OCTOBER 2011 USEFUL NUMBERS PARISH COUNCILS Coln St. Aldwyns: Chairman: Mr Ian Powell (01285 750257) Team Vicar: Reverend Craig Bishop Clerk: Dr C Jackson (01285 750851) The Vicarage, Coln St. Aldwyns Hatherop: Chairman: Bob Iles (01285 750729) Cirencester, Glos GL7 5AG Clerk: Mrs Jane Skinner (01285 750727) Tel/Fax: 01285 750013 Mrs Fiona Clark (01285 750336) e-mail: [email protected] Eastleach: Chairman: Mr David Godwin (01367 850382) Clerk: Mrs G O‟Shaughnessy (01367 850262) Associate Priest: Reverend Canon Chris Finlay Quenington: Chairman: Mr Michael Scott, (01285 750356) Coombe House, Calcot Acting Clerk: Mr Michael Scott, (01285 750356) Cheltenham, GL54 3JZ Southrop: Chairman Dr Leonard Brookes (01367 850204) Tel: 01285 720806 Clerk: Mrs Claire Docker (01367 850549) Gloucester Council Website: www.gloucestershire.gov.uk Readers: John Exelby Hanmer Webb-Peploe Baxters Farm Millfield SURGERIES: Fairford (01285 712377) : Lechlade (01367 252264) Fyfield Coln St. Aldwyns HOSPITALS: Fairford (01285 712212) Tel: 01367 850236 Tel: 01285 750138 Cirencester (01285 655711) Great Western Hospital, Swindon (01793 604020) Editor: Rachel Mehtar Advertising and accounts: John Radcliffe, Oxford (01865 741166) 45 Eastleach, Allan Lees Cheltenham (01242 222222) Cirencester, Glos GL7 3NQ 31 The Green CHEMISTS: Fairford: Boots Tel: 01367 850450 Quenington, GL7 5BS Lechlade: Lechlade Pharmacy, High Street (01367 252285) [email protected] Tel: 01285 750260 SCHOOLS: Hatherop Primary School: Head: Mr Bartholomew (01285 750318) CHEQS IS VERY GRATEFUL TO HATHEROP CASTLE SCHOOL FOR Southrop Primary School: Head: Mr Brown (01367 850246) THEIR CONTINUED SPONSORSHIP OF THIS MAGAZINE Hatherop Castle School: Head: Mr Easterbrook (01285 750206) VILLAGE HALLS: Eastleach: Becky Robins: 01367 850499 CHURCH WARDENS/CONTACTS: Quenington Institute: Mrs Palmer: 01285 750493 Southrop: Mrs Barge: 01367 850271 Coln St. Aldwyns: Mr H Poole-Warren (01285 750719) Southrop Jubilee Field: Catherine Champion 01367 850305 Hatherop: Mr J Berry (01285 750692) Kirsty Rosenfeld 01367 850570 Eastleach: Mr B Backhouse (01285 711625) Mrs S Souter (01367 850449) CHEQS GARDENING CLUB Quenington: Mr D Abel-Smith (01285 750358) Chairman: Jan Bradley (01285 750367) Membership Secretary: Judith Davies (01285 750580) Mrs D P Barham (01285 750362) Southrop: Mr S Hinton (01367 850432) Programme Secretary: Jenny Huggett (01367 860146) Col. S Longsdon (01285 740472) EASTLEACH AND SOUTHROP FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE The Gate on The Green: Miss A Faulkner (07581 294139) Mrs Jane Jenkinson (01367 850393) Mrs Sally Parris (01367 850321) Catholic Church, Fairford: St. Thomas of Canterbury, Horcott Road SOUTHROP LADIES QUENINGTON YOUTH CLUB Fr. Philip Beisley (01285 712586) Mrs Sally Parris (01367 850321) Judy Reynolds (01285 850522) www.btinternet.com/stthomas.fairford LECHLADE MOTHERS UNION EMERGENCY NUMBERS: Cirencester Police Station 0845 090 1234 Kathy Newton (01367 252543) Rural Watch, Horse Watch, Wildlife Liaison, Hunt Liaison etc. P.C. 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FIVE VILLAGE DIARY VILLAGE ROUNDUP The Editor reserves the right to exclude any article considered unsuitable and does Sept 9/25 Quenington Youth Club, Car Boot Sale not accept liability for anything contained in the magazine. All items submitted for Sept 25 Back to Church Sunday inclusion should include the name and contact details of the sender in case of any questions. Material for inclusion in the Village Roundup should please be received Sept 25 Coln and Southrop Harvest Festival no later than THE 12TH DAY OF THE MONTH PRIOR TO PUBLICATION. Sept 25 Quenington Youth Club Car Boot Sale Contact Rachel Mehtar on 01367 850450 or [email protected]. If emailing Sept 30 Coln Cinema – Pride and Prejudice it would be very helpful if text could be copied into the email itself. Please note no colour can be used. Thank you. RM Advertisers should please contact Allan Lees, Oct 2 Hatherop and Eastleach Harvest Festival 01285 750260. Oct 6 The Keepers Arms Quiz Night Oct 6 The Life Story of Tommy Cooper by Mr. Roff CHEQS ONLINE Oct 8 Southrop School PTA Jumble Sale, Southrop Village Hall A reminder that your CHEQS newsletter can be found online every month Oct 9 Quenington Harvest Festival via the following link: http://cheqs.wordpress.com/cheqs-magazine/ Oct 9 Revd Jean Brown Induction, Meysey Hampton Oct 13 Southrop Parish Council Meeting THE GREAT BRITISH RED WHITE AND BLUE Oct 15 The Oriel Singers Concert, Quenington Church VILLAGE QUIZ Oct 15 League of Friends of Fairford Hospital, Music & Magic, Memorial Hall Coln St Aldwyns is hosting a quiz night to raise funds for the repair of the Oct 16 South Cotswolds Team Service, St. Mary‟s, Fairford Coln St Aldwyns church tower and roof. Oct 20 The Keepers Arms Poker Night When - Saturday 29th October 6pm for a 7pm start. Oct 27 Coln Cinema Where - The Gate on the Green, Quenington. Oct 28 The Keepers Arms Spice Night Who - Family and friends, children welcome. Oct 28-30 Bloxham Faith Fest What to bring - a delicious picnic for your table. Oct 29 The Vicar of Baghdad, A Journey of Faith, Gloucester Cathedral What to wear - Look patriotic in Red, White and Blue. Oct 29 The Great British Red White and Blue Quiz, The Gate on the Green There will be 6 categories, all questions will have British themes including a category for children. The winning team will get to keep the Silver Salver for Nov 2 All Souls Day, The Church, Coln St Aldwyns one year and have their name etched on it. 11 tables (for teams of 6 people Nov 3 Eastleach & Southrop Friendship Circle - Stan & Peggy Byers Entertain us in on each) are available on a first come, first served basis. Book early to avoid the Southrop Village Hall Nov 5 Quenington Bulldogs Fireworks disappointment! Nov 11 Remembrance Day Evensong, Hatherop Church £30 per table. Contact Ana Evans 01285 750379 or [email protected] Nov 12 Fairford and District Choral Society Concert, St Mary‟s Church , Fairford Nov 19 League of Friends of Fairford Hospital, Christmas Bazaar, Community Centre WWW.QUENINGTON.INFO Dec 3 Southrop Primary School PTA Christmas Fayre, Southrop Village Hall Keep updated with events in Quenington by looking at this new website where you‟ll find information about the: Dec 12 Eastleach & Southrop Friendship Circle Christmas Lunch  Parish Council

 Quenington Society  St Swithin‟s Church  Village Institute

FAIRFORD & DISTRICT CHORAL SOCIETY – AUTUMN CONCERT 2011 Exhibitions & Events The society‟s next performance will be on Saturday, 12th November at October 2011 7.30pm in St Mary‟s Church, Fairford, when it will be performing Missa Solemnis in C Major by Mozart (K337), Cantata No. 1 by J S Bach – Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern (“How Brightly Shines the Morning Star”, Ave Verum Corpus by Mozart (K618) and Morning Star by Arvo Pärt. Bestia Exhibition by Imogen Harvey Lewis Soloists: return visits by Fiona Dobie (Soprano), Natanya Phillips (Mezzo), Saturday 8th October - Saturday 19th November Nicholas Pritchard (Tenor) and Henry Herford (Bass). We are delighted that Medieval Timber Buildings An afternoon talk with Tim Porter once again Fiona Brown will accompany the concert on the organ. Wednesday 12th October, 2 - 4pm Tickets are available from Blenheim Antiques in Fairford‟s Market Place, A Painter‟s Tale 1 An afternoon talk with Jake Sutton through the society‟s website (www.fairford.org/choralsociety) where you st can find general information about the choir and its concerts, or by Friday 21 October, 2 - 4pm telephoning John (Conductor) or Jane (Membership Secretary) Read on Ancient Graffiti - A family drop-in, part of the Big Draw 01285 713681. Monday 24th October, 10.30am - 12pm and 2.30 - 3.30pm Animal Graffiti Public Drop In with Imogen Harvey-Lewis THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF FAIRFORD HOSPITAL Tuesday 25th & Wednesday 26th October, 10.30am - 1pm “Music and Magic” Prehistoric Weaponry Treasure of the Month with Georgina Hiscock The Brize Singers under the musical direction of Peter Hunt will be Tuesday 25th October at 12.30pm presenting a concert, supported by Geoff Roffe as Tommy Cooper and Noel Illuminated Manuscripts A Day School with Avis Lloyd Parkinson as Master of Ceremonies, in Lechlade Memorial Hall on Saturday Wednesday 26th October, 10am - 4pm 15th October at 7.30pm. „Rock or Pebble Doodle‟! A family drop-in, part of the Big Draw Tickets are priced at £6 adults and £3 for under 16‟s and are available from the League‟s Charity Shop at Lloyds Chambers, High Street, Lechlade or Thursday 27th October, 10.30am-12pm & 2.30 - 3.30pm 01285 850322/01367 252706. Roman Cirencester and Gloucester Compared With Dr Tim Copeland A night to remember! Thursday 27th October, 7 - 8.30pm The League‟s Charity Shop in Lechlade has now been open for over 3 DIG! - Discover, Examine and Record A family workshop months and is very busy. We are very grateful to those who have contributed Friday 28th October, 10am - 12pm excellent stock, volunteers and those who have been in to buy. More Rural Cinema volunteers would be welcome not only in the shop but for our other th th activities. For further information call David Phillips 01285 850322 or Julie Saturday 29 & Sunday 30 October at 2.15pm Zarczynski 01793 725091. Contact details: Corinium Museum, Park Street, Cirencester, A further date for your diary. November 19th Christmas Bazaar 10am – 12 Gloucestershire, GL7 2BX. Tel: 01285 655611 Email: noon in Fairford Community Centre. [email protected] www.coriniummuseum.cotswold.gov.uk

QUENINGTON INSTITUTE 100 CLUB SOUTHROP PARISH COUNCIL th Results for September Draw: 1st No.3 J. Sewell, 2nd No.36 G. Holton, 3rd The next Meeting of Southrop Parish Council will be held on Thursday 13 No. 24 M. James. For new numbers please contact D. Bostock (750456) or October in the Village Hall, starting at 7.30pm. Everyone welcome. For J. Sewell (750046). Agenda, please see Notice Boards or contact the Clerk on 850549. FAIRFORD UNITED CHURCH (CONGREGATIONAL/METHODIST) COLN ST ALDWYNS COMMUNITY SPEED CAMPAIGN Sunday services start at 10.00am each week. On Sunday 2nd October we will In 2009 the parishioners in Coln St Aldwyns completed a questionnaire be celebrating Harvest Festival. which led to the production of a Parish Plan for the village. One of the major On Sundays when there is no All Age Worship, there is Sunday School points of concern which the parishioners highlighted was the speed of provision for children. vehicles travelling through the village. As a result Coln St Aldwyns Parish Council started a Community Speed Campaign with the help of Fairly traded goods can be purchased after Sunday services. th Gloucestershire Police Constabulary. You may have noticed some of the Friday 7 October – Contact Group – 12.30pm – 2.30pm – meet friends old Parish Council using a hand held device to establish speeds, also a Speed and new over tea/coffee and light refreshments. Data Recorder (SDR) was installed on Hatherop Road and monitored every vehicle‟s speed in both directions for a 5 day period. The main findings SUE BLACK – VILLAGE AGENT were: I am the Village Agent for Quenington, Hatherop, Coln St Aldwyns,  Vehicle speeds were lower when the hand held device was used. Southrop, Eastleach and Aldsworth. The role of the Village Agent is to  The number of vehicles doubles on a week day. provide older people in the community with easier access to information and  The speed of vehicles travelling in the period 07:00 to 07:59 on a services. weekday increased. On one day over 60% of vehicles were recorded Survivorship - Living with and beyond Cancer travelling at over 33mph, and 35% travelling at over 36mph. According to Macmillan Cancer Support (2008), there are approximately 2  The number of vehicles using the Hatherop Road consistently million people living with cancer in the United Kingdom, and that total is increased from 15:00 on a weekday until after 16:00. Although rising by more than 3% a year. recorded average speeds increased during this time period, even Macmillan knows that the impact of a cancer diagnosis does not suddenly higher average speeds were recorded between 16:00 and 18:00. stop when treatment is over and this is when your local Village Agent may  The highest speed recorded was 54mph at 20:25. be able to help.  The speeds recorded were markedly higher from Coln St Aldwyns With the support of funding from Macmillan Cancer Support, Village Agents towards Hatherop. are now trained to support people living with and beyond cancer in the community.  The range of vehicle speeds on a weekday was consistent with the average spread for the day, however over the weekend the vehicle I am pleased to let you know that I am one of the Village Agents who has speeds varied more widely. received this additional training for the Macmillan project. I can help with access to financial support and advice, cancer and cancer survivor The Community Speed Campaign will continue and we ask all parishioners information. to continue to cooperate with us while we continue with this campaign. I can signpost people living with and beyond cancer, their carers and families to the most appropriate information and care to help improve the quality of A BIG THANK YOU their lives. Sally Davis and Judy Francis would like to say a great big thank you to the Police non-emergency 101 many people who not only organised their fabulous farewell party up at the 101 is now the number to call when you want to contact the local police – field at the end of term, but all those who came to it as well. We were very when it‟s less urgent than a 999 call.101 replaces the 0845 number. Calls to touched by the generous and thoughtful gifts we received. It was the best 101, from both mobiles and landlines, cost 15 pence per call, whatever the kept secret ever and it was just the most perfect way to say goodbye to all time of day and no matter how long your call is, and will be answered by the those parents, children, Governors and staff, past and present, who were local police not, a national call centre. there. We have both thoroughly enjoyed our collective 50 years (!) at Hatherop Primary School and wish everyone all the best for the future. Sue Black, Village Agent

07810 630167 HATHEROP PRIMARY SCHOOL We have enjoyed a smooth start to the new academic year. Mr. Bartholomew has begun his headship and is excited about the years ahead. There was a welcome tea party to introduce him to parents which was attended by many. He feels very welcomed by the school and the local community. Fifteen new reception children are beginning the new year academic year and are settling in very well. It is lovely to see them playing and learning and being looked after by the older pupils. Half of the school hall was lifted during the summer holidays and repaired due to damage to the floorboards. This means that the whole school hall can be used safely. Also, guttering was repaired around the hall. Children are able to collect reward points for behaviour and good work. Each child is allocated into one of three houses. Children are either in Keble, Cook or Farmor house. We are going to find out more about these local people over the coming year. Later in September, we are looking forward to celebrating Harvest at the church and a visit from the Archdeacon.

EASTLEACH & SOUTHROP FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE Our next meeting on November 3rd will be held in Southrop and our old favourites Stan & Peggy Byers will Entertain us with many songs.

HAPPY BEANS Happy Beans the energetic music and movement group has spaces available in Wednesday's classes in Quenington at 9.30am and in Thursday's classes in Fairford at 9.30am and 10.30am. A super fun filled friendly class for preschoolers and babies which includes a cuppa for carers too! Email [email protected] or call Lizzie 01285 750485 for more info!

GARDENING CLUB On Tuesday October 11th there will be a talk on Cedric Morris - the Artist, Plantsman and Iris Breeder - to be given by Sarah Cook, who has her own collection of Irises originally bred by Cedric Morris. Sarah is a charismatic person herself, having been Head Gardener for The National Trust at Sissinghurst, and she is now a Garden Consultant. Please do come along - guests very welcome. Southrop Village Hall at 7.30pm.

EASTLEACH VILLAGE FETE GLOUCESTERSHIRE HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST Thank you for all who helped, donated and contributed to Eastleach Village Ride & Stride September 10th 2011 Fete. It was an outstanding success and we raised the fantastic net sum of Merry Baskin, Philip Bower and Nen Sutcliffe from Eastleach got on their £5,069.93. There are still monies coming in so this sum is set to rise. With bicycles and raised £768 for the Trust. Half of the money raised will be much appreciation and heartfelt thanks. Rebecca Robins - Chair Eastleach given to a Church of their choice. In this case Bouthrop Church, St Michael Fete & Village Hall & St Martin which is in the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. Many thanks to the bicyclists for their effort, the generosity of their sponsors THE KEEPERS ARMS QUENINGTON and to everyone who manned the Church through the day. Quiz night is Thursday 6th October at 2100hrs, Poker night on Thursday Sheila O‟Donnell will be taking over the organisation of the event in the 20th October. Return of our autumn and winter Food theme night, "Spice village from next year. I know she would be pleased to hand out more night" on Friday 28th October, tastes of Asia and the Orient, menu available sponsorship forms! Jackie Arkell on-line at www.thekeepersarms.co.uk. Booking advised. Keepers Artse show, run alongside "Fresh Air 2011", raised nearly £300 for local causes, many thanks to all "exhibitors", special mention to Quenington BACK TO SCHOOL CHALLENGE youth club, and the Wards for some brilliant work, and Lucy Abel Smith for Have a go at our Autumn Crossword. Good luck! judging. If anyone is interested in an 8 foot polystyrene "thinking man" please contact the pub!

REMEMBER REMEMBER – QUENINGTON BULLDOGS FIREWORKS Saturday November 5th Godwin Field Quenington, will see the Bulldogs annual fireworks display. This is a Category 2 display, so there is some very big bangs and flashes. Local residents with nervous pets and livestock, the display will begin at about 1845hrs and last for approximately 30mins. Guy provided by local children, fire lit at 1830hrs. Donations on the gate. Food and refreshments available. Sorry, no sparklers.

FOOD HUB AT FARMOR‟S SCHOOL Would you like to buy fresh, local food in Fairford? Would you like to sell your produce at our market? Would you like to get more involved in where your food comes from? Buying local food can be cheaper than supermarkets and could raise money for the school too! We have an opportunity to set up our own social enterprise food hub. We could use an on-line ordering system to buy a wide range of locally-produced food and drink at below retail prices which would be delivered to our school hall for collection and/or delivery to your homes. Suppliers from around the area would have the opportunity to sell their fresh, local produce at our school to people within a 15 mile radius. For more information contact Emma White at Farmor‟s School on 01285 712302. In the meantime, have a look at the food hub website www.stroudco.org.uk

October 2011 Sunday 30th October (5th Sunday) 8.00 am Holy Communion BCP Quenington CB Midweek Services 11.00am Morning Prayer BCP Eastleach CB Thursday 6th October 9.30 am Holy Communion CW Coln 11.00am Holy Communion CW Southrop CF Thursday 13th October 9.30 am Holy Communion BCP Coln 6.00 pm All Saints Service Hatherop CB/CF Thursday 20th October 9.30 am Holy Communion CW Coln Weds 26thOctober 6.30 pm Evening Prayer BCP Eastleach PP BCP – traditional language CW – contemporary language Thursday 27th October 9.30 am Holy Communion BCP Coln HYMNS AND READINGS Sunday 25th September (4th Sunday) Harvest Festivals 8.00 am Holy Communion BCP Hatherop CB/HWP Coln and Southrop Sunday 25th September 9.30 am Holy Communion BCP Quenington CB/HWP Hatherop and Eastleach Sunday 2nd October 11.00 am Morning Prayer BCP Eastleach JE Quenington Sunday 9th October 6.00 pm Harvest Festival Coln CB 6.00 pm Harvest Festival Southrop RL 25th September Green Trinity 14 Proper 21 HC/FC Philippians 2: 1-13 Matthew 21: 23-32 Sunday 2nd October (1st Sunday) MP/EP Psalm 25:1-8 Ezekiel 18: 1-4 & 25-32 Matthew 21: 23-32 8.00 am Holy Communion BCP Coln CB Hymns 230 217 239 9.30 am Holy Communion CW Southrop RL 9.30 am Harvest Festival Hatherop CB 2nd October Green Subject: „The Living Word‟ 11.00 am Harvest Festival Eastleach JE HC/FC Hebrews 1: 14-16 Luke 2:1-7 6.00 pm Evening Prayer BCP Quenington CB MP/EP Psalm 1 Hebrews 1: 14-16 Luke 2:1-7 Hymns 180 166 422 Sunday 9th October (2nd Sunday)

8.00 am Holy Communion BCP Hatherop CB th 9.30 am Harvest Festival Quenington CB 9 October Green Subject; „The Teachings of Jesus‟ 11.00 am Holy Communion BCP Eastleach CB HC/FC 1Corinthians 13:1-13 Luke 10: 25-37 6.00 pm Evening Prayer BCP Coln CB MP/EP Psalm 112 1Corinthians 13:1-13 Luke 10: 25-37 6.00 pm Evening Prayer BCP Southrop JE Hymns 237 235(omit v 2) 250

Sunday 16th October (3rd Sunday) Harvest Festival (Whichever Sunday it is celebrated) Green 9.30 am Family Service CW Hatherop CB HC/FC 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 Luke 12: 26-30 9.30 am Holy Communion BCP Southrop RL MP/EP Psalm 65 Deuteronomy 28: 1-4 Luke 12: 26-30 11.00 am Holy Communion BCP Coln CF Hymns 288 289 290

11.00 am Morning Prayer BCP Eastleach RL th 6.00 pm Team Healing Service Fairford DH 16 October Green Subject: „The Miracles of Jesus‟ HC/FC Acts 3: 1-10 John 9: 1-33 MP/EP Psalm 98 Acts 3: 1-10 John 9: 1-33 Sunday 23rd October (4th Sunday) Hymns 192 118 122 8.00 am Holy Communion BCP Hatherop CB

9.30 am Holy Communion BCP Quenington CF 23rd October Green Subject: „The Cross of Christ‟ 11.00 am Morning Prayer BCP Eastleach CF HC/FC Acts 1: 1-11 Luke 22: 39-46 6.00 pm Evening Prayer BCP Coln RL MP/EP Psalm 46 Acts 1: 1-11 Luke 22: 39-46 6.00 pm Evening Prayer BCP Southrop CB

30th October White All Saints Day

HC/FC 1 John 3:1-3 Matthew 5: 1-12

MP/EP Psalm 34: 1-10 Revelation 7: 9-end Matthew 5: 1-12

Hymns 210 182(omit v 2) 305(omit vs 3 & 6)