The Village Diary Autumn 2003 www.hendred.org

August - December 2003 Regular Events Church Services EAST HENDRED September 2003 Monday Hendred Ladies Swimming Club Catholic Parish (contact Val Bacon on 833403) 18 - WI - First Aid in the Home, 7.30pm of St Mary (St. John Ambulance) Dancing class 4-5pm - Snells Hall Karate 5.30-7pm - Snells Hall 21 - ‘Best Mate charity Open day, Henrietta St. Mary’s, East Hendred Knights stables, Lockinge Scouts 7-9 pm - Snells Hall Tel: 833269 Tuesday Cub Scouts 6-8pm - Snells Hall 27 - Silent Auction, St Augustines church Saturday Mass (contact Robin Gray on 769787) Bulletin 6.30pm St Mary’s, Wednesday Owlets (Mother & Toddler) East Hendred October 2003 10 - 11.30am term time Sunday Mass (contact Karin Borland, 821548) 3 - Harvest Supper 9.30am St Mary’s, Bowls 7.45 - 10pm - Snells Hall East Hendred 5 - Harvest festival, St Augustines church Twinning proves a success with (contact Ken Taylor on 833359) 16 - WI - 50 Years of being a Nanny (Shirley Smith) Stretch & Flex 4-4.45pm-Snells Hall (contact Nadine Hunt on 811961) Parish Church of November 2003 Thursday Brownies - at Snells Hall the kids (contact Linda Harris on 832691) St Augustine of 20 - WI - Flower arranging, 7.30pm (Carol Doughty) Saturday Soccer School - at Mill Lane Rec Canterbury 22 - Snells Hall, 6 - 10 p.m., Family Quiz Evening, with Rector: Friday, July 4th saw 41 members ents as minders visited the near- (contact Glyn Evans on 770372, mobile: of the Hendreds Twinning Group by gardens, called 'Le colline des supper and exhibition of photographs of trip to 07881932459, email:glynsoccerschool@ Vacant Sarceaux in 2003 join a coach in the village head- Oiseaux', with many attractions aol.com) Parish Communion ing for Portsmouth and the night and from the children's responses Weekdays Pre-school 10.30am Each Sunday crossing to Le Havre. We arrived they had a 'brilliant time'. A bar- December 2003 5 mornings & 2 afternoons Family Communion in France early on the Saturday becue was organised for the (contact Tara Hedgecock on 834048) 4 - WI - Vale Islanders (Traditional Dance Group) 10.30am 1st Sunday morning and set off for our twin Saturday evening in a marquee Monthly Downs Golden Age village in Normandy, with a stop attached to the local school. This 6 - Christmas Bazaar - Snells Hall 1st Thursday at Snells Hall Holy Communion for a welcome French breakfast was the occasion for several (contact Betty Holliday on 833400) 10.30am Every Thursday in Lisieux. On arrival in speeches and the presentation of Folk Club at Snells Hall Sarceaux we received a very gifts of books from both of the January 2004 warm greeting from our hosts for Hendred schools to the local (contact Dave Phillips on 762644) 15 - WI - New Year Party (Members and invited the week-end, with gifts for each Headmaster (see attached photo), Presentation of gifts of books from both of the Hendred schools to the local Headmaster guests only) Parish Council Meeting English family. On Saturday as well as several roses similar to (2nd Tuesday of the month, 8pm) afternoon we set off by coach for the ones planted in the village. A preparations for casting bells of don bleu' picnic for their guests. 31 - Snells Hall. Pot Luck Supper, with Kate Nicoll as Snells Hall Management Meeting Caen, with the adults visiting a range of local dishes followed as many different sizes in bronze, At Granville we visited the speaker, talking about her mid-life career meets regularly on the first Tuesday of each heavy ion research facility well as a good selection from the the largest of which weighed 3.5 aquarium, which had some very change: 'Changing Gear: From Tapes to Trowels'. month, at 8 p.m. in the Gallery, to review (GANIL) which made an inter- barbecue. tonnes and was destined for a active sea lions in the pool and events and to plan ahead. If you have any Contacts esting comparison with similar We had an early start of 8 a.m. French cathedral. Sunday lunch many beautiful murals and pic- suggestions, please do come along. local facilities. The children in on the Sunday morning to set off was in a village hall on our way tures made from a variety of WI Contributors: the party, French as well as by coach to visit a bell foundry to Granville, where each shells from all round the world. English, and a few dedicated par- in Villedieu, where we saw French family provided a 'cor- Continued page 4 (Third Thursday, 7.30pm) Sue Roberts John Sharp Stan Francis Rachel Sutton On Sunday Aug.10th Ernest years. They also received a Useful Numbers Sam Pentin Rev Ernest Adley retires Adley took his last service as framed picture of the four Production & editing: Rector in St. Augustines, attend- churches in the benefice, drawn British Rail Information 01865 722333 Police - Headquarters 01865 846000 Pam Lundyates ed by a large congregation from by Brian Preston. They are mov- Didcot Leisure Centre 811250 - Wantage 776000 Tel: 832590 the four churches in the Wantage ing to Didcot to be near their Downs for which he has been Sam Pentin daughter and family so they will Doctors - Church Street Practice 770245 Regent Cinema, Wantage 771155 responsible. Afterwards at a Tel: 833497 not be far away. The photograph - Newbury Street Practice 763451 St Amands School 833342 reception in Snells Hall Ernest shows Ernest and Sylvia with Churchill Hospital 01865 741841 Snells Hall (bookings) 833561 Advertising: was presented with a generous Sue Roberts cheque from the four parishes by Christopher Loyd, Rev.Jean Page Emergency - Electricity 08457 70 80 90 Snells Hall (payphone) 831555 Tel: 833451 Christopher Loyd and Sylvia and the church wardens from the Services - Gas 0800 111 999 The Independent Advice Centre 765348 The opinions expressed are not received a bouquet, with many four parishes (East & West Hendred, Lockinge, Ardington) - Water 08459 200 800 Tourist Information, Wantage 760176 necessarily those of the Parish thanks for all their hard work in Council.All telephone numbers the parishes over the last twelve at the reception on Sunday. Hendred Stores 833123 Vale & Downland Museum 771447 are local unless otherwise stated. Hendreds School 833379 Vale of White Horse District Council 520202 If you wish to include your event STOP PRESS Hospitals - John Radcliffe 01865 741166 Wantage Civic Hall 764696 in the diary or editorial please contact "The Bishop of Oxford has appointed the Rev.Rita Ball as - Nuffield Orthopedic 01965 741155 Wantage Health Centre 205800 Sam Pentin: 01235 833497 the next Rector of the Benefice of the Wantage Downs. - Radcliffe infirmary 01865 311188 Wantage Library 762291 or email: bulletin@ hendred.org She is currently a member of the Newbury Team Ministry, - Wantage 01235 205801 based at St. George, the Martyr. She is hoping both to be Wantage Recreation Centre 766201 National Rail 08457 047 48 49 50 Events can be included up to inducted and move into the Benefice before Christmas." 12 months in advance

12 East Hendred Bulletin East Hendred Bulletin Village Information

Planning Matters Parish Council Information Charlton Park M.J. DUNSDON JIB registered Since the last Bulletin, the District Council has asked the Council meetings are held in Snells Hall at 8pm on the second Post Office “Ironing” Tuesday of each month. An Open Forum, in which parishioners Garden Centre Parish Council for comments on the following Planning Matters: may ask questions starts at 8.30pm. Mondays, Tuesdays & Prop: Mr P.B. Stevenson ELECTRICIAN Wych End, The Spinney, Ford Lane - Side extension over Clerk to the Council Thursdays: 9am -1pm the present garage. The Parish Council was a little concerned Mrs Ann Taylor, Westbury, Orchard Close, Tel: 833359 about the neighbouring trees to this property, but did not Chairman Collections Let me do your Dr John Sharp, Inish Fail, Orchard Close, Weekdays object to the planning proposal and this was also accepted by For all your gardening needs Re-wires, extensions, Tel: 833367 Email: [email protected] 7.00am & 16.15pm Flowers for all Occasions new works etc. ironing!! the Vale Planners. Deputy Chairman Acorn Garage flats - this was mentioned in the previous Mr Stan Francis, Peelers Cottage, Chapel Square, Saturdays from weddings to Funerals Unobtrusive work with bulletin, but has since been withdrawn. Tel: 833473 7.00am (village shop) older properties. Erection of a T-Mobile telegraph pole and equipment at Councillors Sunday Large Pet Department Portway Farm - this was situated well away from any hous- Miss Sue Roberts, Perseverance Bungalow, Ford Lane, Tel: 11.00am (village shop) Latest safety regulations Reasonable prices es and there were no objections. Passed by the Vale Planners. 833451 adhered to. Kings Meadow, Cat Street - extension, which included Mr Edward Eyston, Hendred House Tel: 833117 CHARLTON ROAD, access to the garage and room for off street parking for the Refuse Collection second car. Councillors visited the site and discussed the Mr Jim Francis, 3 Dennis Row, White Road Tel: 831182 WANTAGE Tel: 01235 821876 plans and this has been given approval by the Vale. Dustbin Collection TEL: 01235 831324 Mrs Margaret Pill, 15 White Road 01235 772770 Land adjacent to Green Meadows in Mill Lane (mentioned Tel: 833736 Friday also in the last Bulletin) finally was discussed by the Vale Mrs Rachel Sutton, 36 Coulings Close Recycling(Green Box) Planning Committee on June 23rd and both the Chairman and Tel: 833491 Tuesday Vice-Chairman attended the meeting. It was recognised as a Mr T Ford, 4 Smithy Cottages, Church Street difficult case as the site is outside the main core of the village Tel: 820633 media design and is currently a builder's yard. Arguments were made both Mrs V Bacon, Old Hickory, White Rd Mobile Library Inter for and against and eventually outline planning was agreed, Tel: 833403 (after 05/05/03) Alternate Wednesdays (graphic design for your everyday needs) Vale Game by two votes. White Road Portway Place, extension - The Council considered that 11.25 - 11.40am Pest Control Services Brochures and newsletters with the increase in size of the present house, it could Parish Council Working Groups increase the number of cars using the access at this very dan- Church Street Flyers and advertisements * Rabbits & Moles CARPET SUPPLY AND FITTING gerous place on the A417. It was requested that cars did not After the uncontested Parish Council election on May 1st, Andrew 11.45 - 12.00am * Rats & Mice SPECIALISTS Business stationary and id’s reverse on to the main road and that the double garage Brewer stood down from the Council. We would like to thank him For more details tele- intended was not turned into further accommodation at a later for his years of service, and Val Bacon was welcomed in his place, phone: 771132 or 760185 *Wasps, Fleas & Flies CHOOSE FROM A WIDE Web sites from concept to completion date. The Planners permitted the extension, but a clause to the working groups were agreed as follows: SELECTION OF QUALITY * Ants and Cockroaches the effect that before occupation of the dwelling a turning Allotments: John Sharp, Stan Francis with the assistance of CARPETS IN THE COMFORT space be constructed and laid out in accordance with the Mrs.Cairney Duncanson,(an allotment holder). Community * All other Public Health Pests Amenities (General): Margaret Pill, Jimmy Francis and Stan OF YOUR OWN HOME specification of the Oxfordshire County Council Highways. Policeman Contact: Sam Pentin Francis * Buildings cleaned and fumigated CREATIVE FLOORING 14 Coulings Close - a conservatory - There were no objec- Bulletin: John Sharp, Stan Francis, Sue Roberts PC Jon Penrith LAMINATE AND REAL WOOD 1&2 Mount Pleasant Cottages, Church St, tions and this has been given the go-ahead. (Advertising),and Jimmy Francis (Distribution) Wantage Police Station. East Hendred, Wantage, Oxon. OX12 8LA Wisteria House, Shop and Post Office - Internal alterations Playgrounds: Edward Eyston, Tony Ford, Val Bacon and Church St, Wantage, Tel 01367 820333 RE-UPHOLSTERY Margaret Pill applied for and because these would enhance the present Oxon OX12 8BW Mobile 07836 513921 SOFT FURNISHINGS Tel: (01235) 833497 facilities, the Parish Council were quite happy, particularly Rights of Way: Edward Eyston, Stan Francis and Rachel with the increased space for the Post Office and these were Sutton CURTAINS Courtesy Lighting: Val Bacon, Margaret Pill and Jimmy District Councillor Banny Hill Farm, Baulking, eventually passed by the Vale. Francis TEL: 01235 77 21 28 e mail: [email protected] Faringdon, Oxfordshire SN7 7QE TEL/FAX: 01235 76 27 13 Eyston Arms - alterations - There were no objections but it It was agreed that four task groups should be set up to address Terry Fraser was considered that the layout of the car parking area should particular issues. 33 Nadlertown Road be taken into account, with which the Vale Planners also Affordable Housing: John Sharp, Rachel Sutton, Margaret Wantage OX12 9EA agreed. Pill, Val Bacon and Stan Francis Renewable Energy: John Sharp, Edward Eyston, Bogdan Tel: 01235 766003 For Quality Several requests for tree work at various places in the vil- Nedelkoff, Charles Clayton, Conrad Atkins and Martin CAR SERVICE and Simmonds. lage have been considered. It is necessary if your property is County Councillor MILBROOK SERVICES REPAIRS at your Youth Issues: Edward Eyston, Tony Ford, Stan Francis and THE INDEPENDENT ADVICE CENTRE within the Conservation Area to ask for permission from the Margaret Pill Richard Farrell HOME or WORK Vale for such works to be carried out. The Parochial Church Utilities Group: Tony Ford, Edward Eyston, John Sharp, Stan Hall Barn Close Council has problems with some trees in the Cat Street Francis and Jeremy Bird. Chapel Lane Cemetery and requested that two will have to come down 'Greenfingers' Group: John Sharp and Kate Nicol (co-ordina- Professional Window Cleaning tor of the rose village project). Blewbury (they are dead), two tidied up and a trunk levelled off. This Oxon. OX11 9RQ TW Autoservice work is necessary to allow more spaces in the cemetery and FREEFREE 16 Moreton Rd Tel: 01235 850275 Prop: TC Wrigglesworth this has been agreed. HELP & ADVICE AT THE Aston Upthorpe, Most conservatories do not need planning permission - Council Representatives on Other Bodies unless you have already had an extension elsewhere on your Clerk’s E-mail Independent Advice Centre Nr Didcot, property, and you will need permission (I quote) if 'you want Harwell Liaison: John Sharp address to build an addition which would be nearer to any highway School Governors: St.Amands - John Dewar. Hendred [email protected] 16 Market Place Oxon. than the nearest part of the "original house", unless there School: Joan English (who retires from this four year (behind Barclays Bank) OX11 9EP would be at least 20 metres between your house (as extend- appointment at the end of October) Telephone or Fax ed) and the highway. The term "highway" here includes all Snells Hall: Ken Taylor Bulletin production roads, footpaths, bridleways and byways, if they are public Sports Club: Jimmy Francis Tim on: 01235 767035 Howard-Spicer Fund: Mary Mackinnon and the Clerk Team Advice Line: 01235 765348 Telephone partners John or Stephen on Mobile: 07074 511511 rights of way.' Transport:The Clerk receives the correspondence, but would If you live in a listed building, particularly in the Pam Lundyates be only too happy if there is an interested resident willing to & Sam Pentin Email: [email protected] Tel: 01235 511541 Conservation Area of the village, it is always wise to check fill this position (vacated by Paddy Sheehan). Reg charity 270992 Mob: 07831 241 946 with the Planning Department at the Vale on any colour Wantage District Forum: Rachel Sutton and Tony Ford (this Comments to: scheme you wish to paint the outside of your property. group has been disbanded for the time being). [email protected]

2 East Hendred Bulletin East Hendred Bulletin 11 Cahirmans report

the village. ting such facilities. The main These plans have been discussed from the The new Council decided to set issue is finding a suitable site by the Council and also with the Peter G Cousins up several task groups with spe- for such a shelter in the village. Hendred Estate. This special A.A.DIPL., A.R.I.B.A. cific duties. These include a Discussions will continue at the area of the village will benefit WESTELL Renewable Energy Group (see September meeting and we plan substantially from these ACCOUNTANTS Chartered Architect separate article in this Bulletin), a to involve the youngsters them- improvements, which we hope chair Utilities Group (replacing the pre- selves in the discussions at an to see finished by late autumn. Practice established in 1957 vious flood group), and a so early stage. The Jenkins family will also be called 'Greenfingers' Group, with We have been having discus- responsible for the long term Since the last Bulletin the new Confused by self assessment? All classes of architectural work responsibilities for organising the sion with Dame Jennifer Jenkins maintenance of the trees and Parish Council has met on several Tired of being treated as “just another fee”? large or small undertaken occasions, albeit with eight of the maintenance of the rose beds and on behalf of her family to pro- hedging. We are very grateful 9 members re-elected but with the war memorial garden. In addition vide a suitable site for a memo- for their interest and involve- Not all Accountants are the same Planning consultation service addition of Val Bacon, whom we the Council has set up a new rial in the village for Lord ment. welcome as a new Councillor. We 'Youth' Group recognising that Jenkins who died earlier this This will be the last Bulletin Environmental audits prepared have a challenging period over the there are few amenities in the vil- year, after being a village resi- for which Sam Pentin is the edi- next four years, since Parish lage for this age group. dent for over 25 years. His study tor. She, with help from husband Advice on energy conservation Councils now have many duties The council met with represen- overlooked Snells and the fami- Dave and Pam Lundyates, have that were not required a few years tatives of the local Police in July, ly are keen to provide a suitable produced high quality Bulletins Telephone 01235 535732 ago. These place particular heavy both as a requirement of the memorial in this area, which is over the last few years, for Westell Accountants, Oxford House, 100 Ock Street, Abingdon, Oxon OX14 5DH Tel: 01235 833236 duties on the Clerk, Chairman and Crime & Disorder Act and to part of the Hendred Estate. which we are very grateful. We Deputy Chairman. Parish Council explore ways in which we, as a Plans have been drawn up to are also very grateful to Dave Fax: 01235 835015 responsibilities now include Parish Council, can help to upgrade the top part of Snells, Pentin who has been our village among many others providing reg- reduce crime and youth problems close to and including the seat webmaster for several years, and ular inputs on village development in the village. The possibility of and tree planted to commemo- been responsible for upgrading plans, playparks, village mainte- providing a teenage shelter and a rate Olga Ashthorpe. There will the village web site and main- GLOVERS nance, bus shelters, allotments, multi-play unit were discussed at be a new seat (with the Asthorpe taining it. The Pentins have both courtesy lighting, provision of some length, and Councillors plaque retained), planting of a given generously of their time PLUMBING new facilities, grants to village have since then been to Long native hedge to screen existing and professional expertise to organisations and facilitating the Hanborough to see their provi- fencing, the planting of new help the village and we shall continuation of the Post Office in sions and discuss with them costs lime trees and a maple and a miss their input. PLUMBING & and problems in selecting and sit- memorial to Lord Jenkins. John Sharp CERAMIC TILING BATHROOM CONVERSIONS Autumn term computer Clearwater Hampers

Hunts End, Upthorpe Drive Wantage ,Oxon courses scheduled for receive ‘special’ award Margaret & John Batemen OX12 7DF Cowdrays, Cat Street, Tel: 01235 764564 Daytime Mobile: Snells Hall 30th, when the Lord East Hendred, Nr Wantage, 07768905460 Oxfordshire, OX12 8JT Lieutenant for the County September and the beginning of from the tutor! If you have any (Hugh Brunner) presented the Tel: 01235 768613 Telephone: 01235 833 313 the Autumn Term sees the start of questions about the courses, award to Peter and Rachael Mobile: 07799 622003 Daytime Mobile: the next set of 10 week long Margaret Sharp (833367) may be 07850 687903 Austin and the staff of the email: cowdrays @virgin.net Computer Courses in Snells Hall. able to help, but all formal book- company. He praised them on The classes are run by Abingdon ings have to go via the College. their achievement and present- and Witney College, and those Please remember to mark your ed a special trophy. John currently on offer include enrolment form across the top Sharp as chairman of the Tel: 01235511876 VOICE 'Computers for Absolute with 'For the attention of Christine Parish Council said that it had D.J.M AND Beginners', 'Introduction to Long' when you send it in to the been a well deserved award LOCAL DATA Computers' (a follow-on course college, as the paper work does and the first for the village. He ELECTRICAL SERVICES TELECOM INSTALLATION from the 'Beginners' course, to occasionally go astray, particularly thanked Peter and Rachel for include word-processing, spread- at the start of the college year. their generosity to village EXTENSIONS & REWIRES sheets and data bases), and 'E-mail organisations and hoped that ALTERATIONS & REPAIRS NEW AND USED BUSINESS SYSTEMS and the Internet'. Other courses Computers for Absolute the company would remain in GARAGE / GARDEN SUPPLIES may be available if there is suffi- the village. Peter Austin RELOCATIONS Beginners Hendred Vineyard OUTSIDE LIGHTING cient demand. There are currently Wed. Sept. 17th 7-9pm briefly described the develop- CENTRAL HEATING CONTROLS only one or two vacancies on the ment of the company from its English wine for sale. E-mail and the Internet BURGLAR ALARM INSTALLATION PAYPHONES - FAX MACHINES courses below, but Christine Long, early days as a fish farm, Produced in our winery from Sept. 23rd., 9.30 -11.30 a.m. DESIGNER LIGHTING AVAILABLE STRUCTURED WIRING the Community Learning growing to a company deliver- Madeleine Angevine Administrator at Abingdon and Sept. 10th., 12.30 - 2.30 p.m. ing 75,000 hampers each year and Seyval Blanc grape varieties. PULSE ELECTRICAL Witney College, tel. 01235 Introduction to Computers to a large number of both pri- We are open most weekends 216269, maintains a waiting list of Sept. 23rd. 12.00 - 2.00 p.m. vate and corporate customers. and welcome visitors TEL: 01235-833422 SERVICES names and times available to In the last Bulletin we reported Peter and Rachael also attend- FAX: 01235-834136 enable new courses to start as The college is also able to arrange with pride that Clearwater ed a Palace ceremony and the Tel 01235 833277 Tel/Fax: 01235 511876 soon as there are sufficient stu- tailor-made courses for local busi- Hampers had received a Queen's Queen having expressed a par- Mob: 07944 122 417 UNIT 7, THE OLD ESTATE YARD, HIGH STREET, dents free at the same time. There nesses with specific training award for Enterprise (internation- ticular interest in their busi- E-Mail:[email protected] EAST HENDRED, WANTAGE, are only 6 students per class, so requirements, using the facilities al trade). The formal presentation ness spent several minutes OXON. OX12 8BE everyone gets plenty of attention in Snells Hall. ceremony took place on June talking to them.

10 East Hendred Bulletin East Hendred Bulletin 3 Village News and Events Heritage News

Help! New Production Judges report Editor urgently needed Fire Pump - Home at Snell's Hall OXFORDSHIRE BEST KEPT VILLAGE With regret we have to say good- for publication around the end of Site clearing and digging out has encourage education and sharing and indexing all our photographic tion of 150 years of the Royal bye to our Bulletin Production this year) please contact John started. This will be followed by of information, and as such prob- records moves further on. The Horticultural Society. Several COMPETITION 2003 Editor Sam Pentin. Sharp ( 833367). installation of concrete slab with ably originated libraries, certain- outreach approach is aimed at people have already agreed to reinforced foundations. The ly they had a room set on one schools and village organisations funded by the village was indeed She has undertaken the volun- Most of the text is submitted by take part in a gardens open JUDGES' REPORT - EAST HEN- planned storage building will be side for copying manuscripts, initially. handsome. - tary task of producing this quar- e-mail, and someone familiar scheme. The Chapel will be used DRED erected at a later date when funds known as the Scriptorium. It Do you want to find out some- We were lucky with the clocks, terly newsletter, very profession- with Desk Top Publishing is to provide displays of historic - Medium Village Class ally for several years, with help needed. The final version of each allow. The building will be used seems fascinating in the time line thing about Hendred history and items. Can you in turn add to the We were in the churchyard, which jointly by the Community Centre involved that we have Customs as well as the items that was again neat and tidy when the from Pam Lundyates, but due to copy now goes to the printers in success of our event either with work commitments, will no Didcot in the form of a CDROM. and the Heritage Trust. Carthusians setting up the Chapel are held by Heritage? something to display or by put- There is an air. of activity about church clock struck the hour. longer be able to help us after this Equipment (which belongs to the We are extremely grateful to here about the same time as If you need a speaker with pro- ting your horticultural skills on the village. Buildings being put Sadly the number of allotments edition. If anyone is willing to village) can be provided in the Christopher and Margaret Penney Benedictines were encouraging jector and pictures (including show? So let us know your pre- up and buildings being taken being worked is obviously take on the task, or help with the form of a PC, which has an for their starter funding. They scribes and illuminators to pro- video) to add to your activities let ferred dates. down or refurbished and plans on decreasing but, in those which are production of the next issue (due inbuilt CD burner and software. follow in Lady Penney's foot- vide copies of manuscripts, and us know. Even more effective At the moment the popular show for public approval. We also cultivated the vegetables appear steps by giving us the essential Guttenburg was inventing the will be if you are able to share time for gardens to be open saw the gentleman cutting the to be growing well. There are push to complete another very first printing press. We hope to Continued from front page Where the walls were covered with shells! your knowledge and allow us to seems to be at the end of June but verges! several interesting paths within worthwhile village project. This have some of their materials to present it to other people as the After a short walk on the cliff That evening we stayed in our homes, that may be too close to another The newly seeded mound in the village and others going to will be the display point for the display in the Chapel. top at Granville we set off back The last chance to be with our french Benedictines did. 2004 event which I am sure many Snells together with the excellent nearby villages and these are clear village fire pump purchased by New acquisitions for the to Sarceaux, for an evening meal friends, will wish to mark. June 2004 play area will be a great asset and and in good order. We enjoyed a delicious meal, the village Overseers in 1831. archives always come about with our hosts. Monday morning 2004 Plans will be the 60th anniversary of D well used we imagine. We cer- East Hendred is a very lucky And discussed all the letters we'd send! Completion date for the project? when staging new exhibitions, came much too soon and we The journey was long and slow, tainly saw the play area in action. village. It is in lovely surround- The intent is still to erect a people arrive saying have you Heritage will celebrate 2004 with Day. Harwell aerodrome was a were saying goodbye and 'à bien- Except when we stopped to shop, focus of Gliders and Airborne The roses are looking very ings and it is living in the present. We finally arrived back in Hendred, wooden framed building roofed got one of these? We are grateful a new series of events. The plans tôt' to our hosts before setting off healthy and from the description Our eyelids felt fit to drop!! with slates. The end nearest the to Mr Curtis who lived here for are ambitious we need an extend- troops in those days, and I am to visit the local hypermarket to ed set of Helpers. A summer long sure many in this village will in the Bulletin should make an War Memorial hall patio will be enclosed by some 8 years for the donation of interesting display - we hope we stock up with wine and other THANK YOU TO THE ADLEYS high but open railings, the other his personal 1935 Jubilee Medal. theme will be built around have memories to stir. The structure is good and well French fare. Our final visit was Gardens. 2004 sees the celebra- John Stevenson maybe able to come back and see On Sunday August 10th at a cer- end to be more conventional stor- A medal was given to each stu- maintained and the surrounds to Honfleur for a last French them. ' emony in Snells Hall Ernest and age. dent at the Anglican School (who have been recently weeded - very lunch and a walk round this Both the residential and the Sylvia Adley received a thank The challenge for Hendred is remembers what happened at the industrial areas are neat and tidy nice. beautiful French town. Back to as ever, to raise the funds or find Catholic School?). Mr Curtis the boat and a very calm crossing you card and a small present for and there was very little litter in Note: This is a positive report their work with the Twinning a sponsor. was intrigued to see his old home took us back to Portsmouth, the village. for a village which did not make Group, as they are leaving the in Little Lane, and to observe Family show dedicated to arriving in the village about The Sports field was in very the winners group! Many thanks village. They are both founder Collections Collectors and how much some village scenes 9.30pm. It was definitely a week- good order and so was what we to all those that helped to main- members of the group. Ernest Hobbies had changed while others still end to remember, and now it's Lord Jenkins could see of the sports pavilion. tain the village during the judging has been Deputy Chairman until stayed the same. our turn to provide the hospitality Museums Month for 2003 has The Millennium clock which was period. this year and Sylvia has been the next year. now passed into history but that Held on 31st August, we again RHS Banksian Medal and Garden translator-in-chief. It is hoped challenge provided interesting Village Pump - Handle had good weather encouraging News Top Tray (Gold Medal) that they will remain involved Children's competition exhibits for this year's Chapel Replaced. show exhibitors, dog owners, vin- - Derek Harford with the Group after their move exhibit. To back up our version The children visiting Sarceaux Robin Hine has spent time to tage vehicle drivers and visitors R&M Pest Control (Most overall Busy meeting schedule to Didcot of the long departed Lavinia were invited to write up their ensure that the Village Pump alike to gather on the Sports points) Smith collection, we have had looks more complete. For about Field. - Derek Harford comments on the week-end. We FUTURE EVENTS Communion sets, a Publicans announced by WI had five entries and selected a 25 years the handle has been The show was dedicated to the Garden News Top Vase (Gold We have several events already Corner, Dried and Pressed flow- missing. One came to light memory of Lord Jenkins, the Medal), Morland and Denly We are looking forward to a var- November 20th poem by Verena Skinner as the planned for the coming months: ers, and spinning and Weaving, a recently and Robin has provided show's first Patron. We were Cups - Mick Childs ied programme of meetings usu- Flower arranging (Carol Doughty) winning entry, see below:: November 22nd collection of coins and a collec- a fixing as well as a method of delighted that Baroness Warnock The Agatha Eyston Cup and December 4th We left on the dot at Seven, tion of Nicaraguan stamps, Post ally on the third Thursday of the Snells Hall, 6 - 10 p.m., Family holding all in place. No connec- kindly agreed to present the tro- Thomas More Eyston Cup Vale Islanders (Traditional Dance "You better not be late," they said, Cards are the latest item on dis- month, at 7.30 p.m. in Snells Hall We left the village for Portsmouth, Quiz Evening, with supper and tion to the water below, so you phies for the senior Open Classes. - Mick Childs Group) exhibition of photographs of trip play. during the autumn months. We Got on the ferry and straight to bed! cannot pull in to wash your car Trophies for the Children's class- Garden News Top Vase (Silver January 15th to Sarceaux in 2003. Differing exhibits continue to have already welcomed new Next morning we arrived in Le Havre, or take water away for the cattle es were presented by our presi- Medal) - Adrian Sessions members this year, and should be New Year Party (Members and And took our first steps into France, January 31st.2004 appear since not all those who as used to be the main use, but it invited guests only) dent, Eddie Denly. East Hendred Parish Council delighted to have even more! Counted everyone onto the bus, Snells Hall. Pot Luck Supper, agreed to exhibit have yet done Luckily we hadn't left anyone (by chance!) is good to see it complete again. In addition to those acknowl- Millennium Cup - Alison Why not come along and sample with Kate Nicoll as speaker, talk- so. We had a stop in Lisieux, edged in the programmes, we Wright our next meeting? You will find We are lucky to live close to ing about her mid-life career Our grand finale for the season Denman College at Marcham, the For breakfast or just a small snack, change: 'Changing Gear: From we hope will be something most Projector for Outreach would like to thank: Mrs John Beary Cup for Young a friendly welcome and if you Then we headed for Sarceaux, National W.I. College, where a Tapes to Trowels'. unusual. The Presbytery at St Heritage Outreach Programme is Gill Hines (dog show), Eddie Gardeners - Jack Mulford would like to join, the subscrip- How nice it was to be back! huge range of courses run in Thinking further ahead, we are Mary's is home for a group of moving a stage further. Denly, Fred Day and David Maureen Pill Cup (Best tion for the whole year is £18.25, The morning we spent with our hosts, beautiful surroundings through- beginning to plan the weekend of Benedictine nuns. You may have The Parish Council, Infineum Chennells (vintage vehicles), Sue Children's exhibit) - for his and should be paid to the And joined them for a big,big, lunch out the year. Members can join The children went off to a park, July 4/5th. next year, when we seen them about the village (the company at Milton Hill and Clare Prior (supervision of miniature garden - Joe Tucker Treasurer, Sue Mulford (861778). courses there to learn new skills, All of them in a great big bunch!! welcome our friends from throughout the summer. Sister which followed on from Esso) the Bouncy Castle), those volun- September 18th or extend their interest in many That evening we had a big party, Sarceaux for their return visit to Catherine is also responsible for and the UKAEA were the 3 teers selling Raffle tickets, on the Next year is our 10th show and First Aid in the Home (St. John different topics ranging from With a lot to eat,it was a big do, the Hendreds. the Classic Printing archives of donors who provided the capital gate, BBQ, the show Judges and we would welcome any ideas or Ambulance) We had to get up early though, Public Speaking, Gardening, We had a lot to see and do. Hendreds Twinning Group the Benedictine Order which was required to purchase a digital helpers. We couldn't do it without offers of help. Walking, Photography, and acknowledges gratefully financial projector which is now in use. you. Anyone interested is asked to October 16th In the morning we went to a Bell Foundry, founded in the Sixth Century. 50 Years of being a Nanny (Shirley Literature to the crafts more tra- There were a lot of big and small bells, assistance from the Vale of the Benedictines were credited with The process of photographing The following major trophies contact Adrian Sessions initially Smith) ditionally associated with the WI. Then we went to an aquarium, White Horse District Council. being one of the first orders to our store of objects and scanning were awarded: on 01235 833641.

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Courtenay BED & BREAKFAST Report on Annual Parish Textiles TONY GILES BLINDS Council Meeting, April 2003 Vertical Velux, INTERIOR & EXTERIOR Roller, Roman, DECORATING Venetian, Conservatory. USE OUR HOME SERVICE FREE ESTIMATES The annual meeting of the December that a definite date for iour of the youth around the vil- Coulings Close were under Council was held at the end of the work to be carried out early lage and the Council was consid- review. There are two Play areas We Measure, Supply and Fit. CALL April, when there were presenta- in 2003 was known. The Council ering the possibility of a Teen in the village, Mill Lane and Also Curtains & Valances etc 01235 769484 tions from the Chairman, County had appointed Bogdan Nedelkoff Age Shelter as a meeting place Snells Penney Play Park and MONKS COURT 0378 837909 Councillor, spokesmen for each to act as the Parish Council's for the young people. The chair- because of the health and safety Established Over 18 Years EAST HENDRED of the Council's working groups, agent in this matter. The Council man also reminded the meeting issues, these have to be inspect- ABINGDON A Comfortable Family House the clerk, as well as Parish was extremely grateful to of the sad passing of several ed annually by outside inspec- Council representatives on exter- Thames Water and their sub-con- notable residents during the year, tors and any problems dealt 01235 847262 on the edge of the village nal bodies. tractors, Murphy, for the way in including Lord Jenkins and Mac with. During the year some 07710 274653 The chairman (Dr.John Sharp) which the work was carried out Mackinnon, who had served as a equipment had to be re-built to noted that the new Model Code and kept to schedule and thanks Parish Councillor for nine years meet EC standards Teenagers of Conduct, which had come into had been passed to both from 1976-85. A grant towards were using the areas as meeting force in February 2002, had Companies. Mill Lane residents' investigating the feasibility of places and unfortunately there TO LET received a lot of discussion but sewage problems should be alle- renewable energy had been had been some anti-social SNELLS Intermedia design was now fully operational with viated following the Vale District received and a group of residents behaviour, which was being IDEAL STARTER OFFICE (graphic design for your everyday needs) the Councillors accepting the Council being taken to court by was taking part in this study. monitored. There was still a new requirements. This require- another village, over the arrears The chairman was also very problem with motorcycles (and East Hendred ment and several other recent ini- which the Vale was asking from pleased to announce some very horses) using the footpaths and HALL Brochures and newsletters tiatives now meant that the the householders in question to recent news with Clearwater there was still no agreement WANTAGE 4 MILES, DIDCOT 4 EAST HENDRED MILES, CLOSE to the A34 Flyers and advertisements Council had to operate in a more pay in addition to charges from Fish Farm had won a Queen's from the County Council on COMMUNITY CENTRE formal way than in the past. At Thames Water. The action had Award for Enterprise and he recognising the footpaths with Business stationary and id’s * Two rooms giving about 260 square feet the last Annual meeting it had been lost by the Vale Council praised them for their efforts. proper signs etc. net internal space • Weddings • Parties Web sites from concept to completion been reported that the Post and hopefully the local residents Reports then followed on the A report on the Rose Village • Dinners • Receptions Office had unfortunately been should be receiving a rebate Council's working groups (allot- scheme was also presented by * Separate WC and kitchenette • Art Displays • Meetings closed after the previous post- soon. ments, amenities, bulletin, cour- Kate Nicoll. There were two * Two off street car parking spaces (more by • Events • Dances mistress had left. He was now In December the Council had tesy lighting, environment, new borders at the entrance to arrangement) • Reunions • Craft Fairs Contact: Sam Pentin pleased to report that the Post adopted the 'Freedom of finance, housing, playgrounds, the Village in White Road, four 1&2 Mount Pleasant Cottages, Church St, Office was open three mornings Information Act' for the avail- rights of way ) by Stan Francis, around the shop area and one by * Attractive village location and Broadband The ideal venue for your get together. a week. He felt that without the ability of information on min- Edward Eyston, John Sharp and the new noticeboard. Several We have contacts with caterers and suppliers of East Hendred, Wantage, Oxon. OX12 8LA * Available on 1 to 3 years basis at œ4,000 pressure put on Consignia by the utes, accounts etc. The Parish Tony Ford. The main points to people had helped plant them music. Snells Hall can also be booked for regular Parish Council the village might Council had also accepted arise were that the bus shelter out, including the Scouts. Brief pa exclusive plus VAT Tel: (01235) 833497 events for village organisations. Ideas for new still be without a post office. responsibility for its part in the opposite the Plough, had suf- reports followed on the Harwell Tel. 01235 821543 events are always welcome - The Council had co-ordinated Government's Crime and fered from graffiti on the walls Liaison Committee (of which the please contact any committee member. e mail: [email protected] very successfully the arrange- Disorder bill, which required and generally defacement from Council is a member), and the e-mail: [email protected] To Book Telephone : 01235 833561 ments for the Queen's Golden linking up with the Police on youngsters using it. However, it Sports Club (for which the Jubilee Celebrations in the vil- such matters. The new audit was agreed that it should be Council are the trustees). Of the lage on the 3rd June last year arrangements meant that there repainted once more and if fur- issues of interest to this village FOR REALLY REWARDING with the success of the many had to be both an internal audit ther problems arose the Council one has been the major clean up floats, children's races and teas, and an external audit each year, would consider the shelter's of the Western Storage Area, VOLUNTARY WORK, READ ON...... pig roast and general entertain- part of which recommends a future. Allins Lane was in need which is on the East Hendred Volunteer Reading Help, the charity that helps ment, together with the presenta- check of risk management issues, of resurfacing and there were side of the Harwell site. children to read, is growing and needs your help. tion of Parish Council's mugs for including ensuring that the also numerous potholes around A written report from Joan Our next training course for new volunteers will be all the children. There had been a Council is properly insured, staff the village roads and constant English (as Parish Council gov- held in October, and we are looking for people very positive feed back from res- contracts are in place for the calls had been made to the ernor for the Hendreds school) who have a genuine interest in books and helping Tonks Brothers Funeral Directors children. VRH has been established in Oxfordshire idents on how much they had Clerk and Lengthman, assets County Highways to attend to was read out. On 1st January 131 Ock Street, Abingdon, OX14 5DL. since 1973 and works in primary schools with enjoyed the day. The Chairman (Playgrounds, buildings and bus these. Details were provided of 2003 the school had changed its children aged 6-11 who are struggling to read. referred to the Village being cho- shelters) are properly managed the costs of courtesy lighting, status from Church of England Tel: 01235 539444 We have many schools in your area on our waiting sen by the National Rose Society etc. The risk management new installations during the year Voluntary Controlled to Church list for new volunteers. Volunteers receive training as a 'Rose Village' and Kate approach was still under devel- and planned future work. A of England Aided and the impli- before going into school twice a week to work indi- vidually with 3 children, sharing books and friend- Nicoll had agreed to the oversee- opment. The Vale Council's new review of the planning applica- cations of this were reported. 24 hour personal service ship, and helping to develop their confidence in ing of the planting out of the 200 District Area Forum was attend- tions during the year was given, The Governing Body had Dedicated chapel of rest reading. roses supplied free. ed by two of the councillors of which 7 were for new changed with its status, of the Pre-paid plans available He noted that once again there (Rachel Sutton, Tony Ford). East dwellings. The Parish Council fourteen governors, eight are It’s a really rewarding way to spend 3-4 had been problems with flooding Hendred was once more entering had considered the Vale's Draft Full range of memorials supplied hours a week during term-time. If you foundation governors and the would like to know more, please contact in the village. Thames Water had the Best Kept Village competi- Local Plan proposals to 2011 remainder are appointed by the us. Your involvement could make a real met with Councillors earlier in tion, judging of which would and commented on these. parents, staff, LEA and the “An independent family funeral service” difference to a child’s life. the year and agreed that the start on May 3rd. Finding sites for more affordable Minor Authorities (including sewage system needed upgrad- He noted that there had been housing in the village was still a East Hendred Parish Council) . Contact: Virginia Carter or Hilary Burr Volunteer Reading Help Telephone Ol865 744284 ing, although it was not until last problems with anti-social behav- problem although two sites in Continued on next page

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Success of fete and Xmas 'Shoe grants boost Community Hendred Cricket Tours Yorkshire Mrs Jane Beckley, Duncan & (55.1 overs) Jason Parry 15-5- Centre funds Gabrielle (sampling the delights 33-2, Anand Stephen 5.1-1-14-3 Boxes' needed of York) EWHCC 138-8, Duncan For the record, match results Francis 17, Jason Parry 35 not out (42 overs) St.Amand's School Trust) shared were as follows: The shoe boxes of gifts and toi- soft toys, hat, gloves, scarf, toi- Extension Car Park - EWHCC won by 2 wickets (by the net profit of just over £2400, 1. EWHCC 131-4, Adrian Francis letries for disadvantaged children letries including soap, toothpaste, Recreational Area scoring a 4 off the last ball of are going again this year to toothbrush, hair brush, comb, etc while stalls run independently 41, Jonathon We are keen to extend and the final over) orphanages and villages in a poor etc, but please no 'war' toys such by village groups also fared Nedelkoff 30 improve the area to the north of Newton-le-Willows 132-5, 3. EWHCC 218-8, Ivan Mulford rural area of the Ukraine. A reg- as guns or knives! Please do not the hall complex, overlooking quite well. Thanks to everyone Charlie Mulford 2-0-17-1. 84, Pete Beckley 52 istered charity called Ukraine include sweets or chocolates, Snells, as a recreational area and who took part. Newton-le-Willows won by 5 Kirklington 162 all out, Dan Christian Ministries (UCM) has a since the Ukraine Customs insist extension car park. Grants have Despite the almost saturation wickets (by scoring a single Watkin 3-38, Charlie Mulford strong local link through the Rev. on these being analysed for been applied for over the last use of Snells Hall, at certain John Hendy, who was the Baptist drugs! (UCM take money to the two years and we are pleased times, fund raising is still vital from the last ball of the final 4-0-20-0, Rob Bateman - a Minister in Wantage for 12 years Ukraine and buy local sweets to that two grant applications have to its future. Operating costs over). good catch, Nick Cave 2-9. before setting up UCM. (John is put in the boxes on arrival). been approved: - the continually increase, for exam- 2. Yorkshire Gentlemen 137 all EWHCC won by 56 runs hoping to be at the East Hendred Please deliver boxes to the Millennium Commission has ple the Insurance premium has out, Alan Bateman 15-3-41-2, Phil Goodliffe, EWHCC League & Cup Christmas Bazaar himself from 2 Bazaar at Snells Hall on Sat. been raised by 20% for Alan Bateman, Nick Cave, Ivan Mulford, Rob Bateman, Pete Beckley, Anand Stephen, Pete Beckley 13-4-24-2 Captain; 22 July 2003 confirmed an enhancement grant Dan Watkin, Jason Parry, Phil Goodliffe, Trevor Bacon, Duncan Francis, John Walker, Jim p.m. on December 6th.. in Snells December 6th. before 3 p.m., and of £9000, and Oxfordshire 2003/2004 and so the Francis, Adrian Francis, Charlie Mulford, Pete Bateman, Katy Boughtwood, Hall to receive gifts of boxes and place with the other boxes County Council £2500, towards Committee has to set aside £120 Jack Mulford, Andrew Francis, Kay Mulford, Emily Mulford, Mrs Mavis Francis, George to answer questions.) beneath the large Christmas Tree. this project. Together with £500 each month for this purpose Francis, Val Bacon. Shoe boxes should be covered We are hoping to exceed the total set aside by the Parish Council alone. Apart from normal run- Down Memory Lane with Christmas paper, lid sepa- of 100 boxes collected at the this means that £6000 is still ning costs a number of items Lots of new friends were made barbecue, exchange of memen- Dick Prior, a long standing vil- to the family recently to remind rately from the base, and labelled Bazaar last year. needed to meet the estimated have been identified for replace- and great fun was had when a toes and much camaraderie we lage resident, had the opportunity them of those days and received a with age range and sex of the John Hendy tells us that the cost of £18000. Community ment or refurbishment (e.g. new group of 32 "villagers" featuring drove north to further celebrate a recently to revisit some of his old very welcome invitation to lunch Centre funds will be used to child for whom it is intended. local community is very short of blower heater) in the near 14 players, club officials, families memorable day. customers when he used to deliv- with the family and with several fund up to half this shortfall and (Secure lid with a rubber band if all the following items, and future. Please note and support and friends toured North On Sunday complete with er milk for a local dairy - on his other colleagues from that time in an application has been made to possible). Suggestions for suit- would also be very grateful for the next event, which is the Yorkshire over the weekend hangovers, we took on local vil- horse drawn float in the East a local pub. He took along his the Vale of White Horse District able contents could be chosen baby clothes, walking sticks, zim- Annual Christmas Bazaar on 18/19/20 July 2003 to celebrate lage side Kirklington in a 40-over Henney area in the 1950's. Riding very detailed model of the horse Council for the balance. It is from: pencil cases, crayons, pens, mer frames and hearing aids (but December 6th. the 25th Anniversary of the re- win or lose match. We arrived at on one cart on this occasion are drawn milk float, which he has hoped that the necessary work pencils, rubbers, colouring books not spectacles thank you as he formation of East & West the ground to find a note from the the four children of Lady Ebury made. Lady Ebury now lives will be started during August (not story books because of the has collected a substantial reserve Hendred Cricket Club in 1978. Chairman, Trevor Bacon (doubt- who lived in Hanney and was one near Bletchley in Bucking- with the aim of completion language difference), small toys, of these already) Margaret Sharp Special Visitors. The tour was the brainchild of less aided by Val) with pitch of Dick's customers.. Dick wrote hamshire. puzzles, hair slides, dolls, cars, (tel. 833367) before the end of this year. The John Walker (Joint Friendly Vice- report, tactical suggestions and extra car parking space will be a The Committee was delighted to Captain) who taught cricket at motivational words. Thankfully real benefit to the hall. be able to accommodate Aysgarth School near Bedale for their skipper put us in which Chesterfield Parish Church 17 years and played for local side gave many the opportunity to re- Questionnaire planned Continued from previous page Stevenson thanked the Council Choir, who had been appointed Newton-le-Willows, our first hydrate and increased our recov- for their support and gave a brief Fund Raising to provide Choral Evensong at opponents. ery time from the previous Renewable Energy - Feasibility Study energy. The team is also looking John Dewar (Parish Governor overview of recent activities The party assembled at about The study, funded by Thames at solar powered lighting for dark Despite some rather uncertain St.Paul's Cathedral on two occa- evening's revelries. A magnificent for St.Amands school said that 6pm at (or rather in) the Buck Inn Valley Energy, is now underway. areas of the village where there within the Heritage Group. weather (and the Cup Final!) sions during their stay at Snells tea completed our recovery and the school was successfully oper- in Thornton Watlass on Friday Representatives from TV Energy is no easy access to electrical The Community Centre this year's Village Fete held on Hall. Their Choirmaster and we just about had the strength to ating within its budget. For the night, before making the brief trip visited the village in early July power. Visits have also been Committee had also recently May 17th at Hendred House was Organist (Mr.Michael Baker) do the necessary in the field year 2003/04 the budget would to the ground for a 20-over and assessed both schools and made to a farm shop using wind received a Parish Council grant surprisingly successful. The and all the participants were before making the long (37 yard) be increasing by 14%. Last year evening thrash which went down the village hall for possible power and to a biomass heating of £500 towards the Snells Halls three main organisers very appreciative of the Hall's trek to the local pub for further the school had celebrated its 40th to the very last ball. Thirsts were applications of renewable energy. unit supplying central heating to quest for extra car parking facili- (Community Centre, St.Mary's excellent facilities and much celebration and friend-making. birthday with a party in the sum- jointly quenched before food was The Hendreds School is planning a large house and associated ties on the north side of the hall, Endowment Trust and enjoyed the village amenities. It was a wonderful weekend; mer term. Ann Taylor (Clerk) to add a new extension in the buildings. A questionnaire is which had already lead to the sought in nearby Bedale and the weather was perfect (one then reported on the Hayward- (welcome) beds located. near future and possibly to being prepared on behalf of TV possibility of grants from other slight shower 5 minutes before Spicer fund , which she and Mary The following day we made the replace the existing oil boiler. Energy and the Parish Council Bodies. Ken Taylor (Snells Hall the end of Sunday's game made Mackinnon administered for the 50 mile journey south to Escrick This may provide a good oppor- and will be circulated to get Treasurer) thanked the Council us appreciate how lucky we had village. Four village residents had Park, south of York, home of the tunity to use a 'greener' source of feedback from village residents. for their support and informed the Your community needs been), the hospitality was won- been presented with a small sum "Yorkshire Gentlemen's Cricket meeting that the estimated cost of derful, return invitations were of money at Christmas time. Club" to play an all-day game in made in both directions and It is customary practice to ask the car park was £18,000 you to help the magnificent grounds and village groups receiving grants (inc.VAT) and this would provide facilities of Queen Margaret's everyone had great fun. This was East Hendred allotments space for an extra 15-20 cars. Car a truly inspired way to celebrate during the year to report The Parish Council has a need hours to help the Council - School. Whilst your cricketers There should be one or two ly and varied bunch of village onprogress. The Parish Council parking in the hall grounds at took on the prestigious "YG's", our Anniversary. vacant plots available for the residents, and all enjoy the chal- present was very limited, particu- for occasional help for main- your efforts will help reduce Next year we've been invited to had given a grant of £500 tenance and similar tasks. One their families took advantage of coming year (rents fall due in lenge of growing their own fruit towards the cost of the digital larly when there was a larger the costs of the village pre- swimming pool, tennis courts and California…………….. resident has recently kindly September annually). If a whole and vegetables, as well as the projector, which the Hendred function and often cars spilled cept, as well as helping your golf course all within 150 yards plot is too large, half plots are fresh air and exercise provided by offered to help with some Also touring were: Heritage group needed for educa- over into Church Street, which local community. If you can of the pavilion. After lunch & tea also available. Water is laid on to cultivating their plots. Why not tional and promotional reasons. made it inconvenient for resi- repairs to playground equip- together with the whole party, Jonathon Nedelkoff with Mum the site in the summer months for join them? Contact Stan Francis They were also loaning it to the dents. ment for which we are grate- help contact Stan Francis on another last ball finish (we need- (Maria) and Dad (Bogdan) watering plants when necessary. (833473) or John Sharp (833367) Council for this meeting. John The meeting closed at 10.30pm. ful. Could you find a few 833473. ed 4 off the last ball to win), a Mrs Lindsey Francis, Allotment gardeners are a friend- for further details.

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