ABOUT SHALBOURNE
Shalbourne is a picturesque, winding village, set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with a pretty c12th church, many old and thatched houses (some c16th/c17th), a well-used village hall and a recreation ground with one of the most beautifully-positioned cricket pitches in England.
It’s a busy, thriving village, with a very strong community spirit. Village life revolves around the Church, The Plough, the shop, the enviable list of sports and social clubs and our many fund-raising events. We use most of these events not simply to socialise, but also to support each other and keep our village special.
So, whether it’s a tasting evening in the Village Hall, a Pilates class at Shalbourne Pavilion, a Burns Night dinner, a choral concert, or a quiet game of Boules on a summer’s evening - you’ll find it here.
To post a notice here, contact Administrator
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VILLAGE NEWS
MEDICAL EMERGENCY?
Here's who to contact.
Dr Paddon has written an article for the Parish Magazine detailing who to contact if in need of medical advice. The full article can be found here. The addresses of local Minor Injuries Units can be found here.​
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PARISH COUNCIL MEETINGS
The next full meeting of the Parish Council will be on Thursday 26 September 2024 at 7.30pm in the Village Hall. The agenda and related papers will be on the Council page of this site.
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SHALBOURNE PARISH COUNCIL
Parish Clerk and RFO Wanted
Shalbourne Parish Council are in need of a person to combine the roles of Parish Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer. We have six meetings a year plus the Parish Assembly. We estimate a time commitment of 4-6 hours per meeting. We would be happy to pay an hourly rate plus expenses if required.
If you would like to know more about this please contact any member of the Parish Council.
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THE PLOUGH
Wiltshire Council has listed the Plough as an Asset of Community Value. We are very grateful for all the support the application received and to Wiltshire Council for dealing with it so quickly. A copy of the letter from Wiltshire Council can be found here.
The September issue of the Parish Magazine magazine has an article outlining what is happening.
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PARISH COUNCIL ACCOUNTS
Papers relating to the Parish Council Accounts for 2023/24 are now available through the Council page of this website.
Details of how to inspect the working papers can be found here.
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PUBLIC WORSHIP
Details of public worship on the 'Church' page of this site.
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SHALBOURNE CLASSIC CAR SHOW 2024
Pictures by Peter Orr of this year's show can be found here.
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AVIAN FLU BRIEFING NOTE
Wiltshire Council's Briefing Note on avian flu can be found here.
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​NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH CO-ORDINATOR
Mrs Kelly Elliott is Shalbourne's Neighbourhood Watch Co-Ordinator. New data protection rules have made it impossible to transfer mailing lists so if you want to get Neighbourhood Watch information please e mail Kelly on kellys2678@sky.com.
The link to reporting non urgent crime to Wiltshire Police is here.
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DEFIBRILATORS IN SHALBOURNE
There are three defibrillators in the village. A note about them and their use can be found here.
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RAIL REPLACEMENT BUS SERVICES
Bedwyn - Newbury
These will run from: Tuesday 17 to Thursday 19 September; Monday 11th to Thursday 14th November and Tuesday 10th to Thursday 12th December. More details here.
​Information from Bedwyn Trains Passenger Group whose useful website is here.
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PARISH MAGAZINE - Through the Lens
Those who read the Magazine will know that, every month, we publish one of Peter Orr's amazing wildlife pictures. We can only publish in black and white and are constrained by definition.
If you would like to see what the dragonfly looks like in colour, please click here.
If you would like to see the puffins in higher definition, click here or here.
If you would like to see the fungi in colour, click here.
The Atlantic walrus is here. The snowdrops are here.
The otter is here. The hare is here.
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CHURCH SERVICES THIS WEEKEND
The distribution of the Parish Magazine has been unavoidably delayed. Details of church services this weekend can be found here.
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REPORTING POTHOLES
Potholes and other road hazards can be reported directly to Wiltshire Council through MyWilts, click here for link.
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ROAD CLOSURES
A section of the C74 between Oxenwood and the A338 will be closed between 18 May and 21 June. Notice here, plan here. This has now been extended to between 16 September and 11 October. More here.
It appears that work will be done on the A338 between 16th and 18th Sept which may involve closures. Details here.
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BUS SERVICES
There are new bus services in the area including a 'dial a bus' service. Details here and here and on a poster outside the shop. Useful article on practical use of service here.
​There will be changes to the service from 1 September 2024, details here.
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CARVERS HILL WINERY
The website of Shalbourne's vineyard and winery can be found here.
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DATES FOR THE DIARY
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Events in and around Shalbourne are on the Out & About page of the Parish Magazine, a copy of that page can be found here.
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Countryside Code and Guide to Footpath Signs
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Wiltshire Council's Interactive Footpath Map Can Be Found Here
