Meeting The High Sheriff of Wiltshire

Left to right: Andrew Jones (Friends Of The Marden Valley), The High Sheriff of Wiltshire
Dr Olivia Chapple, myself Cllr Tim Havenith, Chilvester and Abberd, and
Robert MacNaughton, Calne and Wiltshire Cllr and Founder of Friends of the Marden Valley.

Today, I had the pleasure of meeting The High Sheriff of Wiltshire, Dr Olivia Chapple OBE when she visited to discover the work of Friends Of The Marden Valley, of which I am a member and Calne Town Council representative.

While we were exploring Castlefields park and explaining the good work of Castlefields CARP, we met PCSO Nicole Sheppard of Calne Police with Colin Conway, the Citizens in Policing Manager and the Neighbourhood Harm Reduction Team performing a sweep in the area.

The High Sheriff of Wiltshire, Dr Olivia Chapple and Dave Phelps

The High Sheriff also met Dave Phelps, one of our most recognisable members of the team at the council due to the amazing work he does in the town. Olivia spent time congratulating him on his 23-year career at Calne Town Council and the positive impact he has on the town.

As the High Sheriff showed a genuine interest in the town, it was a pleasure to highlight the great work of so many community groups in the town, including River Warriors Calne.

As a parting gift, I was given a packet of Wiltshire wildflower seed mix from the charity, Horatio's Garden, of which Olivia is the founder and chair of trustees. This charity nurtures the wellbeing of people after spinal injury in beautiful sanctuaries, so please check it out!

Many thanks to the High Sheriff for taking the time to visit Calne and gain an understanding the special community this town is fortunate to have.