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CHIPPING NORTON TIMESIssue 11 August 2011
An independent monthly magazine delivered FREE OF CHARGE for residents and businesses in and around Chipping Norton.Copies will also be made available at a number of distribution points
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From the EditorSome friends of ours camped out in their garden last night…it is alovely garden in a wonderful spot, but I’m not sure if this was anidiosyncratic and exuberant statement about being able to do it, orsimply a lack of confidence in the weather (to go further afield withthe tent, and further adrift from a warm bath after sitting round thebarbie for too long on an un-balmy summer evening). Either way, it seems that we are rushing into autumn with a distinctfeeling of having been cheated by our weather into not quite havinga summer at all. That surprising heatwave in April set off a period oftoo much rain/ too little rain/ determined and cool winds, upsettingfarmers and gardeners - and now there is a growing dread ofwaking up one morning to see that the trees are turning. Not yet -it’s too soon!
Regardless, we hope that residents, visitors and tourists will enjoyAugust in this stunning corner of the Cotswolds. With perfecttiming we have a very special little ‘extra’ to boast about - ourAONB has just become the fourth area in UK to join an eliteinternational club of only 77 members, having been awarded TheEuropean Charter for Sustainable Tourism in Protected Areas. Thisinternational Charter ‘is awarded to protected areas that supportsustainable tourism and contribute to local economic developmentwhile conserving the area’s natural and cultural resources.’…highlycommendable and very worthwhile sharing with all our visitors!
Our towns and villages are certainly raising the flags with fetes,festivals and shows – our centre pages are packed with events largeand small to watch, join in and generally enjoy. The biggest are ofcourse the Moreton Show and the Cotswold Festival – get yourtickets now! BUT not before having a go at this year’s PhotographicCompetition. We do hope you will enjoy doing it – the feedback weget has been wonderful in the previous two years and we hope thisone will be as much fun. We look forward to your entries andcomments, and to sending out the prizes and vouchers for ….BestEntry from a local family/ visiting family, best club entry, best under18 entry, best single entry, best business entry, the first ‘all correct’entry, the best entry from a foreign visitor, etc, etc…if we can find areason to award a prize we will!
Whatever you are doing this August we hope it will be a happy andenjoyable one, and look forward to seeing you at the shows.
Best wishes……
PS. Some of our regular community pages have been given ‘leave’ thismonth and we will be featuring letters, comment and current affairsagain in our September editions.
Best wishesJenni Turner, Editor
Our Front Cover of a 1931 Lagonda was taken at Chipping NortonFestival by Simon Hamilton ©SH.CNT.0711
Copydate for the September edition is 16th August.(The 16th is our copy date for every month next year)
Telephone Chipping Norton Times on
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CHIPPING NORTON TIMES
Inside this edition FEATURES
8 London to Brighton with a Bang! From Mike Hallowes
10-15 PHOTO COMPETITION 2011 – can you tell us where these
photos were taken?
LOTS of prizes to win. Closing date Monday 12th September.
21 Young Entrepreneurs – from Simon Hamilton
28 The Cotswold Rivers Wildlife Landscape by Will Masefield,
Community Wildlife Officer, Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
30 Cotswold Motoring Museum from the Friends of the Museum
31 That glorious smell and sound of a steam train by Steve Sperring
REGULARS
6 North Cotswold Community Radio – it is growing
6 Book Reviews from Cotswold Bookstore
18 Rural Tourism worth billions! Cotswold AONB.
19 Local Authorities, meetings & information
20 Church Services. Review of local support agencies
22, 23 Village Halls; Rural Cinemas and Regular Events Diary.
24-28 LOCAL EVENTS & EVENTS DIARY for August
28 Local Walks in August
33 News from Chipping Norton Rotary & Chipping Norton Royal
British Legion
34 Robb Eden – on getting Tax Returns done and out of the way
35 In 12 weeks you can lose weight, lose inches, feel healthier and
more confident – from Alex Doggett
36-39 Reports from some of our local Schools
43-, 47 News & Reports from some of the Local Sports Clubs, etc..
49 Club News & Reports
50 Clubs, Societies & Associations, etc (this list is generally
updated bi-monthly)
51 Local Business Directory
It is a pleasure to have some new contributors this month - we that hopethey will enjoy some positive responses, and that readers will enjoy thearticles. Thank you to all our contributors, the writers andphotographers who have helped with this edition, and to the deliverersfor getting it out to you. Delivering the magazines is more enjoyable atthis time of year, with the added bonus of occasional offers of help fromvisiting friends and family - however, if you receive your magazine a littlelater than usual it could be because your local volunteer deliverer hasbeen away (if you could help to cover holidays in your area, please let usknow – it would be a huge help). Jan Marley manages our deliveries andit’s thanks to her that the editions get delivered to someone in your areawho has volunteered to deliver them - without volunteers thiscommunity magazine simply couldn’t happen!
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NCCR GETS BIGGER AND BIGGERNorth Cotswold Community Radio, your local community radio station,
is increasing broadcast hours and needs your help in bringing a diverse
range of programmes to an ever-growing audience. If you would like to
be a presenter, work with our technical team or behind the scenes we
want to hear from you.
These are exciting times for NCCR; apart from the forthcoming Concert
On The Green in Chipping Campden on Saturday August 13th, the
NCCR team will be at Budgens in Moreton over the bank holiday
weekend and broadcasting on 87.7 FM at the end of August with a live
broadcast from the Moreton Show.
During the last week of September NCCR will be holding a work
experience week when students will be given the opportunity to learn
from professionals from the world of radio, newspapers and
advertising. They will work on projects that will give them the
experience necessary to make a career in the media either behind the
microphone, on screen or in journalism. If you would like to take part
you need to act quickly.
If you’ve missed some of the innovative programmes broadcast in
recent months you can click on the players on our homepage at
www.northcotswoldonline.com to hear “Who put the ‘B’ in the BBC”,
Toke Townley’s ‘Fire and The Freedom’ or programmes written,
produced and recorded by Chipping Campden School students. Apart
from the general programmes heard seven days a week listeners can
hear specialist shows like Cotswold Country, Sunday Soundtracks and
the Folk Show. To hear any of these click on Listen Again - you can
choose from a wide variety of general programmes for younger & older
listeners.
To tune into NCCR log on at www.northcotswoldonline.com.
To contact North Cotswold Community Radio or to join our enthusiastic
team of dedicated broadcasters all you have to do is e-mail
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NEWSOur really big news is about signings. Not only have we thetalented new author, James Aitcheson, on 13 August but inSeptember, we have three authors. On 17 September we haveRebecca Tope again, signing all her novels and with her willbe Phil Rickman. Rebecca will be well known to most of ourreaders but Phil might be new to you. A fascinating manwhose ‘Merrily Watkins’ unusual mystery novels aredeservedly popular. However, more exciting for youngsters, isthe news that Panama Oxridge, the author of ‘Justin Thyme’will be here to launch the fantastic sequel, ‘Thyme RunningOut’, on 10 September. It will be our biggest signing of theyear (at last year’s launch he signed over 550 books!) so orderquickly and get in the queue early as there is somethingspecial included for the first in line
REVIEWSSworn Sword - James AitchesonHardback at £12.99This is a debut novel by an amazingly young man who shouldhave a huge career in historical fiction in the Cornwell orIggulden mould. His book has the subtitle ‘1066: TheAftermath’ so that’s the first thing that makes it unusual - itcovers a period previously largely ignored. The second is thatit is told from the Norman viewpoint. Tancred a Dinant, whofought at Hastings, is at Durham when the city falls to English‘rebels’ and swears vengeance when he only just escapeswith his life. The book centres on treachery concerningHarold’s burial but starts and ends with thrilling, action packedbattles. There is copious period detail and the use of OldEnglish adds authenticity. The author convinced even thisHarold supporter that his characters had some right on theirside and I thoroughly enjoyed this, the first in a series.
The Day Aberystwyth Stood Still - Malcolm PrycePaperback at £11.99Another outing for wisecracking detective, Louie Knight, whoinhabits an alternative Aberwystwyth. Medicinal or hallucinatoryice-cream, a mayoral contest settled in theboxing ring, a wandering alien in a shiny suit, Louie acceptseverything Aberystwyth has to throw at him with an upturnedcollar and total seriousness. Inventive, funny and remarkablyphilosophical, Mr Pryce’s book rings with an authentic Welshvoice and view of the world, despite it being so very different toours. As funny, witty and thoughtful as all the others or more so.
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London to Brighton with a Bang!Written by Mike Hallowes
In 1986 I took part in my very first London to BrightonVeteran Car Run in a 1901 Panhard et Levassor 24hp Roide Belges Tourer. This wonderful car had started off lifeas a factory works racer and in the day took part inthose amazing city to city races that were all the rage atthe time. This particular car won the Paris to Nice race in1901 with a very brave guy called Girardot at the wheel.
Roads were pretty basic back then. No smooth tarmac,more rutted, dusty, uneven tracks, and these guys wereaveraging 50 odd miles per hour over the entire race!Heroes indeed.
When it had finished being a competitive racing carPanhard fitted this wonderful Roi de Belges body madefor it, to make it more saleable - and it ended up in theUnited States where an opera singer used it to keep hissinging appointments. What an entrance! It eventuallyended up in the world famous William Harrah museum inNevada, from whom the current owner purchased it.
Cosmetically it was pretty good but mechanically it waswell below par. The engine (about 5 litres capacity) wasrebuilt and it took park successfully in its first London toBrighton in 1984 and again in 1985. I was lucky enoughto be included in the crew for the 1986 event and wasallowed to drive this behemoth some of the way.
These cars bear little similarity in driving techniques tocars of today with brakes being rudimentary to say theleast and no electric starters! If the ignition setting istoo far advanced when you swing the handle a brokenwrist can easily be the order of the day. Gear change isslow and the revs have to be just right between changesas there is no synchromesh in the gearbox. Final drive isby two huge chains.
Once you have mastered the peculiarities it is a delightto drive, the lusty four cylinder engine powering you onwith speeds you would never have thought possible in ahundred year old car. However you do have to bemindful of potential disasters. I don’t know why it is, butperfectly reasonable people in a modern car think it is noproblem to pull out of a side turning in front of you andexpect you to be able to avoid the accident. You have tothink ahead all the time and that if they might do it, theygenerally do.
We had been making good time and were justapproaching the two concrete pylons either side of theA23 which denotes your arrival in Brighton. This wasimportant in our case in that, by reaching this point, wewere classified as an official finisher on the run andqualified for our finisher’s medal.
I was driving at this time and I turned to the owner toenquire whether I was going ambitiously fast. At thisprecise moment there was a load bang and our offsiderear tyre parted company with the wheel and proceededto overtake us bouncing merrily down the centre of theroad between the lanes of the traffic. “I think perhapsyou are” the owner said sanguinely, as the car rattledalong on the wheel rim and we parked at the side of theroad. Mercifully the tyre hit no other traffic and werescued it and awaited our trailer to come and pick usup. No cheering crowds on the seafront for us this yearbut I am happy to report the old car has done the eventevery year since and I have been lucky enough to havegone along too several times.
Mike Hallowes
The 1901 Panhard et Levassor 24hp Roi de Belges TourerOn the A23 just outside Brighton - 1986
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‘WheRe iS thAt?’
Photo ComPetition
Look up – look down – look behind you!
I know where that is!
Where was that taken?
I’M SURE WE’VE SEEN
THAT SOMEWHERE.
Inside the August editions of Stow Times, Moreton Times,
Bourton Times and Chipping Norton Times are a set of
numbered photographs, all taken recently in all the
communities where we deliver the magazines every month.
But - these are not average picture postcard images, and
they may not be that easy to identify!
The Challenge
Residents, weekenders and holiday visitors,business people & office workers –
EVERYONE IS CHALLENGEDto identify the communities where the photos were taken.
You will need to get out and about in our stunning corner
of the Cotswolds and look for something or somewhere
which is on our doorstep - and which you might not have
noticed before!
Rather than put up large prizes for just a few winners, we
invited local businesses to offer prizes/ vouchers which can
be spent or exchanged for goods or services. The list is
amazing and includes days out, eating out, fresh local
foods to cook at home, books and art materials, flowers,
health treatments, body treatments and facials, clothes,
electrical goods, plants, homewares, bags and gifts –
something for everyone.
The AnswersThere are 5 pages of numbered photos in every copy of Stow Times, Moreton Times, Bourton Times and
Chipping Norton Times. The answer sheet over the page has numbered boxes - write down the name of
the community (eg. Naunton) against the correct number, and send the answer sheet into the Editor to
arrive before 12th September, either via P.O. Box 6 at Stow Post Office, Sheep Street, Stow on the Wold
GL54 1WD, or by email to: [email protected] or [email protected] or
[email protected] or [email protected] (NB. Allow a week for posted entries to PO Box 6)
NOTES.
Every photograph was taken in the last few weeks, within the 30mph signs for each community, from public land/a road, pavement or
footpath, and not on private land. All the items photographed are expected to still be visible, without ladders, binoculars, etc. There is no
trick photography and every photo was taken in one of the communities we deliver to. These are – Stow, Broadwell, Adlestrop, Evenlode,
Donnington, Longbprough, Condicote, Lower Swell & Upper Swell, Nether Westcote & Church Westcote, Wyck Rissington, Little Rissington,
Icomb, Lower Oddington & Upper Oddington, Bledington, Kingham, Churchill, Maugersbury, Naunton, Temple Guiting, Guiting Power, Moreton,
Chipping Campden, Blockley, Draycott, Aston Magna, Bourton on the Hill, Todenham, Great Wolford & Little Wolford, Little Compton & Long
Compton, Bourton on the Water, Clapton on the Hill, Upper & Lower Slaughter, Chipping Norton, Heythrop, Salford, Over Norton.
Details of each prize and the contributing business will be detailed on a card or voucher and send to the winner(s); some businesses may
apply terms and conditions (for instance: that the voucher should be used within a certain time). Stow Times/ Moreton Times/ Bourton
Times/ Chipping Norton Times cannot enter into any discussions regarding the prizes/vouchers and accept no responsibility for what is
contributed / any terms or conditions which may apply. Editor
There will be lot of winning entries - for the most correct answers of course, and for the
youngest/ oldest entrant, the best family entry, the best
local business entry, the best pub or club entry and more.
Last year there over 30 winners who received vouchers!
Timetable:
The competition will run for 6 weeks, from August 1st to
12th September. Answer Sheets must be returned to the
Editor by Friday 16th September 2011…please don’t be
late, as late entries won’t count! The Winners will be
notified at the end of September and sent a voucher to
claim their prize. Our September editions will include a full
list of all the businesses that contributed prizes and
vouchers.
NB. ONLY the editorial team know where the
photographs were taken which means that
everyone can join in, INCLUDING our volunteer deliverers, our correspondents and
contributors, the business people that are contributing
prizes and their families…in fact,
EVERYONE can take part, and with so many prizes, there
are lots of chances of winning!
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Photo ComPetition
78 PhotoS of places where
we deliver Stow Times, Moreton Times,
Bourton Times or Chipping Norton Times.
CAN YOU TELL US WHERE
THESE PHOTOS WERE TAKEN?See the separate page in this month’s edition for an Answer Sheet –
every photo is numbered, tell us where it was taken and you could be
heading for a prize! There are LOTS of prizes, so do have a go!
Answers by 16th Sept.
Please don’t be late!
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Stow SpiritIs providing the Community with Friendship, Fellowship,
Caring and for all additional help around the Home and
Garden and of course anything else you may require to
enhance your current life or lifestyle.
07810 192 074Stow Spirit Community Support is based on Karma, and it is, a Not for
profit Service. Any fees will be based on the recovering of proportionate
genuine static expenses only. Reference’s & a CRB Certificate are available.
01451 – 870493 answer phone 24/7
STOW ON THE WOLDTAXI SERVICE
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Kate's HomeNursingFrom Robert Barnett
Demand for palliative nursing careat home is growing very rapidly.We receive less than 30% of our
annual budget from official sourcesand depend on local fundraising,legacies and gifts for raising theremainder, which this year willexceed £100,000. We are verygrateful to those who haveorganised events this year – see ourwebsite for photos and news -www.kateshomenursing.org.
Next: The Run for Sarah Funrun inBourton on Sunday 11 September.
North Cots Memory Club - Bourton on the Water
Last month we enjoyed our 6 months birthday party withstrawberries and cream ( courtesy of Tesco - we get greatsupport from them ); Elizabeth Acland cut a cake for us andthe activity that day was silk painting.
We have negotiated a string of activities from our adulteducation dept and, who will send tutors for the morning.Carers are consulted on what they want us to plan. Time isgiven for carers to chat together - one of the greatest assetsof the Club is the social contact and for carers to know theyare not alone in caring for their partner. Our Coordinator isMrs Val McKay - she lives in Little Rissington - on 810637.She is keen to hear from potential members and volunteers.We have all had some dementia awareness sessions whichproved interesting and challenging. Do give Val a ring.
Bill Wragge, Health Policy and Partnerships Officer, CDC. 01285 623414
Moore Cottage Hospital League Of Friends
AGM: The new Care Unit on the old station site, Project Managed by
the Orders of St John, will offer many private rooms and facilities;
our rehabilitation beds from the current hospital will be in a
separate wing. The unit will also offer care for the mentally infirm.
The new hospital will retain the Outpatients and therapy building*,
refurbished for our local use. Linda Edwards, Matron/Manager,
spoke about the work of the current hospital activities and was
thanked for the high standard of care from her staff, always the key
characteristic of our hospital service.
The Friends are in communication with the Primary Care Trust about
securing our investment in the *Outpatients Unit, and working
closely with the Friends at Moreton - the equipment requests for the
new Hospital are for all of us.
This year we have given donations to the following organisations -
Windrush Carers, Kate's Carers, Cruse, N Cots Disabled Club and the
Voluntary Help Centre.
The Friday Lunch Club at the old Day Hospital needs extra volunteers!
Please contact Jenny Stanfield on 824338 if you can help out.
Bill Wragge, Health Policy and Partnerships Officer, CDC
01285 623414
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LOCAL GOVERNMENTFrom an article by RuralCity Media for RSN Online
Rural tourism 'worth billions' RURAL tourism contributed £17bn to the national
economy in 2010/11, according to the latest figures.
Nearly 2.5bn visits were made to English countryside,
coast and open spaces last year, the study reveals.
The findings were published by landscape agency Natural
England with support from the Forestry Commission and
Defra, from a survey sample of more than 46,000 people.
The survey provides the most comprehensive dataset yet
available on how the population of England uses and
enjoys the natural environment, and will help
government departments and local authorities evaluate
policies on access to the countryside and green space.
The survey will be conducted annually and, by asking a
consistent set of questions each year, it is building up a
picture of how leisure visits are changing over time. After
only one year analysis of the data reveals striking changes
in the ways that different social groups engage with the
natural environment.
• Adults participated in 2.49bn visits to the natural
environment in 2010/11 – a 13% decrease on the
estimated 2.86 billion visits taken during 2009/10.
• Within these figures, however, the number of visits
taken to farmland, mountain, hill, moorland and
woodland increased.
• The most significant decreases in visits were recorded
for urban parks and other open spaces in towns and
cities.
Forestry Commission chairman Pam Warhurst, said: " We
will continue to make opportunities available for
everybody, no matter where they live, so they can benefit
from, and get involved with, their local green space."
The Cotswold Conservation Board launch a new
website for rural skills courses –
www.cotswoldsruralskills.org.ukCONSERVING AND ENHANCING
The Dry-stone Walling Grant scheme offered by the
Board with funding from National Grid, was extended to
the whole of the Cotswolds AONB in June. Since the
launch of the scheme last year 50 applications have
been received, and 45 have been awarded a total of
more than £296,000 to repair or rebuild 4,680m of wall.
New charcoal course in the traditional skill of charcoal
making. The Heartwood Project received a Sustainable
Development Fund grant from the Board to help pay for
a charcoal kiln. The weekend course is in an idyllic area
of woodland managed by the project in Limpley Stoke,
near Bath. Overnight accommodation is available for
trainees in the form of an 8-man canvas tent. Hot meals
will also be provided, including a slow cooked, charcoal
BBQ on the Saturday evening!
New website for enjoying theCotswoldsThe Cotswolds Conservation Board has unveiled a brand new
website aimed at helping more people explore and enjoy the
Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
www.escapetothecotswolds.org.uk
The new site provides a range of information on outdoor
activities and places to visit, with easy-to-access details of
walking routes, guided walks, cycle rides, horse riding, events
and festivals, as well as information on local attractions
including historic sites, towns and villages, nature reserves,
museums, gardens and much more. The website also provides
a simple and free facility for event organisers and walks leaders
to easily submit their own walk or event for inclusion on the
site.
The Board has recently launched a new website for rural skills
courses – www.cotswoldsruralskills.org.uk - which is proving to
be very popular, generating over £5,000 worth of course
bookings in just three months.
The website also complements the new AONB discovery centre
at Northleach – Escape to the Cotswolds – which provides a
range of information for visitors including walking, cycling and
other recreational opportunities.
• The Cotswolds AONB is looked after by the Cotswolds
Conservation Board – an independent organisation with 37
members, 15 nominated by local authorities, 8 by parish
councils and 14 appointed by Government.
• The Cotswolds is the second largest protected landscape in
England after the Lake District National Park and amounts to
10% of the total AONB area in the UK. It covers 2,038 square
kilometres (790 square miles), stretching from Warwickshire
and Worcestershire in the north, through Gloucestershire and
Oxfordshire, down to Bath and Wiltshire in the south.
• The Cotswolds AONB is the largest of the family of 46 AONBs
in the UK. For further details: www.aonb.org.uk.
International award for tourism in theCotswolds
It has just been announced that the
Cotswolds AONB has been successful
with its application for the European
Charter for Sustainable Tourism in
Protected Areas, becoming the fourth
AONB in England to receive the award
and joining an international group of 77 members which
include some of Europe's most beautiful landscapes.
The international Charter is awarded to protected areas that
can demonstrate they are supporting sustainable tourism that
contributes to local economic development while conserving
the area’s natural and cultural resources. The award will run
until 2016; in that time the Cotswolds Conservation Board will
continue to work closely with the AONB’s Sustainable Tourism
Partnership to help deliver the 5 year plan for the AONB.
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Milton Under Wychwood, Village Hall -5th & 6th August
Chipping Campden School - 16th AugustChipping Norton, The Rugby Club -
25th – 30th August
Full details on The National Blood Servicewww.blood.co.uk
ROAD CLOSURES INFORMATION Tel: 01452 425000The information is continuously updated. Please check by phone or online www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/roadworks
Swell Wold road, LOWER SWELL, services & resurfacing - 1/08 – 5/08
Middle road ASTON MAGNA to DRAYCOTT, resurfacing - to 12/08
B4479 Station Road Blockley, as above - 6/08 - 22/08
Swinbrook Ford, resurfacing - to 16/08
CHIPPING NORTON, Finsbury Place - to 05/08
A4095, to Ashton Pill, surface dressing - to 31/08
CHARLBURY, surface dressing to railway bridge - to 31/08
CHIPPING NORTON, Burford Way/Old London Road, Water work & road crossing - to 05/08
Temporary Road closures
TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES in the area for summer fairs, fetes, etc- throughout the month
CHIPPING NORTON TOWN
COUNCILMEETS on the 3rd MONDAY
EVERY MONTH
Monday 15th August 2011
Parishioners are very welcome to attend all
meetings; some confidential matters may be
discussed by councillors in camera.
Parishioners wishing to ask about local issues
are given 5 minutes at the start of the meeting,
subject to advising the clerk in advance.
Local groups and organisations can apply for
grants; Council also supports a variety of
causes including The Town Museum,
The Silver Band, The Lido, The Theatre and
other charities operating in the parish.
Town Councillors are available before and
after the meetings. District & County
Councillors, representatives of the Police and
local press may attend.
CHIPPING NORTON TOWN
COUNCILNotes on the Council Meeting for
JULY 2011
Full Minutes of meetings, associated
committee meetings and correspondence are
available in the Council Office.
Mr G Beacham (Acting Clerk)
The Guildhall, Goddards Lane
Chipping Norton,
Oxon, OX7 5NJ
01608 642341 (9am to 1pm)
Chipping Norton
Police StationLondon Road,
Chipping Norton,
OX7 5AW
Non-Emergency Number
0845 8 505 505Opening Times
Monday to Friday
8am – 4pm
Saturday & Sunday – Closed
Closed for lunch 12.15 – 1pm
THAMES VALLEY
POLICEwww.police.uk
BT told to cut ruralbroadband prices
From Ruralcity Media 20/07.
RURAL communities and businesses could benefit from cheaper
broadband by the end of the year.
The move follows an Ofcom decision to slash the price BT Wholesale is allowed to
charge internet service providers (ISPs) in rural areas. The telecom watchdog issued
a statement on Wednesday (20 April).
A 12% below inflation price reduction per year will apply to services provided using
BT's wholesale broadband network. The changes could also lead to better quality
services by enabling ISPs to allocate more bandwidth, which could deliver faster rural
broadband services, it said.
This could benefit around 3m mostly rural homes and businesses, said Ofcom. It
includes parts of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland as well as south-west
England, Norfolk, Yorkshire, Cumbria, Northumberland.
Ofcom said it expected these price cuts to generate more competition between retail
ISPs and to lead to cheaper retail prices for consumers. "Ofcom's charge controls
could narrow the difference between prices that consumers in rural and urban areas
are paying for broadband. This difference is mainly due to the more limited set of
offers available which is a result of the higher costs of delivering broadband to
customers in rural areas. If wholesale broadband costs were reduced, ISPs should be
able to buy more capacity for their customers without increasing their costs.”
The charge controls will come into effect by mid August 2011.
WEST OXON DISTRICT COUNCILCommittee Meetings Members of the public are encouraged to attendmeetings of the Council and Committees. If youlive in the District and are on the Electoral Registeryou can take part in the meetings. Informationabout this and your Councillors and committeemembers is available online atwww.westoxon.gov.uk
AUGUSTMon 1 UplandsMon 15 LowlandsWeds 24 Cabinet
Meetings held at the Council Offices, Woodgreen,Witney. Start time 2pm.For further information contact CommitteeServices: 01993 861523 EMail: [email protected], reports and minutes are availableonline: www.westoxon.gov.uk/meetings
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St Frideswide Civic Service 2011 The annual St Frideswide Civic Service theme this year is the
environment and the focus will be on how we care for and preserve
our environment. During the service the Bishop of Oxford, the Rt Revd
John Pritchard, will interview Averil Stedeford, whose inspirational
house in Oxford has won an Observer Ethical Award for its
environmental credentials.
If you would like to attend, contact Janet Bartlam on email
[email protected] or telephone 01865 453111 stating the
number of tickets you would like by 31 August.
Venue: Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford.
OCVA is the main umbrella body for the Oxfordshire voluntary and
community sector, providing advice, information, training, advocacy
and representation, and building partnerships.
Have you used the support available from the teams at OCVA or
Oxfordshire Rural Community Council (ORCC)? Do you want to retain
this service or suggest changes that should be made to meet your
needs?
The Council is considering the service that should be available to
voluntary and community groups in Oxfordshire after March 2012. OCC
has invited the voluntary and community sector and other
stakeholders to take part in a consultation on its proposals, to find out
what support the community and voluntary groups will need from
April 2012-March 2015. OCVA is encouraging you to have a say- the
deadline is 12 September
These are OCC’s proposals:
• Volunteering (social action) is promoted and developed as an
expectation not an exception
• Communities across Oxfordshire are empowered to identify issues,
develop community-led projects and find their own solutions
• Voluntary and Community organisations are active in raising the role
and importance of the sector in delivering services, influencing policy
and shaping Oxfordshire’s communities
• Voluntary organisations have access to the information, advice and
tools necessary to increase their effectiveness
The consultation asks you to consider the proposals and make
additional recommendations on what support is important for
Oxfordshire. The full consultation and an online questionnaire.
is available at www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/vcsinfrastructure
Email [email protected] / 01865 328281
Enabling a diverse
voluntary and community
Sector to flourish
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YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS
HOLY TRINITY YEAR 6 FANTASTIC SUCCESS
The senior class at Holy Trinity School in Chipping Norton were given the
challenge by the Chipping Norton Rotary club –
“ TURN ONE POUND INTO TEN”.
From Simon Hamilton, Rotary Club of Chipping Norton
Rotary Club of
Chipping Norton
Specifically, the class of 22 were given £50 and challenged to
make a profit either singly or in pairs. The school were so
impressed with the idea it added £50, making an initial
investment of £100. As well as raising the highest amount,
originality and imagination were to be taken into account. A
balance sheet had to be drawn up, clearly showing all
expenditure and income, together with a written explanation
of how any profit or loss occurred.
The results were truly amazing. All those who took part
made money with schemes including bread making, hand-
made cards, key rings and such. Of the two runners up, one
made £140 making tissue paper flowers attached to hairclips
or pins for use as hair decorations or brooches, while the
other made £131 by decorating all sorts of containers. The
two winners – Henry and Jacques (pictured) jointly started a
car wash business and made £475.
Overall the class raised a total amount of £1,324 which
impressed and amazed both School Staff and Rotarians. The
winners and runners-up won gift tokens for their fantastic
efforts, and the profits from the campaign will be split
between the school and Rotary who will send their money to
the End Polio Now charity (to find out more, go to
www.rotary.org/endpolio).
The Rotary Club thank all the members of Class 6 for their
fantastic effort, and wish them the very best of success as
they leave Holy Trinity for their senior school in the autumn.
The Winners - Henry and Jacques – who started a
car wash business and raised £475
Below: Class 6 who raised £1, 324 for the School
and Rotary’s End Polio Now charity.
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LITTLE VILLAGE HALL, BELL BANK, BLOCKLEY
Quiet rural venue with modern facilities for exhibitions, meetings, classes, parties, weddings, etc.35-50 people. Reasonable charges, ample parking.
WITH -WIRELESS- BROADBAND incl BT OPENZONE.01386 700880 / email [email protected]
ST EDWARDS HALL, STOW ON THE WOLDPanelled 1st floor room with Civil War portraits & memorabilia.
Holds 100. Hearing loop. LIFT and staircase from lobby. Kitchen, toilets,
anti-room. CCTV. Competitive rates. 2 Hrs Free C/P(day)
2011 dates available. 01451 831633. [email protected]
A D L E S T R O P V I L L A G E H A L L• Spacious, light, warm and colourful and available to hire for your special functions,
classes or any event – only £6 an hour • Discounted fees for long term bookings.
• Just redecorated • small stage, kitchen facilities, disabled toilet and disabled access.
• Excellent parking.
Please phone 01608 658710 for bookings and further info
STOW ON THE WOLD
ROYAL BRITISH LEGION CLUBClubroom and bar with entertainment system for discos, karaoke, etc. Small lounge bar.
Large and small Meeting rooms with conference facilities for up to 150 (seats 60/ 12
dining); Catering. Parking. Minibus.
Enquiries to Colin and Alison 01451 830242
STOW ON THE WOLD
ROYAL BRITISH LEGION CLUBClubroom and bar with entertainment system for discos, karaoke, etc. Small lounge bar.
Large and small Meeting rooms with conference facilities for up to 150 (seats 60/ 12
dining); Catering. Parking. Minibus.
Enquiries to Colin and Alison 01451 830242
ST GEORGES HALL, BLOCKLEYFully Licensed Village Hall in good decorative order.
Seating capacity 160. Large well equipped servery/kitchen. Toilets.Gas central heating. Off street parking for 40 cars. Suitable for wedding receptions etc.
Raised stage. Excellent sound system. (No discos)Enquiries: Brian Clayton – 01386 701528
Recently built in Cotswold stone. Large car park, wellequipped kitchen, on the outskirts of the village.
Tel: 07587 097795 Come & see what we have to offer!
The perfect setting for that special occasion” CONDICOTE VILLAGE HALL
BROADWELL VILLAGE HALLLovely rural location with spacious parking. Seats 90,Large main hall, & 2 meeting rooms. Stage with electricdrop down screen. Built in sound system with microphoneand hearing loop.Kitchen. Toilets. Disabled facilities.
Bookings - Frances Dodwell on 01451 830994
BOURTON ON THE WATERTHE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION BRANCH HALL
Available for hire; 150 seated / 250 standing.
Ample off-road parking. Office Tel: 01451 824303
LONGBOROUGH & SEZINCOTE
VILLAGE HALL
Set in the heart of this delightful village, we can offerWe are fully equipped with a few unexpected bonusses - an extendable stage with pull-down screen • 3/4
sized snooker table • table tennis table • piano • Hi-Fi system • all equipment for short mat bowls..So if you’re having a wedding reception or wake, children’s party or family birthday, training course or
business meeting, exhibition or exercise class, club social or kids’ sleepover, we would love to see YOU!
FOR FURTHER DETAILS T: 01451 830218 or E: [email protected]
KINGHAM VILLAGE HALLBeautiful Hall; capacity 100. Off-street parking; disabled access.
AVAILABLE TO HIRE AT VERY COMPETITIVE RATES.
Contact Jacki Jones, The Barn, Orchard Way, Kingham. OX7 6YT.
Tel: 01608 658089
Ideal for classes, clubs, parties, receptions, presentations & family events.Newly decorated; light and spacious. Modern kitchen and loos. Disabledaccess. New pull-down projector screen. Tables, chairs, china and cutlery
available. Please call Philip Pratt, 01608 652499/ 07051 867493.
EVENLODE VILLAGE HALLadjacent to Green in quiet village
AVAILABLE FOR HIRE at reasonable rates
LOWER SWELL VILLAGE HALLTraditional Cotswold VH on picturesque village green. Recently
refurbished – fully equipped kitchen, heating, tables & chairs, Disabled
facilities. Seats up to 70. Competitive rates (inc.heating) vary with use.
Perfect for parties and receptions, Shows, displays, evening classes, etc
Tel: 01451 831916 Eml: [email protected]
ODDINGTON VILLAGE HALLIdeally placed in centre of lovely Cotswold village
Newly refurbished - full c/h, new kitchen and toilets. Spacious main hall with seating for 100,stage, pull down projector screen and hearing loop, also a smaller meeting room. Facilities
for the less able. Spacious parking. Children have access to the adjacent playground.
TO GET YOUR DATE ON OUR CALENDAR please ring 01451 830817 / 01451 831917
STOW YOUTH CLUBTwo large rooms (accommodating 50-60 people)
Internet café with 12 computer terminals • Projector & screen • Pool table • Table football • Nintendo
Wii • Modern kitchen • Disabled access & toilets • Rates negotiable for regular users.
The Club building is next to the Police Station on the Fosseway and accessed easily from The Square.
Dilys Neill: [email protected] Tel: 01451 830656
Sarah-Jane Rich: [email protected] Tel: 01451 830654
MORETON IN MARSH REDESDALE HALLClerk 01608 654064 Two venues with a stair lift. The Lower Hallaccommodates 80; modern kitchen facilities. Beamed Upper Hallaccommodates 120. Reasonable charges. Nearby parking.Historic town centre building
WYCK RISSINGTON VILLAGE HALLRecently refurbished
A perfect Venue for Family OccasionsSeats 40/20 for Dinner. Disabled access & loos. Fully equipped kitchenEnquiries - Call Judith Wheeler 01451 821094
Victoria Hall, Bourton on the WaterAVAILABLE TO HIRE - VERY COMPETITIVE RATES.
LOCAL FUNCTIONS, CHILDENS PARTIES ETC WELCOME
DISABLED ACCESS & FACILITIES
CALL RICHARD MOONEY 01451 820679
FOR BOOKINGS AND INFORMATION
STOW BAPTIST CHURCH HALL, STOW GL54 1AAIn the community for the community
Spacious hall, recently refurbished, fully-equipped new kitchen facilities
& disabled toilets. Usage Policy: we support community-focused groups.
We do not lease the hall for commercial events.
01451 870437 [email protected]
Qualified gardener • Specialist Pruning
Telephone: 01386 700903 • E-mail: [email protected]
Tel: 01608 651721 | Mob: 07974 030246Email: [email protected]
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THE PLAYHOUSE, ST GEORGES HALL,BLOCKLEY
No Film In August
Film 7.15pmAdvance tickets/queries 01386 701196
Tickets - £3.50
OLD SCHOOL VILLAGE HALL,BOURTON ON THE HILL
No Film In August
Film 7.30pm | TICKETS £3.00including refreshments
Advance tickets/queries 01451 831153
VILLAGE HALL,BROADWELL
Saturday 12th AugustTEA WITH MUSSOLINIFilm 7.30pm | TICKETS £4.50
Advance tickets/queries 01608 659903E: [email protected]
VILLAGE HALL,CHURCHILL
Friday 26th AugustBARNEY’S VERSION
Film 8pmAdvance tickets/queries 01386 841206from Ch C. Information Centre/on door.
Upper Town Hall,CHIPPING CAMPDEN
No Film In August
Film 7.30pm | TICKETS £3.50Advance tickets from theVillage Store & Red Lion
SCREEN ON THE GREEN, VILLAGE HALL,ILMINGTON
Monday 2nd/10th/23rdNEW INFO & DETAILSAVAILABLE BY EMAIL
Film 7.30pm | TICKETS £5.00 inc. tea/coffeeAdvance tickets/queries 01608 674298E:[email protected]
VILLAGE HALL,LITTLE COMPTON
No Film In August
Film 7.30pm - TICKETS £4.00Advance tickets/queries
01608 684223 or 01608 674200
VILLAGE HALL,LITTLE WOLFORD
VILLAGE HALL,LOWER ODDINGTON
No Film In August
Film 7.30pm | TICKETS £3.50Advance tickets/queries01608 812338 or 652666
ST. DAVIDS CENTRE,MORETON IN MARSH
RURAL CINEMA - AUGUST
No Film In August
Film 2.30pm & 7.30pm Tickets £3 refreshments. Tickets/queries 01451 822365
VICTORIA HALL, BOURTON ON THE WATER
NO FILM ADVISEDFilm 2.00pm | TICKETS £3.50
Advance tickets/queries 01451 820232Check Notice Board
VILLAGE HALL,WYCK RISSINGTON
Tuesaday 23rd AugustFINDING GRACELAND7.30pm | TICKETS (see below)
Advance tickets/queries 01451 830817Refreshments served in the interval
Brighton RockBased on the classic Graham Greene novel, Brighton Rock is a gripping, razor edgedthriller. The directorial debut of screenwriter Rowan Joffe, the film features twogenerations of Britain’s greatest acting talent including Sam Riley, AndreaRiseborough, Helen Mirren and John Hurt.
Barney’s Version(15) 132 minsA Montreal entrepreneur in the 70s has a number if very well portrayed life &business experiences – an ‘immensely engaging picture’ starring Paul Giamatti andRosamund Pike, supported by Dustin Hoffman. Drama/Romance.
Finding GracelandAn eccentric drifter claiming to be Elvis Presley hitches a ride with a young man andthey find themselves on an adventurous road trip to Memphis.
Thursday 25th AugustBRIGHTON ROCK
Doors/Bar open at 7:00pm - 7:45pm filmAdvance tickets are now £3.50/ on the door £4Advance tickets/queries 01386 700647/593386
REGULAR EVENTSFirst MON FOLK NIGHT, Ebrigton Arms 9pm. www.theebringtonarms.co.uk
MON DANCE FUSION:Adult dance class. Mixed styles. No experience necessary.Exercise in a fun way. No pre-booking necessary. Chipping Campden Town Hall9.30 – 10.30. £4.50
MON SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING St Edwards Church Rooms, Stow. 5.30-7pm Children and 7-9pm Adults 01451 831876
MON CHILDRENS DANCE CLASS Chipping Campden Town Hall.6-8 yrs 4-5pm, 9-11 yrs 5-6pm. Single class £7pp,Monthly membership £22pp. 07527 757057
MON YOGA Chipping Campden Town Hall. 2pm Starts again 21st Sept 01386438537
MON ‘Old Sweats NAAFI break’ at Royal British Legion, Bourton on the Water(10am -12) for anyone to come along for a cup of tea and a chat,
TUES COTSWOLD AONB WALKSwww.cotsaorb.org.uk 01451 862000
TUES Pottery Classes at Lower Swell Village Hall, 9:30am to 12:00 noon10 week term £90 plus £15 materials/firing cost. Beginners welcomeContact [email protected] 01451 870734
TUES until July Spinning Fitness Class (reservation required) exerciseclasses. Suitable for all abilities. Fun exercise, great music!! 2-3pm. Unit 6Draycott Business Village Draycott Moreton-in-Marsh GL56 9JY Call01386701231 www.rapid-fx.com
WEDS until July. Spinning Fitness Class (reservation required) exerciseclasses. Suitable for all abilities. Fun exercise, great music!! 6.30 –7.30pm.. Unit 6 Draycott Business Village Draycott Moreton-in-MarshGL56 9JY Call 01386701231 www.rapid-fx.com
First WED Free MARTIAL ARTS LESSONS. Separate adult & children’s classes.Chipping Norton Leisure Centre. 07977 560086www.martialartsvoucher.co.uk,
WEDS LINE DANCING at Chipping Campden British Legion Hall at 7pm
WEDS WEDS WALK Easy/moderate walks. Start at 10am. 01451 860366
WEDS CHIPPING CAMPDEN BRIDGE CLUB 7.15 for 7.30pmDuplicate Bridge. Upper Town Hall. Non members welcome. Partners not necessary 01608 664456
First THURSFree MARTIAL ARTS LESSONS. Separate adult & children’s classes Stow-on-the-Wold Primary School. 07977 560086 www.martialartsvoucher.co.uk,
First THURSFree Self Defence / Jeet Kune Do Lessons for Men and Women(Adults only) Stow-on-the-Wold Primary School 07977 560086www.selfdefencevoucher.co.uk
THURS LINE DANCING at Ch.Campden Town Hall 2.30-4pm 01386 438537Starts again 1st wk in September
THURS QUIZ NIGHT at The Volunteer Inn, Ch.Campden 8.30pm 01386 840688
THURS in April Thump Boxing - Exercise Class. No previous experience.Drop into one of our mixed classes. 6.30 – 7.30pm.. Unit 6 DraycottBusiness Village Draycott Moreton-in-Marsh GL56 9JY Call01386701231 www.rapid-fx.com
THURS BELLY DANCING New beginners class. 11- 12.30 The Church& FRI Room, Chipping Campden. Informal & relaxed classes for ladies of all ages,
shapes & sizes. 01608 663480
FRI until July. Spinning Fitness Class (reservation required) exercise classes.Suitable for all abilities. Fun exercise, great music!! 6.30 – 7.30pm.. Unit 6Draycott Business Village Draycott Moreton-in-Marsh GL56 9JY Call01386701231 www.rapid-fx.com
FRI DANCE FUSIONAdult dance class, mixed styles. No experience necessary. & MON All Welcome. Ch.Campden Town Hall, 9.30-10.30 £4.50 (conc £2.50)
FRI ACTIVE & ABLE Fitness & Falls classes for older people at Stow to ChurchRooms, Stow 01285 623450
FRI LINE DANCING: Willersey Village Hall, near Broadway 01386 438537
TUESDAYS UNTIL END SEPTEMBERChipping Campden Town Walk with The CotswoldVoluntary Wardens. This is a beautiful town with delightful buildings and an interestinghistory. Starts 2.30pm at the Market Hall, Chipping Campden. Suggested Donation of £2 perperson. 01386 832131.
THURSDAYS to 11th AUGUST. Zumba Dance Fitness Classes Ditch the Workout andJoin the Party. St Davids School, East Street, Moreton in Marsh. Call for More Details. 7 –8pm. www.cotswoldzumba.co.uk
WEEKENDS IN AUGUST Sphereing / Zorbing We operate in the extreme adventuresport known as ‘Hill Rolling - rolling down a hill at high speed in a large inflatable ball.Approx 2 miles outside of Bourton-on-the-Water on the Fosseway (main A429) towardsNorthleach. See website or phone for current prices / to make a booking (07857758780outside of normal working hours). 11. – 3pm. www.spheremania.com/oxfordwest
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Single FileFriendly social group
For unattached people aged 50-70 Welcomes new members to join us, make new friends and
choose from our varied events programme.
Contact 01295 788474 for more details
FOREIGN TRAVEL
Five Germans in an Audi Quattro
arrive at the Italian border.
The Italian Customs Officer stops
them and tells them, "It'sa
illegala to putta 5 people in a
Quattro."
"Vot do you mean - illegal?" asks
the German driver.
"Quattro meansa four", replies
the Italian official.
"Quattro is just ze name of ze
xxxxxxx automobile", the
German says unbelievingly.
"Look at ze papers: ze car is
designed to karry 5 persons."
"You canta pulla thata one on
me!" replies the Italian customs
officer.
"Quattro meansa four. You have five-a people ina your car and you
are thereforea breaking the law."
The German driver replies angrily, "You idiot! Call your zupervisor
over. I vant to speak to someone viz more intelligence!"
"Sorry," responds the Italian officer, "He can'ta come. He'sa busy
witha 2 guys in a Fiat Uno."
(Shared with ST by a Swiss friend – no European bias intended)
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Charlbury based female equestrian act Jive Pony are coming back to
wow the crowds with their high-speed equine stunts, breathtaking
gymnastics and amazing vaulting skills.
Our action packed programme of attractions also offers everything
from vintage vehicles to Terrier racing and marching bands to
clowns – there really is something for all the family to enjoy.
There’s so much more to see at the Moreton-in-Marsh
Show this year. The highlight is the Knights of Middle
England, who will invade our Grand Arena looking for
willing onlookers to turn into courageous, jousting,
medieval heroes! Their stunning display of fast horses,
heroic knights and daring stunts is guaranteed to have
audiences’ young and old drawn into their world of circa
1348, when the traditional evil Black Knight and his
trusty fool try to take on The Earl of Warwick and his
knights.
There are plenty of educational hands-on experiences in
the Countryside & Heritage Area, and tempting local
produce is available in the Country Larder Food Hall.
Over 270 trade stands offer everything from farm
equipment and gardening gear to clothing and toys.
We would like to encourage Moreton Times readers
to make a day of it – get here early and enjoy every minute of
the 2011 Moreton-in-Marsh Show!
Visit www.moretonshow.co.uk for advanced reduced rate tickets.
Country Car Boot Sale4th September
Raising funds for Shipston Home Nursing
free local ‘hospice at home’
Gates open 8am for carbooters, 9am for public
At the Honington Estate by kind permission of Bengy Wiggin. Pitches are
available by application only and cost no more than £5 per car. The public
entry fee is £2 per head.
To secure your spot contact 01608 674929
email [email protected]
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COME ANDSEE US ATMORETON
SHOWSEPT 3RD
Glamrock Piglets!
Hot Food from the
Glamrock Cafe!!!
Fresh Meat
Sorry Farm Shop will
be closed on show day
DON'T
FORGET!
COTSWOLD FESTIVAL& STOW TIMES
CALENDAR 2012closing date 10th August
for photographs
Not many days left to submit entries for
next year's calendar (see details in June's
issue).
Submit photos to The Cotswold Festival e-
mail site electronically
or by hard copy to The Cotswold Festival
Committee, P.O.Box 31 Stow-on-the-Wold,
Please include your name and contact
address.
The small print:
Any permission necessary should also be enclosed
with the photo.
In submitting an entry the entrant should suggest
one or months for which the photo should be
considered.
All images printed in the calendar will be protected
by copyright held by The Cotswold Festival
Committee and will be unable to be reproduced,
transmitted or stored in any material or electronic
form without their written permission.
Photographers whose images appear within the
Calendar will be credited by name (and the title of
their photograph, if appropriate).
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For all your sewing needs
• New curtains • Cushions
• Alterations to curtains and clothing
• Roman blinds • Advice
Call Jackie on: 07837602004
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24-31 Flea Market & stalls. Victoria Hall, Bourton on the Water.10- 5pm. 01242 699720
25 Nightwalk at Greystones Farm Nature Reserve.Owls, deer & bats.Suitable for families with children aged 7+.r. The walk takes place after sunset andmay not be suitable for people who are unsteady on their feet. Greystones FarmNature Reserve, Bourton-on-the-Water, GL54 2EN. Pre-booking required. 8-9.30pm.01452 33 33 33.
27 Bourtonvale Horticultural Society Autumn Show at the Royal BritishLegion Hall Bourton at 2pm. Enquiries Susan Foster 01451 821184
27 Broadway Arts and Crafts Market Local talent showcasing the best ofBritish artists and craftspeople in the Cotswolds. Quality handmade gifts and artwork.The Lifford Hall, Broadway, WR12 7AL. 01386 841206
27 Bourtonvale Horticultural Society Autumn Show Vegetables, Fruit,Flowers, Wine, Cookery, Honey, Needlework, Art & Crafts. Refreshments available.Bourton-on-the-Water Royal British Legion Hall. Adults 50p Children 10p. From 2pm.01451 821184.
28 Craft Fair supporting Macmillan Cancer Support. Victoria Hall, Bourton-on-the-Water. 10- 5pm. 01793 770148
28 Day Excursion to the Derbyshire Dales.Coach departs for return 5pm.Pre-booking essential Adults: £17 Children: £16. Northleach: 7.20am, Bourton:7.30am, Stow: 7.50am, Moreton: 8am. 01451 820369
29 Rovers Annual Fete & Football in the River Annual fete with duck racing,tombola, cake stall, bric-a-brac, books, games etc ending with Football in the River..Bourton-on-the-Water Village Green. 10.- 5pm. Football in the River kick-off at 4pm
ADVANCED NOTICE 11 Sept.An exciting fun ride through the grounds of the Upton House Estate and stunningsurrounding countryside to raise funds for Tysoe C of E Primary School and the Riding for theDisabled Association. Start & Finish at Epwell Grounds near Shutford. Also a shorter, leadrein route suitable for disabled riders. The first horse will set off at 10am, the last at 2pm.Entry £15 Adults; £10 children if booked in advance (£18/ £12 on the day). Lead rein entry£5. Also a children’s clear round ring at Epwell Grounds, 10am to 2pm, HOMEMADE refreshments (also carrots & apples) 01608 662181. Download a schedule www.centralhorsenews.co.uk
NEW WEBSITE - www.escapetothecotswolds.orgh.ukInformation on outdoor activities and places to visit. The site contains easy-to-access detailsof walking routes, guided walks, cycle rides, horse riding, events and festivals, as well asinformation on local attractions including historic sites, towns and villages, nature reserves,museums, gardens and much more.
(A simple and free facility for event organisers and walks leaders to easily submit their ownwalk or event for inclusion on the site.)
August 2011Full Information is available at the Visitor Information Centres (see below).
EXHIBITIONSTo 7th. The Lace Ladies at Sudeley Castle Lace Society members from
Cotswold, Pillow Talk and Vale lace- making groups will be chatting to visitors anddemonstrating in the exhibition room 'Have a go’ pillow – learn the basics (just 2simple movements) and make lace butterflies. Display of work changing daily.Children especially welcome. Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, Glos. GL54 5JD. . 10.30– 12.45, 1.45 – 4pm. 01386 438333
To 29th A selection of early C20th. paintings by Marianne and Adrian Stokesinspired by the English Arts and Crafts Movement. Court Barn Museum, Church St,Chipping Campden, GL55 6JE. 01386 841951.
To 3rd Sept Summer Exhibition of Gallery Artists, .including 5 RA artists. Mon –Sat 10.30am – 5pm. Fosse Gallery, The Manor House, The Square, Stow. GL54 1AF.01451 831319. www.fossegallery.com
To 15th Sept Van Dieman’s Land-. Exhibition of Tasmanian Art in the UK. Mon-Sat 10-6pm(closed Tues) Sun 11-4pm. Celia Lendis Gallery, High Strret, Moreron GL56 0AF.01608 650 852
DIARY 1 Ebrington Arms Folk Night. From 9pm. 01386 593223
1-5 Flea Market in Victoria Hall, Bourton on the Water. Various stalls. 10-5pm.01242 699720
5 Join Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust to celebrate the wildlife of theCotswolds. St Edwards Hall, Stow on the Wold, 10am – 1pm. Fun activities andinformation for children and adults. Contact Will Masefield 07793 307056.
6-7 Dry-stone walling – Beginners Course. Cotswold ConservationBoard’s Rural Skills training at Naunton. Booking essential. £99.www.cotswoldaonb.org.uk. 01451 862000
7 Blooming Great Tea Party for Marie Curie Cancer Care. Sherborne SocialClub, Sherbortne. Crean teas, luscious cakes & yummie sandwiches. Homemwdecake & Priduce stall. Every cuppa & slice of cake will help nurse someone with aterminal illness. £3pp. From 3pm.
9, 16 Small Mammals Safari 1 at Greystones Farm Nature Reserve. For families withchildren aged 7+, giving children a chance to see voles, mice & shrews in closeproximity. About 1.5 hrs. Booking essential. Greystones Farm Nature Reserve, Bourtonon the Water. GL54 2EN. Adult £2, Child £1. 9.30-11.30am. 01452 33 33 33
13 Race Night. The racing comes to you - Have a Flutter, Win some Money whileFundRaising for Campden RBL Football Club. All welcome. Chipping CampdenRoyal British Legion. £3 entry. 7.30pm. First Race 8pm. 01386 840676
14 Car Boot Sale,Bourton on the Water. On hard standing at Countrywide Store C/P,Station Rd, Bourton on the Water. £5 per pitch. 9.30am – 1.30pm. 01451 861210
14 Day Excursion to Brighton. Pre Booking essential. Adults £17, Children£16. Departs Moreton 7.20am, Stow 7.30am, Bourton 7.45, Northleach 8am.01451 820369
16-21 Flea Market & Collectables Fair. Jewellery, silver, militaria, etc. Free entry.Refreshments. St Edwards Hall, Stow on the Wold. 10-4pm. 01451 831675
18 - 21 Flea Market & stalls. Victoria Hall, Bourton on the Water.10- 5pm. 01242 699720
19 Tea Dance in Bourton Ballroom, Latin & Popular Sequence. Music byGood Dancing with Bill. Free tea & coffee. £3 on the door. 2-4.30pm. Royal BritishLegion Hall, Bourton.. 07970 180296
20, 21 Craft Fair. All crafts handmade by the exhibitors. Demonstrations. Most items arefor sale!Refreshments. Free Entry.10 – 4.30pm. Redesdale Hall, Moreton in Marsh.01684 274853. www.craftinaction73.co.uk
24 Day Excursion to Weston-Super-Mare. Pre-booking essential Adults:£14 Children: £13. Moreton: 08.00 Stow: 08.10 Bourton: 08.25 Northleach:08.45. 01451 820369
24 Medieval Timber Buildingswith Tim Porter. TALK.. Moreton Area Centre.Booking is essential. 14.00 - 16.00.http://coriniummuseum.cotswold.gov.uk. 01608 650881
Tickets, Booking information Etc. from -
BOURTON ON THE WATER VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE, Victoria Street, Bourton on theWater. 01451 822583 Open 9.30-5pm Mon-Fri: 9.30-5.30 Sat: Closed SundayE: [email protected]
BURFORD INFORMATION CENTRE, The Brewery, Sheep St, Burford. Open (Nov-Feb) Mon-Sat 9.30-4pm. OX18 4LS. 01993 823558. [email protected]
CHIPPING NORTON VISITOR INFORMATION POINTGuildhall, Gossards Lane, Chipping Norton OX7 5NJ. Office hours Mon-Fri.
GO-STOW, 12 Talbot Court, Stow on the Wold. 01451 870 150. Open 10am-5pm Mon-Sat; 11am-4pm Sunday. E: [email protected]
MORETON AREA CENTRE, High Street, Moreton. 01608 650881Open 9-5pm Mon-Fri: 9-1 Saturday. Closed Sunday E: [email protected]
Market DaysBOURTON ON THE WATERFarmers Market every 4th Sunday, 9.30 - 1300Car Boot Sale every second Sunday, 9am. (Mar to Oct)(for Northleach & Fosse Lions Club)
CHIPPING CAMPDENW I Country Market every Thursday, 9 - 11amCountry Market every Friday. 9-11Weekly Market every Wednesday. Farmer's Market third Saturday morning
MORETON IN MARSHWeekly Market every Tuesday, 9 - 3.30pmW I Country Market every Thursday, 9 - 11.30Country Market every Monday, 9.30am (W.I.Hall)
NORTHLEACH every Wednesday 8.30am-3.30pm
STOW ON THE WOLDFarmers Market 2nd Thursday - 9.30 - 13.00
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Can you sing? Can you dance?Tell jokes? Play an instrument?
We’re looking for Stow’s answer to Jai McDowall and Steven Hall asStow’s own version of the popular TV show comes to the
Old Stocks Hotel in Stow, on Saturday, August 20th.
Everyone is welcome, whatever their talent or even lack of it.
Big prizes for the winners
The production team are especially pleased to
announce that Stow’s former Tiller girl,
Vera Norwood will be one of the judges.
No set admission fee - all donations will go to Stow Youth Club.
BBQ and fund-raising Raffle.
Performers wishing to take part should phone Stow’sGot Talent producer, Sybil Ruscoe on 01451 870238.
Free Holiday Activity for children aged 7 - 14Are you interested in acting? Can you sing (even a little bit?)Would you like to be part of a production Of Noye’s Fludde inStow & Moreton in the autumn? It’s the story of Noah’s Ark,written in Old English & set to music by Benjamin Britten, so itis really a short opera (lasts about an hour.) Mr & Mrs Noah areplayed by professional singers, but their children & the chorusof animals are all sung by children. There is an orchestra withsome unusual instruments (including a wind machine!)
Maria our Director is a professional opera director and shewill be holding some workshops & rehearsals in the summerholidays on August 17th & 18th. There will also be a chance tohelp make the costumes for the animals.
We would love you to take part. It’s not difficult and it shouldbe a lot of fun. If you can’t make the dates in August, you canstill join in as we have more rehearsals in September. If youwould like to know more, contact me:
Dilys Neill: 01451 830656 / [email protected]
Information for parents: All the adults who will be workingwith the children are CRB checked.
LIVE RADIO AT
Concert On The
Green in Chipping
Campden
Saturday 13th
August.
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COURT BARN MUSEUMRevivals:
e English Arts and Crasmovement and Transylvania
An exhibition of paintings by Marianne and Adrian Stokes
& photographs highlighting the work of the MihaiEminescu Trust.
To 29th AugustCourt Barn Museum
Chipping Campden, GL56 6JE,01386 841951
LOWERSLAUGHTER
VILLAGE HALLGL54 1HS
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A walk that ‘Ticks the Boxes’ - Thursday 4 August - ModerateThrough Castlett Wood with the gentle brook flowing down below; super views overthe hills on the way to Kineton and return. 2.5 hours, 5.5 miles. Start: 10 am atGuiting Power village hall C/P(Trust the Motorist). OS OL Map 45/095 246
The Windrush to Mitford Country – Thursday 11 August – EasyDownstream from Burford to Swinbrook and Asthall. Optional lunch at TheMaytime Inn, Astall. Return via the lost village of Widford. 5.5 hours, 9 miles.Start: 10 am at Burford free C/P (near church). OS OL 45/253 123
The Hidden Valleys in the Wolds - Thursday 18 August –ModerateSuper summer walk through several hidden valleys including the Valley of the Boars- beautiful quiet countryside. Some climbs but nothing too serious. Bring a packedlunch. 5.5 hours, 9 miles. Start: 9.30 am at Plough Inn Cold Aston/Aston Blank.Park with care in village. OS OL Map 45/129 197
Blockley - a delightful and historic village No.1 - Tuesday 23August – ModerateAlong the historic High Street to Bourton Downs before (optional) lunch at TheGreat Western pub. The route climbs out of Blockley through Norcombe Wood toCampden Hill Farm. 5 hours, 9 miles. Start: 10 am at Great Western Pub, Blockley.OS OL Map 45/166 348
PLEASE use appropriate footwear as some walks may be steep and muddy in places.MODERATE - includes some hills and rough ground. Sorry, no dogs allowed exceptguide and hearing dogs.
Walks are free although donations help to fund our conservation work andimprovement projects.
The Wardens run a full programme of guided walks throughout the Cotswolds. Formore information see www.cotswoldsaonb.org.uk or Tel: 01451 862000, also for anychanges to arrangements such as due to bad weather.
LOCAL WALKS WITHTHE COTSWOLDS VOLUNTARYWARDENS – AUGUST
NORTH COTSWOLD
RAMBLERS GROUP Get Walking Keep Walking is a Ramblersproject aimed at helping people improvetheir health and well-being by walkingregularly and locally. The North Cotswold region contains avast network of well-maintained footpaths and some of thebest views in the country. The walks provide opportunities toexplore the locality on foot, enjoying nature in all its glorywith a group of friendly people.
We have a no Dogs policy. More information on any walkor a copy of the Group’s current walks programme can beobtained from the Secretary : Tel. 01386 700847, email [email protected] or by searching for the NorthCotswold Group under “Local Groups” online atwww.gloucestershirearearamblers.org.uk
THE COTSWOLD RIVERS LIVING LANDSCAPE
Water Voles
and other River Wildlife in the CotswoldsBy Will Masefield - Community Wildlife Officer, Gloucestershire
Wildlife Trust
Down by the river at Greystones Farm Nature Reserve in
Bourton on the Water, a small fellow in a chestnut coat is
hunched over, his jaws working overtime, for all the world as
though he has just dropped a contact lens into his lap and is
muttering obscenities under his breath as he tries to locate
it. Either that or it’s a water vole demonstrating its typical
feeding posture. Frankly, you would be forgiven for thinking
that the myopic midget scenario is the more likely one, as
water voles (immortalised as ‘Ratty’ from Wind in the
Willows) are currently extinct from 90% of their former
range in Britain, and we are perilously close to losing them
altogether.
Can we justify that? Can we explain to our children and
grandchildren that we let an iconic native mammal slide into
oblivion – on our watch? The good news is that we may not
have to, but it will take a lot of work and it will need the
goodwill of communities throughout the Cotswolds. Here in
the Cotwolds we are fortunate enough to have several small,
isolated populations of water voles clinging to a precarious
existence. Sadly, this is something of an anomaly from a
countrywide perspective, as some counties have lost them
altogether. Gloucestershire populations are heading the
same way, I am sad to report, but we have a fantastic
opportunity to reverse this trend. The main factors driving
the water vole’s steep decline are habitat degradation (such
as over-shading of rivers and damage to river banks) and
predation by the invasive American mink. If we can tackle
these two issues – and we think that we can - we can save
this species, and many more besides. Fish populations,
otters, kingfishers, dippers, and all manner of river animals
and plants should start to recover as we improve river
habitats locally, and the Bourton-on-the-Water water vole
population will be made much more resilient by expanding
its range and connecting it to other populations.
What is also really exciting about this project is that local
volunteers are stepping up the mark and are playing an
active part in improving their own local river wildlife. As well
as regular work days, we organise wildlife identification
training and wildlife survey training, which potential
volunteers can take advantage of if they wish. I also deliver
illustrated talks about the programme for community groups
or schools.
Interested in volunteering opportunities locally or in how the
Cotswold Rivers Living Landscape is developing? Please
contact me on
[email protected], or ring
me on 07793 307056. You can also reach us on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/gwtcotswolds.
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In 1998 the Civil Service Motoring Association (CSMA) received asuggestion from one of its members that they would be doing theNation a great service if funds could be raised to purchase theCotswold Motoring Museum in Bourton on the Water. At the timethe Museum was in danger of being auctioned off and its exhibitsscattered around the world. CSMA visited the Museum andimmediately accepted that breaking up the Collection would be areal tragedy. After deep consideration CSMA made an offer and, forthe first time since its creation in 1975, the Museum changedhands.
Was it a good decision? Well, if the testimonials received from ourvisitors since then , and the award of ”Best Visitor attraction of itssize” in the area Bath to Birmingham, are anything to go by, it wasundoubtedly a decision appreciated by the 750,000 or so visitorswho have visited the Museum since it reopened in March 1999.
CSMA is a ‘not for profit’ Club created by its members for itsmembers and its philosophy of providing good quality memberservice benefits was extended to the Museum. As a result theMuseum has almost doubled in size since it reopened – but there isstill not enough room to display all of the many exhibits that ourvisitors pass to us for safekeeping and posterity.
From the outside it is difficult to comprehend how big the Museumis – once inside, memories of the past leap out from all quarters andprobably the most voiced expression you hear is: ‘We had one ofthose, if only we had kept it!’ Well fortunately the Museum hasand, hopefully, ‘it’ will stay on display for as long as the Museum is aplace that people want to visit.
The Museum has five galleries crammed full of memorabilia andcovering virtually every aspect of motoring since the late 1890s,plus two galleries of toys and models, an exhibition of cameras andphotography, and a ‘guest show room’ which is currently being usedto exhibit one of James Hunt’s Formula 1 cars. There are more than1200 garage related signs, nearly 40 motor cars, collections of petrolpumps, bicycles and motorcycles and many motoring accessories.The 1923 and the 1926 Caravans are wonderful period pieces, asare the Bone Shaker and Penny Farthings.
Whilst there is more than enough for the technically minded toenjoy, we have several children’s play areas including a ‘Brum’ rideand brass rubbing, and some toys that we actually let children playwith!
For the non-museum minded visitors who are not interested in anyof the china and other everyday exhibits on display, we providesome fun quizzes which will take them down memory lane- andhopefully, they too will join the many visitors who tell us “there’s alot more to this Museum than just cars!”
Do people visit again? A survey told us that 25% of all our visitors were on their 2nd, 3rd,4th and even their 5th visit. The reasons are frequently either “Wedidn’t see it all the first time”, “We loved it and wanted to comeagain” or “You keep adding something new every year.”
The Museum is also very popular with the many thousands ofoverseas tourists who visit the Cotswolds every year. The MotorMuseum is frequently high on their list of ‘must see’ attractionsbefore they go home.
Many Museums are struggling to survive but the CotswoldMotoring Museum is keeping its head above water, largely withsupport from The ‘Friends of the Museum’ – a 60 to 70 strong bandof local volunteers who give up some time to make sure that theMuseum remains a Number 1 attraction in the area. The Friends undertake a wide variety of tasks in the Museumranging from restoration work to the simple upkeep of exhibits. TheFriends are converting some waste ground at the rear of theMuseum into a rest area for visitors, perhaps with a café. Themissing ingredients are some volunteers who would be happy togive a few hours over a weekend behind the counter. So, if youhave any catering or restoration experience or would enjoy helpingus to keep the exhibits in tip top shape, please ask the Shop staff fordetails of the Friends/ telephone 01451 822 767. But don’t take my word for it!
Visit the Museum and take a look for yourself - your visit will help usto keep it open for the children of tomorrow. The highest entryprice at the moment is £4.35 for an adult.
This year we would like to offer residents in thegeneral GL54 area an opportunity to bring theirfamilies and friends into the Museum at the groupdiscount rate which normally only applies to parties of20 or more. To take advantage of this offer simplybring this article into the Museum with you and youwill receive the group discount rate irrespective ofhow many people there are in your party.
Sorry, no photocopies because, at the end of the day,we still have to keep the Museum afloat.
Looking forward to seeing you, The Friends of theMuseum and Toy Collection – Bourton on the Water
Article by Peter Jones, photograph selection byMichael Tambini
COTSWOLD
MOTORING MUSEUM& TOY COLLECTION
COTSWOLD
MOTORING MUSEUM& TOY COLLECTION
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That glorious smell and sound of a steam train lives onArticle by Steve Sperring
In 1906, the Great Western Railway finished laying a mainline
railway from Stratford upon Avon to Cheltenham. This was one
of the last main lines to be built in Britain.
It helped to open up the West Country holiday resorts to the
increasingly affluent workers in the West Midlands as well as
bring transport links for the fruit growing communities in the
Vale of Evesham. This line, skirting the Cotswolds, offered some
magnificent views over the Vale of Evesham towards the distant
Malvern Hills and it must have really put holiday travellers in the
right mood!
This busy traffic declined over the 1950s and 1960s as road
transport began to take over and in 1960, most of the stations
closed and in 1976, the railway was seemingly shut-up for good.
However moves were immediately afoot to regenerate the line
and, 30 years ago this year, the Gloucestershire Warwickshire
Railway was created to ‘reinstate as much as possible of the
former Stratford to Cheltenham line’ despite the fact that all the
track and most of the infrastructure and buildings had been
swept away by British Railways.
Now, over 12 miles of the railway between Cheltenham
Racecourse, Gotherington, Winchcombe, Toddington and
Laverton have been rebuilt and what is so amazing, is that all of
this re-building of stations and signal boxes, laying track and
installing signals, restoring historic steam and diesel locomotives
as well as coaches and freight wagons; and running trains has
been done by volunteers which now number about 650.
All was going so well with over 75000 visitors in 2009, and with a
record year being predicted in 2010 and the eventual extension
to Broadway, then over the space of eighteen months, the
railway suffered three separate embankment collapses all
caused by the recent severe winters and if that wasn’t enough,
the cancellation of most of last year’s Santa Specials, the biggest
event of the year, due to snow.
However, the incredible pioneering spirit that created one of
Britain’s most beautiful heritage railways wasn’t going to be
beaten! An emergency appeal fund was launched and donations
started to pour in. So generous were members of the public that
enough was raised to rebuild the first two collapses – a total
expenditure of over a million pounds, leaving just the latest one
outside Winchcombe still to be funded.
This means that for 2011, the GWR will be running two separate
railways. From Toddington there is a diesel railcar which runs to
Hailes Abbey and then back across the 15 arch Stanway Viaduct
onto the brand new extension to Laverton. From Cheltenham
Race Course there is a steam service running to Winchcombe.
Both these services run 5 days a week excluding Mondays and
Fridays but including bank holidays. Whilst there is no specific
bus service between the two sites, it is possible to catch a local
bus from Toddington to Winchcombe and back and full details
are on the website. Visitors can buy tickets for one or other of
the train trips or get a heavily discounted combined ticket
covering both lines.
Full details of the services this year and ways to help the
railway are on their website www.gwsr.com
Chicken curve – photo by Andrew Bell© on loan from GWR
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Rotary Club of
Chipping Norton
THE ROYAL BRITISH
LEGION
CHIPPING NORTON BRANCH
From Mike Howes
On 25th June 2011, Armed Forces Day, we had a brilliant
presentation by Squadron Leader Aspinal, one of the pilots in
the recent Merlin Helicopters' operation in Afghanistan, at
The Crown & Cushion Hotel, Chipping Norton. The helicopter
squadron is based at RAF Benson, Oxfordshire. This was
followed by a question and answer session bringing out
further aspects of the dedication, courage and sense of duty
shown by the Armed Forces working together, whilst serving in
Afghanistan. We rounded off the evening with a first class
buffet supplied by the Crown & Cushion.
(The photograph shows Squadron Leader Aspinal (sitting)
along with Geoff Thompson (standing) when Geoff introduced
his campaign for this year's Poppy Appeal and the events
celebrating the 90th Anniversary of the Royal British Legion.)
If you would like to become a member of the Chipping Norton
Branch of the British Legion or give a hand with the Poppy
Appeal collection for this year, please contact Geoff
Thompson on 07715110274 or Mike Dixon Secretary on 01608
643755. All contributions/help will be gratefully received.
From Simon Hamilton Communications Member
HOLY TRINITY SCHOOL ARE YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS
The Rotary Club set the senior class of Holy Trinity School thechallenge of increasing a sum of money as youngentrepreneurs by donating an initial sum of £50 which wasmatched by the school.
The young businessmen and women rose to the occasionafter a Lion's Den get-together to decide on different plans.Overall the school made a fantastic effort and turned £100into £1300 pounds. (Article and photos on p.21.)
ROTARY CAR SHOW ATTHE CHIPPING NORTON FESTIVAL
The weather was perfect for Chipping Norton's secondFestival, at which yet again the Chipping Norton Rotary Clublaid on a superb car show in the Lower Market Place.
There was a collection of superb cars including a 1938 Alvis 3.5litre, a 1950s Citroen Traction Avant (French for front-wheel-drive) and a 1959 Ford Zodiac among many other desirablemotors.
The Rotary Club also ran a stall, raising over £200 which to thegeneral Festival Fund.
Top: Alvis 3.5 litre. Below L to R: Citroen Traction Avant,Ford Zodiac, 1931 Lagonda (also on our front cover)
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Although the holiday period is still with us, for many it’s the time of yearto start thinking about filing a Tax Return. If you file a paper Return youhave until 31st October however, if you file online, you have until theend of January 2010, either submitting the Return yourself or gettingyour accountant to do the sums & the filing. For many, filing a TaxReturn is a daunting task therefore you may wish to seek professionalhelp. All too often people come unstuck by putting figures in the wrongboxes or getting the figures wrong in the first place, resulting in a higherthan average tax bill. If this is the case, you may well have to pay anytax due and then try to persuade the Revenue that the figures you’vesupplied are incorrect. It can sometimes take months, or years, formistakes to be corrected so beware.
If you are calculating your tax yourself it is always wise to write achecklist. Have you included all your income and interest received fromyour bank or building society accounts? More importantly, have youincluded all the allowable expenses against your income? If not, youmay pay too much tax. For the most complicated Tax Return you shouldconsult an accountant. They will not only calculate the figures for you,they will also file on your behalf and negotiate with the Revenue shouldtheir be any problems. If you’re self-employed, a director of a limitedcompany or deal in stocks & shares I would suggest that an accountantis your best bet. You may well have until the end of January to submityour Return but it is wise to contact an accountant as soon as possibleas the next few months are always the busiest.
Whichever route you choose you won’t want to miss the deadline. It’simportant to file your Tax Return on time otherwise you’ll incur a penaltyand interest on any overdue payments. If in doubt, just give me a call. Iwill be happy to help in any way that I can. ould either contact your accountant or give me a ring for free telephoneadvice.
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Cotswolds Health & Fitness Club
01451 821320 | [email protected] 4d Hawthorn Court, Bourton Industrial Park, Bourton on the Water, GL54 2HQ
Cotswolds Health and Fitness Club offers you a very different gymexperience to that which you are used to. We are professional,helpful and friendly and believe that regardless of your experience,fitness levels or injury problems, there should be a place you can go toget the help and advice you need.
Gym Membership is perfect if you wish to train without a personaltrainer, but still retain the personal touch - you are never completelyon your own as we are always available to offer advice.
Personal Training, on the other hand, is great if you have any injuryconcerns or feel you really need that extra help, support ormotivation.
You can also benefit from our vibration training and nutritional advice,and have a range of classes available.
For more information please visit www.cotswoldsfit.co.uk or call uson 01451 821320.
I believe that the most successful way to lose weight, and sustain theweight loss, is to exercise consistently and eat healthily. I am going totell you how, in a 12-week period, you can lose weight, lose inchesand, most importantly, feel healthier, more energetic and moreconfident.
Healthy eating is NOT about crash dieting, which simply doesn’t work.I wonder how many of you have lost substantial amounts of weightonly to see those pounds pile on again. If you drop too many caloriesfrom your daily intake your body simply goes into starvation mode –your metabolism drops and you won’t lose body fat (fat stored in yourbody contains the highest number of calories, so your body will hangon to this as long as it can). You may lose some weight quickly, but itwill almost certainly go back on again.
The key is to drop a small number of calories from your diet and doregular exercise - the exercise burns calories in the form of body fatand keeps your metabolism high, and you’ll have enough calories inyour diet to prevent your body going into ‘starvation mode’.
You should be doing a minimum of 4 half hour sessions of exercise aweek. It can include activities such as walking, cycling and running (itdoesn’t have to be flat out, but you should be raising your heart rateto a sufficient level) and ideally there should also be some form ofresistance style training included to help tone and firm the musclesand strengthen the core.
Your diet should include fresh fruit and vegetables, good qualityprotein (e.g. chicken, eggs and fish) and complex carbohydrates(brown rice, oats, whole grains). Ladies should aim for 1750 calories aday and men 2250. By sticking to this routine, in a 12-week period youshould expect to lose approximately 10lbs – not a bad result, and itcould quite easily be more!
Now let’s look at what you will have gained in that 12-week period:• A change in body shape – the exercise you have done should have
started to firm and tone your whole body.• Healthy heart and lungs (cardiovascular exercise such as walking and
running is ESSENTIAL for your long term health)• More confidence• Increased energy levels• Better sleeping patterns
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Schools’ energy savings bring award win for charityFrom Martin Whittaker
Eco-conscious students in the Cotswolds are celebrating afterhelping a ground-breaking energy efficiency scheme to win anational award. THE YOUNG ENERGY PEOPLE (YEP!) programme,run by charity Severn Wye Energy Agency and funded by GCC, haswon an Ashden Award for Sustainable Energy – the world’s leadinggreen energy awards. Twenty nine secondary schools in the countyhave so far taken part in the programme, including The CotswoldSchool, Bourton-on-the-Water, Winchcombe and ChippingCampden Schools.
Many schools buildings are not energy efficient by modernstandards and require greater energy awareness in how they areused. The YEP! programme trains teams of students to survey,monitor and report on energy use in their school, setting up aSchool Energy Management Team run by students.
Many schools have introduced energy-saving measures, such asincreasing insulation and installing new thermostats and energymeters. The students also run an energy efficiency campaign,encouraging all staff and students to use energy more efficiently.An ‘energy diary’ is set up to log all electricity and gas meterreadings monthly, providing ongoing feedback and proving thattheir hard work is having an impact.
Schools involved in YEP! have seen a 12% reduction in CO2emissions and saved an average of £5,500 per school on energybills. Students’ households also benefit as they take their energy-saving messages home. Some students have carried out energysurveys in businesses, helping firms to make energy and costsavings. Head of Education and Training, Rachel Close said:“Teenagers are high energy consumers and next generationhouseholders and workers. It’s important that they understand howthey can take more responsibility for the future.”
From Jenny Madgwick, Press Officer
This summer term we welcomed 20 students from our Chinese partner
school, Suzhou Foreign Language School (SFLS) and their teachers. It
has proved to be a fantastic experience for all concerned; families
hosting the children have made solid friendships and learnt something
of the culture of the country. Our visitors have thrown themselves into
life here; many attended street parties to celebrate the Royal Wedding.
Plenty of opportunities are being provided with a Mandarin club and a
Badminton club where our students have picked up some tips on
China‘s most popular sport. Our East Meets West concert was on
Thursday 14th July with traditional Chinese and British performances.
Science; Ccongratulations to Beth Pudifoot who has won one of only 10
places on a fully funded biology conservation project in Costa Rica in
July 2011. She will be working with local farmers and researchers on
coffee plantations and Beth's tasks will include collecting data on
biodiversity, soil conditions, shade cover-age, erosion and plant yield.
The project aims to help determine factors that affect sustainability.
Congratulations also to the team of Year 8 pupils who took part in the
final of the STEM challenge sponsored by EDF Energy at the
Cheltenham Science Festival. Connor O‟Driscoll, Amber Cartlidge,
William Cleaver, Emily Weller and Tom Butler designed a wind turbine
to power bulbs to light up the EDF Energy sign for the 2012 London
Olympics. They used twin motors to power through their heat against
Barnward Park and Archway Schools, and were eventually judged Silver
Medal Winners! Well done to all of you. Thanks to EDF Energy, STEM
works and to Mrs Clarke for organising and supporting this valuable
opportunity.
Blockley School : Award Winnersat the Police Community Education Awards
From Sue Jackson
BlockleyChurch of England Primary School attended the Police
Community Clubs of Great Britain Annual Community Education
Awards. The school was invited to attend following their successful
nomination for The Community Initiatives Associates Money
Management Project Award. The award recognises the importance
of financial education within schools and commends projects that
teach children valuable lessons about money management.
Blockley Church of England School evidenced these skills, having
ventured on a project inspired by the School Council to obtain a
school pet. Starting with all 150 pupils receiving £1 each and asked
to find ways to make more money, the children won support from
the local offices of Per Una, Blockley Village Shop and other
community members, and raised over £1300 - in many different
ways from selling lemon juice to washing cars. The school now has
a beautiful oak framed aquarium swimming with tropical fish!
The award ceremony was hosted by Esther Rantzen who founded
Childine. The website for the awards is
www.communityeducationawards.co.uk
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Bourton Badminton ClubFrom Mike Winter [email protected]
It has been an uphill battle drumming up players for badminton eitherat the Cotswold School or at Moreton-in-Marsh and Stow. Then itchanged. Our senior players increased from an average of 4 an eveningto 11, and juniors to 38 on one Monday in July.
Its thanks to the first class facilities (and the majority of junior players)provided by the school that badminton is on the up in Bourton – atleast for now.
A pat on the back for year 10 + players who are taking part in the Dukeof Edinburgh’s scheme - the D of E covers tasks like coaching and someof our older members are benefitting. So, Thanks to ( to save theirblushes I have listed them by forenames): Jenny, Matt, Joe, Tom, notforgetting Mike and James who will be leaving us for university andwork respectively - they have been ever-present since primary schooldays.
So, we go into the summer holidays looking forward to 5th Septemberwhen it all starts again. Check the number below before turning up, asthere could problems with supervision if too many juniors arrive.
Stow and Moreton usually start back a week or so later, so watch thisspace for details next month.
Location - Sports Hall, Cotswold School When - Monday nights.Seniors - 6.45 to 8.45pmJuniors - 6.45 to 8.45pmContact: Mike Winter 01451 831194
Moreton-in-Marsh Bowls ClubFrom Pat Wainwright ([email protected])
County Ladies` Benevolent Triples Competition
24 teams from clubs all over the County played in this
competition at Gloucester City/ Spa Bowling Club last month.
Rita Gerry, Margaret Deakins and Jenny Stanfield represented
Moreton-in-Marsh Bowls Club and following a first round
victory over Gloucester Spa, they went on to beat a team from
The Royal Forest of Dean. In a close 3rd round match they
came out on top against an experienced team from Pineholt
B.C., but unfortunately the ladies were beaten by a strong team
from Ardagh B.C. in the semi-finals. Congratulations
nevertheless, to Rita, Margaret and Jenny on their outstanding
performance.
From the proceeds made
throughout the day £100 was
donated to the County Ladies`
Benevolent Fund and £25 to
Bowls England Benevolent
Fund.
Photo: from L:
Margaret Deakins, Rita Gerry
and Jenny Stanfield
Kingham Under 9s football
team sponsorship.
KIngham U9s in their new strip, thanks to Adrian Cole,
General Manager of the Southerndown Care Home in
Chipping Norton.
The grounds behind Southerndown Care Home on
Worcester Road in Chipping Norton offer a large open space
for local parties, sports days and other local events. The
Care Home frequently shares their open space with the local
community, enjoying their company.
Adrian said: `At Southerndown we enjoy celebrating with
the local community and we enjoyed the day with these
local youngsters.`
Grants for Budding Young Sports Persons Nominations are being invited for an award that recognises
Gloucestershire’s brightest young sporting stars.
The Ben Jeffrey Award is an annual sports award scheme
administered by the Gloucestershire Playing Fields Association
that recognises the best young sporting talent in the county. To
qualify applicants need to be Under 21 years of age and have the
potential for outstanding achievement in their sport .
The award winners receive a small financial bursary to be used
towards their equipment and training costs. Successful applicants
will be presented their award by the association’s President at a
ceremony in December.
Nominations may be made by the individual’s governing body,
coach or instructor and should include details of their achievements
to date.
Past winners have come from a wide range of sports including
floorball, skiing, snooker, squash, boxing, BMX biking, cricket and
hockey to name a few. Recent winners have included Zac Purchase
(International Rower and Gold Medal Winner at the Beijing
Olympics), Chris Higgs (Boxing), Jennie Batten (Athletics) and Hugo
Griffiths (Skiing)
Nominations must be made by the 16th September 2011 and an
application form can be obtained from:
Graham Ross, Gloucestershire Playing Fields Association
33 Spinney Road, Barnwood, Gloucester GL4 3YX
E-Mail: [email protected]
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MORETON RANGERS FOOTBALL CLUBA FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION DEVELOPMENT CLUB
www.facebook.com/MoretonRangersSecretary Chairman Treasurer Vice Chairman Martin Jones Tim Sedgley Graham Rees Paul Luker2 Devonshire Terrace 6 St Pauls Court 5 Fosseway Drive 5 Grays LaneHospital Road Moreton- in-Marsh Moreton-in-Marsh Moreton-in-Marsh Moreton-in-Marsh Glos GL56 0ET Glos GL56 0DU Glos GL56 0LPGL56 0BL 01608 652696 01608 650611 01608 65173701608 650955
Changing Room Opening CelebrationOn Sunday 17TH July Moreton Rangers celebrated the official opening
of their new changing rooms at the London Road Ground.
The day was combined with the clubs Annual Six a Side Tournament.
The event kicked off at 11am with 9 local teams fighting it out for the
Warner Budgens sponsored trophy. Following the group games and
semi finals the Fire Fighter Superstars and Moreton Elite played out a
close fought final. Both teams fielded players from Moreton Rangers
first team and reserve team squads. The Fire Fighter Superstars ran out
eventual winners 2-0. Moreton Rangers Chairman Tim Sedgley
presented both teams with their medals.
With the football completed the Chairman made a speech thanking all
those involved in the building project and all those who helped and
supported the club from the volunteer coaches and committee to those
who had provided financial support.
He invited Councillor Rod Hooper, Chairman of the Field in Trust
Trustees, who represent the Charity which owns the land at London
Road, to carry out the official opening. Mr Hooper thanked Moreton
Rangers Football Club for their tremendous effort in raising funds and
building the new Changing Rooms, and officially opened the building.
Moreton Rangers Players young and old, along with friends of the club,
then joined in a group photograph to mark the day.
New Teams for Young Players Moreton Rangers youth teams will be starting coaching for the
new season with a new Under 9 Team playing in the Witney and
District Youth League and a development squad for the 6 to 8
year age group. These add to the current teams at under
10,under 11,under 12 and under 14 age groups.
Any boy or girl wishing to join in our coaching sessions please
contact Paul Luker our youth development officer or Martin
Jones the Club Secretary (details on header)
‘from footballs to tournaments’
SPONSORSHIP To run such an expanding club we are always looking to
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cost of playing for the club low as possible.
If you would like to be associated with this local successful club
we have many opportunities for sponsorship, from footballs to
tournaments.
For details of all opportunities for sponsorship, and other ways
to support your local club, please contact the club Secretary
Martin Jones by phone or email at the address above.
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Stow-on-the-Wold & District RFCIncluding Mini & Junior Section
A NEW SEASON From Ben Eddolls
Once again a new season is just around the corner, so theexcitement is about to begin. For us older connoisseurs of thegame, the opportunity to add our vast wealth of experiencethrough vocal assistance during matches will be greatlyappreciated by those on the pitch, no doubt, so come along andsupport.
Tom Davies is organising a gentleman's dinner on Friday 5th ofAugust, all are welcome so get in touch early to avoiddisappointment, £15.00 a head, club tie essential.
For the more agile playing members training is in full swing onTuesday and Thursday nights and everyone is looking forward tothe Tens Competition on 20th August. There's a barbi in theafternoon, live music in the evening - players and spectators areguaranteed a good time.
Looking forward to the season itself, the first home game is atthe club on September 10th when we play Thatcham, Comealong and lubricate the larynx.
Looking even further forward the VPs day is on September 24th,please get your tickets early this year.
There are new things happening at the club this year whichpromise to make the season more exciting and successful thanbefore; come and be a part of it.
CONTACT: Club 01451 830887Chairman Amanda Rose [email protected]: www.pitchero.com/clubs/stowrfc/
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Stow on the Wold Cricket ClubReports from Ashley Andrews,Capt.
The club would like to thank Eastabrook Architects for theirvery kind donation to the club which will be put towards somenew equipment. Ashley Andrews, Capt.
Saturday 25th June vs Cricklade – WONThis middle of the table clash was a ‘must win’ for Stow after 3defeats in a row. Stow lost the toss and were asked to bat on adamp wicket. Things didn’t get off to a great start as Stow lost awicket early but a partnership between Chris Heaps, 42, andDan Smith, 40 really put Stow in a good position. After 20 oversStow were 78-1 and looked to kick on in the last 20. Crickladegot back into the game taking 3 quick wickets but a partnershipof over 50 from Ashley Andrews, 36, and Ben Close, 20,pushed Stow over 150. Stow’s tail order didn’t score too manyafter that and only managed to get the team up to 167, but thiswasn’t a bad score on the damp wicket.
In reply Stow needed to get stuck into Cricklade early and bowltight. Wickets weren’t easy to come by but Cricklade weren’tscoring quickly enough to worry Stow. In the end thescoreboard pressure seemed to get to Cricklade and someloose shots cost them their wickets. Along with some greatbowling from Dan Heaps, 3-35, and Dan Smith, 4-30, Stowbowled out Cricklade for 135 and secured a vital win to keepthe team mid table in CDCA Division 1.
Friday 1st July vs Guiting Power – LOSTA reverse fixture of a drawn game earlier in the season - Stowtook on Guiting, who won the toss and chose to bat. A slowstart and 2 early wickets from Ashley Andrews put a bit ofpressure on Guiting, until a huge innings from their middleorder put them in a great position, scoring at over 8 an over.Albie Griffin took 4 wickets to slow things down but Guitingstill got to 162 after 20 overs.
In reply Stow struggled to keep up with the run rate, losingwickets at regular intervals. Only Max Fisher who hit 24 andAshley Andrews who got 29 put up any resistance but theycouldn’t get Stow close to the total as the team were bowledout for a disappointing 88.
Saturday 2nd July vs Sherston Magna – LOSTThe team had the long trip to Sherston to play a team whowere league champions a few years ago. Stow’s openers madea decent start and weathered some good opening bowling. 2wickets in 2 balls slowed Stow down a little but John Robson,24, and Max Fisher, 43, steadied the score. Dan Heaps hit agood 28 to help Stow push their total up to 161 in what was acompetitive total.
Sherston got going straight away in the run chase and hitStow’s openers hard, scoring very quickly. Dan Heaps took 3-50and looked dangerous at times, with bowling changes making abig difference and slowing down the run rate. Chris Heaps hada great spell taking 3 wickets for 23 and put some real pressureon Sherston. In the end Sherston reached the total with 2 oversto spare in what turned out to be a very close contest.
Sunday 3rd July vs Naunton – WonThe Sunday friendly away at Naunton is always the one theteam looks forward to ( the teas are awesome) and enjoys.Stow won the toss and chose to bat. Both openers went earlybut a solid
partnership between Dan Smith and Jack Robson of 100helped the team get going. Dan fell for 48 but Jack went on tohit his first ever fifty scoring 51. They set up a big finish to thegame - Max Fisher and Ashley Andrews came in and hit 62and 67 respectively in quick timing to push Stows total up to282. Stow took a wicket in the first over and didn’t look back.Apart from Naunton’s number 2, who hit a great 85, their otherwickets were lost fairly quickly. Albie Griffin was the pick of thebowlers taking 3-20 from 8 overs and helped Stow bowlNaunton out for 168.
Saturday 9th July vs Williamstrip – LOST(Earlier in the week Stow had beaten this team in the League,and are capable of beating them again.) Stow won the toss,chose to bowl and things started well. Dan Heaps took 3 earlywickets and Jack Robson took 2 to leave Williamstrip 40-5.Then their 2 best players came to the crease and took Stowapart, hitting 94 not out and 63 not out to get them to a totalof 195. A great total on a damp wicket.
Stow lost a wicket in the first over and then in the second toput the team under some pressure. Dan Smith scored a good23 before being dismissed and John Robson, 18, and AshleyAndrews, 25, steadied things up in the middle order for Stow.But some good bowling from Williamstrip took them out andthe tail end didn’t score well. Stow were bowled out for 103.
Sunday 10th July vs Bayshill – LOSTA first ever match between Stow and Bayshill saw the visitorswin the toss and choose to bowl. They got off to the bestpossible start, taking 3 of Stow’s wickets in the first over. Thingspicked up when Rob Wise and Ashley Andrews came to thecrease, putting on almost a 100 partnership. Rob was first togo scoring 37 with Ashley going on to score 64 before beingcaught on the boundary. Bayshill bowled Stow out for 143which looked like a good total on a wet wicket.
Bayshill got off to a decent start but lost a few cheap wicketsafter some tight bowling caused a run out and a big shot whichwas caught. Bayshill’s opener finally got his eye in and playedsome good shots, scoring 82 not out and taking the game awayfrom Stow. Bayshill knocked the runs off with 8 overs to spareand ended a disappointing weekend.
WEEKEND 16th &17th JULY – NO PLAY
Sat 6 Barnsley Beeches A League
Sun 7 Long Compton H
Fri 19 Dowdeswell H
Sat 20 Chricklade A League
Sat 27 Sherston Magna H League
SEPT
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Spectators are welcome at all SCC’s matches, particularly those at home.
AUGUST FIXTURES
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Clubs
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Local Authorities
Community Groups
Children & Youngsters
Local Clubs, Societies, Associations & CharitiesChadlington Flower ClubJulie Thompson Tel: 01608 676368Chipping Norton Bridge ClubJack Viney Tel: 01608 641454Chipping Norton Historical Research GroupJan Cliffe Tel: 01608 641057Chipping Norton Lions ClubMartin Guy Tel: 01608 641154Ch.Norton Museum & History Society2nd Mondays 7.30pm, September to May Methodist Hall, West Street, Chipping Norton.Chipping Norton Postcard ClubBrenda Morris Tel: 01608 643779Chipping Norton Probus3rd Tues at The Crown & Cushion 11amSec.Geoffrey Norris. 01608 676997Chipping Norton Rotary ClubMons 7/ 7:30pm. at The Mason's Arms, Swerford, OX7 4AP.David Haine 07889 609221 / 01608 643964Chipping Norton SocietyJill Thorley, 01608 643219Chipping Norton Railway ClubAlan Brain Tel: 01608 641586Chipping Norton Scrabble ClubSarah Turner Email: [email protected] Investment ClubMeets 1st Tues of each month. Jeremy Main 01608 658675Friends Of The Town Hall.Chipping NortonJackie Haworth 01608 641368 [email protected] WheelTerry Howes, 01608 642423www.kinghamrotary.org.uk/wwwribi.orgKingham & Daylesford RotaryFortnightly Weds. Paul Jackson 01608 658500N.Cotswolds Bee-Keepers AssocJulie Edwards 01608 659396 [email protected] Cotswold CAMRA01451810305 [email protected] Lamb 01386 701603N Cotswold Disabled ClubJoan M Oughton 01451 830580N Cotswold National TrustSec Pat Poulton 01608 651373N Cotswold Probus Club2nd & 4th Thurs mornings Sec: James Grafton 01608 684181N Cotswold U3AContact Jenny Stanfield 01451 824338Oddfellows (CN Branch) a social group.3rd Wed/.M at the Lower Town Hall, Market Street.Dave Talbot, 07815 099 884, [email protected] Norton History GroupJan Cliffe Tel: 01608 641057Round TableGavin Southwell Tel: 01993 730888Rural living GroupBetty Bryan Tel: 01608 674255Royal British Legion Michael Dixon Tel: 01608 643755RBL (Women’s Section)Betty Hicks Tel: 01608 642551Scottish Country Dance GroupBrenda Parsons 01451 831876Shipston on Stour ‘The Literary Society’ Meets on the last Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm at the George Hotel. Tel: 01295 680628 or 01608 663482.Single FileSingle, divorced, separated and widowed people aged 50-70.Meets fortnightly on Friday evenings at The Chequers.Daphne Lever, 01295 788474TangentVal Carpenter, 01608 641452Trefoil GuildBetty Gardener, 01608 641664The Theatre FriendsHeather Leonard, 01608 643691Twinning AssociationJo Graves, 01608 643976WI-Chipping NortonPrudence Chard, 01608 642903WI-Over NortonBecky Pearman, 01608 643463WI-SalfordMary Smith, 01608 642577Weavers Spinners & Dyers ClubRose Kirkcaldy Tel: 01295 253789Wine Appreciation ClubDavid Megson Tel: 01608 645382Wychwood Old Time Dance ClubMargaret Pitman Tel: 01993 810897
Outdoor ActivitiesAngling Society Robert Jarvis Tel: 01608 643494Banbury Ornithological Society Frances Marks Tel: 01608 643494Banbury OrnithologicalFrancis Buckle 01608 644425Chipping Norton Horticultural AssocSec. Eileen Forse, 01608 643275.BBOWTReg Tipping Tel: 01295 251673Cotswold Voluntary WardensWendy Lines Tel: 01608 642360Rambles AssociationPeter Barbour Tel: 01608 641081Rambling ClubLiz Desbrow Tel: 01608 641222Woodstock & Ch.Norton Green Gym01608 643269 www.woodchipgreengym.org.ukWychwood Forest (Friends of) Stuart Fox Tel: 01993 832004
Chipping Norton Air Training CorpsSteve Taylor 01608 641299Chipping Norton Army CadetsClare Watts 07383233272Chipping Norton Beavers, Cubs and ScoutsIan Bushrod, Group Scout Leader, 07831 127120Chipping Norton Brownies 1st CNTracey Shadbolt Tel: 01608 645563
Bledington Music Festivalwww.bledingtonmusicfestival.co.ukChipping Norton Choral SocietyRoger Stein Tel: 01295 721522Chipping Norton CHAOS (Amateur Operatic)Martin Hannant 01608 643653Chipping Norton Circle Dance)Susie Straw Tel: 01295 788398Chipping Norton Creative Arts SocietyKathee Coonerty Tel: 01993 891312Chipping Norton Folk ClubPeter Allum Tel: 01608 642296Hook Norton Film SocietyHarry Smith Tel: 01285 737417Kingham Choral SocietyDerek Woods 01608 658738Nortonians Amateur Dramatic SocietyAndrew Pitman 01993 830930North Cotswold Chamber ChoirShauni McGregor Tel: 01608 642352Naunton Music SocietyBarbara Steiner 01451 [email protected] Players (Drama Group)Doreen Herrington Tel: 01608 642853Society of Recorder PlayersJenny Graham-Brown Tel: 01285 740156Stow Youth Singers (Ages 9+) Linda Green – 01451 830327Fridays Term Time, 6 – 7pm at St Edwards Church, Stow
Chipping Norton Town CouncilThe Guild Hall, Chipping Norton OX7 5NJ01608 642341 [email protected] Norton Visitor Point19 High Street (Mar-Sept. 01608 644379) (Oct-Feb 0199381327)Chipping Norton War Memorial HospitalHorse Fair OX7 5AJ Tel: 01608 648450County Cllr Hilary Hibbert-BilesH.Tel:01993 831822 / Mob:07793 [email protected] Councillor Eve ColesTel: 01608 643570 [email protected] Councillor Patrick McHughMob:07980 117405 [email protected] Councillor Annie Roy-BarkerTel: 01608 644107 [email protected] Oxfordshire Council Offices The Guildhall, Middle Row, OX7 5NHOpen: Mon – Thurs. 08:45 – 13:00 & 14:00 – 16:00Fri. 08:45 – 13:00 & 14:00 – 16:00.Oxfordshire County CouncilCounty Hall New Road OX1 1NDTel: 01865 792422
British Heart FoundationJohn Hunt Tel: 01608 642556Breathe Easy Groups (British Lung Foundation)01451 822102/810520CHART-Transport GroupEve Coles, 01608 643570Chipping Norton Leisure CentreBurford Road OX7 5DY Tel: 01993 [email protected] Norton ‘The Lido’Tel: 01608 643188 Email:[email protected] Volunteers (a local charity helping disadvantaged people)Jane Winstanley CEO 01285 [email protected] Club (social club for learning disabled adults)2nd & 4th Weds/M at Rugby Club, Greystones, 7-9 pm.Sara McCrea, 01608 683334, Jane Nolan, 01608 643855Lawrence Home Nursing TeamJenny Nolan, 01608 641549Mind in Chipping Norton (people with mental health difficulties)Di Taylor, 01608 [email protected] Multiple Sclerosis SocietyCarol Owen, 01993 880099Oxfordshire Association for the BlindBradbury Lodge OX1 4XL.Tel: 01865 725585Hailcorns Tenants & Residents AssociationKeith Clandfield, 01608 642327National Childbirth TrustTel; 0870 444 8707 N Cotswold Community RadioOld Police Station, Chipping Campden,www.nothcotswoldonline.comN.Cotswolds Friendship Centre (Within Age UK)1st Wed monthly. Colin: 01993 842820/01608 [email protected] Cotswold Support Gp – Parkinson’s UKMike Winter 01451 831194RNLI Chipping Norton BranchMike Howes Tel: 01608 642423Save the Children FundCatherine Kimmance Tel: 01295 810189The Stroke Club (Part of Age UK)Caroline Seguro 01452/www.stroke.org.uk
Athletics ClubAllen Souch Tel: 01865 372484 / 0798 1089457Chipping Norton Badminton ClubJeff 01608 642006 / Ant & Sheila 01608 646687 Chipping Norton Bowls ClubGreystones Leisure Centre Tel: 01608 [email protected] Norton Rugby Football ClubAndy Dawson Tel: 01608 683352Chipping Norton Cricket ClubGraham Beacham Tel: 01608 810047Chipping Norton Easy Riders – Cycling ClubJill Reynolds Tel: 01608 642667Chipping Norton Town Football ClubSean Robson Tel: 07879635212 01608 645311 & 01608 642562Chipping Norton Golf ClubSec. Lindsay Dray Tel: 01608 [email protected] Norton Skater Hockey ClubContact Louise Murphy on 01608 644091 for details.Chipping Norton Hockey ClubClive Briant Tel: 01608 677913Chipping Norton Pistol & Rifle ClubJohn Chaplin Tel: 01608 641245Little Compton Bowls ClubAll Year Club. Play stars April. Sue Grantham 01608 642859Riding for the DisabledAnn Nobbs Tel: 01869 338404Tae Kwon Do Association of [email protected] www.combinedselfdefence.co.uk
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Local Clubs, Societies, Associations & CharitiesChildren & Youngsters
Chipping Norton Crusaders (11-13)David Radcliffe Tel: 01993 831472Chipping Norton Crusaders (14+)David Radcliffe Tel: 01608 646202Chipping Norton Guides 1st CNTracey Shadbolt Tel: 01608 645563Chipping Norton Scouts & Cubs 6th CNPaul Davison Tel: 01608 642373Chipping Norton CN RainbowsAlison Dunbar Tel: 01608 644480Chipping Norton Pre-SchoolTel: 01608 643376Chipping Norton St Mary’s Toddler GroupJulie Jennings Tel: 01608 643796Churchill Play GroupTel: 01608 659502Noah’s Ark Toddler GroupJustine Fowler Tel: 01608 659853Children’s Art Club (ages 4-12)After school, Saturdays and holidaysGill Parkes: 01386 700991Methodist Junior Church ClubSec: 01608 643847Monkey Music (pre-school music classes)Tues. afternoons 01242 890200 [email protected]
Key InformationChildline 0800 11 11Crime Stoppers 0800 555 111Chipping Norton Police StationLondon Road, OX7 5AW Tel: 0845 8505505Chipping Norton West Street SurgeryWest Street OX7 5AAAppointments Tel: 01608 642529Prescriptions Tel: 01608 645999All Other Calls Tel: 01608 644655Chipping Norton White House SurgeryHorse Fair OX7 5ALAppointments Tel: 01608 [email protected] Responders (St John’s Ambulance)Tel: 01865 378228 [email protected] Radcliffe Hospital Casualty01608 644655N Cotswold St John Ambulance & St John Cadets(from age 10) Meets at Bourton 7-9pm Thurs 01451 820570
British Heart FoundationJohn Hunt Tel: 01608 642556Breathe Easy Groups (British Lung Foundation)01451 822102/810520CHART-Transport GroupEve Coles, 01608 643570
Chipping Norton Leisure CentreBurford Road OX7 5DY Tel: 01993 [email protected] Norton ‘The Lido’Tel: 01608 643188 Email:[email protected] Volunteers (a local charity helping disadvantaged people)Jane Winstanley CEO 01285 [email protected] Club (social club for learning disabled adults)2nd & 4th Weds/M at Rugby Club, Greystones, 7-9 pm.Sara McCrea, 01608 683334, Jane Nolan, 01608 643855Lawrence Home Nursing TeamJenny Nolan, 01608 641549Mind in Chipping Norton (people with mental health difficulties)Di Taylor, 01608 [email protected] Multiple Sclerosis SocietyCarol Owen, 01993 880099Oxfordshire Association for the BlindBradbury Lodge OX1 4XL.Tel: 01865 725585Hailcorns Tenants & Residents AssociationKeith Clandfield, 01608 642327National Childbirth TrustTel; 0870 444 8707 N Cotswold Community RadioOld Police Station, Chipping Campden,www.nothcotswoldonline.comN.Cotswolds Friendship Centre (Within Age UK)1st Wed monthly. Colin: 01993 842820/01608 [email protected] Cotswold Support Gp – Parkinson’s UKMike Winter 01451 831194RNLI Chipping Norton BranchMike Howes Tel: 01608 642423Save the Children FundCatherine Kimmance Tel: 01295 810189
Business Associations & Groups
THE CHIPPING NORTON CONSERVATIVE CLUBFrom Mike Howes
The Ch. Norton Conservative Lunch Club meets at The Blue Boar in Chipping Norton on the 2nd. Thursday ofthe month. If you would like to come along, especially if you have not been before please call/email me fordetails and to book in. (choice of main course + coffee is £10).In August a representative from Nexus (whorun the Chipping Norton Leisure Centre) will talk about the benefits of keeping fit by sensible and practicalexercise to fit in with our day to day commitments. If you would like to come to an evening meeting, pleasephone Will Price on 01608 238215.
See www.chippytories.org for details on branch activities and the Lunch Programme 2011.Mike Howes - 01608 642423 or [email protected]
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ELDRIDGE TRAVEL – PRIVATE HIRE8-seater – 01993 822271
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From £47.50 single will £80 joint/will. No payment until your willis produced. 01608 643142 or [email protected]
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PIANO/SINGING TUITION EXPERIENCED TEACHERAdult & Young Pupils Welcome 01608 642025
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ITALIAN LESSONS IN CHIPPING CAMPDENwww.italianlanguageschool.co.uk 01386 849156
MIKE VICKERS PEST & MOLE CONTROL Domestic,Commercial, Agricultural Tel 01608 642531/07788 [email protected]
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Batsford Timber Ltd – Fencing & Sheds01608 651096. www.batsfordtimber.co.uk
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