Thank you to all the volunteers who planted or cared for the Village Flower Tubs. They look lovely!!

Winterbourne Parish Council: Next meetings Thursdays 25th September and 23rd October at 7.30pm in the Ron Burton Room of Winterbourne Glebe Hall. Parishioners are welcome to attend. There are three vacancies on the Parish Council, if you are interested in this role or have any concerns or something to report please contact the Parish Clerk on 07427 406943 or clerk-parishcouncil@thewinterbournes.org.uk

Community Days - Saturday mornings, 20th September and 25th October. Meet at 9am in the village playground car park, all ages welcome. To help, or suggest a job, please contact Nikki Palmer - npalmer-parishcouncil@winterbournes.org.uk

Annual Parish Footpath Walk & Scavenger Hunt: Sunday 21st September 2pm to 5pm. Meet at Winterbourne Glebe Hall to collect a footpath map and report form (to report back on the condition of the footpaths). A fun Nature/Scavenger Hunt is included. All ages and dogs welcome. Refreshments available. Organised by Winterbourne Parish Council npalmer-parishcouncil@thewinterbournes.org.uk

JUMBLE SALE 6th September 2pm (change from 13th September), plus Raffle and Tea/Coffee/Squash with homemade cakes. Jumble can be left at the Glebe Hall from 9.30 to 11.30am. No electrical items. Proceeds to Glebe Hall and Salisbury Hospice.

GARAGE SALE in The Winterbournes SUNDAY 21ST SEPTEMBER 9am-1pm. On the day collect maps of participating garages from the GLEBE HALL. Parking, teas and homemade cakes also at the Glebe Hall plus TABLE SELLERS. Contact 07452 959525

Drop in Café: September 3rd, 17th, October 1st, 15th, 29th and every 2 weeks 2pm to 4.30pm. Winterbourne Glebe Hall. No charge but donations welcomed. IT support now available – bring your phone, ipad or laptop for free advice.

LEGOFEST: Saturday 18th October 10.30am – 4pm. Winterbourne Glebe Hall. Entry £2, under 5’s free. Fantastic models and layouts. Lego to play and to buy. Refreshments.

Bourne Valley Link Scheme: Saturday 27th September 10.30am at Idmiston Memorial Hall, Porton. AGM plus Coffee Morning & Raffle and a short talk from “Wiltshire Sight” who provide local support for blind and partially sighted people. VOLUNTEERS ALWAYS NEEDED. Choose your availability. One day you may need help too!! Contact the Coordinator on 01980 611117

Petanque Club: All ages welcome to play/have a go at the Winterbourne Arms car park on Friday early evening, Saturday afternoon or by arrangement with Sarah 01980 619351.

Bourne Valley Horticultural & Gardening Club: 4th September “A History of the Club” plus AGM. 2nd October Charles Penn on “Foraging”. 6th November The Asian Hornet” All meetings in Glebe Hall 7.30pm. Contact pambilltaylor@gmail.com

Bourne Valley Historical Society: September 18th Jonathan Holt, “Wiltshire Follies” October 16th To be Confirmed. All meetings in Winterbourne Glebe Hall at 7.30pm. Founded in 1948 with a fantastic archive collection – available to members. Contact Maureen 01980 611311 maureenatkinson16@gmail.com www.bournevalleyhistory.org

Battle of Britain 85th anniversary service. Sunday 14th September 11am at St Michael & All Angels. For more information contact Rev’d Peter Ostli-East revpeterbvt@gmail.com Harvest Festivals. Sundays 21st September at St. Mary’s, 28th September at St. Michael & All Angels. Donations of tinned or packet foods for Salisbury Foodbank welcomed.

Winterbourne Cricket Club: Mixed season. Under 15s runners up in Hampshire Junior League. Under 13s frustrated by match cancellations. Junior (7-10 years) coaching – over 100 subscribed. Information chairman@winterbournecc.com

Club Friday: The friendly Day Centre held in Idmiston Memorial Hall, Porton, every Friday from 10am to 2.30pm. Coffee/tea, home made hot lunch, chat and laughter. musical entertainment, talks, gentle exercises, etc. Contact Niki Hetreed on 07789 318759.

Bourne Valley Scout Group: Got a taste for adventure? Ready to push yourself, make new friends and do stuff you’ll remember? Bourne Valley Explorers is BACK from 9th September - and it’s built for ages 14-18yrs who want more than just the usual and to learn new skills for life. We’re on the lookout for enthusiastic new joiners and adult volunteers who want to be part of something awesome. Contact Olly Gage at oliver_gage@outlook.com to get involved.

1st Winterbourne Brownies: Thursday evenings in BV Methodist Church Hall, Winterbourne Dauntsey. Contact Sarah (aka Brown Owl) on 01980 610743, or register via the guiding website https://www.girlguiding.org.uk/information-for-parents/register-a-child/

2nd Winterbourne Brownies: Mondays 6pm to 7.30pm in Winterbourne Glebe Hall. Spaces available. Contact Heather on 01980 611376.

Winterbourne C of E Primary School: We are always in need of “reading buddies”. Contact the school at admin@winterbourneearls.wilts.sch.uk or 01980 611356

Knit and Natter: 1st and 3rd Friday of the month, 7pm at the Winterbourne Arms.

Bourne Valley Singers: Contact igauld2011@btinternet.com or 07976 436101

The Newbourne Players: Contact thenewbourneplayers@gmail.com