Semington Village

This Thursday is Macmillan coffee morning in the village hall

Come along between 10am and 12pm

The village fete is on 9th July on the school field.

For latest details of events please visit the Fete page

Thank you to everyone who took part in the treasure hunt.
29 teams went out but only 16 returned so we hope they are still not wandering around the village.

The winners are:

1st – Gill and Sarah Rosling | 47 / 50
2nd  – Bressington Family | 46 / 50
3rd – Julia Wade and Family | 46 / 50

The answers are:

1. 1 – What is POC279504 = Royal mail collection point
2. 2 – Whose number is this? 0845 408 7000 = Wiltshire police
3. 3 – 01380 850583 belongs to? = AE
4. 4 – What happens at 4.45pm Monday to Friday? = Last Post Collection
5. 5 – Who has elephants on stone pillars? = Manor House
6. 6 – 0871 200 2233 belongs to? = Traveline
7. 7 – 3 Siamese cats sitting in the window = 4 High Street
8. 8 – ? Motor Finance Ltd = Close
9. 9 – What happens at 7.57am Monday to Friday = Oak School Community Bus Pickup
10. 10 – 01380 870364 belongs to ? = Village Telephone Box
11. 11 – Prevent a tragedy call = 08000 727282
12. 12 – Where will you find stone wellingtons = 13c Church Street
13. 13 – What was built in 1859? = The Old School
14. 14 – Where does the cockerel shine? = Weathercock on top of church
15. 15 – Where is there a dog on guard? = 24 Church Street
16. 16 – 01225 774903 belongs to? = Rev Stephen Ball
17. 17 – Where does the Peacock tell the NEWS = The Old Rectory
18. 18 – Somebody has a pennyfarthing on their garage? = 69 High Street
19. 19 – Where is Poundgate? = 2 Somerset Way
20. 20 – Where will you find a ANVIL in Somerset Way = 10 Somerset Way
21. 21 – Who has a Kingfisher in their door? = 12 Somerset Way
22. 22 – Where can you tee off at the door? = 5 Somerset Way
23. 23 – Who has square hedges? = Highfield House
24. 24 – Who has 31 on a ball? = 31 High Street
25. 25 – Where will you find 381 = Lamppost St George’s Road
26. 26 – Who has a TARDIS = 3 Highfield
27. 27 – Who has square tubs under the window? = 9 Highfield
28. 28 – Where are there 5 aerials on the roof ? = 11 Highfield
29. 29 – White Spaniels in the window = 13 Highfield
30. 30 – Three lights on the side of the house = 48 Highfield
31. 31 – Phone 01225 776699 for ? = Town and Country Estates
32. 32 – Water bottles in the garden of ? = 20 Pound Close
33. 33 – Where is the duck having a wash ? = 20 Pound Close
34. 34 – Spot the BEE = 20 Pound Close
35. 35 – LEARNING/CARING/SHARING = St Georges School
36. 36 – Family of Badgers at the front door = 38 Pound Close
37. 37 – Where are the flowerpot men? = 24 Pound Close
38. 38 – Where are the lions on duty? = 37 Pound Close
39. 39 – Whose house has a ladies name = Maureen / 26 Pound Close
40. 40 – Who was Est in 1972 = Waylen 34 Pound Close
41. 41 – Where does the Cockerel tell the NEWS = 14 Pound Close
42. 42 – Who has a concrete boot ? = 15 Pound Close
43. 43 – Who has a Cow door bell ? = 16 Pound Close
44. 44 – Where is the calf sitting on the wall = 15/16 Pound Close
45. 45 – Where is the sun dial on the lawn = 14 Pound Close
46. 46 – Birds bathing on the lawn = 13 Pound Close
47. 47 – Where will you find blinds over the windows? = 9 Pound Close
48. 48 – Where will you find a concrete watermill? = 11 Pound Close
49. 49 – Who has frogs in their birdbath? = 4 Palmer Grove
50. 50 – Steve Payne used to make these, Whose are we using today? = Rose and Son

To celebrate the royal wedding there are a number of events taking place in the village.

Children’s Tea Party

Early afternoon there is a free childrens tea party outside the Somerset Arms.
Please bring sandwiches, cakes, crisps etc to share.

Family Treasure Hunt

Walk around the village finding the clues, start from the village hall at 4pm, entry is £2 per family. All entries to be returned by 7:30pm

BBQ at The Village Hall

From 6pm there will be a BBQ at the village hall. Hotdogs are £1.50 and Burgers are £2

Live Music in The Village Hall

From 8pm there will be live music from LEGACY in the village hall.
Tickets are £5

We look forward to seeing you there!!!

Semington village fete will be on Saturday 9th July add the date to your diary now and we will have more information soon

This Saturday (3rd July) is the annual village fete on the School Village at 2pm, Entrance is 50p (Under 18’s Free)

On the day there will be music from Wessex Contraband – you may have heard them at the Community Arts Day. Larkrise ponies will be there to ride and other animals to touch and admire. If they aren’t busy working, the Police Dogs will visit too. Try a burger or hot dog – Rev Stephen is shopping to be cooking this year – also enjoy delicious teas, with a variety of cakes, and scones, jam and cream. As the afternoon warms up the ice cream will cool you down!
Extra special items will be on the Silent Auction – come and make a bid, then add to is during the afternoon is someone else wasn’t that you’ve bid for!
Win prizes on the games, bottles on the tombola – the children’s tombola will have a prize every time. IT’s only 50p to get in (free to under 18’s) and your programme may win you a bottle of champagne.

So do tell your friends, come along and have a fun and relaxing afternoon!

There are a couple of events at The Somerset Arms this month.

Valentines Weekend

The Somerset Arms is the perfect location for a speical occasion. Over the valentines weekend (12th / 13th and 14th) you will recieve a complementary glass of champagne on arrival.
To book a table call on 01380 870067

The Sultan takes over the kitchen

The Sultan from Melksham is taking over the kitchen on 23rd february. Come back soon for more information.

Dont forget there is a table top sale in the village hall on saturday hosted by the WI.
Open from 10:30 – 12:30

Hannah from The Lamb on The Strand has given us an exclusive voucher for the website, simple print off the image and take it along with you to save on your next visit to the pub.
Save £5 off meals and drinks over £25 or Save £10 when you spend over £35.

Click Here to Download the Voucher

The Lamb on The Strand Christmas Menu

Click Here to Download The Lamb on The Strand Christmas Menu