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Free piano, Plays well and appears to be tuned. Collection only

Contact: Nick Warren, Oxleaze Lane – 01666 577363

Free piano, Plays well and appears to be tuned. Collection only

Contact: Nick Warren, Oxleaze Lane – 01666 577363

From : Peter Wyman

Many of you will remember Beryl Lees-Smith and her son Adrian Lees-Smith – unfortunately both have died recently (about 10 days apart) and their joint funeral will be on 1st July at the North Wilts Crematorium near Royal Wootton Bassett, starting at 12.30.

There will be a wake afterwards at The Churchill, Royal Wootton Bassett. If you plan on going please let Abby know on abby.leessmith@gmail.com so that she has an idea of numbers for the wake.

Hopefully that image is now out of date ! Many thanks to David Pynn for getting it changed.

Dan’s update this week is fairly short and sweet :

Hi All,

Update for this week.

100m of Open Cut has been completed.

Preparation for Directionally drilling has been made, ready to commence next week.

I would also like to ask that members of Folly field estate are to enter and exit from the Charlton side only please.

I’m not entirely sure what the final line is about ? I’m away at the moment but the team normally leave a single track open when they’re not working. I can only assume that people have been trying to use the Crudwell route as the team have been working ?

Or it may be the case that the drilling activity is going to cause a more complete road closure in that direction. I did ask the question but I didn’t get an answer yesterday. Perhaps I will on Monday.

From : Dai Davies

Hello Hankertonians,

I am contacting you as I have recently been elevated to the chair of YOUR Parish Council for 2026/27.

There are two specific issues facing us.

1. What do we do with the £60,000 that we have recently received in the community fund from the new local solar panel farm. At present it is deposited with a bank earning tax free interest.

2. We seem to have lost a feeling of community.  How many people in the village do you know?  Who picks up the litter, plants flowers, paints the telephone box, puts salt out on the icy road?  It is the same handful of community minded people. Would you like to help and participate?

I hope to visit every house in the village in the next month or so to get your ideas. At the same time I wish to undertake a small census which you do not in any way have to participate.

Thank you in advance for your thoughts.

Dai Davies
07900 580767
Dai_davies@hotmail.com

From : Philip Carter

The Churchyard. Village Volunteers Required. Rake and wheelbarrow borrowable.

Our long term churchyard contractor has stopped. Daniel  in the village has kindly offered to cut the grass but his machine does not pick it up.

Therefore we need to remove the cut grass and put it behind the trees in the south east corner. This would be quite a small job, if a few of us could volunteer.

Please contact Philip next to the church at The Old School House, philipjacarter@hotmail.co.uk

This week’s update from Dan, Dan, the engineer man.

"Hi All,

Another weekly update for Hankerton Mains Replacement.

This week, preparation have been made to complete another 100m of work for next week. Additionally, 100m of tarmacking has been completed.

Concreting has been booked for Thursday (11/06/26) and tarmac is to be completed Friday (12/06/26)"

My apologies for the missing project progress chart this week, I’m sure you’ll all be devastated, but I’m currently sat in Brixham listening to the wind howl around the boat and wondering how to track down the rainwater drip that woke us up at 02:30 this morning….. boats !

Oops ! Seems I missed a couple ! (updated below)
Many thanks Michael Bromley Gardner !

There are a number of festivals coming up at Charlton Park this year.

Lets start with the bad news for all those psytrance villagers…. I’m afraid Existance has gone….
BUT….it’s only moved to Long Newnton ! So you can still catch your annual top up from Back To Mars, Bumbling Loons, Psygringo, Yabba Dabba, and many more if you’re quick !

At Charlton Park this year we have :

Gemfest (11-14 June)
UKG, 140, Dubstep, House, Disco, Techno, Jungle, D&B + more

Naadagama (11 July)
“Set within the open landscapes of Charlton Park Estate, this live concert brings together a collective of Sri Lankan artists for a unique outdoor performance in a truly scenic setting.”

Campfire (17 July)
“Boot-Stompin’ Fun Music & Adventure For All”
Sponsored by Jack Daniel’s
I might have got this wrong….but I’m guessing its Country Music…

Beatmasters (18 July)
“Malmesbury, get ready. Big beats, hands-in-the-air moments and all-day dance energy are taking over Charlton Park Estate on Saturday 18th July 2026.”

We Love It (19 July)
“We Love It Festival is a joyful, family‑friendly outdoor celebration of live music, laughter and summer vibes, bringing together tribute bands, festival fun and great food for all ages.”

iZambezi (15 Aug)
“iZAMBEZIFEST is a Southern African music and culture festival in the United Kingdom, bringing together communities through sound, food and storytelling.

Inspired by the Zambezi River – which connects Zimbabwe, Zambia, Namibia, Botswana and Mozambique  – the festival reflects a shared cultural rhythm across the region.

From live music and DJs to food, fashion and art, iZAMBEZIFEST celebrates Southern African culture in a way that feels current, social and rooted in the diaspora.”

David’s Tent (28-31 Aug)
A 72 Hour worship event

There are a number of festivals coming up at Charlton Park this year.

Lets start with the bad news for all those psytrance villagers…. I’m afraid Existance has gone….
BUT….it’s only moved to Long Newnton ! So you can still catch your annual top up from Back To Mars, Bumbling Loons, Psygringo, Yabba Dabba, and many more if you’re quick !

At Charlton Park this year we have :

Gemfest (11-14 June)
UKG, 140, Dubstep, House, Disco, Techno, Jungle, D&B + more

Naadagama (11 July)
“Set within the open landscapes of Charlton Park Estate, this live concert brings together a collective of Sri Lankan artists for a unique outdoor performance in a truly scenic setting.”

Campfire (17 July)
“Boot-Stompin’ Fun Music & Adventure For All”
Sponsored by Jack Daniel’s
I might have got this wrong….but I’m guessing its Country Music…

Beatmasters (18 July)
“Malmesbury, get ready. Big beats, hands-in-the-air moments and all-day dance energy are taking over Charlton Park Estate on Saturday 18th July 2026.”

We Love It (19 July)
“We Love It Festival is a joyful, family‑friendly outdoor celebration of live music, laughter and summer vibes, bringing together tribute bands, festival fun and great food for all ages.”