The Saga Louts All Generations Seemed to Be Enjoying the Sounds at the Bash
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Hands on NewsSPRING 2019 The FREE newspaper for Barton produced by Barton residents and community workers near Swindon, proving that age is no barrier to musical genre, either way. And certainly The Saga Louts all generations seemed to be enjoying the sounds at the Bash. here was a whole new soundtrack Quite simply, “It’s such an enjoyable All of the Sagas have been in bands most to the Barton Bash this year with thing to do,” Mike told us. “Playing music of their lives, Mike since he was about 16, Tlive music from the Saga Louts in sets of our era to people who really like it.” You but never together before now. In late 2017 throughout the afternoon. Hits from the can’t say fairer than that. Judging from the he went for a trial rehearsal and by the time 1960s Hit Parade (that’s honestly what reaction on the day of the Bash and from the he got home he had a text asking him to join they used to call it!) kept everyone upbeat audience when the Saga Louts played at the and he hasn’t looked back. and lively till the Bash closed. Neighbourhood Centre again on 8 December, And they are fanatics. Mike has 7 guitars The Saga Louts have been around since the band has fully hit its mark in Barton. and would love to collect another few, if he 2002 but didn’t find their musical home until Mike and the others grew up listening to can persuade his wife that he really “needs” 2007, when they settled into the successful the popular music of the ‘60s – the Beatles, them. It’s a poor score compared to Mike ‘50s/‘60s pop-rock set list that’s so much the Rolling Stones, the Kinks, and all the Watson’s 17 basses, though, and no one’s in demand from them today. The band other chart-toppers of the time. They also quite sure how many guitars Malc has – members are Terry James on drums and lead took in 1950s rock ’n’ roll, Lonnie Donegan’s possibly not even Malc. vocals, Malc Mabbet on guitar and vocals, skiffle and whatever else was on offer. They Do they have a fan club? Well, sort of. Mike Watson on bass and Mike Lee, guitar haven’t ventured into skiffle themselves (no They often play at the British Legion in East and vocals. Hands On News had a chat with washboard!) but Mike remembers seeing Hanney and there are a couple of ladies there Mike Lee. Firstly, with all of them now in their a young skiffle group of 20-somethings who call themselves “the Sagalettes” – so 60s, what makes them do it? recently at a beer festival in Liddington, (continued on page 2) Keeping Barton, Sandhills CITIES-4- & Risinghurst Safe – Community Police Report . .2 Barton Risinghurst PEOPLE & Sandhills Neighbourhood Watch . .3 SANDHILLS TO START Allotment News . 3 LET’S GET Councillors Update: SCHOOL TESTING Barton and Sandhills speaks out ...............4 PAINTING Sandhills School Update .....................5 UPDATE TRANSPORT Introducing Bayards Hill Radio Station . 5 Page 7 Cities-4-People to Start Page 5 SOLUTIONS Testing Transport Solutions in Barton . .6 IN BARTON Let’s Get Painting! . 7 Barton Park Primary School...................8 Page 6 Food Waste . .9 Olá e seja bem vindo a todos os nossos leitores de língua portuguesa Hello and welcome to all our Portuguese speaking readers! Hands on News (continued from page 1) you could say it’s the tiniest fan club in the Keeping Barton, Sandhills world. Loyal, though, says Mike. A quick look at their upcoming list of dates tells its own story. The Saga Louts are & Risinghurst Safe – booked all the way through 2019 right up to December, and they will be back in Barton for the 2019 Bash on 28 September – and quite probably before that. Keep a look out, or Community Police Report check the gig list at www.thesagalouts.co.uk You’re guaranteed a brilliant night of such hree people were arrested at one A local, self-effacing dog made an excellent music you’ll want to get up and jive address on 17 January following an excellent find of a “drugs stash” at the rear n T all night! identification by Barton Police Team. One of the neighbourhood centre just before man aged 45 years was charged with fraud Christmas. This contained suspected crack by false representation and a 42-year-old cocaine and heroin and several of these woman was arrested and charged with “bits and bobs” have been sent for forensic possession of a class B drug. An 18-year- examination with potential for a future old man had no further action taken arrest. against him. There have been an increasing number A 39-year-old man from the estate was of anti-social reports about youths on arrested, charged and remanded into custody the estate throwing stones. Victims are on the 18 January for a residential burglary encouraged to take photos of the offenders committed in Marston over Christmas. for police to pursue. A 39-year-old man from the estate was If anything is worrying you don’t hesitate arrested but not charged for breaching a to contact your community police on: restraining order. Phone: 101 A 30-year-old man was arrested for Twitter http://www.twitter.com/tvp_oxford drug offences and for running a brothel in Facebook http://www.facebook.com/ Headington. He is currently on police bail. thamesvp A 30-year-old man of no fixed abode was Email: OxfordBartonRisinghurstNHPT@ arrested and charged with numerous counts thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk of shoplifting at the Co-op in Marston. He Emessage or get regular updates has been jailed for 32 weeks. about your area. Register on https://www. A 45-year-old man of no fixed abode, thamesvalleyalert.co.uk/ or download the dubbed the “Headington Door Knocker”, has app from Google Play or iPhone App Store been arrested by Barton Police Team and Check out http://www.youtube.com/ charged with bag thefts from Oxford Brookes thamesvalleypoliceuk for safety information and other offences. He has been sentenced and videos. to 47 weeks in jail. Your local police team are: Inspector On 24 January two men aged 21 and 22 Chris Simpson, PC Jonathan Kelly, PC Ian years were arrested for driving and drugs Lucas, PCSO Tom Tatford, PCSO Annabel offences and have been bailed for enquiries. White, PS Andrew Poole. n Tiny Tots Easter Adventure (Football) arton Easter Adventure 13th April spotted around Barton. If you have B2019 1pm. Meet outside the Barton binoculars or an Easter bonnet, bring them Neighbourhood Centre, Underhill Circus. along. Tuesdays 5.30pm to 6.30pm Why not join us for an adventure in the The walk will be around an hour. Wear £2 per session beautiful wonderland that surrounds Barton? your wellies or strong shoes/trainers. Ages 3 to 5 years We will go for a walk in the fresh air, Afterwards we will share some light around the local countryside, stretch our refreshments in the Neighbourhood Centre, Barton Neighbourhood Centre legs, look for some of the amazing wildlife or outside if weather permits. that surrounds us. Will we spot deer, fox, Bring your families, friends and dogs. Under 11 Girls badgers, hares, red-kites, butterflies or Let’s discover this beauty together. Players wanted for our Under 11 girls even spot the Easter Bunny? We might find Organised by the n team. We play at Barton Park, Barton some fossils and wildflowers, (and shards Beautiful Barton Project. Fields Road off Barton Village Road. For of Roman pottery) All these are regularly further information, please can Leanne on 07731 986243 or Jan or Dave on 01865 452616 Under 11 Boys CIVIL ENFORCEMENT TEAM Assistant coach needed to help with the team. For further information, please call f you need to report an illegally parked car in your area then please call the Civil Sam Payne on 07872 619881 IEnforcement Officers on 03453371138 who will respond as soon as possible 2 | Spring 2019 | Barton’s FREE community newspaper Hands on News Barton Risinghurst & Sandhills Neighbourhood Watch FOR HOMES THAT ARE SAFE AS HOUSES What is Neighbourhood Watch? eighbourhood Watch is about building community spirit. Street Parties are a popular different crime, for example cybercrime. Nfriendlier communities where people way to celebrate neighbourliness and if Some Neighbourhood Watch Coordinators know their neighbours and play an active you have a scheme you get free liability organise regular meetings for an interest role in sharing information to contribute to insurance. group. Other members meet twice a a safer more secure society. 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