Laverstock 173

Laverstock & Ford
Incorporating Laverstock & Milford Ward, Bishopdown
Farm Ward, Ford, Old Sarum & Longhedge Ward
Parish
Newsletter
www.laverstock-ford.co.uk
Issue 173 January/February 2019
Laverstock & Ford Parish Newsletter

Welcome to issue 173
Wiltshire Council have a proposed Traffic Regulation Order which will affect parking
in St Clements Way and Manning Close, Hampton Park. You can make your
views known on this proposal up to 11th January 2019. Details on page 18.
Remaining on the subject of traffic, as this newsletter is being delivered, Milford
Mill Road, from Shady Bower to the Mediaeval Bridge, is closed for six weeks to
enable the replacement of gas mains. See page 14 for details.
Do you have an older person’s bus pass, but haven’t used it for a while? Wiltshire
Council are planning to not automatically renew cards which haven’t been used,
see page 17 for details.
There’s lots of news about the Castle Hill Country Park. Play areas opened, fences
removed, volunteers planting trees and a sample of Kerry lemon’s artwork, all on
pages 20-21.
Cyber Aware, a government organisation which works to reduce computer crime,
has some useful advice on how to deal with fraudulent telephones calls about
your computer. See page 31.
Each of the three secondary schools in the parish has a Parish Council Civic Responsibility
Cup which the schools award each year to the student who has made
the best contribution to the community. The cup is inscribed with the winner’s
name and a smaller version is also awarded for the winner to keep. See page 33
for the 2018 winners.
Details of River Bourne Community Farm’s events for 2019 are on page 34 with
plenty of dates for your diary.
As we went to print we were saddened to hear of the death of Bill Moss who for
many years represented the Bishopdown part of the parish on Wiltshire Council.
His obituary is on page 25.
We wish all of our readers a happy and peaceful new year.
The Parish Newsletter is published six times a year for the benefit of parish residents.
However, articles included do not necessarily reflect the views of the Parish Council.
Advertisements for any firm or service does not imply a recommendation by the Parish Council.
Cover picture— Volunteers planting trees in the memorial woodland at Castle Hill Country Park
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Inside your Parish Newsletter . . .
5 View from the Chair
6 Report on Parish Council Meetings
8 Planning Applications
10 Parish Neighbourhood Plan – Progress Report
12 Electoral Boundary Review update
14 Road and Traffic News
15 Public Enquiry for proposed development at Old Sarum Airfield
16 Laverstock District Evening Women’s Institute
17 Information about the renewal of bus passes
18 Traffic Regulation Order - St Clements Way and Manning Close
20 Castle Hill Country Park
22 Parish Heritage Boardwalk Project wins National Lottery support
25 Obituary — Bill Moss
27 News from Laverstock Gardening Club
29 News from Old Sarum—Longhedge
30 Community Defibrillators
31 Computer Software Service Fraud
32 Parish Pump
33 The Civic Responsibility Cup 2018
34 River Bourne Community Farm Dates for your diary 2019
36 Laverstock & Ford Parish Council Contacts
39 Contacts around The Parish
42 Parish Diary Dates

View from the Chair—Andy Birkett
Happy New Year to all in our Parish and I hope you managed
to have a restful and enjoyable Christmas and New
Year with friends and family. That is not always the case
but communities are important in providing and supporting
groups who help those who may be lonely at this time of
year. This bimonthly newsletter and the Parish Council’s website carry details
of the many groups providing opportunities to meet and enjoy social activities.
Please remember those who are vulnerable at this time of year and look out
for unexpected absences.
Despite the time of year, the developments in our communities go on at pace.
The Castle Hill Country Park and its associated play parks are developing well;
there is an update on that project in this newsletter including the memorial
woodland that was started on the 100th anniversary of the Armistice on 11
November. The Longhedge development continues to grow and we try and
ensure all new arrivals receive a welcome pack including the latest copy of our
Newsletter, but please let us know if any new arrival has been missed. The
playparks are being built and we hope to take ownership of and develop the
Community Open Space on the Northern boundary in the next few months.
There is an active Residents’ Association for Old Sarum and Longhedge. It is
an excellent way to meet some of your fellow residents and get the latest information.
However, for it to remain active, it does need support and to keep
this key group running they need volunteers to help with the chairing and administration.
More details on page 29.
Finally, two planning matters to highlight. Please read the report on our submission
to the Boundary Commission on their consultation about Wiltshire
Council Wards; and the Public Enquiry on the Old Sarum Planning Airfield Application
Appeal will have concluded with its extra days on 18th and 19th December,
after this newsletter went to print. Please visit the Parish Council’s
website for the latest news from that.
I wish you all a fruitful New Year.
Laverstock & Ford Parish Newsletter 5

Report on Parish Council Meetings
This report covers the meetings held on 15 th October and 19 th November 2018.
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 October meeting the Chairman recorded the resignation of Councillor Hilary
Davidson and thanked her for her service to the Council. The Council now has
only eleven Councillors out of a total of sixteen seats. The Parish is divided (but
also united) into three wards. The Laverstock and Milford Ward has a full complement
of Councillors. There are two vacancies in the Bishopdown Farm Ward and
three vacancies in the Ford, Old Sarum and Longhedge Ward. Being a Parish Councillor
is a great way to serve your community. Contact the Chairman or Parish
Clerk if you might be interested.
A long time was spent discussing an unusual planning application in our parish.
There is a process whereby certain agricultural buildings can be converted to
dwellings without making a full planning application. This is called a Class Q Permitted
Development. The owner of a barn on the Laverstock water meadows applied
for prior approval of this development but the Council objected for several
reasons. The barn is very close to our Community Farm and is still used by them.
Apart from its loss to the Farm the Council felt that the new dwelling would be
detrimental to the appearance of Laverstock and the surrounding downs. The Permitted
Development has since been refused.
The first draft of a response on the Electoral Review of Wiltshire Council Wards
and Councillors was discussed at length. Wiltshire Council has submitted its own
response, but every Parish Council has also been invited to share their thoughts
with the Local Government Boundary Commission for England. A precis of the detailed
submission can be read elsewhere in this newsletter.
The Clerk introduced a resolution to enable the Council to seal the last legal document
associated with the development of Old Sarum. This will enable the Council
to receive over £20,000 allocated for off-site youth and/or adult recreation facilities
arising from the Local Centre. The Council has now received £126,500 of these
funds. £50,000 has been allocated for a new skatepark and £17,600 has been
spent on other play and recreation. That leaves £58,900 for other projects at Old
Sarum. If you have ideas for new recreation facilities please contact your local
Councillor.
The External Audit of the Council was concluded in October with no adverse comments.
It is gratifying that even with an enormous increase in funding and assets
the Council continues to manage its affairs effectively and on a frugal budget.

An unusual concern was raised to the Council and discussed at the October
meeting. A small half-acre plot of land behind Norton Drive in Ford recently displayed
‘For Sale by Auction’ signs. This half-acre has been treated as public open
space and maintained as such by the Council for as long as anyone can remember.
It now transpired that the land was never transferred to the Council and is
still owned by the original developer. The successors in title to that developer are
the Carillion Group in liquidation and the liquidators wanted Old to sell Sarum it. The Airfield sale
has now been stopped and the Council is looking at ways of bringing it into public
ownership.
The November meeting started with a grant application by the Laverstock Village
Hall. This excellent facility is very well managed and is used by many community
groups, but it needs an upgrade to its heating system. This was explained by the
Hon Sec of the Village Hall who also spoke in admiration of the new Old Sarum
Community Centre where the November meeting was held. The Village Hall was
awarded a grant of £600.
At the November meeting the Council considered a planning application in the
neighbouring Parish of Clarendon Park. The application is for a Change of Use to
a Gypsy pitch at the Old Chalk Pit in Petersfinger. The site is close to Gypsy Lane
in the far south-east corner of our Parish. The Council objected to the application
for several reasons including the fact that access is along a narrow, unmade track
and is unsuitable. The Council also objected to an application in Bishopdown
Farm for a first-floor extension because of its overbearing effect on a neighbouring
property.
The new Longhedge village development was discussed at length. The first issue
was the refusal of the developer to pay the correct commuted sum for the
maintenance of an area of future public open space. The developer had threatened
to transfer the land to a management company. This led to a discussion on
the long-term liability of residents when management fees are imposed on their
dwellings. This is a particular issue at Riverdown Park where most of the estate
roads and footpaths are the responsibility of a management company.
The second issue debated was the absence of a link path between Longhedge
and Old Sarum. Wiltshire Council have had their own separate discussions with
the developer and are suggesting that the path will not be in place until midsummer
2019. The Council were disappointed that they were not included in
these discussions.
cont ….
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A resolution was passed to permit the Council to seal a Transfer Deed on the land
for the new Castle Hill Country Park. Negotiations with the developer have taken
five years to get to this point. It is hoped that work to build the Country Park will
start early in the new year. The Clerk reported that he had agreed, on behalf of
the Council, to take on the management, maintenance and public liability of the
new play areas at Riverdown in advance of legal transfer. There are six new play
areas and a large tarmacked games area. They were built and paid for by the developer.
There was an early discussion on the Budget and Precept for the next financial
year. A more detailed proposal will be tabled at the December Council meeting
and in early January there will be an extraordinary meeting to finally decide the
Precept for 2019/2020. The Precept is that small part of Council Tax that pays for
the work of the Parish Council. For the current year the average precept for residents
of Laverstock and Ford is £35.09 per household per year.
Planning Applications
The following Planning Applications have been submitted in the Parish since October
15. Italics after the application show the Parish Council response. Bold print
shows a decision by Wiltshire Council.
DECISIONS
18/06854/CLE Certificate of lawfulness for use as a gypsy and traveller site
consisting of 18 existing pitches and 18 amenity buildings. Dairy House Bridge
Gypsy & Traveller Site. APPROVED
18/07799/FUL Enlargement of existing single storey porch for new WC. 21
Vanessa Avenue, Laverstock. APPROVED
18/07991/FUL Construction of detached dwelling with access from Westfield
Close. Land adjacent to 8 St Andrews Road, Laverstock. REFUSED
18/08368/TCA Work to tree in a Conservation Area. Fell T1 Walnut Tree because
of excessive shading.12 The Close, Old Sarum. NO OBJECTION
18/08698/ADV Advertisement consent. Free standing roundabout sponsorship
signage. London Road (Parkwood), Salisbury. APPROVED
18/08817/PNCOU Notification for Prior Approval under Class Q – Change of Use
of Existing Agricultural Building to Form a Dwelling (Use Class C3) & Associated
Operational Development. The Barn, Cow Lane, Laverstock. PRIOR APPROVAL
REFUSED
18/09041/FUL Proposed rear flat roof dormer. Westbourne, Laverstock Park,
Laverstock APPROVED
18/09042/FUL Proposed single storey front extension. 13 Paddock Way, Laverstock.
APPROVED
cont …..

NEW APPLICATIONS
18/08498/FUL Renovation of garage and upgrade to include one dormer window,
replace flat roof with pitched roof. 49 Elm Close, Laverstock NO COMMENT
18/09423/FUL First floor extension above garage.22 St Christophers Close,
Bishopdown. OBJECT WITH REASONS
18/09729/FUL Change of use to Gypsy pitch and associated works inc. mobile
home, touring caravan and dayroom. The Old Chalk Pit, Gypsy Lane, Petersfinger.
OBJECT WITH REASONS
18/09881/DOC Discharge of conditions 4 & 6 of 17/03015/FUL for demolition
of existing dwellings and erection of two replacement dwellings with garages and
outbuildings. Coach House & Cottage, Burroughs Hill, Duck Lane, Laverstock.
NIL RESPONSE
18/10497/FUL
Proposed Annex and alterations.50 Saunders Ave, Bishopdown
18/10550/FUL Extension of existing dining hall and reception area. Installation
of new stepped and ramped access to main entrance. St Edmund’s Girls School,
Laverstock. NO COMMENT
18/10661/TPO Work to TPO Trees. Cut back trunk to fence. Reduce height by
up to 25%. 5 St Albans Close, Bishopdown.
18/10642/FUL Single storey rear extension and front porch.6 Silverwood Drive,
Laverstock. NO COMMENT
18/10819/PO Work to TPO trees. Trimming and pruning low level branches
that overhang footpath underneath. Holmes Rd, Riverdown, Bishopdown.
18/09705/FUL Retrospective permission for removal of conservatory and replacement
with single storey rear extension, and single storey front infill extension.
49 Silverwood Drive, Laverstock.
Cancer Research UK are holding a Quiz Evening on
Saturday 16th February
7 for 7.30pm at The Godolphin School
Tickets £10 to include light refreshments .
There will be a cash bar and raffle.
For tickets and information
contact Ali Theobald 01722 415880
Cancer Research UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1089464)
Laverstock & Ford Parish Newsletter 9

Parish Neighbourhood Plan – Progress Report
The parish is made up of four local centres or communities, Laverstock and Milford;
Ford; Hampton Park/Bishopdown Farm/Riverdown Park; and Old Sarum/
Longhedge. For this progress report we have chosen to provide a brief spotlight
upon one of those local centres, Old Sarum and Longhedge, through the rapidly
changing number of households.
Spotlight on Old Sarum and Longhedge in numbers.
Now
We estimate that there are currently about 1,200 homes in Old Sarum and Longhedge
just a little more than 30% of the total estimated 3,900 homes in Laverstock
and Ford parish.
Recent Past
It may come as a surprise to many how dramatic has been the recent growth in
housing in Old Sarum and Longhedge. Ten years ago, there were less than 200
houses; but then came two major developments. The first (starting in 2008) was
on land around the football stadium and included a new primary school (2011),
Community Centre (2015) and convenience store. This was followed (in 2016) by
Longhedge. To date a total of 1,000 new homes have been built - a six-fold
growth in only a decade!
Short Term Future
Will growth continue? Well, just based upon the build and sale of existing authorized
planning will see the projected number of households in Old Sarum and Longhedge
grow to 1,650 homes in 2021. As I write this article, I hear that it is the intention
of the developers to make a planning application, very early in the new
year, for the comprehensive development of the neighbourhood centre site to
comprise a convenience food store; a day nursery; a care home and three further
retail units. Old Sarum and Longhedge in 2021 will represent almost 40% of the
number of households in the parish (projected at 4,300).
What does all this mean?
Laverstock and Ford Parish has seen major increases in housing over the last 20
years, firstly from the developments at Hampton Park/ Bishopdown Farm and,
more recently, those at Riverdown Park and Old Sarum/Longhedge. Both the
Hampton Park/ Bishopdown Farm/Riverdown Park community AND Old Sarum/
Longhedge community are now larger than Laverstock/Milford.
There are significant differences in age profile between Laverstock/Milford and
Ford and the newer, growing communities which are likely to be reflected in
differences in needs and aspirations (schools, transport, medical and care services,
for instance).

There are also major changes in journey to work patterns – work locations are
more dispersed; Salisbury is no longer the main employment location; so, necessarily,
the newer communities have higher levels of car ownership and this leads to
changing shopping patterns, less dependency on local shops, public transport and
local employment.
But these changes, amongst others, lead to problems for the disadvantaged, particularly
those who are less mobile, more dependent on public transport and local
services and/or those who would benefit from affordable housing, traditionally in
short supply within the Parish: and what about the impact on the environment?
Next Steps
We will be producing similar data for the other local areas and for the parish in
total and sharing this through the newsletter and the website (which we plan to
launch in February). BUT we’d also like to add to this local area spotlight with content
about living in Old Sarum and Longhedge, likes and dislikes, what would make
the local area a better place to live etc. Anything that helps us to understand the
people who live here and drive the creation of the best possible living environment.
We’d like Old Sarum and Longhedge residents to come forward and become
area “champions” to add content to this spotlight, to start and continue a conversation
with residents, to help us to produce the best possible Neighbourhood Plan.
This has begun with the recent Old Sarum and Longhedge Residents association
meeting, held on the 28 th November, where a number of residents volunteered
their services to the neighbourhood planning process. Thank you to those residents.
We’d equally welcome “champions” from the other areas to come forward.
All are most welcome! Old Sarum and Longhedge Champions REQUIRED NOW
Explanatory Note: In order to produce the numbers used in this article Kevin Martin,
our information expert, has used Government census data and our current
knowledge of housing development to shed light on the current situation and
trends in key aspects of the Parish particularly , Housing stock (numbers, composition
and tenure), Population structure (numbers, age and ethnicity), Socioeconomic
characteristics, Employment, travel to work patterns, car availability.
This is helping us to highlight key longer-term issues to be addressed by Neighbourhood
Plan. If you’d like to ask questions of Kevin, or the Neighbourhood Planning
team in general, please email the team members below.
If you’d like to talk to the Neighbourhood Plan team or if you have expertise or local
knowledge which you would like to input to the plan, please contact Vic Bussereau
or Dick Buttigieg (email address below).
Vic Bussereau ( vicbussereau@laverstock-ford.co.uk )
Dick Buttigieg ( richardbuttigieg@lavertstock-ford.co.uk )
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Electoral Boundary Review update
The November / December edition of the Newsletter reported that following the
Local Government Boundary Commission for England’s requirement that Wiltshire
Council rebalance its electoral divisions (also known as wards), the Parish Council
formally informed Wiltshire Council of its desire for 2 Wiltshire Councillors, both
within the Southern Wiltshire Community Area and therefore represented at the
Southern Area Board, with whom it shares more affinity, rather than one in the
Southern Community Area and the other split between Southern and Salisbury
Community Areas.
On the 16 th October 2018, Wiltshire Council accepted its Electoral Review Committee’s
recommendation for 2 electoral divisions, with one Wiltshire Councillor
each, both to be placed in the Southern Wiltshire Community Area and therefore
both sitting in the Southern Wiltshire Area Board. It made these recommendations
to the Boundary Commission.
On the 5 th November, the Parish Council submitted a detailed representation to the
Boundary Commission, which can be read in its entirety on the PC’s web site at
http://www.laverstock-ford.co.uk. The submission evidenced the following criteria
set out by the Commission:
electoral equality
community identities and interests and
effective and convenient local government
We were also advised and were able to provide evidence of the following matters:
What defines the Parish & marks it out as a distinct community or communities
The Parish’s identifiable boundaries
Shared community events
Shared amenities and facilities
Public facilities
How the facilities provide focus for community interaction
Community groups
Local interests
Transport links
The submission also drew attention to the Boundary Commission’s own statement
that;
“in areas where parishes exist, the parish boundaries often represent the extent of
a community. In fact the Commission often uses parishes as the building blocks of
wards and electoral divisions”
cont ….

and to the fact that in the 2016 Parish Boundary Review / Community Governance
Review, Wiltshire Council ratified the views expressed by Laverstock and Ford Parish
Council and 99.3% of the 1010 Parish resident’s survey responses (48% came from
Laverstock, 28% from Ford and Old Sarum, and 24% from Bishopdown Farm /
Hampton Park).
They believed strongly that the Parish is an entity with a semi-rural identity, separate
and distinct from that of Salisbury City Parish (who wished to take over the entire
Parish) which the residents value and wish to preserve. Furthermore, in line
with the concept that those who live together are governed together, residents are
content that the Parish Council exercises good governance at their local level.
The Parish Council noted that in their recent deliberations, Wiltshire Council’s Electoral
Review Committee adhered to the principal that where Wiltshire Council had
carried out previous Community Governance Reviews it would be appropriate to
adjust division boundaries and Area Board boundaries to reflect those changes.
Division names
Wiltshire Council has recommended to the Commission the names “Old Sarum” and
“Laverstock”.
Given that Laverstock and Ford is a long established Civil Parish with a strong identity,
the Parish Council has argued strongly that the 2 Divisions should be named
simply Laverstock and Ford East and Laverstock and Ford West. Deviating from
these would go against the concept of Laverstock and Ford’s Neighbourhood Plan
which looks to retain the cohesiveness of the Parish and encourage the residents
from the various communities to continue to feel united within our boundary. It
therefore recommended to the Commission the following:
Division 23 - Laverstock and Ford West comprising Bishopdown Farm,
Hampton Park, Riverdown Park, Old Sarum (part) and Longhedge and,
Division 24 - Laverstock and Ford East comprising Laverstock, Ford, Milford
(part) and Old Sarum (part) together with the parishes of Clarendon
Park, Firsdown, Britford and Odstock.
Next steps
The Parish Council’s views have been recorded and published on the Local Government
Boundary Commission for England’s web site. They will be considered as they
decide their draft recommendations which they expect to make on 5 February 2019.
This will mark a new phase of consultation for the review in which the Commission
will seek views on the draft recommendations and further evidence about where
division boundaries should be to aid it when it makes its final recommendations,
expected on 9 July 2019.
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Even the Police use the Roads in our Parish!
It has been an unusual day today (3 December) - 3 members of our Wiltshire Constabulary
on the roads in our parish. Both early and late morning a Police car was
seen driving through Ford. However, in mid-morning something special was
spotted – a Police horse and rider going slowly along Ford Road! Is this a first this
Century?
Moving on to matters which affect our residents, there are a few words below on
traffic on Pearce Way as well as issues with Footpath 11 which crosses this road.
In addition, some information is provided on the closure after Christmas of part of
Milford Mill Road. Finally, returning to Ford, there is some information on the final
stages of the ground works on Green Lane as well as the traffic calming scheme in
the village.
Pearce Way
The longstanding requirement for a Metrocount on Pearce Way to record both the
volume and speed of vehicles has yet to take place. Wiltshire Council has now advised
that this is one of a batch in Wiltshire which should be completed in January
or February 2019. Hopefully there will be some data available to include in the
next edition of the Newsletter.
A further overdue requirement is the construction of split barriers at the Pearce
Way end of Footpath 11. It is disappointing to recall that these were something
that should have been installed before the 2018 school summer holidays We understand
that a set were delivered on site in Oct but disappeared under mysterious
circumstances! A further set has been ordered but at the time of writing they
have still to appear. The developer, Barratt Homes, and Wiltshire Council are both
on the case. The question is will we see them installed before the start of 2019?
Also missing on Pearce Way is appropriate white lining at the London Road end.
Wiltshire Council is aware and Barratt have confirmed that white lines will be reinstated/completed
in the very near future.
Milford Mill Road
As many of you are aware there have been extended road works to
renew the gas mains along Shady Bower which has kept the road
closed for many weeks. SGS are now looking to implement the next
phase of the replacement programme which will involve closing Milford
Mill Road from the junction with Shady Bower to the junction
with Queen Manor Road. Work is scheduled to start on 2 January and run through
to 15 February. The Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO) issued by Wiltshire
Council states that access will be maintained for residents and businesses where
possible but delays are likely at times.
The full TTRO is available on the Parish Council website.

Ford
The Traffic Calming Scheme at the time of writing still requires a few tweaks.
Some bushes near Spire View need to be removed as currently they screen the
new terminal signs on the entry to the village. In addition, there is the possibility
of one of the signs on Ford Road (Roman Road) being moved for a second time
due to masking from another sign while it, in turn, masks one of the signs on a
new build-out. Furthermore, some of the lighting on both build-outs on Ford
Road is intermittent and one of the street lights has not worked since the construction
of the build-outs. Wiltshire Council is aware of all these issues.
The over running road works on Green Lane to update elements of the sewage
system are now nearing completion and should be finished by the time this edition
of the Newsletter is published.
Wiltshire Council is currently considering whether there should be some form of
entrance gate or barrier at the entrance to Footpath 11 of Green Lane. This too
should be resolved by the time of publication.
VB
Public Enquiry for Planning Application for proposed development at Old Sarum
Airfield
The Enquiry got underway as scheduled on Tuesday 9 October in front of the presiding
Inspector, Frances Mahoney, and continued through the rest of the week.
It resumed on the following Tuesday but was adjourned on Thursday after 7 days
of activity. The Inspector has arranged to reconvene on 18 December for 2 days
to complete all the necessary activities.
During the first day third-parties were given the opportunity to provide evidence.
Those who spoke included representatives of gun clubs that used the historic gun
butts on the airfield. Concerns were raised about the continued use of the butts if
development were to go ahead. In addition, a resident from Ford (Ron Champion)
and WCllr Ian McLennan stated their reasons for objecting to the Planning Application,
and a Parish Councillor (Vic Bussereau) explained the Council’s reasons for
objecting.
Most of the remaining days were taken up by evidence from expert witnesses
provided by both Wiltshire Council and the prospective developers, Old Sarum
Airfield Ltd. One session took the form of a ‘round table’ discussion chaired by
the Inspector in which third-parties could participate and did! Evidence at the
hearing was also given by Mr Grenville Hodge, Director of Old Sarum Airfield Ltd,
on behalf of the company and the Owners.
The Enquiry should have been completed by the time this edition of the Newsletter
is published. View the Parish Council website for an update on the proceedings
held in December.
VB
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LAVERSTOCK DISTRICT EVENING WOMEN’S INSTITUTE
At the October meeting, Ann Gothard, together with
her husband Matthew, of the charity Uganda Project,
gave a talk with slides about the work of the charity set
up about 18 years ago. This is a small local charity from Winterslow and aims
to improve the lives of the people of Uganda. Many aspects of life there have
been improved through various projects. A Vocational Training Centre has
been established and gives locals training in skills to improve many parts of
their lives. One local man is now a trained carpenter and able to help others
and also earn a small living for himself and his family. It is a very worthwhile
project and the work is ongoing.
On October 26 th , we held an Apple Pie Morning, where members, local people
and many from other local W.I’s were able to enjoy apple pie, cream and
coffee, and able to browse the various stalls, and the morning finished with a
raffle.
16 members knitted poppies for the Salisbury Remembers exhibits at the
Guildhall. We were able to contribute about 80 and these were included in
the figures of servicemen, which were placed on top of the portico of the
Guildhall. Four members attended the official opening, where the Mayor
thanked all for their contributions. Refreshments were held in the Guildhall
after and it was nice to meet the organisers and other contributors.
In November, we were visited by Sara Bottomley, who told us about “My
Quilting Journey”. She brought examples of her beautiful work. Her interest in
quilting started when nursing and then after marriage and Army postings
gained further experience and skills on her “journey” via West Point, Cyprus,
Kuwait, Kenya and Falklands – finally back to Wiltshire.
Meetings are held at 7.45 p.m. on the 3 rd Monday of the month, in Laverstock
Village Hall. For more information contact Kay Griffiths on 07927 041648.
WHY NOT COME ALONG. WE WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOU AT OUR MEETINGS.

Older person’s standard Wiltshire concessionary bus pass
Information about the renewal of bus passes
From 01 January 2019, not all bus passes will be renewed automatically.
This is because there are approximately 20,000 passes in circulation that
have not been scanned on a bus prior to renewal, indicating that the pass
has not been used. In these cases, the passes will not be automatically renewed.
If your pass is not automatically renewed but you would still like to receive
one to use in the future, please contact Wiltshire Council on 0300 456 0100
and we can arrange for your new pass to be issued.
Wiltshire Council regrets that any charges which may occur on bus journeys
are non-refundable.
Laverstock & Ford History Group
At the November meeting, Dave Waspe, who researched the histories for
the successful Armistice Centenary event at the church, gave a talk on:
Some of our war dead, and those who went to war and came back alive.
Dave highlighted two names from the First World War memorial, Private
Thomas Bundy, and Sergeant Stanley Glover. He went on to talk about the
way he tackled research into the names of those who served in the forces
and survived.
Future meeting, Curtis Room (vestry), St Andrew’s, Laverstock, 2 pm.
24 January 2019, Nottingham Alabasters and the light shed on medieval
religion.
Need help putting your bin out?
If you find it difficult to put out your rubbish and recycling bins or bags, you can
apply for an assisted collection by calling us on 0300 456 0102
Laverstock & Ford Parish Newsletter 17

Wiltshire Council Proposed Traffic Regulation Order - Roads in Hampton Park
St Clements Way and Manning Close
The proposed order will prohibit waiting or parking along the roads shown in the
map below.
A consultation is taking place and residents may comment on this proposal,
quoting reference HKB/TRO/LAFO by January 11th 2019 by Email
to trafficorders@wiltshire.gov.uk or in writing to: TRO Team, Sustainable
Transport Group, Highways & Transport, County Hall, Bythesea Road
Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 8JN
SCHEDULE - No Waiting At Any Time
St Clements Way North From a point 5 metres east of its junction with Sycamore
Drive to a point 9 metres west of its junction with The Crusades
St Clements Way South From a point 9 metres east of its junction with Sycamore
Drive to a point 9 metres west of its junction with The Crusades
Manning Close Both sides From its junction with St Clements Way for a distance
of 5 metres in a north easterly direction
Virginia M c Lennan – Parish Improvement Fund
In memory of Virginia and her hard work for the parish, Ian McLennan contributes
£500 annually to individuals and groups who need some small funds to get on and
make their community better. Don’t be shy! If you can individually or collectively,
with friends/family carry out a small project to make things better, contact Ian and
put your idea to him by phone or email. His contact details are on page 37..

Laverstock & Ford Parish Newsletter 19

Castle Hill Country Park
Since our successful Information Event in September progress with the Country
Park has been moving almost to the predicted timeline. At the time of writing the
Developers are completing the few minor snags to play parks and infiltration basins
before the land is transferred to the Parish Council and our partnership with the
Land Trust swings into action. A lot has been going on both on the Site and behind
the scenes, our Country Park Management Plan volunteers have powered ahead
with plans and on-site delivery, making the challenge an awful lot easier for the
Ranger and Land Trust support team when they take up the reins early in the New
Year. Here are just a few of the high points and also the next major community
event to mark in your diaries.
First World War Memorial Woodland Takes Shape!
Following gaining permission from the Developers to start our Memorial Woodland
before transfer of the Country Park, we had a very moving Ceremony on Sunday
11 th to plant the first tree in the Wood. In particular a big thank you to Nick Perrott
for organising the Vicar and Local
Representatives from our three
Armed Services. Penny Theobald
got a team together to make three
wreaths from natural materials
found in and around the Country
Park.
My eldest daughter Amy played
the Last Post very well in difficult
conditions for a musician. Ben Parker
from River Bourne Community Farm held Amy’s music and helped establish our
Tree Nursery with three handy plough lines and carefully placed tree protection
materials. Parish Cllr Lesley Waller planted the first tree in the wood. Poignantly
the tree was dug in next to a lone Poppy that had sprung up for the occasion. Subsequently
hundreds of trees have been planted from the nursery into the Wood.
Thanks to all the many volunteers of all ages who have helped this first Country
Park project take shape.
Families joining in tree planting

Play Parks Arrive!!
We all had to pinch
ourselves as the Play
Parks finally opened
for business. What a
journey that was!!
The Neighbourhood
Equipped Area for Play
and the Multi Use
Games Area are already proving particularly popular with our young residents. We
will have much more in the way of Natural Play opportunities on the Country Park
as it takes shape but what a relief that children are no longer tempted to play in
the streets and the construction areas now there are some excellent play facilities
to enjoy.
Fencing on Fiander Lane comes down!!!
Residents on Fiander Lane compared the removal of the closeboard fence as akin
to the fall of the Berlin Wall when it was finally taken down and removed from the
site. There is a lot of work to be done in this section of the Country Park. First of
all the seedbed will need to have weeds removed in the spring and then sown
with wildflowers. Traditional orchards are to be planted, an enclosed wildflower
meadow to be created and hedge shelter belts to be established. The infiltration
basins will also be sown with wetland mix of wildflowers which will help trap and
filter surface water into the aquifer.
Our Community Artwork nears completion!!!!
In February Kerry Lemon’s completed stone pillars
and pavers are scheduled for installation across the
Country Park and at the Pavilion Green. I held one
of the samples of the rock tiles back in October and
was impressed with both the design and the tactile
qualities of the cut rock surfaces. They should be a
magnet for all to look, touch and imagine the historic
and natural heritage that inspired the designs,
Sample tile & crayon rubbing along with the artistic input from children in the
Parish. Look out for details of the installation work on
our web-site and in the local press.
For further information about Castle Hill Country Park please contact:
david.burton@laverstock-ford.co.uk
Laverstock & Ford Parish Newsletter 21

Laverstock and Ford Heritage Boardwalk Project wins National Lottery support.
Laverstock and Ford Parish Council has received a National Lottery grant of
£41,800 for an exciting heritage scheme, the Laverstock and Ford Heritage Boardwalk
Project, in Whitebridge Spinney alongside the River Bourne. This is made
possible by money raised by National Lottery players. It focuses on installing a
new boardwalk alongside the River Bourne with associated information boards
and includes the thirteenth sign in the Salisbury Bee Trail.
Supported through the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), the scheme will enable local
young people not only to research and design the interpretative boards which will
be placed alongside the boardwalk and River Bourne but also design and research
the interactive Bee sign that will form part of the City Bee Trail.
Laverstock and Ford Parish Council has three secondary schools in the Parish and
intends to work with these pupils and groups at the local Community Farm over
the next two years to make them more aware of their local environmental and
historical heritage and in particular the River Bourne which forms part of the
Hampshire Avon Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and Special Area of Conservation
(SAC).
Commenting on the award, Councillor Andy Birkett (Chair of Laverstock and Ford
Parish Council) said: “We are thrilled to have received this support thanks to National
Lottery players and are confident the project will not only link physically
two areas of our Parish but also support young people learning about their environmental
and historical heritage.”
Editors note: The Whitebridge Spinney was acquired by
the parish council as a planning gain as a result of
Wimpy obtaining planning permission elsewhere.
The boardwalk links the Spinney and River Bourne
Road, with Whitebridge, via the riverbank, opening
up the wonderful riverbank walk to all, throughout
the year.
The existing woodwork, having been in place for over
20 years is in urgent need of replacement.

Paul Tidmarsh
Painter & Decorators
Hall, Stairs, Landing
Wallpapering, Tiling, Coving,
Refurbishment, Renovation
General property maintenance
UPVC guttering & facias, insurance
Tel 0800 002 9722
Email: paul@paultidmarsh.com
Laverstock & Ford Parish Newsletter 23

Bill Moss
We are sad to report the death of our former Wiltshire Councillor
for Bishopdown, Bill Moss. Bill died peacefully, in Salisbury Hospice,
on 4th December, after a long and debilitating illness, which
led to his stepping down at the May 2017 election.
Bill was elected to serve St Marks & Bishopdown at the inception
of the new Wiltshire Council and served from 2009-2017. Prior to
this, he was both a Wiltshire County Councillor and Salisbury District Councillor,
representing his home ward of Winterslow. His council service was over many
years and totalled 25 years at retirement.
During his distinguished service, Bill was elected as Chairman Salisbury District
Council and in 2005-6 was elected to the same office with Wiltshire County Council.
Bill was a fervent defender of our parish, consistently attending our parish council
meetings. He fully supported the parish in its fight to remain independent of Salisbury
City. The Parish Council is thankful for his support, friendship and long service
to the community.
Our thoughts are with his widow Natalie, who continues to do much for Old Sarum
Nursery.
From Rev Andy Bousfield, the new vicar of St
Andrew’s Laverstock, and St Mark’s Salisbury.
www.stmarksandstandrews.org.uk
Hello! As I have been popping in here and there to introduce
myself I was struck by the motto at St Andrew’s School of “Do everything
in love.” Now there is an ambitious standard to live by.
One that would create the kind of community I’d love to be part of. A love that
reaches out to neighbour and seeks the best for each other, even at a cost to ourselves.
The heart of the message of Christianity is the good news about a God who has
demonstrated the ultimate example of this kind of love. At Christmas we reflected
on the wonder that God didn’t call us to make our way back to him or solve our
problems on our own, but that he came to us, in love! He bridged the gap, by
sending his Son, Jesus, to be born as our saving king and give us the help and hope
that we all need.
My prayer for the year ahead is that our churches would not just have this kind of
love as an aspiration but live a life of love that makes a difference each day. I look
forward very much to being part of such a community.
A very happy new year to you all.
Laverstock & Ford Parish Newsletter 25

News from Laverstock Gardening Club
We celebrate the start of another busy year at the Club with
our usual New Year Party on January 28 th . There will be food
and wine and a chance to catch up with old friends.
February 25 th sees the launch of our programme for the coming year. The annual
subscription falls due – now £6 and still very good value.
The speaker at the February meeting will be garden historian Christine Stones.
She will be talking about “Gardens of World War One”. As in the Second World
War, there were food shortages and home grown fruit and vegetables became
increasingly important to keep the population fed. With the men away fighting,
it was the women who grew those urgently needed crops.
The monthly competition will be “three stems of hellebores”.
Laverstock Gardening Club meets at 7.30 on the fourth Monday of the month in
Laverstock and Ford Village Hall. Visitors are welcome.
PARISH COUNCIL MEETINGS 2019
All meetings are on a Monday and start at
7pm unless otherwise stated.
DATE
VENUE
14 th January River Bourne Community Farm
Extraordinary Meeting BUDGET and PRECEPT
21st January
Greentrees Junior School
18 th February River Bourne Community Farm
18 th March Old Sarum Community Centre
ANNUAL PARISH MEETING
15 th April River Bourne Community Farm
20 th May Greentrees Junior School
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL
17 th June River Bourne Community Farm
15 th July Old Sarum Community Centre
19 th August River Bourne Community Farm
16 th September Greentrees Junior School
21 st October River Bourne Community Farm
8 th November Old Sarum Community Centre
16 th December River Bourne Community Farm
Laverstock & Ford Parish Newsletter 27

News from New Sarum W.I.
We are now settled in our venue at the Old Sarum
Community Centre, and have been busy. As I am
writing this, preparations are complete for our
Christmas Tree that is to be dressed and will
be on show at St. Thomas Church , along with
many others, the first week in December. Our
Christmas social is next and the committee are busy with preparations for this.
In the New Year we start with Line Dancing, a sure way to get rid of those excess
pounds! The new programme is nearly complete and we are all looking
forward to some exciting speakers.
If you are interested in joining us, please look at our website
www.newsarumwi.co.uk and join us at one of our meetings at 7.15-9.15pm on
the first Wednesday of each month.
Sheila Hart Treasurer. Email sme.hart47@gmal.com
The Cafe on the Green now serves
breakfast from 9 to 11am on
Thursdays.
Why not come and join us for a
different start to the day - options
include porridge, yoghurt and fruit
or granola, croissants and beans
on toast, and all at only 50p per
item! Hot drinks and cake are
available as usual and we even do
take away!
Newspapers and board games are
provided too. If you have any queries
contact Christine Fordham on
07740 512437 or at
owbemerton@gmail.com.
Find us on Facebook at Cafe on the
Green, Hampton Park.

News from Old Sarum—Longhedge
Old Sarum and Longhedge Residents Association
Wednesday 13 th March at 7pm
Old Sarum Community Centre
HELP NEEDED: In order to keep this key group running we need volunteers to help
with the chairing and administration. The association only meets four times a year
but makes a significant impact on both estates. We need volunteers to help in any
way they can otherwise the association will inevitably fold. Please come along to
our next meeting to find out more or contact oldsarum@st-francischurch.org.uk
Meetings are attended by our local Parish Councillor and start with an update on
what our local Parish Council is doing for the residents of Old Sarum and Longhedge.
We have discussed projects such as the plans for the local skateboard park
and what amenities, shops etc, will be provided on 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.
We look forward to seeing a full house at our next meeting please do come
along.
Messy Church! – Come and join us for an afternoon of creativity, games, food and
lots of fun! We meet every 2nd Sunday of the month at Old
Sarum Community centre from 4pm till 5.45pm. Welcome to all
ages to come. We ask that children are accompanied by an
adult. Our next meetings are Jan 13th and Feb 10th.
Old Sarum Community Centre is the local community
hall in Old Sarum. It is a fantastic facility
for residents all across the parish. It hosts numerous
activities and groups throughout the week
that cater for a wide range of ages and backgrounds.
Not only that, but the centre also organises
and runs community activities throughout
the year such as Meet Your Neighbour events, The Summer Fun Day and much
more.
The centre is a great venue for a birthday, anniversary, party or just about any occasion.
We offer a discounted rate of £10 per hour for the main hall to anyone who
lives in the Laverstock and Ford parish. If you are interested please contact: 01722
335349 or oldsarumcommunitycentre@gmail.com
Laverstock & Ford Parish Newsletter 29

Community Defibrillators
You will recall that in the last parish newsletter I reported on the
British Heart Foundation’s campaign to increase the use of Community
Defibrillators posing the question of how many defibrillators
do we have in the Parish.
This month I report back to you my findings.
Old Sarum Primary School, Pheasant Drive, Old Sarum, SP4 6GH.
There is a defibrillator in the main reception area which is available in an
emergency during school hours.
Wessex Archaeology, Portray House, Old Sarum Park, SP4 6EB.
There is a defibrillator in the
west porch (left hand side of the
building) which can be accessed
at any time. The code to unlock
the cabinet can be obtained
from the emergency services. It
was bought by the business estate
management group for
community use.
Wyvern College, Church Road, Laverstock, SP1 1QU.
The school has a defibrillator which is available in an emergency during school
hours.
Enovation Controls, Church Road, Laverstock, SP1 1QZ
There is a company defibrillator in the reception area which can be used by
the community during their working hours. Mon – Thurs 9am-5pm, Fri 9am-
4.30pm.
Finally, the Area Board on 8th November approved funding towards a Community
Defibrillator at Greentrees Junior School, Bishopdown Farm Ward.
More information about Community Defibrillators can be obtained from the
South Western Ambulance Trust.
https://www.swast.nhs.uk/welcome/defibrillator-scheme/defibrillators
Lesley Waller

Computer Software Service Fraud
There is concern that victims of previous Computer Software Service Fraud
(CSSF) are being re-targeted for “owed money”. The National Fraud Intelligence
Bureau (NFIB) reports that CSSF scammers are returning to contact previous
victims, requesting that they pay money owed for a fake malware protection
service they had provided. Alternatively, the fraudster will ask for a new subscription
fee in return for protection from a new threat. The victims that have
made payments to the fraudsters have done so via credit/debit card payments.
In some instances threatening and aggressive language has been used against
victims, as part of the attempt to coerce them into sending money.
Computer Software Service Fraud involves the victim being contacted, told that
there is a problem with their computer, and that for a fee this issue can be resolved.
The aim of the fraudster at this point is usually to gain remote access to
the victim’s computer and, subsequently, access to their online banking account.
No fix actually occurs. The victims will often be cold-called or will receive
a pop-up on their computer, prompting them to phone the suspect.
Protect Yourself
• If you receive such an unsolicited call or pop-up, do
not make a payment. Always ensure you know who
you are talking to. If in doubt, hang up immediately.
• Do not allow remote access to your computer.
• Don’t be rushed or pressured into making a decision. Under no circumstances
would a genuine bank, or another trusted organisation, force you to make a
financial transaction on the spot; they would never ask you to transfer money
into another account for fraud reasons. Remember to stop and take time to
carefully consider your actions.
• Listen to your instincts. If something feels wrong then it is usually right to
question it. Criminals may lull you into a false sense of security when you are
out and about or rely on your defences being down when you’re in the comfort
of your own home. They may appear trustworthy, but they may not be who
they claim to be. For more information about how to protect yourself online,
visit www.cyberaware.gov.uk and www.takefive-stopfraud.org.uk
Laverstock & Ford Parish Newsletter 31

Parish Pump
The Parish Pump was the one place in the community where residents
could gather to collect water and listen to serious gossip.
The Parish Pump was the parish newsletter of its time. Parish
Pump will never speak on behalf of Councillors or Officers. Comments
made in this column are entirely the observations, sometimes
whimsical sometimes cutting reflections of Parish Pump,
who after all, still is the life-blood of the community.
Fly-Tipping by any other name
The Parish Council recently received a complaint about residents who dump
their garden rubbish over the fence on to the verge of a popular lane in Laverstock.
Some, with a back gate even carry their rubbish across the footpath on
to the verge of a fence opposite. It is particularly distressing for nearby householders
who take the trouble to keep a public verge tidy, to see others treating
the public land as if it was their own personal tip. It is truly ‘Fly Tipping’ by another
name. At best it is anti-social. We have all seen it and it’s not just in Laverstock.
There are examples of this type of Fly-Tipping elsewhere in the Parish.
I wonder if they are the same people who take dogs for a walk and bag up the
waste to hang it on a tree. I wonder if the person who has painted a swastika
on a tree, on Cockey Down recently, will grow up and turn in to a fly tipper.
Thank heavens there are very many more Parish residents who take a pride in
their community. PP knows of some people who go out of their way to pick up
litter and take it home with them, brush up leaves blocking a drain; keep their
overhanging garden bushes safe for pedestrians on the pavement.
Electoral Review of Wiltshire
Parish Councillors with our longstanding Wiltshire Councillor have been working
very hard gathering evidence for the Electoral Review exercise presently
being undertaken by the Boundary Commission for England. It’s only a couple
of years since we fought off plans by Wiltshire Council to break up our Parish
and give most of it to Salisbury City. It was a hard won battle and we succeeded
because of support from Parish residents and others who recognised a David
and Goliath battle was in play.

Well conspiracy theorists might feel we are at risk once again from councillors
in Salisbury and Wiltshire who seek by covert means to divide the Parish.
The Parish has now made its submission to the Electoral Boundary Commission
that L&FP should be retained as it is. Residents voted strongly to preserve the
Parish in its entirety and that is the message councillors sent. The whole seven
page submission can be viewed on the Parish Webpage.
Just go to http://www.laverstock-ford.co.uk/.
Take a look at it and be reminded about what has been achieved over the past
ten years without a smidgen of Party Politics. It really is a testament to your
ability to work together towards an enriched community. Perhaps fortunately
for us it is the Boundary Commission who will have the last word, not Wiltshire
Council or Salisbury City Council.
PP
The Civic Responsibility Cup 2018
The Civic Responsibility Cup is awarded by the Parish Council on
an annual basis to each of the three secondary schools on the
Laverstock site.
The winner from Wyvern College was Nadimur Rahman, who was
awarded the cup ‘For his absolute dedication to his studies and for
always striving to improve himself. Also, for his support for the
school through his deputy head boy role and for his fund-raising
activities.’
The winner from St Edmund’s was Lily Roberts. ‘Lily has been very
proactive in organising numerous charity events in the school, liaising
with staff as needed and always smiling and helpful. A worthy
recipient.’
The winner from St Joseph’s school was Rachel Walker. She was
involved with Fair Trade initiatives in school as well as pupil parliament
and organising school House days. She was also involved with
the church St Vincent de Paul which helps vulnerable members of
the community and Cherish Church Youth groups.
All recipients were awarded an engraved large cup at their respective prize-giving
evenings with each name added on a yearly basis, and a small engraved cup for
them to keep. Well done to all three students, who are a credit to their schools,
parents and the local Parish.
Laverstock & Ford Parish Newsletter 33

River Bourne Community Farm Dates for your diary
2019
CREAM TEA SUNDAY
Sunday 5 May from 3 – 5pm
Summer begins at the farm with the first Cream
Tea Sunday of the season. Enjoy tractor trailer
rides (small cost applies), supervised river dipping with nets, nature walks,
and some relaxing live music.
OPEN FARM SUNDAY
Sunday 9 June from 2 – 5pm
The farm celebrates Open Farm Sunday with an additional
Cream Tea Sunday. All of the usual Cream Tea Sunday
activities plus a few extras for families to enjoy!
LIVE @ THE FARM (outdoor event)
Sunday 26 May from 3 – 10pm
Featuring: One Step Behind – The UK’s Favourite
Madness Tribute Band + Abba’s Angels + The Zucchinis
and other great acts to be confirmed.
Get yourselves along to the farm’s annual outdoor music
event as part of ‘Salisbury Live’. Great sounds, bars,
children’s entertainment, ice cream and candyfloss
and this year a fantastic selection of hot food stalls.
ADULT ENTRY BY TICKET ONLY – Advance Tickets £5. On the Gate £10
(under 18s go free). No unaccompanied under 16s. Advance tickets available
in January 2019 at SEETICKETS.COM. Keep checking the farm’s website
and Facebook page for further details.
RIVER BOURNE COMMUNTY FARM – BIG DAY OUT!
Sunday 30 June from 11am – 5pm
A great family event with something for everyone: Farm
Animals, Tractor Displays, Rural Crafts, Tractor Trailer
Rides, Fun Dog Show, Archery, Giant Climbing Wall, Mini
Ride-On Steam Engine, Mega slide & Fairground Activities,
Face Painting, Cream Teas, Farm BBQ, Ice Cream, Candyfloss
& Popcorn, Bar, Live Music and lots more activities
for all the family.
Limited on-site parking at £2 per car

BARN DANCE & SUPPER
Saturday 20 July at 7pm
Ceilidh band Scrape the Barrel are back to guide
you through your steps for an evening of dancing,
drinking and eating. Discounts for groups of 8 or
more. Why not make it a work’s outing? No ‘do-si
-do’ experience necessary. Suitable for older children.
Tickets £12 (£10 for groups & friends of the
farm). Price includes a ploughman’s supper. Available from the farm
office from January 2019. Telephone 01722 330667
or email info@riverbournecommunityfarm.org.uk
THE WURZELS PLUS SUPPORT
Saturday 10 August at 7pm
The farm is very excited to announce the return of the
legendary Scrumpy and Western Band THE WURZELS in
August 2019.
Attendees at their 2014 farm performance will remember
singing along to the rousing chorus of ‘Ruby, Ruby,
Ruby...ooh arr, ooh arr, ooh arr’. A performance definitely
not to be missed. Tickets go on sale in January. Watch
the farm’s website and Facebook page for further details
and ticket prices.
Laverstock & Ford Parish Newsletter 35

Laverstock & Ford Parish Council Contacts
Chair
Laverstock & Ford Ward
David Burton
8 Riverside Close, Laverstock,
SP1 1QW Tel: 332130
davidburton@laverstock-ford.co.uk
James Dean
Milford Farm, Milford SP1 1RJ
Tel: 335040
jamesdean@laverstock-ford.co.uk
Derek Hayes
Meadow View, The Green,
Laverstock SP1 QS
Tel: 332109
derekhayes@laverstock-ford.co.uk
Jennifer Brown
47 Potter’s Way, Laverstock
SP1 1PX Tel: 330622
jenniferbrown@laverstock-ford.co.uk
Marti Hilliard
13 Greenwood Avenue,
Laverstock, SP1 1PD
Tel: 335752
martihilliard@laverstock-ford.co.uk
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: 339571
vicbussereau@laverstock-ford.co.uk
Andy Birkett - Vice-Chair Vic Bussereau
Bishopdown Farm Ward
Ford, Old Sarum & Longhedge Ward
Karen Beard
25 Hartley Way Bishopdown Farm
SP1 3WS Tel: 504728
karenbeard@laverstock-ford.co.uk
Richard Buttigieg
29 Bundy Lane Bishopdown Farm
SP1 3PE Tel: 410993
richardbuttigieg@laverstock-ford.co.uk
Lesley Waller
30 The Oakbournes
Bishopdown Farm SP1 3FZ
lesleywaller@laverstock-ford.co.uk
Carl Davis
41 Sherbourne Drive, Old Sarum,
SP4 6FS
Tel: 07970 038546
carldavis@laverstock-ford.co.uk
Parish Clerk Andrew Prince 3 Pilgrims Way, Laverstock, Salisbury,
SP1 1RZ Tel: 01722 411847 Email: parish-clerk@laverstock-ford.co.uk
Barry Stay
Email: admin@laverstock-ford.co.uk
Details of councillors’ interests & membership of parish council sub-groups, can
be found on our website www.laverstock-ford.co.uk

Wiltshire Councillors
Ian McLennan For Laverstock, Ford & Old Sarum 01722 332233
47 Church Road, Laverstock, Salisbury SP1 1QY
Email: ianmclennan@btinternet.com
@CllrIanMcLennan
Derek Brown OBE For Bishopdown Farm:
3 The Meadows, Salisbury, SP1 2SS 01722 679290
Email: derek.brown@wiltshire.gov.uk
Member of Parliament
John Glen Constituency Office 12 Brown Street, Salisbury SP1 1HE
Phone: 01722 323050
Website: www.johnglenmp.com
House of Commons john.glen.mp@parliament.uk
Parish Council meetings for January and February
Monday 14th January - Extraordinary Meeting Budget & Precept
River Bourne Community Farm 7pm
Monday 21st January Greentrees Junior School 7pm
Monday 19th February River Bourne 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 for next issue (174) Mar/Apr 2019 - 4th February
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, write a short
article about it for possible inclusion in a future Parish Newsletter. You can include
pictures which support the article. A full page is a round 400 words.
Email these to: editor@laverstock-ford.co.uk
Laverstock & Ford Parish Website: www.laverstock-ford.co.uk
Laverstock & Ford Parish Newsletter 37

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. Minister Rev Margaret Jones. Tel 01722 421224
St. Michael and All Angels, Winterbourne Earls :
Sunday service at 11.00am Team Service (5th Sunday in month),
Wednesday Holy Communion 9.30am
Team Vicar: Rev. Peter Ostli-East (01980 611350) ostlieast@gmail.com
Associate Priest Rev David Coates (01722 325944) Bourne Valley Team
Rev Wendy Pugh (part-time) (01722 501443)
Churchwarden: Mrs Becky Baker (01980 611343 Website: www.stmichaelswebsite.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

Contacts around The Parish
Air Cadets (Old Sarum) 320634
Army Cadets (Old Sarum) Adam Reavill 07940 984886
Bishopdown Farm Pre-School Marie Ryan 07388 378584
Bishopdown Farm Friendship Gp Mary Ellis 324259
Cafe on the Green Toddler Group
owbemerton@gmail.com
Cafe Craft Club Angela cafeon thegreen91@gmail.com
Cricket Club Paul Hemming 07970 960218
Deliveries: PARISH NEWSLETTER Barry Stay 01722 321040
Evergreen Club Sandy Small 711129
Flora Mundi Mrs D Stevens 335770
Greentrees Primary - Head Ray Picton 340596
Hampton Park Pavilion Bookings 502966 Hamptonparkpavillion @gmail.com
Laverstock & Ford Sports Club 327401
Laverstock Art Club Fiona Forbes 01980 862368
Laverstock Beaver Scouts Jane Waspe 421287
Laverstock Brownies Pauline Giles 01725 519216
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 320129
Laverstock Ladies Open Group Iverene Hopkins 500643
Laverstock Scouts Martin Smith 01722 339546
Laverstock WI Thelma Green 320179
Line Dancing (Mulepackers) Mike Sainsbury 717800/340054
Milford Preservation Group Alan Hotchkiss 326027
Mothers’ Union Afternoon Group Heather Ludlow 01980 862758
Old Sarum Aviation Museum @BDACATOldSarum 323636
Old Sarum Beaver, Cub & Scouts
oldsarumscouts @outlook.com
Old Sarum Community Centre Diana Earle 01722 335349
Old Sarum Community Enablers Will and Sophie Burditt 01722 237318
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Old Sarum Primary School—Head Mr John Jones 410677
River Bourne Community Farm Jane Wilkinson 330667
Probus Club of Sarum Peter Matthews 340508
River Bourne Farm Shop & Cafe 332749
Salisbury Medical Practice Tanya McKay 333034
Sarum Bridge Club
sarumbridge @gmail.com
St. Andrews - FRIENDS - Chair Emily Wells 07841 907987
St. Andrews - Head Karen Walker 503590
St. Andrews Toddlers - Chair Cheryl Daniels 07765 863959
St. Edmunds - Head Mrs Nicola Bull 328565
St .Josephs - Head Mrs R Ridley 335380
St. Josephs - FRIENDS C/O School 335380
TA Centre—Old Sarum Capt. Dave Oliver 438300
TAI CHI Jo Domin 01722 322446
The Duck Inn Becki and Tim 327678
Wyvern - FRIENDS Mrs Joanna Charlton 331245
Wyvern College Head Jonathan Curtis 500700
V E N U E S A R O U N D T H E P A R I S H
Laverstock and Ford Village Hall
Casual hire available.
Contact Ian Haldane Tel. No. 01722 320 879
Old Sarum Community Centre
Large spacious hall seating 80 + people. Small hall which can be divided into two
by a partition, catering for thirty people each side or 60 when opened fully. Commercial
kitchen and facilities suitable for parties, wedding receptions and training.
Wi Fi throughout the building.
Email oldsarumcommunitycentre@gmail.com or download a booking form
from the website www.oldsarumcommunitycentre.co.uk The Community Office
will be open on Mondays 10-12. Tel 01722 335349
The Pavilion, Hampton Park
The Pavilion is located on Ash Crescent at Hampton Park. It offers excellent facilities
for both indoor and outdoor sport, as well as a meeting place for a variety of
groups and organisations. For the latest info on availability and to hire the Pavilion
for a party or meeting, please check the website :
www.hamptonparkpavilion.co.uk or email hamptonparkpavilion@gmail.com

WILTSHIRE COUNCIL HELPLINES
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
Building Control 01722 434519
Pest control, noise and pollution 0300 4560107
General enquiries and switchboard 0300 456 0100
FLOOD LINE 0345 988 1188
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY Emergency Helpline 0800 807 060
Salisbury Community Area Manager
Karen Linaker karen.linaker@wiltshire.gov.uk 01722 434697
Southern Wiltshire Community Area Manager
Tom Bray tom.bray@wiltshire.gov.uk 01722 434252
Local Police Contacts for Community Policing issues or enquiries (non-urgent)
Laverstock, Ford and Old Sarum PCSO Jenny Moss
jenny.moss@wiltshire.pnn.police.uk
Bishopdown Farm, Hampton Park and Riverdown Park
PCSO Jenny Moss jenny.moss@wiltshire.pnn.police.uk
Milford PCSO Laura King – laura.king@wiltshire.pnn.police.uk
Community Policing Co-ordinator – Pc Matt Holland
Our email for general enquiries is - cptsouthwiltshire@wiltshire.pnn.police.uk
You can phone Wiltshire Police by dialling '101', in an emergency dial ‘999’.
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PARISH D i a r y D a t e s
for events in January/February 2019
January
Wed 2nd Laverstock Evergreen Club 2.30pm Laverstock & Ford Village Hall
Wed 2nd New Sarum W.I. Old Sarum Community Centre 7:15pm — 9:15pm
Mon 14th Laverstock Ladies’ Group Talk on Julia’s House Hospice 7.45pm LVH
Mon 14th Parish Council Extraordinary Meeting Budget & Precept RBCF 7pm
Mon 21st Laverstock WI Zumba Gold Laverstock Village Hall 7.45pm
Mon 21st Parish Council Meeting Greentrees Junior School 7pm
Thu 24th Laverstock History Group Nottingham Alabasters St Andrew’s 2pm
Thu 24th Salisbury Area Board Alamein Suite City Hall 7pm
Mon 28th Laverstock Gardening Club New Year Party LVH 7:30pm
Wed 23rd Mothers’ Union Afternoon Group, St Andrew’s Church, 2.15pm
Thu 31st Southern Wiltshire Area Board Whiteparish Memorial Centre 7pm
February
Wed 6th Laverstock Evergreen Club 2:30pm Laverstock & Ford Village Hall
Wed 6th New Sarum W.I. Old Sarum Community Centre 7:15pm — 9:15pm
Mon 11th Laverstock Ladies’ Group Lost houses of Laverstock 7.45pm LVH
Mon 18th Parish Council Meeting River Bourne Community Farm 7pm
Mon 18th Laverstock WI Good Life Eco Bee Keeping LVH 7.45pm
Mon 25th Laverstock Gardening Club Gardens of World War One LVH 7.45pm
Wed 27th Mothers’ Union Afternoon Group, St Andrew’s Church, 2.15pm
LVH Laverstock & Ford Village Hall RBCF River Bourne Community Farm
OSCC Old Sarum Community Centre
Make sure your Mar/Apr 2019 events appear in the Parish Newsletter
E-mail full details to: editor@laverstock-ford.co.uk

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