| Next Parish Meeting: To be announced |
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All residents of Cholderton Parish are encouraged to attend the Village Meeting and participate in the life of the village. They may speak on any topics concerning th evillage. Those on the Electoral Roll may make proposals and vote.
This is real grass roots democracy. Exercise your rights (the sort of thing people give their lives for in totalitarian states) come along, have a say or just listen and vote for the ongoing good of your community in the Parish.
The agenda for the next meeting will include:
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| The Parish Meeting Any queries concerning the Parish meeting - please contact the Village Clerk Jeremy Disley on 01980-629645 or the Chairman Crawford Stoddart on 01980-629442. Please remember that you must be on the electoral roll to vote at Meetings. The minutes of meetings will be posted on the noticeboards outside the Crown and in Amesbury Rd and on this website. The minutes for the last Parish meeting will be posted when available at Village Meeting. More details of any news relating to the Parish meeting can also be found there. |
| Planning Update |
| Information on flooding can be obtained from Floodline: 0845 988 1188. The environment agency also has a web site. |
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| Every Monday (except school holidays) a Coffee Morning is held in the Village Hall from 11.00 a.m.-12.00 p.m. A small charge of 30 p is made to cover costs and any profits are divided between the Village Hall and the Church. Everyone is welcome - the span of ages has ranged from 8 months to over 80, male and female so do come along to catch up on the latest news and gossip! There is usually no coffee morning during the school holidays. | |
| The Book Group meets once a month on the second Wednesday to discuss a selected book. Future meetings and books are listed in the calendar. Meetings take place at Lilac Cottage, Grateley Rd, Cholderton starting at 7.30 pm. Any queries phone Gillian Cartwright 01980-629269. | |
| The Village Hall The Village Hall has recently been refurbished and redecorated and now has an excellent halogen heating system, plus kitchen facilities and male/female toilets. It is available to hire for private parties and functions, conferences, meetings or training days. If you wish to discuss a booking please contact Gillian Cartwright tel: 01980 629269. Email enquiries can be forwarded if you use the website contact email on the home page. The Village Hall Committee are organizing a variety of events throughout the year which have included a quiz, barn dance, arts events and of course the Christmas party : please support these and check the calendar and village hall pages for details or watch out for posters in the village. | |
Cholderton Cards   The Village Hall Committee have Postcards with a view of Church Lane available for sale(£3 for 6) and Christmas Cards of the church. Any profits from the sale will go to the Village Hall. More details on the Village Hall page. | |
The Trussell TrustThis Salisbury based charity collects food to redistribute to those in need. Cholderton P.C.C. has decided to support this cause and make regular contributions and it is hoped that the whole community will add its support. The Trust collects certain tinned and longlife products: soup(T,packet), meat(T), tuna/fish(T), baked beans, cooking sauce(sachet), vegetables(T), fruit(T), rice pudding(T), tomatoes(T), pasta/noodles(dried), breakfast cereal, milk(UHT/powdered), orange juice(carton), teabags, sugar, chocolate, biscuits. [T=tinned) It has been agreed that collection points in Cholderton will be Beryl at School House, Church Lane; Paddy Chitty, The Gore (near Park House roundabout); the Church; and the Coffee morning at the Village Hall. | |
Neighbourhood Watch |
| Cholderton is fortunate in having a low rate of crime in the village and its immediate surroundings. Although the neighbourhood watch scheme was set up some years ago it is currently without a co-ordinator. For emergencies always dial 999. In other circumstances the police can be contacted by phoning Amesbury police station: 01980-623822, or Salisbury Police Station: 01722-411444. You may report crime anonymously by telephoning Crimestoppers: tel: 0800-555 111. They also have a website. |
The Crown Inn | 
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The Crown Inn is situated at the centre of the village, opposite the Village Hall. It was recorded as an inn in 1855. It is a delightful thatched building, of the picture-postcard variety that delights friends and relatives from abroad. There is a paved patio area at the front and plenty of parking space at the back. The pub reopened in November 2006 under new management following major refurbishment. A range of meals and bar snacks are available. |
CHOLDERTON RARE BREEDS FARM PARKAmesbury Road,Cholderton, Salisbury, Wilts SP4 0EW Tel/Fax: 01980 629438 E-mail: sales@rabbitworld.co.uk Website: http://www.choldertoncharliesfarm.com/ Youth hostel information:Open every day of the year. Reception Open: 08.15 - 20.00 hrs Hostel Closes: 22.00 hrs Telephone no: (+44) 1980 629438 Fax no: (+44) 1980 629594 Email: cholderton@yha.org.uk | 
Open season: 15 March-3 NovemberOpening times: 10.00 am - 6.00 pm (last admission 4.45 pm) Admission: Adult £5.50*; Child £3.50*; Senior Citizen/Disabled £4.50*; Family £13.00. * A new initiative this season is to intoduce a half price return voucher system to encourage visitors to establish a longer term interest in the Rare Breeds Farm. School groups have access to either a group discount or our special three termly visits for the price of two, plus free teachers pass. |
| "Set in picturesque parkland with beautiful gardens, water gardens and superb views it is a perfect setting for rare animals. All seven endangered pig breeds are here together with 13 breeds of sheep, 5 equines, 3 different goat breeds and much more. The poultry unit has 18 types of chicken and 3 turkey, and Rabbit World has over 50 different breeds - the largest collection in the world. There is a woodland walk, picnic and play area, shop and café. Also see the famous Pork Stakes pig race held at weekends and school holidays until September. Come and see for yourself why we're twice winner of "Best Family Attraction in Wiltshire." The farmhouse has recently been extended and now houses a youth hostel, which forms part of the Youth Hostels Association network . Situated on the edge of the village of Cholderton and part of a rare breeds farm, this bunkhouse offers excellent facilities. During your stay you will have free access to the farm where there are pygmy goats, lambs, piglets, chicks, rabbits and an Iron Age farm. Stonehenge and Woodhenge are close by as is the city of Salisbury. There is a play barn suitable for children up to aged 13, as well as the animals themselves to see! |
| An excavation was conducted at the Rare Breeds Farm during 2002 to investigate a possible Iron Age farmstead. More information can be found at http://www.contextone.co.uk/cap.html | Related links: http://www.rare-breeds.com/html/approved_centres/southwest.html |
The Bourne Valley Link Scheme | Volunteers can help with the following |
| Transport | Social visits |
| Medical and other appointments in and around Salisbury. | Simple household tasks, eg changing light bulbs, changing curtains etc. |
| Visiting a friend in hospital. | Reading & writing for partially sighted. |
| Collecting shopping, prescriptions, library books. | A volunteer can take you for a walk. |
| Shopping. | Caring |
| For more information either if you need help or wish to volunteer | Or come round for a chat. |
| The Bourne Valley Link Scheme | Or Phone: 01980 611117 |
| Refuse Collections | Recycling Facilities |
| Every Thursday morning except Cardboard & Recycling boxes Thursday mornings fortnightly - must be placed on kerb before 8 am. FRIDAY after Public Holiday | Glass (green, brown & clear), paper, tins/cans and plastic bottles in the car park of the Crown. |
| Materials accepted in recycling boxes: glass, cans, paper, aluminium foil. BUT NOT plastic bottles yet | Other material (including building materials, garden waste, electrical goods, batteries, tyres, clothes) can be disposed of at Amesbury household amenity centre (near Solstice Park). |