly people, real God and uplifting atmosphere. Details:: 01722 340166
or vis-it www.salisburyvineyard.co.uk
The Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham at Holy Redeemer, Bishopdown
Mass 11am every Sunday, Wednesday 6.30pm. Evensong 6pm (2nd Sunday of
month)
Fr Keith Robinson (01722 504807) frkeithssm@yahoo.co.uk
Most Holy Redeemer Fotherby Crescent, Bishopdown SP1 3EG. Saturdays 6pm with
children's liturgy, Wednesday 10am . Canon Michael Fitzpatrick. For more information
ring 01722 333581 or email office@salisburycatholics.org. Website:
www.salisburycatholics.org
Salisbury United Reformed Church welcomes you. Ministers Revs. Ana & Tod Gobledale
( tel. 01722 330980 ) : Services at Fisherton Street, Sundays 10.30am.
www.salisburyurc.org.uk
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Old Sarum Sunday 10am worship
Wednesday 7:30pm Youth Club
Salisbury Baptist Church Brown Street SP1 2AS welcomes you, Sundays 10.30 am,
Tuesdays Coffee & Lunch, Parent & Toddler Group Thursday morning. Contact: 01722
237250 churchofficesbc@gmail.com
Salisbury Methodist Church St Edmunds, Church St, Salisbury, SP11EF. Minister, Rev
David Hookins. Services every Sunday morning at 10.30 am and in the evening at
6pm.
St Francis Church Beatrice Rd/ Castle Road Salisbury lots going on for all ages. please
check out our website for more info: www.st-francischurch.org.uk
Grace Church 10am Stonehenge School AMESBURY, SP4 7ND , 11am Sarum Academy
School, SALISBURY, SP2 9HS www.gracechurchuk.org Tel: 01722 33 33 51
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Contacts around the Parish
Air Cadets (Old Sarum) 01722 320634
Army Cadets (Old Sarum) 07940 984886
Bishopdown Farm Pre School Adam Reavill 01722 333181
Bishopdown Farm Friendship Grp Marie Ryan 01722 324259
Cafe on the Green Toddler Grp
owbemerton@gmail.com
Cafe Craft Club Angela cafeonthegreen@gmail.com
Cricket Club Paul Hemming 07970 960218
Evergreen Club Sandy Small 01722 321969
Fitsteps Jackie Edmett 07763 251153
Flora Mundi Mrs D Stevens 01722 335770
GreenTrees Primary - Head Ray Picton 01722 340596
Hampton Park Pavilion Bookings 502966 hamptonpavilion@gmail.com
Laverstock & Ford Sports Club 327401
Laverstock Arts Group Fiona Forbes 01980 862368
Laverstock Beaver Scouts Jane Waspe 01722 421287
Laverstock Brownies Rachel Hope-Jones laverstockbrownies@gmail.com
Laverstock Cubs Kate Knight 01980 622495
Laverstock Explorer Scouts David Waspe 01722 421287
Laverstock Gardening Club Jill Kay 01722 323407
Laverstock History / Archaeology Bryan Evans 01722 320129
Laverstock Ladies Open Group Iverene Hopkins 01722 500643
Laverstock Scouts Martin Smith 01722 339546
Laverstock WI Louise Hall 01722 326549
Line Dancing (Mulepackers) Mike Sainbury 717800/340054
Milford Preservation Group David Lovibond 01722 238852
Mother’s Union Afternoon Grp Heather Ludlow 01980 862758
Neighborhood Planning 339571
Old Sarum Aviation Museum @BDACATOldSarum 01722 323636
Old Sarum Beaver, Cub & Scouts
oldsarumscouts@outlook.com
Old Sarum Community Centre Cathii Heslop 07712 229888
Old Sarum Community Ebablers Will & Sophie Burditt 01722 237318
Old Sarum Primary School - Head Mrs John Jones 01722 410677
OS & Longhedge Neighbourhood
Watch
Ross Walker
osnw2015@gmail.com
Probus Club of Sarum Peter Matthews 01722 340508
River Bourne Community Farm 01722 330667
River Bourne Farm Shop & Cafe 01722 332749
Salisbury Medical Practice Tanya McKay 01722 333034
Sarum Bridge Club
sarumbridge@gmail.com
St. Andrews -Friends - Chair Emily Wells 07841 907987
St Andrews Primary School - Head Karen Walker 01722 503590
St. Andres Toddlers - Chair
Char Parfett / Zoe Roe standrewtoddlergroup@yahoo.com
St. Josephs - Head Mrs R Ridley 01722 335380
St. Josephs - Friends
c/o School
TA Centre Old Sarum Capt. David Oliver 01722 438300
The Duck Inn Becki and Tim 01722 327678
Wyvern St. Edmund’s Learning Campus - Head Mrs Nicola Bull 01722328565
Friends of Wyvern St. Edmunds’
c/o School
Yoga at Laverstock Village Hall Ruth Harris 01722 349830
Laverstock & Ford Village Hall
VENUES AROUND THE PARISH
Casual Hire Available
Contact Ian Haldane 01722 320879
Old Sarum Community Centre
Casual Hire Available
Large spacious hall, seating 80+ people. Small hall which can be divided into two opened.
Commercial kitchen and facilities suitable for parties, wedding receptions and training. WI Fi
throughout the building.
Contact 07712 229888 oldsarumcommunitycentre@gmail.com
The Pavilion, Hampton Park
Casual Hire Available
The Pavilion is ocated on Ash Crescent at Hampton Park. It offers excellent facilities for both
indoor and outdoor sport, as well as a meeting place for various groups and organisations.
For the latest info on availability and to hire the Pavilion ofr a party or meeting,
please check our website :
www.hamptonparkpavilion.co.uk or email hamptonparkpavilion@gmail.com
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PARISH Diary Dates
for events in March/April 2020
March
Tues 03 Laverstock Art Group (every tues) 2 - 4.30pm LVH 1400
Tues 03 Fitsteps (every Tues) 7pm LVH 1900
Weds 04 Laverstock Evergreen Club 2.30pm LVH 1430
Weds 04 New Sarum WI Old Sarum Community Centre 7.15pm 1915
Fri 06 Yoga with Ruth (every Fri) 9.30 - 11am LVH 0930
Mon 09 Laverstock Ladies Open Group AGM 7.45pm LVH 1945
Mon 16 Laverstock Evening W.I. Annual Meeting 7.45pm LVH 1945
Mon 16
Thurs 19
PARISH COUNCIL MEETING Old Sarum Community Centre 7pm
*This Meeting will start with the ANNUAL PARISH MEETING*
Salisbury & District Natural History Society “It’s A Good Day for Flying a Kite’
Salisbury Baptist Church, Brown Street 7.30pm
Mon 23 Laverstock Gardening Club 7.30 pm LVH 1930
Weds 25 Mothers Union - Communion Service St Andrews Church 2.30 pm 1430
April
Fri 03 Yoga with Ruth (every Fri) 9.30 - 11 am LVH 0930
Tues 07 Laverstock Art Group (every Tues) 2 - 4.30 pm LVH 1400
Tues 07 Fitsteps (every Tues) 7pm LVH 1900
Weds 08 New Sarum WI Old Sarum Community Centre 7.15pm 1915
Weds 08 Laverstock Evergreen Club 2.30pm LVH 1430
1900
1930
Mon 13
Laverstock Ladies Open Group - Easter Monday - NOMEETING
(Coffee Morning maybe arranged on another day)
Mon 20 Laverstock Evening W.I. “Lost in a Cloud” Ros Liddington 7.45pm LVH 1945
Mon 20 PARISH COUNCIL MEETING 7pm River Bourne Community Farm 1900
Mon 27 Laverstock Gardening Club 7.30pm LVH 1930
Sat 29 Mothers Union Table Top Sale 2.20 LVH 1430
LVH = Laverstock & Ford Village Hall
Make sure your May/June Parish events appear here.
Email editor@laverstock-ford.co.uk by Apr 03
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